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| 24.4.24 |
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Lithia - new US owner of Pendragon (Stratstone and Evans Halshaw), to close 16 of its CarStore used-car sites with loss of 250 jobs |
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| 23.4.24 |
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School of Thought - (DC Lomas), Motofix Accident Repair Centres, Repairify Europe and Junair to support at British Motor Show |
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| 23.4.24 |
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Equate Group - Sales Dir Alex Davis to do 78 Triathlons in 9 months, raising £ for National Paralympic Heritage, AutoRaise & Oxford Hospital |
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| 23.4.24 |
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BP Rolls Group - Jamie Sopp (co-founder of Sopp & Sopp) appointed as BP Rolls' Group Operational and Procurement Director |
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| 23.4.24 |
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LKQ - Q1 results: turnover up 10.6%,; pre-tax profits down 36%; growth in European business offset by below expectations in North America |
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| 23.4.24 |
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ABP Club's News editor completes the London Marathon - Kelly is fundraising for automotive industry charity, Ben, still time to donate! |
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| 23.4.24 |
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Infamous jet car renowned for Top Gear accident – on display at Schaeffler’s REPXPERT Conference next month |
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| 23.4.24 |
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International Energy Agency (IEA) - 1 in 5 cars sold worldwide this year will be electric |
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| 23.4.24 |
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Apprenticeships offer "graduate beating salaries with no student debt" - apprenticeships gaining popularity (The Telegraph) |
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| 23.4.24 |
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FCA - confirms anti-greenwashing guidance and proposes extending sustainability framework |
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| 23.4.24 |
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BCA – LCV values at auction up £115 (1.3%) to £8,855 in March 2024 |
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| 23.4.24 |
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Edge report - 88% think education should focus more on teaching young people skills that will be useful for the workplace |
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| 23.4.24 |
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Leasys UK - launches short-term rental service for personal or business use for between 1 and 28 days |
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| 23.4.24 |
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House of Lords Committee Inquiry on Skills and Training Policy - effectiveness of current apprenticeship and in-work training policies |
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| 23.4.24 |
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RAC - pothole-related breakdowns up 50% in 2024 |
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| 22.4.24 |
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PPG - Q1 results: solid growth for refinish coatings in Europe |
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| 22.4.24 |
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Hertfordshire Police - gang who stole more than 75 cars in a £2million fraud conspiracy sentenced |
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| 22.4.24 |
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Government - rules out any changes to VAT rules for EV charging; will not introduce new incentives for plug-in retail car market |
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| 22.4.24 |
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M25 - to close COMPLETELY BOTH WAYS between junction 9 and junction 10 from 9pm Friday 10 May 10 to 6am Monday 13 May |
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| 22.4.24 |
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Pnorama - tonight at 8pm on BBC1 "Smart Motorways: When Technology Fails" |
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| 22.4.24 |
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BBA - full joining instructions for event on Wed 1 May in Manchester; NB earlier start time of 6.00pm |
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| 22.4.24 |
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Warranty Solutions Group (WSG) - average car warranty claim rose by 13.5% last year due to global parts shortages and rocketing labour rates |
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| 22.4.24 |
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SMMT - no of vehicles on UK roads up 1.7% to 41.4m (inc 35.7m cars & 5.0m vans); average car age up to 9.0yrs; 2.7% of cars are now EVs |
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| 21.4.24 |
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Wales - some roads will go back to 30mph after 500,000 drivers petitioned an end to the blanket 20mph speed limit |
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| 19.4.24 |
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Car-O-Liner's Tru-Point - one-stop system for calibrating ADAS in the bodyshop |
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| 19.4.24 |
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Denver Rollings, Managing Director at UK Select (bodyshops in Ross on Wye and Ludlow) - running the London Marathon for RFU Injured Players |
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| 19.4.24 |
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Whaley Bridge Accident Repair Centre (WBARC) - Derbyshire repairer recognised as the UK’s first Carbon Negative Bodyshop |
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| 19.4.24 |
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The Vella Group - acquires Axiom Accident Repair Centres (2 sites: Peterborough and Daventry) taking Vella to 14 bodyshops |
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| 19.4.24 |
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PJB Accident Repairs - refurb for Birmingham bodyshop |
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| 19.4.24 |
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Sabre Insurance - appoint Rebecca Shelley as Chair of the Company |
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| 19.4.24 |
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Quentin Willson, Motoring Journalist & Transport Campaigner - "maintenance cost of EVs is significantly less than ICE" |
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| 19.4.24 |
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Direct Line - tradespeople hit with 3.5 million parking fines costing £177 million in the past year |
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| 19.4.24 |
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The IMI - what the Automated Vehicles Bill could mean for motor skills and regulations |
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| 19.4.24 |
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Modern Claims Awards (from Modern Insurance mag) - all the winners from last night's ceremony; Vella won twice inc Bodyshop of the Year |
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| 19.4.24 |
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ABP Club News Editor, Kelly Dalwood - running the London Marathon raising money for Ben in tribute to her dad, Robin, a bodyshop manager |
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| 19.4.24 |
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Auto Trader - omnichannel solution, Deal Builder, available to all FCA authorised used car dealers to trial |
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| 19.4.24 |
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Mirka UK - boosting bodyshop productivity and efficiency... it's #BBA2024 Diamond Partner, Mirka! |
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| 19.4.24 |
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BCA - used car values at auction remain stable to £7,522 average |
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| 18.4.24 |
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Accident Credit Group (ACG) - appoints Roxanne Cosby as Business Development Manager |
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| 18.4.24 |
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Claims Management & Adjusting (CMA) - rising car thefts and plummeting recovery rates increasing motor premiums |
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| 18.4.24 |
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MotorAssist (AX) - pace of EV adoption could see huge rise in electric-only fleets |
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| 18.4.24 |
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L&I Eaton – further expansion planned in the South of England for the UK's 7th largest independent bodyshop group |
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| 18.4.24 |
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FMG Repair Services - 65-site repair specialists are #BBA2024 Diamond Partners |
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| 18.4.24 |
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WTW / Confused.com - car insurance premiums down 5% (£54) to £941 average |
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| 18.4.24 |
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HELLA - ABP Club attends IMI approved training facility, HELLA Academy in Banbury, to see ADAS kit and bodyshop tech training in action |
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| 18.4.24 |
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The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) - launches EV scheme with NOVO Insurance; repairs by "UK wide EV repair network" |
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| 18.4.24 |
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Europcar - saves 76,000kg CO2 with recycled parts working with BS10125 approved Tier A repairers, de-fleets & mechanical repairers |
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| 18.4.24 |
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Allianz Commercial appoints Alex Ktenidis as Director of Digital Trading & Allianz Legal Protection |
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| 18.4.24 |
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Revive! - four smart repair franchisees are part of the network's "£1m turnover club" |
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| 18.4.24 |
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NFDA NI - ongoing backlog of MOTs in Northern Ireland |
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| 17.4.24 |
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Motofix - invests in equipment from GYS to standardise welding and dent pulling kit across the Group's nine sites |
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| 17.4.24 |
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Geotab - UK most suited market in Europe for electric vehicles despite “current pessimism” |
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| 17.4.24 |
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Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) - situation in the Middle East could raise pump prices |
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| 17.4.24 |
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HELLA - Cyber security challenge tackled in latest mega macs software update |
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| 17.4.24 |
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Automotive Work Experience Week (#AWE24) - School of Thought's Dave Reece shares his story after joining the industry back in 1966 |
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| 17.4.24 |
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Purchase Direct - launch new waste tyre collection and disposal service through sister company, Outsourced Waste |
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| 17.4.24 |
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#BBA2024 Diamond Partner: Enterprise - providing replacement vehicles and courtesy cars to bodyshops for more than 60 years |
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| 17.4.24 |
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ALLDATA Europe - to dispel technical data misconceptions at MECHANEX Harrogate |
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| 17.4.24 |
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Saga - results for y/e Jan 2024: "insurance remains challenging"; policies down 9%; exploring options for partnerships; underwiting loss |
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| 17.4.24 |
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Inflation rate – drops to lowest for over 2 ½ years: CPI inflation falls to 3.2% for the 12 months to March 2024 |
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| 16.4.24 |
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#BBA2024 Diamond Partner: Circle Leasing - nine-times winner of 'Repairers' Courtesy Car Provider' supports bodyshop awards next month! |
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| 16.4.24 |
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Business Success Global (BSG) - deliver keynotes at the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association Collision Repair Expo |
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| 16.4.24 |
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Percayso Vehicle Intelligence - signs deal with e2e Total Loss Vehicle Management so e2e network can use Companion claims tool |
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| 16.4.24 |
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BMW - #BBA2024 Diamond Partner, BMW, introduces a new proactive Borderline Total Loss Avoidance service |
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| 16.4.24 |
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Polestar - reduces relative greenhouse gas emissions by 9% per sold car and discloses 2040 climate roadmap |
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| 16.4.24 |
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HELLA - sponsors own driver, veteran kart racer Alex Magee, in British Kart Championships |
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| 16.4.24 |
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Price of petrol up 8p per litre since start of year - adds £5 to the cost of filling up an average family car |
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| 16.4.24 |
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WhoCanFixMyCar - appoints Amanda Webb as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Craig Livings as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) |
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| 16.4.24 |
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Carwow - 19% drivers are not sure if their car is Clean Air Zone (CAZ) compliant for where they regularly drive |
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| 16.4.24 |
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Institute of Directors (IOD) - growth in economic inactivity rate is concerning for business |
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| 16.4.24 |
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OSRAM and Ring - boosts fleet of dual branded fleet of Technical Demonstration Vans |
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| 16.4.24 |
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Automotive Work Experience Week (#AWE24) - Mark Armitage, Autotech's CRO, on how early work experiences can spark a love for the automotive |
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| 16.4.24 |
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National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) - Kia has the highest profit returns for car dealers and Jaguar has the lowest |
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| 15.4.24 |
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Tesla - reduction of "more than 10%" in global headcount of 140,000; for those remaining a "difficult job remains ahead" |
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| 15.4.24 |
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LV= - plans for the insurer's approved repair network |
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| 15.4.24 |
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:Dribe - Danish car subscription service to roll out concept in the United Kingdom |
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| 15.4.24 |
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Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) - reminds motor finance firms "they must maintain adequate financial resources at all times" |
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| 15.4.24 |
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It's officially Automotive Work Experience Week (15 - 19 April) - get involved with the IMI / School of Thought and Autotech initiative |
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| 15.4.24 |
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It's officially Automotive Work Experience Week (15 - 198 April) - get involved with the IMI / School of Thought and Autotech initiative |
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| 15.4.24 |
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NFDA-NI - MOT testing backlog and EV charging infrastructure top issues for Members |
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| 15.4.24 |
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#BBA2024 Diamond Partner: 3M - join us in Manchester in May to celebrate the industry at the World's BIGGEST bodyshop awards |
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| 15.4.24 |
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IMPORTANT REQUEST FOR BBA GUESTS - we need all guest names by 4pm TODAY (Monday 15 April) LATEST |
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| 15.4.24 |
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ECA Business Energy - ABP Recommended Business Service offering all ABP Members a free utility bills price-check |
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| 15.4.24 |
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Sassenheim: AkzoNobel - invests €8 million in Dutch Automotive and Specialty Coatings businesses research labs |
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| 15.4.24 |
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The AA motoring manifesto - 96% members say road maintenance is top transport issue |
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| 15.4.24 |
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CarComm Coachworks - CV bodyshop cuts carbon emissions by 8.3% in second year of Carbon Neutrality, working with ECA Business Energy |
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| 15.4.24 |
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RAC - National Highways installs 52 new emergency areas on smart motorways in the South East |
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| 15.4.24 |
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PartsXchange - 'meet the team' with Calum Phillips, co-founder & director of bodyshop parts marketplace, PartsXchange |
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| 15.4.24 |
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SMMT - recognised as one of Britain’s top workplaces (top 17%) with Investors in People Gold award |
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| 15.4.24 |
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HELLA - new range of aftermarket Tesla and BMW lights |
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| 15.4.24 |
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GWM ORA UK (part of International Motors) - new mobile inspection team will assess battery after an accident; in-house battery refurbishment |
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| 15.4.24 |
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Inchcape - confirm sale of UK retail operations (80 sites, 3 bodyshops, 3,600 staff) to Group 1 Automotive for £346m |
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| 12.4.24 |
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Autoflow - promote Josh McAree to Head of Sales & Customer Experience |
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| 12.4.24 |
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HELP PLEASE - we need your BBA guest names by 4.00pm on MONDAY to include them in the programme and to produce name cards |
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| 12.4.24 |
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MIB (Motor Insurers' Bureau) - working with police along 170 miles of M4 from Cardiff to Slough to seize ununsured vehicle |
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| 12.4.24 |
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Carwow - 7 out of 10 Brits can’t identify if a car has been in an accident and don't understand the write-off categories |
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| 12.4.24 |
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Pendragon - renamed as Pinewood, following sale of its dealerships to Lithia; £358m to be returned to shareholders on 7 May |
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| 12.4.24 |
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Auto Trader - Peugeot 3008 is UK’s fastest-selling used car; hybrid demand up 55%, now fastest-selling used car fuel type |
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| 12.4.24 |
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IMI / School of Thought / Autotech - call all employers to get involved in Automotive Work Experience week (AWE24), 15 - 19 April |
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| 12.4.24 |
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Andrew Long (ex Verex and PPG) - details of funeral service on Wed 24 April, following his sad death on Easter Sunday |
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| 12.4.24 |
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Lotus - 2023 results: record loss of $750m from record sales of $679m from record deliveries of 6,970 cars |
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| 12.4.24 |
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RAC Foundation - poor mobile phone reception at EV chargepoints causing big problems when trying to recharge and pay via phone app |
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| 12.4.24 |
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Anthony Heard's THAO One Ltd - acquire their 5th site, Cragg & Roberts Ltd in Preston with 22 staff; full list of all 5 sites in group |
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| 11.4.24 |
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esure - open new esure bodyshop in partnership with Halo ARC in Saffron Walden |
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| 11.4.24 |
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GT Motive - comment on ABP State of the Industry report and show how they can support the global parts shortage and overcome technology fear |
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| 11.4.24 |
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ACG - expands sales presence with the appointment of Roxanne Cosby as its latest business development manager |
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| 11.4.24 |
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SYNETIQ - achieves milestone as entire management attains leading professional safety qualification |
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| 11.4.24 |
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James Alpe Ltd - Charity Golf Day has created The Baby Remembrance Garden at Burnley Crematorium |
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| 11.4.24 |
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Keyloop - enters into definitive agreement to acquire ATG |
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| 11.4.24 |
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Enterprise Flex-E-Rent - recruiting over 100 CV technicians for its 28 depots around the UK |
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| 11.4.24 |
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#BBA2024 Diamond Partner: Activate Group - join us in Manchester in May to celebrate the industry at the World's BIGGEST bodyshop awards |
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| 11.4.24 |
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Thatcham Research - BYD product showcase event features in Auto Body Professional magazine (p47-49) |
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| 10.4.24 |
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Accident Credit Group - introducing the fantastic BBA2024 Diamond Partners! |
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| 10.4.24 |
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IMPORTANT REQUEST FOR BBA GUESTS - we need all guest names by 3pm on Monday 15 April LATEST |
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| 10.4.24 |
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Luton Aiport - 6 months after fire, 75% of the 1,300 vehicles affected have been removed by salvage experts on behalf of insurers |
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| 10.4.24 |
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Trend Tracker - vehicle repair supply vs demand is a "changing picture" |
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| 10.4.24 |
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eBay UK - 67% drivers put off getting MOT advisories fixed because they can't afford the repairs |
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| 10.4.24 |
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The 2024 British Bodyshop Awards finalists - full list of 169 #BBA2024 finalists; winners announced in Manchester next month |
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| 10.4.24 |
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Tesla Cyberbeast - sets new auction record, selling for $262,500 (£206,640) |
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| 10.4.24 |
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AES UK - Volvo truck and bus dealer, Thomas Hardie Commercials, cuts vehicle downtime in half with |
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| 10.4.24 |
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Delphi - first-to-market EV brakes; offers opportunity for workshops |
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| 10.4.24 |
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Automotive Work Experience Week - bodyshops... get involved! (15 – 19 April 2024) |
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| 10.4.24 |
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C&D Services in Basildon - Essex accident repair business acquired by Evolution Repair Group (Braintree Motor Works) |
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| 10.4.24 |
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Direct Line Group - appoints Jane Poole (ex Aviva) as Group Chief Financial Officer |
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| 10.4.24 |
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Cowens - independent Midlands-based insurance broker appoints Mark Wilson as Managing Director of its General Insurance division |
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| 09.4.24 |
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AGENDA: ABP Club Charity Golf Day: North - Thursday 11 April at Worsley Park in Manchester, sponsored by Mirka |
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| 09.4.24 |
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2024 British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) - ALL 44 awards, each with their finalists |
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| 09.4.24 |
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Allied Vehicles (Fix Auto Glasgow N) - buys Fix Auto Wigan from owner, Andy Sankey (who will continue to run the site) remains as Fix Auto |
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| 09.4.24 |
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Morelli - check out the transformation of training and conference centre, Eyebox! |
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| 09.4.24 |
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HSE - information and guidance on health and safety in the motor vehicle repair (MVR) sector for Stress Awareness Month |
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| 09.4.24 |
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Innovative Repair Group (iRG) - national recognition for bodyshop apprentice programme |
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| 09.4.24 |
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Churchill - parking bay dimensions still based on guidelines from the 1970s causing est £424m damage every year |
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| 09.4.24 |
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Enterprise - Flex-E-Rent recruiting 100 CV Technicians to meet surge in demand for commercial vehicle repair |
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| 09.4.24 |
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National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA) - moped and motorcycle sales down -3.7% (March 2024 vs 2023); modest EV growth |
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| 09.4.24 |
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BCA - renews five-year Auto Solutions Services Agreement with BMW Group UK |
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| 09.4.24 |
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Silverlake - expands fleet to service increasing bodyshop market demand |
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| 08.4.24 |
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National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) - MINI and Kia named the top brands by UK dealers for the third time in a row |
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| 08.4.24 |
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New Fix Auto UK - Bressingham Car Bodyshop (Fix Auto Diss); Autodoc (Fix Auto West Norwich) and Red Rocket ARC (Fix Auto Great Yarmouth) |
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| 08.4.24 |
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Reuters - "entry-level Tesla car won’t be built"; VM to focus on self-driving taxis after Tesla battles China EV makers |
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| 08.4.24 |
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Toyota - extends authorised repair network |
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| 08.4.24 |
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GBB - research and forensic investigation company (part of Davies) looks at moped "critical damage" to help insurers with repair costs |
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| 08.4.24 |
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ABL 1Touch - Sustainability at the forefront for ABL 1Touch |
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| 08.4.24 |
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Uswitch - 1 in 4 new drivers "unaware" of true cost of car insurance |
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| 08.4.24 |
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AGENDA: ABP Club Charity Golf Day: North - Thursday 11 April at Worsley Park in Manchester, sponsored by Mirka |
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| 08.4.24 |
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Europcar - invests in 25 MG4s as Delivery & Collection ‘runner’ vehicles |
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| 08.4.24 |
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NFDA - Justin Madders, MP for Ellesmere Port and Neston and Shadow business Minister visits M53 Ford |
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| 08.4.24 |
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West Midlands Police and (MIB) Motor Insurers’ Bureau - more than 100 vehicles seized in crackdown on uninsured drivers |
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| 08.4.24 |
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Markerstudy (7th largest UK motor insurer) - invites suppliers to sign new Sustainable Supply Chain Charter |
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| 08.4.24 |
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India: Nippon Paint - opens Master Craft, the first of a planned chain of 30 of its own bodyshops by 2026 |
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| 07.4.24 |
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Guardian - asks why car insurance premiums in UK increased by 34% last year but only by 2% in France, 5% in Spain and 12% in Germany |
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| 07.4.24 |
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USA: Classic Collection - 262-site national collision repair multi-site operator, acquired by TPG Capital private equity |
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| 07.4.24 |
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Gartner - cost of EV production to fall, but cost of accident repair to increase by 30% by 2027 |
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| 06.4.24 |
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ABI - average motor premium up 25% in 2023; total £9.9 billion of motor claims paid (up 18%) of which vehicle repairs up 31% to £6.1 billion |
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| 05.4.24 |
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Tesla - Reuters reports plans for $25,000 Tesla 2 model have been cancelled due to cheap Chinese EVs; Robotaxis to be produced instead |
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| 05.4.24 |
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Autocraft Solutions Group - secures £24m to expand REVIVE facility which can triage, repair and remanufacture 1,400 EV battery packs a year |
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| 05.4.24 |
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Oil prices - hit 5-month high today amidst fear of tensions in Middle East |
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| 05.4.24 |
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Autorola - hybrids took the used car market by storm in Q1 2024 |
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| 05.4.24 |
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BBA - ALL 44 awards, each with their finalists |
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| 05.4.24 |
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BBA - ALL 169 finalists, each shown with the award they are competing for |
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| 05.4.24 |
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NAHL Group PLC - Response to speculation |
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| 05.4.24 |
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#BBA2024: last finalists announced, those for the BMW Bodyshop Apprentice of the Year Award, winner revealed at BBA on 1 May |
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| 04.4.24 |
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RAC - petrol up 6p a litre so far this year after a 2p rise in March; diesel up for third consecutive month |
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| 04.4.24 |
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F.J. Church and Sons Ltd - catalytic converter recycling business in Rainham, Essex, fined £200,000 after employee’s arm severed |
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| 04.4.24 |
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Auto Trader - used cars took an average of just 25 days to sell in March, a new record; average price was £16,695, down 9% on March 2023 |
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| 04.4.24 |
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Farecla - enhance G360 Super Fast Polishing System with two low-cost polishing kits; G360 sales rose 20% last year |
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| 04.4.24 |
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SMMT - new van sales up 11.1% in March to best level for 3 years |
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| 04.4.24 |
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JTAPE - launch new Tacky Booth Protection Film for protecting spary booth surfaces |
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| 04.4.24 |
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SMMT - new car sales up 10.4% in March, 20th consecutive month of sales growth and best March since 2019; battery car sales only rise 3.8% |
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| 03.4.24 |
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Royal Mail - propose to only deliver second class mail on "every other weekday" |
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| 03.4.24 |
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RightIndem - Ollie McGuiness steps down as CEO, to be replaced by Julie Rodilosso |
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| 03.4.24 |
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The IAEA - ABP Club to publish the IAEA's new magazine for Members: called The Assessors Journal |
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| 03.4.24 |
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Thatcham Research - landmark partnership with Chinese manufacturer Chery to embed ‘insurability by design’ as a primary vehicle attribute |
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| 03.4.24 |
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Auto Body Professional Magazine - 80-page Spring 2024 issue now available on-line for everyone to read |
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| 03.4.24 |
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UK Government - to commission independent study into headlight glare following RAC campaign |
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| 03.4.24 |
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EXCLUSIVE: Motofix - appoint Vic Turner as executive director of holding company Ryemarc |
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| 03.4.24 |
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Lookers - COO Duncan McPhee is latest to depart; CEO and CFO left in December following acquisition in Oct by Canadian Alpha Auto Group |
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| 03.4.24 |
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RightIndem - chosen by AND-E (Aioi Nissay Dowa Europe) to provide FNOL and repair decision making solutions |
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| 03.4.24 |
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JLR - 12 bodyshop finalists announced for their 4 awards at BBA on Wed 1 May |
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| 03.4.24 |
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Australia: AMA Group - settle legal case against Andrew Hopkins, former CEO |
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| 03.4.24 |
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Australia: AMA Group's legal action (for poaching staff) against Dave Calder and 2 others has been resolved |
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| 02.4.24 |
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Andrew Long - sad news of death of Andrew Long, former MD of Verex and director of PPG |
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| 02.4.24 |
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esure - 2023 results: turnover up 16% but a pre-tax loss of £17m, compared to £50m profit in 2022; transforming customer claims experience |
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| 02.4.24 |
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Ford - becomes latest manufacturer to cancel plans to move to agency sales model in Europe; dealer network will be downsized |
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| 02.4.24 |
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Inchacpe - US giant AutoNation considering £350m bid for Inchcape's UK dealerships says Sky News |
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| 01.4.24 |
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Patons ARC Glasgow - drop their legal battle against Glasgow council's LEZ scheme |
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| 28.3.24 |
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Northern Ireland: Charles Hurst - confirmation that from tomorrow it will become the Dumurry branch of Wrights ARC |
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| 28.3.24 |
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James Alpe - wins Ribble Valley Awards ‘Workforce Development’ Award |
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| 28.3.24 |
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Repairify - expanding business in Europe with the opening of a new office in Italy |
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| 28.3.24 |
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Komoo - open third bodyshop in as many months: Komoo Eastleigh, which is Komoo's 15th site |
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| 28.3.24 |
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Northern Irelance: Charles Hurst - confirmation that from tomorrow it will become the Dumurry branch of Wrights ARC |
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| 28.3.24 |
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A1 ADAS Solutions - working with the NBRA and the VBRA to promote ADAS services to repairers |
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| 28.3.24 |
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Auto Windscreens - Bradford sees highest increase in ‘pothole’ jobs |
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| 28.3.24 |
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SMMT - UK commercial vehicle production up 98% in February (Feb 24 vs Feb 23) |
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| 28.3.24 |
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NBRA - "significant impact" of shortcomings in valuations of total loss vehicles |
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| 28.3.24 |
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ELV Training - end of life vehicle sector losing vehicle depollution and dismantlers to the bodyshop industry |
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| 28.3.24 |
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Birmingham petrol stations - “hotspots” for vehicle crime last year |
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| 28.3.24 |
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SMMT - UK car production up 14.6% in February; electrified vehicles account for 36% vehicles built; YTD UK production up 17.8% |
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| 28.3.24 |
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European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) - 10,000 killed on rural roads in the EU in 2022 |
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| 28.3.24 |
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Autoglass - Belron UK (Autoglass and Laddaw) named as a finalist for the Employee Benefit Awards 2024 |
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| 27.3.24 |
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British Insurance Awards from Post mag - full list of finalists; ceremony on 3 July |
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| 27.3.24 |
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British Insurance Technology Awards from Post mag - full list of finalists; ceremony on 18 June |
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| 27.3.24 |
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Fisker - shares suspended; "we do not currently have sufficient cash reserves"; production suspended; prices slashed by 39% |
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| 27.3.24 |
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FCA - TikTockers and 'finfluencers' who promote dodgy or "risk-free" financial advice could end up in prison |
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| 27.3.24 |
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RECORD-BREAKING British Bodyshop Awards! - 972 tickets sold for #BBA2024 |
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| 27.3.24 |
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Veetec Motor Group - new state of the art accident repair centre in Hayes, West London (replaces Veetec's previous Hayes bodyshop) |
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| 27.3.24 |
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ABP Charity Golf Days - please get in touch if you can donate prizes for fundraising auctions for the Muscular Dystrophy Support Centre |
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| 27.3.24 |
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Euro NCAP - crash avoidance ratings for 8 vans published as Euro NCAP calls for more ADAS in small panel vans |
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| 27.3.24 |
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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) - concerned about insurers’ valuations of written-off or stolen vehicles |
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| 27.3.24 |
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Enterprise Car Club launches in Derby |
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| 27.3.24 |
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FCA - identify issues with insurers valuations of total losses; provide "areas for improvement" and outline "good practice" |
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| 27.3.24 |
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Audatex UK - paint material pricing inceases by average 5% from 26 March |
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| 27.3.24 |
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The IMI - motor trade sector ties with hospitality sector for most vacancies, 55% above the average for all sectors |
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| 27.3.24 |
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The AA - cheaper per mile to use ultra-rapid off-peak charger than petrol |
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| 27.3.24 |
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Accident Credit Group (ACG) - National Sales Manager, Phil Hodkinson, retires after 33 years |
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| 26.3.24 |
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Insurance Times Claims Excellence Awards - full list of finalists for the 15 awards; ceremony on 23 May |
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| 26.3.24 |
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Kudos Bodyworks - second bodyshop opens, in Biggin Hill, Bromley |
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| 26.3.24 |
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Grove - more than half of Grove's customers sign up for new accounting management system, Grove Connect |
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| 26.3.24 |
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MotoFest ’24 - a new motoring extravaganza event launches in Hampshire |
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| 26.3.24 |
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ABP British Bodyshop Awards - the 2024 BBA finalists are... |
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| 26.3.24 |
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Valeo - appoints Michael Gougeon as Key Account Manager |
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| 26.3.24 |
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HORIBA MIRA - invests in upgrades to Warwickshire-based crash lab to extend safety centre by more than 40% |
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| 26.3.24 |
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ACIS - appoints John Matthews (ex Retail Automotive Alliance, AutoRestore, Fix Auto and Audatex) as its new CEO |
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| 26.3.24 |
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Prima car insurance - one in seven Brits involved in an accident or near miss due to driving whilst tired |
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| 26.3.24 |
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Car insurance up 58% in a year - to average £995 |
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| 26.3.24 |
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The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) - calls for car dealers to be licenced |
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| 26.3.24 |
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Autoglass - new Pro Lifting tool available to all technicians who require additional support when lifting larger windscreens |
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| 26.3.24 |
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Polestar and Volvo Cars - statement confirms Polestar will still use Volvo approved Bodyshops for Polestar Bodynetwork |
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| 25.3.24 |
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Volkswagen - the first vehicle manufacturer to develop an autonomous Level 4 service vehicle for large-scale production |
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| 25.3.24 |
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SYNETIQ - CEO Tom Rumboll wins ‘Green Leader’ Award at Yorkshire Leadership Awards |
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| 25.3.24 |
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ZF - rebrands its Passive Safety Systems division to ZF LIFETEC |
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| 25.3.24 |
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Thatcham Research - ‘Search of Vehicle’ training services recognised at Border Force Outstanding Achievement Awards |
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| 25.3.24 |
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Fix Auto Manchester East - bodyshop becomes a patron of local community centre, Mahdlo Youth Zone |
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| 25.3.24 |
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Austria: FORVIA HELLA - receives John Deere Award for sustainability |
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| 25.3.24 |
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D Gawthrope ACR - West Yorkshire bodyshop gains Ford and Toyota manufacturer approval AND first BSI9001 bodyshop for vehicles 5 tonnes + |
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| 25.3.24 |
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RAC - more than one-in-10 UK supermarkets now offer EV charging |
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| 25.3.24 |
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WhoCanFixMyCar - appoints Kevern Thompson as new CEO (official press statement from WhoCanFixMyCar) |
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| 25.3.24 |
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Cost of car insurance up 46% YOY - typical premium now £892 |
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| 25.3.24 |
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Markerstudy Insurance Services (7th largest UK motor insurer) - wins Celent Model Insurer Award |
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| 25.3.24 |
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BCA - used car values averaged £7,564 in February, down 0.4% vs January but up 9.4% vs December |
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| 25.3.24 |
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BBA - alphabetical list of 154 finalists. Is your bodyshop on the list? |
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| 25.3.24 |
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Easter traffic warning - 14m trips planned by car as school holidays and Easter weekend clash |
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| 25.3.24 |
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Hyundai Motor UK (largest VM approved bodyshop network) - to reduce the number of dealer partners it works with in the UK |
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| 24.3.24 |
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Luton Airport car park fire - investigation by fire service says it was accidental caused by fire in diesel car and NOT a hybrid or electric |
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| 23.3.24 |
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McLaren Group - sovereign wealth fund of Bahrain takes full ownership; supercar company can now invest in long-term business plan |
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| 23.3.24 |
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Ageas - confirm they do NOT intend to make an offer for Direct Line |
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| 22.3.24 |
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BBA (British Bodyshop Awards) - finalists to be announced at 11am on Monday 25 March; 930 tickets now sold for event on 1 May in Manchester |
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| 22.3.24 |
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AM Awards - full list of finalists for the 28 awards |
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| 22.3.24 |
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Nissan GB - appoint Nicolas Belaud as new Aftersales Director, succeeding Chris Marsh |
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| 22.3.24 |
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Nissan Motor GB - appoint Diana Torres as Managing Director |
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| 22.3.24 |
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Evolution Repair Group - acquire 3rd site, C&M Body Shop (Fix Auto Coventry) with 11 staff; exiting Fix immediately; expect 10 sites by July |
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| 22.3.24 |
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Aston Martin - Adrian Hallmark (ex CEO of Bentley) joins in Autumn as Aston Martin CEO |
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| 22.3.24 |
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Bentley - Adrian Hallmark, CEO since 2018, leaves with immediate effect |
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| 22.3.24 |
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Aston Martin - Adrian Hallmark, CEO of Bentley, has left with immediate effect to join Aston Martin as CEO in Autumn |
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| 21.3.24 |
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Ben Ball 2024 - tickets on sale for fundraising event booked for Wednesday 11 December at Old Billingsgate Market |
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| 21.3.24 |
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Polestar - opens first Scottish Space in Glasgow; 7th Polestar retail space in the UK |
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| 21.3.24 |
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ONE WEEK TO GO! - 2024 WorldSkills UK/IMI Skills Competitions registration closes Thursday 28 March |
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| 21.3.24 |
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IDES - install Solar PV Panels at Fix Auto Wrexham and Oswestry |
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| 21.3.24 |
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Thatcham Research - Gigacasting and repair costs in Automotive Testing Technology International magazine |
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| 21.3.24 |
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Volkswagen and Mobileye - Audi, Bentley, Lamborghini and Porsche to use new automated driving functions to series production |
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| 21.3.24 |
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Škoda - decarbonising the sales and service network and doubling the amount of recycled plastics in cars from 2025 |
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| 21.3.24 |
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Direct Line - a few interesting snippets from 2023 report: including plan to have "online repair booking and claims tracking" for customers |
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| 21.3.24 |
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What Car? - 90% of UK motorists prefer physical buttons and switches to touchscreen controls |
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| 21.3.24 |
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Stansted Audi - recognition for Sales and Aftersales and named Audi UK's Centre of the Year 2023 |
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| 21.3.24 |
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Auto Windscreens - MP for Harlow, Robert Halfon visits Harlow fitting centre to discuss training and apprenticeships |
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| 21.3.24 |
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Direct Line - 2023 results: £3,106m gross written premium (up 27%); £189m overall operating loss (£320m operating loss on motor) |
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| 20.3.24 |
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OUTSORC - MONITRR network management and improvement platform achieves milestone |
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| 20.3.24 |
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More than half of the local road network in England & Wales could fail in the next 15 years - £16.3bn needed to fix the backlog of repairs |
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| 20.3.24 |
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Allianz - digital motor insurance business, Flow, rebranded as Allianz; available direct or via comparison websites |
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| 20.3.24 |
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Auto Trader - ONS figures use Auto Trader’s market pricing data for the UK's inflation statistics |
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| 20.3.24 |
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How to reduce EV insurance premiums - annual battery health checks |
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| 20.3.24 |
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Fix Auto Lichfield - Andy Johnson raises £12K with 3,000km Panda Raid driving challenge across the Moroccan desert |
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| 20.3.24 |
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PartsXchange - announce LKQ Academy partnership |
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| 20.3.24 |
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DfT - 44 more councils across England to benefit from funding to boost chargepoint rollout, part of £381m fund |
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| 20.3.24 |
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Solera - owners Vista Equity "seeking to hire investment banks for a U.S. initial public offering of Solera" says Reuters |
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| 20.3.24 |
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Cornerstone Technologies - working with Mackins ARC in Northern Ireland to deliver plastic and paint training |
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| 20.3.24 |
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New Economics Foundation (NEF) - employers spending a fifth less on employee training than a decade ago |
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| 20.3.24 |
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Motor Ombudsman - saving money is biggest driver for consumers buying a used car in 2024 |
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| 20.3.24 |
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Komoo - new 17,000 sq ft Gateshead bodyshop opens in Team Valley; site number 14 for Komoo |
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| 20.3.24 |
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Silverlake Automotive Recycling - celebrated #GlobalRecyclingDay with £350 donation to Udonateacar after driver donates written-off Mondeo |
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| 20.3.24 |
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The IMI - Supporting Carers in the Workplace Webinar: Weds 27 March at 12midday |
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| 20.3.24 |
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AutoRaise - seek Charity Manager |
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| 20.3.24 |
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Inflation rate – big drop in February: CPI inflation down to 3.4% for the 12 months to February 2024; RPI inflation down to 4.5% |
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| 19.3.24 |
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ALLDATA Europe - to support Schaeffler at REPXPERT Academy Conference |
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| 19.3.24 |
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NBRA - expresses concern over Government's new immigration rules |
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| 19.3.24 |
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Ring and OSRAM - announce sponsorship of BTCC NAPA racing team |
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| 19.3.24 |
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Auto Windscreens - Health Safety Manager, Bruce Bahlaj, passes NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational H&S |
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| 19.3.24 |
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Farécla - receives gold business sustainability ratings award from EcoVadis |
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| 19.3.24 |
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Cooper Barnes - Cambridgeshire-based bodyshop expands operations into second site to offer in-house ADAS, MOTs and PPF wraps |
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| 19.3.24 |
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Solera - 53% drivers “genuinely concerned” about the environmental impact of vehicle repairs and maintenance |
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| 19.3.24 |
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CRG Diagnostics - appoints Tony Hartley as as Regional Account Manager North |
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| 19.3.24 |
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Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) - Kevin Kelly of Robert Bosch becomes IAAF vice-president |
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| 19.3.24 |
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ONS data (analysed by Howden Insurance) - driver error is the leading cause of road collisions in the UK |
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| 19.3.24 |
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Revive! - Cambridge tops list of vehicle repair hotspots, Guildford is next, then Lincoln, Portsmouth and High Wycombe |
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| 19.3.24 |
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Venson Automotive Solutions - UK is now the biggest market in Europe for Chinese EV brands |
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| 19.3.24 |
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Sabre Insurance (24th largest motor insurer) - 2023 results: profits up 68% to £23.6m on gross written premiums up 31% to £225m |
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| 18.3.24 |
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Fleet News awards - full list of all 36 award winners |
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| 18.3.24 |
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WhoCanFixMyCar - appoint Kevern Thompson (ex CAPS and Toyota) as CEO |
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| 18.3.24 |
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Lunaz Applied Technologies - which installs electric engines into commercial vehicles such as bin lorries has gone into administration |
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| 18.3.24 |
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Trend Tracker - repair volumes down (or are they?) |
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| 18.3.24 |
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Mirka - next generation tools with long-life electric motor deliver 20% more sanding power |
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| 18.3.24 |
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Mirka - next generation tools with long-life electric motor deliver 20% more sanding power |
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| 18.3.24 |
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Activate Group - support local Halifax charity, HappyDays UK |
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| 18.3.24 |
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IMI Skills Competitions - register NOW for automotive body repair and automotive refinishing |
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| 18.3.24 |
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LKQ Euro Car Parts - reminds technicians to complete their 2023/24 MOT CPD before the end of the month to avoid disqualification |
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| 18.3.24 |
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Vizion Drive - first BYD EVs, BYD Dolphin, available for bodyshops |
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| 18.3.24 |
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Salvage Wire and ELV Training- new qualification for the vehicle dismantling industry covering core elements of vehicle depollution |
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| 18.3.24 |
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Potholes - councils face an estimated £14 billion repair backlog |
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| 18.3.24 |
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eBay - to host pop-up garage at Woburn Safari Park offering guests a pre-MOT check-up on their vehicles |
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| 18.3.24 |
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Department for Transport - "crackdown" on anti-driver road schemes and blanket 20mph limits |
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| 18.3.24 |
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Howden Insurance - Birmingham has the most cars or vans per household |
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| 18.3.24 |
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Government - Prime Minister will today announce a major reform package to boost apprenticeships for thousands of small businesses |
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| 18.3.24 |
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Australia: AMA Group - appoint David Goldstein, Chief Growth Officer at Caliber, as a non-executive director |
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| 17.3.24 |
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Hertz - replacesCEO after disasterous bet on electric vehicles (inc 100,000 Teslas) hit firm with expensive repairs and low resale prices |
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| 17.3.24 |
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Direct Line - new CEO Adam Winslow has to lay out his plans for transforming the business on Thursday says Mail on Sunday |
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| 17.3.24 |
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Ageas - Sunday Times reports CEO has flown to China to get support from their largest shareholder in battle to acquire Direct Line |
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| 15.3.24 |
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Solera - 80% 17-24-year-olds are ready to "embrace" pre-loved automotive parts |
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| 15.3.24 |
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Agmors Coachworks - new Glasgow bodyshop opens |
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| 15.3.24 |
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SEAT Leon - the UK’s fastest selling (10 days) used car |
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| 15.3.24 |
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ABP Club's News Editor, Kelly Dalwood - running the London Marathon next month to raise money for industry charity, Ben |
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| 15.3.24 |
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AkzoNobel - boosts capability of North American powder coatings sites (used in automotive coatings industry) |
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| 15.3.24 |
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M25 - shut between junctions 10-11, 9pm Friday 15 - 6am Monday 18 March; first scheduled daytime all-lanes shutdown since it opened in 1986 |
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| 15.3.24 |
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Autotech Recruit - survey reveals UK automotive industry's hiring challenges and trends for 2024 |
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| 15.3.24 |
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Pontardawe College - Mipa Paints supports College's Motor Vehicle Centre of Excellence Skills Competition for bodyshop apprentices |
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| 15.3.24 |
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PPG Refinish UK & IE - new Automotive Refinish Training Program 2024 inc practical face-to-face & online training for PPG & NEXA AUTOCOLOR |
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| 15.3.24 |
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Solus - Welsh-born Amanda Blanc, Aviva CEO, formally opens the Aviva-owned Solus vehicle repair centre in Newport, Wales |
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| 15.3.24 |
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RAC - 98% of top 100 yellow box junctions for fining drivers in London and Cardiff are larger than necessary |
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| 15.3.24 |
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Autoglym - launch a dedicated store on eBay |
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| 15.3.24 |
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Mipa Paints - appoints James Fox as Partner Relationship Manager |
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| 15.3.24 |
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Ageas - faces investor opposition to their attempt to buy Direct Line; analysts now think deal is unlikely |
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| 14.3.24 |
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Fix Auto UK - congratulates IMI Award winner, Alena Woolacott (Fix Auto Mid Devon & Newton Abbott) |
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| 14.3.24 |
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Fix Auto UK - congratulates the IMI's 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧, 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐚 𝐖𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐨𝐭𝐭 |
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| 14.3.24 |
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Thatcham Research - IMI award win for first delivery partner of Accredited Technician Awards (now IMI Accreditations) for body repair sector |
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| 14.3.24 |
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SMMT - automated vehicle tech could prevent 53,000 serious accidents by 2040 |
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| 14.3.24 |
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IMI 2024 awards (official IMI release) - diverse pool of winners demonstrates commitment to the industry and passion for driving change |
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| 14.3.24 |
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National Highways - new campaign urges lane hoggers and tailgaters to change their driving style |
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| 14.3.24 |
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Sweden: New truck front concept - to significantly reduce fatal crashes in car-truck collisions |
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| 14.3.24 |
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Standox – enabling more efficient refinishing with One Visit Application |
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| 14.3.24 |
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AXA Commercial - offers free health checks to improve fleet safety of SMEs who don't have dedicated fleet managers |
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| 14.3.24 |
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Markerstudy Group (7th largest UK motor insurer) - Markerstudy Broking has been renamed Markerstudy Distribution |
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| 14.3.24 |
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The FCA - to investigate use of personal guarantees in certain small business lending after FSB "super complaint" |
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| 14.3.24 |
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Scorpion Trackers - secure Isuzu D-Max with 96% recovery rate |
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| 14.3.24 |
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A1 ADAS Solutions - ADAS, diagnostic and garage equipment specialist achieves world’s most
recognised standard for bodyshop services |
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| 14.3.24 |
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Leasys UK (Stellantis JV) - announces a new sponsorship supporting driver, Edward Pearson, for the 2024 Championship season |
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| 14.3.24 |
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BPI Asset Disposal Solutions - West Yorkshire-based company appoints Kevin Gardner as Commercial Manager |
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| 14.3.24 |
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IMI Awards - full list of winners from last nights ceremony; Thatcham win "IMI Partner of the Year"Award |
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| 13.3.24 |
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AirPro Diagnostics - Auggie mobile static calibration device meets EURO NCAP safety standard |
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| 13.3.24 |
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AF Accident Repair Centre - host walk-in Wednesday at West Midlands bodyshop |
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| 13.3.24 |
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Copart UK - former Cazoo Gloucestershire site (#27) substantially increases storage capacity in the Southwest by 30,000 vehicles per year |
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| 13.3.24 |
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Fix Auto Tewkesbury - owner Kevin Dunlop to open second bodyshop: Fix Auto Hereford, due to open 1 June and repair c40 cars a month |
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| 13.3.24 |
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ABL 1 Touch - Executive Leadership Team swap the Boardroom for the Bodyshop |
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| 13.3.24 |
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Ageas - submit improved possible offer to Direct Line valuing company at £3,171 milllion |
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| 13.3.24 |
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AA Business Services - general insurance provider Protector Insurance UK appoints The AA to supply accident management services |
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| 13.3.24 |
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Direct Line - reject second improved proposal offer from Ageas as "uncertain, unattractive, and significantly undervalues DLG" |
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| 13.3.24 |
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UK Carbody - JDK Technology team spend the day with Bristol bodyshop |
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| 13.3.24 |
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Aviva (3rd largest UK motor insurer) - expand autonomous vehicle insurance project with Darwin |
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| 13.3.24 |
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ONS - GDP grew by 0.2% in January |
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| 13.3.24 |
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Mercedes-Benz - the world's first car manufacturer to X-ray a crash test |
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| 13.3.24 |
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AkzoNobel - 82 locations using 100% renewable electricity and 31 locations have installed solar panels |
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| 13.3.24 |
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Silverlake Automotive Recycling - completes IMI accredited EV dismantling training after seeing 172% YOY increase in high voltage vehicles |
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| 12.3.24 |
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Modern Claims Awards (from Modern Insurance mag) - finalists for the 19 awards; ceremony on 18 April |
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| 12.3.24 |
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HELLA - headlight condensation guidance from OEM headlamp manufacturer |
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| 12.3.24 |
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Roger Young - to become Suzuki dealership and aftersales facility in Saltash, Cornwall, |
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| 12.3.24 |
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Volvo Cars - invests in Breathe Battery Technologies (Breathe) for next generation fast charging |
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| 12.3.24 |
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Start Rescue - EVs are 59% less likely to break down |
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| 12.3.24 |
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ONS - average earnings up 6%, or 1.8% when adjusted for inflation |
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| 12.3.24 |
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The IMI - 23,000 vacancies in the automotive aftermarket; 52% all job adverts is for roles like Vehicle Technicians |
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| 12.3.24 |
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What Car? - calls for realistic mileage tests as winter range study reveals EVs can fall nearly 40% short of official figures |
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| 12.3.24 |
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Autotech Group - Founder Gavin White announces new role of Automotive Ambassador for Activate Business Finance |
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| 12.3.24 |
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WorldSkills UK - registration for Body Repair and Refinishing National Competitions is OPEN! |
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| 12.3.24 |
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Aviva, Esure, Markerstudy, Mulsanne & Sabre - with IFED & IFB as ghost broker sentenced for selling bogus car insurance |
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| 12.3.24 |
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Revive! Stoke - wins the West Midlands Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) Franchise of the Year award |
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| 11.3.24 |
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Copart - appoint Jeff Liaw as CEO and Director; Jay Adair becomes Executive Chairman |
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| 11.3.24 |
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Boost your business with night time networking – 50% tickets to ABP's Networking Race Evening already SOLD, don't miss out! |
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| 11.3.24 |
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Nottingham College (inc automotive apprenticeships & training provider, Emtec) - achieves outstanding Ofsted grade for residential provision |
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| 11.3.24 |
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Auto Windscreens - MP for Lincoln, Karl McCartney, visits Auto Windscreens to discuss ADAS tech |
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| 11.3.24 |
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Allianz Commercial - appoints Baillie Peacock (ex Aon) branch manager for Chelmsford |
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| 11.3.24 |
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PartsXchange - announce two new partnerships... communications partner: All Things CX and remote technicians: Complete Diagnostics |
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| 11.3.24 |
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Turners - 5-site Yorkshire bodyshop gp management structure changes: Stuart (Chairman), Tom (MD) & Graham (Director of Ops) & Dawn (HR Dir) |
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| 11.3.24 |
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FMG - Connells Group extends incident management contract with FMG |
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| 11.3.24 |
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LD Autovogue - Norfolk-based bodyshop gearing up to celebrate 25th anniversary |
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| 10.3.24 |
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EuroNCAP - their new testing rules from Jan 2026 will penalise safety ratings of vehicles which rely too heavily on touchscreen controls |
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| 10.3.24 |
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Jaguar - to end production at Castle Bromwich (home of XE, XF and F-Type) in June; plant will then make body panels for new electric range |
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| 10.3.24 |
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Inchcape - say review of UK retail business is continuing "following approaches from a number of interested parties" |
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| 10.3.24 |
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Direct Line - Adam Winslow, new CEO, to set out how firm will become more "tech-savvy" and cut costs to repel Ageas bid |
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| 10.3.24 |
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Direct Line - founder Peter Wood says firm deserves to be taken over as it has been run "so abysmally" but is worth more than Ageas offer |
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| 10.3.24 |
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Ageas - bring in additional advisors to help them press ahead with bid for Direct Line says Reuters |
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| 08.3.24 |
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Auto Express - asks "Why is car insurance so expensive?" and exposes the truth about the rising cost; 5 easy steps to solve the problem |
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| 08.3.24 |
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S&G Response - racing against time, S&G take a Formula 1 approach tp total loss and salvage |
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| 08.3.24 |
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National Insurance Awards (from Insurance Today) - fill list of all 31 winners from last nights ceremony |
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| 08.3.24 |
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Avant Recruit - joins NBRA as a Supply Member |
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| 08.3.24 |
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Northern Ireland - Lookers propose that Charles Hurst ARC (Dunmurry ARC) transfers to Wrights Accident Repair Centres Ltd on 28 March |
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| 08.3.24 |
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Nova Automotive Group - new Witham bodyshop achieves BSI Kitemark in just 4 weeks |
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| 08.3.24 |
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Revive! - celebrates record year with £21m sales at 20th anniversary |
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| 08.3.24 |
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National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) - no mention of Apprenticeship Levy, or Apprenticeship reform in Budget |
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| 08.3.24 |
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Morelli Group - Ruth Moring-Beale, Director of Strategy and Growth, on what makes Morelli an inclusive employer |
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| 08.3.24 |
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LKQ Euro Car Parts - Helen Robinson, Corporate Communications Director on inclusivity in the industry |
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| 08.3.24 |
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Lloyds Motor Group (=12th largest dealer owned bodyshop group) - Q&A with Kia Richardson, Bodyshop Administrator at Lloyd Bodyshop Carlisle |
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| 08.3.24 |
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British Safety Council - UK’s health, safety and wellbeing charity comments on Budget statement to support people in work |
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| 08.3.24 |
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Bridgestone & Kwik Fit - announce a return to The British Motor Show in new a multi-year deal |
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| 08.3.24 |
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Valeo - to celebrate 20 years of stop-start tech with IMI event |
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| 08.3.24 |
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HELLA - raises £6,400 in Ben’s ‘Race Across Britain’ |
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| 08.3.24 |
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Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust - inspirational stories of women who made, sold, and drove Jaguars at new exhibition |
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| 08.3.24 |
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Axalta Refinish (largest refinish paint company) - sign 5-year preferred supplier deal with LV= and Allianz (2nd largest UK motor insurer) |
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| 08.3.24 |
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FMG Repair Services - announces bodyshop site number 66, in the Greater Manchester town of Chadderton |
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| 08.3.24 |
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International Women’s Day 2024 - Accident Credit Group's (ACG) co-founder & female entrepreneur Debbie Nowell speaks exclusively to ABP Club |
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| 07.3.24 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) - sponsor the largest bodyshop awards in the world (3 spaces left!) |
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| 07.3.24 |
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Bloomberg Intelligence - European drivers still favour ICE cars and hybrids (just 18% want an EV) |
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| 07.3.24 |
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Aviva and Admiral results - end of motor insurance price rises? Motor insurers benefit from higher premiums AND private health boost |
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| 07.3.24 |
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AA - disappointed that the Chancellor did not review "levy on responsible motoring", Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) |
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| 07.3.24 |
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Southend-on-Sea - has the worst roads in England, based on the percentage of A, B, and C roads requiring maintenance |
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| 07.3.24 |
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Thatcham Research (report) - "disappointing (non) showing at 2024 Geneva International Motor Show" |
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| 07.3.24 |
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Straightset - design and fit 40,000 sq ft bespoke training workshop customised for Kia UK, to accommodate 1,500 delegates every year |
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| 07.3.24 |
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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles - 60% van drivers report an increase in working hours, on average 35 minutes more per day |
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| 07.3.24 |
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Spring Budget 2024: fuel duty kept at 52.95p per litre but no cut to insurance premium tax (IPT) |
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| 07.3.24 |
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Euro NCAP - cars with overreliance on touchscreens penalised in crash testing |
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| 07.3.24 |
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NBRA - decision to raise the VAT registration threshold from £85,000 to £90,000 "well received" |
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| 07.3.24 |
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IMI - “A budget for an election – but not for a greener environment” |
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| 07.3.24 |
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Osprey Charging - Spring Budget "huge missed opportunity" for public EV charging |
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| 07.3.24 |
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Aviva - 2023 results: operating profit of £1,467m, up 9%; UK general insurance business had a "strong year with healthy profitability" |
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| 07.3.24 |
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Admiral - 2023 results: UK motor insurance profits up 13% to £593m on turnover up 35% to £3,372m |
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| 06.3.24 |
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Rethinking repair partnerships - reports of claim volumes reducing are rumbling around the industry. Is it a blip or a growing trend? |
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| 06.3.24 |
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Gemini Accident Repair Centres - nice 'before & after' photo of former apprentices, James Gough and Brandon Bacciocchi |
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| 06.3.24 |
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Autocraft Telford - secures Toyota and Lexus Manufacturer approvals, taking tally to 25 VM approvals |
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| 06.3.24 |
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Europcar Vans & Trucks - popular electric van, Mercedes-Benz eVito, available from Europcar locations aligned to ULEZ and Clean Air Zones |
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| 06.3.24 |
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Spring Budget 2024 - 0.8% growth forecast for Britain's economy; 2p reduction in National Insurance; extension to the 5p cut in fuel duty |
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| 06.3.24 |
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Cazoo - stops selling used cars and becomes an on-line used car platform, supporting interactions between consumers and car dealers |
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| 06.3.24 |
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Plastrepair EU - selected as a finalist in the Stellantis and Mobilitech Capital Circular Economy Innovation Challenge |
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| 06.3.24 |
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LKQ Bodyshop Division - exhibit at Revive! UK's 20th Annual Conference |
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| 06.3.24 |
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Steer Automotive Group - video interview with two bodyshop apprentices to mark International Women's Day (Friday 8 March) |
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| 06.3.24 |
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(Reuters) Telsa - letter from far-left group claiming responsibility for an arson attack that forced Gigafactory to shutdown |
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| 06.3.24 |
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SMMT - van registrations up 2.2% to best sales since 1998 |
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| 06.3.24 |
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IMI - register your Body Repair and Refinishing Apprentices for the 2024 National Qualifiers |
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| 06.3.24 |
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Allianz Commercial - regional team: Victoria Ashman (South); Viral Patel (Midlands & SW); Mark O’Brien (North); Julie O’Donovan (London) |
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| 06.3.24 |
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Self-Driving Industry Awards 2024 - entries open now until September |
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| 06.3.24 |
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Vizion Network - 4th time for Vizion to be included in The Financial Times' FT 1000, Europe’s Fastest Growing Companies |
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| 06.3.24 |
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Aviva Canada - new programme aims to create a net-zero supply chain by educating their suppliers incuding bodyshops |
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| 05.3.24 |
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J.D.Power - sets sights on European expansion as it completes acquisition of Autovista Group (which includes Eurotax, Glass’s, Schwacke) |
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| 05.3.24 |
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Gemini Accident Repair Centres - open new bodyshop in Barnstaple, their 35th site |
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| 05.3.24 |
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Steer Automotive Group - appoint Harry Abraham (ex-Halo) as Group Operations Director |
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| 05.3.24 |
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Thatcham Research - LexisNexis Risk Solutions to deliver "transformational automotive risk intelligence" to UK insurance industry |
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| 05.3.24 |
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IMI - finalists for their annual awards revealed; ceremony takes place on Wed 13 March |
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| 05.3.24 |
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Fylde Coast Accident Repair Centre - named ‘SME Employer of the Year’ at Blackpool and The Fylde College's Apprenticeship Awards |
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| 05.3.24 |
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Morelli Group - sad news of the passing of retired Morelli team member, Brian Opsblum |
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| 05.3.24 |
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Chorley Group - Northwest motor group appoint Stuart Leatherbarrow (ex Partnership Director at Autotrader) as Group Used Strategy Manager |
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| 05.3.24 |
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Europcar - official vehicle provider for 2024 EV Rally (1,400 e-miles over five days) |
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| 05.3.24 |
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Activate Accident Repair - to open 10th bodyshop; new Hampton, Greater London accident repair centre |
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| 05.3.24 |
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Grove - Dan Sutac appointed as Regional Development Manager (Northern Territory) & Caitlyn Ingram promoted to Cardiff Warehouse Supervisor |
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| 05.3.24 |
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FCA - to investigate use of personal guarantees in certain small business lending |
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| 05.3.24 |
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AX Track - working with Gloucestershire Police to tackle agricultural machinery theft |
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| 05.3.24 |
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PartsXchange - announce new tie-up with bodyshop funding partner, Smart Business Link |
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| 05.3.24 |
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IAM RoadSmart - cost of motoring pressures and potholes biggest concern for motorists |
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| 05.3.24 |
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RAC - drivers suffer biggest monthly fuel price rises in five months |
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| 05.3.24 |
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TrustFord - opens state-of-the-art dealership in Aberdeen |
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| 05.3.24 |
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SMMT - new car market records best February for 20 years; registrations up 14%; HEVs up 12%, PHEVs up 29%, BEVs up 22% |
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| 05.3.24 |
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The Vella Group - becomes first UK bodyshop to be certified to AkzoNobel’s new Sustainable Repair Network |
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| 04.3.24 |
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Tesla - Elon Musk claims one version of new Roadster will do 0 - 60mph in less than 1 second; shipments to begin next year |
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| 04.3.24 |
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eBay - appoint Amanda Gibson as Senior Communications Manager for its UK automotive category |
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| 04.3.24 |
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Nissan - in advance talks to invest $400m in Fisker, thus giving them a lifeline as they currently have "insufficient" financial resources |
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| 04.3.24 |
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Cornerstone Technologies - Solus commit to a second year of apprentice training with courses booked from March to September 2024 |
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| 04.3.24 |
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CMA - anti-theft number plate bolt best value way to combat car crime and reduce premiums |
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| 04.3.24 |
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Scottish Apprenticeship Week (4-8 March 2024) - just 4% of apprenticeship starts in Scotland in the past three years have been female |
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| 04.3.24 |
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Auto Trader - av used car prices stabilising: £16,656 in February, down -8.3% year-on-year, but -0.6% month-on-month |
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| 04.3.24 |
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Organised Vehicle Crime Unit - £350,000 Ferrari stolen from Gerhard Berger at 1995 San Marino Grand Prix recovered 28 years later |
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| 04.3.24 |
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Organised Vehicle Crime Unit - £350,000 Ferrari stolen from Gerhard Berger at 1995 San Marino Grand Prix recovered 28 years later |
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| 04.3.24 |
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Volkswagen Group - 26 employees use Leap Day to attend Carbon Literacy Trust’s training; now 75 WMG staff certified Carbon Literate |
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| 04.3.24 |
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Motor Assist - AX's motor claims and incident management service joins Managing General Agents Association (MGAA) |
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| 04.3.24 |
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StoreDot - on track with production-readiness of XFC cells that can deliver 100 miles charged in 5 minutes this year |
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| 04.3.24 |
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ChargeUK - Chancellor must cut VAT on public charging to end "EV injustice"; 38% EV drivers disadvantaged by public higher VAT rate |
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| 04.3.24 |
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Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) - 2024 Spring Budget (Wednesday) "pivotal moment" for addressing petrol retailers' concerns |
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| 04.3.24 |
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Aviva - acquire Probitas (syndicate 1492) for £242m; enables entry into Lloyds market for their Global Corporate & Specialty (GCS) business |
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| 04.3.24 |
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Vertu - trading update: "used car prices stabilised; new vehicle market uncertain; aftersales robust"' accident & smart repair sales up 18% |
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| 03.3.24 |
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Thatcham - Chief Research & Operations Officer Richard Billyeald asks about diagnostic-based repair of vehicles vs. scenario-based repair |
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| 01.3.24 |
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Steer Automotive - acquire 6 of iRG's 12 sites, 3 in South Wales and 3 in England; iRG keep 6 sites |
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| 01.3.24 |
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Steer Automotive Group (largest independent bodyshop group) - acquire six Innovative Repair Group (IRG) sites (14th largest inde group) |
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| 01.3.24 |
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Hyundai Motor UK - Aftersales Retailer Group: Marshall Motor Group and Aftersales Retailer – Milton Keynes Hyundai |
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| 01.3.24 |
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UK AutoLinks - wins WhoCanFixMyCar's 'Best Bodyshop' award, sponsored by LKQ |
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| 01.3.24 |
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NBRA and VBRA - join School of Thought's automotive work experience initiative #AWE24 |
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| 01.3.24 |
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Direct Line Group - new CEO, Adam Winslow, joins today; he will be visiting sites and repair centres over the next few weeks |
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| 01.3.24 |
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JLR - to generate >25% UK electricity from new onsite and near site renewable energy projects |
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| 01.3.24 |
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PartsXchange - confirm new partnership with airbag and SRS specialist, Airbag Team |
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| 01.3.24 |
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FMG Repair Services - ChargedEV (part of the Redde Northgate Gp) install brand new EV charging facilities at our Technical Training Centre |
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| 01.3.24 |
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School of Thought - new website launches today! |
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| 01.3.24 |
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Cogent Hire - sponsoring Ben Taylor in Mini Challenge Trophy Championship Season |
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| 01.3.24 |
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Autoglass - George Pim from Grantham, Lincolnshire, named the UK’s best windscreen technician |
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| 01.3.24 |
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Autotech Group - new leadership structure under CEO, Simon King inc Mark Armitage (CRO) and Laurence Abbott (CTO & Autotech Connect MD) |
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| 01.3.24 |
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TIDAL - distribution partner, Allparts Refinishing, appoint Ben Groves (ex Valspar / Sherwin Williams) as Technical Development Manager |
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| 01.3.24 |
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HORIBA MIRA - receives Euro NCAP accreditation to conduct active safety testing at proving ground in Warwickshire |
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| 01.3.24 |
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Techworks - trade association warns domestic semiconductor market essential for future of UK automotive electronics industry |
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| 29.2.24 |
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Fleet News - fleet manager tells Fleet News about delays to body repairs for Teslas; Tesla responds |
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| 29.2.24 |
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Chiltern Capital (former investors in Steer) - completed an investment in Rapid Repair Network |
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| 29.2.24 |
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AA - drivers say they are being blinded by headlights AND brake brake lights due to popularity of SUVs |
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| 29.2.24 |
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SMMT - UK CV production up 26.9% in January, 28% up on pre-COVID |
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| 29.2.24 |
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MoneyGram Haas F1 Team - appoints EY for finance and supply chain solution |
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| 29.2.24 |
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Ben - TV-series inspired fundraiser Race Across Britain has (so far) raised more than £100,000 |
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| 29.2.24 |
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Which? - surveyed 2,793 car insurance customers and awards just two 'Recommended Provider (WRP) award': NFU Mutual and LV= |
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| 29.2.24 |
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Plunky’s All Stars - goalkeeper needed for charity football match: Friday 28 June 2024 at Norfolk FA |
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| 29.2.24 |
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Allianz Commercial - Lynn Taylor (ex Aviva) appointed as Birmingham branch manager |
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| 29.2.24 |
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Premier Group - Staffordshire-bodyshop achieves Ford Approved Accident Repair Centre status |
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| 29.2.24 |
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Auxillis - Mel Bebbington (ex Somerset Bridge) appointed as new Managing Director |
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| 29.2.24 |
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SMMT - British car manufacturing output up 21% in January |
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| 29.2.24 |
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AkzoNobel - targets growth in Pakistan with new €26 million 25-acre automotive and specialty coatings manufacturing plant |
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| 29.2.24 |
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What Car? - automatic tests up 238% in a decade; 70% cars registered in 2023 were automatic |
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| 29.2.24 |
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Direct Line - board reject "uncertain and unattractive" proposal from Ageas as "it significantly undervalues Direct Line" |
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| 28.2.24 |
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Ageas - confirms possible offer for Direct Line Insurance Group valuing it at £3,095m; offer of 233p share (42.8% premium to current 163p) |
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| 28.2.24 |
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Accident Credit Group (ACG) - appoints Amy Dowle (ex Collision Solutions, Connexus & Plantec) as Business Development Manager |
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| 28.2.24 |
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Komoo Huddersfield - 13th bodyshop for Komoo with several more planned this year |
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| 28.2.24 |
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Activate Accident Repair - gains updated vehicle repair kitemark across all sites |
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| 28.2.24 |
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ABI - launches new guide at Annual Conference to help firms use AI responsibly |
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| 28.2.24 |
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TTC - regional e-scooter trial extension gets the thumbs up from "green mobility enthusiasts and time-poor commuters" |
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| 28.2.24 |
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Express Bodyworks - Wolverhampton bodyshop shows fully electric Maxus T90 EV to promote repair services |
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| 28.2.24 |
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Motofix - invests £2.5m investment in the Group's first dedicated Prestige Paint and Body site, in Cirencester |
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| 28.2.24 |
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ECA Business Energy - work with more than 400 bodyshops, generating total savings of more than £4 million |
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| 28.2.24 |
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Tata - confirms Somerset location for £4bn battery factory; "catalyst to kick-start the electric vehicle revolution in the UK" |
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| 28.2.24 |
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Steer Automotive Group - Steer Apprentice Body Repair & Refinishing Skills competitions hosted at EMTEC Colleges & 3M |
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| 28.2.24 |
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Keoghs - "fundamentally dishonest" case in £145,870 credit hire charge for 511 days in motorcycle from Direct Accident Management Ltd |
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| 28.2.24 |
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Ben - 27 teams taking part in Race Across Britain to raise money for the automotive industry charity |
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| 28.2.24 |
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HPI - warn of increase in 'crash data clearing' services which bring life back to locked airbag modules after the airbags have gone off |
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| 27.2.24 |
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Apple - cancels Project Titan, their multi BILLION dollar project to build an electric car, that began in 2014 and employed 2,000 people |
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| 27.2.24 |
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BBC - car insurance quotes 33% higher in ethnically diverse areas |
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| 27.2.24 |
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AA - 44% of drivers have dangerous blind spot in their cars |
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| 27.2.24 |
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Venson - repair of potholes is top priority for motorists |
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| 27.2.24 |
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BMW UK - Lloyd Carlisle wins BMW UK Retailer Award for Aftersales |
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| 27.2.24 |
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Cornerstone Technologies - Solus commit to a second year of apprentice training with courses booked from March to September 2024 |
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| 27.2.24 |
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Gallagher - cost and length of repairs and parts delays, and higher PI claims, driving up claims costs in haulage |
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| 27.2.24 |
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£4.7billion reallocated HS2 funding - invested directly into the North and Midlands through the Local Transport Fund |
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| 27.2.24 |
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FCA - to "increase the deterrent impact" of its enforcement actions, focus on "streamlined portfolio" and publish updates on investigations |
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| 27.2.24 |
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ABI - more details on how they will "support the repair sector" |
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| 27.2.24 |
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HELLA - opens IMI approved training facility, HELLA Academy, in Chipping Warden, Banbury, offering ADAS training |
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| 27.2.24 |
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ABI - reveal the 10 Steps the Industry is taking to combat the rising csts of motor insurance; includes "supporting the repair sector" |
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| 27.2.24 |
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GYS - appoint Kevin Thirlaway (ex Premier Car Care) as Car Body Technical Sales Engineer for the North East |
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| 27.2.24 |
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Car Wash Association (CWA) - 78 hand car washes across the UK fined c£1.5 million for ‘right to work’ offences in first 9 months in 2023 |
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| 27.2.24 |
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AA - argue for Government to cut Insurance Premium Tax by 25% for all drivers |
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| 27.2.24 |
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JLR - cancel plans to move to fixed-price car sales (agency sales) in UK and stay with traditional dealers |
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| 27.2.24 |
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National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA) - Tesla Model 3 fastest-selling in strong auction market |
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| 27.2.24 |
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L&I Eaton ARC - four latest sites: Liverpool, Sheffield, Newcastle, and Aberdeen Central relocates |
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| 26.2.24 |
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Axa Group - 2023 results: underlying profit up 6% to 7.6 billion euro on GWP up 3% to 102.7 billion euro; increase in motor claims frequency |
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| 26.2.24 |
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esure - Dawn Marsden promoted to Head of Claims Supplier Management and Engineering Services |
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| 26.2.24 |
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1st CENTRAL - braking hard for potholes causes more damage, study shows |
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| 26.2.24 |
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AXA UK & Ireland - appoints Gwenaël Fourré as Chief Operating Officer |
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| 26.2.24 |
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British Safety Council - SMEs, apply by 1 March to attend a free 3-hour workshop to help you develop a wellbeing strategy |
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| 26.2.24 |
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Evolution Repair Gp - Lesley Warwick (Artura Consultancy claims team) & Peter Peet (Evolution Repair Group national procurement specialist) |
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| 26.2.24 |
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£26 billion - total of unpaid overtime during the last year by UK workers |
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| 26.2.24 |
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£26 billion - total of unpaid overtime during the last year by UK workers |
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| 26.2.24 |
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eBay - appoints Amanda Gibson (ex Volta Trucks & Mitsubishi) as Senior Communications Manager to lead its UK automotive category |
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| 26.2.24 |
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SMART Bodyshop Solutions - opens 7th bodyshop after major refurbishment to 20,000 site in Hereford (former Cavanaghs bodyshop) |
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| 26.2.24 |
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WorldSkills UK - registration for Body Repair and Refinishing National Competitions is OPEN! |
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| 26.2.24 |
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MG (est 93 approved bodyshops in the UK) - new MG3 hybrid supermini launches |
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| 26.2.24 |
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ALLDATA Repair - OEM repair data provider shares Tesla Model Y ‘tech tip’ |
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| 26.2.24 |
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RAC - Council road maintenance in England drops to lowest point in five years |
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| 26.2.24 |
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FMG Repair Services - Technical Training Centre in Goole now PASMA-approved to deliver Working at Heights training |
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| 26.2.24 |
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LKQ Bodyshop Division - promotes Jodie Mullard (Head of Channel) to role of Channel and Technical Director |
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| 23.2.24 |
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Roberlo - invests €2 million into its training center, Crom Competence Center |
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| 23.2.24 |
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EY - appoints new UK Financial Services Partner, Matt Taylor, to its financial crime consulting business (inc insurance) |
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| 23.2.24 |
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BASF Coatings - signs Global Preferred Partnership agreement with INEOS Automotive for INEOS's Global Body and Paint Program |
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| 23.2.24 |
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Aviva (3rd largest motor insurer) - offering internship opportunities for young adults with an Education, Health and Care plan (EHCP) |
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| 23.2.24 |
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Vauxhall - to manufacture Vivaro Electric at Luton plant from 2025 |
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| 23.2.24 |
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Ben - how to create an inclusive workplace |
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| 23.2.24 |
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BBA2024 is already breaking records! - 854 tickets sold during the early bird sale |
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| 23.2.24 |
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Allianz - 2023 results for UK general insurance: GWP £4,259m, up 7.4%; profit £242m, up 65% ; average Commercial motor repair cost up 13.4% |
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| 23.2.24 |
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AA - despite energy price increases, off-peak rates for ultra-rapid chargers continues to remain cheaper per mile compared to petrol |
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| 23.2.24 |
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ev.energy - UK-based company secures £32 million grant to expand EV charging solutions across California |
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| 23.2.24 |
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Ofgem - energy price cap (maximum rate per unit that can be charged to customers) will fall by 12.3% from 1 April |
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| 22.2.24 |
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Copart - worldwide Q2 results: revenue up 6.6% to $1,020m, pre-tax profit up 8.9% to $411m; H1 results: pre-tax profit up 20.8% to $928m |
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| 22.2.24 |
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LKQ Corporation - full year results: turnover up 8.4% to $13.9 billion; pre-tax profit down 18.6% to $1.2 billion |
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| 22.2.24 |
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Heritage Volkswagen in Dorchester - wins Aftersales award at Volkswagen UK retailer awards |
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| 22.2.24 |
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Denver Rollings, Managing Director at UK Select (bodyshops in Ross on Wye and Ludlow) - running the London Marathon for RFU Injured Players |
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| 22.2.24 |
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BBA early bird sale ends TODAY - Book BBA tickets BEFORE 4pm to secure £120 discount (ABP Members only) |
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| 22.2.24 |
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Zurich Insurance Group - record operating profit of $7.4 billion; strong growth for Zurich UK with a business operating profit of £411m |
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| 22.2.24 |
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Lichfield Accident Repair Centre (Fix Auto Lichfield) - Andy Johnson & Sam Randon taking part in Panda Raid 2024 across Morocco |
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| 22.2.24 |
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RAC - just 2.12% of all vehicles stolen from July 2022 to June 2023 were arrested and charged by police |
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| 22.2.24 |
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2024 Spring Budget - "urgent focus needed to support the automotive businesses that are critical to the road to zero" (IMI) |
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| 22.2.24 |
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Richard Billyeald, Chief Research & Operations Officer at Thatcham Research - EV agenda "so polarised" and "full of hyperbole" |
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| 22.2.24 |
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AkzoNobel - major €21 million capacity expansion completed at Powder Coatings site in Como, Italy, inc two automotive primers lines |
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| 22.2.24 |
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Stone Tyres - wheel alignment specialist using TreadReader DriveOver tyre measurement system to flag up where wheels are out of alignment |
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| 22.2.24 |
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National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) - calls for EV prince incentives in Spring Budget |
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| 22.2.24 |
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The Sandicliffe Group - becomes the first dealer group Partner for School of Thought |
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| 21.2.24 |
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US collision repair market - top 3 MSOs [Caliber, Boyd and Crash Champions] had combined 22.5% market share in 2022, rising to 32% by 2027 |
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| 21.2.24 |
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National Windscreens - further consolidation within the brand as largest member Cary Group acquires 2nd largest member J Huggins & Son |
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| 21.2.24 |
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The Guardian - asks "Is the car insurance industry driving up prices to take us for a ride?" "Is it time for a CMA investigation?" |
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| 21.2.24 |
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Rapid Repair Network - new investment in same-day accident repair solutions provider from Chiltern (ex Steer) Capital |
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| 21.2.24 |
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BBA – Time is running out! Last chance to secure your Early Bird Discount by 4pm TOMORROW (Thurs) |
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| 21.2.24 |
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Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) - retailers "remain competitive" amidst rising costs and *declining sales* |
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| 21.2.24 |
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JTAPE - awarded the Global Media Award for Innovation at SEMA 2023 |
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| 21.2.24 |
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Ageas (10th largest UK motor insurer) - UK Claims Director, Stephen Linklater & Jonathan Hewitt, Thatcham Research CEO (video) |
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| 21.2.24 |
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Quantum Technical / iSalvage - Mick Walker (ex RAC and AX) joins as Chief Commercial Officer |
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| 21.2.24 |
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AutoCommercial - new website for online platform for buying and selling automotive businesses and properties |
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| 21.2.24 |
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PartsXchange - hits 600 bodyshop users milestone |
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| 21.2.24 |
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RAC - price of petrol up 3p and diesel by 4p in just three weeks |
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| 21.2.24 |
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Hastings - 2023 results: gross written premium up 32% to £1,484m; profit up 12% to £113m; policy count up 8%; "solid results" |
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| 20.2.24 |
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NFDA - welcomes HMRC rules on double cab pickups tax (double cab pickups will continue to be taxed as a van from July 2024) |
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| 20.2.24 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) - 727 tickets sold and just 48 hours left to secure early bird prices (save £120 per ticket) |
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| 20.2.24 |
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Silverstone Force Racing team - the niece of Tim McCarthy (ex FAB Recycling) is part of a team in the F1in Schools National Finals |
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| 20.2.24 |
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Express Bodyworks Group - Wolverhampton-based bodyshop acquires Smith & Hughes in Nuneaton |
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| 20.2.24 |
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Express Bodyworks - Wolverhampton-based bodyshop acquires Smith & Hughes in Nuneaton |
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| 20.2.24 |
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RAC - hits 150 mobile mechanics milestone providing nationwide fleet servicing and repairs |
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| 20.2.24 |
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LKQ UK and Ireland - award winners from recent Branch Manager Conference announced |
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| 20.2.24 |
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Last call for advertisers for ABP Club's magazine - just 5 pages left in the Spring edition of Auto Body Professional |
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| 20.2.24 |
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BCA – LCV values up 9% to £8,764 average |
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| 20.2.24 |
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Ring - asks "has price replaced safety in the aftermarket?" as it finds bulbs that are not road legal in testing lab |
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| 20.2.24 |
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IMI - latest analysis reveals 22% of technicians are EV qualified; 6,700 technicians EV qualified in just 6 months |
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| 20.2.24 |
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Plunky’s All Stars – the finale! |
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| 20.2.24 |
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HMRC - changes its guidance and double cab pickups will continue to be taxed as a van from July 2024 |
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| 19.2.24 |
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HELLA - welcomes focus on lighting issues after RAC research found 83% drivers said headlamp ‘glare’ is getting worse |
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| 19.2.24 |
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SMMT - UK’s new truck market grows for second consecutive year, up 13.5% |
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| 19.2.24 |
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WorldSkills UK - registrations open on Monday 26 Feb for Body Repair and Refinishing (registration closes Thurs 28 March) |
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| 19.2.24 |
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PPG - confirmed as the first paint company to support School of Thought as a partner |
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| 19.2.24 |
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IRLA - launches New Future Leaders Programme for insurance professionals |
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| 19.2.24 |
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A1 ADAS Solutions - appoints Matt Hume (ex Alliance Automotive Gp) as UK sales manager to head up new bodyshop and garage equipment business |
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| 19.2.24 |
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Planet First Energy (Steve Silverwood, ECA's social enterprise business) - advice centre offers help with rising fuel costs |
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| 19.2.24 |
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Churchill - Police received 164,386 reports of criminal damage to vehicles – over 3,000 per week |
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| 19.2.24 |
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LKQ - reopens part of its site in Tamworth as a dedicated area to support bodyshop customers |
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| 19.2.24 |
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Coventry University (CU) - 40 Ford students studying for a degree or master's degree at CU London campus |
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| 19.2.24 |
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Auto Windscreens - Area Manager, Gary Vickers, raising money for Pancreatic Cancer Action by taking part in the Three Peaks Challenge |
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| 19.2.24 |
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British Safety Council - guide for employers to manage risks posed by storing and charging lithium-powered e-bikes and scooters |
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| 19.2.24 |
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ABI - "we’re increasingly moving from being the country that had the weakest necks in Europe to the weakest knees in Europe" |
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| 16.2.24 |
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JLR - delaying launch of electric vehicles due to increased demand for PHEVs (plug-in hybrids) |
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| 16.2.24 |
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Vehicle Damage Assessors - recommendations for Desktop and UK wide Physical inspection services |
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| 16.2.24 |
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Fix Auto Felixstowe - 100% pass rate, with no minor or major nonconformities, to secure the new BSI standard |
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| 16.2.24 |
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JTAPE - celebrates National Inventor’s Day with family post about the founders, creators and innovators, the Jevons |
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| 16.2.24 |
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Thatcham Research - launch automotive intelligence platform, AiQ, to support on price, claims and repair process |
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| 16.2.24 |
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Vizion Vehicle Replacement - Listers Group supplies bodyshop courtesy cars to Vizion Drive |
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| 16.2.24 |
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Axalta - 2023 results: sales up 6.1% to $5,180 million, pre-tax profit up 38% to $355 million; refinish sales up 7.3% to $2,084 million |
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| 16.2.24 |
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Kia (147 approved bodyshops) - new Kia Academy opens in Derby; for Kia training of 1,500 adult learners and apprentices every year |
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| 16.2.24 |
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YOU spoke, WE listened! - changes made to make the ABP British Bodyshop Awards 2024, sponsored by PPG, EVEN BETTER |
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| 16.2.24 |
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Allianz - Judges dismiss disease dishonesty duo (mechanic and famer) who were claiming for noise-induced hearing loss |
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| 16.2.24 |
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KGM Motors UK - welcomes Abbeygate Group Norfolk to its franchise |
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| 16.2.24 |
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Volkswagen and Mahindra - sign supply agreement for purpose-built electric platform INGLO |
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| 16.2.24 |
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Vauxhall - new Vauxhall electric vehicle (EV) customers get one year’s free charging credit at Tesco stores |
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| 16.2.24 |
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NFDA - responds to Government consultation on the design of the rapid charging fund (RCF) |
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| 16.2.24 |
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FORVIA HELLA - "pioneering sustainable headlamp” concept half as light and cuts lifecycle CO2 emissions by up to 70% |
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| 16.2.24 |
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HEVRA - EV and hybrid vehicles vehicle repair and maintenance information provider expands vehicle support to cover 40 brands, inc Dacia |
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| 15.2.24 |
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Thatcham Research statement - "EV insurance costs about more than just data" |
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| 15.2.24 |
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Automotive manufacturing - "growing labour costs & skills shortages" is biggest challenge followed by "parts shortages"! Sounds familiar? |
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| 15.2.24 |
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Politics - Shadow Minister for Roads says Labour will reinstate the 2030 date for a ban on internal combustion engine vehicle sales in UK |
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| 15.2.24 |
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NFDA - new Drive My Career campaign to boost new recruits in the automotive sector |
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| 15.2.24 |
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D. M. Keith Motor Group - acquire Colin Appleyard Motor Group; takes them to to 19 businesses across 14 sites and £300m turnover |
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| 15.2.24 |
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R H Bodyworks - Suffolk-based car and CV bodyshop secures BS10125:2022 |
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| 15.2.24 |
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CHO - Supreme Court's unanimous verdict in favour of Auxillis/Helphire in the Armstead v RSA case |
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| 15.2.24 |
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UK economy - in recession after two consecutive quarters of negative growth |
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| 15.2.24 |
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ONE WEEK LEFT! - book your BBA tickets before the early bird sale ends (Thurs 22 Feb) to save £120 per ticket |
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| 15.2.24 |
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Northamptonshire Police - shares video of e-scooters that have been used on public roads (illegal) being crushed |
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| 15.2.24 |
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Eyebox Training & Conference Centre - paint tech Miguel Harvey from Steer Automotive Group trains for Worldskills Lyon (Sept 2024) |
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| 15.2.24 |
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Autocar - car buyers hate haggling and 55% drivers would prefer to buy their next car directly from a manufacturer at fixed prices |
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| 15.2.24 |
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Activate Group (5th largest independent bodyshop group) - to open 10th Activate Accident Repair site next month in Hampton (SW London) |
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| 15.2.24 |
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NFU Mutual - Cornerstone Technologies delivering Advanced Repair Over Replace course to repairer network VDAs and NFUM engineers |
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| 15.2.24 |
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Roberlo - expands Halley UV curing range with UV20 putty; filling process ready in 3 minutes boosting efficiency and productivity |
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| 15.2.24 |
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PartsXchange - joins the Vehicle Recycling Association (VRA) as a new member |
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| 15.2.24 |
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The Financial Conduct Authority - asks top 20 financial adviser firms about charging clients after advice has been given, re Consumer Duty |
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| 15.2.24 |
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The IMI - hosts webinar (Thurs 29 Feb 12-2pm) for the MOT community following conclusion of DfT MOT Consultation |
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| 15.2.24 |
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Cazoo - "seeks cash lifeline to escape insolvency" says Telegraph; company valued at $8 BILLION in 2021 is now worth just $38 million |
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| 15.2.24 |
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Arrival (electric van start-up) - appoints administrators for its UK business; company valued at £9.5 BILLION in March 2021 is now worthless |
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| 15.2.24 |
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Sabre Insurance (UK's 24th largest motor insurer) - trading update: "we expect to deliver a strong result for 2023" with 31% growth |
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| 14.2.24 |
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IMI - motor industry has real problem with poor image; now has the highest job vacancy rate in 21 years |
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| 14.2.24 |
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What Car? - discounts on electric cars have increased by 204% in 12 months |
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| 14.2.24 |
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Norway: LKQ Atracco (recycled parts business) - expands by opening new warehouse in Moss due to growing demand |
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| 14.2.24 |
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Carwow - acquires Autovia, publishers of magazines Auto Express and Evo, and websites Carbuyer and DrivingElectric, for undisclosed sum |
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| 14.2.24 |
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Fix Auto UK - TV personality, Fred Sirieix, former Sainsbury’s CEO Justin King, and corporate finance expert Rex Green, Conference keynotes |
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| 14.2.24 |
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GYS - hold prices for 2024 thanks to "softening of some commodity prices, such as steel and copper" |
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| 14.2.24 |
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Admiral - core insurance operations, including insurance policy administration and digital systems, now be powered by Google Cloud |
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| 14.2.24 |
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Independent Garage Association (IGA) - asks for automotive sector focus in Government Apprenticeship Levy letter response |
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| 14.2.24 |
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Venson's Valentine's Day story - the way to a woman’s heart is through Park Assist |
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| 14.2.24 |
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Repair volumes - quiet in the South, busy in the Midlands... is your bodyshop busy or not? |
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| 14.2.24 |
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Allianz - new in-house Financial Lines claims team dedicated to Allianz Directors & Officers and Professional Indemnity customers |
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| 14.2.24 |
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Altilium and SYNETIQ - new commercial collaboration to recover and recycle batteries from LV= total loss vehicles |
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| 14.2.24 |
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FCA - financial watchdog stops thousands of misleading ads and promotions; number withdrawn or amended in 2023 up 17% YOY |
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| 14.2.24 |
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Inflation rate - CPI inflation unchanged from 4.0% for the 12 months to January 2024; RPI inflation down slightly to 4.9% |
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| 13.2.24 |
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ABP Networking Race Evening - join ABP and sponsor, Mirka, on Thursday 23 May 2024 at Sandown Park! |
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| 13.2.24 |
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School of Thought - Enterprise UK confirmed as new School of Thought partner |
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| 13.2.24 |
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Official opening of the LKQ Academy site at T1 - ABP Club joins LKQ colleagues and customers in Tamworth |
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| 13.2.24 |
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The IMI - campaign to improve the perception of the automotive sector achieved 35,000 conversions in just 3 months |
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| 13.2.24 |
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Churchill - 64% increase in the number of parking fines (2020 - 2022) |
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| 13.2.24 |
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Motor Assist - AX's motor claims & incident service joins the MGA Association to help drive innovation in the insurance sector |
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| 13.2.24 |
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ABP British Bodyshop Awards 2024, sponsored by PPG - your celebrity host is... Vernon Kay! |
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| 13.2.24 |
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National Windscreens' largest member, Cary Group - acquires 2nd largest member, J Huggins & Son, consolidating 95% Nat Windscreens' centres |
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| 13.2.24 |
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SYNETIQ - achieves Gold Carbon Literacy Accreditation with over half of its colleagues certified as Carbon Literate |
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| 12.2.24 |
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Government - changes to car benefit mean double cab pickups - eg Ford Ranger Wildtrak and VW Amarok - to be taxed as a car from 1 July 2024 |
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| 12.2.24 |
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SJ Curtis ARC Bristol – Rybrook Lotus Bristol's bodyshop partner now a Lotus Approved Bodyshop |
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| 12.2.24 |
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L&I Eaton ARC - complete the purchase of the building trading as Brooklands Auto Body Lincoln South; to rebrand as L&I Eaton |
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| 12.2.24 |
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Dacia - recycled tyres, sofas made with plastic bottles – Dacia’s new look interiors are eco-smart |
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| 12.2.24 |
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Allianz (2nd largest motor insurer) - detected £77.4m worth of claims fraud in 2023 - up from £70.7m in 2022 |
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| 12.2.24 |
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MINI - Cotswold Hereford crowned ‘MINI Retailer of the Year’ |
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| 12.2.24 |
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National Apprenticeship Week - tell ABP about how you celebrated NAW2024 |
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| 12.2.24 |
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Farécla - newly redesigned website launched |
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| 12.2.24 |
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LKQ - Chief Exec sets out vision for sustainable growth |
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| 12.2.24 |
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MotorEasy - 25% EV drivers claim to have faced challenges finding a qualified garage or technician to conduct service, maintenance or repair |
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| 12.2.24 |
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Westminster - has the highest number of ultra-low emission vehicles, according to new data from GOV.UK |
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| 12.2.24 |
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Enterprise Mobility - with National Literacy Trust donate 25,000 books to children across the UK as book ownership falls to 5-year low |
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| 12.2.24 |
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NFDA - common disclosure and Martin Lewis; high number of solicitors and claims firms seeking to prosecute on vehicle finance commissions |
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| 12.2.24 |
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SYNETIQ - donate 10 pit bikes to Bromley Beacon College |
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| 12.2.24 |
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Copart - expanss Operation Centre in Peterlee, County Durham |
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| 11.2.24 |
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Tesco - 12 drivers from London depot operated an unprecented in scale "crash-for-cash" scheme with at least 50 staged accidents |
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| 09.2.24 |
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Trend Tracker - new Motor Claims and Body Repair Report published; includes data analysis and insight from ABP Club |
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| 09.2.24 |
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JCB Group - renew two-year exclusive remarketing deal with BCA |
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| 09.2.24 |
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School of Thought - launch work experience programme with Autotech Group and the UK Garage and Bodyshop Event |
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| 09.2.24 |
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Autocraft Telford - celebrates 19-year-old Ally Roberts' apprenticeship success |
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| 09.2.24 |
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Allianz (2nd largest motor insurer) - launch nationwide festivals with Youth Sport Trust to help UK school children ‘MoveNow’ |
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| 09.2.24 |
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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) - GAP insurers representing 80% market agree to suspend sales following FCA concerns over fair value |
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| 09.2.24 |
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Axalta Refinish - "sustainability is good business"; BELEAF (products, tools & resources) for bodyshops |
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| 09.2.24 |
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EDAM Group - commits to ethical AI practices by joining 'Code of Conduct' initiative for insurance claims management: |
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| 09.2.24 |
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e2e - Marc Trent, CEO of Charles Trent, to retire from the Board of Directors; e2e to double tech investment |
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| 09.2.24 |
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Greenhous Group - re-acquires Cold Meece Cazoo site (previously sold as part of the Smart Fleet Solutions sale to Cazoo in 2021) |
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| 09.2.24 |
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Markerstudy - UK's 7th largest motor insurer celebrates National Apprenticeship Week with 30% increase in recruits |
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| 09.2.24 |
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National Apprenticeship Week (#NAW2024) - free toolkit includes guide to sharing stories of success and editable Apprentice Graduation tools |
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| 09.2.24 |
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Gemini Accident Repairs - celebrate ‘Learning and Development' award win at the Insurance CX Awards |
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| 09.2.24 |
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Silverlake Automotive Recycling - supporting NAW2024 & Steer Apprentice Month by providing reclaimed door panels for Steer Apprentices |
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| 09.2.24 |
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Car-O-Liner - appoints Ben Alexander as new aftermarket manager |
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| 09.2.24 |
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Direct Line - confirm that Adam Winslow (ex Aviva) will join as Chief Executive Officer on 1 March 2024 |
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| 09.2.24 |
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Tesco - sell banking operations (credit cards, loans and savings) to Barclays but retain insurance |
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| 08.2.24 |
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2024 Insurance CX awards (from Modern Insurance mag) - full list of all 20 winners; Vella Group were winners of Repairer Award |
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| 08.2.24 |
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SMMT - 7.2 million used cars changted hands in 2023, up 5.1% on previous year; most popular colour was black with 21,4% of market |
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| 08.2.24 |
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Trak Global Security Solutions (TGSS) - Andy Christopher (now CEO) after IMS commercial director, Dave Turnock, leads MBO of telematics co |
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| 08.2.24 |
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Spectrum VR Group - Essex & Kent based CV bodyshop group invests £6m to expand Thurrock site |
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| 08.2.24 |
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Pro-Align - bodyshop equipment provider appoints Kasia Rzepka (ex Manheim Auctions) to the newly created role of Head of Operations |
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| 08.2.24 |
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NFU Mutual - first insurance company to support School of Thought as a partner |
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| 08.2.24 |
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SMMT - there are 5,000 Apprentices in the UK automotive sector |
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| 08.2.24 |
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Auto Windscreens - Mayor and Mayoress of Chesterfield visit Contact Centre during National Apprenticeship Week to meet Apprentices |
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| 08.2.24 |
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A B Crush Panelcraft - Canterbury bodyshop is carbon neutral to PAS 2060 |
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| 08.2.24 |
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Yodel - parcel courier preparing to call in administrators says the Telegraph |
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| 08.2.24 |
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BMW and MG Motor - Advertising Standards Authority rules VMs cannot describe EVs as "zero emissions" in ads |
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| 08.2.24 |
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David Sargeant from Gemini and Michael Golding from LV= - represent AutoRaise at Nottingham College Apprenticeship open evening |
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| 08.2.24 |
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RWC Training - bodyshop training centre appoints James Haydon (ex AutoRestore & Rivus) as Training Manager |
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| 08.2.24 |
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ONS - fuel prices up 15% vs Jan 2023 |
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| 08.2.24 |
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RAC - four-in-10 motorists would still drive regardless of how much snow is on the roads |
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| 08.2.24 |
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A1 ADAS Solutions - business growth for calibration specialists supporting bodyshops with mobile ADAS calibration and diagnostics |
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| 07.2.24 |
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Dane Loosley - details of Memorial Service on Fri 23 Feb in Dunstable; will also be available live on-line |
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| 07.2.24 |
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Bodyshop businesses - find training and employment schemes to help with staff recruitment and skills development |
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| 07.2.24 |
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Nova Automotive Group - new bodyshop opens in Witham, Essex |
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| 07.2.24 |
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Steer Automotive Group - Emtec host the Steer Apprentice Skills Competition (video) |
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| 07.2.24 |
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Startline Motor Finance - 37% don’t trust autonomous cars but only 18% think that humans are generally better drivers than the technology |
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| 07.2.24 |
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ABL 1 Touch Group (6th largest independent bodyshop group) - apprenticeship strategy focuses on developing multi-skilled technicians |
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| 07.2.24 |
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Auto Trader - average price of a used car was £16,868 in January, down -7.5% YoY and -1.9% MoM |
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| 07.2.24 |
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House of Lords committee report on electric vehicles - "bizarre anomaly" of VAT on charging an EV at home vs charging in public |
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| 07.2.24 |
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66% drivers wouldn’t consider buying an EV - drivers put off by the cost, range and charging infrastructure |
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| 07.2.24 |
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RSA - appoints Sonya Bryson (ex Direct Line Group) as Commercial Lines Managing Director |
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| 07.2.24 |
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Repairify - hundreds of free jobs have been completed by repairers using Remote Services 3 months free offer |
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| 07.2.24 |
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EY - (automotive) "market is showing robust momentum as it heads into 2024 with further volume increases forecast for the year" |
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| 07.2.24 |
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Farécla – entry for the Apprentice & Student Bonnet Painting Competition 2024 is now open! |
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| 07.2.24 |
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Autotech Connect - new appointments for Laurence Abbott, Managing Director and Darren Dowling as Client Services Director |
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| 06.2.24 |
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Autocraft Group - meet bodyshop Apprentices Harmoni, Ally, Morgan, Lewis and Mark |
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| 06.2.24 |
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PPG - recognized by Fortune Magazine as a ‘World’s Most Admired Company’ for 16th consecutive year |
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| 06.2.24 |
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BCA - average used car values up 9.8% month-on-month to £7,597 in January |
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| 06.2.24 |
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NFDA - drop in new with lightweight and heavy sized LCV registrations attributed to supply constraints. |
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| 06.2.24 |
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IMI - "we strongly advocate targeted support for technicians in upskilling" |
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| 06.2.24 |
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Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) - fuel pricing competition is "working as it should be" |
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| 06.2.24 |
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Storey's Accident Repair Centre - newly installed PPG MoonWalk paint system and one of the 1st bodyshops to have Delfleet One system |
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| 06.2.24 |
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NAW2024: Gemini - UK's 3rd largest bodyshop group has hired 132 apprentices since 2017 with 88.8% retention rate |
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| 06.2.24 |
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CRASH Services & JMK Solicitors - accident management company & PI firm announce NI Hospice & Children’s Hospice as 2024 Charity Partner |
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| 06.2.24 |
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NAW2024: Emtec - quick benefits of hiring an apprentice |
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| 06.2.24 |
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It's National Apprenticeship Week 2024 (5 - 11 February) - tell ABP about your plans to celebrate NAW2024 and "Skills for Life” |
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| 06.2.24 |
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SMMT - UK new van registrations in January up 8.4% YOY |
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| 06.2.24 |
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Environment and Climate Change Committee - UK's EV strategy needs "rapid recharge" (report) |
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| 06.2.24 |
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AutoCommercial - new online platform launches for buying and selling automotive businesses and properties (currently 1 bodyshop listed) |
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| 05.2.24 |
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SYNETIQ and LKQ Euro Car Parts - join forces and unveil new team in the British Touring Cars Championship |
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| 05.2.24 |
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Volvo - to stop funding EV brand Polestar |
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| 05.2.24 |
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General Motors - working with Llink Technologies to produce and sell remanufactured headlamps |
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| 05.2.24 |
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Finesse Accident Repair Centre - new Bracknell bodyshop open for business |
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| 05.2.24 |
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Solus - Aviva-owned bodyshop network has spent more than 275,000 hours mentoring apprentices since 2012 |
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| 05.2.24 |
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UK hits one million electric vehicles milestone - RAC reaction |
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| 05.2.24 |
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Europcar - exclusive rental partner for The EV Café |
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| 05.2.24 |
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School of Thought - Mirka signs as a School of Thought partner for 3rd year |
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| 05.2.24 |
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Markerstudy - UK's 7th largest motor insurer donated more than £250,000 to charity in 2023 |
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| 05.2.24 |
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Silverlake Automotive Recycling - sends recycled vehicle first aid kits to Ukraine |
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| 05.2.24 |
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RAC - 14p difference in fuel between supermarkets’ cheapest and most expensive prices |
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| 05.2.24 |
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SMMT - new car market up 8.2% and Britain’s millionth EV registered during January |
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| 05.2.24 |
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FMG Repair Services - apprentices receive £600 worth of brand new tools; toolkits from Morelli specific to each apprentice’s discipline |
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| 02.2.24 |
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FLP Group - launch the new ULTIMATE Super High Build Primer |
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| 02.2.24 |
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Osprey Charging - "availability of public chargers are being addressed at record pace" |
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| 02.2.24 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) - the earlybird sale is ON! Members can save £120 per ticket |
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| 02.2.24 |
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Premier Accident Repair Centre - achieves carbon neutrality (PAS 2060) |
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| 02.2.24 |
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Steer Automotive Group - acquire 11-site Pronto ARC Group (Lovells) inc Fix Auto Norwich and Spalding; Steer now have 113 sites |
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| 02.2.24 |
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Ben - 15% year-on-year increase in demand for automotive industry charity's services; 11,000 helpline enquiries helping 2,700 individuals |
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| 02.2.24 |
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Evtec Aluminium - receives new $67 million (£52.5m) long term supply contract with JLR |
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| 02.2.24 |
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Which? - 69% EV drivers said they were unhappy with the current public charger infrastructure |
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| 02.2.24 |
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HELLA - OE HELLA ADAS components helps Volkswagen ID.7 secure What Car? Safety Award, sponsored by Thatcham Research |
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| 02.2.24 |
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Technician rates and spiralling costs - "I have offered upwards of £55K for 45 hours based on 125% efficiency with no response" |
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| 02.2.24 |
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Top 10 UK insurers for claims - Aviva, AXA, Direct Line, LV=, NFU Mutual, QuoteMeHappy, Saga, Sainsbury's, Sheilas' Wheels & Tesco |
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| 02.2.24 |
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AA - purchases lost and stolen key insurance business, Keycare |
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| 02.2.24 |
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Volvo Cars - 2023 profit increases by 43% to deliver a record year in the company’s 97-year history |
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| 02.2.24 |
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SMMT - analysis shows a new business lead was created every seven seconds at 2023’s CV Show; CV Show 2024: 23-25 April at NEC Birmingham |
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| 02.2.24 |
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Consumer Intelligence - cost of repairs and parts pushes van insurance premium quotes up 35.9% last year (2023 vs 2022) |
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| 01.2.24 |
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The Bank of England (BoE) - interest rates will remain at 5.25% |
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| 01.2.24 |
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Fixico - digital car repair management platform partners with NBRA |
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| 01.2.24 |
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The IMI - apprentice starts up for Accident Repair Technician (2%) Panel Tech (41%) and down for Paint Tech (-11%) and MET (-4%) |
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| 01.2.24 |
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LKQ Euro Car Parts with SYNETIQ - new two-car Speedworks satellite team entry in BTCC |
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| 01.2.24 |
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AA - fixed penalties for speeding reaches record high, while drivers caught using a mobile phone up 93% in a year |
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| 01.2.24 |
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MBA Polymers UK - new car bumper recycling service aimed at independent approved treatment facilities (ATFs) |
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| 01.2.24 |
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GroveShop - achieves more than 1,000 Trustpilot reviews and impressive 4.8 rating |
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| 01.2.24 |
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Accident Credit Group (ACG) - continues its Diamond Partner Status for This Year’s ABP Club British Bodyshop Awards |
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| 01.2.24 |
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Independent Garage Association (IGA) - 39% decrease in new Level 2 & 3 Light Vehicle apprenticeship registrations |
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| 01.2.24 |
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Churchill - 600% increase in motorists caught driving carelessly in the past decade |
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| 31.1.24 |
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Purchase Direct - new waste tyre service cuts costs by over 30% |
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| 31.1.24 |
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TTC Group (fleet driver licence checking and safety) - acquires Synergie Training based in Scotland |
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| 31.1.24 |
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Auto Windscreens - releases updated Customer Appointment Hub |
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| 31.1.24 |
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WorldSkills UK - gold medallists from the WorldSkills UK National Finals 2023 celebrated at Houses of Parliament |
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| 31.1.24 |
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GT Motive - announce first-ever price adjustment, 8% increase, from 1 March |
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| 31.1.24 |
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Motor insurance up 12% to £627 average - "largest single factor" driving premiums up is repair costs (up 32%) |
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| 31.1.24 |
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DAC Beachcroft - references ABP Guide to Retail Charges as "continued rise in repair and vehicle costs" predicted |
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| 31.1.24 |
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Solera - partnership with IPS ScanIt Parts for parts Auto/Mate scanning solution |
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| 31.1.24 |
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The Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) - confirms plan amid "economic, political, regulatory and industry challenges" |
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| 31.1.24 |
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IMI - 73% of MOT testers still need to take their Annual Assessment before the 31 March deadline |
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| 31.1.24 |
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Axalta - Starry Night "dynamic black" named as the 2024 Global Automotive Color of the Year |
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| 31.1.24 |
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Polestar 4 - now on sale in United Kingdom |
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| 30.1.24 |
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CarGurus - study shows 430% increase in new model choice since 2000 |
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| 30.1.24 |
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Monolith (AI) software provider) and About:Energy - partner to accelerate development of next-generation EV batteries |
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| 30.1.24 |
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Allianz - awarded for exceptional customer service eight years in row |
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| 30.1.24 |
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ABP British Bodyshop Awards 2024, sponsored by PPG - 488 tickets already sold! |
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| 30.1.24 |
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Laser Tools - speedy fastener removal in restricted areas with Off-line Ball-End Socket Adaptors |
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| 30.1.24 |
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AA EV Recharge Report - ultra-rapid off-peak charging remains cheaper than petrol to end 2023 |
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| 30.1.24 |
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2024 UK Customer Satisfaction Index (UKCSI) - Nationwide Insurance, LV=, Aviva and SAGA Insurance make the top 50 rated organisations |
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| 30.1.24 |
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Caura and MoneySuperMarket - launch new motor insurance partnership |
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| 30.1.24 |
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Saga - trading update: in insurance, market-wide inflationary environment and declining policy volumes continue to impact their performance |
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| 29.1.24 |
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Inchcape - exploring the sale of its 70 UK dealers; would be valued at several hundred million pounds |
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| 29.1.24 |
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ERS - UK's 15th largest motor insurer now using more data to help brokers write better business |
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| 29.1.24 |
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GRM Bodycraft - open 4th bodyshop, an express repair centre in Dundee |
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| 29.1.24 |
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National Apprenticeship Week 2024 (5 - 11 February) - tell ABP about your plans to celebrate NAW2024 and "Skills for Life” |
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| 29.1.24 |
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Venson Automotive Solutions - promotions and new HQ for fleet management specialist |
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| 29.1.24 |
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City of London Police - Police seize five illegal e-bikes and e-scooters a week |
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| 29.1.24 |
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Tesco - delivery driver who staged crash for cash accidents ordered to pay ex-employer £18k in damages |
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| 29.1.24 |
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Select Car Leasing - Belfast and York are the UK cities with the highest rated (Google ratings) mechanic garages |
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| 29.1.24 |
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Suzuki - named top automotive brand for UK Customer Satisfaction Index (UKCSI) for the eighth time |
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| 29.1.24 |
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Financial Ombudsman Service - expecting "high levels" of motor insurance complaints due to widescale delays in being able to repair vehicles |
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| 29.1.24 |
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Ben's 'Benathlon' - complete 100 miles and raise £100 in March for automotive industry charity |
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| 29.1.24 |
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RAC - 31% drivers think Highway Code changes to give way to pedestrians at junctions waiting to cross have made it MORE dangerous |
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| 26.1.24 |
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ABP British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) - tickets for BBA are selling FAST! |
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| 26.1.24 |
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Enterprise - to partner and invest "purposefully" to support long-term viability of EVs & maintain supplier spend with small businesses |
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| 26.1.24 |
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Saga - issues comment on Sky news story |
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| 26.1.24 |
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ACSO - Compensation Recovery Unit (CRU) data shows lowest ever number of RTA claims Q3 2023 |
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| 26.1.24 |
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The Sunday Times Tax List 2024 - the UK’s 100 biggest taxpayers includes Widow of Arnold Clark, and the Marshall family |
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| 26.1.24 |
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The Sunday Times Tax List 2023 - the UK’s 100 biggest taxpayers includes Widow of Arnold Clark and The Marshall family |
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| 26.1.24 |
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Stoneacre Motor Group (18 bodyshops) - opens two new Mazda dealerships in Yorkshire: Halifax and Dewsbury |
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| 26.1.24 |
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HELLA - Customer Centre showcases ADAS calibration in training workshop and OEM and retrofit lighting solutions for aftermarket |
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| 26.1.24 |
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The Petrol Retailers’ Association (PRA) - Government action needed on fuel theft (costs £88m annually across the fuel retailing sector) |
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| 26.1.24 |
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"The Amazon name carried little weight in the insurance markets" (FT.com) - Amazon's UK insurance business closes |
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| 26.1.24 |
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Steer Automotive Group - launch ESG Committee to oversee environmental, social and ethical governance elements of business |
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| 26.1.24 |
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The AA - Salford in Greater Manchester is home to the UK’s best value used cars |
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| 26.1.24 |
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LKQ, IGA and NFDA - reversal of plans to scrap annual MOT "a fantastic outcome" for motorists and the aftermarket |
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| 26.1.24 |
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Claims Management & Adjusting (CMA) - new ONS data shows 8% vehicle theft rise after "historically low levels" 10 years ago |
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| 25.1.24 |
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Fisker - deliver first Fisker Ocean Sport electric SUV in UK |
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| 25.1.24 |
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SMMT - UK commercial vehicle production up 18.5% YOY in 2023 |
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| 25.1.24 |
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NBRA - supports the call for Pro-Consumer Access to In-Vehicle Data |
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| 25.1.24 |
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ABP Recommended Business Service: m3 Networks (podcast) - protect your bodyshop from cyber crime |
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| 25.1.24 |
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IMI - MOT Consultation conclusion, with plans to consider modernising tests for EV and automated vehicles "positive" |
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| 25.1.24 |
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Annual MOTs to remain after government consultation concludes - RAC reaction |
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| 25.1.24 |
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eBay - BMW V8 engine & McLaren P1/675LT carbon fibre monocoque and roof were most expensive car parts sold on marketplace |
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| 25.1.24 |
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SMMT - UK vehicle production hit 1,025,474 units in 2023, up 17% in best year since 2019 |
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| 25.1.24 |
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Henkel - LOCTITE looks forward to another successful Formula E season with TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team |
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| 25.1.24 |
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MOT - first MOT test to remain at 3 years from registration |
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| 25.1.24 |
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JDK Technology - complete a system wide API build for partners to plug in and embed solutions |
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| 25.1.24 |
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NFDA - investment, addressing skills shortages and increasing consumer confidence key priorities in NFDA's budget submission |
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| 25.1.24 |
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Zurich - Mario Greco receives prestigious Insurance Leader of the Year Award |
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| 25.1.24 |
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Rapid Repair Network - now an accredited Living Wage Employer |
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| 24.1.24 |
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Fix Auto Basingstoke - Dale Morris opens new LCV bodyshop two weeks ahead of schedule |
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| 24.1.24 |
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Turners Accident Repair - opens new Sheffield site, moving existing site into a new larger premises in South Yorkshire |
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| 24.1.24 |
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Thatcham Research – hosts BYD showcase day to industry to introduce Chinese VM’s new energy vehicles |
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| 24.1.24 |
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The IMI - 2024 annual awards shortlist includes Fix Auto Mid Devon, Solus, Thatcham Research and TrustFord |
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| 24.1.24 |
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Which? - LV= comes out top of comparison of 15 car insurance providers |
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| 24.1.24 |
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ABP British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) - 425 tickets sold in 48 hours! Book your seat at the World's biggest bodyshop awards event |
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| 24.1.24 |
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Komoo - Cary Clark (ex Apollo Motor Group) joins bodyshop group as Territory Manager |
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| 24.1.24 |
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Aviva and Direct Line - tie for the title of the most trusted Auto Insurance Provider |
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| 24.1.24 |
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QuestGates - acquires UK motor claims sector firm, Claims Management & Adjusting (CMA) |
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| 24.1.24 |
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LKQ Bodyshop Division - LKQ Sheffield Sales Advisor Scott Jennings visits repairers with Technical Specialist, Jamie Orme |
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| 24.1.24 |
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Used car dealers settling for "break-even" on many sales - spiralling costs inc av paint repair of £600 (4-yr-old car) "crush" profits |
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| 24.1.24 |
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PPG - launches PPG DP7000 Air-Dry Primer to save bodyshops time and energy thanks to fast air drying |
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| 24.1.24 |
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Energy prices - domestic prices predicted to fall 16% in April, followed by a further fall in July, before rising slightly in October |
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| 23.1.24 |
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Earlybird booking is now open for the ABP British Bodyshop Awards 2024 - ABP Members save £120 per ticket |
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| 23.1.24 |
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PartsXchange - desktop version of bodyshop marketplace to buy and sell genuine new and used parts now live |
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| 23.1.24 |
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EMM (The Netherlands) and Chemicar (Belgium) - refinish paint product specialists merge |
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| 23.1.24 |
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POXA - new salvage auction comparison website (15 UK salvage auctions inc Copart, ASM & Synetiq) offers up-to 40% savings on vehicles |
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| 23.1.24 |
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European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) - drivers using assisted driving systems "like Tesla’s Autopilot... more likely to get distracted" |
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| 23.1.24 |
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Transport & Environment - cars are getting 1 cm wider every 2 years and half of new vehicles are too wide for many on-street parking spaces |
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| 23.1.24 |
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Fix Auto Mid Devon - "trailblazer in the accident repair sector" Alena Woolacott is a 2024 Inspiring Automotive Women Award recipient |
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| 23.1.24 |
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National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) - dealer survey reveals range is top reason putting drivers off buying an EV |
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| 23.1.24 |
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Trakm8 - why telematics is more important for EV fleets than non-EV fleets |
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| 23.1.24 |
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TTC - Scottish company with 170 fleet drivers cuts number of incidents on the road by 40% |
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| 22.1.24 |
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Activate Group - announces a major investment deal from Elysian Capital who have acquired majority share |
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| 22.1.24 |
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PPG - Q4 results: record Q4 sales, up 4%; full-year results: record sales up 3% |
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| 22.1.24 |
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Recycling Lives - two divisions (inc UK's largest end of life vehicle recycler) put into administration and bought by mystery buyer |
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| 22.1.24 |
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Auto Trader - £31 million in potential profit being left on the table due to under-pricing activity |
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| 22.1.24 |
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SMMT - Grey Ford Pumas were top selling cars in 2023 |
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| 22.1.24 |
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Allianz - cyber event is the top global business risk for 2024 |
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| 22.1.24 |
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Price of some used cars has almost halved in the last 7 months - EVs down 24% petrol cars down 30% |
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| 22.1.24 |
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Bodyshop site near Heathrow wanted - repost from the Forum |
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| 22.1.24 |
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ABP British Bodyshop Awards 2024 with PPG - ticket sales open for the largest bodyshop awards event in the WORLD! |
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| 22.1.24 |
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Custom Coachworks - open third bodyshop, new Burgess Hill, West Sussex accident repair centre |
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| 22.1.24 |
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ONS - average weekly hours worked in the labour market fell by 1.3 hours (between 1998 and 2022) |
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| 22.1.24 |
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Kia - joins the Automotive 30% Club as a Silver Member |
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| 22.1.24 |
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LKQ UK & Ireland - more repairers will invest in EV specialist kit to support "ever-growing part of the car parc" |
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| 19.1.24 |
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SmartXpress Paint & Body - Lancashire bodyshop passes first CarsQA audit for BSI10125 |
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| 19.1.24 |
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Steer Automotive Group - launch Steer Apprentice Skills Competition to prepare technicians for the IMI Skill Competition |
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| 19.1.24 |
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Tata Steel - to cut 2,800 jobs in the UK and close Port Talbot blast furnace in South Wales |
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| 19.1.24 |
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ABP BBA earlybird sales at 11am on Monday 22 January - ABP Members save £120 per ticket |
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| 19.1.24 |
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ACEA - EU agrees on most ambitious CO2-reduction targets globally for trucks and buses targeting 400k electric and hydrogen-powered by 2030 |
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| 19.1.24 |
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Lexus - hybrid LBX wins What Car? Car of the Year and Best Small SUV with Lexus named most reliable brand |
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| 19.1.24 |
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LKQ Academy - new training facility at T1 Tamworth includes a Smart Repair/IRP room and solvent recycling facilities |
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| 19.1.24 |
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Select Accident Repair Centre - South Wales bodyshop that was a Fix Auto UK second tier support centre joins as fully-branded Fix Auto Neath |
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| 19.1.24 |
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Thatcham Research - strong ADAS score for Volkswagen ID.7 balances safety and driveability to scoop coveted What Car? Safety Award |
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| 19.1.24 |
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National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) - new passenger car registrations fell by -3.3% in the EU car market in December |
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| 19.1.24 |
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Avant Consult - rebrands as Avant Group and launch new website (avantconsult.com) |
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| 19.1.24 |
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CMA - warns of ‘bogus buyer’ car theft increase; test drive requests from criminals posing as potential purchasers |
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| 19.1.24 |
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TrustFord - celebrates official opening of dealership in Carlisle |
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| 19.1.24 |
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What Car? - VW ID.7 wins Safety Award, sponsored by Thatcham |
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| 18.1.24 |
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LKQ Euro Car Parts - announces new partnership with Protyre Autocare |
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| 18.1.24 |
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MIB (Motor Insurers’ Bureau) - announces departure of CEO Dominic Clayden in June |
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| 18.1.24 |
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Ipswich Accident Repair Centre - director Rick Kerry returns to the UK Touring Car Championship for the 2024 season |
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| 18.1.24 |
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The IMI - calls for input to Electric and Hybrid Vehicle National Occupational Standards |
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| 18.1.24 |
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Standox - right-first-time minor repairs on plastic substrates |
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| 18.1.24 |
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Solera - appoints Jog Lall as business development director for international fleet solutions |
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| 18.1.24 |
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Ben - unveils new BenBus, a branded VW Transporter campervan to hit the road and raise awareness of Ben's support |
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| 18.1.24 |
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INDASA Abrasive (UK) - new 210ml LORD Fusor cartridge sees a 30% reduction in pack size |
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| 18.1.24 |
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Morelli Group - Eyebox Training Courses for 2024 for bodyshops include Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Awareness Levels 1 & 3 |
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| 18.1.24 |
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Hastings Group - 5th largest motor insurer to appoint Jamie Hay (ex Abacai & Goldman Sachs) as Chief Financial Officer transition |
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| 18.1.24 |
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ABP British Bodyshop Awards - tickets will go on sale at 11am on Monday |
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| 18.1.24 |
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Moving Intelligence - asset tracking and fleet management co partners with Echoes (OEM inbuilt telematics units) |
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| 18.1.24 |
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Direct Line - tradespeople are owed an average £6,984 in outstanding payments |
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| 18.1.24 |
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CitNOW Group - 70% retailers feel their aftersales teams could be doing more to maximise revenue |
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| 18.1.24 |
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Qover - insurtech enters £19bn UK motor insurance market |
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| 18.1.24 |
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Ian Pugh, Fix Auto UK - a tribute to Bob Linwood |
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| 18.1.24 |
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Sad News 2 - death of Dane Loosley announced |
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| 18.1.24 |
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Sad News 1 - death of Bob Linwood announced |
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| 17.1.24 |
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Carlac - Chris Simpson (ex LKQ) joins as Business Development Manager as Carlac expand south into the Midlands |
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| 17.1.24 |
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CMA (Claims Management & Adjusting Ltd) - acquired by QuestGates Group |
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| 17.1.24 |
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Repairify - appoints Santiago Malbran (ex SnapOn and MAHLE) as business development director |
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| 17.1.24 |
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Stellantis UK Accident Repair Programme - Stellantis UK host national brand conference at Silverstone |
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| 17.1.24 |
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Steer - Keyhaven confirms plans to sell investment in Steer to Oakley Capital after successful 3-year investment driving acquisition & grow |
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| 17.1.24 |
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NBRA - the 2024 Greener Body Shop Awards (GBSA) will take place on Tuesday 10 September in Coventry |
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| 17.1.24 |
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Draper Tools - new for 2024, the Draper Tools Repair & Restore Hub British Motor Show in Farnborough |
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| 17.1.24 |
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MG and Skoda - top the leader board of The Car Expert’s new Expert Rating Index |
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| 17.1.24 |
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LKQ Bodyshop - appoints Chris O'Rourke as Managing Director, succeeds Andy Southby who is now Chief Commercial Officer for LKQ |
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| 17.1.24 |
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S&G Response - analysis of the ABP Club State of the Industry Report |
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| 17.1.24 |
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WTW/Confused.com Index - motor insurance up £366 YOY because of cost of parts, repairs & vehicle loans, labour shortage and PI claims |
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| 17.1.24 |
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Chartwell - 11th largest independent single site bodyshop celebrates 25 years as an Aston Martin Category A repairer |
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| 17.1.24 |
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Autovista Group - CES 2024 report: "the automotive AI journey has just begun" and how AI will impact aftersales |
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| 17.1.24 |
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SMMT - critical UK imports including semiconductors safeguarded against global trade threats with new strategy |
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| 17.1.24 |
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Inflation rate - CPI inflation up slightly to 4.0% for the 12 months to December 2023; RPI inflation down slightly to 5.2% |
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| 17.1.24 |
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Allianz - to rebrand its existing digital motor insurance product from Flow to Allianz in March; LV= Broker to rebrand to Allianz in May |
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| 16.1.24 |
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Volkswagen - avoid production disruption due to Red Sea conflict by rerouting supply ships round South Africa rather than using Suez Canal |
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| 16.1.24 |
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School of Thought - #AWE24, the first ever dedicated work experience week for automotive, is only 13 weeks away |
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| 16.1.24 |
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TrustFord - promotes Stuart Cresswell, Aftersales Director, to TrustFord's Board of Directors |
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| 16.1.24 |
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Purchase Direct - is your business prepared for the "Big Switch Off" in 2025? Could impact alarms and CCTV systems |
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| 16.1.24 |
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L&I Eaton ARC - UK's 7th largest bodyshop group open new accident repair centre in Newcastle; plans to open 4 new sites this year |
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| 16.1.24 |
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LV= -partnership with 40 branded bodyshops across the UK to boost green part take-up |
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| 16.1.24 |
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Ring Automotive - announce strategic business revamp in automotive aftermarket after 50 years in automotive |
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| 16.1.24 |
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PPG - confirmed as Headline Sponsor for the British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) 2024; 13th consecutive year of BBA sponsorship for PPG! |
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| 16.1.24 |
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BCA – LCV values averaging £8,037 in December, lowest since 2020 lockdown |
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| 16.1.24 |
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IFED - ghost broker who targeted Sudanese community sentenced |
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| 16.1.24 |
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AX and Listers Group - renew accident aftercare partnership to drive parts and bodyshop labour sales |
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| 16.1.24 |
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car - 5 bodyshops win newly-launched Net Promoter Score (NPS) awards |
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| 16.1.24 |
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Steer - Oakley Capital agrees investment in Steer Automotive Group, the UK’s largest independent bodyshop group with c5% repair market share |
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| 15.1.24 |
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Anthony Heard announces the acquisition of Manchester Accident Repair Centre |
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| 15.1.24 |
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Valeo and Stellantis - ‘remanufacturer’ ADAS cameras |
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| 15.1.24 |
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Direct Commercial Broker (DCL) - quick FNOL reporting from accident can save 75% on credit hire claims costs with 3rd party intervention |
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| 15.1.24 |
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ABP British Bodyshop Awards - early bird ticket sales start on Thursday! |
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| 15.1.24 |
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M&A Coachworks - day 1 of construction at Snetterton "super car bodyshop" and the mezzanine floor is already "taking shape" |
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| 15.1.24 |
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Ben - new year, new focus with free FREE Life Coaching from Ben |
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| 15.1.24 |
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Berry BMW MINI Bodyshop Thames Ditton - full refurb of paint mixing room ahead of new Axalta install |
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| 15.1.24 |
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ABP Recommended Business Service: ECA Business Energy - discuss Market Drivers for December 2023 |
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| 15.1.24 |
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IDES Electrical Services - electrical contractor complete long-term project at ABL 1 Touch Group |
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| 15.1.24 |
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Pothole Partnership - AA, JCB, British Cycling, National Motorcyclists Council form 5-point plan; 2023 worst for 5 years for car damage |
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| 15.1.24 |
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Helensburgh Toyota - Toyota franchisee for 45 years sold to employees: Helensburgh Automotive Employee Trust operation |
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| 15.1.24 |
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Volvo Cars - targets 30% average recycled content across its fleet, with new car models having at least 35% recycled content, by 2030 |
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| 15.1.24 |
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RAC - pothole-related breakdowns for 2023 jump by a third compared to 2022 |
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| 15.1.24 |
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Walton Accident Repair Centre - Manchester bodyshop gains Toyota and Lexus approval |
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| 12.1.24 |
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Peritus Learning and Development - discount for ABP Members on a range of ILM programmes |
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| 12.1.24 |
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ABP Daily Newsletter - opened and read 545,598 times in 2023; the best read newsletter was......? |
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| 12.1.24 |
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British Bodyshop Awards 2024, with PPG - early bird tickets: 11am Thurs 18 Jan |
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| 12.1.24 |
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Coachwork Renovations - green boost for Gravesend bodyshop buying zero carbon energy |
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| 12.1.24 |
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Fix Auto Gloucester - celebrates success of second year apprentice Adrian Matthews, winner of the UK WorldSkills Automotive Body Repair |
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| 12.1.24 |
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Top 10 independent bodyshop groups had a combined £915million turnover in 2023 - more data in the 2024 ABP Yearbook |
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| 12.1.24 |
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OBDeleven - motorists uncover 50,000 issues using at home tyre pressure diagnostics; DfT stats show 25% accidents caused by tyre issues |
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| 12.1.24 |
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Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) - November’s rise in GDP shows need for continued focus on small business growth |
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| 12.1.24 |
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Auto Trader - Ford Kuga takes the crown of fastest selling used car in 2023 |
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| 12.1.24 |
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NFDA - monitoring further developments on potential inflated loan rates on new and secondhand cars |
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| 12.1.24 |
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Yeomans Group, Exeter Van Centre - new Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles showroom and servicing centre |
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| 12.1.24 |
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Which? - the new cars being launched in the UK this year |
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| 12.1.24 |
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Lloyds Autobody (bodyshops in Liverpool & Manchester) - approved for Aston Martin structural body repair |
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| 12.1.24 |
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Thatcham Research - What Car? Safety Award 2024 shortlist judged on on-road advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) performance |
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| 12.1.24 |
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Beta Tools UK & Ireland - to launch UK 3D Beta and Projects division |
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| 12.1.24 |
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Benchmark International -(M&A advisors currently taking enquiries about authorised network manager acquisition) - the "right time" to sell |
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| 12.1.24 |
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The AA and Auto Windscreens - new collaboration to fully digitise claims reporting for insurance customers |
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| 12.1.24 |
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UK GDP - up 0.3% in November (following a 0.3% fall in October); down 0.2% over the 3 months to end of November |
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| 12.1.24 |
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UK GDP - up 0.3% in November (following a 0.3% fall in October); down 0.2% over the 3 months to end of November |
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| 11.1.24 |
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Tesla - suspend production in German factory for two weeks due to parts shortage as a result of the conflict in the Red Sea |
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| 11.1.24 |
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Hertz - to sell 20,000 EVs (to be replaced with ICE-vehicles) due to customer demand and "high expenses related to collision and damage" |
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| 11.1.24 |
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Stellantis - brand-new, multi-million-pound parts warehouse in Ellesmere Port |
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| 11.1.24 |
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Dick Lovett Group (2 bodyshops) - Jaguar Land Rover Melksham team undergo customer-focused training day |
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| 11.1.24 |
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For sale - "renowned and authorised network manager of 200 accident repair centres specialising in car, van, and HGV repairs" |
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| 11.1.24 |
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Kia - Gravells Kia Bridgend wins 'After Sales Excellence', 'Sales Excellence' and 'Dealer of the Year' Awards |
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| 11.1.24 |
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ONE WEEK TO GO! - early bird sale tickets (save £120 per ticket) available from 11am, Thursday 18 January |
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| 11.1.24 |
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HSE - issues cold weather working guidance to help workers stay safe and warm |
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| 11.1.24 |
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Select Car Leasing - Bristol tops UK Car Servicing Index (most number of MOT, servicing and repairs workshops per 100,000 people) |
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| 11.1.24 |
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Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) - to immediately look at historical discretionary commission arrangements in the motor finance market |
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| 11.1.24 |
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National Accident Repair Group - how tech is positively impacting the automotive repair sector |
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| 11.1.24 |
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BCA - average used car values end December at £6,918, down 2.2% on November and down 22% on March 2023 peak |
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| 11.1.24 |
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What Car? - reveals shortlist of 19 models competing for 2024 Car of the Year title |
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| 11.1.24 |
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Tesco - trading update: "our insurance business continuing to benefit from high levels of both renewals and new business" |
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| 10.1.24 |
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ABP British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) 2024 - save £120 per ticket with ABP's earlybird sale! |
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| 10.1.24 |
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Entegral (Enterprise Holdings) - new Bodyshop 360 app allows repairers to use their own data to boost efficiency, £ and cust exper |
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| 10.1.24 |
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Entegral (Enterprise Holdings) - new Bodyshop 360˚ app allows repairers to use their own data to boost efficiency, £ and cust experience |
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| 10.1.24 |
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School of Thought - 14 weeks to go before the first ever dedicated work experience week for automotive |
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| 10.1.24 |
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Ageas (10th largest UK motor insurer) - joins Saga's panel of motor insurers |
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| 10.1.24 |
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Consumer Intelligence - quoted motor insurance premiums up 67.2% in a year |
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| 10.1.24 |
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Autoglass - warns UK drivers of incorrect ways to de-ice their windscreen |
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| 10.1.24 |
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Roberlo - Gova Diamond is Roberlo's new line of high-performance ceramic abrasives |
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| 10.1.24 |
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Europcar Mobility Group - Gary Smith returns to lead Europcar Mobility Group UK and Ireland |
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| 10.1.24 |
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Copart - North Lincolnshire-based Sandtoft Super Centre becomes huge 130-acre site after Copart acquires ex-IAA/Synetiq 20-acre site |
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| 10.1.24 |
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RAC - 89% drivers think some headlights on cars on the road today are too bright |
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| 10.1.24 |
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TomTom Traffic Index - London is still the world's slowest city: av travel time for a typical 10km journey was 37 mins 20 |
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| 10.1.24 |
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GT Motive - Q&A with Steven Hames, Business Development Manager at ABP Repairers Choice Estimating System Award Winner, GT Motive |
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| 10.1.24 |
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Ennis & Co Group (global automotive and mobility exec search and talent research co) - to launch investment services |
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| 10.1.24 |
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Sytner (owned by Penske Automotive Group) - complete acquisition of Rybrook Group and its 15 dealerships |
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| 09.1.24 |
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Amazon - "growth in the auto parts repair industry is positioning it as the go-to source for vehicle maintenance" |
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| 09.1.24 |
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new Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 - small companies will need to file profit and loss accounts at Companies House |
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| 09.1.24 |
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GSF Car Parts - Sukhpal Singh (chairman) and Steve Horne (CEO) launch their strategy at Supercharged for Success conference |
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| 09.1.24 |
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Toyota - many of their local suppliers affected by 1 January earthquake in Japan |
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| 09.1.24 |
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Motor Ombudsman - rising costs will pose biggest challenge for three-quarters of vehicle repairers in 2024 |
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| 09.1.24 |
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EY - automotive sector sees growth throughout 2023, but ZEV Mandate poses key challenge |
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| 09.1.24 |
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Sabre (UK's 24th largest motor insurer) - their relentless focus on pursuing profitability over volume |
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| 09.1.24 |
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NINE days to go! - BBA tickets go on sale at 11am on Thursday 18 January |
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| 09.1.24 |
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Automotive Services International (ASI) - how close are the top 10 UK volume car brands to meeting ZEV mandate? |
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| 09.1.24 |
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INDASA Mixing System (IMS) - INDASA launches new professional mixing system |
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| 09.1.24 |
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TrustFord Barnsley - donation transforms end-of-life care at Barnsley Hospice |
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| 09.1.24 |
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The Motor Insurers' Bureau (MIB) - 2024 plans include £5m investment in tackling uninsured driving |
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| 09.1.24 |
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Summers Motors - Ashford repairer appointed as a Lotus Approved Bodyshop |
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| 09.1.24 |
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Melett - record number of vans on road (and being kept for longer) presents opportunities for repairers |
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| 09.1.24 |
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SYNETIQ - collaborates repurposing electric vehicle battery packs with clean-tech firm, Allye Energy |
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| 09.1.24 |
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K&R Coachworks - Hertfordshire bodyshop joins Fix Auto UK as Fix Auto St Albans |
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| 09.1.24 |
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Copart - 16-acre Merseyside site (formerly Cazoo) boosts Copart's storage capacity by up to 24,000 vehicles in Northwest |
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| 08.1.24 |
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Ben - reveals new ways for automotive people to make positive changes to their health, wellbeing and career for 2024 |
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| 08.1.24 |
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The Green Insurer - new UK car insurance broker |
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| 08.1.24 |
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SMMT - new van registrations up 21% in 2023 |
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| 08.1.24 |
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ABP Exclusive interview - Gavin Ruddick, Chief Operating Officer, Steer Automotive Group |
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| 08.1.24 |
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Accident Credit Group (ACG) - sign deal with Evolution Repair Group to offer ACG's fast funding solutions to its members |
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| 08.1.24 |
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Auto Trader - average used car price (£17k) down 5.6% YOY but up 35.5% vs 2019 |
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| 08.1.24 |
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IMI - solving ongoing challenge of filling vacancies top short-term drivers for skills change |
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| 08.1.24 |
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Silverlake - supports suicide prevention charity Andy’s Man Club |
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| 08.1.24 |
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ABP British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) - early bird ticket sales (ABP Members save £120 per ticket) open in 10 days (Thursday 18 January @ 11am) |
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| 08.1.24 |
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FMG Repair Services - expands into new 22,000 so ft Bristol site |
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| 08.1.24 |
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Allianz - false documentation at heart of £150k PI dishonesty claim |
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| 08.1.24 |
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Vertu (13 bodyshops) - Neil Hall, Group Accident Repair Centre & VCR Director talks to ABP about Vertu’s rapid growth |
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| 08.1.24 |
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Zapmap - number of public chargers up 45% YOY in 2023 |
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| 08.1.24 |
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Zapmap - number of public chargers up 45% YOY in 2023 |
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| 08.1.24 |
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Zapmap - number of public chargers up 45% YOY in 2023 |
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| 08.1.24 |
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ZEV Mandate - introduction into law today |
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| 08.1.24 |
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Fix Auto Penzance – Cornwall bodyshop making waves on the environmental front |
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| 08.1.24 |
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Canada: Aviva - acquire Optiom, the Canadian vehicle replacement insurance business for c.£100m |
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| 07.1.24 |
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ALLDATA - appoint Amy Dyer (ex Head of Marketing at Audatex) as Digital Marketing Manager |
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| 07.1.24 |
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Granlyn Specialist Coatings - West Midlands paint distributors appoint Ryan O'Neill (ex-ACIS) as sales director |
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| 05.1.24 |
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Farécla - 2024 Apprentice & Student Bonnet Painting Contest: the search is on! |
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| 05.1.24 |
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Volkswagen (VW Group 170 bodyshops) - holds lead new car market share in 2023, followed by Ford (144 bodyshops) and Audi |
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| 05.1.24 |
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Financial Ombudsman Service - complaints relating to vehicle issues now make up 25% of all financial complaint cases |
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| 05.1.24 |
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LKQ Euro Car Parts - offering bodyshops 25% off on a range of LKQ Academy courses |
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| 05.1.24 |
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NFDA - new car market growth "positive conclusion to what has been a consistent year" but EV take-up stalls |
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| 05.1.24 |
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Bumper - car repairs on credit firm raises £40m in a funding round inc backing from Porsche and Jaguar Land Rover |
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| 05.1.24 |
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How many approved repairers do the best-selling VMs in 2023 have? - Ford, Nissan and Vauxhall top SMMT's FY2023 list |
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| 05.1.24 |
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SMMT - new car registrations up 17.9% in 2023, best year since COVID |
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| 05.1.24 |
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RWC Training - opens a welding training and assessment facility in Milton Keynes |
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| 05.1.24 |
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Thatcham Research - record number of new apprentice starts in 2023: 79 learners from 28 employers and 56 sites in Autumn/Winter intake |
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| 05.1.24 |
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RAC - second month of fall in petrol prices (but supermarket margin (13ppl) more than double the amount taken in 2021) |
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| 05.1.24 |
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Evolution Repair Group – the inside story from Chris Weeks and Anthony Heard about the bodyshop network and its members |
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| 04.1.24 |
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Vertu - John Jones, Vertu Accident Repair Centre Teesside named ARC Manager of the Year |
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| 04.1.24 |
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Sikkens Vehicle Refinishes (AkzoNobel) [2nd largest paint brand with 13.5% market share] - 120 Sustainable Repair bodyshops across Europe |
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| 04.1.24 |
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Mirka - new toolbox for bodyshop technicians |
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| 04.1.24 |
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Autoflow - appoint Marc Evans (ex Senior Global Product Manager at Solera) as Head of Product |
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| 04.1.24 |
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TrustFord (14 bodyshops) - to take on 81 new Apprentices in 2024 intake |
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| 04.1.24 |
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ABP Yearbook - the largest independent bodyshop groups, top UK motor insurers by GWP and the market share of paint cos - and MUCH MORE! |
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| 03.1.24 |
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Davies - Stacey Goodchild promoted to Head of TPA - Motor |
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| 03.1.24 |
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ZEV Mandate - introduction into law today |
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| 03.1.24 |
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Fix Auto Penzance – Cornwall bodyshop making waves on the environmental front |
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| 03.1.24 |
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Winn Group – Liam Parker and Jeff Winn talk to ABP about telematics and FNOL |
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| 03.1.24 |
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Winn Group – Liam Parker and Jeff Winn talk to ABP about telematics and FNOL |
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| 03.1.24 |
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Sherwin Williams - appoint Chris Potts (ex Mirka) as Business Development Manager - Automotive Finishes |
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| 03.1.24 |
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Auto Body Professional - the Winter edition is out now in print and online! |
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| 03.1.24 |
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Tesla - overtakes Toyota and Mercedes-Benz as the most valuable car brand in 2023 |
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| 03.1.24 |
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SYNETIQ - working with with Master’s students at Sheffield Hallam University to investigate alternative tech for diesel trucks |
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| 03.1.24 |
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NFDA - Government needs to boost driver confidence in EVs after missing rapid chargers at motorways target |
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| 03.1.24 |
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Major uninsured driving crackdown in November - takes over 3,700 cars off the road in just one week |
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| 03.1.24 |
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Purchase Direct - partnership with solar specialists for competitive rates on commercial PV installation for bodyshops |
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| 03.1.24 |
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Fix Auto Basingstoke - opening Fix's first LCV repair centre which should be operational this month; 5 minutes from Basingstoke bodyshop |
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| 03.1.24 |
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MIB - cost of living predicted to cause a rise in uninsured driving in 2024 |
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| 03.1.24 |
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Denver Rollings, Managing Director at UK Select (bodyshops in Ross on Wye and Ludlow) - running the London Marathon for RFU Injured Players |
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| 02.1.24 |
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Battery electric vehicles (BEV) - Tesla outsold worldwide by Chinese firm BYD in Q4 2023, but Tesla was no 1 seller in the whole of 2023 |
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| 02.1.24 |
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Steer Automotive Group - acquire Fastlane Paint & Body Ltd (ABP Yearbook - 15th largest group) with its four sites |
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| 02.1.24 |
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Allianz - what consumers want from insurers is "not just claims handling" |
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| 02.1.24 |
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Covéa - customer-centric culture at insurer has supported smooth implementation of Consumer Duty Regulations |
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| 02.1.24 |
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What Car? - train station car park thefts have increased by more than 7% compared with the same period last year |
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| 02.1.24 |
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Winn Group (4th largest accident management co) - named Claims Partner of the Year 2023 at the Insurance Times Awards |
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| 02.1.24 |
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RAC - target missed of 6 or more rapid or ultra-rapid EV chargers at every motorway service area in England by the end of 2023 |
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| 02.1.24 |
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The UK Body Repair Industry Yearbook 2024 Edition - published online and in print |
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| 02.1.24 |
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ATF Professional - Tony Simpson, AGS Claims: "inaccurate & significantly exaggerated repair specifications and reserves" driving TLs |
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| 02.1.24 |
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Porters Bodyshop - now officially BMW and MINI approved; only independent BMW approved repairer in Northern Ireland |
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| 02.1.24 |
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Cost of car insurance is currently £951 – a £322, or 51%, uplift versus 12 months ago |
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| 02.1.24 |
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Used car dealers - falling used car values wiped up to 20% off the value of most cars in 2023 |
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| 01.1.24 |
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Autotech Group - Mark Armitage (ex-IMI) promoted to Chief Revenue Officer; James Mackay promoted to Managing Director (Recruit and Academy) |
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| 01.1.24 |
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Morelli - Derrick Paton (ex Strategic Accounts Manager at Axalta) joins Morelli Group as Sales Director for Scotland |
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| 31.12.23 |
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AA - "minority non-controlling stake" acquired by Stonepark, a US-based investment company, in return for a £180m injection of funds |
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| 30.12.23 |
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New Years Honours - Amanda Blanc, Aviva CEO, awarded Damehood; Stephen Hester, former CEO of RSA, is knighted |
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| 29.12.23 |
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iRG - announce winners of their annual staff awards |
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| 29.12.23 |
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Copart - appointed as lead salvage agent for the Luton Airport car park fire |
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| 29.12.23 |
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Tesla - "blamed drivers for failures of parts it long knew were defective" says Reuters report |
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| 28.12.23 |
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PwC - economic outlook for 2024; UK to "turn a page"; inflation to fall close to 2%; significan rise in corporate insolvancies |
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| 28.12.23 |
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Government - Spring Budget 2024 will be on Wednesday 6 March |
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| 28.12.23 |
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Pendragon - becomes Pinewood Technology on 24 Jan when sale of its motor dealers and leasing business to Lithia is finalised |
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| 28.12.23 |
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Government - transport secretary, Mark Harper, says driverless cars could be on some UK roads by 2026; Ford not sure-"there is a way to go" |
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| 28.12.23 |
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Copart - to appeal £2.5m fine from CMA for alleged failure to comply with certain aspects of the Initial Enforcement Order (IEO) |
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| 24.12.23 |
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Innovation Group - Jack Meekings (Head of Engineering and Audit) promoted to Head of Network, Engineering and Audit |
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| 24.12.23 |
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Government - publish updated guidance for recovery operators working with electric vehicles |
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| 24.12.23 |
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Aviva - all senior white male recruits must get final sign-off from CEO Amanda Blanc as part of diversity drive |
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| 22.12.23 |
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SsangYong Motor UK - renamed as KGM Motors UK with immediate effect |
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| 22.12.23 |
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SMMT - best November for CV production in UK since 2007 |
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| 22.12.23 |
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ACEA (European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association) - welcome EU and UK deal to extend "rules of origin" by three years |
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| 22.12.23 |
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SMMT - comment on government's "rules of origin" announcement |
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| 22.12.23 |
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Government - tariffs on electric vehicles avoided as UK and EU extend trade rules "rules of origin" |
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| 22.12.23 |
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SMMT - UK car production rose 14.8% to 91,923 in November, best November for 3 years |
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| 22.12.23 |
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Mick Walker - former Network and Engineering Manager at AX (was Accident Exchange), joins Quantum Technical as Chief Commercial Officer |
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| 22.12.23 |
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Shorade - aqcuire, DB Auto Repairs and Paint Ltd; becomes Shorade Cheltenham; sits between Shorade Cannock and Shorade Bristol |
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| 21.12.23 |
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NFDA - European Council approved a three-year postponement of tariffs on EVs |
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| 21.12.23 |
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The AA - drivers warned about strong winds and heavy rain ahead of Christmas |
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| 21.12.23 |
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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from ABP! - today (Thursday 21 December) is the last ABP Daily Newsletter of 2023 |
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| 21.12.23 |
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ONS - number of online job adverts down 5% YOY |
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| 21.12.23 |
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National Accident Repair Group - introduces latest end-to-end vehicle repair solution: Progression 2.0 |
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| 21.12.23 |
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Mercedes-Benz - plans to standardise the colour turquoise to show a vehicle is in an automated driving state |
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| 21.12.23 |
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GWM ORA (Chinese VM) - 75% UK drivers surveyed say EVs produced in China "did not offer a compromise on quality" |
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| 21.12.23 |
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AXA UK&I - appoints Matt Field (ex Chief Revenue Officer at Shepper) as Retail Intermediary Director |
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| 21.12.23 |
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Sytner Group (51 bodyshops) - host local students for a World of Work tour at our Leicester Audi dealership |
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| 21.12.23 |
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FMG Repair Services - Driver, Dave, and the Cambridge team, get hands-on with Star Radio's Gifting Tree appeal |
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| 21.12.23 |
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NFDA - calls on Government to keep apace with EU counterparts as new battery electric vehicles up 16.3% in EU but down 17.1% in UK |
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| 21.12.23 |
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SMMT - November new car pre-registration figures |
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| 21.12.23 |
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AXA - research finds 41% of drivers are switching off vital safety features because they find them annoying |
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| 21.12.23 |
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ABP Club - the team share their highlights from 2023! |
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| 21.12.23 |
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3ti - Government funding awarded to project to prove EVs are assets to the grid in V2X fast hub |
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| 21.12.23 |
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Kia - Marc Hedrich appointed as President and CEO of Kia Europe; succeeds Won Jeong Jeong, President and CEO since 2020 |
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| 21.12.23 |
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Andrew Marsh - resigns as Director of Auto Industry Consulting |
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| 20.12.23 |
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Innovation Group - Jordan Chinn, Head of Network Repair, leaves to join Vizion as Network Manager for Nissan |
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| 20.12.23 |
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Government - announces funding for new charging technologies; families could use their electric vehicle batteries to power their homes |
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| 20.12.23 |
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What do repairers think about insurers, accident management companies and the industry in general? - 315 comments collected |
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| 20.12.23 |
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HSE - made changes to your workplace, task or activities that have resulted in significantly reduced musculoskeletal risk to employees? |
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| 20.12.23 |
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Prasco UK - operating hours for Christmas (normal, next-day delivery up to 5pm on Thursday 21 December) |
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| 20.12.23 |
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Ben - if you or a colleague is struggling during the festive season Ben is here to help |
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| 20.12.23 |
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ABP British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) 2024 - earlybird ticket sales start at 11am on Thursday 18 January |
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| 20.12.23 |
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Updated Industry Diary for 2024 now available on ABP website |
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| 20.12.23 |
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Richmond Motor Group - bodyshop team named "Aftersales Team" of the Year, up against 7 service departments |
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| 20.12.23 |
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Autocar - fines issued to drivers who parked on the pavement netted London councils nearly £8.5m in one year |
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| 20.12.23 |
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Resolution Foundation - economic data ends year on a high as inflation falls to a 26-month low |
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| 20.12.23 |
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Copart - fined £2.5 million by the CMA for failure to comply with certain aspects of the Initial Enforcement Order (IEO) |
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| 20.12.23 |
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EY - UK motor insurers expect 2023 to be worst performing year since 2010 |
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| 20.12.23 |
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Inflation rate - CPI inflation falls again to 3.9% for the 12 months to November 2023; RPI inflation down to 5.3% |
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| 19.12.23 |
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Axalta - Derrick Paton (Strategic Accounts Manager EMEA) announces his departure on 29 December to "new and very exciting opportunities" |
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| 19.12.23 |
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Revive! - promotes head of business, Richard Graves (ex Cazoo, SMH, and GEFCO UK), to Director of Operations role |
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| 19.12.23 |
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Synetiq - Tom Rumboll is a finalist in the TheBusinessDesk.com’s Yorkshire Leadership Awards - Green Leader category |
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| 19.12.23 |
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Zapmap - new survey finds motorway services more popular than supermarkets as charging location |
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| 19.12.23 |
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Fix Auto Leeds South - fourth site for Smiths opens for business |
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| 19.12.23 |
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R-M - new state-of-the-art Refinish Competence Training Center in Vantaa, Finland, managed by R-M importer, AMOY |
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| 19.12.23 |
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Autocar:Bosch & Continental - (car) "industry looks to cope with disruption from electrification as car makers move parts creation in-house" |
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| 19.12.23 |
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Dacia UK - 70% of the Dacia UK network fully re-branded ahead of Dacia Spring EV launch |
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| 19.12.23 |
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Ernst & Young (EY) - partners with Qatar University for to advance autonomous e-mobility |
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| 19.12.23 |
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New UK levy to level carbon pricing - new import carbon pricing mechanism by 2027 to support the decarbonisation drive |
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| 19.12.23 |
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Competition and Markets Authority - promotes Dan Turnbull, who led the CMA's road fuel market study, to Senior Director for Markets role |
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| 19.12.23 |
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Osprey - more than doubles number of rapid EV chargers in 2023; now has more than 1,000 installed across the UK |
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| 19.12.23 |
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Markerstudy - 93% local schoolchildren who attended motor insurer's inaugural Future First Insight Day say it was a success |
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| 19.12.23 |
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JLR - launch new besspoke insurance for Range Rover owners; underwritten by Highway, part of the LV Group |
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| 18.12.23 |
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Peggs Accident Repair Centre - successfully transitions to the BS 10125:2022 standard |
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| 18.12.23 |
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PartsXchange - commercial parts added to bodyshop parts platform |
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| 18.12.23 |
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M&M Group (Fix Auto Stoke & North Staffs) - celebrates driver, Dave Farrington's, 25 years of dedicated service |
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| 18.12.23 |
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M&M Group (Fix Auto Stoke-on-Trent) - celebrates driver, Dave Farrington's, 25 years of dedicated service |
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| 18.12.23 |
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Cardiff and Vale College - Group Principal Kay Martin MBE retires |
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| 18.12.23 |
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Reflex Vehicle Hire - fleets use AI-powered tools from Reflex to manage hidden risks on the road |
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| 18.12.23 |
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Compare the Market - cost of car insurance increases £658 for young drivers |
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| 18.12.23 |
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LV - 49% of drivers want to be more sustainable with their car; 78% of people have never asked where the parts come from in a repair |
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| 18.12.23 |
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Hounslow, London - has the highest daily traffic flow with an average of 8,835 vehicles passing through each day |
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| 18.12.23 |
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The IMI - pay for paint and panel techs "well above the government median" with bodyshop roles still in demand |
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| 18.12.23 |
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Mercedes-Benz - one of the first OEMs to obtain approval for the conditionally automated driving road test license in Beijing |
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| 18.12.23 |
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Auto Trader - predicts 4% increase to new and 0.9% used car market growth in 2024 |
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| 18.12.23 |
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Blackpool and The Fylde College - now providing a National Block Release Model for Panel, Paint, MET and VDA apprenticeships |
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| 18.12.23 |
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Stellantis UK Accident Repair Programme - 2023 review: 20 applications & 16 terminations and contracts with DLG, Fleet Claims and Covéa |
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| 18.12.23 |
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RWC Training - invest in fleet of hybrid Toyota Yaris training cars for one of the largest EV training projects to be delivered in the UK |
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| 18.12.23 |
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RAC and INRIX - 21m pre-Christmas journeys planned as traffic this week set to rise then jump 43% from 2.2m on Thurs to 3.2m on Fri |
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| 18.12.23 |
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Copart - pledged support for company charity, Ben, with a donation to the automotive industry charity's Christmas appeal |
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| 15.12.23 |
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eBay - top ten features of the ultimate (home) garage inc tool chest, security and a fridge! |
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| 15.12.23 |
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ABI - £53 million payout for damaged vehicles caused by recent Storms Babet, Ciaran and Debi |
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| 15.12.23 |
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Glasurit - new sustainable EcoBalance portfolio for the Commercial Vehicle business |
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| 15.12.23 |
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eBay - renew Live Stage partnership with The British Motor Show for 2024, with Tim Shaw from Car SOS, host of the Night of Knights |
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| 15.12.23 |
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Health and Safety Executive - free eLearning resource to prevent workplace stress and support good mental health |
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| 15.12.23 |
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Revive! Uxbridge - SME London Business Awards has nominated Revive! Uxbridge (launched just 18 months ago) for Small Business of the Year |
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| 15.12.23 |
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ACEA - EU electric vehicle industry risks losing ground without a robust EU industrial strategy |
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| 15.12.23 |
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‘Smart' motorways third year progress report – AA comment |
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| 15.12.23 |
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Chaplane Accident Repair Centre - Colchester bodyshop confirms BS10125:2022 accreditation |
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| 15.12.23 |
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National Highways - 11 more sections of motorway will be upgraded with additional emergency exits |
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| 14.12.23 |
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Autocar - Ford Focus tops the list of the most scrapped cars in the UK this year; 60,000 fewer cars and vans were scrapped in 2023 vs 2022 |
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| 14.12.23 |
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AA - pence per mile comparisons ultra-rapid Off-Peak (12.58) Petrol (14.30) ultra-rapid Peak (14.61) |
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| 14.12.23 |
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TrustFord - donates to local foodbanks and charities throughout the UK after sites became donation hubs throughout November |
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| 14.12.23 |
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Bank of England - interest rate held at 5.25% |
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| 14.12.23 |
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Mazda - by FY2030, Mazda will reduce CO2 emissions in Japan by almost 70%, and 75% of the power used will domestically be non-fossil fuels |
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| 14.12.23 |
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ABP Club's Media Pack for 2024 has been published - full of info; link below |
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| 14.12.23 |
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RAC - 78% drivers would unknowingly put themselves in danger after breaking down on the motorway and stopping on the hard shoulder |
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| 14.12.23 |
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TTC - those aged 55 and older are more likely to drive knowing they are over the legal drink drive limit |
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| 14.12.23 |
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ABP Club Events for 2024 - dates for your diary for BBA2024, the ABP Convention & Night of Knights Charity Golf Days, & networking Race Day! |
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| 14.12.23 |
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Fix Auto UK - ALL 9 Fix Auto UK owned repair centres achieve PAS 2060 carbon neutral status |
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| 14.12.23 |
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Zurich - appoints Claudia Cordioli (ex Swiss Re) as Group Chief Financial Officer |
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| 13.12.23 |
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Revive! Auto Innovations - named as one of the nation’s top ten franchise opportunities |
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| 13.12.23 |
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cinch - Ford Fiesta is 2023's most popular car |
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| 13.12.23 |
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Auto Windscreens - targets approved by Science Based Targets initiative |
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| 13.12.23 |
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Urgent appeal – Wolverhampton College are in danger of closing the body and paint department |
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| 13.12.23 |
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JMK Solicitors and CRASH Services - round up partnership with £60,000 raised for PIPS Suicide Prevention |
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| 13.12.23 |
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Activate Group - Tesla tops list of most expensive EVs to repair (av repair cost of more than £3,000) |
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| 12.12.23 |
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NFDA - Arnold Clark’s Innovation Centre in Glasgow hosts Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) visit with the NFDA |
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| 12.12.23 |
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Allianz Group - Dow Jones Sustainability Index recognizes Allianz as a Sustainable Insurer |
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| 12.12.23 |
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FMG Repair Services - Technical Training team deliver a 2-day plastic repair training session at Newport bodyshop |
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| 12.12.23 |
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Hiscox (business insurance) - Google Cloud AI collaboration could cut quote time from 3 days to 3 minutes |
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| 12.12.23 |
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Investors in People - networking event in February for people working with apprentices |
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| 12.12.23 |
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Audatex UK & Ireland - Tom Hart promoted to Claims Sales Director |
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| 12.12.23 |
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Autoglass - partners with The Green Insurer for vehicle glass repair, replacement and recalibration services |
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| 12.12.23 |
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KPMG - appoints Huw Evans, ex Director General at the Association of British Insurers (ABI), as Head of Insurance |
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| 12.12.23 |
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IMI - ADAS must be accurately, correctly and safely maintained, repaired and serviced by fully qualified technicians |
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| 12.12.23 |
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Berry BMW Thames Ditton Bodyshop - 2023 has been a great year for Berry Group BMW & MINI's bodyshop |
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| 12.12.23 |
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IFED - former RSA Insurance worker jailed for stealing and selling on non-fault customer data to CMCs |
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| 12.12.23 |
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64% of DVSA roadside van inspections result in prohibitions being issued for safety defects - bodywork issues were 19% |
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| 12.12.23 |
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EVs - insuring electric vehicles is hugely expensive and that might not change soon says article in Fleet News |
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| 12.12.23 |
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ONS - rise in wages slows to 7.3%; number of job vacancies falls to 949,000 but remains well above pre-pandemic levels |
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| 11.12.23 |
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AA - amber traffic warning issued for 2023 Christmas getaway with Sat 23 Dec the busiest day for holiday travel with 16.4m trips planned |
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| 11.12.23 |
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Shortage of skilled labour, energy costs and losing staff to other industries due to pay levels - top significant threats for bodyshops |
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| 11.12.23 |
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Direct Line - tradespeople lose on average over £1,400 each year doing work for free or at reduced rates |
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| 11.12.23 |
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ABP Club events in 2023 - access all the photos from BBA, the Golf Days, and the Night of Knights *FOR FREE* |
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| 11.12.23 |
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FSB - super-complaint about harsh lending practices of banks that excessively demand personal guarantees for business loans |
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| 11.12.23 |
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Auto Windscreens - safety upgrades to 400-vehicle fleet cut speeding events by 5% in a year |
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| 11.12.23 |
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Churchill - councils plan on investing £12.8 million on EV charging infrastructure this year (up 41% on 2022 spending) |
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| 11.12.23 |
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KPMG - launches global KPMG Trusted AI framework and appoints David Rowlands as Global Head of AI |
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| 11.12.23 |
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Confederation of British Industry (CBI) - weak (0.8%) growth predicted for 2024 but picking up to 1.6% in 2025 |
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| 11.12.23 |
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AA - amber traffic warning issued for 2023 Christmas getaway with Sat 3 Dec the busiest day for holiday travel with 16.4m trips planned |
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| 08.12.23 |
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iRG - new Hereford location for iRG's bodyshop |
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| 08.12.23 |
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SMMT - proposal to extend UK-EU EV trade rules is "major breakthrough" but plan must be adopted "urgently" |
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| 08.12.23 |
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LKQ Bodyshop Division - "Get Ready for Winter" top tips series for bodyshop technicians |
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| 08.12.23 |
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Avant Group (Avant Consult, Avant Repair Network, and Bodynet) - raise £175 for Crohn's & Colitis UK |
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| 08.12.23 |
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Mirka UK - marks 80th anniversary of parent company, family-owned Finnish company, Mirka |
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| 08.12.23 |
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Transport Secretary - announces £70 million boost for more rapid electric vehicle chargers at COP28 |
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| 08.12.23 |
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Cazoo - founder Alex Chesterman steps down and online car retailer cuts debt from $630 million to $200 million |
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| 08.12.23 |
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Insurance CX awards (from Modern Insurance mag) - full list of finalists for the 18 awards |
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| 08.12.23 |
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Friday fun - which ex-PM do car dealers think would be most likely trying to sell customer an insurance write-off?! |
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| 08.12.23 |
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Allianz - machine-learning ‘Incognito’ tool to tackle growing fraud claims has saved £1.7m to date, inc a £21k fake accident claim |
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| 08.12.23 |
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ILM Level 5: ideal for mid-managers – fully online course |
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| 08.12.23 |
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What Car? - 58% motorists feel safer with ADAS but 35% admit to switching features off & 47% would accept ADAS-free car if it was cheaper |
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| 08.12.23 |
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TTC - wins contract to help keep fleet and leisure drivers safe in Cumbria |
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| 08.12.23 |
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School of Thought - Steer Automotive, Fix Auto Manchester East, Castle Coachworks and more endorse work experience programme |
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| 08.12.23 |
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IMI - Wales can "gain significantly" from a sustained investment in apprenticeships in the Welsh automotive sector |
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| 08.12.23 |
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Fix Auto Leicester - transition to BSI 10125:2022; 69% annual increase in turnover, plus an awards shortlist |
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| 08.12.23 |
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Car Dealer Magazine - James Baggott AKA @CarDealerEd asks Mike Brewer if he should set up a used car dealership using AI (VIDEO) |
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| 07.12.23 |
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RDB (Repair Design Build) UK - newly appointed Franchise Partner, now Fix Auto Luton |
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| 07.12.23 |
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Europcar - 81% of businesses rely on grey fleet for business travel... but grey fleets are not "green" |
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| 07.12.23 |
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Silverlake (has seen 535% increase in active bodyshop customers) - responds to the 2023 ABP Club Body Repair Industry Report findings |
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| 07.12.23 |
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Mercedes-Benz - Gary Savage, CEO of Mercedes-Benz Cars in the UK for last 9 years, will retire in June; successor is Olivier Reppert |
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| 07.12.23 |
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SYNETIQ - positive to see 78% bodyshops using green parts, as revealed in the ABP Club State of the Industry Report 2023 |
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| 07.12.23 |
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RAC Car Warranty - web-only product offers 12-months cover with £2,000 claim limit |
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| 07.12.23 |
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Aviva - businesses are 67% more likely to have experienced a cyber incident than a physical theft |
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| 07.12.23 |
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ABI - Amanda Blanc (Aviva), Clive Bolton (M&G Life Insurance) and Tara Foley (Axa UK & Ireland) join the ABI Board |
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| 07.12.23 |
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School of Thought on ABP State of the Industry Report - apprenticeships "still at the forefront of repairers' recruitment strategies" |
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| 07.12.23 |
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e2e Total Loss Vehicle Management - responds to the 2023 ABP Club State of the UK Body Repair Industry Report |
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| 07.12.23 |
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Activate Accident Repair - latest apprentice cohort begin their training at Thatcham Research |
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| 07.12.23 |
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The ABP UK Body Repair Industry State of the Industry Report 2023, sponsored by Mirka - available online NOW |
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| 07.12.23 |
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Enterprise Mobility and LV= General Insurance - supporting Family Action’s Christmas Appeal by delivering toys and food parcels |
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| 07.12.23 |
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Ben - new film aims to raise £300,000 throughout December and January to support automotive families |
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| 07.12.23 |
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RSA - announces sale of remaining UK Personal Lines (home and pet) operations to Admiral; pulled out of personal lines motor in March 2023 |
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| 07.12.23 |
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Mipa Paints - Marc Powell (Lechler, Farécla and Morelli) appointed as Business Development Manager for the Midlands region |
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| 07.12.23 |
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Insurance Times awards - full list of all 36 winners announced at awards ceremony last night |
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| 07.12.23 |
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Vertu - trading update: "sluggish new car retail demand and weakness in used car pricing are likely to persist for some months" |
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| 06.12.23 |
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Castle Coachworks - become one of the first UK accident repair centres to be approved for Fisker (American EV manufacturer) |
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| 06.12.23 |
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National Windscreens - welcomes Cary Group technicians from Sweden to London |
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| 06.12.23 |
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European Commission - "three-year reprieve from Brexit tariffs on electric vehicle exports to the EU" |
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| 06.12.23 |
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British Gas on new EV sales - one in three UK households have no access to off-street parking "a key stumbling block" to EV ownership |
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| 06.12.23 |
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Financial Ombudsman Service - 14,467 new complaints to insurers (compared to 11,475 last yr) by policyholders about low vehicle valuations |
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| 06.12.23 |
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ABP Guide to Retail Charges - NOW available online FREE-OF-CHARGE for everyone (link below); labour rate: £80 (standard) £99 (prestige) |
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| 06.12.23 |
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Euro NCAP - results for 11 cars; majority are EVs; 8 of the 11 receive a five-star rating |
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| 06.12.23 |
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LEVC - electric taxi LEVC’s TX now makes up more than 50% of all licensed taxis in the capital |
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| 06.12.23 |
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Volvo - fully electric small SUV, EX30, named the Carwow Car of the Year 2024 |
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| 06.12.23 |
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Consumer Intelligence - presence of telematics brands in market now declining |
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| 06.12.23 |
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National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) - as diesel light commercial registrations increase EV LCVs fail to keep pace |
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| 06.12.23 |
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Morgan - ‘XP-1’ new all-electric experimental prototype |
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| 06.12.23 |
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Motofix Accident Repair Centres - onboarding event for Apprentices fosters team building and leadership Skills |
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| 06.12.23 |
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CarComm Coachworks - Middlesex bodyshop repairs and refurbishes wheelchair for postgrad who has Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome |
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| 06.12.23 |
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Redde Northgate - H1 results: pre-tax profits fall 4% on turnover up 30%; new contract providing accident management to Lex Autolease |
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| 06.12.23 |
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Davies Group - Sarah Hirst appointed 'Accident & Repair Services Director UK&I' after 2 years with Synetiq as green parts director |
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| 05.12.23 |
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France: PPG - to provide training support and equipment to France's National School of Automotive Professions and Mobility |
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| 05.12.23 |
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Solus - opens new 23,000 sqft bodyshop in Newport, South Wales; now has 22 sites |
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| 05.12.23 |
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ABP Club events in 2023 - access all the photos from BBA, the Golf Days, and the Night of Knights *FOR FREE* |
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| 05.12.23 |
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The Car Expert on SMMT figures - “two speed market” indicates worrying disparity between business and private sales |
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| 05.12.23 |
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Mercedes-Benz Cars UK - Gary Savage, CEO and Managing Director, to retire in June, succeeded by Olivier Reppert |
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| 05.12.23 |
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Accident Credit Group (ACG) - Ian Budsworth (Ops Director) promoted to role of Managing Director |
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| 05.12.23 |
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Bristol Street Motors - opens new Nissan dealership on Teesside |
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| 05.12.23 |
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SMMT - new van sales up 12.7% YOY in November |
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| 05.12.23 |
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The IMI - Julia Muir (Automotive 30% Club) and Robert Forrester (Vertu Motors) join IMI as newest Vice Presidents |
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| 05.12.23 |
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First4Lawyers - whiplash reforms have driven 50% of legal firms out of the lower-value road traffic accident claims market |
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| 05.12.23 |
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Ford Puma - UK's best selling car YTD, followed by Nissan Qashqai, Vauxhall Corsa and Kia Sportage |
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| 05.12.23 |
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The Silverstone Park Schools Programme - 6,500 'meaningful encounters' with students during 2022-23 academic year |
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| 05.12.23 |
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The Car Expert Awards 2024 - MG 4 crowned Car of the Year |
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| 05.12.23 |
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FMG Repair Services (FMGRS) - newly relocated Bristol site now open |
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| 05.12.23 |
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Motor insurance to see lowest growth of all personal lines insurance - above inflation increases for policyholders means more will switch |
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| 05.12.23 |
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LKQ UK & Ireland - Kevan Wooden to succeed Andy Hamilton as Chief Executive Officer of the LKQ UK & Ireland group of companies |
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| 05.12.23 |
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SMMT - November new car registrations up 9.5% YOY and just -0.1% down on pre-COVID |
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| 05.12.23 |
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AkzoNobel Powder Coatings (industrial) - partners with Swiss firm, coatingAI, that uses AI to improve application process |
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| 04.12.23 |
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LKQ - promote Andy Hamilton (currently head of LKQ UK) to head of LKQ Europe (succeeding Varun Laroyia) |
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| 04.12.23 |
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Bristol Street Motors - £1 million investment in Newcastle Ford dealership |
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| 04.12.23 |
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Michael Hatton - General Bodyshop Manager at Apollo Motor Group powered by Steer Automotive Group (Southampton) moves to Horsham bodyshop |
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| 04.12.23 |
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Ford Transit Custom - named as What Car? Van of the Year for 2024 |
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| 04.12.23 |
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Draper Tools - prize draw win will benefit coastal community and Motor Museum restoration |
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| 04.12.23 |
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Draper Tools - prize draw win will benefit coastal community and Motor Museum restoration |
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| 04.12.23 |
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Power-TEC - designed for bodyshops, the Power-TEC Wheel Arch & Body Line Marker Tool |
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| 04.12.23 |
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Cleevely Electric Vehicles (EV) - opportunity for bodyshops on EV tyres as 60% of EV advisories relate to tyre condition |
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| 04.12.23 |
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The IMI - Equity, Diversity & Inclusion focus wins IMI recognition at Federation of Awarding Bodies 2023 Awards |
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| 04.12.23 |
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Auto Trader - average price of a used car was £17,319 in November; up 39% vs November 2019, but down -3.8% YoY |
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| 04.12.23 |
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IMI ADAS Report Nov 2023 - 4 in 10 drivers incorrectly assume ADAS calibration is done at an MOT inspection |
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| 04.12.23 |
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LV= General Insurance - between 2021-2022, thefts have increased by 59% and are expected to be even higher by the end of 2023 |
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| 04.12.23 |
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Maldon Accident Repair Centre - customers, suppliers and work providers attend open days in new bodyshop |
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| 04.12.23 |
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Repairify - offers new customers three months free for its Remote Services |
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| 04.12.23 |
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RAC - drivers lose out £184m a month as "major retailers refuse to pass on 5p fuel duty cut" |
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| 04.12.23 |
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CarGurus - 360,000 fewer young drivers take to the road compared to five years ago as Gen Z navigates rising motoring costs |
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| 04.12.23 |
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Audatex UK - Chris Wright, Vice President Solera, confirms 8.5% price increase from 1 January 2024 |
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| 04.12.23 |
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Audatex UK - Chris Wright, Vice President Solera, confirms 8.5% price increase from 1 January 2024 |
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| 04.12.23 |
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SMMT – Mick Flanagan, Vice President for Volvo, JLR, Toyota, Nissan at Adient, named new SMMT President |
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| 04.12.23 |
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Copart - achieve Carbon Literacy Gold Accreditation with over 50% of Copart's workforce now certified |
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| 01.12.23 |
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Over 500,000 ABP Daily Newsletters have been viewed so far this year; the most read newsletter was 23 October when the lead story was....... |
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| 01.12.23 |
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The IMI - named the Awarding Org of the Year for Delivering Real Impact on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion |
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| 01.12.23 |
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IFB - a dozen unscrupulous firms have misrepresented themselves as Aviva’s claims management team |
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| 01.12.23 |
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Leasys UK and Octopus Energy’s Electroverse - partnership give customers access to over 620,000 chargers across the UK and Europe |
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| 01.12.23 |
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Gemini Accident Repair Centres - attend the 5% Club 2023/2024 Annual Celebratory Reception at Mansion House, London |
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| 01.12.23 |
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Audatex UK - 16 new and 74 updated model sheets added in the latest UK AEG data release D4.76 |
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| 01.12.23 |
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Ben's new health & wellbeing survey - complete the survey for chance to win £500 |
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| 01.12.23 |
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SMMT - UK commercial vehicle production returns to growth up 47.1% in October |
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| 01.12.23 |
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The AA Charitable Trust - 20 years after the mobile phone driving ban became law, 93% drivers report seeing others using phone at the wheel |
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| 01.12.23 |
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ChargeGuru - EV charging provider merger with Zeplug to focus on UK-wide expansion designed for flats and offices |
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| 01.12.23 |
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HSE - issues cold weather working guidance to help workers stay safe and warm |
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| 01.12.23 |
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The British Motor Show (15-18 August 2024 in Farnborough) - newly rebranded MOTORS (eBay Motors Group) revealed as new Headline Sponsor |
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| 01.12.23 |
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RAC - new car tax rules will give the Treasury an extra £2.4 billion a year by 2029 |
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| 01.12.23 |
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eBay - 87% of drivers admit the cost of living crisis the reason is why they have been put off buying new tyres |
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| 01.12.23 |
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Industry Insights - the Industry Insights Race Team (IIRT) celebrates successful end to 2023 race season |
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| 01.12.23 |
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Purchase Direct - £120,000 donated to Save the Children since Purchase Direct started making monthly donations in 2017 |
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| 30.11.23 |
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Paul Sewell, former Curriculum Operations Manager, Automotive, Body & Paint, Fabrication & Welding at Chesterfield College - seeks new role |
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| 30.11.23 |
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Aviva - insurance no-no: 28% Brits admit to leaving the car-running unattended to de-ice screens |
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| 30.11.23 |
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Individual Specialist Cars - Birmingham-based bodyshop accredited as a Lotus Cars Approved Bodyshop |
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| 30.11.23 |
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AirPro Diagnostics - approved for Ford Collision and Glass Certification Programs |
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| 30.11.23 |
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National ARG - identify a gap in the vehicle repair process, along with a profitable solution for UK bodyshops |
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| 30.11.23 |
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USA: Axalta - wins R&D 100 Award for Innovation |
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| 30.11.23 |
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r2c - VOR data shows a major reduction in delays with insurance company authorisation for accident damage, down from 65 days to 18 |
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| 30.11.23 |
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RAC - 19% drivers have changed to cheaper insurer; 11% (26% younger drivers) have put off required repairs to their vehicles |
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| 30.11.23 |
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Thatcham Research’s Road To Rally project - raises more than £4,500 for AutoRaise and Bangers4Ben charities |
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| 30.11.23 |
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SMMT - UK car manufacturing output up 31.6% in October |
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| 30.11.23 |
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Revive! Plymouth - franchisees restore work life balance and are looking forward to enjoying a family Christmas Day for 2nd time in 10 years |
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| 30.11.23 |
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Hyundai and Kia - radical new EV drivetrain system "will revolutionize the design of future mobility devices" |
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| 30.11.23 |
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Drivus Financial Services (Axalta) - simplifying the equipment leasing process for bodyshops |
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| 30.11.23 |
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Steer Automotive Group - achieves PAS 2060 carbon neutrality across all 98 repair shops |
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| 30.11.23 |
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Autocraft Telford - secures 9th win of 2023, crowned 'Bodyshop of the Year' at Motor Trader Awards |
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| 30.11.23 |
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ABI - vehicle repair costs of £1,600 million in Q3 2023 were 32% higher than Q3 2022; replacement vehicle costs up 47% to £160m |
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| 29.11.23 |
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Exclusive Repair Network (ERN) - the 12 winners from their first awards event held last weekend |
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| 29.11.23 |
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RAC - rise in breakdowns expected as cold snap arrives |
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| 29.11.23 |
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Solus - opens new vehicle repair centre in Newport, South Wales, the first in Wales for the insurer-owned group of bodyshops |
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| 29.11.23 |
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Peritus Learning - £100 discount for ABP Club Members on an online ILM Level 5 in Leadership & Management |
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| 29.11.23 |
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2023 IMI Skills Competition winners announced - biggest ever entry sees winners in all four UK nations |
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| 29.11.23 |
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Europcar - vehicle rental partner of Leicester Tigers Rugby Club gets players to take part in EV driving challenge (VIDEO) |
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| 29.11.23 |
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SYNETIQ - new Leadership and Development Programme to tackle skills gap |
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| 29.11.23 |
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Venson - only 14% of drivers support implementation of 20mph in their area |
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| 29.11.23 |
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LKQ - automotive charity Ben awarded a share of $1,000,000 by LKQ Corporation - here's how you can vote for Ben to receive a £ boost! |
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| 29.11.23 |
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Markerstudy - welcome three new insurance industry heavyweights as NEDs to the group: John Castagno, Ellie Barlow and Steve Maddock |
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| 29.11.23 |
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AkzoNobel and Kansai Paint (Auto Refinish Coatings) - mutually agree not to proceed with African transaction |
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| 29.11.23 |
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SMMT Automotive Council (members rep 99% of British vehicle manufacturing 50% UK’s automotive staff) - commit to 30% women in workforce |
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| 29.11.23 |
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Vertu Accident Repair - half-year management meeting celebrates four new managers who have "come through the ranks" at Vertu |
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| 28.11.23 |
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Telsa - provide ABP Club with a statement on the current situation re Tesla repair times |
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| 28.11.23 |
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Ageas - sign deal with motor and car insurance broker, Brown & Brown |
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| 28.11.23 |
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AXA UK - boosts fraud prevention with Synectics Solutions partnership |
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| 28.11.23 |
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H.R. Owen Lamborghini Manchester - named Lamborghini Global Dealer of the Year out of 74 Lamborghini showrooms in EMEA and 180 globally |
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| 28.11.23 |
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Luke Laurence, Crown Suzuki Sales Executive - wins The Motor Ombudsman’s National Garage Star Award |
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| 28.11.23 |
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Korea: Roberlo - strengthens its global presence with the opening of Roberlo Korea |
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| 28.11.23 |
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Europcar - by year end, 12% of the Europcar UK fleet will be electric and plug-in hybrid |
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| 28.11.23 |
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Smart Repairs - Yorkshire’s largest cosmetic vehicle repairer appoints Peter Jepson (ex Chesterfield College) as a Key Account Manager |
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| 28.11.23 |
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Saudi Arabia: Autotech Training - working with international firm, Petromin Corporation, on "unique" training facility |
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| 28.11.23 |
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Garage Industry Trends - 98% garage revenue in 2023 came from ICE vehicles, with two thirds from diesel; £72.50 av labour rate |
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| 28.11.23 |
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Direct Line Group’s motor business Darwin - reaches 250,000 customer milestone; strategy to restore margins and improve motor profitability |
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| 28.11.23 |
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Saga - CEO, Euan Sutherland, stands down on 28 Nov 2023 after nearly 4 years; successor is Mike Hazell, appointed CFO 6 weeks ago |
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| 27.11.23 |
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Aviva - uncovered 9,250 fraud cases, worth £120m, in 2022; 22% increase in fraudulent motor repair cases |
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| 27.11.23 |
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LKQ - CEO, Dominick Zarcone, to retire in June; successor to be Justin Jude, currently head of Wholesale – North America segment |
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| 27.11.23 |
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Joshua Hoskins, Parts Assistant at Marshall Fleet Services - the WorkFit team at Down's Syndrome Association can help your business, too! |
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| 27.11.23 |
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Silverlake Automotive Recycling - achieves ISO trio |
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| 27.11.23 |
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Vehicle Recyclers' Association (VRA) - Chas Ambrose, Association Secretary, contacts ABP Club to "urgently clarify" story re EV batteries |
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| 27.11.23 |
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AA Pothole Index - Storm Babet rainfall (October) contributes to a 12% increase in wheel, tyre and suspension damage by covering road damage |
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| 27.11.23 |
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ALLDATA Europe - director, Matthew Wright, nominated to the Independent Automotive Data Publishers Association (ADPA) board |
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| 27.11.23 |
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AXA - plays a crucial role in commercial motor policy fraud police crackdown which saw 18 uninsured vehicles seized |
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| 27.11.23 |
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Bodyshops.... are you at a cross-roads of leadership development? - look at the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM) courses |
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| 27.11.23 |
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Intelligent Motoring - Mike Williams (ex AutoProtect, WMS Group and EPG Global) appointed as Head of Business Development |
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| 27.11.23 |
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USA: UVeye - working with US dealer group bodyshop; AI inspection "becoming the norm" for how cars are bought, sold, repaired, & monitored |
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| 27.11.23 |
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Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) - "fixed costs increase yet again for petrol retailers" |
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| 27.11.23 |
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What Car? - discounts on electric cars have increased by 323% in 12 months |
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| 27.11.23 |
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Breez and BookMyGarage - team up to save drivers money on annual MOT costs |
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| 27.11.23 |
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Breez and BookMyGarage - team up to save drivers money on annual MOT costs  |
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| 27.11.23 |
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The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) - Government's response on self-driving vehicles "cautious yet optimistic approach" |
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| 27.11.23 |
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Canada: Aviva - to acquire Option, Canadian vehicle replacement insurance business |
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| 25.11.23 |
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AkzoNobel - held Paint the Future Challenge (carbon reduction in body repair industry) last week, participants included The Vella Group |
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| 24.11.23 |
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School of Thought - attend Ford Dealer Conference at the ICC Birmingham as Ford launch AWE24 work experience to 500 UK dealers |
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| 24.11.23 |
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LKQ Euro Car Parts - bodyshop customers to benefit from investment at LKQ's T1 Tamworth facility, inc new dedicated are for the LKQ Academy |
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| 24.11.23 |
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Audatex - Ireland AudaEnterpriseGold data release D4.70 |
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| 24.11.23 |
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Steer Automotive Group - to near double the number of apprentices across its 98 sites to 300 by the end of 2024 to 16% technical workforce |
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| 24.11.23 |
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Chaplane Colchester - Essex repairer receives Lotus Approved Bodyshop badge |
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| 24.11.23 |
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Doseley Motors - donate to Jardine Jaguar Land Rover Wolverhampton's charity raffle for Elles Angels |
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| 24.11.23 |
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IMI (Podcast) - CEO Steve Nash talks about where automotive is headed |
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| 24.11.23 |
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Lightfoot - telematics delivers green tech carbon savings equivalent to switching 200 vans to EVs for frozen food firm, Iceland |
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| 24.11.23 |
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IFB - Ghost Broker warning to shoppers this Black Friday and Cyber Monday |
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| 24.11.23 |
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Autocar - £2 billion-plus commitment to support zero-emission investment in the automotive sector "good news for car makers" |
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| 24.11.23 |
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Nissan - Government confirm £1.12bn investment from Nissan to produce all-electric Juke, Qashqai and replacement for Leaf in Sunderland |
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| 24.11.23 |
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The National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA) - some VMs are "flooding the market with new and nearly new EVs" |
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| 24.11.23 |
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Niaan - Government confirm £1.12 billion investment from Nissan to produce all-electric Juke, Qashqai and replacement for Leaf in Sunderland |
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| 24.11.23 |
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Repairify - expands technical centre in Luton to meet demand for EV repairs and ADAS training and support for bodyshops |
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| 23.11.23 |
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Motor Trader awards - full list of all 44 winners; Bodyshop of the Year won by Autocraft Telford |
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| 23.11.23 |
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West Midlands Gigafactory - site will be included in the West Midlands Investment Zone announced in Autumn Statement |
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| 23.11.23 |
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AA EV Recharge Report - peak time kerbside costs see average rise of 13 p/kWh |
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| 23.11.23 |
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LV= GI - bodyshop network offers opt out of having a courtesy car to donate £25 to insurer's charity partner, Family Action |
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| 23.11.23 |
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Steer Prestige - Farnham (South) accident repair centre awarded Lotus Approved Bodyshop approval |
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| 23.11.23 |
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Peritus Learning - ABP Club Members can claim £100 off per person on the ILM Level 3: Foundations of Leadership – online course |
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| 23.11.23 |
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AFP - some insurers increasing premiums for EVs "based on what appears to be incorrect and... irrelevant" info |
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| 23.11.23 |
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IMI - motor industry pilot in security for the MI5 |
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| 23.11.23 |
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Sky News: Nissan - to announce on Friday electric Qashqai and Juke models will be built in Sunderland |
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| 23.11.23 |
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Repairify's Director of Innovations, Martin Brown - re: self-driving legislation "repairers need to be fully informed and fully prepared" |
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| 23.11.23 |
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Apollo and Balgores powered by Steer Automotive Group - bodyshop apprentices attend 3M training centre |
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| 23.11.23 |
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Delphi - retains IMI Approval of Training Centre |
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| 23.11.23 |
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Morelli Group - congratulates the IMI WorldSkills UK Automotive Refinishing winners |
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| 23.11.23 |
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Autocar article: "electric car insurance costs soar 72% due to repair struggles" - the Confused.com data behind the headline |
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| 22.11.23 |
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Euro NCAP and ANCAP - renew close ties with signature of MOU in Australia |
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| 22.11.23 |
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Falling electric car values- drive 303% year-on-year uplift in demand for Electric Vehicle (EV) GAP Insurance |
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| 22.11.23 |
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The AA - Autumn Statement reaction |
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| 22.11.23 |
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Toyota (up 8% to $64,504m) - is the top automotive brand in Interbrand Top Global Brands ranking |
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| 22.11.23 |
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Autumn Statement - (some of the) 110 measures to "back business" inc NI cut, £50m funding for apprenticeships and £500m for AI |
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| 22.11.23 |
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IFED - fourth man (who fled to France) sentenced for dangerous £50k crash for cash plot |
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| 22.11.23 |
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Allianz - ranked world’s #1 insurance brand by Interbrand for the 5th year in a row |
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| 22.11.23 |
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Fix Auto Leicester - Christmas toy appeal for the Salvation Army |
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| 22.11.23 |
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Delphi - has added more than 300 new braking parts in 2023, including Tesla Model S/Model 3 |
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| 22.11.23 |
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L&I ARC - Liverpool bodyshop which opened earlier this month successfully achieves the new BSI10125:2022 standard |
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| 22.11.23 |
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Sabre Insurance (UK's 20th largest motor insurer) - confirms it was subject of cyber attack; IT security controls prevented any data access |
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| 22.11.23 |
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Repairify MD, Phil Peace - "the ADAS skills gap is real" |
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| 22.11.23 |
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JLR - working closely with Thatcham to improve vehicle security on older models to reduce thefts |
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| 21.11.23 |
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Minimum Wage (National Living Wage) - up by 9.8% to £11.44hr from April = £23,886pa for 40-hour week; apprentices up 21.2% to £13,363pa |
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| 21.11.23 |
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Top Gear - BBC says TV show will not return for the "foreseeable future" |
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| 21.11.23 |
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Dick Lovett Group - brand-new Porsche dealership in Newport to open in Spring 2024, inc Smart repair centre & 21-bay workshop |
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| 21.11.23 |
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Business and Trade Committee - incentivise EV battery supply chain investment to prevent decline of the UK car industry, say MPs |
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| 21.11.23 |
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Gemini ARC MD, David Sargeant - completes the 2023 Athens Marathon |
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| 21.11.23 |
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SMMT and Ben - providing grants for UK automotive apprentices at SMMT member companies to help fund car driving lessons |
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| 21.11.23 |
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Cosworth - Simon Wilding appointed as MD of the company’s Advanced Propulsion and Full Vehicle Programmes division, Delta Cosworth |
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| 21.11.23 |
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FMG Repair Services - plastic repair training partnership launched by Eco Repair Systems across its bodyshop- network |
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| 21.11.23 |
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Cox Automotive - "current (used car) trade values remain unrealistically high despite the recent trade drops" |
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| 21.11.23 |
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Markerstudy - appoints Joe Barnard (ex Clegg Gifford) as director of group sales & business development |
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| 21.11.23 |
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Venson - new free Whitepaper 'The Journey Towards Full Driving Automation' |
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| 21.11.23 |
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Allianz - Complete Mini Fleet: green parts for non-safety critical repairs & excess reduction for using approved repairer network |
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| 21.11.23 |
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Office for National Statistics (ONS) - estimated UK output per hour worked for Q3 2023 was 2.5% above pre-COVID |
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| 21.11.23 |
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WorldSkills UK Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Heroes Awards 2024 - apprentice champions: enter by 15 Dec; winners at Houses of Parliament |
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| 21.11.23 |
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SYNETIQ - wins Vehicle Recycling Company (Large) Award at the 2023 ATF Professional Vehicle Recycling Awards |
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| 21.11.23 |
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Richard Hardie - North-East based dealer group signs exclusive one-year remarketing deal with BCA |
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| 20.11.23 |
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Direct Line Group - one of the UK's largest insurers with 9,500 employees gains IMI accreditation |
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| 20.11.23 |
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Redde Northgate (parent of FMG) - made £1.4 billion merger proposal to Halfords say reports; offer rejected but fresh bid possible |
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| 20.11.23 |
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East Bilney Coachworks' Norwich (South) bodyshop - awarded Lotus Approved Bodyshop approval |
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| 20.11.23 |
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Co-op Insurance - the last Friday in November has on average 42% more accidents than an average day |
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| 20.11.23 |
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Revive! - smart repair network wins Leadership and Culture Award and hits £2m monthly sales |
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| 20.11.23 |
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Revive! - culture and Leadership recognised as UK's leading smart repair network hits £2m monthly sales |
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| 20.11.23 |
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Carwow - 73% motorists want fuel duty freeze in Autumn Statement |
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| 20.11.23 |
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ThingCo - telematics cuts speeding events by 25% and saves lives |
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| 20.11.23 |
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AA Insurance Services - insurance related court convictions in 2022 exceed 117,000, 18% total motoring convictions |
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| 20.11.23 |
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PLS watch & share - new short film from Ben to mark International Men's Day which had the theme: theme of ‘zero male suicide’ |
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| 20.11.23 |
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RAC - just 3% of new cars come with a back-up wheel in the boot as standard |
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| 20.11.23 |
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ABI - record 4.4 million people are now covered by health insurance through their employer |
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| 20.11.23 |
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MRB Auto Body - joins Fix Auto as Fix Auto Ballymoney in Northern Ireland, total capacity for Fix in NI is now 160 vehicles a month |
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| 20.11.23 |
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Carsofthefuture - CAVForth Bus wins first Self-driving Industry Vehicle of the Year Award |
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| 17.11.23 |
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WorldSkills UK - 2023 Gold medals: Body Repair: Adrian Matthews of Ultimate Accident Repair; Refinishing: Oisin Mckerr of Porters NI |
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| 17.11.23 |
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USA: Hyundai - will sell cars via Amazon next year |
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| 17.11.23 |
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Gemini Accident Repairs - now an Approved Training Centre to deliver GQA National Qualifications, inc ADAS and 4-wheel alignment |
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| 17.11.23 |
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Stellantis UK Accident Repair Programme - donate vehicle parts and panels for AutoRaise at the National School and College Leavers Festival |
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| 17.11.23 |
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Mirka - celebrates 80th anniversary |
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| 17.11.23 |
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Solera - average repair cost for EVs 29% vs ICE repair costs in side-by-side model comparison |
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| 17.11.23 |
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Displaced Talent Mobility pilot - scheme which helps skilled refugees fill skills gaps contributing £1m to UK economy each year |
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| 17.11.23 |
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Fix Auto Penzance - installs bank of EV fast chargers which the public can use |
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| 17.11.23 |
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Lightfoot - telematics company that rewards good driving passes £1.3m of prizes to date |
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| 17.11.23 |
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Thatcham Research - on an "Australian journey" with one of Australia's largest, Suncorp Group |
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| 17.11.23 |
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RSA insurance - to launch Equal Parental Leave Policy in January 2024 |
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| 17.11.23 |
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£8 billion redirected HS2 funding - to resurface more than 5,000 miles of road across the country |
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| 17.11.23 |
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AA Insurance Services - renews Europcar direct hire vehicle replacement deal for 5 years |
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| 17.11.23 |
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Direct Commercial - 90% brokers believe they will see growth in commercial motor over the coming year |
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| 16.11.23 |
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Compare the Market - insurance has substantial impact on the increased cost of driving; repair inflation "likely impacted many areas" |
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| 16.11.23 |
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Ben - new 5-year strategic plan to support increase in service demand will include transfer of care homes to new operators |
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| 16.11.23 |
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Start Rescue - "common sense" speed limits needed |
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| 16.11.23 |
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Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) - to get new powers to improve competition in the road fuel market |
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| 16.11.23 |
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Auto Windscreens - sees rise in body glass claims in November BUT overall claims have halved since 2011 |
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| 16.11.23 |
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RAC - comments on open letter from Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) written to the EV charging sector |
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| 16.11.23 |
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SMMT - new heavy goods vehicle (HGV) registrations up 14.9% Q3 2023 |
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| 16.11.23 |
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M&A Coachworks - complete 10,000th insurance repair for Porsche |
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| 16.11.23 |
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Komoo - open new bodyshop in Bangor (NI), Komoo's first site in Northern Ireland |
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| 16.11.23 |
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OCU Group - energy and utilities specialist launches EV charging focussed business units |
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| 16.11.23 |
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Tameside College - hosts Refinishing and Body Repair WorldSkills UK National Finals |
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| 16.11.23 |
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IMI - Autumn Budget Statement IMI ‘wishlist’ for education, automotive businesses and motorists |
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| 16.11.23 |
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IFED - ten arrested in police crackdown on commercial insurance fraud |
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| 16.11.23 |
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Aviva - Q3 trading update: "nine months of strong growth"; UK general insurance gross written premiums up 13%; "outlook confident" |
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| 15.11.23 |
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Euro NCAP - announces the Shortlist for What Van? Awards for Safety 2024 |
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| 15.11.23 |
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Standox - new 1K-Allround Primer Surfacer U3080S as an aerosol speeds up bodyshop repair process |
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| 15.11.23 |
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Cazoo - quarter of drivers would refuse a colour associated with a political party or football team |
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| 15.11.23 |
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Aviva - UK businesses at climate change crossroads; almost half of UK businesses now have a climate plan in place |
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| 15.11.23 |
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Prasco UK - redevelops website for the third time in three years |
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| 15.11.23 |
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CRASH - Fleet & Repair Director, Paul Cooney, to retire after 25 years |
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| 15.11.23 |
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XL Motors - one of the first bodyshops to be awarded with the new Lotus Bodyshop Approval |
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| 15.11.23 |
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Vauxhall - number of on-street chargers has increased by 69% in the last 12 months |
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| 15.11.23 |
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(Sky News) Lloyd's of London - insurance marketplace for commercial, corporate and specialty risk to remain at iconic London HQ |
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| 15.11.23 |
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Carpenters - CEO, Donna Richards recognised for "Contribution to Gender Diversity" at Lead5050 Awards |
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| 15.11.23 |
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What Car? - 36% motorists who bought a new car recently & considered going electric opted for petrol, diesel or hybrid because of cost |
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| 15.11.23 |
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L&I Eaton ARC - Sheffield site which opened last month successfully accredited to BSI10125:2022 standard |
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| 15.11.23 |
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LKQ - most requested parts for the UK’s favourite vehicles in their new Collision Parts guide for bodyshops |
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| 15.11.23 |
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Inflation rate - big fall in CPI inflation rate to 4.6% for the 12 months to October 2023; RPI inflation down to 6.1% |
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| 14.11.23 |
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EY - insurers have begun to see signs of recovery in the private car market, which has led to an increase in demand for motor insurance |
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| 14.11.23 |
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OSRAM - lighting bulbs more likely to fail in colder temperatures |
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| 14.11.23 |
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BODYSHOPS! - reminder to complete the ABP Annual Survey BY 6PM TODAY (Tues 14 November) |
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| 14.11.23 |
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IFB - fraud accounts for over 40% of all crime, costing approximately £7 billion annually |
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| 14.11.23 |
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Highways England - first major gritting run of winter at the weekend as temperatures drop |
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| 14.11.23 |
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British Gas - offer free EV charging for a year with purchase of Hive EV charger |
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| 14.11.23 |
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EY - announces appointment of new UK Insurance Leader, Martina Neary |
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| 14.11.23 |
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IMI - comment on the changes in Government that will have an impact on the automotive sector |
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| 14.11.23 |
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Silverlake Automotive Recycling - win three industry awards on one night |
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| 14.11.23 |
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GEM - Speed-themed #RoadSafetyWeek starts Sunday 19 November |
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| 14.11.23 |
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Manufacturing Five (M5) trade associations, which includes the SMMT - calls for political unity to support UK growth |
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| 14.11.23 |
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Maldon Accident Repair Centre - holding an open day event (27 & 28 November) at 18,000sq ft bespoke premises in Heybridge |
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| 14.11.23 |
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Zurich - short-term risks such as economic and labour market-related risks dominate G20 business leaders’ near-term concerns |
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| 14.11.23 |
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MINI - Oliver Gorrod, aged 9, creates ‘Car of the Future’ after winning nationwide ‘MINI Minds…’ competition |
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| 14.11.23 |
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MotorEasy Reliability Index - Skoda Citigo named the most dependable car |
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| 14.11.23 |
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Revive! and ChipsAway - bodywork repair franchises secure wins at the 2023 BFA HSBC British Franchise Awards |
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| 13.11.23 |
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GT Motive - issue statement to affirm the integrity and exactitude of their Tesla labour times |
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| 13.11.23 |
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Got a spare £12m? You could be driving Bloodhound LSR and setting a new Land Speed Record of over 800mph in 2025 |
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| 13.11.23 |
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Auto Windscreens - open Customer Service Centre in Sheffield; 6th opening this year |
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| 13.11.23 |
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Steer Automotive Group - winner of Fastest Growing Bodyshop Group at the ABP Night of Knights included in The Fast Growth 50 Index |
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| 13.11.23 |
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HSE - new online learning tool helps businesses address work-related stress |
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| 13.11.23 |
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BCA – LCV values down 6% month-on-month in October to £8,705 average as economic pressures continue |
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| 13.11.23 |
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Check My Vehicle - London, Essex, the West Midlands, Greater Manchester, and West Yorkshire are the top 5 areas for car thefts |
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| 13.11.23 |
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National Windscreens - Simon Hunt and Craig Gibson to attend the launch of King Charles' book tomorrow in London |
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| 13.11.23 |
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Automotive 30% Club #ThisGirlIsMe2023 Campaign - encourage female colleagues to take part; join Victoria Keating @ Solus who has already has |
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| 13.11.23 |
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BODYSHOPS! - REMINDER TO COMPLETE THE ABP ANNUAL SURVEY BY 6PM TOMORROW (Tues 14 November) |
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| 13.11.23 |
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LKQ Euro Car Parts - launches finance graduate scheme to create new pathways for young people entering the automotive industry |
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| 13.11.23 |
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Transport Minister Jesse Norman resigns - appointed as Minister of State in the Department for Transport in October 2022 |
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| 13.11.23 |
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Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) - skills gap is stifling our growth ambitions and leaving us at a standstill, say small firms |
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| 13.11.23 |
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eBay - bar owner from Liverpool, Paul White, wins eBay's Van Conversion of the Year Awards with "AmBEERlance" |
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| 13.11.23 |
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Mercedes-Benz - seven models ready for highly automated and driverless parking |
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| 13.11.23 |
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Winn Group HY 2023 results - turnover up 35%; EBITA up 62%, number of credit hire contracts up 16% |
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| 13.11.23 |
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Tesla - UK petrol station group and owner of Asda, EG Group, to buy Tesla charging units |
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| 13.11.23 |
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BCA - average used car values lift at BCA in October despite biggest fall in price guide values in a decade |
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| 13.11.23 |
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Tesla megacast components pushing up insurance costs says Autocar - Thatcham Research investigating issue |
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| 13.11.23 |
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Sad death announced of Dave Beale, owner of Wyndon Motors and husband of Ruth Moring; details of funeral service on Tues 21 Nov |
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| 12.11.23 |
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Vehicle Recycling Awards - fill list of all 17 award winners |
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| 10.11.23 |
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Gemini Accident Repair Centres - attains Platinum membership of the 5% Club |
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| 10.11.23 |
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AirPro Diagnostics - mobile static recalibration device, Auggie, meets both the NHSTSA and IIHS standards |
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| 10.11.23 |
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The Car Expert - UK car market grew by 14% in October, but this was driven by fleets, NOT consumers |
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| 10.11.23 |
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National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) Northern Ireland - the movement and sale of new vehicles in NI will remain unaffected |
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| 10.11.23 |
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Germany: BMW - Level 3 highly automated driving available in the new BMW 7 Series from next spring |
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| 10.11.23 |
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Ben Ball - call for auction prizes for the silent auction on the night (Weds 6 Dec); ABP Members who book by TODAY can get 25% discount |
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| 10.11.23 |
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ABP Convention and Night of Knights - Laurence Jesson at Sutton Car Repairs receives the ABP Lifetime Achievement Award |
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| 10.11.23 |
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The IMI - the UK is "leaping forward" with the Automated Vehicles Bill |
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| 10.11.23 |
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JUST 4 DAYS LEFT for the ABP State of the Industry Survey - please respond by 6pm on Tuesday |
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| 10.11.23 |
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Steer Automotive Group - Steer Apprentice Academy Awards |
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| 10.11.23 |
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RAC - 46% increase in number of third-quarter pothole breakdowns |
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| 10.11.23 |
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NFU Mutual - cost of Land Rover Defender theft claims to insurer totalled £2.4 million in 2022 |
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| 10.11.23 |
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Autovista - electric vehicles make up 17% of global new-car market in September; global EV market up 23% YOY |
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| 09.11.23 |
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What Car? - investigation highlights the dangers of buying aftermarket EV charging cables from online marketplaces |
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| 09.11.23 |
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ABP NOK Repairers’ Choice Award winner Spies Hecker - excels at matt finish paint repairs |
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| 09.11.23 |
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AkzoNobel - uses rapeseed and pine rosin to create first bio-based interior coating for KIA Motors |
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| 09.11.23 |
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K.S. Composites - Leicestershire-based supplier to F1 teams secures £3.25m lending facility |
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| 09.11.23 |
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Autoglass - opens first ever off-grid, solar panelled modular branches in Reading, Doncaster, and Worcester |
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| 09.11.23 |
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Ring - technicians should check lightning system bulbs when customers come in with a pothole-related job |
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| 09.11.23 |
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RAC - road fuel market study update report |
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| 09.11.23 |
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The IMI Annual Dinner and Awards 2024 - nominations close at 23:59 on Monday 13 November 2023 |
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| 09.11.23 |
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ABP Convention and Night of Knights - Paul Glover receives ABP Special Recognition Award |
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| 09.11.23 |
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VisionTrack - appoints Ben Pickard as CEO |
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| 09.11.23 |
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Skillnet - launch Tesla Body Repair apprenticeship programmes at RWC Training in Milton Keynes |
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| 09.11.23 |
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Morgan - working with renowned design house Pininfarina on a future vehicle project |
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| 09.11.23 |
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The CMA - first monitoring report on road fuel market shows prices up by at least 11 pence per litre since May |
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| 09.11.23 |
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SMMT - used battery electric vehicle (BEVs) sales up 99.9%, reaching record 1.8% market share |
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| 09.11.23 |
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GTA - Stewart McCulloch appointed as Independent GTA Chair |
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| 08.11.23 |
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ABP Daily Newsletter for Wednesday - FINALLY delivered around 8.30pm! Apologies for delay caused by major outage at email service provider |
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| 08.11.23 |
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AX - working with West Midlands Police find a "chop shop" in Coventry with over £300,000 worth of cars and car parts |
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| 08.11.23 |
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AFP (Association of Fleet Professionals) - fleets need to work with insurers to understande the degree of risk with electric vehicles |
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| 08.11.23 |
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Delay in ABP Daily Newsletter today (Wednesday 8 Nov); email provider has major outage and currently no estimated time of completion |
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| 08.11.23 |
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ABI - average motor premium up 29% in last 12 months to £561 due to 15% increase in labour costs and 16% increase in materials |
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| 08.11.23 |
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Peritus Learning - enhance the management skills of your Workshop/Bodyshop Managers with ‘fully online’ ILM Level 3 |
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| 08.11.23 |
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ASM Auto Recycling - e2e talks to five-site Network Member and vehicle recycling and salvage firm |
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| 08.11.23 |
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ABP Convention and Night of Knights - Martyn Rowley, our 2023 Industry Knight! |
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| 08.11.23 |
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Venson - SMEs must focus on safety when equipping fleet vehicles |
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| 08.11.23 |
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RWC Training - meets with Bedford College Vice Principal, David Wilkins, and Motor Vehicle Head, James Woolley |
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| 08.11.23 |
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‘Race Across Britain’ with Ben! - exciting new UK-based fundraising challenge for the automotive industry, Feb 2024 |
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| 08.11.23 |
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Copart - working with specialist drying and decontamination business, Polygon Restoration Services |
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| 08.11.23 |
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Belron International (Autoglass) - becomes the latest IMI TechSafe Centre of Excellence |
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| 08.11.23 |
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James Alpe - Steve Hodgson, Training & Development Manager, wining #NightofKnights Apprentice Mentor of the Year |
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| 08.11.23 |
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Thatcham Research - statement on the legislative aims for self-driving vehicles: insurance "ready to support this evolutionary leap" |
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| 08.11.23 |
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Ben - offering ABP Club Members a 25% discount on tables at the charity fundraising Ben Ball, Wednesday 6 December in London |
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| 07.11.23 |
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ABP Club Convention - a BIG thank you to the 40 companies who exhibited! |
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| 07.11.23 |
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ABP Convention and Night of Knights - link below to hundreds of NOK photos and a brilliant 2-minute highlights video |
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| 07.11.23 |
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Allianz - welcomes announcement of the Automated Vehicle Bill in the King's Speech |
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| 07.11.23 |
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Cogent Hire - appoint Luke LeSauteur as commercial director |
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| 07.11.23 |
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SYNETIQ - awarded silver EcoVadis medal for sustainability performance |
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| 07.11.23 |
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ABP State of the Industry Report 2023 - one week left to participate! |
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| 07.11.23 |
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Covéa Insurance - vehicle repair costs up 46% and replacement car costs up 52% (ABI figures) |
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| 07.11.23 |
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RAC - offers members "specially designed" MOT product for £44.99 at one of around 600 selected RAC approved garages |
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| 07.11.23 |
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King's Speech - new legal frameworks for autonomous vehicles and AI; an Advanced British Standard and apprenticeship boost |
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| 07.11.23 |
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AkzoNobel - The Vella Group, Allianz, Toyota and Europcar join 24-hour bodyshop carbon reduction challenge: 21-22 November in Amsterdam |
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| 07.11.23 |
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Acturis Group - confirm go-live of system that saw Motability fleet contract policy transfer |
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| 07.11.23 |
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Auto Trader - average price of a used car was £17,641, down -1.7% YoY and -0.2% MoM |
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| 07.11.23 |
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MIRA Technology Institute (MTI) - apprentice receive new electric truck to help them get to grips with the latest electric vehicle tech |
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| 07.11.23 |
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British Retail Consortium (BRC) - 35 Scottish industry and business bodies unite to call for rates freeze |
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| 07.11.23 |
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SMMT - UK new light commercial vehicle market rises for 10th month in a row, up 17.7% |
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| 07.11.23 |
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Direct Line - Q3 2023 trading update: 725,000 Motability customers welcomed to DLG; average motor premium up 37% compared to Q3 2022 |
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| 06.11.23 |
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The IMI - supports UK Skills Trade Mission to China |
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| 06.11.23 |
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Luton Airport car park fire - latest update: car parked on lower levels not recoverable; 100 cars on upper level in hands of insurers |
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| 06.11.23 |
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British Gas - electric uptake continues to steal the headlines |
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| 06.11.23 |
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Zoomo - new E-Moped partnership with Uber Eats to make 100% of food delivery trips in major European cities emission-free |
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| 06.11.23 |
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AA Accident Assist - rear-end smashes increase by 25% in the Winter compared to the rest of the year |
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| 06.11.23 |
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(Reuters) Tesla - wins first US Autopilot trial involving fatal crash: "ultimate responsibility rests with drivers" |
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| 06.11.23 |
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Independent Garage Association (IGA) - offering IGA members subsidised MOT training to upskill industry |
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| 06.11.23 |
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SMMT - new car registrations up 14.3% year-on-year and 7.2% above 2019 |
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| 06.11.23 |
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Laser Tools - lost the locking wheel nut key? Try the Universal Wheel Nut Extractor set |
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| 06.11.23 |
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What Car?’s Real MPG tests - Toyota Yaris Cross hybrid (most efficient); Audi S8 performance saloon (least efficient) |
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| 06.11.23 |
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Peritus Learning - join ABP members registering for new accredited ‘online’ management skills course |
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| 06.11.23 |
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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles - 48% of van drivers admit to overloading their vehicles, despite 89% knowing the legal limit |
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| 05.11.23 |
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ABP Convention and Night of Knights - huge selection of FREE photos now available for free viewing and dowload |
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| 04.11.23 |
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FT - insurers balk at battery fires and write-offs in electric vehicles as higher insurance premiums make EVs less attractive to consumers |
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| 03.11.23 |
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Over 50% of cars speed in 30mph zones |
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| 03.11.23 |
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Steer Automotive Group - opening another bodyshop site in Glasgow |
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| 03.11.23 |
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KG Mobility (formerly SsangYong Motor Company) - signs agreement with BYD to develop electric and hybrid vehicles |
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| 03.11.23 |
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A HUGE thank you to all who attended and supported the 2023 ABP Convention and Night of Knights |
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| 03.11.23 |
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Auto Trader: ULEZ - 2,300 compliant cars £2,000 and below and over 5,200 compliant cars in the £5,000 and under price range available |
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| 03.11.23 |
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Zurich - cuts claim times (property claims) to 13 minutes after introducing WhatsApp and video customer journeys |
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| 03.11.23 |
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National Windscreens - visit MIRA and First Hydrogen to find out about hydrogen as a viable fuel alternative |
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| 03.11.23 |
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Autovisa Group - October sees largest monthly %RV fall in UK |
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| 03.11.23 |
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RAC - petrol "remains seriously overpriced" |
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| 02.11.23 |
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ABP Club - the 2023 Night of Knights WINNERS are announced! |
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| 02.11.23 |
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ABP Convention - future-fit collaborative supply chains & Richard Steer confirms he'll he heading up the Steer family for the foreseeable |
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| 02.11.23 |
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Steer Automotive Group - "honoured" to be part of the Porsche Art Challenge |
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| 02.11.23 |
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BookMyGarage - partners with online mobile mechanic marketplace ClickMechanic |
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| 02.11.23 |
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Joining instructions for #NightofKnights |
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| 02.11.23 |
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ABP CLUB #NIGHTOFKNIGHTS: THE FULL LIST OF FINALISTS - winners to be announced TONIGHT in Manchester |
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| 02.11.23 |
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The IMI - “has all the noise about electric vehicles distracted the automotive sector from a more urgent and immediate skills issue?” |
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| 02.11.23 |
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Over 50% of cars speed in 30mph zones |
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| 02.11.23 |
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LKQ Corporation - Announces Partnership with the International Rescue Committee |
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| 02.11.23 |
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The IMI - calls for nominations for 2024 Annual Awards |
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| 02.11.23 |
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GTA - Stewart McCulloch appointed independent chair of the GTA |
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| 01.11.23 |
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Tesco Bank - appoint Laurent Matras (ex AXA) as Chief Underwriting Officer for Tesco Insurance |
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| 01.11.23 |
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Rhodes Accident Repair Group - sucessful Classic Car / Apprenticeship day to talk to young people about apprenticeships |
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| 01.11.23 |
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Storm Ciarán - invoke storm and flood plan with extra claims consultants "standing-by" |
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| 01.11.23 |
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Pro-Align - Oxyhtech carbon cleaners |
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| 01.11.23 |
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Venson - 1/3 grey fleet drivers say their employer has never checked their driving licence,
MOT or insurance policy |
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| 01.11.23 |
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AXA UK - self-driving vehicles have potential to save NHS up to £2.3bn every year, says |
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| 01.11.23 |
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ALA Insurance - GAP insurance provider's advice for car owners about what to do when natural disasters strike |
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| 01.11.23 |
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L&I Eaton ARC - new bodyshop opens in Liverpool |
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| 01.11.23 |
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Ennis & Co Group - welcomes former Automotive leader Julie David as Associate |
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| 01.11.23 |
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TTC - fleet managers should boost confidence as half of drivers fear driving in bad weather |
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| 01.11.23 |
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ONE WEEK LEFT - tell us your suggestions for the ABP Guide to Retail Charges 2024 edition |
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| 01.11.23 |
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JLR - Autocar says dealers are being told to use non-OE and second-hand parts to clear repairs backlog due to aprts shortages |
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| 01.11.23 |
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Solera - launch Peri, a dedicated payment processing service for the automotive industry |
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| 01.11.23 |
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ABP CLUB #NIGHTOFKNIGHTS: THE FULL LIST OF FINALISTS - winners to be announced tomorrow in Manchester |
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| 01.11.23 |
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Health and Safety Executive (HSE) - sign up to new bulletin on preventing work-related stress and supporting good mental health |
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| 01.11.23 |
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Škoda Auto - new rooftop photovoltaic systems contribute to carbon-neutral production efforts |
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| 01.11.23 |
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AI selling cars to customers "unthinkable" just 12 months ago - but dealers now say "selling more cars thanks to AI" |
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| 01.11.23 |
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Vertu - report that a "malicious actor" has FALSELY accessed Companies House to show directors resigned and 2 new directors appointed |
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| 01.11.23 |
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Vertu (Bristol Street Motors) - acquires Rowes Garage Ltd for £6.2m, dealer group with 4 sales outlets in South West of England |
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| 31.10.23 |
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Download the 84-page ABP Club Night of Knights Programme now - #NightofKnights is on Thursday! |
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| 31.10.23 |
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Night of Knights completely FULL with 780 guests. Returns only. PLEASE let us know if you cannot use your ticket as we have a waiting list |
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| 31.10.23 |
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Thatcham Research - appoints Yousif Al-Ani as principal engineer - ADAS, and Dan Harrowell as advanced technologies engineer - research |
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| 31.10.23 |
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MG Vehicle Accident Repair Centre - check out the Wolverhampton-based bodyshop's spooky Halloween set-up! |
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| 31.10.23 |
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Tesco Bank - Fords make up 17% of theft claims, Land Rovers (11%), BMWs and Vauxhalls (both 8%) |
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| 31.10.23 |
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AJ Bell - inflation, downturn in demand and pay increases: Tesla is "under pressure" |
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| 31.10.23 |
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46% tradespeople do not always take the necessary health and safety measures - Direct Line business insurance survey |
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| 31.10.23 |
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Fix Auto UK - tickets go one sale for the 2024 National Conference, 8 & 9 May in Birmingham |
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| 31.10.23 |
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AA - 15% drivers avoid Halloween travel because of Trick or Treaters |
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| 31.10.23 |
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Cifas (fraud prevention service) - employers urged to prioritise internal security as cases of employee theft rise by 74% YOY |
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| 31.10.23 |
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FMG Repair Services - donate paint and materials to the College of West Anglia |
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| 31.10.23 |
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Car-O-Liner - World Skills UK sponsor for 11th consecutive year hosts WorldSkills training at Car-O-Liner's Rugby training centre |
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| 31.10.23 |
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Direct Line - 64% SMEs are finding it difficult to retain valued staff in the current economic climate |
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| 31.10.23 |
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Nissan - e-4ORCE tech distributes the torque to the front and rear motors to maximise tyre grip |
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| 31.10.23 |
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Warrantywise - cost of parts up 9.3% and labour rates up 4.2% on average from 2022 |
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| 31.10.23 |
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World Bank - warns that oil price could surge from $90 barrel today to a record $150 barrel if Israel-Hamas situation escalates |
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| 31.10.23 |
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Europcar - high upfront cost holds back over half of drivers from EV ownership |
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| 31.10.23 |
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BBC - 2023 is on course to see the highest number of company failures since the depths of the financial crisis in 2009 |
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| 31.10.23 |
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ONS - number of 65-year-olds and over still in work has increased by nearly 1 million since 2000; 1 in 9 now work beyond their 65th birthday |
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| 30.10.23 |
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Night of Knights completely FULL with 780 guests. Returns only. PLEASE let us know if you cannot use your ticket as we have a waiting list |
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| 30.10.23 |
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Download the 84-page ABP Club Night of Knights Programme now - ready for the MAIN EVENT on Thursday! |
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| 30.10.23 |
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Download the 84-page ABP Club Night of Knights Programme now - ready for the MAIN EVENT next week! |
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| 30.10.23 |
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IMPORTANT 2023 ABP Annual Convention and Night of Knights INFO - Delegate Joining Instructions for event Thurs 2 November in Manchester |
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| 30.10.23 |
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Peritus Learning - ILM Leadership & Management Programmes help Fix Auto develop newly promoted management team members |
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| 30.10.23 |
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Autotech Training - appoints Rob Walsh as Head of MOT |
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| 30.10.23 |
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Do you have a question about integrated data solutions for the industry panel at the ABP Convention on Thursday? - send to us ASAP! |
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| 30.10.23 |
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RAC - calls on major retailers to cut petrol by 5p a litre due to lower wholesale costs |
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| 30.10.23 |
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LKQ Euro Car Parts - 40% increase in its online sales in the last 12 months |
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| 30.10.23 |
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HSE - example risk assessment template for bodyshops (below) |
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| 30.10.23 |
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Evolution Repair Group - appoint Helen Wesolowski (former Business Development Manager at Carlac) as Northern Operations Director |
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| 30.10.23 |
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School of Thought - update from the team after four school visits in Wales |
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| 30.10.23 |
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Lunaz - Jack Whitehall video explains how Lunaz upcycles electric vehicles |
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| 30.10.23 |
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AA Pothole Index - pothole-related incidents climbing back to pre-pandemic levels; up 10% Sept 2023 vs Sept 2022 |
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| 30.10.23 |
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Volkswagen Group - vehicle sales up 21%, revenue up 24%, operating profit up 34% |
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| 29.10.23 |
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Axalta - appointed by BMW Group as the exclusive supplier for BMW’s private paint label, ColorSystem, in EMEA until December 2028 |
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| 27.10.23 |
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What Car? - BMW 3 Series named Used Car of the Year; Tesla Model 3 wins the Used Electric Car of the Year Award |
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| 27.10.23 |
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Which? - ranks Start Rescue top for value and customer score |
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| 27.10.23 |
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ABP Club State of the Body Repair Industry Survey 2023 - please spare 5 minutes to answer some quick questions about the bodyshop industry |
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| 27.10.23 |
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Altelium - boost for used EV market - battery test service launch |
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| 27.10.23 |
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Axalta - Innoptus Solar Team wins 2023 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge |
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| 27.10.23 |
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IMPORTANT 2023 ABP Annual Convention and Night of Knights INFO - Delegate Joining Instructions for event Thurs 2 November in Manchester |
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| 27.10.23 |
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LKQ Euro Car Parts - introduces numberplate printing across branch network |
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| 27.10.23 |
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ACSO - Justice Select Committee to hold an inquiry into County Court Delays in civil justice system |
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| 27.10.23 |
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Download the 84-page ABP Club Night of Knights Programme now - ready for the MAIN EVENT next week! |
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| 27.10.23 |
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AirPro Diagnostics - results of mobile static recalibration device, Auggie, tested under NHTSA and NCAP crash test requirements |
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| 27.10.23 |
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SMMT - UK CV manufacturing output down -5.2% in September |
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| 27.10.23 |
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Caravan body repair specialists - nitrogen plastic welders from Power-TEC tackle cracked and damaged plastic panels |
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| 27.10.23 |
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Gemini Accident Repair Centres - first three episodes of new podcast available |
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| 27.10.23 |
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Fix Network - automotive aftermarket franchisees from around the world attend two-day Orlando conference, first conference in 4 years |
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| 27.10.23 |
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Fix Network - automotive aftermarket franchisees from around the world attend two-day Orlando conference, fist conference in 4 years |
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| 26.10.23 |
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Enterprise Holdings - changes name to Enterprise Mobility to reflect its diverse portfolio of robust mobility solutions |
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| 26.10.23 |
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LKQ - Q3 results: turnover up 15% to $3,568m pre-tax profits down 24.2% to $263m |
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| 26.10.23 |
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GSF Car Parts - announce Sukhpal Singh Ahluwalia (founder of Euro Car Parts) as Executive Chairman and Steve Horne (ex COO of ECP) as CEO |
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| 26.10.23 |
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ABP Club Night of Knights Programme - 84-page Event Programme available online to view and download |
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| 26.10.23 |
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DLG Auto Services - apprenticeship programme at Direct Line Group's Auto Repair Centres brings in 77 new apprentices in 2023 |
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| 26.10.23 |
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PartsXchange (PXC) - offering bodyshops a free parts listing service |
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| 26.10.23 |
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IMPORTANT 2023 ABP Annual Convention and Night of Knights INFO - Delegate Joining Instructions for event Thurs 2 November in Manchester |
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| 26.10.23 |
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Thatcham Research - short video inc 4 bodyshop apprentices showcases training partnership with Apollo Motor Group & Steer Automotive Group |
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| 26.10.23 |
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Matthew Williams at iRG (Innovative Repair Group), Cardiff - Apprentice Mentor of the Year finalist for 2023 ABP Bodyshop Excellence Awards |
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| 26.10.23 |
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Thatcham Research - "Mercedes-Benz’s naming convention makes clear that this is assisted, not self-driving, technology” |
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| 26.10.23 |
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Covea Insurance - resolving more than 80% of Luton Airport Fire claims within five days |
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| 26.10.23 |
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Silverlake - invests in bespoke lithium-ion battery storage containers reflecting increase in end-of-life EVs and hybrids |
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| 26.10.23 |
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SMMT - UK car manufacturing up 39.8% in September |
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| 26.10.23 |
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Eatron Technologies - AI-powered advanced battery management software predicts EV battery failures before they happen |
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| 25.10.23 |
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LKQ - sell GSF to Epiris, a UK private equity fund; fulfills LKQ's undertaking to CMA to sell GSF in connection with purchase of Uni-Select |
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| 25.10.23 |
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Cardiff & Vale College - Sharon James-Evans, Principal of Cardiff & Vale College talks to Business Live about apprenticeships |
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| 25.10.23 |
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Night of Knights - finalists for the 3 Bodyshop Growth awards revealed; winners revealed in Manchester on Thurs 2 Nov |
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| 25.10.23 |
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MotorEasy - monster mash-up built with the car parts that cost the most to repair (see image!) |
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| 25.10.23 |
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ABP Convention and Night of Knights - full agenda revealed; amazing line up of speakers including update from Richard Steer |
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| 25.10.23 |
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Cleevely Motors - named Top Garage and EVSure Garage of the Year |
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| 25.10.23 |
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JTAPE - celebrating 20 years of innovation in bodyshop automotive adhesive solutions with ambitious growth plans in the next 5 years |
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| 25.10.23 |
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Euro NCAP - three Chinese electric family cars: the BYD SEAL, XPENG P7 and BYD DOLPHIN all achieve 5 stars |
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| 25.10.23 |
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Delphi - launches 66-page Training Prospectus 2.0; inc braking systems and "emerging tech" like EV and ADAS |
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| 25.10.23 |
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ABP Club State of the Body Repair Industry Survey 2023 - please spare 5 minutes to answer some quick questions about the bodyshop industry |
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| 25.10.23 |
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CarGurus - just 9% of new models on sale come with a manual handbrake |
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| 25.10.23 |
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ITAS - body programme & training provider help the IAEA with operations, online training and CPD content and partnership opportunities |
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| 25.10.23 |
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CHO (Credit Hire Organisation) - report from their annual conference |
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| 25.10.23 |
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CHO (Credit Hire Organisation) - meets with Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) to explain how the credit hire industry works |
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| 25.10.23 |
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FMG Repair Services - new 24,000 sq ft flagship site now open in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire |
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| 24.10.23 |
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Warranty Solutions Group - partners with Just Green Parts (JustParts.app) |
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| 24.10.23 |
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Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) - opens new £250 million EV test facility in Coventry |
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| 24.10.23 |
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Zurich - slashes claim times to just 13 minutes after introducing WhatsApp and video customer journeys |
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| 24.10.23 |
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Accident Credit Group (ACG) - new office move |
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| 24.10.23 |
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Association of Consumer Support Organisations (ACSO) - 50% drop in motor claims to Compensation Recovery Unit (CRU) |
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| 24.10.23 |
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Compare the Market - car insurance up £278 (49%) year-on-year in September |
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| 24.10.23 |
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SsangYong Motor UK - Steve Graham joins dealer support team |
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| 24.10.23 |
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TTC - three million grey fleet drivers could be driving with invalid car insurance |
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| 24.10.23 |
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School of Thought - latest NEXTGEN Reflections magazine published (link below) |
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| 24.10.23 |
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Laser Tools - new advanced handheld heat inductor |
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| 24.10.23 |
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Maldon Accident Repair Centre - West Ham United Women announce partnership with Essex bodyshop |
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| 24.10.23 |
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Maldon Accident Repair Centre - West Ham United Women announce partnership with |
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| 24.10.23 |
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SYNETIQ - secures recertification for ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001 and ISO 14001 standards |
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| 23.10.23 |
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The Floow - 80% success rate for app-based Crash Detection feature |
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| 23.10.23 |
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Telegraph - "electric cars risk becoming uninsurable"; extra £900m a year for quarantine facilities for damaged cars by 2035 |
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| 23.10.23 |
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VitalityCar - closure announced of joint car insurance venture in UK with Covea (started June 2021) due to "unprecedented claims inflation" |
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| 23.10.23 |
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L&I Eaton ARC - open bodyshop number 17: a 20,000 sq ft accident repair centre in Aberdeen |
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| 23.10.23 |
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UK Select, Ross-on-Wye - Jamie Downing named Paint Apprentice of the Year at Bodyshop Remit Apprentice & Technician Awards 2023 |
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| 23.10.23 |
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(reports) Luton car park fire - man arrested & released on bail; vehicle fault likely cause of fire; 100 set to be removed from top floor |
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| 23.10.23 |
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HB Accident Repair Network - Steven Gilligan (ex Direct Line) appointed as Group Production Manager |
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| 23.10.23 |
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PPG - Sustainability CO₂NCEPT: products, processes, tools and consulting to help bodyshops reduce energy & boost profitability |
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| 23.10.23 |
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CMA - warns of ‘resteal’ car scam increase where criminals sell a cloned used car, steal it back and repeat |
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| 23.10.23 |
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AA - launches Mobile Mechanics for on-demand servicing |
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| 23.10.23 |
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IMI - Diversity Task Force toolkit aims to raise awareness of neurodiversity in the workplace |
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| 23.10.23 |
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AAM Group - vehicle subscription company, Mycardirect, celebrates three-year anniversary |
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| 23.10.23 |
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Morelli - time-lapse video of Stellantis Lego Le Mans Peugeot Hybrid Hypercar build; 1 of 10 kits Stellantis donated, inc to ABP Golf Day |
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| 23.10.23 |
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RWC Training - congratulates new paint trainees for completing block one of their training |
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| 23.10.23 |
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eBay - 64% risk a £100 fine this winter by failing to carry spare headlamps |
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| 23.10.23 |
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Autovista Group - Tesla Model Y continues to lead global EV sales in August |
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| 23.10.23 |
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BSI - hat-trick for Steer Automotive Group: Steer Darlington and Steer Sunderland and Steer Newcastle East |
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| 23.10.23 |
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James Alpe - bodyshop receives Employer Recognition Award from Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service for more than 20 years of support |
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| 22.10.23 |
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Women in Insurance Awards 2023 - fill list of all 29 winners from the ceremont held on Thursday |
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| 22.10.23 |
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British Coatings Federation (BCF) - full list of all finalists and winners from their 2023 Awards held on Thursday |
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| 21.10.23 |
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JLR - 10,000 Jaguar Land Rovers off the road due to "significant parts shortage" caused by new parts centre reports Car Dealer magazine |
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| 20.10.23 |
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Steer Automotive Group - Sky News reports the UK's largest independent bodyshop group (ABP Yearbook data) is gearing up for £400m sale |
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| 20.10.23 |
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Renault Group - international motor shows make a comeback post-COVID |
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| 20.10.23 |
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Auto Trader Retailer Awards - Phil Weaver, GBI Cars, and Sandown Mercedes crowned Car Retailer of the Year |
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| 20.10.23 |
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Average price of a used car is £17,774 - down 0.9% year-on-year (YoY) but up 0.5% month-on-month (MoM) |
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| 20.10.23 |
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DfT - indicates future focus on motorway and A road renewal after trouble with major schemes in response to Transport Committee |
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| 20.10.23 |
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Allianz Commercial - new Complete Mini Fleet product includes an excess reduction and green parts update |
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| 20.10.23 |
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Storm Babet - RAC advice to drivers |
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| 20.10.23 |
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UVeye - automatic vehicle inspection for Amazon’s fleet of more than 100 thousand vehicles |
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| 20.10.23 |
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Save the 2024 date: Thursday 23 May - ABP Club will host another Race Day at Sandown Park after the success of this year's event! |
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| 20.10.23 |
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RAC - driver anger at poor state of Britain’s local roads at highest point in nine years |
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| 19.10.23 |
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National Windscreens - discuss landmark First Hydrogen trial at Fleet and Mobility Live |
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| 19.10.23 |
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Finalists announced for the ABP Repairers Choice Awards 2023 - 48 finalists for 12 Awards; winners announced at the Night of Knights! |
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| 19.10.23 |
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Insurance Age blog: Movo Partnership - Brokers "having to source their own repairers" because claims are a "mess" |
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| 19.10.23 |
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Direct Line Group - David Neave (Chair of the Advisory Board of CAPS) appointed as an independent Non-Executive Director |
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| 19.10.23 |
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Volvo Cars - opens new, SEK 300 million (£22.5 million) state-of-the-art software testing centre in Sweden |
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| 19.10.23 |
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eBay - official Land Rover Classic and Jaguar Classic stores join eBay parts and accessories |
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| 19.10.23 |
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We are due to update the ABP Guide to Retail Charges 2024 edition - tell ABP if there are additions you want to see included |
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| 19.10.23 |
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Here are the ABP Bodyshop Excellence Awards finalists - record number of entries for 2023! |
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| 19.10.23 |
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ALLDATA Europe and Schaeffler - to provide REPXPERT members with instant access to OEM repair data |
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| 19.10.23 |
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Komoo - fleet and car rental repair group appoints Catrin Morgan (ex Enterprise Rent-A-Car) as Head of Business Development |
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| 19.10.23 |
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Power-TEC Ride Height Gauge - check ride heights quickly and accurately after bodywork repairs |
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| 19.10.23 |
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Direct Line - shareholders approve brokered commercial insurance business (inc 800 staff) in Q2 2024 to RSA for £520m |
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| 19.10.23 |
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RAC - just 6.7% of car thefts result in a conviction |
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| 19.10.23 |
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Ennis & Co - automotive businesses who invest in skills can expect 3% uplift in turnover, compared to 4% drop in turnover for not investing |
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| 19.10.23 |
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Ennis & Co - automotive businesses who invest in skills can expect 3% uplift in turnover, compared to 4% drop in turnover for not investing |
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| 19.10.23 |
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Ennis & Co - automotive businesses who invest in skills can expect 3% uplift in turnover, compared to 4% drop in turnover for not investing |
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| 19.10.23 |
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JMK Solicitors Celebrates Milestone 20 Year Anniversary! |
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| 19.10.23 |
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ABI - Luton car park fire update: "may take some time before vehicles can be accessed, assessed and/or recovered" |
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| 19.10.23 |
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PPG - Q3 results: record Q3 sales of $4.6 billion; record Q3 sales for automotive refinish coatings; raw material supply back to normal |
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| 19.10.23 |
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Sabre Insurance (20th largest motor insurer) - trading update: gross written premium up 19.5% in first 9 months |
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| 18.10.23 |
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Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) - rising fuel prices stall progress in fight against inflation, say small firms |
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| 18.10.23 |
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Enterprise Holdings - record $35 billion (£28 billion) in revenue, more than 2.3 million vehicles on fleet and 90,000 employees |
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| 18.10.23 |
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Drive Motor Retail - committed to reducing the company's impact on the environment |
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| 18.10.23 |
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Solera Audatex - insurance and vehicle repair markets "perfect for the application of AI" |
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| 18.10.23 |
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Activate Group - "strong engineering process is vital for controlling the cost of vehicle repairs" |
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| 18.10.23 |
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Finalists announced for the ABP Repairers Choice Awards 2023 - 48 finalists for 12 Awards; winners announced at the Night of Knights! |
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| 18.10.23 |
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SMMT - agreement with Europe needed to avoid £3,400 electric vehicle tax hike |
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| 18.10.23 |
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Autocar Business Power List 100 2023- Renault CEO Luca de Meo, VW Group chairman Porsche CEO Oliver Blume, & Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares |
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| 18.10.23 |
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Delphi - celebrates the best UK technician talent hosting Top Technician final |
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| 18.10.23 |
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Markerstudy - raises more than £10,000 and volunteers over 125 hours in September |
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| 18.10.23 |
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Toyota - shuts production at 6 factories in Japan due to explosion at supplier making suspension coil springs |
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| 18.10.23 |
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Inflation rate - CPI inflation unchanged at 6.7% for the 12 months to September 2023; RPI inflation down slightly to 8.9% |
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| 17.10.23 |
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Pndragon - AutoNation withdraw from race to buy Pendragon; offer from Lithia now likely to be accepted by shareholders |
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| 17.10.23 |
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| 17.10.23 |
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ALA Insurance - new iPhone feature can detect car warning light symbols |
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| 17.10.23 |
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Volta Trucks - start-up developing a 16-tonne all-electric vehicle files for bankruptcy; 600 UK jobs likely to go |
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| 17.10.23 |
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Tell us your suggestions for the ABP Guide to Retail Charges 2024 edition - tell ABP if there are additions you want to see included |
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| 17.10.23 |
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Auto Windscreens - team members undergo ‘REACH’ training |
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| 17.10.23 |
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ECA Business Energy - congratulate 2023 British Para Ice Hockey Playoff Champions, The Sheffield Steelkings, who ECA sponsor |
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| 17.10.23 |
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HORIBA MIRA, Polestar, IPG Automotive, Connected Places Catapult & Coventry Uni - to reduce automated driving systems testing costs by 40% |
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| 17.10.23 |
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Prasco UK - bodyshop customers can now place an order up to 5.30pm for next working day delivery |
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| 17.10.23 |
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IMI - reviews Electric & Hybrid Vehicle National Occupational Standards to keep "fit for purpose" |
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| 17.10.23 |
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Thatcham Research - new ‘espire’ training launched to guide bodyshops through revised BS10125 requirements |
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| 17.10.23 |
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EY - UK should still avoid recession; cost of debt "set to be the biggest headwind for the UK economy" |
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| 17.10.23 |
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GT Motive - GT Global 23.5 released; new features inc photo report for repairers & Engineer Assistance (EA) request |
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| 17.10.23 |
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Praetura - 400 UK SMEs contribute views to new funding landscape white paper; 59% say business funding crunch has hit |
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| 17.10.23 |
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LV= General Insurance - expects around 200 LV= motor insurance customers affected by the Luton airport car park fire |
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| 17.10.23 |
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ONS - latest figures show average total pay (inc bonuses) up 8.1% to £34,500; average regular pay (exc bonuses) up 7.8% to £32,300 |
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| 16.10.23 |
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Copart UK - set up Incident Management Receiving location location at ‘Super Centre’ in Corby for Luton fire vehicles |
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| 16.10.23 |
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Remit Training - Automotive Training Academy number 4 is ready! |
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| 16.10.23 |
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REPOST from the Forum - Smooth Vehicle Logistics; a new venture for Smithyes |
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| 16.10.23 |
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Luton airport car park fire - unlikely that any vehicles in the car park salvageable; Motor Insurers’ Bureau has 1,405 registrations |
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| 16.10.23 |
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Gemini Accident Repair Centres - team of 31 complete Mount Snowdon challenge raising money for Ben |
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| 16.10.23 |
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LeasePlan (ALD Automotive) - new global mobility brand: Ayvens |
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| 16.10.23 |
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Volkswagen Group - delivers 45% more all-electric vehicles in first nine months of the year |
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| 16.10.23 |
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Kia - relocating the Kia Academy to an all-new facility in Derby |
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| 16.10.23 |
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Which? - fraudsters are targeting small businesses on Facebook |
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| 16.10.23 |
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Minster Law - new customer onboarding platform for "digitally enabled" PI claims experience |
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| 16.10.23 |
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Minster Law - new customer onboarding platform for "digitally enabled" PI claims experience |
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| 16.10.23 |
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Record entries for the ABP Bodyshop Excellence Awards - the finalists are announced! |
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| 16.10.23 |
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TTC - driver and fleet risk management specialist takes double win at seven road safety and roads policing awards |
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| 16.10.23 |
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Smart Repairs - Leeds-based independent cosmetic repairer reports 25% increase in turnover (up £9.5m) |
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| 16.10.23 |
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Repairify - asTech Digital ADAS Calibration System updated to support new Nissan models |
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| 14.10.23 |
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Forbes - insurance costs could cripple European electric car sales; BEV accident claims are 25.5% more expensive than their ICE equivalents |
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| 13.10.23 |
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Confused / Willis Towers Watson (WTW) Car Insurance Price Index - price of car insurance reaches highest on record: £924 |
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| 13.10.23 |
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Brilliant photos from the ABP Charity Golf Day, with Mirka, at The Forest Arden - available online NOW! |
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| 13.10.23 |
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Gemini Accident Repair Centres - welcome 19 new bodyshop Apprentices: 7 VDAs, and 12 Level 3 multiskilled apprentices |
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| 13.10.23 |
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Komoo Wigan - site number 11 now open! |
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| 13.10.23 |
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Mercedes-Benz - World’s first public crash test involving 2 fully EVs "effectively absorb the energy by deforming" & HV system switched off |
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| 13.10.23 |
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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) - fines Equifax £11m for role in one of the largest cyber-security breaches in history |
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| 13.10.23 |
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Fix Auto UK - appoints Ultimate Accident Repair; will operate as as Fix Auto Gloucester |
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| 13.10.23 |
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ABI - motor insurers respond to car park fire at Luton Airport with up to 1,500 vehicles affected |
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| 13.10.23 |
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Reclamet - the salvage operator who owns a bodyshop |
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| 13.10.23 |
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PartsXchange - can now push a notification directly to the PXC community |
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| 13.10.23 |
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Forbes reports - e-bikes do not need motor insurance |
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| 13.10.23 |
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IMI - 20% UK aftermarket population now qualified to some level to work on EVs |
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| 13.10.23 |
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LKQ Euro Car Parts - wins coveted Brake award for driver safety |
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| 13.10.23 |
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Fortescue WAE (formerly Williams Advanced Engineering) - open new £18.8million zero emission tech facility in Kidlington, Oxfordshire |
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| 13.10.23 |
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FMG - three years on from the Nationwide deal: establishing FMG Repair Services for longevity |
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| 12.10.23 |
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Thatcham Research - Tom Leggett, vehicle technology specialist, takes part in panel with Allianz at The Labour Party conference |
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| 12.10.23 |
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Nationwide Assistance Group - working with insurers and salvage companies after Luton Airport car park fire incident |
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| 12.10.23 |
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Charles Trent - ‘reverse production line’ for vehicle recycling and launching a landmark apprenticeship |
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| 12.10.23 |
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UK economy returned to growth in August - GDP grew 0.2% in August, and 0.3% between June to August |
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| 12.10.23 |
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UK economy returned to growth in August - GDP grew 0.2% in August, and 0.3% between June to August |
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| 12.10.23 |
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Ezi Methods - team of Martyn Rowley, Chris Dore, Chris Ashworth and Earle Avann, win Industry Golf Challenge 2023 |
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| 12.10.23 |
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Silverlake - presented with Certificate of Appreciation from Hampshire and IOW Fire & Rescue Services |
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| 12.10.23 |
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FCA - £1.8m fine and ban for former CEO of Barclays, James Staley, for misleading statements about relationship with Jeffrey Epstein |
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| 12.10.23 |
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IMI’s ‘There’s More to Motor’ campaign - more than 8,000 people respond to digital campaign to search for automotive jobs for the first time |
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| 12.10.23 |
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MIB - invests £5 million makes "bold" pledge to end uninsured driving |
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| 12.10.23 |
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Revive! Waltham Abbey - vehicle repair firm named as one of the best small businesses in Essex |
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| 12.10.23 |
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Revive! Waltham Abbey - vehicle repair firm lauded as one of the best small businesses in Essex |
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| 12.10.23 |
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TrustFord - installs solar panels at its FordStore in Dagenham |
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| 12.10.23 |
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Zapmap - UK hits 50,000 charge point milestone and is likely to reach 100,000 charging devices in August 2025 |
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| 12.10.23 |
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Laser Tools - new adjustable wrench set with super-thin jaws and extra-wide jaw capacity |
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| 12.10.23 |
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James Alpe - host ten teams at Charity Golf Day, raising more than £2,000 for North West Air Ambulance and Ronald McDonald House Charities |
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| 12.10.23 |
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Revive! Auto Innovations - Rugby based SMART repair network named one of the top 3 franchises in Europe & Platinum level employer |
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| 11.10.23 |
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Motor Trader awards - full list of finalists for the 37 categories; bodyshops are Autocraft, Devonshire, RRG and Merseyside Car Hospital |
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| 11.10.23 |
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CV Show - 2024 show (23-25 April 2024 at NEC Birmingham) will look at "driving business in a Net Zero world" |
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| 11.10.23 |
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Auto Trader - 75% car dealers agree with delaying the (new ICE sale) ban |
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| 11.10.23 |
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Fix Network (Fix Auto, NOVUS Glass, ProColor Collision, Speedy Auto Service, Speedy Glass USA & SRP brands) - Alfa Romeo F1 partnership |
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| 11.10.23 |
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Chichester named top city with the most road accidents & fatalities - Westminster sees 271% more than the national average |
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| 11.10.23 |
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REPOST FROM THE FORUM: Fleet car and van management - recommendations needed for a fleet management app / website |
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| 11.10.23 |
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ALIVE (Aluminium Intensive Vehicle Enclosures) - £15m project on disruptive high-strength aluminium alloys and processing and joining tech |
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| 11.10.23 |
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Sherwin-Williams Company - appoint Heidi Petz (ex Valspar) as CEO to replace John Morikis who remains as executive chairman |
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| 11.10.23 |
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Copart - 80-acre Super Centre in Bristol boosts vehicle capacity by 30% to 82,000 vehicles per annum at this site |
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| 11.10.23 |
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eBay - new 4-part series on Channel 4 called 'Bangers: Mad for Cars' feature parts from eBay’s Certified Recycled Hub |
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| 11.10.23 |
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Labour Party - we will replace the Apprenticeship Levy with a Growth and Skills Levy and establish a new body, Skills England |
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| 11.10.23 |
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Daily Mail - "I was quoted £9,000 a year to insure my Tesla"; electric car owners are being hit hard with many seeing off-the-scale rises |
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| 11.10.23 |
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ABP Repairers Choice Awards 2023 *** VOTING IS NOW CLOSED *** - 785 repairers voted this year, 20% more than last year! |
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| 11.10.23 |
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Consumer Intelligence - average car insurance premium up 61% in last 12 months |
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| 11.10.23 |
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IMI - welcomes Labour plans for car the industry for 80,000 automotive jobs and fast-track EV infrastructure |
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| 11.10.23 |
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Thatcham Research - principal safety engineer, Alex Thompson, in a BBC report about safety tech to make cars less dangerous for pedestrians |
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| 11.10.23 |
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Allianz - prevent £38.4m worth of commercial insurance fraud since the start of 2023; "leap" in UK casualty fraud & application fraud cases |
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| 11.10.23 |
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DAC Beachcroft and RSA - self-professed social media influencer caught out making fake PI claims after sharing sky diving video |
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| 11.10.23 |
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Charles Trent - raise £1,040 for Ashley's Birthday Bank and Ourjay Foundation by taking part in the Bournemouth Marathon |
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| 10.10.23 |
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Komoo - appoint Steve Hill as Finance Director |
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| 10.10.23 |
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TEROSON - adhesives offer total solutions for bodyshop professionals |
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| 10.10.23 |
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RAC - breakdown vehicles to be permitted to use red flashing lights for the first time |
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| 10.10.23 |
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L&I Eaton ARC - open bodyshop site number 16, in Sheffield; three more new L&I Eaton bodyshops to follow this year |
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| 10.10.23 |
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Fix Auto UK - 'celebrates' World Mental Health Day (today, Tuesday 10 October) |
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| 10.10.23 |
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OEC - partners with GT Motive to increase genuine OEM parts usage, reduce total loss vehicles and write offs |
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| 10.10.23 |
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IMI launches Future of Automotive survey - share insights and views to help shape the sector |
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| 10.10.23 |
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LAST CHANCE TO ENTER ABP'S BODYSHOP EXCELLENCE AWARDS - the deadline is 6pm TODAY; links below |
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| 10.10.23 |
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Claims Management & Adjusting (CMA) - more than 17,000 UK motorists still paying tax on stolen cars |
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| 10.10.23 |
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Autotech Training - delivers customised course to upskill The Motor Ombudsman’s case handlers after record rise in complaints about EVs |
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| 10.10.23 |
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Karl Vella, The Vella Group – milestones in the bodyshop industry |
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| 10.10.23 |
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Karl Vella, The Vella Group – 25 years in business |
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| 10.10.23 |
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ABI - unveils industry progress on DEI and urges insurance and long-term savings sector: Don’t get left behind |
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| 10.10.23 |
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AX - renews partnership with AA Insurance to include daily rental services alongside credit hire and repair |
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| 10.10.23 |
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handl Group - acquires Norwich-based auto locksmith, We’ve Got The Key, and announces plans to rapidly scale up the business |
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| 09.10.23 |
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The Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (APC) - £86.9 million for scale-up and R&D of net-zero vehicle technology |
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| 09.10.23 |
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NFDA - Kia UK named the best brand by dealers |
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| 09.10.23 |
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Hyundai - Approved Used Cars are now available with a 5-year warranty |
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| 09.10.23 |
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AWE24 - another 12 businesses endorse Automotive Work Experience Week 2024 |
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| 09.10.23 |
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Tracker - ongoing shortage of new and used vehicles as well as spare parts driving up car theft |
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| 09.10.23 |
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MotorEasy GAP Insurance - voted Auto Express Best Buy 2023 |
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| 09.10.23 |
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CLiiKK Accident Repair Centre (Fix Auto UK Kidderminster) - pass initial stage 2 BS 10125 Kitemark audit |
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| 09.10.23 |
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FT - Labour vows to reinstate new petrol and diesel car sales ban to 2030 within months of getting into power |
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| 09.10.23 |
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Repairers Choice Awards 2023 - VOTE BY 6pm tomorrow (Tues 10 October) |
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| 09.10.23 |
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ILC and ARC360, with Entegral and Gemini ARC - host online content tomorrow (Tues 10 October) for World Mental Health Day |
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| 09.10.23 |
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eBay - new study reveals Brits find relaxation in everyday tasks including driving (66%) and working on your car (18%) |
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| 09.10.23 |
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Carpenters Group - focus on driving sustainable growth during National Customer Service Week |
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| 09.10.23 |
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RAC - sudden $10 drop in the global oil price, what it could mean for drivers |
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| 09.10.23 |
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BDO's Motor Salary Survey 2023 - dealer groups saw an average salary increase of 7%; service technicians (most sought-after) pay up 13% |
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| 09.10.23 |
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Winn Group - shortlisted in two categories at the Personal Injury Awards 2023 (Claims Management Company & Claimant Team) |
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| 09.10.23 |
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PPG - PPG Foundation to invest $2 million (£1.6 million) to prepare students for skilled trade careers inc automotive refinishing |
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| 06.10.23 |
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Auto Windscreens - wins Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Apprenticeship Award |
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| 06.10.23 |
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Trend Tracker - confirms super-brand bodyshop, Chartwell, as Platinum Corporate Partner |
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| 06.10.23 |
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Grove:Connect - spend less time chasing, more time making with Grove's digital accounting solution for bodyshops |
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| 06.10.23 |
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Hoopers in 'Auto Body Professional' – one year on since the acquisition |
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| 06.10.23 |
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ABP Bodyshop Excellence Awards - *** ONLY 4 DAYS LEFT TO ENTER! *** |
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| 06.10.23 |
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What Car? - announcement on move from 2030 to 2035 came too late to affect Sept SMMT figures |
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| 06.10.23 |
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Fix Auto Chelmsford - relocates to new repair centre a month ahead of schedule |
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| 06.10.23 |
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Private parking firms issue 30,400 fines per day - an increase from 8.6 million in the previous time period |
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| 06.10.23 |
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Road deaths "remain stubbornly high" - 1,711 fatalities in Britain in 2022 |
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| 06.10.23 |
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Autotech Group - scoops top UK award for its recruitment division |
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| 06.10.23 |
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carwow - responds to SMMT car manufacturing registration figures: "we need clarification on EV rollout" |
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| 06.10.23 |
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ALLDATA - exhibiting at the Mechanex exhibition, 7-8 November at Sandown Park |
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| 06.10.23 |
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Insurance Post magazine Claims & Fraud Awards - full list of all winners and finalists from tonights ceremony |
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| 05.10.23 |
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Fix Network - partnership with Alfa Romeo F1 Team means Fix Network logo will be on the inner rear wing endplates of Bottas and Guanya cars |
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| 05.10.23 |
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Only 5 days left to vote in the Repairers Choice awards - 537 bodyshops have voted so far - voting closes at 6pm on Tues 10 Oct |
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| 05.10.23 |
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Cogent Hire - appoints Luke LeSauteur (ex CRV (ChargedRV), Enterprise and Auxilis) as Commercial Director |
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| 05.10.23 |
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SMMT - new van market up 28%; electric vans make up 6.4% total market |
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| 05.10.23 |
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Vertu (Bristol Street Motors) - half-year results: accident and smart repair revenue £11.9m (up 23.5% on previous year |
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| 05.10.23 |
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XL Motors - Midlands bodyshop features in the special 50th edition of Auto Body Professional |
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| 05.10.23 |
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UK Battery Strategy Taskforce - leaders from academia and industry form battery eco-system |
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| 05.10.23 |
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PartsXchange - App launched to speed up buying and selling parts |
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| 05.10.23 |
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Photos from the ABP Charity Golf Day, with Mirka, at The Forest Arden - available online NOW! |
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| 05.10.23 |
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Auto Body Professional special 50th edition - 'How Industry Trends Have Changed' |
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| 05.10.23 |
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Consumer EV sales "crash" points to industry in crisis - down 14% in September |
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| 05.10.23 |
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RAC - urges Chancellor to consider refreshed plug-in car grant |
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| 05.10.23 |
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Leasys UK - joins forces with The Par 3 in a new partnership agreement |
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| 05.10.23 |
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Northamptonshire Police - five arrested in connection with Northamptonshire “chop shop” |
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| 05.10.23 |
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SMMT - UK new car market grew 21% in September; 14th consecutive month of growth |
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| 05.10.23 |
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Markerstudy - John Green, Legacy Portfolio Claims Manager at Clegg Gifford, sets off on 5th fifth charitable mission to Ukraine |
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| 04.10.23 |
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Pendragon - confirm that Hedin and PAG (Penske) do not intemd to make an offer to buy Pendragon |
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| 04.10.23 |
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Advanced British Standard - plans for new qualification to replace A-levels and T Levels |
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| 04.10.23 |
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HS2 rail project beyond Birmingham scrapped - Network North plan: rail, roads and buses to benefit from £36 billion transport improvements |
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| 04.10.23 |
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IAEA - confirm operational changes to the IAEA after reviewing service provision with Plenham |
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| 04.10.23 |
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Autocraft Telford - Shropshire bodyshop wins three Bodyshop Magazine Awards, shortly after winning NBRA 'Gold' and 'Carbon Footprint' Awards |
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| 04.10.23 |
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Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) - 6-fold increase in searches by UK insurers to detect fraud using AI-driven counter-fraud solution |
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| 04.10.23 |
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Drive Redcar - bodyshop team celebrate combined 132 years of service |
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| 04.10.23 |
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Auto Body Professional - Autumn is a very special edition, the magazine’s 50th issue, and it's out NOW! |
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| 04.10.23 |
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Claims Management & Adjusting (CMA) - 22% of cars stolen using stolen keys |
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| 04.10.23 |
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ABP Charity Golf Day, with Mirka, at The Forest Arden - guests raise £1,780 for the Muscular Dystrophy Support Centre |
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| 04.10.23 |
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PartsXchange - a finalist in ATF Professional's Vehicle Recycling Awards 2023 |
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| 04.10.23 |
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ABP Charity Golf Day, with Mirka, at The Forest Arden - guests raise £1,360 for the Muscular Dystrophy Support Centre |
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| 04.10.23 |
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RAC - diesel up 8p and petrol up 4.5p in September |
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| 04.10.23 |
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L&I Eaton and Brooklands Autobody - invest in new 6-car transporter to boost fleet as Group expands |
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| 04.10.23 |
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Spies Hecker - step-by-step guide helps refinishers prepare new plastic parts reliably and quickly |
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| 04.10.23 |
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Share this link with your bodyshop Apprentices - NUS survey about being employed whilst being a Student or Apprentice; win £100 |
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| 04.10.23 |
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Komoo - dedicated fleet and car rental repair Group open 10th site: Komoo Sheffield |
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| 04.10.23 |
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Verisk - Neil Garrett, former Sales Director at Solera | Audatex UK South Africa, & the Nordics, appointed as Sales Director |
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| 03.10.23 |
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Mike Ribbons, Brockford Accident Repair Centre Owner - shares a warning about under (and over) insurance of bodyshop businesses |
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| 03.10.23 |
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Cooper Barnes Automotive - Cambridge bodyshop named Medium Sized Bodyshop of the Year at the Bodyshop Magazine Awards |
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| 03.10.23 |
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Markerstudy Broking - partners with RAC to target fleet customers and businesses |
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| 03.10.23 |
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What Car? - 60% of UK drivers support the delay of the 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles in the UK |
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| 03.10.23 |
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Fixico and Xtract - partnership to provide telematics-based incident and repair management |
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| 03.10.23 |
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ixico and Xtract - partnership to provide telematics-based incident and repair management |
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| 03.10.23 |
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Measures to tackle late payment of invoices to support small businesses - paying on time could boost the economy by £2.5bn |
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| 03.10.23 |
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Venson - unnecessary wear and tear on fleet cars and vans caused by driving style |
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| 03.10.23 |
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IMI - "A plan for drivers … but what about the workforce that will keep them on the road?" |
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| 03.10.23 |
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AA - reaction to Transport Secretary’s ‘Plan to back drivers’ |
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| 03.10.23 |
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BVRLA - 61% fleets have seen a large increase in vehicle downtime |
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| 03.10.23 |
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Gemini Accident Repair Centres - 30 employees to conquer Mount Snowdon for raise funds for Ben |
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| 03.10.23 |
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New 30-point plan for car drivers - smoother journeys, more EV chargepoints and curbing "over-zealous" enforcement measures |
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| 03.10.23 |
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UK Government - launches review of the UK's approx 90 regulators to cut burdens for businesses |
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| 03.10.23 |
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HB Accident Repair Network - apprentice VDA estimator, Danielle, joins HB where her father, Jason, is an ATA MET technician |
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| 03.10.23 |
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AX - Dan Cripps appointed as Director of Fleet & Logistics |
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| 03.10.23 |
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MotorEasy - warranty claims for electric vehicles more than triple; average cost of claim for MG EV range up 390% |
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| 03.10.23 |
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AJ Bell - Tesla fails to hit Q3 delivery targets; 7% down Q3 vs Q2 |
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| 03.10.23 |
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Honda UK - Brayley Honda in Hemel Hempstead wins Most Improved Aftersales 2023 at the Honda Dealer Awards |
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| 02.10.23 |
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Pendragon - agree increased terms for the proposed sale of their UK Motor business to Lithia |
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| 02.10.23 |
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Howden, the new name for Plester Group and ABP Recommended Business Service: Aston Lark - new brand unveiled |
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| 02.10.23 |
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RAC - Government's 'plan for drivers' announced at the Conservative party conference in Manchester on Monday |
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| 02.10.23 |
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ABP Repairers Choice Awards 2023, with 3M and Solera Audatex - calling all Supplier Members: encourage bodyshop customers to vote for you! |
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| 02.10.23 |
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Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) - ex-West Yorkshire PCSO Fiona Price and her husband jailed over car insurance scam |
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| 02.10.23 |
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John Lewis Financial Services - Covéa Insurance temporarily stops underwriting new policies and renewals on EVs because of cost of repairs |
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| 02.10.23 |
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Howden (the new name for Aston Lark) - picture for motor fleet "does not look too great at this present time" |
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| 02.10.23 |
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Howden - the new name for A-Plan and Aston Lark as it brings together its global broking operations |
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| 02.10.23 |
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Admiral Group - UK's largest motor insurer appoints Fiona Muldoon (Beazley, FBD, & XL) as an Independent Non-Executive Director |
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| 02.10.23 |
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ABP Club Charity Golf Day: Tues 3 October, sponsored by Mirka at the Forest of Arden Marriott Hotel & Country Club - info below |
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| 02.10.23 |
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IMI - donates Assisted Reality headsets to 18 colleges & training providers nationwide to aid learning and streamline End-Point Assessments |
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| 02.10.23 |
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Thatcham Research - host team from Covéa Insurance at Gamston Aviation testing facility |
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| 02.10.23 |
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SMMT - UK CV production up 8.6% in most productive August since 2012 |
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| 02.10.23 |
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The Credit Hire Organisation (CHO) - new anti-fraud partnership with Percayso to build platform for trade body for credit hire companies |
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| 02.10.23 |
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Government - announces new long-term plan to support drivers; guidance to be reviewed on 20mph limits and low traffic neighbourhoods |
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| 29.9.23 |
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IFED - Serial fraudster, Hamid Sediqi, ordered to pay back £210,000 after orchestrating 62 fraudulent insurance claims |
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| 29.9.23 |
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Activate Group - "Repair as a Service", new flexible accident management for insurers |
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| 29.9.23 |
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SMMT - statement on the zero emission vehicle mandate: "with less than 100 days to go, manufacturers finally have clarity" |
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| 29.9.23 |
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Direct Line - Tradespeople secure almost half their jobs through social media |
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| 29.9.23 |
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Tell ABP about your APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR - enter ABP's Bodyshop Excellence Awards before 10 Oct! |
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| 29.9.23 |
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Motofix staff survey - 75% 'employee engagement', 83% 'effective communication' and 71% 'employee satisfaction' |
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| 29.9.23 |
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Zego - searches for 'cheaper car insurance' up 125%; motorists in Blackburn, Birmingham and Preston most concerned |
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| 29.9.23 |
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Avant Repair Network - appoint Glasurit as preferred supplier for automotive refinish products |
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| 29.9.23 |
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BCA – average LCV values fell by £163 (1.8%) month-on-month in August to £8,885 |
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| 29.9.23 |
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Fix Auto UK - Joe Heritage, Fix Auto Uxbridge, and Nathan Webber, Fix Auto Mid Devon, win Bodyshop Magazine Awards |
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| 29.9.23 |
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Autoraise - after 5 years as Vice-Chairman, Steve Thompson steps down to focus on his core businesses |
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| 29.9.23 |
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RAC - running an electric car: cost (per mile) comparisons 8p to charge at home, 18p for petrol and diesel, 21p using ultra rapid chargers |
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| 29.9.23 |
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The UK economy has grown by 1.8% since COVID - up 0.3% in the first three months of this year |
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| 29.9.23 |
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ZEV mandate confirmation - Auto Trader: "the Government is sending mixed messages in a crucial policy area" |
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| 29.9.23 |
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ZEV mandate confirmation - Auto Trader: "the Government is sending mixed messages in a crucial policy area" |
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| 29.9.23 |
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RAC on 20mph plans - councils need to "strike the right balance between making our roads safer and ensuring the smooth flow of traffic" |
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| 29.9.23 |
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BCA and Sandal BMW / MINI Group - sign exclusive remarketing deal |
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| 29.9.23 |
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DfT - 80% of new cars and 70% of new vans sold in GB to be zero emission by 2030, increasing to 100% by 2035 |
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| 29.9.23 |
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TIDAL Distribution Partner, Turner Supplies - move into new Head Office and distribution centre in Tunbridge Wells, Kent |
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| 28.9.23 |
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Bodyshop magazine awards - all the winners and finalists from tonights ceremony at the NEC Birmingham |
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| 28.9.23 |
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Happy Birthday to... ABP's David Cresswell! - BIG week for birthdays after ABP turned 19 earlier this week |
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| 28.9.23 |
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Plenahm Ltd (bodyshop mag and IBIS) - accounts for y/e Oct 2022 show balance sheet total of negative £275,199, inc £2,607 cash at bank |
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| 28.9.23 |
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Calling all BODYSHOP BUSINESS HEROES! - enter ABP's Bodyshop Excellence Awards before 10 Oct |
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| 28.9.23 |
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RAC reaction - fatal road collisions caused by distraction, impairment and speed at ten-year high |
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| 28.9.23 |
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*** BODYSHOPS *** A reminder to vote for Repairers Choice Awards 2023 - make your vote count! |
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| 28.9.23 |
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Ezi Methods - Industry Golf Challenge 2023 in full swing! |
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| 28.9.23 |
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Volvo Cars UK - host 6 regional meetings for Volvo's approved bodyshop network |
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| 28.9.23 |
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Advantage Parts Solutions - business founded in 1988 by Bob Kirstiuk and Tim Scharnberg celebrates 35th anniversary |
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| 28.9.23 |
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BCA – average values at auction at £7,669 in August, down by £195 (2.5%) from the £7,864 recorded in July |
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| 28.9.23 |
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eBay - deadline extended until Mon 9 Oct for first ever Van Conversion of the Year Awards, for professional traders and "van-fans" |
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| 28.9.23 |
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AA - Road Casualty Statistics for 2022: fatalities up 9% from 2021 |
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| 28.9.23 |
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SMMT - UK car production down -9.7% in August following 6 months of growth; EVs nearly 2 in 5 of all cars built in August |
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| 28.9.23 |
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Volkswagen Financial Services - UK tradespeople report £3.5 billion worth of equipment stolen, due to rise in tool theft |
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| 28.9.23 |
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Saga - half-year results: "we have paused the process for a potential sale of the insurance underwriting business" |
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| 27.9.23 |
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Independent - car insurers are quietly reducing coverage in basic policies - windscreen and courtesy car - to offer lower pricing |
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| 27.9.23 |
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PPG - appoint CEO Tim Knavish as chair of the company’s Board of Directors and CEO, replacing current chair Michael McGarry who is retiring |
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| 27.9.23 |
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Times - government officials met vehicle manufacturers on Monday to tell them that the ZEV (zero-emission vehicle) targets will remain |
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| 27.9.23 |
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Morelli - provide customer Listers Group with 20 Sealey Tools toolboxes for apprentices |
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| 27.9.23 |
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Auto Trader - 47% car owners say they see e-bikes as a viable alternative to shorter car journeys (but less than 1 in 10 own one) |
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| 27.9.23 |
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Venson Automotive Solutions - 1 in 4 drivers to delay a switch to electric driving |
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| 27.9.23 |
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Want to be named most Eco-Friendly Bodyshop? - enter ABP's Bodyshop Excellence Awards before 10 Oct |
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| 27.9.23 |
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Vertu Group Fleet - headline sponsor at the 2023 Credit Hire Organisation (CHO) annual conference |
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| 27.9.23 |
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George Hinckley, Scania UK’s Apprentice of the Year - speaks to the IMI about autism and working in the motor industry |
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| 27.9.23 |
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Experian Support Hub - 73% disabled people have delayed contacting an essential service provider, including their motor insurer |
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| 27.9.23 |
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ABI - free, interactive cyber safety tool to help SMEs boost security |
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| 27.9.23 |
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Nissan-backed research project evolvAD - to bring autonomous mobility to UK residential and rural roads |
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| 27.9.23 |
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Pendragon - half-year results for 30 June 2023: pre-tax profit up 10.6% to £36.4m |
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| 26.9.23 |
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Pendragon - receives yet another "unsolicited proposal" - this time from AutoNation - to acquire the business |
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| 26.9.23 |
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Motability - Tim Harris (ex CFO at Direct Line and Aviva) appointed as Insurance Director |
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| 26.9.23 |
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Gemini Accident Repair Centres - successfully convert all 30 BS10125 locations to the new 2022 standard in less than 35 months |
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| 26.9.23 |
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CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development) - annual survey shows UK workplace absences soar to highest level in decade |
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| 26.9.23 |
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We're looking for Britain's best Apprentice Mentor - enter the ABP Bodyshop Excellence Awards before 10 Oct |
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| 26.9.23 |
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SYNETIQ - becomes UK industry-first to complete IMI-accredited EV Dismantling training |
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| 26.9.23 |
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Admiral Group - recognised as one of Europe’s Best Workplaces |
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| 26.9.23 |
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BMW - Proactive Care: the digital concierge for BMW Customer Service that uses AI to identify existing and predictable service requirements |
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| 26.9.23 |
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ERS - fraudulent quote submissions are on the rise |
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| 26.9.23 |
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Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) - net zero support unequal across England with less than 1% of small firms receiving help from schemes |
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| 26.9.23 |
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GT Motive - an interview with Senior Solutions Consultant, Andy Douglas |
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| 26.9.23 |
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Auto Trader - number of people claiming they’ll never buy an EV has nearly doubled on the back of the government’s U-turn last week |
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| 26.9.23 |
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New anti-braking speed cameras could come to the UK - devices designed to detect harsh braking already in use in Spain |
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| 26.9.23 |
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AWE24 - 30 companies endorse Automotive Work Experience Week 2024 (AWE24) which takes place 15-19 April 2024 |
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| 26.9.23 |
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Churchill Expert - partners with EZOO to provide insurance for PAYG electric car subscription service |
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| 26.9.23 |
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Redde Northgate - trading update: current trading momentum remains strong as more customers see the benefits of our integrated platform |
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| 25.9.23 |
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Nissan - says all new models sold in Europe from now will be fully electric and will only sell fully electric vehicles in Europe from 2030 |
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| 25.9.23 |
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EU - ministers agree on new Euro 7 emission standards that are stricter for trucks and buses but unchanged from Euro 6 for cars and vans |
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| 25.9.23 |
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ABP Recommended Business Service: ECA Business Energy - working with more than 400 bodyshops saving a total of more than £4million |
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| 25.9.23 |
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Best New Bodyshop Site Award - calling all bodyshops... enter your new or refurb'd site NOW! |
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| 25.9.23 |
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RWC Training - reveal photos of new Milton Keynes training facility |
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| 25.9.23 |
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OUTSORC - recent trip to the Middle East; rolling out suite of bodyshop programmes across several Middle Eastern dealer groups |
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| 25.9.23 |
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Hills Salvage and Recycling - 1997 V6 Vauxhall Calibra from the AutoRaise Rally up for auction |
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| 25.9.23 |
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Reports of vehicles being driven the wrong way on England’s motorways rose by 13% in a year - average of 16 every week |
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| 25.9.23 |
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Plunkys All Stars 2023 - presents Tapping House, The Norfolk Hospice, with a cheque for £21,709.52 |
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| 25.9.23 |
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*** BODYSHOPS *** A reminder to vote for Repairers Choice Awards 2023 - make your vote count! |
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| 25.9.23 |
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Gtechniq - automotive ceramic coating and maintenance specialist launches HALOv2, flexible film coating |
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| 25.9.23 |
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HSE - engineering company and director fined for failing to protect their workers from welding fume |
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| 25.9.23 |
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Remit Training - "electric vehicles are still out there and are here to stay" |
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| 25.9.23 |
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eBay - launches new “eBay Assured Fit” programme |
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| 25.9.23 |
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The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) - potential 10% tariff will be placed on EU electric vehicle exports to the UK |
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| 25.9.23 |
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The RAC - fleet managers can now book RAC Mobile Mechanics via 1link |
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| 25.9.23 |
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Aviva - to acquire AIG Life Ltd for £460m to "strengthens our prospects in the highly attractive UK protection market" |
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| 25.9.23 |
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A very happy 19th birthday to ABP Club on Sunday 24 Sept 2023 |
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| 23.9.23 |
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The Independent - "record spike in insurance firms ripping off drivers over value of their car" |
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| 22.9.23 |
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Pendragon - Hedin and Penske make improved offer to acquire the company |
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| 22.9.23 |
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ITAS (International Technical Automotive Systems) - host JLR Global Train the Trainer (GT3) Structural Repair Sessions |
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| 22.9.23 |
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Mirka - new bodyshop high performance conditioning belts provide superior finishing to repairers |
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| 22.9.23 |
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Thatcham Research on 2030 to 2035 - "embrace extended timeline... to delve deeper into critical questions that arise from these changes" |
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| 22.9.23 |
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Fix Auto UK - 100th team member successfully completes Mental Health First Aid England course |
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| 22.9.23 |
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SMMT - "automotive industry’s commitment to a zero-emission new car and van market remains unchanged" |
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| 22.9.23 |
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BODYSHOPS, do you work with your local community through sponsorship, community initiative/support or charity work? - get recognition! |
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| 22.9.23 |
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Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate still on the cards - details still TBC; Gov: "announcement on the ZEV mandate will be made in due course |
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| 22.9.23 |
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AA - Rick Haythornthwaite steps down as Chairman |
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| 22.9.23 |
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Mazda Motors UK - Laura Brailey appointed as Sales Director for Mazda Motors UK, replacing Peter Allibon (now Mazda Europe) |
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| 22.9.23 |
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SYNETIQ - calls for more government support behind a solution for EV battery recycling |
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| 22.9.23 |
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Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD - sets sights on 6% of the UK electric vehicle market |
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| 22.9.23 |
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Copart - prepared for volume increases and weather-related incidents |
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| 22.9.23 |
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IMI - UK automotive infrastructure faces enormous skills confusion |
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| 22.9.23 |
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Bramble Energy - UK hydrogen fuel cell provider, Bramble Energy, responds to Government announcement on Net Zero |
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| 22.9.23 |
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Insurance Times Tech & Innovation Awards – full list of winners (and finalists) from Thursday night's award ceremony |
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| 21.9.23 |
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Bodyshops - enter your apprentice programme in the ABP Bodyshop Excellence Awards before 10 Oct |
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| 21.9.23 |
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Auto Trader - "many (VMs) significantly behind where the government is telling them they need to be in terms of EV sales" |
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| 21.9.23 |
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UK interest rate held at 5.25% - first time the rate unchanged since late 2021 |
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| 21.9.23 |
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The Zero Emissions Mandate - minimum targets for selling EVs will still come into effect from next year |
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| 21.9.23 |
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Thatcham Research - looking for sponsors for the Ben Automotive Industry Charity Bangers4Ben charity rally |
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| 21.9.23 |
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INEOS Automotive - produces the 4x4 INEOS Grenadier; "2035 is a more realistic target for consumers" |
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| 21.9.23 |
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FMG - National Network Manager, Scott Bissett, celebrates 20 years at FMG |
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| 21.9.23 |
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FMG - National Network Manager, Scott Biseett, celebrates 20 years at FMG |
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| 21.9.23 |
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Carwow - 41% of drivers are now less likely to buy an EV in the next year as a direct result of the PM's U-turn on 2030 ban |
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| 21.9.23 |
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Autocar Business - "delay on 2030 petrol/diesel ban will be hard to swallow for manufacturers" |
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| 21.9.23 |
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JMK Solicitors - four new graduates join NI-based PI firm |
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| 21.9.23 |
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Shift on 2030: IMI - "distinct lack of understanding of the pressures a multi-technology vehicle parc places on automotive workforce" |
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| 21.9.23 |
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Simon King, Autotech Group comments on the PM’s decision to push back the EV switch - "aftermarket cannot afford to become complacent" |
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| 21.9.23 |
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Motofix Accident Repair Centres - gift a range of repair and refinish supplies to Bridgwater Technical Training Centres |
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| 20.9.23 |
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IMI - how remote diagnostics can help tackle the ADAS skills shortage |
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| 20.9.23 |
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NBRA - "open to collaborating with the government to find a mutually beneficial path forward" regarding the delay in petrol car ban to 2035 |
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| 20.9.23 |
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Government - PM Rishi Sunak confirms ban on petrol and diesel cars and vans delayed from 2030 to 2035, in-line with EU, Canada and Sweden |
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| 20.9.23 |
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Government - PM Rishi Sunak confirms ban on petrol and diesel cars and vans delayed from 2030 to 2035, in-line with EU, Canada and Sweden |
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| 20.9.23 |
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Pendragon - directors reject an "unsolicited and preliminary proposal" from Hedin and Penske; stick with deal announced with Lithia Motors |
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| 20.9.23 |
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Your reminder to take part in the ABP Repairers Choice Awards - the ONLY awards where ALL the winners are chosen by bodyshops |
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| 20.9.23 |
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Remember to enter the ABP Bodyshop Excellence Awards - 7 awards just for BODYSHOPS! |
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| 20.9.23 |
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BODYSHOPS - vote NOW in the annual Repairers Choice awards - the ONLY awards where ALL bodyshops can rate their suppliers and work providers |
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| 20.9.23 |
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ABP Annual Convention & Night of Knights 2023 - more than 400 booked... 60% sold already! |
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| 20.9.23 |
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ChargeUK - on the UK’s Zero Emissions Vehicles Mandate: £6bn to roll out EV infrastructure in all parts of the UK at unprecedented rate |
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| 20.9.23 |
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The AA - fastest EV charging cheaper by the mile compared to petrol |
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| 20.9.23 |
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PartsXchange - reports an increase in parts sales over the last two weeks |
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| 20.9.23 |
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RAC - 2030 deadline "only stops the sale of new petrol and diesel cars"... "majority tend to buy used" |
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| 20.9.23 |
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WorldSkills UK - Automotive Body Repair and Automotive Refinishing part of 47 National Competitions for the 2024 programme |
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| 20.9.23 |
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EY’s EV Country Readiness Index - UK among world’s top 5 markets for EV readiness despite supply and regulatory challenges |
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| 20.9.23 |
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SMMT - 2030 petrol and diesel ban: "consumers must want to make the switch" |
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| 20.9.23 |
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Activate Group - launch Activate Initiate, a new white-label Electronic Notification of Loss (eNOL) for insurers & fleets |
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| 20.9.23 |
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FCA - "some firms paying out up to 70% of the value of insurance premiums in commission to parties in the distribution chain" |
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| 20.9.23 |
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Ford statement on 2030 - "our business needs three things from the UK government: ambition, commitment and consistency" |
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| 20.9.23 |
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Andy Palmer (former CEO of Aston Martin & COO of Nissan) - "current EV fast charging network is only 15-20% utilised" |
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| 20.9.23 |
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Copart - why they have entred the recycled parts business in the UK, but won't in the USA |
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| 20.9.23 |
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Inflation rate - CPI inflation surprise fall to 6.7% (from 6.8%) for the 12 months to August 2023; RPI inflation increases slightly to 9.1 |
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| 19.9.23 |
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House of Commons Committee - calls for urgent introduction of new laws on self-driving vehicles to enable their introduction on UK roads |
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| 19.9.23 |
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Government - BBC reports that Rishi Sunak is to announce a delay in the ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2030 to 2035 |
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| 19.9.23 |
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RAC - petrol up 10p a litre, diesel up 13p since August; higher UK fuel prices likely as oil price hits $94 barrel, highest for 10 months |
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| 19.9.23 |
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Equip Auto Lyon 2023 - list of finalists in bodyshop category of International Automobile Innovation Awards |
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| 19.9.23 |
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Volvo - announce the end of production of all diesel-powered Volvo Car models by early 2024; only fully electric cars by 2030 |
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| 19.9.23 |
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Spain: Point S - strong early growth in recently established Spanish tyres and vehicle maintenance network |
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| 19.9.23 |
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L&I Eaton ARC - images of progress at L&I Eaton's 14th bodyshop site; in Aintree, Liverpool |
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| 19.9.23 |
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Ford UK - the first vehicle manufacturer to endorse AWE24 ‘The Year of Automotive Work Experience’ |
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| 19.9.23 |
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Solus - welcome 21 new apprentices who join Solus bodyshops around the UK |
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| 19.9.23 |
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Freeway Fleet Systems - new fleet maintenance dashboard to provide an instant view of workshop activity and the status of vehicles |
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| 19.9.23 |
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CarComm Coachworks - win three awards at the NBRA and VBRA Commercial Greener Bodyshop Awards 2023 |
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| 19.9.23 |
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The Low Pay Commission - 2023 Report looking at compliance and enforcement of the National Minimum Wage |
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| 19.9.23 |
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Europcar Mobility Group UK - cuts employees’ company car emissions by 85% in 18 months |
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| 19.9.23 |
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Searches for 'Why has car insurance gone up' rise 236% - searches for 'cheaper car insurance' explode by 125% |
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| 19.9.23 |
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Laser Tools - separate those difficult to access Volvo front ball joints with this new separator from Laser Tools |
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| 18.9.23 |
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Copart - "near consensus view among the industry that there is value in their salvage auction provider providing access to dismantled parts" |
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| 18.9.23 |
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Direct Line business insurance - number of vans on British roads (4.5 million) at all-time high |
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| 18.9.23 |
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Direct Line Group - launch Caha, a one-stop car ownership and management app |
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| 18.9.23 |
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Aviva - 47% UK driver say they are more likely to use a recycled part now compared to 5 years ago |
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| 18.9.23 |
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Gallagher - motor claims inflation "goes from bad to worse" with parts shortages, insufficient capacity, lack of c cars & costly repairs |
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| 18.9.23 |
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Copart - our UK insurance customers wanted us to "directly satisfy some of their needs for recycled parts" |
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| 18.9.23 |
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APIL - car insurance prices "soar" since whiplash crackdown |
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| 18.9.23 |
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Close Brothers Motor Finance - cost-of-living top hurdle for 7 in 10 dealers |
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| 18.9.23 |
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First Central - top 5 Achiever on the 2023 list of the UK’s Best Workplaces in Financial Services and Insurance |
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| 18.9.23 |
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AA - third worst August and third worst summer for pothole incidents |
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| 18.9.23 |
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Make your vote count for the Repairers Choice Awards 2023 - the only awards where ALL the winners are chosen by bodyshops |
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| 18.9.23 |
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SMMT - more than 800,000 EVs registered since 2018; UK on track to reach c18% market share by year-end |
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| 18.9.23 |
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Cost of car insurance for young drivers increases 50% in August year-on-year - £1,198 up to £1,792; "due to repair cost inflation" |
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| 18.9.23 |
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Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) - protect targeted business rates relief to help hard-pressed small firms, says FSB |
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| 18.9.23 |
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Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) - protect targeted business rates relief to help hard-pressed small firms, says FSB |
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| 18.9.23 |
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IMI - becomes Partner Sponsor of Automotive 30% Club |
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| 18.9.23 |
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Auto Trader - used EV prices record growth for the first time in over a year as demand overtakes supply |
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| 18.9.23 |
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Admiral - number of accidents in Europe rose by 57% last year |
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| 18.9.23 |
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A-plan Insurance - EV ownership up 178% since 2020 |
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| 18.9.23 |
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Auto Windscreens - Jim Allen from Banbury wins Auto Windscreens' ‘Best Technician’ in the UK competition |
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| 18.9.23 |
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Autotech Group - CEO, Gavin White, recovering after successful operation to remove brain tumour; Simon King becomes interim CEO |
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| 18.9.23 |
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Lookers - to cease on Stock Exchange on 6 October as FCA gives go-ahead for £504m purchase by Canadian firm Alpha Auto Group |
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| 18.9.23 |
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Pendragon Motor (Evans Halshaw & Stratsone) - to be sold to American Lithia Motors for £250m; Pinewood to be spun out as separate business |
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| 17.9.23 |
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Motor Trader - blog from Duncan McClure Fisher, CEO of Intelligent Motoring: "Using green parts reduces carbon footprint and cuts costs" |
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| 17.9.23 |
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Times - Rishi Sunak rejects reprieve for petrol and diesel cars; 22% of new cars sold in UK in 2024 to be electric, rising to 50% in 2028 |
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| 15.9.23 |
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Autoglass - introduce a new Assistant Technician role |
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| 15.9.23 |
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LV= Britannia Rescue - hot weather in June this year also saw coolant leak breakdowns rise by 38% compared to the previous month |
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| 15.9.23 |
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BIBA - Agreement on Age and Insurance (to help older people find car insurance) renews; 1 million enquiries received |
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| 15.9.23 |
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UK Consumer Insights Survey from CarGurus - used car prices (av £19,254) remain 37% above pre-pandemic levels |
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| 15.9.23 |
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Allianz - appoints new Managing Director for UK Retail business |
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| 15.9.23 |
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Fix Auto UK - four from Fix receive NBRA Green Awards |
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| 15.9.23 |
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Kennedys - insurance specialist law firm announces 80 senior promotions across firm |
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| 15.9.23 |
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Markerstudy and Ardonagh’s personal lines broking business Atlanta - £1.2bn merger to create a major new £3bn premium platform |
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| 15.9.23 |
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France: Repairify - attends Dinitrol stand to present the next generation of Automotive Diagnostic Services at EQUIP AUTO Lyon |
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| 15.9.23 |
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Tour De Mind Update - on track to raise c£25k for Mind and Young Minds |
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| 15.9.23 |
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Copart - results for full year to 31 July: turnover £3,870m (up 10.5%), pre-tax profits £1,554m (up 15.9%) |
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| 14.9.23 |
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NBRA Greener Bodyshop Awards - full list of all 42 winners from tonights event |
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| 14.9.23 |
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RCAR - the organisation you’ve likely never heard of, that’s been influencing car design for more than 50 years |
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| 14.9.23 |
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Insurance Times awards - full list of all finalists for the 35 categories; winners announced 6 Dec |
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| 14.9.23 |
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Financial Ombudsman - motor insurance complaints up 53% in April-June 2023 compared to same period last year |
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| 14.9.23 |
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Nissan-backed autonomous vehicle research project - wins Eco City Travel category at the 2023 Marie Claire UK Sustainability Awards |
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| 14.9.23 |
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ABP Night of Knights Bodyshop Excellence Awards - 7 Awards that are are open to ALL BODYSHOPS! |
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| 14.9.23 |
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European Commission - anti-subsidy probe into "cheap" Chinese EVs as their share of the European EV market is up 8% |
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| 14.9.23 |
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Gemini - MD David Sargeant accepts Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers 2023 certificate during the House of Commons reception |
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| 14.9.23 |
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The IMI - submits response to inquiry on Electric Vehicles (EVs) re sector's investment to upskill |
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| 14.9.23 |
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Ben - counselling services provided by Ben help the daughter of Di, who works for TrustFord |
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| 14.9.23 |
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Nexa Autocolour - launch Premium Etch Primer, part of TURBO VISION Paint System range |
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| 14.9.23 |
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Lloyd Motor Group - acquires former Cazoo Newcastle site; will reopen as a used car retailer and a vehicle preparation centre this year |
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| 14.9.23 |
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M&A Coachworks - start work on new bodyshop in Snetterton; a supercar bodyshop located on a major race circuit |
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| 14.9.23 |
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Cromax - launches new aerosol PS1504A Quickfill Primer-Surfacer in grey |
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| 14.9.23 |
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Ezi Methods Industry Golf Challenge - 20 finalists announced |
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| 13.9.23 |
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Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Repair Alliance (HEVRA) - responds to House of Lords Call for Evidence on the Net Zero Targets |
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| 13.9.23 |
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Morelli - upcoming course at Eyebox with Electric Vehicles - Response, Investigation, Recovery and Storage |
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| 13.9.23 |
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ABP Club Annual Convention & Night of Knights 2023, Thursday 2 November in Manchester – register now! |
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| 13.9.23 |
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Ennis & Co Group - releases 2023 Salary Insights Report |
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| 13.9.23 |
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RAC - road treatment and resurfacing falls to four-year low |
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| 13.9.23 |
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AXA XL - appoints two new members to its UK Boards |
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| 13.9.23 |
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Maldon Accident Repair Centre - move into an 18,000sq ft bespoke premises in Heybridge |
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| 13.9.23 |
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Direct Line Group - Churchill Expert (flexible fleet insurance) partners with electric car lease (e-car lease) to |
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| 13.9.23 |
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PK Motors Accident Repair Centre - achieve carbon neutral status in line with PAS 2060 |
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| 13.9.23 |
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Aviva - sell its 25.9% stake in Singapore Life Holdings for £800million as part of simplifying geographical footprint |
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| 12.9.23 |
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Disconnect between employer priorities and employee needs - "strong link between financial wellbeing and other areas of wellbeing" |
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| 12.9.23 |
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Steer Automotive Group - new apprentice cohort take part in Multi Activity Adventure Day |
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| 12.9.23 |
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Onto - EV leasing group with c7,000 EVs and 20,000 subscribers in administration as EV residual values fall in 2023 |
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| 12.9.23 |
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ABP Night of Knights Bodyshop Excellence Awards - ENTRIES OPEN NOW for 7 Awards that are open to ALL BODYSHOPS! |
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| 12.9.23 |
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Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) - new screening checks required to approve financial adverts |
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| 12.9.23 |
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Davies Group - 10% of the UK are expected to be active e-scooters users by 2027 |
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| 12.9.23 |
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Autovista Group (Eurotax and Glass's) - acquired by global data analytics specialist, J.D. Power |
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| 12.9.23 |
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Caura - 81% drivers don’t know their car’s Euro-standard rating (used to base exemptions and fees for city charges like ULEZ and CAZ) |
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| 12.9.23 |
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Autocar - four of five of the major VMs in Britain are building EVs in the UK |
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| 12.9.23 |
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Actiavte Group - appoint Adrian Furness (ex CEO of Covea) to lead their insurance division, MRN (Motor Repair Network) |
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| 12.9.23 |
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ONS - average pay (exc bonuses) up 7.8% in last year to £32,207pa; average total pay (inc bonus) up 8.5% to £34,660pa |
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| 11.9.23 |
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Auto Trader - fewer than half of drivers willing to make electric vehicle switch |
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| 11.9.23 |
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MINI - £600m investment for all-electric MINI production in the UK |
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| 11.9.23 |
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Europcar - new web tool utilises innovative technology to deliver premium customer experience |
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| 11.9.23 |
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Salvage Wire - reintroducing consultancy service, Salvage Insights, offering free one-hour consultation |
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| 11.9.23 |
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Fix Auto Peterborough - Bodyshop Manager, Barry Monk, helps out local 11-year-old, Josh Caley, with National Mini Stox championship |
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| 11.9.23 |
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IGA: DVSA update - failure to perform an emission test during an MOT |
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| 11.9.23 |
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AirPro Diagnostics - AUGGIE mobile static recalibration device hits the UK |
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| 11.9.23 |
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Auto Express - ‘Chop shop’ police raids double, says Tracker, as thieves widen their stolen car parts net from Range Rovers to Fiestas |
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| 11.9.23 |
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OUTSORC - Total Loss Programme Manager, Richard Reece, volunteers at The British Motor Show for the School of Thought |
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| 11.9.23 |
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Synetiq - Smiles for Miles car event at Croft Race Circuit in Darlington |
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| 11.9.23 |
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Stratton ARC in Stockport - acquired by Evolution Repair Group (Braintree Motor Group) |
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| 08.9.23 |
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GT Motive - partner with OEC to connect customers to competitive OE Parts |
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| 08.9.23 |
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Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles - £18.5 million funding to boost UK’s connected and automated mobility supply chain |
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| 08.9.23 |
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ONLINE NOW! - all the photos from ABP Club Charity Golf Day at The Mere, sponsored by Mirka UK |
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| 08.9.23 |
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£381m boost for EV charging at West Midlands hub - Birmingham site can charge 180 cars simultaneously |
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| 08.9.23 |
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Fix Auto UK - returns as Presenting Partners for AX Fest and Arenacross |
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| 08.9.23 |
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Allianz - targeted carbon emission reduction of 30% for retail motor segment |
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| 08.9.23 |
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JMK Solicitors - expand into West Belfast with the opening of Andersonstown Road office |
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| 08.9.23 |
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James Alpe - team of apprentices "pulled out all the stops" to get the Solera | Audatex car ready for the AutoRaise Rally! |
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| 08.9.23 |
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esure Group - host repairer partners at recent Supplier Forum |
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| 08.9.23 |
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Motofix & Axalta training week - at LKQ's Training Centre in Milton Keynes |
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| 08.9.23 |
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IMI - vacancies in the body repair sector up 83% compared to 2021 |
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| 07.9.23 |
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Covea Insurance - cost of car paintwork and courtesy cars saw "unexpected spikes" |
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| 07.9.23 |
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The AutoRaise Rally teams set off! - starting line breakfast, sponsored by ABP Club, at Lotus HQ in Norwich |
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| 07.9.23 |
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ABP Club Charity Golf Day at The Mere, sponsored by Mirka UK - guests raise £2,980 for the Muscular Dystrophy Support Centre |
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| 07.9.23 |
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Fix Auto UK - two teams from Fix Auto UK set off as part of the AutoRaise Rally |
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| 07.9.23 |
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Auto Windscreens - Stephen Mallon promoted to Finance Director |
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| 07.9.23 |
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Revive! - smart repairer's values recognised in national franchise award |
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| 07.9.23 |
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Stellantis - EV production begin at Ellesmere Port, UK’s first EV-only manufacturing plant |
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| 07.9.23 |
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FairCharge and RAC - call for Government to back UK’s first electric vehicle charging charter to boost EV adoption |
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| 07.9.23 |
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Direct Line - sell their brokered commercial insurance business (inc 800 staff) in Q2 2024 to RSA for £520m |
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| 06.9.23 |
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Cost of vehicle repairs up 46% over Q2 2022 to £1.5 billion - the highest figure since ABI started collecting this data in 2013 |
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| 06.9.23 |
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Euro NCAP - "with the introduction of ADAS, the reality of zero accidents is an attainable possibility"; Lexus RZ crash test results |
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| 06.9.23 |
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Auto Trader - average price of a used car was £17,732 in August, up 1.1% year-on-year and down -0.8% month-on-year |
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| 06.9.23 |
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Canada: Definity launches Sonnet Shift: a new usage-based insurance |
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| 06.9.23 |
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HSE - sole trader jailed after man crushed under van at Bootle garage |
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| 06.9.23 |
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ABP Recommended IT Supplier m3 Networks - wins Digital Innovation Award |
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| 06.9.23 |
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APIL - statement on fixed recoverable costs judicial review |
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| 06.9.23 |
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Thatcham Research - announces AirPro Diagnostics as headline sponsor and Andy Mackay and Samuel Morris as drivers for AutoRaise Rally |
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| 06.9.23 |
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AA - poorly loaded vehicles led to 128 casualties in 2021, warns the AA, as parents load up cars for the "uni run" |
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| 06.9.23 |
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DUAL - specialist motor underwriting business hires Simon McGinn (ex Allianz CEO) as CEO of its UK business |
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| 06.9.23 |
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Zurich - HF secures win for insurer against fraudsters who faked PI claims after car accident |
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| 06.9.23 |
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SMMT - UK van market continues growth in August, up 5%, with battery electric van demand up 6.9% |
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| 06.9.23 |
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Tour De Mind Charity Bike Ride - "the End of the Road" for the team; "what a journey it's been!" |
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| 05.9.23 |
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IMI - appoints Head of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging |
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| 05.9.23 |
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Go Compare - 95% of car insurance policies DON’T cover the loss of a number plate |
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| 05.9.23 |
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Auto Trader - new car market has reached a pivot point |
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| 05.9.23 |
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eBay - launches first ever Van Conversion of the Year Awards, for professional traders and "van-fans" |
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| 05.9.23 |
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What Car? - EV demand for fleets "persists" |
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| 05.9.23 |
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Private sales of new cars to UK consumers dropped by 8% in August compared to the same month last year |
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| 05.9.23 |
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ABP Club North Golf Day at the Mere, Knutsford, sponsored by Mirka UK - timings for the event tomorrow (Wednesday 6 September) |
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| 05.9.23 |
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Bloomberg Intelligence - only 16% of European consumers opting for BEVs |
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| 05.9.23 |
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SMMT - new car market grew 24.4% in August |
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| 05.9.23 |
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Thatcham Research - ‘insurability’ consultancy supports Toyota in pioneering powertrain conversion |
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| 05.9.23 |
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CRASH Services - 90-mile cycle raises over £16,000 for PIPS Suicide Prevention Charity |
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| 05.9.23 |
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WorldSkills UK - DfE’s Hannah Sheehan appointed WorldSkills UK Official Delegate |
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| 04.9.23 |
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Britain likely to witness 7,000 business insolvencies per quarter in 2024, as high interest rates cause financial strain |
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| 04.9.23 |
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Ben - launch suicide prevention campaign for people working in the automotive industry |
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| 04.9.23 |
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School of Thought - more companies endorse 'AWE24 The Year of Work Experience' |
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| 04.9.23 |
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Elysia Battery Intelligence - EVs can have smaller batteries with the same range through software alone |
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| 04.9.23 |
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REPOST FROM THE FORUM - re: COVID |
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| 04.9.23 |
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"Women are more at risk of whiplash injuries than men” - says Swedish researcher Astrid Linder, creator of the first female crash test dummy |
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| 04.9.23 |
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REPOST FROM THE FORUM - "Been a while since you could could get a courtesy car for a sensible price" |
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| 04.9.23 |
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Consumer Intelligence - AA is the fastest-growing car insurance brand, gaining 1.2% market share in six months |
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| 04.9.23 |
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British Motor Show - Mustang run and maintained using eBay-sourced parts and accessories |
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| 04.9.23 |
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Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) - joins businesses and charities urging Chancellor to safeguard cash as "vital payment method" |
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| 04.9.23 |
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EuroSkills Gdańsk 2023 - Steer Automotive Group's Miguel Harvey - representing the UK for Car Painting - heads to Poland |
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| 04.9.23 |
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65% businesses reported some form of concern for their business for September 2023 - lowest % since peak of 76% in November 2022 |
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| 04.9.23 |
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Auto Windscreens - promotes Stephen Mallon to the role of Finance Director |
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| 04.9.23 |
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London Fire Brigade - new record high of e-bike and e-scooter fires in London |
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| 04.9.23 |
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RAC - August sees drivers hit by one of the biggest monthly fuel price rises in 23 years |
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| 04.9.23 |
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Steer Automotive Group acquisition of C&C - more on the news story that ABP Club broke on Friday |
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| 01.9.23 |
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Steer Automotive Group - launch Steer Commercial Division with the acquisition of the 5-site C&C Vehicle Services |
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| 01.9.23 |
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Komoo - fleet & car rental repair group (Steve & Dale Peart, and Carl Henderson & Paul Smith) to open four new sites |
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| 01.9.23 |
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IMI Skills Competitions 2023 - meet the Refinishing finalists |
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| 01.9.23 |
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Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) - UK road freight vehicle fleet to be replaced with over 220 bio-fuel and electric HGVs |
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| 01.9.23 |
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PPG Refinish UK and Ireland - PPG's New Business Manager Middle East and customers come to the UK for Bodyline range training |
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| 01.9.23 |
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Consumer Intelligence - vehicles valued over £40,000 see 50% increase in insurance premiums in first half of 2023 |
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| 01.9.23 |
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Direct Line - first time a formal voluntary requirement has been agreed with a firm relating to the FCA’s motor pricing rules |
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| 01.9.23 |
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REPOST FROM THE FORUM - re: VDA re-accreditation in North West |
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| 01.9.23 |
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Stevens Collision Repair Specialists - formerly Fix Auto Market Drayton, rebrands to family name |
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| 01.9.23 |
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James Alpe apprentices, Owen Wightman and Katie Horn - restoring Mini for Audatex UK for the AutoRaise Rally |
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| 01.9.23 |
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Tour de Mind - update on day 6 from industry team of cyclists on 1,185-mile bike ride raising £££ for Mind and Young Mind charities |
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| 01.9.23 |
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Carpenters Group - taking part in the AutoRaise Rally 2023 in a Porsche 928 |
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| 01.9.23 |
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Axalta Refinish - launches its bodyshop training platform, Axalta Academy, globally |
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| 01.9.23 |
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Aviva - analysis of claims reveals the top time for car crashes in UK is 3.00pm to 3.15pm on Friday |
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| 01.9.23 |
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Direct Line - estimate the will make £30 million of payments to customers who paid a renewal price higher than they should have |
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| 01.9.23 |
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FCA - Direct Line to carry out a review to identify all instances where a customer has been overcharged and provide appropriate redress |
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| 31.8.23 |
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JLR - to reduce UK road freight emissions by 84%; fleet to be replaced with over 220 bio-fuel and electric HGVs by April 2024 |
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| 31.8.23 |
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Electric vehicles - "hundreds more high speed rapid charging points installed in UK" reports Guardian |
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| 31.8.23 |
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Go.Compare - councils in England and Wales have spent £5.6 million since 2020 on pothole claims |
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| 31.8.23 |
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Cunbar Paints - Steve Dixon celebrates over 50 years in the automotive refinish industry |
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| 31.8.23 |
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SSMMT - UK CV production hits July eight-year high; YTD production up 68% pre-COVID |
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| 31.8.23 |
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HF - insurance claims legal specialist moves to new office in Glasgow |
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| 31.8.23 |
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S&P Global - warning signs on the path to mass EV adoption |
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| 31.8.23 |
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Autocar Business - on latest SMMT data: "ICE vehicles still constitute the majority of production" |
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| 31.8.23 |
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IMI Skills Competitions 2023 - meet the Body Repair finalists |
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| 31.8.23 |
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SMMT - UK car production up 31% in July marking sixth consecutive month of growth. |
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| 31.8.23 |
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Markerstudy - commits more than 1,000 hours to volunteering in June; 176 colleagues give back to good causes throughout the month |
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| 31.8.23 |
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2023 What Car? Electric Car Awards - best new electrified cars in 16 categories announced |
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| 31.8.23 |
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Copart UK - enhances disability training to support customer needs |
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| 31.8.23 |
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Mirka - sustainability report highlights multi-million Euro commitment to sustainability |
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| 31.8.23 |
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Finesse Accident Repair Centres (formerly Dorking ARC) - announce third centre, Finesse Bracknell, opens Oct; joins Dorking and Redhill |
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| 30.8.23 |
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Ghost Broking - top 20 postcodes are, surprisingly, lower population densities, fewer accidents & cheaper premiums |
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| 30.8.23 |
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The Geospatial Commission - location data can help build the EV chargepoint network of tomorrow |
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| 30.8.23 |
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EDF - SME customers can save up to 40% on a new electric vehicle through DriveElectric’s salary sacrifice scheme |
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| 30.8.23 |
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Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) - more than 80% of products tested by Government labs failed safety checks |
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| 30.8.23 |
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Cresswell's Garage - Wokingham workshop celebrates its 100th year |
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| 30.8.23 |
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GQA Qualifications - CEO Mick Clayton taking part in the AutoRaise Rally alongside Gemini Accident Repair Centres |
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| 30.8.23 |
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Power-TEC Tungsten Denibbing Tool — new solution for paint and clear coat imperfections |
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| 30.8.23 |
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HMRC National Minimum Wage (NMW) webinar - bodyshop finance / HR teams may be interested in these live webinars next month |
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| 30.8.23 |
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Ritchie Bros (owners of IAA/Synetiq) - former CEO, Ann Fandozzi, issues strong rebuttal to reasons given by board for her departure |
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| 30.8.23 |
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ChipsAway Exeter and Torbay owner, Brandon Akerman - nominated as Finalist in prestigious 2023 BFA HSBC British Franchise Awards |
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| 30.8.23 |
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CRASH Services - NI accident management firm achieves ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems Certification for the 14th year |
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| 30.8.23 |
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Copart - taking part in the 2023 AutoRaise Rally next week (7-9 September, Norfolk - Cambridgeshire -Lincolnshire) |
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| 30.8.23 |
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Aviva - announce Jason Storah as new CEO of UK & Ireland General Insurance (replacing Adam Winslow who is joing Direct Line as CEO) |
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| 30.8.23 |
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RWC Training - opens new bodyshop training facility in Milton Keynes |
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| 30.8.23 |
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Vertu Motors - trading update: good progress with their accident and cosmetic repair operations delivering increased revenue and profit |
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| 30.8.23 |
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Direct Line Group - appoint Adam Winslow (ex Aviva) as CEO from Q1 2024, replacing Penny James who stepped down in January |
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| 29.8.23 |
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BMW - new BMW X5 Protection VR6 armoured body and safety glass designed specifically for this model |
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| 29.8.23 |
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Auto Windscreens - begins trial of hydrotreated vegetable oil fuel |
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| 29.8.23 |
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School of Thought - AWE24 ‘The Year of Automotive Work Experience’: join ABP Club and others and offer work experience in 2024 |
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| 29.8.23 |
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REPOST FROM THE FORUM: ULEZ - who pays? |
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| 29.8.23 |
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Motofix - four-day Axalta automotive training programme "a resounding success" |
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| 29.8.23 |
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Volkswagen Group - encourages school-leavers to explore range of opportunities |
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| 29.8.23 |
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DLH Autorecyclers - Norfolk-based e2e Network Member business profile |
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| 29.8.23 |
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Auxillis, FMG and New Law - Abacai selects Redde group of companies as part of Redde Northgate to provide claims services |
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| 29.8.23 |
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What Car? - 20% of car owners in clean air cities are being forced to ditch their vehicles, finds |
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| 29.8.23 |
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Axalta Refinish - adds RADAR compliant colour formulas to global colour database for the repair of cars equipped with ADAS |
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| 29.8.23 |
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Tour de Mind - update from industry team of cyclists on 1,185-mile bike ride raising £££ for Mind and Young Mind charities |
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| 29.8.23 |
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Westdrive Kia and Mazda - sign new and exclusive remarketing partnership with BCA |
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| 29.8.23 |
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Volkswagen Group - reorganising its procurement of electronic parts and semiconductors to ensure supply over the long term |
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| 29.8.23 |
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Toyota - suspend production at all 14 Japanese factories as they have been unable to order components due to system problems |
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| 28.8.23 |
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CMS (Kidderminster) - Vauxhall dealership goes into administration after a stock discrepancy of £3.7 million was revealed in their accounts |
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| 28.8.23 |
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JLR - to develop one of the largest energy storage systems in the UK to harness solar and wind power using second-life EV batteries  |
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| 28.8.23 |
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Toyota - fire at plastic components maker means production Aygo X and Yaris stops at Czech factory; unclear when it will recommence |
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| 25.8.23 |
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Ageas - online broker, Yoga, adds Ageas van insurance to panel |
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| 25.8.23 |
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Tour de Mind - industry team of cyclists to set off on 1,185 miles bike ride to raise ££ for Mind and Young Mind tomorrow (Saturday) |
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| 25.8.23 |
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Last call for advertisers in the next issue of Auto Body Professional - 31 pages sold *** only 1 page left *** |
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| 25.8.23 |
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Straightset - appointed as UK partner for Beissbarth wheel alignment solutions |
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| 25.8.23 |
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AA - comments on vehicle speed compliance statistics for Great Britain as c5 people a day are killed on our roads |
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| 25.8.23 |
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Fix Auto Leeds South - Stephen and Sam Smith to open fourth new bodyshop; additional to Fix Auto Leeds North, Keighley & Leeds North |
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| 25.8.23 |
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Autoglass - new Principal Partner of Sheffield United Women |
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| 25.8.23 |
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Polestar - to work with Mobileye on autonomous driving technology in Polestar 4 |
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| 25.8.23 |
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Verex - following CCP’s purchase of the business, repair management and repair payments will operate 'business as usual’ |
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| 24.8.23 |
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NBRA and VBRA Commercial Greener Bodyshop Awards - full list of all finalists for the 10 awards |
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| 24.8.23 |
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ALLDATA Repair - solves “strange noise” coming from 2016 Ford Transit 2.0L EcoBlue that left technicians puzzled |
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| 24.8.23 |
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Claims Management & Adjusting (CMA) - top 5 most stolen cars in Kent all Fiestas or Range Rovers |
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| 24.8.23 |
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Zeygo - PAYG insurer puts up prices to cover rising repair costs |
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| 24.8.23 |
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Direct Line - 50% people who pass their test over the age of 30 feel nervous when driving after passing |
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| 24.8.23 |
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TrustFord - AllFord returns to Alford for 'best ever' show with TrustFord as main Sponsor |
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| 24.8.23 |
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Half of drivers break 30mph speed limits - speed limit compliance higher on 60mph roads |
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| 24.8.23 |
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Auto Trader - automotive online marketplace launches an E-bike platform offering more than 1,500 E-bikes from 45 manufacturers |
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| 24.8.23 |
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Volvo - to launch a luxury electric MPV in China: Volvo EM90 |
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| 24.8.23 |
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Rapid Repair Network - new HQ offices for growing minor repairs specialist network |
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| 24.8.23 |
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*** ABP EXCLUSIVE *** FMG Repair Services - to open new flagship site in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire |
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| 23.8.23 |
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Lechler Coatings UK - appoint Peter Priestley, National Sales Manager covering Refinish UK, and Jared Jansing to role of Technical Training |
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| 23.8.23 |
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Direct Line Group - partners with national charity UK Youth |
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| 23.8.23 |
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Polestar - reaches production milestone of 150,000 cars; 174% increase in Polestar 2 deliveries in the UK YOY |
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| 23.8.23 |
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ABI - 19% reduction in detected frauds (59% detected frauds are in motor); 20% drop in the volume of fraudulent PI claims |
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| 23.8.23 |
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Tour de Mind - team of automotive and insurance industry cyclists to set off on 1,185 miles bike ride to raise ££ for Mind and Young Mind |
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| 23.8.23 |
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MIB (Motor Insurers’ Bureau) - a heads-up on the UK Green Card System for motorists taking their vehicle abroad |
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| 23.8.23 |
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Verex Insurance Services (motor insurance broker in administration) - acquired by Car Care Plan |
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| 23.8.23 |
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Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) - warning to businesses who collect customer mobile phone numbers as 1 in 3 report ‘text pests’ |
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| 23.8.23 |
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EY - 29 out of the 30 biggest depreciating used cars were electric |
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| 23.8.23 |
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Allianz and LV= - UK fraud teams bring repeat insurance fraudster to justice |
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| 23.8.23 |
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Yokohama - official tyre partner, brings 10 unique track and road cars to Silverstone Festival (25-27 August) |
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| 22.8.23 |
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Solera | Audatex - 34 new and 65 updated model sheets added in the latest UK AEG data release D4.75 |
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| 22.8.23 |
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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles - research reveals injury down time costing UK businesses as much as £3.7 billion annually |
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| 22.8.23 |
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Met Police - vandalism of ULEZ camera leads to ‘armoured’ response to vigilantes |
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| 22.8.23 |
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REPOST FROM THE FORUM - Legal Question for Advice Please |
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| 22.8.23 |
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Ben - 97% of people who have undergone coaching with automotive industry charity, Ben, have reported a positive change as a result |
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| 22.8.23 |
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LKQ Bodyshop Division - LKQ Academy 'Introduction to sustainability in the bodyshop' course at Riverpark Training Centre |
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| 22.8.23 |
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eBay - 23% motorists admit to using washing up liquid to clean their car (which is bad for paintwork) |
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| 22.8.23 |
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Fix Auto Slough - invest in specialist Volvo and Polestar high-voltage equipment |
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| 22.8.23 |
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IMI - 'Real Voices' digital campaign highlights extensive range of roles and development opportunities in the automotive sector |
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| 22.8.23 |
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RAC - drivers to make 14 million leisure trips on the roads this bank holiday weekend (2 million more than last year) |
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| 22.8.23 |
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Lookers - H1 results: profits down 19% on turnover up 8%; now have 61 cosmetic repair facilities - 39 fixed sites plus 22 dedicated vans |
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| 22.8.23 |
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Copart UK - awarded by Ecologi platform for planting 1,000 trees |
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| 22.8.23 |
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REPOST FROM THE FORUM - "so long as the (insurance) premium is increased the opportunity to compensate repairers well is also increased" |
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| 21.8.23 |
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GT Motive - "Celebrating a Remarkable Journey"; a touching tribute to Martyn Rowley who leaves them to become head of NBRA in November |
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| 21.8.23 |
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Plunkys All Stars 2023 - £21,678.27 raised with Gift Aid (the most raised from one game); final game in May 2024 |
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| 21.8.23 |
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The Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Repair Alliance (HEVRA) [acquired by RMI in Jan 2023] - exhibiting at the British Motor Show 2023 |
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| 21.8.23 |
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Allianz Commercial - promotes Simon Hanley to regional manager, South, and appoints Caroline Donati (Aviva) as branch manager, Southampton |
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| 21.8.23 |
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HSE - safety alert after evidence from an investigation of a fatal incident revealed concerns with the BendPak XPR series two-post lifts |
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| 21.8.23 |
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AX - TCH Leasing selects AX's Motor Assist for its end-to-end incident and claims management service |
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| 21.8.23 |
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Six-in-10 want ‘noise cameras’ rolled out so drivers of excessively loud vehicles are caught and fined |
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| 21.8.23 |
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CRASH - NI accident management firm's vehicle fleet rises to over 350 as demand for services increases post-pandemic |
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| 21.8.23 |
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ABI - vehicle repair costs up 33% in the last year; reported increases in labour costs up to 40% between June 2022 and January 2023 |
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| 21.8.23 |
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EXCLUSIVE: Activate Group - Victoria Turner,Chief Commercial Officer, has left the group after 3 years |
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| 21.8.23 |
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USA: AAA - ADAS could prevent 37 million accidents over the next 30 years |
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| 21.8.23 |
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Nationwide Vehicle Recovery Assistance - extend partnership with West Ham United |
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| 21.8.23 |
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“2023 looking to be one of the worst on record for pothole damage” - pothole breakdowns up a fifth from last year |
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| 21.8.23 |
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Carsofthefuture - entries open now for the inaugural Self-driving Industry Awards |
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| 21.8.23 |
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TrustFord - invest £350,000 in newly refurbished Ford Car and CV Centre dealership in Erdington, Birmingham |
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| 20.8.23 |
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Allianz UK (inc LV) - H1 results: profit down 5% on revenue up 7%; "labour shortages, rising repair costs and supply chain pressures" |
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| 20.8.23 |
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esure Group - H1 results: motor GWP up 19% to £365m; 2,155 recycled parts used in H1; motor claims frequency reverts towards pre-Covid level |
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| 20.8.23 |
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Chris Weeks (ex NBRA) - appointed by AllThingsCX as their new Non-Executive Director |
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| 20.8.23 |
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Association of Employment and Learning Providers’ (AELP) - launch campaign to "Save Our Skills System" |
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| 19.8.23 |
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Direct Line - holding talks about hiring Aviva executive Adam Winslow (head of UK general insurance) as its new boss reports Sky News |
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| 18.8.23 |
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Fix Auto UK - becomes majority shareholder in Fix Auto Chelteltenham |
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| 18.8.23 |
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Reposted from the ABP Forum - "Courtesy Cars, is abolishing them a viable proposition?" A change in terminology is needed. |
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| 18.8.23 |
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BEN - the automotive charity provided life coaching for Lisa as her life was spiralling out of control - read her story |
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| 18.8.23 |
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SYNETIQ - launches client initiative with LV= Insurance which sees unused keys sold to raise money for charity |
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| 18.8.23 |
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ECA Business Energy - publish first issue of their Green Energy Drive Newsletter featuring energy news within the bodyshop sector |
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| 18.8.23 |
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Cornwall Insight - energy analysts issue their predictions for energy costs by quarter for next 12 months |
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| 18.8.23 |
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EY - Big Four firm is to cut 150 jobs from their 2,300 UK jobs and tells staff to expect smaller pay rises and bonuses |
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| 18.8.23 |
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NFDA - write to the Department of Transport (DfT) highlighting key regulatory issues that are holding back the Electric Van market |
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| 17.8.23 |
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Copart - becomes an IMI approved accreditation centre |
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| 17.8.23 |
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Motoring Hall of Fame - IMI's Steve Nash one of 4 new inductees into The Motoring Hall of Fame at today's British Motor Show |
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| 17.8.23 |
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eBay - analysis of sales data for theft prevention products identifies the top 10 car security conscious areas in the UK |
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| 16.8.23 |
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Tevva and ElectraMeccanica - UK and US electric lorry manufacturers to merge; production to be in Tilbury and Arizona |
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| 16.8.23 |
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JLR - announces 300 new jobs in the Midlands to support increased Range Rover production and development of new range of EVs |
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| 16.8.23 |
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BBC - artificial intelligence (AI) cameras catch 297 drivers using mobile phones or not wearing seatbelts in three days in Cornwall |
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| 16.8.23 |
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Aviva Zero – Aviva’s carbon-conscious digital-led motor insurance proposition has sold more than 250,000 policies since its launch |
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| 16.8.23 |
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Vauxhall - launch new ‘Electric Streets of Britain’ initiative to increase EV charging facilities on residential streets |
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| 16.8.23 |
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London ULEZ - NFDA met with TfL (Transport for London) to discuss concerns including the scrappage scheme |
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| 16.8.23 |
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DVSA - vehicle recalls will now appear on MOT test certificates; NFDA comment |
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| 16.8.23 |
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SMMT - bus, coach and minibus market up 5.9% in Q2 and 2.8% in first half; action needed to access Zero Emission Bus Regional Area fund |
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| 16.8.23 |
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SMMT - HGV market up 17.2% in Q2 and 17.1% in first half; urgent action needed to deliver HGV charging point by 20235 |
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| 16.8.23 |
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Fix Auto - adds second site in Northern Ireland, Fix Auto Saintfield (7 miles from Belfast) |
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| 16.8.23 |
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Reposted from the forum: "Sanitation Charges" |
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| 16.8.23 |
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Reposted from the forum: "Is this legal?" |
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| 16.8.23 |
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Thatcham Research - apprentices restore old banger Mazda MX5 for use on AutoRaise and BEN charity rallies - the RoadtoRally project |
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| 16.8.23 |
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XL Motors Coventry - double delight as they are Volvo Body and Paint regional winners and successfully renew Kitemark for BS10125 |
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| 16.8.23 |
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VinFast - stock market value of Vietnamese electric vehicle maker is way above Ford or GM; only made 11,000 cars in H1 and no profit |
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| 16.8.23 |
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School of Thought - launch AWE24 Challenge, a dedicated Automotive Work Experience Week from 15th to 19th April 2024 - GET INVOLVED |
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| 16.8.23 |
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Aviva - H1 results: group operating profit up 8% to £715m; UK general insurance premiums up 13% |
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| 16.8.23 |
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Admiral - H1 results: UK motor profit up 3% to £298m on turnover up 20% to £1,502m; "elevated cost" for replacement parts and paint |
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| 16.8.23 |
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Inflation rate - CPI inflation falls significantly to 6.8% for the 12 months to July 2023; RPI inflation also falls significantly to 9.0% |
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| 15.8.23 |
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ONS - average regular pay up 7.8% in last year to average of £32,000; slight fall in vacancies but still above 1 million |
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| 15.8.23 |
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Ford UK - managing director Lisa Brankin takes on additional role of chairing Ford’s UK operations, effective immediately |
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| 15.8.23 |
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Motofix - management team meet to "realign objectives for the second half of 2023"; new company Motofix Prestige launched in Cirencester |
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| 15.8.23 |
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Kingfisher Insurance - expands its classic vehicle market presence with Peter James Insurance’s new exclusive partnership |
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| 15.8.23 |
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Revive! - Watford franchises (Tim Byrne, ex Autorestore and Nationwide) has generated more than £275,000 since launching in July 2022 |
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| 15.8.23 |
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e2e - partner with Incited to unlock new opportunities for insurers to interrogate their total loss data |
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| 15.8.23 |
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NBRA - respond to media coverage around car insurance premium increases |
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| 15.8.23 |
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Copart - huge fire at Rochford yard over the weekend involved approximately 700 cars |
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| 15.8.23 |
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Carwow - Chinese car brands to take up to 30% of UK’s new car market within five years say dealers |
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| 15.8.23 |
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Copart - increases vehicle storage capacity by 15% in the West Midlands |
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| 15.8.23 |
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IMI - "fully supports the UK government's ambition to transition to zero emission vehicles" |
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| 15.8.23 |
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London ULEZ - concern that 29 Aug expansion could see between 200,000 and 700,000 perfectly good non-compliant cars scrapped |
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| 14.8.23 |
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LV= General Insurance - to leave Frizzell House, Bournemouth at end 2024 and move 5 miles up road to former Ageas office next to hospital |
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| 14.8.23 |
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House of Lords - Environment and Climate Change Committee launches inquiry into electric vehicles and the 2030 & 2035 deadline dates |
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| 14.8.23 |
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HEVRA (Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Repair Alliance) - exhibiting at the British Motor Show this week in Farnborough |
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| 14.8.23 |
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Churchill Expert (Direct Line Group’s flexible fleet insurance specialist) - partners with DriveElectic to offer EV salary sacrifice scheme |
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| 14.8.23 |
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Autocraft Telford and Volvo Cars Shrewsbury - win Volvo High Achiever Award Region 6 and Volvo National Top Performer Award |
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| 14.8.23 |
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ABP News - many congratulations to Kelly Dalwood, ABP News Editor, who got married at the weekend to Marcus Dudley |
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| 14.8.23 |
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BMW - iX5 Hydrogen pilot fleet visits the UK; real-world useage delivers valuable knowledge; paves the way for potential series production |
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| 14.8.23 |
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Arrival - British based electric van "maker" (which hasn't yet made any vehicles) lines up advisors as it plans for possible administration |
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| 14.8.23 |
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Daily Mail - article says "car-hire prices in Europe have fallen to their lowest level this century", a third cheaper than 2022 |
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| 13.8.23 |
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JCT600 - Accident Repair Centre in Sticker Lane, Bradford is likely to be replaced by a new Lidl supermarket and Costa Coffee |
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| 11.8.23 |
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Ford - production start of all new electric Explorer model (built on VW's MEB platform) delayed by nearly a year to mid 2024 |
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| 11.8.23 |
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bodyshop magazine - finalists announced for their awards taking place on 28 September, Metropole NEC Birmingham |
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| 11.8.23 |
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USA: San Francisco - Wayno and Cruise given green light by authorities to start charging for their driverless taxi services |
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| 11.8.23 |
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Charles Trent Ltd - drives innovation and excellence with staff promotions and establishment of a new "Innovation and Tech Team" |
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| 11.8.23 |
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Ezi Methods Golf Challenge - third team through to final announced following Fix Auto UK Golf Day |
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| 11.8.23 |
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Hatfields - Sheffield branch, oldest Jaguar retailer in UK, to close due to lack of electric car sales; other 8 branches unaffected |
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| 11.8.23 |
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IMI - 2023 Baseline Report: "Automotive sector on roller coaster with record high in vacancies and continued lack of diversity" |
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| 11.8.23 |
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Independent: "Couple’s outrage as car insurance hiked 90%: ‘Trying to mug me when I wasn’t looking’" |
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| 11.8.23 |
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NBRA - appoint Martyn Rowley (ex GT Motive and Audatex) as new NBRA Director from 7 Nov, replacing Chris Weeks who left on 28 July |
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| 11.8.23 |
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The Independent - "The great car insurance con: premiums soar to record high as average prices hiked 48% in a year" |
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| 11.8.23 |
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ABI - motor insurance up 21% in last year to £511; reflects "33% rise in vehicle repair costs in last year" and 40% rise in labour rates |
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| 10.8.23 |
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School of Thought - provide potted history of their achievements over last 4 years - includes engagement with over 122,000 students |
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| 10.8.23 |
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Copart - new 33-acre site in Northamptonshire to be operational in Autumn 2023, providing annual storage capacity for 38,000 vehicles |
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| 10.8.23 |
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Zurich Insurance - H1 results: "growth was driven by a strong performance across Europe" |
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| 09.8.23 |
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Copart UK - have added 187 acres to their land bank (89 acres of new sites plus 98 acres of extension) and more to come soon |
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| 09.8.23 |
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Copart UK - have added 187 acres to their land bank (89 acres of new sites plus 98 acres of extension) and still more to come |
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| 09.8.23 |
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Activate Group - "Is it Safe to Use Second-Hand Parts in Vehicle Repair?" |
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| 09.8.23 |
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Fix Auto Mid Devon / Newton Abbot - safeguards staff and proves ‘EV Readiness’ with on-line Thatcham Research training |
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| 09.8.23 |
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Stellantis - could reuse parts from scrapped cars to extend the life of its cars in order to to reach net-zero emissions by 2038 |
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| 09.8.23 |
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SMMT used car sales data for Q2 - Auto Trader comments |
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| 09.8.23 |
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SMMT - UK used car market grows 4.1% in Q2 2023, with more than 1.8 million units changing hands; sales growth every month so far this year |
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| 09.8.23 |
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Vizion - prioritises learning and development for their engineers in partnership with Bridge Academy and Cornerstone |
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| 09.8.23 |
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Hiscox UK - H1 results: written premiums up 4% |
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| 09.8.23 |
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RAC - warn UK drivers to "get an emissions sticker or risk a fine when you drive in Europe this summer" |
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| 08.8.23 |
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Autoglass - has reduced the incident rate in its own fleet by 40% over the last four years through fitment of ADAS and telematics |
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| 08.8.23 |
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Axalta - more details on Irus Mix - "the order book is exceeding our projections" |
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| 08.8.23 |
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Axalta - more details of the worldwide performance of their refinish business in Q2 |
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| 08.8.23 |
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Britishvolt - Australian buyer hasn't made final payment of £8.57m, say administrators from EY |
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| 08.8.23 |
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IMI - supports call for urgent review of e-bike and e-scooter regulation following fatal battery fires |
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| 08.8.23 |
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EIS - "Why, after spending hundreds of billions of dollars on new technology, can't insurers adapt to the demands being placed on them?" |
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| 08.8.23 |
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RIFT - research reveals that damage caused by potholes costs motorists £1.7 billion last year; 18% LESS potholes filled last year |
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| 07.8.23 |
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Tesla - "created secret team to suppress thousands of driving range complaints and rig dashboard readouts" says Reuters report |
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| 07.8.23 |
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JCT600 - acquires York warehouse premises for vehicle preparation centre |
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| 07.8.23 |
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Auto Trader - growth run adds £4,000 since 2020 to value of averagesecond-hand car; 40th successive month of year-on-year growth in July |
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| 07.8.23 |
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IGA - how to acess Security Related Repair Maintenance Information (SERMI) to re-code vehicle security related components and software |
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| 07.8.23 |
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SMMT - Mike Hawes, CEO, on a "summer of highs for the new car and van market" and the challenge of installing sufficient BEV chargers |
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| 07.8.23 |
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Goodwood - 81st Members’ Meeting will be held on Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 April 2024; Festival of Speed Thursday 11 - Sunday 14 July 2024 |
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| 07.8.23 |
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RSA Insurance - results for H1 2023: pre-tax profits £55m (down from £2234m) on premiums of £1,375m (down from £1,561m previous year) |
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| 05.8.23 |
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Australia - state of South Australia announces the 270 drivers of "ultra high-powered vehicles" will require a special licence from Dec 2024 |
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| 04.8.23 |
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Copart - announce a Two-for-One share split |
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| 04.8.23 |
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SMMT van sales for July - NFDA comments |
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| 04.8.23 |
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RAC - second monthly rise in a row for petrol as oil price jumps to $85; more fuel price rises on the way? |
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| 04.8.23 |
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HMG Paints - relaunch of Ferrozinc, a revolutionary water-based rust converter |
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| 04.8.23 |
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SMMT sales figures for July - NFDA comment |
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| 04.8.23 |
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RAC - issues warning to drivers ahead of the first storm of the summer - Storm Antoni - arriving on Saturday in South West England |
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| 04.8.23 |
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Claims Management & Adjusting (CMA) - request evidence to support National Crime Agency statements on keyless car thefts |
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| 04.8.23 |
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BCA - relaunches vehicle appraisal training programme |
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| 04.8.23 |
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London ULEZ - Auto Trader comments on extension of scrappage scheme |
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| 04.8.23 |
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SMMT - new van sales up 44% in July; EV sales up 95% to take 5.5% of market; 2023 forecasted at 0.33 million |
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| 04.8.23 |
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SMMT sales figures for July - What Car? comment |
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| 04.8.23 |
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SMMT sales figures for July - Auto Trader comment |
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| 04.8.23 |
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London ULEZ - Mayor extends scappage scheme to ALL Londoners and London businesses for non-compliant cars (£2,000) and vans (£7,000) |
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| 04.8.23 |
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SMMT - new car sales up 28% in July; EV sales up 88% to take 16% of market; 2023 forecasted at 1.85 million and 2024 at 1.95 million |
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| 03.8.23 |
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Ben (automotive industry charity) - 23% increase in enquiries and a 20% increase in support cases this year |
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| 03.8.23 |
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Peter Vardy Group - closes its CARZ used car supermarkets in Dundee and Glasgow. |
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| 03.8.23 |
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Bank of England - raises interest rates by 0.25% to 5.25%, highest since 2008; inflation forecast to drop to 4.9% in Q4 |
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| 03.8.23 |
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Hoopers - launch Hoopers 360°, their new Virtual inspection Technology |
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| 03.8.23 |
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Sabre (UK's 20th largest motor insurer) - H1 results: profits fall 45% to £4.8m on gross written premiums up 8% to £99.5m |
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| 03.8.23 |
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LKQ - reveal more detail on Elitek Vehicle Services, their automotive diagnostics business; growing at 25% a year with strong margins |
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| 03.8.23 |
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LKQ - reveal that pilot with State Farm (USA's lagest motor insurer) could be worth $125 - $150 million of revenue on an annual basis |
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| 02.8.23 |
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Autotech Group - Mark Armitage (ex IMI) joins as Group Commercial Director |
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| 02.8.23 |
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esure - Richard Hughes (Senior Repair Network Manager) and Kevin Moran (Network Manager) to leave in October; Richard seeking new role |
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| 02.8.23 |
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RB Global (formerly Ritchie Bros, owners of IAA / Synetiq) - CEO resigns in dispute over her pay package; new CEO is ex-Caliber Collision |
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| 02.8.23 |
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Chris Weeks - starts new role at the Evolution Repair Group, the new name for Anthony Heard's Braintree Motor Group |
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| 02.8.23 |
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Revive! Belfast - win Northern Ireland’s ‘Best Start-up Business’ award from the Federation of Small Businesses |
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| 02.8.23 |
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Ezi Methods Golf Challenge - second team through to final announced following Morelli Golf Day |
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| 02.8.23 |
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Copart- expand Sandtoft site to create a 110-acre UK ‘Super Centre’ in the North of England |
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| 02.8.23 |
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PartsXchange - announce a new partnership with Charlton Recycled AutoParts |
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| 02.8.23 |
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Apprentices - we reveal how many apprentices have started each of the 5 accident repair industry apprenticeships this year |
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| 02.8.23 |
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Thatcham Research - apprentice numbers stalling despite programme expansion; 775 apprentices started in collision repair this education year |
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| 02.8.23 |
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Lookers - acquisition by AAG of Canada appears to be back on, as increased offer of 130p share has backing from Constellation (Cinch/BCA) |
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| 02.8.23 |
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IFED - ghost brokers Ikram Rafique and Mohammad Hamad guilty of charging 900 unsuspecting drivers £300 each for fraudulent motor policies |
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| 02.8.23 |
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Association of Consumer Support Organisations (ACSO) - now just 546 claims management companies, down from 1,238 in 2019 and 3,213 in 2011 |
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| 02.8.23 |
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IMI - forecasts 31% year-on-year drop in EV qualifications for Q2 2023 |
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| 01.8.23 |
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Axalta - Q2 results: refinish net sales up 6.0% (price/mix up 10.0%; volume down 8.4% due to warehousing disruption) |
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| 01.8.23 |
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Abacai (insurtech in UK motor market) - 3 directors leave inc founder Mark Wilson (ex CEO of Aviva) amid rumours he could be DLG's new CEO |
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| 01.8.23 |
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School of Thought - seeking merchandise - such as pens, notepads, stress balls, sunglasses etc - to give out at Motor Show 17 - 20 August |
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| 01.8.23 |
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Europcar - supports its ‘One Sustainable Fleet’ programme as it adds premium Mercedes-Benz EV models to fleet |
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| 01.8.23 |
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LKQ - complete the previously-announced acquisition of Uni-Select |
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| 01.8.23 |
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GTA - new chair sought by credit hire companies and insurers as revised new-look GTA agreement makes progress |
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| 01.8.23 |
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Volvo - now only sells SUVs in UK; all saloon (S60, S90) and estate cars (V60, V90) removed from line-up |
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| 01.8.23 |
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Spies Hecker - launches innovative Priomat 1K Universal Primer Surfacer Aerosol 4095; shortens the repair process considerably |
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| 01.8.23 |
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Zap-Pay from Zapmap - evyve becomes tenth recharging network to go live on Zap-Pay, the simple way to pay for EV charging across networks |
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| 01.8.23 |
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Government - Rishi Sunak ban on selling new petrol and diesel cars from 2030 is still government policy; Duncan-Smith warns against rush |
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| 01.8.23 |
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Hedin Mobility Group of Sweden - acquires Stephen James Group; adds 5 BMW and 3 MINI dealerships to their UK brand portfolio |
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| 01.8.23 |
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RAC - reaction to London councils plan to hike motoring fines |
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| 01.8.23 |
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London Councils - announces new consultation into parking and traffic penalty charges |
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| 31.7.23 |
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HEVRA (Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Repair Alliance Ltd) - was acquired by RMI for £100,000 in Jan 2023 |
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| 31.7.23 |
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Copart - adds huge 31-acre site in East Kilbride, Scotland; will provide annual storage capacity for over 49,000 vehicles |
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| 31.7.23 |
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Repairify - unveil joint venture with Capricorn to deliver remote diagnostic services to repairers across Australia and New Zealand |
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| 31.7.23 |
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Which? new Consumer Duty launches today: what will it mean for consumers? |
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| 31.7.23 |
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FCA - Consumer Duty rukes come into force today; sets higher standards for all financial services customers |
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| 31.7.23 |
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Cox Automotive - New car market will continue steady recovery for remainder of 2023 |
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| 31.7.23 |
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cap hpi - used car values fell by 1.9% (£350) in July; used car price still 30% higher than 2 years ago; EVs down 42% in last 11 months |
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| 31.7.23 |
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Audi - second-generation digital OLED rear lights on Audi Q6 e-tron allows owners to select light signatures for headlights and rear lights |
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| 31.7.23 |
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Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety (PACTS) - publish report on lower urban speed limits in Europe & UK |
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| 31.7.23 |
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Alpine - announces Nicola Burnside as Head of Alpine UK (replacing Seb Brechon); brand announces seven new all-electric models by 2030 |
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| 28.7.23 |
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ABP Club Networking Race Day at Sandown Park Race Course in Surrey, sponsored by Mirka - all the (four-legged) winners! |
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| 28.7.23 |
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The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) - to consider undertakings offered re: LKQ Corporation / Uni-Select merger |
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| 28.7.23 |
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Fix Auto Edinburgh West - work with ECA Business Energy to achieve carbon neutral status in line with PAS 2060 |
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| 28.7.23 |
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BASF - Q2 results: sales down 24.7% to €17.3 billion "low demand in key industries" with automotive the exception |
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| 28.7.23 |
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Osprey Charging Network - Grant Shapps welcomes opening of new ultra-rapid EV charging hub in Welwyn Garden City |
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| 28.7.23 |
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ULEZ expansion to proceed in London after High Court challenge fails - RAC reaction |
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| 28.7.23 |
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Independent Garage Association (IGA) - calls for industry input to boost apprenticeship opportunities in the automotive sector |
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| 28.7.23 |
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ULEZ - court rules plan to extend the ULEZ to the whole of London is lawful |
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| 28.7.23 |
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Autocar - Hybrid and Electric vehicles now occupy a significant chunk of cars made in the month of June |
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| 28.7.23 |
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SMMT - UK CV production up 16% in best first half since 2011 |
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| 28.7.23 |
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Steer Automotive Group's Miguel Harvey - representing the UK for Car Painting at EuroSkills Gdańsk 2023 (5-9 Sept in Poland) |
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| 28.7.23 |
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Association of Consumer Support Organisations (ACSO) - 80% drop in the number of claims management companies (CMC) since March 2011 "peak" |
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| 28.7.23 |
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SMMT - British car production rebounds 11.7% in first six months |
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| 28.7.23 |
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LKQ - Q2 worldwide results: revenue of $3.45 billion, up 3.2%, profits $389 million, down 28.4%; "strong operational performance" |
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| 27.7.23 |
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ABP Networking Race Day sponsored by Mirka at Sandown Park Race Course in Surrey - guests ready for a full afternoon of racing! |
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| 27.7.23 |
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Copart - increases vehicle storage capacity by 60% in the Southwest |
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| 27.7.23 |
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IGA - calls for industry input to boost apprenticeship opportunities in the automotive sector |
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| 27.7.23 |
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The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) - forecasts 31% year-on-year drop in EV qualifications for Quarter 2 2023 |
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| 27.7.23 |
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Venson - named as a supplier on Crown Commercial Service Framework |
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| 27.7.23 |
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Intelligent Motoring - demand for Alternative Fuel Vehicles (AFVs) warranties rises dramatically |
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| 26.7.23 |
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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak - casts doubt on 2030 petrol and diesel car ban |
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| 26.7.23 |
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National Apprenticeship Week 2024 - announced as 5th - 11th February 2024 |
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| 26.7.23 |
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(reports) Dutch cargo ship fire reportedly caused by en electric vehicle - 3,000 cars inc 25 EVs on board |
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| 26.7.23 |
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The IMI - potential move of the 2030 ban on the sale of new ICE vehicles CANNOT be a ‘free pass’ to delay EV training |
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| 26.7.23 |
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Government - 44,020 public electric vehicle charging devices in the UK as at 1 July 2023; an increase of 38% since 1 July 2022 |
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| 26.7.23 |
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ABP Networking Race Day sponsored by Mirka: Thurs 27 July at Sandown Park Race Course in Surrey - download the app! |
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| 26.7.23 |
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S&G Response - How Technology and AI Are Changing the Insurance Industry |
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| 26.7.23 |
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Test drives on the decline - 29% didn't arrange a test drive with their most recent new car lease or purchase |
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| 26.7.23 |
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The AA - switching selected patrol vans to EVs, supported by Mer, one of Europe's largest EV charging specialists |
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| 26.7.23 |
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Which? - 77% car insurance customers whose claims weren’t paid in full not told why; insurers falling short of new Consumer Duty standards |
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| 26.7.23 |
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Allianz Commercial - promotes distribution experts as part of UK strategy |
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| 26.7.23 |
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Copart - doubles vehicle storage capacity near central London |
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| 26.7.23 |
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PartsXchange - new version of the app now ready for Download |
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| 26.7.23 |
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Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) - extends investigation into suspected anti-competitive conduct in recycling end-of-life vehicles |
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| 26.7.23 |
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Autovista Group - plug-in vehicles account for almost a quarter of Europe’s new-car market in May |
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| 25.7.23 |
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Ageas - online insurance broker, Yoga, adds Ageas to its van insurance panel |
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| 25.7.23 |
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Auto Windscreens - finalists announced for Auto Windscreens' 'Clearly the Best' contest |
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| 25.7.23 |
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ATF Professional Vehicle Recycling Awards - bodyshops encouraged to enter the "Recycled Vehicle Parts User Award" |
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| 25.7.23 |
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Government launches review of DVLA - plans to "strengthen agency for the future"; 80% all transactions now being carried out online |
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| 25.7.23 |
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Sherwin Williams - Q2 results: sales up 6%, profits up 37%; "Automotive Refinish business grew by a high-single digit percentage" |
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| 25.7.23 |
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ABP Networking Race Day sponsored by Mirka: Thurs 27 July at Sandown Park Race Course in Surrey - two days to go; joining instructions below |
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| 25.7.23 |
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Copart - to increase storage capabilities by 50% in Cambridgeshire at Wisbech site |
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| 25.7.23 |
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Citroën - 73% UK drivers believe the current state of British roads means they are a dangerous |
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| 25.7.23 |
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The IMI - nominated for 4 Association Excellence Awards |
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| 25.7.23 |
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SYNETIQ - financing carbon projects in the UK, Turkey and India that complement long-term decarbonisation plans |
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| 25.7.23 |
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Copart - to increase storage capabilities by 50% in Cambridgeshire, full 20-acre site at Wisbech to be operational by spring 2023 |
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| 25.7.23 |
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AkzoNobel - Q2 2023 results: revenue 4% down; pricing was up 5%; volumes down 1% |
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| 24.7.23 |
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Auto Trader - average price of a used car is £17,975, up 2.8% YOY; average value of 15-year-old car is £5,805 |
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| 24.7.23 |
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ABI - launches campaign to show the ‘power of the premium’ to demonstrate what a consumer’s premium pays for, even if they never claim |
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| 24.7.23 |
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Pailton Engineering - not only cars that require sufficient electrification infrastructure - think about heavy-duty commercial vehicles, too |
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| 24.7.23 |
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Which? - name checks Alfa Romeo for "unreliable motors" |
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| 24.7.23 |
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Multitract - new Eastract robot can collect illegally parked cars |
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| 24.7.23 |
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GRIDSERVE accelerates high power EV charging with UK-first battery and solar power innovation at Cornwall Services |
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| 24.7.23 |
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Milberg London LLP - major German car manufacturers ‘guilty of colluding over emissions test manipulations’ |
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| 24.7.23 |
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HF - legal and claims solutions firm's "colossal" credit hire costs result in HF saving £650k for insurers |
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| 24.7.23 |
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RAC - attends highest number of pothole-related breakdowns since 2018 |
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| 24.7.23 |
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Aston Lark - ABP Recommended Business Service: commercial and personal lines broker on hand for support to MCE Insurance customers |
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| 24.7.23 |
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Tractable AI - raises $65M in Series E funding led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2 |
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| 23.7.23 |
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ARAG Group - acquire legal expense insurer D.A.S. UK from ERGO |
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| 23.7.23 |
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IMI - Mark Armitage (Head of Membership Products and Services) leaves to join Autotech Group |
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| 23.7.23 |
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Autotech Training - now own 1 of only 5 Electude Connects, a purpose built vehicle to support electric vehicle IMI accredited training |
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| 23.7.23 |
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RAC - "supermarkets have doubled their profit margin on petrol and diesel since the start of the war in Ukraine" |
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| 23.7.23 |
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RAC - "supermarkets have doubled their profit margin on pterol and diesel since the start of the war in Ukraine" |
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| 22.7.23 |
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SMMT - Mikes Hawes CEO says "battery boost for UK auto comes at a critical time" |
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| 22.7.23 |
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Guardian - "UK drivers shocked as car insurance costs soar by up to 90%" |
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| 22.7.23 |
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JLR - appoint Adrian Mardell as Chief Executive Officer |
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| 22.7.23 |
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Car Pefection Carcare (CPC) - Birmingham bodyshop ordered to pay £32,738 to employee sacked for complaining about blocked toilet |
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| 21.7.23 |
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Goodwood - 2024 Festival of Speed dates announced; it will take place from Thursday 11 - Sunday 14 July 2024 |
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| 21.7.23 |
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Jenkins and Pain, Dover - install 360 solar panels on their roof as part of their journey to become completely carbon-neutral |
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| 21.7.23 |
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Fix Auto - 4 franchise partners gain VM approval from Toyota Lexus, whilst 6 others add Lexus to their existing Toyota approvals |
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| 21.7.23 |
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Redde Northgate (inc FMG) - Q & A with analysts; "we are epairing vehicles much quicker than the more general market" |
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| 21.7.23 |
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LKQ announcement of Digraph acquisition - Andy Southby, LKQ Bodyshop division MD will also take on role of Digraph MD |
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| 21.7.23 |
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Gallagher - managing inflation and rising costs priority for 48% business, staff recruitment and retention key for 31% |
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| 21.7.23 |
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CMA - LKQ’s anticipated purchase of Uni-Select "could raise competition concerns in the supply of car parts and garage equipment" |
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| 21.7.23 |
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CMA - LKQ’s anticipated purchase of Uni-Select "could raise competition concerns in the supply of car parts and garage equipment" |
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| 21.7.23 |
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LeaseElectricCar - welcomes Tata's plans for multi-billion pound car battery plant in Somerset; need to play catch-up as EU has 35 plants |
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| 21.7.23 |
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Aviva and DAC Beachcroft - celebrate success on almost 200 organised motor fraud claims as new techniques are being used by the fraudsters |
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| 21.7.23 |
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Land Rover Range Rover - the vehicle with the most loyal repeat buyers so far in 2023 |
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| 21.7.23 |
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Carly - smart mechanic device launches in the UK |
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| 21.7.23 |
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2.4 million potholes reported across England and Wales - here are the worst counties... |
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| 21.7.23 |
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Doseley Body and Paint Centre - achieve 94% in annual JLR Audit |
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| 21.7.23 |
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LKQ - appoint Georgia Brown (ex Davies & AA) as Network Relationship Program Manager |
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| 20.7.23 |
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PPG - Q2 results: record quarterly net sales of $4,872m; record quarterly sales for automotive refinish coatings |
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| 20.7.23 |
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Lotus - to cut 200 jobs in UK in administration and engineering as losses increased in 2022 to £145m with just 576 cars sold worldwide |
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| 20.7.23 |
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AXA - appoint Tara Foley as new CEO of AXA UK & Ireland, succeeding Claudio Gienal |
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| 20.7.23 |
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Walton Accident Repair (D. Walton) - Manchester bodyshop gain Ford Approval |
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| 20.7.23 |
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Lookers - acquisition by AAG of Canada in doubt amid rumours of alternative bid from American Lithia Motors |
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| 20.7.23 |
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EU - propose ban on chrome plating as process gives off emissions that are "500 times more toxic than diesel" |
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| 20.7.23 |
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Cycle SOS - uninsurable e-scooters: "a safety hazard on our streets?" asks cycling accident claims specialist |
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| 20.7.23 |
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Pendragon - trading update: "robust performance" in H1 2023 with profits up 9% |
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| 20.7.23 |
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Intelligent Motoring - highlights the importance of GAP insurance to protect against vehicle theft insurance shortfall |
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| 20.7.23 |
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Confused / Willis Towers Watson (WTW) Car Insurance Price Index - £776 average premium; up 40% higher in 12 months and up 18% Q1 to Q2 |
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| 20.7.23 |
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Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) - compensation for general insurance providers for 2022/23 was £163m vs £186m previous year |
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| 20.7.23 |
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NAMA - host roadshow and roundtable to discuss Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) Grading |
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| 20.7.23 |
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IDTechEx - yearly demand for rare earth magnets in EV motors will surpass 1 billion kg by 2031 |
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| 20.7.23 |
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The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) - apprenticeship starts 31% behind pre-pandemic levels |
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| 20.7.23 |
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Europcar Mobility Group UK - 30% of Londoners still drive non-compliant vehicles with less than 2 months until ULEZ expansion goes live |
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| 20.7.23 |
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Power-TEC - new specialist bodywork pulling tower |
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| 20.7.23 |
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The AA - 16 million cars expected on holiday trips in the UK this summer and a quarter of a million "heading for a breakdown" |
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| 19.7.23 |
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MCE Insurance Ltd - FCA issue information; all claims continue to be processes as usual by Sabre Insurance |
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| 19.7.23 |
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MCE Insurance Ltd - broker based in Northants (specialising in motorbike and car insurance underwritten by Sabre) goes into administration |
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| 19.7.23 |
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HF (Horwich Farrelly) - save £512,000 of credit hire charges (+ £105,000 legal costs) in 4 cases for Admiral, KGM, Hastings, LV |
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| 19.7.23 |
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Defaqto - launches new component in its insurance software |
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| 19.7.23 |
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Auto Trader - 1,500 retailers achieve Highly Rated status |
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| 19.7.23 |
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FMG Repair Services - IMI Automotive Maintenance course students from local Archbishop Sentamu Academy attend Goole |
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| 19.7.23 |
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SMMT - statement on JLR and Tata Motors gigafactory announcement |
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| 19.7.23 |
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The Motor Ombudsman - exterior & bodywork issues with EVs made up 10% of EV complaints from consumers in Q2 |
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| 19.7.23 |
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CHO (Credit Hire Organisation) - “surprised and concerned” at Financial Ombudsman Service statement on risk of using credit hire |
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| 19.7.23 |
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Financial Ombudsman Service - warns motorists about risks of using credit hire services |
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| 19.7.23 |
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Repairify - promotes Steven Mullen to UK operations manager |
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| 19.7.23 |
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FMG Repair Services - Paint Apprentice, Jay, and his mentor, Gary, at FMG's Glasgow bodyshop |
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| 19.7.23 |
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Auto Trader - increases in interest rates "likely", but car owners "insulated" from rising APR |
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| 19.7.23 |
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LKQ - Georgia Brown joins LKQ as Network Programme Manager for the South |
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| 19.7.23 |
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IMI - comments on the news today that Tata has confirmed the JLR Bridgwater site for giga factory |
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| 19.7.23 |
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OFFICIAL: Tata Group - to set up £4 billion Gigafactory in Somerset to produce electric vehicle batteries for JLR from 2026 |
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| 19.7.23 |
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Inflation rate - CPI inflation falls significantly to 7.9% for the 12 months to June 2023; RPI inflation falls slightly to 10.7% |
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| 19.7.23 |
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Tata (parent company of JLR) - to build gigafactory in Somerset to make batteries for electric vehicles |
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| 18.7.23 |
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HELLA and Porsche - launch world's first SSL | HD matrix headlamp |
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| 18.7.23 |
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Copart’s new JCB Loaders – updated & upgraded! |
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| 18.7.23 |
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James Alpe - PAS2060 success for the second year in a row |
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| 18.7.23 |
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Brake - ‘Let’s talk about speed’ announced as theme for Road Safety Week 2023 |
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| 18.7.23 |
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Independent Garage Association (IGA) - announces finalists for British Independent Garage (BIG) Awards |
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| 18.7.23 |
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Grant Shapps to meet supermarket bosses over fuel prices - RAC comment |
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| 18.7.23 |
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The IMI - to tackle 20-year high in automotive vacancies with Perceptions campaign |
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| 18.7.23 |
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Allianz - "insurers must find ways to support the repair sector and make repairs more sustainable" |
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| 18.7.23 |
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Fix Auto Harlow - immediate 40% increase in productivity post-major programme of investment |
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| 18.7.23 |
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RAC - drivers planning 13m getaway trips as schools break up for summer (beats [pre-COVID summer holiday driving) |
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| 18.7.23 |
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33% complaints about car and motorcycle insurance found in favour of the customer - "bleak picture" for complaints handling in insurance |
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| 18.7.23 |
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Corporate insolvencies rise 27% - 2,163 in June in England and Wales |
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| 18.7.23 |
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XL Motors - to become Coventry City Football Club sleeve sponsor for 2023/24 season |
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| 17.7.23 |
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What Car? - nearly half of UK car buyers don’t know how safe their car is or its Euro NCAP safety rating |
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| 17.7.23 |
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Confederation of British Industry (CBI) - green growth could earn up to £57 billion for the UK economy by 2030 |
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| 17.7.23 |
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Aviva - new Technology Work Placement for year 10 and year 11 students, based at Bristol, Norwich and York sites |
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| 17.7.23 |
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Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) - EV charging replacing maintenance as "most onerous day-to-day managerial task" |
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| 17.7.23 |
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Todd Engineering - rolls out Nemesis Smart Repair Facilities, developed in collaboration with Toyota, with £500,000 Snows contract |
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| 17.7.23 |
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Czech Republic: Škoda Auto's energy supplier ŠKO-ENERGO - power plant to transition to 100% biomass |
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| 17.7.23 |
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Walton Accident Repair (D. Walton) - Manchester bodyshop hosts first work experience student, Layton Cavenay |
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| 17.7.23 |
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USA: Glasurit - partner with EV manufacturer, Lucid Motors bodyshops with AraClass refinish products for EV and solutions |
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| 17.7.23 |
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Insurance DataLab analysis of MoJ Claims Portal data - motor PI claims fall for 5th consecutive month |
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| 17.7.23 |
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Autocar - launches new digital archive; contains more than 5,900 readable issues of the magazine charting 128 years of automotive history |
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| 17.7.23 |
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USA: EV Realty - electric fleet charger build-out confronts grid challenges |
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| 17.7.23 |
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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) - steps up work to combat illegal and non-compliant insurance ads on social media |
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| 17.7.23 |
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PPG - mixing machine MoonWalk now available to bodyshops on a monthly subscription plan that requires no upfront investment |
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| 15.7.23 |
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CMA - final 183-page report into the acquisition by Copart of Hills (Green Parts Specialist) credits ABP ten times for information provided |
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| 15.7.23 |
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WhoCanFixMyCar - Chris Setz (ex Tractale, OEC and Bluegrasscoms) joins as Chief Commercial Officer |
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| 15.7.23 |
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Goodwood Festival of Speed CANCELLED for Saturday due to weather warning; Sunday will go ahead as planned |
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| 14.7.23 |
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Hoopers - independent vehicle assessors to offer nationwide repair network of BSI, VM-approved and insurance approved bodyshops |
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| 14.7.23 |
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Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) - clears Copart and Hills Motors merger |
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| 14.7.23 |
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AXA UK and Brake - 63% of people would support a phased licensing system for young and newly qualified drivers |
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| 14.7.23 |
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2023 UK Customer Satisfaction Index (UKCSI) - 1st Central best for customer satisfaction and Suzuki highest rated in automotive |
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| 14.7.23 |
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FCA Consumer Duty - NFDA issues advice to motor dealers |
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| 14.7.23 |
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AA - pothole incidents worst for five years |
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| 14.7.23 |
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Allianz - awarded gold status by the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme |
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| 14.7.23 |
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Škoda - Crew Protect Assist safety system can pre-tension seat belts and near-fully close windows automatically in accident |
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| 14.7.23 |
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AAM Group - posts "outstanding" results despite challenging environment; remains committed to subscription and mobility businesses |
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| 14.7.23 |
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Purchase Direct - ESOS (Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme) phase 3 deadline extended to 5 June 2024 (was 5 December 2023) |
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| 14.7.23 |
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Rivus - closing 48 of its LCV garages to "reduce heavy cost base, ageing garage facilities" and "complex people structure" |
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| 14.7.23 |
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Fleet News - "Rivus restructure cuts garage network by more than half" |
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| 14.7.23 |
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Pearson Ham Group - motor insurance prices up 14% in Q2 and up 30% year-on-year; trend of rising premiums likely to continue |
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| 14.7.23 |
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Zurich Insurance UK - "a minor player in the motor personal lines market, with a very small market share" so withdraws from broker channels |
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| 14.7.23 |
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Digraph - Sukhpal Singh Ahluwalia sells majority stake in CV parts distributor to LKQ Corporation following successful roll-out |
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| 13.7.23 |
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Drive Motor Retail - Drive Weston Super Mare’s Jeff Gunton named Stellantis Southern Area ‘Estimator of the Year 2022’ |
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| 13.7.23 |
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The IMI - automotive is facing a 20-year high of 26,000 vacancies; new campaign aims to "discredit outdated misperceptions" |
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| 13.7.23 |
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Autocraft Telford - £250,000 solar energy investment in sustainability |
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| 13.7.23 |
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Kinghorn Bodyshop - Aberdeen bodyshop achieve carbon neutrality in accordance with PAS 2060 |
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| 13.7.23 |
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The Car Wash Association (CWA) - welcome new Government legislation to tackle environment offences |
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| 13.7.23 |
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Zego - commercial motor insurer boosts in-house team and adds in-house claims management system |
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| 13.7.23 |
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Gas prices - expected to remain at over twice their historical level, according to Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) figures |
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| 13.7.23 |
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RAC - new electric vehicle public charge point regulations |
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| 13.7.23 |
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TRL and WMG - win DfT contract to recommend technical requirements for future E-Scooter regulations |
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| 13.7.23 |
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ACIS - over 5,000 trees planted on behalf of TrustFord in 2022 as part of ACIS partnership |
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| 13.7.23 |
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IMI - 24 Skills Competitions finalists announced including Body Repair and Refinishing |
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| 13.7.23 |
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Cartec UK - Eguchi Iwao is now supplying Kovax Tolekits to Cartec UK |
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| 12.7.23 |
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Steer Automotive Group - 10 new bodyshop Apprentices attend two-day apprentice development training at 3M |
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| 12.7.23 |
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Emtec Colleges - introduce Vehicle Damage Assessor Level 4 Apprenticeship |
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| 12.7.23 |
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New EU requirement for training for anyone that handles common body repair products - inc plastic repair and windscreen bonding adhesives |
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| 12.7.23 |
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SYNETIQ - the first in the vehicle recycling industry to become an accredited Institute of Vehicle Recovery (IVR) training provider |
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| 12.7.23 |
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Euro NCAP - 2 cars from Chinese manufacturer NIO are first to score 5 stars in Euro NCAP’s newly updated 2023 safety tests |
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| 12.7.23 |
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EV Bodyshop in Enfield - Reparify shares insights from an EV bodyshop |
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| 12.7.23 |
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Thatcham Research - tougher 2023 Euro NCAP tests are a "catalyst" for the widespread adoption of vehicle sensor tech |
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| 12.7.23 |
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National Windscreens - revamped Dundee fitting centre to increase capacity for repairing or replacing windscreens on vehicles with ADAS tech |
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| 12.7.23 |
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SMMT - receive Gold Award under the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme for commitment to the armed forces community |
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| 12.7.23 |
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e2e - Jason Cross (ex Synetiq) joins e2e Executive Board as non-compete restrictions lift |
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| 12.7.23 |
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BV Rees - bodyshop and franchised dealer run by 1983 Top UK Technician winner, Wyn Rees, reaches 10-year milestone with SsangYong |
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| 12.7.23 |
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The IMI - secures contract to deliver EV skills training in China in UK-China government-to-government initiative |
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| 11.7.23 |
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British Business Bank (UK government’s economic development bank) - responds to the Chancellor’s Mansion House speech |
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| 11.7.23 |
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WorldSkills UK - interim CEO, Ben Blackledge announced as new CEO |
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| 11.7.23 |
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Roberlo - Aircolor aerosol range gets a new look |
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| 11.7.23 |
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The Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety (PACTS) - urges UK Government to adopt car safety features EU will enforce in 2024 |
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| 11.7.23 |
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GoCompare - the 10 cheapest cars to insure in 2023; Mazda MX5 boasts the cheapest insurance on average |
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| 11.7.23 |
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L&I Eaton ARC - aggressive expansion programme will see L&I Eaton open 5 bodyshops in 3 months taking the Group to 17 sites |
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| 11.7.23 |
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Independent Garage Association (IGA) - SERMI scheme (Security-related Repair and Maintenance Information) "off to strong start" |
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| 11.7.23 |
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Thatcham Research - 2-day ‘EV Safe’ training aimed primarily at public sector staff working in and around EV |
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| 11.7.23 |
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GKN Automotive - announces three Executive team appointments: Nic Zerbst (COO), Adam Ramsay (General Counsel) and Andrea Arobio (CSO) |
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| 11.7.23 |
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Repairify - software allows IMI-trained technicians to remotely access the asTech tools repairers are using car-side |
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| 11.7.23 |
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The Jobs Foundation - 31% people think businesses should currently prioritise creating jobs, says newly created charity |
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| 11.7.23 |
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Osprey Charging Network - open new rapid EV charging site - compatible with all EVs - at Gamston Lock pub and restaurant in Nottinghamshire |
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| 11.7.23 |
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ONS - average regular pay up 7.3% in last 12-months to £31,685; average total pay (inc bonuses) up 6.9% to £33,982 |
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| 10.7.23 |
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UVeye - to host live demo; learn about automatic inspection |
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| 10.7.23 |
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eBay - to make Goodwood Festival of Speed debut with its first ever eBay ‘Garage’ |
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| 10.7.23 |
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Fix Auto UK - celebrates "sweeping success" at the 2023 British Bodyshop Awards |
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| 10.7.23 |
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WTW - UK employers are budgeting an average increase of 4.4% in 2024, down from the average increase of 5.1% in 2023 |
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| 10.7.23 |
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Kia Europe - appoints Pierre-Martin Bos as Director PBV |
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| 10.7.23 |
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Mercedes-Benz - introduces "Automatic Lane Change" function for European market |
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| 10.7.23 |
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Allianz - announced as title partner of the Manchester 2023 Para Swimming World Championships
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| 10.7.23 |
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Insurance Times Tech & Innovation Awards - finalists announced (inc Audatex and GT Motive); ceremony on 21 September |
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| 10.7.23 |
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Garagewire article: Australian Electric Vehicle Council - call for EV technicians to require electrician licence based on ‘flawed logic’ |
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| 10.7.23 |
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The RAC - free fuel-finding app for UK drivers |
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| 10.7.23 |
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Aviva - legal advisers, HF Solicitors, fight fraudulent claim after claimant significantly changes injuries after initial 'Accident Report' |
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| 10.7.23 |
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M&A Coachworks - Berkshire bodyshop create tribute to McLaren F1 team using scrap 620R bonnet, signed by F1 drivers, auctioned for charity |
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| 10.7.23 |
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Plexus Legal Group - leading insurance claims law firm rescued out of administration by Axiom Ince Ltd |
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| 10.7.23 |
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Rimstock Ltd - UK's only alloy wheel manufacturer has gone into administration but continues to trade whilst buyer sought |
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| 07.7.23 |
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ABI: consumer explainer - why is the cost of insurance going up? |
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| 07.7.23 |
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BCA - LCVs averaged £9,639 in May, a fall of £686 (6.6%) over the month |
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| 07.7.23 |
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OUT NOW! The 2023 BBA Review - 52-page supplement from the biggest bodyshop awards event IN THE WORLD! |
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| 07.7.23 |
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AB Crush Panelcraft and Summers Motors - BBA VWG Long Standing Award winners feature in Auto Body Professional |
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| 07.7.23 |
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The Car Expert, on SMMT June data - EV sales up 39%; diesel car sales down 14% |
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| 07.7.23 |
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BCA – used car values averaged £8,403 at BCA in May 2023, up by £87 (1.0%) compared to April 2023 |
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| 07.7.23 |
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Mercedes-Benz - starts ChatGPT project in MO360 digital production ecosystem |
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| 07.7.23 |
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Continuing expansion for Apollo Motor Group - joining Steer Automotive Group "aligns with our vision for growth" |
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| 07.7.23 |
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Pendragon - Martin Casha, COO, stands down to become CEO of Marshall Motor Group |
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| 06.7.23 |
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L & I Eaton - announce 3 new sites to open in Autumn 2023 |
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| 06.7.23 |
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Best performing half year for new van market since 2019 - up 17.7% as supply chain shortages ease |
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| 06.7.23 |
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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles - Tom Macintyre appointed Head of Direct Sales |
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| 06.7.23 |
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SMMT - UK auto manufacturers cut CO₂ while delivering record EV numbers |
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| 06.7.23 |
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PPG – giant strides continue for MoonWalk after the paint tech solution was launched in the UK at the ABP Club Annual Convention in 2019 |
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| 06.7.23 |
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Solvency UK - cross-sector co-operation to drive £100bn investment into UK projects |
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| 06.7.23 |
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Emissions Analytics: open letter - regulating pollutants from tyre emissions |
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| 06.7.23 |
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PartsXchange - application upgrades include new feature around BSI compliance |
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| 06.7.23 |
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Autocraft - 19-year-old Allison Roberts who works at Telford bodyshop tells the BBC businesses should take on young peeople |
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| 06.7.23 |
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Google report - AI to provide £400 billion boost to UK economy by 2030 |
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| 06.7.23 |
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Ezi Methods - recognises Gemini’s Star Apprentice |
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| 06.7.23 |
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What Car? - more than 40% of UK drivers say visibility affected by overgrown verges due to ‘No Mow May’ |
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| 06.7.23 |
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The IMI - to sponsor all-new Tech Hub and the Trade Lounge at the British Motor Show 2023 |
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| 06.7.23 |
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Prasco UK - find out why 2023 is a big year for Prasco! |
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| 06.7.23 |
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Zapmap - rate of charge point installation has increased by over 80% |
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| 05.7.23 |
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British Insurance Awards from Post mag - full list of all 30 winners (plus finalists) announced tonighty at the Royal Albert Hall |
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| 05.7.23 |
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ABL 1Touch - embarking on ambitious growth phase of their 5-year strategy that will deliver expansion to over 60 repair sites (currently 21) |
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| 05.7.23 |
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Autocraft Telford - first bodyshop switches to solar with IDES |
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| 05.7.23 |
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Evolve ARC - Coventry and Birmingham bodyshop business talks to Auto Body Professional |
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| 05.7.23 |
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Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) - advocating "independent retailers and to ensure fuel market transparency" |
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| 05.7.23 |
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Ben - the automotive family is invited to ‘Rev up 4 Ben’ in new campaign to create ultimate driving playlist for summer |
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| 05.7.23 |
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Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) - growing number of young adults turn to insurance fraud due to cost-of-living crisis |
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| 05.7.23 |
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TrustFord - raise £5,550 for the RNLI at Causeway Coast Ford Fair |
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| 05.7.23 |
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Tesla Model Y (£45k-£60k) was the best selling car in the UK last month - Tesla sold 1,393 more Model Ys in June than Vauxhall sold Corsas |
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| 05.7.23 |
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"Price parity between EV and ICE is still far too wide which has the potential to become a problem on the road to 2030" - NFDA on SMMT data |
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| 05.7.23 |
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Auto Trader - average price of a used car was £17,756 in June, up 3.2% year-on-year (YoY) |
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| 05.7.23 |
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Auto Trader - average price of a used car was £17,756 in June, up 3.2% year-on-year (YoY) |
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| 05.7.23 |
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Thatcham Research - Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) claims 25.5% more expensive and take 14% longer than ICE to repair |
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| 05.7.23 |
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New car registrations up 26% in June - BEV market grew 39% in June; BEV market share for 2023 is now 16% |
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| 05.7.23 |
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EY - UK motor insurers report that 2022 was worst performing year in a decade; further losses expected in 2023 |
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| 05.7.23 |
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Redde Northgate - results y/e Apr 2023: profit up 35% to £179m on turnover up 20% to £1,490m; FMG RS now an integral part of proposition |
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| 04.7.23 |
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Essex Police - specialist unit recovered £1 million of stolen car parts last week, taking total to £12 million so far this year |
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| 04.7.23 |
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LV= - how the motor insurer is encouraging equality and diversity |
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| 04.7.23 |
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FOR SALE - used 4-bay STL tempo movable oven |
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| 04.7.23 |
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TrustFord - invests £500k in new dealership in Carlisle, creating more than 20 jobs |
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| 04.7.23 |
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Over 275,000 ABP Daily Newsletters OPENED in the the first half of 2023 - up 27% on same period last year |
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| 04.7.23 |
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ABP Club reports from the IMI WorldSkills UK Refinishing qualifying heats at 3M in Atherstone - finalists announced on Thurs 13 July |
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| 04.7.23 |
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Steer Automotive Group - included in The Independent's E2E Job Creation 100 Track (100 or more employees & £10million turnover) |
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| 04.7.23 |
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Almost half of EV drivers worry about unreliable public charging - new EV charging company, Pumpt, launches to make EV transition easier |
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| 04.7.23 |
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Cosmetic Repair Solutions - continued successful implementation of BS10125 |
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| 04.7.23 |
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Vauxhall - new ‘Etiquette Guide’ to provide support with the dos and don’ts of electric vehicle (EV) life |
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| 04.7.23 |
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Allianz - interim chief information officer (CIO) Benjamin Turner confirmed as CIO |
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| 04.7.23 |
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FCA - preparing for Consumer Duty (improved standard of protection for insurance customers) |
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| 04.7.23 |
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Ring Automotive - Andy Gratton promoted to Managing Director at Ring Automotive |
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| 04.7.23 |
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Power-TEC - remove soft-edged dents quickly and easily with this new paintless dent-repair tool |
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| 04.7.23 |
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EDAM Group - Nikki Nagra (former UK Head Of Casualty at Berkshire Hathaway) joins EDAM as Head of Claims Operations and Recoveries |
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| 04.7.23 |
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IGA - security-related Repair and Maintenance Information (SERMI) for UK independent garages |
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| 03.7.23 |
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Gemini - achieves IMI Approved Centre Status |
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| 03.7.23 |
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Apprenticeship Central (Bob Linwood's apprenticeship services provider company) - launches Safeguarding programme to support employers |
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| 03.7.23 |
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Braintree Motor Group - Anthony Heard Steps Down as MD of BMG, to be replaced by Chris Weeks |
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| 03.7.23 |
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OUT NOW! The 2023 BBA Review - 52-page supplement from the biggest bodyshop awards event IN THE WORLD! |
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| 03.7.23 |
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The AA and owners of 33 million cars in the UK - welcome the CMA’s confirmation that pump pricing in this country is "unfair" |
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| 03.7.23 |
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Government agrees to major changes to encourage fairer UK petrol and diesel prices - RAC calls it a a "landmark day" |
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| 03.7.23 |
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Marshall Motor Group - Volvo Sales Department in Welwyn Garden City closes but will remain as an Authorised Volvo Repairer |
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| 03.7.23 |
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CMA - lack of competition and increased supermarket fuel margins means drivers paid an extra 6 pence per litre |
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| 03.7.23 |
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HMRC - live webinar on expenses and benefits for employees – company cars, vans and fuel; on Thurs 31 August at 9:45am |
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| 03.7.23 |
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70% rise in public charge-points for EVs over past year - UK now has one public charger for every 11.2 BEVs on the road |
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| 03.7.23 |
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Auto Body Professional - Summer issue of ABP Club's quarterly magazine *** OUT NOW *** and available online to read |
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| 03.7.23 |
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Winn Group - to employ 165 staff after "exceptional growth" in FY23 which saw Winns support 60,000 customers with FNOL service |
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| 03.7.23 |
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(reports) Volkswagen - to pause EV production at German car plant due to "strong customer reluctance" (to EVs) |
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| 03.7.23 |
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FCA - motor insurers must improve their treatment of vulnerable customers and how they handle customers claims |
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| 03.7.23 |
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Gemini Accident Repair Centres Ltd - named listed as one of the Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers for 2023 for the thrid year running |
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| 02.7.23 |
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Sunday Times - "Car cannibals tear parked motors to pieces for parts....spurred by a shortage of components" |
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| 02.7.23 |
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BMW - say Britain should "get a hydrogen strategy, decarbonise the commercial vehicle sector and roll it out to passenger vehicles" |
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| 02.7.23 |
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Steer Automotive Group - their citation at no 36 in The Sunday Times Hundred list of Britain’s fastest-growing private companies |
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| 02.7.23 |
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Ford - last ever Fiesta will leave production line on Friday after 47 years; factory capacity to be used by new Ford Explorer electric SUV |
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| 30.6.23 |
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Glen Mathews – Nissan Body & Paint Manager leaves his role today (Friday 30 June) to lead Volvo Cars UK's Body & Paint programme |
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| 30.6.23 |
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Steer Automotive Group - acquire Apollo Motor Group and Balgores taking Steer to 93 repair locations and more than 2,200 staff |
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| 30.6.23 |
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WorldSkills UK Centre of Excellence - to expand and will now be open to all Further Education (FE) Colleges & independent training providers |
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| 30.6.23 |
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British Gas / Centrica- warn that energy bills will stay high for foreseeable future |
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| 30.6.23 |
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Only half of lorry drivers know the dimensions of their vehicle - causing incidents like this (dashcam footage below) |
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| 30.6.23 |
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Thatcham - research into effect of ADAS shows reduction in severity of damage; predict that by 2025 cosmetic damage will be 57% of cases |
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| 30.6.23 |
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SMMT - UK CV production grows 36.9% in best May performance since 2008 |
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| 30.6.23 |
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Markerstudy - Lord Theodore Agnew (founder of WNS) appointed as Non-Executive Director for "significant role on the board overseeing claims" |
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| 30.6.23 |
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HVS (hydrogen vehicle OEM) - urges introduction of ‘pay-as-you-pollute’ policies to accelerate zero-emission commercial vehicle transition |
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| 30.6.23 |
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Drive My Career (NFDA’s employment initiative) - attend London Tottenham Job Fair with Group 1 Autmotive |
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| 30.6.23 |
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IMI - funding boost for Heavy and Lights Goods Vehicle apprenticeships "a small step in the right direction” |
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| 30.6.23 |
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SMMT - funding boost for Heavy and Lights Goods Vehicle apprenticeships "a small step in the right direction” |
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| 30.6.23 |
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Markerstudy - promote Amanda Fox (Head of Broker Management and Product Governance) to Chief Customer Officer role |
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| 30.6.23 |
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SMMT - British car production up 26.9% in May; best May since 2019 |
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| 30.6.23 |
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Why has the price of car insurance gone up so much? - SKY News |
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| 30.6.23 |
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ONS (Office for National Statistics) - car insurance is up 43.1% in last year |
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| 30.6.23 |
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Consumer Intelligence - average motor premium up 34% in last year, "unprecedented premium inflation" |
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| 30.6.23 |
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Pendragon - "positive trading momentum has continued in Q2"; Non-executive Chairman Ian Filby to stand-down |
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| 29.6.23 |
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Insurance Post mag - list of all finalists for Claims & Fraud Awards; ceremony on 5 Oct 2023 in London |
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| 29.6.23 |
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Direct Line Insurance Group - response to press coverage |
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| 29.6.23 |
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Absolute Alignment - increase in demand this year for CV wheel aligner because CV fleets want better fuel economy |
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| 29.6.23 |
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CMA - to publish its final road fuel market study report on Monday 3 July |
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| 29.6.23 |
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AkzoNobel - introduces Sustainable Repair Network in Europe to help vehicle refinish customers reduce carbon emissions |
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| 29.6.23 |
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Autocar - names top female rising stars in 2023 Great Women Awards |
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| 29.6.23 |
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Thames Water - car wash operators streamlined & modernised operations over the years, deploying water-saving tech and recycling wash water |
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| 29.6.23 |
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Venson - increasing numbers of commuters plan to swap their car for leg power by 2030 |
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| 29.6.23 |
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Thatcham Research - repair portal, escribe, turns 10; 331% rise in methods requests for plug-in vehicles |
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| 29.6.23 |
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Financial Ombudsman Service - 27% more complaints about car/motorcycle insurance year-on-year |
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| 29.6.23 |
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RAC - one-in-four drivers delay servicing or "go DIY" as a result of cost-of-living crisis |
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| 29.6.23 |
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RAC - one-in-four drivers delay servicing or "go DIY" as a result of cost-of-living crisis |
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| 29.6.23 |
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DAC Beachcroft - advice on challenging 'unreasonable' repair cost invoices |
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| 29.6.23 |
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LKQ Europe - partnership with Europe's largest independent provider of automotive maintenance and repair services, Mobivia |
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| 29.6.23 |
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Direct Line - website now asks: "did you make a claim with us where your vehicle was written off between 1 Sept 2017 and 17 Aug 2022?" |
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| 29.6.23 |
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AI predicts the car of the future, in What Car? - can you tell front from back?! |
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| 29.6.23 |
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FCA - insurers were warned in Dec 2022 "not to undervalue cars or other insured items when settling claims" |
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| 29.6.23 |
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Axa - announces it is "developing environmentally sustainable claims management for its motor business by 2026" |
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| 29.6.23 |
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Direct Line - does not expect the review of 5-years of total loss claims (Sept 2017 to Aug 2022) to have a material financial impact in 2023 |
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| 29.6.23 |
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Direct Line - FCA orders Direct Line to review five years of total loss payouts after underpayments were discovered |
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| 28.6.23 |
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Steer Automotive Group - recognised as one of The Sunday Times Hundred 2023, Britain's fastest-growing private companies |
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| 28.6.23 |
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Artura Consultancy Ltd - company 60% owned by Anthony Heard; new accounts show net assets of £21,400 at 30 Nov 2022 and 10 employees |
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| 28.6.23 |
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Anthony Heard (“Approved by the People”) - forms Braintree Insurance Services Ltd with directors of Bullerwell Insurance Brokers |
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| 28.6.23 |
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Zapmap - new EV changepoint report shows how utilisation of charging has changed over time |
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| 28.6.23 |
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BMW - iX5 Hydrogen pilot fleet visits the UK |
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| 28.6.23 |
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Select Car Leasing - six common pothole-damage repairs, including damage to windows, tyres, exhaust systems and underbody |
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| 28.6.23 |
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Cunbar Paints - new Glasurit 100 Line available from branches in Oldham, Derby and the Wirral |
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| 28.6.23 |
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IPPR (think tank) - extra green buses would result in an increase of 2.7 billion bus journeys and reduce emissions by 18% |
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| 28.6.23 |
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Zego - PAYG motor insurer partners with Synectics Solutions to automate fight against motor insurance fraud |
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| 28.6.23 |
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DAC Beachcroft - fraudsters moving away from injury and even credit hire to bent metal and theft/fire/flood |
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| 28.6.23 |
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Repairify - achieves 14001 environmental accreditation at first attempt |
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| 28.6.23 |
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South West College - students at college in Northern Ireland to train on new hydrogen fuel engine vehicles |
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| 28.6.23 |
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LV= - dedicated LV= sole site bodyshops "work as part of our LV= team" |
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| 28.6.23 |
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Vertu - trading update: "trading profit above prior year levels"; "aftersales gross margin declined due to higher technician salary costs" |
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| 28.6.23 |
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Zurich - have an ambition to be one of the most responsible and impactful companies in the world; supply chain set ESG targets |
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| 28.6.23 |
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Motability Operations - acquire 22-acre site in Coalville that will prepare 25,000 vehicles a year to sell through its remarketing business |
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| 27.6.23 |
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SUEZ and Pyrum - announce new recycling tech for end-of-life tyres |
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| 27.6.23 |
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Kwik Fit - peak demand for garages will be on Monday 17 July – fifth busiest day in four years |
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| 27.6.23 |
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The IMI - Daksh Gupta (ex Marshalls) appointed as an IMI Vice President |
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| 27.6.23 |
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Allianz - announces UK employee EV salary sacrifice scheme |
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| 27.6.23 |
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Flying Spares - battered 1962 Bentley restored |
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| 27.6.23 |
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FMG - start upgrade work on 6th (and final) 'wing' at Broad Lea House HQ in Huddersfield |
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| 27.6.23 |
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Aviva - 1 in 10 employers introduce support for retaining over 50s (worth noting as 60% ABP State of the Industry survey respondents 50+) |
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| 27.6.23 |
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Nissan - women in engineering: "from Lab Testing to Vehicle Scrapping" - Rachel Agar’s Engineering journey |
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| 27.6.23 |
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HMG Paints - success for Manchester-based coatings company at Family Business of the Year Awards |
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| 27.6.23 |
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SMMT - UK Auto calls for industrial strategy to secure £106 billion "EV prize" and boost EV production 10-fold |
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| 26.6.23 |
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RHA - government announce increase in funding for heavy vehicle technician apprentices from £15k to £20k |
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| 26.6.23 |
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FIAT - had stopped producing grey cars and now only produces cars in colours inspired by the Italian Sea, Sun, Earth and Sky |
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| 26.6.23 |
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PPG - appoint Alisha Bellezza as "vice president, global Automotive Coatings" replacing Vincent Robin |
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| 26.6.23 |
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World Wellbeing Week (26-30 June) - content to share with colleagues and employees |
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| 26.6.23 |
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Charles Trent - relaunch of the Certified Recycled portal features in BBC Click episode (iPlayer link below) |
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| 26.6.23 |
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Compare the Market - 1 in 5 people *could* be driving without an MOT |
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| 26.6.23 |
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IFED - 61% rise in bogus insurance claims as people turn to fraud; motor insurance fraud accounts for 51% cases received by Police unit |
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| 26.6.23 |
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ITAS - congratulates 11 bodyshops for joining the Toyota and Lexus authorised accident repair network |
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| 26.6.23 |
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British Motor Heritage - celebrates the completion of its 1,000th E-Type replacement bonnet |
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| 26.6.23 |
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LKQ Academy - looking for two cars for this year's Bangers4Ben |
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| 26.6.23 |
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BIBA - actuarial firm APR joins BIBA as associate |
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| 26.6.23 |
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Japan: Suzuki - signs agreement with SkyDrive for the manufacturing of flying cars by Spring 2024 |
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| 26.6.23 |
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Aston Martin - announce amendment and restatement of Strategic Co-operation Agreement with Mercedes-Benz AG |
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| 26.6.23 |
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Aston Martin - agreement with Lucid Group to create "industry-leading ultra-luxury high performance electric vehicles" |
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| 23.6.23 |
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Mirka - PRO Finishing System offers fast solution for spot repair |
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| 23.6.23 |
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Copart - welcomes the CMA’s provisional clearance on its purchase of Hills Motors |
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| 23.6.23 |
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Go.Compare - 43% holidaymakers are planning to take either a staycation, camping trip or caravanning holiday in the UK this summer |
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| 23.6.23 |
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The Floow - Chief Actuary, Andy Goldby (blog) "challenging times for motor"; insurers lost £9.50 for every £100 they took in premium in 2022 |
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| 23.6.23 |
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LKQ Bodyshop's Jodie Mullard and Lisa Goodley - 13-mile hike along the Jurassic Coast for Ben |
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| 23.6.23 |
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CMA provisionally clears Copart’s completed purchase of Hills Motors - new evidence changes vehicle salvage merger assessment |
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| 23.6.23 |
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Solus - brilliant video "busting myths" about what it's like to work in a bodyshop |
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| 23.6.23 |
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eBay - partners with The Gumball 3000 Foundation online charity auction to offer a restored 1967 Ford Mustang (currently at £41,000!) |
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| 23.6.23 |
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Core Diagnostics - appoints Martyn Shaw (ex HELLA) as ADAS and Diagnostics Specialist |
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| 23.6.23 |
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Dash-CAE - F1 supplier launches low-cost sub-£30,000 carbon monocoque for road cars |
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| 23.6.23 |
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Auto Trader - public transport frustrations fuelling car ownership demand as retail price growth reaches 7-month high |
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| 23.6.23 |
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Auto Windscreens - 14.7% rise in the volume of windscreen repair and replacement bookings due to warm weather |
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| 23.6.23 |
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SYNETIQ - real estate updates include more dismantling space at Gloucester, and capacity boosts at Newark, Glasgow, Red Lodge and Stafford |
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| 23.6.23 |
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RAC - fifth of drivers accuse councils of scrapping, or planning to scrap, parking payment machines in favour of mobile apps |
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| 22.6.23 |
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British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) - business seeking certainty on interest rates |
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| 22.6.23 |
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Auto Trader on interest rate rise: "important to remember that unlike a tracker mortgage, car finance is always a fixed monthly cost" |
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| 22.6.23 |
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What Car? - Suzuki rated most reliable used car brand, Citroën least reliable |
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| 22.6.23 |
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Mina EV charging report - the cost of charging electric cars and vans in public is coming down |
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| 22.6.23 |
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Vehicle thefts costing UK insurers £1.54bn a year, up £100m - key driver is declining stolen car recovery rate – just 6% in Kent |
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| 22.6.23 |
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NFDA on interest rate rise - "prospective (car) buyers are confronted with steeper prices, diminishing their purchasing power" |
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| 22.6.23 |
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Allianz - appoints Nick Hobbs as Chief Distribution Officer in the United Kingdom |
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| 22.6.23 |
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KillaShine - Swansea repairer working on 80 cars per month joins Fix Auto UK as Fix Auto Swansea West |
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| 22.6.23 |
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Bank of England - bank rate increased for 13th time in a row from 4.5% to 5% |
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| 22.6.23 |
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Stellantis - 76 golfers take part in Charity Golf Day in Telford, raising £10,350 for Cancer Research and MNDA |
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| 22.6.23 |
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Councils not prepared for surge in EV charge point installation - demand for installation of EV home chargers "has gone through the roof" |
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| 21.6.23 |
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GYS - introduction of 16V lithium batteries in passenger vehicles represents "an enormous change" for the repair industry |
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| 21.6.23 |
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Car Lock Systems (part of Jifeline Family) - launch, Sleeping Battery, a key transponder battery with an integrated movement sensor |
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| 21.6.23 |
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Which? - the truth about electric car battery degradation |
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| 21.6.23 |
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Jason Douglas, Junair's Commercial Director - completes National 3 Peaks challenge |
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| 21.6.23 |
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Caterham - fully-electric concept coupé, Project V, to launch next month |
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| 21.6.23 |
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Arnold Clark - 2nd largest dealer owned bodyshop group, one of more than 200 companies named for not paying staff minimum wage |
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| 21.6.23 |
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Suzuki announces FY2022 vehicle recycling results in Japan - recycling rate was 96.7%, exceeding the legal target rate of 70% |
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| 21.6.23 |
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USA and Canada: Rivian - sign deal with Tesla so Rivian drivers can use Telsa superchargers |
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| 21.6.23 |
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Australian mining company expands into Oxfordshire - electric battery production in the UK rose by 4.8% in 2022 |
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| 21.6.23 |
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Mercedes-Benz - named Car Brand of the Year by consumers |
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| 21.6.23 |
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Green Flag - partners with 'AirBnB for EV charging', Rightcharge, to accelerate smart EV charging in the UK |
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| 21.6.23 |
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NFU Mutual - named Which? Car (and Home) Insurance Brand of the Year |
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| 21.6.23 |
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Inflation rate - CPI inflation unchanged at 8.7% for the 12 months to May 2023; RPI inflation down slightly to 11.3% |
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| 20.6.23 |
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Automotive 30% Club - take part in the 'Inspiring Automotive Women - Who Inspires You?' LinkedIn Campaign next month |
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| 20.6.23 |
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MIB (Motor Insurers’ Bureau) - police to seize 123,000 uninsured vehicles in 2022 |
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| 20.6.23 |
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HORIBA - develop new Portable Emissions Measurement System (PEMS) to meet new Euro 7 legislation |
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| 20.6.23 |
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IMI - how many parts are there on an average car? |
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| 20.6.23 |
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ALLDATA Europe - secures licences to republish Dodge, Ram and Jeep OEM diagnostic and repair data |
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| 20.6.23 |
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Loved the music at BBA? - you'll probably enjoy the Greatest Hits Radio Stage at the 2023 British Motor Show! |
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| 20.6.23 |
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Turners Accident Repair - 25th largest independent bodyshop group secures bigger site for its Sheffield accident repair facility |
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| 20.6.23 |
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Lookers - Canadian dealer group Alpha Auto Group offers £465m to buy 7th largest dealer-owned bodyshop group, Lookers |
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| 20.6.23 |
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IFB and IFED - insurers warning about crash for cash moped scams |
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| 20.6.23 |
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Saga - trading update: motor insurance continues to weigh on Group result; continuing with sale process of Insurance Underwriting business |
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| 19.6.23 |
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Stellantis UK Accident Repair Programme - host 6th Business Success Global (BSG) training session, with North & Central region repairers |
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| 19.6.23 |
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Auto Trader New Car Awards 2023 - EVs rank highly on list of winners (9 out of 23 awards) |
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| 19.6.23 |
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RAC - Swedish flatpack EV company aiming to become "the IKEA of the motoring world" |
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| 19.6.23 |
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Fix Auto UK - partners with US remote vehicle diagnostics and calibration firm to speed up ADAS calibrations with "game-changer" UK launch |
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| 19.6.23 |
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Allied Vehicles - Joe McCaughey, VDA, talks about his job and searching for a new hobby after deciding to give up football |
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| 19.6.23 |
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Ben - normalise asking for help as 3x as many men as women die by suicide |
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| 19.6.23 |
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Ford Focus (2nd most popular model in UK) - 4th most expensive car to run of the nation’s top 10 favourite (after 3 Series, Qashqai & Golf) |
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| 19.6.23 |
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AI-designed cars - here's what AI's machine interpretation of a Vauxhall Corsa looks like... |
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| 19.6.23 |
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eBay - 40% UK drivers don't know how to check tyre tread and more than half can’t change a wheel |
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| 19.6.23 |
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What Car? - research ranks 9 home charging providers: Pod Point (best) BP Pulse (worst) |
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| 19.6.23 |
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Farécla - adds battery polishing machines to its G Plus range of polishers |
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| 19.6.23 |
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Autovista - plug-in vehicles make up 14% of global new-car sales in April |
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| 19.6.23 |
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Saga - shareholders told £360,000 bonus paid to CEO was inappropriate given the company's financial performance last year reports Sky News |
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| 17.6.23 |
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Insolvency Service - no of company insolvencies in May 2023 was at highest level since records began in 2019 - 40% higher than May 2022 |
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| 17.6.23 |
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Age UK - the ‘Great Un-Retirement’ appears to be in full swing as inflation forces people on the cusp of retirement to keep working |
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| 16.6.23 |
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Covéa Insurance - appoints Georges de Macedo as CEO (replacing Adrian Furness) and Chris Moat as Chairman (replacing Thierry Francq) |
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| 16.6.23 |
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Allianz - the benefits of motor legal expenses insurance for EVs (drivers of luxury or SUV EVs may be 40% more likely to cause collisions) |
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| 16.6.23 |
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AXA Commercial - partners with PCL for payments by instalments solution |
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| 16.6.23 |
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AA - work and education are the top motivations for young people getting their driving licence |
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| 16.6.23 |
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Aviva - one in seven motorists say anxiety affects their driving |
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| 16.6.23 |
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CRASH Services & JMK Solicitors - donate £10,000 to PIPS Suicide Prevention Charity |
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| 16.6.23 |
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Volkswagen Group UK - sponsors Milton Keynes Pride Festival for the third consecutive year |
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| 16.6.23 |
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RAC Mobile Mechanics - service that "takes the garage to the home" now available in 20 towns and cities |
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| 16.6.23 |
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Bentley Hatfield - officially opens at the H.R. Owen Group’s new flagship multi-marque facility |
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| 16.6.23 |
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Looking for honest feedback on Autosoft - repost from the ABP Club Forum |
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| 16.6.23 |
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The Floow - updates to connected insurance solution proven to reduce risk, lower claims costs |
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| 16.6.23 |
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Admiral - acquire Luko to create a leader in the online insurance market in France |
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| 16.6.23 |
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USA: Mercedes-Benz - adds ChatGPT to MBUX vehicles for drivers in the US |
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| 16.6.23 |
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eBay UK - “Built Different” campaign video tells drivers to repair, rather than replace |
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| 16.6.23 |
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Glasurit UK - celebrate 40-year partnership with Ashford bodyshop, Summers Accident Repair Centre |
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| 16.6.23 |
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The IMI - 'Perception of the Automotive Sector survey': children think fixing cars is difficult, but selling them is not |
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| 15.6.23 |
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SMART Bodyshop Solutions - opens 6th site, in Market Deeping Peterborough |
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| 15.6.23 |
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Chaplane - Colchester bodyshop now a Toyota & Lexus Authorised Repairer |
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| 15.6.23 |
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Fix Auto Kidderminster - new West Midlands repair centre due for completion at the end of this month, operated by Nav Singh |
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| 15.6.23 |
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NFDA - Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) LCVs are not performing to expected volumes within the market |
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| 15.6.23 |
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USA: Florida - speeding driver caught doing 80mph in a 45mph zone by police was... a police officer (the video is well worth a watch!) |
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| 15.6.23 |
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SMMT - UK zero emission innovation on show at EVS36 Sacramento |
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| 15.6.23 |
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SYNETIQ - partner with Intelligent Motoring's network of 10,000+ workshops to deliver green parts & streamline vehicle repair process |
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| 15.6.23 |
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Allianz - partners with Lightfoot to support Elite Driver Championship; presents 1st winner, Tom Curtis, with £4,000 |
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| 15.6.23 |
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Charles Trent Ltd - Why 'deproduction' is the future of automotive salvage says Autocar |
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| 15.6.23 |
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Tracker - helps fleets increase fuel efficiency through telematics insights |
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| 15.6.23 |
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Patons Accident Repair Centre - Glasgow bodyshop tells the BBC about his legal bid to delay the introduction of Glasgow's low emission zone |
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| 15.6.23 |
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Junair - link to sponsor Jason Douglas in his National 3 Peaks challenge to raise money for the Anthony Nolan Trust |
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| 15.6.23 |
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NFDA - recommend an expansion of the MVBEO guidance |
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| 15.6.23 |
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SMART Bodyshop Solutions - opens 6th site in Market Deeping Peterborough, weeks after 5th site in Kidderminster |
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| 14.6.23 |
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Copart/Hills merger - CMA publish 11 responses (inc Andy Warren and David Turney) to their provisional findings and possible remedies |
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| 14.6.23 |
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Activate Group - combatting claims inflation in motor insurance |
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| 14.6.23 |
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Activate Group - named by J.P. Morgan Private Bank at number 10 in Top 200 Women-Powered Businesses |
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| 14.6.23 |
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AA Business Services - David Bartlett, head of AA accident management asks "The end of the road for the courtesy car?" |
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| 14.6.23 |
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IfATE (Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education) - apprentices to take ‘integrated’ EPA and mandatory qual assessment |
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| 14.6.23 |
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partxchange - overwhelmed with the positive response from their launch at Automechanika last week; launch offer of no fees until Sept |
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| 14.6.23 |
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MS Amlin (UK's 22nd largest motor insurer) - launches new AI-powered claims triage process from new partnership with Genpact |
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| 14.6.23 |
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Financial Ombudsman Service - reveals top five most complained about products, motor insurance is at no 3 with 27% increase in complaints |
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| 14.6.23 |
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Plexus Law - files notice of intention to appoint administrators or sell the business |
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| 14.6.23 |
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Oxbow Partners - 2023 will be another tough year for UK motor insurance; overall profitability will be up on 2022 but 26% below 2019 level |
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| 13.6.23 |
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Halo - open new Centre of Excellence to onboard new staff at Group HQ in Bognor, West Sussex |
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| 13.6.23 |
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West Midlands Gigafactory - appoints leading EV recruitment expert, Steve Doyle, as skills ambassador |
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| 13.6.23 |
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Nyobolt - EV ‘holy grail’ unlocked with launch of six-minute charge car |
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| 13.6.23 |
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LV= and Gemini Accident Repair Centres - embark on the Yorkshire 3 Peaks challenge to help raise funds for Family Action |
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| 13.6.23 |
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Allianz - sponsor Lightfoot’s Elite Driver Championship which pays £££ to Britain’s best fleet drivers |
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| 13.6.23 |
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The Institution of Structural Engineers - calls for changes to UK car parks to deal with weight of modern cars |
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| 13.6.23 |
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68% companies in the UK offer company car / car allowance to employees - according to WTW’s 2023 Company Car Benefits Survey Report |
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| 13.6.23 |
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Distracting tech in cars - 27% drivers admit to becoming distracted by in-vehicle tablets |
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| 13.6.23 |
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The IMI - apprenticeships could help solve massive skills gap; ROI of between 175% - 200% can be achieved within training period |
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| 13.6.23 |
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INDASA - partners with SprayMax (aerosol spray technology for the refinishing industry) |
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| 13.6.23 |
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ONS - "record number of people in employment" |
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| 13.6.23 |
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ONS - average total pay (inc bonuses) up 6.5% in last 12 months to £33,825; average regular pay (exc bonuses) up 7.2% to £31,377 |
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| 12.6.23 |
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Birmingham - more cases of commuters cars being stripped of parts |
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| 12.6.23 |
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Tuffnells Parcels Express Ltd - goes into administration with loss of over 2,000 jobs; deliveries cease with immediate effect |
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| 12.6.23 |
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AXA - annual survey shows small businesses no longer focus on competitors’ failure |
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| 12.6.23 |
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BBA 2023 - £7,313 raised for good causes, split according to guests vote: £2,898 Tour de Mind, £2,243 ASchool of Thought, £2,173 Autoraise |
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| 12.6.23 |
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Ford - opens Cologne EV Center, home of a new generation of electric vehicles, first carbon neutral assembly plant; 250,000 EVs per year |
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| 12.6.23 |
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University of Nottingham - first ever UK ‘ghost driver’ study using visual displays to communicate with pedestrians |
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| 12.6.23 |
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Aviva (3rd largest UK motor insurer) - appoints James Hillman as Chief Risk Officer |
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| 12.6.23 |
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Autospares & Salvage - Northants-based e2e Network Member |
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| 12.6.23 |
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Ford - announces three-year hydrogen fuel cell e-transit trial |
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| 12.6.23 |
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GKN Automotive - publishes first sustainability report; 86% R&D budget was spent on decarbonisation |
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| 12.6.23 |
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FMG - long-term repair capacity boost with more than "100 additional repairer relationships" |
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| 12.6.23 |
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Automotive Recyclers Association - America (ARA) - Presidential visit to Silverlake Automotive Recycling |
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| 12.6.23 |
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Gemini Accident Repair - raising funds and promoting ‘BEN’ by taking on a team challenge of hiking Mount Snowdon |
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| 12.6.23 |
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Flying Spares- secures global rights to Lucas Classic and Girling Classic for Rolls-Royce and Bentley |
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| 12.6.23 |
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NMDA - new Dealer Attitude Survey (DAS): dealers overall satisfaction at 6.3 (down from 7.5 6 months ago) |
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| 12.6.23 |
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Block Exemption - new Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Order (MVBEO) comes into force this month |
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| 12.6.23 |
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LKQ Euro Car Parts - new MVBEO regulations (replaces EU's MVBER) are a "watershed moment" for the industry, says Andy Hamilton |
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| 09.6.23 |
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AA - second highest breakdown toll for a May, AA Pothole Index reveals |
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| 09.6.23 |
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Repairify - new asTech All-In-One for bodyshop diagnostics, calibrations, and programming |
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| 09.6.23 |
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Auto Windscreens - marks World Environment Day with fourth litter pick |
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| 09.6.23 |
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Gemini ARC - nearly 100 apprentices onboarded into lifelong bodyshop career pathways |
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| 09.6.23 |
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FMG RS - training centre in Goole hosts third and final day of the the Body Repair heats of the World Skills UK competition, run by IMI |
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| 09.6.23 |
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Morelli Group - golf day raises £15,000 for the Breast Cancer UK charity |
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| 09.6.23 |
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Stellantis UK - awards RAC five-year roadside assistance contract |
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| 09.6.23 |
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Sytner Group (3rd largest dealer owned bodyshop group) - to open new Pagani showroom and aftersales facility in Manchester |
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| 09.6.23 |
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SYNETIQ - supporting bodyshops and repair networks with green parts to minimise vehicle off-road time due to supply chain issues |
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| 09.6.23 |
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Trakm8 - millions of drivers are still not sure if their car automatically monitors driving data |
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| 09.6.23 |
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Apprenticeship Central (Bob Linwood's apprenticeship services provider company) - release current apprentice recruitment trends |
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| 09.6.23 |
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ABI - vehicle repair costs a record £1.5 billion in Q1 2023, up 33% compared to Q1 2022 |
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| 09.6.23 |
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British Claims Awards (from Claims Media/Barker Brooks) - full list of all 22 winners |
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| 08.6.23 |
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Motor Repair Network (part of the Activate Group) - tackling soaring vehicle repair costs in the motor industry |
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| 08.6.23 |
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Movac Group - management buy-out by existing directors ahead of a strategic 5-year growth plan |
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| 08.6.23 |
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Revive! - strengthens senior leadership team on the road to £40M |
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| 08.6.23 |
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Copart - sponsoring the Milton Keynes Pride festival again this year and rolling out D&I training to 1,300 staff |
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| 08.6.23 |
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BCA - average value of used EVs at BCA £23,047 in May 2023 |
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| 08.6.23 |
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DeGould - global automotive OEMs seeing a return on investments (ROI) within a year of installing automated inspection systems |
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| 08.6.23 |
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Vehicle manufacturers and safety experts - call for database of all speed limits on the EU road network |
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| 08.6.23 |
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City & Guilds - call for electricians to "take advantage of the EV boom" with EV installation qualifications |
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| 08.6.23 |
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AkzoNobel - to supply Porsche China with complete water-based refinish range |
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| 08.6.23 |
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Autopromotec blog: Autonomous driving - cars are increasingly intelligent but drivers must be aware of the risks |
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| 08.6.23 |
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Preferred Booking-in dates - ABP Club Forum post |
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| 07.6.23 |
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Pro-Align (exclusive distributor of Hunter products) - now under sole ownership of Philip Wylie after retirement of Paul & Kathryn Beaurain |
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| 07.6.23 |
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Individual Specialist Cars in Solihull - receives Official Body Repairer status from Ferrari North Europe |
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| 07.6.23 |
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Jason Douglas, Junair - one of 20 people taking on the National 3 Peaks challenge to raise money for the Anthony Nolan Trust |
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| 07.6.23 |
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Gemini ARC - six Vehicle Damage Assessor (VDA) apprentices pass their IMI VDA full accreditation |
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| 07.6.23 |
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Allianz - promotes Group Strategy, Marketing, Distribution Officer, Serge Raffard, to role of Managing Director for Personal Lines |
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| 07.6.23 |
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IMI - record vacancy rates for vehicle paint technicians, 95% higher than in 2021 |
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| 07.6.23 |
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Euro NCAP - self-driving cars are not yet on our roads, but Assisted Driving Systems are already supporting drivers’ safety today |
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| 07.6.23 |
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Fix Auto Mid Devon, Fix Auto Worsley and Fix Auto Park Royal - carbon neutral success for three Fix Auto UK businesses |
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| 07.6.23 |
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Copart UK - awarded a Bronze EcoVadis Medal for sustainability management |
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| 07.6.23 |
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ACSO (comment) - Supreme Court grants request to hear appeal on mixed injuries issue |
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| 07.6.23 |
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Purchase Direct - raise more than £3,000 for women’s refuge & support service |
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| 07.6.23 |
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Thatcham Research - comments on latest Assisted Driving Gradings: Alfa Romeo Tonale (moderate), Nissan Ariya & Renault Astral (very good) |
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| 07.6.23 |
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Saga (£169m UK GWP in motor in 2021) - RAC as its legal expenses insurance provider |
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| 07.6.23 |
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Mercedes "emissions scandal" - £1bn claim takes "big step forward" |
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| 07.6.23 |
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Confused.com - 77% increase in SORN applications between July and October 2022 |
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| 06.6.23 |
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ABI - front-line staff at insurance firms encouraged to take free mental health e-learning course |
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| 06.6.23 |
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EV LCV data - "mass adoption of EV LCVs needs to differ from the EV car sector as home-charging is a less viable option" |
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| 06.6.23 |
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FMG RS in Goole - hosts Body Repair as the IMI Skills Competitions 2023 with WorldSkills UK |
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| 06.6.23 |
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TrustFord - donate Ford Transit Kit Van to Huddersfield Giants Men’s Rugby League Club |
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| 06.6.23 |
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BMW Group UK - promotes Matt Collins to General Manager of Corporate Sales |
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| 06.6.23 |
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NFDA NI - urgent support and investment needed in Northern Ireland for "dire" existing EV charging network |
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| 06.6.23 |
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FIAT - offers £3,000 incentive to get Britain's electric car revolution "back on track" |
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| 06.6.23 |
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Churchill - 59% young drivers considering flexible car ownership models compared to just 15% of drivers 55 and over |
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| 06.6.23 |
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Direct Line - 11 cyber security tips for SMEs from an ethical hacker |
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| 06.6.23 |
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SMMT - UK light commercial vehicles (LCVs) registered in May 2023 up 15.3% vs May 2022 |
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| 06.6.23 |
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Anexo Group (inc DAMS Direct Accident Management) - reach agreement with VW to settle emission claims from 12,000 claimants |
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| 05.6.23 |
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Spencers Solicitors (formerly CS2 Lawyers) - personal injury firm goes into liquidation owing over £1.5m |
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| 05.6.23 |
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Gary Lubner - ceo of Belron (Autoglass) until 2022 pledges £5m financial help to put Labour party in power ‘for a long time’ says FT |
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| 05.6.23 |
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Stellantis - form joint venture with Galloo to provide recycling services to manage End-of-Life Vehicles for Stellantis and other automakers |
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| 05.6.23 |
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SMMT - new car registrations rise 16.7% to deliver 10th consecutive month of growth as supply continues to improve |
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| 05.6.23 |
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Direct Line Group - Mike Collyer appointed as Area Network Controller |
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| 05.6.23 |
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Motor Repair Network (part of Activate Group) - FNOL can be digitised using eNOL (Electronic Notification of Loss) |
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| 05.6.23 |
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Credit Hire Organisation (CHO) - revised GTA - aka GTA2 - talks reach important stage |
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| 05.6.23 |
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handl (Coplus, Cobalt, Claimspace and Cogent Hire) - insurance and legal services firm publish 2022 annual report |
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| 05.6.23 |
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National Windscreens - 100% of every screen that National Windscreens replaces is recycled |
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| 05.6.23 |
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Upsell opportunity? - TRICO warns of UV damage to blades |
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| 05.6.23 |
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Opsell opportunity? - TRICO warns of UV damage to blades |
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| 05.6.23 |
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Auto Windscreens - achieves high score in colleague survey by The Institute of Customer Service |
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| 05.6.23 |
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RAC - diesel drops by a record 12p a litre in one month but is still 8.5p above the average charged in Northern Ireland |
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| 05.6.23 |
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CarComm Coachworks - Managing Director, Jason Mole joins the VBRA board as Chairman |
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| 05.6.23 |
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The IMI - finding EV-qualified technicians is "a postcode lottery"; 150+ local authorities have less than 2% EV-qualified techs |
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| 05.6.23 |
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Car thefts - numbers rising as criminals use relay devices to steal keyless cars but some insurers are rejecting claims and blaming drivers |
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| 03.6.23 |
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Niterra (formerly NGK) - acquires WhoCanFixMyCar |
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| 02.6.23 |
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Fetch - driverless (not autonomous) delivery and collection service for rental cars launched in Milton Keynes using remote drivers |
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| 02.6.23 |
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Plunkys All Stars 2023 match - Merecenaries take the win "at long last": final score: 5-1; fundraising at c£20,000 |
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| 02.6.23 |
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The most in-demand used car parts for motor traders - wheels, lights and grilles "overwhelmingly" the most popular parts |
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| 02.6.23 |
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Ezi Methods - Claire Hart (Entegral), James Fraser (Frasers Accident Repair) and Paul Smith (Gemini) make Golf Challenge Final this Sept |
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| 02.6.23 |
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Reclamet Repair and Refinish - Kent bodyshop looking for a push through oven with paint room |
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| 02.6.23 |
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Greater Manchester to host finals of UK’s biggest skill competition - Body Repair and automotive Refinish at Mantra |
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| 02.6.23 |
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Colourcube Automotive - independent bodyshop based in Huddersfield pass first BS 10125 accredited repairer audit |
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| 02.6.23 |
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What Car? - declining share of buyers considering an EV as their next car due to rising cost of living |
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| 02.6.23 |
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Revive! - franchises, Northampton and Gloucester, shortlisted for coveted regional business awards |
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| 02.6.23 |
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BGL Insurance - 43 colleagues take part in a 12-hour triathlon style event, raising over £25,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support |
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| 02.6.23 |
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Servicesure Autocentres (run by GSF Car Parts) - appoints Kingfisher Motor Trade as its insurance broker |
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| 02.6.23 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - unveils new corporate identity as it evolves to JLR and a House of Brands organisation. |
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| 02.6.23 |
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Chris Weeks - leaving NBRA to "take up a senior role at Anthony Heard's Braintree Motor Group" |
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| 01.6.23 |
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NFDA Electric Vehicle Approved (EVA) scheme - hits landmark of 500 accredited retailers across the UK |
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| 01.6.23 |
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Plunkys All Stars 2023 match kicks off this evening at 6:30pm at The Posh! - raising money in memory of Mike Yorke |
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| 01.6.23 |
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Rip off Britain - courtesy cars discussed on BBC show, including "bombshell" courtesy cars are organised & paid for by the repairer |
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| 01.6.23 |
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Audatex - 11 new and 116 updated model sheets added in the latest UK AEG data release |
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| 01.6.23 |
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Allianz - Simon McGinn to step down as Allianz Commercial CEO |
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| 01.6.23 |
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Stellantis - marks 1.5 million milestone of Vivaro and its sister vans built at its plant in Luton |
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| 01.6.23 |
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SYNETIQ - donate two vehicles to Covéa Insurance team for 'Benidorm or Bust' rally |
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| 01.6.23 |
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Auto Trader - FY (March 2022 - March 2023) operating profit down 9%: from £303.6m to £277.6m |
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| 01.6.23 |
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RAC - supermarkets cut diesel prices by more than 7p a litre after CMA expresses competition concerns |
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| 01.6.23 |
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Auto Trader - core marketplace business grew revenue by 9% and operating profit by 10% |
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| 01.6.23 |
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Thatcham Research - publish free 'Vehicle Headlamp Repair Guide' for bodyshops (one of the most commonly damaged components on a vehicle) |
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| 31.5.23 |
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LKQ - publish 2022 Global Sustainability Report; LKQ are largest vehicle recycler in the world, processessed 770,000 vehicles last year |
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| 31.5.23 |
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Gemini Accident Repair Centres - tackling Mount Snowdon for charity, Ben, in October |
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| 31.5.23 |
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Auto Trader - consumers want to complete most necessary car buying ‘jobs’ online |
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| 31.5.23 |
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Motor Trader - MT Top 25 Return on Sales (RoS): average RoS for top dealers was 6.6% (compared to 6.1% av RoS for top bodyshops, ABP data) |
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| 31.5.23 |
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Plunkys All Stars 2023 match raising ££ for The Norfolk Hospice - Thurs 1 June at Peterborough United FC, in Memory of Mike 'Yorkie' Yorke |
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| 31.5.23 |
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e2e interview with ATF Professional - Chris Hulls, Business Development Manager at e2e talks about boosting green parts uptake |
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| 31.5.23 |
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Mina - new monthly EV Snapshot reveals real-life price of charging: home charging = 32p per kWh; public charging rose to 76p per kWh |
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| 31.5.23 |
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BCA - LCV values at BCA reach the highest level in over a year: up £348 (3.5%) month-on-month to £10,325 |
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| 31.5.23 |
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Stellantis - marks 1.5 million milestone of Vivaro and its sister vans built at its plant in Luton |
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| 31.5.23 |
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GT Motive - announces partnership with Davies with the aim to provide more choice for insurers and the supply chain |
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| 31.5.23 |
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Verisk - acquires Morning Data to support digital transformation of international broker and MGA market |
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| 30.5.23 |
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VBRA Commercial - Jason Mole, Managing Director at CV bodyshop, CarComm Coachworks, joins the VBRA board as Chairman |
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| 30.5.23 |
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Hyundai Mobis (Hyundai's "parts and service" arm) - e-Corner system features "crab walking" & "diagonal driving" |
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| 30.5.23 |
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Equate Group - 'Decoding Cyber Security' event at Bletchley Park a "true success" |
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| 30.5.23 |
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Growing ADAS skills gap "an immediate threat" to road safety - shortfall of 6,000 technicians NOW but bodyshop sector "ahead of the game" |
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| 30.5.23 |
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Growing ADAS skills gap "an immediate threat" to road safety - shortfall of 6,000 technicians NOW but bodyshop sector "ahead of the game" |
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| 30.5.23 |
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ABP Club's Auto Body Professional magazine - last call for advertisers for the Summer issue: 25 pages sold | only 2 pages left! |
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| 30.5.23 |
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CRASH Services - launch new Apprenticeship Scheme with local bodyshop to attract more apprentices into accident repair |
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| 30.5.23 |
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Go.Compare Car Insurance - 27 days before your renewal is due could be the best day make car insurance savings of up to 50% |
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| 30.5.23 |
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GEM - although rural roads carry around 40% of traffic, they account for more than 60% of all road fatalities |
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| 29.5.23 |
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Allianz - "The Chinese challenge for the European automotive industry" |
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| 29.5.23 |
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BCF (British Coatings Federation) - elects first female President in 111-year history at 2023 Annual Conference |
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| 26.5.23 |
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Laird Assessors - join Industry Insights' modular motor supply chain, Connected Solutions, as Associate Engineering Partner |
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| 26.5.23 |
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Steer Automotive Group - apprentice, Dominic Everington wins Judge’s 'Special Recommendation Award' at Nottingham College Apprentice Awards |
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| 26.5.23 |
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Number of EVs available in Britain quadruples in 5 years - 80 models available vs 21 in 2018 |
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| 26.5.23 |
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SMMT - CV manufacturing - up 33.3% in April - bounces back in best April since 2010 |
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| 26.5.23 |
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The IMI - urges Education Secretary to review funding for Heavy Vehicle Apprenticeships |
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| 26.5.23 |
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David Sargeant, Gemini ARC and AutoRaise - named ‘Apprentice Champion of the Year’ at the Nottingham College Apprentice Awards |
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| 26.5.23 |
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IES - Jaguar Land Rover's self-driving car lab cuts energy use |
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| 26.5.23 |
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IES - Jaguar Land Rover's self-driving car lab cuts energy use |
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| 26.5.23 |
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NFU Mutual - cost of GPS theft doubled in first four months of 2023 compared to same period last year |
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| 26.5.23 |
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National Windscreens - Venson & Commonwealth War Graves commission Repair Day |
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| 26.5.23 |
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RAC - Barnet’s Paolo De Sio named RAC patrol of the year |
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| 26.5.23 |
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What Car? - UK consumers "keen to buy British-made cars" |
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| 26.5.23 |
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National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) - response to proposed Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate on behalf of dealers |
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| 26.5.23 |
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Copart - SEC filing reveals they paid $106.6 million (£86.7 million) for Hills Recycling in July 2022 |
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| 26.5.23 |
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Auto Windscreens - supports Community Save a Life Scheme’s ‘999 appeal’ |
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| 26.5.23 |
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Copart - SEC filing reveals they paid $106.8 million (£86.7 million) for Hills Recycling in July 2022 |
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| 26.5.23 |
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The UK saw up to 3 million speeding offences last year, one of the biggest offenders in Europe |
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| 26.5.23 |
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Insurance Times Claims Excellence Awards - full list of the winners (and finalists) for all 20 awards revealed tonight in London |
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| 25.5.23 |
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Jaguar Land Rover multi-billion pound car battery plant in Somerset - "much needed boost for the UK electric car industry" |
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| 25.5.23 |
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Solus - agrees partnership with AutoRaise to boost bodyshop apprenticeship take-up |
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| 25.5.23 |
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EV gender gap - women are buying fewer EVs than men due to mistargeted marketing |
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| 25.5.23 |
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Evtec Automotive - EV parts supply specialist makes capital investment in the future of UK EV production |
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| 25.5.23 |
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Bloomberg Intelligence - VM supply constraints are easing |
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| 25.5.23 |
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SMMT - British car manufacturing output up 9.9% in April; exports up 14.7% with more than 8 in 10 UK-built cars exported |
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| 25.5.23 |
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Road casualties increase after COVID decline - trends "normalise" post-COVID; all casualties down 11% compared to 2019 |
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| 25.5.23 |
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Claims Management & Adjusting (CMA) - "proactive approach" to FCA Consumer Duty "benefits motor policyholders" |
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| 25.5.23 |
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What Car? - cash discounts of up to 14% available on new electric cars, inc £4,000 off a Nissan Leaf |
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| 25.5.23 |
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Sabre (UK's 20th largest motor insurer)- trading update: "ongoing focus on profitability, not volume"; claims inflation remains around 10% |
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| 24.5.23 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - owner Tata to build multi-billion-pound electric car battery plant in Bridgwater, Somerset says BBC |
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| 24.5.23 |
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Nissan - confirm that electric Leaf replacement will be built in Sunderland from 2026 |
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| 24.5.23 |
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PPG - announces their growth framework to deliver Purposeful, Profitable Growth; introduce "ambitious 2030 ESG targets" |
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| 24.5.23 |
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LOVED the music at BBA? - here's the link to the playlist on Spotify! |
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| 24.5.23 |
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DEBRA (charity Paul Glover and Martyn Rowley raised £60k for at their Spring Ball) - Graeme Souness to swim the channel for DEBRA |
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| 24.5.23 |
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Renault Group and Valeo - sign Google-powered 'Software Defined Vehicle development' partnership |
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| 24.5.23 |
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SYNETIQ - achieves Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) accreditation for one of its largest operational sites |
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| 24.5.23 |
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Allianz - Steve Treloar, CEO for Allianz Personal, and Fernley Dyson, chief financial officer, are stepping down |
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| 24.5.23 |
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AX - <60% of fleets say they use GPS trackers; more tech = more efficiency and safety, according to new AX white paper |
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| 24.5.23 |
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Groveshop - now offer the complete line of U-Pol Raptor products |
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| 24.5.23 |
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CWA - disappointment with "failure to act over modern slavery" |
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| 24.5.23 |
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McKinsey - EV sales make up over half of UK vehicle sales for Q1 2023; +22% YoY vs Q1 2022; EV market share now 53% |
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| 24.5.23 |
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Silverlake Automotive Recycling - partners with the British Racing and Sports Car Club; BRSCC members get 10% discount on reclaimed parts |
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| 24.5.23 |
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Aviva - Q1 trading update: "encouraging start to 2023"; "general insurance business goes from strength to strength" up 13% in UK |
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| 24.5.23 |
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Inflation rate – sharp fall last month: CPI inflation down to 8.7% for the 12 months to April 2023; RPI inflation down to 11.4% |
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| 24.5.23 |
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Government - respondsto the Parliamentary petition – “Do not extend the period before a vehicle’s first MOT to 4 years” |
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| 23.5.23 |
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AA - vehicle theft in England & Wales rose by 24.9% in 2022 due to the "increasing use of technology by thieves" |
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| 23.5.23 |
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The Motor Ombudsman - expands the coverage of its Service and Repair Code to mobile mechanics and smart repairers; already covers bodyshops |
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| 23.5.23 |
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ALD - successfully completes the acquisition of LeasePlan (combined fleet now 3.3 million vehicles); new management team announced |
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| 23.5.23 |
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Last chance to secure your free ticket to CARS & MRE! - join ABP Club on Weds 24 & Thurs 25 May at Stoneleigh Park |
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| 23.5.23 |
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Fix Auto UK - confirms dates for 2024 National Conference: Weds 8 and Thurs 9 May 2024, in Birmingham |
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| 23.5.23 |
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AGM - UK Energy Bill Relief Scheme ended in March, but bodyshops can save up to 70% on the cost of your energy with spraybooth controls |
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| 23.5.23 |
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European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) - Euro 7 direct costs 4 to 10 times higher than European Commission estimates |
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| 23.5.23 |
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PPG - launch a paint films solutions for automotive customers through new joint venture formed with entrotech |
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| 23.5.23 |
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BCA – average used car values fell by 7% (down £623) at BCA from March "highpoint" to average £8,316 |
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| 23.5.23 |
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These areas have the HIGHEST pass rate for MOTs - Enfield, Romford and Southall (all London; in fact, 9 out of the top 10 are in London) |
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| 23.5.23 |
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RAC - predicts busiest late May Bank holiday since 2019 with 19m separate leisure car trips planned |
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| 22.5.23 |
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Morelli Group - family company in 66th year in business makes 'The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023' list |
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| 22.5.23 |
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Outsorc - Craig Thomson, Outsorc Trade Development Manager at Volvo Cars, invited to King’s Garden Party earlier this month |
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| 22.5.23 |
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Jordan Salt, Repair and Refinish Coatings interview with the IMI - paint and coatings manufacturer |
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| 22.5.23 |
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Hagerty - launches a brand-new Classic Vehicle Valuations Service in the UK to provide businesses with bespoke Hagerty market data. |
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| 22.5.23 |
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Volvo Car - UK on course becomes the brand’s first direct sales market (also known as agency model) |
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| 22.5.23 |
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Visit the ABP Club stand at the CARS (Complete Auto Recycling Show) find us at stand B3, Weds 24 & Thurs 25 May at Stoneleigh Park |
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| 22.5.23 |
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Farécla - G360 polishing kit system upgrades |
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| 22.5.23 |
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LAST CALL for advertisers for the Summer Auto Body Professional magazine - VERY LIMITED SPACE for the next issue, out at end of June |
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| 22.5.23 |
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Equate Group - two days to go until Equate Group’s *FREE* Cyber Security Event for the bodyshop industry: Weds 24 May at Bletchley Park |
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| 22.5.23 |
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eBay Motors Group (Motors.co.uk, eBay Motors and Gumtree Motors) - 51% of car buyers expect their next purchase to be an EV or hybrid |
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| 22.5.23 |
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Nissan GB (166 VM approved bodyshops) - promotes National Dealer Fleet Manager, Marco Capozzoli, to role of Fleet Director |
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| 22.5.23 |
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By Miles - switching to pay-by-mile insurance could save low-mileage drivers up to £168; 125% increase in PAYG policies since 2020 |
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| 22.5.23 |
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DWV Smart Repair Solutions - new fleet of branded vans to complete wheel, paint, and dent repairs across the UK |
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| 22.5.23 |
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Pearson Ham Group - analysis of Q1 2023 business for motor factors and parts suppliers: higher prices led to an increase of 15.6% in revenue |
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| 22.5.23 |
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NFDA - "productive discussions with the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) on the topic of the UK motor vehicle block exemption (MVBEO) |
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| 22.5.23 |
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Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety (PACTS) - 20mph more effective when accompanied by traffic calming |
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| 22.5.23 |
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Mirka UK - new cutting and grinding range for panel beating, welding and rust removal applications |
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| 22.5.23 |
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Autoglass - urges drivers to check their windscreen for chips ahead of the busy half term break |
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| 22.5.23 |
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BASF - implement new global business units for Automotive OEM Coatings Solutions and Automotive Refinish Coatings Solutions |
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| 21.5.23 |
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Sunday Times Rich List - the richest names in the insurance industry are revealed |
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| 21.5.23 |
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Sunday Times Rich List - the richest names in the motor trade are revealed |
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| 21.5.23 |
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Activate Acccident Repair - new site in Kings Langley opens June; Lee Pountney (ex-Pennings) appointed workshop manager |
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| 21.5.23 |
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Policy Exchange (UK’s most influential think tank) - Apprenticeship Levy is failing to deliver the volume of high quality apprentices needed |
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| 19.5.23 |
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Shine! - BBA2023 winner of the Toyota Insurance Repairer of the Year Award celebrates successful BS10125 audit |
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| 19.5.23 |
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1,000 car insurance customers surveyed - 87% said they wouldn’t buy a "self-driving" car |
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| 19.5.23 |
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Direct Line Group - move to new office in City of London in summer after 35 years in Bromley; hybrid working gave them "impetus" for move |
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| 19.5.23 |
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UK semiconductor strategy - £1bn over the next decade when "a brand-new semiconductor fabrication plant costs in excess of £10bn" |
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| 19.5.23 |
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LKQ Euro Car Parts - Anne Cox, National Key Account Manager for the LKQ Bodyshop Division, talks about the ‘25 by 25’ commitment (video) |
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| 19.5.23 |
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Stanners - a history of Stanners specialised services |
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| 19.5.23 |
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eBay - British Motor Show Mustang to use eBay-sourced parts and accessories |
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| 19.5.23 |
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GWM ORA UK - appoints Sandicliffe in Nottingham taking total GWM ORA UK sites to 28 |
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| 19.5.23 |
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Charles Trent - "futuristic" car recycling on Jonny Smith's Late Brake Show You Tube; "cars stripped, boxed & on eBay within hours" |
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| 19.5.23 |
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Rye Street Group - Bishops Stortford bodyshop features in the IMI's video about careers in accident repair |
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| 19.5.23 |
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SYNETIQ - new supply and fit service to help insurers facing increasing claims in catalytic converter theft |
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| 19.5.23 |
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Autovista (Glass's) article - BEV residual values struggle in UK used-car market |
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| 19.5.23 |
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1/4 drivers considered giving up driving completely because of upkeep costs - 1/3 admit to skipping vehicle service |
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| 19.5.23 |
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RAC - 23% of 119 motorway services currently have the target number of chargers to serve the UK’s est 760k BEVs |
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| 18.5.23 |
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Tesla - new "unboxed process" will cut production costs by 50%; seats will be mounted directly to the underfloor battery pack |
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| 18.5.23 |
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Copart - Q3 worldwide results: revenue up 9.7% to $1,022m with pre-tax profits up 19.2% to $440m |
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| 18.5.23 |
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Gridserve - calculate effect on battery vehicle of using air-con, heating, infotainment, speed, regenerative braking and temperature |
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| 18.5.23 |
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Ford - statement on 'rules of origin' from Tim Slatter, Ford Britain chair: "tightening the trade rules... undermining the switch to EVs" |
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| 18.5.23 |
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Just 29% car buyers always try to negotiate when buying a vehicle - the rest are missing out on nearly £900 savings |
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| 18.5.23 |
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Turners Accident Repair - sad news of the passing of Terry Turner |
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| 18.5.23 |
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AES UK - Kent-based auto services and tyre supplier A2 Tyres uses AES UK digital wheel alignment system to reduce wear and save fuel |
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| 18.5.23 |
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Confused.com - drivers paid £107 more for car insurance in Q1 2023 than a year ago |
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| 18.5.23 |
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Copart - celebrating Learning at Work Week 2023 (15-21 May) |
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| 18.5.23 |
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Weird Thursday story! - 18% of UK car owners avoid carrying children to enhance their vehicle’s resale value, finds What Car? |
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| 18.5.23 |
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Nottingham College Apprenticeship Awards 2023 - body repair industry sponsors and finalists! |
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| 18.5.23 |
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Equate Group’s Cyber Security Event - Wednesday 24 May at Bletchley Park |
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| 18.5.23 |
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RAC - allows SMEs to spread the cost of their breakdown policies via monthly rolling contracts |
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| 18.5.23 |
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Redde Northgate (inc FMG and Auxillis) - trading update: "strong performance across the Group" |
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| 18.5.23 |
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Geely (owners of Volvo, Lotus) - invest £234m for 21% stake in Aston Martin; become 3rd largest shareholder; "new relationship agreemement" |
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| 17.5.23 |
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The IMI - Lesley Woolley, IMI Chief Operating Officer, receives Inspiring Automotive Women Award
Automotive from the 30% Club |
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| 17.5.23 |
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The Independent Garage Association (IGA) - responds to draft CMA guidance on the Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Order |
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| 17.5.23 |
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#BBA2023 winner Lloyd Bodyshop Blackpool - bring home prestigious BMW Bodyshop of the Year award |
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| 17.5.23 |
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SYNETIQ - Nick Farrell appointed as Client Director |
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| 17.5.23 |
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SMMT - UK new HGV registrations rose by 17.1%; best first quarter for HGV fleet renewal since pandemic |
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| 17.5.23 |
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#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek - please support the Tour De Mind challenge |
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| 17.5.23 |
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AX - confirmed as exclusive Accident Management Sponsor of the Fleet200 Strategy Network (series of 4 events) |
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| 17.5.23 |
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UPDATE: Stellantis Brexit trade rules - UK Gov has "raised this with the EU"; Business and Trade Secretary to meet Stellantis today |
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| 17.5.23 |
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Allianz Commercial - unveils new financial lines underwriting teams |
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| 17.5.23 |
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Average yearly car running cost is £3,000 (inc fuel, tax and insurance) - LeaseCar warns drivers about "car damaging habits" |
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| 17.5.23 |
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(reports) Stellantis - parent company of Vauxhall, Citroen, Peugeot and Fiat says UK car industry needs changes to Brexit import rules |
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| 16.5.23 |
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Cost-of-living crisis could be compromising the safety of our roads - 62% concerned about being able to carry out "timely repairs" |
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| 16.5.23 |
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Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) - CMA "have made supermarkets the focus of their update" (re fuel margins) |
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| 16.5.23 |
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FMG - promotes 2 long-serving managers, Joe Day (Head of Claim Notification) and Luke MacRae (Head of Downtime Management) |
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| 16.5.23 |
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Markerstudy Group - deploys Shift Technology to tackle anti-fraud and anti-money laundering strategies |
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| 16.5.23 |
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RSA Insurance - UK businesses amend or cancel insurance coverages in light of economic uncertainty |
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| 16.5.23 |
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WorldSkills UK (paper): the skills economy, England's ‘missing middle’, a lack of technicians who hold higher technical qualifications |
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| 16.5.23 |
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Auto Trader - average price of a used car is up 3.6% year-on-year and 0.6% month-on-month, to £17,946 |
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| 16.5.23 |
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RAC - reacts to CMA announcement that fuel margins have increased across the retail market |
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| 16.5.23 |
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BGL (part of Markerstudy Group) - Prestige Underwriting joins BGL Insurance Motor Panel with its niche motor proposition |
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| 16.5.23 |
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Lightfoot - launches Lightfoot Vision: inc active AI and machine vision alerts to reduce accidents and insurance fraud |
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| 16.5.23 |
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RAC - petrol falls below 145p a litre for first time in 18 months |
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| 16.5.23 |
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NFU Mutual - latest claims data shows collisions involving agricultural vehicles 50% more likely during summer harvest |
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| 16.5.23 |
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Cythero - launch WeldVR; virtual reality welding training |
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| 15.5.23 |
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Competition and Markets Authority - update on the Road Fuel market study it began last year |
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| 15.5.23 |
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Euro: VinFast - Vietnamese electric car manufacturer selects Fixico for its European body repair network and scalable EV aftersales service |
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| 15.5.23 |
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Citroën UK - damage compensation paid to road users in 2022 could have filled an additional 340,000 potholes |
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| 15.5.23 |
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Axa - worldwide Q1 results: "strong premium growth with favorable pricing momentum" |
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| 15.5.23 |
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Carlac - visits customer, Stratton Accident Repair Centre, to commemorate 3-year anniversary |
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| 15.5.23 |
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Ben: Mental Health Week (15-21 May) - signs your employees are struggling |
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| 15.5.23 |
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Garage Wire opinion piece - "the only thing ‘shocking’ about hourly rates is that they’re too low" |
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| 15.5.23 |
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Allianz Group - worldwide Q1 results: profit up 24%; "solid performance in UK in a difficult environment" |
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| 15.5.23 |
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USA: CATrak - launches World’s first smart catalytic convertor theft alert system |
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| 15.5.23 |
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British Claims Awards (from Claims Media/Barker Brooks) - full list of finalists; ceremony on 8 June 2023 in London |
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| 15.5.23 |
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Blackpool and the Fylde College - Northern Automotive Training Academy launch event at Bispham campus on Thursday 18 May |
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| 14.5.23 |
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Google's Waymo - world's biggest experiment in self-driving 'robotaxis' is underway in San Francisco, but causing mayhem says Daily Mail |
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| 14.5.23 |
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Axalta - launches Irus Mix, a fully automated hands-free mixing machine for the automotive refinish industry |
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| 14.5.23 |
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Quindell (Watchstone) - High Court rejects £63m claim over Slater and Gordon's acquisition of Quindell |
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| 12.5.23 |
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Thatcham Research - Matthew Avery, Director of Research, leaves after 35 years to new role as Director of Strategic Development at Euro NCAP |
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| 12.5.23 |
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Copart - says it will challenge concerns from the CMA (Competition and Markets Authority) over its Hills Motors acquisition |
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| 12.5.23 |
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IMI - how will the growing use of ‘gigapress’ die casting for underbody sections - as seen on Tesla Y - change repair methods? |
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| 12.5.23 |
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eBay UK - relaunch VRA Certification scheme at Charles Trent recycling facility in Poole |
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| 12.5.23 |
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Copart - invest £80m into an ongoing replacement and expansion programme for Plan-Net-Zero commitment |
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| 12.5.23 |
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IMI Skills Competitions 2023, Stage 2 Refinishing - top 18 through to the National Qualifier stage |
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| 12.5.23 |
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The British Motor Show 2023 - eBay to sponsor The Live Stage with Fuzz Townshend and Tim Shaw from Car SOS as hosts |
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| 12.5.23 |
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Fix Auto Weston-super-Mare - named ‘Bodyshop of the Year’ at Fix Auto UK National Conference |
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| 12.5.23 |
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Tesla - stops sale of right-hand-drive X and S models in UK with immediate effect |
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| 12.5.23 |
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Tesla - stops sale of right-hand-drive X and S models in UK with immediate effect |
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| 12.5.23 |
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Honda - 3 new SUVs and the brand’s first electric moped in the region showcase "multi-pathway" electrification approach |
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| 12.5.23 |
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Miguel Harvey from Steer Automotive Group to represent the UK in Car Painting - Team UK competitors announced for EuroSkills Gdańsk 2023 |
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| 12.5.23 |
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Apollo Motor Group - win Solent 250 Business Culture Award just a week after winning FOUR BBAs! |
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| 12.5.23 |
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Audatex and Bodynet - extend existing integration with automated two-way image data flow to cut admin for bodyshop customers |
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| 12.5.23 |
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Standox - step-by-step guide from Standox for repairing major damage on metal substrates |
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| 12.5.23 |
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AM Awards - full list of all 28 category winners (no bodyshop category) plus all the finalists |
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| 11.5.23 |
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#TBT to the BBAs last week in Manchester! - check out the photos from the record breaking #BBA2023 |
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| 11.5.23 |
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What Car? - investigation finds 10% of cars passed by MOT garages should have failed |
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| 11.5.23 |
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Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) - apprenticeship support hit by postcode lottery |
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| 11.5.23 |
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sopp+sopp (Activate Group) - signs FNOL, third-party intervention and repair management deal with SIXT UK |
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| 11.5.23 |
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The Bank of England (BoE) - interest rates will rise by 0.25% (from 4.25% to 4.5%); 12th rise since December 2021 |
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| 11.5.23 |
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IMI Skills Competitions 2023, Stage 2 Body Repair - top 18 through to the National Qualifier stage |
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| 11.5.23 |
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ABP Club Networking Race Day, Thursday 27 July, sponsored by Mirka – only 30 spaces left! |
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| 11.5.23 |
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RAC - win mobile servicing and roadside assist contract for electric car subscription service, Onto (largest EV fleet, c6,000 cars) |
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| 11.5.23 |
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ABI - above inflation costs for insurers inc courtesy car costs to repairers up 30%; av paint and material costs up nearly 16% |
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| 11.5.23 |
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Drug-driving crisis - collisions and casualties have gone up by over 260% over the last ten years |
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| 10.5.23 |
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Furrows - works with ECA Business Energy to achieve carbon neutral status in accordance with PAS2060 |
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| 10.5.23 |
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Auto Trader - used car market has gone from strength to strength this year, but sales growth remains hampered |
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| 10.5.23 |
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Europcar - over half of private sector businesses are providing workplace charging facilities |
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| 10.5.23 |
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eBay - comments on SMT used car sales figures: "key focus on recycled parts which can be up to 70% cheaper compared to OEM parts RRP" |
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| 10.5.23 |
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AX - vehicle thefts in the UK rise by 30% as criminals capitalise on rising value of cars and components |
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| 10.5.23 |
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Morelli - Kecotabs appoint Morelli Group as authorised UK distributor |
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| 10.5.23 |
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PEUGEOT UK - just 23% of UK drivers say they have a good understanding of electric vehicles |
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| 10.5.23 |
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SMMT - UK used car market grows 4.1% in Q1 2023 after three successive quarters of decline |
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| 10.5.23 |
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Vertu - results for y/e Feb 2023: profit down 59% to £33m on turnover up 11% to £4,015m; body repair division turnover up 24% to £20.1m |
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| 09.5.23 |
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National Body Repair Association (NBRA) - confirm date for The Greener Bodyshop Awards, Thurs 14 Sept at Alton Towers in Staffordshire |
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| 09.5.23 |
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ACSO - latest Compensation Recovery Unit (CRU) claims data shows motor injury claims fell to lowest ever level in Q1 2023 |
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| 09.5.23 |
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Select Car Leasing - 1,303 prosecutions for ‘Driving after a licence has been cancelled (revoked) or refused on medical grounds’ |
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| 09.5.23 |
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Ford - announces three-year hydrogen fuel cell E-Transit trial |
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| 09.5.23 |
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National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) - new van sales figures "clear indication that supply chain shortages are easing" |
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| 09.5.23 |
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Repairify - to showcase Digital ADAS Calibration at Fix Auto Conference |
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| 09.5.23 |
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Admiral - named Great Place to Work for 23rd consecutive year |
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| 09.5.23 |
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RAC - teams up with Egg to offer home EV chargers to drivers |
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| 09.5.23 |
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Equate Group (clients inc Morelli, Montague Coachworks & Liam Kenny Motor Body Repairs) - Cyber Security Event at Bletchley Park on 24 May |
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| 09.5.23 |
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CarComm Coachworks - specialist CV repairer presents Berkshire-based charity with a new van |
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| 09.5.23 |
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Prasco - acquires manufacturing facilities adjoined to its distribution centre in Turin from a multi-national Taiwanese manufacturer |
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| 09.5.23 |
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CMA - provisionally finds Copart's purchase of Hills could "lead to higher prices" and provisional remedy sought is for Copart to sell Hills |
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| 09.5.23 |
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JDK Technology - to showcase image capture software that integrates directly to the major estimation platforms |
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| 09.5.23 |
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Autotech Training to upskill AA Ireland with exclusive training academy |
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| 09.5.23 |
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Go.Compare - chooses specialist ancillary insurer, Coplus to support its £250 Motor Excess campaign |
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| 09.5.23 |
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Direct Line - Q1 trading update: average renewal motor premium up 19% (£73) v Q1 2022 ((£313); motor poicyholder numbers 5% on Q1 2022 |
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| 06.5.23 |
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RRG Group Accident Repair Centre - celebrate awards success at BBA |
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| 05.5.23 |
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BBA 2023 - a great selection of 1,304 photos is now available for you to view and download FREE of charge from the Manchester event |
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| 05.5.23 |
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ABP - our apologies; an error in yesterday's list of the BBA winners; Apollo won the Thatcham Research - Apprentice Employer of the Year |
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| 05.5.23 |
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Nyobolt - to slash electric vehicle charging down to a few minutes making recharging as convenient as refuelling a petrol or diesel car |
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| 05.5.23 |
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Stoneacre Motor Group - invests in 30 accident repair multi skilled apprentices split over the groups 18 accident repair centres |
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| 05.5.23 |
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SMMT - 2023 car sales prediction revised up to 1.83m; battery car share prediction revised down to 18.4% in 2023 and 22.6% in 2024 |
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| 05.5.23 |
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Salvage Wire - named Best Automotive Recycling Consultancy in M&A Today Global Awards 2023 |
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| 05.5.23 |
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RAC - diesel drivers overcharged by 16p a litre as wholesale price was lower than petrol for all of April |
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| 04.5.23 |
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Apollo Motor Group - open 3 new sites - Worthing, New Milton, Wellingborough - taking the group to 20 sites and £62m turnover |
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| 04.5.23 |
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NBRA - Chris Weeks resigns from NBRA after five years at the organisation |
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| 04.5.23 |
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BBA 2023 - thank you to our 963 guests and thank you to our sponsors and presenting companies |
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| 04.5.23 |
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Fix Auto UK - three Franchise Partners scoop #BBA2023 awards |
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| 04.5.23 |
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Photos from last night's record-breaking British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) in Manchester - selection of winners pix on ABP Club's Facebook page! |
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| 04.5.23 |
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NBRA (National Body Repair Association) - Chris Weeks resigns "to pursue a new opportunity in the private sector" |
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| 04.5.23 |
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IGA - new MVBEO guidance "a positive step forward for the UK" independent garage sector |
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| 04.5.23 |
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New Government legislation - more than two thirds of young UK drivers oppose rules around carrying passengers after passing test |
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| 04.5.23 |
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SMMT - new van registrations rise 4.9% in April |
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| 04.5.23 |
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Allianz Legal Protection - secures motor deal with Lawshield |
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| 04.5.23 |
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Independent Garage Association (IGA) - new EV Practical Fault-Finding course |
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| 04.5.23 |
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SMMT - new car market records ninth consecutive month of growth, up 11.6% |
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| 04.5.23 |
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SMMT - new car market records ninth consecutive month of growth, up 11.6% |
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| 04.5.23 |
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CWA - urges the Government to crack down on employment law abuse |
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| 04.5.23 |
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Nottinghamshire Police - tackling 'car meets' in Toton by seizing £130,000 Porsche |
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| 04.5.23 |
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Lookers - acquires Waterhouse Cars Ltd in Chelmsford; strengthens partnership with key OEM partner, Volvo Group |
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| 04.5.23 |
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The #BBA2023 winners are announced! |
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| 03.5.23 |
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eBay - launches ‘certified recycled portal’; motorists saved £99 million by switching to used parts |
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| 03.5.23 |
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Driving to #BBA2023 in Manchester today? - Man City vs West Ham @ 8pm tonight at the Etihad: please be aware of traffic! |
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| 03.5.23 |
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JOINING INSTRUCTIONS for the ABP British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) - please read, important info for #BBA2023 TODAY |
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| 03.5.23 |
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Fix Auto UK - just over a week to go until the Fix Auto National Conference (10 & 11 May at the NEC) |
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| 03.5.23 |
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UK businesses expect £180m in revenue across Coronation weekend - 58% UK SMEs expect revenue increase Q2 vs Q1 |
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| 03.5.23 |
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Redline (supercar, prestige and performance car) - sign major new insurance deal with high net worth specialists, Provenance |
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| 03.5.23 |
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Freeway - launch wheel torque management app |
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| 03.5.23 |
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What Car? - just 10.8% of UK car buyers comfortable with purchasing repaired write-offs |
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| 03.5.23 |
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RAC - uncovers problems with nine-in-10 yellow box junctions councils want to enforce |
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| 03.5.23 |
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Axalta - Q1 results; refinish sales up 7.8%; European bodyshop customers "are still being impacted by parts and labour shortages" |
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| 02.5.23 |
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Kia UK (152 VM-approved bodyshops) - achieves Great Place to Work-Certified accreditation |
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| 02.5.23 |
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MIB - announces funding for Operation Tutelage until 2027 |
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| 02.5.23 |
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AXA UK - how many of these top 20 qualities of successful entrepreneurs can you tick off? |
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| 02.5.23 |
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Allianz - in talks with Chelsea FC to become their main shirt sponsor says Sky News; current deal with Three worth £40m a season |
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| 02.5.23 |
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SMMT - UK CV production down -3% in March but up 1.1% in the year to date due to strong January performance |
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| 02.5.23 |
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Record-breaking 963 guests (100 more than last year)... making #BBA2023 the biggest bodyshop awards event in the World! |
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| 02.5.23 |
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Steer Automotive Group - acquire the Vertu Accident Repair Centre in Newcastle |
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| 02.5.23 |
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Davies - appoints Georgia Brown (ex AA) as Network Manager |
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| 02.5.23 |
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BGL Insurance - invests in future talent with new apprenticeship opportunities |
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| 02.5.23 |
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National Windscreens - ADAS diagnostics and calibration moves into the cloud |
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| 02.5.23 |
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JOINING INSTRUCTIONS for the ABP British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) - please read, important info for #BBA2023 tomorrow (Weds) |
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| 02.5.23 |
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Driving to #BBA2023 in Manchester tomorrow? - Man City vs West Ham @ 8pm at the Etihad: please be aware of traffic! |
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| 02.5.23 |
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Vehicle Bodycare Centre - Leeds-based CV repairer achieves VBRA's new Commercial Vehicle Repair Standard |
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| 02.5.23 |
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Laser Tools - safely and conveniently remove EV batteries with these Electro-Hydraulic Table Lifts from Laser Tools |
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| 02.5.23 |
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Inspire Claims - motor claims business rebrands as Cogent Claims following "significant investment" from BHL, owners of Compare the Market |
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| 02.5.23 |
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Thatcham Research - NEW 2-day Technical Update course |
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| 02.5.23 |
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EV owners risk fines of up to £1,000 for not taxing their cars - despite being exempt from paying anything |
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| 02.5.23 |
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HSE - risks with repair of electric and hybrid vehicles (E&HVs) |
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| 01.5.23 |
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THE INDEPENDENT WINDSCREEN ACADEMY LTD (t/as Automotive Glazing Academy) - creditors meeting |
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| 01.5.23 |
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ESSEX GLASS & WINDSCREENS LIMITED - creditors meeting |
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| 01.5.23 |
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JCB BODYSHOPS LIMITED - petition to wind up presented by HMRC in the High Court |
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| 01.5.23 |
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BODYSHOP INVESTMENTS LTD - petition to wind up presented by HMRC in the High Court |
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| 01.5.23 |
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BODYSHOP REPAIR NETWORK LIMITED (t/as Fix Auto Biggin Hill) - wound up & liquidated; assets £16k, liabilities £605k |
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| 01.5.23 |
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PREP AND PAINT BODYSHOP LIMITED - Manchester bodyshop with 1 employee; wound up & liquidated; assets £4k, liabilities £70k |
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| 01.5.23 |
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DALCROSS BODYSHOP LTD - Inverness bodyshop with 3 employees; wound up & liquidated |
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| 01.5.23 |
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SGR BODYWORK SPECIALIST LTD - bodyshop in Nottingham with 4 employees; wound up & liquidated; assets nil, liabilities £109k |
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| 01.5.23 |
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CREAMER AUTO REFINISHERS LIMITED - bodyshop in Plymouth with 3 employees; wound up & liquidated; assets £6k, liabilities £80k |
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| 01.5.23 |
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LESTERS CAR BODY REPAIRS LTD - bodyshop in Redditch with 6 employees; wound up and liquidated; assets £7k, liabilities £293k |
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| 01.5.23 |
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PALACE PANELS RUXLEY LIMITED - bodyshop in Sidcup with 1 employee; wound up & liquidated; assets £10k, liabilities £701k |
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| 01.5.23 |
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SIMS AND SONS ACCIDENT REPAIR CENTRE LTD - bodyshop in Pontyclun with 6 employees; wound up & liquidated; assets NIL, liabilities £107k |
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| 01.5.23 |
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THOMAS RITCHIE ACCIDENT REPAIR CENTRE LTD - bodyshop in Cupar with 9 employees; wound up & liquidated; |
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| 28.4.23 |
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e2e Network Member - Silverlake Automotive Recycling Group (blog) |
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| 28.4.23 |
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TrustFord (14 bodyshops) - win NFDA Green Dealer Award |
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| 28.4.23 |
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BBA - 3M, Accident Credit Group, Activate Group, Solera Audatex, Circle Leasing, Enterprise, GT Motive, Mirka, Thatcham Research and Vizion |
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| 28.4.23 |
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What Car? - echos calls for Government backing to boost EV take-up |
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| 28.4.23 |
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Europcar Mobility Group UK - comments on news of new trade body for the electric vehicle (EV) charging industry |
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| 28.4.23 |
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NBRA - wins “Best Green Initiative” at the Modern Claims Awards |
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| 28.4.23 |
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ChargeUK - 18 UK electric vehicle charging companies join to form trade body |
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| 28.4.23 |
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TrustFord (14 bodyshops) - named the 40th Best workplace in the UK (Super Large Category) at the Great Place to Work UK Awards |
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| 28.4.23 |
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Admiral Group - appoints Mike Rogers (former LV= CEO and NED at the ABI) as Non-Executive Director and Chair |
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| 28.4.23 |
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Direct Line - ULEZ expansion driving London motorists towards flexible vehicle access models |
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| 28.4.23 |
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Sky News reports - SMMT allegedly in talks with other trade bodies "to fill void left by CBI implosion" |
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| 28.4.23 |
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The IMI - (video) how Ford is fighting LGBTQ+ Discrimination and making automotive more inclusive |
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| 28.4.23 |
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Modern Claims Awards - full list of all 20 winners announced last night |
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| 28.4.23 |
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SMMT - UK car production up 6% in first quarter of 2023; hybrid, plug-in hybrid and BEV production surges 75% |
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| 28.4.23 |
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RAC - rescue more than 10,000 drivers who suffered pothole-related breakdowns in first three months of 2023; 39% increase vs 2022 |
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| 27.4.23 |
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LKQ - Q1 results: European segment produced its "best first quarter performance since 2016" and "exceeded expectations" with 9.7% growth |
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| 27.4.23 |
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SMMT - number of vehicles on UK roads grows 0.5% to reach record 40.7 million, with car ownership rising for first time since 2019 |
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| 27.4.23 |
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REPOST FROM THE FORUM: BS10125 & MET Level 3 issue - ABP Club has contacted BSI for comment |
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| 27.4.23 |
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Industry Insights and Trend Tracker - Official Research and Insights Partner for Fix Auto UK National Conference next month |
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| 27.4.23 |
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ABP British Bodyshop Awards (BBAs) - ALL the entertainment! Inc fairground rides, Casino, dodgems and photobooth (AND bacon rolls) |
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| 27.4.23 |
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Churchill Expert - partners with Sheffield City Council to arrange insurance for electric van trial |
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| 27.4.23 |
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CarGurus - 10 used cars with biggest price drops: Kia ProCeed (-39.1%), Tesla Model 3 (-29.4%) and Audi E-Tron (-27%) |
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| 27.4.23 |
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Coming to the ABP British Bodyshop Awards next week? - PLEASE READ THIS! |
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| 27.4.23 |
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SYNETIQ - introduces carbon labelling on its green parts; green doors use 92% less carbon compared to new |
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| 27.4.23 |
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USA: Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) - Chris Chesney, Repairify Training VP, joins next webinar (Thurs 18 May) |
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| 27.4.23 |
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LV= breakdown provider, Britannia Rescue - 78% increase in callouts with no MOT; LV= repairers report sharp rise in a lack of maintenance |
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| 27.4.23 |
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EV values can depreciates at twice the rate of petrol cars - £15,220 loss for EV owners, while petrol vehicles lose £9,901 |
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| 26.4.23 |
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2030 ban too soon? - 83% motorists want the government to allow the sale of new petrol and diesel cars beyond 2030 |
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| 26.4.23 |
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Auto Windscreens - sees ADAS calibrations nearly double in 3 years; calibrations now undertaken on more than 20% of windscreen replacements |
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| 26.4.23 |
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The 100-page #BBA2023 Programme is available online now - includes guest list, table plan and all the finalists for each award |
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| 26.4.23 |
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JOINING INSTRUCTIONS for the ABP British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) - please read, important info for #BBA2023 next week |
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| 26.4.23 |
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RAMP - new COO at car repair and maintenance plan provider highlights unique benefits for dealerships |
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| 26.4.23 |
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Fix Auto Slough - receive Multi-Site Bodyshop of the Year award trophy after Fix Auto Dagenham opted to share award-win |
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| 26.4.23 |
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Venson - 50% of women say they would not consider working in the motor industry, saying it was "never presented as an option to them" |
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| 26.4.23 |
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SYNETIQ - first sustainability report reveals 5.6% reduction in SYNETIQ's own greenhouse gas emissions between 2020-21 and 2021-22 |
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| 26.4.23 |
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ONS - absence from work due to sickness or injury at 2.6%, the highest it has been since 2004 |
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| 26.4.23 |
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BCA - LCV values climb during first quarter to £9,977 |
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| 26.4.23 |
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Unipart - Executive Chairman calls for UK industrial strategy to compete with US & EU, to continue its investment in the UK |
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| 26.4.23 |
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School of Thought - partner with Autotech Group to arrange student day at Automechanika UK (6-8 June) in Birmingham |
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| 25.4.23 |
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IAAF - "Who will control the aftermarket? VMs will dominate independent aftermarket if detailed legislation not in place" |
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| 25.4.23 |
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Sherwin Williams - Q1 2023 results: sales in "Automotive Refinish up by a mid-teens percentage" |
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| 25.4.23 |
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AES UK - bulk hauliers, Alfred Hymas, use wheel alignment system to reduce tyre wear and cut workshop time |
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| 25.4.23 |
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Supertracker - unveils new CCD wheel aligner demo video |
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| 25.4.23 |
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DriveElectric - EVs that can drive the furthest on a single charge: Mercedes EQS, Lightyear 0, Mercedes EQE & BMW i7 |
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| 25.4.23 |
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Vestel - launches affordable dual-output EV charger for UK businesses |
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| 25.4.23 |
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RAC - 'double traffic trouble’ warning, with two upcoming bank holidays |
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| 25.4.23 |
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NFU Mutual - thieves use Apple AirTags to track and steal high-value vehicles |
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| 25.4.23 |
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BBA (British Bodyshop Awards) - new all time record attendance with over 963 guests already booked; bookings close tomorrow (Wed) |
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| 25.4.23 |
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TrustFord - invests £500k in new dealership in Carlisle, to open in July 2023 and create more than 20 jobs |
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| 25.4.23 |
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Allied Vehicles - Glasgow-based wheelchair accessible vehicles specialist invests over £1M to boost production |
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| 25.4.23 |
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Photos available (link below) ABP Charity Golf Day at Wokefield Park last week - sponsored by Mirka, £1,300 raised for Muscular Dystrophy |
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| 24.4.23 |
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Direct Line Group - acquires By Miles Group Ltd, a Managing General Agent (MGA) which provides real-time pay-by-mile insurance policies |
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| 24.4.23 |
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GT Motive article - how and why a better relationship with your supply chain can benefit claims operations |
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| 24.4.23 |
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Paul Bacciochi, PJB Accident Repairs - sad news of the passing of well-loved, family-run Birmingham bodyshop business owner |
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| 24.4.23 |
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L&I Eaton and Brooklands Autobody - take part in Football Shirt Friday to raise £ for bowel cancer research charity, the Bobby Moore Fund |
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| 24.4.23 |
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NFDA - winners announced at annual charity ball for franchised dealers |
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| 24.4.23 |
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Volkswagen Group - delivers 42% more all-electric vehicles in the first quarter |
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| 24.4.23 |
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Kwik Fit - 7 million drivers plan to cut down car use for short journeys (to walk or cycle more) |
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| 24.4.23 |
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2023 Charity Spring Ball, organised by Martyn Rowley and Paul Glover raises fantastic £60,250 - Tim Shaw from Car SOS helps ££ |
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| 24.4.23 |
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WorldSkills UK - launch Competitor Support Fund towards cost of travel, daycare, employers and equipment & clothes |
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| 24.4.23 |
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CMA - opens consultation on the Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Order (MVBEO) |
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| 24.4.23 |
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ALLDATA Europe - new hires at OEM repair data provider to boost bodyshop service |
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| 24.4.23 |
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sopp+sopp - to launch an AI-powered inspection service for commercial fleets with image-generated damage detection specialists, Wondle |
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| 24.4.23 |
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ABP Charity Golf Day - Wokefield Park, Thurs 20 April - all the team scores and individual scores |
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| 24.4.23 |
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ABP Charity Golf Day - Wokefield Park, Thurs 20 April - photos now available |
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| 24.4.23 |
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ABP Charity Golf Day - Wokefield Park, Thurs 20 April - £1,300 raised for Muscular Dystrophy charity all the winners |
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| 21.4.23 |
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WTW - UK car insurance premiums jump by 20% with biggest annual rise in over a decade |
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| 21.4.23 |
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Auto Windscreens - records busiest days on record and highest volumes in April |
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| 21.4.23 |
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2023 Charity Spring Ball, organised by Martyn Rowley and Paul Glover - at St George's Park tomorrow (Saturday 22 April) |
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| 21.4.23 |
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Cromax - new Ultra Performance Plastic Additives |
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| 21.4.23 |
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Silverlake Automotive Recycling - Silverlake MD, Allen Prebble, "hands on" in the business |
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| 21.4.23 |
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AXA - driver who tried to claim £22K in damages after minor car crash caught swinging upside-down & riding quad bike on holiday in Mexico |
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| 21.4.23 |
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Axalta - Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP signs Axalta as official sponsor for the 2023 season; 14th year as sponsor |
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| 21.4.23 |
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Aviva - ends CBI membership as new allegations are made |
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| 21.4.23 |
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FairFuelUK - UK's diesel drivers have paid more than 1.3bn extra at the pumps since the beginning of the year |
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| 21.4.23 |
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Copart - specialist Vehicle Technicians adding value to Copart’s operations |
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| 21.4.23 |
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Purchase Direct - offer help to bodyshops to cut their credit card costs with open banking |
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| 21.4.23 |
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Southern Regional College - WorldSkills UK Chief and DfE celebrate accident repair apprenticeship provider success |
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| 21.4.23 |
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LKQ Coatings - UK's largest paint distributor rebrands as LKQ |
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| 21.4.23 |
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PPG - Q1 results: "supply chain disruptions are abating"; "refinish sales volumes to be close to 2019 pre-pandemic levels in Q2" |
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| 21.4.23 |
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JLR - next generation Range Rover Evoque, Range Rover Velar & Discovery Sport models will only be available as electric cars |
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| 21.4.23 |
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JLR - first of 3 cars in new Jaguar family will be a four-door electric GT costing from £100,000, on-sale in 2025 and with a 430 mile range |
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| 21.4.23 |
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JLR - future range will be built on just three architectures (EMA, MLA, JEA), down from seven now |
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| 21.4.23 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - rebrands as JLR with a House of Brands - Jaguar, Range Rover, Discovery, Defender; Land Rover name becomes “trust mark” |
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| 20.4.23 |
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BBA - the 187 finalists by bodyshop name; list led by Fix with 11, Steer with 8, Alton Cars with 7, Sytner with 6, Apollo and Motofix with 5 |
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| 20.4.23 |
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BBA - the 187 finalists by bodyshop name; list led by Fix with 11, Steer with 8, Alton Cars with 7, Sytner with 6, Apollo and Motofix with 5 |
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| 20.4.23 |
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BBA - the 187 finalists by bodyshop name; list led by Fix with 11, Steer with 8, Alton Cars with 7, Sytner with 6, Apollo and Motofix with 5 |
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| 20.4.23 |
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The AA - car theft up 29% with concerns of more to come |
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| 20.4.23 |
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IMI - to represent the motor industry in All-Party Parliament Group on the Future of Employability |
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| 20.4.23 |
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Auto Trader - buyer interest in new EVs has dropped by almost two thirds – or 65% - since the beginning of 2022 |
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| 20.4.23 |
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Charles Trent - bodyshops could save up to 70% using green parts in vehicle repairs instead of brand-new parts from a main dealer |
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| 20.4.23 |
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Autotech Group - launches digital technology division |
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| 20.4.23 |
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ABB Robotics - supporting Renault Group EV plant network to expand EV motor assembly line, body-in-white facility |
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| 20.4.23 |
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Devon and Cornwall Police - trial using drones to tackle increase in ‘poor driving’ |
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| 20.4.23 |
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Autoglass - nearly half of windscreen damage is caused by potholes in UK |
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| 20.4.23 |
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Tesla profit falls after price cuts - market share OR margins: "conundrum facing electric vehicle powerhouse Tesla" |
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| 20.4.23 |
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Data obtained by the Liberal Democrats via Freedom of Information requests - roads ‘plagued’ with potholes taking over 18 months to fix |
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| 20.4.23 |
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Allianz - Allianz Commercial, LV= Broker, Allianz Partners and Allianz Trade together at BIBA conference |
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| 19.4.23 |
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Fix Auto Rochester/4 Elms Group - first Independent LV= Own Site to receive LV= Green Heart Standard certificate |
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| 19.4.23 |
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Tevva - by 2050, hydrogen will make up 20-35% of the UK’s final energy demand |
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| 19.4.23 |
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ABP British Bodyshop Awards - 909 places booked... #BBA2023 is looking like a RECORD YEAR! |
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| 19.4.23 |
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Vauxhall - converting the UK’s van fleet into fully electric vans could save more than 19.5 million tonnes of CO2 annually |
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| 19.4.23 |
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The full list of this year's 187 British Bodyshop Awards (BBAs) finalists - winners announced in Manchester next month! |
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| 19.4.23 |
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LV= and Autoglass - repairing a windscreen instead of replacing a windscreen avoids 44kg of additional Co2 |
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| 19.4.23 |
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BCA – used car values averaged £8,939 in March 2023, up by £399 or 4.7% compared to February 2023 |
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| 19.4.23 |
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A-Plan Insurance - Westminster, London & Brighton & Hove (most expensive) & Durham, Stoke on Trent, Inverness (cheapest) cities for drivers |
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| 19.4.23 |
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RAC - 69% drivers say the hard shoulder to be reinstated on existing all-lane-running smart motorways |
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| 19.4.23 |
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RAC - 69% drivers hard shoulder to be reinstated on existing all-lane-running smart motorways |
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| 19.4.23 |
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Industry Insights and Trend Tracker - backing the brilliant ABP British Bodyshops Awards (BBAs)! |
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| 19.4.23 |
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Eguchi Iwao – find out how the Nitrowise spray painting system can save 30% paint consumption at Peterborough Skills Academy (17 & 18 May) |
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| 19.4.23 |
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esure - owners Bain Capital provide £30m of additional capital to support continuing development and completion of transformation programme |
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| 19.4.23 |
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Pendragon - Q1 trading update: very strong performance across all divisions; underlying profit before tax up 23% |
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| 19.4.23 |
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Redde Nortgate - trading update: performing well with trading ahead of expectations; growth from new major insurance contracts |
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| 19.4.23 |
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Inflation rate – very slight fall last month: CPI inflation at 10.1% for the 12 months to March 2023; RPI inflation at 13.5% |
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| 19.4.23 |
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Inflation rate – slight fall last month: CPI inflation at 10.1% for the 12 months to March 2023; RPI inflation up to 13.8% |
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| 18.4.23 |
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Fix Auto UK - 11 Franchise Partners and Fix Auto UK itself are finalists at the 2023 British Bodyshop Awards |
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| 18.4.23 |
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Comparethemarket - typical cost of car insurance is currently £613 – an £81, or 15% uplift year-on-year |
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| 18.4.23 |
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SMMT - Zero Emission HGV market shackled by absence of infrastructure and lack of plan |
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| 18.4.23 |
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Halfords - move from consumer retail to B2B-focused business leads to 40% growth in revenue |
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| 18.4.23 |
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HVS - reveals plans for the UK’s first zero-emission Hydrogen-Electric HGV with 370-mile range |
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| 18.4.23 |
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GEM - welcomes Government cancellation of new smart motorways |
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| 18.4.23 |
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Select Car Leasing - Tesla is most popular EV on the internet with its Model 3 scoring 38.5/40 |
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| 18.4.23 |
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Ezi Methods - inaugural Ezi Methods Golf Challenge sets out to find the UK vehicle repair sector’s best golfers! |
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| 18.4.23 |
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Core Diagnostics - bodyshop parts and ADAS remote support services business appoints Neil Hilton (ex HELLA) as Technical Sales Director |
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| 18.4.23 |
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ABP Networking Race Day on Thursday 27 July 2023, sponsored by Mirka - 30% tickets sold in first two weeks! |
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| 18.4.23 |
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ABP Networking Race Day on Thursday 27 July 2023, sponsored by Mirka - 30% tickets sold in first two weeks! |
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| 18.4.23 |
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School of Thought - publish 2023 NEXTGEN magazine, inc news of new partnerships and success at school events |
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| 18.4.23 |
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BASF - white, black, gray, and silver still dominated colours for non-commercial vehicles in 2022 |
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| 18.4.23 |
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Silverlake Automotive Recycling - provide salvage vehicles & training for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue service |
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| 17.4.23 |
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M & A Coachworks - landmark BASF installation records impressive results |
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| 17.4.23 |
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Hyundai - 68% drivers feel overwhelmed with the technology in their car |
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| 17.4.23 |
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Cost to learn to drive hits £2,500 - lessons cost 215% more than they did 30 years ago |
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| 17.4.23 |
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UK has become the first European country to approve a hands-free driving system - RAC reaction |
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| 17.4.23 |
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Mirka - introduces Long Fileboard range for sanding larger surfaces (transport and industry sectors) |
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| 17.4.23 |
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Revive! - Belfast SMART repairer recognised as the best start-up business in Northern Ireland |
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| 17.4.23 |
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Morelli Group - acquires Belfast refinish distributor, Coachfinish NI; completes Morelli Group’s national footprint in the UK |
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| 17.4.23 |
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AkzoNobel - launches new generation fillers to accelerate bodyshop performance |
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| 17.4.23 |
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Ring - range of three new flexible worklamps |
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| 17.4.23 |
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Australia: AMA Group - announce lower profit forecast due to labour shortages and high inflation; share price crashes 35% to all-time low |
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| 17.4.23 |
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Gemini - Macclesfield and Chesterfield bodyshops achieve the new standard BS10125:2022 |
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| 17.4.23 |
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RAC - Government cancels ALL plans for future smart motorways |
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| 16.4.23 |
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AM Awards - full list of finalists (no bodyshop award); ceremony on 11 May |
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| 16.4.23 |
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CAPS Consortium - appoint Paul Nichols as Senior Sales Manager |
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| 14.4.23 |
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Skillnet - to deliver Body Repair Apprenticeship programmes to Tesla Bodyshops (Tesla has an est. 42 approved repairers in the UK) |
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| 14.4.23 |
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AXA - to publish a series of reports with road safety charity, Brake, including driver opinions on self-driving vehicles |
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| 14.4.23 |
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RAC - England’s most high risk roads set for £47.5m funding boost to prevent fatal injuries |
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| 14.4.23 |
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Volvo - 72 SunLike LEDs deliver near-sunlight lighting in the new Volvo EX90 |
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| 14.4.23 |
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REPOST FROM THE FORUM - from Julie Eley re Isocyanates and the law |
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| 14.4.23 |
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AA - 1,800 daily pothole breakdowns in March |
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| 14.4.23 |
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Autocraft Telford - becomes the first bodyshop in the UK to receive the latest BSI positive
recommendation |
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| 14.4.23 |
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Thatcham - Ford's launch yesterday isn't a "self-driving car"; it is the next development in assisted driving technology |
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| 13.4.23 |
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Thatcham Research explainer - Ford pioneers ‘hands-off, eyes-on’ driving in the UK |
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| 13.4.23 |
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Copart - CMA extend inquiry period inestigating Copart’s acquisition of Green Parts Specialists (Hills); provisional findings in early May |
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| 13.4.23 |
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AutoRaise - business manager, Jen Evans, announces she is leaving to become Academy Development Manager at Steer Automotive Group |
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| 13.4.23 |
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Inside the latest issue of Auto Body Professional - the Spring 2023 magazine out now in print and online |
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| 13.4.23 |
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Ford - becomes the first VM to introduce “hands-off, eyes-on” ADAS tech approved for pre-mapped motorways in Great Britain |
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| 13.4.23 |
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Volta Trucks - appoints Sapphire Vehicle Services as its UK Certified Service Partner |
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| 13.4.23 |
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Vehicle cloning on the rise in the UK - 300% increase in the purchase of replacement car registration plates |
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| 13.4.23 |
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Caterham - announces move to new headquarters in Dartford, Kent to increase production capacity by 50% to approximately 750 units per annum |
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| 13.4.23 |
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PPG - recognized on Newsweek’s America’s 'Greatest Workplaces for Women 2023' list |
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| 13.4.23 |
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LKQ Coatings - appoints Michael Gordon as new sales director |
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| 13.4.23 |
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ONS - no growth in February 2023 in UK GDP due to fall in services and production |
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| 13.4.23 |
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Stress is biggest issue for automotive industry people - according to Ben’s latest survey results |
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| 13.4.23 |
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GT Motive - Hayley (Garland) Thomas [ex Activate, Nationwide, LV=] joins as Insurance Manager UK |
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| 13.4.23 |
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Ageas - how using green parts saved a customer's car from being declared a write-off, much to her delight |
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| 12.4.23 |
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ABP Daily Newsletter for Wednesday sent out at 3.38pm - apologies again for slight delay, which was beyond our control |
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| 12.4.23 |
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Delay to Wednesday's ABP Daily Newsletter; Newzapp have problem and are working to fix it; ABP Newsletter will be sent as soon as possible |
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| 12.4.23 |
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Blackpool & The Fylde College (B&FC) - BBA Presenting Company *NEW FOR 2023* profiled in the latest issue of Auto Body Professional |
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| 12.4.23 |
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ABI - Mervyn Skeet appointed ABI Director of General Insurance Policy |
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| 12.4.23 |
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Nissan's North East School Engineering event - 35 schools take part at Sunderland Plant across two weeks |
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| 12.4.23 |
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Škoda - developing unique car grille tech to give pedestrians the green light when crossing roads |
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| 12.4.23 |
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First Choice Bodyshop - Cotswold accident repair centre joins Fix as Fix Auto Tewkesbury |
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| 12.4.23 |
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60% of red cars have reportedly been in accidents - next are brown cars (59%) and black vehicles (57%) |
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| 12.4.23 |
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Euro NCAP - new Truck Safe rating scheme announced |
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| 12.4.23 |
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Allianz Commercial - appoints Olivia Baker as head of motor trade insurance |
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| 12.4.23 |
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The IMI - EVs take just as much technician time as ICE vehicles; potential 16,000k shortfall of EV techs by 2032 |
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| 12.4.23 |
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BookMyGarage - 79% of motorists would not buy a used vehicle unless it has a full or nearly full service history |
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| 12.4.23 |
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Fix Auto Park Royal - achieves carbon neutral status in line with PAS 2060 |
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| 12.4.23 |
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James Alpe - Suzuki is the latest manufacturer approval, VM number 31 for James Alpe! |
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| 12.4.23 |
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British Insurance Awards from Post mag - full list of finalists for all 30 categories; ceremony is on 5 July at Royal Albert Hall |
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| 12.4.23 |
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School of Thought - opportunity to change the lives of young students in India with a new programme called The School of Thought Foundation |
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| 11.4.23 |
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U.K. Carline Vehicle Leasing - announces the acquisition of the Vertu Lease Cars business |
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| 11.4.23 |
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IFED - cost of living pressures drive surge in cases |
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| 11.4.23 |
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Farécla – launches online bodyshop cost savings calculator |
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| 11.4.23 |
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HSE Motor Vehicle Repair (MVR) - fire and explosion risks in the bodyshop |
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| 11.4.23 |
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Undercover speed camera vans - ‘stealth vans’ currently in Northamptonshire could be rolled out across the UK |
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| 11.4.23 |
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What Car? - 55% car buyers would prefer to buy directly from VM at fixed price rather than via a dealership |
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| 11.4.23 |
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Verisk - appoint Chris Sawford as managing director of claims for the United Kingdom |
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| 11.4.23 |
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Autocraft Group Express Shrewsbury - Shropshire bodyshop invests £60,000 in new reception and workshop flooring |
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| 11.4.23 |
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IFB - new type of crash for cash scam involving wing mirrors dubbed "clip for cash" |
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| 11.4.23 |
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(Reuters) - former Tesla employees shared private camera recordings, captured by cars, including clip of child being hit by car |
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| 11.4.23 |
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Zurich Insurance - opens sustainable offices in Swindon designed to rank in the top 10% of commercial buildings for sustainability in the UK |
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| 10.4.23 |
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Car rental - Munich airport has AI scanning tunnel that has checked 60,000 rental cars for damage |
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| 09.4.23 |
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Telegraph - "Thieves are hacking into cars through their headlights using a £2,000 device to unlock luxury vehicles" |
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| 06.4.23 |
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Neil Hilton - joins Core Diagnostics as Technical Sales Director after 13 years with Hella UK |
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| 06.4.23 |
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BRAND NEW EVENT! - ABP Networking Race Day, Thursday 27 July at Sandown Park Race Course, sponsored by Mirka |
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| 06.4.23 |
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Exclusive ABP Club interview - Chris Payne & Michael Golding, LV= General Insurance |
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| 06.4.23 |
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Bloomberg Intelligence (BI) - Lamborghini overtakes Ferrari with €20 billion value |
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| 06.4.23 |
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Auto Trader - retailers missed out on £25.5m in potential profit in March by under-pricing stock |
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| 06.4.23 |
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esure - increased its usage of recycled parts in 2022 by 42% year-on-year |
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| 06.4.23 |
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What Car? - South West London named the most expensive area for labour at £141 an hour on average, while Huddersfield is the cheapest at £47 |
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| 06.4.23 |
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Chartwell - sneak preview of Chartwell's £250,000 refurbishment! |
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| 06.4.23 |
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NFDA - 93% of all LCVs sold this year were diesel "as it still presents an economic and viable choice for both operator and driver" |
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| 06.4.23 |
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Grove Group - Dale Ingram joins Grove Group as National Digital Sales Manager |
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| 06.4.23 |
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SMMT - light commercial vehicle (LCV) registrations up 17.3% in March; battery electric van sales up 32.7% |
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| 06.4.23 |
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LKQ Europe and LeasePlan - sign contract for management of the vehicle maintenance for the LeasePlan fleet in LKQ-affiliated repair centers |
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| 05.4.23 |
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e2e Total Loss Vehicle Management and ABP Club reclaimed parts survey - majority of bodyshops (66%) currently only using them on <10% job |
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| 05.4.23 |
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2023 WorldSkills UK - competitors for the National Qualifiers due to be announced 17 April |
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| 05.4.23 |
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eBay UK - increased sales of new EVs also reflected in searches across eBay Parts & Accessories with YOY increases for EV-related items |
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| 05.4.23 |
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The Association of Consumer Support Organisations (ACSO) - "Gov needs to make its mind up" on "controversial form of transport": escooters |
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| 05.4.23 |
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*NEW FOR 2023* ABP Networking Race Day, Thursday 27 July at Sandown Park Race Course, sponsored by Mirka - secure you ticket today! |
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| 05.4.23 |
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IMI President Professor Jim Saker - presented with Sue Brownson Award for his industry contribution and drive to build an inclusive sector |
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| 05.4.23 |
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National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) - "extremely positive to see electric vehicles now a dominant driving force" |
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| 05.4.23 |
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ABP Club Exclusive interview - Richard Goode, PPG |
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| 05.4.23 |
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SMMT - new car registrations rise 18.2% during crucial 'new plate month’ March; biggest month in history for BEV sales |
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| 05.4.23 |
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RAC - diesel still "seriously overpriced"; av retailer margin 3x the long-term average of 7ppl |
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| 05.4.23 |
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Anexo Group (inc DAMS Direct Accident Management) - trading update for 2022: pre-tax profits around £25m on turnover around £136m |
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| 05.4.23 |
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SYNETIQ - appoints Sarah Dowen (ex QDOS, Motofix and Nationwide) as Client Relationship Manager |
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| 05.4.23 |
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TrustFord Bradford - make a special delivery of Easter eggs to local schools |
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| 05.4.23 |
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Lookers - 2022 results: £4.3 billion turnover (up 6%); £84m profit (down 6%); bodyshop sales up 21% with 29 fixed cosmetic repair facilities |
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| 04.4.23 |
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RSA - appoints Gary Mason as COO Delivery Director to drive techn transformation of its key operating and claims capabilities |
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| 04.4.23 |
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Thatcham Research - bodyshop industry alert: gathering momentum for hydrogen as an alternative power source |
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| 04.4.23 |
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Komoo - dedicated fleet and car rental repair group (Steve & Dale Peart, and Carl Henderson & Paul Smith) expands |
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| 04.4.23 |
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Easter traffic - Good Friday could turn ‘bad’ on the roads as up to 17m Easter trips by car begin, warns RAC and INRIX |
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| 04.4.23 |
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A-Plan Insurance - Kirkcaldy is the area of the UK you are LEAST likely to pass your MOT |
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| 04.4.23 |
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Warley Car Clinic - five-year, £4-million investment programme at Oldbury-based bodyshop |
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| 04.4.23 |
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ABP British Bodyshop Awards 2023 - the finalists are announced! |
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| 04.4.23 |
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GYS - publish a guide to the new Welding Regulations that came into effect in January this year; print copy sent with the new ABP Magazine |
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| 04.4.23 |
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Telegraph - "Electric cars being written off after minor bumps.....insurers reluctant to attempt repairs"; LV's Chris Payne quoted |
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| 04.4.23 |
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Saga - 2022 results: insurance profits down 27%; prices increased due to claims inflation; new motor insurance sales down 50%; |
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| 03.4.23 |
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Chartwell - awarded Bentley Bodyshop of the Year for the 3rd time |
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| 03.4.23 |
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CarComm Coachworks - sends young employees, Abdul Rashid and William Potter, to AkzoNobel factory for hands-on training |
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| 03.4.23 |
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Motorpoint - encourages drivers to take advantage of £2,000 Birmingham City Council car scrappage grant as part of city’s CAZ initiative |
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| 03.4.23 |
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Polestar - reduces relative CO₂ emissions by 8% in "continued efforts to decouple business growth from increased emissions" |
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| 03.4.23 |
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LATEST #BBA2023 news... ABP Club will announce the finalists at 11am TOMORROW (Tuesday 4 April) - look out for the BIG announcement! |
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| 03.4.23 |
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City of London Police's IFED - £6.2m in assets including supercars seized and 290 arrests for crimes inc insurance fraud |
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| 03.4.23 |
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Steer Automotive Group - appoint Colin Ranson (ex Vertu and Pendragon) as Operations Director |
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| 03.4.23 |
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Fix Auto Dagenham - celebrates 18th anniversary since signing up to Fix Auto UK |
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| 03.4.23 |
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e2e - new Reclaimed Parts Research Report reveals huge potential for increased use of reclaimed parts |
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| 03.4.23 |
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e2e Total Loss Vehicle Management and ABP Club reclaimed parts survey - majority of bodyshops (66%) currently only using them on <10% jobs |
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| 03.4.23 |
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Auto Body Professional - the Spring 2023 magazine is out now! |
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| 03.4.23 |
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IONETIC - UK battery pack tech firm appoints Dr Andy Palmer CMG as Chairman |
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| 03.4.23 |
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Resolution Foundation - the National Living Wage (£10.42ph from 1 April) has almost doubled real pay growth for Britain’s lowest earners |
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| 03.4.23 |
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Drivers warned to respect animals and riders on the road to avoid fines - 3,552 equine-related road incidents were reported last year |
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| 03.4.23 |
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Morelli Group - secure supply deal with Richard Hammond’s Hereford-based car restoration business, The Smallest Cog |
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| 03.4.23 |
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L&L - Mercedes-Benz, Smart and AMG retailer appoints BCA for further 2-year exclusive remarketing deal |
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| 31.3.23 |
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esure - "customers can select and appoint a repairer themselves"; "self-serve damage assessment automatically enabling repair or total loss" |
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| 31.3.23 |
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esure - comments from 2022 annual report on Greener Parts initiative; 3,918 green parts fitted in forst 10 months of 2022 |
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| 31.3.23 |
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ABP British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) 2023 - finalists will be announced at 11am on Tuesday! |
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| 31.3.23 |
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Autoglass - 14 Autoglass colleagues at School of Thought corporate partner enroll as Ambassadors |
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| 31.3.23 |
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Holman (previously ARI Fleet UK) - win c41,000-vehicle BT Fleet contract (Fleet News reports) after partnership with Rivus is not renewed |
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| 31.3.23 |
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Rivus - fleet management firm win multi-million-pound Service, Maintenance & Repair (SMR) and Accident Management contract with SGN |
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| 31.3.23 |
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Plunkys All Stars Football Match 2023, in Memory of Mike 'Yorkie' Yorke - currently @ 24% of fundraising target, sponsors needed |
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| 31.3.23 |
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Direct Line - appoints Mark Lewis as independent Non-Exec Director, to Remuneration and Sustainability Committee |
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| 31.3.23 |
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Silverlake - boosts community and online safety in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight with £5,000 donation |
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| 31.3.23 |
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Mark Sherratt (ex BMW Bodyshop Development Manager, Avant Consult) & Mark Barge (Danetre Automotive Solutions & ex BMW) - VM portal service |
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| 31.3.23 |
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Autoglass - adopts the new BSI standards for windscreen repairs |
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| 31.3.23 |
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The AA - EV drivers to get ‘refuelling’ price transparency that is "denied" to petrol and diesel cars |
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| 31.3.23 |
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National Windscreens - uses Core Diagnostics to provide remote ADAS diagnostics and calibration |
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| 31.3.23 |
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Consumer Intelligence - average UK motor premium up 21.8% in last year to £929; premiums in London up 26.3% to £1,419 |
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| 30.3.23 |
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Charles Trent - Angela Piromalli promoted to new role of Head of People |
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| 30.3.23 |
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SMMT - UK CV production fell by -21.6% in Feb |
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| 30.3.23 |
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Auto Trader - comments on the government’s "watered-down proposals" in the ZEV Consultation |
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| 30.3.23 |
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What Car? - welcome 13% rise in UK car production in Feb but call for more gov support for VM sector |
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| 30.3.23 |
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NFDA - welcome today's announcements "but more still needs to be done to achieve these ambitious net-zero targets" |
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| 30.3.23 |
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Government announces measures to boost use of electric vehicles (EVs) - RAC reaction |
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| 30.3.23 |
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Ford Britain chair, Tim Slatter - ZEV mandate (22% of all new cars sold in the UK be ZEVs in 2024) "gives a clear direction" |
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| 30.3.23 |
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SMMT - British car manufacturing output rises 13.1% in February |
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| 30.3.23 |
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Vizion Kinetic event – tackling challenges with “collaboration” and “joined-up thinking” |
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| 30.3.23 |
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SMMT - "lack of clarity as to what technologies will be permitted beyond 2030 undermines attempts to secure investment" |
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| 30.3.23 |
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Government announces measures to boost use of electric vehicles (EVs) - RAC reaction |
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| 30.3.23 |
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SMMT - British car manufacturing output rises 13.1% in February |
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| 30.3.23 |
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Department for Transport - plans to boost EV update with £400m to accelerate EV charging infrastructure rollout |
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| 30.3.23 |
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Admiral - the UK Admiral Superchoir flashmob Cardiff with DJ, Fatboy Slim (video link below - take 5 mins to watch!) |
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| 30.3.23 |
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Cars & Colours Leicester - successful BS10125 audit without a single observation or advisory |
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| 30.3.23 |
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Car-O-Liner - accident repair equipment specialist celebrates 50th anniversary |
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| 30.3.23 |
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Garage Equipment Solutions - new company supplying bodyshop equipment and services, headed up by Stewart Lampard (Car-O-Liner for 21 years) |
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| 30.3.23 |
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React Accident Management - Northern Ireland based business, unveils plans to create up to ten new jobs in next year |
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| 29.3.23 |
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Luke Hope, Apollo Motor Group Apprentice & 2019 ABP Special Recognition Award winner - 2.5 years since Luke received lifesaving treatment |
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| 29.3.23 |
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Call for tradespeople to install dashcams to prevent tool theft - cost to the industry of theft is billions in losses |
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| 29.3.23 |
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LV= - launches new multi cover policy; every additional car added gets a 15% discount; 10% discount when combining car & home insurance |
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| 29.3.23 |
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Indra - 50% of UK drivers would buy an electric vehicle if they could use it to power their home |
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| 29.3.23 |
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Claims Management & Adjusting (CMA) - SIX times as many vehicles stolen in Essex as in Merseyside last year |
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| 29.3.23 |
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Smart Repairs - Leeds based business with 100 staff offering national mobile coverage saw turnover in Q1 increase by 23% to £2.1m |
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| 29.3.23 |
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ETSC - call to make ABS brakes mandatory on motorcycles under 125cc as well as practical tests and a minimum age of 16 for mopeds |
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| 29.3.23 |
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Laser Tools - efficient spot weld removal even when access is restricted with new kit |
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| 29.3.23 |
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ECA Business Energy - ABP Recommended Business Service warns bodyshops to expect a large increase in wholesale water costs as of April |
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| 29.3.23 |
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Insurance Times - full list of finalists for their 2023 Claims Excellence Awards on 25 May |
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| 29.3.23 |
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Purchase Direct - double success with both ISO 14001 Certification and Carbon Neutrality status in line with PAS 2060:2014 |
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| 29.3.23 |
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Hastings - Jason Tripp (ex-MD of FMG RS) appointed as Head of Repair & Networks, the position formerly held by Gethyn Davies |
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| 29.3.23 |
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RAC - on two days last week wholesale diesel was cheaper than petrol... yet 17p gap between forecourt price of diesel & petrol remains |
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| 29.3.23 |
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Toyota - updates THUMS (Total Human Model for Safety) crash test simulation software in preparation for automated driving |
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| 28.3.23 |
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Express Bodyworks - announce they have signed on their 3rd Midlands bodyshop, in Hinckley, Leicestershire; due to open within 4 weeks |
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| 28.3.23 |
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LKQ Euro Car Parts - Tom Crabtree promoted to Business Manager - Coatings |
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| 28.3.23 |
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RSA Insurance - announce withdrawal from all personal lines motor business in UK; MORE THAN motor customers will be introduced to Swinton |
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| 28.3.23 |
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AES UK - Josam Cam-aligners from AES UK are cost-saving “no-brainer” for major bus operator |
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| 28.3.23 |
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AA EV Recharge Report - fastest EV charging cheaper than petrol for first time, but only at off-peak |
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| 28.3.23 |
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eDirectGlass and AutoBolt - cross-licensing agreement to enable better and more accurate glass
part look-up and identification |
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| 28.3.23 |
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Intelligent Motoring - 8 in 10 motorists would choose ‘green’ car parts if offered by their service, maintenance or repair provider |
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| 28.3.23 |
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Venson Automotive Solutions - appoints Daire McGovern as new Group Finance Director |
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| 28.3.23 |
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Supertracker - new laser wheel aligner demo video |
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| 28.3.23 |
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Direct Line Group - Churchill to offer fleet insurance to vehicle subscription start-up, Drive Fuze |
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| 28.3.23 |
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ChooseMyCar - more than half of UK drivers can't afford to buy a car without financial assistance |
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| 28.3.23 |
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Copart - HR Director and Learning & Development Manager attend Chamber of Commerce event to talk about skills and training challenges |
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| 28.3.23 |
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Electric vehicles - are we putting all our eggs into one basket? Article by Andy Hamilton, CEO LKQ Euro Car Parts |
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| 27.3.23 |
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EU - new petrol engined cars running sustainable synthetic fuels (e-fuels) may be allowed to be sold after 2035 |
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| 27.3.23 |
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Cooper Barnes - bodyshop in Linton named Best Small Business in the Cambridgeshire Live Business Awards |
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| 27.3.23 |
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London’s top 20 hotspots for uninsured driving revealed - Enfield, Barking and Dagenham and Havering top the list |
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| 27.3.23 |
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Škoda - Meadens Škoda wins Service and Parts Scorecard award; Rainworth Škoda in Mansfield takes top honours |
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| 27.3.23 |
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Vizion Network - BBA2023 Diamond Partner celebrates National Conference and supports the WORLD'S BIGGEST bodyshop awards event! |
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| 27.3.23 |
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V12 Vehicle Finance - 75% of those currently driving a new car intend to buy new again next time |
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| 27.3.23 |
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JMK Solicitors - headcount at Northern Ireland legal firm reaches 100 |
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| 27.3.23 |
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QBE Re (QBE, the UK's 18th largest motor insurer) - promotes Claims Manager, Financial and Specialty Markets, Debbi Wood, to Head of Claims |
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| 27.3.23 |
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Cooper Barnes Automotive - Cambridge bodyshop, win the 'Best Small Business' award in the Cambridgeshire Live Business Awards |
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| 27.3.23 |
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HSE Motor Vehicle Repair update - manual handling advice for repairers as the HSE reveals it is the cause of over 30% of all injuries |
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| 27.3.23 |
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ChipsAway - latest advertising campaign to boost franchisee leads hits men’s washrooms in motorway service stations |
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| 27.3.23 |
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More than three quarters of drivers oppose switch from annual MOT - AA releases photos showing condition of vehicles submitted for MOTs |
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| 27.3.23 |
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Revive! - former Ops Manager at Cazoo in Gloucester, Richard Graves, joins Revive! as Head of Business |
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| 27.3.23 |
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e2e and ABP - join forces to produce the e2e Reclaimed Parts Report |
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| 26.3.23 |
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The Sun - builder shortage means some brickies are now earning OVER £125,000 a year – but bosses can’t fill positions; Sun campaigns to help |
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| 24.3.23 |
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Aviva - one of the first Living Pension employers |
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| 24.3.23 |
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FCA - appoints executive directors to co-lead Enforcement and Market Oversight |
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| 24.3.23 |
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Green NCAP - the size of your car does matter |
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| 24.3.23 |
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BCA - LCV values averaged £9,851 at BCA in February |
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| 24.3.23 |
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Solace - more EV chargers aren't enough if people can't find them! |
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| 24.3.23 |
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*** TODAY *** is the last day for IMI Skills Competition nominations - enter your Automotive Body Repair and Automotive Refinishing NOW! |
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| 24.3.23 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) 2023 Diamond Partner: Thatcham Research - 50 years supporting the vehicle repair sector |
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| 24.3.23 |
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National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA) - used car supply line improving, with reports of c10% increase year-on year |
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| 24.3.23 |
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RAC - drivers of nearly 700,000 cars in Greater London could be liable to pay the ULEZ charge daily |
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| 24.3.23 |
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HMG Paints - renews Technical Partnership with Prodrive |
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| 24.3.23 |
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The Sun - "We live in fear of organised gangs ‘shredding’ our cars – shameless thieves rip our motors apart in broad daylight" |
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| 24.3.23 |
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Modern Claims Awards - full list of finalists; awards ceremony on 27 April in Liverpool |
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| 23.3.23 |
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Daily Mail - "surge in car crime brought on by the growing demand for spare parts" is leading to cars being stripped of parts in the street |
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| 23.3.23 |
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Reuters - electric vehicles with minor damage to battery pack are being written off because there is no way of repairing them |
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| 23.3.23 |
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Axalta Refinish - demonstrates "drive for innovation" at Vizion Kinetic 2023 in Telford |
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| 23.3.23 |
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Vizion Kinetic: day 2 - energy costs per job have increased from £24.04 to £76.74 due to war in Ukraine |
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| 23.3.23 |
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CarComm Coachworks - achieve PAS 2060 Carbon Neutrality compliance, verified by ECA Business Energy |
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| 23.3.23 |
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Bank of England - raises interest rates for 11th consecutive time: from 4% to 4.25% |
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| 23.3.23 |
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BBA2023 Diamond Partner: Mirka UK - technical team works closely with bodyshops to increase productivity and reduce key-to-key times |
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| 23.3.23 |
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Thatcham Research - attend Innovate UK workshop as part of research to identify the "insurance and repair pain points" created by EVs |
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| 23.3.23 |
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NFDA - submits its MOT consultation response: 98% believe motorist safety will fall |
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| 23.3.23 |
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Allianz - biggest day-to-day challenges for SMEs are energy bills (53%), supply chain problems (35%) & late payments / unpaid invoices (30%) |
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| 23.3.23 |
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LKQ Europe - partners with the European Council for Motor Trades and Repairs, CECRA |
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| 22.3.23 |
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Vizion Network - the 11 winners of 2023 Shine Awards were announced Wednesday afternoon - full list |
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| 22.3.23 |
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SMMT - 67% of UK car owners support keeping first MOT test at three years rather than extending to four |
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| 22.3.23 |
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H.R. Owen - extend remarketing partnership with BCA until 2025 |
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| 22.3.23 |
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BBA2023 Diamond Partner: GT Motive - cloud-based estimating solutions from the ABP’s Repairers Choice 'Best Estimating System' winner |
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| 22.3.23 |
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Vizion Kinetic - Chris McKie opens two-day repair network event in Telford |
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| 22.3.23 |
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Vizion Kinetic - Chris McKie opens two-day repair network event in Telford |
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| 22.3.23 |
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Final call for IMI Skills Competition nominations - enter your Automotive Body Repair and Automotive Refinishing apprentices BY FRIDAY |
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| 22.3.23 |
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Nissan - extend bodyshop training video tutorials to include the Leaf and NIM (Nissan Intelligent Mobility) |
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| 22.3.23 |
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What Car? - % of buyers expecting to purchase their next car entirely online dropped from 9.7% to 4.2% over the past 9 months |
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| 22.3.23 |
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Litigation firm, Milberg London - group action against Jaguar Land Rover in multi-billion pound UK lawsuit over exhaust filter defects |
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| 22.3.23 |
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Fix Auto Oswestry - 30% of the 50-strong workforce have recorded 20 years’ service or more at bodyshop which turns 50 next month! |
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| 22.3.23 |
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sopp+sopp - Commercial Director, Callum Langan, promoted to role of Managing Director |
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| 22.3.23 |
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Pendragon - 2022 results: pre-tax profits down 30% to £58m on turnover up 5% to £3,620m; encouraging signs of improvement in vehicle supply |
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| 22.3.23 |
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Inflation rate – shock rise last month: CPI inflation at 10.4% for the 12 months to Feb 2023; RPI inflation up to 13.8% |
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| 22.3.23 |
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GT Motive - collaborate with Autoflow so that parts price updates are now seamlessly shared across both systems instantly |
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| 21.3.23 |
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Intelligent Motoring - vehicle repair costs rise 40% in five years |
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| 21.3.23 |
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IDES Electrical Services - Solar PV supplier for GBA Technical Services' defleet centre in Immingham |
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| 21.3.23 |
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eBay - searches peaked in May 2022 for vehicle parts that are vulnerable to pothole damage (single wheels, tyres and suspension components) |
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| 21.3.23 |
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Axalta and U-POL - appoint Jason Hopkins to newly created role of UK and Ireland Country Manager for Axalta and U-POL |
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| 21.3.23 |
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Halo ARC - "changing the face of car body repairs" |
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| 21.3.23 |
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Enterprise - BBA2023 Diamond Partner and experts at keeping customers mobile |
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| 21.3.23 |
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Ryemarc (holding company for Motofix Accident Repair Centres) - appoints Gethyn Davies (Hastings) to its Board as Executive Director |
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| 21.3.23 |
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Annual Local Authority Road Maintenance (ALARM) survey - more than £14bn needed to fix the backlog of carriageway repairs |
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| 21.3.23 |
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Markerstudy Group - Julie Fox (Associate Director of Contracts and Supply Chain at BGL) announced as Head of Procurement at Markerstudy |
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| 21.3.23 |
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IMI - 87% IMI members believe the first MOT should not be extended due to increased road safety risk |
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| 20.3.23 |
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Go Compare - is GIPP driving up car insurance fees? |
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| 20.3.23 |
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Flying Spares - "by dismantling one wrecked Rolls-Royce or Bentley we keep another six on the road’ |
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| 20.3.23 |
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HELLA - digital claims settlement using artificial intelligence |
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| 20.3.23 |
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Ring - Martin Barron appointed as new Area Sales Manager for Scotland and Northern Ireland |
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| 20.3.23 |
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The UK areas with the most dangerous drivers - Calderdale takes the top spot & top 4 areas are in West Yorkshire |
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| 20.3.23 |
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The 50 biggest publicly traded car companies in the world - beat the estimates of their earnings per share by a significant 7% |
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| 20.3.23 |
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Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League - "world capital for extreme autonomous racing" aims to advance R&D in autonomous vehicles and AI |
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| 20.3.23 |
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National Windscreens - "embedded recycling as a fundamental pillar of the culture" |
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| 20.3.23 |
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GYS - to launch NEW Airfix Pulling Tower at Vizion Kinetic (22-23 March in Telford) |
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| 20.3.23 |
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Auto Windscreens - partners with Safpro to reduce environmental impact through recycling used workwear & purchasing carbon neutral products |
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| 20.3.23 |
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Driving a diesel? - drivers see no benefit from lower fuel duty rate as retailers "hike" margins |
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| 20.3.23 |
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NFDA - UK dealer networks and their relationships with OEMs are improving; Kia, Lexus and Mini are top performers |
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| 20.3.23 |
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Auto Trader - average value of a used car is up 2.3% year-on-year and 0.7% month-on-month |
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| 20.3.23 |
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Circle Leasing - BBA2023 Diamond Partner and 8x Courtesy Car Provider of the Year Award winner voted for by bodyshops! |
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| 20.3.23 |
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USA: CCC - releases 28th edition of its annual Crash Course report |
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| 18.3.23 |
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USA: BMW - restrict sales in North America of more than 100 aluminium structural parts for its vehicles |
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| 18.3.23 |
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USA: Tesla - group of owners file class-action alleging high prices and exorbitant wait times to maintain and repair their vehicles |
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| 17.3.23 |
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MoneySavingExpert (Martin Lewis) - "Car insurance costs likely to rocket by 20% (or more). Check NOW to see if you can lock in a price" |
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| 17.3.23 |
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Fix Auto - Danny Ashwell, owner of Fix Auto Braintree, new site in Chelmsford to open next month with plans for 2 more in Essex before 2024 |
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| 17.3.23 |
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Audi - confirms chip-shortages are easing as it restarts production of its lower-priced models |
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| 17.3.23 |
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Richard Ketley (ex Innovation Group) - starts new position with S&G Response as Regional Network Manager |
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| 17.3.23 |
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UK Carboody, Bristol - Devin Cavanagh launches new website for his bodyshop |
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| 17.3.23 |
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Bentley - best ever results in 2022 with profit up 82% to £618m; a record 15,174 cars sold = £40,727 profit per car |
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| 17.3.23 |
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Mark Stuart (ex Motofix) - starts new role as Director at Orbital Repair Solutions (owned by Sue Wardle, ex Morelli) |
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| 17.3.23 |
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A-Plan Insurance - Calderdale, West Yorkshire has the UK's highest percentage of drivers with points on their driving license (8.83%) |
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| 16.3.23 |
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Circle Leasing - BBA2023 Diamond Partner and 8x Courtesy Car Provider of the Year Award winner voted for by bodyshops! |
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| 16.3.23 |
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ChipsAway (191 franchisees, c66k repairs in 2022) - Franchise Brands appoints M&A specialist to sell network of SMART repairers |
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| 16.3.23 |
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The IMI - Steve Nash comments on the IMI's 2023 Award Winners: "beacons of best-practice, determination and innovation" |
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| 16.3.23 |
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BBA2023 Diamond Partner: Solera Audatex - supporting the WORLD'S BIGGEST BODYSHOP AWARDS EVENT! |
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| 16.3.23 |
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LKQ Euro Car Parts - MOT "CPD critical to keeping revenue streams open" urges LKQ Euro Car Parts with two weeks before the deadline |
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| 16.3.23 |
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The Vella Group - buys Blackburn-based Gaskell Motor Bodies |
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| 16.3.23 |
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FMG Repair Services - to host World Skills Qualifiers |
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| 16.3.23 |
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IGA - comments on GSF acquisition |
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| 16.3.23 |
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eBay - 23% of 17-24-year-olds happy undertake minor car repairs themselves |
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| 16.3.23 |
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Jardine Matheson - confirm sale of Jardine Motors Group (Lancaster) to Lithia |
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| 16.3.23 |
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What Car? - "budget failed to tackle growing need for significant Government support for the automotive sector" |
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| 16.3.23 |
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Fleet News Awards - winners and finalists for all 37 categories presented tonight at the Fleet News Awards 2023 in London |
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| 15.3.23 |
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EURO 7 Emissions - eight EU countries want to change the new proposed emission limits due to take effect from mid-2025 |
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| 15.3.23 |
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Revive! - 19th Annual Conference celebrates the UK’s leading SMART repair network's best ever year |
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| 15.3.23 |
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IMI - winners and finalists for the seven IMI awards presented tonight at the IMI Annual Dinner in London |
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| 15.3.23 |
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Jardine Motors (Lancaster) - have been acquired by US car dealership group Lithia Motors for between £300m and £400m reports Sky News |
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| 15.3.23 |
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Enterprise - Gavin Williams promoted to Repair Operations Manager UK & Ireland |
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| 15.3.23 |
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One Call Insurance - pay tribute to 37-year old director, Oliver Rose, who died last week when his Ferrari overturned |
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| 15.3.23 |
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sopp + sopp (part of the Activate Group) - Callum Langan promoted to managing director |
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| 15.3.23 |
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What Car? - comment on Spring Budget |
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| 15.3.23 |
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Power-TEC - new pulling tower system |
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| 15.3.23 |
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AA - Chancellor spares driving families ‘heavy duty’ pain at the pumps and extra £200 million to fix potholes |
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| 15.3.23 |
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RAC - reacts to fuel duty and pothole funding announcements in today's Budget |
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| 15.3.23 |
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Spring Budget 2023: "back to work" Budget - fuel duty frozen for another 12 months, corporation tax rise to 25% in April & childcare reforms |
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| 15.3.23 |
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ABI: Spring Budget 2023 - "reform tax rules to support a thriving workforce and help boost the economy" |
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| 15.3.23 |
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BBA2023 Diamond Partner: Activate Group - UK-wide repair network & end-to-end repair management specialists supports the ABP BBAs! |
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| 15.3.23 |
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School of Thought - talk to the team about skills at the Vizion Kinetic event in Telford next week |
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| 15.3.23 |
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Salvage Wire - launch certified EV dismantling training in conjunction with electric & hybrid vehicle safety specialist, Eintac |
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| 15.3.23 |
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Final call for IMI Skills Competition nominations - enter your Automotive Body Repair and Automotive Refinishing apprentices by Fri 24 March |
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| 15.3.23 |
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JMK Solicitors - maintains number 1 position as NI’s top personal injury law firm for 9th consecutive year |
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| 14.3.23 |
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IAA (inc Synetiq) - Ritchie Bros Auctioneers of Canada announce that shareholders have voted FOR the acquisition of IAA |
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| 14.3.23 |
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Sprout ai - how AI-powered claims processing helps insurers beat inflation; Zurich UK can settle 45% of customer claims in real time |
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| 14.3.23 |
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Autocar - "some insurers are being accused of writing off cars that until recently they might have repaired" due to credit-hire costs |
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| 14.3.23 |
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Greg Biggam ARC - Motherwell bodyshop Apprentice, Ryan, wins New College Lanarkshire Apprentice of the Year Award for Vehicle Repair |
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| 14.3.23 |
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BMW - removes wide range of diesel models engines from 1, 2 and 5 series and all diesels from X2 and 4 series due to falling demand |
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| 14.3.23 |
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What Car? - c13% in-market buyers surveyed were in the market for a fully electric vehicle; but trust in public chargers falls |
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| 14.3.23 |
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Monthly company insolvencies increase 17% year-on-year - Director in the Restructuring & Recovery team at Evelyn Partners comments |
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| 14.3.23 |
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Zenvo Automotive - new V12-powered hypercar, Aurora, features carbon monocoque and carbon subframes |
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| 14.3.23 |
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IAEA 90th Anniversary Event - register to attend the IAEA's AGM on Saturday 20 May in Stratford-upon-Avon (IAEA non-members welcome) |
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| 14.3.23 |
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Global ABB Automotive Manufacturing Outlook Survey - workforce challenges are a growing global concern for automotive manufacturing |
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| 14.3.23 |
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BBA2023 Diamond Partner: Accident Credit Group (ACG) - repair invoice funding specialist supports the ABP British Bodyshop Awards |
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| 14.3.23 |
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Repairify - check out the asTech Digital ADAS Calibration Unit at Vizion Kinetic next week |
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| 14.3.23 |
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Balgores (UK's 11th largest independent bodyshop group) - first apprenticeship day "a great success!" |
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| 14.3.23 |
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Axalta - bodyshops will see more chromatic repairs with the popularity of blues particularly dark blues, not the easiest to repair |
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| 14.3.23 |
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Sabre (UK's 20th largest motor insurer) - 2022 results: premiums up 1% but profits down 65% due to "extraordinary levels of inflation" |
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| 14.3.23 |
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Sabre (UK's 20th largest motor insurer) - 2022 results: premiums up 1% but profits down 65% due to "extraordinary levels of inflation" |
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| 14.3.23 |
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Gemini Accident Repair Centres - opens new purpose-built facility in Luton; 32nd bodyshop site for Gemini |
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| 13.3.23 |
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3M - named as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for 10th consecutive year |
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| 13.3.23 |
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Drive Group - acquire Yorkshire-based dealer Minstergate, which operates six businesses in Yorkshire and the Humber |
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| 13.3.23 |
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Gemini Accident Repair Centres - opens bodyshop in Luton, 32nd site for Gemini and former Michael G Motors (Fix Auto Luton) facility |
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| 13.3.23 |
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Halo – “proudly” finishing the fit out on the 20th Halo centre: Lincoln |
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| 13.3.23 |
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Jaguar - to cut UK dealer numbers from 83 to under 20 within 2 years says Car Dealer mag; some to become Land Rover only, others to close |
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| 13.3.23 |
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Jaguar - to cut UK dealer numbers from 83 to under 20 within 2 years says Car Dealer mag; some to become Land Rover only, others to close |
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| 13.3.23 |
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Pothole damage - 94% of UK drivers complain about the state of our roads |
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| 13.3.23 |
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Suzuki GB (116 VM-Approved bodyshops) - wins Trusted Quality Provider Award |
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| 13.3.23 |
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Hunt Forest Group - Isuzu dealership prepares for 5,000-mile trip to Iceland and 10 different countries in an Isuzu D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 |
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| 13.3.23 |
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3M - introducing BBA2023 Diamond Partner, 3M! |
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| 13.3.23 |
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INDASA Abrasives (UK) - supports Thatcham Research Automotive Academy to serve training and education within the automotive aftermarket |
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| 13.3.23 |
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TrustFord (14 bodyshops) - celebrates opening of newly refurbished £1.2 million PartsPlus site in Thurrock |
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| 13.3.23 |
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Balgores (UK's 11th largest independent bodyshop group) - Southend bodyshop gains Mercedes-Benz approval |
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| 13.3.23 |
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RAC - warns drivers wintry conditions are far from over |
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| 13.3.23 |
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What Car? - Britain’s automotive manufacturing industry - potential £70bn turnover industry - "decimated" due to "aggressive competition" |
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| 13.3.23 |
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(Reuters) GM - explores using ChatGPT in vehicles |
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| 13.3.23 |
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Brakes & tyres overwhelmingly cause most "dangerous" MOT failures - RAC hopes Gov consigns idea of relaxing rules on MOT tests "to the bin" |
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| 13.3.23 |
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SMMT - urges government to get behind £67 billion automotive sector and "pitch positively" to the world to win EV investment advantage |
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| 13.3.23 |
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Direct Line - 2022 results: £45m pre-tax loss (£446m profit in 2021); motor operating loss of £77m (£315m profit in 2021) |
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| 12.3.23 |
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Solera - Bill Brower, VP Industry Relations, discusses why AI - such as ChatGPT - has transformative power for the insurance industry |
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| 10.3.23 |
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Central Contracts - Stoke-on-Trent based leading car leasing company celebrates 25th anniversary |
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| 10.3.23 |
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FMG - how FMG maintain "a competitive edge" through the use of digital technology |
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| 10.3.23 |
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Manufacturing Technology Centre - announces former chair of Ford of Britain, Graham Hoare, as new CEO |
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| 10.3.23 |
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What Car? - real range testing reveals EVs may cover up to 30% fewer miles than official figures suggest in winter |
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| 10.3.23 |
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Here are the 11 Diamond Partners for #BBA2023 - the BIGGEST bodyshop Awards event in the WORLD! |
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| 10.3.23 |
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S&G Response - complete integration with GT Motive as "estimating platform as a choice" for repair network (325 car & LCV, 58 HGV repairers) |
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| 10.3.23 |
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BBA2023 - the 23 Presenting Companies who will be awarding 51 #BBA2023 Awards next month in Manchester! |
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| 10.3.23 |
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BCA - used car values averaged £8,540 at BCA in February 2023, up by £140 or 1.7% compared to January 2023 |
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| 10.3.23 |
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MG Cannon - announce shareholding changes and MBO |
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| 10.3.23 |
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Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) - consumer car finance new business volumes fell by 3% in January 2023 |
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| 10.3.23 |
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AA - calls for mechanics and HGV drivers to be added to the Government’s shortage occupation list |
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| 10.3.23 |
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Trakm8 - 70% drivers expect their mileage to be higher than pre-pandemic levels |
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| 10.3.23 |
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IMI - tyres present the greatest risk to road safety if the first MOT date is extended; EV tyres wear faster than ICE cars |
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| 10.3.23 |
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British Insurance Awards (from Insurance Today magazine) - full list of all finalists and winners of the 34 awards presented last night |
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| 09.3.23 |
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Fix Auto UK - comments on the departure of Fix Auto Luton from the network |
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| 09.3.23 |
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BCA - used car values remain steady in February to £8,540 average |
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| 09.3.23 |
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ABP Club's news editor, Kelly Dalwood, is taking part in the London Marathon next month to raise money for Ben! - link below to donate |
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| 09.3.23 |
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DrivingExperience - drivers' inexperience and behaviour attributed to nearly 17,000 collisions in one year |
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| 09.3.23 |
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ABB Automotive Manufacturing Outlook Survey - 59% respondents believe EV adoption targets are not achievable |
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| 09.3.23 |
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Churchill - 70% van fleet drivers would prefer the electric version of their favourite van |
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| 09.3.23 |
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BBA2023 - Toyota confirmed as the latest Presenting Company at the ABP British Bodyshop Awards! |
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| 09.3.23 |
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CMA - delayed insurance pay-outs causing "further misery" for vehicle theft victims |
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| 09.3.23 |
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Aviva and Keoghs - 40 bus claims stopped as Keoghs and Aviva uncover huge fraudulent conspiracy |
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| 09.3.23 |
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NFDA - automotive industry still a heavily male-dominated workspace |
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| 09.3.23 |
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RAC - increasing number of drivers missing vehicle tax payments |
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| 09.3.23 |
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LKQ Corporation - will be undertaking a process to divest GSF following its acquisition of the factor’s Canadian owner, Uni-Select |
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| 09.3.23 |
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AX - Somerset Bridge (Go Skippy) extends partnership so AX now cover all claims handling and repair management plus total loss expertise |
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| 09.3.23 |
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Direct Line Group - confirm acquisition of L&I Eaton’s Perth bodyshop site |
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| 09.3.23 |
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Aviva -2022 results: "we're making excellent progress"; worldwide operating profit up 35% to £2,213m |
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| 09.3.23 |
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ABP Charity Golf Day - only 2 four-balls left at Wokefield Park, Reading on Thurs 20 April; 78 places sold |
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| 08.3.23 |
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Admiral - 2022 results: group turnover up 5%, profit down 39% to £469m; UK motor turnover down 1% to £2.49bn, profit down 28% to £623m |
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| 08.3.23 |
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Carlac - interview with Katie Chandler, Panel Beater at Ripon Paint & Body for International Women’s Day |
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| 08.3.23 |
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Plunky's keeper crisis is solved - Steve now has his two goalkeepers for the Plunky's All Stars Match on Thurs 1 June |
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| 08.3.23 |
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LKQ Euro Car Parts - commits that, by the end of 2025, women will make up at least 25% of its entire workforce |
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| 08.3.23 |
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Motorpoint - partner with Skillnet to develop new apprenticeship programme |
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| 08.3.23 |
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2023 IMI Skills Competition (WorldSkills UK) - registration only open until Friday 24 March |
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| 07.3.23 |
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e2e Total Loss Vehicle Management - Network Member: Overton Automotive Group |
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| 07.3.23 |
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Plunky's keeper crisis! - Steve is looking for two goalkeepers for the Plunky's All Stars Match (Thurs 1 June in Peterborough) |
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| 07.3.23 |
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Balgores Motors Group - UK's 11th largest independent bodyshop group to host 1st ever apprenticeship day at the Balgores Academy |
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| 07.3.23 |
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Car-O-Liner - new Car-O-Liner BenchRack recommended by VAG (Volkswagen Group) |
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| 07.3.23 |
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190% more expensive to power your car with petrol than electricity - even though petrol prices have fallen by 8.6% |
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| 07.3.23 |
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The British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) 2023 host is... Alex Jones! - ABP welcomes back hugely popular BBA host! |
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| 07.3.23 |
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NFDA - LCV market returning to pre-pandemic levels "strongly suggesting that supply constraints on new vehicles are beginning to ease" |
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| 07.3.23 |
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DriveElectric - EVs will outsell diesel and petrol cars by 2040 |
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| 07.3.23 |
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A-Plan Insurance research - Enfield is the area of the UK you are MOST likely to pass your MOT |
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| 07.3.23 |
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Impact of the cost of living crisis on motoring, servicing and repairs - 43% "shopping around" for repair and maintenance work |
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| 06.3.23 |
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Hastings Direct - Chris Davis (ex-Ageas) joins as "Motor Claims Operations Manager (AD - Repair)" |
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| 06.3.23 |
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National Careers Week: Ben - provides support during National Careers Week and highlights why people enjoy working in automotive |
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| 06.3.23 |
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Popularity of petrol-powered vehicles continues as sales rise by more than a third - as EV market share falls |
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| 06.3.23 |
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Page Automotive Group (UK's 18th largest bodyshop group with 7 sites) - Micah Sherwood joins as Commercial Manager |
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| 06.3.23 |
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The Car Expert - fleets drive new car registrations but private new car sales have failed to keep up |
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| 06.3.23 |
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Best February in quarter of a century for UK van market - LCV registrations grow 8.5% according to latest SMMT figures |
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| 06.3.23 |
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JDK Technology - imaging tech specialists integrate platform with Solera | Audatex making life easier for bodyshops |
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| 06.3.23 |
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Auto Trader - gradual improvement in (new car) supply |
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| 06.3.23 |
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Ben - "more technically advanced environment is changing the image of the (repair) sector" |
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| 06.3.23 |
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NFDA - expect steady improvement in both new and used vehicles throughout the year |
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| 06.3.23 |
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Genesis - Korean VM brand that launched in the UK in 2021 plans to expand number of retailers (currently 2 in London) |
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| 06.3.23 |
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Mercedes-Benz - opens battery recycling factory in Kuppenheim, Germany; mechanical-hydrometallurgical process recycling rate >96% |
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| 06.3.23 |
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RAC - urges drivers to prepare for cold snap |
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| 06.3.23 |
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SMMT - UK new car market posts 7th straight month of growth: up 26.2% in February |
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| 06.3.23 |
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IFED - Serious Crime Prevention Order for man who cloned claims management company involved in 60 fraudulent motor insurance claims |
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| 06.3.23 |
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National Windscreens - Craig Gibson appointed environmental social and governance manager |
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| 06.3.23 |
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Lightfoot - helps East of England Co-op's 104-vehicle fleet cut fuel costs by 13.8% |
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| 06.3.23 |
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Lookers - acquire Fourways Vehicle Solutions Ltd, a leading vehicle hire and brokerage business based in Shropshire |
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| 06.3.23 |
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Renault - UK sales of EVs up 96% YOY (February YTD 2023 vs 2022); HEV sales up 131% - UK is the largest HEV market in Europe |
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| 06.3.23 |
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Audi - MaterialLoop project tests the circular economy potential of end-of-life vehicles |
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| 06.3.23 |
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Hastings - 2022 results: "challenging year" with claims inflation of 12%; GWP up 15% to £1,120m; pre-tax profit down 35% to £62m |
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| 05.3.23 |
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USA: State Farm - country's largest motor insurer made an underwriting loss on motor of $13.4 BILLION in 2022 ($3.4 billion loss in 2021) |
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| 03.3.23 |
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Royal Mail - first-class stamp up 16% to £1.10 from 3 April; up 64% in last 5 years |
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| 03.3.23 |
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Solus - Aviva's Chief Finance Officer and Chief Claims Officer spend the day at the Solus Park Royal workshop |
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| 03.3.23 |
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Roberlo - a part can be primed in less than 10 minutes using UV curing tech, HALLEY |
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| 03.3.23 |
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Fix Auto UK - upping number of Mental Health First Aider training courses to meet goal of 2 qualified mental health first aiders per site |
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| 03.3.23 |
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The IMI - more than 25,000 technicians have yet to complete their MOT Annual Assessment as 31 March deadline approaches |
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| 03.3.23 |
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Core Diagnostics - to showcases remote ADAS calibration and coding solution at Vizion's Kinetic event later this month |
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| 03.3.23 |
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DriveElectric - in the past 5 years searches for clean air zones have increased by 5,800% according to Google Trends |
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| 03.3.23 |
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Ewan Lawson Motors rebrands as Lawson Autotech - next generation drives expansion for thriving local garage business |
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| 03.3.23 |
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LeaseElectricCar - EV groups welcome new entry level (c£20k) Tesla |
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| 03.3.23 |
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Emtec - investing £400,000 of government funding to expand the Emtec Centre with fleet of electric, hybrid and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles |
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| 03.3.23 |
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TrustFord (14 bodyshops) - confirm changes to senior leadership team |
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| 03.3.23 |
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RAC - fuel prices fall for fourth month in a row but dark clouds loom |
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| 03.3.23 |
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LKQ Europe - combines sales brands in the DACH Germany (D), Austria (A) and Switzerland (CH) automotive aftermarket regions |
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| 03.3.23 |
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LKQ Europe - combines sales breands in the DACH Germany (D), Austria (A) and Switzerland (CH) automotive aftermarket regions |
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| 02.3.23 |
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PPG - launches PPG LINQ digital ecosystem for the refinish industry; PPG DIGIMATCH camera and PPG VISUALIZID software improve colour match |
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| 02.3.23 |
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MG Cannon - all 8 MG Cannon sites are carbon neutral in accordance with PAS2060 |
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| 02.3.23 |
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Saga - terminates discussions with Open Insurance Technologies about possible sale of Acromas Insurance (AICL) |
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| 02.3.23 |
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EU - to introduce a two-year zero-tolerance alcohol limit for all novice drivers |
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| 02.3.23 |
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Intelligent Motoring - car ownership management platform appoints Jonathan Anthony new Chief Technology Officer |
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| 02.3.23 |
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Mirka (UK) parent company, Mirka (Finland) - celebrates 80 years of pioneering surface finishing |
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| 02.3.23 |
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Thatcham Research - Euro NCAP's HGV rating scheme "great news" for road safety |
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| 02.3.23 |
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Leasys and Free2move lease Consolidation - Stellantis and Credit Agricole Consumer Finance will each have 50% shareholding rights |
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| 02.3.23 |
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ChooseMyCar - 94% drivers surveyed say potholes are a major issue in their area |
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| 02.3.23 |
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Tesla - to halve assembly costs (inc only painting the parts that need to be painted) to make electric vehicles more affordable |
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| 02.3.23 |
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Allianz - Karen Pickersgill appointed as new regional underwriting manager for London |
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| 02.3.23 |
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NFDA - "too much remains unsaid (so far)"; NFDA response to latest consultation on MVBEO |
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| 02.3.23 |
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Pret A Manger - give staff their 3rd pay rise in 12 months; up 19% in a year to £14.80 hour for a barista (= £30,800yr for 40-hr week) |
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| 02.3.23 |
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Vertu - trading update: Accident and Smart Repair Turnover of £8.5m (up 20.7%); now operate 106 Smart Repair vans |
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| 01.3.23 |
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MIB (Motor Insurers' Bureau) - announces Andrew Wilkinson (ex-Aviva) to join as new Chief Claims Officer |
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| 01.3.23 |
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Davies Group - simplifies its operations, aligning across three core business units; Allison Carr is head of new UK & Ireland unit |
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| 01.3.23 |
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Formula 1 - Sauber Group’s Alfa Romeo F1 Team announce R-M as their exclusive technical paint supplier, using R-M AGILIS on 2023 F1 car |
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| 01.3.23 |
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AutoRaise Rally - Thurs 7-Sat 9 September 2023; East Anglia and the Lincolnshire Wolds |
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| 01.3.23 |
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Copart - colleagues take part in two events for children’s charities in Feb, raising hundreds of pounds |
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| 01.3.23 |
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Thatcham Research - Euro NCAP Commercial Van ratings bring collision severity "onto the radar" |
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| 01.3.23 |
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ETSC and PACTS - set out safety recommendations for e-scooters and their riders inc factory-set 20km/h speed limit and min 16-yrs rider age |
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| 01.3.23 |
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Euro NCAP - releases more stringent Commercial Van ratings for 2023 and announces plans for safety testing of HGVs |
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| 01.3.23 |
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AX - Nick Williams (Deputy Chief Executive Officer) promoted to CEO role, succeeding Lucy Woods |
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| 01.3.23 |
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"The Welsh Rugby Union should learn a thing or two from e2e" Rob Smale, Non-Executive Director – e2e (blog) |
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| 01.3.23 |
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Roberlo - invests in the Australian market with the opening of a subsidiary in Sydney |
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| 01.3.23 |
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HELLA – guide to ADAS systems: “what can sensors do”? |
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| 01.3.23 |
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Thatcham Research – Bill Wing, Academy Services Manager, retires after more than 25 years |
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| 01.3.23 |
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What Car? - nearly a third of buyers avoid a brand based on previous poor reliability with a vehicle |
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| 01.3.23 |
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Audatex UK paint material tables - updated effective Tuesday 28 February; average increase of 8.3% on the calculated paint and materials |
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| 28.2.23 |
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Vizion - countdown to Kinetic: last week to register for Vizion's Conference (Weds 22 & Thurs 23 March 2023 in Telford) |
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| 28.2.23 |
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Apprenticeship Central - Bob Linwood, ABLE TO (Support Services), launches apprentice recruitment and retention service for employers |
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| 28.2.23 |
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RAC Connected (RAC's telematics business) - partners with Exeros to integrate dash cam technology to its telematics solution |
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| 28.2.23 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) 2023 - here are the 23 companies presenting Awards at BBA2023! |
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| 28.2.23 |
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NFDA Northern Ireland - comments on post-Brexit NI Trade Deal re support for franchised dealers in NI |
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| 28.2.23 |
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Cromax - new inter-mixable clears, Chroma Matt Clear System |
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| 28.2.23 |
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Fix Auto Manchester East - achieve carbon neutral status in line with PAS 2060 |
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| 28.2.23 |
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Nottingham College (includes automotive training facility, EMTEC) - win national mental health and wellbeing award |
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| 28.2.23 |
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Laser Tools - easy-to-use fuel-line disconnect tool gets into tight spaces |
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| 28.2.23 |
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CNBC International article – potential technician skills gap is sparking concerns about cost and safety of EVs |
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| 28.2.23 |
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Autoglass - 'Beast from the East': warning for UK drivers from Autoglass |
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| 28.2.23 |
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IGA - calls for clarification to draft Motor Vehicle Agreements Block Exemption Order |
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| 28.2.23 |
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AD Williams (8th largest UK independent bodyshop group) – AD Williams Brighton moves to new bodyshop site in Newhaven |
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| 27.2.23 |
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BMW Group - brings hydrogen cars to the road with pilot fleet launch of BMW iX5 Hydrogen (313-mile range) |
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| 27.2.23 |
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Sheffield - Clean Air Zone (CAZ) charges start today; £10 a day unless Euro 4 or above for petrol vehicles and Euro 6 for diesel vehicles |
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| 27.2.23 |
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WorldSkills UK’s National Competitions - registrations open for Automotive Body Repair and Automotive Refinishing! Apply by Friday 24 March |
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| 27.2.23 |
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Telegraph - "drivers could be hit with new ‘tyre tax’ in crackdown on emissions" |
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| 27.2.23 |
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AD Williams and Chaplane - joint top performers in the Volkswagen Group UK (VWG) Customer Satisfaction |
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| 27.2.23 |
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3M's Michael Massey (WorldSkills UK Lead Judge, Refinishing) - also Car Painting Competition Workshop Manager, WorldSkills Europe |
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| 27.2.23 |
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Hastings Direct - how an established insurance company became digital-first with EY; 350,000 unique mobile app users per month |
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| 27.2.23 |
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LKQ - to acquire Uni-Select (which includes GSF in UK) for $2.1billion |
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| 27.2.23 |
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Vospers - appointed Vauxhall dealer for Plymouth, replacing Evans Halshaw (staff move across to Vospers) |
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| 27.2.23 |
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Kia - enables over-the-air software updates across full model line-up (for MY22 Kia vehicles onwards) for sat nav and infotainment |
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| 27.2.23 |
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Wholesale price of diesel was just 6p more than petrol last week - but drivers pay 20p more for diesel than petrol |
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| 27.2.23 |
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USA: Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) - vehicle owners reporting problems with ADAS technology following repairs |
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| 27.2.23 |
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USA: Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) - vehicle owners reporting problems with ADAS technology following repairs |
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| 27.2.23 |
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Silverstone Auctions - Sierra Cosworth RS500 from 1987 with only 5,192 miles sells for £596,250 - cost when new in 1987 was £19,950 |
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| 27.2.23 |
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Britishvolt - bought by Australian firm Recharge Industries |
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| 25.2.23 |
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Plunkys All Stars Football Match - Thursday 1 June 2023, raising funds for The Norfolk Hospice in memory of Mike 'Yorkie' Yorke |
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| 25.2.23 |
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ITAS (International Technical Automotive Systems) - Darren Bedford (ex Covea) promoted to board of directors |
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| 24.2.23 |
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AutoRaise - recruiting a "General Manager" to "accelerate the progress made by the charity" |
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| 24.2.23 |
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Land Rover - manufacturer no longer offering insurance on Range Rovers; now UK's second most stolen car with very high premiums |
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| 24.2.23 |
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SMMT - January CV production increases 35.6% to 9,299 units, the best start to a year since 2012 |
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| 24.2.23 |
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BCA - LCV values averaged £9,938 (+5.1% month-on-month) in January |
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| 24.2.23 |
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LKQ - "we intend to grow our salvage network across our European footprint..it's all a matter of finding the right businesses to acquire" |
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| 24.2.23 |
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*** DEADLINE EXTENDED *** e2e / ABP Reclaimed Parts Survey - tell us about the use of reclaimed parts in motor repairs |
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| 24.2.23 |
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What Car? - calls for Government to up its support for the automotive manufacturing sector in the UK |
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| 24.2.23 |
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Auto Windscreens - becomes an official ‘supporter’ of road safety charity, Brake. |
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| 24.2.23 |
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C&C Vehicle Services - a Q&A with Saki Gill, General Manager at new Coventry bodyshop, the 5th C&C site |
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| 24.2.23 |
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SMMT - UK car production stable in January; EV production up almost 50% |
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| 24.2.23 |
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This is Money - Boom Plus, Admiral and More Than charge higher interest to drivers paying premiums monthly |
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| 24.2.23 |
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RAC - launches affordable service plan to help drivers keep their cars maintained in the cost-of-living crisis |
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| 23.2.23 |
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Toyota / Lexus Approval changes - (REPOST FROM THE FORUM) |
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| 23.2.23 |
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Stellantis UK Accident Repair Programme - approved repairer network members attend second Business Success Global training session |
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| 23.2.23 |
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Comparethemarket - average motor premium rises by £45 year-on-year (16%) for drivers aged 50 to 64 |
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| 23.2.23 |
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Volvo Car UK - introduces 0% interest payment plans from Bumper for car maintenance and repairs |
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| 23.2.23 |
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BookMyGarage - average garage bills (including MOTs, servicing, and repairs) are up to 43% less for EVs compared to other fuel types |
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| 23.2.23 |
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LKQ worldwide - full year 2022 results: turnover $12.8 billion, down 2.3%; net profit $1.14 billion, up 5.3% |
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| 23.2.23 |
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Cazoo - sells Cazana data platform to insurance used car data provider, Percayso Inform |
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| 23.2.23 |
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Distrigo Parts Distribution GB (Stellantis) - technicians & motor trade must adapt to learn new skills as car manufacturing evolves |
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| 23.2.23 |
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Saint-Gobain (Saint-Gobain Abrasives' parent company) - receives 8th Top Employer Global certificate |
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| 22.2.23 |
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HMRC - reminds VAT registered businesses to file their returns and pay on time, ahead of new penalties being applied |
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| 22.2.23 |
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Stellantis UK Accident Repair Programme - eight repairers attend Business Success Global training session |
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| 22.2.23 |
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What Car? - new car discounts of more than 16% available ahead of March plate-change, inc best-selling car of 2022, the Nissan Qashqai |
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| 22.2.23 |
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ABP Charity Golf Day South sponsored by Mirka, on Thursday 20 April 2023 at Wokefield - only x4 four balls left! |
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| 22.2.23 |
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Copart UK - CEO Jane Pocock talks about partnership with ABI for ‘Securing Futures’ programme |
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| 22.2.23 |
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Mirka UK - introducing health and wellbeing programme for employees to ensure sustainability and staff retention |
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| 22.2.23 |
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AX - moving into new headquarters at the renowned Fort Dunlop building in Birmingham |
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| 22.2.23 |
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Apollo Motor Group - Invoicing/Fleet Co-ordinator Jake Burden is taking part in charity challenge for the Ameila-Mae Foundation |
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| 22.2.23 |
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(reports) LBC - source at National Highways claims every smart motorway in England failed this morning amid "national crash of systems" |
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| 22.2.23 |
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LV= - 60% spike in crash for cash fraud from M6 into Scotland following whiplash reforms in England & Wales |
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| 22.2.23 |
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Venson - ADAS safety features are "woefully underappreciated" by drivers |
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| 22.2.23 |
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RAC - EV subscription service Onto selects the RAC for mobile fleet servicing and roadside assistance |
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| 21.2.23 |
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European Transport Safety Council - risk of a crash is highest for drivers that have just passed their test; 1 in 5 crash in first 6 months |
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| 21.2.23 |
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Standox - new Standocryl Matt Clear System |
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| 21.2.23 |
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USA: Economist article - "young are falling out of love with cars" |
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| 21.2.23 |
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Allianz, SYNETIQ, Steer and Copart - feature in ABI and ITN Business new programme about green parts for repairers |
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| 21.2.23 |
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ABI - long call waiting times top public frustration when dealing with insurers |
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| 21.2.23 |
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£56m to expand EV charging across the country - adding a further 2,400 chargepoints across 16 local authorities |
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| 21.2.23 |
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Wyndon Accident Repair Centre - 4 millionth Ezi-Methods repair method downloaded! |
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| 21.2.23 |
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Flying Spares - "epic" Bahrain Bentley engine rebuild |
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| 20.2.23 |
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Verex - achieve Feefo Trusted Service Award for 2023 for the Accident Aftercare programme that Verex manage on behalf of Hyundai Motor UK |
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| 20.2.23 |
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IMI Skills Competitions - register for the IMI's webinar on Weds (22 Feb) to find out more |
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| 20.2.23 |
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TPS (Volkswagen Group Genuine Parts) - Beth Wilson promoted to Parts Operations Marketing Programmes Manager |
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| 20.2.23 |
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Suzuki GB - Takanori Suzuki (Division General Manager for Europe, Oceania and Latin America) to take on Managing Director role |
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| 20.2.23 |
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BMW - new BMW Individual special paint finishes for the BMW XM |
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| 20.2.23 |
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AA - fuel ‘gamblers’ risking fines and penalty points if they run out |
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| 20.2.23 |
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ABP British Bodyshop Awards - only 24 hours remaining of the Early Bird special offer! |
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| 20.2.23 |
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e2e / ABP Reclaimed Parts Survey - tell us about the use of reclaimed parts in motor repairs |
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| 20.2.23 |
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GT Motive UK - welcomes Steven Hames as Business Development Manager |
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| 20.2.23 |
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DriveElectric - Mercedes EQS 450+ is the EV that can drive the furthest on a single charge |
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| 20.2.23 |
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Ring - wins the Auto Express Best Buy for inspection lamps in mini test |
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| 20.2.23 |
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(reports) USA: Tesla - recalls 362,000 US vehicles over 'Full Self-Driving' software |
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| 20.2.23 |
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Auto Trader - average value of a used car is up 1.7% year-on-year and 0.7% month-on-month to £17,880 |
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| 18.2.23 |
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Tesco plc - exploring sale of Tesco Personal Finance plc (trading as Tesco Bank), which includes Tesco Underwriting and Tesco Car Insurance |
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| 18.2.23 |
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Allianz Holdings (UK insurance inc LV) - 2022 results; GWP £3,966m, up 4%; operating profit £132m (down 58%); challenges of motor inflation |
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| 17.2.23 |
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Central Contracts - contract hire and car leasing firm appoints Timothy Alcock as its new marketing director |
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| 17.2.23 |
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Motorpoint - appoints Kalwant Singh as new Chief Operating Officer |
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| 17.2.23 |
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Wrisk - partners with FCA Automotive Services UK to offer subscription car insurance across FCA Group brands |
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| 17.2.23 |
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HELLA - expects record sales and further improved profitability for 2023 |
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| 17.2.23 |
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Autocar Editor's letter re: Ford - "are Ford job cuts a grim taste of the future for UK industry?" |
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| 17.2.23 |
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Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) - consumer car finance new business volumes fell by 6% in December 2022 |
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| 17.2.23 |
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LeaseElectricCar - new smart charging plan may save EV owners £1,000 a year |
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| 17.2.23 |
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NFDA - DfT decision to extend MOT consultation deadline hailed by franchised dealers |
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| 17.2.23 |
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Autoglass - Storm Otto weather warning to motorists to prepare for driving in strong winds and heavy rain |
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| 17.2.23 |
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Direct Line - appoint new non-executive director, Mark Lewis former CEO of Moneysupermarket and MD of ebay |
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| 16.2.23 |
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European Commission - insurers, leasing companies, car repair shops call for them to have fair access now to connected vehicle data |
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| 16.2.23 |
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DfT - announces 4-1-1 MOT consultation extension following trade body campaign (deadline was 1 March, now 22 March) |
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| 16.2.23 |
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Consumer Intelligence Insurance Behaviour Tracker - the top motor insurers for customer satisfaction as voted for by drivers |
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| 16.2.23 |
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Fleet News awards - full list of finalists for all 33 categories; winners announced on 15 Mch |
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| 16.2.23 |
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SMMT - HGV market posts another year of growth as supply chain issues begin to ease |
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| 16.2.23 |
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Sherwin-Williams - new paint partner to Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team |
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| 16.2.23 |
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Drive My Career (DMC) - JCT600 wins DMC's Apprentice Takeover |
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| 16.2.23 |
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Last call for advertisers for the next issue of Auto Body Professional – 20 pages sold, only 5 pages left! |
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| 16.2.23 |
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RWC Training - deliver ADAS training for Repairify Europe |
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| 16.2.23 |
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Which? annual best car insurance provider survey - LV, NFU Mutual, Direct Line, Churchill and Aviva all get Recommended Provider status |
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| 16.2.23 |
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30% of US consumers do not trust anyone with their vehicle data - full potential of connected vehicles held back over privacy concerns |
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| 16.2.23 |
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ChooseMyCar.com - 80% of UK drivers won’t be purchasing electric vehicles (EVs) due to the rising costs of electricity |
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| 16.2.23 |
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BCA - used car values rise in "brisk" New Year trading to £8,400 average (up 1.6% Dec 22 to Jan 23) |
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| 16.2.23 |
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Insurance CX Awards (formerly UK Customer Service Excellence Awards) - Modern Insurance mag (Charlton Grant) announce the 18 winners |
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| 15.2.23 |
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Copart - deliver vehicles to Nottingham College's EMTEC support VDA apprenticeship programme |
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| 15.2.23 |
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Comparethemarket - cost of car insurance claims has increased due to value of second-hand cars and higher vehicle repair costs |
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| 15.2.23 |
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Startline Used Car Tracker - train strikes see three-quarters make switch from rail to car |
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| 15.2.23 |
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Allianz - receives seventh marque for claims service as brokers rate expertise and relationships |
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| 15.2.23 |
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Tesla - chief exec Elon Musk donated £1.6bn in shares to charity in 2022 |
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| 15.2.23 |
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SMART Bodyshop Solutions Group - opens 5th site, in Kidderminster |
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| 15.2.23 |
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USA: Verisk - remains Hyundai’s exclusive provider of telematics data to insurers |
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| 15.2.23 |
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Wales - all major road building projects cancelled by Welsh government due to environmental concerns |
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| 15.2.23 |
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Halfords - Government's proposed delay to first MoT after 4 years could put another 225,000 dangerous cars on the road each year |
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| 15.2.23 |
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London - mayor Sadiq Khan accused of war on motorists with ULEZ expansion, a further 137 miles of 20mph zones and never ending roadworks |
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| 15.2.23 |
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Nearly half of drivers break speed limit on 60mph country roads – highest level seen by RAC since 2016 |
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| 15.2.23 |
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Intelligent Motoring - launches new EV dealer warranty plans to bring revenue and retention opportunities to independent garages |
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| 15.2.23 |
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Good business pays - late payment culture "rife" across sectors that include automotive |
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| 15.2.23 |
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FSB - one month to go: small businesses launch agenda for growth at Hunt’s ‘make or break’ Budget |
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| 15.2.23 |
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Inflation rate – fell slightly last month: CPI at 10.1% for the 12 months to Jan 2023; RPI unchanged at 13.4% |
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| 15.2.23 |
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EU Parliament - ban on new petrol and diesel cars after 2035 confirmed |
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| 14.2.23 |
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IMI - shortlist for this year’s IMI awards; winners revealed on 15 March |
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| 14.2.23 |
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ABP Club's ONE Valentine's Day story... - 12% people agree that a car can make a person more attractive |
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| 14.2.23 |
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Which? - cost to rental firm of purchasing a Fiat Panda is now £5,000 more than in 2019 |
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| 14.2.23 |
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Thatcham Research - Autocar's exclusive preview of new Gamston Testing Centre |
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| 14.2.23 |
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Vizion - six weeks to go until Vizion’s conference, Kinetic (22-23 March in Telford) |
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| 14.2.23 |
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BBA2023: ‘your last chance to save’ – don’t miss out on saving £120 per ticket |
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| 14.2.23 |
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Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA) - calls for support for used EV market in March Budget |
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| 14.2.23 |
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Transport for London – collisions reduced by 25% since the introduction of 20mph speed limits |
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| 14.2.23 |
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Transport for London - collisions reduced by 25% since introduction of 20mph speed limits |
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| 14.2.23 |
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ONS (Q4 2022) - UK employment rate up 0.2% at 75.6%; average regular pay growth for the private sector was 7.3% |
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| 14.2.23 |
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Nottingham College EMTEC - local council leaders visit automotive education and training centre for National Apprenticeship Week |
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| 14.2.23 |
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West Way Nissan - renew 12-month remarketing agreement with BCA |
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| 14.2.23 |
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Ford - "announcement underlines once again the scale of the one-in-a-century transformation that the automotive industry is undergoing" |
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| 14.2.23 |
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Ford - cut one in five jobs in the UK; 1,300 jobs will go over next 2 years, majority from its Dunton research site |
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| 13.2.23 |
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Motorpoint - report increase in footfall at traditional used car dealerships |
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| 13.2.23 |
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Service Certainty - "bringing an apprentice on board has a positive impact on the whole team and the business" |
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| 13.2.23 |
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ABP BRITISH BODYSHOP AWARDS (BBA) 2023 - secure your ticket to the BIGGEST bodyshop awards event IN THE WORLD, today! |
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| 13.2.23 |
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Lightfoot - validated accident reduction rates of up to 40% |
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| 13.2.23 |
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Solus - BBA2020 Thatcham Research Apprentice Mentor of the Year, Ed Cassells, on what it's like to be a bodyshop mentor |
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| 13.2.23 |
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What Car? - 4.2% of used car buyers originally in the market for a new car, but cost of living pushed them to the used sector |
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| 13.2.23 |
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LKQ Euro Car Parts - independent aftermarket important as appetite for the latest low and zero emission cars grows |
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| 13.2.23 |
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Bodyshop apprentices - HSE's guidance for employers re young workers |
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| 13.2.23 |
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IGA - trade bodies question DfT on MOT consultation; DfT said there will be "further consultations" and "no immediate decisions were likely" |
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| 13.2.23 |
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Carlac & Diamond Cut Refinishing (DCR) - announce exclusive distribution deal |
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| 13.2.23 |
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CarComm - celebrated National Apprenticeship Week and partnership with AutoRaise |
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| 10.2.23 |
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e2e Total Loss Vehicle Management - teams up with ABP Club for survey into the use of reclaimed parts in motor repairs |
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| 10.2.23 |
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ACSO - Justice Committee announces call for evidence on whiplash reform programme |
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| 10.2.23 |
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CMA - High Court finds in favour of BMW's appeal against their £30,000 fine for not supplying information on end-of-life vehicles |
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| 10.2.23 |
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CarGurus - average used prices "crept back up" to c£20,000 in Jan 2023, 0.6% higher than in Jan 2022 and 40% above pre-COVID averages |
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| 10.2.23 |
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Repairify - Daren Nichol (promoted to technical sales executive for the Midlands) & Jamie Willis (technical sales executive for the South) |
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| 10.2.23 |
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Auto Trader - lack of supply impacts used car sales in 2022 |
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| 10.2.23 |
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Apollo Motor Group - apprentices Rosie and Harley presented with Devilbiss and Mirka kit |
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| 10.2.23 |
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British Vehicle Rental & Leasing Association (BVRLA) - freeze Vehicle Excise Duty rates to reach net zero ambition & encourage EV uptake |
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| 10.2.23 |
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ONS - UK "narrowly avoided falling into recession in 2022", new figures show |
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| 10.2.23 |
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Tracker data - reveals over 30 ‘Chop Shops’ were uncovered in 2022 |
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| 10.2.23 |
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eBay UK - uptake of motorists attempting DIY fixes and purchasing used parts |
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| 10.2.23 |
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Steer Automotive Group - apprentice Dom Everington, from Steer's Lincoln bodyshop, in the UK Squad for WorldSkills Lyon 2024 |
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| 10.2.23 |
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SMMT - decline in used car sales in 2022 "a result of a particularly strong 2021" |
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| 10.2.23 |
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SMMT - used car transactions down -8.5% in 2022 vs 2021 (and -13.2% down vs 2019) |
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| 10.2.23 |
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BBC "string of cars stripped of parts in Birmingham city centre" |
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| 10.2.23 |
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Saga - in exclusive talks with Open Insurance Technologies of Australia about sale of Acromas Insurance (AICL) for £90m |
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| 09.2.23 |
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City & Guilds - only 4% of employers are spending their full apprenticeship levy funds; on average only 56% of the funds are being used |
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| 09.2.23 |
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Zurich Insurance UK - strong growth and record customer satisfaction levels in 2022 despite challenging market conditions |
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| 09.2.23 |
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GT Motive UK - Steven Hames (ex-Audatex) joins as Business Development Manager |
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| 09.2.23 |
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School of Thought - encourage ALL businesses to advertise their apprenticeship vacancies |
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| 09.2.23 |
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Beast from the East 2 - potential "polar vortex" during February |
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| 09.2.23 |
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Durham - the area with the safest drivers in England and Wales, new study shows |
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| 09.2.23 |
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Forbes - managers have the greatest impact their employees' mental health for 69% people surveyed |
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| 09.2.23 |
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AkzoNobel - grows revenue on increased pricing, despite macro-economic headwinds impacting volumes and results |
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| 09.2.23 |
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ABI - "an estimated 40% of all accident repair work is now being affected in some way by parts delays" |
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| 09.2.23 |
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M&M Group and Fix Auto Stoke - check out M&M's new courtesy car fleet! |
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| 09.2.23 |
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Chartered Trading Standards Institute - 150% surge in house fires caused by non-compliant e-scooter and e-bike lithium-ion batteries |
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| 09.2.23 |
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Winn Group - proud to support Charity Match in memory of Bradley Lowery |
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| 09.2.23 |
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Silverlake Automotive Recycling - video about cost-savings from buying green parts |
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| 09.2.23 |
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FairCharge and RAC - call for electricity wholesale price to be decoupled from gas to cut EV charging costs |
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| 09.2.23 |
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Sherwin Williams - Paul Buckingham promoted to UK Market Manager |
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| 08.2.23 |
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ABP Club - 464,000 ABP Daily Newsletters were OPENED in 2022 |
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| 08.2.23 |
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Nottingham College Apprenticeship open evening - Gemini Accident Repair Centres, Steer Automotive Group and Sandicliffe support |
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| 08.2.23 |
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Auto Windscreens - ADAS included in ISO accreditations |
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| 08.2.23 |
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ARC Support Services VDA course - the Definitive Introduction to Assessing Damaged Vehicles, an online, 10-part course |
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| 08.2.23 |
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Gemini Accident Repair Centres - Apprenticeship Spotlight featuring Gemini VDA Apprentice, Luke |
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| 08.2.23 |
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SMMT - Ashley Fernihough appointed CEO of SMMT Industry Forum |
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| 08.2.23 |
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Autotech Recruit - automotive employers need to exhaust the channels available to them and be open to new recruitment strategies |
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| 08.2.23 |
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e2e - Chris Hulls joins e2e as Business Development Manager |
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| 07.2.23 |
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Sherwin Williams - Luke Nineham promoted to UK Commercial Manager, Automotive Finishes |
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| 07.2.23 |
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ABP BRITISH BODYSHOP AWARDS (BBA) 2023 - more than 700 tickets already sold! Secure your ticket today |
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| 07.2.23 |
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S&G Response - appoint Paul Chance (ex Activate and GT Motive) as Southern Network Manager |
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| 07.2.23 |
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e2e Total Loss Vehicle Management - appoint Chris Hulls (ex-Synetiq) as Business Development Manager |
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| 07.2.23 |
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WorldSkills Squad UK - Ben Priestley & David McKeown (Riverpark), Ieuan Morris-Brown (CAVC) and Dominic Everington (Steer) |
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| 07.2.23 |
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Association of Fleet Professionals - telematics “almost essential” to the adoption of electric vans and cars |
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| 07.2.23 |
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SYNETIQ - increases efforts to upskill workforce to bridge ‘green skills gap’ |
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| 07.2.23 |
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Thatcham Research - new Gamston Testing Centre is LIVE! |
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| 07.2.23 |
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£113 million investment - electric flying taxis and hydrogen powered aircraft to take to the skies |
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| 07.2.23 |
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Allianz - reduced excess for customers using Approved Repairer Network (ARN) & green parts to be automatically fitted when appropriate |
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| 07.2.23 |
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Repairify - Daren Nichol (promoted to technical sales executive for the Midlands) & Jamie Willis (technical sales executive for the South) |
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| 07.2.23 |
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VisionTrack (part of Markerstudy) - new AI tech that assesses video footage boosts claims efficiency and cuts insurance costs by average £2k |
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| 07.2.23 |
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SMMT - UK new LCV registrations up 25.8% in January, the first month of growth since September 2022 |
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| 06.2.23 |
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Nissan - warns that the "economics have to work" for the company to make new electric models of its Juke and Qashqai cars in the UK |
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| 06.2.23 |
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Investors in People webinar featuring Amazon and the BBC - UK's biggest organisations on creating impactful apprenticeship programmes |
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| 06.2.23 |
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RAC - government considers making pump price data freely available |
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| 06.2.23 |
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The Car Expert - buyers opt for value brands over premium as affordable brands dominate January sales |
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| 06.2.23 |
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SMMT - 1 in 5 new cars came with a plug in Jan... but are there enough chargers for all those plugs? |
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| 06.2.23 |
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Kindertons - Mike Slater - Kindertons Network Repair Manager, recovering at home after a heart attack last week |
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| 06.2.23 |
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What Car? - cost of living and energy crisis critical factors for car buyers |
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| 06.2.23 |
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IGA - insurance premiums expected to rise to balance the increased risk from changes to the current MOT structure |
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| 06.2.23 |
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IMI Life Skills activities - resources (links below) to support young people to budget using drag racing project and first car ownership |
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| 06.2.23 |
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Risk of vehicles falling off two-post vehicle lifts - critical that safe operating procedures are followed, warns the HSE |
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| 06.2.23 |
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The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) - small firms call for £3,000 apprenticeship incentive for under 25s and SMEs |
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| 06.2.23 |
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National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) - positive outlook to 2023 after "encouraging" car sales data for January |
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| 06.2.23 |
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HSE’s Working Minds campaign - resources to support mental health awareness in your business |
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| 06.2.23 |
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Auto Trader - Tesla’s "huge quarterly vehicle delivery artificially inflated" EV new car sales figures in December |
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| 06.2.23 |
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Steer Automotive Group - video featuring apprentices at Nottingham College: Charlie, Charlie, Holly, Daniel, and Dominic |
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| 06.2.23 |
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SMMT - January new car registrations up 14.7%; 1 in 5 new cars came with a plug |
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| 06.2.23 |
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Kia - announces partnership with Skillnet for Apprenticeship Programme & plans to open new training facility this year |
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| 05.2.23 |
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BBC - pregnant women to get more protection against being made redundant |
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| 05.2.23 |
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BMW - negoatiating for a £75m UK government to guarentee electric Minis are produced at Cowley says SKY news |
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| 03.2.23 |
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Ford - announce plans to return to F1 from the 2026 season |
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| 03.2.23 |
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BBA2023 venue, Manchester Central - BBA2022 was one of 49 events held at the venue last year that saw a 77% increase in visitors in Q4! |
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| 03.2.23 |
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Auto Windscreens - Mobile Technician Ashley Atkins is the first in England to complete Level 3 apprenticeship |
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| 03.2.23 |
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Zurich - James Nicholson promoted to UK Chief Claims Officer role |
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| 03.2.23 |
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HSE motor vehicle repair alert - technicians warned of the life-threatening dangers of working under vehicles |
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| 03.2.23 |
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AutoRaise - celebrating National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) 2023 next week at Emtec Automotive College and Retford Education Centre |
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| 03.2.23 |
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Fix Auto Basingstoke - achieve carbon neutral status in line with PAS 2060 |
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| 03.2.23 |
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National Highways - "Don’t ignore the Red X": emergency services issue warning |
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| 03.2.23 |
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Zap Map - 31% increase in EV charging points across the UK, year-on-year |
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| 03.2.23 |
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Allianz - approved repairer network "allows for tight cooperation that helps keep repair times – and claims costs – down" |
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| 03.2.23 |
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Fuel prices - fall for 3rd month in a row but lower prices at the pumps may be at an end, warn the RAC |
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| 03.2.23 |
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Morelli - Mark Moring appointed as National Sales Director; Ruth Moring-Beale takes Director for Strategy and Growth role |
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| 03.2.23 |
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Ferrari - made over £63,000 net profit per car last year; 13,200 cars sold, £4.6 billion turnover, £840 million net profit |
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| 03.2.23 |
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ABI - average motor premium in Q4 2022 was £470, up 7% v Q4 2021; "energy inflation adding £71.75 to each repair" |
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| 02.2.23 |
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2023 WorldSkills UK Competitions - register your interest for the 2023 National Competitions |
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| 02.2.23 |
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TrustFord (14 bodyshops) - to take on 75 new Apprentices in 2023 intake |
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| 02.2.23 |
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Consumer Intelligence - van insurance up 15.5% in the past year to £1,129 average |
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| 02.2.23 |
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Solus - 12 day key-to-key is half of the 24 days in the wider Aviva repair network |
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| 02.2.23 |
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Bank of England - raises interest rate 0.5% to 4% which is the highest level for 14 years |
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| 02.2.23 |
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National Apprenticeship Week (6-12 February) - get in touch with ABP to share your apprentice stories for the next magazine |
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| 02.2.23 |
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Auto Trader - average price of a used car in January was £18,119; up 2.7% YoY and 0.2% MoM; older cars (10-15 yrs old) selling fast! |
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| 02.2.23 |
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Green NCAP - the Dacia Spring named 2022 winner of the car with lowest impact on the environment |
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| 02.2.23 |
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Aviva (3rd largest motor insurer in the UK) - combined operating ratio of c94.6% for 2022 |
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| 02.2.23 |
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*** ABP CORRECTION *** 2023 Charity Spring Ball (sold out), organised by Martyn Rowley and Paul Glover is at St George's Park |
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| 02.2.23 |
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NFDA - improving EV infrastructure and addressing skills shortage key priorities |
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| 02.2.23 |
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WorldSkills 2026 - to take place in Shanghai in September 2026, following on from WorldSkills 2024 in Lyon in September 2024 |
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| 02.2.23 |
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Hastings and Keoghs - win £125,000 judgment and huge exemplary damages award as 5 fraudsters caught in web of lies over car "accident" |
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| 02.2.23 |
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LKQ - strengthens its presence in the European salvage business with acquisition of Dutch based Rhenoy Group; already own Atracco in Sweden |
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| 01.2.23 |
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Castle Coachworks - becomes the official Tesla approved bodyshop for Northampton |
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| 01.2.23 |
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Tom Noble - formerly UK Market Manager, Automotive Finishes at Sherwin Williams, joins Remmers UK as managing director |
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| 01.2.23 |
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Secure your BBA2023 tickets today - the BIGGEST bodyshop awards event in the WORLD! |
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| 01.2.23 |
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SYNETIQ - CEO Tom Rumboll joins the British Vehicle Salvage Federation Management Committee |
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| 01.2.23 |
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Ezi-Methods - win a £100 restaurant voucher by following the repair methods business on LinkedIn |
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| 01.2.23 |
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Bodyshop Solutions - launches new online shop and website with introductory 10% discount offer for bodyshops! |
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| 01.2.23 |
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Steer Automotive Group - acquire three North East Accident Repair Centres sites: Newcastle, Sunderland and Darlington |
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| 01.2.23 |
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2023 Charity Spring Ball - 6th Spring Ball organised by Martyn Rowley and Paul Glover has sold out! Raising £ for AutoRaise and DEBRA UK |
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| 01.2.23 |
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TomTom - traffic in cities across the UK far below normal levels at 8am today |
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| 01.2.23 |
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The IMI - automotive in the bottom third of all UK sectors hiring apprentices |
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| 01.2.23 |
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Cox Automotive - positive signs of vehicle supply, steadily improving inflation, and the retail performance of EVs |
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| 01.2.23 |
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Which? - complaints to insurers can often lead to results worth £hundreds or £thousands for drivers |
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| 01.2.23 |
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Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS) - awarded share of £6.6m government funding to develop the world’s first self-driving hydrogen HGV |
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| 01.2.23 |
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ALLDATA - new add-on estimating product for ALLDATA Repair provides OEM labour times |
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| 01.2.23 |
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GT Motive - an interview with David Vella, our Executive Director (UK and Ireland) |
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| 01.2.23 |
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ChatGPT - ABP Club asks the new AI bot about the UK bodyshop and insurance industries; see the answers it gives |
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| 31.1.23 |
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Express Bodyworks - after reviewing their processes and costs, they repaired less cars in Jan but they "hugely increased their net profit" |
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| 31.1.23 |
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John Matthews - (ex Audatex, Fix Auto and AutoRestore) retires as Business Development Director of RAA after 7 years |
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| 31.1.23 |
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Dawn Marsden - joins esure as Head of Claims Supplier Management after 10 years with LV |
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| 31.1.23 |
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Richard Ketley - joins National Accident Repair Group (NARG) as Network Communication & Compliance Manager |
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| 31.1.23 |
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Audi - buys minority stake in Sauber Group, an important milestone on the way to Audi’s entry in Formula One, scheduled for 2026 |
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| 31.1.23 |
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NFDA - "severely concerned" new £110m ULEZ scrappage scheme in London not sufficient to make an impact |
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| 31.1.23 |
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Toyota - closes Czech factory (makes Aygo X and Yaris) for the month of February due to a shortage of parts |
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| 31.1.23 |
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Admiral Group plc - appoint Mike Rogers (ex CEO of LV) as chair; he replaces Annette Court who is retiring in April after 6 years as chair |
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| 31.1.23 |
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Renault-Nissan Alliance - define new foundations for their partnership; Renault cuts shareholding in Nissan from 43.4% to 15% |
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| 31.1.23 |
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National Windscreens - support the RAC fleet at regional staff conference events at 19 sites |
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| 31.1.23 |
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London - new £110m scrappage scheme offers low-income and disabled drivers up to £5,000 if their old car doesn't comply with ULEZ standard |
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| 31.1.23 |
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London - Borough of Hackney plans to ban through-traffic from most of its roads by expanding its low traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) |
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| 31.1.23 |
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IMI free training day at New City College, Hornchurch, Sat 4 Feb - REPXPERT Academy Live, diagnostics for professional workshop technicians |
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| 31.1.23 |
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Venson - rising cost of fleet management is forcing many businesses to reassess partnerships |
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| 31.1.23 |
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Arrival - UK based electric-van start-up to cut half of its remaining staff; appoints new CEO |
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| 31.1.23 |
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ABP Charity Golf Days 2023, sponsored by Mirka – Book now! Limited spaces available |
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| 31.1.23 |
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What Car? - nearly half of in-market buyers do not trust approved-used schemes to fully inspect vehicles, finds |
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| 31.1.23 |
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RAC - seven-in-10 motorists think responsibility for passengers to ‘belt up’ should lie with the driver |
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| 31.1.23 |
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"RIP Body and Paint" - article by Julie Eley, School of Thought |
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| 31.1.23 |
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Silverlake - appoints Rob Lewis as Social Media Manager |
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| 30.1.23 |
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JudgeService - franchised dealers face "double whammy" of lost service bookings as new car sales hit workshop throughput |
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| 30.1.23 |
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Admiral (UK's largest motor insurer) - non-exec director, Jean Park, retires from Admiral's Board |
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| 30.1.23 |
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WorldSkills UK - Dr Neil Bentley-Gockmann OBE is stepping down as CEO after 7 years; Ben Blackledge (Deputy CEO) as interim CEO |
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| 30.1.23 |
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(AM reports) Volvo UK - launch of retailers' agency model launch delayed until 1 June 2023 |
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| 30.1.23 |
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Lightfoot - cuts fleet's incidents or accidents from once every 34,000 miles in 2017, to one every 79,000 miles today |
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| 30.1.23 |
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School of Thought - Stepping Stone programme supports students embarking on a bodyshop apprenticeship |
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| 30.1.23 |
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Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA) - ageing vehicle parc means more resources needed for reconditioning |
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| 30.1.23 |
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Blackpool and The Fylde College (B&FC) - IMI visits Advanced Technology Centre to discuss TechSafe and BS10125 |
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| 30.1.23 |
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RAC - enormous recent fall in the wholesale price of fuel not reflected at the pump |
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| 30.1.23 |
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Claims Management & Adjusting (CMA) - New police data sharing agreement causing week-long delays in vehicle insurance payouts |
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| 28.1.23 |
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Insurance CX Awards (formerly UK Customer Service Excellence Awards) - full list of finalists for the 18 awards; ceremony moved to 15 Feb |
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| 28.1.23 |
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Automechanika Dubai - 2023 date moves from Nov 2023 to Mon 2 - Wed 4 Oct 2023 |
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| 28.1.23 |
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Tesla - their insurance business is at $300 million annual premium and growing at 20% a quarter; feedback helps to minimise repair costs |
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| 28.1.23 |
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USA: Kia and Hyundai - owners being rejected by Progressive and State Farm insurance companies due to theft risk |
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| 27.1.23 |
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School of Thought and Carlac - calling all bodyshop owners or managers in the Great Manchester area: potential apprentices awaiting places |
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| 27.1.23 |
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Aviva - local (Norwich-based) businesses can access digital skills funded by Aviva’s apprenticeship levy gift |
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| 27.1.23 |
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Auto Windscreens - one of the highest scoring organisations in business benchmarking survey |
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| 27.1.23 |
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Suzuki - top Automotive brand for UK Customer Satisfaction Index (UKSCI) for the sixth time |
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| 27.1.23 |
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Just 1% of catalytic converter thefts get solved by police - hybrid vehicles often targeted (precious metals usually less corroded) |
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| 27.1.23 |
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Ben - launches new series of virtual challenge events: Benathlon |
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| 27.1.23 |
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RAC - 4-year MOT testing already standard practice across many European countries |
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| 27.1.23 |
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MG's Dealer Awards (estimated 93 VM Approved bodyshops in the UK) - aftersales wins for Arnold Clark (Group) & Richmond Portsmouth (Dealer) |
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| 27.1.23 |
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Direct Line - average waiting times to lease a new EV over 19 weeks |
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| 27.1.23 |
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Aviva - 45% of companies reported a supply chain impact on their business; 38% have experienced significantly higher supply chain costs |
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| 27.1.23 |
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Official RTA injury claims for Q4 2022 the lowest ever: 44% drop in motor claims - ACSO comments |
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| 27.1.23 |
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Direct Line Insurance Group plc - CEO, Penny James, agrees to step down with immediate effect |
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| 26.1.23 |
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Plenham Ltd (bodyshop mag and IBIS) - accounts now filed for y/e Oct 2021: balance sheet £466,000 in the red; just £2,194 cash |
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| 26.1.23 |
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Hagerty - specialist motor insurer launches UK Enthusiast Carbon Offset programme |
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| 26.1.23 |
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What Car? - cost of living crisis impacting buyers’ decision to go electric |
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| 26.1.23 |
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Investment & markets analyst on SMMT figures - UK car sales drop to lowest level since 1956, underlining ongoing supply chain problems |
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| 26.1.23 |
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IGA, GEA, NFDA, SMTA and NTDA - industry petition launched to stop the 4-1-1 MOT |
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| 26.1.23 |
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SMMT - best year in a decade for UK CV production |
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| 26.1.23 |
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Group 1 Automotive - renews exclusive deal with BCA for up to 14,000 vehicles a year |
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| 26.1.23 |
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Fleet News poll - 64% voters DO NOT think there should be an MOT extension (34% think there SHOULD be) |
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| 26.1.23 |
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VMs ramp up their in-house software capability - software "sets automakers apart in an electrified automotive world" |
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| 26.1.23 |
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What Car? - "urgent investment into (UK) electric vehicle battery manufacturing and the supply sector is needed" |
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| 26.1.23 |
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Book for BBA2023 today and save £120 per ticket! - largest bodyshop awards event in the world, with PPG, Weds 3 May in Manchester |
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| 26.1.23 |
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RSA - plans "technological transformation" to boost digital and data offering |
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| 26.1.23 |
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Zurich - startups in the insurance sector can secure project funding of up to $100,000 (£80,800) in global innovation competition |
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| 26.1.23 |
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SMMT - UK car production fell -9.8% (YOY) in 2022; down -40.5% vs pre-pandemic 2019 |
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| 26.1.23 |
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SMMT - UK car production fell -9.8% (YOY) in 2022; down -40.5% vs pre-pandemic 209 |
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| 26.1.23 |
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Direct Line Group - announces the execution of a strategic reinsurance arrangement |
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| 26.1.23 |
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Aviva - general insurance update; "we continue to price appropriately for the high inflation environment" |
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| 26.1.23 |
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Pendragon - trading update; underlying pre-tax profit for 2022 expected to be "slightly ahead of market expectations" |
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| 25.1.23 |
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BCA and Lookers - renew remarketing partnership for further two years |
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| 25.1.23 |
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Opportunities for the aftermarket - as China bolsters the UK electric vehicle market |
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| 25.1.23 |
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AA - 37,055 EV charge points installed against a target of 300,000 |
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| 25.1.23 |
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Isuzu UK - Roger Young named Isuzu UK Dealer of the Year |
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| 25.1.23 |
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Euro NCAP - 2022 a record year; China and electric vehicles predominate |
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| 25.1.23 |
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AA Ireland - partners with Intelligent Motoring for digital garage that connects motorists with approved repair experts |
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| 25.1.23 |
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Ageas - Robin Challand, Claims Director, tells ATF Professional the insurer hopes to use green parts in 30% of vehicle repairs this year |
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| 25.1.23 |
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Volkswagen - Andreas Mindt (ex Bentley) appointed as Head of Volkswagen Design |
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| 25.1.23 |
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WTW Confused.com Car Insurance Price Index - UK car insurance premiums see biggest annual rise in six years following 19% surge in 2022 |
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| 25.1.23 |
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Motofix Accident Repair - Tony Baker promoted to Head Of Repair Operations role |
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| 25.1.23 |
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Zurich - concierge service for claimants who use Zurich suppliers or select ‘vendor journey’ option; almost-instant motor liability tool |
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| 25.1.23 |
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Ford - in talks to sell Saarlouis factory in Germany (which makes Focus until production ends in 2025) to Chinese electric-vehicle maker BYD |
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| 25.1.23 |
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Autocar - salvage industry's future uncertain due to new car shortage with rising used car prices preventing cars from going to scrappers |
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| 25.1.23 |
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NBRA - receive reply on 18 January to their letter sent to Chancellor of the Exchequer on 30 August about energy prices and bodyshops |
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| 25.1.23 |
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Plenham Ltd (owners of bodyshop mag and IBIS) - accounts for y/e Oct 2021 shown as overdue by Companies House |
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| 24.1.23 |
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Volta Trucks - full EV CV manufacturer's first production orders of over 300 vehicles and more than €85 million of associated revenue |
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| 24.1.23 |
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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles - new UK sales team appointments |
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| 24.1.23 |
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Auto Trader - van shortage threatens drivers with huge emissions bills |
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| 24.1.23 |
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Apollo Motor Group - UK's 5th largest independent bodyshop group to add 3 new sites in first six months of 2023 |
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| 24.1.23 |
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Department for Transport (DfT) - traffic could grow by as much as 54% between 2025 and 2060 |
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| 24.1.23 |
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Direct Line Group - DLG technicians at Blackpool and The Fylde College for Electric Vehicle Technician ATA training and assessment |
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| 24.1.23 |
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Axalta - Global Automotive Color of the Year for 2023... Techno Blue |
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| 24.1.23 |
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Power-TEC - fully adjustable pneumatic glue pulling dent removal kit |
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| 24.1.23 |
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Redde Northgate - new focus on low and zero-emission company vehicles with fleet partner, Ogilvie Fleet |
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| 24.1.23 |
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RAC - what does 2023 have in store for drivers? |
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| 24.1.23 |
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Škoda UK - drivers spend more than than three hours a year defrosting their windscreen while leaving their engine running |
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| 23.1.23 |
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rFpro - new simulation tech to significantly reduce the cost and accelerate the development of autonomous vehicles |
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| 23.1.23 |
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(Sky News) Jardine Motors - Lithia Motors in advanced talks to buy Jardine Motors for £300m |
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| 23.1.23 |
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Bentley - launches recruitment drive creating 200 new vacancies as luxury VM commits to five electric cars by 2030 |
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| 23.1.23 |
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BookMyGarage - ‘cost-cutting’ MOT proposals are “farcical” |
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| 23.1.23 |
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IGA - calls for Extension to MOT 4-1-1 Consultation |
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| 23.1.23 |
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The IMI - "four ways to support apprentices (even when the government doesn’t)" |
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| 23.1.23 |
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DriveElectric - UK motorists are predicted to buy 448,000 new electric vehicles in 2023 |
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| 23.1.23 |
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NFDA - Chief Executive, Sue Robinson, now a member of the Automotive 30% Club |
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| 23.1.23 |
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Lincoln College - named as IMI TechSafe Centre of Excellence; recognised for quality EV and ADAS technician qualification programmes |
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| 23.1.23 |
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AX - track down stolen prestige vehicles being used by a criminal drugs trafficking gang |
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| 23.1.23 |
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Which? - UK's best-selling car in 2022, the Nissan Qashqai, also named the UK’s most reliable car, says consumer organisation |
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| 23.1.23 |
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Germany: HELLA - research project develops sustainable headlamp; entire product lifecycle, from the materials to repair and recyclability |
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| 23.1.23 |
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Auto Trader - average value of a used car is up 2.8% year-on-year and 0.3% month-on-month. |
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| 23.1.23 |
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What Car? Car of the Year Awards - Volkswagen’s first purpose-built electric van, Volkswagen ID Buzz, ‘even better than the hype’ |
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| 23.1.23 |
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The Car Expert - industry benefits financially from MOT testing so has a vested interest in maintaining status quo |
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| 23.1.23 |
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DAC Beachcroft - 7 predictions: challenges and opportunities for the motor insurance market in 2023 |
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| 20.1.23 |
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GT Motive, Activate Accident Repair, HB Accident Repair & MotoFix - 5-strong cycle team's 1,185-mile bike ride for mental health charities |
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| 20.1.23 |
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Vizion - bookings open to exhibit at the March Vizion Kinetic Conference in Telford |
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| 20.1.23 |
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Service Certainty - fraud, climate change, and a skills shortage present greatest challenge to motor claims market in 2023 |
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| 20.1.23 |
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Auto Windscreens - one of highest scoring organisations in business benchmarking surveys by The Institute of Customer Service in 2022 |
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| 20.1.23 |
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Whiplash; APIL reaction - "uncertainty set to continue" as Court of Appeal "fails to provide clarity in mixed injury cases" |
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| 20.1.23 |
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Whiplash; Allianz and LV= reactions - claimants can recover both whiplash and non-whiplash injuries without one cancelling out the other |
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| 20.1.23 |
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DAC Beachcroft - reappointed to Aviva’s General Insurance panel |
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| 20.1.23 |
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Ben - automotive industry charity offers info on redundancy rights and career advice after new of BritishVolt and Cazoo |
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| 20.1.23 |
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Grove Group - expands new GTi detailing product range |
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| 20.1.23 |
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Activate Accident Repair - £2m investment to open two new bodyshops: Mildenhall and Sunderland |
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| 20.1.23 |
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The Vella Group - 5th cohort of new Vella Group apprentices welcomed with Blackpool and The Fylde College (B&FC) apprenticeship induction |
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| 20.1.23 |
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(local reports) Cazoo - more than 140 jobs could be at risk at the Cazoo vehicle repair and preparation site in Westbury |
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| 20.1.23 |
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What Car? magazine awards - Safety Award (sponsored by Thatcham) won by Tesla Model Y; Smart #1 gets second place and Mercedes EQE is third |
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| 20.1.23 |
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What Car? magazine awards - Safety Award (sponsored by Thatcham) win by Tesla Model Y |
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| 20.1.23 |
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PPG - worldwide Q4 results: "record net sales in our automotive refinish business" |
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| 20.1.23 |
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ACEA - new report, "Vehicles in Use Europe 2023" shows average car in UK is 10.0 years old and average van in UK is 9.3 years old |
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| 19.1.23 |
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Volvo UK - plans to move to an agency sales model from May; dealers to be told this month of the move to a fixed handover fee |
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| 19.1.23 |
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Volvo - plans to move to an agency sales model from May; dealers to be told this month of the move to a fixed handover fee |
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| 19.1.23 |
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Sir Keir Starmer- tells the BBC that the UK car industry 'needs to be saved' |
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| 19.1.23 |
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IMI - welcomes the announcement of the Public Consultation on the future of MOTs" |
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| 19.1.23 |
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Churchill - councils issue nearly 20,000 parking fines per day; up 12% from 2021 and a surge of 36% from 2020 |
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| 19.1.23 |
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RAC Foundation - driving-style data could help prevent crashes |
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| 19.1.23 |
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Consumer Intelligence - winners of the Consumer Intelligence Awards 2023 in motor insurance, as voted for by drivers |
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| 19.1.23 |
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NFDA - hosts parliamentary dinner with dealers, MPs and Lords to discuss supply chain constraints and the transition to EVs |
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| 19.1.23 |
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The IMI - launches Automotive Diversity Network to target 3 of the largest under-represented groups within the automotive workplace |
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| 19.1.23 |
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Defaqto - car insurance fees "soar"; 48% include a set-up fee |
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| 19.1.23 |
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Abarth, Fiat and Fiat Professional - Damien Dally appointed Managing Director for the UK |
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| 19.1.23 |
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DriveElectric - Ford Focus Diesel (12.1p per mile) double the cost per mile vs Tesla Model 3 Long Range (5.9p per mile) |
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| 19.1.23 |
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Financial Ombudsman Service - insurer repairs car rather than writing it off; insurer fails to arrange courtesy car during a long delay |
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| 19.1.23 |
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Dacia (with Renault, 85 approved bodyshops in the UK) - 55% sales growth in the UK (2022 vs 2021) |
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| 19.1.23 |
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Robins & Day - manufacturer owned dealer group is renamed "Stellantis &You, Sales and Services" |
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| 18.1.23 |
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Ageas UK - appoint Stephen Linklater as Claims Director, replacing Robin Challand |
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| 18.1.23 |
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Government - link to the official consultation on possible changes to the MoT; deadline 1 March |
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| 18.1.23 |
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Verisk - is a lack of electric vehicle data holding UK motor insurers back? |
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| 18.1.23 |
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Sky News - WAE Technologies (formerly Williams Advanced Engineering) backer to open EV battery plant in Oxfordshire |
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| 18.1.23 |
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SMMT - grey is UK’s most popular new car colour for fifth consecutive year with 25.7% market share |
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| 18.1.23 |
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MOT rules could be eased to cut costs - RAC reaction; IGA calls for "common sense approach" |
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| 18.1.23 |
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Copart UK - achieves Carbon Literacy Silver Accreditation in record time |
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| 18.1.23 |
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NFDA - looking into DfT's consultation on MOT rules for motorists’ safety and the operations of franchised dealers |
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| 18.1.23 |
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Blackpool and The Fylde College (B&FC) - EV skills training and the skills gap in low carbon vehicle technicians |
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| 18.1.23 |
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National Body Repair Association (NBRA) - "up to £600m withheld from repairers due to unnecessary repair and claims delays" |
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| 18.1.23 |
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Department for Transport - consultation on whether the first date for a MOT test should be changed |
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| 18.1.23 |
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Allianz - merges claims operations area with supply and experts team & promotes Eibhlin Swan to new head of claims customer delivery role |
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| 18.1.23 |
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Inflation rate – fell slightly last month: CPI at 10.5% for the 12 months to Dec 2022; RPI down to 14.0% |
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| 18.1.23 |
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AkzoNobel - recognised again as a European Top Employer in 8 countries including the UK |
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| 18.1.23 |
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Britishvolt - Business Committee opens UK electric vehicle battery production inquiry |
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| 18.1.23 |
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Solera - to sponsor Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team; Solera brand will be on the car and on the left sleeve of the drivers |
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| 17.1.23 |
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Mina’s EV Report - real-life data reveals EVs are being run far more cheaply than critics claim |
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| 17.1.23 |
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Bentley Motors - secures Top Employer award |
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| 17.1.23 |
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Resolution Foundation - youth unemployment approaches 10%; private sector pay growth at 7.2% but public sector pay growth at 3.3% |
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| 17.1.23 |
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(reports) Britishvolt - UK battery start-up falls into administration; c300 staff made redundant |
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| 17.1.23 |
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ONS - younger and older workers returning to employment |
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| 17.1.23 |
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Bloomberg Intelligence - car sales set to continue decline, but growth could return in 2023 |
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| 17.1.23 |
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Hertz and Uber - expand partnership to 25,000 EVs that Uber drivers can rent for hire in European cities; in London by 2025 |
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| 17.1.23 |
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IAA (owners of Synetiq) - to hold shareholders meeting on 14 March to vote on merger with Ritchie Bros Auctioneers |
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| 17.1.23 |
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LKQ ECP - garage equipment January sale includes lifts, wheel balancers, alignment units and air con machines |
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| 17.1.23 |
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Book your BBA2023 tickets TODAY - ABP Club Members can save £120 per ticket for a limited time |
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| 17.1.23 |
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Ogilvie - delivers fleet of new surveying vans to 40SEVEN and IETG |
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| 17.1.23 |
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New £16m funding plan for smart electric vehicle (EV) charging - could save consumers up to £1,000 a year |
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| 17.1.23 |
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Allianz - promotes Graham Stait to the position of regional manager, Midlands and South West, Commercial Regions |
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| 17.1.23 |
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Castle Coachworks - promotes Stuart White to Bodyshop Manager role |
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| 17.1.23 |
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ONS - wages growing at 6.4% - the fastest rate in more than 20 years, but still failing to keep up with inflation at 10.7% |
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| 17.1.23 |
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gas prices - single site bodyshop reports their bill for January has gone up from £1,800 to £12,000 |
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| 17.1.23 |
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BBC - energy boss warns higher bills are here to stay |
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| 16.1.23 |
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Which? - electricity costs more than petrol for drivers on long journeys |
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| 16.1.23 |
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BBA2023 sponsored by PPG - Early Bird tickets! Book by Tuesday 21 February to secure discount for ABP Club Members |
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| 16.1.23 |
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USA: Solera - rising repair costs, staffing challenges, and combined operating ratios top issues facing auto claims departments |
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| 16.1.23 |
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Lynk & Co - 200% more users joined monthly subscription service which gets you a Lynk & Co 01 hybrid car, maintenance, insurance & tax |
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| 16.1.23 |
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RAC - 23% increase in breakdowns caused by potholes in the last three months of 2022 |
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| 16.1.23 |
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Chartwell - Bentley bodyshop of the Year (and the 7th largest independent single-site bodyshop by turnover) shares transformation photo |
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| 16.1.23 |
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Fix Auto UK - sponsor British Supercross rider, Joe Clayton, competing in the 2023 Arenacross Tour (which Fix Auto is Presenting Partner of) |
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| 16.1.23 |
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Gemini Accident Repair Centres - partners with JDK Technology for digital image solution that covers lifetime of customer claim |
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| 16.1.23 |
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LexisNexis - 54% of young people in Ireland have been tempted to buy fake insurance online |
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| 13.1.23 |
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REPOST FROM THE FORUM: How long does it take to get a job authorised / re-authorised? - "taking well over 2-weeks now" |
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| 13.1.23 |
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Service Certainty - Richard Eadie promoted to role of Managing Director |
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| 13.1.23 |
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(reports) Tesla - cut UK prices by as much as £8,000 |
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| 13.1.23 |
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Confederation of British Industry (CBI) - "businesses are facing intense cost pressures" |
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| 13.1.23 |
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Carpenters - Director, Donna Scully, shortlisted for Northern Power Women Awards |
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| 13.1.23 |
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PEUGEOT new UK team - Adam Wood (Managing Director), Kristian Cholmondeley (Marketing Director), Sam Brandon (Regional Ops & Sales Director) |
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| 13.1.23 |
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The IMI - "apprentices treated less favourably than university students"; Gov confirms support for university students but not apprentices |
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| 13.1.23 |
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Institute of Directors (IOD) - better-than-expected GDP data in November will be encouraging for business |
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| 13.1.23 |
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Auto Trader - Vehicle Insight data solution tracks market health, pricing, performance and profit for Auto Trader's c13,500 dealers |
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| 13.1.23 |
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Car Wash Association (CWA) - £42bn in unpaid taxes could be helped by cutting down on "unscrupulous (hand car wash) operators" |
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| 13.1.23 |
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ONS - "surprise" GDP growth of 0.1% in Nov (follows GDP growth of 0.5% in Oct) |
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| 12.1.23 |
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Halfords - "impacted by the nationwide skills shortage, with technician recruitment proving to be extremely challenging" |
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| 12.1.23 |
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Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) - consumer car finance new business volumes fell by 6% in November 2022 |
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| 12.1.23 |
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EY - majority of CEOs fear recession could be worse than the financial crisis |
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| 12.1.23 |
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Lunaz Applied Technologies - 200,000 sq ft upcycling campus at Silverstone is the largest of its kind in the world |
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| 12.1.23 |
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Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) - motor fraud down 7% by volume but up 1% by value |
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| 12.1.23 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) - 314 #BBA2023 tickets sold in the first 24 hours! |
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| 12.1.23 |
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The IMI - four predictions for 2023: skilling up our workforces; setting serious about EDI; agency models & technological shifts |
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| 12.1.23 |
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DriveElectric - 2023 will see 448,000 new electric vehicles hitting UK roads |
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| 12.1.23 |
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ORA Funky Cat - one of the top 10 safest cars in Thatcham Research's list and Euro NCAP best-in-class |
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| 12.1.23 |
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Fix Auto promotions - Mark Hutchins (Ops Director), Rob Pugh (Commercial Director) and Grace Weddell (Head of Brand and Communications) |
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| 12.1.23 |
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The AA - the North West rated the worst for potholes and disrepair |
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| 12.1.23 |
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Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) - calls for energy bill targeted support for forecourts |
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| 12.1.23 |
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What Car? - reveals shortlist of 18 models battling for 2023 Car of the Year title |
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| 12.1.23 |
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ECA Business Energy - details of the new Energy Bill Discount Scheme (EBDS) for businesses after 31 March |
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| 11.1.23 |
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How safe are smart motorways? - 16 years after the M42 smart motorway was opened data shows smart motorways are getting safer |
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| 11.1.23 |
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Comparethemarket - higher repair costs pushed price of insurance up 14% year-on-year |
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| 11.1.23 |
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Citroën UK - new management team announced, inc Greg Taylor (ex Fiat and Abarth) as Citroën UK Managing Director |
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| 11.1.23 |
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Autoglass - new repair standards for windscreen damage: BS AU 242b |
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| 11.1.23 |
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AX - the importance of a good NPS score |
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| 11.1.23 |
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Ben - launches new out-of hours text support service: text the word BEN to 85258 (8pm - 8am) |
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| 11.1.23 |
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Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) - financial watchdog consults about protections for insurance customers in financial difficulty |
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| 11.1.23 |
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2022 Kia Dealer Excellence Awards announced - Gravells (Bridgend) wins Kia's After Sales Excellence Award |
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| 11.1.23 |
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Autovista24 article - anticipating the correct RV forecast for cars registered during 2022 and 2023 a "big challenge" |
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| 11.1.23 |
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Euro NCAP - the ORA Funky Cat, a Chinese brand wins the best-in-class award for 2022 in the Small Family Car category |
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| 11.1.23 |
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Industry Insights - record year: on track to represent 12% of all motor claims through Connected Solutions Network |
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| 11.1.23 |
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Allianz Commercial - detects record fraud volumes worth £70.7m; "industry continues to see vastly exaggerated motor claims" |
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| 11.1.23 |
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Lookers - trading update: expect further increase in final profit for 2022; "Board's expectations for 2023 remain unchanged" |
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| 11.1.23 |
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Direct Line - no final dividend as a result of "volatile and challenging operating environment" plus "further increases in motor inflation" |
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| 11.1.23 |
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SMMT - statement on new Energy Bills Discount Scheme for businesses from 1 Apr 2023 |
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| 10.1.23 |
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Daily Mail - "Are your car and home cover bills about to rocket by 30%? Insurers hit loyal customers with massive price hikes" |
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| 10.1.23 |
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Lloyds Bank - only 56% of British homes can currently support electric charging points |
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| 10.1.23 |
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Scrap Car Comparison - Ford Focus, Vauxhall Corsa and Astra top the list of the most scrapped vehicles of the last 12 months |
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| 10.1.23 |
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BMW - sales of fully-electric vehicles more than doubled to 215,755 units (+107.7%) |
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| 10.1.23 |
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Volkswagen - worldwide deliveries of all-electric vehicles grow by almost 24% in 2022 |
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| 10.1.23 |
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Autotech Academy - provides interns with IMI Affiliate Membership |
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| 10.1.23 |
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Tesla's Elon Musk (worth $144.4 billion) - "once didn’t have enough money to repair his own car" |
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| 10.1.23 |
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Bentley delivers more cars than ever in 2022 - 15,174 cars; 4% growth vs 2021 |
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| 10.1.23 |
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Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) - responds to 'out of touch' energy support scheme |
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| 10.1.23 |
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Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (APC) - demand for cheaper vehicles sees the transition to fully electric vehicles slowing down |
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| 10.1.23 |
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Collision Repair Group (CRG) - Remote Diagnostic Interface gives repairers access to OEM and main dealer coding and diagnostics systems |
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| 10.1.23 |
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Drive Motor Retail - Drive Darlington win the 2022 Drive Group Estimator League |
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| 10.1.23 |
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2023 ABP British Bodyshop Awards, sponsored by PPG - Early Bird Launch! Book by Tuesday 21 February to secure discount for ABP Club Members |
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| 10.1.23 |
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Motor Ombudsman - rising costs set to be the biggest operational challenge for vehicle repairers in 2023 |
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| 10.1.23 |
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Rolls-Royce Motor Cars - reports record 6,021 sales in 2022, up 8% on same period in 2021 |
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| 10.1.23 |
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Mercedes-Benz - to launch global branded high-power charging network (open to all EV brnds); North America first: 400 hubs by 2027 |
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| 10.1.23 |
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McKinsey - increased adoption of autonomous driving may put pressure on repair businesses and traditional insurers |
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| 10.1.23 |
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RAC - cost of rapid charging an electric car up 50% in eight months |
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| 10.1.23 |
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Chop shops - Essex Police recovered a record 626 vehicles and parts worth £14 million last year |
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| 10.1.23 |
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Energy bills - full OFFICIAL details of government support for businesses from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024 |
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| 09.1.23 |
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Interesting Linjkedin posting from Bradley Hanson of Halo on the relationship with work providers - "Halo is proud of ours" |
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| 09.1.23 |
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"Busy and Profitable Accident Repair Centre offered for Sale in Hertfordshire" |
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| 09.1.23 |
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BBA early bird sale starts at 11am tomorrow! - ABP Members can save £120 per ticket! |
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| 09.1.23 |
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Pendrgaon - facing £260m High Court claim from a reseller of its Pinewood software reports Car Dealer magazine |
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| 09.1.23 |
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Ageas - added to Yoga Insurance's panel of car insurers |
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| 09.1.23 |
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Energy costs - government to announce reduced support for businesses this afternoon; expected to be a discount on wholesale prices |
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| 09.1.23 |
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Consumer Intelligence - vulnerable customers less likely to shop around for motor insurance |
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| 09.1.23 |
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ABP Club's 2023 Media Pack is available online now! - details of digital, print and event opportunities |
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| 09.1.23 |
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Bodyshop Solutions - promotes Regional and OEM Director, Tim Silsby, to role of Director |
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| 09.1.23 |
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Turners Accident Repair - expand Doncaster repair facility with fast-track unit and three new roles |
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| 09.1.23 |
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EY - combined EV sales in the US, China and Europe will outstrip all other engine sales by 2030 |
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| 09.1.23 |
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Zap-Map lists charge point installations in 2022 - significant growth in West Midlands but south-east still dominates |
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| 09.1.23 |
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Repairify - Philip Slater (ex Stanley Black and Decker & Apple) appointed as International Product Manager to expand its overseas markets |
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| 06.1.23 |
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Chesterfield College - invests in first fully electric vehicle, a Peugeot E- 208 GT Premium, from Stoneacre Motor Group |
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| 06.1.23 |
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Nissan Qashqai - the first British built car to top annual sales charts since 1998 |
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| 06.1.23 |
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Doseley Motors Body and Paint Centre - now an official BMW Group Approved Body & Paint Centre for BMW and MINI |
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| 06.1.23 |
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Polestar - latest vehicle to gain in-car Google tech |
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| 06.1.23 |
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Auto Trader - av price of a used car in December was £18,030 – up 3.4% year-on-year and the 33rd consecutive month of year-on-year growth |
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| 06.1.23 |
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Cinch - the Ford Fiesta took the top spot as Britain’s most searched for car in 2022 |
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| 06.1.23 |
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SMMT - UK new LCV registrations end the year down -20.6% following significant post-pandemic fleet renewal & supply issues |
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| 06.1.23 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) 2023 early bird sale starts at 11am on Tuesday (10 January) - ABP Members can save £120 per ticket! |
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| 06.1.23 |
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BMW - i Vision Dee (Digital emotional experience) at CES 2023 in Las Vegas features 240 colour-changing E Ink panels |
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| 06.1.23 |
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First Central - Jody Litt promoted to role of Director of Motor Claims Operations |
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| 06.1.23 |
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RAC - fuel falls by 9p a litre in December but is still too expensive as wholesale costs have dropped |
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| 06.1.23 |
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Axalta - the top three automotive colours of 2022 were white, black, and grey (in Europe, it's black, white and blue) |
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| 05.1.23 |
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Mirka - invests EUR 200 million in net carbon negativity in cooperation with Finnish industry |
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| 05.1.23 |
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esure - Karen Ashton (ex Hastings and Axa) joins as Engineering Services Manager |
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| 05.1.23 |
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Laird - Repair Management Automation program available to bodyshops |
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| 05.1.23 |
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carwow - "UK car market is in far ruder health than some might consider" |
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| 05.1.23 |
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National Highways - invests in Mobile Tyre Safety Station which it has been lending to operators of major fleets |
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| 05.1.23 |
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What Car? - EV sales became the "success story" for the industry last year, outperforming diesel for the first time ever |
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| 05.1.23 |
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Ripon Paint and Body - Carlac reports on 18-month Land Rover Defender restoration project by paint technician apprentice, Declan Taylor |
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| 05.1.23 |
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EV uptake - UK was Europe’s 2nd largest new car market for plug-in cars in 2021, but in 2022 UK was 13th |
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| 05.1.23 |
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2022 was an irregular year for new car registrations - NFDA and its members "remain cautiously optimistic" |
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| 05.1.23 |
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CarComm Coachworks in Ashford - the 2nd CV bodyshop to achieve the VBRA Elite Truck & Van Body Repair standard "proud to lead by example" |
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| 05.1.23 |
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LKQ Euro Car Parts - CEO Andy Hamilton's key themes to drive the aftermarket in 2023: customer service, pricing, regulation & training |
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| 05.1.23 |
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Nissan Qashqai - top selling car in 2022; Tesla Model Y top selling BEV |
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| 05.1.23 |
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Allianz (2nd largest motor insurer) - appoints Direct Line's former director of financial risk, Laurence Townley, as new chief actuary |
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| 05.1.23 |
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SMMT - new car registrations in the UK fell in 2022 to their lowest level in 30 years; EV demand UP with EVs second only to petrol |
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| 05.1.23 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) - PPG is the BBA2023 Headline Partner; 12th year in a row for PPG and BBA! |
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| 05.1.23 |
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Thatcham Research - best-ever Euro NCAP test results shape safest cars list for 2022 |
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| 04.1.23 |
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British Motor Heritage (BMH) - celebrates a record year for replacement bodyshells, including its first MG Midget one since 2019 |
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| 04.1.23 |
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Volkswagen - new electric ID.7 saloon with a range of up to 435 miles |
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| 04.1.23 |
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SMMT - UK commercial vehicle production surged 42.9% in November to 11,343 units, the 11th month of consecutive growth in 2022 |
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| 04.1.23 |
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IMI - the skills gap (when there won’t be enough technicians to service the EV parc) will appear in 2029 |
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| 04.1.23 |
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Aston Lark - how public liability "could catch you out" |
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| 04.1.23 |
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EMaC (part of Innovation Group) - promotes John Glancy to the role of National Sales Manager for Scotland |
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| 04.1.23 |
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LeaseElectricCar - EV owner films 23 Teslas queuing to use the charging points at a motorway service station |
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| 04.1.23 |
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What Car? - new car prices, EV range and better dealer service: what car buyers want in 2023 |
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| 04.1.23 |
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Gemini ARC (3rd largest independent bodyshop group) - new year, new website! |
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| 04.1.23 |
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Tuesday to Thursday is the new office working week - revealed by analysis of mobile phone activity |
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| 03.1.23 |
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Energy costs - BBC report that government support for businesses energy bills will be halved from March 2023, but will last until March 2024 |
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| 03.1.23 |
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Aviva - CEO, Amanda Blanc, is named Sunday Times Business Person of the Year |
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| 03.1.23 |
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Kindertons - Chris Dodgson becomes Head of Sales; Mick Murphy, Customer Services Director departs to set up his own consultancy business |
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| 03.1.23 |
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PPG - announce several worldwide leadership appointments |
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| 03.1.23 |
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USA - "the systemic lack of business knowledge and acumen within the collision repair industry is the No. 1 problem the industry faces" |
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| 03.1.23 |
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Aviva - 70% of suppliers (by spend) will have science-based targets by 2025 |
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| 03.1.23 |
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IMI - CEO Steve Nash reflects on 2022 and looks ahead to 2023 |
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| 03.1.23 |
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SMMT - UK car production up 5.7% in November with 80,091 cars manufactured |
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| 03.1.23 |
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Autosport International show (12-15 January 2023 at the NEC) - to feature a dedicated EV Showcase for the first time |
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| 03.1.23 |
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Automechanika Shanghai - new date of 15 to 18 February 2023 after December show cancelled as Chinese gov lifts public health measures |
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| 03.1.23 |
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Williams Advanced Engineering (WAE) - re-branded as WAE Technologies |
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| 03.1.23 |
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Ken Block - US motorsport legend, rally driver and star of "Gymkhana" video series on YouTube, dies in snowmobile accident |
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| 03.1.23 |
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FSB - 66% small firms plan to make some form of investment in their business by 2024 |
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| 03.1.23 |
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Oil and gas prices - fall to below pre-Ukraine war levels |
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| 03.1.23 |
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CMA - publish timetable for their in-depth investigation into the the acquisition by Copart of Green Parts Specialist (Hills Motors) |
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| 03.1.23 |
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Outsorc - sad news announced of death of managing director Mike Yorke |
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| 02.1.23 |
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GT Motive UK - "look at what the new year holds, identifying the top predictions they are expecting to see across the estimatics field" |
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| 02.1.23 |
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Mark Rimmer - joins Fisher Motor Factors Ltd (FMF) as Area Sales Manager, after 6 years with Mirka |
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| 31.12.22 |
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Kate Goodwin - leaves Innovation Group; now co-founder of Cognoscenti, non-exec director of Motofix, director of Amplio Coaching
AmplioCoach |
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| 29.12.22 |
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Nissan - increased safety testing for Ariya to ensure it delivers an exciting electric drive with zero compromise on safety |
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| 27.12.22 |
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Innovation Group - Richard Ketley (Head of Network, Car & Commercial Repair Network) announces his departure |
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| 23.12.22 |
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Consumer Intelligence - average cost of the most competitive motor insurance deals has increased 17.4% in the past year and 33% since 2013 |
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| 23.12.22 |
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GT Motive - announce they are freezing their estimating prices for the whole of 2023. |
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| 22.12.22 |
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A very Happy Christmas from the ABP Club team! - this is the last Newsletter before Christmas; we're back on Tuesday 3 January 2023 |
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| 22.12.22 |
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Consumer Intelligence - motor insurance premiums rise 17.4% in the past year |
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| 22.12.22 |
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Fix Auto UK - bodyshop franchise partners record 10,000th Trustpilot Review |
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| 22.12.22 |
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Premier Group – MD Phill Ashley talks to ABP Club about proactive recruitment |
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| 22.12.22 |
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EV-specific tyres could help EV owners travel an extra 8.3 million miles between charges |
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| 22.12.22 |
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Lisburn Auto Salvage (LAS) - case study from GYS about a bodyshop which opened in Lisburn, Northern Ireland, in 2021 |
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| 22.12.22 |
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LKQ Euro Car Parts - donates lorry-load of Christmas presents to Ukraine |
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| 22.12.22 |
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RWC - Milton Keynes-based training provider rebrands |
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| 22.12.22 |
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Stellantis - completes acquisition of autonomous driving software and AI firm, aiMotive |
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| 22.12.22 |
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What Car? - manufacturer refurbished programmes (factory ‘remanufactured’ with new parts) could displace approved-used model in the future |
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| 22.12.22 |
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Autotech Group - 1,000 delegates EV / Hybrid trained in 2022 |
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| 22.12.22 |
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IMI - CEO Steve Mash reflects on 2022 and looks forward to 2023 |
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| 22.12.22 |
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FMG Repair Services - appoints Paul Wrigglesworth (ex National) and Carl Manton (ex Co-op & Solus) as Operations Directors |
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| 22.12.22 |
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Copart - 12 charities Copart has supported in 2022 include Ben, Ukraine appeals, Movember and Save the Children |
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| 22.12.22 |
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RAC - diesel 27ppl more expensive than last Christmas (petrol is 7ppl more than Dec 2022) |
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| 21.12.22 |
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Fix Auto - new site opens in Tayside, Dundee; the fourth Fix Auto site for Andy O'Hare following Aberdeen, Elgin and Inverness |
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| 21.12.22 |
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Thatcham Research – proud Repairers Choice Training Provider of the Year |
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| 21.12.22 |
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AutoRaise – call to unite for the ‘Mission Possible’ |
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| 21.12.22 |
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Premier Group – MD Phil Ashley talks to ABP Club about proactive recruitment for bodyshops and their plans fora second site |
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| 21.12.22 |
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Lotus - celebrates its 75th anniversary in 2023 with special branding and first details of their very special year |
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| 21.12.22 |
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Stellantis - extend genuine parts warranty for all brands from one year to two years from 1st January 2023 |
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| 21.12.22 |
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Audi - presents their plan for future car production - the 360factory, halving factory costs by 2029. 500 million euros on staff training |
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| 21.12.22 |
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Allainz UK - publish 11-page guide on "What’s driving motor claims inflation?"; average claim now costs £5,349 |
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| 21.12.22 |
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Allainz UK - publish 11-page guide on "What’s driving motor claims inflation?"; average claim now costs £5,349 |
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| 21.12.22 |
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BVRLA - updates its Fair Wear & Tear Standard for cars |
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| 21.12.22 |
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Audatex - awaiting updated pricing data (effective Jan 2023) from paint manufacturers to then send to AZT for processing |
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| 20.12.22 |
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ŠKODA UK - 23% of drivers in the UK will be driving less this Christmas due to the ongoing cost of living crisis |
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| 20.12.22 |
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ABP - our 2022 Industry Knight, Andy Pennell, talks about his career highlights and future ambitions |
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| 20.12.22 |
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Samson’s of Bolton – 75 years in the bodyshop business! |
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| 20.12.22 |
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ABP - investigates the skills shortage |
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| 20.12.22 |
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ABP Club - 2023 Media Pack now available on-line; advertising and sponsorship opportunities - full page magazine advert for £1,500 |
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| 20.12.22 |
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Aviva - launches young driver car insurance with Quotemehappy Connect using telematics from IMS |
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| 20.12.22 |
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RSA - makes permanent move to hybrid working model for 5,000 staff following successful 6-month trial |
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| 20.12.22 |
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ADAS - new study says ADAS could reduce accident frequency in the UK by 23.8%; Automatic Emergency Braking is the most impactful technology |
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| 20.12.22 |
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IAA inc Synetiq - Ritchie Bros Auctioneers get clearance for their acquisition of IAA (announced 7 Nov); deal expected to close in H1 2023 |
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| 19.12.22 |
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BVRLA - Industry Outlook Report says rising costs and increasing energy prices will join vehicle supply as the main challenges in 2023 |
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| 19.12.22 |
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Cognoscenti – read the exckusive inside story of Dave Shepherd's new business with Keith Malik, Kate Goodwin and AndyWarren |
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| 19.12.22 |
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Morelli - celebrates 65th anniversary |
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| 19.12.22 |
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Steer Automotive - – Powering On, in the latest issue of ABP Club’s magazine |
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| 19.12.22 |
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Zap-Map - annual survey reveals main reasons people are buying electric cars plus EV owners’ driving and charging habits |
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| 19.12.22 |
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Cazoo - share down 98.8% from floatation price; company now valued at just £79m; at floatation valued at £6.5 BILLION |
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| 19.12.22 |
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Mercedes Benz - aiming for accident-free driving by 2050; "Road Safety Dashboard" is identifying potential collision spots |
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| 19.12.22 |
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Sony Honda Mobility - new joint venture plans to use music, movies and the PlayStation 5 to take on Tesla with first car in 2025 |
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| 19.12.22 |
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GT Motive - to provide VDA apprentices at Thatcham with free unrestricted access to their estimating platform throughout their course |
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| 19.12.22 |
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Autu Trader - average used car in December was £18,066 – up 3.4% year-on-year but 45% up on pre-covid prices; top 10 risers and fallers |
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| 19.12.22 |
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Lookers - chairman Ian Bull, steps down for "personal reasons"Paul Van der Burgh (Senior Independent Director) assumes role on interim basis |
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| 19.12.22 |
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Vertu Motors - complete acquisition of Helston Garages Group (as announced on 8 Dec) |
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| 16.12.22 |
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LexisNexis Risk Solutions Insurance - opens for business in the Republic of Ireland |
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| 16.12.22 |
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AutoRaise - confirm date for the 2023 AutoRaise Rally: Thursday 7 September |
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| 16.12.22 |
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Nearly 9 in 10 people pass their tests at the best locations – compared to less than 3 in 10 at the worst |
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| 16.12.22 |
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Auto Windscreens - to adopt new windscreen repair standards |
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| 16.12.22 |
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Christmas gift warning after legal pitfalls of e-scooters revealed - "legal correction" to an article previously sent to ABP Club |
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| 16.12.22 |
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Activate Group's Mark Wilcox (chairman of the Group behind the 7th largest independent bodyshop group) - "secrets of a serial entrepreneur" |
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| 16.12.22 |
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BS 10125 major revision - changes will come into force on 1 April 2023, find out what's changing in the new Auto Body Professional magazine |
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| 16.12.22 |
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Job quality in the UK (ONS) - employees in the insurance industry most likely to report good career progression opportunities |
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| 16.12.22 |
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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles - almost 90% of van drivers physically check their phones while driving |
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| 16.12.22 |
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GYS - new generation riveter GYSPRESS Connected Workstation 10T PP wins ‘2022 Equipment of the Year Award’ |
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| 16.12.22 |
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Auto Body Professional - your Winter 2022 magazine is online NOW! |
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| 16.12.22 |
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ONS - 26% of trading businesses reported turnover was lower compared with October 2022 (13% said t/o was higher) |
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| 16.12.22 |
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EY - expects employment to fall back and unemployment to tick up further, "even if labour supply remains subdued" |
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| 16.12.22 |
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Automotive Tool Solutions - new equipment supply company from Automotive Training Solutions, headed up by Steve Hough and Steve Bradbury |
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| 15.12.22 |
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ABI - insurance and long-term savings industry contibuted a record £17.2 billion in UK tax in 2021-22, 2.1% of all government tax receipts |
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| 15.12.22 |
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EV batteriees - EU adopts tougher rules for EV battery sourcing and recycling from July 2023 |
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| 15.12.22 |
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Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) - consumer car finance new business volumes grew by 4% in October 2022 |
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| 15.12.22 |
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ORR - safety on the road network is improving, but National Highways "must deliver better performance" from Smart Motorways technology |
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| 15.12.22 |
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Ofwat - water regulator in England & Wales raises price caps for smaller business customers |
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| 15.12.22 |
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British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) - interest rate rise (from 3% to 3.5%) increases pressure on businesses facing soaring costs |
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| 15.12.22 |
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Green NCAP - new results for 6 cars show alternative fuel bioethanol has considerable benefits for the overall reduction of greenhouse gases |
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| 15.12.22 |
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Polestar 3 - featuring Smart Eye’s accident-prevention driver monitoring system on show at CES |
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| 15.12.22 |
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Bank of England - inceases base rate by 0.5% to 3.5%, highest since 2008 |
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| 15.12.22 |
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Grove Group - develop new electric vehicle (EV) division |
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| 15.12.22 |
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Mercedes-Benz - partnership with Norwegian Aluminium maker Hydro to pioneer a sustainable aluminium supply chain |
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| 15.12.22 |
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MG Cannon and BSG (Business Success Global) separate - Robert Snook leaves MG Cannon to be sole owner of BSG; Vince Scudder leaves BSG |
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| 15.12.22 |
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HSE - workers in motor vehicle repairs had significantly higher workplace injury rate compared to most industries |
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| 15.12.22 |
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The What Car? Awards - 122 cars nominated across 18 categories, including SUVs, hatchbacks, electric cars and hybrids |
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| 15.12.22 |
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Zurich - fires sparked by e-bikes and e-scooters have surged 149% |
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| 15.12.22 |
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BookMyGarage - adds mobile mechanic service because 68% of its customers "would consider using a mobile mechanic" |
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| 14.12.22 |
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Saga - announce the appointment of Steve Kingshott (CEO of Saga Insurance) to the main board |
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| 14.12.22 |
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HSE motor vehicle repair - guidance for working in cold weather |
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| 14.12.22 |
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Ben Ball 2022 - guests raise over £120,000 in life-saving funds for those in need |
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| 14.12.22 |
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The Independent Garage Association (IGA) - "Government needs to help the sector address the shortfall of skilled technicians" |
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| 14.12.22 |
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ONS - UK inflation rose by 10.7% in the 12 months to November 2022, down from 11.1% in October, as rate of rise in cost of fuel slows |
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| 14.12.22 |
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National Highways - members of the Public and Commercial Services union to strike for 12 days (between 16 December 16 and 7 January) |
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| 14.12.22 |
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CarComm Coachworks - awarded the second Structural Elite Truck & Van Body Repair Standard of 2022 by the VBRA |
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| 14.12.22 |
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Suzuki - supports national charity for homeless people, Crisis at Christmas, providing 5 cars this festive period |
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| 14.12.22 |
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HSE - one in two motor trade workers suffering with mental health and wellbeing |
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| 14.12.22 |
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Saga, RAC & The AA - outsource repairs to FMG (FMG appointed as repair management provider to AICL Insurance) |
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| 14.12.22 |
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Frozen roads now the biggest problem for drivers - AA sees 25% increase in breakdowns and 135% increase in calls to AA Accident Assist |
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| 14.12.22 |
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Aviva direct EV driver motor customers - can now get "powered up" at roadside or towed to nearest charge point by an RAC patrol |
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| 14.12.22 |
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Autoglass - warns UK drivers to defrost their windscreen correctly to avoid excessive repair costs |
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| 14.12.22 |
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Thatcham Research, with LV= and SYNETIQ - secure funding to identify EV repair and insurance "pain points" |
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| 13.12.22 |
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NFU Mutual - recorded its busiest day of the year for motor insurance claims on Monday |
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| 13.12.22 |
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RAC - Monday (12 Dec) was the busiest day for breakdowns on record, with around 12,000 drivers needing help |
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| 13.12.22 |
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ETSC - the percentage of drivers who are over the limit has returned to pre-pandemic levels in many European countries |
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| 13.12.22 |
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CBI on ONS data - "first signs of over-50s returning to work will be hugely welcomed by businesses looking to hire" |
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| 13.12.22 |
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RightIndem - develop new digital claims platform for AA Accident Assist members and insurance customers |
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| 13.12.22 |
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Zap Map - Marks and Spencer signs exclusive deal with bp pulse to bring EV charging to customers |
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| 13.12.22 |
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Claims Management & Adjusting (CMA) - issues urgent e-scooter advice for parents following threefold increase in cases |
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| 13.12.22 |
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Auto Trader - demand for electric cars drops for the first time since pandemic; used EV costs c£10k more than equivalent petrol / diesel |
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| 13.12.22 |
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ONS - number of payrolled employees in November 2022 was a record 29.9 million |
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| 13.12.22 |
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carwow - video (below) shows that electric cars perform better in slippery wintry conditions |
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| 13.12.22 |
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AA Accident Assist - reports 135% increase in calls last weekend due to weather; just 3% confident enough to get repairs without assistance |
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| 12.12.22 |
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REPOST FROM THE FORUM - "2 tier accident repair service" |
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| 12.12.22 |
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Intelligent Motoring - drivers pay over 200% more for the repair of its electronic replacement |
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| 12.12.22 |
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Stellantis - new shipping route to supply Ellesmere Port plant with parts will take 14,700 lorry journeys annually off Europe’s roads |
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| 12.12.22 |
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RSA - to launch new low-carbon underwriting policy |
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| 12.12.22 |
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ABP Club Yearbook: 2023 edition - print copies of the fully-updated 68-page Yearbook arriving with Club Members this week |
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| 12.12.22 |
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Rivervale Leasing - Ford Fiesta tops the list of the top 15 cars stolen in 2022, followed by Land Rover Range ROver and Ford Focus |
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| 12.12.22 |
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AA - issues travel warning as "Winter Wonderland creates Nightmare on Elm Street" (Ipswich) |
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| 12.12.22 |
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Vauxhall - life goals Brits think should be achieved by 40; how many can you tick off? |
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| 12.12.22 |
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RAC - winter weather update: 4,000 drivers have already broken down and called the RAC for help this morning |
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| 12.12.22 |
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Pre-17 driver education can lower new driver accident rate by 84% - 3.3% of Young Driver past pupils had accident in 1st 6 months vs 20% av |
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| 12.12.22 |
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Adrian Hide Consultancy - partnership with Road Safe NI to help keep people who drive for work purposes safer on the road |
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| 12.12.22 |
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Road Angel - estimated 10 million cars on UK roads have dashcams fitted - |
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| 12.12.22 |
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Stellantis - develop retrofit solution to convert Light Commercial Vehicles with an internal combustion engine to electric drivetrains |
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| 12.12.22 |
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Christmas party this week? - 8% of 25-44 yr-olds have driven over the limit the next day (double the rate for all age drivers) |
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| 10.12.22 |
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Insurance CX Awards (formerly UK Customer Service Excellence Awards) - Modern Insurance mag reveal the finalists for the 18 awards |
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| 10.12.22 |
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CMA - Copart "would not offer" the required undertakings, so their acquisition of Hills goes to a full in-depth phase 2 investigation |
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| 10.12.22 |
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CMA - Copart "did not wish to offer" the required undertakings, so their acquisition of Hills goes to a full in-depth phase 2 investigation |
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| 09.12.22 |
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Aviva - 16% increase in the amount of motor insurance policy fraud detected |
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| 09.12.22 |
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Met Office - weather warnings in place across the country for wintry hazards as the cold weather continues into next week |
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| 09.12.22 |
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Euro NCAP - just 3 out of the 14 latest cars tested did not achieve 5-star rating |
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| 09.12.22 |
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The IMI - 11-year-old Leeds school pupil wins competition to design concept car for 2030 |
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| 09.12.22 |
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REPOST FROM THE FORUM: courtesy cars & vans supplied free by bodyshops - now is the time to build hire car costs into insurance price |
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| 09.12.22 |
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Typical annual cost of driving an electric vehicle (EV) is £528 less than a petrol car - BUT EVs are £275 more expensive to run vs 2021 |
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| 09.12.22 |
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ABP Club 2023 Yearbook, sponsored by Solera Audatex - 16th annual "industry bible" |
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| 09.12.22 |
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CBI - Government support scheme must target heavy energy users, as bodyshops tell ABP energy costs are greatest threat |
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| 09.12.22 |
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VisionTrack - AI technology secures top risk management award for telematics firm |
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| 09.12.22 |
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Carlac - shares information about proper storage of refinishing products ahead of cold snap from the ‘Troll of Trondheim’ |
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| 09.12.22 |
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Pendragon - Hedin Group does not intend to make an offer for Pendragon due to "challenging market conditions" |
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| 08.12.22 |
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Insurance Times awards - full list of the 36 winners plus all the finalists from tonights ceremony |
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| 08.12.22 |
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ABI - Director of General Insurance Policy, James Dalton, has left and joined the MIB (Motor Insurers'​ Bureau) as Chief Services Officer |
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| 08.12.22 |
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CMA - BMW fined £30,000, plus daily penalty of £15,000, for failing to respond to CMA information request about recycled or written-off cars |
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| 08.12.22 |
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Autotech Training - travelled 26 hours, covering almost 800 miles by car and ferry, for the Shetland Island’s Council |
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| 08.12.22 |
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Forecourt crime - the Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) writes to the Minister of State for Policing |
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| 08.12.22 |
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RMI Academy - opens fifth training site in Cheltenham; offers ADAS and EV / Hybrid vehicle awareness and safety courses |
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| 08.12.22 |
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Audatex - confirms Christmas support hours |
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| 08.12.22 |
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Steer Automotive Group - appoint Lisa Pugh (ex National Windscreens) as Key Account Director |
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| 08.12.22 |
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AA Accident Assist - NatWest customers receive full UK roadside assistance from the AA including AA Accident Assist |
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| 08.12.22 |
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Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) - fuel retailers "exonerated... from the unfounded accusations of price gouging" |
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| 08.12.22 |
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Asda cuts fuel prices "at last" says the RAC - 153.5p for petrol and 176.7p for diesel |
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| 08.12.22 |
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Donalds Group - acquires Norwich Mazda dealership and plans to upgrade workshop facilities |
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| 08.12.22 |
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ABP Club's exclusive detailed analysis of the bodyshop profitability for the 29 largest bodyshops in the UK - av pre-tax profit = 6.1% |
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| 08.12.22 |
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Allianz - ranked 14th in The Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers List |
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| 08.12.22 |
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ABP Club question to bodyshop Members - are there any repairers working with military veterans? |
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| 08.12.22 |
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Voting opens for 2023 What Car? Reader Award - vote for 14 new models due to arrive during 2023 |
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| 08.12.22 |
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The MG4 EV - named 2023 DrivingElectric Car of the Year by electric and hybrid car website, DrivingElectric |
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| 08.12.22 |
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Vertu Motors - acquire Helston Garages Group for £117m |
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| 07.12.22 |
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Social Market Foundation (SMF) - new report says auto industry will face a shortfall of 25,100 EV-trained TechSafe technicians by 2030 |
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| 07.12.22 |
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Revive! - celebrates memorable 2022 with prestigious franchise award wins |
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| 07.12.22 |
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Intelligent Motoring - creates Head of Repairs role with the appointment of Alan Hunter |
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| 07.12.22 |
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RAC - 'no justification for major retailers not to cut pump prices significantly' |
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| 07.12.22 |
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Solus Accident Repair Centre - appoints Neil Clarkson (Aviva Head of Strategic Delivery & Motor ReEngineering) as Head of Operations |
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| 07.12.22 |
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Copart - welcomes the rise of green parts highlighted by the ABP State of the Industry Report 2022 |
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| 07.12.22 |
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Winn Group - celebrates new Team Seniors growing into new roles |
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| 07.12.22 |
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Drive My Career (DMC) [part of NFDA] - 69% of 16–24-year-olds are worried that the current economic climate will affect their career |
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| 07.12.22 |
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TrustFord (UK's 4th largest dealer owned bodyshop group) - donates to local food banks across the UK |
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| 07.12.22 |
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Carlac - comments on ABP Club State of the Industry Report findings relating to impact of rising energy costs on bodyshop profitability |
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| 07.12.22 |
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City & Guilds - new survey reveals a quarter of a million unemployed young Britons (18-24) are planning to NEVER get a job |
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| 07.12.22 |
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Allianz - promotes Kuldip Kang to role of claims proposition manager |
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| 07.12.22 |
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Steer Automotive Group - opens 57th site: a 13,000 sq ft new-build in Sheffield (check out the video!) |
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| 07.12.22 |
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AutoRaise - to provide funding for Seren Skills Consultancy Firm to support BRIT (Body Repair Industry Trailblazer) |
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| 07.12.22 |
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Autoraie - to provide funding for Seren Skills Consultancy Firm to support BRIT (Body Repair Industry Trailblazer) |
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| 07.12.22 |
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Redde Northgate - half-year to 31 Oct 2022: profits up 42% to £102m on turnover up 14% to £696m; FMG RS agreeing "interim energy cost levy" |
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| 07.12.22 |
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Apple - scales back and delays plans for Titan, its future electric vehicle; will not include fully autonomous system on debut in 2026 |
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| 07.12.22 |
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Auto Windscreens - targets Net Zero by 2045 |
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| 07.12.22 |
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Fix Auto Braintree - Danny Ashwell (Fix Auto Chelmsford) opens 2nd Fix Auto repair site |
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| 07.12.22 |
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GT Motive - appoint Andy Douglas (ex Audatex) as senior solutions consultant. |
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| 06.12.22 |
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Volkswagen - main Wolfsberg factory in 2022 will produce fewest cars since 1958 due to supply chain chaos with 800% price surcharge on chips |
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| 06.12.22 |
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Steer Automotive Group - sign multi-year agreement making Axalta their single preferred paint partner supplying Standox to all 57 UK sites |
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| 06.12.22 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - to hire 300 apprentices in the UK in 2023 |
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| 06.12.22 |
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FMG - issue statement on current extended vehicle repair times |
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| 06.12.22 |
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Revive! and Autosmart - "big winners" at the bfa HSBC British Franchise Awards |
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| 06.12.22 |
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SYNETIQ - recognised for delivering high catalytic sustainability training |
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| 06.12.22 |
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RAC - reacts to Road Fuel Market Study: "drivers are set for a more expensive time on the roads this Christmas than it should be" |
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| 06.12.22 |
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e2e Total Loss Vehicle Management - 60% bodyshops using more non-OE parts than in 2021 as a result of parts availability issues |
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| 06.12.22 |
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CMA - this year is the "most volatile" year for fuel prices on record |
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| 06.12.22 |
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Silverlake Automotive Recycling - responds to the 2022 ABP State of the Industry Report which includes data on green parts use |
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| 06.12.22 |
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Renault - the first brand to integrate Waze directly into its multimedia system |
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| 06.12.22 |
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Green Parts Specialists (Hills) - vehicle dismantling & recycling company comments on ABP repairer survey (40% jobs affected by parts) |
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| 06.12.22 |
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A-Plan Insurance - supporting the buildings trade with £38,000 van giveaway |
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| 06.12.22 |
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School of Thought - 63% bodyshops expect to take on new apprentices in the next 12 months |
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| 06.12.22 |
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The Vehicle Recyclers' Association (VRA) - 74% bodyshops are using more green parts than they were a year ago (ABP survey results) |
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| 06.12.22 |
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Charles Trent comments on the new State of the Industry Report - 79% bodyshop tell ABP they fit recycled parts |
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| 06.12.22 |
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ABP Club State of the Industry Report 2022, sponsored by Mirka - average labour rate £40.85 per hour (up 13% vs 2021) |
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| 06.12.22 |
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Apollo Motor Group - brilliant story of Mike Hatton, newly appointed as General Bodyshop Manager at Apollo Southampton |
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| 06.12.22 |
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RAC - proportion of new EVs registered hits highest level of the year |
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| 06.12.22 |
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SMMT - Britain’s new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market declines -22.2% in November |
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| 05.12.22 |
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ABI - in last year average price PAID for motor insurance up 2% to £436, whereas average vehicle repair cost up 16% to just over £3,000 |
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| 05.12.22 |
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USA: Copart - appoint Ms Leah Stearns as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
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| 05.12.22 |
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What Car? - on SMMT figures for November new car registrations ( -8.8% below 2019 levels ) |
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| 05.12.22 |
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SMMT - Nissan Qashqai top selling car in November |
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| 05.12.22 |
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NFDA - "tight" vehicle supply, long lead times and supply constraints but today's SMMT figures are good news |
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| 05.12.22 |
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Bloomberg - battery costs and battery supply could be the next "bottleneck" with Volkswagen and Tesla the only 2 VMs likely to "win" |
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| 05.12.22 |
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Business Secretary launches review to prevent small firms from being ripped off by larger companies - inc tackling late payments |
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| 05.12.22 |
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Amazon - joins world road transport organisation, IRU, to boost collaboration on global road transport challenges |
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| 05.12.22 |
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Ford Pro - to provide DHL Group with more than 2,000 electric vans |
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| 05.12.22 |
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Christmas shopping? - just 14% of car insurance products cover personal possessions over £400 and 18% provide less than £150 worth of cover |
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| 05.12.22 |
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Insight from PI barrister on legal pitfalls of e-scooters - 31 local authority trials taking place in the UK |
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| 05.12.22 |
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USA: (Reuters) General Motors - telemetry data could enable GM to price its in-house insurance based on driver behaviour |
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| 05.12.22 |
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Fuel prices fall in November but drivers denied bigger reductions as supermarkets "cling on to excessive margins" |
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| 05.12.22 |
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Winn Group - win the 'Claims Management Company of the Year' award at the Personal Injury Awards 2022 |
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| 05.12.22 |
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SMMT - Britain’s new car market grows for 4th month in a row: up by 23.5% in November |
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| 05.12.22 |
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PPG - 'Low Energy Repair' processes to guide bodyshops to lower energy bills |
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| 02.12.22 |
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Komoo - fleet repair specialist opens 6th site, full bodyshop in Thorne, Doncaster, to work alongside repair Qubes |
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| 02.12.22 |
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Germany: AkzoNobel - completes acquisition of Lankwitzer Lackfabrik’s aluminum wheel liquid coatings business |
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| 02.12.22 |
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Premier Group - successful month at Cannock-based bodyshop |
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| 02.12.22 |
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FCA - insurers warned not to undervalue cars when settling claims & that cash settlement "sometimes not be in the consumer’s best interest" |
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| 02.12.22 |
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Spies Hecker - new innovative Permacron Matt Clear System for matt finishes |
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| 02.12.22 |
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Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) - roundtable discussion on motor insurance complaints; motor insurance 3rd most complained about product |
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| 02.12.22 |
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Maserati - expands UK network with addition of Hendy Poole |
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| 02.12.22 |
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ABP Club Guide to Retail Charges, sponsored by 3M - UPDATED FOR 2023 and AVAILABLE NOW |
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| 02.12.22 |
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Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS) - new UK-based hydrogen CV firm to launch an all-new zero-emission 40-tonne hydrogen HGV |
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| 02.12.22 |
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BookMyGarage - 2/3 motorists are worried they won't be able to afford car repairs |
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| 02.12.22 |
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Thatcham Research - partners with Toyota to develop a hydrogen version of the Hilux pick-up & design hydrogen vehicle repair training |
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| 01.12.22 |
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GSF Car Parts (owned Uni-Select) - appoint Sukhbir Kapoor (ex LKQ/Euro Car Parts) as President and COO |
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| 01.12.22 |
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BGL Insurance and Covéa - launch new ‘nutshell’ car insurance brand |
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| 01.12.22 |
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Roadside (Garages) Kia Coleraine - named the National Garage Star in The Motor Ombudsman’s 2022 Star Awards |
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| 01.12.22 |
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Independent Garage Association’s (IGA) - entries open for British Independent Garage of the Year Awards 2023 |
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| 01.12.22 |
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Trend Tracker - the number of bodyshops will be c2,900 by the end of 2022 (updated link to report below) |
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| 01.12.22 |
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Thatcham Research - Mercedes/Bosch fully automated parking system approved in Germany |
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| 01.12.22 |
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Confused.com - drivers in Coldstream, Berwickshire most likely to have points on their licence |
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| 01.12.22 |
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Ford's Halewood Plant - transition to EV components gets £150 million boost (raising total to £380 million) |
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| 01.12.22 |
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Green NCAP - launch new Consumer Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Tool |
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| 01.12.22 |
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Institute of Directors (IOD) - impending recession now part of business mindset |
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| 01.12.22 |
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Bethany Creaser, refinish technician at FMG Repair Services - Silver medalist at the IMI Skills Competition |
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| 01.12.22 |
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Auto Trader - average price of a used car reached £17,801 in November – up 4.7% year-on-year |
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| 01.12.22 |
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RAC - half of drivers avoid using lane one on ‘all lane running’ smart motorways, negating the benefit of increased carriageway capacity |
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| 30.11.22 |
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Wondle - new AI-powered vehicle damage recognition technology |
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| 30.11.22 |
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NFU Mutual - Rebecca Leonard, Support Engineer, becomes the first ever female at NFU Mutual to hold ATA and VDA engineering qualification |
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| 30.11.22 |
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European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) - road collisions more likely for takeaway riders in the gig economy |
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| 30.11.22 |
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Kilimanjaro climb for Ben conquered! - Andy Hamilton and Anthony McAteer from Euro Car Parts part of 15-strong group |
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| 30.11.22 |
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Lightyear 0 - the first ever solar electric vehicle has entered production |
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| 30.11.22 |
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Trend Tracker - UK bodyshop market to grow 138% by the end of 2022 vs COVID-hit 2020 |
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| 30.11.22 |
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USA: Bloomberg - 8% drop in finance and insurance sector workers willing to give it their all at work this year vs 2021 |
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| 30.11.22 |
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Automechanika Shanghai 2022 (20 to 23 December 2022) postponed - future date "in view of securing stronger onsite participation" |
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| 30.11.22 |
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Copart - comments on the CMA's decision to further investigate Copart's acquisition of Hills Motors |
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| 30.11.22 |
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Mercedes-Benz - driverless parking system developed with Bosch approved for commercial use |
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| 30.11.22 |
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Allianz Commercial - to appoint 30 new branch-based underwriters |
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| 30.11.22 |
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Thatcham Research - US drivers more open to automation than UK motorists |
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| 30.11.22 |
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USA: Wejo and Ford - team up to expand end-to-end insurance in the US after success of the scheme in Europe |
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| 30.11.22 |
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Autocar Drivers of Change 2022 winners revealed - car repair payment platform, Bumper, wins retail category |
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| 29.11.22 |
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FCA Automotive Services - confirmed as official UK finance provider for Swedish electric motorbike brand, CAKE |
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| 29.11.22 |
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carwow - motorists in and around Bristol should brace themselves for expansion of the Clean Air Zone |
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| 29.11.22 |
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Auto Trader - consumer engagement for used car finance on Auto Trader up 46% on pre-pandemic levels |
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| 29.11.22 |
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Audi UK - 100% network (113 Audi Centres) gain approval under Electric Vehicle Approved scheme; 11% Audis sold in the UK are EVs |
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| 29.11.22 |
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JCT600 - completes new state-of-the-art two-storey Ferrari showroom and service centre in Leeds |
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| 29.11.22 |
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Briolf Group (includes bodyshop refinish products supplier, Roberlo) - acquires aerosol manufacturer Areco Italia |
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| 29.11.22 |
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VNC Automotive - semiconductor "drought" could soon become a flood of chips |
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| 29.11.22 |
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Repairify - Rob Neale (ex BWW) appointed as operations and workshop manager to head up Repairify's workshop operation at Luton site |
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| 29.11.22 |
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Autovista - would an agency model work for used-car markets? |
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| 29.11.22 |
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Ben, for Men’s Health month - give yourself a full body MOT |
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| 29.11.22 |
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Nissan GB - host insurer engagement day attended by 25 delegates from 11 insurers |
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| 29.11.22 |
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Allianz - urges businesses to protect their pipes from freezing; cost of escape of water claim in a commercial property av £5,330 |
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| 29.11.22 |
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Laser Tools - lifting-jack pads to prevent jacking damage to Tesla vehicles Tools |
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| 29.11.22 |
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SMMT - major brands representing a 5th of Britain’s auto manufacturing workforce sign "landmark" industry Charter |
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| 28.11.22 |
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CMA - Copart’s purchase of Hills Motors reduces choice and may limit access to salvage vehicles for green parts |
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| 28.11.22 |
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Steer Automotive Group - congratulate Dominic Everington from Steer Lincoln who received a Bronze medal for Refinishing |
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| 28.11.22 |
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esure - create a connected customer experience with Amazon Connect as CCaaS (Contact Centre as a Service) |
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| 28.11.22 |
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Ageas - use of green parts has tripled; now being used in 24% to 25% of their repairs; on track to hit target of 30% in 2023 |
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| 28.11.22 |
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EY - UK motor insurers expect to make largest annual loss in well over a decade this year, with further losses forecast in 2023 |
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| 28.11.22 |
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Time off for the World Cup? - 77% UK tradespeople will be working just as much, or more than they usually would |
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| 28.11.22 |
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EY - 51% car buyers prefer authorised dealerships for car servicing |
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| 28.11.22 |
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Admiral's venture business, Pioneer - announces strategic investment in mobility subscription platform provider, Wagonex |
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| 28.11.22 |
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Direct Line - 9 vans stolen in London each day; insurer reminds businesses about it "provides a small courtesy van as standard" |
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| 28.11.22 |
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3M 'HOW TO' video - how to feather-edge after using body filler |
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| 28.11.22 |
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Thousands of learners taking six or more driving tests - "driving might not be the thing for some people" |
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| 28.11.22 |
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FSB - asks Gov to intervene to stop energy suppliers from inflating prices to ensure small firms are not overpaying |
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| 28.11.22 |
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IMI - confirms Class of 2022 Skills Competitions winners |
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| 28.11.22 |
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Lloyd’s Register Foundation - 65% world’s population feel self-driving cars are unsafe |
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| 28.11.22 |
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Simpson & Partners - British-owned EV home charging manufacturer launch "elegant" EV 3-phase and solar home charging unit range |
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| 28.11.22 |
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UK microchips industry - the UK is "a seriously small player" in the context of the whole industry and "behind curve" |
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| 28.11.22 |
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Apprentices - "nearly half fail to complete their courses", the majority due to "poor quality" including lack of training and bad management |
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| 27.11.22 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - cuts production of many models until end March due to chip shortages; prioritises more profitable models eg Range Rovers |
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| 25.11.22 |
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World Skills UK - winners and medalists announced for Automotive Body Repair and Automotive Refinishing competitions |
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| 25.11.22 |
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WorldSkills UK National Finals - the winners will be announced at 4pm today (Friday). Watch the live ceremony via the link below |
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| 25.11.22 |
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carwow - ULEZ expansion is going to bring "sea change" to the second-hand car market, warns online car marketplace |
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| 25.11.22 |
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NFDA - disappointed with decision to expand ULEZ to whole of London from August 2023 |
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| 25.11.22 |
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Anthony Heard, Braintree Motor Group & Athena Claims - "data for over 1,250 claims a month on which insurer is authorising quickly" |
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| 25.11.22 |
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Thatcham Research - new testing centre in Gamston, Nottinghamshire, due to open in January 2023 |
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| 25.11.22 |
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Suzuki - Barry Sheene’s famous LJ80 heads for home |
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| 25.11.22 |
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Consumer Intelligence - Churchill gains most car insurance customers in last 6 months; LV= has largest market share (9.5%) |
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| 25.11.22 |
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SMMT - UK CV production up for 10th straight month in October; YTD output increases 45.5% : best performance since 2012 |
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| 25.11.22 |
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AXA - 7% rise in motor claims in the Autumn; average cost of £2,230 per claim |
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| 25.11.22 |
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Ben - please take 10 minutes to help automotive charity, Ben, and complete the Health and wellbeing survey |
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| 25.11.22 |
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Stellantis - new retailer model piloted from mid-2023 onwards in Austria, Benelux & The Netherlands, UK at later date |
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| 25.11.22 |
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NFU Mutual - Motor & Personal Lines Underwriting Department win three awards at the Call North West awards |
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| 25.11.22 |
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SMMT - UK car manufacturing output rises 7.4% in October |
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| 25.11.22 |
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Auto Windscreens - sees body glass claims halve in 11 years |
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| 24.11.22 |
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GYS - "most advanced spot welder" is the "ultimate" spot welder for Mercedes-Benz |
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| 24.11.22 |
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RAC - Costco cuts price of petrol to just 147.7p |
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| 24.11.22 |
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Pendragon Vehicle Management - Pendragon's fleet management business signs three-year partnership with home EV installer, Pod Point |
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| 24.11.22 |
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FMG Repair Services - proud to sponsor IMI Body Repair and Refinishing Skills Competitions at Cardiff and Vale College; results tomorrow! |
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| 24.11.22 |
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Bumper quarter for private parking companies - firms access 2.7 million vehicle keeper records in just three months |
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| 24.11.22 |
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KeyFleet - vehicle leasing and fleet management supplier acquired by national fuel and green energy supplier, Greenarc |
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| 24.11.22 |
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IMI - congratulates CEO, Steve Nash, on Motor Trader Award win |
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| 24.11.22 |
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Warranytwise - Honda tops the table as the most reliable marque |
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| 24.11.22 |
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Amazon UK - expands electric cargo bike deliveries in Manchester and London |
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| 24.11.22 |
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(Reuters) Thatcham Research - Chinese VMs target European sales with five-star Euro NCAP rated EVs |
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| 24.11.22 |
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SYNETIQ - support the Sue Ryder VIP (Values in Practice) awards |
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| 24.11.22 |
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Euro NCAP - Norwegian Public Roads Administration (NPRA) joins as new Member; Oslo recognised as "the EV capital" of the world |
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| 24.11.22 |
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Revive! High Wycombe - SMART repairer up for business award after "unprecedented" period of financial growth due to focus on retail |
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| 23.11.22 |
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Motor Trader Awards - full list of all 40 winners from tonights ceremony; Steve Nash of IMI won Outstanding Achievement Award |
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| 23.11.22 |
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Motor Trader Awards - Devonshire Motors ARC win Bodyshop of the Year |
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| 23.11.22 |
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ONS - creates calculator to check how much salaries would need to increase by to match rising inflation |
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| 23.11.22 |
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Turners Accident Repair - gain certification in accordance with PAS2060, working with ECA Business Energy |
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| 23.11.22 |
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Stella - new motor insurer launches in the UK, underwritten by UK Insurance |
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| 23.11.22 |
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Autoglass - has appointed Ian Rowlands (ex Apple and GoCompare) as new Commercial Director |
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| 23.11.22 |
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e2e - reports 25% increase in its subscribed bidder base following the relaunch of its SalvageMarket.co.uk auction platform |
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| 23.11.22 |
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Interview with Mark Wilcox, Activate Group - "initially Activate was a hobby, but it very quickly grew and grew" |
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| 23.11.22 |
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USA: Solera - launches XpertEstimate: virtual desk appraisal with experienced staff and consumer self-service capabilities |
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| 23.11.22 |
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ALL police forces executing Op Drive Insured this week - in urgent bid to stop dangerous uninsured motorists |
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| 23.11.22 |
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IMI - average advertised salaries for body repair technicians is £33,7000 (up 6.9% in a year) and £35,000 for paint technicians (up 9.4%) |
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| 23.11.22 |
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Repairify - introduces new remote services booking portal for bodyshops |
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| 23.11.22 |
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Halfords - launch recruitment drive to fill 1,000 new automotive technician roles over the next 12 months |
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| 22.11.22 |
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Australia: AMA - brings in Deloitte "to help stem losses" says Australian Financial Review; reaches agreement on pricing with Suncorp Ins |
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| 22.11.22 |
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LV= - 54% of children want an electric car |
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| 22.11.22 |
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Paul Hedges, Network Operations Manager for the South West for Aviva Insurance - retires after 33 years |
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| 22.11.22 |
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CarGurus - 87% of new cars in the UK don’t offer a manual handbrake |
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| 22.11.22 |
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ABI - new Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Blueprint for insurers |
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| 22.11.22 |
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Isuzu UK - support the National Business Women’s Awards |
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| 22.11.22 |
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Move Electric - more than half of potential e-bike buyers want an e-bike with ABS to help reduce accidents |
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| 22.11.22 |
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WTW - more UK companies plan to introduce CO2 emission ceilings on their vehicles through work from home policies |
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| 22.11.22 |
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Northgate - Met Police, West Midlands and West Yorkshire Police top UK’s vehicle crime hotspots |
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| 22.11.22 |
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(reports) Jaguar Land Rover - recruiting data-driven ex-Twitter and Meta staff to help develop and repair "car of tomorrow" |
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| 22.11.22 |
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RAC - calls on supermarkets to support struggling drivers by cutting their fuel prices by 5p a litre |
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| 22.11.22 |
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Warwick University - improved tech will soon allow self-driving cars to merge onto motorways and highways with better safety (video) |
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| 21.11.22 |
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The IMI - thanks sponsors and supporters of the IMI Body Repair and Refinishing Skills Competitions at Cardiff and Vale College last week |
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| 21.11.22 |
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Ben - What Car? and Autocar duo begin 38-mile fundraising trek up Kilimanjaro (5895m) |
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| 21.11.22 |
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Jardine Motors article - "shift in social perception towards disabled people, car manufacturers must also consider their needs" |
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| 21.11.22 |
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SYNETIQ - shortlisted in the 'Environmental Impact' category for the LV= General Insurance Claims Partner Awards 2022 |
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| 21.11.22 |
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CBI conference - calls on Government to be "practical" about immigration and be the “great unlocker of private sector investment” |
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| 21.11.22 |
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WTW - UK pay rises forecast to hit 5% in 2023 in light of inflationary pressures |
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| 21.11.22 |
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Auto Trader - current average price of a used car is £17,863, up £300 on October; average used car prices up 47% vs pre-COVID |
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| 21.11.22 |
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AX - celebrates 15-year partnership with Volkswagen Group, bodyshop, Summers Motors |
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| 20.11.22 |
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ABP Club - dates for our 2023 events plus on-sale dates |
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| 18.11.22 |
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ABP Club fundraising - £20,239 raised for charities in 2022 |
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| 18.11.22 |
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BP Rolls - installs solar panels to reduce electricity costs and boost green credentials |
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| 18.11.22 |
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Bumps Accident Repair Centre - Swansea bodyshop named 'Vehicle Body Repair Company of the Year' by Wales Prestige Awards 2022/23 |
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| 18.11.22 |
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Aviva - estimate reforms to Solvency 2 will allow Aviva to invest £25 billion over the next 10 years in the UK |
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| 18.11.22 |
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SYNETIQ - wins Green Parts Company of the Year, Larger Vehicle Recycler of the Year and Sustainability Vehicle Recycling Excellence Awards |
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| 18.11.22 |
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Stellantis - to acquire autonomous driving and AI start-up, aiMotive |
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| 18.11.22 |
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Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) - company director earning £40k will be £500 worse off that an employee earning £40k |
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| 18.11.22 |
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Autovista - predicts new car market in 2022 (globally) will end 30% below 2019 levels |
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| 18.11.22 |
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SMMT - electric car and van buyers – and current owners - will face "a significant uplift in VED" |
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| 18.11.22 |
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Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) - welcome the decision not to reverse the cut to fuel duty |
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| 18.11.22 |
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Ford response to Autumn Statement - "short-sighted move to impose VED on EVs from 2025" |
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| 18.11.22 |
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Comparethemarket - 35% motorists have struggled to afford the cost of driving in the past month |
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| 17.11.22 |
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What Car? - most car buyers "already in favour" of taxing EVs |
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| 17.11.22 |
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“Disappointing- but inevitable” - motoring expert gives verdict on new EV tax charges |
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| 17.11.22 |
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NBRA: Autumn Statement - "some small relief to bodyshops already dealing with soaring energy bill prices and the cost-of-living crisis" |
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| 17.11.22 |
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Auto Windscreens - still a lack of understanding and knowledge about ADAS systems |
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| 17.11.22 |
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National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) - comments on Autumn Statement re EV VED, Benefit in Kind & National Minimum Wage |
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| 17.11.22 |
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Auto Trader - "unhelpful EV duty raid will turn off drivers" |
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| 17.11.22 |
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National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA) - car auctioneers are "optimistic" |
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| 17.11.22 |
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Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) - 7% fall in living standards over the next 2 years; incomes at 2013 levels |
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| 17.11.22 |
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Autumn Statement - main points on business rates |
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| 17.11.22 |
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Autumn Statement - National Living Wage will rise by 9.7%: from £9.50 an hour for over-23s to £10.42 from April |
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| 17.11.22 |
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Stanners - celebrates winning the Bodyshop Capital Equipment Repairers Choice award at the 2022 Night of Knights |
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| 17.11.22 |
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Autumn Statement: electric cars to pay vehicle tax from 2025 - RAC reacts: "probably fair" and should not affect demand for EVs |
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| 17.11.22 |
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Autumn Budget - personal tax allowance, NI & Employers NI contributions, and inheritance tax thresholds frozen until April 2028 |
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| 17.11.22 |
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Autumn Statement - unemployment: forecast to rise from 3.6% in 2022, to 4.9% in 2024, before falling to 4.1% in 2025 |
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| 17.11.22 |
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Autumn Statement - windfall tax on energy firms will raise extra £14bn |
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| 17.11.22 |
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Autumn Statement - 45% top tax rate will kick in at £125,000 not £150,000, those earning £150k will pay c£1,200 more a year |
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| 17.11.22 |
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Autumn Statement - from 2025, electric vehicles will no longer be exempt from road tax |
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| 17.11.22 |
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RAC - urges Chancellor not to "tamper with fuel duty" as October’s pump price rises could "further stoke inflation" |
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| 17.11.22 |
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Spies Hecker - new Permahyd 280/285 mixing tint: WB 810 Brilliant Magenta Red |
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| 17.11.22 |
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Fix Auto UK - returns as sponsor of The Arenacross Tour as official Presenting Partner for 2023 to generate national brand exposure |
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| 16.11.22 |
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Axalta Coating Systems - appoints Chris Villavarayan as Chief Executive Officer |
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| 16.11.22 |
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Jaguar Land Rover, ceo, Thierry Bolloré, resigns for "personal reasons" after just 2 years in the job |
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| 16.11.22 |
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The end of boy racer exhausts? - premium performance exhaust specialist says traditional aftermarket exhausts are old news |
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| 16.11.22 |
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Telematics - "usually achieve a return on investment within the first few weeks purely from providing rapid evidence in no-fault claims" |
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| 16.11.22 |
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CarGurus - 2019 BMW 2 Series (dropped by £7,369 / -24.9%) tops list of used cars that have decreased in price the most since October 2021 |
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| 16.11.22 |
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OC&C - 83% of UK consumers still view their car as essential |
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| 16.11.22 |
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FMG - Tesco Underwriting appoints FMG as claims management provider |
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| 16.11.22 |
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TFMG - Tesco Underwriting appoints FMG as claims management provider |
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| 16.11.22 |
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Copart - progress update on sustainable refurbishment programme at Colchester Operation Centre |
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| 16.11.22 |
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Euro NCAP - fifteen cars score the maximum star rating |
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| 16.11.22 |
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What Car? - monthly payments on PCP contracts have risen by 40% on some models in the past three years |
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| 16.11.22 |
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AutoRaise - partners with education charity, Future First |
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| 16.11.22 |
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Queen's University Belfast 20mph report - RAC reaction |
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| 16.11.22 |
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Automechanika Shanghai – green repair and talent management on the agenda next month in China |
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| 16.11.22 |
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Zurich - sets ambitious new financial targets for the next three years |
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| 16.11.22 |
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PPG Refinish - launches AirDry Cycle for next gen clearcoat |
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| 16.11.22 |
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Inflation rate – sharp rise last month: CPI at 11.1% for the 12 months to Oct 2022; RPI rises to 14.2% |
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| 15.11.22 |
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Intelligent Motoring - value of GAP insurance claims rise by 24% year-on-year |
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| 15.11.22 |
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Bumps Accident Repair Centre in Neath, near Swansea - secure lease on larger premises, next to existing facility, for Jan 2023 |
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| 15.11.22 |
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Paint by Rach, Rachel Murray - Belfast Live article about "Co Down woman blazing a trail in the automotive industry" |
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| 15.11.22 |
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Institute of Directors (IOD) - recruitment difficulties persist despite October’s market instability |
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| 15.11.22 |
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Allianz - James Maxwell appointed as risk director for Allianz Commercial |
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| 15.11.22 |
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Revive! Auto Innovations - plans to expand its workforce by 200 and grow annual sales to £40 million by 2028 |
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| 15.11.22 |
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** UPDATE ** HUGE thanks to ABP Club #NightofKnights guests, we raised £6,381 in total - to be split between AutoRaise and School of Thought |
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| 15.11.22 |
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Zeus Accident Repair - to open a 2nd bodyshop - in Rochester, Kent - for 2023 |
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| 15.11.22 |
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Admiral’s car insurance pricing index - UK average annual premium cost for car insurance in October was £719.68 |
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| 15.11.22 |
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Automotive Transformation Group - use total cost of ownership (TCO) data to develop Electric Vehicle calculator |
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| 15.11.22 |
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Direct Line - a stolen vehicle is worth just 1% of its value to the car thief |
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| 15.11.22 |
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Sue Baker - sad news of the death of former Top Gear presenter and vice-president of the Guild of Motoring Writers |
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| 15.11.22 |
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C&C Vehicle Services - confirm the opening of the group's 5th bodyshop, opening in Coventry January 2023 |
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| 15.11.22 |
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ONS (Office for National Statistics) - UK employment rate for July to September 2022 was 75.5%, largely unchanged on the previous quarter |
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| 15.11.22 |
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ONS (Office for National Statistics) - total pay down 2.6% in real terms (total pay up 6.0% but inflation at 10.1%) |
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| 15.11.22 |
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Watchstone (formerly Quindell) - settles its £14m claim against KPMG for £5m; no admission of liability by KPMG |
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| 14.11.22 |
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IAA - substantial shareholder Ancora sends letter to board of directors about poorly structured proposed sale to Ritchie Bros |
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| 14.11.22 |
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Renault Group - launch first "industrial Metaverse": for mass data, digital processing, supply chain ecosystem and advanced tech |
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| 14.11.22 |
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Service Certainty - renews ISO27001 and FSQS supplier qualification system registration |
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| 14.11.22 |
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Paragon Bank - 61% of SMEs claim skills shortages, with 59% stating it is more difficult to recruit than 12 months ago |
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| 14.11.22 |
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HUGE thanks to ABP Club #NightofKnights guests... we raised £6,271 in total - to be split between AutoRaise and School of Thought |
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| 14.11.22 |
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DeGould - announced as the winner of Automotive Global Awards, Service Excellence Award 2022 |
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| 14.11.22 |
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ABP Guide to Retail Charges - work on 2023 edition starts on 21 Nov; what changes do YOU want? |
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| 14.11.22 |
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BODYSHOPS - please complete ABP Club's Annual State of the Industry Survey by 6pm TOMORROW (Tues 15 Nov) |
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| 14.11.22 |
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ABP Convention and Night of Knights - 611 photos now available for FREE viewing and download with no copyright |
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| 14.11.22 |
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International Longevity Centre UK (ILC-UK) - addressing skills shortages driven by ageing must be "central" to Chancellor’s plan |
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| 14.11.22 |
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Cunbar Paints - support open day at Road and Race Restorations' Manchester bodyshop |
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| 14.11.22 |
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AES Fleet - zero collisions in last four years for fleet of 9 vans by adopting free Driving for Better Business programme |
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| 14.11.22 |
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Davies Group - what does the word “apprenticeship” mean to you? |
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| 14.11.22 |
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Aviva - football-related (household) claims increased by 82% during last world cup |
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| 14.11.22 |
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Lightfoot - construction materials business cuts fleet carbon emissions by 10.9% and vehicle idling by almost a quarter |
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| 14.11.22 |
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ABI - freeze Insurance Premium Tax; 8 in 10 people think increasing the tax on insurance policies would be unfair |
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| 14.11.22 |
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CBI - "not matching action on spending and tax with measures to tackle labour shortages and productivity" is "damaging" |
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| 14.11.22 |
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Vast Cars - FCA bans director of authorised consumer credit firm after attacking a security guard at a bar with a machete |
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| 14.11.22 |
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Stellantis and Day’s Motor Group - supply 30 panels for Body Repair & Refinishing IMI Skills Competitors at Cardiff & Vale College |
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| 14.11.22 |
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Jardine Motors Group - how rising energy prices affect electric cars |
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| 11.11.22 |
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Gemini Accident Repair Centres - welcome 13 new Level 3 Multi-Skilled Apprentices attending five-day induction at Nottingham College - Emtec |
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| 11.11.22 |
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Come on bodyshops - please complete the ABP State of the Industry Survey before it closes on Tuesday |
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| 11.11.22 |
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Mirka - celebrates Repairers Choice Award win |
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| 11.11.22 |
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Wholesale and retail trade, and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles - 2nd largest negative contributor to latest GDP figures |
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| 11.11.22 |
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UK GDP: economy shrunk by 0.2% July and September - Confederation of British Industry (CBI) responds to last GDP data |
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| 11.11.22 |
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Motorpoint - 57% drivers with older cars (10+ years) plan to keep car even longer |
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| 11.11.22 |
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Auto Windscreens - share data on windscreen bookings; online bookings in Cornwall up by an impressive 641% |
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| 11.11.22 |
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GoCompare - one in five motorists under 35 believe that driving while hungover is legal |
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| 11.11.22 |
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OEC joins industry experts at ABP Convention & Night of Knights - "we are ready for the challenge to keep the repair industry moving" |
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| 11.11.22 |
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Smart Repairs, Leeds - record-breaking year with £7.5m turnover, investing in national expansion programme and trebling workforce |
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| 11.11.22 |
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Consumer Intelligence - Admiral Group dominates the van market for competitive price |
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| 11.11.22 |
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Aviva - wants UK to be the most climate-ready large economy in the world by 2030 |
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| 11.11.22 |
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Suzuki - 26 technicians, customer service advisors and aftersales parts consultants graduated this year from Apprenticeship Programme |
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| 11.11.22 |
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Standox professional tip - how to avoid defects and pinholes in the clearcoat (video) |
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| 11.11.22 |
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RAC - 6-in-10 drivers think the state of local roads has got worse in the last year |
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| 11.11.22 |
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EXCLUSIVE: Alton Cars - acquire the 4 Motorcare sites in NW (formerly Crossleys); Alton Cars Group now has 17 sites and £62m turnover |
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| 10.11.22 |
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Steve Chittim (ex NIBS & BASF) - appointed as UK Business Manager - Paintshop Division with surface treatment specialists, Kluthe UK |
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| 10.11.22 |
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BASF Automotive Refinish UK - win 2022 BCF Sustainable Innovation Manufacturer Award |
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| 10.11.22 |
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Ford Fiesta (which goes out of production in about 8 months time) - tops latest best-selling used car list |
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| 10.11.22 |
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Autopromotec blog: high energy costs - the impact on companies in the automotive sector |
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| 10.11.22 |
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SMMT - 21% used cars sold in July, August and September were black; grey cars next most popular followed by blue vehicles |
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| 10.11.22 |
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Footman James - 76% of owners favour e-fuel (synthetic fuels) over electric conversion in net-zero future |
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| 10.11.22 |
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SMMT - 21% used cars sold in July, August and September were black; grey cars next most popular followed by blue vehicles |
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| 10.11.22 |
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Direct Line - to launch new 'budget' motor insurance policy |
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| 10.11.22 |
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OC&C Strategy Consultants - 75% UK consumers view their car as essential and drivers are set to accrue more mileage 2022 vs pre-COVID |
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| 10.11.22 |
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SMMT - used car market down -12% in Q3 2022, but used EV sales at record high with 44% growth in battery electric vehicle demand |
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| 10.11.22 |
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BS 10125 - the new 2022 revised version is now available at a cost of £225; transition plan outlined; details of major changes |
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| 09.11.22 |
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Green Lithium - UK’s first lithium refinery to be built in 2025 at a cost of £600m on Teesside in boost for electric car industry |
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| 09.11.22 |
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Bremerhaven - Europe's largest automotive port, is experiencing gridlock due to a shortage of drivers and high volumes of trade |
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| 09.11.22 |
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ABP Convention and Night of Knights - 611 photos now available for FREE viewing and download with no copyright |
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| 09.11.22 |
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Waregrain Group - announce strategic distribution partnership with P1 Coatings (peelable paint) |
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| 09.11.22 |
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Altilium Metals - plans to build UK’s largest EV battery recycling plant in Teeside; opening by 2025 |
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| 09.11.22 |
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Vertu Motors - confirms that it is in advanced discussions regarding the potential acquisition of Helston Garages Group |
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| 09.11.22 |
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Slicker Recycling - sustainable waste management partnership with Fleet Assist’s new garage supply programme, Lemon Penguin |
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| 09.11.22 |
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GYS - new dent pulling system from GYS that offers panel beaters new technology |
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| 09.11.22 |
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Thatcham Research - Euro NCAP's ‘Safer Future for Mobility’ ambition is pivotal |
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| 09.11.22 |
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Volkswagen - uses swarm data to take the next step towards "highly automated" driving |
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| 09.11.22 |
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Hilton & Moss - restore 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster "rust-ridden relic" to a perfect example of the legendary model |
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| 09.11.22 |
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The AA - drug driving up 54% compared to 2020 |
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| 09.11.22 |
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Euro NCAP's 'Vision 2030' - ADAS testing & active safety tests which "more closely simulate real road environments" |
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| 09.11.22 |
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(reports) Government considering introducing road tax for electric cars from 2025 - the IMI responds |
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| 09.11.22 |
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FMG Repair Services - celebrates next generation of automotive expertise with IMI Skills Competition Finals sponsorship |
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| 09.11.22 |
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IAAF Blog: Kevan Wooden, Chief Commercial Officer, LKQ Euro Car Parts - getting "match-fit" for a recession |
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| 09.11.22 |
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Spies Hecker - the Speed-TEC system can help bodyshops reduce energy consumption |
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| 09.11.22 |
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Chris Payne and Michael Golding of LV Insurance - winners of the ABP Special Recognition award for their work in supporting repairers |
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| 09.11.22 |
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Bill Duffy - our 2022 Business Hero received a standing ovation from the record breaking audience of 694 guests at Night of Knights |
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| 09.11.22 |
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Andy Pennell - our very well deserved ABP Industry Knight, awarded at yesterday's Night of Knights |
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| 09.11.22 |
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ABP Annual Convention and Night of Knights - what a brilliant event with a record attendance of 694 guests. THANK YOU |
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| 08.11.22 |
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ABP Night of Knights - ALL THE WINNERS |
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| 08.11.22 |
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Shell - has closed its hydrogen filling stations in UK due to lack of demand with fewer than 500 hydrogen fuel cell cars on Britains roads |
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| 08.11.22 |
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Solera Audatex UK - Jamie Gibbs (ex Admiral) appointed as National Account Manager at Solera |
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| 08.11.22 |
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Heading to the Night of Knights this evening? - the postcode is B40 1PU, Drinks Reception starts at 17:30pm, Awards start at 18:45 |
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| 08.11.22 |
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Lightfoot - wins Highways UK Excellence Sustainability Award |
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| 08.11.22 |
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Thatcham Research - 73% UK motorists recognise the benefits of emerging Automated Driving technology |
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| 08.11.22 |
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DVLA - 11% increase in automatic-only licence holders in the past year |
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| 08.11.22 |
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Silverlake - wins Community Recycling Initiative of the Year |
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| 08.11.22 |
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ACIS - Jez Chapman (ex Morelli Group and Granville Supplies) joins ACIS as Business Development Manager |
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| 08.11.22 |
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Thatcham Research - 52% of UK drivers still mistakenly believe they can buy a FULLY AUTOMATED vehicle TODAY (in the US, its 72%) |
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| 07.11.22 |
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Department for Education - employers can apply for temporary funding uplifts for apprenticeships where costs have increased “substantially" |
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| 07.11.22 |
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AkzoNobel - becomes global refinish partner for electric vehicle maker BYD |
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| 07.11.22 |
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The Convention and Night of Knights awards event is completely FULL - see you tomorrow at The Vox, postcode B40 1PU |
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| 07.11.22 |
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The Convention or Night of Knights awards event is completely FULL - see you tomorrow at The Vox, postcode B40 1PU |
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| 07.11.22 |
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Copart: International Stress Awareness Week (7-11 November) - rolling out ‘The Basics of Managing Stress’ training to all staff |
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| 07.11.22 |
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Society for Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) - 49% UK automotive companies are concerned about skills shortages in key roles |
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| 07.11.22 |
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Tesla, NIO And Renault - latest results in Green NCAP Rating |
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| 07.11.22 |
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Allianz - the only insurer to feature among 29 "socially impactful brands" |
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| 07.11.22 |
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IAA (owners of Synetiq) - to be acquired by Canada's Ritchie Bros Auctioneers for $7.3 billion |
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| 07.11.22 |
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Annual 'Potholes Fund' may be under threat - "no improvement in road standards" |
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| 07.11.22 |
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Ogilvie Fleet - Happy Drivers mobile app adds vehicle appraisal feature |
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| 07.11.22 |
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Aviva - renews strategic relationship with Vizion |
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| 07.11.22 |
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USA: Repairify Institute - new training institute plans revealed |
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| 07.11.22 |
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Winns Solicitors - four members of vehicle damage team promoted to Team Leader roles |
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| 07.11.22 |
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Zurich - environmental and cyber risks overshadowed by short-term economic concerns for business leaders |
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| 04.11.22 |
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Ieuan Morris-Brown, Innovative Repair Group (IRG) - Cardiff and Vale College Body Repair student competing in the IMI Skills Competitions |
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| 04.11.22 |
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Lunaz - "we don’t need to scrap vehicles as we transition to clean-air mobility – re-use, remanufacture and upcycle" |
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| 04.11.22 |
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Interest rate rise - commentary from across the industry |
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| 04.11.22 |
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Nissan Qashqai, Vauxhall Corsa and Ford Puma are best selling cars to date - SMMT data |
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| 04.11.22 |
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National Apprenticeship Week 2023 - to take place from 6 to 12 February 2023 |
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| 04.11.22 |
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PLEASE let us know if you are now unable to use your booking for Convention or Night of Knights awards; event completely FULL - 680 guests |
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| 04.11.22 |
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(Reuters) Volkswagen (VW, Seat, Cupra, Audi, Lamborghini, Bentley, Ducati and Porsche) - joins GM to "pause paid advertising on Twitter" |
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| 04.11.22 |
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The Car Expert - used car prices will remain high for the foreseeable future but "may start to slacken" by Spring |
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| 04.11.22 |
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SMMT - Britain’s new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market declines -18.4% in October |
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| 04.11.22 |
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eBay - new study lists towns & cities in Britain with highest share of car part sales: Bangor is top, followed by Barnstaple then Boston |
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| 04.11.22 |
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SMMT - chargepoint rollout "must accelerate"; just 1 new standard public charger installed for every 50 new EV registrations |
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| 04.11.22 |
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86% of SMEs have suffered supply chain difficulties this year - rising costs and availability of goods top concerns |
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| 04.11.22 |
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National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) - on 26% increase in new car registrations in Oct: "supply finally reaching forecourts" |
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| 04.11.22 |
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Direct Line Group - EV ‘Make electric easy’ bundle for Direct Line motor customers and green upgrades at DL Auto Services sites |
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| 04.11.22 |
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SMMT - October new car registrations up 26% in third month of growth, with EVs driving uplift |
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| 03.11.22 |
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Admiral - NBRA email to Admiral about their "new network repairer strategy" and Admiral's response |
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| 03.11.22 |
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Night of Knights - a plea from ABP Club!! |
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| 03.11.22 |
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BODYSHOPS - Please complete ABP Club's Annual State of the Industry Survey |
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| 03.11.22 |
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FMG Repair Services - sponsors the IMI Skills Competition Finals |
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| 03.11.22 |
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Vizion - two-day 'Kinetic' conference, exhibition and networking event in Telford (22-23 March 2023) |
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| 03.11.22 |
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MotorAid (former ‘second tier’ of un-branded repair centres for Fix Auto) - joins network as Fix Auto Basildon |
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| 03.11.22 |
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Bank of England - confirms 0.75% interest rate rise, from from 2.25% to 3% |
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| 03.11.22 |
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AA - a third of all local roads across England in need of repair |
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| 03.11.22 |
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car - to recruit 1,454 graduates, plus 450 undergraduates for 12-month industrial placements |
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| 03.11.22 |
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Nottinghamshire Police - E-scooter crushed and speeders dealt with during "proactive" day of police action |
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| 03.11.22 |
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Monaghan Bro, Enniskillen bodyshop in Northern Ireland - joins Isuzu UK dealer network |
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| 03.11.22 |
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RAC Fuel Watch - October sees diesel rocket by 10p a litre making for the third worst monthly increase on record |
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| 03.11.22 |
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Zap-Map - 4,000 EV drivers rated UK public charging networks with Fastned and MFG EV Power coming out top |
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| 03.11.22 |
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FMG - appointed by CV and fleet provider, Herd Group, to deliver accident management |
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| 03.11.22 |
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Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) - appoints new Chief Digital and Information Officer |
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| 03.11.22 |
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Glass's - UK residual values (RV) decline ‘gentler than otherwise expected’; RV of 3-year-old car is 62.5% |
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| 02.11.22 |
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Shorade - appoints Stuart Bone as Head of Business, Cannock |
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| 02.11.22 |
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Night of Knights - over 660 guests now booked; bookings MUST close at 5pm today or when we hit room capacity of 675 whichever is first |
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| 02.11.22 |
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Platehunter - 12,000 motorists face unfair fines after number plates cloned |
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| 02.11.22 |
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Henkel - Seam Sealing Webinar on Teroson OEM seam sealing: Thursday 10 November at 10am (link to register below) |
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| 02.11.22 |
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Silverlake Automotive Recycling - appoints Greg Rose as Continuous Improvement Manager |
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| 02.11.22 |
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LKQ Euro Car Parts - launch new ‘platinum tier’ for the LKQ Academy, "a first for the independent aftermarket" |
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| 02.11.22 |
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The Night of Knights Programme is available online now! - 76-pages including the full agenda, table plan and full delegate list |
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| 02.11.22 |
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One Call Insurance - awards all glass business to Auto Windscreens |
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| 02.11.22 |
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Apollo Motor Group - participates in careers fair at The Academy - Selsey in West Sussex |
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| 02.11.22 |
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What Car? - removing £2,500 energy price cap is causing buyers to avoid electric cars |
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| 02.11.22 |
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Traynors (e2e network member) - publish a video explaining how end-of-life vehicles are recycled |
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| 02.11.22 |
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RAC - more than a third of young drivers putting off car repairs in attempt to save money |
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| 02.11.22 |
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USA: Entegral & Tractable - launch self-serve, vehicle claims triage AI product, Smart Assist, to streamline post-accident process |
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| 02.11.22 |
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AA - soaring electricity prices "shock" more than 70% of potential electric vehicle owners |
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| 02.11.22 |
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Lemonade (currently offering contents insurance & not motor in the UK via Aviva) - joins the ABI |
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| 02.11.22 |
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Autovista article - ‘legal framework for fully automated driving is well advanced within the EU: autonomous driving will soon be possible’ |
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| 02.11.22 |
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Financial Times article – quoting FLA figures 92% new car registrations financed by credit vs 46% in 2006 |
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| 01.11.22 |
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Night of Knights - confirmation of the 81 finalists for the 22 awards to be presented on Tuesday 8 November at The Vox, NEC |
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| 01.11.22 |
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ABP Annual Convention - delighted to announce Richard Steer will be presenting on Steer Automotive Group - The Inside Story |
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| 01.11.22 |
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6 DAYS TO GO! Annual Convention & #NightofKnights - full joining instructions below |
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| 01.11.22 |
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Select Car Leasing - it's illegal to buy and transport too many (>50kg) fireworks unless you hold a valid registration or licence to do so |
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| 01.11.22 |
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IMI - two new categories added to the IMI's Annual Awards 2023 |
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| 01.11.22 |
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Peugeot - EV drivers can travel a a 2,688-mile journey around the coastline of mainland Britain without paying to charge their car |
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| 01.11.22 |
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Vertu Motors - becomes the largest BMW Motorrad motorcycle retailer in the UK with acquisition of 2 Allan Jeffries businesses in Yorkshire |
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| 01.11.22 |
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Tesla - faces criminal probe in USA about its self-driving claims for its Autopilot system |
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| 01.11.22 |
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RAC - Government considering penalty points for drivers not wearing seatbelts, currently it's just a fine |
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| 31.10.22 |
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autonomous driving vehicles - "the big problem is unkown risk"; article from FT quotes Martin Milliner of LV and Matthew Avery of Thatcham |
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| 31.10.22 |
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Britishvolt - UK start-up EV battery manufacturer now saved from administration reports BBC |
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| 31.10.22 |
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Winn Group (inc On-Hire Ltd and Winns Solicitors Ltd) - results for y/e March 2022: record turnover of £98m and pre-tax profits of £12.9m |
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| 31.10.22 |
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LEVC - Coventry-based maker of electric black taxis - announces 140 job cuts (20% of workforce) as losses last year hit £118m |
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| 31.10.22 |
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Britishvolt - UK start-up EV battery manufacturer close to administration before Northumberland gigafactory is built |
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| 31.10.22 |
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Gridserve - install UK's fastest EV charger at their Braintree site that can add 100 miles of charge in under 5 minutes |
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| 31.10.22 |
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National Accident Repair Group (NARG) - George Georgiou (ex Activate and Vizion) joins as Network Operations Manager |
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| 31.10.22 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - announce strategic partnership with Wolfspeed to supply Silicon Carbide semiconductors for next generation of cars |
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| 31.10.22 |
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ABP Annual Convention and Night of Knights - over 630 guests now registered for event at Vox on Tuesday 8 November; book NOW |
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| 31.10.22 |
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ABP Annual Convention and Night of Knights - over 630 guests now registered for event at Vox on Tuesday 8 November; book NOW |
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| 31.10.22 |
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Marshall Mercedes-Benz of South Lakes (Ulverston) - dealer to close for car sales; buyers advised to buy online by Mercedes UK |
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| 31.10.22 |
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Confused.com/WTW - average car insurance premium up 14% in last year (5.5% in Q3, highest quarterly rise for five years) to £586 |
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| 29.10.22 |
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AA - fuel prices on the increase again after recent falls; diesel back up to average of £1.90 litre, 24p litre more than petrol at 166p |
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| 29.10.22 |
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Motor Trader Industry Awards - full list of finalists for all 34 awards including "Bodyshop of the Year"; ceremony on Wednesday 23 November |
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| 28.10.22 |
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LKQ - Q3 results; YTD turnover down 1.1% but profits up 10.4%; "another quarter of strong performance in a challenging macro environment" |
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| 28.10.22 |
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Copart - 28 "Superstar Awards" presented to team members |
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| 28.10.22 |
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10 DAYS TO GO! Annual Convention & #NightofKnights - full joining instructions below |
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| 28.10.22 |
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Cogent Hire blog: Morelli's Ruth Moring-Beale - on "supply chain issues holding up the industry" |
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| 28.10.22 |
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Stellantis Hordain - first plant in the world to produce hydrogen-powered, electric and combustion engine commercial vehicles |
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| 28.10.22 |
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SsangYong Motor UK - appoints Charlie Jones as dealer commercial manager for the South West of England and Wales |
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| 28.10.22 |
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Zap-Map Price Index shows 14% increase in public EV charging prices since June this year |
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| 28.10.22 |
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Fastest Growing Bodyshop Group, Fastest Growing Bodyshop Group Site and Fastest Growing Bodyshop Single Site finalists announced! |
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| 28.10.22 |
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Consumer Intelligence - average van insurance policy up nearly 19% over the last year |
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| 28.10.22 |
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EU - agrees to ban sale of new combustion-engine cars in all 27 states from 2035; tougher emission rules for cars sold between 2030 and 2035 |
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| 28.10.22 |
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IMI - congratulates Craig Kennedy, Howell Accident Repair and Riverpark Training for WorldSkills Bronze in Car Painting |
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| 28.10.22 |
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AXA Future Risks Report 2022 - climate change is becoming the number one concern around the world |
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| 28.10.22 |
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car - 10% surge in road accidents when the clocks go back |
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| 27.10.22 |
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Auto Trader - 40% (15.4million) of cars in UK will be over 10-years old by 2027; price of 10-year old car is up 53% in 3-years to £6,176 |
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| 27.10.22 |
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Axalta - report in USA: "Rumors stir that Sherwin-Williams, PPG Industries or another industry leader is ready to acquire Axalta" |
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| 27.10.22 |
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BMW 530e - named Used Car of the Year by What Car? |
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| 27.10.22 |
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Audatex - new IRELAND data release today (Thurs 27 Oct); 24 new models |
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| 27.10.22 |
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Direct Line Group - announces the creation of a new Chief Customer Office and Chief Commercial Office |
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| 27.10.22 |
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Auto Trader - end of the tyre kicker as majority of consumers arrive at forecourts ready to buy on first visit |
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| 27.10.22 |
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IFED - fourth man sentenced for dangerous £50k ‘crash for cash’ plot on busy A road |
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| 27.10.22 |
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SMMT - UK CV production up in best September since 2011 |
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| 27.10.22 |
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22 bodyshops are up for an ABP Bodyshop Excellence Award - check out the full list of five awards and the finalists below! |
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| 27.10.22 |
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ABP CLUB CONVENTION AND #NIGHTOFKNIGHTS: 11 DAYS TO GO! - see below for the agenda, speakers and more |
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| 27.10.22 |
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Aviva - invest £9m into Citizens Advice and Business Debtline services to help with crisis support |
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| 27.10.22 |
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Osprey Charging (rapid EV charging network) - announces reduction to 79p per kWh (down from £1 per kWh) |
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| 27.10.22 |
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The Independent Garage Association - highlights the importance of the independent garage sector to the new Secretary of State for Transport |
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| 27.10.22 |
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SMMT - UK car production down -6% in September; BEV up 16.6% |
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| 27.10.22 |
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Fix Auto UK Regional Business Manager, Carl Norton - "spearheading" the network's mental health first aid training |
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| 26.10.22 |
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Wandsworth 20mph pilot - first of its kind speed enforcement trial; council issues fines instead of the Police |
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| 26.10.22 |
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NFDA - writes to new Secretary of States for key Cabinet positions, highlighting principal challenges in the automotive industry |
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| 26.10.22 |
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CAPS - launching new platform for the repair industry this month |
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| 26.10.22 |
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The end of the road for the Ford Fiesta - Auto Trader’s most advertised car of 2022 |
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| 26.10.22 |
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James Alpe - Clitheroe bodyshop secures Mazda approval: the 30th VM approval for James Alpe! |
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| 26.10.22 |
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Annual Convention & Night of Knights 2022 - the countdown beings: 12 DAYS TO GO! |
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| 26.10.22 |
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Audi - confirm they are entering F1 in 2026 in deal with the current Alfa Romeo (Sauber) team |
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| 26.10.22 |
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8% increase in total charging infrastructure since July - Centrica comments on latest Government stats |
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| 26.10.22 |
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Ford Credit (financial services arm of Ford) - Ford's financial service plans enabling EV transition |
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| 26.10.22 |
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Fix Auto International Conference in Quebec - how bodyshops need to prepare for 10%+ of their repair work being on electric vehicles |
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| 25.10.22 |
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Ford - to end production of Fiesta in middle of 2023; Mondeo production ended in March 2022; Focus production to end in 2025 |
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| 25.10.22 |
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Chartwell - CEO Chris Brightmore working with Evolution Markets, Corporate Environmental Solutions to develop & deliver net zero programme |
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| 25.10.22 |
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IMI - average advertised salaries for Vehicle Technicians increasing by 5.5% |
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| 25.10.22 |
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Ford - signs MoUs with key suppliers to secure delivery of low carbon steel |
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| 25.10.22 |
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SYNETIQ - Richard Barmby appointed as Warehouse and Distribution Manager to oversee UK-wide distribution of green parts |
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| 25.10.22 |
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Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) - "end the turmoil and focus on policies for prosperity," small firms tell new PM |
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| 25.10.22 |
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Autovista Group article: "What does it take to insure a battery-electric vehicle?" - BEVs require a fresh approach from insurers |
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| 25.10.22 |
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Allianz - launches inspection service for electric car chargers; new buildings now need to have charging points for electric vehicles by law |
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| 25.10.22 |
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Allianz - launches inspection service for electric car chargers as new buildings noneed to have charging points for electric vehicles by law |
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| 25.10.22 |
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FCA - proposes new rules to tackle "greenwashing" (restrictions on how terms like ‘ESG’, ‘green’ or ‘sustainable’ can be used) |
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| 25.10.22 |
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Confederation of British Industry (CBI) - new Prime Minister has "track record of seeing the economy through difficult times" |
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| 25.10.22 |
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SMMT, on Rishi Sunak's appointment as Leader of the Conservative Party and PM - need a "clear and compelling strategy for growth" |
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| 25.10.22 |
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Pendragon - Q3 update: "strong trading performance" but increased costs and interest charges led to 42% fall in profit |
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| 24.10.22 |
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OEC - participating in the ABP Annual Convention to celebrate ‘Night of Knights’ for the repair industry |
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| 24.10.22 |
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The Association of Consumer Support Organisations (ACSO) - calls for "stable leadership" (from new PM) and "laser-like focus" on justice |
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| 24.10.22 |
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Government - Rishi Sunak to be next Prime Minister asPenny Mordaunt concedes and says ""Rishi has my full support" |
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| 24.10.22 |
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ABP Repairers Choice Awards: 47 finalists & 12 Awards - winners announced next month at the NOK, with Headline Partner, Solera Audatex! |
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| 24.10.22 |
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ABP Bodyshop Excellence Awards, with ECA Business Energy and Repairify – 22 bodyshop finalists announced; winners at the NOK next month! |
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| 24.10.22 |
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H Samson Bolton – celebrates 75 years in business, with service of long-standing employees recognised |
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| 24.10.22 |
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Almost half of the UK population will not talk about debts with friends or family - 41% UK adults worried by cost-of-living pressure |
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| 24.10.22 |
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71% motorists use their smartphones while on dealership forecourts to find the best deals - back in 2020 just 55% did |
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| 24.10.22 |
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Motor Finance Europe Awards 2022 - Auto Trader named Digital Innovation Award winners |
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| 24.10.22 |
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St Martins Group - major research project reveals reasons why only 53% of apprentices complete their apprenticeship |
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| 24.10.22 |
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Chris 'Goose' Robinson of Pant Motor Bodies (Fix Auto Oswestry), Llanymynech - sad news of the passing of talented panel beater |
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| 24.10.22 |
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*** LAUNCHED TODAY *** ABP Club's Annual State of the Industry Survey - please take part in our quicksurvey by Tues 15 November |
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| 24.10.22 |
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Autocar editor's letter - "the Chinese have a 10-year head start on Europeans in making electric cars" |
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| 24.10.22 |
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Copart - raises £2,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support and Ben, the Automotive Charity |
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| 24.10.22 |
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Vizion Network & Solera Audatex - promote the importance of VDA training to Vizion's repairer network with Audatex training credits |
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| 24.10.22 |
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Ieland: Auto Trader - sells CarZone to Mediahuis which also owns CarsIreland.ie and Cartell.ie |
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| 24.10.22 |
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Pendragon - granted extension of date until 21 November for Hedin Group to make a firm offer |
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| 23.10.22 |
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Lloyd Motor Group - dealer group with 5 bodyshops promote Tim Parkinson to Group Bodyshop Manager |
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| 22.10.22 |
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WorldSkills 2022 Special Edition - congratulations to Craig Kennedy who won Bronze medal this evening for UK in Car Painting competition |
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| 21.10.22 |
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ABP Bodyshop Excellence Awards, with ECA Business Energy and Repairify – 22 bodyshop finalists announced; winners at the NOK next month |
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| 21.10.22 |
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ABP Repairers Choice Awards – the finalists are announced! 47 finalists in 12 Awards; winners announced next month |
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| 21.10.22 |
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Pendragon IT security incident - dealer group speaks to The Times about "$60m ransom demand" |
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| 21.10.22 |
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SMMT - recognised for commitment to the armed forces community |
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| 21.10.22 |
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The IMI Annual Awards - 2023 award nominations are open for 7 categories |
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| 21.10.22 |
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Copart - celebrating RecycleWeek2022 with commitment to environmental sustainability |
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| 21.10.22 |
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Fix Auto Rochester, Fix Auto Penzance and Fix Auto Luton - award wins at last night's NBRA Green Awards |
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| 21.10.22 |
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Ageas - *HOME* insurance policies to be amongst the first to be offered through the Amazon Insurance Store |
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| 21.10.22 |
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FCA - 7.8 million people finding it "a heavy burden" to keep up with their bills, an increase of around 2.5 million since 2020 |
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| 21.10.22 |
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USA: PPG - elects Tim Knavish president and chief executive officer; Michael McGarry named executive chairman |
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| 21.10.22 |
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Does anyone offer interest free finance on repairs? - request for info from a Club Member |
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| 21.10.22 |
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RAC - expansion of London’s ULEZ boosts TfL’s income by almost £100m |
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| 21.10.22 |
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Context (Reuters) report - a shortage of skilled workers in manufacturing threatens the continued surge in EV sales |
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| 21.10.22 |
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NBRA Greener Bodyshop Awards - full list of all finalists and winners from tonights ceremony |
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| 20.10.22 |
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School of Thought - present 5 awards at today's Conference |
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| 20.10.22 |
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School of Thought - present 5 awards at today's Conference |
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| 20.10.22 |
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Liz Truss resigns after six weeks as Prime Minister |
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| 20.10.22 |
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ABP Repairers Choice Awards – the finalists are announced! 47 finalists in 12 Awards; winners announced next month |
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| 20.10.22 |
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UK drivers like black cars the best, with almost 1 in 5 cars being black - white cars come in second, with silver a close third |
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| 20.10.22 |
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Which? / RAC survey - one in seven drivers plan to switch to an electric vehicle |
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| 20.10.22 |
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Autocar - Stellantis boss Carlos Tavares says the semiconductor chip crisis will be over by end of 2023 |
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| 20.10.22 |
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ACSO - if current trends continue, we'll see a 40% drop in road traffic collision injury claims vs pre-COVID |
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| 20.10.22 |
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James Alpe - annual charity golf day raises £1,325 for the East Lancashire Baby Remembrance Garden |
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| 20.10.22 |
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Mercedes-Benz - more than 40 active driver assistance systems (ADAS) "to make accident-free driving a reality" by 2050 |
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| 20.10.22 |
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Halfords - launches a dedicated webpage for about cost-saving motoring services |
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| 19.10.22 |
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Auto Body Professional - capacity in the repair market, energy costs and more |
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| 19.10.22 |
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Volta Trucks - reveals its London Truck as a Service customer operations centre |
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| 19.10.22 |
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Markerstudy - celebrates comedy from 2001 to raise £9,733 for charity |
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| 19.10.22 |
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Stellantis UK (AM report) - plan to streamline franchised dealer relationships, cutting 138 of its 918 franchised sales points |
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| 19.10.22 |
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Eastern Western Motor Group - opens new Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Van Centre in Edinburgh |
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| 19.10.22 |
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AA - quiet half-term predicted as drivers shelter from cost of living crisis |
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| 19.10.22 |
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Rolls-Royce - debuts all-aluminium Spectre, the VM's first fully-electric motor car |
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| 19.10.22 |
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'Noise camera' trials - to detect rowdy drivers coming to Bradford, Bristol, Great Yarmouth and Birmingham |
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| 19.10.22 |
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Solus ARC - one the of the Automotive 30% Club's Inspiring Automotive Women Awards 2022 winners |
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| 19.10.22 |
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Allianz - increasing the green repair rates by 2% can reduce annual Europe-wide CO2 emissions by 30,000 tonnes |
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| 19.10.22 |
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RAC Foundation - Graduated driver licensing (GDL) can improve road safety |
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| 19.10.22 |
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Enterprise Holdings - FY22 saw record worldwide revenue of more than $30 billion, with 2.3 million cars and 80,000 employees |
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| 19.10.22 |
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Devonshire Motors - achieve carbon neutral status in accordance with PAS2060 |
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| 19.10.22 |
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Inflation rate - highest rate of grocery inflation for 40 years: CPI at 10.1% for the 12 months to Sept 2022; RPI at 12.6% |
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| 19.10.22 |
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M&A Coachworks - announce their 4th site which will open in early 2023 in Suffolk |
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| 18.10.22 |
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AutoRaise - seeking new people to join their Board of Trustees; applications close Friday 28 October |
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| 18.10.22 |
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Axalta Refinish - new websites for Cromax, Spies Hecker and Standox |
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| 18.10.22 |
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Vizion - post about going "above and beyond" and "collaboration" to support repairers |
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| 18.10.22 |
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ABP Repairers Choice Awards – here are the 47 finalists for the 12 Awards! Winners announced at the Night of Knights next month |
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| 18.10.22 |
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ABP Bodyshop Excellence Awards – 22 bodyshop finalists announced! |
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| 18.10.22 |
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Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) - certainty is "essential" in the coming weeks and months |
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| 18.10.22 |
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Allianz Commercial - appoints David Carey (Aviva) as MD, mid-market (business insurance) |
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| 18.10.22 |
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EY ITEM Club forecast - UK economy expected to be in recession until summer 2023 |
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| 18.10.22 |
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Lightfoot - Comex 2000 on target to cut over 2,750 tonnes of CO2 from 700-van fleet following telematics installation |
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| 18.10.22 |
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National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA) - AGM raises £31,500 for action for Nottinghamshire blood bikes |
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| 18.10.22 |
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The School of Thought Conference on Thursday is fully booked - please let Dave Reece know if you've registered but are unable to attend |
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| 18.10.22 |
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Moneysupermarket - cost of living: "benefiting" from drivers switching insurance; but energy switching market has effectively "shut up shop" |
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| 18.10.22 |
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FCA - Mark Steward, executive director of Enforcement and Market Oversight, to step down from the FCA |
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| 18.10.22 |
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Lookers - Q3 trading update: increased expectations for full year profit; further progress with strategic priorities |
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| 17.10.22 |
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Goodwood - announce dates for 2023 events; Members Meeting (15-16 April); Festival of Speed (13-16 July); Revival 8-10 September) |
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| 17.10.22 |
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Copart - help to raise £1,700 for The Insurance Charities competing in annual 'Insurance Endurance' event |
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| 17.10.22 |
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Institute of Directors (IOD) - "without stability and confidence, growth is impossible" |
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| 17.10.22 |
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Britishvolt - UK battery start-up needs to raise £200m to fund £3bn gigafactory in Northumberland |
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| 17.10.22 |
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Cazoo - reveals losses of £329m in 2021 (up from £103m loss in 2020) on turnover of £668m (up from £162m in 2020) |
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| 17.10.22 |
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Automotive 30% Club’s Inspiring Automotive Women Awards - Jennifer Koontz, Enterprise, named Inspiring Automotive Woman of the Year 2022 |
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| 17.10.22 |
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Average classic car’s annual emissions equivalent to drinking three lattes a day - new report from loop reveals |
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| 17.10.22 |
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Chancellor's latest statement (video below) - FSB says "time for stability and delivery on energy and National Insurance" |
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| 17.10.22 |
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FCA Bank Group: Drivalia - new rental company replaces Leasys Rent; will champion sustainable mobility across Europe |
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| 17.10.22 |
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RAC Dealer Network - growth plans for network increase number of motor warranty consultants by 15% this year |
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| 17.10.22 |
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RWC Training - secure contract for Ford Body & Paint Apprenticeship delivery with Skillnet, for UK Ford Collision Centre Network |
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| 17.10.22 |
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Ben Blackledge, Worldskills UK - comments on REC report: skills shortages could contribute to 1.2% < in expected GDP & productivity by 2027 |
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| 17.10.22 |
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AA - diesel jumps 5p in a fortnight; now back above 185p a litre |
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| 17.10.22 |
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Copart - raise £1,700 for The Insurance Charities competing in annual 'Insurance Endurance' event |
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| 17.10.22 |
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How many new bodyshop businesses started in the UK in the first 6 months of 2022? The answer may surprise you! See the full list. |
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| 17.10.22 |
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Great Northern Classics in Derbyshire Live - new pictures show what Derby's new £3m classic car 'Repair Shop' will look like |
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| 17.10.22 |
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Car Dealer Power 2022 - "best and worst" car manufacturers to represent revealed in Car Dealer Power (video) |
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| 17.10.22 |
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Car Dealer Power 2022 - "best and worst! car manufacturers to represent revealed in Car Dealer Power (video) |
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| 15.10.22 |
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British Coatings Federation (BCF) - award winners include BASF who won Sustainable Innovation Manufacturer Award for AGILIS |
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| 14.10.22 |
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Axioma - London-based SMART repairer secures £150K funding |
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| 14.10.22 |
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e2e - cycling 617 miles in fundraiser for St Teresa's Hospice |
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| 14.10.22 |
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Direct Line - tradespeople lose almost £1,500 a week if they are unable to use their van |
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| 14.10.22 |
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Castle Vehicle Servicing (sister company to Castle Coachworks) - a "sneak peak" inside the soon-to-be-opened Northampton workshop |
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| 14.10.22 |
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Covéa - receive 'Best Employer' Award at the Calderdale Business Awards |
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| 14.10.22 |
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Innovation Automotive (multi-brand EV provider) - selects Intelligent Motoring as exclusive electric vehicle warranty partner |
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| 14.10.22 |
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Suzuki - launches bike Accident Aftercare Programme in "industry-first" |
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| 14.10.22 |
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Ageas - named 'Insurer of the Year' |
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| 14.10.22 |
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News UK Motor Awards 2022 - The Sunday Times (Mercedes EQE) and The Sun (Kia Niro) name their Cars of the Year |
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| 14.10.22 |
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USA: DeGould - Toyota Mississippi approves DeGould digital vehicle surface inspection system |
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| 14.10.22 |
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Consumer Intelligence - three quarters of Brits want a ‘green’ car insurance policy |
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| 14.10.22 |
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Fix Auto Dagenham - share the Bodyshop Magazine Multi-Site Bodyshop of the Year Award with fellow finalist, Fix Auto Slough |
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| 14.10.22 |
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S&P Global Market Intelligence - prolonged sterling weakness to exacerbate UK claims inflation; inflation on motor damage claims c10% - 14% |
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| 14.10.22 |
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Stellantis - named ‘Vehicle Manufacturer of the Year’ at the bodyshop Awards |
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| 14.10.22 |
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Petrol Retailers’ Association (PRA) - "Government acknowledges that petrol retailers did not profit from 5 pence-per-litre fuel duty cut" |
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| 14.10.22 |
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RAC - 14% of drivers – more than ever before – say their next car will be electric |
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| 14.10.22 |
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CNN Business report - tweet from an influential Twitter account kicks off Euro NCAP investigation into Tesla’s Autopilot software |
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| 14.10.22 |
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Copart - trials FuelActive sustainability solution |
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| 13.10.22 |
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Swansway Motor Group - opens new Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Van Centre in Oldham |
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| 13.10.22 |
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Kia UK - launches fleet service solution across dealer network |
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| 13.10.22 |
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School of Thought (Automotive) - final call to register for the Conference on Thursday 20 October in Nuneaton |
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| 13.10.22 |
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IAM RoadSmart - motorists delaying tyre repairs as cost of living crisis bites |
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| 13.10.22 |
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IFB - drivers urged to watch out for fake insurance deals or risk crushing consequences |
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| 13.10.22 |
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S&P Global Mobility - automotive industry faces significant risk exposure from the looming European energy crunch |
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| 13.10.22 |
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RAC Fuel Watch - gap between average petrol and diesel prices reaches a record 20p |
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| 13.10.22 |
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SYNETIQ - tenfold increase in electrified car and van disposal over the last 2 years |
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| 13.10.22 |
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Government responds to initial CMA fuel price review - RAC comment |
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| 13.10.22 |
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National Audit Office (NAO) report on furlough schemes - £68.9 billion paid to 1.3 million employers covering 11.7 million individual jobs |
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| 13.10.22 |
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Halo - the benefits resulting from the successful tie-up with Europe’s largest body repair and paint group, IRS |
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| 13.10.22 |
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Auto Trader Retailer Awards - Crompton Way Motors, Alex Scott, and Peter Vardy crowned Retailer of the Year |
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| 13.10.22 |
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Volkswagen Financial Services UK (VWFS) - Millennials are most image conscious generation of drivers |
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| 13.10.22 |
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AA - more than 1,700 road casualties caused by poorly maintained vehicles |
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| 13.10.22 |
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School of Thought (Automotive) - final call to register for the Conference on Thursday October in Nuneaton |
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| 13.10.22 |
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Enterprise - expands global footprint into South Africa |
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| 13.10.22 |
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Sabre Insurance - trading update: "we believe that claims inflation is approximately 12%"; motor policy prices increased by 31% in response |
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| 12.10.22 |
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bodyshop magazine - full list of all 17 winners plus finalists from tonights awards ceremony in Wales |
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| 12.10.22 |
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Institute of Directors (IOD) - on GDP fall: "significant Covid effects still working their way through the data" |
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| 12.10.22 |
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EY - new plate month brings some joy for the UK car market |
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| 12.10.22 |
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Kia - 42% of drivers now say next car will be low emission – up from 37% last year |
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| 12.10.22 |
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Allianz - CEO Oliver Bäte is “Personality of the Year” in German Diversity Award |
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| 12.10.22 |
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Free HSE webinar - promoting good mental health in the workplace |
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| 12.10.22 |
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What Car? - 78% of those impacted by the cost of living crisis say they will hold on to their current car for longer |
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| 12.10.22 |
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Copart - first Copart mental health first aiders begin training |
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| 12.10.22 |
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Bodyshop industry continues to be VERY busy & is still being "battered" in 4 main areas - parts supply, energy costs, mobility & technicians |
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| 12.10.22 |
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Mercedes-Benz and Microsoft collaboration - to boost efficiency, resilience and sustainability in production & supply chain |
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| 12.10.22 |
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Philips - Xperion 6000 work light range gains innovative new flood lights, designed by mechanics |
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| 12.10.22 |
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Autovista - car-rental giants make major investments in electric vehicles |
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| 12.10.22 |
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Mirka - innovation and long-term sustainable development in the bodyshop sector |
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| 12.10.22 |
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Euro NCAP - 10 new cars tested; 8 achieve 5-star rating |
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| 12.10.22 |
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Auto Body Professional - details of Toyota's insurance policy for repairs to minor vehicle damage |
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| 12.10.22 |
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Gross domestic product (GDP) down 0.3% in August - data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) |
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| 12.10.22 |
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LKQ Euro Car Parts - boosts range of suspension products available under its Starline brand |
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| 12.10.22 |
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Thatcham Research - testing results for 7 vehicles, plus best overall score in testing to date for Mercedes-EQ EQE's Assisted Driving system |
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| 11.10.22 |
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Bodyshop mag - latest ABC audit issue shows 23% of circulation is now digital - 1,373 digital plus 4,540 printed magazines distributed in UK |
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| 11.10.22 |
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ABP Repairers Choice Awards - over 650 bodyshops cast their votes; finalists announced Thurs 20 Oct; winners announced at Night of Knights |
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| 11.10.22 |
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AutoRaise - seek "nominations for candidates for all positions on the AutoRaise Trustee Board as well as some volunteers" |
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| 11.10.22 |
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Repairify - Phil Peace, Managing Director (SVP) International, talks to ABP Club about acquisitions, ADAS and autonomous vehicles |
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| 11.10.22 |
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A reminder to enter the ABP Bodyshop Excellence Awards - entries must close at 6pm TODAY (Tuesday 11 October) |
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| 11.10.22 |
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Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) - job vacancies driven by long-term sickness hits record high |
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| 11.10.22 |
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Bodyshop capacity - bodyshops have been reporting a deluge of work which is changing bodyshop/work provider relationships |
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| 11.10.22 |
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British Standards Institution (BSI) - new, open-access standard to help ensure EV charging points are accessible for all users |
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| 11.10.22 |
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Independent Garage Association (IGA) update on 'Customer Supplied Parts' - difficulty with liability "when things go wrong" |
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| 11.10.22 |
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Halo, Gillibrand Accident Repair Centre and Balgores - bumper bodyshop edition of Auto Body Professional |
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| 11.10.22 |
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Autotech Academy - equipping technicians of the future with toolkits and wellbeing tools |
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| 11.10.22 |
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Israel: StoreDot - fast-charging battery tech firm on track to deliver ‘100in5’ cells by 2024 (100 miles range in 5 mins charge) |
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| 11.10.22 |
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Final reminder for the Repairers Choice Awards 2022 *** voting ends at 6pm TODAY *** |
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| 11.10.22 |
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Renault Group and Nissan Motor Alliance - in talks about future of partnership and EV strategies |
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| 11.10.22 |
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Standox - launches VOC Xtreme Plastic Additive U7660 to speed up plastic repairs in the bodyshop |
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| 11.10.22 |
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Confederation of British Industry (CBI) - three-quarters of UK companies hit by labour shortages in last 12 months |
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| 11.10.22 |
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The Motor Ombudsman - 51% motorists "skim-read" car repair warranty terms and conditions |
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| 11.10.22 |
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Apollo Motor Group - confirm the opening of a new site in Worthing, 18th site for site for the bodyshop group |
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| 11.10.22 |
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ONS - unemployment rate falls to lowest level since 1974; average salary rise of 5.4% falls behind CPI inflation of 10.1% |
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| 11.10.22 |
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The Bodyshop Standish in Wigan (with 11 staff) - is "seeking deemed consent from creditors on the nomination of Joint Liquidators" |
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| 10.10.22 |
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Can any ABP Club member help this Ukrainian woman in Aylesbury who has "lots of experience in automotive parts procurement" and seeks work |
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| 10.10.22 |
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Allianz X (Allianz Group's venture capital arm that owns GT Motive, ControlExpert, Lemonade Insurance & Heycar) - acquires Innovation Group |
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| 10.10.22 |
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World Mental Health Day: Monday 10 October - the role of the line manager - stress management |
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| 10.10.22 |
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LKQ Euro Car Parts - on the outcome of the CMA consultation on MVBER: "competition is dependent on the existence of a level playing field" |
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| 10.10.22 |
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Ben - c50% of the automotive family are experiencing worry, stress, anxiety, low mood or depression, as well as loneliness |
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| 10.10.22 |
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Bentley - launches recruitment drive for a new intake of 117 trainees in 2023 |
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| 10.10.22 |
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Auto Windscreens - wins twice at the Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Apprenticeship Awards |
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| 10.10.22 |
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A reminder to enter the ABP Bodyshop Excellence Awards - entries must close at 6pm TOMORROW (Tuesday 11 October) |
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| 10.10.22 |
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Lookers Group in Wolverhampton and Braintree - appointed by GWM ORA UK as official Retailers for new EV car ORA Funky Cat |
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| 10.10.22 |
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Nissan Motors GB - series of short videos to explain construction and safety features to VDAs and technicians |
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| 10.10.22 |
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Auto Body Professional - investigative features on two topics that are the focus of considerable industry converge: energy & capacity |
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| 10.10.22 |
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eBay - predicts cost of living crisis will drive surge in demand for recycled ‘green’ car parts |
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| 10.10.22 |
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The Association of Consumer Support Organisations (ACSO) on Official Injury Claim (OIC) data - 33% fall in "expected overall claims numbers" |
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| 10.10.22 |
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Allianz - rated best in class for motor claims in Gracechurch mid-market claims survey |
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| 10.10.22 |
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Balgores Motor Group - expansion plans with site number 12 and its own Apprentice Academy |
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| 10.10.22 |
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Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) - draft rules for an insurance fund for historical negligence claims |
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| 10.10.22 |
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World Mental Health Day: Monday 10 October - 1 in 2 automotive people have had issues managing their mental health in the last 12 months |
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| 07.10.22 |
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AutoFlow - go live with Direct Parts solution with Volkswagen Group |
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| 07.10.22 |
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Copart - Transportation Control Centre ensures operational excellence |
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| 07.10.22 |
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AXA - Ireland’s leading motor insurer (800,000 vehicles), success of carbon-offsetting scheme indexed to the kilometres driven by customers |
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| 07.10.22 |
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Wayne Mason-Drust in Auto Body Professional - Wayne's latest role at the RMI and the 25th anniversary of Accident Express |
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| 07.10.22 |
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Have you got an Apprentice Programme? If so, enter yours into the ABP Bodyshop Excellence awards - deadline 6pm Tues 11 Oct |
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| 07.10.22 |
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GTG Training - rated a ‘Good Provider’ by Ofsted for apprenticeships in England |
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| 07.10.22 |
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Energy costs for bodyshops - record-high price rises in gas and electricity on top of inflation and parts supply problems |
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| 07.10.22 |
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Polestar - 2022 sales to date up 100% year-on-year |
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| 07.10.22 |
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Kwik Fit - tyres and maintenance subscription scheme extended to corporate customers |
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| 07.10.22 |
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USA: World’s whitest paint - ideal for vehicles - "now thinner than ever" - keeps surfaces so cool that it could reduce the need for air con |
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| 07.10.22 |
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ABP Auto Body Professional - Autumn 2022 magazine out now! |
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| 07.10.22 |
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The average price of a used car was £17,409 in September - a £370 increase on August |
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| 07.10.22 |
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Aviva - rolls out lower cost Quotemehappy.com Essentials car insurance (still includes a courtesy car) |
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| 07.10.22 |
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The IMI - celebrating Black History Month (October) |
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| 07.10.22 |
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ONS - rising business insolvencies and high energy prices |
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| 07.10.22 |
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Autovista: vehicle-equipment trends - LED headlights were standard in 40% cars in 2019, in 2019 it was 80% |
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| 07.10.22 |
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Mirka - achieves Gold standard with Investors in People: staff, business standards and performance |
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| 07.10.22 |
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Halfords - acquires Lodge Tyre; Halfords is now the UK's largest commercial tyre provider, already owning McConechy’s and Universal Tyres |
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| 06.10.22 |
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Post magazine Claims & Fraud Awards - the winners and all the finalists for tonight's 21 awards |
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| 06.10.22 |
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Avant - agrees Energy & Inflation support fee with its client Allianz for its repairer network |
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| 06.10.22 |
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NFDA - responds to CMA’s Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Regulation (MVBER) update |
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| 06.10.22 |
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What Car? - energy price cap helps 20.5% of electric vehicle buyers make the switch |
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| 06.10.22 |
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National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) - "challenging trading conditions for all in the automotive sector" to continue |
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| 06.10.22 |
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Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) - tells motorists to "shop around" for the cheapest fuel |
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| 06.10.22 |
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Volkswagen Financial Services UK - on track to activate 810,000 service plans in 2022 with 1 in 4 linked to Volkswagen Group cars |
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| 06.10.22 |
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Vertu - half-year results; accident & smart repair turnover up 30% to £9.9m ; now have 120 cosmetic and alloy wheel repair vans (was 75) |
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| 06.10.22 |
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AutoRaise Rally - 6-minute video of highlights from the U-Pol AutoRaise Rally 2022 |
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| 06.10.22 |
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OPEC+ announce oil production cut - what it means for drivers |
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| 06.10.22 |
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Green NCAP - Cupra Born (5*), Fiat 500 (3*) and SEAT Ibiza (2.5*) |
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| 06.10.22 |
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Automechanika Frankfurt and Autopromotec - dates confirmed for international trade fairs for the automotive aftermarket |
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| 06.10.22 |
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Hyundai - World’s first car-powered hotel set to open to guests in the Essex countryside |
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| 06.10.22 |
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Final reminder for the Repairers Choice Awards 2022 *** voting ends at 6pm on Tuesday *** |
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| 05.10.22 |
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Roberlo - Crom Campus, Roberlo's bodyshop training space, celebrates first anniversary with spraygun giveaway |
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| 05.10.22 |
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763 photos from the ABP Club Charity Golf Day at The Oxfordshire available to view and download for free! |
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| 05.10.22 |
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SMMT - UK light commercial vehicle (LCV) market rises 10.8% in September |
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| 05.10.22 |
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A HUGE thank you to everyone for helping ABP Club raise £5,830 for the Muscular Dystrophy Support Centre at our 3 golf days this year |
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| 05.10.22 |
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School of Thought - Advantage Parts Solutions confirm partnership support |
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| 05.10.22 |
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IGA - Motor Vehicle Block Exemption (MVBER) to be replaced with an updated UK-specific Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Order (MVBEO) |
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| 05.10.22 |
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James Alpe - achieve carbon neutral status in accordance with PAS2060, working with ECA Business Energy |
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| 05.10.22 |
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EV uptake rises / plug-in vehicle grant temporarily extended - RAC reaction |
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| 05.10.22 |
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The Car Expert - car market rises in September amidst economic and political turbulence |
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| 05.10.22 |
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ABP Charity Golf Day, with Mirka UK, at The Oxfordshire - 102 of teed off yesterday at ABP's third Golf Day of 2022 |
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| 05.10.22 |
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"BEVs, PHEVs or hybrids now make more economic & practical sense than ICE cars for some car buyers" - dealers to "embrace EV advisory role" |
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| 05.10.22 |
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A reminder to enter the ABP Bodyshop Excellence Awards - entries must close at 6pm on Tuesday 11 October! |
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| 05.10.22 |
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Motor Trader - 76% motorists are happy to wait for their first choice of car |
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| 05.10.22 |
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TRL - announces appointment of Clive Hickman OBE as new Chairman |
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| 05.10.22 |
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Apollo Accident Repair Group - Lewis Grace joins Apollo Polegate as a vehicle panel apprentice |
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| 05.10.22 |
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SMMT - September marks one million EV milestone |
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| 05.10.22 |
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RAC - petrol falls 7p in September but "should be lower" as retailers take 10p a litre more than normal |
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| 05.10.22 |
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car - 25,000 children gifted books with Enterprise donation to National Literacy Trust |
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| 04.10.22 |
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GT Motive - collaboration with JDK Technology on imaging integration for bodyshops |
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| 04.10.22 |
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Axalta Refinish - fast cure low energy technology with new Axalta Energy Scanner |
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| 04.10.22 |
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Fylde Coast ARC - achieve carbon neutral status in accordance with PAS2060 |
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| 04.10.22 |
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Plug-in Vehicle Grant delivery period extended from 12 to 18 months |
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| 04.10.22 |
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AA Insurance - over half a million uninsured cars seized since 2018 |
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| 04.10.22 |
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The 2022 Automotive Reputation Report - top UK car brands: #1 Kia #2 Renault #3 Hyundai #4 Lexus #5 Mazda |
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| 04.10.22 |
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IMI - receives award for member support during the pandemic |
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| 04.10.22 |
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Credit hire companies and motor insurers agree interim rates package - maximum daily settlement rates for most vehicles increased by 7.5% |
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| 04.10.22 |
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AA - more post-lockdown traffic helped halve road deaths linked to sun dazzle |
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| 04.10.22 |
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Allianz (podcast) - Nick Kelsall, head of Motor Claims, on the implications of increased EV take-up for the insurance industry |
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| 04.10.22 |
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Qlaims - insurtech & loss recovery team appoints Sarah Romain (ex Zurich & Direct Line) as Head of Claims |
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| 04.10.22 |
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Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) - publishes review of business interruption insurance claims handling; £1.5bn paid to 36,000 SMEs |
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| 04.10.22 |
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The Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) - drivers urged to watch out for fake insurance deals or risk crushing consequences |
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| 03.10.22 |
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Great Northern Classics - £3million classic car centre to open in Derby |
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| 03.10.22 |
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IMI - Policy Manager pens open letter to Anne-Marie Trevelyan, Secretary of State for Transport |
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| 03.10.22 |
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Steer Automotive Group - open Steer Prestige in High Wycombe, a new 28,000 sqft "purpose designed flagship facility" |
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| 03.10.22 |
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Zixty - new app-based, environmentally friendly short-term insurer |
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| 03.10.22 |
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LV= General Insurance - announce £75 "Energy and Inflation Support Fee" on all LV= jobs at their network of 149 approved repairers |
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| 03.10.22 |
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RAC - record 17ppl gap between petrol and diesel pump prices |
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| 03.10.22 |
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MPL Claims Management - announce appointment of Mark Turner (formerly CCO at WNS) as new Managing Director |
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| 03.10.22 |
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Copart - CMA announce the launch of a merger inquiry into Copart's acquisition of Hills Salvage (The Green Parts Specialists) |
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| 03.10.22 |
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AutoRaise: some key numbers - 182 affiliated repairer sites signed-up; supporting 496 apprentice starts; 18 industry stakeholder partners |
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| 03.10.22 |
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Auto Trader - makes its valuation data available to all retailers |
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| 03.10.22 |
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SMMT Sustainability Report - 2021 vs 2020: vehicle production -3.2%; number of employees in automotive -6.2%; apprenticeship starts +67% |
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| 03.10.22 |
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APIL - the rights of drivers injured in crashes with autonomous cars need consideration and compensation |
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| 03.10.22 |
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RAC ConnectOne - plug-in connected car product aimed at businesses and fleets who are new to telematics |
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| 03.10.22 |
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UK Gov - "more businesses to be categorised as small businesses, meaning less red tape" |
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| 03.10.22 |
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GEM Motoring Assist - not wearing a seat belt contributed to 30% road deaths in 2021 |
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| 03.10.22 |
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London Marathon - results for the bodyshop industry runners |
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| 01.10.22 |
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Activate Accident Repair - have started recruiting for their brand new bodyshop in Mildenhall, Suffolk, which will become their 7th site |
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| 30.9.22 |
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BASF - Steve Chittim, Sales Manager UK & Ireland – Customer Acquisition Premium Brands, announces his departure |
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| 30.9.22 |
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The Vella Group - opens the group’s 11th bodyshop; former Nationwide bodyshop in Coventry |
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| 30.9.22 |
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Hastings - confirms immediate 5% pay rise and £500 bonus in October for staff earning £45k or less |
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| 30.9.22 |
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Copart - sets science-based sustainability targets |
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| 30.9.22 |
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10 DAYS TO GO! 10 days left to get your entries in for the ABP Bodyshop Excellence Awards |
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| 30.9.22 |
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Stellantis UK - acknowledged with Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Award |
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| 30.9.22 |
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GT Motive - Eastbourne Coach Finishers the 500th repairer to sign up to GT Motive this year |
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| 30.9.22 |
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Fix Auto UK - form partnership with Able To for apprentice recruitment and retention process |
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| 30.9.22 |
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Solus - Aviva's 21 site bodyshop business saw profits in 2021 grow by over 400% to a record £25.6m on turnover up 44% to £116.9m |
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| 30.9.22 |
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Consumer Intelligence - cost of car insurance has increased 12.8% in the last 12 months to average £832 |
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| 30.9.22 |
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Arthur D Little (ADL) Global Electric Mobility Readiness Index - UK scores 80/100 as "Ambitious Followers" |
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| 30.9.22 |
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ONS - UK GDP grew 0.2% in the three months to June |
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| 30.9.22 |
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Aston Martin - Geely (owners of Volvo, Polestar and Lotus) take 7.6% shareholding |
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| 30.9.22 |
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NFDA - HMRC offers dealers support for VAT errors |
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| 30.9.22 |
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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles - record-high tool theft from vans costs tradespeople £4.4 billion every year |
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| 30.9.22 |
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Thatcham Research - welcomes new apprentices to the Automotive Academy |
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| 30.9.22 |
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MIB (Motor Insurers' Bureau) - announces new leadership team: James Dalton (ABI), Kjirste Coltham (Ageas) and Chris Makomereh (Pacific) |
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| 30.9.22 |
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Automechanika Shanghai (1 - 4 Dec 2022) - moves to Shenzhen from 20 to 23 December 2022 |
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| 29.9.22 |
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SMMT - British CV output nearly doubles in best August for a decade |
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| 29.9.22 |
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Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) - financial watchdog warns insurers to protect customers’ wellbeing during cost of living squeeze |
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| 29.9.22 |
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UNISON - "Government must stop the chaos and abandon its disastrous financial experiment" |
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| 29.9.22 |
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MORE THAN 300 members have already booked their FREE place at the ABP Annual Convention and Night of Knights on 8 Nov - register NOW! |
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| 29.9.22 |
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Aviva - invests $10 million in Female Innovators Lab Fund |
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| 29.9.22 |
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AA - not wearing seatbelts contributed to almost a third of car deaths |
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| 29.9.22 |
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IAM RoadSmart - ‘E-scooter carnage must stop’ |
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| 29.9.22 |
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GT Motive - Q&A with Jane Riley, Implementation Project Manager |
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| 29.9.22 |
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Reported road casualties Great Britain, annual report: 2021 – AA reaction |
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| 29.9.22 |
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What Car? Reliability Survey - Hyundai Tucson, Mini Convertible, Kia Soul and Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross achieve 100% |
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| 29.9.22 |
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Electric Vehicle Approved (EVA) - five vehicle auctioneers piloting the EVA scheme |
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| 29.9.22 |
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Hilton Group's restoration business, Hilton & Moss - restores Aston Martin DB4 |
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| 29.9.22 |
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SMMT - UK car production up 34% in August 2022 (vs 2021) |
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| 28.9.22 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - 60% Jaguar Land Rover and franchised retailer technicians to retrain for EVs |
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| 28.9.22 |
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Bodyshops vote NOW to rate YOUR suppliers in the ABP Repairers Choice awards |
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| 28.9.22 |
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Admiral - confirm their repair network is changing to "a select number of industry-leading repair partners" with effect from 24 October. |
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| 28.9.22 |
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Allianz - diversifies supply chain for procurement, supply and workplace services, including LV= |
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| 28.9.22 |
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IAM RoadSmart - 79% younger motorists skip on important car maintenance to save money |
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| 28.9.22 |
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NBRA - announces finalists for the Greener Bodyshop Awards |
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| 28.9.22 |
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LKQ Euro Car Parts - exhibiting at the Auto Trade EXPO in Dublin next month |
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| 28.9.22 |
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Bosch - new DCU 120, a robust diagnostic control tablet PC for mobile workshop use |
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| 28.9.22 |
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SJA Logistics (delivery partner for Amazon) - cuts number of claims by 84% and claims cost by 9% with Zego fleet intel |
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| 28.9.22 |
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Carpenters Group - support Brake, the road safety charity, as a corporate partner |
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| 28.9.22 |
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Carlac - visits Cosmetic Repair Solutions’ (CRS) latest bodyshop site |
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| 28.9.22 |
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Pendragon - board reviewing "all potential strategic options" in light of possible offer from Hedin Group |
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| 28.9.22 |
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LV Insurance - more car parts are target for thieves; steering wheel theft up 133%, doubling of airbag and gear lever thefts |
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| 27.9.22 |
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Corsa Canibals strike again - Sun reports that 2 Vauxhall Corsas stripped of parts when parked at Scottish train station |
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| 27.9.22 |
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Stellantis - appoints Sally Clift (ex Jaguar Land Rover) as Head of UK Government Relations and Public Policy |
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| 27.9.22 |
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ABP Bodyshop Excellence Awards - two weeks left to enter; open to ALL Bodyshops; FIVE awards to be won! |
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| 27.9.22 |
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Verex Group - branded car insurance renewal rates are now at 88% surging ahead of the traditional car insurance market |
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| 27.9.22 |
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Mazda UK - opens new training centre in Bedfordshire |
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| 27.9.22 |
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58% adults aged 50 to 65 years would consider returning to work - some more willing to re-skill and upgrade their skills |
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| 27.9.22 |
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Allianz Holdings - welcomes 37 graduates to its first hybrid working graduate programme |
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| 27.9.22 |
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School of Thought - Vizion confirmed as Headline Sponsor for Conference in Nuneaton next month |
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| 27.9.22 |
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BookMyGarage - sharp rise in number of MOT tester disqualifications |
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| 27.9.22 |
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AF Accident Repair Centres - a four-day working week boosts and 120% efficiency |
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| 27.9.22 |
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Sidexa and Autodata (part of Solera) - digital repair products at the 2022 Equip Auto in Paris |
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| 27.9.22 |
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Steering wheel theft up 133% - demand for airbags, gear sticks and any dashboard components also doubling |
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| 27.9.22 |
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Saga - H1 results: motor insurance sales "behind last year"; claims inflation at 13% |
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| 27.9.22 |
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AX - to provide vehicle theft recovery service 'AX Track' to Camping and Caravanning Club members |
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| 27.9.22 |
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Ogilvie Fleet - wins Best Customer Service accolade at the 2022 Business Car Awards |
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| 27.9.22 |
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LV= - announces appointment of David Hynam (ex Bupa and AXA CEO) as chief executive |
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| 27.9.22 |
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Redde Northgate - trading update: strong rebound post-Covid for Claims and Services, fuel pricing or recessionary fears have little impact |
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| 26.9.22 |
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AutoRaise Rally - breaks fundraising record with projected £200,000 raised |
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| 26.9.22 |
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Aviva - launches standalone cover for electric vehicle charging points aimed at installers and operators |
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| 26.9.22 |
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Great Wall Motor (GRM) - Peter Vardy will be the exclusive retailer for GWM ORA (Chinese VM) products in Scotland |
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| 26.9.22 |
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SulNOx Group - we need to "clean up petrol and diesel, because they're not going away anytime soon", says British fuel tech company |
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| 26.9.22 |
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The AA - three in five put off an EV by rising domestic energy prices |
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| 26.9.22 |
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Dynamic Research (DRI) - NHTSA awards ADAS NCAP testing contract to DRI |
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| 26.9.22 |
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AXA UK Retail - launches new digital-only insurance brand, Moja |
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| 26.9.22 |
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HELLA - develops series production-ready key components for all-electric steer-by-wire system for Geely, to be rolled out to other VMs |
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| 26.9.22 |
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IMI - BMW Group UK Academy in Berkshire named as the first IMI TechSafe Centre of Excellence |
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| 26.9.22 |
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The Times article - car dealer showrooms are among the least energy-efficient businesses |
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| 26.9.22 |
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Autotech Academy - internship initiative is filling the automotive aftermarket skills gap |
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| 26.9.22 |
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RAC - public rapid electric vehicle charging costs rise 42% in four months |
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| 26.9.22 |
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Intelligent Motoring - cost of vehicle repairs has risen on average by 33% January-June 2022 vs same period in 2021 |
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| 26.9.22 |
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Nissan - Nissan Qashqai and Juke production in Sunderland hits 5 million; Qashqai e-POWER and Juke Hybrid go into production |
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| 26.9.22 |
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Volkswagen Financial Services UK - electric car sales surge tenfold since COVID pandemic as Newcastle is crowned UK’s EV hotspot |
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| 26.9.22 |
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Mercedes - reported to be stockpiling certain parts to enable production to continue if Germany introduces rationing of natural gas |
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| 26.9.22 |
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Pendragon - receive unsolicited proposal from Hedin Group regarding a possible cash offer at 29p share (shares were 22.7p at Friday's close) |
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| 24.9.22 |
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Happy 18th birthday today to ABP Club. |
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| 23.9.22 |
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Mini-budget - a simple summary of all the announcements made in today's mini-budget |
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| 23.9.22 |
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ABP Night of Knights Repairers Choice Awards 2022 - BODYSHOPS, vote now! |
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| 23.9.22 |
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Mini-budget - LKQ Euro Car Parts comment |
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| 23.9.22 |
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Mini-budget - NFDA comment |
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| 23.9.22 |
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What Car? - riising electricity prices pushing potential buyers off EVs |
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| 23.9.22 |
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Mini-budget - reverse in recent rise in National Insurance cancelled |
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| 23.9.22 |
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"Mini budget" - corporation tax rise and 45p top rate of income tax both scrapped |
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| 23.9.22 |
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Mini-budget - stamp duty cut in England |
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| 23.9.22 |
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Mini-budget - tax cuts that will benefit businesses include cancelling the planned increase in corporation tax from 19% to 25% |
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| 23.9.22 |
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AB Dynamics Group - acquires Ansible Motion for £31.2m to boost simulation portfolio |
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| 23.9.22 |
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Ezi Methods - "proud" to support Gemini Bristol’s entry in the AutoRaise Rally |
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| 23.9.22 |
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Direct Line Group - 40% of tradespeople say jobs increasing, despite cost-of-living crisis |
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| 23.9.22 |
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ABI - Jason Richards, Swiss Re CEO UK&I, joins as new Board member |
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| 23.9.22 |
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Insurance Times Tech & Innovation Awards - full list of all 22 winners; Hills (The Green Parts Specialist) won a Technology Partner award |
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| 22.9.22 |
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Revive - Macclesfield resident becomes 100th technician to be trained at new training centre |
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| 22.9.22 |
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LKQ Euro Car Parts - 300% increase in demand for EV and hybrid training |
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| 22.9.22 |
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Moneybarn - Edinburgh is most expensive city in UK to park at £7.78 for 1-hour; Manchester best provision for parking, Chester worst place |
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| 22.9.22 |
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OEC - enhance Booklink to help customers and workshops save even more time |
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| 22.9.22 |
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Pendragon - in advanced discussions with Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD to be their lead UK launch partner |
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| 22.9.22 |
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Bank of England - raises base interest rate from 1.75% to 2.25%, highest level since 2008; UK already in recession |
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| 22.9.22 |
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NAMA - used car market "still strong" |
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| 22.9.22 |
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Nissan - to provide purchasers of Nissan Electric Vehicles with a 3-year Zap-Map Premium subscription |
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| 22.9.22 |
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IGA - garages need support beyond Energy Bill Relief Scheme |
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| 22.9.22 |
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National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA) - used car demand from consumers has fallen slightly in the last 4 weeks |
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| 22.9.22 |
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IGA - warn that "additional support will be needed to help independent garage businesses" |
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| 22.9.22 |
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Roberlo - launches Compass Texture, the particle selector for effect colours |
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| 22.9.22 |
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What Car? - riising electricity prices pushing potential buyers off EVs |
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| 22.9.22 |
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RAC - Majority of drivers believe changing the MOT to every two years is a dangerously bad idea |
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| 22.9.22 |
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Volvo - new EX90 has "driver understanding system", a real-time interior sensing system that can understand when driver "isn't optimal" |
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| 21.9.22 |
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SYNETIQ - collaborates with academia to drive sustainability agenda forward |
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| 21.9.22 |
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ECA Business Energy - summarises the Energy Bill Relief Scheme |
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| 21.9.22 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - Halewood factory to build electric cars from 2024 |
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| 21.9.22 |
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Government - official: full details of new "Energy Bill Relief Scheme" to help cut energy bills for businesses |
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| 21.9.22 |
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LKQ - Andy Hamilton comments on announces new leadership appointments |
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| 21.9.22 |
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Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) - 6 months relief "does not provide forecourts with sufficient support to survive these critical times" |
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| 21.9.22 |
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Leasing.com - partners with MotorEasy to smooth the leasing lifecycle |
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| 21.9.22 |
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Energy costs - BBC says government to cap wholesale energy costs for businesses at 21.1p per kWh for electricity and 7.5p per KWh for gas |
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| 20.9.22 |
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Audatex - UK bodyshop survey shows AI estimates have the potential to significantly improve cycle times and staff pressures |
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| 20.9.22 |
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BMW - more should be done on the development of hydrogen-powered vehicles; "we firmly believe in hydrogen- it will come at BMW" |
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| 20.9.22 |
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Ford - have built 45,000 incomplete vehicles due to short supply parts; in Q3 had $1BILLION of extra costs from suppliers due to inflation |
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| 20.9.22 |
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CORRECTION to CMA story posted on Tues - 28-year-old who crashed without insurance into a house applied for insurance FROM SCENE OF CRASH! |
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| 20.9.22 |
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Stellantis - announces "Circular Economy Hub" at Mirafiori Complex that will carry out "vehicle dismantling and reconditioning" |
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| 20.9.22 |
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ABP Club breakfast for AutoRaise Rally Entrants tomorrow morning! - see you at the start line at Caffeine & Machine |
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| 20.9.22 |
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Start Rescue - placed in pole position in Which? breakdown survey |
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| 20.9.22 |
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Is long term sickness an issue in your business? - "lasting financial legacy from COVID" |
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| 20.9.22 |
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FIAT Professional Scudo - to be manufactured at the Stellantis manufacturing plant in Luton |
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| 20.9.22 |
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Audatex UK - Tesla Model Y now available in AudaEnterpriseGold |
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| 20.9.22 |
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Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) - 37-year-old man jailed for 16 months after making fraudulent motor insurance claims |
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| 20.9.22 |
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School of Thought 'Into the Future' Conference - Thursday 20 October in Nuneaton |
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| 20.9.22 |
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Cromax - new bodyshop training video from Cromax on special plastic additive |
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| 20.9.22 |
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Automechanika Frankfurt - "clearly heading in the right direction" with 78,000 visitors from 175 countries and 2,804 exhibitors |
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| 20.9.22 |
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Claims Management & Adjusting (CMA) - 28-year-old man who deliberately drove into a house applied for insurance FROM SCENE OF CRASH! |
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| 20.9.22 |
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Automechanika - Celette's Eagle Electronic Car Body Measurement System wins Innovation Award in Body & Paint category |
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| 20.9.22 |
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PwC - by the end of 2022 the average worker could be around £30 worse off a week and £1,400 worse off a year |
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| 20.9.22 |
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Kia - 74% of drivers are using their car differently (ie less and walking instead) to save money |
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| 20.9.22 |
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ICDP blog (automotive retail and aftersales research) - reflecting on Queen Elizabeth II and the "case for long service" |
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| 20.9.22 |
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Anexo (inc DAMS Direct Accident Management) - H1 results: pre-tax profit up 53% to £13.6m on turnover up 42% to £69m |
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| 20.9.22 |
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Autovista article - cap on energy prices averts crash in UK used-car prices |
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| 19.9.22 |
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LKQ - appoint Varun Laroyia (currently CFO) as CEO of LKQ Europe, succeeding Arnd Franz who is loeaving to join Mahle |
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| 18.9.22 |
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Government - considering fixed discount for businesses on the amount they are charged per kilowatt hour for energy says Sky News |
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| 17.9.22 |
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Axalata - Derrick Paton promoted to Strategic Accounts Manager EMEA |
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| 16.9.22 |
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ABP Club - no Newsletter on Monday 19 September, the date of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's State Funeral |
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| 16.9.22 |
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John Lewis - despite making a £99m loss in the H1 2022 the retailer is paying £500 to staff, 4% pay increase and free hot meals this Winter |
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| 16.9.22 |
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DJ Mackenzies - Suffolk-based bodyshop achieves PAS2060 after working with ECA Business Energy |
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| 16.9.22 |
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Morelli - John Laney ('Jon Boy') retires after 25 years at Morelli's Southgate and Enfield branches |
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| 16.9.22 |
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SYNETIQ - finalists in 3 categories for the Doncaster Business Awards 2022 |
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| 16.9.22 |
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Flying Spares - independent supplier of Rolls-Royce and Bentley parts, on the late Queen Elizabeth II and Rolls-Royce and Bentley |
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| 16.9.22 |
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AAM Group - car subscription company, Mycardirect, celebrates 2 year anniversary; sales up 46% YOY |
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| 16.9.22 |
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HARMAN (subsidiary of Samsung) - advanced safety 'Ready Care' tech detects driver behaviours and assists via "context-aware" interventions |
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| 16.9.22 |
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InAutomotive - ABP Recommended Business Service shares 10 important transferable skills that support and career in bodyshop |
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| 16.9.22 |
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Audatex UK - phone lines will be closed on Bank Holiday Monday 19 Sept, to coincide with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s State Funeral |
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| 16.9.22 |
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AXA XL Insurance Company UK & AXA XL Underwriting Agencies - Nigel Hinshelwood appointed as Chair |
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| 15.9.22 |
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(reports) Potential "mini" budget next week - tax cuts and a reverse in the National Insurance raise |
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| 15.9.22 |
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School of Thought - at Chesterfield College today speaking to students about automotive careers |
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| 15.9.22 |
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Tom Jones, Group HR Director at Alton Cars - frustration about barriers to entry for bodyshop apprentices |
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| 15.9.22 |
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Oxford University - researchers develop new AI to enable autonomous vehicles to adapt to challenging weather conditions |
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| 15.9.22 |
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AA Signs - assisting with the Queen’s funeral almost 70 years after helping with Queen’s Coronation |
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| 15.9.22 |
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REGISTER NOW! - ABP Annual Convention & Night of Knights 2022, with Headline Partner, Solera | Audatex: Tuesday 8 November in Birmingham |
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| 15.9.22 |
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RESGISTER NOW! - ABP Annual Convention & Night of Knights 2022, with Headline Partner, Solera | Audatex: Tuesday 8 November in Birmingham |
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| 15.9.22 |
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Autopromotec - growing demand for EV batteries requires 300 new mines for raw materials |
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| 14.9.22 |
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Kevin McCombie - Group Bodyshop Manager of Williams Motor Group announces his retirement |
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| 14.9.22 |
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Insurance Times 2022 awards - finalists for all 36 categories; ceremony 8 Dec |
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| 14.9.22 |
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Fix Auto Mid Devon - charity challenge raises £3,000 for the British Heart Foundation |
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| 14.9.22 |
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BEIS Bulletin for businesses - information following the death of Her Majesty The Queen |
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| 14.9.22 |
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British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) - no relief for businesses as inflation remains high |
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| 14.9.22 |
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What Car? - cost of living crisis pushing car buyers into finance |
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| 14.9.22 |
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Vauxhall GSe - new performance electrified sub-brand |
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| 14.9.22 |
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IAM RoadSmart - motorists most likely to call insurance firm first after a minor road accident |
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| 14.9.22 |
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Suzuki GB - tyre support programme to boost aftersales business at bike dealers |
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| 14.9.22 |
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Solus ARC - appoints Clare Davies as its Chief Operating Officer; reports to Simon Smith (Solus Managing Director and Aviva Repair Lead) |
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| 14.9.22 |
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Weekday car travel at 95% pre-COVID levels - takeaway deliveries added a million car and bike trips each day in 2021 |
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| 14.9.22 |
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ATS Euromaster - demand for mobile tyre services rises as vehicle downtime becomes more critical |
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| 14.9.22 |
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carwow - cost-of-living crisis boosts interest in cheaper new cars; interest in sub-£20,000 cars up 13.5% |
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| 14.9.22 |
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Inflation fell to 9.9% in August; down from 10.1% in July - helped by drop in price in petrol |
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| 14.9.22 |
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DVSA - services (driving & theory tests) suspended on 19 September 2022 following sad death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II |
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| 13.9.22 |
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Sad message announcing the death of Trevor Barefoot founder of both Exway Coachworks (sold to Nationwide in 2013) and Vizion Network |
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| 13.9.22 |
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ABP Bodyshop Excellence Awards - entries open today for the 5 awards; open to ALL Bodyshops |
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| 13.9.22 |
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Advice about bodyshop contracts - Simon Bennett, CEO at Vint-tro & WOOP Hub, and Consultant at Ellisons Solicitors |
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| 13.9.22 |
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Parts supply - situation could get even worse as Felixstow and Liverpool dock workers to strike at the end of September |
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| 13.9.22 |
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Auto Windscreens - Jim Allen from Banbury is ‘Clearly the Best’ Auto Windscreens technician in the UK |
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| 13.9.22 |
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BMW - trim parts made of plastic containing 30% recycled fishing nets and ropes |
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| 13.9.22 |
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Experian - electric vehicle adoption has risen by 291% over two years |
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| 13.9.22 |
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ABP Club Forum - £42 labour rate needed no discounts |
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| 13.9.22 |
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Autocar and Ennis & Co Drivers of Change - initiative returns for 2022 |
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| 13.9.22 |
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Motofix - former Mitsubishi UK PDI centre being transformed into "world class" Prestige & Body Centre facility based in Cirencester |
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| 13.9.22 |
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Revive! Lincoln - mobile repair business owner transforms empty industrial unit into £250,000 cosmetic vehicle repair business |
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| 13.9.22 |
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Lightfoot - launch EV charging fraud prevention solution (so employers are not paying to charge non-company cars) |
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| 13.9.22 |
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OECD - supply of critical raw materials in vehicle manufacture (especially EVs = more reliant on aluminium) endangered by Russia war |
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| 13.9.22 |
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Copart's (sister company CashForCars) - opens new CashForCars.co.uk HQ in Kirkcaldy, Fife |
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| 12.9.22 |
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Hastings Direct - appoint Mark Wynne (ex Hoopers) as Head of Engineering |
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| 12.9.22 |
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Motor Trader 2022 awards - finalists for all 33 categories inc 4 finalists for "Bodyshop of the Year" |
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| 12.9.22 |
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bodyshop magazine - finalists for their 2022 awards |
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| 12.9.22 |
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PPG - to highlight coatings for battery electric vehicles at North American International Auto Show and The Battery Show |
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| 12.9.22 |
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esure Group - Helen Cooper (ex Hiscox) has been appointed as its Chief Risk Officer (CRO) |
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| 12.9.22 |
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The average size of the 9 bodyshops that have been liquidated in the last 10 weeks is larger than H1 2022 and average debt is larger |
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| 12.9.22 |
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Wholesale, retail, and repair of motor vehicles - one of the industries those aged 65+ and over in most likely to be working in |
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| 12.9.22 |
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ABP Club - results from last week's Charity Golf Day at the Oxfordshire; over 600 photos now available FREE of charge for all |
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| 12.9.22 |
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USA: Solera - announces auto fintech platform DigniFi as partner for financing for car repairs & body work |
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| 12.9.22 |
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Revive! Trafford - husband and wife team scoop coveted award at Greater Manchester Business Awards |
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| 12.9.22 |
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LD Autovogue - Norfolk bodyshop that was rebuilt after a fire in 2021 presented with Kitemark plaque for new bodyshop |
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| 12.9.22 |
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The IMI - there could be 160,000 vacancies in automotive by 2031 |
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| 12.9.22 |
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Parents spend £781 a year to help keep their children on the road - 70 young driver rely on parents to afford to drive |
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| 12.9.22 |
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NFDA Dealer Attitude Survey - Lexus, Mercedes and Kia were the top performers, Fiat, Abarth and Alfa Romeo the lowest |
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| 12.9.22 |
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Specialist Risk Group (SRG) - acquire motor trade broker, Hamilton Leigh |
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| 12.9.22 |
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Automechanika Frankfurt - takes place this week (Tues 13 to Sat 17); series of 3 "Collision Talk" discussions being held on Wed and Fri |
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| 12.9.22 |
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comparethemarket - 47% of UK adults are considering a side job or getting an additional source of income due to the rising cost of living |
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| 12.9.22 |
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ONS - GDP estimated to have grown by 0.2% in July 2022 following a fall of 0.6% in June 2022 |
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| 12.9.22 |
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ONS - GDP estimated to have grown by 0.2% in July 2022 following a fall of 0.6% in June 2022 |
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| 12.9.22 |
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Government - more details emerge of their "Energy Price Guarantee" for businesses |
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| 12.9.22 |
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Mike Collyer - why dealers and manufacturers should have a branded accident management scheme |
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| 12.9.22 |
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Broach Hill Garage Ltd - dealer and bodyshop in Yorkshire, went into administration on 16 Aug |
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| 12.9.22 |
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Auto Crash Repairs Ltd - bodyshop (22 employees) in Bedford, liquiated on 23 Jun, owing £811k with £128k of assets |
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| 12.9.22 |
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Bodytech of Bangor Ltd - bodyshop (NA employees) in Gwynedd liquidated on 4 Jly owing £236k with £6k of assets |
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| 12.9.22 |
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Autotech Smart Repairs Ltd - 20 employee business in Dartford, liquidated on 28 Jly owing £510k with £47k of assets |
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| 12.9.22 |
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Sawyers Accident Repair Ltd - bodyshop (1 employee) in Essex, liquidated on 22 Jly owing £77k with £2k of assets |
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| 12.9.22 |
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Vehicle Body Services Ltd (Fix Auto Aberdare) - bodyshop (18 employees) in South Wales liquidated on 29 Jly owing £778k with nil assets |
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| 12.9.22 |
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Phillips Car Bodywork Ltd - bodyshop (0 employees) in Bath, voluntary liquidation on 2 Aug |
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| 12.9.22 |
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Grimshaw and Wake Ltd - bodyshop (18 employees) in Middlesex, voluntary liquidated on 9 Aug |
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| 12.9.22 |
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Axi-Dent (Northants) Ltd - bodyshop (1 employee) in Northants, liquidated on 23 Aug owing £128k with £7k of assets |
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| 10.9.22 |
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IAEA - 90th Anniversary conference due to be held on 17 Sept postponed as a mark of respect; new date in early 2023 tbc |
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| 09.9.22 |
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Cazoo - to wind down operations in mainland Europe to focus on core UK market |
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| 09.9.22 |
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Solus Accident Repair Centres - appoints Adam Murray as Head of Technical for Engineers |
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| 09.9.22 |
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Porsche - OFFICIAL: planned deal to enter F1 with Red Bull is cancelled; will now explore other opportunities to enter F1 |
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| 09.9.22 |
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The IMI - Hayley Pells joins the IMI in new role as Policy Manager |
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| 09.9.22 |
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An update on the revised BS10125 standard from ABP Chairman David Cresswell - SVS/20 committee met the end of August to sign-off revision |
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| 09.9.22 |
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Drive Motor Retail - offer for sale, brand new, still boxed, VW approved equipment for a VW approved bodyshop |
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| 09.9.22 |
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EMaC - promotes Mike Foster to the role of National Sales Director |
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| 09.9.22 |
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NBRA - urges Government support for bodyshop energy bills |
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| 09.9.22 |
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AA Approved Garages - more than 10 million cars and vans due to have their MOT between now and December |
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| 09.9.22 |
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REPOST from the Forum: insurance rates - repairer Member reports shift in hourly rate with £40ph+ "becoming more popular" |
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| 09.9.22 |
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Fix Auto UK - promotes distributor Morelli to preferred supplier status |
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| 09.9.22 |
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SMMT statement - the Queen was "a lifelong supporter of the UK automotive industry" |
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| 09.9.22 |
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CRS (Cosmetic Repair Solutions) Accident Repair Centre - opens third premises in Dinnington, Sheffield |
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| 08.9.22 |
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"The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon" |
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| 08.9.22 |
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IMI - EV TechSafe qualifications ramp up in first half of 2022 to hit 15% penetration |
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| 08.9.22 |
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Government (official PR) - Energy Price Guarantee for families and businesses while urgently taking action to reform broken energy market |
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| 08.9.22 |
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Stellantis - appoints Chief Digital Information Officer to further accelerate company’s tech transformation |
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| 08.9.22 |
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UK Automotive Council - UK fares "relatively well" (16% workforce) compared to Europe in terms of gender diversity in the aftermarket sector |
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| 08.9.22 |
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Mirka - introducing cost-effective personal protective equipment (PPE) to its Mirka Essentials range |
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| 08.9.22 |
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Auto Windscreens - technicians set out to prove they’re ‘Clearly the Best’ |
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| 08.9.22 |
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Steer Automotive Group - make changes to maternity and paternity leave pay |
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| 08.9.22 |
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Automechanika Banger-ham - Rachel Murray (Paint by Rach) and Louise Baker (Womanic) take part in Bangers4Ben |
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| 08.9.22 |
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Energy prices - new 6-month scheme for businesses to "provide equivalent support" to £2,500 price cap |
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| 08.9.22 |
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FSB - 96% of small firms flag concerns about rising energy bills ahead of announcement of support for households & businesses due today |
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| 08.9.22 |
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What Car? - charging an electric car can be 28% more expensive than filling up with petrol |
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| 08.9.22 |
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Autovista - UK new-car market faces "growing derailment risk" |
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| 08.9.22 |
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Volkswagen Financial Services UK (VWFS) - 1/3 of Brits will not afford their commute if fuel costs keep rising |
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| 07.9.22 |
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Apple - new iPhone 14, launched today, has Crash Detection which detects a car crash and then automatically dials the emergency services |
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| 07.9.22 |
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Startline - fuel cap rise would increase safety risk for motorists as one in five plan to cut back on car maintenance |
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| 07.9.22 |
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AA - welcomes new Transport Secretary, Anne-Marie Trevelyan, with top 10 priorities for motorists: |
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| 07.9.22 |
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LKQ Euro Car Parts - CEO Andy Hamilton lists six-point policy wish list for the automotive aftermarket |
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| 07.9.22 |
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World Suicide Prevention Day (Saturday 10 September) - tips from Ben to help you & your colleagues spot the warning signs |
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| 07.9.22 |
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Carlac - five ways bodyshop managers can save on energy consumption |
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| 07.9.22 |
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Thatcham Research - Tesla sets new ADAS performance benchmark with five-star Euro NCAP rating |
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| 07.9.22 |
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Euro NCAP - 5 stars for the Tesla Model Y, Genesis GV60, ORA Funky Cat and WEY Coffee 01, 4 stars for Kia's Niro |
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| 07.9.22 |
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Kia - launches first campaign for independent motor traders to encourage the use of genuine parts |
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| 07.9.22 |
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10 ways bodyshops can help mitigate soaring energy costs - Julie Eley shares tips that helped saved ADR Group £££ |
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| 07.9.22 |
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Charles Trent - south west recycling firm secures £5.5m funding for UK’s first reverse production line facility for vehicle recycling |
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| 06.9.22 |
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Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) - 8 out of 10 SMEs are finding it difficult to recruit staff |
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| 06.9.22 |
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Auto Trader - data starts to show early signs of "waning of appetite" for EVs thanks to higher charging costs |
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| 06.9.22 |
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Over 50s leaving the body repair industry? - boom in Baby Boomers leaving the workforce & a skills mismatch |
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| 06.9.22 |
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Motorpoint - increasing new car registrations will ease "overheating" in the used and nearly-new car sectors and bring car prices down |
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| 06.9.22 |
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The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) - predicts UK recession this year and inflation to hit 14% |
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| 06.9.22 |
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SolarBotanic - revolutionary solar-powered tree to make solar energy for commercial use |
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| 06.9.22 |
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Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) - "small firms, not protected by an energy price cap, are seeing bills soaring out of control" |
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| 06.9.22 |
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Green Investment Group (GIG) - launches new EV infrastructure business, Fleete |
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| 06.9.22 |
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Institute of Directors (IOD) - welcomes end to recent political uncertainty, calls for support for mid-sized firms |
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| 06.9.22 |
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Select Car Leasing - could the new PM scrap motorway speed limits and ban smart motorways? |
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| 06.9.22 |
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NFDA - Ford continues to dominate the LCV market |
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| 06.9.22 |
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Kia Roadside Assistance - extends partnership with the RAC to the end of 2023 |
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| 06.9.22 |
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SMMT - Britain’s light commercial vehicle market down -24.6% in August; BEV uptake continues to grow, up 14.7%, to 6.1% market share |
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| 06.9.22 |
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Vertu Motors - trading update: strong first half performance; "continued significant performance improvement" for accident repair centres |
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| 05.9.22 |
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Motor Trader awards - finalists announced in the 7 supplier categories; ceremony in London on 23 Nov |
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| 05.9.22 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - thousands of employees to be sent home from next week until end Sept as supply chain shortages halt production |
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| 05.9.22 |
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Insurance Times - "motor insurers must look to repair network support and claims prevention if they wish to remain in the black" |
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| 05.9.22 |
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Cazoo - Q2 revenues up 145% YoY; vehicles sold up 124% YoY to 23,955 |
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| 05.9.22 |
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The ICO - starts criminal proceedings against 8 individuals for stealing personal from repairers to generate PI claims |
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| 05.9.22 |
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AA Accident Assist - 61% drivers still haven’t read the changes to the Highway Code which were introduced in January |
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| 05.9.22 |
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GoCompare - 1 in 5 young drivers could be committing insurance fraud |
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| 05.9.22 |
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SMMT - VW Polo was the best-selling car in the UK in August |
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| 05.9.22 |
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Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) - higher energy costs force up fuel retailer margins |
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| 05.9.22 |
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RAC - petrol drivers continue to get a raw deal at the pumps despite record (12ppl) price drop in August |
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| 05.9.22 |
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What Car? - UK car industry "continues to sit at the edge of a precipice" |
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| 05.9.22 |
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Sales of Plug-in hybrid (PHEV) vehicles drops 23% in August - BUT... EV growth tops 35% |
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| 05.9.22 |
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Start Rescue - EV and hybrid drivers without breakdown cover vulnerable to unqualified recovery agents with ‘a truck and tow hook’ |
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| 05.9.22 |
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REPOST FROM THE FORUM - bodyshop per job energy premium should be £125 a job for at least 9 months |
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| 05.9.22 |
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ONS data reveals consumers driving less to combat cost-of-living - 16% YOY drop in fuel demand in July |
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| 05.9.22 |
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SMMT - UK new car market up 1.2% in August 2022 (vs August 2021); BEV registrations up 35% to take 14.5% total market share |
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| 05.9.22 |
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Marsh - damage repair costs for EVs are c25% higher than ICEs |
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| 05.9.22 |
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Solera Audatex and AutoFlow - develop a two-way data feed between AudaEnterpriseGold and Qapter to improve repair estimating efficiency |
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| 02.9.22 |
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Richard Billyeald, Chief Technical Officer at Thatcham Research - driving a minibus to the Poland/Ukraine border, supporting Eden Aid |
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| 02.9.22 |
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Thatcham Research - chief executive Jonathan Hewett joins the Automotive 30% Club |
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| 02.9.22 |
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D Gawthrope ACR - Knottingley repairer awarded first ever VBRA Structural Truck & Van Body Repair certificate |
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| 02.9.22 |
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InAutomotive - interview with Ffion Moon, a Preparation Technician at Motorpoint |
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| 02.9.22 |
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esure - our Greener Parts initiative used 2,380 recycled motor repair parts in H1 2022; 76% of our bodyshop network is now carbon neutral |
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| 02.9.22 |
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York Van Centre and Paint & Body Shop - Yorkshire Isuzu dealer celebrates ten-year partnership with York Racecourse |
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| 02.9.22 |
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Apollo Motor Group - Yeovil bodyshop welcomes MET apprentice, Aiden Faulkner |
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| 02.9.22 |
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Volkswagen - "stockpiling" windscreens over fears that Europe will suffer major glass shortage due to gas supply restrictions |
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| 02.9.22 |
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Harlequin Motors - Leicester bodyshop celebrates 50th anniversary business growth under next generation of leadership |
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| 02.9.22 |
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Hyundai Motor Group - equipping all vehicles across Europe with TomTom technology as standard. |
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| 02.9.22 |
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Fix Auto UK - appoints Furrows' Telford bodyshop as Fix Auto Telford |
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| 02.9.22 |
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Auto Trader - used car prices increase 43% on pre-pandemic levels |
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| 02.9.22 |
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The Independent Garage Association (IGA) - "this winter will be disastrous for small garage businesses" |
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| 01.9.22 |
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Kennedys - the insurance law firm is giving its newly qualified solicitors a 60% pay rise to £80,000pa with trainees now getting £44,000pa |
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| 01.9.22 |
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LKQ Coatings - promote Ian Parkinson to a new position as Regional Sales Manager |
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| 01.9.22 |
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AA - details of the AA's hydrogen Patrol vehicle launched at British Motor Show 2022 |
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| 01.9.22 |
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BMW - starts production of fuel cell systems for the new BMW iX5 Hydrogen, which will be built in a small series in 2022 |
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| 01.9.22 |
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Which? - despite loyalty penalty ban, many insurance customers seeing price rises; 43% paying more for car insurance vs 2021 |
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| 01.9.22 |
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EMM - new Colad Pump Spray System |
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| 01.9.22 |
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Reflex Vehicle Hire - partners with Teletrac Navman in a major technology investment |
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| 01.9.22 |
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Lotus - launches new e-commerce site for parts, accessories and merchandise |
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| 01.9.22 |
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TrustFord (UK's 4th largest dealer owned bodyshop group) - over £4.6K raised for the RNLI at Causeway Coast Ford Fair |
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| 01.9.22 |
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What Car? Electric Car Awards - best new electrified cars in 15 categories; BMW, Tesla and Volvo each win 3 awards |
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| 01.9.22 |
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Volvo Car Financial Services UK - Steve Catlin appointed as Managing Director |
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| 01.9.22 |
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CBI Growth Indicator - private sector activity falls (-5% from +8% in the quarter to July) with "worse to come" |
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| 01.9.22 |
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Laser Tools - insulated tool kit for working on EV/hybrid vehicles |
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| 01.9.22 |
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ACIS - Ryan O’Neill promoted to head of sales at ACIS |
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| 01.9.22 |
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Vizion - give their network the ability to use GT Motive as an estimating platform |
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| 01.9.22 |
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The Association of Consumer Support Organisations (ACSO) - calls for cross-sector successor body to the Insurance Fraud Taskforce (IFT) |
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| 01.9.22 |
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Solus ARC and Vizion - since January, 2,500 Solus customers have chosen to plant a tree rather than take a courtesy car |
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| 01.9.22 |
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Copart UK - MD Jane Pocock on the Hills acquisition deal and green parts; "we know insurers are under huge price pressure with claims costs" |
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| 31.8.22 |
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Thatcham Research and LV= [Autovista article] - "skilled repairs (on EVs) are very hard to come by in the market" |
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| 31.8.22 |
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Aviva - 13% increase in over 65s still working compared to six years ago |
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| 31.8.22 |
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Auto Windscreens – policyholders delaying windscreen repairs for av 15 days compared to just 8 days (2022 vs 2019) |
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| 31.8.22 |
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5%-10% reduction in weekday car travel (2021 vs pre-COVID) - 21% decrease overall in number of trips made by people (data for England only) |
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| 31.8.22 |
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Allianz - 100 students complete Allianz virtual work experience programme |
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| 31.8.22 |
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USA: CIECA (Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association) - Bill Brower, VP of Industry Relations for Solera, joining CIECA’s Board |
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| 31.8.22 |
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Citroën UK - EV drivers can do up to two weeks of school runs on a single charge |
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| 31.8.22 |
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Copart - work underway to boost sustainability at Colchester Operation Centre |
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| 31.8.22 |
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Government approves recommendation on cold rolled flat steel (for car parts) - will prevent dumped imports from China and Russia until 2026 |
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| 31.8.22 |
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AA response to LGA report - "rising costs should not be an excuse for squeezing more money out of motorists to fill the financial hole" |
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| 31.8.22 |
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Quotezone - 3rd party only insurance costs young drivers 11% more than fully-comp |
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| 31.8.22 |
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Volkswagen Financial Services UK - drivers learning in automatic EVs will soon be the norm |
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| 31.8.22 |
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LGA - councils warn of spiralling cost of street lighting and pothole repairs due to increasing energy cost and inflation |
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| 31.8.22 |
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Australia: AMA Group - "encouraging insurers to scan all vehicles pre and post repairs to ensure any fault codes are identified" |
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| 31.8.22 |
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Australia: AMA - country's largest bodyshop group gets "broad recognition" by insurers of the need to realign pricing to reflect inflation |
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| 30.8.22 |
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Energy price cap rise - what it means for charging an electric car at home |
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| 30.8.22 |
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National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) - calls on Gov subsidy to help dealers pay energy bills |
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| 30.8.22 |
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Admiral - delighted to be headline sponsor of Pride Cymru and continue its support for the 22nd consecutive year |
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| 30.8.22 |
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School of Thought Conference and Awards: Thurs 20 October in Nuneaton - email Dave Reece or Julie Eley to attend |
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| 30.8.22 |
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Zego - new commercial motor insurer partners with QBE Insurance for motor fleet insurance |
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| 30.8.22 |
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The Association of Consumer Support Organisations (ACSO) - comments on the latest ABI fraud report |
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| 30.8.22 |
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The Association of Consumer Support Organisations (ACSO) - comments on the latest ABI fraud report |
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| 30.8.22 |
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BBC - leaders of the country's 6 largest breweries have called for "immediate government intervention" on sky-high energy bills for pubs |
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| 30.8.22 |
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"All Fleet Services Ltd" - wound up by HMRC; last accounts filed were for 2018 |
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| 30.8.22 |
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Ohme - drivers urged to switch to smart energy tariff or pay over six times more to drive your EV |
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| 30.8.22 |
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Broach Hill Garage in Driffield, East Yorkshire - in administration after 50 years of trading |
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| 30.8.22 |
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REPOST FROM THE FORUM: advice on commercial solar panel installation for a bodyshop |
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| 30.8.22 |
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Reports: Chinese carmakers Great Wall (Ora brand) and BYD - to enter UK market and start "electric car price war" |
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| 30.8.22 |
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Aviva - 28% consumers aged 55+ are walking or cycling instead of using their car to save money |
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| 30.8.22 |
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Warrantywise Reliability Index - last-gen Range Rover named as least reliable used car |
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| 30.8.22 |
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esure and law firm Horwich Farrelly - taxi driver loses licence after £100,000 staged accident claim |
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| 30.8.22 |
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IMI member blog: Mike Jones (former Senior Tech Trainer & Technical Training Coordinator for Citroën) - ADAS profit for bodyshops |
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| 29.8.22 |
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BBC - soaring energy bills could be the straw that finally breaks the camel's back for small businesses warns former chancellor |
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| 26.8.22 |
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The Insurance Task Force (ITF) - 13 major insurers and brokers launch Global Pledge for Sustainable Supply Chains |
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| 26.8.22 |
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Energy prices - Chancellor suggests cutting back on energy use |
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| 26.8.22 |
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Self-driving vehicles will not eliminate crashes - road safety charity says "prioritise driver training" |
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| 26.8.22 |
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FSB - energy help for small businesses is needed now; extend the price cap to smallest businesses |
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| 26.8.22 |
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Allianz - donates £50,000 to support diversity and inclusion in community sports |
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| 26.8.22 |
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ABI - motor insurance claim fraud down 7% last year to 49,000 claims, but value (£577m) fell by only 1% |
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| 26.8.22 |
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Ofgem - Russia has "slowly & deliberately turned off the gas supplies to Europe causing harm to households, businesses and wider economy" |
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| 26.8.22 |
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Energy prices - Energy UK, CBI respond to price cap announcement |
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| 26.8.22 |
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Energy prices - Ofgem raises energy price cap (affects household NOT business bills) by 80% to £3,549 from October |
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| 26.8.22 |
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Autoraise - two team places have become available for this year’s Rally (Wed 21 - Fri 23 Sept) |
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| 26.8.22 |
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Petrol Retailers Association - asks for Government action on energy prices to support fuel forecourts |
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| 26.8.22 |
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Audi - OFFICIAL: to enter F1 from 2026 |
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| 26.8.22 |
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Germany - Carglass (sister company to Autoglass) - takes Fiat Chrysler to European Court of Justice over restrictions on access to data |
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| 25.8.22 |
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Michael McLaren (ex Allied Vehicles / Nationwide / Fix Auto UK / L&I Eaton) - joins JLR Body and Paint Programme as Regional Manager |
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| 25.8.22 |
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Daily Mail - "Restaurants, pubs, cafes and shops are among small businesses forced to close as soaring energy bills begin to bite" |
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| 25.8.22 |
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City of Wolverhampton College - six Level 3 body repair and refinishing students secure jobs with Greenhous |
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| 25.8.22 |
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Admiral - renew deal with Autoglass as preferred vehicle glass repair, replacement and recalibration supplier |
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| 25.8.22 |
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SMMT - UK CV production up 43.9% July 2022 vs July 2021; best July since 2016 and 11th consecutive month of growth |
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| 25.8.22 |
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Autoglass - Ian Rowlands (ex VP, Partnerships with GoCompare) appointed as Commercial Director |
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| 25.8.22 |
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Struggling with rising bodyshop staff bills? - work-life balance overtakes salary post-pandemic |
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| 25.8.22 |
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BGL Insurance (BGLi) - Laura Mullaney becomes new MD of Distribution for BGLi |
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| 25.8.22 |
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Used car depreciation - 2019 BMW 2 Series, 2020 Hyundai Kona and 2019 Volkswagen Golf have depreciated more than any other vehicle |
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| 25.8.22 |
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National Windscreens - new flagship Leicester fitting, training and research centre opens |
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| 25.8.22 |
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LKQ Euro Car Parts - prepare for MOT boom; "marginal gains in profit and productivity (for garages) must be a focus" |
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| 25.8.22 |
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British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) - calls for COVID-style support by introducing Government Emergency Energy Grant for SMEs |
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| 25.8.22 |
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RAC - drivers set to embark on more than 12m leisure trips over last bank holiday for most this side of Christmas |
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| 25.8.22 |
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Allianz Holdings - Aviva's Alison Rayner appointed to newly created role of Chief Compliance and Corporate Affairs Officer at Allianz |
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| 25.8.22 |
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Volkswagen Financial Services UK - qualifies for Great Place to Work shortlist |
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| 25.8.22 |
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SMMT - UK car production up 8.6% in July; 3rd consecutive month of growth |
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| 24.8.22 |
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NBRA - writes to Admiral Board requesting clarity on rumours of a widespread Admiral strategic repair solution change |
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| 24.8.22 |
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Cogent Hire blog: Bob Linwood - “The average age of a skilled worker (in a bodyshop) is 50 or so. That’s a big problem.” |
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| 24.8.22 |
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Energy UK details suppliers’ customer support schemes - full details of support available from 10 energy suppliers |
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| 24.8.22 |
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Mercedes-Benz & BASF - chemical recycling enables circular manufacture of virgin-quality plastics for safety-critical parts |
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| 24.8.22 |
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REPOST FROM THE FORUM: Parts & Paint Discount - "now is the time for ALL insurers & AMs to remove ALL Paint and parts discounts" |
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| 24.8.22 |
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Confederation of British Industry (CBI) - "new government must act decisively to grip energy cost crisis" |
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| 24.8.22 |
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SMMT - welcomes Local EV Infrastructure (LEVI) £10m fund pilot |
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| 24.8.22 |
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Quantum Technical (David Punter) - explains more about their new Exceptional Repair (in association with NBRA and Blackthorn) |
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| 24.8.22 |
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Motorpoint poll - 'New Reg Day' is "a thing of the past" as car buyers now prioritise other factors |
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| 24.8.22 |
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Drivers to benefit from £20 million EV charge boost - 1,000 new electric vehicle chargepoints to be installed in a new pilot |
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| 24.8.22 |
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Sika UK - try SikaTack PRO, with a 30 minutes of Minimum Drive-Away Time (MDAT), for a chance to win £2,000 vouchers |
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| 24.8.22 |
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Auto Trader - partners with manufacturers to integrate profit enhancing VIN Spec data across its platforms |
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| 24.8.22 |
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Tesco Underwriting - appoint FMG "to provide a vehicle repair management solution" and Auxillis for repalcement vehicles |
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| 24.8.22 |
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Lookers - H1 results: profit down 1% on turnover up 3%; cosmetic repair rollout on track with 50 fixed sites and 20 mobile vans by end 2022 |
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| 24.8.22 |
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IMI Member Stories: Andrew Avis - I "still look back to my roots as being a member of a team in a workshop repairing customer cars" |
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| 23.8.22 |
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Leicester revealed as the most expensive city for insurance - average premium is £955 |
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| 23.8.22 |
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USA: Society of Collision Repair Specialists - conducting research project on refinish times for new and blended panels; results in Nov |
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| 23.8.22 |
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HSE - employers must prepare for a warmer future |
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| 23.8.22 |
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AutoRaise Rally - U-Pol confirmed as headline sponsor for next month's event |
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| 23.8.22 |
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Direct Line - Croydon named the UK's car crime capital |
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| 23.8.22 |
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Innovation Stockley - Heathrow bodyshop passes BSI audit and thanks suppliers who supported the team |
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| 23.8.22 |
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NFU Mutual - Bury branch supports Speed Of Sight charity, run by blind race car driver and multiple World Record holder |
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| 23.8.22 |
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Honda - the Civic Type R turns 25 (who else wanted one when they were 17?) |
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| 23.8.22 |
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VEUK - report increase in demand for outsourced estimating |
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| 23.8.22 |
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Copart UK - confirms accreditation as a Living Wage Employer |
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| 23.8.22 |
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Davies Group - Phil Jones, Credit Hire Manager: cost of materials and parts means rental firm have "depleted vehicle fleets" |
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| 23.8.22 |
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Allianz - boosts insurance regions team with three promotions |
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| 23.8.22 |
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FCA Automotive Services & Auto Trader - finance from FCA for used cars available on UK’s largest automotive marketplace |
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| 23.8.22 |
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Bank holiday traffic boost - 15 million car journeys predicted over the weekend |
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| 22.8.22 |
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Allianz - appoints Ben Moore as new commercial motor manager |
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| 22.8.22 |
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MCE Insurance - Head of Insurance Partnerships, Mark Etheridge, to build relationships with motor insurers on car and van |
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| 22.8.22 |
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Tesco Bank (car insurance policies underwritten by Tesco Underwriting) - appoints Tracy Abraham as Chief Customer Officer |
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| 22.8.22 |
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BEIS - new Gov data shows small businesses received £21.3 billion in COVID-19 local authority business support grants |
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| 22.8.22 |
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TrustFord (UK's 4th largest dealer owned bodyshop group) - charity fishing match reels in more than £1,850 for CRUK |
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| 22.8.22 |
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Ray Wilson Accident Repair Centre - third generation bodyshop in Northallerton celebrates 50 years i business |
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| 22.8.22 |
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The Independent Garage Association (IGA) - British Independent Garage of the Year Awards 2022 winners announced |
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| 22.8.22 |
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Federation of Small Business (FSB) - 89% small businesses says costs are higher than a year ago |
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| 22.8.22 |
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Copart - continued expansion at Bristol "Super Centre" includes vehicle prep and valeting areas & specialist EV handling facility |
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| 22.8.22 |
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Felixstowe port strike - car parts are handled by port facing 8-day strike by staff |
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| 22.8.22 |
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RAC - more than 100,000 vehicles were stolen last year as thieves target cars with keyless technology |
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| 22.8.22 |
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British Motor Show - record attendance, 30% bigger than last year, double the number of exhibitors including the IMI and School of Thought |
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| 22.8.22 |
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Average insurance premium £704 (up £51 year-on-year) - "due to rising cost of repairing or replacing vehicles" and high used car values |
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| 22.8.22 |
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HMRC - inflation fuels £26.7 billion more in tax (April 22 - July 22) vs same period in 2021 |
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| 22.8.22 |
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What Car? - sets World Record for most countries visited in 24 hours in an electric Porsche Taycan; 14 countries, 1,199, in 24 hours |
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| 20.8.22 |
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Fix Auto - launches in the Middle East with Gulf Motor Company (GMC), part of United Motors Group (UMG) |
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| 19.8.22 |
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ABP Daily Newsletter - improvements made last year have meant 34% increase in number opened with 250,000 newsletters opened in H1 2022 |
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| 19.8.22 |
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Mirka UK - debut of new Galaxy and Iridium SR abrasive ranges will feature at the Auto Trade Expo in Dublin on Sat 15 and Sun 16 Oct |
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| 19.8.22 |
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RWC Training - gain approval from the IMI to deliver a new bodyshop Electric Vehicle Technician Accreditation, more suitable than Level 4 |
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| 19.8.22 |
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Verex Group - appoint ex-Volvo Manager, Tony Grice, as a Senior Key Account Manager |
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| 19.8.22 |
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ACSO - call for review of fixed costs to account for inflation; freezing of many rates since 2013 means dramatic real-term cuts for lawyers |
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| 19.8.22 |
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RAC - "fraught with risks" is their respondse to Govt's plans for the rollout of self-driving vehicles; "will require real culture change" |
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| 19.8.22 |
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Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation - new report says "there is no easy answer as to how safe self-driving cars should be" |
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| 19.8.22 |
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Sky News - small businesses fear the worst....left reeling by massive hikes in energy bills...many don't expect to make it through next year |
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| 19.8.22 |
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Thatcham Research - welcome safety-first approach Govt has laid out as it positions UK as centre for self-driving innovation |
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| 19.8.22 |
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Government - unveils plan to rollout self-driving vehicles on UK roads by 2025; consults on a ‘safety ambition’ for self-driving vehicles |
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| 18.8.22 |
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Geneva Motor Show - cancelled for 4th consecutive year; show was planned for Feb 2023 but will now take place in Doha (Qatar) in Nov 2023 |
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| 18.8.22 |
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Polestar - to establish UK Commercial Head Office and new customer Test Drive Hub at Bicester Heritage opening in December |
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| 18.8.22 |
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Exceptional Repair - offering "a new repair contract exclusive to NBRA members"; "best rates in the market with no bottom line discount" |
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| 18.8.22 |
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LKQ Europe - accelerates the move towards an efficient and sustainable supply chain by linking with Project Zebra |
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| 18.8.22 |
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Volkswagen Financial Services - consumer misconceptions might stagnate the UK’s transition to electric vehicles |
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| 18.8.22 |
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HMG Paints - combine with Ecurie Bertelli (pre-war Aston Martin specialist) for a one-of-a-kind project conserving a 1934 Aston Martin MKII |
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| 18.8.22 |
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BookMyGarage.com - electric vehicles are more likely to fail MOTs than petrol and hybrid vehicles |
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| 18.8.22 |
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IMI - Automotive Sector Employment report predicts a 160,000 shortfall of workers in the UK automotive sector by 2031 |
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| 17.8.22 |
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Exclusive Repair Network Ltd unaffected by situation with 33 Legal Ltd |
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| 17.8.22 |
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Carpenters Group - legal firm appoint Shaun Hopkins (ex Sedgwick / Co-op Insurance & Aviva) as Motor Supply Chain Manager |
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| 17.8.22 |
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Kindertons - in year to May 2022 they handled 84,800 claims, delivered 36,300 hire vehicles and handled 40% of all motorcycle claims in UK |
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| 17.8.22 |
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Repost from ABP Forum - can anyone throw any light on rumoured changes to Admiral approved network? |
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| 17.8.22 |
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Repost from ABP Forum - can you help this member with information on software to allow customer to do video check-in? |
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| 17.8.22 |
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IFED - man receives suspended jail sentence for making £25,000 of bogus car insurance claims for collisions and theft |
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| 17.8.22 |
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CitNOW Group - acquire workflow management specialist Real Time Communications (RTC) |
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| 17.8.22 |
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33 Legal - goes into administration owing £1.4m to HMRC; bought back by directors for £25k; closely connected with Exclusive Repair Network |
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| 17.8.22 |
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S&P / IHS Markit - "significant shortages of semiconductors globally" continue to hit struggling automotive firms |
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| 17.8.22 |
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Outsorc - announce that Phil Powles has been promoted to Volvo Cars UK Body and Paint Programme Manager |
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| 17.8.22 |
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Elder and Paton - delighted to welcome their first two multi-skilled technicians from Africa who will be working at R B Bruce Coachworks |
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| 17.8.22 |
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Inflation rate - rises again to highest level since 1982: CPI at 10.1% for the 12 months to July 2022; RPI rises to 11.8% |
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| 17.8.22 |
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Motofix Group - proud to announce that all 8 sites have been appointed by AA Insurance covering both AA Underwriting and AA Accident Assist |
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| 17.8.22 |
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What Car? - survey finds only a quarter of electric car buyers would be comfortable relying just on public chargers |
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| 17.8.22 |
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LKQ Euro Car Parts - colleagues have raised more than £35,000 to buy and deliver two ambulances for the relief effort in Ukraine |
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| 17.8.22 |
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SYNETIQ - a team of 35 colleagues tackled Tough Mudder obstacle course to raise over £3,300 for Sue Ryder charity |
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| 16.8.22 |
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SMMT - sales of new bus & coaches rose slightly by 0.6% to 1,066 units in Q2 2022; H1 2022 up 17.9% on H1 2021 but 46% down on 5 year ave |
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| 16.8.22 |
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SMMT - sales of new HGVs rose slightly by 0.4% to 9,533 units in Q2 2022; but H1 2022 down 1.0% on 2021 and 29% down on H1 2019 |
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| 16.8.22 |
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Wages - despite average 5.1% increase to £31,894 for total pay, in real terms this is record fall of 2.5% after adjusting for inflation |
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| 15.8.22 |
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Activate Group - how technology has powered our business growth; blog by Daniel Woods, the Group's IT Director |
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| 15.8.22 |
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Energy Prices - 5 organisations representing UK hospitality sectors join forces to tell UK Govt thousands of jobs and businesses now at risk |
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| 15.8.22 |
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Pendragon (Evans Halshaw, Stratstone) - US car dealer Lithia Motors unmasked as mystery £460m bidder reports Sky News |
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| 15.8.22 |
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Tiger Trailers of Cheshire - launch unique new coachbuilding apprenticeship in partnership with Heritage Skills Academy |
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| 15.8.22 |
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The CMA - investigating the completed acquisition by Copart of the Green Parts Specialists (Hills Motors); no changes allowed in meantime |
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| 15.8.22 |
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FT - "small business owners worry whether they will make it through the winter due to spiralling energy prices and increasing wage bills" |
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| 15.8.22 |
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Repairify - to make its debut at Automechanika Frankfurt (13 - 17 Sept) with intelligent technical solutions for repairers |
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| 15.8.22 |
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IMI - only 16% of 16 - 18 year olds have considered "the automotive sector" as a career choice |
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| 15.8.22 |
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Zap-Map - reveals England's five busiest EV chargers in Q2 2022; top of the list is Moto Rugby second is Moto Exeter |
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| 15.8.22 |
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Automechanika Frankfurt - announce the 5 finalists in the Body & Paint category of this years Innovation Awards |
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| 14.8.22 |
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Mercedes-Benz - global trade in counterfeit Mercedes-Benz products continues to increase with 1.86 million counterfeit parts seized in 2021 |
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| 14.8.22 |
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USA: BASF - files civil suit against Scappy Auto Body in New York for breach of agreement to only purchase BASF refinish products |
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| 14.8.22 |
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BMW - a masss-market hydrogen fuel-cell powered BMW could be on sale in 2025 with the help of Toyota says report from Nikkei Asia |
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| 14.8.22 |
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Sunday Times - "The car dealers putting wrecks back on the road"; "40,000 undeclared written-off cars are sold each year" |
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| 14.8.22 |
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Dispatches - Channel 4, 8pm Monday; "Why Is My Car So Expensive?" |
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| 14.8.22 |
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Mail on Sunday - Channel 4 Dispatches programme at 8pm Monday reports that "car dealers found selling 40,000 'death trap' write-offs" |
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| 12.8.22 |
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Electricity prices - ABP Club told of increase for a single-site bodyshop from £16k to £85k a year |
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| 12.8.22 |
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Gas prices - ABP Club told of increases from £26k to £136k for one single-site bodyshop and £32k to £112k for another single-site shop |
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| 12.8.22 |
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Government - much of England now officially in drought following driest summer in fifty years |
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| 12.8.22 |
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Autocar - will Apple's car ever make it to production? Latest rumour is an autonomous car to be launched in 2025 with no steering wheel |
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| 12.8.22 |
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Government - proposes help for energy-intensive firms in the steel, paper, glass, ceramics, and cement sectors |
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| 12.8.22 |
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LKQ Coatings - appoint Jodie Mullard as Head of Channel to help deliver the best support, solutions and results for its customers |
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| 12.8.22 |
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Royal Mail - add 2,000 new electric Peugeot vans, taking them to 5,500 electric vehicles in their fleet |
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| 11.8.22 |
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Markerstudy Broking (broker division of Markerstudy Group) - welcomes James Astle as Head of Insurer Relations |
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| 11.8.22 |
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RMI - Independent Garage Association (IGA) warns of scam calls from security company claiming to be working with RMI |
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| 11.8.22 |
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RAC - supermarkets not cutting fuel prices by as much as they could; should now be £1.62 litre for petrol in line with wholesale price fall |
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| 11.8.22 |
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BookMyGarage - sees 10-fold surge in air conditioning re-gas bookings |
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| 11.8.22 |
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Test post |
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| 11.8.22 |
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British Motor Show - opens a week today at Farnborough International (Thurs 18 to Sun 21 Aug); over 70,000 visitors expected |
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| 10.8.22 |
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Autoraise - announce ABP Club amongst the sponsors of the 2022 AutoRaise Rally from 21 - 23 September |
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| 10.8.22 |
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Revive! Cambridge - grows to become Revive! East Anglia with 16 staff, running 10 vans and 2 workshops and £2m turnover |
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| 10.8.22 |
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Driving tests - over 530,000 learners waiting for their driving test with average wait of 14 weeks |
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| 10.8.22 |
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Construction industry - similar to bodyshops: brickies go to the wall as price rises; soaring costs force companies to work at a loss |
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| 10.8.22 |
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ATS Euromaster - requirement for mobile tyre service increase rapidly over the last two years |
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| 10.8.22 |
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Auto Trader - SMMT used car data shows market is reeling from a blow in basic economics |
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| 10.8.22 |
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Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department - man jailed for 12 months for 100 bogus medical insurance claims totalling £24,000 |
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| 10.8.22 |
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SMMT - UK used car market fell 18.8% in Q2 2022 when 1.8m used cars changing hands; down 8.3% in first half |
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| 10.8.22 |
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Admiral: H1 results: profits down 48% to £251m on turnover up 6% to £1,850m; "continue to prioritise underwriting profitability over growth" |
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| 09.8.22 |
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Bloomberg - "UK plans for blackouts in January in emergency energy plan"; "reasonable worst-case scenario envisages 4-day power shortfall" |
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| 09.8.22 |
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Allianz Commercial - claims data and insight team welcomes a graduate and trains two summer interns |
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| 09.8.22 |
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Minster Law - appoints Paul Taylor as chief operating officer |
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| 09.8.22 |
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GT Motive - interview with Martyn Rowley, their Business Development Manager |
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| 09.8.22 |
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Fleet Factors - turnover rises 11% to £53m |
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| 09.8.22 |
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Direct Line - join Global Supply Chain Pledge which aims to drive greater sustainability across insurance industry supply chains |
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| 09.8.22 |
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Household energy bills - to hit £4,266 for a typical household by January next year, warns consultancy Cornwall Insight |
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| 09.8.22 |
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Premier Group - discuss our industry challenges with local MP; hold Open Day on 15 Oct with School of Thought; launch Apprenticeship Scheme |
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| 08.8.22 |
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PPG - reveal new air-drying UHS Extra Clear coating from Max Meyer; polishable after 90 mins in ambient 20 degrees temperature |
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| 08.8.22 |
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Warranty Assist - cost of mechanical warranty claims on cars in H1 2022 rose 33% to £372 compared to £272 in H1 2021 |
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| 08.8.22 |
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Motor Ombudsman - 63% of independent garages say they will be forced to raise prices before year-end to remain profitable |
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| 08.8.22 |
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ABI - average motor insurance premium in Q2 was £419, £11 less than Q2 last year; rising costs include shortage of skilled repair labour |
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| 08.8.22 |
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Axa UK - H1 results: net profit down 2% to 183m euros on gross revenues up 7% to 2,973m euros |
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| 08.8.22 |
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Allianz Holdings UK - H1 results: operating profit fell 42% to £99m (due to increase in motor claims frequency) on premiums up 5% to £1,957m |
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| 08.8.22 |
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Felixstowe - 8-day strike from 21 Aug at container port will have huge effect on UK's supply chain as 50% of containers go through port |
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| 08.8.22 |
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Energy prices - 500% increase in annual gas price (from £26k to £136k) for BBA award winning single-site bodyshop |
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| 08.8.22 |
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Canada: Collision Repair mag - bodyshops not making enough money due to low insurance company rates, but bodyshops accept the low rates |
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| 08.8.22 |
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Winn Group - FNOL team set a record in July with of 1,500+ hire instructions, highest month for 20 years, and up 82% on last year |
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| 08.8.22 |
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Hastings Direct - how EY helped them become a digital-first insurer |
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| 08.8.22 |
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Aviva - to give £1,000 one-off payment in October to all staff earning under £35,000; also removing £3 daily charge for using staff carpark |
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| 06.8.22 |
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Global semi-conductor (chip) shortage - Intel say situation could worsen due to Chinese actions surrounding Taiwan which is a major producer |
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| 05.8.22 |
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REPOST FROM THE FORUM - 50% automotive businesses are struggling to fill positions - 33% say the skills gap has increased |
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| 05.8.22 |
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Covéa (13th largest motor insurer in the UK) - introduces language support service for non-English speakers |
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| 05.8.22 |
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National Windscreens - to open new fitting, calibration and training facility in Leicester |
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| 05.8.22 |
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Aviva - confirms acquisition of Azur's high-net-worth business |
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| 05.8.22 |
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Confederation of British Industry (CBI) - responds to latest UK interest rate decision |
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| 05.8.22 |
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Volkswagen Financial Services UK - finances record 100,000 used cars in 2022 thanks to ‘ground-breaking’ changes |
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| 05.8.22 |
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Consumer Intelligence - average van insurance premium rises for the sixth consecutive month to £1,156 |
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| 05.8.22 |
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NFDA - raises concerns about new FCA rules |
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| 05.8.22 |
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Carpenters Group - Director Donna Scully speaks to BBC Radio Merseyside |
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| 05.8.22 |
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Heriot-Watt University study - 70% 18-24-year-olds disagree that self driving taxis will be safer than regular taxis |
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| 05.8.22 |
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AA Insurance - half of keyless car owners fail to protect their keys despite 22% rise YOY rise in vehicle theft |
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| 05.8.22 |
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Retail car sales and EV demand hold firm despite economic headwinds - private new car sales remain static in July vs July 2021 |
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| 05.8.22 |
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Apprentices - over £3.3 BILLION in unspent apprenticeship levy returned to Treasury in last 3 years |
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| 05.8.22 |
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NFDA - urges Apprenticeship levy reform; policy of “use it or lose it” for the levy is "deeply unfair & unhelpful" for automotive |
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| 05.8.22 |
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Pendragon (Evans Halshaw and Stratstone) - takeover bid for the company fails after major shareholder refuses to join talks |
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| 04.8.22 |
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Accenture - poor claims experiences could put up to $170 billion of global insurance premiums at risk by 2027 |
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| 04.8.22 |
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SMMT - July LCV market down 20.7% despite strong demand |
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| 04.8.22 |
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Farécla - the brand turns 70! |
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| 04.8.22 |
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Apollo Motor Group - Jim Chant, Automotive Technical Specialist at Akzo Nobel works with 4 of Apollo's year 1 paint Apprentices |
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| 04.8.22 |
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What Car? - electric cars can travel up to 19 miles after their range readout hits zero |
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| 04.8.22 |
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Resolution Foundation - impact of the rising energy price cap means it is now plausible inflation could rise to 15% in Q1 2023 |
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| 04.8.22 |
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UK projected to enter recession from the fourth quarter of this year - interest rates from 1.25% 1.75% in a bit to curb soaring prices |
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| 04.8.22 |
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InAutomotive - salary rise in UK expected to be 3% BUT staff with technical or specialist skills cn expect a 20% raise |
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| 04.8.22 |
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Auto Trader - genuine demand for new cars is ‘hidden’ by supply issues |
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| 04.8.22 |
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Capital Gains Tax take up 42% - HMRC pulls in £14.3 billion (charged on the profit from the sale of a business, shares & investments) |
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| 04.8.22 |
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Automechanika 2022 - HELLA presents comprehensive range of products and services for automotive workshops and wholesalers |
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| 04.8.22 |
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AA - offers route planning advice to Premier League fans; Brighton fans have longest opening weekend trip 260-mile trek to Old Trafford |
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| 04.8.22 |
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NFDA - electric vehicle sales continue to remain strong despite unprecedented challenges |
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| 04.8.22 |
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SMMT - UK new car registrations in July down -9% YOY |
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| 04.8.22 |
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Auto Trader - average used car prices up £4,100 on pre-pandemic levels; £17,173 in July |
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| 03.8.22 |
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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) - the regular heads north: opening new Leeds office |
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| 03.8.22 |
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L&I Eaton ARC - announce 5 new sites in the next year, which will take them to 18 sites by the end of 2022/2023 |
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| 03.8.22 |
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Briarsford Panelcraft - Essex-based repairer achieves Carbon Neutrality in accordance with PAS2060 |
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| 03.8.22 |
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Fleet Assist - battery electric vehicles are 22% cheaper to service than ICE cars |
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| 03.8.22 |
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SYNETIQ - receives Silver Carbon Literacy award at The Carbon Literacy Project Awards 2022 |
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| 03.8.22 |
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Lookers Paint and Body Centre - celebrates long service of Ralph Cookson (32 years) and Marc Parker (21 years) |
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| 03.8.22 |
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Toyota - warns Government it may stop manufacturing in UK if it bans all but the greenest hybrid cars from 2030 says Telegraph |
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| 03.8.22 |
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Autovista Group - UK used-car market ‘on a rollercoaster ride’' c19.5% growth (July 2022 vs July 2021) |
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| 03.8.22 |
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Copart - Luke Geach at Copart's Operation Centre in Bristol is the company's first Copart Driver Academy graduate |
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| 03.8.22 |
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RAC - average petrol price falls too slowly despite a 9p reduction in July |
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| 02.8.22 |
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BRIT (Body Repair Industry Trailblazer) - Steve Hoe (Technical Development & VM Executive, from AW Steer) appointed as new Chair of BRIT |
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| 02.8.22 |
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Credit Hire Organisation (CHO) - appoints Anthony Hughes as chairman and chief executive |
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| 02.8.22 |
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Kindertons - Mike Slater, Repair Network Manager at Kindertons (one of ABP's earliest Club members) on repair network growth |
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| 02.8.22 |
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Amanda Blanc, Aviva's Group Chief Executive Officer - appointed to the Board of BP |
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| 02.8.22 |
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Apollo Accident Repair Group - Harley Chambers joined Apollo's Basingstoke bodyshop as Apprentice Panel Technician |
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| 02.8.22 |
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Fix Auto UK - read about Fix's programme to focus on bodyshop team mental wellbeing, in Auto Body Professional magazine |
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| 02.8.22 |
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BP - £6.9bn profit between April and June - more than triple the amount it made in the same period last year |
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| 02.8.22 |
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Comparethemarket - tells young drivers to add additional driver to save £368 on car insurance |
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| 02.8.22 |
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Glasurit - renew partnership with FIVA (international federation of historic vehicles) |
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| 02.8.22 |
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The British Motor Show (Thurs 18 - Sun 21 August), Farnborough - featuring the IMI Tech Theatre |
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| 02.8.22 |
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Wrench Studios - Surrey-based body repairer is the star of MTV’s Pimp My Ride collaboration with eBay |
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| 02.8.22 |
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Direct Line - half-year results: pre-tax profits down 32%; two pricing updates implemented in H1; 640,000 Motability clients arrive Q3 2023 |
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| 02.8.22 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - new laboratory in Gaydon for testing advanced electrified and connected cars |
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| 01.8.22 |
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Vehicle Estimate UK – specialist in outsourced estimating for bodyshops |
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| 01.8.22 |
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Profix Refinish System - "Finalist of the Innovation Awards" in the Body & Paint category at Automechanika 2022 |
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| 01.8.22 |
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RSA - 9 RSA e-trade products awarded Defaqto 5 Star Rating |
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| 01.8.22 |
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Auto Windscreens - offering Mobile Technician apprenticeships (see how they compare to bodyshop apprenticeships) |
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| 01.8.22 |
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Europcar - new car hire Central Edinburgh location in St James Quarter |
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| 01.8.22 |
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Entegral - running a Charity Track Day for BBC Children In Need in November at Brands Hatch |
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| 01.8.22 |
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RAC - almost one in four people killed on UK roads were not wearing seatbelts |
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| 01.8.22 |
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Brits say that you should redo your driving test at 68 years old - and 55 year olds pay the least in car insurance |
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| 01.8.22 |
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HELLA - sells HBPO shares to Plastic Omnium to focus on lighting and electronics |
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| 01.8.22 |
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Audi Group - first half-year operating profit (£4.1 billion) at all-time high despite semiconductor crisis and COVID-19 lockdowns in China |
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| 01.8.22 |
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CarGurus - Generation Z becoming "increasingly uninterested" in electric vehicles |
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| 01.8.22 |
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RAC - UK is 12th in list of 13 European countries which have cut tax on fuel; UK motorists pay 20ppl more than driver in France |
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| 29.7.22 |
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Copart - "greenest (and greatest!) fleet on the street" |
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| 29.7.22 |
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Footman James - modern tech and innovations will keep the classic car sector relevant and older vehicles on the road |
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| 29.7.22 |
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Lightfoot - Devon-based eco fleet-tech business reaches Global Good Awards final |
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| 29.7.22 |
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Zap-Map - EV drivers without off-street parking face a very mixed bag |
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| 29.7.22 |
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Car Wash Association (CWA) - shares ‘SafeCarWash’ App ahead of UN's 'World Day Against Trafficking In Persons' (30 July) |
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| 29.7.22 |
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Autocraft bodyshop in Telford - Auto Body Professional catches up with brothers Darren and Matt Fielding |
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| 29.7.22 |
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What Car? - UK's car manufacturers "walking a tightrope" |
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| 29.7.22 |
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50% of automotive businesses say they are struggling to fill positions - 33% said the candidate skills gap has increased compared to 2021 |
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| 29.7.22 |
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NFDA - urges delay with proposed extension of ULEZ scheme |
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| 29.7.22 |
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LV= Insurance - launch ElectriX offering a wide range of electric cars to lease plus home charging and bespoke electric car insurance |
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| 29.7.22 |
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Grimshaw and Wake - long established bodyshop (1978) in Hampton Middlesex employing 18 staff has closed; entire contents for sale |
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| 28.7.22 |
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Slater and Gordon - injury claims portal "not working anywhere near as well as it should be" |
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| 28.7.22 |
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YouGov - 19% of Brits to make inflation cutbacks on automobile spending |
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| 28.7.22 |
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FMG and Tusker - extend Salary Sacrifice partnership |
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| 28.7.22 |
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AA - issues Amber Traffic Warning for weekend |
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| 28.7.22 |
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LKQ - Q2 results: worldwide pre-tax profits up 32.7% to $543m on turnover down 2.7% to $3,341m |
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| 28.7.22 |
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IGA - opposes ULEZ extension proposal |
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| 28.7.22 |
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Smart Business Link - Operations Manager Thomas Rollins is running the London Marathon for the Alzheimer's Society |
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| 28.7.22 |
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SMMT - UK commercial vehicle production grows 64.4% in June |
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| 28.7.22 |
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The Association of Consumer Support Organisations (ACSO) - bounce back in UK traffic levels hasn't meant more RTA (and motor claims) |
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| 28.7.22 |
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The Association of Consumer Support Organisations (ACSO) - bounce back in UK traffic levels hasn't meant |
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| 28.7.22 |
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Allianz Commercial - £36.8m fraud detected in the first half of 2022 (inc £9.2m in motor) 23% increase over first 6 months of 2021 |
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| 28.7.22 |
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Premier Group - Cannock bodyshop hosting an open day in October with School of Thought |
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| 28.7.22 |
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SMMT - UK car production down -19.2% (first 6 months of 2022) but shortages beginning to ease |
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| 27.7.22 |
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9 million EVs on the road by 2030 - making up half of all 3–5-year-old cars |
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| 27.7.22 |
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PEUGEOT (174 approved bodyshops as part of Stellantis) - retailers takes third place in 2022 Driver Power survey |
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| 27.7.22 |
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Grove Group - David Sutcliffe appointed to Board of Directors as Commercial Director |
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| 27.7.22 |
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Carlac - Darren Inchliffe (former Sales Manager North at PPG) joins Carlac as Business Development Manager for the North-East of England |
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| 27.7.22 |
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European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) - "The USA is collecting data on crashes involving ADAS systems. Why isn’t the EU?" |
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| 27.7.22 |
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Tony Young, ITAS - Paris to Nice (650 miles!) cycle for Willen Hospice; all bodyshop industry donations go into a draw for BBA2023 tickets |
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| 27.7.22 |
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VNC Automotive - it’s time to talk about the safety of in-car technology, which can be too distracting |
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| 27.7.22 |
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What Car? - rising fuel prices causing 38% of drivers to consider an electric vehicle as their next car |
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| 27.7.22 |
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'This is Money' article - "three in five garages will hike prices due to a shortage of parts and higher energy prices" |
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| 27.7.22 |
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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) - new Consumer Duty will lead to "major shift" in financial services |
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| 27.7.22 |
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Axalta - Q2 results: unprecedented rate of inflation has depressed company profitability and driven us to several rounds of price increases |
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| 27.7.22 |
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Axalta - CEO, Robert Bryant, to step down 31 August to "pursue other opportunities"; Rakesh Sachdev appointed as Interim CEO |
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| 26.7.22 |
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Hills Salvage & Recycling - previously "unloved green parts" are now in high demand: Joe March at Hills speaks to Cogent Hire |
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| 26.7.22 |
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Immobile Capacity - the views of two repairers |
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| 26.7.22 |
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CTM - drivers could save £60 each year by paying for their annual car insurance premiums in a single lump sum as opposed to monthly |
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| 26.7.22 |
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The Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) - launches Insurance Fraud Register (IFR) awareness campaign: don't Chance Fraud! |
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| 26.7.22 |
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The Vella Group Repair Centres - ramp up training for Apprentices as they near the end of their first year |
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| 26.7.22 |
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Osprey - commits to accessible and safe charging by becoming the first charging network to subscribe to ChargeSafe |
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| 26.7.22 |
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Zurich - cost of living crisis fuels 25% YOY rise in insurance fraud |
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| 26.7.22 |
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Fix Auto Slough - official opening of the all-new Fix Auto Slough repair centre |
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| 26.7.22 |
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AW Repair Group - AW's Apprentices pass EPA |
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| 26.7.22 |
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IMI - be an ally during Disability Pride Month |
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| 26.7.22 |
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ABP Club Diary Dates - looking ahead to 2 more Charity Golf Days (Sept and Oct), the Convention and NOK (Nov) and next year's BBA! |
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| 26.7.22 |
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Laser Tools - keep tools and parts close to hand with the mobile service table |
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| 26.7.22 |
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Ben - FREE access to financial life coaching from Ben |
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| 25.7.22 |
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Thatcham Research - is your repair team ready for automation? |
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| 25.7.22 |
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Data shows number of electric vehicles per public chargepoint is increasing - RAC reaction |
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| 25.7.22 |
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Apollo Motor Group - two work experience students try out MET, Panel, Paint, VDA and Parts at Apollo Horsham |
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| 25.7.22 |
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Revive! - award-winning Revive! Uxbridge – one year on |
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| 25.7.22 |
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Cromax - boost productivity and profitability with new training video from Cromax on special plastic additive |
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| 25.7.22 |
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LexisNexis 'Precision Claims' - market-wide contributory claims database to allow insurers to see all past motor claims for a policyholder |
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| 25.7.22 |
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Motor Repair Network - partnership with Rapid Repair Network to deliver one-day vehicle repairs |
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| 25.7.22 |
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Motorists spent over a billion pounds extra on fuel in last 12 months - CarGurus research found this equates to a c49% rise |
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| 25.7.22 |
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Allianz - promotions for Margaret Scott as director of claims strategy and customer experience and Lee Watts as director of technical claims |
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| 25.7.22 |
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USA: Focus Advisors - Why is private equity so attracted to the collision repair industry? The overriding reason is the stable cash flow |
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| 24.7.22 |
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USA: Merger announced of two large MSOs - Crash Champions (218 sites) and Service King (335 sites) with investment from Clearlake Capital |
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| 23.7.22 |
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Thatcham Research - CEO Jonathan Hewett explains the contributory factors behind the current rise in motor claims inflation |
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| 23.7.22 |
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Nissan Motor GB - to sell West Way, the dealer group of 13 sites that it owns |
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| 23.7.22 |
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Rivian - US electric vehicle manufacturer begins roll-out of electric delivery vehicles to Amazon; target is 100,000 by 2030 |
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| 23.7.22 |
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NBRA - issue support for the ABP Guide to Retail Charges and recommends using it as a basis for calculating referred work rates |
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| 23.7.22 |
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Copart - announce new partnership with Bridge Automotive Academy to provide damaged cars for use in VDA accreditation |
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| 23.7.22 |
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Volkswagen - CEO Herbert Diess resigns by "mutual agreement" 3 years before the end of his contract; replaced by Porsche chief Oliver Blume |
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| 22.7.22 |
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Illegal Waste - Colin Barnes of CT Barnes Autos in Norfolk given 6-month prison sentence for storing scrap cars and parts without a permit. |
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| 22.7.22 |
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LV= General Insurance - appoints Synetiq (owned by IAA) as their new salvage supplier to help fuel sustainability |
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| 22.7.22 |
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Paddy Hopkirk - death announced at age of 89 of motorsport legend, winner of the 1964 Monte Carlo in a Minirally |
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| 22.7.22 |
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Ford - stops taking orders in UK and Europe for Fiesta, Focus, S-Max and Galaxy |
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| 22.7.22 |
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Trend Tracker, NBRA & Cogent Hire (report) - "an EV is fine when you are driving it, but when it crashes it is then a dangerous good" |
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| 22.7.22 |
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Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) - Retained Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Regulation Consultation |
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| 22.7.22 |
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Autocar - "repair insurance" (for tyres, wheels etc) is under scrutiny for "underhand tactics" being used by some dealers to sell policies |
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| 22.7.22 |
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IMI - speed limiter tech: Steve Nash asks "what do you think?" |
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| 22.7.22 |
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UK House: The Commonwealth Business Hub - future of mobility to be focus of international trade event at Birmingham 2022 |
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| 22.7.22 |
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Consumer Intelligence - 10% of consumers reported delaying a new car purchase due to inflation |
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| 22.7.22 |
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LV= - 170% rise in parents fronting kids car insurance following influx of passed tests - but they don't realise it's fraud |
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| 22.7.22 |
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Peter James Insurance - appoints Dave Youngs as Partnerships Director |
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| 22.7.22 |
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Allianz - brokers rate Allianz's First Notification Of Loss (FNOL) as "best in class" |
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| 22.7.22 |
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ONS - fuel sales down 4.3% in June 2022; sales volumes were 7.6% below pre-COVID February 2020 levels |
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| 22.7.22 |
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Van driver crashes into National Highways vehicle to evade road closure - video evidence captured |
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| 22.7.22 |
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Verex Group - 52% under 34-year-olds plan to buy an EV compared to 24% of drivers over the age of 45 |
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| 22.7.22 |
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Confused.com - price index, powered by WTW (Willis Towers Watson), shows average premium in Q2 was up 6% on last year to £554 |
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| 21.7.22 |
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PPG - half-year results include "all-time quarterly sales records in the automotive refinish coatings"; "raw material costs up about 20%" |
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| 21.7.22 |
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Ageas UK - quote intelligence partnership with Percayso to help insurer to identify quote manipulation |
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| 21.7.22 |
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National Windscreens - investing in young people to develop skills and build resilience |
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| 21.7.22 |
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British Motor Show - at Farnborough International, Thurs 18 to Sun 21 August 2022 |
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| 21.7.22 |
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WTW article: will electric vehicles put your company car policy in pole position? - Tesla Model popular with senior managers in the UK |
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| 21.7.22 |
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Tesla - introduce new safety feature that tensions seat belts if the camera system sees that a collision is about to occur |
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| 21.7.22 |
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Tesla - Full Self Driving currently in use with 100,000 owners on beta trial; full USA release on track for end 2022 and then Europe |
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| 21.7.22 |
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Bridge Automotive Academy - Tim Shaw films Car SOS at IMI ATA Centre |
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| 21.7.22 |
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RAC - just 10% UK forecourts are charging a "fair" price for petrol and diesel |
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| 21.7.22 |
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Electric vehicle charging device statistics - number of public devices has increased by 31% since July 2021 |
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| 21.7.22 |
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Kwik Fit - demand for vehicle air conditioning recharge up 350% |
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| 21.7.22 |
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GT Motive - Jane Riley appointed as Implementation Project Manager in May |
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| 21.7.22 |
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AkzoNobel - revenue up 14% despite impact of lockdowns in China & demand for vehicle refinishes increased |
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| 21.7.22 |
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"Supply chain crisis makes higher car insurance premiums inevitable" - ACSO on "grim" Sabre results (profit down 81%) |
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| 20.7.22 |
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McLaren - Sky News reports company is getting a £100m+ capital injection to accelerate the delivery of new models |
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| 20.7.22 |
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CitNOW Group - secures significant new private equity investment |
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| 20.7.22 |
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Audatex - system problems resolved and "services have returned to full functionality" |
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| 20.7.22 |
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What Car? - cost of living crisis pushing buyers into the used market, reducing budgets and delaying purchases |
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| 20.7.22 |
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Audatex - getting back to normal as internal solution continues to be implemented meaning some applications and services are now returning |
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| 20.7.22 |
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Vehicle Estimate UK – supporting repairers in increasing an average estimate by £270 |
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| 20.7.22 |
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End of Era - Opel / Vauxhall stop production of the Insignia; Renault stop production of the Megane |
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| 20.7.22 |
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LKQ Euro Car Parts - tell workshops to get ready for air con servicing season |
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| 20.7.22 |
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Five ways strong businesses withstand high inflation - inc. selling ‘must-have’ goods or services and high margins |
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| 20.7.22 |
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Audatex - update on system problems: internal solution being implemented to restore service following issues caused by 3rd party |
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| 20.7.22 |
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Allianz Holdings - Ashish Patel, previously head of Allianz Technology India, appointed as chief operating officer (COO) |
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| 20.7.22 |
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Audatex - system problems started at 10.50am caused by 3rd party provider; investigating solution as a high priority |
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| 20.7.22 |
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AX - UK businesses yet to begin EV transition anticipate greater effect on vehicle incident management |
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| 20.7.22 |
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JTAPE - Macclesfield-based company awarded prestigious “Made in Britain” mark |
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| 20.7.22 |
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Winn Solicitors - FNOL team set a new record for the total number of hire instructions generated in one day |
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| 20.7.22 |
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Inflation at 9.4% - latest inflation rise was driven by the sharpest single month rise in petrol prices since at least 1989 |
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| 20.7.22 |
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Pendragon - half-year update: profits down around 5% due to "increase in underlying operating costs" and "inflationary cost pressures" |
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| 20.7.22 |
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carwow - summer convertible car sales hit by cost-of-living crisis |
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| 20.7.22 |
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MiX Telematics - partners with commercial motor insurer, Humn, to combine telematics and PAYG premiums for fleets
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| 20.7.22 |
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Inflation rate - continues at highest level since 1982: CPI at 9.4% for the 12 months to June 2022; RPI rises to 11.8% |
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| 20.7.22 |
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Busiest summer school holiday getaway for 8 years - estimated extra 5.61m journeys by car will take place this weekend (Friday - Monday) |
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| 19.7.22 |
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Hilton Coachworks - Mercedes-Benz Hertfordshire video takes viewers inside the bodyshop! |
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| 19.7.22 |
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Post mag - finalists announced for the Claims & Fraud Awards; ceremony on 6 October in London |
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| 19.7.22 |
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Fix Auto Cheltenham - new bodyshop opens after £400,000 investment by owners Kieran Humphries and Andrew Emery |
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| 19.7.22 |
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Used car buying platform CarGurus - Amanda Symonds joins as UK Managing Director |
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| 19.7.22 |
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Average total pay up 6.2% - average weekly earnings for total pay was £601 |
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| 19.7.22 |
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Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) - two million more women in work since 2010, as UK unemployment remains low |
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| 19.7.22 |
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AA - pump-price paranoia sets the tone for new generation of drivers |
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| 19.7.22 |
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Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) - three in five small businesses have seen their insurance premiums rise in the last year |
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| 19.7.22 |
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BookMyGarage - last year, 7.1 million vehicles (30%) failed the MOT test |
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| 19.7.22 |
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Oxfordshire County Council - first council to include self-driving vehicles in its Local Transport Plan |
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| 19.7.22 |
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Apollo Motor Group - engages with The Weald Community School in West Sussex Apollo for its Academy work experience programme |
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| 19.7.22 |
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Leasing.com - Telford and Wrekin is home to the fastest drivers in England, #2 Blackburn #3 Darwen and Knowsley |
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| 19.7.22 |
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ACSO on Copart's acquisition of Hills - green parts salvage deal underlines the value of cooperation |
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| 19.7.22 |
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Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) - EV isolator problem no closer to being resolved, reports AFP |
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| 19.7.22 |
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ONS - unemployment falls to 1.285m (3.8% of population); job vacancies rise to 1.294m; economic inactivity rate falls to 21.1% of population |
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| 19.7.22 |
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ONS - average total pay rose 6.2% to £31,372 (inc bonuses) for the year to May 2022; regular pay up 4.3% to £29,493 |
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| 18.7.22 |
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National Highways - new approach designed to save taxpayer money and minimise impact on drivers caused by major projects |
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| 18.7.22 |
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Motorbikes - UK government launches consultation on ending sale of new fossil-fuelled motorbikes by 2035 (2030 for under 125cc) |
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| 18.7.22 |
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ABP Club - membership fees have remained unchanged for 13 years, last increase was in December 2009 |
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| 18.7.22 |
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Motability Operations Ltd - background to DLG contract starting in "mid-2023" plus a new 22-acre centre to refurbish 25,000 vehicles a year |
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| 18.7.22 |
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Audatex UK - please take a moment to complete Audatex's repairer survey on AI in estimating by Thursday 4 August (link below) |
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| 18.7.22 |
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Auditel - help available to bodyshops in the south-east upgrading to carbon reducing tech; eg a grant that could take £10k off LED lighting |
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| 18.7.22 |
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WorldSkills Competition 2022 Special Edition (WSC2022SE) - details announced of competition which replaces cancelled Shanghai event |
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| 18.7.22 |
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BMW UK - introduces monthly subscription fee of £20 for heated seats (where not standard specification) |
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| 18.7.22 |
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Tractable - Adrien Cohen, Co-Founder & President, announces he is steeping down and moving to non-operational role |
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| 18.7.22 |
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West Midlands Police - seize over 100,000 uninsured vehicles since launching Op Piranha 10 years ago |
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| 18.7.22 |
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Carpenters Group - ‘no doubt’ that OIC reforms have failed motor customers, Donna Scully has told Insurance Times |
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| 18.7.22 |
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290 photos from the ABP Networking event with Sherwin-Williams available to view and download for free! - link below |
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| 18.7.22 |
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Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) - to target multinational insurance with new set-up and dedicated investments |
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| 18.7.22 |
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IMI - CEO Steve Nash recognised in Association Excellence Awards |
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| 18.7.22 |
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Silverlake - support the Curdridge Country Show with Silverlake |
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| 18.7.22 |
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Auto Trader Highly Rated 2022 - Exceptional customer service recognised |
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| 18.7.22 |
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LexisNexis Risk Solutions - new motor claims database for the UK insurance market |
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| 18.7.22 |
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Cogent Hire blog: Mark Ormerod, director at Gillibrands - the infrastructure (training and methods) for repairing EVs |
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| 18.7.22 |
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Direct Line - shares fall to an all-time low of 187p following the warning of motor claims inflation in todays downbeat trading update |
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| 18.7.22 |
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Volkswagen Group - 27% increase in all-electric vehicles in first half year |
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| 18.7.22 |
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Direct Line - trading update: "claims inflation in motor in the first half of 2022 is at 10%, above the levels assumed in our pricing" |
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| 15.7.22 |
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RAC - extreme heat likely to trigger big increase in number of breakdowns; drivers urged to keep safe |
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| 15.7.22 |
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S&G Response - open new 4,000 sq ft office in Halifax |
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| 15.7.22 |
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ABP Club's Summer Networking event at Mercedes-Benz World, with Sherwin-Williams - thank you for a fun evening! |
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| 15.7.22 |
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Tractable - hires Mohan Mahadevan (ex-Onfido & Amazon) as new Chief Science Officer to lead AI development and research |
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| 15.7.22 |
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The Car Wash Association (CWA) - pleased with early success of the project to tackle victims of modern slavery |
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| 15.7.22 |
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Motor Parts Direct - invests in 40 Citroën ë-Berlingo Vans and 220 diesel-powered Citroën Berlingo and Relay vans, for 850-strong fleet |
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| 15.7.22 |
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ACSO on the OIC data - claims volumes remain well down on previous trends, despite vehicle use being back up to near normal levels |
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| 15.7.22 |
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ACSO - millions of road users still unaware of Highway Code changes six months after major changes came into effect |
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| 15.7.22 |
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GoCompare - comparison site warns against illegal e-scooter usage; summer scooter craze: 147% increase in online searches in last 6 months |
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| 15.7.22 |
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carwow - calls for next PM to introduce immediate road tax holiday to help motorists struggling with rising costs |
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| 15.7.22 |
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Bosch and Intel both warn that current semiconductor (chip) shortage is unlikely to be resolved until 2024 |
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| 15.7.22 |
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WTW - sharp rise in inflation rate for motor claims predicted for 2022 as supply chain constraints push up repair costs |
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| 14.7.22 |
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LD Autovogue - bouncing back from a bodyshop fire |
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| 14.7.22 |
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AXA UK - Mark Pain appointed Chairman after Scott Wheway steps down |
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| 14.7.22 |
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Ageas (blog) - how can we help drivers make the switch to usage based insurance |
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| 14.7.22 |
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Record number of registrations for this year's WorldSkills UK Refinishing & Body Repair national qualifiers - Auto Body Professional report |
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| 14.7.22 |
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Delphi Technologies - 2022.00 software release includes new Volkswagen Group (VAG) Security Gateway access and additional vehicle coverage |
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| 14.7.22 |
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Reflex Vehicle Hire - EV enquiries reach record levels at Reflex Vehicle Hire as fleet industry reaches ‘tipping point’ |
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| 14.7.22 |
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PPG Refinish UK & Ireland - Ian Tanswell joins the team as Technical Sales and Service Representative for the South East |
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| 14.7.22 |
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Happy 20th, Circle Leasing! - Aidan Minogue talks to Auto Body Professional about being in business since 2002 |
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| 14.7.22 |
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Custom Coachworks - opening new bodyshop in Uckfield, East Sussex, next month |
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| 14.7.22 |
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Direct Line - installing a charger at the Aultguish Inn in the wilderness of the Scottish Highlands |
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| 14.7.22 |
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IMI MotorPro magazine - six ways to make sure your business is EV charging ready |
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| 14.7.22 |
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Mirka - organise workshop floors and clean up workspaces with Mirka's new modular trolley |
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| 14.7.22 |
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London is the capital of carjacking - 2,663 incidents of aggravated vehicle taking over the past 3 years – more than 2 per day |
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| 14.7.22 |
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Sabre Insurnce - H1 results: sales up 17% to £92m, profit down 81% to £4.3m; pricing for profit over growth; claims inflation at 12% |
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| 13.7.22 |
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AW Repair Group - a message from Andrew Walsh, founder & CEO 1999-2022 |
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| 13.7.22 |
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HMG Paints - new high build 2-pack polyurethane CFB 2K System |
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| 13.7.22 |
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Markerstudy Group (8th largest UK motor insurer) - partners with Future First to support young talent and boost insurance careers |
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| 13.7.22 |
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Polestar - reports 125% sales increase for first half of 2022 |
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| 13.7.22 |
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Volkswagen - completes Europcar takeover to first centralise car sharing service then next add autonomous vehicles |
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| 13.7.22 |
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SMMT - appoints Will Reeves as Commercial Vehicle and Bus & Coach Section Manager |
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| 13.7.22 |
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17% small businesses say that cybersecurity isn’t a priority for their organisation - despite 49% having experienced a cyber-attack |
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| 13.7.22 |
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What Car? - 84% used car buyers will pay less for a car that has been smoked in |
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| 13.7.22 |
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Met office weather warning for extreme heat from Sunday - "widespread impacts on people and infrastructure" |
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| 13.7.22 |
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RAC - Law Commission report reveals terrorists could hijack remote cars and use them as ‘weapons’ |
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| 13.7.22 |
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UK GDP grew 0.5% in May - BUT largest negative contribution was wholesale and retail trade (which inc vehicle repair and trade) |
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| 13.7.22 |
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AkzoNobel and Carbon Neutral Repair - agree collaboration to help bodyshops measure carbon impact of paint and processes |
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| 13.7.22 |
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Enterprise Car Club in Prestwich - join the eCar Club and help protect the environment |
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| 13.7.22 |
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August Motors in Salisbury (Balmer Lawn Group) - joins SsangYong franchise |
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| 13.7.22 |
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AkzoNobel - industry-first tool to measure, manage and reduce bodyshop carbon emissions |
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| 12.7.22 |
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FleetCheck - "engineers have 90% solved the issue of self-driving but are having trouble with the last 10% - too big a risk for any fleet" |
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| 12.7.22 |
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Common misconceptions about electric vehicles - UK government publishes info leaflet for drivers |
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| 12.7.22 |
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Chas Ambrose, Association Secretary at the Vehicle Recyclers' Association - responds to Forum post about eBay's parts platform |
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| 12.7.22 |
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The Motor Ombudsman - rising operational costs have been the most significant challenge for nearly 80% repairers |
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| 12.7.22 |
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Audatex UK - please take a moment to complete Audatex's repairer survey on AI in estimating by Thursday 4 August (link below) |
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| 12.7.22 |
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Average automotive manufacturing are typically 14% higher than the average across all UK
employment - apprenticeships up 67% year-on-year |
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| 12.7.22 |
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e2e - response to Copart's acquisition of Hills Salvage & Recycling |
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| 12.7.22 |
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Connect Workshop Consumables - useful windscreen washer pipe repair kit |
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| 12.7.22 |
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FCA - tells banks to improve treatment of struggling small business borrowers |
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| 12.7.22 |
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BookMyGarage - 23% spike in demand for MOTs from August |
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| 12.7.22 |
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SMMT - UK automotive manufacturing carbon footprint falls to lowest ever level |
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| 12.7.22 |
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J Day Engineering - signs up as first SmartWater Authorised Registration Centre to tackle catalytic converter theft |
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| 12.7.22 |
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WTW - boosts climate risk analytics expertise with Butterwire acquisition |
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| 12.7.22 |
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heycar - automotive media business, Autovia, and heycar announce new commercial partnership on BuyaCar platform |
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| 12.7.22 |
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Copart - acquire Hills Salvage & Recycling (The Green Parts Specialists) |
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| 11.7.22 |
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RMIF - Wayne Mason-Drust (Accident Express) appointed to the board; Roger Collings (NEARC) retires from board |
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| 11.7.22 |
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LV= - strengthens fraud division with appointment of Ben Fletcher (ex MIB) as Director of Financial Crime |
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| 11.7.22 |
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Fix Auto UK - 2023 National Conference to take place Weds 10 and Thurs 11 May in Birmingham |
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| 11.7.22 |
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Cogent Hire's perfect storm series featuring Mo Givian, Fix Auto Luton - "seeing the opportunities that tough times can present" |
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| 11.7.22 |
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IGA (Independent Garage Association) - advice about employees who refuse to attend work over concerns about COVID from the IGA's legal team |
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| 11.7.22 |
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National Check Your Car Day (today) - RAC expects to attend in the region of 350,000 breakdowns between today and the end of August |
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| 11.7.22 |
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Car usage hasn’t declined - 32% consumers believe car ownership is more important today than it was pre-COVID |
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| 11.7.22 |
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ABP Guide to Retail Charges - broken all records for on-line views and downloads |
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| 11.7.22 |
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Robins & Day Parts North-West - warehouse operative Paul Neale celebrates 55 years' service |
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| 11.7.22 |
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JTAPE: 'on a roll' - new products and taking JTAPE to the US |
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| 11.7.22 |
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Auto Trader - average used car prices have increased £3,300 over the last 2 years and £4,500 in the last 3 years |
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| 11.7.22 |
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Ford - van drivers currently underestimate the range of electric vans with an assumed average range of just 67.5 miles |
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| 11.7.22 |
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Winn Group - rapid growth with 198 new employees joining the firm in 12 months |
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| 08.7.22 |
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IFED - ‘Ghost broker’ who profited over £50k through hundreds of bogus insurance policies sentenced |
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| 08.7.22 |
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RWC Training - appoints Matt Mardell (ex AutoRestore) as Business Development Director |
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| 08.7.22 |
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Consumer Intelligence - motor premiums now c8% lower than pre-COVID levels, and 12.4% off pricing peak in Sept 2017 |
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| 08.7.22 |
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SYNETIQ and Europcar - develop "agile approach" to parts back-order issues to cut vehicle repair times |
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| 08.7.22 |
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Cost of fuel - is a third of the average take home pay of a 23-year-old employed full time on the living wage |
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| 08.7.22 |
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Andy Southby, Managing Director at LKQ Collision & Coatings - issue and opportunities in the body repair sector |
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| 08.7.22 |
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Competition and Markets Authority report on road fuel pricing - AA response |
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| 08.7.22 |
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Consumer Intelligence - 1 in 5 people have, or would, commit insurance fraud (last year it was 1 in 10) |
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| 08.7.22 |
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The Vella Group - top 20 independent bodyshop group on new sites & growth, green credentials and community initiatives |
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| 08.7.22 |
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Germany: AkzoNobel - to acquire aluminium wheel liquid coatings business that's used by Daimler, Audi, VW, Opel, Fiat and Renault |
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| 08.7.22 |
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Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) - Ashley Alder appointed FCA chair |
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| 08.7.22 |
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"Cause for concern" in some parts of fuel market - CMA market study to start immediately; increase in ‘refining spread’ adds 24ppl in a year |
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| 08.7.22 |
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RAC - react to CMA road fuel market review |
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| 08.7.22 |
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CMA - review of competition in the road fuel market has found cause for concern |
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| 08.7.22 |
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Gloucestershire Constabulary - electric vehicles not suitable for police response because the batteries keep going flat |
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| 07.7.22 |
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South Africa: PPG - in-house Coatings Services will help Ford expand production in Pretoria of the new Ranger pickup truck |
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| 07.7.22 |
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Insurance Times Tech & Innovation Awards - finalist for the 22 awards revealed; ceremony is 22 Sept |
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| 07.7.22 |
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Forum post by Member: feedback/experience with eBay's parts platform |
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| 07.7.22 |
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Auto Windscreens - Kent, Sussex, Surrey and Hampshire-based technicians set out to prove they’re ‘Clearly the Best’ |
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| 07.7.22 |
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Shorade UK - Bristol and beyond: latest in Auto Body Professional |
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| 07.7.22 |
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GT Motive – is it a game-changer? |
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| 07.7.22 |
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Suzuki - top automotive brand for UKCSI Institute of Customer Service, UK Customer Satisfaction Index (UKCSI) |
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| 07.7.22 |
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Mazda - TW White & Sons Mazda Great Bookham named 'No.1 Aftersales Dealer' |
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| 07.7.22 |
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ONS - road traffic remains at "back to normal" levels |
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| 07.7.22 |
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Fix Auto UK - acquires Fix Auto Henley-on-Thames from Jamie Butler who is leaving the industry; Fix now owns/part-owns 10 bodyshops |
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| 07.7.22 |
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Claims Management & Adjusting (CMA) - vehicle thefts in England & Wales costing insurers £1.5 billion a year |
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| 07.7.22 |
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Refinishing and Body Repair IMI Skills Competitions finalists announced - 24 students & apprentices go to live 2-day national finals in Nov |
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| 07.7.22 |
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USA: Akzo Nobel, Axalta & BASF - to talk about paint tech, ADAS & LIDAR and the impact on repairers in CIECA webinar |
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| 07.7.22 |
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Repairify - acquires technical training company, Automotive Training Group (ATG) |
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| 07.7.22 |
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Covea - joins British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) as a partner |
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| 07.7.22 |
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British Insurance Awards (from Post mag) - full list of all winners and finalists for the 29 awards presnted on Wednesday night |
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| 06.7.22 |
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FMG Repair Services Ltd - CEO Jason Tripp (49) resigns as director after only 17 months in the role |
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| 06.7.22 |
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Darren Bedford - after 28 years with Covea Insurance, moves to join the new team on the Toyota Lexus Body and Paint Programme |
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| 06.7.22 |
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Aviva - promote Brian Moore to Supply Chain Director, UKGI |
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| 06.7.22 |
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Audatex UK - appoint Sean Blackburn as National Account Manager |
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| 06.7.22 |
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Stellantis Multi-Brand Accident Repair Programme - repairers give their views on the Programme that now has 170 bodyshops signed up |
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| 06.7.22 |
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Steve Plunkett is running the London Marathon - raising money for The Norfolk Hospice |
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| 06.7.22 |
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Hilton Coachworks - check out the awesome new multi-million £ premises in Bishop’s Stortford, in the latest issue of Auto Body Professional |
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| 06.7.22 |
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Laser Tools - keep your cordless power tools safe and within easy reach with this magnetic cordless tool holder |
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| 06.7.22 |
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Motorpoint - freezes interest rates to help car buyers as cost-of-living crisis deepens |
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| 06.7.22 |
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Neil Garrett, Sales Director, Solera Audatex UK SA - innovation to attract the next generation of skills |
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| 06.7.22 |
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Intelligent Motoring - demand for GAP insurance and extended warranties for Alternative Fuel Vehicles (AFVs) is rising year-on-year (YOY) |
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| 06.7.22 |
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Autoglass - comments on All NEW CARS in the EU to include automatic emergency braking (AEB) |
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| 06.7.22 |
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What Car? - brand awareness for new electric VMs (Fisker, Nio, and Lynk & Co) very low among in-market buyers |
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| 06.7.22 |
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Euro NCAP - 5* for Alfa Romeo Tonale, KIA Sportage, Cupra Born, Mercedes-Benz T-Class and Citan Tourer, and 4* for Toyota Aygo X & BMW i4 |
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| 06.7.22 |
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Reddea Northgate - results for y/e April 2022: profit up 98% to £133m on turnover up 12% to £1,244m; FMG RS made "a small profit" |
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| 06.7.22 |
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Cost of filling up rises £9 in June - petrol jumps by monthly record of nearly 17p a litre |
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| 06.7.22 |
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Apollo Motor Group (69th) and Gemini ARC (70th) in the Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers for 2022 list - more than 50 apprentices |
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| 05.7.22 |
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DeGould (automated [AI] vehicle inspection) - new App to digitise vehicle inspections in the supply chain |
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| 05.7.22 |
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Bentley Motors - Mark Heaton (ex TF Smiths and Axa) joins as Paint and Body Programme Manager |
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| 05.7.22 |
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Trend for cheaper, greener and smaller vehicles continues - demand outstrips supply as EVs market share rises to 16% in June |
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| 05.7.22 |
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What Car? - good news: EV sales VS bad news: longer waiting times on cars which will cost more to buy |
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| 05.7.22 |
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FCA - bolsters leadership team with appointment of six directors |
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| 05.7.22 |
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Revive! - VW Golf most commonly repaired according to data from 53 SMART repair franchises |
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| 05.7.22 |
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Corsa, Puma, Qashqai, MINI and Sportage - top sellers so far this year |
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| 05.7.22 |
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SMMT - UK van market declines -23% in June, ending a challenging first half with registrations down in every month of the year |
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| 05.7.22 |
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Tesla - Model S & X with “Tesla Adaptive Suspension” system can now scan for potholes and rough roads to help avoid damage from them |
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| 05.7.22 |
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Auto Body Professional magazine - excerpt from David Cresswell's intro: repairers "being hit hard in six ways" |
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| 05.7.22 |
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EY’s UK Motor Insurance Results - motor insurers to make a loss in 2022 and 2023; premium to rise by 2% (c£8) in 2022 and 18% (c£81) in 2023 |
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| 05.7.22 |
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ABP investigates – parts delays |
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| 05.7.22 |
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RMIF - external pressures continue to affect new car sales |
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| 05.7.22 |
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The Summer issue of Auto Body Professional is available to read online now! - (link below) |
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| 05.7.22 |
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SMMT - June new car registrations down -24% due to supply component supply shortages; semiconductor shortage "worse than lockdowns" |
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| 05.7.22 |
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Saga - trading update: motor policy sales fall 9%; customer retention remains at 83%; new EV policy introduced |
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| 04.7.22 |
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Road Safety Investigation Branch to be established - announcement comes after a four-year trial led by RAC Foundation |
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| 04.7.22 |
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Bodyshop "failures" - ABP's list of 16 bodyshops liquidated so far this year had an average of 4.5 employees and owed £114k with £9k assets |
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| 04.7.22 |
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School of Thought - at the British Motorshow in Farnborough next month & the Professional Recovery Show in Telford in September |
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| 04.7.22 |
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Balgores Motors - growth continues with acquisition of their 12th site, Faseko in Colchester |
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| 04.7.22 |
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Balgorres - growth continues with acquisition of their 12th site, Faseko in Colchester |
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| 04.7.22 |
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Drive Software Solutions (fleet management) - board and management appointments |
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| 04.7.22 |
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Experian - aims to drive increased use of digital payslips |
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| 04.7.22 |
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Younger employees more likely to talk about money worries - Aviva as a workplace pensions provider surveys businesses |
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| 04.7.22 |
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SMMT - UK engine output rises for first time since June 2021 |
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| 04.7.22 |
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Kwik Fit Fleet - celebrating the 35th anniversary of opening its first fleet account |
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| 04.7.22 |
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ChipsAway - 200 delegates attend Annual Conference and 1920s Awards Dinner |
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| 04.7.22 |
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HSE Motor Vehicle Repair update - inadequate controls while using Dichloromethane (DCM) during wheel stripping |
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| 04.7.22 |
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Valeo - signs major contract with the BMW Group in advanced driving assistance systems |
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| 04.7.22 |
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Slovakia: Volvo Cars confirms 3rd electric car manufacturing plant in Europe to meet rising demand for EVs |
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| 02.7.22 |
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Southcote Garage Ltd - bodyshop (2 employees) in Bournemouth, liquidated on 15 June owing £66k with no assets |
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| 02.7.22 |
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Aldon Coachworks Ltd - bodyshop (10 employees) in Manchester, liquidated on 14 June owing £903k with no assets |
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| 02.7.22 |
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Imperial Garage (Staffordshire) Ltd - bodyshop (5 employees) in Stoke, liquidated on 25 May owing £41k with £14k of assets |
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| 02.7.22 |
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Bala Bodyrepair Ltd - bodyshop (11 employees) in Gwynedd, liquidated on 12 May owing £270k with £45k of assets |
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| 02.7.22 |
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Sorted Garages Ltd (formerly JLR Bodyshop) - bodyshop (13 employees) in Leeds liquidated on 11 May owing £526k with £20k of assets |
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| 02.7.22 |
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Sutton Paint & Body Centre Ltd - bodyshop (2 employees) in Ely, liquidated on 4 May owing £43k with no assets |
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| 02.7.22 |
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Route 52 Cars Ltd - bodyshop (2 employees) in Nottingham, liquidated on 4 May owing £56k with £2k of assets |
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| 02.7.22 |
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UK Complete Ltd - bodyshop (1 employee) in Watford, liquidated on 14 April owing £156k with no assets |
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| 02.7.22 |
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Automotive Body Repair Centre Ltd (Chipsaway Harrogate) - bodyshop (3 employees), liquidated on 21 March owing £76k with £5k assets |
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| 02.7.22 |
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TLC Accident Repair centre Ltd - bodyshop (6 employees) in Cheadle, liquidated on 21 March owing £190k with £25k of assets |
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| 02.7.22 |
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Autocraft Body Shop Ltd - bodyshop (6 employees) in Bradford, liquidated on 11 March owing £106k with no assets |
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| 02.7.22 |
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Ipswich Vehicle Refinishers (UK) Ltd - bodyshop (3 employees) liquidated on 10 March owing £183k with £8k of assets |
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| 02.7.22 |
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Smart Express Bodyshop Ltd - bodyshop (2 employees) near Eastbourne, liquidated on 24 Feb owing £94k with £8k of assets |
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| 02.7.22 |
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Prism Accident Repairs Centre Ltd - bodyshop (5 employees) in Waltham Abbey, liquidated on 10 Feb owing £72k with no assets |
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| 02.7.22 |
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S G Autobodies Ltd - bodyshop (5 employees) in Ashton-under-Lyne, liquidated on 31 Jan owing £96k with £9k of assets |
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| 02.7.22 |
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Crama Coachworks Bell Bar Ltd - bodyshop (2 employees) in Hatfield, liquidated on 20 Jan owing £86k with £4k of assets |
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| 01.7.22 |
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Steer Automotive Group - acquire the 12-site AW Repair Group; Steer now have 55 sites with 1,000 staff and annual capacity of 85,000 repairs |
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| 01.7.22 |
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Copart - launches Leadership Development Programme to more than 100 managers |
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| 01.7.22 |
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AA - pump prices rise again despite drop in wholesale cost |
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| 01.7.22 |
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SMMT - May engine production increases 12.3%, the first growth since June 2021 |
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| 01.7.22 |
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KINTO UK - partners with Silverlake to support UDonateacar charity scheme |
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| 01.7.22 |
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Auto Crash Repairs Ltd (ACR) - bodyshop in Bedford with 22 staff is wound-up & liquidated owing £888k with £76k of assets |
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| 01.7.22 |
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The Car Expert - car buyers short-changed when it comes to EV charging cables, according to new research |
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| 01.7.22 |
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Aston Martin - confirm "robust" order books and dismiss "media speculation" on further funding requirements |
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| 01.7.22 |
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Centrica (British Gas) - UK businesses to adopt more than 163,000 EVs over the next 12 months; major £13bn investment drive |
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| 01.7.22 |
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Latest HSE Motor Vehicle Repair eBulletin - 8 fatal accidents while working on incorrectly supported vehicles |
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| 01.7.22 |
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Vertu Motors - acquire Wiper Blades Ltd, an on-line retailer; part of strategy to develop ancillary businesses complementing core business |
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| 01.7.22 |
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Big-selling cars now vanishing from our roads - Autocar looks at the fate of some of the most popular cars of the 70s and 80s |
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| 01.7.22 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - Barbara Bergmeier appointed to transform end-to-end supply chain and industrial strategy |
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| 01.7.22 |
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SMMT - UK commercial vehicle production grows 26.5% in best May for a decade |
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| 01.7.22 |
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Activate Group - listed in The Sunday Times 100, Britain's fastest-growing private companies |
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| 01.7.22 |
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HAV Technology Services - provide Hand Arm Vibration and Workshop Noise Auditing testing to all Steer bodyshop sites |
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| 01.7.22 |
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WorldSkills Shanghai - event cancelled last month to be replaced by the WorldSkills Competition 2022 Special Edition (WSC2022SE) |
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| 30.6.22 |
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Gemini Accident Repair Group - celebrated the future superstars of their organisation at the Gemini Apprentice Awards 2022 |
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| 30.6.22 |
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Government - Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers for 2022 announced inc Apollo at no 69 and Gemini at no 70 |
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| 30.6.22 |
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Green NCAP - publishes the results of six vehicles |
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| 30.6.22 |
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Thatcham Research - begin construction at Gamston airport Retford as future UK centre of excellence in vehicle technology research |
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| 30.6.22 |
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School of Thought - seek sponsors at £250 each to help them with stand costs at British Motor Show in August |
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| 30.6.22 |
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Which? - social media sites rife with scam car insurance ‘ghost brokers’; average cost to each victim is £1,950 |
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| 30.6.22 |
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USA: UVeye - General Motors to expand technology to 4,000 GM dealerships |
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| 30.6.22 |
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Solera Audatex - launches total loss solution to help Irish insurers |
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| 30.6.22 |
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Lightfoot - appoints Software as a Service leader, Bob Mann, as new Chairman |
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| 30.6.22 |
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comparethemarket - average premium for the top ten car models has risen by £100 year on year (March – May) |
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| 30.6.22 |
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AA - "drivers taken for fools as pump prices continue to rise" |
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| 30.6.22 |
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Fix Auto Rochester - owner Robert Dearnaley supports young cyclist in realising his dream of becoming a special olympian |
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| 30.6.22 |
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What Car? - "automotive sector is a key employer and economic driver for the country" |
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| 30.6.22 |
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RMI - Peter Johnson steps down as Chairman |
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| 30.6.22 |
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Volvo - new Volvo Fleet and Business Online portal with pricing and ordering via a dedicated online space |
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| 30.6.22 |
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Auto Trader - electric cars make up 70% of June’s top 10 fastest selling used cars |
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| 30.6.22 |
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SMMT - UK car production up 13.3% in May, the first growth after 10 consecutive months of decline. |
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| 30.6.22 |
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Synetiq's Tom Rumboll & Chas Ambrose, VRA - feature on BBC Radio 4 about the demand for green parts due to OEM backordering issues |
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| 30.6.22 |
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Allianz (3rd largest UK motor insurer) - insurance brokers spend an "inordinate amount of time" on simple / non-complex claims |
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| 29.6.22 |
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AkzoNobel- Gregoire Poux-Guillaume will become CEO on 1 November 2022 succeeding Thierry Vanlancker |
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| 29.6.22 |
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Hyundai and Kia - offices in Germany raided over suspected fitment of defeat devices to 210,000 diesel powered cars |
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| 29.6.22 |
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RMI - Peter Johnson stands down as chairman after 7 years in the role |
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| 29.6.22 |
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BS10125 - you have just 33 hours left to comment on final draft; comments close at 11.59pm tomorrow, Thursday 30 June |
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| 29.6.22 |
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BCA - used van values fell in May by 5% to average of £9,517 as economic pressure continues |
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| 29.6.22 |
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BCA - used car values remained steady in May at an average of £8,451 despite external pressures |
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| 29.6.22 |
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Sherwoods dealer group - 2021 profits up 215% to £1.4m on turnover up 12% to £74m |
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| 29.6.22 |
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Fixico - launch digital repair management in the UK with IVS; exclusive story in Summer issue of Auto Body Professional magazine |
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| 29.6.22 |
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Ben - launch BenWell, its pioneering new wellbeing platform, developed specifically for the automotive industry |
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| 29.6.22 |
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Caterham Cars - Graham Macdonald steps down after 10 years as ceo; Bob Laishley takes over role |
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| 29.6.22 |
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Electric vehicle - new regulations apply for all electric vehicle chargers installed after 1 July 2022 |
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| 29.6.22 |
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IMI - record-breaking rise in the number of vehicle technicians becoming EV-ready; 13% of technicians EV qualified at end Q1 |
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| 29.6.22 |
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Lookers - trading update: "ahead of expectations"; profit margins remained strong; significant inflationary pressures on staff costs |
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| 28.6.22 |
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Audatex - 4.26pm update notification of service disruption; things aren't quite right at the minute |
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| 28.6.22 |
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Revive! Trafford - husband and wife led team are finalists for Manchester Small Business of the Year |
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| 28.6.22 |
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The 2022-2023 edition of ABP Guide to Retail Charges, sponsored by 3M, has been downloaded more than 2,000 times in 24 hours |
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| 28.6.22 |
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SMMT - UK auto manufacturers face £90m uplift in energy bills this year as costs surge 50% |
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| 28.6.22 |
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BookMyGarage.com - launches EV servicing booking capability alongside new online EV Hub |
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| 28.6.22 |
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RED EU and RED Autocentres - consolidated under the name Repairify, with diagnostics brand, asTech by Reparify |
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| 28.6.22 |
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Farécla - Clean & Protect spray: non-hazardous, silicone-free with zero VOC content |
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| 28.6.22 |
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USA: Ford - new tech allows repairers to access remote assistance from technicians at the Ford Technical Assistance Center (TAC) |
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| 27.6.22 |
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Transport Committee - to investigate development and deployment of self-driving vehicles |
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| 27.6.22 |
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Hilton & Moss - Hilton Group's restoration business, Hilton & Moss, restores 1963 series 1 Jaguar E-Type |
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| 27.6.22 |
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Direct Line - 56% SMEs are planning to implement Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme (ECSSS) in next 12 months |
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| 27.6.22 |
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Davies Group - is the vehicle repair industry keeping up with the popularity of electric cars? |
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| 27.6.22 |
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Aviva - announces £81m payment to UK health insurance customers through COVID-19 Pledge |
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| 27.6.22 |
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Petrol hits new high - average price of a litre of petrol rose to 191.05p on Sunday |
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| 27.6.22 |
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APIL - calling for enforced speed restrictions on e-scooters and compulsory helmets for riders |
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| 27.6.22 |
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Federation of Small Businesses (FSB)- learn lessons from COVID pandemic to stop regulatory confusion |
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| 27.6.22 |
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Autovista Group - high residual values fail to translate into lower leasing rates |
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| 27.6.22 |
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The 2022-2023 edition of ABP Guide to Retail Charges, sponsored by 3M, is now available on-line |
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| 27.6.22 |
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Motor insurer warns of summer of thunderstorms for motorists - damage to cars caused by driving through flash floods might not be covered |
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| 27.6.22 |
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GYS - new connected Riveting system to raise safety standards |
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| 26.6.22 |
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Sherwin Williams - resignation of Keith Malik, Senior Global Sales Director |
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| 26.6.22 |
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Sky News - 'crash for cash' scammers using new tactics to cause road collisions |
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| 24.6.22 |
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WorldSkills UK - Bronze Medallist at WorldSkills London 2011 & Composite Paint Technician for the Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team, Ben, |
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| 24.6.22 |
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AA - “remote driving could see the novelty of controlling a child’s toy evolve into a legal form of transport" |
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| 24.6.22 |
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Synetiq - host Top Gear filming a ‘cheap car challenge’ at Doncaster site |
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| 24.6.22 |
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Petrol panic and diesel distress fuel cost of living concerns - ONS |
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| 24.6.22 |
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Company Insolvencies - in May 2022 were 79% higher than May 2021 and 34% higher than May 2019; |
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| 24.6.22 |
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AW Repair Group - A Career for Life - video featuring Senior VDA, Niel Harmston, and VDA, Radu Barcaru |
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| 24.6.22 |
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Auto Express Brit List 2022 - Ford's Stuart Rowley tops list of 50 British executives transforming the world's motor industry |
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| 24.6.22 |
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Audatex - WTW partners with Audatex on motor inflation tool to accurately allow for the future cost of motor repairs in pricing |
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| 24.6.22 |
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3ti - solar car park investors hit 100% of £500k funding target in under an hour |
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| 24.6.22 |
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Law Commission - starts debate on how to regulate remote driving |
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| 24.6.22 |
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Chris Mortimer, Head of Operations at Entegral UK & Ireland - running the London Marathon for Ben |
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| 24.6.22 |
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Motorpoint - artist Rick Minns aka 'Ruddy Muddy' recreates Vincent Van Gogh’s 1888 self-portrait on the rear of a Peugeot Boxer |
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| 23.6.22 |
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What is the average cost to repair a used car? - average (mechanical) repair bill for "an unexpected fix" is close to £600 |
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| 23.6.22 |
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The Institute of Customer Service - views on how businesses need to be mindful of an increase in “vulnerable customers” |
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| 23.6.22 |
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Skills gap - the School of Thought HR Symposium moves to an online event: Wednesday 29 June, 10.30-12pm via Zoom |
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| 23.6.22 |
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Strike action - new law to allow businesses to supply skilled agency workers to plug staffing gaps during industrial action |
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| 23.6.22 |
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Volkswagen Financial Services UK (VWFS) - charging anxiety may be fuelled by human insecurity, not the EV network |
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| 23.6.22 |
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Repost from the Forum: Avant Repair Network - any bodyshops working with Avant, what are they like? |
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| 23.6.22 |
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McLaren Automotive - 61% schoolgirls want to see more female engineering role models according to new research to mark |
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| 23.6.22 |
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Copart - celebrating International Women in Engineering Day 2022 (23 June) |
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| 23.6.22 |
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Repost from the Forum: back order parts - would insurers be willing to pay an allowance to help bodyshops cover our costs? |
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| 23.6.22 |
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Private Parking Code of Practice withdrawn - RAC reaction |
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| 23.6.22 |
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Car painters and panel beaters - bodyshop group in East England offering £52k basic (£22hr) + £8k bonus for 4 day / 44hr week |
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| 22.6.22 |
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What Car? - most fuel-efficient car on sale in the UK today is the Mercedes-Benz C300e |
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| 22.6.22 |
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HMG Paints - UK paints and coatings industry is suffering from a skills shortage; HMG invests heavily in developing its own staff |
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| 22.6.22 |
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Auto Trader - electric vehicles save motorists £1,300 a year as fuel costs push inflation to 40-year high |
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| 22.6.22 |
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Car use cut back - 72% respondents in BBC-commissioned survey (4,011 UK adults in June) are driving less due to rising costs |
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| 22.6.22 |
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The AA - ‘helping environment’ is the top reason for buying an EV with ‘lower fuel costs’ a close second |
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| 22.6.22 |
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FCA - fines insurance broker JLT Specialty Limited £7.8 million for financial crime control failings |
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| 22.6.22 |
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Mirka - new Fine Line masking tape for multi-dimensional surfaces. |
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| 22.6.22 |
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Activate Group Q&A Hayley Thomas, Commercial Director (originally in Modern Insurance Magazine) - "strong competition for repair capacity" |
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| 22.6.22 |
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Statement from AutoRestore's Administrators - "significant losses in recent years due to challenging economic conditions" led to closure |
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| 22.6.22 |
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Vertu Motors - trading update: "constrained supply of new vehicles has continued so new and used profit margins have remained strong |
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| 22.6.22 |
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Inflation - remains at highest level since 1982: CPI up slightly to 9.1%; RPI up to 11.7% |
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| 21.6.22 |
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AutoRestore - ex-AutoRestore staff to take legal action over redundancy process |
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| 21.6.22 |
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Start Rescue - "keep it if you can", as record used car prices create perfect storm |
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| 21.6.22 |
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National Highways - advising drivers to plan their journeys and check their vehicles during planned rail strike this week |
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| 21.6.22 |
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SMMT - UKCA marking update "will help UK companies across the aftermarket and supply chain" |
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| 21.6.22 |
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Staff rates - V - labour rate - (repost from the Forum) |
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| 21.6.22 |
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Fix Auto Wolverhampton - Denver Hughes, owner of MG Accident Repair Centre, buys neighbouring unit to open latest Fix Auto franchise |
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| 21.6.22 |
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Global shortage of truck drivers mirrors skills gap in UK body repair sector - new IRU survey of CV transport operators in 25 countries |
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| 21.6.22 |
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Canada: Aviva and IMS (Insurance & Mobility Solutions) - to launch app-based telematics, ‘Aviva Journey’ |
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| 21.6.22 |
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DeGould (automated vehicle inspection) - eight new appointments across the machine learning, artificial intelligence & engineering sectors |
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| 21.6.22 |
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Audatex - upgraded valuation product Market Value Manager (MVM) to include eBay-owned Motors.co.uk and cap hpi’s live vehicle valuation data |
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| 20.6.22 |
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The Car Expert - axing of plug-in car grant scheme may come as a benefit to electric car buyers |
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| 20.6.22 |
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Important information about your ABP Club Daily Newsletter - PLEASE READ! |
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| 20.6.22 |
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In-House HR (online HR solution for the automotive sector) - looking for office space in the Barnsley / Doncaster / Sheffield area |
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| 20.6.22 |
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Stanners Equipment - service team grows to seven engineers, plus investment in new fleet of vans |
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| 20.6.22 |
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AXA UK - celebrates Pride with annual campaign and LGBT Great Top 100 Gamechangers Listing |
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| 20.6.22 |
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Ageas - UK's 7th largest motor insurer appoints Neil Mercier (ex Aviva) as Head of Standard Motor |
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| 20.6.22 |
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Admiral Car Insurance & Zap-Map - 20 fastest cities to charge EVs: Nottingham home to the most rapid & ultra-rapid chargers in the UK |
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| 20.6.22 |
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ATS Euromaster - ADAS features need correct calibration during SMR work or compromise vehicle safety |
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| 20.6.22 |
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Axalta Refinish - EV repair innovations and a business services brand to focus on challenges faced by bodyshops, Drivus |
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| 20.6.22 |
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Autorestore Ltd - official notice of Administration effective from Tuesday 14 June |
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| 19.6.22 |
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Markerstudy - Gary Humphreys, Group Chief Underwriting Officer on "what the insurance industry is doing to support its customers" |
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| 19.6.22 |
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Financial Mail on Sunday - "The Great Insurance Betrayal"; 6 months after ban, probe reveals insurers still ripping off exisiting customers |
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| 19.6.22 |
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Mail on Sunday - "motor insurers are facing challenges from rising costs and supply chain issues" says ABI |
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| 19.6.22 |
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USA: Tesla - roll out their in-house insurance program - Tesla Insurance - to the ninth state, Nevada |
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| 17.6.22 |
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Direct Line - nearly 20,000 miles of road works across Great Britain; 44% roads in Camden,
42% Isles of Scilly & 21% in Reading |
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| 17.6.22 |
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Ageas - appoints Alison Platt to replace Mark Winlow as Chair of its UK Board |
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| 17.6.22 |
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GaragesNear.Me - successful debut at the UK Garage & Bodyshop Event for car service and repair booking platform |
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| 17.6.22 |
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Bloomberg - Volkswagen on track to overtake Tesla's battery electric vehicle volume in 2024 |
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| 17.6.22 |
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VWFS - Government’s plug-in car grant axe is ‘hugely disappointing’ |
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| 17.6.22 |
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Horwich Farrelly & Admiral Insurance - defend policyholder from retired scrap metal dealer's £1.1m |
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| 17.6.22 |
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Have you registered for next month's ABP & Sherwin-Williams Summer Networking event? - here's what guests said about the 2021 get-together! |
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| 17.6.22 |
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Mazda (97 VM approved bodyshops in the UK) - Rhodium White, newly developed pigment reduces clearcoat thickness by up to 30% |
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| 17.6.22 |
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SYNETIQ - renews contract with Industry Insights as Green Parts and Salvage, and signs-up as gold Trend Tracker sponsor |
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| 17.6.22 |
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School of Thought - register for the School of Thought Industry Skills Gap Event |
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| 17.6.22 |
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KIS Finance - how the UK's fuel duty cut compares to cuts in countries across Europe |
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| 17.6.22 |
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£43.7 million to develop electric motorbikes and off-road trucks - government and industry funding into green tech |
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| 17.6.22 |
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Speeding - nearly 90% of drivers break speed limit in 20mph residential areas |
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| 17.6.22 |
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TrustFord (UK's 4th largest dealer owned bodyshop group) - opens newly refurb dealership in Wimbledon, upgrades inc SMART repair & CV space |
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| 16.6.22 |
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APPG) on Connected and Automated Mobility - calls on the Government to ensure Transport Bill delivers benefits of self-driving technology |
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| 16.6.22 |
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The IMI - will EVs mean less work for bodyshops? |
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| 16.6.22 |
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Ten best cars in Britain, according to their owners - 1st Kia Xceed, 2nd Mazda CX-5, 3rd Kia Rio, 4th Hyundai Kona & 5th Skoda Kodiaq |
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| 16.6.22 |
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Apple - VNC Automotive: "next generation of (Apple) CarPlay seeks to tighten its grip on the vehicle’s existing systems" |
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| 16.6.22 |
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Stellantis - recognises 12 suppliers across nine categories |
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| 16.6.22 |
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Bank of England - UK interest rate rises from 1% to 1.25% - the highest level in 13 years |
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| 16.6.22 |
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e2e - joins the MGAA to provide salvage and automotive recycling services to members |
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| 16.6.22 |
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Footman James - classic cars less damaging to environment than modern internal combustion and electric vehicles |
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| 16.6.22 |
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Halfords – full year revenue of £1.4bn; 6.0% higher than last year; growth of 19.9% pre-pandemic |
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| 16.6.22 |
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Feeling hot hot hot! - RAC tells motorists how to avoid breakdowns during hot weather |
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| 16.6.22 |
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Solera - launch new AI service called Qapter Intelligent Triage; uses machine learning algorithms trained to predict damage severity |
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| 15.6.22 |
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Autorestore - company is in administration is confirmed by postings from FMG Repair Services and Axioma plus staff now "looking for work" |
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| 15.6.22 |
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Ford - has 6 month backlog of orders for Fiesta and will not accept any new orders due to the semiconductor (chip) shortage |
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| 15.6.22 |
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Autorestore - filed for administration on Monday reports InfolinkGazette; ABP have not yet been able to confirm this |
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| 15.6.22 |
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Qlaims - David Williams (ex-Axa) joins as non-executive director |
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| 15.6.22 |
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Copart - Jane Pocock, CEO of Copart UK & Ireland, recognised in the 2022 Autocar Great Women in the British Car Industry Top 100 |
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| 15.6.22 |
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29 DAYS TO GO! ABP Summer Networking event, sponsored by Sherwin-Williams - Thursday 14 July 2022 at Mercedes-Benz World |
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| 15.6.22 |
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Revive! - 3 of the 5 most common vehicles which Revive! repaired in 2021 were grey; Mercedes A-Class, C-Class & BMW 3 Series |
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| 15.6.22 |
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comparethemarket.com - reacts to the Government's decision to scrap the EV plug-in grant |
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| 15.6.22 |
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Sytner Group (joint 4th largest dealer-owned bodyshop group) - signs up again as partner for Goodwood Festival of Speed 2022 (23 - 26 June) |
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| 15.6.22 |
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Sytner Group (joint 4th largest dealer-owned bodyshop group) - signs up again as partner for Goodwood Festival of Speed 2022 (23 - 26 June) |
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| 15.6.22 |
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Solera - publishes consumer research whitepaper at IBIS; includes view on AI-generated claims |
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| 15.6.22 |
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Autotech Recruit - 90% automotive bosses say workshop and technical roles are the hardest vacancies to fill |
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| 15.6.22 |
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Important information about your ABP Club Daily Newsletter - PLEASE READ! |
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| 15.6.22 |
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Audatex: average increase of 7.82% on the calculated paint and materials - effective FRIDAY (17 JUNE) |
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| 15.6.22 |
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Audatex: average increase of 7.82% on the calculated paint and materials - effective FRIDAY (17 JUNE) |
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| 14.6.22 |
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AA - petrol hits new record as Government pulls plug on electric vehicle grants |
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| 14.6.22 |
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BVRLA - "it's right that the Government prioritises EV subsidies towards vans and charging infrastructure, where they are needed most" |
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| 14.6.22 |
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Study sheds light on why older drivers have crashes - "failure to look" most common contributory factor |
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| 14.6.22 |
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SMMT - response to end of Plug-in Car Grant |
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| 14.6.22 |
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Autocar’s Great Women in the British Car industry 2022 - Alison Jones named top female executive in the British car industry |
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| 14.6.22 |
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Advantage Parts Solutions - welcomes Mark Willis (ex Volkswagen Group UK) as UK Commercial Director |
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| 14.6.22 |
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Hastings - Horwich Farrelly wins case against staged crash scamster at centre of fraud ring |
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| 14.6.22 |
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BCA - launches new Vehicle Export Service for the Republic of Ireland (ROI) |
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| 14.6.22 |
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Cogent Hire blog by Dave Shepherd - on better triage and efficiency and more training and investment in apprentices and people |
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| 14.6.22 |
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NFDA - ending the Plug-in Car Grant will "heavily disincentivise EV adoption across the UK" |
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| 14.6.22 |
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Frome (Somerset), Worksop (Nottinghamshire), and Cirencester (Gloucestershire) - top 10 new areas targeted by ‘Crash for Cash’ gangs |
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| 14.6.22 |
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RAC - "if costs remain too high, the ambition of getting most people into electric cars will be stifled" |
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| 14.6.22 |
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Plug-in car grant scheme closes today - £300 million in grant funding "refocused" to boost sales of plug-in taxis, CVs and motorbikes |
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| 14.6.22 |
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Men’s Health Week - take Ben's short MOT test to check your body and mental health status today |
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| 14.6.22 |
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RAC Legal Services - celebrates a further milestone as Atlanta’s motor legal expenses insurance provider |
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| 14.6.22 |
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Repairify - achieves ISO 9001 quality management standard |
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| 13.6.22 |
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CarGurus - 84% used car buyers are happy they got a good or great deal on their purchase despite inflated used car values |
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| 13.6.22 |
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CMA: "swift high-level" review of competition in the fuel retail market - PRA: petrol retailers "unfairly scapegoated" |
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| 13.6.22 |
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McKinsey - auto industry will benefit from new sourcing models & stronger bonds between OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and semiconductor suppliers |
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| 13.6.22 |
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Are there enough public EV chargers to meet current & future demand? - 480,000 public charging points will be needed across the UK by 2030 |
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| 13.6.22 |
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CLM - fleet management company completes MBO (previously part of the Maxxia Group) |
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| 13.6.22 |
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CBI - downgrades GDP growth outlook significantly, to 3.7% in 2022 (from 5.1% previously) and 1.0% in 2023 (from 3.0% previously) |
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| 13.6.22 |
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Vic Young (South Shields dealer bodyshop) - David Ridley, 2nd-year apprentice with Gateshead College, competing in Automotive Refinishing |
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| 13.6.22 |
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SMMT - British zero emission vehicle tech companies join government and industry leaders at EVS35 in Oslo |
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| 13.6.22 |
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GDP fell by 0.3% in April 2022 - BUT trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles industry sub-sector was largest positive contributor |
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| 13.6.22 |
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AA - petrol goes above 185p a litre for the first time |
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| 13.6.22 |
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Allianz - Nick Rossiter and Lee Crouch promoted within Allianz Commercial motor claims team as technical managers |
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| 13.6.22 |
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Renault - acquire Fixter, UK-based garage finder system for vehicle servicing and maintenance |
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| 12.6.22 |
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VW Group UK - "upheaval as jobs go under review" says Autocar; changes needed to organisational structure for switch to direct sales model |
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| 10.6.22 |
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Westfield Sports Cars - goes into administration |
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| 10.6.22 |
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Stellantis Charity Golf Day, with Distrigo and sponsored by 3M - raises £7,280 for Ben |
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| 10.6.22 |
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Plunky's All Stars - fundraising at £17,573 for Brain Tumour Research |
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| 10.6.22 |
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BS10125 - revised (second) draft of new version NOW available for YOU to comment on; closes Thursday 30 June |
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| 10.6.22 |
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Gallagher - how to help reduce your motor trade insurance premium |
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| 10.6.22 |
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Auto Windscreens - celebrating 169,000 webchats and launch of AI chat bot, ‘Brian’ |
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| 10.6.22 |
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ABP Club - bring forward publication of the new edition of their Guide to Retail Charges by 3 months to 1 July 2022 |
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| 10.6.22 |
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The IMI - automotive and LGBT+ history month |
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| 10.6.22 |
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DS Automobiles - owners of electric and hybrid cars feel less stressed while driving than owners of petrol or diesel cars |
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| 10.6.22 |
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Churchill Expert - local authorities grow electric vehicles fleets almost fivefold in five years |
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| 10.6.22 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - partnership with the British location app what3words is now live |
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| 10.6.22 |
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Consumer Intelligence - cost of living crisis: 40% are driving less to save money, 6% cutting insurance and 3% have sold their car |
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| 09.6.22 |
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IAA - opens a state-of-the-art, full-service facility in Bristol |
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| 09.6.22 |
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BS10125 - revised (second) draft of new version now available for public consultation; closes Thursday 30 June |
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| 09.6.22 |
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Markerstudy - supply chain issues affecting the motor industry |
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| 09.6.22 |
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National Windscreens - directors expand roles within global Cary Group |
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| 09.6.22 |
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Ben - helping bodyshop staff to ride out the rising cost of living |
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| 09.6.22 |
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Polestar - begins delivering on 65,000 electric vehicle partnership with Hertz |
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| 09.6.22 |
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AA Driving School - launches VR training to speed up new instructor qualification amid shortage |
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| 09.6.22 |
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Lightyear - global premiere of the world's first solar car at 7pm |
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| 09.6.22 |
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£100 to fill the tank - AA demands 10p duty cut and fuel price stabiliser |
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| 09.6.22 |
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Average cost of filling a tank of petrol hits £100 for the first time - RAC reaction |
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| 09.6.22 |
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Cazoo: the view of investment firm AJ Bell - yet to turn a profit & shares down by 87% since listing on the NY stock market in August |
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| 09.6.22 |
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Parking firms - fight back against reforms to parking on private land |
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| 09.6.22 |
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Comparethemarket - motorists who drive less than 5,000 miles per year could save over £140 by switching to pay-by-mile insurance |
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| 09.6.22 |
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Allianz - two men from London who lied about ‘drunk’ driver to fraudulently claim for minor car accident sentenced |
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| 08.6.22 |
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Daily Mail - surge in vehicle thefts has been linked by police to a shortage of car parts as gangs strip stolen vehicles within hours |
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| 08.6.22 |
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QBE - the "perfect storm" of changes affecting commercial motor insurance |
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| 08.6.22 |
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BBA2022 photos are on Facebook! - ALL the photos from #BBA2022 are available to tag, share and like on Facebook |
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| 08.6.22 |
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Revive! - not just cosmetic: "shoddy" vehicle repairs compromise safety on the road |
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| 08.6.22 |
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Arval - vehicle leasing confirms new Operating Office appointments |
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| 08.6.22 |
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IMI - new CPD for bodyshops to help secure BS10125 (which is undergoing its first major review since 2014) |
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| 08.6.22 |
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What Car? - semiconductor shortage has led to 35% car buyers believing they may find stock more easily through online shopping |
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| 08.6.22 |
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The gender pension gap - women would have to work from age 4 in order to have the same pension pot as men, new research reveals |
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| 08.6.22 |
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Hilti GB - professional tool manufacturer and construction firm invests in 200 Kia electric cars |
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| 08.6.22 |
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RAC - smart motorways collision figures released, prompting new safety feature rollout |
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| 08.6.22 |
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BMW - celebrating 50 years of BMW M at the 2022 Goodwood Festival of Speed later this month |
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| 08.6.22 |
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Auto Trader - like-for-like price of a used car was up 28.4% YoY in May |
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| 08.6.22 |
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Autoglass - opens 4 new centres in response to rapidly growing demand; 24% all windscreen replacements in 2021 required ADAS recalibration |
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| 08.6.22 |
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NFDA - updates on the Vertical Agreement Block Exemption Order (VABEO) |
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| 08.6.22 |
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Semi-conductor (chip) shortage - showing signs of easing for some vehicle manufacurers says Automotive News Europe |
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| 07.6.22 |
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Volkswagen - UK is currently ahead of the curve to meet the Government's 2032 EV target... but for how long? |
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| 07.6.22 |
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VISION from OEC - saves motor insurance companies >£12 million in write-off payouts in 2021; >4,000 vehicles back on the road |
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| 07.6.22 |
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Cazoo - "rationalising" vehicle preparation and customer support sites to drive efficiency and cutting workforce by c15% |
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| 07.6.22 |
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AkzoNobel - technical coordinator, Mick Finch, and AKzo's Automotive Training Centre in Oxfordshire star in 'Car S.O.S' |
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| 07.6.22 |
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RAC - cost of a litre of fuel hitting £2; current high of 178.5p (petrol) and 185.2p (diesel) |
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| 07.6.22 |
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Aviva joins SignLive to offer British Sign Language interpretation for customers making a motor claim |
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| 07.6.22 |
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NFDA - van dealers "positive about the values of promoting electric vans" |
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| 07.6.22 |
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EY - for the first time, over half of consumers who intend to buy a car in the next 24 months say they will choose an EV or hybrid |
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| 07.6.22 |
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1st Choice Accident Repair - acquires new site in Cardiff (former Sytner site) and plans to create 20 new jobs |
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| 06.6.22 |
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SMMT - new van registrations fall for fifth consecutive month as supply squeeze continues |
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| 06.6.22 |
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Ben - "how we help support our automotive family" |
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| 06.6.22 |
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What Car? - "worrying trend" shows % of new car buyers expecting to purchase in the next 4 weeks down compared to % of used car buyers |
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| 06.6.22 |
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Repairify UK - Gareth Newbery promoted to national sales manager role |
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| 06.6.22 |
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Volvo Cars - is first car maker to join SteelZero initiative in support of fossil-free steel ambitions |
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| 06.6.22 |
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MG Motor UK (93 bodyshops in the UK) - adds four new sites to further strengthen nationwide dealer network; 153-strong dealer network |
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| 06.6.22 |
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IMI - appoints Vijayacitta Harvey as Interim Head of the organisation’s Diversity Task Force |
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| 06.6.22 |
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IMI - appoints Vijayacittā Harvey as Interim Head of the organisation’s Diversity Task Force |
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| 06.6.22 |
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NFDA - ongoing supply side constraints impacted the availability of new vehicles |
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| 06.6.22 |
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Vauxhall Corsa, Ford Puma and Ford Kuga - top new car registrations in the UK last month |
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| 06.6.22 |
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IMI - Barnfield College student, Trinity Hutley from Luton, wins IMI Full Time Student of the Year |
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| 06.6.22 |
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Mercedes Benz - recall 1 million cars globally - ML, GL, R-Class built 2004-2015 - over concerns about possible braking system corrosion |
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| 06.6.22 |
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SMMT - UK new car registrations decline -20.6% in May; battery electric vehicle sales up 17.7% at 12.4% total for the month |
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| 06.6.22 |
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Volvo Cars - 7.9% of all Volvos sold in May were fully electric, 35.6% increase on May 2021 EV sales |
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| 06.6.22 |
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Aviva survey - 65% UK adults are planning a long road trip this summer; 6% will be traveling in an EV and 9% in a hybrid |
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| 06.6.22 |
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Mazda - factories worldwide to be carbon neutral by 2035 & plans to make entire supply chain carbon neutral by 2050 |
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| 06.6.22 |
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WorldSkills UK - comment on cancellation of 2022 Worldskills competition due to take place in Shanghai 12-17 Oct 2022 |
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| 06.6.22 |
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WorldSkills Shanghai 2022 - ongoing Covid-19 situation in China causes cancellation of competition due to take place 12-17 Oct 2022 |
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| 02.6.22 |
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Enterprise UK - listed as one of The Times Top 50 Employers for Women 2022 for the 17th consecutive year |
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| 02.6.22 |
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Motofix - celebrate John Will's retirement after 21 years of loyal service to the group. |
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| 02.6.22 |
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RAC - petrol price rocketed by 11p a litre in May, the second largest monthly rise on record; diesel hit new high in May |
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| 01.6.22 |
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Direct Line - apppoint Craig O'Shaughnessy (ex-MD of Xpress Centres) as "Head of Repair POD Operations and Sales" |
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| 01.6.22 |
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Direct Line - launch UK network of vehicle repair pods; advertising for multi-skilled technicians at 14 locations; OTE £40-£60k, 4-day week |
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| 01.6.22 |
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British Coatings Federation (BCF) - key themes included tough economic conditions, sustainability, paint recycling and Net Zero |
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| 01.6.22 |
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FMG's Integrated Risk Solution - rated ‘impressive’ by broker and insurer after unlocking value for Lo |
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| 01.6.22 |
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ŠKODA AUTO - partially relocates cable harness production from Ukraine to the Czech Republic |
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| 01.6.22 |
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AA - 47% of drivers to stay at home as petrol jumps 1p a litre in just one day |
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| 01.6.22 |
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SYNETIQ - teams up with insurance data intelligence provider, Percayso Inform |
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| 01.6.22 |
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ŠKODA - 40% recycled steel and 60% recycled aluminium in the ENYAQ iV |
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| 01.6.22 |
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FCA - Richard Lloyd becomes Interim Chair of the FCA |
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| 01.6.22 |
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Volvo Cars - working with 'Fortnite' developer real-time on photorealistic visualisation inside next-gen Volvo cars with 'Unreal Engine' |
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| 01.6.22 |
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ERS on motor insurance market trends in 2022 - massive growth seen in second-hand market, drop in morning commuter traffic |
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| 01.6.22 |
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LKQ - corporate identity reinvented with new logo and branding to bring global business (more than 270 acquisitions) closer |
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| 01.6.22 |
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Autovista Group Monthly Market Update - residual-value growth slows in May as used-car sales cool |
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| 31.5.22 |
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Warrantywise - cost of living proven to impact over 70 per cent of car purchases (eBay Motors report) |
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| 31.5.22 |
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ABP Guide to Retail Charges - revised 2022 - 2023 edition brought forward from October 2022; effective from 1 July 2022 |
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| 31.5.22 |
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FSB and CBI - respond to UK government audit proposals |
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| 31.5.22 |
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Black (7m cars) blue (5.9m) & silver (5.6m) most popular car colours in 2021 - Fiesta (1.5m), Focus (1.5m) & Corsa (1m) most common cars |
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| 31.5.22 |
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AW Repair Group - announce 12th site in Sheffield with solar technology |
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| 31.5.22 |
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AW Repair Group - announce 12th site in Sheffield with solar technology |
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| 31.5.22 |
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What Car? - "not unreasonable to expect car ownership falling for the third consecutive year next year" |
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| 31.5.22 |
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The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) - to be replaced by a new, "stronger regulator" – the Audit, Reporting and Governance Authority (ARGA) |
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| 31.5.22 |
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SMMT - total uk parc has increased by 4.7 million vehicles (+13.3%) since 2012. |
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| 31.5.22 |
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Petrol Retailers Association - 5p fuel duty cut has been passed on in full, but Exchequer gets 2p extra in VAT since Spring Statement |
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| 31.5.22 |
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Solus ARC - call for current and previous Solus employees to nominate inspiring women colleagues for 2022 IAW Awards |
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| 31.5.22 |
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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles - Euro NCAP award “five stars” to the new Multivan |
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| 31.5.22 |
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SMMT - vehicles on UK roads +0.4% in 2021, but car ownership falls -0.2%, 1st consecutive annual decrease in car ownership in >100 years |
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| 30.5.22 |
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Steve Knowles - sad news of the passing of Bodyshop Solutions’ Steve Knowles |
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| 30.5.22 |
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Steve Knowles - sad news of the passing of Bodyshop Solutions’ Steve Knowles |
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| 30.5.22 |
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Sad death announced of Steve Knowles of Bodyshop Solutions |
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| 30.5.22 |
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Direct Line - £71.2 million of stolen car parts; number plates and catalytic converters are thieves' top targets |
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| 30.5.22 |
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UK Gov - 350 EU rules to be ditched, creating simpler, more flexible and transparent procurement to "level the playing field" for SMEs |
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| 30.5.22 |
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Tracker - tells vehicle theft victims to leave crime-fighting to police; shortage of used cars & parts has led to more thefts |
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| 30.5.22 |
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Stellantis and Toyota - expand partnership with new large-size commercial van including an electric version |
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| 30.5.22 |
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Fix Auto Cheltenham - owners Kieran & Andrew transforming 15,000 sq ft repair centre; £4k investment; 4-fold increase in workspace |
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| 30.5.22 |
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Fiat - to remove all non-electrified vehicles from sale in the UK this year; fully-electrified product range from July 2022 |
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| 30.5.22 |
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AXA - partnership with Liverpool Football Club shows "how the AXA brand has been reinvented”; reaching 565 million fans around the world |
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| 30.5.22 |
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Enterprise Flex-E-Rent - £1m investment to reduce vehicle downtime by Enterprise’s UK commercial vehicle rental division |
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| 30.5.22 |
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Carlac & Paint By Rach - paint distributor & award-winning paint technician and social media influencer to promote Silco |
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| 30.5.22 |
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Did you go to BBA in Manchester on 19 May? Huge selection of 1,275 FREE photos now available from www.mikenormanphotography.co.uk/abp |
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| 30.5.22 |
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Number of new vehicle registrations in 2021 was up 5% in the UK - 77% increase in plug-in vehicles |
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| 30.5.22 |
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Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) - new Chair appointments to FCA’s Smaller Business Practitioner Panel and Consumer Panel |
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| 30.5.22 |
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RAC - drivers planning 19.5m trips by car as double Jubilee bank holiday looms; extra 5 million cars on the road over the 5 days |
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| 30.5.22 |
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REPOST FROM THE FORUM: School of Thought HR Symposium - Wednesday 29 June in Nuneaton |
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| 30.5.22 |
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Aviva - organised whiplash fraudsters are moving into vehicle repair/replacement claims |
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| 30.5.22 |
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Stellantis - CEO Carlos Tavares named most powerful person in the automotive industry by Autocar Business |
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| 28.5.22 |
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Aviva - whiplash fraudsters have moved into fraud in the repair sides of motor claims, including credit hire and repair |
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| 27.5.22 |
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Rolls-Royce - port lockdowns in China give us daily cause for concern on parts supply; "if only one part is missing we cannot make the car" |
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| 27.5.22 |
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Claims Consortium Group - restructures management team for growth; Matt Brady take over as CEO |
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| 27.5.22 |
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BMW / MINI - reports say they will end dealer system for MINI in 2024 and BMW in 2026 as they move to "agency model" of direct sales |
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| 27.5.22 |
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Pendragon Land Rover Cardiff - cars vandalised with bricks and paint stripper at Land Rover dealership |
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| 27.5.22 |
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3ti - UK EV infrastructure to benefit from new pop-up mini solar car park launch made from recycled shipping containers |
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| 27.5.22 |
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GT Motive UK - Layton Davies (ex Audatex) joins as UK Insurer Consultant |
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| 27.5.22 |
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cinch - multi-year contract to sponsor Crystal Palace shirts |
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| 27.5.22 |
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Business Committee launches UK labour market inquiry - MPs to examine the challenges faced by workers and employers |
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| 27.5.22 |
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West Midlands Police - large 'chop shop' at a compound in Cheston Road, Birmingham, discovered |
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| 27.5.22 |
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FT article - why have the numbers of people in work fallen since 2019 when unemployment is so low? Why has the workforce stopped growing> |
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| 27.5.22 |
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BCA - LCV values remain stable in April despite ongoing economic uncertainty |
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| 27.5.22 |
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88% adults reported their cost of living had risen over the past month - 78% blame the increase in the price of fuel 78% |
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| 27.5.22 |
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USA: Ford - joins coalition to help commercialise zero-carbon tech; 10% primary aluminium will have near-zero carbon emissions by 2030 |
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| 27.5.22 |
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RAC - cost to rapid charge an CV rises by a fifth in eight months; £4 increase for EV charge VS £14.54 increase in same period for petrol |
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| 27.5.22 |
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Insurance Times Claims Excellence awards - all the winners; Ageas win "Claims Service Solution Award" for their green parts solution |
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| 27.5.22 |
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IAA - expands and relocates its UK Head Office South; Essex offices to serve as regional head office, expanded customer service centre |
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| 26.5.22 |
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Shorade UK - Brian Singer joins Shorade UK as Operations Director |
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| 26.5.22 |
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Consumer Intelligence - Aviva is now the biggest growing car insurance brand |
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| 26.5.22 |
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Foresight Williams Technology Funds invests in dRISK, an autonomous vehicle testing and training company |
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| 26.5.22 |
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RAC - nearly 18m getaway car trips planned as schools break for Jubilee half-term |
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| 26.5.22 |
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AA - charging from lampposts 46% cheaper than on-the-road rapid charging |
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| 26.5.22 |
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TrackDays - threefold increase in bookings across all Tesla experiences |
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| 26.5.22 |
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Venson - 37% motorists wear a smartwatch or wearable that delivers text messages and notifications that 1 in 3 interact with while driving |
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| 26.5.22 |
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Confederation of British Industry (CBI) - services firms face burden of higher costs & profitability falling |
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| 26.5.22 |
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SMMT - British CV production rises 27.6% in best performing April since 2016 |
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| 26.5.22 |
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Plunkys All Stars Charity Football Match - post-match report from the game that finished 5-2 (to Plunkys!) on Tuesday evening |
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| 26.5.22 |
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NFU Mutual - named Which? Insurance Brand of the Year |
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| 26.5.22 |
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Record high for green vehicle registrations BUT... - "still work to do on expanding the electric infrastructure" |
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| 26.5.22 |
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Auto Express reveals New Car Awards 2022 shortlist - nominations for 25 categories revealed; winners announced in July in London |
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| 26.5.22 |
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Motorpoint - takes pole position in the Best Companies to Work For ‘Automotive’ League |
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| 26.5.22 |
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SMMT - UK car production falls -11.3% in April; decline driven by multiple factors, including chip shortage, model and structural changes |
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| 26.5.22 |
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Auto Trader - best-ever results in 2021: pre-tax profits up 91% to £304m on turnover up 65% to £433m; amazing 70% profit margin |
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| 25.5.22 |
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Autospares Vehicle Recycling - new 10,000 sq ft warehouse for green parts storage in Northamptonshire |
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| 25.5.22 |
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Autospares Vehicle Recycling - |
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| 25.5.22 |
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Pirelli - more than 250 tyres approved for electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles worldwide |
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| 25.5.22 |
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Copart - take delivery of brand-new DAF 3-car transporters |
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| 25.5.22 |
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car - donating £250,000 over 5 years to The Girls’ Network to fund the launch of an Ambassador Community |
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| 25.5.22 |
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Ford - trials geofencing tech that could automatically reduce vehicle speed near schools and hospitals to cut accidents |
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| 25.5.22 |
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Japan: Suzuki - develops a technology to reuse small lithium-ion batteries in Japan |
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| 25.5.22 |
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AA on today's reported road casualties Great Britain, provisional results: 2021 figures - fatalities up by 7% compared to 2020 |
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| 25.5.22 |
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Auto Trader - to power What Car?’s used car search platform |
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| 25.5.22 |
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Hyundai Motor UK - strengthens fleet and business team |
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| 25.5.22 |
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Euro NCAP - five-star Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen & Volvo, and four-star Vauxhall and Peugeot results |
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| 25.5.22 |
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Lightfoot - launches new solution to slashing speeding in fleets |
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| 25.5.22 |
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ABP Club - interested in advertising with ABP Club in our quarterly magazine? |
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| 25.5.22 |
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Tracker and Surrey Police - outwit professional thieves who steal prized Porsche 911 Carrera from Epsom home |
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| 25.5.22 |
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Tracker and Surrey Police - outwit professional thieves who steal prized Porsche 911 Carrera from Epsom home |
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| 25.5.22 |
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Tracker and Surrey Police - outwit professional thieves who steal prized Porsche 911 Carrera from Epsom home |
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| 25.5.22 |
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New data shows increase in road collisions - 2021 vs COVID-hit 2020 |
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| 25.5.22 |
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Euro NCAP - all six vehicles in the most recent round of Euro NCAP testing announced today have achieved four or five-star ratings |
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| 25.5.22 |
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Sabre Insurance - trading update: "2022 is shaping up to be the start of a more positive period for Sabre" |
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| 25.5.22 |
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Marshall Motor Holdings Plc - Daksh Gupta, Group CEO, steps down with immediate effect following acquisition by Constellation |
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| 24.5.22 |
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Auto Wax Works - recently opened vehicle detailing and paint shop at Silverstone Park owned by bodyshop specialist, Charles Dujardin |
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| 24.5.22 |
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Department for Transport - announce new trial to banish loud engines and exhausts |
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| 24.5.22 |
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esure Group - AI expert Elisabeth Ling (PayPal and eBay) has joined Board of Directors as an Independent Non-Executive Director |
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| 24.5.22 |
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£40 million government-funded competition - self-driving buses, shuttles and delivery vans could soon hit UK roads |
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| 24.5.22 |
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RAC - UK just months away from hitting 500,000 battery electric vehicles milestone |
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| 24.5.22 |
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LKQ Europe - committed to becoming a net-zero emissions company by 2050 |
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| 24.5.22 |
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Does anyone know the real reason we are so busy - why are bodyshops so busy right now? |
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| 24.5.22 |
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Spies Hecker - new Video-TEC training video shows how special plastic additive aids faster, easier repairs |
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| 24.5.22 |
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Green Flag warns drivers to beware of road closures – eight million Brits are planning a Jubilee street party |
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| 24.5.22 |
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C&C Vehicle Services - ABP BBA S&G Response HGV/Commercial Vehicle Repair Partner of the Year award winner explains lorry cab repairs |
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| 24.5.22 |
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Direct Line - 10 parking fines issued every minute across Britain |
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| 24.5.22 |
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SMMT - 1/3 new vans available with a plug but only 1/20 buyers has switched to a battery-powered van in 2022 |
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| 24.5.22 |
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Churchill Expert - 19.1 million people currently driving internal combustion engine cars would like to make the switch to EV |
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| 23.5.22 |
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Travelling to work is still the most common working pattern – adopted by 46% of people |
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| 23.5.22 |
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Smart Repairs - Leeds-based cosmetic vehicle repairer invests in 18,000 sq ft site, set to hire 100 technicians |
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| 23.5.22 |
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Power-TEC - aluminium MIG welder and panel repair system |
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| 23.5.22 |
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AW Repair Group - dual branded Derby LV= Sole Supply site wins Best Loved LV= Sole Supply Repairer Award at #BBA2022 |
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| 23.5.22 |
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ABP Summer Networking event, sponsored by Sherwin-Williams - Thursday 14 July 2022 at Mercedes-Benz World |
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| 23.5.22 |
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GoCompare - white-label MOT Checker, plus MOT and service booking tools to drive revenue for garages |
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| 23.5.22 |
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Kia - named Which? car brand of the year |
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| 23.5.22 |
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National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA) - average satisfaction levels with motorcycle and scooter dealers down across the board |
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| 23.5.22 |
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Renault - Mobilize - Renault's lease, insurance and payment services solutions - will account for 20% of Renault Group’s turnover by 2030 |
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| 23.5.22 |
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Germany: Volkswagen - global production network for electric vehicles grows with the launch of a second German site in Emden |
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| 23.5.22 |
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RAC - RAC EV Boost has been uprated from 3.5kW to 5kW to increase the speed of charge |
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| 22.5.22 |
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BBA (British Bodyshop Awards) - huge selection of 1,275 photos NOW available for FREE download; copyright FREE |
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| 20.5.22 |
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Automechanika Riyadh Saudi Arabia - postponed from 13-15 June 2022 to 2023 |
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| 20.5.22 |
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Fix Auto UK - six finalists and three #BBA2022 wins for Fix! |
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| 20.5.22 |
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Solera Audatex - supports School of Thought as a 2022 Corporate Partner |
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| 20.5.22 |
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ALL the photos from last night's British Bodyshop Awards will be available to view and download for free from Monday |
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| 20.5.22 |
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Smart Home Charge - all new electric vehicle (EV) charge points sold after 30 June 2022 will have smart functionality |
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| 20.5.22 |
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Volvo Cars - brings simplicity to public charging with new in-app integration |
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| 20.5.22 |
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Taxes on motor fuel to be debated by MPs - on Monday MPs will debate a petition relating to taxes on motor fuel |
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| 20.5.22 |
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SYNETIQ - appoints Elisa Caton as the company's first Sustainability Manager |
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| 20.5.22 |
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British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) - 81% employers say they have been impacted by the increase in national insurance contributions |
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| 20.5.22 |
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PwC - using tech from start-up Neotas to detect financial crime and fraud |
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| 20.5.22 |
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Russia: Zurich - to sell Russian business to local team and exit market |
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| 20.5.22 |
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Pay transparency in the bodyshop - 15% of UK employees say their company discloses pay ranges internally, says Glassdoor |
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| 20.5.22 |
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Canada and the USA: Snow Lake Lithium - calls for the creation of a complete electric vehicle ecosystem across North America |
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| 20.5.22 |
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Thatcham Research #BBA2022 Apprentice and Apprentice Mentor of the Year Awards – father and son duo from FMG Gloucester win! |
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| 19.5.22 |
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The #BBA2022 winners have just been announced by Alex Jones - 865 guests in Manchester with Headline Partner, PPG! |
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| 19.5.22 |
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Venson - employers urged to include smartwatches and wearables guidance in fleet policies |
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| 19.5.22 |
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The Vella Group - opens its tenth bodyshop in Bradford, the Group's third LV= General Insurance Sole Supply site |
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| 19.5.22 |
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IRU - world road transport organisation - action on fuel vital to stop transport collapse and secure decarbonisation |
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| 19.5.22 |
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FCA - strengthens consumer protection by speeding up removal of firms that do not use their regulatory permission |
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| 19.5.22 |
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Behind-the-scenes at BBA2022 set-up - dodgems delivered, helter-skelter is UP and £18,000 worth of carpet down! |
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| 19.5.22 |
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Lunaz Applied Technologies (LAT) - nationwide roll-out of industrial upcycled electric vehicles (UEVs) |
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| 19.5.22 |
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Allianz - insurers "have dropped the ball a little when it comes to service" due to working from home, say brokers |
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| 19.5.22 |
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22% young people forced to take on an additional job to make ends meet - increase in inactivity in the jobs market in the over 50s |
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| 19.5.22 |
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carwow - lower running costs overtake environment as top driver in electric car consideration |
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| 18.5.22 |
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GT Motive - partner with School of Thought to help support, train, and attract young people into the automotive industry |
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| 18.5.22 |
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Where do Britain's angriest motorists live? - (clue: we've moved from there to Manchester for tomorrow's BBAs!) |
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| 18.5.22 |
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Praiso - drivers could now face 6 penalty points and a £1,000 fine for using a mobile phone whilst driving |
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| 18.5.22 |
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*** IMPORTANT BRITISH BODYSHOP AWARDS INFORMATION - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE TOMORROW'S EVENT *** |
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| 18.5.22 |
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Heading out for a 2-wheeled blast? - Start Rescue urges bikers to check their machines before heading out into the sunshine |
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| 18.5.22 |
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The BBA Programme is available to read online and download now - includes the table plan & guest list and all the finalists |
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| 18.5.22 |
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UK petrol and diesel prices hit new records - average price of 167.64p a litre for petrol on Tuesday |
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| 18.5.22 |
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Activate Group - "every stage of the repair journey impacted by EV volume growth"; av repair times for AFVs 1.5 days longer than ICEs |
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| 18.5.22 |
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What Car? - just 5% of new car buyers considering a diesel; 2/3 confident they won’t ever buy one in the future |
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| 18.5.22 |
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Aviva - trading update: "first quarter trading was positive"; "more normal motor claims frequency" |
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| 18.5.22 |
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AECA - new car registrations in the European Union saw a significant YOY drop (-20.6%) in April 2022 |
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| 18.5.22 |
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Redde Northgate - trading update: "a very strong trading result this financial year"; "significant further opportunity for growth" |
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| 18.5.22 |
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Inflation rate - at highest level since 1982: CPI at 9.0% for the 12 months to March 2022; RPI rises to 11.1% |
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| 17.5.22 |
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Tesco - gives £6.6m extra to pig producers following plea for support due to rising costs; Waitrose and Sainsbury also providing extra |
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| 17.5.22 |
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Cardiff & Vale College - hosting the Automotive Body Repair and Automotive Refinishing WorldSkills UK National Competition Finals |
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| 17.5.22 |
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S&P Global Mobility - global auto production forecast downgraded further for 2022 |
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| 17.5.22 |
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SMMT - HGV registrations fall -2.3% in Q1; supply chain challenges and parts shortages hold back market at -17.1% below pre-pandemic levels |
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| 17.5.22 |
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Chris Mortimer, Head of Operations at Entegral UK & Ireland - speaks out about mental health ahead of running the London Marathon for Ben |
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| 17.5.22 |
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HELLA - develops intelligent system components for the automated charging of electric vehicles |
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| 17.5.22 |
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BCA - used car values averaged £8,552 at BCA in April 2022, down from £9,340 in March |
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| 17.5.22 |
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Claims Management & Adjusting (CMA) - DVLA ghost records highlight EU driving licence loophole |
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| 17.5.22 |
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Polestar - reduces greenhouse gas-emissions by 6% per car |
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| 17.5.22 |
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Revive! Auto Innovations - Preston based vehicle repairer nominated for prestigious customer service award |
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| 17.5.22 |
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Ford - joins 27 companies in a petition to the EU for 100% all-electric vehicle sales by 2035 |
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| 17.5.22 |
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CBI - "urgent action is needed to help alleviate the pressure facing businesses and communities across the UK" |
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| 17.5.22 |
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ONS - job vacancies above the number of unemployed people for the first time since records began |
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| 16.5.22 |
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RAC - diesel price hits new all-time high at average of 180.3p litre |
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| 16.5.22 |
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esure - working to reach net zero by 2050 & supporting global carbon reduction projects including re-forestation in Costa Rica |
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| 16.5.22 |
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Gemini Accident Repair - 17 Level-3 multiskilled apprentices complete their end-point assessments and take permanent positions in group |
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| 16.5.22 |
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*** IMPORTANT BRITISH BODYSHOP AWARDS INFORMATION, GUEST JOINING INSTRUCTIONS 2022 - please read carefully *** |
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| 16.5.22 |
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Ohme - electric-powered van sales in the UK continue to grow with sales up 65.8% on 2021 so far this year |
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| 16.5.22 |
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ABP British Bodyshop Awards 2022 Programme - available to read online and download now (link below) |
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| 16.5.22 |
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Swansway - 2022 Enterprise Challenge supporting Stoke-based charity, The Gingerbread Centre |
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| 16.5.22 |
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Cazoo Wholesale - new name for vehicle remarketing solutions business after Cazoo acquired SMH Fleet Solutions (CD Auction Group) |
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| 16.5.22 |
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The ARC Group - sad news of sudden passing away of Shaun Willis, Group Bodyshop Manager |
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| 16.5.22 |
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TyreSafe - two-year interval for MoT poses a known risk to road safety |
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| 16.5.22 |
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Martyn Rowley and Paul Glover's annual Spring Charity Ball - £30,000 raised at the Ball at the weekend |
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| 16.5.22 |
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Sytner Group - Land Rover Wakefield dealership partners with Leeds Wood Recycling CIC |
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| 16.5.22 |
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ŠKODA - new ŠKODA FABIA features more ADAS which could help prevent two-thirds of road accidents |
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| 16.5.22 |
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Women’s World Car of the Year (WWCOTY) - presents PEUGEOT with its award for Best Car of the Year at ceremony in Paris |
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| 16.5.22 |
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comparethemarket - annual cost of driving a petrol-fuelled car has risen by £313 year-on-year to £1,843 |
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| 16.5.22 |
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Auto Trader - used car price data to power Office for National Statistics’ official measures of inflation |
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| 16.5.22 |
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Belron UK - Autoglass parent company reduces carbon emissions by over 40% as part of responsible business commitment |
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| 16.5.22 |
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Allianz Commercial - 3rd largest UK motor insurer appoints Nick Kelsall as head of motor claims |
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| 16.5.22 |
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GT Motive UK - Jane Riley (ex Vizion and Allianz) joins as Implementation Manager |
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| 15.5.22 |
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AM Awards - full list of all winners and finalists |
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| 14.5.22 |
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BBC - "drivers cut back on journeys as fuel costs bite" |
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| 14.5.22 |
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Auto Windscreens (owned by Markerstudy) - part of Race to Zero, focussed on achieving net-zero emissions before 2050 |
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| 14.5.22 |
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Telegraph - secondhand cars are now up to £26,000 more expensive than new ones due to interest rate rises and supply shortages |
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| 14.5.22 |
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IMI - sponsors Automotive 30% Club’s Inspiration for Innovation Network |
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| 14.5.22 |
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USA: Sheila Loftus - death at 79 announced of industry stalwart and editor of Hammer & Dolly magazine and founder of Crash Network |
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| 14.5.22 |
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Akzo Nobel - McLaren Automotive ask them to create a special shade of platinum silver to help celebrate Her Majesty's Platinum Jubilee |
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| 13.5.22 |
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e2e Total Loss Vehicle Management - blog from Mia Constable on reclaimed parts and support for the bodyshop industry |
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| 13.5.22 |
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School of Thought HR Symposium 2022 - Wednesday 29 June in Nuneaton |
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| 13.5.22 |
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SMMT - statement on zero emission truck demonstrator programme funding |
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| 13.5.22 |
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Cogent Hire - motor industry faces a perfect storm of difficult issues... affecting parts, hire & especially the repairers we rely on |
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| 13.5.22 |
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Electric Road: drivers poll on the top 5 EV insurers - #1 LV, #2 Direct Line, #3 esure, #4 Churchill and #5 Admiral |
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| 13.5.22 |
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AA president addressing New Mobility Forum - “micromobility can revolutionise cities, but will need space to succeed” |
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| 13.5.22 |
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Department for Transport - £200 million boost to rollout of hundreds more zero-emission HGVs |
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| 13.5.22 |
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*** IMPORTANT BRITISH BODYSHOP AWARDS INFORMATION, GUEST JOINING INSTRUCTIONS 2022 - please read carefully *** |
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| 13.5.22 |
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National Highways - delivers smart motorway safety upgrade |
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| 13.5.22 |
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Government - cracks down on companies for creating “plague of potholes” |
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| 13.5.22 |
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Aviva, Zurich and the IFED - Darren Jacobson from Manchester sentenced after using two names to claim twice for the same car accident |
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| 13.5.22 |
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Living Wage Foundation - 10,000 UK employers are now signed up to pay the real Living Wage (currently £9.90 in the UK & £11.05 in London) |
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| 13.5.22 |
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RAC - homeowners without a driveway or garage can expect EV charging costs to be almost £1000 a year higher |
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| 13.5.22 |
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ABP British Bodyshop Awards 2022 Programme - available to read online and download now (link below) |
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| 12.5.22 |
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Tractable - Beesafe to use AI to assess car damage and settle claims in minutes |
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| 12.5.22 |
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AB Dynamics - NASCAR crash tested using driving robots |
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| 12.5.22 |
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New book: 'Hand Wash Only - A Beginner's guide to Detailing and Car Care' |
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| 12.5.22 |
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ONS data - inflation concerns mount for businesses in May in another "bleak snapshot" |
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| 12.5.22 |
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Fiat - to supply provide electric car subscription service, Onto with 600 new Fiat 500s |
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| 12.5.22 |
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Coral Insurance (sister company to Minster Law) - new legal expenses insurance (LEI) solutions business launched by BHL UK |
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| 12.5.22 |
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Last chance to book for BBA today! - more than 850 tickets sold for #BBA2022: Thursday 19 May in Manchester |
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| 12.5.22 |
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StoreDot - extreme fast charging battery tech capable of delivering 100 miles in 5 minutes |
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| 12.5.22 |
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DfT via ONS - UK traffic remains stable (vs fortnight ago) at pre-pandemic levels |
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| 12.5.22 |
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Autovista (video) - what is a semiconductor and why is there a shortage? |
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| 12.5.22 |
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RAC - second year progress report published for 2020 Smart Motorway Action Plan |
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| 12.5.22 |
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Polestar 2 - receives improved Euro NCAP AD (Assisted Driving) grading; Volvo's safety "DNA" is "major benefit" |
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| 12.5.22 |
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Aviva - chair George Culmer "flabbergasted" by "inappropriate" comments made at AGM from shareholders aimed at female board members |
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| 11.5.22 |
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WorldSkills 2022 in China - Graeme Nevin, Autobody Repair and Craig Kennedy, Car Painting (both Riverpark Training) make the squad! |
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| 11.5.22 |
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Fix Auto UK - major initiative led by Regional Business Manager, Carl Norton, to develop qualified mental health first aid specialists |
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| 11.5.22 |
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Thatcham Research - supporting Ben's Beast of Ben 48hr charity challenge in North Wales; Dean Lander (AKA Benny) ABBAs UP |
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| 11.5.22 |
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iRG - announce partnership with R-M Automotive Refinish; Pontypridd repair centre will now use R-M AGILIS waterborne basecoat system |
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| 11.5.22 |
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Vertu (Bristol Street) - results for y/e Feb 2022: pre-tax profit up 250% to £79m; accident repair revenue grew 22% to £22.5m with 37.8% GP |
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| 11.5.22 |
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Silverlake - establishes a recycled green parts footprint in the UK motorsports market |
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| 11.5.22 |
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Sad news of the passing of Martin O’Donnell, former owner of Fix Auto Bristol West - "dedicated, loyal & committed member of the Fix family" |
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| 11.5.22 |
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Smart Business Link - now offers funding for non-fault accident repairs |
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| 11.5.22 |
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Cogent Hire - proposed Transport Bill also needs to focus on electric vehicle repair and end of life |
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| 10.5.22 |
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Fix Auto Blackburn - after 12 years with Fix Auto, are "making the transition back" to Gillibrand, UK's oldest accident repair centre |
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| 10.5.22 |
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What Car? - used car market expected to enjoy another strong quarter this year |
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| 10.5.22 |
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NFDA - demand for used vehicles "expected to remain stable" |
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| 10.5.22 |
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Dobies Peugeot Cumbria - wins top Aftersales Department award at the VM's annual Retailer Awards |
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| 10.5.22 |
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Auto Trader - records 65% increase in used EV advert views, as sales surge in Q1 |
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| 10.5.22 |
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State Opening of Parliament, Transport Bill – AA reaction |
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| 10.5.22 |
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Google - nationwide skills training tour part of drive to "back SME skills" |
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| 10.5.22 |
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SMMT used car transactions for Q1 2022 - black Ford Fiestas, blue Vauxhall Corsas and Silver VW Golfs: top best-selling models and colours |
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| 10.5.22 |
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UK used car market grows 5% YOY in Q1 2022 with 1,774,351 sales - BEV sales up 120%; plug-in vehicles make up 3.6% market share |
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| 10.5.22 |
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How Euro NCAP assesses Assisted Driving systems - "almost-perfect" 93% for Nissan's Qashqai for 'Safety Backup' |
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| 10.5.22 |
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AW Repair Group - meet Finance Director Kantha Arumugam, and Payroll & HR Manager Kim Jackson, in latest video from AW |
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| 10.5.22 |
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Obituary to Morelli Group's Alan Ramsbottom (1967-2022) - Alan had worked in the industry for almost 40 years |
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| 10.5.22 |
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Copart - launch Mental Health First Aider Programme |
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| 10.5.22 |
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Euro NCAP Assisted Driving gradings - Nissan Qashqai & VW ID.5 achieve ‘very good’; Polestar 2 ‘good’ and 'entry' level for Jaguar I-Pace |
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| 10.5.22 |
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ABB Robotics - unveils world’s first robot-painted art car |
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| 09.5.22 |
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AXA - one of 18 major UK businesses call for primary legislation for automated vehicles |
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| 09.5.22 |
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comparethemarket - annual cost of driving an electric vehicle (EV) is £579 cheaper on average than a petrol car |
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| 09.5.22 |
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Mental Health Awareness Week - loneliness is affecting more automotive people |
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| 09.5.22 |
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Cox Automotive - RCI Financial Services agrees new contract with Manheim Vehicle Services |
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| 09.5.22 |
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Solera Audatex - preferred choice for automotive insurtech Agile Developments to drive smarter claims processing app |
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| 09.5.22 |
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Venson - Zero Emission Zones, radical move "too soon" will be "logistically and financially detrimental" for businesses |
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| 09.5.22 |
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Why Mercedes-Benz is taking responsibility for its Drive Pilot technology if it crashes - the view from the IMI, Thatcham Research and AXA |
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| 09.5.22 |
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Davies Group - the Highway code and automated vehicles – what’s changing? |
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| 09.5.22 |
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Auto Windscreens - secures two-year contract with specialist home and motor insurer, Haven Insurance |
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| 09.5.22 |
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The IMI MotorPro podcast, via Carsofthefuture.co.uk - "the IMI has a skills solution for ADAS and is looking ahead to full self-driving" |
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| 09.5.22 |
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SsangYong - appoints BCA as transportation and logistics partner |
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| 09.5.22 |
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Audatex re paint price increases - awaiting "official confirmation from the paint companies to present new values to AZT" |
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| 09.5.22 |
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ABI - average motor premium in Q1 2022 fell by 5% to £416 - the lowest level in nearly 7 years. "One insurer says repair costs are up 11%" |
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| 06.5.22 |
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sopp+sopp - teams up with VisionTrack to launch AI-powered FNOL solution |
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| 06.5.22 |
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Confused.com Car Insurance Price Index in association with WTW - car insurance prices rose for the second quarter in a row in Q1 |
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| 06.5.22 |
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Please send ABP Club the guests names for the British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) by 4pm TODAY (Friday 6 May) |
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| 06.5.22 |
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RAC and Renault - partnership triumphs at international customer service awards |
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| 06.5.22 |
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NFDA on SMMT figures - "demand is being dampened by the cost of living pressures" |
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| 06.5.22 |
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Auto Trader - used car price growth remains at record levels, but demand softens on record 2021 |
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| 06.5.22 |
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Mercedes-Benz - announces sales launch of DRIVE PILOT automated driving from 17 May 2022 |
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| 06.5.22 |
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Plunky's All Stars Matchday Auction - last day for bids for 2 corporate tickets to Aston Villa v Liverpool on Tues 10 May at Villa Park |
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| 06.5.22 |
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SMMT - UK van registrations fall -29.1% amid supply challenges |
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| 06.5.22 |
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Consumer Intelligence - the average quoted cost of van insurance in the UK is now £1,135 |
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| 06.5.22 |
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Carlac - sign up as corporate partner of The School of Thought |
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| 05.5.22 |
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Please send ABP Club the guests names for the British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) by 4pm tomorrow (Friday 6 May) |
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| 05.5.22 |
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RAC - April brings an end to cycle of pump price rises |
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| 05.5.22 |
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REALtime Communications - are hybrids the answer to loss in aftersales revenue? |
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| 05.5.22 |
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What Car? - automotive industry "in an increasingly precarious position" |
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| 05.5.22 |
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FLP Group - open new training centre for automotive refinishing industry |
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| 05.5.22 |
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Plunky's All Stars Matchday Auction - Tuesday 24 May at The Posh - check out the items for auction (link below) |
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| 05.5.22 |
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The Car Expert - car manufacturer profitability is strong as cars get more expensive for consumers |
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| 05.5.22 |
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MotorCheck.ie - 39,000 "zombie" cars imported from UK to Ireland had been written off and sold as salvage |
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| 05.5.22 |
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S&P Global / CIPS UK Services PMI - record cost pressures; activity and new business continue to rise, but at reduced rates, confidence low |
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| 05.5.22 |
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SMMT - top selling cars in April: Nissan Qashqai, Ford Puma and MINI |
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| 05.5.22 |
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Lotus - officially opens new sports car manufacturing facility at Hethel, £100million redevelopment, Chapman Production Centre |
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| 05.5.22 |
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SMMT - UK new car market declines -15.8% to 119,167 units in April, but battery electric car registrations buck trend, up 40.9% |
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| 05.5.22 |
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AX - promotes Director of Sales and Operations, Scott Hamilton-Cooper, to role of Managing Director of AX Automotive |
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| 04.5.22 |
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Gemini Accident Repair Centres - appoint Brett Wootton (ex Fix Auto UK) as Regional Operations Manager |
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| 04.5.22 |
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Stellantis - Iain Brown appointed Sales Director for Fiat and Abarth UK |
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| 04.5.22 |
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Cost of living crisis affects 7 in ten drivers - 17% of EV and hybrid drivers have switched from petrol or diesel in 2022 due to costs |
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| 04.5.22 |
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Venson Automotive Solutions - a green future for the commercial vehicle market isn’t exclusively electric |
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| 04.5.22 |
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BCA - LCV values remain under pressure in March as market dynamics change; SMART repairs can increase "desirability for stock" |
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| 04.5.22 |
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LKQ - expects major savings in cost and CO2 from traction battery repair and remanufacturing |
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| 04.5.22 |
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What Car? - four-star Euro NCAP rating crucial for more than 80% of new car buyers |
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| 04.5.22 |
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BP - to invest £1billion in EV charging in the UK over the next 10 years |
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| 04.5.22 |
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IMI Skills Competitions 2022 - Refinishing: 11-13 May at 3M Atherstone, Body Repair: 20-24 June at FMG in Goole |
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| 04.5.22 |
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Sytner Group - 3 winners in the CitNOW Digital Spotlight Awards: Phil and Nick (both technicians at Sytner Tring) & Jessica (Nottingham BMW) |
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| 04.5.22 |
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Sytner Group - 3 winners in the CitNOW Digital Spotlight Awards: Phil and Nick (both technicians at Sytner Tring) & Jessica (Nottingham BMW) |
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| 04.5.22 |
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Markerstudy Group - announce completion of BGL Insurance acquisition; BGL brand, CEO and three office locations retained |
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| 04.5.22 |
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bp pulse - has become the first EV charging provider to achieve certification to the BSI Electric Vehicle Charging Kitemark |
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| 04.5.22 |
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Copart - confirms deal to double operational capabilities in Scotland; plans to be fully operational in 2023 |
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| 04.5.22 |
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LV= - employees and customers at 26 LV= branded bodyshops can access confidential helpline for men to talk about mental health |
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| 04.5.22 |
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Direct Line - Q1 trading update: gross written motor premium fell 5.4% to £347m, lowest Q1 since 2015 |
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| 04.5.22 |
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Aston Martin - appoint new CEO, 76-year old Amedeo Felisa (Ferrari CEO 2008 to 2016) replacing 56-year old Tobias Moers after 2 years |
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| 03.5.22 |
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ABP Club Charity Golf Day at the Mere, with Mirka - the prizes from last week's Golf Day with more than 80 golfers (and 2 "unusual" events!) |
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| 03.5.22 |
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MotorEasy, Warranty Assist, Motokiki and Motor Angel merge - 'Intelligent Motoring': new aftersales customer acquisition and retention |
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| 03.5.22 |
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School of Thought - successfully support careers event at Corpus Christi School in Cardiff |
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| 03.5.22 |
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Plunky's All Stars - physios needed for the match on Tuesday 24 May at Peterborough United |
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| 03.5.22 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) finalists - confirming the 10 BBA BSI finalists! |
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| 03.5.22 |
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Steer Automotive Group - acquires six Rainbow Bodyshop Group sites |
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| 03.5.22 |
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SYNETIQ - announces deal with automotive influencer and BBC star, Becky Evans to promote sustainable vehicle repair options to consumers |
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| 03.5.22 |
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J&A Rigbye Chorley - wins Best Aftersales CSI at top Citroën retailers awards |
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| 03.5.22 |
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BLM Law - 'Automated Vehicles Triage Aide' to help claims handlers at FNOL |
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| 03.5.22 |
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Axalta - fast-cure low energy technology helping bodyshops across Europe cope with the energy crisis |
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| 03.5.22 |
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FSB - small firms make rebate plea as UK loses 149 million working days to sickness; 1 in 4 absences for COVID-19 |
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| 03.5.22 |
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BMW Group and Mercedes-Benz Mobility - intend to sell their car-sharing joint venture SHARE NOW to Stellantis |
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| 03.5.22 |
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Motofix Accident Repair Centres - complete switch to Spies Hecker to save on energy costs |
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| 03.5.22 |
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Steer Automotive Group - acquire 6-site Rainbow Group |
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| 29.4.22 |
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ABP Club Charity Golf Day with Mirka - the photos are available for the first 2022 Charity Golf Day at The Mere |
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| 29.4.22 |
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IGA - MOT revision plans "a dangerous plan that would increase costs for motorists long-term" |
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| 29.4.22 |
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NFDA - urges UK Gov to reconsider biennial MOT proposal |
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| 29.4.22 |
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Verex Group (connected branded insurance products for VMs) - appoints David Shaw as Commercial Director to develop insurance relationships |
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| 29.4.22 |
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Drive My Career - 70% young people surveyed had not considered working in automotive |
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| 29.4.22 |
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RAC - drivers planning an estimated 16.8m leisure trips this May Day bank holiday |
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| 29.4.22 |
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LKQ Corporation - results for Q1 2022: revenue of $3.3 billion (up 5.6% year-over-year) |
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| 29.4.22 |
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Traffic increased by 4% points compared with two weeks ago - to 99% pre-COVID-19 |
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| 29.4.22 |
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Volkswagen Group and bp - launch strategic partnership to rapidly rollout EV fast charging in Europe |
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| 29.4.22 |
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Zurich - maintains "excellent" financial strength rating |
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| 28.4.22 |
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What Car? on latest SMMT figures - auto industry continues to be battered by the chip supply crisis; positive news of investment in EVs |
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| 28.4.22 |
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"Dev's Law" - Meera Naran, whose son died in a car accident on a smart motorway, campaigns for compulsory Autonomous Emergency Braking |
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| 28.4.22 |
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ProXL from Capella Solutions Group - new range of UltraFill automotive body fillers |
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| 28.4.22 |
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Can anyone recommend a company that will refurb booths, wall cleaning and painting seal etc? |
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| 28.4.22 |
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Out of interest what is the average cycle time being achieved? - repost from the Forum |
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| 28.4.22 |
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SMMT - "regular MOTs ensure safety-critical components are properly inspected and maintained" |
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| 28.4.22 |
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Bristol Street Motors - 10 years on since jobless TV appearance to successful motor dealership career |
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| 28.4.22 |
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Solus - Simon Smith, Solus Managing Director and Aviva Repair Lead renews Automotive 30% Club membership |
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| 28.4.22 |
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Wishing Dave Reece a very happy 70th birthday today! - |
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| 28.4.22 |
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Association of Consumer Support Organisations (ACSO) - overall numbers for motor injury claims over the last year remain at "historic" lows |
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| 28.4.22 |
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SMMT - British CV production rises 57% in the first quarter of 2022 |
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| 28.4.22 |
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Standox - new Standovision training video: best quality plastic repairs |
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| 28.4.22 |
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SMMT - UK car production falls -32.4% in first quarter, a decline of 99,211 units on pandemic-affected Q1 2021. |
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| 27.4.22 |
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#BBA2022 is just THREE weeks away! - meet the 10 British Bodyshop Awards Diamond Partners |
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| 27.4.22 |
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BookMyGarage - Government proposals to lengthen MOT interval will result in one-in-10 vehicles on the road having "dangerous" defects |
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| 27.4.22 |
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Tractable – OEC’s Chris Setz to join artificial intelligence for accident repair sector specialist as Sales Director |
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| 27.4.22 |
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Tractable - Aviva signs deal with artificial intelligence (AI) firm, Tractable, to improve the efficiency & accuracy of repairs using AI |
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| 27.4.22 |
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S&G Response - electric vehicle technicians remain in short supply |
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| 27.4.22 |
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Zurich Innovation Championship - picks 12 startups (rom 2,600 applicants) to work with on future of insurance |
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| 27.4.22 |
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Ben - stress affects 1 in 2 automotive people and is the most common issue in our industry |
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| 27.4.22 |
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Solera - with AI-driven claims bodyshops see improved profitability (52%), increased staff productivity (50%) & efficiency (49%) |
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| 27.4.22 |
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Enterprise - encouraging car club use with vehicle owners reduces car ownership & promotes EV usage |
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| 27.4.22 |
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Pendragon - Q1 trading update; strong start with profit up 73% |
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| 26.4.22 |
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BBC - government considering relaxing the frequency of MOTs to every 2 years "to help tackle the cost of living" |
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| 26.4.22 |
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Morgan Motor Company - strengthens its leadership team; Steve Morris, Chairman and CEO, becomes Executive Chairman |
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| 26.4.22 |
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Allianz Holdings - appoints two non-executive directors to management board: Teresa Robson-Capps and José Vazquez |
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| 26.4.22 |
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FMG - with DRIVE Software launch integrated accident management solution |
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| 26.4.22 |
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Audatex - INSHUR adopts Solera Audatex platform to manage vehicle claims |
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| 26.4.22 |
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Revive! reports 41% growth in turnover in 2020/2021 - £15.3m turnover up from £10.8m represents a record year of financial growth |
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| 26.4.22 |
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Tesla, Toyota, Porsche - lead GlobalData list of top EV firms among social media discussions in Q1 2022 |
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| 26.4.22 |
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Audi and Saint-Gobain - pilot project to turn faulty car glass into new windowpanes for the Audi Q4 e-tron |
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| 26.4.22 |
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HMRC - collected £718.2 billion in taxes in the 2021/22 tax year, an increase of 22.9% from the year before |
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| 26.4.22 |
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Average battery range of vehicles at annual SMMT Test Day grows from 74 miles to c260 miles - 15-fold increase in model choice in a decade |
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| 26.4.22 |
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Balgores blog (9th largest independent bodyshop group) - what will the arrival of self-driving cars mean for repairers? |
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| 25.4.22 |
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3M - acquires LeanTec technology, provider of digital inventory management solutions for the automotive aftermarket segment in USA |
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| 25.4.22 |
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Activate Group - appoint Dave Holleron (ex Slater Gordon) as Network Performance Manager |
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| 25.4.22 |
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Controversial EU Vnuk motor insurance law - one step closer to being removed from British law, as bill passes through Parliament |
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| 25.4.22 |
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Smart Business Link - appoints international financier Steve Box as Chairman to meet demand for faster payments & invoicing financing |
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| 25.4.22 |
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Somerset drivers - urged to report dangerous ‘Crash for Cash’ scams following rise in reports around the town of Frome |
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| 25.4.22 |
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Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) - Manchester fraudster ordered to pay £58K following bogus Lamborghini Aventador claims |
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| 25.4.22 |
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The rise of e-scooters and safety concerns (Davies) - MIB data: 64 claims with the potential cost of £1,684,820 as of Feb 2022 |
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| 25.4.22 |
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GoCompare - more than 1 in 5 people aged 18-24 say they need a second job this year |
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| 25.4.22 |
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Daily Mail: car thieves are stealing airbags - airbags are the new CAT converters |
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| 25.4.22 |
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UK’s first full-sized autonomous bus in Scotland for the first time - 20 Stagecoach ‘Autonomous Bus Professionals’ recruited |
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| 25.4.22 |
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Ford Pro - introduces dedicated electric vehicle charging solution for European customers to meet the needs of commercial vehicle fleets |
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| 25.4.22 |
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comparethemarket - electric vehicles are nearly £600 cheaper to run than petrol cars |
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| 25.4.22 |
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rFpro - building highly accurate virtual model of Nardò Technical Center handling track in Italy for EV development |
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| 25.4.22 |
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TrustFord (UK's 4th largest dealer owned bodyshop group network) - donate Minibus to Huddersfield Giants Community Trust |
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| 25.4.22 |
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USA: Tractable - accident repair AI data firm confirms new partnership with Mitchell to speed up motor claims |
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| 25.4.22 |
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Volkswagen Financial Services UK (VWFS) - 40% of the population not driving for work at all since January 2021 |
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| 25.4.22 |
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Nissan - new, in-development ADAS aims to dramatically enhance collision avoidance on "virtually every new model" by 2030 |
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| 25.4.22 |
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Silverlake - Arwen Lawton, Fareham College, wins a regional competition to design a car sticker for community charity scheme UDonateacar |
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| 22.4.22 |
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Congratulations to the British Bodyshop Awards #BBA2022 finalists - 27 days to go until we announce the winners! |
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| 22.4.22 |
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TRL’s - on new new DfT Highway Code: "we need to pay more attention to distraction" |
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| 22.4.22 |
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What the IMI told BEIS about skills shortages - Steve Nash, IMI CEO raised concerns regarding the "unprecedented" automotive skills crisis |
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| 22.4.22 |
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ZipCharge - world’s first portable EV charging infrastructure for shared, public use |
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| 22.4.22 |
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Auto Trader - the first FTSE 100 to achieve Gold Carbon Literacy Status |
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| 22.4.22 |
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ONS - automotive fuel sales volumes fell by 3.8% in March 2022 |
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| 22.4.22 |
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AkzoNobel - revenue up 12% and 10% higher in constant currencies Q1; pricing in line with raw material inflation |
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| 22.4.22 |
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RAC - drivers prepared to wait 3 seconds for other drivers to move off when the lights turn green |
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| 22.4.22 |
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SecretService - over a million more MOTs expected to be conducted this year compared to 2019 |
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| 22.4.22 |
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Shorade UK - acquires A&M Motors Bristol (official story from Shorade) |
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| 22.4.22 |
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Ethical Claims Services Group (ECSG) - what impact do green OE car parts have on vehicle insurance claims? |
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| 21.4.22 |
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RSA - vehicle parts shortages affecting all insurers and repairers; reduced repair capacity across the UK increasing repair times |
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| 21.4.22 |
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Confused.com Car Insurance Price Index with WTW - annual UK car insurance premiums rise for first time in 18 months |
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| 21.4.22 |
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Tesla "comfortably outpaced quarterly expectations" - AJ Bell (investment analyst) |
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| 21.4.22 |
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Lack of EV charge points remains a concern for motorists, but is falling – as number of charge points across the UK increases by a third |
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| 21.4.22 |
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Autoglass - planned changes to the Highway Code around self-driving cars calls for greater awareness around recalibration |
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| 21.4.22 |
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TIDAL (The Independent Distributor Alliance Limited) - appoints all 18 full distribution partners as Directors |
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| 21.4.22 |
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Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department - appoints Detective Chief Inspector Tom Hill as the new head of unit |
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| 21.4.22 |
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Department for Transport - 7% quarterly increase in the number of charge points in the UK |
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| 21.4.22 |
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SMMT - automotive industry leaders gather to drive electrified vehicle manufacturing in the North East |
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| 21.4.22 |
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IMI and Sytner Group - ask school pupils "What would the vehicle of 2030 look like?" |
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| 21.4.22 |
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JMW Solicitors on Highway Code & self-driving - present legislation "does not allow the use of moving images in a vehicle whilst driving" |
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| 21.4.22 |
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DriveElectric - new website makes EV leasing clearer; clear information about real-life range and charging speed |
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| 21.4.22 |
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Churchill Expert - partners with char.gy to provide EV fleet insurance |
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| 21.4.22 |
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Copart - to roll out company-wide Carbon Literacy Training |
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| 21.4.22 |
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Government's plans for changes to the Highway Code to permit 'self-driving' cars - RAC reaction |
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| 20.4.22 |
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The full list of British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) 2022 finalists in alphabetical order - see who's up for a #BBA2022 Award! |
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| 20.4.22 |
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Nearly one-in-five buyers to consider going electric - What Car poll of 1,100 whatcar.com users |
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| 20.4.22 |
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FCA - proposals to boost disclosure of diversity on listed company boards and executive committees |
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| 20.4.22 |
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High satisfaction among EV drivers - less than 1% want to go back to petrol or diesel |
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| 20.4.22 |
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Robins & Day by Stellantis &You UK - welcome Fiat and Abarth to its dealership network |
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| 20.4.22 |
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e2e - achieves certification to the BSI Customer Service Kitemark |
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| 20.4.22 |
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CUPRA - first all-electric car includes ADAS and tech designed to help prevent collisions with vulnerable road users |
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| 20.4.22 |
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The British Bodyshop Awards #BBA2022 finalists are announced! |
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| 20.4.22 |
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Solera | Audatex - contacting AudaEnterpriseGold customers this morning to advise of a new AEG update that is coming later this month |
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| 20.4.22 |
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Thatcham Research - responds to Highway Code changes designed to bring ‘self-driving revolution’ closer |
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| 20.4.22 |
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Changes to The Highway Code - Britain moves closer to a "self-driving revolution" |
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| 19.4.22 |
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Steer Automotive Group - acquire Artis, making the combined business the 2nd largest independent group (ABP Yearbook figures) |
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| 19.4.22 |
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Tracker - Ford Transit most stolen and recovered van in 2021 |
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| 19.4.22 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) - we reveal the #BBA2022 finalists TOMORROW at 11am (Wednesday 20 April) |
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| 19.4.22 |
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Andy Hamilton, LKQ Euro Car Parts blog: The block exemption consultation is coming - "it’s time to speak up!" |
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| 19.4.22 |
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PPG - completes 'COLOURFUL COMMUNITIES' project at Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice in Huddersfield |
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| 19.4.22 |
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Volkswagen Group - deliveries of all-electric vehicles up by 65% in the first quarter |
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| 19.4.22 |
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Porsche - high-voltage battery repairs at Porsche Centres |
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| 19.4.22 |
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Re: paint price increases - Forum post |
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| 19.4.22 |
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comparethemarket - motor insurance premiums up £68 year-on-year in the first three months of 2022 |
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| 17.4.22 |
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AM Awards - full list of finalist for the 22 awards; awards ceremony on 12 May in London |
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| 16.4.22 |
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Vehicle speed limiters - likely to be compulsory in the UK on all new cars launched after July 2022 |
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| 16.4.22 |
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ABL 1 Touch Group - open their 18th site (and second new site of 2022) in Gillingham |
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| 14.4.22 |
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AA - Easter road trip to cost £20 more than last year |
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| 14.4.22 |
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Carwow - 87% increase in EV enquiries in Q1 2022 versus the same period last year |
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| 14.4.22 |
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School of Thought video - now available to every school in the UK |
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| 14.4.22 |
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Hagerty motorcycle insurance - launches new digital advertising campaign aimed at bikers |
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| 14.4.22 |
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EDAM Group - appoints Peter Simmons (ex CoPlus and Redde Northgate) as Director of Sales |
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| 14.4.22 |
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Big Motoring World - Freshstream invests in used car supermarket; 5-site, top 10 UK car dealer |
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| 14.4.22 |
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HELLA - 131 LEDS in new Škoda Enyaq iV with an illuminated radiator grill |
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| 14.4.22 |
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NFDA’s Electric Vehicle Approved (EVA) accreditation scheme - Ministers agree to extend the Repair and Aftersales pilot scheme for 6 months |
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| 14.4.22 |
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Enterprise - celebrates 65th anniversary |
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| 13.4.22 |
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Revive! - hits 20,000 review milestone on Trustpilot |
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| 13.4.22 |
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IMI - publishes National Occupational Standards for Vehicle Recycling; for the dismantling and depollution of vehicles at end-of-life |
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| 13.4.22 |
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LKQ Euro Car Parts - changes beneficiary of customer donations via its charity partner Pennies to the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) |
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| 13.4.22 |
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Opteven UK (parent company of warranty and aftersales supplier, WMS Group) - opens new national headquarters at Birchwood in Warrington |
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| 13.4.22 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) - one week to go until we reveal the #BBA2022 finalists (11am on Wednesday 20 April) |
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| 13.4.22 |
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Petition to UK Government - "add vehicle technicians to 'Shortage Occupations List' to make it easier to recruit foreign workers" |
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| 13.4.22 |
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Euro NCAP - four stars for Stellantis’ DS 4 and the Honda HR-V, just one star for the Dacia Jogger |
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| 13.4.22 |
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What Car? - British councils and road authorities have paid motorists more than £12 million in compensation for pothole damage since 2018 |
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| 13.4.22 |
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Inflation rate - CPI rose to a 30-year high of 7.0% for the 12 months to March 2022; RPI rises to 9.0% |
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| 13.4.22 |
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Autoglass - Easter traffic warning: road congestion was 28% higher last month than in March 2021 |
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| 13.4.22 |
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Auditel - offer ABP Club Members a free-of-charge business review "health check" |
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| 13.4.22 |
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Auto Windscreens - new Colchester Service Centre open and fully operations |
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| 12.4.22 |
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Neil Smith, XK Engineering Obituary - sad news of Neil's passing in December |
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| 12.4.22 |
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Industry Insights - members of the Connected Solutions supply chain meet for first in-person business review in 2 years |
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| 12.4.22 |
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Tracker - London remains the top ‘Stolen and Recovered’ hot spot in the UK; keyless car theft rises to an all-time high in 2021 |
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| 12.4.22 |
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SYNETIQ - launches sustainability certificates; demonstrates the carbon savings clients are making through green parts usage |
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| 12.4.22 |
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Venson - Government must double its chargepoint target to a minimum of 600,000 for successful fleet transition |
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| 12.4.22 |
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Mirka - launch first battery powered grinding tool, for bodyshops |
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| 12.4.22 |
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BookMyGarage - aftersales sector must adapt fast as investigation predicts two-million MOT shortfall this spring |
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| 12.4.22 |
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ONS labour market stats - average total pay (inc bonuses) was up 5.4%; but regular pay (exc bonuses) was only up 4.0% - below inflation |
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| 12.4.22 |
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ONS labour market stats - record no of job vacancies at 1.288 million; unemployment rate fell to 3.8%; emplyment rate static at 75.8% |
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| 12.4.22 |
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Churchill Expert (flexible fleet insurance provider) - 9.9 million drivers do not own their car outright |
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| 12.4.22 |
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Automotive 30% Club *Save The Date* - launch of the 'Inspiring Automotive Women Awards 2022: Monday 25 April at 2pm |
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| 12.4.22 |
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Europcar Mobility Group - targeting to have green vehicles accounting for 20% of its car and van fleet by the end of 2024 |
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| 12.4.22 |
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School of Thought - the April edition of 'The Ambassador' magazine features women in the industry and careers news |
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| 12.4.22 |
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Solera Audatex - offering a free spot every month on its AudaEntepriseGold (AEG) certification course to bodyshop apprentices |
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| 12.4.22 |
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Association of Consumer Support Organisations (ACSO) - "Change Control Group needed to save the OIC portal from failure" |
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| 12.4.22 |
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Mercedes-Benz Cars - setting up a green steel supply chain to boost use of low-CO2 and zero CO2 steel |
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| 12.4.22 |
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Mercedes-Benz Cars - setting up a green steel supply chain to boost use of low-CO2 and zero‑CO2 steel |
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| 11.4.22 |
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Semiconductor (chip) shortage - to last throughout 2023 says Volkswagen Group CFO and BMW Group CEO |
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| 11.4.22 |
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BCA - used car values averaged £9,340 in March 2022, down £595 compared to Feb |
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| 11.4.22 |
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The confidence of British drivers - 70% of the population believing they’d pass their practical driving test if they retook it tomorrow |
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| 11.4.22 |
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AkzoNobel and Microsoft - take "quantum leap" to fast track innovation |
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| 11.4.22 |
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Bodyshops - delivering ‘Service Certainty’ through this period of extending lead times |
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| 11.4.22 |
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Spies Hecker - takes Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team back to its roots reintroducing the iconic Stirling Silver |
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| 11.4.22 |
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The AA - takes Gold for RoSPA workplace safety for the third year running |
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| 11.4.22 |
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Kwik Fit - customers can choose sustainable natural rubber 'PROJECT TREE' tyres from Pirelli, Hankook and Continental |
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| 11.4.22 |
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BASF - David Bibb and Dr Natalie Wong – talk to Auto Body Professional about 'Refinity' |
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| 11.4.22 |
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ABL 1 Touch – one year on since the MBO |
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| 11.4.22 |
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AkzoNobel - launches 24-hour challenge to unite partners and tackle climate change |
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| 11.4.22 |
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Gallagher Bassett - acquires third-party claims administrator, Claims Settlement Agencies (CSA) |
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| 11.4.22 |
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Brain Tumour Research shares Plunkys All Stars Football Match story - on track to raise £17,000 |
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| 11.4.22 |
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INRIX and the RAC - drivers planning more than 21m leisure trips this Bank Holiday weekend |
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| 11.4.22 |
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Post magazine's British Insurance Awards - full list of finalists for the 29 awards; winners announced on 6 July |
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| 11.4.22 |
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Lookers (2nd largest dealer-owned bodyshop group in the UK) - appoints Deborah Sherry as a Non-Executive Director |
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| 11.4.22 |
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Cazoo Data Services - insurers: "identify risk and price for claims fairly while supporting the new FCA rules" |
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| 11.4.22 |
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Repairify UK - to simply and reduce some of its remote diagnostics and ADAS services by up to 45% |
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| 08.4.22 |
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Auto Trader - used car prices continue to rise (up 32% on March 2021); trajectory shows signs of slowing; demand remains robust |
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| 08.4.22 |
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Government - propose that 22% of all new cars sold in the UK must be fully electric-powered by 2024 , 50% by 2028 and 100% by 2035 |
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| 08.4.22 |
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Move Electric - "appetite for electric car and van use and ownership is already growing exponentially" |
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| 08.4.22 |
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Thatcham Research - Dean Lander reports on some positive news surrounding apprentice numbers |
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| 08.4.22 |
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iRG – the next chapter post-MBO |
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| 08.4.22 |
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£30 million for cutting-edge highway decarbonisation projects - previous projects inc. plastic roads in Cumbria to boost "value for money" |
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| 08.4.22 |
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Auto Windscreens - innovation and achievements in health and safety recognised |
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| 08.4.22 |
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Cox Automotive - "consolidating logistics suppliers into one single provider can help automotive retailers navigate current headwinds" |
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| 08.4.22 |
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Fix Auto Dagenham Mud Race - Sunday 15 May 2022, raising money for local Autism support charity |
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| 08.4.22 |
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Energy crisis – some advice to mitigate costs from AGM Services |
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| 07.4.22 |
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bodyshop magazine awards - full list of all finalists and winners |
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| 07.4.22 |
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Talent Recharge hosted by Autotech Group - "automotive aftermarket unites to fire up the talent shortage conversation" |
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| 07.4.22 |
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How do (bodyshops) stand with regards to supplying mobility for customers, especially when courtesy cars are in such high demand? |
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| 07.4.22 |
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Tesco - supermarket staff to get pay rise to £10.10hr (increase of 5.8%) effective 24 July; delivery drivers will get £11 hr |
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| 07.4.22 |
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Is Accident Repair a Cottage Industry - repost from the Forum |
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| 07.4.22 |
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National Windscreens - artificial intelligence "revolutionises" online customer experience |
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| 07.4.22 |
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Vauxhall - celebrates 60 years of manufacturing at Ellesmere Port facility |
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| 07.4.22 |
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Europcar Mobility Group UK - demo programme for Mercedes-Benz eVito Van launched to help fleets prepare for an electric future |
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| 07.4.22 |
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LV= Green Heart Standard - sustainability, people and ethics |
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| 07.4.22 |
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Honda and General Motors - to co-develop affordable electric vehicles (EVs) tageting global production of millions |
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| 07.4.22 |
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Merseyside Car Hospital - receive the Volkswagen Group 'Customer Choice Award 2021' |
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| 07.4.22 |
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EMM International - new Colad Ceramic Protection |
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| 07.4.22 |
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Vint-tro - launches car insurance for classic and prestige cars |
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| 07.4.22 |
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Constellation Automotive Group (cinch, BCA, WeBuyAnyCar.com and CarNext owners) - continue expansion with new office in Hampshire |
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| 07.4.22 |
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The IMI - automotive job postings at five-year high; 40% increase in postings from January to March |
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| 07.4.22 |
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Bdeo blog on analysing vehicle damage - AI specialists for the automotive industry (speakers at the 2021 ABP Convention) |
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| 07.4.22 |
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FCA - resources focused on outcomes to prevent serious harm, set higher standards and promote competition |
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| 07.4.22 |
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Thatcham Research - behind the scenes with Tom Leggett, lead research engineer for Automated Driving |
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| 07.4.22 |
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Energy advice to bodyshops from ECA Business Energy |
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| 06.4.22 |
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ABL 1 Touch - appoint Gareth Hopkins as Production Manager; he was formerly Regional Operations Manager at Xpress Centres |
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| 06.4.22 |
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Spring Charity Ball (Martyn Rowley & Paul Glover): Sat 14 May - bid before Friday for a pair of tickets to see Dua Lipa in Birmingham |
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| 06.4.22 |
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RAC - drivers planning nearly 21m leisure trips as schools break up for Easter holidays |
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| 06.4.22 |
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Sherwin Williams - completes acquisition of the European industrial coatings business of Sika |
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| 06.4.22 |
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USA: Stellantis - involved in test of 5G connected vehicle technologies for real-time safety notifications |
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| 06.4.22 |
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Alton Cars MBO – the latest |
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| 06.4.22 |
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Service Certainty - Live Video to "see what the customer sees" now available directly within the Service Certainty suite |
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| 06.4.22 |
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carwow - "SMMT figures do not measure current demand" |
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| 06.4.22 |
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NFDA - "supply constraints not only affecting automotive, but also other economy sectors, such as the construction industry" |
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| 06.4.22 |
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Body Perfect and The Vella Group - success for Ryan Lowrey and Tiler Moorcroft-Jones in the WorldSkills UK final |
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| 06.4.22 |
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March - sets new records with petrol and diesel prices up 11p and 22p a litre respectively |
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| 06.4.22 |
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Shorade - acquire A&M Motors (Fix Auto Bristol); renamed as Shorade Bristol Ltd |
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| 06.4.22 |
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ABL 1 Touch - appoint Anthony Fuller as Head of Production Operations; he was formerly Operations Director at Xpress Centres |
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| 06.4.22 |
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Mirka - acquires Finnish robotics specialist Flexmill |
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| 05.4.22 |
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New car sales - Auto Trader comment: "sales of new EVs will overtake both traditional petrol and diesel sales by 2025" |
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| 05.4.22 |
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SMMT - Kia is UK's top selling new car brand in Quarter One this year, selling more cars than Ford, BMW or Volkswagen |
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| 05.4.22 |
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SMMT - Tesla Model Y was top selling new car in UK in March, with Tesla Model 3 in second plave; Ford Fiesta down in 10th place |
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| 05.4.22 |
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NFDA - "demand for new and used vehicles remains stable despite industry headwinds" |
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| 05.4.22 |
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AW Repair Group - episode 7 of 'A Career for Life' docuseries features Technical Development Executive, Steve Hoe |
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| 05.4.22 |
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FCA - makes three senior hires: two new Directors of Authorisations and a new Finance Director |
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| 05.4.22 |
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Thatcham Research - confirms multi-million-pound investment in Retford (Gamston) Airport for future mobility systems R&D centre |
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| 05.4.22 |
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eBay - certified parts platform gathers momentum; read all about it in Auto Body Professional (link below) |
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| 05.4.22 |
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SMMT - UK van registrations fall -27.6% as global supply challenges hamper pandemic recovery |
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| 05.4.22 |
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Axalta - fast cure low energy technology: helping bodyshops cope with the energy crisis |
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| 05.4.22 |
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Fix Auto Chelmsford - investment to quadruple in size single-site operation within the next four years, new Fix Auto Braintree site |
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| 05.4.22 |
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SMMT - new car registrations decline -14.3% BUT best-ever month for BEV at 78% growth; all EVs account for 1 in 3 registrations |
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| 05.4.22 |
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Autovista article - nickel price surge could make electric vehicles more expensive |
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| 05.4.22 |
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Auto Body Professional Spring 2022 magazine - out now and available to read online (link below) |
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| 05.4.22 |
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The Motor Ombudsman - urges motorists to maintain vehicle servicing in the face of cost of living hike |
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| 05.4.22 |
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Plunkys All Stars football match: Tuesday 24 May at Peterborough United - fundraising breaks £11k; target to beat last year's £16.5k |
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| 04.4.22 |
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Geneva Motor Show - will return next year (Feb 14 - 19) after abscence of 3 years |
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| 04.4.22 |
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Clegg Gifford (Markerstudy Insurance Group) - claims consultant John Green on 2nd trip to deliver emergency supplies to the Ukraine |
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| 04.4.22 |
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World Skills (IMI Skills) - new Competitors Support Fund will help cover essential costs inc travel, equipment and staff cover costs |
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| 04.4.22 |
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DVSA - 3 out of 8 "aftermarket" brake pads tested were found to be non-compliant and failed to meet the performance requirements |
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| 04.4.22 |
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REPOST FROM THE ABP CLUB FORUM: "when will our industry make headline news on the BBC?" |
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| 04.4.22 |
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Hertz and Polestar - Hertz to purchase up to 65,000 electric vehicles over five years |
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| 04.4.22 |
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"I've been in the industry 35 years & have never known an industry-wide shortage of repair capacity not directly linked to weather events" |
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| 04.4.22 |
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Winn Solicitors - Jeff Winn leaves CEO role at Winns after 20 years at helm; Chris Birkett becoming Winn Group CEO |
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| 04.4.22 |
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World Skills UK (IMI Skills) competition - nominated young people have until Wed 6 April to now complete their online multiple-choice quiz |
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| 04.4.22 |
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Australia: MTAA - it's time for insurance companies to compensate our Collision Repair Industry adequately, fairly, and reasonably |
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| 04.4.22 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - appoint Thomas Müller (ex Volkswagen Group) as Executive Director of Product Engineering |
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| 04.4.22 |
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Telematics policies are cheaper for 78% of drivers aged under 21 - BUT 40% young drivers do not feel comfortable sharing data with insurer |
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| 04.4.22 |
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Allianz Commercial - inflation topples business interruption as the number one concern for small businesses in Allianz Commercial survey |
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| 04.4.22 |
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Gas Prices - on a year-on-year basis SMEs [small and medium-sized businesses] are facing an average price rise of over 250% |
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| 04.4.22 |
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Tesla - 310,000 vehicles delivered Q1 2022; 70% higher than in the same period in 2021 |
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| 04.4.22 |
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NFDA Spring Ball - winners announced on Saturday in Hertfordshire |
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| 04.4.22 |
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Aviva - appoint Charlotte Jones (ex-RSA) as Chief Financial Officer |
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| 04.4.22 |
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Salvage Wire - recognised as a Global 100 Company |
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| 04.4.22 |
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Trakm8 - driver data and vehicle insights will reduce cost of EV insurance |
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| 03.4.22 |
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USA: CCC Diagnostics (insurance SaaS platform) - seen c900% increase in appraisals that included a diagnostic scan |
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| 01.4.22 |
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FMG Repair Services - 13 apprentices at Thatcham Research Automotive Academy join UK's largest independent bodyshop group |
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| 01.4.22 |
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WorldSkills UK - registration ends at 11.59pm TONIGHT (Fri 1 Apr)for the 2022 Body Repair and Refinishing competitions |
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| 01.4.22 |
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Allianz - unveils sustainable theme for BIBA 2022 |
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| 01.4.22 |
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The British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) 2022 event Preview is live! - 24 pages of pre-event info |
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| 01.4.22 |
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The Hilton Group (Hilton Coachworks) - opens new purpose-built 75,000 sq ft showroom and repair facility in Bishop’s Stortford |
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| 01.4.22 |
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Aviva and Horwich Farrelly - anti-fraud investigation reveals footballer "with whiplash" scored hat-trick hours after "accident" |
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| 01.4.22 |
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Platinum Jubilee Bank Holiday – considerations for employers, via Aviva's HR proposition partner, IHRS |
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| 01.4.22 |
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Copart - headline sponsor of charity ball in Edinburgh which raised more than £88,000 for breast cancer charity |
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| 01.4.22 |
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Trakm8 - UK-based insurtech wins contract with Adiona Technologies to provide insurance data and devices |
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| 01.4.22 |
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The National Living Wage (NLW) - increases today (Friday 1 April) by 6.6% to £9.50 |
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| 01.4.22 |
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RAC - calls on Government to update guidance on yellow box junctions to avoid councils wrongly issuing fines |
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| 01.4.22 |
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Cary Group - acquires windscreen business, Charles Pugh Holdings, for £65m; now controls 80% of National Windscreens consortium revenue |
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| 01.4.22 |
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Formula 1 - Car magazine says deal for Audi and Porsche to enter F1 will be completed next week with acquisition of McLaren |
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| 31.3.22 |
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North America: Solera - appoint 4 "industry veterans to our team" |
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| 31.3.22 |
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FMG - acquires blue-light call handling and vehicle recovery business, GRG Public Resources |
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| 31.3.22 |
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New data reveals nearly a third of firms suffering cyber attacks hit every week - businesses urged to boost cyber standards |
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| 31.3.22 |
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Volkswagen Financial Services - how will rising energy costs impact EV drivers? |
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| 31.3.22 |
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ABI - insurers call for robust regulations before wider roll out of legal e-scooter use |
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| 31.3.22 |
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Mazda - drives for a greater gender balance within the UK dealer network |
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| 31.3.22 |
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RAC - Government dismisses calls for fairer pricing at public electric car chargepoints |
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| 31.3.22 |
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Insurance Times Claims Excellence awards - full list of finalists; inc Ageas, Aviva and Zurich for "Motor Claims Team of the Year" award |
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| 31.3.22 |
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Axalta - becomes Official Sponsor of the Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team for the 2022 season |
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| 31.3.22 |
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Copart - promotes Jeff Liaw to Co-Chief Executive Officer |
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| 31.3.22 |
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FSB - April “flashpoint” threatens small business futures as eviction protection and sick pay rebate end |
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| 31.3.22 |
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Zurich - aims for net-zero target in operations by 2030 instead of 2050 |
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| 31.3.22 |
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WorldSkills UK - register your young people BEFORE 6pm TOMORROW (Fri 1 April) for the 2022 Body Repair and Refinishing competitions |
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| 30.3.22 |
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OEC - expands global delivery with new technology centre in India |
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| 30.3.22 |
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China: OEC - expands global delivery with new technology centre in India |
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| 30.3.22 |
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Please complete a 2-question survey seeking industry guidance on a Repair Industry Carbon Zero Standard |
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| 30.3.22 |
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National Windscreens - first 'ADAS super centre', based in Slough |
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| 30.3.22 |
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Warrantywise - new partner programme to encourage automotive dealer partners to invest in servicing and vehicle preparation |
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| 30.3.22 |
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Autovia - spiking fuel prices and the cost of living crisis spark a sustained demand surge for more economical cars and EVs |
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| 30.3.22 |
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Ford - tests connected traffic light tech that could clear a path for ambulances, fire engines and police vehicles |
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| 30.3.22 |
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Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) - a 'Crash for Cash' every four minutes |
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| 30.3.22 |
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Auto Windscreens - Darren Boden promoted to ADAS Technical Manager role |
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| 30.3.22 |
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Move Electric Awards - Hyundai named Best e-Business of the Year, and Hyundai Ioniq 5 wins Best Electric Car award |
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| 30.3.22 |
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BASF and ECA Business Energy - announced as the Official Headline Sponsors for the 2022 NBRA Greener Bodyshop Awards |
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| 30.3.22 |
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Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) - why the average dealer forecourt is unable to pass on the fuel duty cut to consumers immediately |
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| 30.3.22 |
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interactive investor Fuel Price Map of Britain - huge regional variations, with Cardiff and Leeds clocking up cheapest |
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| 30.3.22 |
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What Car - 77% of used car buyers considering buying their next car online for a better deal due to rising vehicle prices |
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| 30.3.22 |
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Revive! - five-year plan to recruit more than 200 SMART repair technicians; significant repair opportunities in booming used car market |
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| 30.3.22 |
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Take up rates for alternative dispute resolution (ADR) within the insurance claims industry have "soared" due to court delays |
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| 30.3.22 |
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PPG - installs 1,000th PPG MOONWALK automotive refinish mixing system, at Group Perez Rumbao’s facility in Spain |
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| 30.3.22 |
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Portable Centres Ltd - formal notice of administrators appointment on Thursday 24 March |
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| 30.3.22 |
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Xpress Vehicle Solutions Ltd - formal notice of administrators appointment on Thursday 24 March |
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| 30.3.22 |
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Xpress Centres Ltd - formal notice of administrators appointment on Thursday 24 March |
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| 29.3.22 |
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eBay - signs up 100 recyclers to green parts platform |
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| 29.3.22 |
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AXA UK - appoints Dean Witherington as Retail Claims Director |
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| 29.3.22 |
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BGL Insurance - adds Somerset Bridge to Insurer panel to boost customer numbers in the 25-45 age bracket |
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| 29.3.22 |
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Davies Group - why is early reporting of FNOL important in motor claims? |
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| 29.3.22 |
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Netherlands: Mercedes-Benz - using anonymised ADAS data to detect and report accident hotspots |
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| 29.3.22 |
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The Car Expert - Czech cars are proven to be the best vehicles available in the UK, according to a new study |
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| 29.3.22 |
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Fix Auto Dagenham - complete significant investment in new equipment to meet PAS 2060 |
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| 29.3.22 |
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Esure and SYNETIQ’s mygreenparts gets policyholder’s car back on the road - case study |
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| 29.3.22 |
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CAPS - 10% increase in bodyshops using CAPS in 2021; total 1,357 repairers using the motor claims platform |
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| 28.3.22 |
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ABP Club British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) Sponsorship opportunities for 2022 - fairground rides, game and the famous late night BBA bar! |
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| 28.3.22 |
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AA - measures to support Ukrainian refugees from jobs to free refresher driving courses, and help for convoys taking humanitarian aid |
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| 28.3.22 |
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Aviva - 64% workers would consider taking a pay cut if a new role offered "other benefits" |
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| 28.3.22 |
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LV= paid out more than £19 million in COVID-19 related claims since March 2020 |
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| 28.3.22 |
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2021 EU Road Safety Figures - road deaths up 5% vs 2020 but down 13% vs pre-COVID 2019 |
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| 28.3.22 |
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43% of motorists won’t go electric because of ‘a lack of charging points’ - Gov announcement for more EV chargers should boost uptake |
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| 28.3.22 |
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Pocket Box - launches vehicle management app for the motor trade sector to boost customer engagement |
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| 28.3.22 |
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LV= GI = 2021 spike in insurance fraud: staged accidents up 31% - the highest insurance fraud type in Q4 2021 |
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| 28.3.22 |
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Multimillion-pound package to deliver "huge" fleet of electric and hydrogen powered buses across England - "massively welcomed" |
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| 28.3.22 |
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BASF - multi-year global sponsorship of the Car Painting category of WorldSkills International; competitors will use Glasurit products |
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| 28.3.22 |
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School Of Thought - confirm the appointment of its newest Junior Ambassador, 14-year-old Adam Ward, studying GCSEs at Silverstone UTC |
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| 28.3.22 |
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Volkswagen Financial Services UK - announces spring deals with Service Plan discounts |
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| 28.3.22 |
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Cromax - boost productivity and profitability with new training video from Cromax on special plastic additive |
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| 28.3.22 |
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Lookers - complete sale and leaseback of freehold dealership property in Battersea; raises £28m to invest in "strategic priorities" |
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| 28.3.22 |
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Saga - 2021 results; group losses reduced to £23m (from £61m); £74 profit per policy; 3-year fixed-price insurance now 47% of policies |
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| 26.3.22 |
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Daily Express - "Anger as UK drivers lose average £6,000 when car is written off: unable to buy replacement" |
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| 25.3.22 |
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CUPRA - to launch all-new electrified SUV in 2024 |
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| 25.3.22 |
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HMG Paints - sponsors of Belle Vue Aces |
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| 25.3.22 |
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Prestige Fleet Servicing (owned by AA) - appoint Penny Stoolman (ex Redde & Total Fleet Management) as managing director |
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| 25.3.22 |
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Hagerty - launches specialist UK motorsport insurance products |
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| 25.3.22 |
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Vauxhall (only selling fully electric new cars and vans from 2028) - responds to Government EV Infrastructure Strategy |
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| 25.3.22 |
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NFDA - welcomes plans to support the UK market to reach 300,000 public electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints by 2030 |
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| 25.3.22 |
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Repairify - completed 12.4 million diagnostic scans in "record" 2021 |
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| 25.3.22 |
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SMMT - UK commercial vehicle production rises 92.2% in February but still below pre-pandemic levels |
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| 25.3.22 |
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Xpress Centres Group of Companies - in administration; bids sought for business by 5pm Fri 1 April; pods owned by third party |
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| 25.3.22 |
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Move Electric - comments on Government's national charging strategy |
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| 25.3.22 |
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What Car? - "rising material and energy costs look set to add significant cost to cars" |
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| 25.3.22 |
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Tenfold expansion in chargepoints by 2030 - £1.6 billion to expand UK charging network |
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| 25.3.22 |
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Government - sets out their UK electric vehicle charging infrastructure strategy; 300,000 public charging points by 2030 |
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| 25.3.22 |
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Thatcham Research - Mercedes-Benz to accept liability for accidents when Automated Driving System engaged |
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| 25.3.22 |
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Brake - tighter rules banning mobile phone use at the wheel come into effect |
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| 25.3.22 |
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The Vella Group - highly commended for two Customer Service Excellence Awards |
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| 25.3.22 |
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SMMT - UK car production fell -41.3% in February; 8th consecutive month of fall; 1 in 4 cars built is an EV/hybrid |
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| 25.3.22 |
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RAC - 43% drivers aren’t aware of changes being introduced today that mean 6 points and £200 fine for using a phone whilst driving |
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| 25.3.22 |
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Sytner Group - celebrates technicians with Elite Technician Challenge 2022 |
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| 25.3.22 |
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UK Customer Service Excellence Awards from Modern Insurance Magazine - full list of the 18 winners plus all the finalists |
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| 25.3.22 |
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Solera - create job vacancies for Ukrainians located in Spain and Poland |
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| 24.3.22 |
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Xpress Centres Ltd / Xpress Vehicle Solutions Ltd - industry speculation |
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| 24.3.22 |
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Gemini Accident Repair Centres - confirm appointment of Paul Smith (formerly Head of Key Accounts at Fix Auto UK) as Head of Performance |
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| 24.3.22 |
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The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) - "number of positive steps" in Spring Statement |
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| 24.3.22 |
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M&A Coachworks - Mark Ranger MET Technician at McLaren site in Bracknell volunteering in Ukraine |
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| 24.3.22 |
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Lightfoot - appoints Paul Hollick, Chairman of The Association of Fleet Professionals, as new MD |
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| 24.3.22 |
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DfT figures - men clock up more than twice the number of penalty points as women |
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| 24.3.22 |
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Volvo Product Technology Course: Weds 12 October - first post-lockdown course date confirmed |
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| 24.3.22 |
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WorldSkills UK - register your young people before Fri 1 April for the 2022 Automotive Body Repair and Automotive Refinishing competitions |
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| 24.3.22 |
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m3 Networks podcast - Automotive repair industry changes and the motor vehicle block exemption regulation (MVBER) expiry |
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| 23.3.22 |
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AA: Spring Statement - "benefit (of fuel duty cut) will be lost unless retailers pass it on and reflect a fair price at the pumps" |
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| 23.3.22 |
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RAC : Spring Statement - "5p fuel duty cut will only take prices back to where they were just over a week ago" |
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| 23.3.22 |
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Trakm8 - ‘Connectedcare’ services to reduce the cost of electric vehicle insurance |
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| 23.3.22 |
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sopp+sopp - partners with Rapid Repair Network to deliver one-day vehicle repairs |
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| 23.3.22 |
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Spring Statement - the basic rate of income tax will be cut from 20% to 19% |
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| 23.3.22 |
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Spring Statement - National Insurance threshold raised to £12,570 a year & Employment Allowance to increase to £5,000 |
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| 23.3.22 |
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Spring Statement - fuel duty cut by 5 pence per litre |
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| 23.3.22 |
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Petrol Retailers Association - implementation of any fuel duty cut will take time, say petrol retailers |
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| 23.3.22 |
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Drivers’ increasing concern over high fuel prices prompts call for fuel duty or VAT cut |
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| 23.3.22 |
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SMMT - UK Automotive invests £10.8 billion in EV and battery R&D and production since 2011 |
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| 23.3.22 |
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Fix Auto UK - Network Performance Consultant, Luke Peers, appointed to newly created role of Network Manager |
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| 23.3.22 |
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Japan: SkyDrive and Suzuki - to commercialise flying cars |
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| 23.3.22 |
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Auto Express - COVID-19 boosted Britain's love affair with the car, even though we now drive less |
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| 23.3.22 |
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What Car? - 45% drivers more interested in EV via subscription model than a traditional lease or finance to "test the tech" |
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| 23.3.22 |
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Prices rose by 6.2% in the 12 months to February - the fastest for 30 years |
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| 23.3.22 |
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Polygon Restoration (drying & decontamination) - providing vehicle recovery, restoration & resale service for Copart's insurance customers |
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| 22.3.22 |
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BASF - opens a new laboratory building for the development of automotive refinish coatings in Münster, Germany |
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| 22.3.22 |
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What Car? - key areas ahead of tomorrow's Budget |
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| 22.3.22 |
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Comments of Part II of the government consultation into whiplash reform from the CHO, ACSO and Cogent Hire |
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| 22.3.22 |
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25 years of the Miracle System in the UK - celebrate with Power-TEC by winning back the cost of your kit! |
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| 22.3.22 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) 2022 - an update on plans for the world's BIGGEST BODYSHOP AWARDS EVENT! |
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| 22.3.22 |
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Wiser Academy (a training and development centre for the insurance industry) - awarded ‘Outstanding’ after Ofsted Inspection |
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| 22.3.22 |
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Sytner Group and Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Sunningdale - celebrate real-life heroes |
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| 22.3.22 |
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The IMI - worst skills shortage in automotive for more than 20 years needs rapid action |
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| 22.3.22 |
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ABI - responds to Citizens Advice report |
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| 22.3.22 |
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Comparethemarket - calls on the Chancellor to scrap IPT for young people under 25 years old in the Spring Statement |
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| 22.3.22 |
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ŠKODA AUTO (2nd largest VM approved bodyshop network: VW Group) - achieves +43% operating profit in 2021 despite semiconductor shortages |
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| 22.3.22 |
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ŠKODA AUTO (2nd largest VM approved bodyshop network as part of VW Group) - 6% operating profit in 2021 despite semiconductor shortages |
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| 22.3.22 |
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Sabre Insurance (UK's 20th largest motor insurer) - 2021 results: premiums down 2% to £169m; pre-tax profits down 24% to £37m |
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| 22.3.22 |
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Electric car charger theft on the rise - thefts could soon "dwarf" annual £10m cost of replacing stolen catalytic converters |
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| 22.3.22 |
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Citizens Advice - reveals £280 "car insurance ethnicity penalty" |
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| 22.3.22 |
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Comparethemarket - typical cost of running a car has increased by £291 year-on-year due to higher insurance and fuel costs |
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| 22.3.22 |
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Germany: Tesla - today Elon Musk will hand over first Model Y cars made at their new $5.5 billion gigafactory near Berlin |
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| 22.3.22 |
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Auto Trader - pays up to £200m for Autorama (Vanarama), leading online aggregator of leasing deals which made £6m EBITDA loss in 2021 |
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| 21.3.22 |
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Spring Budget - reports of a 5p cut in fuel duty still means the government making 80p a litre at the pumps |
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| 21.3.22 |
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The Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB) - to replatform the Motor Insurance Database (MID) and fraud and theft register |
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| 21.3.22 |
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carwow - 49% say that they wouldn’t expect to get a fair price when selling their car |
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| 21.3.22 |
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AA - price of diesel up 23p in 18 days |
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| 21.3.22 |
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Kingsley Re-Engineered - now offers dry ice ‘blasting’ technique to its restoration and rust removal process |
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| 21.3.22 |
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Kia - launchesnew one-stop on-line portal for its network of approved bodyshops inc access to repair methods and total loss avoidance prog |
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| 21.3.22 |
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SYNETIQ - one year since SYNETIQ’s carbon literacy training was accredited by the Carbon Literacy Project |
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| 21.3.22 |
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IMI - industry-wide project reveals lack of diverse role models could undermine ability to attract new talent |
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| 21.3.22 |
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Intel - to invest €33 billion for R&D and manufacturing semiconductor ecosystem in Europe (France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Poland & Spain) |
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| 21.3.22 |
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FleetCheck - fleet management solutions needed to address "inherent operational limitations" of van electrification |
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| 21.3.22 |
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smart, ABB E-mobility and Digital Charging Solutions - charging partnerships deliver "next-level" charging experience |
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| 21.3.22 |
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Autoglass and Belron - win 'Partner of the Year' at IMI Awards |
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| 21.3.22 |
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Markerstudy - re-joins BIBA and returns to Conference; "ready to showcase brands" |
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| 21.3.22 |
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Porsche - confirms battery only 718 Boxster and Cayman for 2025; will also build its own “premium” charging stations |
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| 20.3.22 |
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Australia: IAG Insurance - identify quality issues with 10% of accidentrepairs carried out by its approved repairer network |
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| 20.3.22 |
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BMW - form long-lasting strategic cooperation with Qualcomm and Arriver to jointly develop new Automated Driving software solutions |
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| 20.3.22 |
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Pendragon - rejects £400m takeover bid from Hedin Group (its largest shareholder) reports Sky News; Hedin may now increase their offer |
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| 18.3.22 |
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CMA - to review Block Exemption regulations and to submit its final recommendation to Secretary of State by late summer 2022 |
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| 18.3.22 |
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IAA - issues response to public letter from Ancora |
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| 18.3.22 |
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IAA - meaningful stockholder, Ancora, criticises Synetiq purchase and says IAA CEO, John Kett should be replaced or business should be sold |
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| 18.3.22 |
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Shorade UK - signs strategic distribution partnership with LKQ Coatings for 3 existing sites and all "planned future sites" |
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| 18.3.22 |
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Auto Trader - partners with Experian for data on iCache veluation platform which 50 insurance companies use to quote for motor policies |
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| 18.3.22 |
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RAC - addresses "controversial" remarks from Environment Secretary George Eustice questioning green credentials of EVs |
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| 18.3.22 |
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Julia Muir, Automotive 30% Club - wins Sue Brownson Award at last night's IMI Dinner |
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| 18.3.22 |
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Claims Management & Adjusting (CMA) - National Highways admits £300k overpayment on A45 bridge crash repair |
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| 18.3.22 |
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The IMI - recognises Thatcham Research with ‘Outstanding Contribution to the Motor Industry’ award |
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| 18.3.22 |
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AA Fuel price update - five weeks of "unrelenting" records: on Thursday - petrol was 165.89p diesel was 177.34p |
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| 18.3.22 |
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FSB - with tax rises looming, FSB calls for relief for small firms |
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| 18.3.22 |
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Auto Windscreen - sponsoring Rick Parfitt Jnr for his second season in the British Touring Car Championship |
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| 18.3.22 |
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TrustFord (UK's 4th largest dealer owned bodyshop group network) - celebrates launch of newly refurbished Transit Centre in Barnsley |
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| 18.3.22 |
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Ducati - reported the best revenues and operating profit in 2021 ever recorded |
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| 18.3.22 |
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Verisk - form collaboration with GT Motive to expedite speed and accuracy during the motor damage claims process |
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| 18.3.22 |
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IMI - winners of their 6 annual awards announced; Thatcham won the award for Outstanding Contribution to the Motor Industry |
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| 17.3.22 |
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Steve Plunkett, Volvo Cars UK Body and Paint Manager - to leave Volvo at Easter and join Lotus Cars |
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| 17.3.22 |
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Hastings Direct, 1ST CENTRAL and the IFED - serial fraudster with 17 aliases jailed for bogus motor insurance claims |
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| 17.3.22 |
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Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) - continues to urge the Chancellor to cut fuel duty |
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| 17.3.22 |
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S&P Global Mobility - significantly lowers its light vehicle production outlook; 81.6 Million Units Expected in 2022 |
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| 17.3.22 |
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Fleet News Awards - wins for sopp+sopp and Centrica, and TrustFord |
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| 17.3.22 |
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UK interest rates rise to 0.75% - highest since pre-COVID March 2020 |
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| 17.3.22 |
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Since last Tuesday’s peak, wholesale petrol down 16p a litre, diesel down 24p - BUT pump prices still rise |
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| 17.3.22 |
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Stellantis Ventures - €300 million fund to propel innovative automotive start-ups |
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| 17.3.22 |
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FOUR spaces available at the THREE ABP Club Charity Golf Days, sponsored by Mirka - April (Knutsford), Sept (Thame) and Oct (Warwickshire) |
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| 17.3.22 |
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What Car? - winter weather can cut an electric car’s range by 20% |
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| 17.3.22 |
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Allianz - becomes the first insurance partner of Solar Energy UK |
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| 17.3.22 |
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Autoglass - 40,000 UK drivers failed MOT last year due to lack of awareness around windscreen damage |
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| 16.3.22 |
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Vizion - secure £50 "energy support payment" from Aviva, Co-op, Hastings, Markerstudy and NFU Mutual for each repair completed |
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| 16.3.22 |
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KJ Rule - Cornwall bodyshop now carbon neutral in accordance with PAS2060, working with ECA Business Energy |
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| 16.3.22 |
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Markerstudy - appoints Mike Wall to lead new drive on non-standard insurance |
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| 16.3.22 |
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Average car budget is £422 per month - “total price” of a car is becoming "increasingly meaningless" to car buyers |
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| 16.3.22 |
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DeGould (automated vehicle inspection) - awarded 70% of £500,000 project cost to develop world-first automated inspection system |
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| 16.3.22 |
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The Central Bank of Ireland - ban on price walking in motor and home insurance comes into effect on 1 July 2022. |
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| 16.3.22 |
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SMMT - plug-in Van Grant extension to 2025 "will encourage more operators to make the switch to electric vehicles over the next 3 years" |
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| 16.3.22 |
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The Vella Group - installs Sikkens' Autowave 2.0 paint system across its network of 9 repair centres in the UK |
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| 16.3.22 |
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Markerstudy - saved £25m+ in 2021 "defeating" c2,500 fraudulent claims |
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| 16.3.22 |
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Verex Group - third of UK drivers want connected insurance as standard in their next vehicle |
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| 15.3.22 |
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Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) - urge Government to cut fuel duty to reduce the burden of soaring fuel costs |
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| 15.3.22 |
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OEC - continues as Diamond Partner of the ABP British Bodyshop Awards |
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| 15.3.22 |
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Competition and Markets Authority - suspected anti-competitive conduct in relation to the recycling of end-of-life vehicles |
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| 15.3.22 |
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Young Driver Challenge 2022 - driving competition launches for children as young as 10 |
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| 15.3.22 |
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Revive! - the return of the Revive! annual conference after a two-year break |
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| 15.3.22 |
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Mercedes-Benz South West - named Best Companies' 'Automotive Best Companies to work for 2022' |
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| 15.3.22 |
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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles - pilots nationwide intern programme for Van Centres with Autotech Academy |
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| 15.3.22 |
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3.8% growth in average pay (November 2021 to January 2022) BUT (adjusted for inflation) pay fell 1.0% |
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| 15.3.22 |
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Two-year extension of plug-in van and truck grants - now until 2024/5 |
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| 15.3.22 |
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Copart - training starts for the first cohort of Copart’s newly launched Driver Academy |
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| 15.3.22 |
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LKQ Euro Car Parts' CFO, Annick Jourdenais - now a patron of the Automotive 30% Club |
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| 15.3.22 |
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Redde Northgate - trading update: stronger than expected performance across the business; £30m share buyback programme launched |
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| 14.3.22 |
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AkzoNobel - opens new £10 million global R&D centre in Slough (focusing on decorative coatings) |
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| 14.3.22 |
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School of Thought - Ruth Moring-Beale appointed as Non Executive Director at School of Thought |
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| 14.3.22 |
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Vella Group - officially open new LV= General Insurance Sole Supply site in Liverpool |
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| 14.3.22 |
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The Vella Group - one of 300 global businesses that have signed The Climate Pledge (co-founded by Amazon) |
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| 14.3.22 |
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Ford and Volkswagen alliance - boost e-mobility partnership |
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| 14.3.22 |
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ABI - confirmed as 'Accelerator' (promoting sustainable business to insurers) of UN's 'Race to Zero' campaign |
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| 14.3.22 |
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USA: LKQ - sell PGW Auto Glass, a distributor of aftermarket glass ($400m turnover); part of review and divestment of non-core businesses |
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| 14.3.22 |
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Lightfoot - in car driver behaviour tech firm appoints Neil Warman as Chief Financial Officer |
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| 14.3.22 |
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comparethemarket - car running costs for young drivers (aged 17-24) have risen by average £163 in 6 months |
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| 14.3.22 |
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Advantage Parts Solutions - reminds repairers about parts locating service, available throughout the UK |
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| 14.3.22 |
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AA - slump in wholesale fuel costs gives drivers hope |
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| 14.3.22 |
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Italy: Autopromotec 2022 - 25-28 May in Bologna - updated list of exhibitors |
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| 14.3.22 |
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Thatcham Research - awarded ‘Investment In Training Award’ by West Berkshire Training Consortium |
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| 14.3.22 |
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ONS - workers aged 50+ years left employment during the coronavirus (COVID-19) at greatest rate since 1971 |
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| 14.3.22 |
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CMA - publishes environmental sustainability advice to government inc having standard definitions for terms like ‘carbon neutral’ |
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| 14.3.22 |
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Ford - to launch 3 new EVs and 4 new ECVS by 2024; plans to sell more than 600k EVs in Europe by 2026 |
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| 14.3.22 |
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Silvester Crash Repair - Guilford bodyshop now carbon neutral in accordance with PAS2060, working with ECA Business Energy |
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| 13.3.22 |
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LV - "crash-for-cash" fraudulent motor insurance claims up a third "as people take extreme measures to beat cost of living crisis" |
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| 13.3.22 |
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Agnew Group - open new 23,000 sqft preparation centre in Belfasta including a full paint & refinishing workshop and twin spray booths |
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| 13.3.22 |
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Sad news - death announced of Ken Marshall; retired, but remembered from his nearly 30 years as industry health & safety expert with KRM |
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| 13.3.22 |
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Fleet Assist - conflict in Ukraine raises "concerns of potential higher vehicle repair costs" |
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| 11.3.22 |
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IAA UK - announce sad death of sales and marketing director Tony Core, formerly with Chief Vehicle Rentals and Proximo |
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| 11.3.22 |
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India: ACMA Automechanika New Delhi - Feb 2023 event cancelled as show moves to even years with next to be held 1 - 3 Feb 2024 |
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| 11.3.22 |
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Aviva - to provide usage-based fleet insurance with Zego |
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| 11.3.22 |
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AXA UK&I - extends its 3 days per year volunteering scheme for employees to support humanitarian charities |
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| 11.3.22 |
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Audatex - appoint Tim Davis (ex Engineers Manager at Admiral) as Business Development Manager |
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| 11.3.22 |
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Sweden: Volvo Cars - to open new 700-job tech hub in Stockholm to bring software skills in-house |
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| 11.3.22 |
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Hoopers Engineers (Sidney H Hooper & Co Ltd) - under new ownership, led by Matt Ormerod; previous owner, Fred Lloyd, has retired |
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| 11.3.22 |
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ONS - GDP is now 0.8% above its pre-coronavirus level |
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| 11.3.22 |
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Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) - consumer car finance new business volumes up by 43% in January 2022 |
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| 11.3.22 |
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SMMT Chief Exec - "people are the key to our success" |
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| 11.3.22 |
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Autotech Group - free-to-attend Talent Recharge event at Red Bull Racing in Milton Keynes, Weds 23 March, to attract future skills |
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| 11.3.22 |
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BCA - LCV values average 101.2% of guide price across the board during February BUT cosmetic damaged-LCVs are "very price sensitive" |
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| 11.3.22 |
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C&C Vehicle Services - CV repairer launches Apprenticeship Scheme for young people in Oldham and Wolverhampton |
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| 11.3.22 |
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ONS - Business insights and impact on the UK economy - global supply chain disruption affecting the vehicle retail and repair industry |
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| 11.3.22 |
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RAC - partners with Zap-Map to help EV members get back on the road faster |
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| 11.3.22 |
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FMG - Alphabet extend incident management contract with FMG for two more years |
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| 10.3.22 |
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carwow - 37% rise in electric vehicle searches following record petrol-price hikes |
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| 10.3.22 |
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CarGurus - reveals top-rated dealers of 2022 |
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| 10.3.22 |
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ABP Club host industry meeting in major revision to ABP's 'Guide to Retail Charges' - updated Guide will be published in July |
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| 10.3.22 |
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AAM Group - receives major boost for its car subscription company, Mycardirect |
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| 10.3.22 |
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IMI - just 3% of heavy vehicle technicians currently estimated to be qualified to work on high voltage vehicle systems |
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| 10.3.22 |
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Forum post - 500% increase in retail customers asking for estimates as they can’t get into the approved repairer for 3-4 months |
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| 10.3.22 |
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NEXUS Automotive International - awards Delphi Technologies Aftermarket Supplier of the Year |
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| 10.3.22 |
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CBI - "true economic independence from Russia requires bolder moves" |
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| 10.3.22 |
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Hyundai - 40% of those aged 18-24 are considering switching to electric vehicles |
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| 10.3.22 |
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(Reuters) Beam - crowd-funding social enterprise helps homeless people secure work and accommodation to plug skills gap |
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| 10.3.22 |
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IRU - calls on urgent action to cap fuel prices and cut fuel taxation to avert economic crisis |
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| 10.3.22 |
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Hoopers Assessors - acquired by Olastri Ltd; md Fred Lloyd retires; Olastri is 50% owned by Nik Ellis, owner of Laird Assessors |
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| 09.3.22 |
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AXA UK - Dave Pearce joins Home and Motor senior leadership team as Director of UK Retail Direct Insurance |
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| 09.3.22 |
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ABI - welcomes changes to Online Safety Bill |
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| 09.3.22 |
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Head of the National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA) - all categories of motorcycles experience growth in sales in Feb |
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| 09.3.22 |
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IAM RoadSmart - majority of drivers aren’t actually ready for autonomous vehicles to hit the roads |
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| 09.3.22 |
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Auto Trader - interest in electric vehicles DECLINES as price premium bites |
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| 09.3.22 |
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Used car buyers expect dealers to make between £500 and £1k on a sale - new car buyers expect dealers to profit between £1k and £2k |
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| 09.3.22 |
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Repairify - talked about the safe and compliant repair of ADAS in modern vehicles at recent Fix Auto Conference |
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| 09.3.22 |
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ERS - law firm, Keoghs appointed to ERS's legal services panel to work across all motor claim types, including PI, credit hire and fraud |
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| 09.3.22 |
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Can anyone help with 1-year placement of a young car enthusiast (2nd year Coventry University) keen to get into the automotive industry? |
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| 09.3.22 |
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AX - EV hires now represent 40% of all of Tusker’s (salary sacrifice scheme provider) non-fault replacement vehicle hires |
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| 09.3.22 |
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Fix Auto UK - asking repair sector to support the DEC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal |
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| 08.3.22 |
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Red EU - automotive aftermarket specialist achieves ISO 9001 for Dunstable operation |
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| 08.3.22 |
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Inflation could peak at 8.3% this Spring – or even exceed the 8.4% rate in April 1991 that is the highest seen since 1982 |
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| 08.3.22 |
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LexisNexus - Modern Insurance article: "Knowing More About the ‘Metal’ Could Improve Car Insurance Assessment" |
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| 08.3.22 |
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Driving for Better Business programme - celebrating Women in Transport for International Women’s Day |
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| 08.3.22 |
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AW Accident Repair Centres - episode 6 of AW's 'A Career for Life Series' video features paint technician, Katie |
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| 08.3.22 |
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Autocar ‘Great Women in the British Car Industry’ - less than a month until 2022 nominations close |
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| 08.3.22 |
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Allianz - launches inclusive returners programme for engineering inspection workers |
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| 08.3.22 |
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IMI Competitions Manager, Richard Hutchins - wins WorldSkills EDI Heroes Award for second consecutive year |
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| 08.3.22 |
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AutoRaise - committed to celebrate and enable both female apprentices and leaders in our industry on International Women's Day |
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| 08.3.22 |
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RAC - one-in-four drivers think most car headlights are too bright; 293 accidents a year where dazzling headlights were a factor |
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| 08.3.22 |
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Carlac & Silco - attending the UK Garage & Bodyshop Event in June |
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| 08.3.22 |
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Sytner Group - launching network groups to support ongoing work to improve diversity in the automotive industry |
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| 07.3.22 |
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Sky News: TMS (Thermal Management Solutions) - formerly Arlington Industries, blames Brexit as it moves some production from UK to Europe |
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| 07.3.22 |
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Crossleys Accident Repair - why the sale process ended as a pre-package deal with Martin Cross's new company acquiring the business |
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| 07.3.22 |
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Crossleys Accident Repair - why it went into administration; lockdown and covid restrictions were main reasons |
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| 07.3.22 |
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In-House HR (Cambridgeshire-based bodyshop HR system) - 21-year-old In-House HR boss thanks Tim Kelly for mentorship |
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| 07.3.22 |
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ABP British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) early bird ticket sale closes tomorrow - save £200 on Premium & Standard tables! |
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| 07.3.22 |
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ABP British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) early bird ticket sale closes tomorrow - save £200 on Premium & Standard tables and single tickets! |
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| 07.3.22 |
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Crossleys Accident Repair Centre - 4 site bodyshop group based in Liverpool goes into admistration |
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| 07.3.22 |
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BuyaCar - searches for EVs grew 78% Feb 2022 vs Feb 2021 |
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| 07.3.22 |
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Petrol goes above 155p a litre (up 31p in a year) - diesel now averages 161.28p a litre (up 34p in a year) |
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| 07.3.22 |
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Innovation Automotive (multi-brand EV company) - launch zero emissions DFSK EC35 electric van; debut vehicle priced £20,999 + VAT) |
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| 07.3.22 |
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IMPORTANT BODYSHOP SURVEY: Accident Repair Technician survey: Accident Repair Technician - Apprentice Core Competencies |
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| 07.3.22 |
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(reports) In the last quarter of 2021, the number of departing CEOs rose 16% from a year earlier - NBC News |
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| 07.3.22 |
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Oil price - hits $139 barrel, highest level for 14 years; warning of further 12% increase in petrol and diesel prices |
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| 07.3.22 |
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GEM Motoring Assist - expect motorcyclists at junctions, GEM tells drivers in bid to reduce collisions |
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| 07.3.22 |
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Japan: Honda and Sony - sign deal to build electric cars with first EV on sale in 2025 |
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| 07.3.22 |
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AA - to upskill 2,000 AA patrols with IMI EV training |
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| 07.3.22 |
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NFDA (National Franchised Dealers Association) - annual survey highlights dealers concerns with parts availability |
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| 06.3.22 |
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Aviva - Waseem Malik has joined as chief claims officer, UK & Ireland General Insurance as announced in Dec 2021; previously with Axa UK |
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| 05.3.22 |
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Jane Riley of Vizion - leaves after 9 yrs as Customer Relations Manager and 15 yrs before that with Allianz; now Sainsburys delivery driver |
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| 05.3.22 |
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Honda - announce strategic alliance with Sony to form New Company in 2022 to produce Electric Vehicles starting in 2025 |
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| 05.3.22 |
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Daily Mail - Drivers involved in an accident face delays of up to THREE MONTHS to get vehicles back due to a shortage of repairers and parts |
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| 04.3.22 |
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Association of Consumer Support Organisations (ACSO) - claims down vs pre-COVID-19 average but "delays (to trial) are still too long" |
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| 04.3.22 |
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m3 Networks, ABP Recommended Service for bodyshop IT - bodyshops warned about new scam: malicious USB drives turning up in the post |
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| 04.3.22 |
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Axalta - 'Tech Tips Global Paint Defects' - latest in series of refinish training videos to help bodyshops fix common problems |
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| 04.3.22 |
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Petrol prices rising at fastest rate in four months - up another 4.5p in February |
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| 04.3.22 |
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NFDA - car dealers prepare for a busy plate-change March |
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| 04.3.22 |
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Auto Artists for Ukraine - automotive artist-led initiative to create a charitable response to the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine |
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| 04.3.22 |
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Snows Group - sign new three-year, 3,000 vehicles a year deal with BCA |
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| 04.3.22 |
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IMI - MOT Annual Assessments outstanding for 40% of testers, despite looming 31 March deadline |
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| 04.3.22 |
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SMMT - UK van market falls -6.0% (Feb 22 vs Feb 21) but market remains above pre-pandemic levels |
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| 04.3.22 |
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FMG Repair Services - to host IMI WorldSkills UK Automotive Body Repair National Qualifiers in June 2022 at Training Centre in Goole |
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| 04.3.22 |
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Volkswagen - shorter product cycles and faster digital offerings: future vehicle development shortened by 25% from 54 to 40 months |
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| 04.3.22 |
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Traffic on Monday (28 Feb) up 4% on previous week |
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| 04.3.22 |
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DWF - recruits 27 to Belfast Team |
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| 04.3.22 |
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ONS - COVID-19 impact: continuing decline in the percentage of people working from home; those worried about COVID lowest since March 2020 |
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| 04.3.22 |
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SMMT - UK new car registrations rose by 15% in February (Feb 2022 vs Feb 2021) |
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| 04.3.22 |
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UDonateacar (Silverlake's community charity scheme) - six college students shortlisted in a competition to design a car sticker |
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| 04.3.22 |
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Vauxhall - to be 100% pure electric – cars and vans – from 2028 |
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| 04.3.22 |
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Fix Auto UK - celebrate the network's successes at the end of their 2022 National Conference |
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| 04.3.22 |
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AutoRestore - sold by Rivus Fleet Solutions to UKN Vehicle Services and Repair |
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| 03.3.22 |
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ABL 1 Touch Group - promote Adam Fawcett to Head Of Commercial |
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| 03.3.22 |
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Northern Accident Repair - appoint Darren Pennington (ex Activate Accident Repair) as bodyshop manager |
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| 03.3.22 |
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Consumer Intelligence - announce top 10 UK motor insurance companies based on claims satisfaction ratings from 48,000 insurance customers |
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| 03.3.22 |
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e2e - new IAA ownership makes it inappropriate for Synetiq to remain part of the e2e network |
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| 03.3.22 |
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IAA & SYNETIQ - final UK regulatory approval of £225 million SYNETIQ Acquisition confirmed |
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| 03.3.22 |
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Vizion - featured in the 'FT 1000: Europe’s Fastest Growing Companies' for the second year running |
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| 03.3.22 |
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The ABP British Bodyshop Awards 2022 Celebrity Host is... BBC One Show's Alex Jones! |
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| 03.3.22 |
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Woodgate & Clark - motor claims & loss adjusting firm appoints Gordon Young (ex RSA) into newly created role of Head of Business Analytics |
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| 03.3.22 |
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Fix Auto - National Conference 2022 kicks off in Birmingham with tribute to Ukraine & call for donations to the Red Cross |
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| 03.3.22 |
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IAA - announces final UK regulatory approval from CMA of acquisition of SYNETIQ for £225m |
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| 03.3.22 |
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Auto Trader - average price of a used car was £17,929 in February, up 31.9% YoY |
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| 03.3.22 |
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Specialist Risk Group (SRG) - acquire motor trade broker, Hamilton Leigh |
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| 03.3.22 |
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RAC - EVs: fewer moving parts = more reliable... BUT complex software has potential to cause issues |
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| 03.3.22 |
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Repairify UK - invests in IMI ADAS and EV training commitment for all technical staff members |
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| 03.3.22 |
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Which? - electric vehicles take two days longer to get repaired vs petrol cars |
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| 03.3.22 |
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PPG - committed to humanitarian relief, as well as longer-term recovery support, for Ukrainian refugees |
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| 02.3.22 |
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Messe Frankfurt - suspends events in Russia; MIMS Automechanika due to take place in Moscow 22 – 25 August 2022 is cancelled |
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| 02.3.22 |
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Ford - creates separate business divisions for electric vehicles (Ford Model e) and combustion engine vehicles (Ford Blue) |
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| 02.3.22 |
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e2e Total Loss Vehicle Management (e2e) - appoints Martin Stevenson to newly-created Chief Technical Officer (CTO) role |
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| 02.3.22 |
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Aviva - 2021 results: "a year of significant strategic progress"; all staff get £1,000 in Aviva shares as a thank you |
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| 02.3.22 |
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AXA UK - appoints Clare Davies as Supply Chain and Engineering Director in its Claims Technical Function |
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| 02.3.22 |
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Ageas blog - post-pandemic ‘new normal’ driving behaviours and the uptick in usage-based insurance trends |
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| 02.3.22 |
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School of Thought - partners to The British Motorshow Careers Expo (18-21 August 2022) at the Farnborough International Exhibition Centre |
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| 02.3.22 |
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Lotus Drive - new direct sale e-commerce platform goes live |
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| 02.3.22 |
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Equipmake - silicon carbide-based HPI-800 inverter "game-changing" efficiency benefits for EVs inc reduced battery size & weight-saving |
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| 02.3.22 |
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Crash-for-cash - IFED case finds Ismali & Sultan Sari plus Pinar Govenec, guilty of attempting to defraud Direct Line of over £48,000 |
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| 02.3.22 |
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(analyst) "Anxiety rippling through financial markets" as oil spikes over $110 a barrel over supply concerns - impact on semi-conductors |
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| 02.3.22 |
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Hyundai Motor - investing £59.5 billion to target 7% of global EV market by 2030 |
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| 02.3.22 |
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Grover Accident Repair Centre - achieves Carbon Neutral status in accordance with PAS 2060 |
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| 02.3.22 |
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Thatcham Research & Euro NCAP - VW Polo, VW Taigo, Megane E-Tech and Lexus NX all secure 5*, BMW 2 Series Coupé gets 4* |
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| 02.3.22 |
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Thatcham Research & Euro NCAP - VW Polo, VW Taigo, Megane E-Tech and Lexus NX all secure 5*, BMW 2 Series Coupé gets 2* |
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| 02.3.22 |
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HB Accident Repair Network - now operate a totally paperless system at HB's bodyshop in Swinton; using AutoFlow |
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| 02.3.22 |
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Gemini ARC - Paul Smith (formerly Head of Key Accounts at Fix Auto UK) joins as Head of Performance |
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| 02.3.22 |
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Richard `Taylor (ex-AsTech, GT Motive, Euro Car Parts & Audatex) joins Jifeline Remote Diagnostics as Business Development Director |
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| 02.3.22 |
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Allianz - to provide up to 12.5 million euros to support humanitarian efforts in light of the invasion of Ukraine |
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| 02.3.22 |
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Volkswagen and BMW - forced to cut production at many European factories due to shortages of crucial electronic components made in Ukraine |
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| 01.3.22 |
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MINI - Oxford factory to close for five days next week due to supply issues caused by Ukraine war |
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| 01.3.22 |
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FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) - launches a cap on fees charged by claims management companies; will save consumers £9.6m a year |
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| 01.3.22 |
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Red diesel - major changes will restrict its allowed usage from 1 April 2022 |
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| 01.3.22 |
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Stellantis - reveal image of first-ever 100% battery-electric Jeep due in early 2023 as part of their "Dare Forward 2030" strategic plan |
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| 01.3.22 |
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Stellantis - reveals strategic plan "Dare Forward 2030"; all new models launched in Europe from 2026 will be pure-electric |
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| 01.3.22 |
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ThingCo - signs deal with Insenture Underwriting for 'fayre.' |
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| 01.3.22 |
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Copart - Hyundai i10 tops Copart's nine "cheapest cars to repair in 2022" list |
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| 01.3.22 |
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FCA - launches claims management companies fees cap; expected to save consumers £9.6m a year |
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| 01.3.22 |
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Mandatory speed-limiting tech on new cars launched in the UK later this year will reduce collisions by 30% |
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| 01.3.22 |
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Venson - UK motorists do not support nationwide pay-as-you-drive scheme but accept an EV related tax |
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| 01.3.22 |
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Allianz - 120 team members plant 1,000 trees in the Surrey Hills |
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| 01.3.22 |
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GYS - new connected tech riveter raising safety standards |
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| 01.3.22 |
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Moneybarn - vehicle finance company renews with BCA in exclusive three-year remarketing deal (c36,000 vehicles over the contract) |
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| 01.3.22 |
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Zurich Insurance Group - "we stand by the people of Ukraine"; Switzerland adopts entire EU sanctions package against Russia |
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| 01.3.22 |
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TrustFord (UK's 4th largest dealer owned bodyshop group network) - presents the Prince of Wales Hospice with a van |
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| 01.3.22 |
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Shortlist for UK Car of the Year 2022 announced – 10 cars from 63 entrants |
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| 01.3.22 |
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The UK has the second highest electric vehicle uptake in the world, selling over 1 million EVs between 2010-2020. |
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| 01.3.22 |
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Copart - opens new eco-friendly office in Bristol (part of a programme to upgrade and replace offices at nationwide Operation Centres) |
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| 01.3.22 |
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Copart - opens new eco-friendly office in Bristol (part of a programme to upgrade and replace offices at nationwide Operation Centres) |
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| 01.3.22 |
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Volkswagen - halts production of electric vehicles this week due to parts shortage (mainly electrical harnesses) from supplier in Ukraine |
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| 01.3.22 |
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Australia: AMA Group - results for 6 months to 31 Dec 2021 show £37m loss on turnover of £226m |
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| 01.3.22 |
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SYNETIQ - helps bodyshops by setting up a dedicated point of contact for backorder parts requests |
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| 01.3.22 |
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Toyota - suspected cyber attack at a key supplier halts all Toyota production in Japan |
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| 28.2.22 |
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HSE - Queensferry Car Breakers director Ghol Mohammad Navabi avoids jail after crushing employee while driving defective forklift truck |
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| 28.2.22 |
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ABP Charity Golf Days (sponsored by Mirka) - all 3 days completely sold out with 84 golfers booked at each venue; wait list now in operation |
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| 28.2.22 |
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HSE Motor Vehicle Repair - motor trade partners join HSE’s Working Minds campaign |
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| 28.2.22 |
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Volkswagen Financial Services UK (VWFS) - annual EV sales surge 160% as Midlands is UK’s electric car hotspot |
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| 28.2.22 |
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WorldSkills UK - registration opens for 2022 Automotive Body Repair and Automotive Refinishing competitions |
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| 28.2.22 |
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ABP British Bodyshop Awards moves to Manchester! Check out Manchester Central - in the heart of the city - our brand new BBA2022 venue |
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| 28.2.22 |
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(reports) Unleaded petrol tops 150p a litre as oil prices surge - cost of fuel up by more than 1.5p since Thursday |
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| 28.2.22 |
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Ofwat to temporarily increase business retail price caps by 0.49% due to Covid-19 bad debts |
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| 28.2.22 |
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Quotezone - paramedics, firefighters and police officers dominate the rankings for the lowest car insurance premiums |
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| 28.2.22 |
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European Commission - seeks feedback on commitments offered by Insurance Ireland concerning access to its data sharing platform |
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| 28.2.22 |
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What Car? - new car discounts of 15% available ahead of March plate change |
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| 28.2.22 |
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Consumer Intelligence - motor insurance premiums jumped by 4.9% (an 8-year monthly record) in January due to new FCA pricing rules |
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| 28.2.22 |
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Ben - 1 in 5 automotive people are struggling to keep up with the rising cost of living, such as energy bills, petrol and food |
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| 28.2.22 |
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The impact of Oxford's new Zero Emission Zone (ZEZ) - zero emission zone pilot starts in Oxford today |
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| 28.2.22 |
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Question on the Forum: how much are repairers are paying for a small 3Dr HB (if available) |
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| 28.2.22 |
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Association of Consumer Support Organisations (ACSO) report - headline number of motor-related injury claims has fallen by 40% in 3 years |
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| 28.2.22 |
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AA - one in ten drivers plans to buy an EV within five years |
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| 28.2.22 |
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The Vella Group - shortlisted for in three categories at this year's UK Customer Service Excellence Awards |
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| 28.2.22 |
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LKQ Euro Car Parts - are your technicians FGAS-qualified in line with legislation that restricts who can handle R134A Refrigerant? |
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| 28.2.22 |
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Crash-forcash - scammer Emal Ahmadzai found guilty of staging 11 collisions at same roundabout in Northampton in 2017 and 2018 |
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| 25.2.22 |
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Oil - hits 8-year high of $103 a barrel, up 30% since beginning of year; sanctions will further increase price of gas |
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| 25.2.22 |
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Only 10 days left to get your discounted tickets for BBA (British Bodyshop Awards) in Manchester on Thurs 19 May; 579 tickets already sold |
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| 25.2.22 |
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BBA (British Bodyshop Awards) - see the full list of companies who have already booked their tickets for Manchester on Thurs 19 May |
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| 25.2.22 |
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Plunkys All Stars football match: Tuesday 24 May at Peterborough United - all player spots filled; at 50% fundraising target |
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| 25.2.22 |
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Sytner Group’s Rolls-Royce Motor Cars dealerships - market share rising to 44%. |
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| 25.2.22 |
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GYS - launch new dust extraction system for aluminium |
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| 25.2.22 |
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Copart - teams from Copart's 19 sites raised money for Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity |
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| 25.2.22 |
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Sytner Group - named top business in Leicestershire Live Top 200 Business List |
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| 25.2.22 |
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Thatcham Research - latest blog from Tom Leggett, Lead Research Engineer for Automated Driving |
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| 25.2.22 |
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SMMT - British commercial vehicle production starts the year up 22.2% to 6,860 units |
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| 25.2.22 |
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Aviva - interesting thoughts from AJ Bell Financial Analyst ahead of Aviva's FY results (due on Weds 2 March) |
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| 25.2.22 |
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SMMT - UK car production falls -20.1% in January BUT BEV production up a third; 1 in 11 cars built now zero emission |
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| 25.2.22 |
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Eco Repair Systems - announces partnership agreement with ECA Business Energy |
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| 25.2.22 |
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Copart - faces busiest ever fortnight after storms wreck thousands of vehicles |
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| 24.2.22 |
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PPG - delighted to headline sponsor the British Bodyshop Awards for eleventh consecutive year; Thurs 19 May 2022 at Manchester Central |
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| 24.2.22 |
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Fix Auto UK - National Conference takes place next Thursday; around 400 delegates expected; speakers include Dave Shepherd and Paul Gange |
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| 24.2.22 |
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ABP Charity Golf Days (sponsored by Mirka) - just 10 places left at Forest of Arden; Mere & Oxfordshire sold out with wait list in operation |
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| 24.2.22 |
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Electric vehicle charging device grant scheme statistics: January 2022 – AA comments |
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| 24.2.22 |
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Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) - new voluntary AFP Dealer Standard |
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| 24.2.22 |
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ŠKODA’s Retailer of the Year awards - sales, aftersales and customer satisfaction recognised |
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| 24.2.22 |
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DeGould (automated vehicle inspection) - appoints new CEO, Mathew Holloway |
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| 24.2.22 |
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Mercedes-Benz (Reuters) - to focus on top-of-the-range models and in-house software capabilities to fight rising costs and supply issues |
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| 24.2.22 |
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Prasco UK - stocking 50,000 replacement parking sensors to cover more than 80% cars on UK roads today |
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| 24.2.22 |
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Ageas UK - 2021 results: profits up 15%; motor premiums down 9%; reduced claims frequency; 20-25% of repairs use a green recycled car part |
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| 24.2.22 |
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IFED - professional footballer, Pa Omar Mbowe, sentenced for fraud by false representation after driving whilst uninsured |
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| 24.2.22 |
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The impact of rising oil prices following Russian invasion of Ukraine - RAC advises drives on how to save fuel |
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| 24.2.22 |
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Mini - Oxford plant production suspended for a week due to a global shortage of computer chips |
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| 24.2.22 |
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ONS - estimated 30% workforce using a hybrid model of working, or working from home (end of Jan 2022) |
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| 24.2.22 |
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Chartwell - Derby "super brand bodyshop" named Bentley Bodyshop of the Year 2021 |
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| 24.2.22 |
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ABL 1 Touch - opens 17th site, a new Technical Centre in Rayleigh, Essex; ABL's fourth LV= sole site |
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| 24.2.22 |
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(Reports) Drivers face paying up to £1,000 a year to park at work - RAC: “tax on going to work” |
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| 23.2.22 |
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Hastings Direct - becomes first motor insurance company to adopt what3words technology |
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| 23.2.22 |
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TUC - twice as many older workers have left the labour market due to sickness than retirement during pandemic |
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| 23.2.22 |
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Auto Express research - most tired driver averaged speeds 63% in excess of the most alert tester and frequently broke speed limits |
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| 23.2.22 |
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IMI - the future of technical and academic qualifications with the latest on T Levels and the transition for Engineering and Manufacturing |
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| 23.2.22 |
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Admiral - second largest motor insurer in the UK (ABP Club Yearbook figures) named 4th on UK’s Best Workplaces for Wellbeing list |
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| 23.2.22 |
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comparethemarket - car insurance premiums have risen by £76 year-on-year in the first two weeks of February |
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| 23.2.22 |
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Bentley - £3 million investment doubles 3D printing, or industry-termed additive manufacturing, capacity at Crewe factory |
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| 23.2.22 |
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USA: AMT - joins Repairify to create auto reconditioning software "powerhouse" for SMART repairers |
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| 23.2.22 |
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64% reduction in RTAs, 2020 vs 1979 - from 254,967 in 1979 to 91,199 in 2020 |
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| 23.2.22 |
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Repairify - "faults in sensor degradation in ADAS systems are causing a larger proportion of accidents... " |
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| 23.2.22 |
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Move Electric - sets 7 electric lap records at Brands Hatch in vehicles inc. Tesla Model 3, Citroën e-Dispatch XL van & electric skateboard |
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| 23.2.22 |
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Axalta Refinish - new electric vehicle repair package for bodyshops with 4 critical equipment kits for "risk-free" EV repair |
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| 23.2.22 |
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Steer Automotive Group - acquire Phoenix Accident Repair Centre in Birmingham from Malkit Rai; will be renamed Steer Perry Barr |
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| 22.2.22 |
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The Vella Group - Apprentices Harry Owens (Skelmersdale) and Ryan Lowrey (Workington) pass their End Point Assessments |
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| 22.2.22 |
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ABI - insurance industry commitment to double UK apprenticeships |
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| 22.2.22 |
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Freeway Fleet Systems and Stratio - predictive fleet maintenance using AI & live data from vehicle sensors |
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| 22.2.22 |
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OEC - digital solution helps vehicle repairers combat parts shortages |
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| 22.2.22 |
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Fix Auto Luton - PAS 2060 carbon neutral success |
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| 22.2.22 |
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Tracker UK - video intelligence combined with fleet management solutions reduces accidents and insurance costs |
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| 22.2.22 |
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Gemini Caldicot - Gemini's LV= GI Sole Supply Site in Caldicot secures Nissan approval |
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| 22.2.22 |
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Zurich UK - awards Europcar Mobility Group UK a new 3-year sole supplier contract for replacement vehicles |
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| 22.2.22 |
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Autoglass - advice to drivers with storm-damaged windscreens |
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| 22.2.22 |
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WMS Group - new asset protection products inc. SMART Repair Insurance and new SMART and Alloy Repair Insurance. |
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| 22.2.22 |
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Direct Line - 6.7 million motorists risk driving uninsured |
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| 22.2.22 |
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TrustFord (UK's 4th largest dealer owned bodyshop group network) - to pay UK-based colleagues the voluntary Real Living Wage |
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| 22.2.22 |
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Ford - appoints Redtail Telematics as a reseller of connected vehicle data to motor insurers in the UK |
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| 21.2.22 |
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e2e Total Loss Vehicle Management - is the relationship between insurer, repairer and salvage partner set to become symbiotic? |
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| 21.2.22 |
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Selsia - to talk about the benefits of outsourcing accident repairs at Great British Fleet Event next month |
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| 21.2.22 |
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Disruption to travel during the Coronavirus pandemic "unlikely to be temporary" BUT more people are likely to shift to using cars |
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| 21.2.22 |
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Unity Automotive - open new MG Motor showroom in Coventry |
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| 21.2.22 |
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Which? - calls for "electric vehicle charging overhaul" as drivers only use public network for 13% of charging |
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| 21.2.22 |
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Advantage Parts Solutions - Darren Clark promoted to UK Managing Director, responsible for all UK operations |
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| 21.2.22 |
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Fylde Coast - brilliant video of the team supporting Great Britain in the curling finals on EV skates! |
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| 21.2.22 |
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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles - Ingram Van Service in Ayr wins Authorised Repairer award |
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| 21.2.22 |
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HB Accident Repair Network - Simon, who started as a driver, is now a qualified paint technician |
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| 21.2.22 |
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Electric cars could keep the kettle on in a power cut - average EV could power a family home for several days after a full charge |
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| 21.2.22 |
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SMMT CEO, Mike Hawes - "levelling up charging network key to reaching net-zero" |
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| 21.2.22 |
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Aston Martin - to recruit more than 100 additional technicians at St Athan, Wales |
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| 21.2.22 |
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AA - flat batteries are the most common cause of breakdown in the UK; 10% drivers have broken down as a result of a collision |
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| 20.2.22 |
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Volvo Car Insurance and the Volvo Approved Bodyshop Network - win 5-Star Feefo Award for the fifth year running |
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| 18.2.22 |
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Hella Gutmann UK - show 3 new products including CSC-Digital, an latest ADAS calibration solution that does not require target boards |
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| 18.2.22 |
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Polestar - new 4-door Polestar 5, due in 2024, will have a bonded aluminium unibody with no rivets |
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| 18.2.22 |
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BBA (British Bodyshop Awards) - 453 tickets sold in first 3 days of earlybird sale; save money - buy your tickets before Tues 8 March |
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| 18.2.22 |
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Audatex - paint index prices to increase by 6.7% from Tuesday 22 February |
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| 18.2.22 |
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IGA (Independent Garage Association) - win award for their support of members during the covid pandemic |
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| 18.2.22 |
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m3 Networks - the ABP Recommended Supplier for bodyshop IT support, opens a third office; new office in Edinburgh joins Perth and Birmingham |
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| 18.2.22 |
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Alton Cars - celebrate this month's Management Buyout with the launch of a new website! |
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| 18.2.22 |
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Allianz Holdings UK - 2021 results: revenue down 3.2% to £3,798 million; operating profit up 9.4% to £318m |
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| 18.2.22 |
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LKQ Europe - 2021 results: revenue up 10.4% to $5.5 billion; ""We are very pleased with the 2021 results" |
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| 17.2.22 |
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Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions - major leasing company with over 95,000 vehicles completes rebrand to Novuna Vehicle Solutions |
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| 17.2.22 |
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Axalta - introduce new electric vehicle repair package in Europe to help bodyshops to operate safely |
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| 17.2.22 |
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PPG - 2021 automotive colour popularity report highlights increased demand for two-tone finishes and personalized colors from car buyers |
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| 17.2.22 |
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Ford - increases number of chargers available to electric vehicle drivers on the company’s BlueOval network to 16,000 UK chargepoints |
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| 17.2.22 |
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SMMT - UK bus and coach registrations in 2021 fall 16.8% to lowest ever recorded level as pandemic dents ridership |
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| 17.2.22 |
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SMMT - UK new HGV registrations grew by 12.9% in 2021 but were still 32% below 2019 level |
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| 17.2.22 |
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Hiscox - global insurer announces the appointment of Jon Dye (ex CEO of Allianz UK) as its new UK CEO |
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| 17.2.22 |
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Hills Salvage & Recycling (The Green Parts Specialists) - contine their expansion with new parts delivery hub in Gloucestershire |
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| 17.2.22 |
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LKQ Corporation - 2021 results: pre-tax profits up 58% to a record $1.4billion, on turnover up 12.6% to $13.1 billion |
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| 17.2.22 |
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Vertu Motors - Macklin Motors awarded Toyota franchise in the West of Scotland with 4 dealerships to open from April 2022 |
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| 16.2.22 |
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Hyundai Motor UK - appoints Qube Automotive to grow genuine parts sales and bolster its Trade Parts business |
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| 16.2.22 |
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Synetia - sign agreement with esure to supply green parts to repairer network; last year 3,300 green parts used by network |
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| 16.2.22 |
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School of Thought - Parwinder Dhutty, of Clarke & Evans (formerly Fix Auto Birmingham) is appointed as non-executive director |
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| 16.2.22 |
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Auto Trader - average price of a used car rose by 29% in last 12 months to £20,340, an all-time high |
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| 16.2.22 |
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Euro NCAP - reveals revised safety ratings for range of 19 commercial vans available on the European market |
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| 16.2.22 |
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Thatcham - Fiat Ducato is only van to get a Platinum Commercial Van Safety Rating; crucial safety equipment is still inadequate on many vans |
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| 16.2.22 |
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SMMT - calls for EV chargepoint mandate, governed by an independent regulator, to level up charging network for consumers |
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| 16.2.22 |
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Inflation rate - CPI rose to 5.5% for the 12 months to January 2022 - highest for 25 years; RPI rose to 7.5% |
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| 16.2.22 |
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USA: Ford - launches Drive Safe & Save, usage-based insurance for connected Ford and Lincoln vehicles, underwritten by State Farm Insurance |
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| 16.2.22 |
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Zurich Insurance - changing nature of global supply chains; "average motor car has in the region of 11,000 individual parts" |
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| 16.2.22 |
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AkzoNobel - how they help McLaren Racing's all-new MCL36 Formula 1 car keep its cool |
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| 16.2.22 |
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Trakm8 - announces partnership with HUMN, the insurance provider producing real-time data-driven fleet insurance |
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| 15.2.22 |
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Early bird booking for the 2022 British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) is OPEN! |
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| 15.2.22 |
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Ageas UK - confirms the sale of its Commercial lines business (SME businesses) to AXA Insurance UK for £47.5 million |
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| 15.2.22 |
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Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) - consumer car finance new business volumes up by 2% in December and by 9% in 2021 |
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| 15.2.22 |
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Polestar 5 - new UK-developed bespoke bonded aluminium platform |
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| 15.2.22 |
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National Windscreens - to take part in Autoraise Rally in iconic E-Type, star of the 1970s Autoglm ads |
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| 15.2.22 |
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(reports) FT - since March 2020, the number of economically inactive 50 to 64-year olds has risen by almost 250,000 |
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| 15.2.22 |
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Kia (163 bodyshops in the UK, 5th largest VM approved bodyshop network)- repeats gold award win for customer experience |
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| 15.2.22 |
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ONS labour market statistics - wages up BUT pay showed a 0.8% fall from a year earlier (when taking inflation into account) |
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| 15.2.22 |
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IMPROVE Online Learning for SMEs - new 'Driver Safety Awareness' and 'PAS2060' courses |
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| 15.2.22 |
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Storms Dudley (northern half of the UK Wednesday night into Thursday morning) and Eunice (winds & snow on Friday) |
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| 15.2.22 |
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Just 5% of Brits think smart motorways are as safe as traditional motorways - 36% think hard shoulders should be reinstated ASAP |
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| 15.2.22 |
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AkzoNobel - to scale-up in-house production of resins to build resilience against supply disruptions |
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| 15.2.22 |
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The Motor Ombudsman - online Knowledge Base records one million views since launch |
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| 14.2.22 |
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Automechanika Astana (Kazakhstan) - postponed from 5-7 April 2022 to 23-26 June 2022 |
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| 14.2.22 |
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Observer - "worker shortage hits UK firms hard.......soaring vacancy rates mean employers need to work to attract and retain staff" |
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| 14.2.22 |
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CMA claims landmark victory for Freedom of Information - National Highways ordered to disclose data held by private contractor Kier |
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| 14.2.22 |
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SsangYong Motors - launches new consumer service plans in partnership with EMaC |
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| 14.2.22 |
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AA Driving School - introducing EVs to the fleet from March; 44% of qualified drivers would like an EV lesson |
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| 14.2.22 |
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BCA and West Way Nissan - announce new 12-month remarketing agreement |
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| 14.2.22 |
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The Vella Groups - win Large Employer of the Year at B&FC’s Apprenticeship Awards 2022 |
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| 14.2.22 |
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Petrol and diesel prices hit new record highs - RAC reaction |
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| 14.2.22 |
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BMW Retailer of the Year 2021 awards - North Oxford Garage wins Aftersales award |
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| 14.2.22 |
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(Reports) Car dealers offering drivers up to £10,000 to buy back second hand cars due to surge in demand - The Sun |
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| 14.2.22 |
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AA Accident Assist - half of drivers concerned about EV batteries following a crash |
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| 14.2.22 |
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IMI Diversity Task Force and "making reasonable adjustments" - Tony McKillop, Regional Manager, AutoGuard Warranties |
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| 14.2.22 |
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SMMT - issue updated new car sales forecasts for 2022 and 2023 |
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| 13.2.22 |
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IMI - working on provision of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) for bodyshop technicians as specified in the revised BS10125 |
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| 13.2.22 |
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Admiral Group - present "Supplier of the Year award" to Auxillis, FMG and FMG Repair Services |
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| 11.2.22 |
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School of Thought Next Generation Magazine - first issue celebrates National Apprentice Week! |
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| 11.2.22 |
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ABP British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) 2022 - ready for launch on Tuesday 15 February 2022 with the early bird ticket sale! |
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| 11.2.22 |
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RAC Foundation - greenfield housing estate developments are "locking communities into car-dependency" |
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| 11.2.22 |
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Premier Group - hear from current Premier Group Apprentices Harry and Abby |
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| 11.2.22 |
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Auto Windscreens - ADAS included in the scope of its ISO accreditations (ISO 45001, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001) |
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| 11.2.22 |
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Cazoo - raises $630 million (£464 million) to support continued growth and expansion in the UK and EU |
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| 11.2.22 |
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ONS - business investment grew by 0.9% in Quarter 4 (Oct to Dec) 2021 and was 0.8% lower than the same quarter a year ago |
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| 11.2.22 |
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Aston Martin - celebrates National Apprenticeship Week with new drive to recruit employees of the future |
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| 11.2.22 |
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School of Thought - Autotech Group CEO joins School of Thought as a non-executive director |
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| 11.2.22 |
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TFL - tube journeys in London up 25% since January, bus rides up nearly 10% |
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| 11.2.22 |
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Vauxhall - Colin MacDonald (former Vauxhall’s Luton Plant Director) appointed as Vauxhall Transformational Projects Director |
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| 11.2.22 |
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Sytner Group Audi - dealerships receive Electric Vehicle accreditations |
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| 11.2.22 |
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PPG - "handful of metallic finishes" on repainted bumpers "reduced the transmission of RADAR signals"; may interfere with operation of ADAS |
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| 10.2.22 |
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G B Flint Coachworks (formally Fix Auto Nottingham) - appointed to the Ford Certified Collision Network as they start their 60th year |
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| 10.2.22 |
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ZipCharge Go - portable EV charger that ABP Club reported on last year (size of a compact wheeled suitcase) to deliver in 2023 |
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| 10.2.22 |
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Halliwell Jones group (four UK bodyshops) - was the first in the UK to implement the innovative Tjekvik system |
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| 10.2.22 |
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One in six speeding offences ‘cancelled’ - 400,000 offences written off in 2020-21 |
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| 10.2.22 |
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Space for four players at the 2022 Plunkys All Stars football match, Tuesday 24 May at Peterborough United |
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| 10.2.22 |
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Tracker - recovers £98k Range Rover in shipping container |
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| 10.2.22 |
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RAC Insurance - number of provisional driving licence holders caught behind the wheel without insurance jumped by 16% in 2020 vs 2018 |
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| 10.2.22 |
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IMI - automotive apprenticeships slowly recover, but not fast enough to fill the skills gap |
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| 10.2.22 |
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Apprentice consultancy business, ABLE TO: - vehicle repair industry activity during National Apprenticeship Week (7-13 Feb) |
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| 10.2.22 |
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Accident Credit Group (ACG) - Phil Hodkinson (ex Sales at Slater Gordon Solutions and Helphire) appointed as National Sales Manager |
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| 10.2.22 |
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Volkswagen Financial Services UK - Drivers can save almost £80 a month by switching to electric |
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| 10.2.22 |
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Leasing.com - consumer demand for EVs grows 106% in 2021; Tesla Model 3 most popular |
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| 09.2.22 |
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USA: Solera - to acquire device-independent telematics and connected vehicle intelligence company, Spireon |
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| 09.2.22 |
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Suzuki (8th largest VM approved bodyshop network in the UK with 112 approved repairers) - new Approved Used Car Programme |
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| 09.2.22 |
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ABP Club Charity Golf Days, sponsored by Mirka - almost sold out with the last few places remaining |
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| 09.2.22 |
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The IMI - National Apprenticeship Week is "great opportunity to remember how fundamental apprenticeships are for the automotive industry" |
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| 09.2.22 |
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Ford Fiesta is the most popular car in the UK - Ford's Focus is in second place followed by the Vauxhall Corsa & VW Golf |
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| 09.2.22 |
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LEVC (London Electric Vehicle Company) - Apprentices Elly Bowes and Kieran Connolly share their view on automotive apprenticeships |
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| 09.2.22 |
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Sikkens - new bodyshop campaign encourages vehicle refinishers to 'Rethink' sustainability |
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| 09.2.22 |
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Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department (IFED) 10th anniversary - £350 million worth of fraud & 2,930 arrests including |
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| 09.2.22 |
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Stellantis Multi Brand Accident Repair programme – “the management of” achieves Carbon Neutral certification in accordance with PAS 2060 |
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| 09.2.22 |
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BookMyGarage - the UK’s "dangerous tailgating problem": 43% of motorists have been involved in rear-end collisions |
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| 09.2.22 |
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Vauxhall - partners with JustPark to improve UK's access to EV charging and encourage drivers to make the switch to EVs |
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| 09.2.22 |
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Scrap Car Comparison - car interiors are dirtier than the average toilet (avoid reading if you're eating!) |
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| 09.2.22 |
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GoCompare Car Insurance - motorists still confused about car insurance and excesses |
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| 08.2.22 |
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G&P - significant 2021 increase in audited parts by quality management provider |
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| 08.2.22 |
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IAM RoadSmart - potholes more than just a bump in the road for UK motorists |
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| 08.2.22 |
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Laser Tools - remove airbags efficiently and safely with this dedicated tool kit |
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| 08.2.22 |
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The Vella Group - celebrates National Apprenticeship Week |
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| 08.2.22 |
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Direct Line Group - offers funds to support apprenticeship within their motor repair network |
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| 08.2.22 |
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Four Ways Accident Repair Centre - Atherstone bodyshop joins Fix Auto as Fix Auto Atherstone |
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| 08.2.22 |
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LKQ Euro Car Parts - the aftermarket will need to adapt in order to thrive |
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| 08.2.22 |
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SMMT - UK used car transactions grow 11.5% in 2021 with 7.5 million vehicles sold |
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| 08.2.22 |
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JTAPE - appoints Mark Whelan as Technical Sales Representative |
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| 07.2.22 |
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Alton Cars - complete Management Buyout led by new joint managing directors, Julian Milner and Neilson Jones |
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| 07.2.22 |
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Direct Tool Company - investing in warehouse expansion, product range, website and R&D |
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| 07.2.22 |
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Aviva - nine out of ten drivers spot "unusual sights" while driving |
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| 07.2.22 |
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FCA - interim chairs of FCA and PSR announced |
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| 07.2.22 |
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Autovista Group - BMW sources environmentally-friendly steel to help cut emissions |
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| 07.2.22 |
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The African Diaspora Public Affairs Committee (ADPAC) - training & recruiting African/Caribbean youth into EV maintenance |
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| 07.2.22 |
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Volvo Cars UK - Body and Paint Manager Steve Plunkett nominated for prestigious national charity award |
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| 07.2.22 |
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Lightfoot - the need for specialist EV mechanics is one of the key challenges for fleets who want to transition to electric vehicles |
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| 07.2.22 |
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AA president, Edmund King - "days are numbered" for cowboy private parking firms |
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| 07.2.22 |
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Volvo Cars Selekt Direct - UK’s first end-to-end online service for buying pre-owned cars direct from the manufacturer |
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| 07.2.22 |
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National Apprenticeship Week (7-13 February 2022) - week-long celebration of apprenticeships; round-up of bodyshop activity on day 1 |
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| 07.2.22 |
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Greater Manchester - "short delay" to the introduction of Clean Air Zone (CAZ); was due to start on 30 May 2022 |
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| 07.2.22 |
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Institute of Customer Service - "a return to the office shouldn’t mean a return to the old world" |
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| 07.2.22 |
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Autoglass - fewer new cars registered means more second-hands cars on the roads and drivers need to be fully-aware of the ADAS features |
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| 07.2.22 |
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Private Parking Code of Practice - private parking fines to be capped at £50 (outside London) with 50% "early payment" discount |
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| 07.2.22 |
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ABI - average motor premium fell to £434 in 2021, lowest since 2015; in same period average cost of damage repair to p/h car rose 59% |
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| 04.2.22 |
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What Car? - 2022 "remains precarious" for the motor industry |
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| 04.2.22 |
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IDTechEx - sales of EVs globally in 2021 grew by c80% vs 2020 which in turn was a growth of 44% over 2019 |
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| 04.2.22 |
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NBRA - DfT confirms detail of new EU legislation regarding Intelligent Speed Assist (ISA) |
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| 04.2.22 |
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National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) - 85% of franchised dealers are optimistic about levels of consumer demand in the year ahead |
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| 04.2.22 |
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SMMT - new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market falls by -26.9% in January 2022 vs "bumper" Jan 2021 |
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| 04.2.22 |
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Car-O-Liner - complete Estimation Bay solution: equipment, software, and training |
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| 04.2.22 |
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Direct Line Group (DLG) - seeks new repairers to substantially increase network of motor repairers throughout the UK |
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| 04.2.22 |
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Hertz - appoints Stephen M. Scherr (former CFO of Goldman Sachs) as Chief Executive Officer |
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| 04.2.22 |
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Auto Trader - electric vehicles most popular new cars on Auto Trader in Jan |
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| 04.2.22 |
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Change of date for this year's Plunkys All Stars match at Peterborough United - NEW DATE: Tuesday 24 May, kick-off AT 6:30PM |
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| 04.2.22 |
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Allianz - how they have supported their repairers with the adoption of green parts from Synetiq |
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| 04.2.22 |
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RAC - Transport Committee urges government to plan for new motoring tax as number of EVs increases |
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| 04.2.22 |
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esure - sign a Green Parts contract with Synetiq to supply quality graded, recycled parts to their repairer network |
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| 04.2.22 |
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HMG Paints - independent paint manufacturer features in Made in Britain Showcase |
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| 04.2.22 |
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House of Commons Transport Committee - report on motoring taxation; alternative road charging proposals needed by end of 2022 |
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| 04.2.22 |
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Advice to bodyshops: "list all your volume customers and then rate them by profit margin (NOT turnover or volume) & how frictional" |
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| 04.2.22 |
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Advantage Finance (case study) - car finance directors’ drive sustainable future with EV company car fleet |
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| 04.2.22 |
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Three ABP Charity Golf Days, sponsored by Mirka, for 2022: Weds 27 April (North), Weds 7 Sept (South) and Tues 4 Oct (Midlands) |
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| 04.2.22 |
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CBI SME (manufacturers) Trends Survey - record cost growth, supply chain disruption, and labour shortages |
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| 04.2.22 |
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SMMT - Jan 2022 new car registrations up 27.5% on Jan 2021; 1 in 5 new cars electric |
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| 04.2.22 |
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PPG UK - Mark Clarke retires; Richard Goode appointed as Automotive Refinish Director, UK & Ireland. |
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| 04.2.22 |
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Consumer Intelligence - the top 10 motor insurance brands in 2022 for customer satisfaction |
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| 04.2.22 |
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Major fire - at Top Cars Center on Bollo Lane in Acton, London W3; "a one-stop shop for car servicing and crash repairs" |
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| 04.2.22 |
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Major fire - at Top Cars Center on Bollo Lane in Acton, London W3; "a one-stop shop for car servicing and crash repairs" |
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| 03.2.22 |
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Direct Line Group - awards Churchill brand advertising account to Saatchi & Saatchi |
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| 03.2.22 |
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SYNETIQ for Apprenticeship Week 2022 - update on recently launched Metal Recycling General Operative apprenticeship scheme |
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| 03.2.22 |
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Carsofthefuture - Editor urges Tesla to emphasise safety-critical self-driving advice |
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| 03.2.22 |
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REPOST from the Forum - who influences capacity? |
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| 03.2.22 |
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Venson - continued improvement in EV charging network, costs and payment methods needed to win over fleets |
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| 03.2.22 |
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BuyaCar - car buyers seem LESS interested in fuel economy than a year ago (even as pump prices spike) |
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| 03.2.22 |
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Energy price cap means average bill will rise by £693 a year – a rise of 54% (commentary) |
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| 03.2.22 |
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Bank of England - raises base rate from 0.25% to 0.5% as they say inflation is on course to hit a 30-year high |
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| 03.2.22 |
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Power-TEC - efficient dent pulling: new high-grip glue pads |
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| 03.2.22 |
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3M (video) - how to improve paint booth productivity |
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| 03.2.22 |
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TrustFord - Barnsley, Erdington and Wilmslow have become the latest sites to gain Electric Vehicle Approved Status |
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| 03.2.22 |
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Volvo Car UK - offers free puncture and windscreen chip repair service for every Volvo driver |
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| 03.2.22 |
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Gallagher - acquires Devitt Insurance Services the UK’s number one motorhome and number four motorcycle broker |
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| 03.2.22 |
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AkzoNobel and McLaren Racing - extend multi-year partnership into top gear |
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| 03.2.22 |
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Volvo Car UK - launches its first Pure Electric Test Drive Hub at the Eden Project |
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| 03.2.22 |
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January sees pump prices rise once again – but drivers are finally getting a better deal, according to RAC Fuel Watch data |
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| 03.2.22 |
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Automotive Transformation Group - predicts top six UK digital car retailing trends to watch in 2022 |
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| 03.2.22 |
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Automotive Transformation Group - predicts top six UK digital car retailing trends to watch in 2022 |
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| 02.2.22 |
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Repost from the Forum: O licence and transportation |
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| 02.2.22 |
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Move Electric - 86% of electric cars pass MOT first time |
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| 02.2.22 |
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Average used car now costs 24% more than it did five years ago |
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| 02.2.22 |
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ABP Club Recommended Business Service: M3 Networks - free cyber risk calculator from the IT company for bodyshops |
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| 02.2.22 |
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ADAS - scientific paper on data driven degradation of automotive sensors and effect analysis |
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| 02.2.22 |
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Telsa - recalling 53,820 vehicles over 'rolling stop' feature |
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| 02.2.22 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - Amazon Alexa will be available on all new and existing JLR vehicles |
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| 02.2.22 |
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Car use remains below pre-Omicron level - "beginning to look like car travel will settle close to 10% below pre-pandemic levels" |
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| 02.2.22 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - will be available on all new and existing Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles fitted with its advanced infotainment system |
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| 02.2.22 |
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France: Munic.io - telematics supplier overcomes worldwide shortage of semiconductors to achieve 156% growth in turnover in 2021 to €19.26m |
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| 02.2.22 |
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USA: Advantage Parts Solutions - expand OEM parts supply chain into Oklahoma City |
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| 02.2.22 |
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Volvo - 30% of all Volvo cars sold globally in Jan 2022 were electrified, ie Recharge models (6.6% Volvos sold last month were fully EV) |
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| 02.2.22 |
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Apprenticeships - Amazon to start 1,500 new apprentices in 2022; BT to start 600 new apprentice in 2022 |
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| 02.2.22 |
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ABP Charity Golf Days, sponsored by Mirka - THREE dates for 2022: Weds 27 March (North), Weds 7 Sept (South) and Tues 4 Oct (Midlands) |
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| 02.2.22 |
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Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety (PACTS) - Former Transport Ministers call on Grant Shapps to act on vehicle safety |
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| 02.2.22 |
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RAC - backing major new national campaign to speed up the switch to EVs by removing barriers currently facing drivers |
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| 02.2.22 |
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Autocar - opens nominations for its ‘Great Women in the British Car Industry’ 2022 initiative |
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| 01.2.22 |
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Direct Line Group (largest insurer-owned bodyshop network in the UK) - new £2m flagship car technology centre in Stechford, Birmingham |
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| 01.2.22 |
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Revive! - win silver at the annual International Brilliance Awards 2021 for 'Brilliance in Customer Service and Relationships' |
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| 01.2.22 |
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British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA)- '2022 Manifesto: Managing Risk' |
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| 01.2.22 |
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Daimler - renamed as Mercedes-Benz Group after Daimler Truck business separation |
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| 01.2.22 |
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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles - research finds 46% of van drivers use sat nav apps on their phones |
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| 01.2.22 |
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TrustFord (4th largest dealer-owned bodyshop group) - to take on 59 new Apprentices in 2022 intake |
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| 01.2.22 |
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Mirka - boosts abrasive line-up with new multi-purpose, film-backed Galaxy |
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| 01.2.22 |
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AW Repair Group - Group Support and Customer Relations Manager, Lorren Bristow, stars in 'A Career for Life' docuseries video |
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| 01.2.22 |
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The Motor Ombudsman - customer service and purchase issues lead EV complaints brought by consumers |
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| 01.2.22 |
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Ford - Kuga Plug-In Hybrid drivers saved in one year the equivalent CO2 emissions of a return trip from London to Buenos Aires |
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| 01.2.22 |
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Scott Hughes - joins LV as Supplier Relations Manager after 2 years with Hastings Direct |
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| 01.2.22 |
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Jason Cross - Client Relationship Director at SYNETIQ (and founder of FAB Recycling) says farewell as he takes a break from the industry |
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| 01.2.22 |
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Lookers - 19.9% of their shares have been bought by Constellation (owners of We Buy Any Car, Cinch, BCA and Marshalls) |
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| 31.1.22 |
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Resolution Foundation - the number of "economically inactive" young men has increased by almost 50,000 since last spring |
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| 31.1.22 |
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MCE Insurance Company - if you have a motorcycle policy you will not have valid insurance from midnight 31 January 2022 |
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| 31.1.22 |
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Allianz UK - offices power themselves on 100% renewable energy |
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| 31.1.22 |
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FCA - Penny James (Direct Line Group CEO) appointed Chair of the FCA’s Practitioner Panel |
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| 31.1.22 |
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Allianz Risk Barometer - #1 cyber incidents, #2 business interruption and #3 climate change are this year’s top identified risks |
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| 31.1.22 |
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Call Assist - recognised as an Investor in People |
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| 31.1.22 |
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HSE Motor Vehicle Repair - product safety alert: Saturnus EV 40, 45 & 50 Scissor Lift |
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| 31.1.22 |
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Allianz - on changes to the Highway Code AND upcoming rules (from Weds) for international road haulage |
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| 31.1.22 |
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SMMT - UK engine manufacturing down -10.8% in 2021 to just over 1.6 million units |
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| 31.1.22 |
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CBI Growth Indicator - private sector growth slows in three months to January |
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| 31.1.22 |
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MINI UK - Retailer Awards recognise "exceptional 2021 achievements": JKC Specialist Cars receives 'Aftersales' Award |
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| 31.1.22 |
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QBE - launch PAYG mileage-based motor fleet insurance for the coach market with insurance broker, Gallagher |
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| 31.1.22 |
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50,000 technicians have yet to complete their MOT Annual Assessment as 31 March deadline approaches - |
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| 31.1.22 |
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IMI - Thatcham Research reveals the safest new cars of 2021 and electrified powertrains "are front and centre" |
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| 31.1.22 |
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SMMT - a quarter of all new cars sold last year were grey |
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| 28.1.22 |
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Subaru - top safety ratings for Subaru Outback in the Euro NCAP Safety Test in 2020-2021 |
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| 28.1.22 |
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Re: Vnuk - The Motor Vehicles (Compulsory Insurance) Bill passed its final Commons stages this morning, BLM comments |
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| 28.1.22 |
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McKinsey - if we’re all so busy, why isn’t anything getting done? (clue: "unnecessary interactions") |
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| 28.1.22 |
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Carrs Ferrari - opens new, dedicated Ferrari showroom on a larger site in Exeter |
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| 28.1.22 |
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Oxbow Partners - named one of the UK’s leading management consultancies by the FT in the insurance category |
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| 28.1.22 |
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Hyundai (largest VM-approved bodyshop network in the UK, 179 sites) - Bluewater store (Ancaster) is UK’s first Hyundai ‘Electrified’ site |
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| 28.1.22 |
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Autocar - why changes to Block Exemption Regulations in May 2023 could be a real worry for independent vehicle repairers |
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| 28.1.22 |
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Davies (insurance claims solutions) - has settled more than 90% of its business interruption claims volumes to date |
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| 28.1.22 |
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North-South divide - postcode lottery when it comes to electric vehicle charging costs |
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| 28.1.22 |
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Laser Tools - wheel nut socket not fitting your factory wheel nuts properly? |
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| 28.1.22 |
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Peggs Accident Repair Centre - new future-proof Birmingham bodyshop opens; Absolute Bodyshop Solutions (ABSL) project "on-time & on-budget" |
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| 28.1.22 |
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Pronto Accident Repair Centre, Bourne - Lincolnshire bodyshop open for business |
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| 28.1.22 |
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Sabre Insurance Group - win new contract to provide a taxi underwriting and claims service to Freeway Insurance Services |
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| 28.1.22 |
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Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi - unveil a €23billion electric car plan that will produce 35 new EV models by 2030 based on 5 EV platforms |
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| 27.1.22 |
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Xpress Centres - launch new 'VB Extreme' twin bay repair pod |
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| 27.1.22 |
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Crash-for-cash - Nawzad Zwar Khedir jailed for 10 months for his "Fundamental Dishonesty" in making fraudulent caim against NFU |
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| 27.1.22 |
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TV presenters Suzi Perry and Ortis Deley working with National Highways to produce video content to help drivers understand smart motorways |
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| 27.1.22 |
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SMMT - UK CV manufacturing up 11.3% in 2021 vs 2020 as home delivery boom drives demand |
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| 27.1.22 |
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Re: posts about O licence and transportation, link to GV74 (the official 48-page Government guide) |
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| 27.1.22 |
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"UK automotive industry plays a critical part in the nation’s finances... contributing an estimated £80bn in turnover £15bn to the economy" |
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| 27.1.22 |
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Eden Motor Group - Operations Directors Russell Catlow, Mike Earle and Matt Gill "rise through the ranks" |
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| 27.1.22 |
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Sherwin Williams - 2021 results: sales up 8.6%; supply chain disruption and raw material shortages with "unprecedented cost inflation" |
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| 27.1.22 |
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ONS - business insights and impact on the UK economy (27 Jan 2022): 80% businesses fully trading, 13% reported shortage of workers |
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| 27.1.22 |
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Bentley Motors' £2.5bn investment - to launch 5 new electric cars from 2025 and transform Crewe factory |
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| 27.1.22 |
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Repair of motor vehicles was the second largest driver to monthly GDP recovery above pre-coronavirus levels in November 2021 |
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| 27.1.22 |
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Department for Transport - Highway Code changes set to take effect this weekend |
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| 27.1.22 |
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Saga - trading update: "insurance performance in line with expectations"; £75 profit per insurance policy |
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| 27.1.22 |
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Tracker - Range Rover Sport most stolen and recovered car in 2021 |
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| 27.1.22 |
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SMMT - UK car production in 2021 fell -6.7%, lowest since since 1956 BUT investment recovery and electrified charge "brighten outlook" |
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| 27.1.22 |
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Nissan - all-new electric compact car - Nissan Micra successor - to be built on new CMF B-EV Alliance platform |
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| 27.1.22 |
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BCA - LCV values at auction near record levels (£10,001) in December |
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| 27.1.22 |
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C.E.M Day (Day’s Motor Group bodyshop in Swansea) - achieve carbon neutrality in accordance with PAS2060 |
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| 26.1.22 |
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GT Motive - agree multiyear deal to provide estimating services to NFU Mutual and their supply chain |
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| 26.1.22 |
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Bentley - their first Battery-Powered Electric Vehicle (BEV) will be developed in the UK and built at Crewe from 2025 |
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| 26.1.22 |
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Repost from the Forum: O licence and transportation |
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| 26.1.22 |
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The Vella Group - achieved second Volkswagen Group manufacturer approval at repair centre in Workington, Cumbria |
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| 26.1.22 |
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Sherwoods Accident Repair Centre - joins Fix Auto as Fix Auto Washington |
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| 26.1.22 |
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IAA - vehicle salvage business secures ground for the construction of a new full-service facility in Bristol |
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| 26.1.22 |
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Auto Trade EXPO 2022 in Dublin - Irish show postponed from May 2022 to Sat 22 and Sun 23 October 2022 |
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| 26.1.22 |
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WTW partners with Thatcham Research - combined data and analytical capabilities help insurers adapt to new vehicle tech challenges |
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| 26.1.22 |
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ACSO - motor injury claims reported to the Compensation Recovery Unit (CRU) fell by 100,000 (c20%) 2021 v 2020 |
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| 26.1.22 |
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October 2021 was the tipping point for new electric vehicles |
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| 26.1.22 |
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What Car? - new Act places "responsibility of the vehicle with manufacturers and software developers when in ‘self-driving’ mode" |
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| 26.1.22 |
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Thatcham Research comment - Law Commission report marks "necessary step" on the journey to safe Automated Driving on UK roads |
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| 25.1.22 |
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AkzoNobel - supports AW Repair Group in delivering apprenticeship event |
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| 25.1.22 |
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Axalta - commits to new sustainability goals for 2030; sets 2040 carbon neutrality goal |
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| 25.1.22 |
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Ageas - recognised as a Top Employer 2022 in UK |
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| 25.1.22 |
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AA - patrols attended more than 98k motorway breakdowns in 2021; 10k drivers broke down on motorways without breakdown cover, says the AA |
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| 25.1.22 |
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Comparethemarket - decrease in household bills in 2021 driven by a drop in motor insurance costs: motor premiums fall by £80 |
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| 25.1.22 |
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Australian iron ore producer, Fortescue Metals Group - to acquire Williams' high performance battery & EV systems business for £164m |
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| 25.1.22 |
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GoCompare - inaugural People’s Choice Insurance Awards recognises "outstanding" UK motor insurance providers |
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| 25.1.22 |
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IAM RoadSmart - motorists in danger of breaking the new Highway Code “rules of the road”; 4 new rules and 49 changes |
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| 25.1.22 |
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USA and Canada: Mitchell and asTech - new diagnostic solution uses asTech scanning device & Mitchell’s crash repair software |
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| 25.1.22 |
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ŠKODA AUTO - uses seat covers made from recycled PET bottles |
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| 25.1.22 |
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LKQ Euro Car Parts - extends title partnership with Kawasaki and rider Storm Stacey for the next Bennetts British Superbike Championship |
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| 25.1.22 |
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Motofix Group – working with RWC Training to develop ADAS expertise |
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| 25.1.22 |
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Dubai: Cromax - adds a touch of gold to Expo 2020 Dubai with Belgian Pavilion roof terrace centrepiece artwork |
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| 24.1.22 |
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Grange Motors (part of Cambria Automobiles) - 'are British roads capable of catering to autonomous vehicles?' |
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| 24.1.22 |
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Akzo Nobel - strong start to 2022 sustainability journey with an improved score from Sustainalytics |
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| 24.1.22 |
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FSB - small business growth aspirations at pre-pandemic level but they fear being held back by increasing costs and staff shortages |
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| 24.1.22 |
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ABP Club British Bodyshop Awards event partner, Sparq - publish a case study about our event in October! |
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| 24.1.22 |
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SYNETIQ - 20% increase in workforce & kicks off HGV recruitment drive |
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| 24.1.22 |
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Autovia - car buyers care more about image and style than green credentials or safety |
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| 24.1.22 |
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Venson - 79% motorists disagree with the change that will allow cyclists to pass slower-moving or stationary traffic on the right or left |
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| 24.1.22 |
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WMS Group - stock availability and pricing remain top dealer concerns for 2022 |
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| 24.1.22 |
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UK cities with the most road accidents - #1 London, #2 Birmingham and #3 Kingston upon Hull |
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| 24.1.22 |
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2022 World Car PERSON of the Year - five finalists include top people at Tata, Hyundai, Netflix, Corvette and Ford |
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| 24.1.22 |
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Copart - launches new £1m+ 'Driver Academy Programme' to recruit and train the next generation of HGV drivers |
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| 24.1.22 |
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Grove Group - launch the latest addition to its suite of digital solutions, Integrum Health Check |
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| 24.1.22 |
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Autopromotec - 25 to 28 May 2022 in Bologna; 743 stands already booked covering 85% of the exhibiting space; online catalogue now available |
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| 24.1.22 |
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Consumer Intelligence - the top 10 most trusted car insurers, as voted by 48,000 home and motor insurance customers... |
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| 24.1.22 |
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RAC - becomes first major breakdown company in the UK to begin using an electric patrol vehicle to attend breakdowns |
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| 24.1.22 |
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RAC - becomes first major breakdown company in the UK to begin using an electric patrol vehicle to attend breakdowns |
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| 23.1.22 |
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Aviva - investment arm will vote to try to get directors kicked out of firms that fail to make good on environmental pledges |
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| 23.1.22 |
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Rhodes Accident Repair Group - "green parts are the way forward"; 99.9% of our customers are happy with them being fitted to their cars |
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| 21.1.22 |
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AutoFlow - Chris Yates says goodbye after nearly 23 years with company, last 4 years as MD; today is his last day |
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| 21.1.22 |
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HMRC - figures show 97% drop in reports of scam HMRC phone calls over the last 12 months |
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| 21.1.22 |
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(Reports) Japan: Toyota - customers told there's a 4-year wait for Land Cruisers |
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| 21.1.22 |
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Ageas - moves to Amazon Web Services (AWS) for Insurer Hosted Pricing |
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| 21.1.22 |
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IMPROVE Online Learning for SMEs - top 3 online training requirements for 2022 from ABP Club Recommended Business Service |
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| 21.1.22 |
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MPROVE Online Learning for SMEs - top 3 online training requirements for 2022 from ABP Club Recommended Business Service |
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| 21.1.22 |
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Training 2000 - 6-week 'Aspiring Automotive Technicians' course aimed students in year 10, 11 & 12 |
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| 21.1.22 |
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Thatcham Research - Nissan Qashqai pips Polestar 2 and Skoda Enyaq to claim What Car? Safety Award |
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| 21.1.22 |
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Britishvolt - UK battery company secures £1.7bn in funding for UK Gigaplant; inc £100m from UK gov plus £ from investors, Trixtax & Abrdn |
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| 21.1.22 |
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What Car? Car of the Year Awards 2022 - Electric Kia EV6 voted best car for 2022 at Awards in London last night (Thurs) |
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| 21.1.22 |
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PPG - full year results; raw material cost inflation up 30% year-over-year in Q4 |
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| 21.1.22 |
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Thatcham - sponsor 2022 What Car? Innovation Award, won by Gridserve |
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| 20.1.22 |
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Bentley Motors - secures Top Employer Award for eleventh consecutive year; the only UK-based automotive manufacturer to be recognised |
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| 20.1.22 |
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Allianz - Karen Boothroyd will lead the underwriting and distribution teams across Leeds and Newcastle |
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| 20.1.22 |
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ONS data - traffic on Monday 17 Jan 2022 was at 91% pre-COVID levels (vs first week of Feb 2020) |
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| 20.1.22 |
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covid - major city centre employers - inc Zurich, HSBC, Goldman Sachs, Standard Charter - say staff will return to offices next week |
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| 20.1.22 |
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What Car? - 94% of in-market buyers surveyed trust that showrooms are run in a COVID-safe manner |
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| 20.1.22 |
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JMW Solicitors - Motoring Solicitor comments on recent case against Frank Lampard 'driving while using phone' that was dropped pre-trial |
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| 20.1.22 |
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Covid - after "working-from-home" advice dropped, road traffic volumes rise today in London and Manchester; London tube and buses busier |
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| 20.1.22 |
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LKQ Euro Car Parts - add auxiliary and reinforced springs from suspension systems specialist, MAD, to product range |
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| 20.1.22 |
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GT Motive - "How the Estimating Industry Will Change in 2022" |
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| 20.1.22 |
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Europcar Mobility Group UK - accelerates electric van fleet with the addition of 100 LEVC VN5 Vans |
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| 20.1.22 |
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USA: Reports, Tesla driver charged with vehicular manslaughter over fatal Autopilot crash |
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| 20.1.22 |
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BCA & Budgen Motor Group - announce new remarketing partnership |
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| 20.1.22 |
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Moneybarn - Bradford is the UK’s biggest Co2 emission culprit from an average commute; Northampton producing the least |
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| 20.1.22 |
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Kia's 2021 Dealer Excellence Awards - Premier Automotive (Rochdale) named as winner of the After Sales Excellence Award |
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| 20.1.22 |
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Sedgwick blog - the EU’s Enforcement and Modernisation Directive may lead to more product recalls |
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| 20.1.22 |
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Covéa Insurance - reminds drivers of new Highway code rule changes for 2022 (changing on Saturday 29 January) |
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| 20.1.22 |
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Zurich - number of staff hired for part-time roles double since launch of flexible working initiative two years ago |
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| 20.1.22 |
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AkzoNobel - rated by the Top Employers Institute as a 'European Top Employer' |
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| 20.1.22 |
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Austria: Euro NCAP - Austria joins Euro NCAP as a new member, widening the network of member states |
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| 19.1.22 |
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Parkway Prestige - stunning Volvo 850 restoration "an absolute privilege" to work on says Paint technician, Peter Hughes |
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| 19.1.22 |
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Axalta - Global Automotive Colour of the Year 2022 – Royal Magenta showcases "sustainability and autonomous driving" |
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| 19.1.22 |
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Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) - comments on the Mayor of London's plans to cut car traffic in the city by 27% by 2030 |
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| 19.1.22 |
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RWC Training Centre - supporting EV Masters Roadshow in Milton Keynes |
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| 19.1.22 |
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MCE Insurance Company - formerly one of the UK's largest motorbike insurers, to cancel all of its 105,000 remaining policies |
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| 19.1.22 |
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FMG Repair Services article in Modern Insurance Magazine - talks about FMG Repair Services' "strategic and operational capability" |
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| 19.1.22 |
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Auto Trader - two thirds of all used car sales are generated through Auto Trader |
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| 19.1.22 |
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Allianz - employees raise over £1m for charity partner Mind |
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| 19.1.22 |
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Aston Barclay - appointed as remarketing partner for Gates Ford and Motor Dough |
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| 19.1.22 |
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Fleet Europe: 'How (the) semiconductor crisis is impacting repairs' - "crash repairs are being delayed by the same shortage of parts" |
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| 19.1.22 |
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WTW (Willis Towers Watson) - PAYD insurtech firm, Tempcover, to use WTW's 'Radar Live' tech for short-term vehicle insurance pricing |
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| 19.1.22 |
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Inflation rate - inflation at a 30 year high; CPI at 5.4% for the 12 months to December 2021; RPI at 7.5% |
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| 19.1.22 |
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Standox - launches versatile VOC Xtreme Plastic Additive U7660; latest addition to Xtreme System speeds up plastic repairs |
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| 19.1.22 |
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North East Accident Repair Centres - confirm that all three sites have achieved Carbon Neutrality in accordance with PAS2060 |
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| 19.1.22 |
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AW Repair Group - present a Special Recognition Award to finance team member, Mandy Riseborough |
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| 18.1.22 |
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e2e Total Loss Vehicle Management - roundtable discussion on use of salvage parts in insurance repairs |
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| 18.1.22 |
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Lotus - moves its 13 UK dealers to an agency agreement ahead of new Lotus Emira sales later this year |
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| 18.1.22 |
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Axalta - Q4 profits down slightly due to 24% increase in raw material costs in Q4; offset with price increases; 2022 a year of recovery |
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| 18.1.22 |
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Copart - marks National Mentoring Month with apprenticeship Success Story |
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| 18.1.22 |
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McLaren Automotive - appoints Nick Crossley as UK Market Director |
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| 18.1.22 |
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AA president - calls for more accessible charge points for electric vehicles (links to our earlier story) |
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| 18.1.22 |
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Report from Mayor of London highlights possible future transport policies - RAC reaction |
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| 18.1.22 |
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Car traffic in London must reduce by 27% by 2030 to meet targets to tackle air pollution |
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| 18.1.22 |
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ONS - 29.5 million employees in the UK (Dec 2021) up 409,000 on the pre-COVID-19 Feb 2020 levels |
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| 18.1.22 |
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Volkswagen Financial Services UK (VWFS) - personal vehicles remain central to Brits' holiday plans |
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| 18.1.22 |
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Hyundai (largest VM-approved bodyshop network in the UK, 179 sites) - sold 515,886 units in Europe in 2021, a 21.6% increase vs 2020 |
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| 18.1.22 |
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The AA - welcomes Motability’s EV plan to address the lack of accessibility for ALL drivers |
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| 18.1.22 |
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RAC Foundation - five billion pounds motoring tax black hole looms for Chancellor |
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| 18.1.22 |
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FCA - confirms approach to European firms temporarily operating in the UK |
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| 18.1.22 |
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MoneySuperMarket - car insurance premiums up 7.6% in Q4 2021 to average £443.67 |
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| 18.1.22 |
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LKQ Euro Car Parts - opens new branch in Cirencester |
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| 18.1.22 |
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Anexo (inc DAMS, Direct Accident Management) - trading update: profit "significantly ahead of expectations"; record no of credit hires |
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| 17.1.22 |
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Vertu Motors - company award winners; Bodyshop Manager of the Year won by Carl Sharp of Huddersfield Vertu Accident Repair Centre |
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| 17.1.22 |
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comparethemarket - average cost of car insurance already jumped by £43 year-on-year to £680 in the first week of January |
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| 17.1.22 |
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BCA - launches LGV Apprenticeship programme |
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| 17.1.22 |
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Ben - launches self-referral to free Life Coaching service for automotive community |
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| 17.1.22 |
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TUC - cutting self-isolation period won’t fix UK’s fundamental sick pay problem |
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| 17.1.22 |
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BCA - December used car values averaged £9,413; year-on-year, average monthly values were up by £1,103, equivalent to a 13.2% increase |
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| 17.1.22 |
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Hagerty - reveals the valuation-busting cars of 2021 |
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| 17.1.22 |
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Axalta Cromax - faster CV repairs with the new Imron Fleet Line DTM Non-Sanding Primer Surfacer P60X |
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| 17.1.22 |
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Autoglass - rolling out the new BOSCH Connected Recalibration tools in all centres; 99.4% of vehicles can now be recalibrated in-house |
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| 17.1.22 |
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South Africa: Automechanika Johannesburg - postponed from March 2022 to June 2022 |
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| 17.1.22 |
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AA - calls for "more cops in cars" in response to death rates on UK roads plateauing over the last decade |
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| 17.1.22 |
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Thatcham Research - the UK’s safest new cars of 2021: Mercedes-EQS, Nissan Qashqai, Škoda Enyaq, Polestar 2 & Toyota Yaris Cross |
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| 16.1.22 |
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Mail on Sunday - "car insurance prices are soaring by 20% (or more!) as watchdog's curbs backfire" |
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| 14.1.22 |
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IMI - shortlist for 2022 awards to be presented on 17 March; Thatcham Research finalist for "Outstanding contribution to the motor industry" |
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| 14.1.22 |
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MAPFRE and Tractable - join forces to apply AI to auto claim adjustment in Brazil |
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| 14.1.22 |
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Revised BS 10125 - only 8 hours to make your voice heard; consultation on changes closes at 11.59pm TONIGHT |
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| 14.1.22 |
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ONS - GDP rose by 0.9% in November |
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| 14.1.22 |
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Reflex Vehicle Hire - Vehicle Purchasing Manager Aaron Cawrey is promoted to Head of Fleet at flexible vehicle hire provider |
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| 14.1.22 |
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HELLA - half-year results: sales burdened by massive bottlenecks for electronic components BUT Automotive segment stronger than overall |
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| 14.1.22 |
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RAC - patrols attend highest number of pothole-related breakdowns in three years |
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| 14.1.22 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - sales constrained by the global semiconductor shortage but supply is improving |
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| 14.1.22 |
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Nissan - electric Leaf Nissan triumphs as 2021’s fastest selling used car; used EVs sold faster than any other fuel type in December |
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| 14.1.22 |
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Responses to "what are insurers and acc man companies doing to place work" - repairers are "full to the brim" |
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| 14.1.22 |
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Inchcape - dealer group with 6 bodyshop sites appoints Sarah Kuijlaars (De Beers) as a Non-Executive Director |
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| 14.1.22 |
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Inchcape - dealer group with 6 bodyshop sites appoints Sarah Kuijlaars (De Beers) as a Non-Executive Director |
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| 14.1.22 |
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Auto Trader - travelling 100 miles can be 850% cheaper in an electric vehicle vs. a petrol or diesel |
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| 14.1.22 |
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Renault - promotes Peter Horton (National Corporate Sales Manager) to Head of Fleet and Used Vehicles |
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| 14.1.22 |
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Axalta - 69th Global Automotive Colour Popularity Report reveals top car colours: white (35%), black (19%) and grey (19%) |
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| 14.1.22 |
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SecretService (BookMyGarage) - aftersales specialist Trevor Boswell promoted following 216% increase in franchise dealer bookings in 2021 |
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| 14.1.22 |
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Coachwork Renovations - Kent bodyshop has achieved carbon neutral status in accordance with PAS2060, working with ECA Business Energy |
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| 13.1.22 |
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Alistair (Sid) Murrey - (re)joins Snap-on Business Solutions as Business Unit Director; previously with WhoCanFixMyCar, OEC and Bluegrass |
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| 13.1.22 |
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Castle Coachworks - new sister company, CVS (Castle Vehicle Servicing) to service mechanical repair requirements |
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| 13.1.22 |
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Only 32 hours left to influence the MAJOR changes proposed to BS10125 - consultation closes at 11.59pm TOMORROW |
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| 13.1.22 |
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REPOST from the Forum: Cr@pacity vs Capacity |
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| 13.1.22 |
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SYNETIQ - new three-year green parts contract for repairs with Europcar Mobility Group UK |
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| 13.1.22 |
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Government - announce that self-isolation for fully jabbed people in England cut from seven days to five days from Monday |
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| 13.1.22 |
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Audatex - Asirom VIG (Romanian insurer) & Solera strengthen collaboration with AI tech "integral"
to the future vision of motor claims |
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| 13.1.22 |
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Adiona - UK motor insurtech start-up team ups with SaaS, Duck Creek, to "revolutionise" UK motor insurance |
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| 13.1.22 |
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Power-Tec - staple, weld and finish: easily repair plastic components with plastic repair kit |
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| 13.1.22 |
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In-House HR - adds 'Perks at Work' to its "bodyshop savvy" system; Samsung and Apple products most popular |
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| 13.1.22 |
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Allianz - announces commercial regions restructure; engineering business aligned to enhance service standards |
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| 13.1.22 |
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Bumper - receives £8.8m investment; "offers simple alternative to unexpected repair bills" with interest-free loans |
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| 13.1.22 |
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Tracker and Cheshire Police recover a stolen Elddis caravan just miles from Ellesmere Port within hours of its disappearance |
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| 13.1.22 |
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AW Accident Repair Centres - fourth episode in the Career For Life video series: AW's most highly accredited technician, Simon Bailey |
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| 13.1.22 |
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Aviva - Group Chief Financial Officer, Jason Windsor, to leave in July 2022 to join Persimonn plc as CFO |
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| 13.1.22 |
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Graham O'Neill (former CEO of ACIS) - sets new business, Greebridge Consult Ltd |
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| 12.1.22 |
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Apollo Motor Group - achieve Carbon Neutrality (PAS2060) across entire group, in collaboration with ECA Business Energy |
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| 12.1.22 |
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GT Motive - look back on 2021, "a hugely successful year" |
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| 12.1.22 |
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Ben - launches new website to improve support for automotive community |
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| 12.1.22 |
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Chartwell (video) - the "Super Brand Bodyshop" on setting the "Gold Standard" since 1966 |
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| 12.1.22 |
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BS10125 - you only have 2 days left to influence the MAJOR changes proposed for the industry standard |
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| 12.1.22 |
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Polestar - meets global sales target of 29,000 cars in 2021 |
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| 12.1.22 |
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The IMI - the Auto Electrical and Mobile Electrical Installation National Occupational Standards in review |
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| 12.1.22 |
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Motorparks Volvo (article) - what motorists and businesses should know about ULEZ |
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| 12.1.22 |
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Volkswagen Group on course for NEW AUTO: deliveries of battery-electric vehicles doubled in 2021 |
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| 12.1.22 |
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Volkswagen Group on course for NEW AUTO: deliveries of battery-electric vehicles doubled in 2021 |
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| 12.1.22 |
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Motofix Group – 100% successful BSI audits across all eight sites during 2021 |
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| 12.1.22 |
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Lightfoot - in-cab technology is helping Asda’s 3,000-vehicle fleet grocery delivery drivers make improvements in road safety and efficiency |
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| 12.1.22 |
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What Car? - reveals shortlist of 27 models battling for 2022 Car of the Year title |
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| 12.1.22 |
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Repairify and LAUNCH - sign global patent licensing and supply agreement for Repairify's remote OEM and OEM-compatible diagnostic services |
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| 12.1.22 |
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RAC - respond to governmet decision to pause roll-out of smart moroways (all-lane running) for 5 years |
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| 12.1.22 |
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Government - smart motorway (all-lane running) rollout to be paused in response to Transport Committee report |
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| 11.1.22 |
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DriveTribe - website / on-line community founded by Clarkson, May and Hammond to close after 5 years due to significant industry challenges |
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| 11.1.22 |
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Sytner Group - responds to "rallying cry" donating £100,000 to Ben |
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| 11.1.22 |
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Comments on the DRAFT version of the revised BS 10125 close at 11.59pm this Friday, 14 January; only 16 individuals have commented so far! |
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| 11.1.22 |
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Germany: PPG - invests $10 million to expand automotive OEM coatings European production |
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| 11.1.22 |
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Auto Trader - the average price of a used car surges 30.5% YoY in December |
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| 11.1.22 |
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What are insurers and acc man companies doing to place work at the moment? I notice all repairers are absolutely full to the brim... |
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| 11.1.22 |
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USA: Tractable - selected by leading insurtech, Root Insurance, to use their AI Subro to streamline and accelerate its claims operations |
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| 11.1.22 |
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3M - FREE webinar for bodyshops to find out more about 3M's Cubitron II Net Abrasives on Weds 26 Jan at 11am |
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| 11.1.22 |
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SYNETIQ - announces Sarah Hirst as Green Parts Director to work closely with bodyshops for most sustainable route for vehicle repairs |
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| 11.1.22 |
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Mirka - expanding its innovative abrasive line-up in January 2022 with the addition of Iridium SR |
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| 11.1.22 |
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Europcar Mobility Group UK - 87% fleet managers say business will be impacted by the growing number of clean air zones |
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| 11.1.22 |
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Stonelake of Halifax - Automotive Equipment Solutions (AES) helps Land Rover workshop improve safety and saves time with heat inductor |
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| 11.1.22 |
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LKQ Euro Car Parts - 2022 course schedule for its LKQ Academy "busiest year for training yet"; inc more hybrid and EV training dates |
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| 11.1.22 |
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Motor Ombudsman - poll of accredited garages and workshops reveals staff shortages posed biggest challenge in 2021 |
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| 11.1.22 |
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Advantage Parts Solutions - appoints Paul Gange (former CEO of Fix Auto USA) as President of North America |
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| 10.1.22 |
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Ford - appoint Martin Sander (ex Volkswagen Group) as "general manager, Passenger Vehicles, Ford of Europe" |
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| 10.1.22 |
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Thatcham Research - developing a consumer safety rating with Zenzic to help drivers to know how to use their automated safety systems
CAP |
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| 10.1.22 |
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Autocar - the new government in Germany could mean potentially major changes for Mercedes and Volkswagen |
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| 10.1.22 |
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GForces data - number of cars sold on Christmas Day increased by 48% compared to 2020 |
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| 10.1.22 |
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Volkswagen Group - to enter F1 with Audi buying McLaren Automotive and the F1 team; Porsche to become engine suppliers to Red Bull F1 team |
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| 10.1.22 |
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IMI - CEO, Steve Nash, talks about the EV skills gap and the initiatives the IMI is leading to help the industry get EV-Ready |
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| 10.1.22 |
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IMI - CEO, Steve Nash, talks about the EV skills gap and the initiatives the IMI is leading to help the industry get EV-Ready |
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| 10.1.22 |
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Hyundai Motor - global CSV Project ‘Continue’ inc 'mobility' (rehabilitation support for traffic accident patients) & 'hope' on EVs and AVs |
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| 10.1.22 |
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Ennis & Co - profiles 12 trailblazing companies in the automotive sector, inc. ABB, Ford, Lotus, Jaguar Land Rover, Stellantis and Toyota |
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| 10.1.22 |
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Vauxhall - from 2022, Combo Life and Vivaro Life ranges will be fully-electric |
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| 10.1.22 |
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BCA - reports positive festive season; 25% more than the same week year-on-year |
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| 10.1.22 |
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AW Repair Group - first group to complete Thatcham Research EV training; more than 200 technical and non-technical staff complete training |
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| 10.1.22 |
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JTAPE - appoints automotive specialist Simon Dean as Key Account Manager |
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| 10.1.22 |
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Audatex UK - Joe Baynham (former Assistant Bodyshop Manager for Jemca Toyota in Bracknell) joins Audatex's UK training team |
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| 10.1.22 |
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Direct Line Group - gives green light to electric vehicle scheme for its employees |
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| 10.1.22 |
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AXA - what exactly does am insurance "Claims Transformation Director" do? |
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| 10.1.22 |
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AA - UK’s largest breakdown organisation launches HGV apprenticeship to tackle HGV driver shortage |
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| 07.1.22 |
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Aviva and Prestige - sign 5-year distribution deal covering non-standard motor and van insurance |
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| 07.1.22 |
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Solera - reveal new brand identity and logo |
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| 07.1.22 |
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Lookers - trading update; record profits from an "exceptional" 2021; publish initial initial conclusions from comprehensive review of group |
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| 07.1.22 |
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Lookers - trading update; record profits from an "exceptional" 2021; publish initial initial conclusions from comprehensive review of group |
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| 07.1.22 |
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Auto Windscreens - plans to open at least another six service centres across the UK by the end of the year |
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| 07.1.22 |
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New Brexit-related customs controls, rising price levels and Covid cases... 2022 "set to continue to test the sector to its limits" |
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| 07.1.22 |
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FMG - promotes Business Development Manager, Matthew Lees, to the new role of National Sales Manager - Insurance Solutions |
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| 07.1.22 |
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Ben - launches new team challenge event: The Beast of Ben; 4-person teams will go head-to-head in a series of physical and mental challenges |
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| 07.1.22 |
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BMW - dealers see 65% surge in service partner selection via app using dealership software prover, Tjekvik |
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| 07.1.22 |
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BMW - iX Flow featuring E Ink: "magical" exterior colour change |
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| 07.1.22 |
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GEM - marks 90th anniversary in 2022 |
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| 07.1.22 |
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National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) - "surprisingly good year" for light commercial vehicle registrations |
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| 07.1.22 |
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28% of the five cheapest insurance quotes now come from telematics firms - Consumer Intelligence data |
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| 07.1.22 |
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Singapore: Unity and Hyundai - partner to design and build new metaverse platform for accelerating intelligent manufacturing |
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| 07.1.22 |
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Hyundai - surveyed 2,000 people about their "top sustainable habits for 2022" #1 recycle #2 reusable bags #3 low energy light bulbs |
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| 07.1.22 |
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Consumer Intelligence - average motor premium in the UK is now £782 |
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| 07.1.22 |
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Toyota speaks to Autocar about plans to remanufacture cars up to three times in UK "refreshing ex-customer cars" |
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| 07.1.22 |
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Lotus - global retail sales up 24% in best performance for a decade (1,710 new cars sold worldwide in 2021) |
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| 06.1.22 |
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Automechanika Shanghai - new date of 1 - 4 Dec 2022 for cancelled Nov 2021 show |
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| 06.1.22 |
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AkzoNobel - Wayne Walker (ex Farecla) to join AkzoNobel’s VR business |
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| 06.1.22 |
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RAC - petrol car drivers lost out on £156m - the equivalent of £5m a day - as retailers refused to pass on wholesale price savings |
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| 06.1.22 |
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USA: Volvo Cars - unsupervised autonomous driving feature Ride Pilot to debut in California |
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| 06.1.22 |
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USA - General Motors 90-year reign at top of US car sales market ends; Toyota now heads the charts with 2.3m sales in 2021 |
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| 06.1.22 |
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NFDA (National Franchised Dealers Association) - comment on 2021 new car sales figures |
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| 06.1.22 |
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RAC - despite a 12p litre cut in wholesale price of petrol in December; unfair garages only cut their prices by 2p a litre |
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| 06.1.22 |
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PRA (Petrol Retailers Association) - "made sense for fuel retailers to raise their margins to remain in business to serve their customers" |
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| 06.1.22 |
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Sytner Group - partners with The Young Lives Foundation to motivate, guide and assist young people in Kent |
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| 06.1.22 |
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cap hpi - dynamic, digital imagery tool will "transform" new vehicle websites and comparators |
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| 06.1.22 |
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'Wholesale & retail trade; vehicle repair' is the sector which has seen the 2nd biggest change in its share of overall employment since 1978 |
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| 06.1.22 |
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SMMT - new van market grows by a fifth as battery electric demand more than doubles; just -2.8% down on 2019 |
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| 06.1.22 |
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Societe Generale (owners of ALD) - confirm acquisition of Leaseplan to create a "global player in mobility" owning 3.5 million vehicles |
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| 06.1.22 |
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Order of Service cover for Keith Rose, Area Sales Manager at Sayers who sadly passed away in November |
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| 06.1.22 |
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Auto Trader - "number of new car registrations remains artificially suppressed by the ongoing semiconductor shortage" |
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| 06.1.22 |
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Vauxhall Corsa was the best-selling car in 2021 - UK new car market full-year figures for 2021 |
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| 06.1.22 |
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IMI Diversity Task Force - publish interim report on initial progress 9-months after launch, ahead of full report & recommendations in March |
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| 06.1.22 |
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SMMT - 1.65m new cars registered in 2021: -28.7% below pre-COVID levels & up just 1% on "pandemic-ravaged" 2020 |
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| 06.1.22 |
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BVRLA - increasing appeal of EVs is helping the leasing sector to return to growth following the initial impact of the pandemic |
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| 05.1.22 |
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Brussels Motor Show - due to run from 15 - 23 January, has been cancelled due to covid; to be rescheduled for January 2023 |
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| 05.1.22 |
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DriveElectric - UK motorists predicted to buy over 330,000 new electric vehicles in 2022 |
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| 05.1.22 |
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Euro NCAP’s - names 'Top Performers' of 2021 |
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| 05.1.22 |
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Ageas - joins calls for crackdown on people who abuse customer-facing employees (inc. case study of post-accident repair abuse) |
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| 05.1.22 |
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Nissan - Qashqai gets Euro NCAP Best in Class Award in the Small Off Road category |
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| 05.1.22 |
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What Car? - 65% would be more willing to buy their next car online if manufacturers operated an agency sales model for dealers |
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| 05.1.22 |
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Copart - partners with Solus for Collaborative Student Exchange Programme (Aviva is a Copart customer) |
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| 05.1.22 |
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Met Office weather warning for snow and ice, Scotland and northern England Thursday 6 Jan 10am - 4pm affecting travel |
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| 05.1.22 |
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Ageas - partners with Co-op to offer personal motor insurance; deal expected to deliver £40m in GWP over 5 years |
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| 05.1.22 |
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SsangYong Motors UK - adds 16 new dealers in 12 months |
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| 05.1.22 |
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39% of instructors admit they still have lengthy waiting lists - 66% of instructors say driving test wait times haven’t reduced at all |
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| 05.1.22 |
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Reports - private members bill to extend auto-enrolment to workers younger than 22 & those earning less than current £10k threshold |
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| 05.1.22 |
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Zeekr (Geely's EV tech brand) and Mobileye (Intel) - plan "world’s first consumer autonomous vehicles with L4 capabilities" by 2024 |
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| 05.1.22 |
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ABP Website - remains the "Home of the Body Repair Industry" in 2021: over 1 million visits and 6.6 million pages viewed (up 44% on 2020) |
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| 04.1.22 |
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Volvo Cars - appoint Jim Rowan (ex CEO of Dyson and BlackBerry) as CEO from March; succeeds Håkan Samuelsson |
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| 04.1.22 |
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Fetch - a remote-controlled driverless car (NOT an autonomous car) starts trials in Milton Keynes later this month |
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| 04.1.22 |
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Nissan UK - Skills Champion Ian Green awarded MBE for Services to Apprenticeships and STEM Education |
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| 04.1.22 |
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IHS Markit - 2022 light vehicle demand set reach 82.4 million (+3.7% on 2021); semiconductor shortages & supply chain disruptions until 2023 |
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| 04.1.22 |
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Cost of car insurance falls by an average of £80 year-on-year in Q4 (Sep-Nov) to £640 – the cheapest average price since 2014 |
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| 04.1.22 |
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The IMI's CEO, Steve Nash, looks back at 2021 - five reflections on a "wild year" |
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| 04.1.22 |
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Apple - the world's first $3 trillion company thanks to pandemic "boost" |
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| 04.1.22 |
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Apple - the world's first $3 trillion company thanks to pandemic "boost" |
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| 04.1.22 |
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Markerstudy Group - the offical press release announcing the acquisition of BGL Insurance; expected to complete during first half of 2022 |
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| 04.1.22 |
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ABI - "no one should under-estimate the significance of the new rule changes from the FCA" |
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| 04.1.22 |
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Farécla - Steven Burrows promoted to UK and Ireland Sales Manager role |
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| 04.1.22 |
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Steve Plunkett, 2021 ABP Industry Knight - nominated for the Anthony Nolan Donor Champion of the Year Award after raising nearly £16k |
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| 04.1.22 |
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Autovia - women aged 56+ form the biggest segment of new car buying customers; Wales is proportionately the biggest market for used cars |
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| 04.1.22 |
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Quotezone - motoring and cycling insurance comparison website gives its New Year predictions |
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| 04.1.22 |
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SsangYong Motors UK - signs new roadside assistance contract with the RAC |
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| 04.1.22 |
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Vehicle Estimate UK - new business offering bodyshops outsourced estimating services in Audatex and Jarvis-GT Estimate |
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| 04.1.22 |
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Axa - complete another step on their "simplification journey" with sale of AXA Bank Belgium for Euro 691 million |
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| 04.1.22 |
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Zurich Insurance - sell Italian life and pension back book to free up $1.2 billion of capital |
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| 03.1.22 |
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UK top selling vehicle of 2021 was.......the Ford Transit Custom! It sold 30% more units than Corsa in 2nd place; Ford Transit in 3rd place |
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| 02.1.22 |
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Tesla - delivered 936,000 vehicles (911,000 model 3 and Y plus 25,000 model S and X) worldwide in 2021; produced 930,000 vehicles |
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| 02.1.22 |
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Markerstudy - buys BGL Insurance for £400m reports Sky News; will double Markerstudy's size to nearly 6 million customers |
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| 02.1.22 |
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Markerstudy - acquire Clegg Gifford, specialists in motor trade insurance, owners of taxi insurer Westminster and closely linked to Tradex |
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| 02.1.22 |
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Markerstudy - acquire Lloyd’s broker Clegg Gifford, a specialist in the UK motor trade market |
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| 31.12.21 |
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IFB (Insurance Fraud Bureau) - over 21,000 fraudulent motor insurance policies sold on social media were detected by insurers in 2021 |
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| 31.12.21 |
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GIFC (General Insurance Fraud Committee) - reveals its 2022 strategy to counter the 100,000 fraudulent claims (worth £1.2bn) made each year |
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| 31.12.21 |
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Aviva - completes divestment programme with sale of Aviva Vietnam; now completely focused on businesses in the UK, Ireland and Canada |
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| 30.12.21 |
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Hyundai Motor Group - closed its engine development centre before Xmas; will not launch any new models with internal combustion engines |
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| 30.12.21 |
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FCA - from 1 January 2022 insurers are banned from quoting a higher price for motor and home renewal than they'd give to a new customer |
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| 24.12.21 |
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KPMG - vehicle supply shortages will persist throughout 2022; "manufacturers will focus volume on more profitable vehicles and markets" |
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| 23.12.21 |
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IMPROVE Online Learning for SMEs - new courses and user personal summary reporting available from ABP Club Recommended Business Service |
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| 23.12.21 |
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Gemini ARC - recognised with The 5% Club, for demonstrating commitment and dedication to the next generation of young industry talent |
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| 23.12.21 |
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Tractable's Max Ali, thanks industry for their support in raising £7700 for Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity |
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| 23.12.21 |
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Autovia - car dealers mostly delight customers - but buyers are still not happy with salespeople |
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| 23.12.21 |
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SMMT - UK commercial vehicle production down -7.8% in November |
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| 23.12.21 |
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Axalta - top colours according to the 69th 'Global Automotive Colour Popularity Report': white (35%), black (19%) and grey (19%) |
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| 23.12.21 |
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More issues with courtesy car defleet processes... |
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| 23.12.21 |
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ABP Club - wishing all our members a very Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year |
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| 23.12.21 |
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SMMT - UK car manufacturing output falls -28.7% in November despite electric vehicle boost (BEV output was up 53% - now record 13.7% share) |
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| 23.12.21 |
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Copart - make a donation to the Samaritans Christmas Appeal (Kettering branch) where one of Copart's teammates works as a volunteer |
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| 22.12.21 |
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Maxxia - company used for inspections - CLM - is subsidiary of Maxxia UK with same directors; owned by McMillan Shakespeare of Australia |
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| 22.12.21 |
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REPOST from the Forum: "finding staff is now very very serious" |
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| 22.12.21 |
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5.3m leisure journeys planned on Christmas Eve - which the RAC has dubbed ‘Frantic Festive Friday’ |
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| 22.12.21 |
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Covea - Christmas film or Christmas claim? (light-hearted news alert!) |
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| 22.12.21 |
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Gov Dept BEIS - small businesses deliver a green Christmas this festive season inc electric delivery vans & EV go-karts |
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| 22.12.21 |
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Autoglass - 68% UK drivers intend to make a road trip of more than an hour this Winter (last year just 31% of them did the journey) |
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| 22.12.21 |
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AW Repair Group (video) - a teaser preview of some of the stories coming in the 'AW - A Career For Life Docuseries' |
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| 22.12.21 |
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Autovista report: BMW - BlackBerry & BMW sign deal to work on level 2 automation systems |
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| 22.12.21 |
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Allianz Claims - appoints process and improvement manager, Chantelle Carrol (ex Eden Motor Group, LV=, RSA and Esure) |
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| 22.12.21 |
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ABP Club news postings about "excessive unjustified de-fleet charges" at Maxxia - large bodyshop group Club Member responds |
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| 22.12.21 |
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Home working will be a permanent feature in 2022 but it’s not helping the work/life balance |
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| 22.12.21 |
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RAC poll - drivers expect to clock up 3.2bn Christmas miles to see family and friends |
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| 22.12.21 |
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Anexo - VW Emissions Claim; judge finds against the application by VW to have the UK class action claim against them dismissed |
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| 22.12.21 |
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I Love Claims - lunch event on Friday 21 January 2022 cancelled; new date is Friday 25 March 2022 |
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| 22.12.21 |
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Autosport International show (13 - 16 Jan 2022) - cancelled; possible new date in 2022 under consideration |
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| 21.12.21 |
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£1 billion in support for businesses most impacted by Omicron across the UK (hospitality) inc COVID statutory sick pay rebate |
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| 21.12.21 |
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Tyre fly tipping increased by a quarter in last year - rise occurred during period when fewer miles were driven and new tyres bought |
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| 21.12.21 |
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Maxxia responds to recent ABP Club news postings about "excessive unjustified de-fleet charges" |
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| 21.12.21 |
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Motor Insurers' Bureau (MIB) - Mike Crane, Managing Director of LV= Broker and CEO of L&G General Insurance, appointed as new chairman |
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| 21.12.21 |
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Grove Group - achieves carbon neutrality in accordance with PAS2060 |
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| 21.12.21 |
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Aviva - introduces electric vehicle scheme for staff via Zenith |
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| 21.12.21 |
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ONS data for those working in the vehicle trade - Sept 2016 - year to Sept 2021: 1.5% more employed; hours worked -7.6%; pay up 9.4% |
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| 21.12.21 |
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ABP Club - full set of dates and venues for all 2022 ABP events inc BBA in Manchester in May, Night of Knights and 3 Charity Golf Days |
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| 21.12.21 |
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Auto Trader’s Buy Online hub - Christmas Day launch is Auto Trader's largest ever marketing investment in a single year |
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| 21.12.21 |
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cap hpi - latest analysis shows the latest Government changes to the Plug-In Car Grant (PiCG) may have unintended consequences |
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| 21.12.21 |
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Renault - Guillaume Sicard (COO Renault China) appointed as Country Head UK and Managing Director for Renault Brand UK |
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| 21.12.21 |
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SYNETIQ - commits to setting Science Based Targets as part of ongoing sustainability drive |
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| 20.12.21 |
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Autoglass - to hit record-breaking 400k online bookings in 2021 |
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| 20.12.21 |
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BS10125 - only 13 comments received so far about the revised draft standard; consultation ends on Friday 14 January |
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| 20.12.21 |
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Maxxia Leasing - another large bodyshop group tells ABP of excessive unjustified de-fleet charges |
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| 20.12.21 |
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Thatcham Research - a step in the right direction for Assisted Driving |
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| 20.12.21 |
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SYNETIQ - focus on sustainability delivers 'Green Business of the Year' award at the Doncaster Business Awards |
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| 20.12.21 |
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Vauxhall - revises electric car pricing policy in response to Government Plug-in Car Grant changes |
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| 20.12.21 |
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Allianz - 37 sports clubs nominated by brokers receive funding as Allianz makes second round of donations amounting to £50,000 |
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| 20.12.21 |
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JATO - low emissions vehicles accounted for over a quarter of new registrations in Europe last month |
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| 20.12.21 |
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The Insolvency Service - granted new powers to crackdown on directors who dissolve companies to evade debts (aka phoenixing) |
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| 20.12.21 |
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ABP EXCLUSIVE: Solera I Audatex - Chris Wright tells Auto Body Professional about the imminent launch of a key claims fulfilment product |
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| 20.12.21 |
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Quotezone - insurance costs could rise as work from home reinstated |
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| 20.12.21 |
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Tesla - Bluewater's carpark filled "multiple times" with the thousands of Model 3s all being delivered this month |
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| 20.12.21 |
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BCA - used car values remain stable during November at BCA at £9,571 |
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| 20.12.21 |
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Steer Automotive Group - acquisition strategy, expansion plans and industry recognition: Richard Steer talks to Auto Body Professional |
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| 17.12.21 |
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car - Head of Vehicle Repair, Nick Sweetman, on overseeing a nationwide approved network of 470 repairers |
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| 17.12.21 |
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Drive Motor Retail (14 bodyshops) - winners of the 2021 Drive Awards in the Bodyshop category |
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| 17.12.21 |
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Auto Trader - positive outlook for retail market as demand remains unaffected by latest announcements |
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| 17.12.21 |
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Brake - analysis shows December is the second worst month for drink-drive crashes |
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| 17.12.21 |
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SMMT - statement on UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement signed today |
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| 17.12.21 |
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Can you help Ben learn more about the health & wellbeing of people in our industry? - It takes less than 10 mins & is confidential |
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| 17.12.21 |
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BCA - LCV demand lifts on the run-up to Christmas; month-on-month figures in November rose by £31 (0.3%) to £9,892 |
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| 17.12.21 |
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Motofix Group - add fully electric vehicles to its fleet of more than 200 courtesy cars to support LV= G partnership |
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| 17.12.21 |
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LeasePlan - reserves 5,000 Lightyear Two solar cars (£25,553) to add to fleet |
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| 17.12.21 |
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Arrival - first prototype revealed of affordable battery powered car built in Banbury for Uber |
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| 17.12.21 |
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Vanarama boss blasts government’s cuts to electric vehicle grants - 60% reduction to Plug-in Car Grant came as "a complete shock" |
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| 17.12.21 |
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IMI - CEO Steve Nash calls for industry to "invest in the skills now" |
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| 17.12.21 |
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Allianz - Stuart Toal promoted to head of mid-corporate and Helen Bancroft appointed as new casualty account manager |
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| 17.12.21 |
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RAC - festive getaway could be the busiest in five years with 27m trips planned |
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| 17.12.21 |
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Volvo - double awards success for Volvo’s plug-in hybrid electric technology |
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| 17.12.21 |
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Thatcham Research’s Dean Lander - the sector is showing positive signs of addressing the skills shortage |
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| 17.12.21 |
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FCA - fines HSBC £63.9m for failings in its anti-money laundering processes (reduced from £91m as HSBC agreed to early settlement) |
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| 16.12.21 |
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Mike Partridge, Volkswagen Group UK's Paint and Body Business Manager - looks back on his 26-year career... and what's next |
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| 16.12.21 |
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London Congestion Charge - hours of operation to be cut from 21 Feb 2022 to support business recovery |
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| 16.12.21 |
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Covéa Insurance - is most decorated member of the Institute of Customer Service (ICS) holding three simultaneous ServiceMark Distinctions |
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| 16.12.21 |
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ABP Annual Convention, Night of Knights & Bodyshop Excellence Awards - ALL the details in the Review publication |
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| 16.12.21 |
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What Car? - Britain’s most and least reliable used cars revealed: Suzuki, Lexus & Toyota (most); Land Rover, Citroën & Peugeot (least) |
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| 16.12.21 |
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Autoglass - commits to greener future with sustainability initiatives including recycling 100% of the damaged waste glass in windscreens |
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| 16.12.21 |
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Venson survey reveals strong appetite for alternative to electric vehicles - drivers call for manufacturers to increase hydrogen investment |
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| 16.12.21 |
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Bank of England - interest rates raised to 0.25% |
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| 16.12.21 |
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Suzuki - crowns National and Regional Dealer of the Year winners for 2021 |
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| 16.12.21 |
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GT Motive - partner with Cazoo Data Services to provide Ombudsman approved valuations |
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| 16.12.21 |
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Volkswagen Financial Services UK - car rentals up 144% versus 2020 with peak to come over Christmas |
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| 16.12.21 |
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TRL - has been named as a supplier on Crown Commercial Service's Transport Technology and Associated Services (TTAS) framework |
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| 16.12.21 |
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Thatcham Research - 2022 What Car? Innovation Award nominations |
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| 16.12.21 |
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Motorists urged to check warranties amidst new car production shortage and used market boom |
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| 16.12.21 |
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"Working From Home" - Wednesday morning rush-hour traffic congestion was the lowest it has been in term-time since July |
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| 15.12.21 |
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GT Motive - iRG (Innovative Repair Group) add GT Motive into the business as one of their estimating systems of choice |
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| 15.12.21 |
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Bodyshop mag awards - postponed from Friday to April 2022 |
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| 15.12.21 |
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Record petrol prices push inflation to 5.1% - its highest in a decade |
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| 15.12.21 |
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National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) - changes to plug-in grant "extremely disappointing" |
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| 15.12.21 |
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GB Refinish Supplies - family business celebrating 35th anniversary talks to Auto Body Professional |
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| 15.12.21 |
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Plug-in grant scheme - Government cuts EV grants further: AA comments |
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| 15.12.21 |
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Dave Shepherd on the impact on repairers of parts supply issues - Auto Body Professional magazine |
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| 15.12.21 |
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LV= General Insurance - "almost half of drivers are put off buying an electric car due to the relatively high upfront sticker price" |
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| 15.12.21 |
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IAM RoadSmart - 1,000 motorists surveyed, 50% confessed they were likely to get behind the wheel the next morning following festive drinks |
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| 15.12.21 |
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Audi UK - appoints Glenn Stanton (former Audi UK National Fleet Sales Manager) as Head of Product Planning |
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| 15.12.21 |
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Auto Trader - ‘Plan B’ measures have little impact on used car prices, as growth rockets 28% |
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| 15.12.21 |
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Plug-in grant scheme for zero-emission vehicles - updated to target less expensive models; up to £1,500 for EVs up to £32,000 |
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| 15.12.21 |
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The Allianz Broker Apprenticeship Programme - currently supporting 22 brokers with CPD |
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| 15.12.21 |
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IMI - earning premium of more than 10% - £3,700 per annum - for EV qualified vehicle technicians |
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| 15.12.21 |
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Willis Towers Watson - higher severity claims during pandemic drive up costs by 6.1% for UK motor insurers; av cost per claim £5,3801 |
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| 15.12.21 |
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BookMyGarage - more than 13 million drivers admit to tailgating |
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| 15.12.21 |
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Standox - launches Standofleet VHS DTM Primer Surfacer U2630 to accelerate commercial vehicle repairs |
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| 15.12.21 |
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IAA - 'Interact' merchandising platform wins Gold at the Insurance Times Awards 2021 |
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| 15.12.21 |
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Inflation rate rises steeply - CPI shoots up to 5.1% for the 12 months to November 2021 (highest for ten years); RPI rockets up to 7.1% |
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| 14.12.21 |
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Autentica- Blackpool-based 3D printed automotive parts specialist secures six-figure investment in bid to become ‘the Amazon of 3D printing' |
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| 14.12.21 |
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Insurtech UK and ACSO - trade associations become partners |
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| 14.12.21 |
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Cox Automotive, AM and Fleet News - nominations open for Cox Automotive’s Barbara Cox “Woman of the Year” award for 2022 |
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| 14.12.21 |
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Copart - raise £179 (so far) for Christmas Jumper Day 2021 |
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| 14.12.21 |
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Fix Auto UK - become the only repair network to record 5,000 customer reviews on Trustpilot |
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| 14.12.21 |
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LD Autovogue - Norfolk bodyshop recovers after a huge fire this summer |
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| 14.12.21 |
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PPG - Official Paint and Finishing Supplier of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) and the NTT INDYCAR SERIES |
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| 14.12.21 |
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GT Motive - chosen by ChipsAway network (40 centres and 250 technicians) for all non-smart repair jobs |
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| 14.12.21 |
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Autovista Group report - Audi assesses social impact of autonomous driving in new study |
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| 14.12.21 |
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ONS - unemployment falls again to 4.2%; no of people in work rises; record 1.22 million job vacancies; average pay up 4.7% in last 12 months |
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| 14.12.21 |
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GYS - new dent pulling system, the Draw Aligner Pro |
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| 14.12.21 |
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Work from home guidance - has immediate impact on road traffic (average 20% fall), rail usage (average 19% fall) and the Tube (18% fall) |
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| 13.12.21 |
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Toyota - cuts more production in Japan because of parts shortages |
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| 13.12.21 |
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Activate Group - becomes carbon neutral by offsetting emissions with internationally verified carbon credits |
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| 13.12.21 |
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Hastings Group - Sampo of Finland takes 100% ownership by acquiring Rand Holdings 30% shareholding for £685 million |
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| 13.12.21 |
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ABP Club UK Body Repair Industry Yearbook - "the industry Bible" has been sent to Members with the latest magazine |
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| 13.12.21 |
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BBC - Wales may need to reimpose curbs on people socialising in response to the rising tide of Omicron cases in the community |
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| 13.12.21 |
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Volvo Car UK - new Thatcham Research-approved Vodafone Automotive VTS S5 tracking device available for all Volvo models |
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| 13.12.21 |
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Check out the British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) Review publication - online now! |
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| 13.12.21 |
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The 80-page Winter 2021 issue of Auto Body Professional is available to read now |
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| 13.12.21 |
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Ben Ball - £96,500 in life-saving funds raised |
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| 13.12.21 |
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Defaqto - 44% of car insurance policies now charge a ‘set up’ fee up from just 14% in 2016 |
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| 13.12.21 |
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Sabre - LexisNexis Risk Solutions secures a new contract with Sabre Insurance for ADAS data at point of quote |
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| 13.12.21 |
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Spies Hecker - faster plastic repairs with new Permasolid Speed-TEC Plastic Additive 9260 |
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| 13.12.21 |
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Vauxhall’s sister brand Opel - announces first commercially available production hydrogen van |
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| 13.12.21 |
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Allianz Holdings - appoints José Morago as risk director for Allianz Personal |
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| 13.12.21 |
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Van and company car drivers urged to wear hand-protection at the fuel pump as a "first line of defence against Omicron" |
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| 13.12.21 |
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TrustFord Huddersfield - launch Christmas toy appeal for Yorkshire Children’s Centre Charity |
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| 13.12.21 |
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handl Group (legal & insurance services) - acquires business wellbeing specialists, Robertson Cooper |
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| 13.12.21 |
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Vertu - spend £9.2m to acquire Farmer & Carlisle, who have Toyota dealerships in Loughborough and Leicester |
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| 12.12.21 |
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GT Motive - chosen by Sandicliffe's new bodyshop in Nottingham as their estimating platform of choice |
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| 10.12.21 |
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Fix Auto UK - CORRECTION: Irvings Bodyworks in English Lake District join network as Fix Auto Workington |
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| 10.12.21 |
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Ageas Insurance - partnership with the Green Parts Specialists (Hills) wins coveted award at the MRW National Recycling Awards |
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| 10.12.21 |
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Automechanika Kuala Lumpur - March 2022 show postponed by a year; will now be held in March 2023 |
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| 10.12.21 |
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Welsh Government - urge public to take lateral flow tests before going out and to wear masks when moving around in pubs / restaurants |
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| 10.12.21 |
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Insurance Times awards - full list of all 36 winners plus finalists |
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| 09.12.21 |
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Charles Trent Ltd - as green parts usage takes off, appoint Neil Joslin (ex e2e and National Salvage Group) as Chief Operation Officer |
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| 09.12.21 |
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Irvings Bodyworks in Workington, Northern Ireland - joins Fix Auto as Fix Auto Workington |
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| 09.12.21 |
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Driver Power - Tesla's SUPERCHARGER network has been named the UK’s best public EV chargepoint provider |
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| 09.12.21 |
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Germany: Mercedes-Benz - receives world's first internationally valid system approval for conditionally automated driving |
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| 09.12.21 |
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Industry in strong position to respond to Plan B measures, says Auto Trader |
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| 09.12.21 |
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What Car? - announces 83-car long list for Car of the Year Awards 2022 |
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| 09.12.21 |
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ACSO (Association of Consumer Support Organisations) - on latest Official Injury Claim (OIC) data for Sept-Nov (68,359 claim submissions) |
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| 09.12.21 |
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Tracker Network UK - winter months are the most lucrative for motorbike thieves with theft activity peaking in February |
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| 09.12.21 |
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AW Repair Group - Female Workshop Controller Spotlights Women in Career For Life Series |
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| 09.12.21 |
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Solera Audatex - Historic Repair Index now available in Ireland |
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| 09.12.21 |
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Vertu - trading update; "robust trading performance"; anticipated profits for the year to Feb 2022 increased again |
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| 08.12.21 |
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Euro NCAP - Renault Laguna’s Legacy "ruined" as ZOE and Spring debase electric car safety |
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| 08.12.21 |
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RAC - over-70s should not be penalised for running red lights, experts say |
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| 08.12.21 |
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Zemo - life-cycle analysis shows lighter vehicles can enhance contribution of electrification to climate goals |
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| 08.12.21 |
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Large bodyshop group hit with £5,000+ bill after returning “immaculate” BMWs – any other repairers having issues with Maxxia? |
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| 08.12.21 |
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Venson - provides electric vehicle owners with practical advice on keeping vehicles moving this winter |
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| 08.12.21 |
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cinch - named as a sponsor of new ITV Musical Game Show, Walk The Line |
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| 08.12.21 |
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IMS (Insurance and Mobility Solutions) - Germany’s largest motor insurer HUK-COBURG Group sued by UK tech company IMS for telematics offer |
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| 08.12.21 |
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Spies Hecker Permafleet VHS DTM Primer Surfacer 4060 - faster CV repairs with the new VOC-compliant primer surfacer |
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| 08.12.21 |
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Ageas - join panel of motor insurers for GoShorty, a specialist short-term vehicle insurance provider |
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| 08.12.21 |
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Thatcham Research - Renault Zoe receives a Euro NCAP zero-star rating after removing part of vital airbag |
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| 08.12.21 |
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RSA Insurance - Scott Egan (CEO, UK & International) to leave at end of year; to be succeeded on 10 Jan 2022 by Ken Norgrove |
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| 07.12.21 |
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ABP Club - all-new ABP Industry Yearbook being posted this Friday to ABP members together with Winter issue of magazine and BBA Review |
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| 07.12.21 |
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ABP Yearbook - includes bodyshop profitability analysis showing pre-tax margin fell to 6.4% from 6.8% previous year; 50% saw profits fall |
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| 07.12.21 |
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Repost from the Forum - "on behalf of repairers, request that insurers and AMs work ‘with’ us rather than bully us" |
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| 07.12.21 |
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RAC - gives advice to drivers with arrival of Storm Barra |
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| 07.12.21 |
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BGL Insurance and Covéa - form exclusive partnership to deliver motor proposition to "rival other direct brands" |
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| 07.12.21 |
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National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA) - Triumph, Kawasaki and BMW are the three highest-rated franchises |
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| 07.12.21 |
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365 Business Finance - London-based lender reports 35% increase in the average amount advanced to MOT test centres in 2021 |
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| 07.12.21 |
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NFDA - registrations of light commercials were up by 11.4% on the pre-pandemic average |
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| 07.12.21 |
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Kent, Lincolnshire, and Surrey have the highest number of winter accidents - analysis of DfT statistics |
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| 07.12.21 |
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e2e and Inspire Claims - agree new contract and now Inspire will be sourcing OEM reclaimed parts from e2e |
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| 06.12.21 |
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Steer Automotive Group - add 2 more sites: a new site in Chatham and acquires Lookers Maidstone bodyshop which becomes second Prestige site |
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| 06.12.21 |
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What Car? - some VMs are "importing unfinished vehicles and selling them on with third party components to meet demand" |
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| 06.12.21 |
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SMMT - best-ever November for new van registrations despite market volatility: 11.4% up on pre-pandemic average |
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| 06.12.21 |
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Sytner Group - Birmingham dealership raises over £25,000 for the Royal British Legion |
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| 06.12.21 |
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RAC - upwards of 50% more electric cars sold this year compared to last |
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| 06.12.21 |
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carwow - raises $55m to scale Sell Your Car division |
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| 06.12.21 |
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Auto Trader - global chip shortage continues to undermine new car demand |
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| 06.12.21 |
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Every Little Bit Extra Helps (ELBEH) - support Trussell Trust foodbanks with ‘Wear anything Christmassey to work (or home) day’ on Friday |
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| 06.12.21 |
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Allianz Partners and Uber - new insurance partnership for independent drivers and couriers in Europe |
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| 06.12.21 |
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SMMT - new car registrations up 1.7% in November; battery EV uptake doubles, but new car market remains well adrift of pre-pandemic levels |
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| 06.12.21 |
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Morelli Group - sign agreement to supply NGENCO Products in the UK |
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| 06.12.21 |
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Marshall Motor Holdings - recommend acceptance of offer from Constellation (owners of BCA, Cinch and WeBuyAnyCar) valuing company at £325m |
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| 03.12.21 |
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Halo Accident Repair Centres - appoint Jon Parker as Business Intelligence Director |
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| 03.12.21 |
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comparethemarket.com - new customers typically pay £375 less on motor insurance by finding a cheaper insurance deal |
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| 03.12.21 |
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AA - 22% who breakdown "would stand where a vehicle is likely to be thrown" |
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| 03.12.21 |
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Subaru (UK) - welcomes new MD, Pat Ryan (ex Managing Director of Citroën in the Republic of Ireland) |
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| 03.12.21 |
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Auto Trader - prices for used EVs increases 27.8% YoY for volume brands (av. £25,732) and 10.1% for premium brands (av. £48,564) |
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| 03.12.21 |
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Ben, the automotive industry charity - take part in research to shape Ben’s future services |
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| 03.12.21 |
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Used car prices record 5 years’ worth of growth in just 6 months - av price has increased circa £3,400 since May |
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| 03.12.21 |
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Allianz - four employees from across the Allianz business team up with GB athletes for Buddy Programme |
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| 03.12.21 |
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Major transport organisations warn "governments’ knee-jerk reaction" to Omicron variant puts supply chains at greater risk |
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| 03.12.21 |
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FCA - proposes stronger requirements on oversight of appointed representatives |
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| 03.12.21 |
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Strong words from the RAC - retailers "take drivers for a ride" by hiking petrol prices another 3p in November while wholesale prices fall |
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| 02.12.21 |
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UK Carline Vehicle Leasing - launch a new salary sacrifice car leasing scheme (company and the employee save tax & NI) |
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| 02.12.21 |
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Bowles Vehicle Repair - joins Fix Auto network as Fix Auto Leicester |
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| 02.12.21 |
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If you went to any ABP event this year - golf, BBA, Night of Knights etc - then a HUGE selection of photos available FREE of charge for you |
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| 02.12.21 |
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BuyaCar.co.uk - one-year-old EV sales are vying with diesels for second place in the online used car market |
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| 02.12.21 |
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Claimspace on MOJ claims data - "71 weeks wait for cases to come to court is unacceptable" |
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| 02.12.21 |
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Gov Civil Justice Statistics (Jul-Sept 2021) - Personal Injury claims down 26% to 21,000; PI claims account for 62% all damage claims |
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| 02.12.21 |
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Carlac - new fully optimised website goes live! |
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| 02.12.21 |
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Halfords – confirm £63.4m acquisition of Axle Group Holdings |
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| 02.12.21 |
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NFU Mutual - respecting rural roads can reduce the annual toll of fatalities and injury |
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| 02.12.21 |
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SYNETIQ - gain Silver Carbon Literacy accreditation |
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| 02.12.21 |
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Macklin Motors - Elon Musk, with earnings of nearly £24 million per hour, needs just 1.84 seconds to afford a used Fiesta |
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| 02.12.21 |
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Repairify - acquires One Guard Inspections to develop innovation in vehicle inspections market |
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| 01.12.21 |
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Motor Trader awards - full list of all 30 winner plus finalist; Swansway Group Accident Repair Centre won Bodyshop of the Year award |
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| 01.12.21 |
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Redde Northgate - half year results: don't have to pay the £5m contingent payment from Nationwide acquisition as repair volumes not met |
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| 01.12.21 |
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Nissan - permission granted for additional 20MW solar farm at Sunderland Plant |
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| 01.12.21 |
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Pendragon - trading update: "we continue to perform strongly with stong profit per car"; profit forecast for full year raised again |
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| 01.12.21 |
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Fetch - major driverless car-hailing trial underway in Milton Keynes |
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| 01.12.21 |
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MotorServ UK - Solihull-based business entrepreneur celebrates triple award (in five days) success |
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| 01.12.21 |
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Sytner Group - dealership gets creative for CRUSE Bereavement Support |
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| 01.12.21 |
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Cromax - launches AZ9700 Ultra Performance Plastic Additive |
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| 01.12.21 |
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Steer Automotive Group - acquire 5-site Tyne Tees Vehicle Repair Group; fastest growing bodyshop group now has 21 sites and £60m turnover |
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| 01.12.21 |
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Advantage Parts Solutions - Dave Shepherd joins global team as non-executive director |
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| 01.12.21 |
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What Car? and Autocar owners - new Move Electric website dedicated to e-mobility launched by Haymarket Automotive |
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| 01.12.21 |
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L&I Eaton - opens first commercial bodyshop, in Trafford Park, Manchester |
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| 01.12.21 |
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Aviva - appoint Waseem Malik (ex Executive Managing Director, Claims at Axa) as Chief Claims Officer effective March 2022 |
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| 01.12.21 |
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Minster Law - signs six-year bike deal with specialist bike broker, BeMoto |
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| 01.12.21 |
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CAPS (1.7 million claims per year) - motor claims data schema updated |
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| 30.11.21 |
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ABP Club - full set of dates and venues for all 2022 ABP events inc BBA in Manchester, Night of Knights and 3 Golf Days |
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| 30.11.21 |
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Comparethemarket - premiums £306 cheaper on average by switching 20 days before the end of a policy |
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| 30.11.21 |
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Mercedes-Benz - like Stellantis, teams up with Factorial Energy Solid-state batteries |
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| 30.11.21 |
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VED evasion statistics 2021 – AA comments |
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| 30.11.21 |
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SMMT - only one new charger is currently being installed for every 52 new electric vehicles registered |
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| 30.11.21 |
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Volkswagen Financial Services UK (VWFS) - only 1 in 10 families gave up second car in lockdown |
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| 30.11.21 |
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Allianz - covers Short Term Operational Reserve (STOR) adoption (allows energy providers to tap into extra power sources) |
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| 30.11.21 |
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Stellantis and Factorial Energy - to jointly develop solid-state batteries for electric vehicles |
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| 30.11.21 |
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RAC - "petrol is now around 12p a litre too expensive while diesel is 10p too high" |
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| 30.11.21 |
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LV GI= and Copart UK - raise £2,087 for Family Action by donating the cost of left over vehicle keys from total loss and stolen vehicles |
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| 30.11.21 |
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LV GI+ and Copart UK - raise £2,087 for Family Action by donating the cost of left over vehicle keys from total loss and stolen vehicles |
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| 30.11.21 |
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Nearly two in every 100 vehicles now untaxed - higher in 2021 than when previously surveyed in 2019 |
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| 30.11.21 |
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e2e Total Loss Vehicle Management - Jim Loughran (worked with BT, Disney, ING Bank, QBE Insurance and Rolls Royce) appointed as CEO |
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| 30.11.21 |
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Marshall Motor Holdings - confirm they are to be acquired by Constellation Automotive Group (owners of BCA, WeBuyAnyCar and Cinch) |
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| 29.11.21 |
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Nissan - to launch 23 new electrified models, including 15 new EVs, aiming for 50% electrification mix, by 2030 |
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| 29.11.21 |
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Vertu Motors - freezing temperatures could see EV motorists lose more than 30 miles of range this winter |
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| 29.11.21 |
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Bentley - becomes the first automotive company to be accredited by the Investors in People “We invest in apprentices” programme |
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| 29.11.21 |
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Quotezone.co.uk - over half of drivers still speeding on 30mph roads |
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| 29.11.21 |
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Lookers - partner with AX for accident aftercare solution in 129 Lookers dealership sites and seven bodyshops |
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| 29.11.21 |
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Germany: Porsche and Ericsson - launch 5G research network for development of vehicle-to-vehicle exchange of safety-relevant data |
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| 29.11.21 |
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Ben - tips and advice on self-care for Men’s Health Month |
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| 29.11.21 |
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Carzam - online used car site secures £112 million in first fundraising round to take on Cazoo and Cinch |
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| 29.11.21 |
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BCA - LCV values robust; values averaging £9,861 - up 27% year-on-year |
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| 29.11.21 |
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Sytner Group and Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Sunningdale - launch Christmas competition to celebrate real-life heroes |
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| 29.11.21 |
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ECA Business Energy - what happens if your supplier goes bust: advice and support available for your bodyshop |
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| 29.11.21 |
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RAC - records worst third quarter for pothole breakdowns in 15 years |
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| 29.11.21 |
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Marshall Motor Holdings (MMH) - could be sold to Constellation Automotive Group (owners of BCA, Cinch and WeBuyAnyCar) |
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| 27.11.21 |
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WorldSkills UK National Finals - full list of winners and finalists in body repair and refinishing competitions |
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| 26.11.21 |
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BGL Insurance and Auto Windscreens - new digital glass claims process; most urgent cases completed in just 24 hours |
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| 26.11.21 |
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Allianz - Stephanie Smith to step down as COO of Allianz Holdings |
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| 26.11.21 |
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IMPROVE Online Learning for SMEs - 20+ new courses available from ABP Club Recommended Business Service |
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| 26.11.21 |
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RAC - issues urgent warning to drivers in south east Scotland and north east England as Storm Arwen arrives |
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| 26.11.21 |
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Auto Trader - Used electric vehicles are selling faster than used petrol for the very first time |
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| 26.11.21 |
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SMMT - commercial vehicle output increases 17.2% in October |
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| 26.11.21 |
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C&C Vehicle Services - commercial vehicle repairer opens new site in Sunderland |
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| 26.11.21 |
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Autoglass - warns drivers about "hidden perils" of windscreen de-icing ahead of freezing conditions this weekend |
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| 26.11.21 |
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InAutomotive - Q&A with a Vehicle Technician at Jaguar Land Rover who joined the automotive industry through an apprenticeship programme |
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| 26.11.21 |
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Sytner - Maidenhead dealership pledges 10 homes to SKT Welfare to help build villages in Syria |
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| 26.11.21 |
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SMMT - UK car production down -41.4% in October; 30.9% of all cars made in Oct battery electric, plug-in or hybrid electric models |
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| 26.11.21 |
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The Muscular Dystrophy Support Centre (charity for this year's ABP Club's Charity Golf Days) - Christmas Auction opens at 9am today |
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| 25.11.21 |
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ONS data - 14% business reported a shortage of workers in late November; job vacancies at 144% of pre-COVID average levels |
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| 25.11.21 |
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DFT and ONS data - traffic at 97% pre-pandemic levels (levels have remained steady for five weeks) |
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| 25.11.21 |
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Volvo Cars Tech Fund - invests in optical and imaging technology start-up, Spectralics |
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| 25.11.21 |
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Volkswagen - French regulator approves Volkswagen's takeover of Europcar |
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| 25.11.21 |
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Euro NCAP - latest set of Highway Assist results |
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| 25.11.21 |
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Installing an electric vehicle charging station on your property (which currently costs around £1,000) could create an ROI of £50,000 |
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| 25.11.21 |
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Carlac - new 60-page Carlac x Silco Catalogue |
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| 25.11.21 |
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Volkswagen Group - seat covers made from plastic bottles, car parts made from rice husks & fillers produced in the sugar refinery |
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| 25.11.21 |
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Cost of Santa's journey around the world - £15,946 (petrol), £13,996,211 (diesel), £9,729,830 (hybrid) £571,675 (electric) |
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| 25.11.21 |
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IMI Skills Competitions - National Finals 2021 virtual medal ceremony at 4pm on Friday 26 November |
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| 25.11.21 |
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Institute for Employment Studies blog - trend in poor quality youth employment is continuing |
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| 25.11.21 |
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Thatcham Research - latest Assisted Driving Grading: BMW iX3 is top performer across all three rating criteria (169/200); seven cars tested |
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| 24.11.21 |
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Todd Engineering - what do electric cars mean for spraybooths? |
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| 24.11.21 |
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MIB and all 45 UK police forces execute 'Op Drive Insured' - more than 2,000 uninsured vehicles seized |
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| 24.11.21 |
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ABP Club 2022 Media Pack online now! Includes membership breakdown, event & website stats and much more |
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| 24.11.21 |
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SMMT - Alison Jones, Stellantis Senior VP, named President of The Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders (SMMT) |
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| 24.11.21 |
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Ben - "will you help Ben support families like mine?" Kyle Walker, BMW |
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| 24.11.21 |
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What Car? - dealers can expect busy end to the year with 46% of in-market buyers set to buy before New Year |
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| 24.11.21 |
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Ezi-Methods - marks its 3,000,000th repair method download milestone |
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| 24.11.21 |
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Thatcham Research - surge in electric vehicle adoption marks pivotal moment for EV stakeholders; and normalising EV claims |
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| 24.11.21 |
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CBI Monthly Industrial Trends Survey - UK manufacturing total order books in November improved to their strongest on record (since 1977) |
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| 24.11.21 |
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Symach - ready for EVs! Symach technology suitable for the repair of electric vehicles |
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| 24.11.21 |
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LKQ - Justin Elliot now heading up Collision & Coatings business across Europe inc UK & Ireland; Andy Southby is MD, Mike Davis is Sales Dir |
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| 24.11.21 |
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National Apprenticeship Week 2022 - theme will be "Build the Future" when it is held between 7 to 13 February 2022 |
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| 23.11.21 |
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SMMT - calls for decisive action to support electric vehicle market in UK and automotive sector competitiveness |
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| 23.11.21 |
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SMMT - announce Alison Jones (head of Stellantis UK) as 82nd President and first female President |
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| 23.11.21 |
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IMPROVE from ABP Club Recommended Business Service Provider, Peritus - IMPROVE Course Updates (full info below) |
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| 23.11.21 |
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RAC - average price of unleaded is 6p a litre too expensive |
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| 23.11.21 |
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National Franchised Dealers Association Northern Ireland division (NFDA NI) - Treasury clarifies treatment of second-hand cars in NI |
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| 23.11.21 |
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RAC - reacts to government EV charging commitment for new buildings |
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| 23.11.21 |
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Autocar Drivers of Change 2021: 3 winners revealed - from speeding up electric car charging to a new way of measuring aquaplaning |
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| 23.11.21 |
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WMS Group - appoints new motorcycle warranty expert, Kerry Whitaker |
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| 23.11.21 |
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Car-O-Liner - global recommendation from Volvo for Car-O-Liner's CDR 1 Cosmetic Dent Repair Workstation |
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| 23.11.21 |
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Standox - Q&A with Kevin Welling, Training Manager at the Axalta Refinish Academy, on "meeting the changing needs of bodyshops" |
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| 23.11.21 |
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Electrifying.com - "industry-first" E-Rating; BMW i4 and Tesla Model 3 (A++) top scores; Mercedes EQV bottom (E) |
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| 23.11.21 |
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ABI blog - "if someone needs a new vehicle after a ‘total loss’... that should be an opportunity to introduce sustainable choices" |
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| 23.11.21 |
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SYNETIQ - confirms "industry-leading" 96.3% vehicle recycling figure |
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| 23.11.21 |
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CMA - clears the anticipated acquisition of the Treaty Reinsurance business of Willis Towers Watson by Arthur J. Gallagher & Co |
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| 22.11.21 |
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MCE Insurance Company Ltd - Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) say insurer has "failed" and is no longer paying claims |
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| 22.11.21 |
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MG Cannon - hat trick of successful audit results for MG Cannon Gloucester |
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| 22.11.21 |
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AA comments - hundreds of thousands of extra charge points in the pipeline with new laws to supercharge the "EV revolution" |
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| 22.11.21 |
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SMMT - publishes guiding principles for marketing automated vehicles |
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| 22.11.21 |
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Ageas - now using green parts in around 1 in 5 of its vehicle repairs; salvage tie-in with Hills Salvage helps Ageas create circular economy |
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| 22.11.21 |
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CRASH Services - 12 awards presented in Northern Ireland Road Safety Awards |
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| 22.11.21 |
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RAC - launch specialist van breakdown cover as the number of vans on the UK’s roads increasing by 500,000 to 4.5m in just 4 years |
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| 22.11.21 |
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Motofix Group – Trustpilot rating scores have climbed from 4.4 to an impressive 4.8 over the last 10 months |
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| 22.11.21 |
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Crashclinic - "the repairer's choice, the repairer's voice, coming very soon" says Darren Swann of Supreme ARC and Auto Claims UK |
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| 22.11.21 |
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Braintree Motor Group - looking for more independent bodyshops to join their network; 164 bodyshops are in phase 2 of the process |
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| 22.11.21 |
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Motofix Group – adopting Trustpilot as the bodyshop group's preferred review platform |
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| 22.11.21 |
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DAC Beachcroft - Emma Fuller, Head of Vehicle Hire & Damage, named Insurance Lawyer of the Year |
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| 22.11.21 |
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Service King (335 US bodyshops, owned by Blackstone and Carlyle) - warns it may not be able to pay its debt and continue as a going concern |
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| 22.11.21 |
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Enterprise Holdings - Ryan Johnson to lead Enterprise’s UK & Ireland Operations |
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| 22.11.21 |
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UK Carline Vehicle Leasing - named Best Small Broker 2021 by the Leasing Broker Federation |
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| 22.11.21 |
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Axalta - named the 2021 Global Commercial Vehicle Coatings Company of the Year by Frost & Sullivan |
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| 22.11.21 |
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Government - new homes, supermarkets and workplaces, as well as major renovations to have electric car charging points by law |
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| 22.11.21 |
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Automechanika Shanghai - show due to take place this week, postponed to "a new date to be announced" due to recent onset of covid |
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| 21.11.21 |
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The Parts Alliance - rebrands to GSF Car Parts, introducing one trading name across its 170 sites, say owners Uni_Select |
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| 21.11.21 |
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Zurich Insurance - policyholders now pulling back from digital claims and reverting to in-person ways to file their insurance claims |
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| 19.11.21 |
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Aviva - the economy, worker shortages, Brexit, COVID-19 and reputational damage key risks to UK businesses |
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| 19.11.21 |
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Cazoo - agrees end of life vehicle solutions partnership with Ogilvie Fleet securing 18,000+ vehicles |
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| 19.11.21 |
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Confused.com - new Connected Cars report reveals which cars can "catch you out" if you are using apps such as Spotify whilst driving |
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| 19.11.21 |
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UDonateacar (fundraising initiative from Silverlake) - scrap car charity donation scheme relaunched |
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| 19.11.21 |
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Aviva and IFED - woman caught out in fraudulent whiplash claim after holidaying in Egypt whilst alleging to receive treatment |
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| 19.11.21 |
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Fix Auto Slough - relocating bodyshop to 6,000 sq ft unit less than a mile from previous site |
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| 19.11.21 |
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HSE Motor Vehicle Repair eBulletin - updated guidance on dichloromethane in paint stripping |
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| 19.11.21 |
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Any use of handheld mobile phone while driving to become illegal - last year saw more than 2000 accidents occur due to distracted driving |
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| 19.11.21 |
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Green NCAP - Lexus UX 300e and Nissan LEAF e+ (5*), Renault CAPTUR E-TECH and Volkswagen Golf 8 GTE (3.5*) and Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI (3*) |
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| 19.11.21 |
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Davies Group (article first published in Insurance Times, quoting ABP Club's State of the Industry Repo) - "a turbulent time for repairers" |
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| 18.11.21 |
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Car-O-Liner - on recent Repairers Choice award win: "great to come back with a bang!" |
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| 18.11.21 |
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Tracker - car parts shortage creates a boom in the ‘chop-shop’ market and increase organised crime |
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| 18.11.21 |
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AW 'A Career For Life' short film series - first up, Safayeth Hussain & how his IT background led to a VDA Apprenticeship |
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| 18.11.21 |
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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles - UK van drivers face an estimated £193 million repair bill for failed MOT tests |
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| 18.11.21 |
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The Vella Group - bodyshop group becomes an accredited Living Wage employer |
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| 18.11.21 |
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IMPROVE from ABP Club Recommended Business Service Provider, Peritus - new Archiving function and link to webinar below |
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| 18.11.21 |
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Comparethemarket - electric vehicle premiums plunge by nearly £100 |
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| 18.11.21 |
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Bloomberg (and reports) - Tesla - Elon Musk believes he can "radically change how cars are put together" |
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| 18.11.21 |
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FairFuelUK - "strongly" renews call for the Chancellor to cut Fuel Duty, in order to slow current damaging inflationary pressure |
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| 18.11.21 |
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IMI - flags up shortages of technician trained on EVs; Steve Nash talked about issue on BBC Breakfast TV show |
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| 18.11.21 |
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Hastings - Q3 results: "another period of profitable growth" |
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| 17.11.21 |
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Call Assist - celebrates its Road Safety Heroes as part of Brake’s National Road Safety Week |
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| 17.11.21 |
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Inflation - car hire up 30%, used cars up 25%, petrol up 18% and diesel has risen 17% (and bad news for MDF) |
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| 17.11.21 |
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RAC - 33% motorists are driving less because of rising fuel costs |
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| 17.11.21 |
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IMI Annual Awards 2022 - 17 March 2022 in London: nominations for 6 categories closes at 5pm on Friday 26 November 2021 |
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| 17.11.21 |
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Direct Line - "pandemic premium" sees learner drivers spending excess £12 million on driving tests |
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| 17.11.21 |
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Autoglass - wins renewed three-year supplier deal with NFU Mutual |
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| 17.11.21 |
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What Car? - 47% of in-market buyers set to purchase an electric vehicle do not know where their nearest public charging station is |
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| 17.11.21 |
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AW Repair Group - first cohort of new learners are at the Thatcham Research Academy this week |
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| 17.11.21 |
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Auto Trader - average used car prices up 26.9% last week YoY |
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| 17.11.21 |
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Average annual premium for the ten most popular car models falls by £54 - Ford Fiesta Zetec, Mini Cooper & Fiat 500 Lounge most popular |
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| 17.11.21 |
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ONS - inflation [Consumer Prices Index] rose by 4.2% in the 12 months to October 2021, up from 3.1% in September |
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| 17.11.21 |
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SMMT - UK HGV market declined -8.4% in the third quarter (Q3 2021 vs Q3 2020) with 7,715 vehicles registered |
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| 16.11.21 |
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L&I Eaton - opens new bodyshop in Carluke, South Lanarkshire in Scotland |
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| 16.11.21 |
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ONS - average weekly earnings for total pay was £584 and regular pay was £544 in September 2021 |
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| 16.11.21 |
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Abbey Logistics - new fleet maintenance system across four workshop locations |
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| 16.11.21 |
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USA: LexisNexis - ADAS reduces claims costs for car insurers in the USA by up to 23%, despite increased repair costs |
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| 16.11.21 |
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Consumer Intelligence - prevalence of Price Comparison Websites (PCWs) has risen even further over the pandemic |
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| 16.11.21 |
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RAC reacts to new road condition data - 'golden opportunity' to catch up on much-needed road repairs missed |
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| 16.11.21 |
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Car-O-Liner - sponsoring the WorldSkills UK Automotive Body Repair competition |
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| 16.11.21 |
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Thatcham Research - selling more electric vehicles is just part of the auto industry’s COP26 response |
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| 16.11.21 |
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Carpenters Group, S&G Response, Innovation Group, Morelli Group and Onyx PDA - support The Trussell Trust |
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| 16.11.21 |
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ONS - 29.3 million employees on payroll, up 160,000 on the revised September 2021, above pre-COVID levels |
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| 16.11.21 |
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Tracker Network UK - insurtech expert Luke Anyon appointed as insurance sales director |
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| 16.11.21 |
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Aldridge Accident Repair Centre - tribute paid to "great friend and colleague", Keith Rose, Area Sales Manager at Sayers |
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| 16.11.21 |
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LKQ Euro Car Parts' 'Fit It For Me' - online platform that matches vehicle owners with independent garages generates £1m additional labour |
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| 16.11.21 |
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Copart - confirms major expansion plans for new 68-acre UK ‘Super Centre’ in Stanton, East Anglia |
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| 15.11.21 |
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Looking for recommendations for paperless document software. Any repairers using any and what sucesses do you have? |
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| 15.11.21 |
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NBRA - comments on "surge" in cost of accident repair claims |
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| 15.11.21 |
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BookMyGarage - overall bookings in October broke records with an increase of 34% |
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| 15.11.21 |
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Drive My Career (NFDA) - shares results of survey with young people to help dealers improve recruitment process |
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| 15.11.21 |
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RAC - litre of diesel hits £1.50 per litre |
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| 15.11.21 |
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Enterprise - new £900k Enterprise Hub in Dundee opens, Enterprise's largest Scottish site |
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| 15.11.21 |
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Alton Cars - Happy Retirement, Malcolm Balding, panel tech for 49 YEARS at Alton Cars York! |
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| 15.11.21 |
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ABI - three senior leadership appointments confirmed: Baroness Nicky Morgan, Hannah Gurga and Baroness Dianne Hayter |
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| 15.11.21 |
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Thatcham Research on Mobile Device as Key - should car security be left to our own devices? |
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| 15.11.21 |
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FT article - Direct Line: secondhand car price surge inflating accident claims; offset some of the £ by using its own repair centres |
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| 15.11.21 |
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Autocar - reports that Audi has bought the whole McLaren Group including F1 team; earlier reports had said BMW was also interested |
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| 15.11.21 |
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IOD & Dispatches documentary: 'Did Brexit Work for Business' - 26% of SMEs that trade with the EU consider moving some operations to EU |
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| 15.11.21 |
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GT Motive - win Repairer's Choice for 'Best Estimating System' at the Night of Knights |
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| 15.11.21 |
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Consumer Intelligence - UK’s youngest population of van drivers have seen their insurance premiums drop 18.1% in the last year |
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| 15.11.21 |
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Renault Retail Group - switches entire courtesy car fleet in England and Wales (164 vehicles) to all-electric power |
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| 15.11.21 |
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HMG Paints - new Thinner to speed up application time for CV topcoat, Acrythane 4G |
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| 15.11.21 |
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Robins & Day - to be renamed "Robins & Day by Stellantis &You UK" from January 2022; new name "acknowledges the strength of Stellantis" |
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| 12.11.21 |
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Audatex - new eBook available on green parts from Audatex: 'Make the Green Connection' |
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| 12.11.21 |
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BCA - October used car values averaged £11,295 (second highest value on record) |
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| 12.11.21 |
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AkzoNobel - receives sustainability award - Terra Carta Seal - launched at COP26 by The Prince of Wales |
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| 12.11.21 |
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Tjekvik (software for dealerships) - integrates with My BMW app |
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| 12.11.21 |
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ONS - 29% of businesses reported a decrease in turnover in the last month (compared with normal expectations for this time of year) |
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| 12.11.21 |
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Auto Windscreens - Windscreen technician Tom Barker wins prestigious nationals skills award |
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| 12.11.21 |
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BuyaCar - diesel sales have risen from 30% of all transactions in the summer to 38% in October and early November |
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| 12.11.21 |
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Department for Transport - traffic volume on Monday (8 November) at 96% pre-COVID levels |
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| 12.11.21 |
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Fleet Assist - calls on service maintenance and repair garages across the UK to continue to get “EV ready” |
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| 12.11.21 |
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Imburse Payments - London-based universal payment solution announces 30 new roles in latest expansion |
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| 12.11.21 |
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The Vella Group - signs the Armed Forces Covenant and receives the Bronze Award in the Employer Recognition Scheme |
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| 12.11.21 |
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The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) - two Repairify executives to discuss ADAS trends on next webinar |
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| 12.11.21 |
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CAPS - automated motor claim data service achieves global standard for "best in class" security |
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| 12.11.21 |
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The ABP Club Convention and Night of Knights - all the winners and the link to view and download the photos |
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| 11.11.21 |
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INA PAACE Automechanika Mexico - physical event cancelled; goes digital only from 1 - 3 Dec 2021 |
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| 11.11.21 |
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BS 10125 - full draft of MAJOR revision now available for YOU to comment on; comments close 14 Jan 2022 |
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| 11.11.21 |
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ABP Convention and Night of Knights - 697 photos available for you to view and download FREE of charge and free of copyright |
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| 11.11.21 |
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ABP Convention and Night of Knights - |
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| 11.11.21 |
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Kia - to achieve carbon neutrality throughout the company’s value chain by 2045; to sell only electric cars in Europe by 2035 |
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| 11.11.21 |
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Audi - interest in Electric Vehicles (EVs) is gathering momentum with 35% of UK adults considering buying an EV |
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| 11.11.21 |
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Volvo - by 2030 it will only sell pure electric cars; by 2040 it aims to become a climate-neutral company |
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| 11.11.21 |
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Bentley - renews carbon neutrality certification for operations; sets goal to be end-to-end carbon neutral by 2030 |
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| 11.11.21 |
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IMI - 2026 marks cross-roads for EV skills gap; shortfall of 35,700 technicians predicted by 2030 if retraining isn’t addressed urgently |
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| 11.11.21 |
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Aviva - Q3 trading update: "claims frequency in motor lines has begun to normalise" |
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| 11.11.21 |
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Financial Services Future Regulatory Framework Review - ABI respond: "we are not convinced anything major will change" |
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| 11.11.21 |
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Government - publish 80-page "Financial Services Future Regulatory Framework Review: Proposals for Reform" |
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| 11.11.21 |
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ABI - appoint Hannah Gurga as Director General (replacing Huw Evans); Baroness Nicky Morgan appointed as Chair (replacing Jon Dye) |
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| 11.11.21 |
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Auto Trader - results for 6 months to 30 Sept 2021: record pre-tax profits of £150m on turnover of £215m = 70% profit margin! |
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| 10.11.21 |
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UK government - unveils EV chargepoint design which they hope becomes “as recognisable as the red post box or black cab”. |
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| 10.11.21 |
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UK Government - all new lorries under 26 tonnes must be zero-emission by 2035; all new HGVs must be zero-emission by 2040 |
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| 10.11.21 |
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Tracker - calls on fleet managers to embrace real-time telematics to protect employees and other motorists |
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| 10.11.21 |
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Shine! - new cosmetic maintenance plan 'Protect service' to prevent "everyday usage minor damage" |
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| 10.11.21 |
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"No debate about the need for EV training, just how was it going to be achieved" - Thatcham Research on BBC Breakfast this morning |
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| 10.11.21 |
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Volvo Cars - signs the 'Glasgow Declaration on Zero Emission Cars and Vans' at COP26 |
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| 10.11.21 |
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AA - COVID-19 disruption contributes to worst treatment levels in decades; 8% main road and 10% minor roads need fixing |
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| 10.11.21 |
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LKQ Euro Car Parts - garage karting tournament winners crowned |
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| 10.11.21 |
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What Car? - 29% of those intending to purchase a fully electric car next believe they should already pay some form of road tax |
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| 10.11.21 |
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Halfords - strong retail business results but "profits have gone nowhere" at Halford's Autocentres |
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| 10.11.21 |
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The National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA) - motorcycle sales stabilise in Oct; Honda was the top selling brand |
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| 10.11.21 |
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Sabre - become the exclusive underwriter for MCE Insurance, one of UK's largest distributors of motorcycle insurance; £20m premiums annually |
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| 10.11.21 |
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Sabre - become the exclusive underwriter for MCE Insurance, one of UK's largest distributors of motorcycle insurance; £20m premiums annually |
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| 09.11.21 |
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ABP CLUB CONVENTION AND NIGHT OF KNIGHTS 2021 WINNERS! |
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| 09.11.21 |
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Auto Windscreens - to crown ‘Clearly the Best’ technician at annual competition on Thursday (11 November) |
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| 09.11.21 |
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CarShop (Sytner Group is CarShop's parent company) - year of "huge growth" |
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| 09.11.21 |
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A reminder of the finalists for tonight's Night of Knights! |
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| 09.11.21 |
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Black is the most popular colour for used cars (Q3 2021 SMMT data) followed by silver and blue |
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| 09.11.21 |
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ITAS - new website live! |
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| 09.11.21 |
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Fix Auto UK - Autobody Care in West Bromwich joins network as Fix Auto Great Bridge |
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| 09.11.21 |
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AW Group and Vella Group - become the first LV= Branded bodyshops to achieve the insurer's 'Green Heart Standard' |
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| 09.11.21 |
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SMMT - demand for used plug-in models surges despite used car market falling -6.2% in Q3 |
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| 09.11.21 |
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Audatex - announces exclusive 3-month trial of its Guided Image Capture solution to UK bodyshops today at ABP Convention |
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| 09.11.21 |
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Direct Line - Q3 results: "we are pleased with our Q3 2021 trading performance"; launched a Supply Chain Sustainability Programme |
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| 08.11.21 |
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ABP Convention / Night of Knights - programme now on-line to view or download; see the full timetable and the 615 guests attending |
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| 08.11.21 |
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BCF - UK coatings industry commits to Net Zero by 2050 and 75% leftover paint recycling target by 2030 |
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| 08.11.21 |
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FMG Repair Services - new apprenticeship programme with Thatcham Research as dedicated training provider |
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| 08.11.21 |
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FairFuel UK - UK motorists "ruthlessly fleeced" nearly £6m at the pumps more than necessary through "fuel supply chain profiteering" |
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| 08.11.21 |
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ABI and BIBA - insurance trade associations develop fair value assessment template |
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| 08.11.21 |
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Allianz - recognised in Laureus Sport for Good Index |
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| 08.11.21 |
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Mercedes - Visa tech will allow Mercedes-Benz customers in Europe to pay for goods and services by using their fingerprint in the car |
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| 08.11.21 |
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National STEM Day - young people find tech inspiring, but a quarter will not choose careers in this industry |
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| 08.11.21 |
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Economist Impact rEV Index (rates EV readiness) - costs average 1.5 times more to buy an EV compared to a conventional vehicle in the UK |
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| 08.11.21 |
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AW Repair Group - recent Apprentice Showcase event secures 15 apprentices & sees "a noted shift" in young people’s perception of industry |
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| 08.11.21 |
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GoCompare Car Insurance - half of Brits say they would not want their family or friends driving on a smart motorway |
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| 08.11.21 |
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REPOST from the Forum - Wayne Mason-Drust asks "is the insurance and accident repair industry in a perfect storm?" |
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| 08.11.21 |
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Auto Trader - funds first ever Automotive Carbon Literacy Toolkit designed in collaboration with retailers and manufacturers (inc SYNETIQ) |
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| 08.11.21 |
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New ONS report on the UK’s low emission vehicle sector - recorded a turnover of £6bn in 2019 (£3.4bn in 2016) |
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| 08.11.21 |
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AX - new "tech-driven" end-to-end repair process and total loss management, called 'Motor Assist' |
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| 05.11.21 |
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Auto Trader - the average price of a used car has increased circa £3,000 since May |
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| 05.11.21 |
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Admiral’s Motor Product Insight team - volunteer at Many Tears Animal Rescue in Carmarthenshire |
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| 05.11.21 |
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Morgan Motor Company - Malvern car company fined £60,000 after suffering crush injuries unloading a chassis |
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| 05.11.21 |
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Gemini ARC - bodyshop apprenticeship recognition with “Gold Award for 2021/2022” by The 5% Club |
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| 05.11.21 |
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Licensed Private Hire Car Association - more than half of licensed taxi drivers have not returned to the trade since the pandemic |
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| 05.11.21 |
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NFDA - van registrations "show resilience" considering component shortages |
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| 05.11.21 |
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IRU (world road transport organisation) - Goods Transport Council members back crisis call on global supply chain disruptions |
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| 05.11.21 |
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Haymarket Automotive - part of 17-strong industry group that completed the Three Peaks challenge to raise funds for Ben |
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| 05.11.21 |
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Interest rate held at 0.1% - business groups and commentators react |
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| 05.11.21 |
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Autovia - widespread frustration over "forced" delays due to stock shortages of new cars and record high prices for used cars |
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| 05.11.21 |
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TTC Group - offers comment on the acquisition of DriverCheck by EBBON Group |
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| 04.11.21 |
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GoCompare quote data - proportion of drivers with a higher annual mileage has decreased by 20% (Aug 2021 vs Jan 2018) |
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| 04.11.21 |
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ABP Convention / Night of Knights - joining instructions (inc strict Covid rules from venue) and full agenda; over 600 guests attending |
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| 04.11.21 |
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Tracker - what's the real cost of a stolen car? average premium rises by £629 after the theft of a car |
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| 04.11.21 |
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VW Polo, MINI and Nissan Qashqai top sellers in October 2021 - YTD best sellers are Vauxhall Corsa, VW Golf and VW Polo |
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| 04.11.21 |
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Petrol at record high price & diesel also close to record high – government data |
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| 04.11.21 |
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SMMT - new van market up 24.4% over year-to-date but remains -5.2% off five-year pre-pandemic average |
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| 04.11.21 |
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Bank Rate maintained at 0.1% - November 2021; UK GDP is projected to get back to its 2019 Q4 level in 2022 Q1 |
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| 04.11.21 |
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British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) - business and governments must unite to hit net zero target |
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| 04.11.21 |
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AA - named Which? Recommended Provider for fourth year running |
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| 04.11.21 |
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Insurance Times Tech & Innovation Awards - full list of the 23 award winners and all the finalists |
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| 04.11.21 |
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NFDA - "franchised dealers remain the go-to place to buy a new car with consumer appetite to experience electric vehicles" |
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| 04.11.21 |
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AutoRaise - 65 cars signed up for the AutoRaise Rally (21 - 23 Sept 2022) - only 35 places remain |
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| 04.11.21 |
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Dacia - more than three quarters of drivers dismiss non-essential in-car tech |
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| 04.11.21 |
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Auto Trader - despite supply issues, demand for cars – new and used – remains very strong |
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| 04.11.21 |
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Hastings Group - Q3 results: "operational initiatives driving profitable growth in the first nine months of the year" |
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| 04.11.21 |
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SMMT October data - 106,265 new cars registered in October, a -24.6% fall on last year and the weakest October since 1991 |
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| 04.11.21 |
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SMMT - more plug-in vehicles to be registered in 2021 than the whole of the last decade |
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| 04.11.21 |
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Granite Group - acquire Carrot Insurance (young driver telematics insurer) from Trak Global |
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| 03.11.21 |
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ABI - average cost of motor insurance has fallen by 7% (£40) over the last year to £429 in Q3, lowest level for over 5 years |
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| 03.11.21 |
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Direct Line's Climate Change Action Report 2021 - aiming for the "most energy efficient repair network in the UK" |
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| 03.11.21 |
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Bodyshop capacity snapshot - 180% "over capacity" (Midlands), "under pressure"; & booking non-priority customers in for 2022 (South) |
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| 03.11.21 |
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Direct Line Group - more than £46 million worth of tools reported stolen from vehicles in the last six months |
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| 03.11.21 |
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Admiral - to use ADAS data in pricing through LexisNexis Vehicle Build |
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| 03.11.21 |
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Annual Bangers4Ben sale at BCA - raises over £16,000 |
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| 03.11.21 |
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Admiral - drivers returning to commute risk invalidating their insurance if they switched class of use during the pandemic |
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| 03.11.21 |
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AA - issues fog warning to drivers; cause of 20 fatal crashes each year |
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| 03.11.21 |
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Motofix - 200 bodyshop staff now have access to online repair training through Thatcham Research’s ecademy |
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| 03.11.21 |
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ZipCharge - portable EV charger 'Go'; size of a compact wheeled suitcase; charged using a standard domestic plug giving 20-mile range |
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| 03.11.21 |
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Government - by 2023 large firms will have to set out detailed public plans for how they will move to a low-carbon future |
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| 03.11.21 |
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comparethemarket.com - insurers "gaming prices" around renewal ahead of major industry reforms; predicts significant rises from 2022 |
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| 03.11.21 |
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Volkswagen Financial Services UK (VWFS) - a third of Brits considering buying used electric cars after recent fuel crisis |
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| 03.11.21 |
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IAA - ceo, John Kett, talks about their acquisition of SYNETIQ and offers his insight into the UK salvage market and growth of green parts |
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| 02.11.21 |
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Apple - to introduce vehicle crash detection technology that automatically rings emergency services on iPhones and Apple Watches next year? |
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| 02.11.21 |
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Steer Automotive - launches apprenticeship programme: Steer Academy |
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| 02.11.21 |
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SYNETIQ - joins the nation to drive Carbon Literacy Action Day |
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| 02.11.21 |
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Automotive expert warns of mini car recession and looming car price crash |
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| 02.11.21 |
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Volvo Cars - calls for more clean energy investment to realise full climate potential of electric cars |
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| 02.11.21 |
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LKQ - ceo Dominick Zarcone: EV technical service parts are between 2 and 6 times more expensive than their comparable engined equivalents |
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| 02.11.21 |
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LKQ - ceo Dominick Zarcone: talks about challenges of collision parts supply chain and how recycled parts can help |
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| 02.11.21 |
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LKQ - ceo Dominick Zarcone: "we are incredibly pleased with how our UK business performed in Q3" |
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| 02.11.21 |
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PA report: Smart motorway rollout should be paused over safety concerns – MPs |
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| 02.11.21 |
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FSB - recommendations to help support millions of smaller firms to become more sustainable |
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| 02.11.21 |
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RAC - reacts to Transport Committee's report into all lane running motorways |
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| 02.11.21 |
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Audi - holistic safety concept of the Audi RS Q e-tron at the Dakar Rally |
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| 02.11.21 |
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IGA - EV training heavily subsidised for IGA members at RMI Academy of Automotive Skills sites |
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| 02.11.21 |
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car - Hydrogen Cars Debut At London To Brighton Veteran Car Run |
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| 02.11.21 |
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Covéa Insurance - joins Verex Group's motor manufacturers’ insurance alliance (manufacturer branded motor insurance from 16 manufacturers) |
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| 02.11.21 |
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Tesla - mystery as Elon Musk says that Tesla have not signed contract with Hertz for supply of 100,000 cars |
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| 02.11.21 |
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Germany and Malaysia: Bosch - to invest more than 400 million euros in its semiconductor fabs in 2022 |
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| 02.11.21 |
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Transport Committee report - calls on the DFT and National Highways to delay the introduction of "all-lane" smart motorways |
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| 01.11.21 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - Q2 results: loss of £302m on turnover of £3,900m; sales constrained by global semiconductor supply shortages |
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| 01.11.21 |
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Plenham Ltd (bodyshop mag and IBIS) - balance sheet value falls to a NEGATIVE £644,000; £1.33m liabilities, £0.67m assets inc £8,500 cash |
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| 01.11.21 |
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RAC Fuel Watch - diesel hits new record high at 147.94p; litre of diesel has gone up 30p a litre in a year |
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| 01.11.21 |
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*** IMPORTANT INFO FOR NEXT WEEK'S EVENT *** ABP Annual Convention – Delegate Joining Instructions |
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| 01.11.21 |
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IMI - two new Non-Executive Directors appointed to IMI Board: Auto Trader Commercial Director, Ian Plummer, and CEO of FISITA, Chris Mason |
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| 01.11.21 |
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EVs "generating buzz" during COP26 - the 10 most EV Friendly Cities in the UK (Coventry, Milton Keynes & Brighton & Hove top the list) |
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| 01.11.21 |
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Fairlight Coachworks - achieve carbon neutrality at Peacehaven bodyshop in accordance with PAS2060 |
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| 01.11.21 |
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Allianz - appoints "future-proof Approved Repairer Network"; 2 national suppliers and 6 regional groups chosen |
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| 01.11.21 |
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Fix Auto - appoints first bodyshop franchisee in Northern Ireland, Bodyworxni, 20 miles from Belfast, named 'Fix Auto Lagan Side' |
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| 01.11.21 |
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ACEA - auto industry calls for more EU-made semiconductors |
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| 01.11.21 |
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SEAT and CUPRA - Ignasi Prieto appointed Global Marketing Director |
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| 01.11.21 |
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44% motorists currently using petrol or diesel say it could be up to 10 years before they switch to an EV |
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| 01.11.21 |
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Two thirds of UK drivers support lowering VAT to combat rising fuel prices |
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| 01.11.21 |
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BCA - average used LCV values remain stable at BCA; September saw average LCV values lift to £9,902 |
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| 01.11.21 |
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RAC - 85% increase in the number of EV charge points at supermarkets since early 2020; nearly 1,000 added in just under two years |
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| 01.11.21 |
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JCB - sign multi-billion-pound deal with Fortescue Future Industries who will be largest supplier of green hydrogen to UK |
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| 01.11.21 |
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JCB - investing £100 million on a project to produce super-efficient hydrogen engines; end of 2022 is target for first customer sale |
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| 31.10.21 |
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Volvo - shares up 22% on first day of trading, valuing company at £16billion; Ford sold it to Geely in 2020 for just £1.2billion |
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| 29.10.21 |
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PPG - partners with Bradford Science Festival for second consecutive year to inspire children to take a career path in STEM |
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| 29.10.21 |
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IMI - announce return of their Annual Dinner in March 2022; invite nominations for their six awards |
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| 29.10.21 |
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Government - consultation on creating a Road Collision Investigation Branch (RCIB) to investigate accidents involving self-driving cars |
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| 29.10.21 |
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SecretService - ongoing new car supply challenges in 2021 could cost aftersales sector another £300 million in lost revenue |
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| 29.10.21 |
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IMI - How Thatcham is addressing the skills shortage |
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| 29.10.21 |
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Mercedes F1 team - Lewis Hamilton surprises 3 children interested in STEM subjects and a desire to work in the automotive industry |
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| 29.10.21 |
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ABI - showcase Ageas's innovative solutions to increase green repairs; 1 in 5 of green parts they use come from their own salvaged vehicles |
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| 29.10.21 |
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Wales - scrapped Covid rules could be brought back as 1 in 40 people in Wales are estimated to have covid, highest level ever |
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| 29.10.21 |
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Government - extends the Recovery Loan Scheme until 30 June 2022 but only for small and medium sized enterprises |
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| 29.10.21 |
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Admiral Group - Munich Re sell 12.1m share worth £355m; retain a 6% stake (18m shares); co-insurance arrangement extended to 2029 |
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| 29.10.21 |
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Enterprise Rent-a-Car - road accidents set to increase when the clocks go back on Sunday; causes 6% increase in demand for replacement cars |
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| 29.10.21 |
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Morelli - are the first bodyshop distributor to achieve carbon neutrality in accordance with PAS2060; helped by ECA Energy |
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| 28.10.21 |
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USA: Hertz - to provide up to 50,000 Tesla 3 cars by 2023 exclusively for Uber drivers to rent |
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| 28.10.21 |
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NBRA - seek clarity from government if bodyshops are included in the 50% reduction in business rates for retail businesses |
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| 28.10.21 |
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Vauxhall - Baylis Group warranty administrator, Bryan Webb (90), celebrates his retirement after a Vauxhall career spanning 75 years |
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| 28.10.21 |
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ABP Awards - finalists announced for the 3 bodyshop awards at Night of Knights; bodyshop group, group site and single site |
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| 28.10.21 |
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ABP Bodyshop Excellence awards - finalists announced for Eco-Friendly award; winner revealed at Night of Knights on Tues 9 Nov |
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| 28.10.21 |
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Admiral - five years of rising success with implementing robotic process automation (RPA) within the claims process |
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| 28.10.21 |
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LKQ - Q3 results: "record results"; profit margin in European segment at 11.5% was "the highest in over 9 years" |
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| 28.10.21 |
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ALD - in discussion with LeasePlan about possible merger; combined business would be largest vehicle leasing company in UK |
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| 27.10.21 |
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Budget reaction: IMI - more attention needed to training and the roll out of electric vehicles in the UK |
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| 27.10.21 |
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Budget reaction: SMMT - a more fundamental change in business rates is still necessary |
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| 27.10.21 |
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Budget reaction: BVRLA - missed opportunity to give the industry essential clarity when it is most needed. |
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| 27.10.21 |
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Budget reaction: The Petrol Retailers Association - 12th year in a row that fuel duty has been unchanged |
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| 27.10.21 |
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Budget reaction: RAC - reacts to continued fuel duty freeze |
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| 27.10.21 |
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Budget reaction: The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) - |
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| 27.10.21 |
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The Independent Garage Association (IGA) - urges Chancellor to clarify garage eligibility for new rates discount |
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| 27.10.21 |
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Budget reaction: CBI: "Budget is business friendly, but won't deliver high investment, high productivity economy" |
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| 27.10.21 |
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Budget reaction: ABI - comments on measures within the Budget and Comprehensive Spending Review related to the insurance |
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| 27.10.21 |
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Budget - planned rise in fuel duty will be cancelled |
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| 27.10.21 |
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Budget - a 50% discount on business rates (up to £110k) for RETAIL, hospitality and leisure businesses |
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| 27.10.21 |
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Budget - UK inflation expected to average 4% over the next year |
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| 27.10.21 |
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e2e - new 'meet the team blog', featuring Rob Phillips, Client Services Team Senior |
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| 27.10.21 |
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Budget - recovery in the UK from the pandemic is faster than expected; economy will return to pre-Covid levels "at the turn of this year |
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| 27.10.21 |
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IAA - closes their acquisition of SYNETIQ paying £186m cash plus £39m more when deal approved by the Competition and Markets Authority |
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| 27.10.21 |
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USA: Sherwin-Williams - works starts on build of new 600,000 square-foot global Research and Development Centre in Ohio |
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| 27.10.21 |
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Willis Towers Watson / Confused.com Car Insurance Price Index - car insurance prices fall to lowest level since 2015 to average £514 |
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| 27.10.21 |
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Roberlo - prize draw for an "exclusive" spray gun for those registered with Roberlo's Crom Campus |
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| 27.10.21 |
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Stellantis and TheF Charging - developing new quick EV charge network; 15,000+ locations in Europe with 2 million parking spaces |
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| 27.10.21 |
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Lightfoot - Volpi Capital invests in the Devon-based green fleet tech company |
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| 27.10.21 |
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BCA - 2021 Cycle Challenge raises over £120,000 for Action for A-T |
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| 27.10.21 |
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Aston Barclay - Toyota's Hilux pick-up takes top spot in Aston Barclay’s October van desirability index |
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| 27.10.21 |
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LKQ Euro Car Parts - adds Wynn’s E10 Protector to its product range, to help the independent aftermarket re new fuel |
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| 27.10.21 |
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Venson - calls for businesses to consider the ease of running a hydrogen commercial fleet over electric |
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| 27.10.21 |
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Euro NCAP - Ford Mustang Mach-E (5*), Hyundai IONIQ 5 (5*) and TUCSON (5*), Toyota Yaris Cross (5*) and Hyundai BAYON (4*) |
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| 27.10.21 |
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Shrewsbury Colleges Group - new £500k Automotive Training Centre officially opened to train and upskill local workforce |
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| 27.10.21 |
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Association of Consumer Support Organisations-commissioned report - car insurers pocket pandemic pay-out of £3.3bn - £118 per customer |
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| 27.10.21 |
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Thatcham Research - latest Euro NCAP testing: Ford Mustang Mach-E and Ioniq 5 Electric Vehicles (EVs) receive five-stars |
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| 27.10.21 |
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Autovista - average RV of a three-year-old car in the UK is 25.6% higher than in October last year |
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| 26.10.21 |
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Car Fest - 2022 dates announced for Chris Evan's CarFests |
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| 26.10.21 |
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Sherwin Williams - Q3 results "significantly impacted by ongoing and industry-wide raw material supply chain challenges" |
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| 26.10.21 |
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Jato - Tesla Model 3 was top selling car in Europe in September; SUVs are on track to secure a 50% market share |
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| 26.10.21 |
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The Future of Damage Estimation and the Challenges of EV Repair - key top speakers at ABP Convention on Tues 9 Nov; over 500 already booked |
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| 26.10.21 |
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Pay - average salary in UK for full-time employees is up 4.3% in last 12 months to £31,772 year (£611 week) |
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| 26.10.21 |
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National Living Wage (for all over 23-year olds) - rises from April 2022 to £19,760 year for 40-hour week; £10,005 year for apprentices |
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| 26.10.21 |
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Axalta - Q3 results: "persistent and widespread cost inflation has been significant"; refinish sales up 10.4% |
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| 25.10.21 |
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Hertz car rental - order 100,000 Tesla Model 3 for delivery by end of 2022; will comprise more than 20% of Hertz global fleet |
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| 25.10.21 |
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School of Thought - update on progress and launch of membership packages; Dave Reece and Julie Eley appeal for more industry support |
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| 25.10.21 |
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Direct Line Group - appoints Tracy Corrigan (News Corp, WSJ & Dow Jones) as an independent Non-Executive Director |
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| 25.10.21 |
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EV revolution "hits new milestone" as Tesla Model 3 becomes Europe's best-selling car in September |
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| 25.10.21 |
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Honcho - ranks number 1 in the InsurTech 50 |
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| 25.10.21 |
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Autocar - "if you want a new Audi A3, you will be waiting until 2022 – and right now, dealers can’t say exactly when in the year" |
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| 25.10.21 |
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Audatex UK - Steve Warwick promoted to role of Business Development Manager responsible for Audatex sales within the UK bodyshop industry |
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| 25.10.21 |
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BVRLA - urge the Chancellor to provide more financial support and incentives to support the zero emission van market |
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| 25.10.21 |
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Admiral - new 4-year title sponsor deal for the Welsh national leagues, now called 'the Admiral National Leagues' |
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| 25.10.21 |
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SEAT - creates the world’s smallest Ibiza nightclub inside the new £16,790 Ibiza car |
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| 25.10.21 |
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Auto Trader - old diesels still rising in price despite imminent ULEZ charge |
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| 25.10.21 |
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BMW - by 2023 more than half of all vehicles from BMW's Munich facility will have an electrified drive; the majority will be fully electric |
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| 25.10.21 |
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Tractable - 360 degree view and assessment via app |
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| 25.10.21 |
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Germany: BMW Group - Munich plant goes fully electric |
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| 25.10.21 |
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Honda - research on 'the average family car': 62 miles per week; 3,224 miles and 30 day trips annually |
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| 23.10.21 |
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RAC - "the typical Monday-to-Friday commute may be gone for good as a result of the pandemic" as hybrid and home working become the norm |
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| 22.10.21 |
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Tractable's Head of Motor Engineering, Ai Operations, Max Ali - fundraising for Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity (his story, below) |
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| 22.10.21 |
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Repairers Choice awards - finalists announced for all 11 awards; winners announced at Night of Knights on Tues 9 Nov |
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| 22.10.21 |
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MCH (Merseyside Car Hospital) - finalists in the ABP Bodyshop Excellence awards at NOK2021, share news of Work Experience Scheme success |
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| 22.10.21 |
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HMG Paints - win BCF Corporate Social Responsibility Award as Chairman John Falder receives Silver Medal |
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| 22.10.21 |
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SIXT - ride goes green and offers sustainable ride services with hybrid and fully electric vehicles |
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| 22.10.21 |
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Synetiq - IAA announce acquisition of Synetiq for £225 million |
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| 22.10.21 |
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IMI - why aren't people from diverse backgrounds joining the automotive sector? |
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| 22.10.21 |
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NFDA NI - responds to call for evidence into biennial MOT testing |
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| 22.10.21 |
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Aviva UK - Joe's story: an important article about gambling, addiction and where to find support |
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| 22.10.21 |
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A positive(ish) spin on car insurance... |
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| 22.10.21 |
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QBE - Chris Wallace appointed to head up QBE UK insurance business and "strategically expand the business in the UK" |
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| 22.10.21 |
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The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) - complete SBC late payments survey by 15 December (link below) |
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| 22.10.21 |
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handl Group - appoints new digital head to spearhead digital growth strategy |
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| 22.10.21 |
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AA launches Accident Assist after finding that 43% drivers would contact their breakdown provider first NOT their insurer |
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| 21.10.21 |
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Tesla - Dutch government's forensic lab decrypts its closely guarded driving data-storage system; allows accident investigation says Reuters |
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| 21.10.21 |
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Tesla - officially launches its new Tesla Insurance product in Texas using ‘real-time driving behaviour’ to determine price month-by-month |
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| 21.10.21 |
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Vanarama - boss fears government EV investment isn’t enough to keep up with booming EV sales |
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| 21.10.21 |
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Tesla - CFO gives a detailed and fascinating insight into their new insurance offering which uses "individual risk-based pricing" |
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| 21.10.21 |
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Fix Auto UK - Rob Pugh promoted to Head of Commercial role to head up Fix Auto's division of owned repair centres |
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| 21.10.21 |
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ABP Bodyshop Excellence awards - finalists announced; winners unveiled at Night ogf Knights on Tues 9 Nov |
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| 21.10.21 |
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AkzoNobel - "extraordinary" levels of raw material costs and supply disruptions impact the business |
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| 21.10.21 |
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Arnold Clark - directions for visitors who want to access the Arnold Clark Innovation Centre during COP26 |
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| 21.10.21 |
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ACSO - comments on the release of OIC data and latest CRU claims figures; only 1% of cases settled to date |
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| 21.10.21 |
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BVRLA - advises Transport Select Committee on future of national road pricing scheme |
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| 21.10.21 |
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National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA) - Electric-Power 2 Wheelers "a viable, green solution in urban areas for last mile delivery" |
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| 21.10.21 |
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ONS - general business snapshot inc job adverts at 143% February 2020 average level |
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| 21.10.21 |
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Traffic at 96% pre-COVID levels |
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| 21.10.21 |
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West Midlands Gigafactory in Coventry - the largest in the UK, enough to power 600,000 electric vehicles per year |
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| 21.10.21 |
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UK Select Accident Repair Centre in Ross-on-Wye - first bodyshop to install revolutionary new HR system |
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| 21.10.21 |
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RAC - half term to spark ‘autumn rush’ on the roads with drivers planning nearly 20m leisure trips |
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| 21.10.21 |
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Europcar Mobility Group UK - 87% fleets are "in no doubt" that ULEZ changes and new Clean Air Zones will have an impact on their business |
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| 20.10.21 |
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PPG - Q3 results: record sales, up 19% on last year; profitability hit by "raw material cost inflation of about 25% year-over-year" |
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| 20.10.21 |
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Tesla - Q3 results; record revenue of £13.8 billion and record profits of $1.6billion; currently batting global supply chain shortages |
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| 20.10.21 |
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AA - to bust myths on electric vehicle rally of Scotland ahead of COP26 |
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| 20.10.21 |
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Wayve and DPD - launch a fleet data collection pilot program in the UK; gives Wayve's software access to over 95% of all roads |
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| 20.10.21 |
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Junair - launch electrically powered, carbon neutral spraybooth |
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| 20.10.21 |
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Inflation rate - CPI falls slightly to 3.1% for the 12 months to September 2021; RPI up slightly to 4.9% |
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| 20.10.21 |
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Fix Auto UK - Fix Auto Blackburn and Fix Auto Dagenham are two of the first repairers in Britain to secure Polestar approval |
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| 20.10.21 |
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car - a third of drivers plan to stop driving into a CAZ with their current vehicle |
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| 20.10.21 |
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Used car price growth quadruples in 6 weeks; av price of used car £19,018 last week; 17% nearly new cars more expensive than new equivalent |
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| 20.10.21 |
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Vauxhall - believes a ZEV mandate can work in the UK "provided there are complimentary targets on the other key parts of the EV ecosystem" |
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| 20.10.21 |
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SMMT - UK manufacturing holds key to unlocking Government’s domestic and global ambitions |
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| 20.10.21 |
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Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) - warns of record busting pump prices by month end |
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| 20.10.21 |
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What Car? - Net Zero announcement by the Government "a step in the right direction" |
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| 20.10.21 |
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Axalta Refinish - congratulates award-winning bodyshop clients (18 awards between them!) at the 2021 British Bodyshop Awards |
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| 20.10.21 |
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Cazoo - acquires Vans365 to expand online car retail business & tap into £16bn commercial vehicles market |
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| 19.10.21 |
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AutoRaise Rally - to take place next year from 21-23 September 2022; entry deadline is 14 March 2022; cost per team c.£1,500 |
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| 19.10.21 |
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asTech - family of brands: asTech, adasThink, BlueDriver, FleetGenix, Mobile Tech RX, and RED (EU), unite as 'Repairify' |
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| 19.10.21 |
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Carsofthefuture.co.uk - editor Neil Kennett to Host Advancing Autonomous Session at Reuters Automotive 2021 |
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| 19.10.21 |
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Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance UK (insurethebox owner) - recognised as one of the best Insurance Employers 2021 |
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| 19.10.21 |
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PPG - receives two prestigious awards from British Coatings Federation: honoured for sustainable innovation and marketing campaign |
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| 19.10.21 |
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BASF Coating - confirms new strategic partnership with ECA Business Energy |
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| 19.10.21 |
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Register for the ABP Club Annual Convention and Night of Knights, with Headline Partners: Audatex and OEC - Tues 9 November in Birmingham |
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| 19.10.21 |
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BCF – UK Coatings industry awards recognises excellence after "a challenging 18 months" |
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| 19.10.21 |
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GoCompare - 1 in 5 UK adults don’t read the policy documents relating to their home and car insurance |
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| 19.10.21 |
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Peugeot - 40% of parents already want to see their children learn to drive in a fully electric car |
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| 19.10.21 |
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Volkswagen Financial Services UK (VWFS) - pandemic shifts UK’s car buying habits: larger models are in and smaller models are out |
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| 19.10.21 |
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The National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA) & The National Motorcyclists Council (NMC) - announce partnership on motorcycling issues |
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| 19.10.21 |
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AX Innovation - joins official police security initiative: 'Secured by Design' |
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| 19.10.21 |
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Lookers - appoint Tom Lodge (ex Sytners) as Group Bodyshop & SMART Repair Operations Manager |
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| 18.10.21 |
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LKQ Euro Car Parts - encouraging independent bodyshops to support good battery health with ‘Test to Earn’ initiative |
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| 18.10.21 |
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Trakm8 - telematics "more vital than ever" in light of recent fuel crisis |
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| 18.10.21 |
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Remit Training - technician skills gap grows as demand for electrified vehicles surges; Remit offers 50% off EV training |
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| 18.10.21 |
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Amazon UK - offers £1,000 sign-on bonus for the 20,000 temporary staff it need for Xmas with pay of £11.50 hour |
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| 18.10.21 |
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bodyshop magazine - circulation fell 10% in the latest ABC circulation figures for year to June 2021 |
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| 18.10.21 |
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Quotezone - premiums for 17-21-year-old drivers have fallen by 14% since 2020 |
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| 18.10.21 |
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Goodwood - announces 2022 motorsport event dates with Festival of Speed on 23-26 June |
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| 18.10.21 |
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Quindell (now Watchstone) - SFO (Serious Fraud Office) closes its 6-year investigation into the Quindell business and accounting practices |
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| 18.10.21 |
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INEOS - to take leading role in the hydrogen revolution with launch of hydrogen advocacy campaign |
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| 18.10.21 |
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Did you go to the BBA awards last Monday? Over 1,000 FREE photos available for you. Over 900 photos have already been downloaded by guests. |
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| 18.10.21 |
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Venson survey finds motorists support the Government call for local authorities to be responsible for Electric Vehicle charging infrastructu |
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| 18.10.21 |
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FMG - launches new Risk Solution - targets reducing the severity of vehicle incidents - featuring FMG Indicate |
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| 18.10.21 |
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Ford - £230million investment to transform Halewood operations in UK to build its first EV components in Europe |
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| 18.10.21 |
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Foxconn (world’s largest electronics manufacturer & Apple's iPhone partner) - show 3 "self-developed" electric vehicles |
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| 18.10.21 |
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Bank of England - during local lockdowns, the average turnover growth for SMEs in the UK was around -20% down (evidence from UK SMEs) |
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| 18.10.21 |
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London Electric Vehicle Company’s (LEVC) - hosts Mayor of London Sadiq Khan and Mayor of the West Midlands Andy Street on factory vist |
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| 18.10.21 |
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Constellation Automotive Group (WeBuyAnyCar, BCA and cinch) - CarNext acquisition to target annual 2.5 million car sales worth €21bn |
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| 18.10.21 |
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Aston Barclay - used EVs and hybrids top Aston Barclay’s desirability index for first time |
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| 18.10.21 |
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PPG - new NEXA AUTOCOLOR clearcoat for the TURBO VISION Commercial Transport range |
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| 18.10.21 |
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Allianz - launches sustainable procurement charter to encourage suppliers to meet environmental commitments & social targets |
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| 16.10.21 |
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Petrol and diesel prices - rise by 22% in last 12 months and are now just below the record prices set in April 2012 |
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| 15.10.21 |
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ERS - offering extended cover for European HGV drivers |
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| 15.10.21 |
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Global: Volkswagen Group - doubles deliveries of pure e-vehicles in third quarter; VW now has 6% global BEV market share |
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| 15.10.21 |
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Hyundai - achieves highest brand Reputation score in the UK, ahead of 29 competitors with 12% increase from 2020 |
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| 15.10.21 |
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ABP Repairers Choice awards - over 500 bodyshops have rated their work providers and suppliers; voting closes at 6pm TONIGHT (Fri 15 Oct) |
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| 15.10.21 |
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Register for the ABP Club Annual Convention and Night of Knights, with Headline Partners: Audatex and OEC - Tues 9 November in Birmingham |
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| 15.10.21 |
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Isuzu UK - 16 new dealers appointed during 2021; UK dealer network now at 105 dealers |
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| 15.10.21 |
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Zouk Capital - backs initial £30m investment in EV charging company Zest |
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| 15.10.21 |
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Theory test pass rates up 8.6% in a year increasing demand on practical tests - 51% pass their practical test first time |
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| 15.10.21 |
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National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA) - plate change drives motorcycle registrations in September |
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| 15.10.21 |
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Consumer Intelligence - the average motor premium in the UK is now £751; 1 in 4 cheapest quotes provided by telematics co.s |
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| 15.10.21 |
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Tracker - £665,000 worth of stolen vehicles recovered in September |
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| 15.10.21 |
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Willis Towers Watson/Confused.com Index - car insurance costs £97 less than 12 months ago |
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| 15.10.21 |
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ABI Motor Insurance Conference - Admiral warns of "shortage of labour" & Direct Line says "we need to invest in technician repair skills" |
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| 15.10.21 |
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Credit and debit cards - contactless limit rise to £100 from today (was £45) |
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| 15.10.21 |
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Alton Cars - prepares to move its York bodyshop to larger premises in December; new 22,000 sq ft site is 3 miles away |
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| 15.10.21 |
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GYS - new GYS PTI-Genius spot welder secures first approval, from Renault |
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| 15.10.21 |
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London EV Show - now rescheduled to 14-16 Dec 2021 at the Business Design Centre in Islington (was 7-9 Dec at Olympia) |
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| 14.10.21 |
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What Car? - showrooms should maintain Covid protocols or risk losing half of customers |
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| 14.10.21 |
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Volvo Group - launches world’s first vehicle using fossil-free steel |
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| 14.10.21 |
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ŠKODA UK - research reveals more than a third of motorists are driving vehicles with damaged alloy wheels, with 56% caused by hitting a kerb |
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| 14.10.21 |
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CBI & 40 trade associations issue statement on business rates, saying action on investment needed at Budget |
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| 14.10.21 |
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Urbantz - searches for ‘truck driver UK’ skyrocket 1300% across globe during HGV driver shortage |
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| 14.10.21 |
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ABP Repairers Choice awards - over 450 bodyshops have rated their work providers and suppliers; voting closes at 6pm TOMORROW (Fri 15 Oct) |
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| 14.10.21 |
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Halo ARC - HALO ‘Szyphon’ goes live |
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| 14.10.21 |
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ABP Bodyshop Excellence awards - deadline for entries extended as requested; entries now close at 6pm TOMORROW (Fri 15 Oct) |
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| 14.10.21 |
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Morelli Group - place first fleet order for the new 508 PEUGEOT SPORT ENGINEERED, the latest low emission vehicle to be launched by PEUGEOT |
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| 14.10.21 |
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NET-HERO - web-based platform allows drivers to offset automotive carbon footprint in 3 steps from 2 pence per mile |
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| 14.10.21 |
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XL Motors - celebrate scooping major win at the British Bodyshop Awards |
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| 14.10.21 |
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Europcar - launches one month minimum contract fleet vehicle subscription service |
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| 14.10.21 |
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Enterprise Holdings - Khaled Shahbo appointed as Senior Vice President for Europe |
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| 14.10.21 |
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Thatcham Research - celebrates exceptional repair industry talent helping to close the skills gap at the British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) |
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| 14.10.21 |
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Marshall Motor - acquire Motorline (multi-franchise dealer group with 48 sites) for £64.5million |
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| 14.10.21 |
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IAM RoadSmart - Costs of lessons and the test, and running a car once passed, the biggest reasons why young people are stalling on driving |
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| 14.10.21 |
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USA: Mitchell International, Genex Services and Workers’ Comp Services - announce the creation of their new parent brand, Enlyte |
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| 13.10.21 |
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BBA (British Bodyshop Awards) - over 1,000 FREE photos from Monday's event now available on-line to view and download |
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| 13.10.21 |
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AF Smart Repairs sold to AF Accident Repairs - 22 jobs saved with sale by nationwide insolvency practitioner, SFP |
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| 13.10.21 |
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National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA) - 70% of auction houses are expecting to see an increase in petrol, diesel and hybrid values |
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| 13.10.21 |
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Motor Insurers' Bureau - starts legal action against the UK Government over "unnecessary and impractical" Vnuk ruling |
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| 13.10.21 |
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ABP Repairers Choice awards - over 400 bodyshops have already rated their work providers and suppliers; closes at 6pm this Friday (15 Oct) |
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| 13.10.21 |
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National Windscreens - vehicle technology advances and their implications for the aftermarket |
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| 13.10.21 |
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ABP Bodyshop Excellence awards - deadline for entries extended as requested by 2 days to 6pm this Friday (13 October) |
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| 13.10.21 |
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BCA - year-on-year average monthly used car values are up by 41%; £11,817 in Sept 2021 vs £8,515 in Sept 2020 |
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| 13.10.21 |
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BBA 2021 - huge volume of praise for a "brilliant evening"; thank you to all 905 guests; move to Manchester for 19 May 2022 well received |
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| 13.10.21 |
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Hypermile and Spark EV Technology - Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) specifically optimised for energy efficiency |
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| 13.10.21 |
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Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) - small firms losing £25 billion a year to tax admin as Budget nears, new study shows |
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| 13.10.21 |
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BCA - retains 40,000 vehicles per annum Volkswagen Group remarketing contract |
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| 13.10.21 |
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LV= GI - fighting application fraud and ghost broking with LexisNexis Emailage Rapid |
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| 13.10.21 |
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TrustFord - officially opens £1m Service and Parts Centre in Alperton, London |
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| 13.10.21 |
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ACIS - Graham O’Neill to take non-exec role at ACIS to shape future business model |
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| 13.10.21 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - trials world-first digital supply chain for leather using blockchain technology |
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| 13.10.21 |
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ONS latest data on COVID-19 and the impact on the UK economy - monthly GDP grew by 0.4% between July & August |
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| 13.10.21 |
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The Vella Group - partners with The Mersey Forest to improve wellbeing in Merseyside and Cheshire |
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| 13.10.21 |
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Copart - PJs and breakfast to raise funds for Ben Automotive Charity |
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| 13.10.21 |
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AkzoNobel - formalises membership of Responsible Mica Initiative |
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| 13.10.21 |
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VW Financial Services - impact on customers "bouncing back from COVID-19 and the semiconductor shortage" |
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| 12.10.21 |
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BBA - world's largest bodyshop awards event - moves to Manchester for 2022, 2023 and 2024 in its usual calendar slot of May / June |
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| 12.10.21 |
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BBA 2021 - what a night for our 905 guests with Gabby Logan on top form; Steer Group won 5 awards; PPG headline partner for 10th year |
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| 12.10.21 |
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TYC - "high wage economy still a long way off" |
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| 12.10.21 |
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Motor Ombudsman - poll shows six in ten drivers would consider buying an electric car in 2022 |
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| 12.10.21 |
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Cosworth - strengthens executive management team with COO appointment, Stephen Dyke (ex Ricardo) |
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| 12.10.21 |
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SMMT - vehicles remain Britain’s most valuable trade good, as export revenues reach £27 billion |
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| 12.10.21 |
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HELLA - "c10 million fewer vehicles will be produced worldwide this financial year than was still expected in July of this year" |
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| 12.10.21 |
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Peugeot - electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle owners travel further in their cars over the space of a week than those driving petrol/diesel |
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| 12.10.21 |
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Venson - onboarding is "the final frontier"; helping fleet managers execute a successful switch to electric |
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| 12.10.21 |
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TrustFord - completes official opening of Dundee Parts site; part of £1.55m investment, supports local repair and bodyshop businesses |
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| 12.10.21 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) - winners announced! |
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| 11.10.21 |
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AA Recovery Patrols champion a different HGV career for men and women during nationwide driver shortage |
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| 11.10.21 |
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The British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) Programme is online and includes all timings, info about the awards and finalists and the seating plan |
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| 11.10.21 |
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FLA - consumer car finance market fell by 10% in August |
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| 11.10.21 |
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CBI/Mercer Pensions Survey 2021 - nine in ten firms hit by COVID-19 maintained commitment to competitive staff pensions |
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| 11.10.21 |
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City of London Police - 17-29 year olds remain the most likely age group to fall victim to fraudsters selling fake car insurance |
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| 11.10.21 |
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News UK Motor Awards, sponsored by Co-op Insurance - Cars of the Year named by The Sunday Times, The Sun and Jeremy Clarkson |
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| 11.10.21 |
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Minster Law - signs new deal extension with Principal to manage bike claims |
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| 11.10.21 |
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CarGurus - almost three quarters of UK motorists struggle to accurately value a used car |
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| 11.10.21 |
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Grove Group - appoints Damon Curtis (ex ACIS, NIBS and IRIS) |
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| 08.10.21 |
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EXCLUSIVE: LV= Insurance - to support their Repair Network by fully funding their LV= Audatex costs from 1 November |
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| 08.10.21 |
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The British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) Programme is online and includes all timings, info about the awards and finalists and the seating plan |
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| 08.10.21 |
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Walton Accident Repairs (Audatex PlanManager case study) - Greater Manchester bodyshop talks about workshop planning functionality |
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| 08.10.21 |
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Dack Motor Group - first dedicated repair centre, Dack Bodyshop in Lincoln; bodyshop manager, Nick Brown |
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| 08.10.21 |
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The Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) - calls for independent enquiry into fuel crisis |
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| 08.10.21 |
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McKinsey article - how German auto supplier, ZF Friedrichshafen, is balancing staff flexibility and business stability |
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| 08.10.21 |
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Number of battery-electric cars on the UK’s roads overtakes plug-in hybrids for the first time |
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| 08.10.21 |
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Balgores Motor Group - Sudbury site secures Mercedes Structural approval |
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| 08.10.21 |
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21% of drivers support speed limit increase to 100mph on a motorway |
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| 08.10.21 |
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M & S Accident Repairs - Feltham-based bodyshop achieves carbon neutrality in accordance with PAS2060 |
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| 08.10.21 |
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Geneva Motor Show - February 2022 show cancelled; will return in 2023 |
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| 07.10.21 |
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bodyshop magazine - finalists for their awards on Fri 17 Dec |
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| 07.10.21 |
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Eddie Longworth of JEL Consulting - opinion piece on the offer and opportunities for GT Motive in the UK market |
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| 07.10.21 |
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TrustFord - five colleagues recognised at Inspiring Automotive Women Awards, for third consecutive year |
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| 07.10.21 |
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New range of Laser Tools Racing tool chests and roll cabinets — as used by the BTCC team! |
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| 07.10.21 |
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Bodyshop boom! - acquisitions and investment in the repair sector despite the uncertainty of 2021 |
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| 07.10.21 |
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ABP Golf Day 2021 (Midlands) with Mirka - photographs available from Tuesday's Charity Golf Day! |
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| 07.10.21 |
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EXCLUSIVE: The Vella Group - to open 2 new sites in early 2022 in Bradford and Coventry |
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| 07.10.21 |
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Solus - DeAnna Avis, National Customer Experience Lead, named Automotive 30% Club's 'Inspiring Woman of the Year' |
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| 07.10.21 |
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School of Thought - can you offer a young person a suitable work experience placement as part of their Traineeship? |
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| 07.10.21 |
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Euro Car Parts Team P R Reilly - to open 6 new branches & rebrand as LKQ Euro Car Parts |
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| 07.10.21 |
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LEVC - supplying 30 VN5 electric vans to bp pulse (provider of EV charging infrastructure) |
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| 07.10.21 |
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Autovia - "behind-the-scenes-discussions" with home energy providers signal a major future driving force behind EV adoption |
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| 07.10.21 |
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comparethemarket.com - cheapest average annual car insurance premium falls to 6-year low despite return of traffic; £60 drop year-on-year |
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| 07.10.21 |
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Pendragon - trading update: strong performance in Q3; strong gross profit per units in both new and used cars |
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| 06.10.21 |
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Agnew Group - to invest £3.5 million in a new 23,000 sq ft Bodyshop, Valet and Vehicle preparation centre in Belfast |
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| 06.10.21 |
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REPOST from the Forum - Wayne Mason-Drust on "interesting times ahead" |
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| 06.10.21 |
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NFDA - supply issues "crush" strong market demand |
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| 06.10.21 |
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insurethebox - mental health on the agenda during National Customer Service Week |
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| 06.10.21 |
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Consumer Intelligence - appoints former LV= aggregator expert, Karen Houseago, as Head of Insurance |
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| 06.10.21 |
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AA - car travel drops to lowest level since July |
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| 06.10.21 |
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Dave Shepherd's 'helicopter view' of the industry - Brexit, traffic levels, new car sales and tech |
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| 06.10.21 |
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Kwik Fit - fuel supply problems have affected one in two drivers |
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| 06.10.21 |
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Ford - working with neuroscientists to develop systems to detect when drivers are tired, distracted or not concentrating |
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| 06.10.21 |
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Activate Accident Repair - open new 20,000sqft site in Newcastle, their 6th hi-tech bodyshop; manager is Lee Johnson |
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| 06.10.21 |
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Insurers detected proportionately more motor insurance fraud than in 2019, despite a fall in the overall number of claims due to lockdowns |
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| 06.10.21 |
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RAC - the average price of a litre of both petrol and diesel rose in September to make a tank around £12 more expensive than a year ago |
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| 06.10.21 |
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Europcar Mobility Group UK - improved fleet utilisation becomes a top priority in a post-COVID world |
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| 06.10.21 |
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Spies Hecker - Official Team Supplier to Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team, provides customised training support |
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| 06.10.21 |
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BBA programme - now available in publications section of ABP website; see where you are sitting on Mon 11 Oct and who else is going |
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| 06.10.21 |
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WMS Group - warranty provider invites dealership owners & managers to join new Industry Insight Panel |
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| 06.10.21 |
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What Car? - fuel shortage acting as a catalyst for electric vehicle ownership |
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| 06.10.21 |
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Month-on-month used car prices reach another record high, increasing to 21.4% in September, up from 17.2% the prior month |
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| 06.10.21 |
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AGM Services - now carbon neutral in accordance with PAS2060 and working towards achieving Net Zero carbon |
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| 06.10.21 |
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ABP Golf days - raise over £4,100 for our chosen charity - The Muscular Dystrophy Support Centre. THANK YOU |
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| 06.10.21 |
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Lookers - trading update: "strong performance in challenging conditions and increase in full year profit expectations" |
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| 06.10.21 |
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Marshall Motor - trading update: "exceptionally strong margins" for both new cars (as a result of supply shortages) and for used cars |
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| 06.10.21 |
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Halo - the IRS release on the "strategic partnership" confirms that Halo was acquired by IRS in Germany on 1 October |
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| 05.10.21 |
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Vote in the ABP Repairers Choice Awards 2021 - 11 awards where ALL the winners are chosen by bodyshops! |
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| 05.10.21 |
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Last chance to join the first Net Zero Network webinar on Thursday 7 October at 10:30am |
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| 05.10.21 |
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Fix Auto Yeovil - Terry and Chris Clemens' fourth bodyshop site is fully operational |
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| 05.10.21 |
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Storey’s Accident Repair Centre - the 100-year story behind this fourth generation Cambridgeshire bodyshop |
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| 05.10.21 |
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m3 Networks: the IT company for bodyshops - ABP Recommended Business Service offers 'Free Cyber Essentials Certification (for life)' |
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| 05.10.21 |
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Autoglass - buyers need to be given all the information about the safety features in used vehicles |
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| 05.10.21 |
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DWF - semiconductor availability still impacting new car market |
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| 05.10.21 |
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MoneySuperMarket - car insurance premiums rise almost 3% as Brits return to work; average fully comp £412 |
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| 05.10.21 |
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What Car? on today's SMMT new car registration figures - waiting times for certain models have been pushed to beyond a year |
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| 05.10.21 |
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"UK cars could all be fully electric by 2025 - as opposed to 2030 - if the government embraces personalised green number plates" |
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| 05.10.21 |
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e2e celebrates National Customer Service Week 2021 - 92% of customers rate e2e’s service as "outstanding" |
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| 05.10.21 |
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USA: CAR Coalition (independent parts and repair companies) - launches National Right to Repair Campaign |
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| 05.10.21 |
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The Association of Consumer Support Organisations (ACSO) - urges Chancellor Rishi Sunak to increase funding for the justice system |
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| 05.10.21 |
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SMMT - new car registrations fall -34.4% on COVID-hit 2020 due to semiconductor shortage; weakest September since 1998 |
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| 04.10.21 |
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HALO – 10-site accident repair group partners with IRS (Intelligent Repair Services), Europe’s largest (170 sites) repair group |
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| 04.10.21 |
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ONS - number of VAT and/or PAYE businesses in the UK as of March 2021 was 2.77 million, an increase an increase of 0.6% from March 2020 |
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| 04.10.21 |
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Direct Line Group - announces the appointment of Ash Jokhoo (ex Virgin Atlantic) as Chief Information Officer |
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| 04.10.21 |
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ABP CLUB EXCLUSIVE interview with Andy Hamilton, CEO at LKQ Euro Car Parts (bodyshop-related turnover (2020) was £125m [ABP Yearbook]) |
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| 04.10.21 |
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RAC - reminds motorists of the law on storing fuel at home |
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| 04.10.21 |
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The Bodycentre in Norwich - longstanding Spies Hecker bodyshop embraces social media channels to show how repairs are carried out |
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| 04.10.21 |
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€1.6 billion North Sea Link (NSL) - world’s longest subsea electricity interconnector links UK windfarms & Norway's Hydro energy |
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| 04.10.21 |
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BMW - trial new EcoPaintJet Pro application process using jet application; offers customers limitless options for individualisation |
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| 04.10.21 |
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International Motors - completes takeover of Mitsubishi Motors in the UK aftersales business |
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| 04.10.21 |
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REPOST from the Forum for the Daily Newsletter: Can anyone help? Raising an invoice to German Insurer |
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| 03.10.21 |
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BBA - over 880 individual guests already booked for event on Mon 11 Oct; here are the 280 companies attending the event |
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| 01.10.21 |
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Movac Group Ltd - appoint John Moore as sales and business development manager |
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| 01.10.21 |
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ABP Bodyshop Excellence Awards - entries for the 5 awards close on Wed 13 Oct; open to ALL bodyshops; easy to enter on-line |
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| 01.10.21 |
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Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) - Sian Fisher to step down next from the professional body after 6 years as CEO |
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| 01.10.21 |
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AP Auto Paint in Northwich - joins Fix Auto UK as Fix Auto Mid Cheshire |
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| 01.10.21 |
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Register for the ABP Club Annual Convention and Night of Knights, with Headline Partners: Audatex and OEC - Tues 9 November in Birmingham |
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| 01.10.21 |
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Bodyshop courtesy cars - Brexit, lockdowns and supply issues: Circle Leasing's Aidan Minogue on these "unprecedented times" |
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| 01.10.21 |
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ONS - 1 in 4 employees have been on furlough at some point during COVID-19 (March 2020 - June 2021) |
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| 01.10.21 |
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Wyndon Motors and XK Engineering - Dave Beale tells us his about 2 very different bodyshops Coventry in the latest ABP Club magazine! |
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| 01.10.21 |
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SMMT - engine production falls -23.6% in August |
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| 01.10.21 |
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Car-O-Liner - Porsche has approved the VAS 6755A, fully automatic welder resistance spot welder |
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| 01.10.21 |
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Volkswagen Financial Services UK (VWFS) - nearly half of Brits say they’d be a better driver than "driverless cars" |
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| 01.10.21 |
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The ABI's Budget submission - boost competitiveness, unlock investment & help levelling up |
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| 01.10.21 |
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AA Fuel update - pressure easing but queues remain |
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| 01.10.21 |
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TTC Group - driver training firm offers eight ‘hypermiling’ top tips to help drivers save fuel |
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| 01.10.21 |
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LKQ Euro Car Parts - launches LKQ Academy, a new and improved training platform for bodyshops |
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| 01.10.21 |
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Minster Law - to acquire Irwin Mitchell’s Fast-Track Personal Injury business (includes fast-track RTA, EL and PL cases) |
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| 30.9.21 |
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Leaseplan - appoint Rodger Sutcliffe (formerly National Bodyshop & Operations Manager at MSL) as Network Manager - Accident Management |
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| 30.9.21 |
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Advantage Ins Co (underwriter for Hastings) - ceo Steve Hazzard retires; Steve Mumford promoted to MD |
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| 30.9.21 |
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ABP Guide to Retail Charges - 2021 - 2022 edition goes live tomorrow (1 October); available FREE in publications area of ABP website |
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| 30.9.21 |
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Tracker - helps Essex Police uncover illegal chop shop and recover over half million pounds worth of vehicles |
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| 30.9.21 |
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IMI - end of accreditation extension periods |
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| 30.9.21 |
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Aviva - invests £10m in start-ups and extends innovation partnership with Founders Factory |
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| 30.9.21 |
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Head of Repair Sector Services at Thatcham Research, Dean Lander, on the drive to upskill bodyshops to be EV ready |
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| 30.9.21 |
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AA - lockdown data should provide "the catalyst to reset ‘zero’ road deaths as the target for the end of the decade" |
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| 30.9.21 |
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The 126 bodyshop finalists for this year's British Bodyshop Awards (BBAs) have been revealed; is your bodyshop on the list? |
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| 30.9.21 |
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R&R Autos - Basingstoke bodyshop celebrates 50th anniversary and tells Auto Body Professional its "future-focus" plans |
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| 30.9.21 |
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Vertu Motorcycles - James Bond's favourite all-time bike brand revealed... |
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| 30.9.21 |
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Road casualties saw the greatest monthly percentage decrease of 68% in April 2020 compared to 3-year average for 2017 to 2019 |
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| 30.9.21 |
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SMMT - commercial vehicle output stalls in August with a -35.1% fall |
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| 30.9.21 |
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SMMT - commercial vehicle output stalls in August with a -35.1% fall ​ |
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| 30.9.21 |
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Europcar Vans & Trucks - 65 UK branches providing LCV flexible fleet solutions for the construction sector |
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| 30.9.21 |
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LKQ Euro Car Parts - launches LKQ Academy, a new and improved training platform for bodyshops |
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| 30.9.21 |
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Motofix Group - create "unique" industry traineeship: the Automotive Business Trainee |
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| 30.9.21 |
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IATA, ICS, IRU and ITF - global transport chiefs urge UN to end humanitarian crisis for supply chain workers |
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| 30.9.21 |
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Have you heard of the Dutch Reach? - changes to The Highway Code on their way |
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| 30.9.21 |
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Nearly two thirds workers on furlough received support beyond financial |
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| 30.9.21 |
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What Car? - today's SMMT figures "underline the crippling impact of the ongoing microchip shortage" |
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| 30.9.21 |
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SMMT - August car production falls as global chip shortage continues to bite |
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| 30.9.21 |
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Copart - achieves CCA Global Standard re-accreditation for third consecutive year |
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| 29.9.21 |
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89% of the 646 UK Breakdown policies will cover customers who run out of fuel |
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| 29.9.21 |
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Car use down amid fuel problems - DfT figures show car traffic was at 91% of pre-pandemic levels on Monday, compared with 97% a week earlier |
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| 29.9.21 |
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LD Autovogue – Lee Johnson, MD, thanks those helping in “huge redevelopment” of accident repair centre in Norfolk (video) |
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| 29.9.21 |
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InAutomotive interview with Rachel Murray, a freelance paint technician and automotive ambassador |
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| 29.9.21 |
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Auto Body Professional magazine Autumn 2021 - out now and available to read online (link below) |
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| 29.9.21 |
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A quarter of British drivers admit to panic buying fuel |
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| 29.9.21 |
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Thatcham Research - doubles apprentice intake for 2021 and donates £5,000 to AutoRaise to support ‘pay it back’ campaign |
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| 29.9.21 |
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Europcar Mobility Group -takes a key step in the deployment of its carbon reduction plan
by launching a Sustainability-linked financial Bond |
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| 29.9.21 |
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China: AkzoNobel - four startups win AkzoNobel collaborations in Paint the Future China finale |
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| 29.9.21 |
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Verex Group interview with Insurance Edge - "wherever we can, Verex uses OE manufacturer parts - that is what customers want" |
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| 29.9.21 |
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Virtual driving licence app by 2024 - Provisional licences will be first to go digital under new Government plans, with a |
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| 29.9.21 |
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My parrot destroyed my vehicle registration certificate among most unusual reasons shared when getting a replacement |
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| 29.9.21 |
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What Car? - 74% car buyers looking to purchase from their local dealer; 84% says it's important to support their local showroom and garages |
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| 29.9.21 |
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PPG - Roald Johannsen, vice-president of automotive coatings in Europe, elected chairman of European coatings association CEPE |
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| 29.9.21 |
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Sherwin-Williams - "persistent and industry-wide raw material availability constraints and pricing inflation have worsened" |
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| 28.9.21 |
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OPTIMAL UK - announces company ownership changes |
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| 28.9.21 |
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School of Thought - ABP State of the Industry Report: 19% of bodyshops identify the shortage of Apprentices, and 45% a lack of skilled staff |
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| 28.9.21 |
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e2e Total Loss Vehicle Management - responds to the 2021 ABP Report on the State of the UK Body Repair Industry Report |
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| 28.9.21 |
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ABP State of the Industry Report - double the number (63%) of bodyshops expect to take on an apprentice in next year; 28% can't find one |
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| 28.9.21 |
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Silverlake Automotive Recycling - responds to the newly-published ABP State of the Industry Report 2021 |
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| 28.9.21 |
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ABP Sate of the Industry Report - VRA (Vehicle Recyclers Association) comment on green parts findings |
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| 28.9.21 |
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ABP State of the Industry Report - average net labour rate is £36.02hr; "fair and realistic rate" sought is £47.57hr |
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| 28.9.21 |
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ABP Club State of the Industry Report - green parts usage increasing; resistance from policyholders and work providers falling; |
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| 28.9.21 |
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ABP State of the Industry Report - out today; available FREE on-line for everyone from 2pm |
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| 28.9.21 |
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Teng Tools - joins The Parts Alliance |
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| 28.9.21 |
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JMW Solicitors - smart motorways here to stay, despite Daily Mail undercover investigation |
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| 28.9.21 |
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CarGurus - 38% of car buyers had their interest in a purchase increased by the pandemic |
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| 28.9.21 |
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Vertu Motorcycles - research finds ‘Bad to the Bone’ is the most popular song for bikers |
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| 28.9.21 |
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Motorpoint - opens for business in Manchester |
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| 28.9.21 |
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Department for Transport - Government proposals will lead to more EV chargepoints that are "inclusively designed" for all drivers |
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| 28.9.21 |
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Laser Tools - abrasive-grit impregnated nylon-filament cleaning brushes |
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| 28.9.21 |
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BBA late night fun! Casino (OEC), Fairground Stalls (LKQ) Branded Dinner Chocolates (Symach) & Bacon Rolls (AW Repair Group) |
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| 28.9.21 |
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Autoglass - roll-out of autonomous vehicles "would put a great deal of pressure on fleet managers" |
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| 28.9.21 |
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SEAT - launches of SEAT MÓ eScooter 125; £4,996 electric scooter capable of 59mph maximum speed with a range of 85 miles |
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| 28.9.21 |
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Copart - adds Fire Scenes Examination to suite of services for insurers to detect fraud |
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| 28.9.21 |
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Mercedes-Benz West London - Brentford dealership and workshop reopens on 11 October |
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| 28.9.21 |
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REPOST FROM THE FORUM - are costs set to push repairers out of business? |
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| 28.9.21 |
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Amazon - now offering insurance (not motor) to small and medium-sized UK business customers through broker Superscript |
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| 27.9.21 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA), Monday 11 October 2021 - Charity Partners (AutoRaise, Ben and School of Thought) |
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| 27.9.21 |
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9WERKS (online platform for Porsche enthusiasts) - launches with Shorade as founding partner |
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| 27.9.21 |
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The AA - report a dramatic rise in misfuelling (putting in the wrong fuel) compared to last weekend |
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| 27.9.21 |
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Gas pricing crisis - ABP Recommended Business Service provider, ECA Business Energy, provide guidance for bodyshops |
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| 27.9.21 |
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RAC - "panic buying means every forecourt in the country needs to restock at the same time which puts unbelievable pressure on supply chain" |
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| 27.9.21 |
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Auto Trader - huge spike in electric vehicles on Auto Trader as we enter "the age of fuel anxiety" |
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| 27.9.21 |
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Venson - tells fleets to "get to grips" with today’s EV financial incentives to fast-track the transition to a carbon free fleet |
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| 27.9.21 |
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AFP - fleets should think carefully before buying cars that have had safety devices removed because of semiconductor shortage |
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| 27.9.21 |
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AB Dynamics - LaunchPad 80 enables the testing of ADAS and autonomous vehicles with motorcyclist and moped targets |
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| 27.9.21 |
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Coleg Gwent - new automotive and engineering facilities at the Coleg's City of Newport Campus |
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| 27.9.21 |
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Vauxhall Motors - potential job losses at Luton plant (which produces the Vivaro van) due to global semiconductor chip shortage |
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| 27.9.21 |
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Silverlake - Logistics Manager, Martin Clark, celebrates 29 years’ service |
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| 27.9.21 |
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Register for the CARS (Complete Auto Recycling Show) Event - 29-30 September 2021 at Stoneleigh Park, Coventry |
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| 27.9.21 |
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IMI article "why ADAS branding needs urgent clarity" - US survey in 2019: 6% "thought it would be OK to go to sleep while using Autopilot" |
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| 27.9.21 |
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Sandy Dunn - insurance industry stalwart passes away; he founded Eagle Star Direct, Touchline, BDML Connect, Wunelli |
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| 27.9.21 |
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BuyaCar.co.uk - north-south UK divide widens among online car buyers - but not for dealers |
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| 27.9.21 |
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Aviva - nearly one in three commercial properties in the UK are at risk from flooding |
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| 26.9.21 |
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Neil Orton - Commercial Director at Vizion Network leaves to join Paul Sykes (ex-Audatex) at ControlExpert as Commercial Director |
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| 25.9.21 |
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Daily Mail - "desperate bosses are posting job ads offering truckers £78,000, fruit pickers £62,000 & milkmen £45,000 amid staff shortages" |
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| 24.9.21 |
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Copart - taking part in National Inclusion Week 2021 |
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| 24.9.21 |
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Lincolnshire Police - two arrested as haul of catalytic converters seized in Long Sutton |
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| 24.9.21 |
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BCA - average used LCV values up 28% vs August 2020 |
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| 24.9.21 |
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REPORTS: The Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) - tells drivers to keep tanks a quarter full |
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| 24.9.21 |
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Financial Ombudsman Service - fraud and scams complaints increase 66% year-on-year |
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| 24.9.21 |
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ABP Club is 17 today! |
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| 24.9.21 |
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Penske Automotive Group (owners of Sytner Group) - 'Women At The Wheel' video celebrates women working in the business |
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| 24.9.21 |
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A third of furloughed employees are going to ask for a pay rise once the scheme end |
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| 24.9.21 |
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Autovista Group article - "dealerships could be a thing of the past" |
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| 24.9.21 |
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Volkswagen Approved Used - named 'Best Used Car Scheme' at What Car? Used Car of the Year Awards |
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| 24.9.21 |
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Renault - invests €550 million in EV manufacturing |
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| 24.9.21 |
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Electrifying.com - study reveals Tesco is UK's best supermarket for electric car charge points |
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| 24.9.21 |
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Fix Auto UK - creating a special recognition award for outstanding performance by an apprentice in memory of Nigel Luffman |
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| 24.9.21 |
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Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) - YouGov survey reveals over 2.6 million UK adults scammed since lockdown |
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| 24.9.21 |
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Admiral - MG ZS EV, Hyundai Tucson and MG MG5 EV top list of 10 cheapest hybrid and electric vehicles to insure |
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| 24.9.21 |
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Google - Google Assistant driving mode on Android phones gets a new dashboard |
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| 23.9.21 |
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Addison Lee - passenger car fleet will become fully electric by 2023 |
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| 23.9.21 |
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ECA Business Energy - how important are electric vehicles in the carbon neutral 'journey' for bodyshops? |
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| 23.9.21 |
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MG Motor UK - continues Scottish expansion with new Dicksons of Inverness dealership |
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| 23.9.21 |
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Wagonex - hybrid working could kill the rush hour |
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| 23.9.21 |
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13% wholesale and retail trade (inc motor repair) industry reported they were not able to get the materials, good & services |
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| 23.9.21 |
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6% of the workforce was estimated to be on full or partial furlough in August |
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| 23.9.21 |
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1st CENTRAL - reaches one million customers |
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| 23.9.21 |
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Electrifying.com - study reveals Tesco is UK's best supermarket for electric car charge points |
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| 23.9.21 |
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SYNETIQ - register now for free, one-off accredited Carbon Literacy Training Day, 10am – 4pm on Monday 1 November |
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| 23.9.21 |
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BLM Law - 'Evolution of Claims' report: is insurance claims handling fit for the digital consumer? |
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| 23.9.21 |
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Thatcham’s Repair Technology Centre (RTC) blog - first impressions of the team who are working on the IONIQ 5, an ongoing research project |
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| 23.9.21 |
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James Alpe - annual golf charity day raises £1,715 for the Izzy Bee Memorial Scholarship Fund |
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| 23.9.21 |
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All-Party Parliamentary Group, Fair Fuel for UK Motorists & UK Hauliers - current energy crisis was predicted in recently published report |
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| 23.9.21 |
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BCA - average used car values surpass £10K for the first time ever at BCA in August |
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| 23.9.21 |
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Volkswagen UK - Rod McLeod (ex ŠKODA UK) appointed as Director of Volkswagen UK, replacing Andrew Savvas, who joins Volkswagen of America |
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| 23.9.21 |
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AlixPartners - consulting form forecasts chip shortage will cost automotive industry £155 billion in lost revenue in 2021; |
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| 22.9.21 |
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PPG LINQ - newly launched end-to-end digital connectivity platform for bodyshops |
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| 22.9.21 |
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ABP Bodyshop Excellence Awards - return for a second year; 5 awards; on-line entries now open for ALL bodyshops; winners at Night of Knights |
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| 22.9.21 |
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GT Motive UK (article) - is it time for a PAYG approach to repair data and estimates? |
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| 22.9.21 |
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Government takes legal action against M25 climate protesters - interim injunction won by National Highways to deter demonstrations |
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| 22.9.21 |
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Burges Salmon & AXA article - normalising and acceptance of connected and automated vehicles (CAVs) |
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| 22.9.21 |
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BVRLA - Government considers private HGV tests and digital driving licenses |
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| 22.9.21 |
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EXCLUSIVE: Mike Partridge, Paint and Body Business Manager at Volkswagen Group UK - to leave on 9 December for job outside the industry |
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| 22.9.21 |
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UK Government National Travel Survey 2020 - 22% drop in car travel levels, the lowest since records began in the 1970s |
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| 22.9.21 |
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Ford - UK government-funded consortium develop tech to predict accidents based on data from connected vehicles, sensors & accident reports |
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| 22.9.21 |
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Oxford to launch Britain’s first Zero Emission Zone in February 2022 |
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| 22.9.21 |
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Autocar article - losses from pandemic shutdowns could be eclipsed by those caused by semiconductor shortage |
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| 22.9.21 |
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All-electric Citroën AMI (top speed of 28mph & 3-hour charge) - gets green light for UK sales in 2022; price TBC |
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| 22.9.21 |
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Steer Automotive Group - Richard Steer thanks team and clients after receiving 6 nominations in the 2021 British Bodyshop Awards (BBAs) |
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| 22.9.21 |
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Aviva - appoints Andrea Montague as Chief Risk Officer and John Cummings as Chief Information Officer |
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| 22.9.21 |
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Van Ninja - it would be c£670 cheaper to drive the British coastline in an electric van vs a diesel van |
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| 22.9.21 |
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BookMyGarage.com - FOI request reveals nearly 1-in-5 classic cars fail the MOT test (despite not legally requiring one) |
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| 22.9.21 |
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Hybrid power set to have positive impact at Silverstone - many motorists believe BTCC hybrid will help drive change on the road |
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| 22.9.21 |
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Greater Than and TomTom - leverage AI expertise and extensive driving data to "globally predict" where, when and why road accidents occur |
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| 22.9.21 |
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Saga - half-year results: "robust Insurance performance"; 45% bought 3-year fixed-price policies; reduced claims cost from lower mileage |
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| 21.9.21 |
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Europcar and Cogent Hire - how the two companies "are redefining credit hire" |
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| 21.9.21 |
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National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA) - met with the Department for transport (DfT) to discuss e-scooter trials |
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| 21.9.21 |
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The 126 bodyshop finalists for this year's British Bodyshop Awards have been revealed; is your bodyshop on the list? |
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| 21.9.21 |
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Silver Power System (SPS) EV trial results in "world’s most advanced" battery ‘digital twin’ capable of predicting battery lifetime |
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| 21.9.21 |
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Allianz - enhanced Motor Fleet (15 or more vehicles) and Small Fleet (4-14) to provide cover for EVs & promotes green parts |
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| 21.9.21 |
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Venson Automotive Solutions - UK motorists welcome future EV tax introduction to counter fuel tax losses |
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| 21.9.21 |
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Free2Move (mobility tech company that is part of the Stellantis Group) - Day’s Rental signs up to Connect Fleet telematics Solution |
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| 21.9.21 |
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Fix Auto UK - 2022 National Conference will take place 2-3 March at The Vox Conference Centre, Resorts World in Birmingham |
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| 21.9.21 |
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IFED, IFB & Gallagher Bassett - three men jailed for dangerous £50k ‘Crash for Cash’ plot on busy A road |
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| 21.9.21 |
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SYNETIQ - apprentices start UK’s first ever Metal Recycling Operative Apprenticeship |
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| 21.9.21 |
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AXA UK - David Williams steps down after 41 years to consider non-executive role; succeeded by David Overton (ex Willis Tower Watson) |
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| 21.9.21 |
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The Motor Ombudsman - Issues surrounding vehicle quality at the point of purchase (new and used) is the largest cause of customer complaints |
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| 21.9.21 |
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IFS - vacancies above pre-pandemic levels, but only in low-paid occupations; competition for jobs is still higher than pre-pandemic for most |
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| 21.9.21 |
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Europcar Mobility Group - Ross Vincent-Norgate joins as UK Business Development Director |
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| 21.9.21 |
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Silverlake - prioritises sustainability with ISO 14001 Environmental Management System certification |
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| 21.9.21 |
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CBI - three quarters of UK business concerned about impact of labour shortages on competitiveness |
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| 21.9.21 |
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Reflex Vehicle Hire - Loughborough van hire firm becomes family owned with £10.5 million HSBC UK funding |
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| 20.9.21 |
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Europcar - board recommend acceptance of €2.5billion offer from consortium led by Volkswagen Group |
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| 20.9.21 |
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Axalta - updates profit forecast to reflect ongoing impacts of customer supply chain shortages plus constraints on raw material & logistics |
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| 20.9.21 |
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Carlac - announces new alloy wheel coatings system in collaboration with Lechler |
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| 20.9.21 |
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Did you go the ABP golf at The Mere or the Post-Lockdown event at Mercedes Benz World Brooklands? Photos available foc for you |
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| 20.9.21 |
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AA - achieves Which? Recommended Provider status for fourth year running |
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| 20.9.21 |
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The Parts Alliance - appoints Mark Eburne as its new President and COO |
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| 20.9.21 |
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IMI Skills Competitions finalists announced for WorldSkills UK - including Automotive Body Repair & Refinishing |
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| 20.9.21 |
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RAC - drivers rate RAC the UK’s top breakdown provider in largest survey of its kind |
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| 20.9.21 |
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Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) - Martell Randall from Wandsworth jailed for fabricating passenger victims in crash claims |
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| 20.9.21 |
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Keoghs and LV= - interesting "exaggerated credit hire claim"; £122,000 bill for 564 days car hire |
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| 20.9.21 |
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The National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA) - raised £30,000 for Action for A-T (Ataxia-Telangiectasia) at AGM |
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| 20.9.21 |
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DVLA - <50% all motorists asked were aware they must read a number plate from 20 metres |
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| 20.9.21 |
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GAIN (the ‘Group for Autism, Insurance and Neurodiversity') - the advantages and opportunities of a neurodiverse workplace |
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| 20.9.21 |
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AA Insurance - more than 14 million cars on UK roads are being driven with damage inc minor scuffs dents and broken panels |
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| 20.9.21 |
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IAM RoadSmart - 61% young drivers plan to apply for an automatic-only driving licence (EVs are automatic) |
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| 20.9.21 |
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Innovation Group - Managing Director, John Watson, becomes the latest member to join The Automotive 30% club |
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| 20.9.21 |
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Redde Northgate - trading update: "continued strong momentum across the Group" |
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| 18.9.21 |
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Gas prices - huge spike in wholesale costs; government holding urgent talks with the energy industry amid growing concern |
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| 18.9.21 |
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Finesse Accident Repair Centres (Dorking ARC) - Mark White promoted to Bodyshop Manager |
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| 17.9.21 |
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Activate Group - Motor Repair Network (MRN) wins Outsourced Partner of the Year Award |
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| 17.9.21 |
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Consumer Intelligence - some insurers are factoring in lower RTA claims costs in England and Wales |
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| 17.9.21 |
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RAC - speed camera that triggered £5 million in fines between 2015 and 2017 has been found to be faulty |
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| 17.9.21 |
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Leasing could save new car drivers more than £5k over PCP deals |
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| 17.9.21 |
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Cazoo - acquires SMH Fleet Solutions for £70m to double its reconditioning, logistics & storage capabilities |
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| 17.9.21 |
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Consumer Intelligence - majority of UK motorists would consider switching to an EV for their next car |
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| 17.9.21 |
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The Vella Group - new apprentices attend training days at Vella Group's Head Office in Skelmersdale. |
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| 17.9.21 |
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Automotive fuel sales volumes rose by 1.5% during August 2021 following higher reported road traffic |
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| 17.9.21 |
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FORDLiive Centre - reducing downtime at European Van HQ in UK; 15,000 additional days of vehicle availability |
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| 17.9.21 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - to provide electric vehicles for leaders at COP26 |
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| 17.9.21 |
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S&G Response - achieve Investors in People Gold Standard hat-trick and joins The Institute of Customer Service |
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| 17.9.21 |
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E10 fuel - the impact on classic cars as ethanol can have a corrosive effect on rubber, metal, and plastic parts in the fuel system |
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| 17.9.21 |
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LKQ Euro Car Parts - 'super September': aftermarket should be capitalising on a spike in demand to ‘ride the MOT wave’ this month |
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| 17.9.21 |
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Zurich UK - signs 5-year deal with niche motor insurer, KGM Underwriting (A-Plan / Howden Group) |
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| 17.9.21 |
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BAXT - new walkway floor protection product |
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| 17.9.21 |
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The Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMI) - Brian Madderson to retire Chairman of the Petrol Retailers & Car Wash Associations |
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| 17.9.21 |
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BuyaCar - are women driving the upmarket trend in used car sales? |
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| 17.9.21 |
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Italy: The Stellantis Group Research Centre (CRF) - trials taking place supporting connected level 3 autonomous driving |
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| 16.9.21 |
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cinch - agreed a new, six-year partnership with Northampton Saints; rugby ground renamed ‘cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens' |
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| 16.9.21 |
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Skills shortages - Brexit and low pay mean one in eight struggle to recruit |
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| 16.9.21 |
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What Car? - commentary on SMMT Sustainability Report |
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| 16.9.21 |
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HELLA - equips Mercedes EQA electric vehicle with lighting and electronics products inc. LED light strips and illuminated logos |
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| 16.9.21 |
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Motofix Group - win “Charity Award” and receive "Bronze" greener bodyshop award |
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| 16.9.21 |
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Shorade UK - Rachel Bentham (ex BASF Automotive Refinish) joins Shorade UK as Brand Manager |
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| 16.9.21 |
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SEAT and suicide prevention charity CALM - team up to help men have those tricky conversations about their feelings in video series |
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| 16.9.21 |
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Bangers4Ben is BACK! - Saturday 9 October to Tuesday 12 October 2021 |
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| 16.9.21 |
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Willis Towers Watson - global broker chooses Lightfoot (cuts accidents up up to 40%) for company car and van fleet clients |
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| 16.9.21 |
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SMMT's 22nd Sustainability Report - record year for carbon reduction despite COVID-19 stalling economic progress |
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| 16.9.21 |
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Allianz X (digital investments arm of Allianz Group) to invest in GT Motive - Allianz X's official press release on Thursday am |
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| 16.9.21 |
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GT Motive - Allianz X (Allianz Group) acquires a majority stake in GT Motive from current shareholders, Mitchell and Einsa |
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| 16.9.21 |
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BBC - survey says "most office workers will never return to the office full-time" |
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| 15.9.21 |
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British Insurance Awards - all 28 winners; MRN (Motor Repair Network) from Activate Group wins "Outsourced Partner of the Year" award |
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| 15.9.21 |
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Zurich UK - signs 5-year deal worth £700m GWP to underwrite KGM’s motor portfolio |
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| 15.9.21 |
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Axalta - completes acquisition of U-POL |
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| 15.9.21 |
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West Midlands Police - award-winning show car that made from “at least four cars” crushed |
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| 15.9.21 |
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HMG Paints - Paul Sheppard appointed as the new President of The Oil & Colour Chemists’ Association (OCCA) |
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| 15.9.21 |
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Car traffic still below pre-pandemic levels despite return to school - c92-96% pre-COVID levels during the week, 110% at weekends |
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| 15.9.21 |
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CRASH Services - launch new initiative ‘Granite Motor Assistance’ |
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| 15.9.21 |
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What Car lists the top 20 cheapest cars to insure - #1 Skoda Fabia (£189), #2 Seat Ibiza (£206) and #3 Volkswagen Polo (£218) |
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| 15.9.21 |
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AXA UK -appoints Sarah Mallaby (former director of broker markets, Allianz) as Distribution and Trading Director for its Commercial business |
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| 15.9.21 |
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Absolute Alignment - opens new head office in Hampshire |
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| 15.9.21 |
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Introducing your British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) 2021 Host… Gabby Logan! |
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| 15.9.21 |
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ABP State of the Industry Survey - closes at 6pm TODAY; open to all bodyshops to get their views noticed |
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| 15.9.21 |
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Inflation rate - CPI shoots up to 3.2% for the 12 months to August 2021; RPI up sharply to 4.8% |
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| 15.9.21 |
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RAC - majority of drivers think all-lane-running smart motorways should be scrapped |
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| 15.9.21 |
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What Car? - a third of current used car buyers originally intended to buy a new car, according What Car? |
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| 15.9.21 |
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Pendragon - H1 results: £35m profit compared to £31m loss in H1 2020; |
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| 15.9.21 |
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Junair - new logo revealed ahead of website revamp |
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| 15.9.21 |
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Nigel Luffman - details of his funeral, this coming Monday (20 September) in Bournemouth; funeral will also be shown on live webcast |
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| 15.9.21 |
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Multimac (multiple-car-seat system that safely fits up to 4 children in the back seat of most cars) - rise in electric vehicles |
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| 15.9.21 |
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Renault Group - acquire stake in heycar Group (online used car sales platform originally owned by VW & Daimler) |
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| 14.9.21 |
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Eco Repair Systems - reminder to join the first Net Zero Network webinar: Tuesday 21 September at 10:30am |
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| 14.9.21 |
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State of the Industry Survey - closes at 6pm tomorrow; open to all bodyshops to get their views noticed |
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| 14.9.21 |
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Terry Mason, valeter at Bristol Street Motors Newcastle Vauxhall - national award for TV Star of ITV’s Undercover Big Boss |
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| 14.9.21 |
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Polestar - accelerates global engineering capability as it doubles UK Research & Development team |
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| 14.9.21 |
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Nigel Luffman - details of his funeral on Mon 30 Sept in Bournemouth; funeral will also be shown on live webcast |
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| 14.9.21 |
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IFED & Acromas - 7 men sentenced for attempting to make insurance claims for a bogus road traffic collision |
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| 14.9.21 |
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Redpath Tyres - efficiency drive prompts Bridgestone FleetBridge integration via e-jobsheet |
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| 14.9.21 |
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Footage shows lorry driver with a mobile phone to each ear on motorway ahead of South West road safety initiative |
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| 14.9.21 |
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Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) - employment stats don’t reflect lived reality, say small employers |
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| 14.9.21 |
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Thatcham Research - BBC South journalist Paul Clifton reports from Thatcham's Safety Lab |
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| 14.9.21 |
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Autoglym - bodyshops who are Autoglym customers can nominate staff who have gone "above and beyond" after a challenging 18 months |
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| 14.9.21 |
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WMS Group - urge dealers to adopt ‘customer-first’ approach when it comes to the sale of SMART repair insurance |
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| 14.9.21 |
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Europcar Mobility Group UK - telematics and dash cams in Europcar vans help construction safety specialist manage driver wellbeing |
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| 14.9.21 |
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Germany: Volkswagen - €70 million investment in developing and producing own battery cells |
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| 14.9.21 |
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Verex Group - providing branded insurance solutions for Volvo's electric performance car brand, Polestar |
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| 14.9.21 |
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ŠKODA - joins innovative retail concept in Milton Keynes, now part of the Electric Vehicle (EV) Experience Centre |
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| 14.9.21 |
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JMK Solicitors - Northern Ireland PI firm reaccredited for prestigious Lexcel Quality Mark |
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| 14.9.21 |
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Times - electric car chargers at home and in the workplace will be set to turn off at peak times to prevent blackouts from May 2022 |
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| 14.9.21 |
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Office for National Statistics - UK now has over 1 million job vacancies - the highest since records began; 29.1m are in work |
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| 13.9.21 |
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Apprenticeships - new online service helps employers to transfer apprenticeship levy funds AND businesses to access apprentice funding |
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| 13.9.21 |
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Bloomberg - in the USA "junked-car auctioneer Copart is selling totaled vehicles at record prices. Here's why." |
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| 13.9.21 |
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Apple - warn users not to attach iPhone to high-power motorcycles as the vibrations can damage the iPhone camera |
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| 13.9.21 |
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Bodyshops - please take 5 minutes to complete the annual ABP State of the Industry Survey |
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| 13.9.21 |
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Markerstudy Group - appoints Neil Utley and Matthew Donaldson as Non Executive Directors |
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| 13.9.21 |
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Bentley - largest ever intake of Apprentices, Undergraduates and Graduates - a 112 strong trainee cohort - start work |
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| 13.9.21 |
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eBay UK pilots a green parts solution with insurers including Aviva and LV - AW Repair Group "a great alternative solution for us" |
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| 13.9.21 |
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JATO Dynamics - moving away from incentives, Tesla and Volkswagen power ahead in the race toward EV affordability |
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| 13.9.21 |
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Car-O-Liner - CTR9 Resistance Spot Welder receives global Jaguar Land Rover approval |
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| 13.9.21 |
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Did you sleep ok last night? |
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| 13.9.21 |
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Steer Automotive Group - wins Diversity and Inclusion Award at NBRA Greener Bodyshop Awards |
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| 13.9.21 |
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Volkswagen - introduces Over-the-Air Updates for all ID. models |
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| 13.9.21 |
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Power-Tec - new adjustable-flow blow gun |
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| 13.9.21 |
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NFDA Dealer Attitude Survey summer 2021 - av scores (dealers’ satisfaction levels with their VMs) grew from 6.0 earlier this year to 6.3 |
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| 13.9.21 |
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L&L - appoints BCA for further two-year exclusive remarketing deal |
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| 13.9.21 |
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Hyundai Motor UK - launch next phase of Workshop Automation System |
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| 10.9.21 |
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ABP Club Charity Golf Day - 80 golfers enjoyed a fantastic day with superb weather at The Mere; winners AGM Services Dream Team |
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| 10.9.21 |
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School of Thought - Ambassador, Parwinder Dhutty from Fix Auto Birmingham, talks to Sandwell College of Further Education students |
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| 10.9.21 |
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AW Repair Group - win two Greener Bodyshop Awards at NBRA Awards |
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| 10.9.21 |
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BVRLA - calls for non-zero emission HGV phase-out delivery plan |
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| 10.9.21 |
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Autocraft Telford - secure Volkswagen Group Paint & Body Approval for its main facility in Telford |
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| 10.9.21 |
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Aviva - 46% of UK motorists say their next vehicle will be at least partly powered by electricity |
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| 10.9.21 |
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Volkswagen Polo - enhanced supermini opens for order with "big-car tech" inc ADAS |
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| 10.9.21 |
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ABP Charity Golf Day with Mirka - the photos are now available to view and download for free! |
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| 10.9.21 |
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WorldSkills UK competition - finalists announced for Automotive Body Repair and Automotive Refinishing competitions |
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| 10.9.21 |
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RAC - wins contract with Renault to provide electric vehicle roadside assistance |
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| 10.9.21 |
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Activate Group - Director of Product Pete Thompson talks to Insurance Age (video link below) about hybrid model (owned & partner bodyshops) |
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| 10.9.21 |
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Ford - Doug Field (ex Apple) joins Ford as chief advanced technology and embedded systems officer |
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| 10.9.21 |
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Daily Mail - eBay joins forces with LV and Aviva using recycled green parts for repairs to overcome parts supply delays |
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| 10.9.21 |
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Government - encourages the switch to electric vehicles with help of a new free app called EV8 Switch |
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| 10.9.21 |
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Commercial Vehicle Show 2021 - "celebrates a successful return" but no visitor numbers announced |
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| 09.9.21 |
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British Claims Awards from Claims Media (Barker Brooks) - full list of all 20 winners |
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| 09.9.21 |
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NBRA Greener Bodyshop Awards - full list of winners |
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| 09.9.21 |
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Activate Group - launch their hybrid repair solution: own bodyshops + bodyshop partners + outsourced mobile repairs |
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| 09.9.21 |
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The Vella Group - announces charity partnership with Manchester Young Lives |
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| 09.9.21 |
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ABP 11th Annual UK Body Repair Industry State of the Industry Report 2021 sponsored by Mirka - have your say, now! |
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| 09.9.21 |
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Crom Campus, the free access point to training in car refinishing and industry |
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| 09.9.21 |
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Venson - applauds garages for keeping motorists safe during the pandemic |
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| 09.9.21 |
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Autotech Group - extends EV Training Suite in Milton Keynes |
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| 09.9.21 |
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Auto Trader - EV market "off required pace" to meet Government’s 2030 targets |
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| 09.9.21 |
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Auto Trader - EV market "off required pace" to meet Government’s 2030 targets |
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| 09.9.21 |
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FCA - to move faster to remove unused firm permissions |
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| 09.9.21 |
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ABP Club - achieve PAS2060, "carbon neutrality of the full organisation" |
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| 09.9.21 |
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Aviva - Danny Harmer, chief people officer, named HERoes Executive Role Model |
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| 09.9.21 |
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Lookers - half-year results: trading exceptionally strong; record profit of £50m (£36m loss last year); will repay 2021 furlough money |
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| 09.9.21 |
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AA - 99% of drivers overestimate the number of EVs running out of charge |
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| 09.9.21 |
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Volvo Cars - new Recharge plug-in hybrid powertrain outperforms average daily mileage on a single charge (up to 56 miles) |
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| 09.9.21 |
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REPOST from the Forum - what's fuelling the bodyshop skills shortage - COVID-19 or Brexit? |
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| 09.9.21 |
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Thatcham Research - get funding from Zenic to produce consumer safety rating for Automated Driving Systems; starting with ALKS |
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| 09.9.21 |
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AM magazine - all 24 winners as announced tonight at the ICC plus all the finalists |
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| 09.9.21 |
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AM magazine - all 24 winners as announced tonight at the ICC plus all the finalists |
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| 08.9.21 |
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BGL Insurance - (CompareTheMarket / Meerkat) likely to be sold for around £700m after approaches for the business says Sky News |
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| 08.9.21 |
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Junair – new logo better reflects tech and expertise that goes beyond "just spraybooths" |
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| 08.9.21 |
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Euro NCAP - "paid extra attention to the crash and post-crash safety of the Mirai" & being hydrogen "had no effect on its inherent safety" |
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| 08.9.21 |
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Todd Engineering - first spraybooth manufacturing company to achieve Carbon Neutral in accordance with PAS 2060 |
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| 08.9.21 |
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REPOST FROM THE FORUM: "second-hand ownership could create more opportunities for repairers" |
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| 08.9.21 |
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Written Statement on smart motorways - AA reaction |
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| 08.9.21 |
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Allianz - recognised for "exceptional" armed forces employee support with silver award |
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| 08.9.21 |
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ŠKODA - uses swarm data to warn fellow drivers of dangerous road conditions such a potholes |
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| 08.9.21 |
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Ben wellbeing update - spot the warning signs: suicide is the single biggest killer of men under 45 |
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| 08.9.21 |
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IMI - opening up recruitment window for three Non-Executive Director vacancies, inc. Professional Body Sector specialist |
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| 08.9.21 |
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What Car? - more than a fifth of car buyers finding it hard to organise test drives says What Car? |
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| 08.9.21 |
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AkzoNobel - receives SBTi approval for carbon reduction target |
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| 08.9.21 |
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Audi Q4 e-tron, Lynk & Co 01, NIO ES8, Subaru Outback and Toyota Mirai are receive 5* Euro NCAP ratings - Thatcham Research comment |
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| 08.9.21 |
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Autocar Drivers of Change initiative - panel of 14 judges include VMs, OEMS, tech & data specialists |
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| 08.9.21 |
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Enterprise - again transferring some of its unspent apprenticeship levy to approved repair network |
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| 08.9.21 |
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PPG - reports worsening supply disruptions and continuing transportation challenges; price increases for Q3 estimated to be about 5% |
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| 07.9.21 |
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HELLA - presents innovative solutions for the mobility of the future at IAA Mobility 2021 in Munich |
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| 07.9.21 |
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Statista - business data platform signs as Trend Tracker 'Data and Insight Partner' |
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| 07.9.21 |
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Allianz - Gerry Ross, Head of Commercial Motor on "insurance and the 'transportation transformation'" |
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| 07.9.21 |
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(Autovista report) Mercedes-Benz and vehicle-parts supplier Faurecia - two more automotive companies sign up to use fossil-free steel |
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| 07.9.21 |
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Solera Audatex UK - MAN Truck data fully available in Audatex’s AudaEnterprise Gold |
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| 07.9.21 |
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The Motor Ombudsman - goes in search of next Garage Stars with launch of 2021 Awards |
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| 07.9.21 |
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Audatex Ireland - enhanced backend office integration for online vehicle disposal platform, Car Disposal Xpress (CDX) |
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| 07.9.21 |
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Autoglass - hot weather can damage car windscreens, Autoglass warns |
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| 07.9.21 |
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Choose My Car - "the Premier League of electric cars"; ideal EVs for Premier League clubs |
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| 07.9.21 |
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SYNETIQ & Zurich - agree three-year green parts supply contract to reduce CO2 impact of vehicle repair |
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| 07.9.21 |
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CBI - Labour supply problems could last for up to two years and will not be solved by the end of the Job Retention Scheme |
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| 07.9.21 |
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3M - creates a revolutionary paint repair solution (for OEM production line) through robots |
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| 07.9.21 |
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Tractable - launches AI Inspection, a new solution that accurately assesses the external condition of a vehicle’s body within minutes |
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| 06.9.21 |
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Insurance Times awards - finalists for their 36 awards announced; ceremony is 9 December |
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| 06.9.21 |
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Autocar - What can dealers and repairers do now to get ready for the switch to EVs? |
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| 06.9.21 |
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Motor Trader Industry Awards - shortlist announced for the 24 Retail Awards; no bodyshop award listed this year; ceremony is 30 Nov |
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| 06.9.21 |
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London - the Tube has busiest morning for 18 months; London road traffic nears pre-pandemic levels |
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| 06.9.21 |
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cinch - major NFL investment in the UK |
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| 06.9.21 |
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Semiconductor chip shortage - Ford and Volvo having to build selected models and option packages with less safety features |
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| 06.9.21 |
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Despite the decrease in new car registrations, franchised vehicle dealers "optimistic" about their prospects for the remainder of the year |
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| 06.9.21 |
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Harry Abraham, Operations at Halo ARC - completes 100km across the South Downs in '10k-a-day for a year' for charity, CALM |
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| 06.9.21 |
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Consumer Intelligence Insurance Behaviour Tracker - Aviva has increased its market share by 1.65%, well above second placed RAC (0.94%) |
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| 06.9.21 |
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Emma Marsland, 3M Automotive Aftermarket Division's Business Development Manager - running the London Marathon for Bowel Cancer UK |
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| 06.9.21 |
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WMS Group - critical to main HGVs amid new vehicle and driver shortage |
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| 06.9.21 |
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Trend Tracker and Consumer Intelligence - 7.2% of survey respondents own at least one electric or hybrid vehicle |
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| 06.9.21 |
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SMMT - new van uptake up 2.6% year to date on pre-pandemic average |
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| 06.9.21 |
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Plunky's All Stars - record-breaking fundraising this year (£15k for the Anthony Nolan charity) takes to-date fundraising total to £46K |
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| 06.9.21 |
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FMG - QBE Insurance extend motor claims management contract including FNOL, repair management and third-party claims management |
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| 06.9.21 |
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Auto Trader - "the new car market’s loss will be the used car market’s gain… " |
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| 06.9.21 |
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First Central Insurance (Skyfire) - 18th largest motor insurer appoints Andrew Eade (ex Elite & Aquilo) as Head of AD Fulfilment & Strategy |
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| 06.9.21 |
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Hyundai - to stop selling internal combustion engine vehicles in Europe from 2035 & commits to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045 |
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| 06.9.21 |
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Eco Repair Systems' newly formed Net Zero Network - first free webinar for repairers (Tues 21 Sept at 10:30am) on net zero strategy |
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| 06.9.21 |
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Ofgem - plans for smart charging and vehicle-to-grid technology to ensure "electric car revolution" happens |
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| 06.9.21 |
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SMMT - August new car registrations fall -22.0% in traditionally quiet month pre-plate change but BEV up 32%, HEV up 45% and PHEV up 72% |
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| 06.9.21 |
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Australia: Axalta - support bodyshop customers with 'Smart Glasses' that use extended reality to access repair procedures |
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| 03.9.21 |
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LV= General Insurance for Fully Charged LIVE 2021 (show on 3-5 Sept in Farnborough) - EV car repairs and servicing at 'sole sites' |
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| 03.9.21 |
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PIB Group - acquisition of Simply Insurance Services - PIB’s 42nd acquisition to date & 7th of 2021 - completes PIB's motor offering |
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| 03.9.21 |
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Stellantis - expands LCV training programme following immediate success |
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| 03.9.21 |
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The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) - “don’t let your guard down”, IOSH urges businesses as pupils return to schools |
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| 03.9.21 |
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"Scrap bonuses and use the money saved to pay everyone else a bit more" - interesting view from financial commentator! |
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| 03.9.21 |
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MORE THAN - 31% have witnessed an accident involving an e-scooter colliding with a car or pedestrian |
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| 03.9.21 |
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What is different about the September 2021 plate change? - part exchanges "have never been so important" for used car dealers |
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| 03.9.21 |
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Direct Line Motor Insurance - the upfront cost of EVs is putting motorists' off buying one |
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| 03.9.21 |
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Auto Trader - used car price growth doubles in 3 months; up from 8.1% YoY in May to 17.2% in August |
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| 03.9.21 |
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Vauxhall - time for a digital detox: 75% of young Brits admit they are addicted to their mobile phones |
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| 03.9.21 |
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Audatex - Fri 10.06am: issue resolved and systems back to normal |
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| 03.9.21 |
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School of Thought - detail their achievements at last months British Motor Show |
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| 03.9.21 |
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Aviva - Darwin Innovation Group passenger shuttle for use in autonomous vehicle trials shown to the public at Aviva's London HQ |
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| 03.9.21 |
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Batchelors Motor Group - sign 12-month remarketing deal with BCA |
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| 03.9.21 |
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Markerstudy - Simon Townsend (ex Brightside, Marsh/Jelf, Towergate, and HSBC) joins Markerstudy Broking |
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| 03.9.21 |
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Audatex - Fri 9.21am: still experiencing ongoing issues with AudaEnterprisegold affecting valuations, calculations, assessment exports |
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| 03.9.21 |
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Audatex - Friday 8.43am: "experiencing issues with AudaEnterprisegold calculations and valuations" |
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| 02.9.21 |
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Diesel takes lowest ever share of sales in the online used car market |
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| 02.9.21 |
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Mission Motorsport - welcomes Lee Winstone as new Livery Suite Manager |
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| 02.9.21 |
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Fix Auto UK - six members of the network named in Bodyshop Magazine’s '30 Under 30: Rising Stars' initiative |
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| 02.9.21 |
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PPG - to launch PPG LINQ, an end-to-end digital solution for global refinish industry to improve customer experience and bodyshop operations |
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| 02.9.21 |
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"The end for leaded fuel use around the world – a petrol standard that was banned in the UK more than 21 years ago" |
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| 02.9.21 |
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British drivers have a need for speed – with 95% admitting to breaking the UK speed limit |
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| 02.9.21 |
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Technology Minerals - battery recycling tech on its way to the UK; Recyclus Group to take delivery of lead acid battery breaker |
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| 02.9.21 |
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Trend Tracker - EVs currently costs more to insure and repair due to specialist parts |
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| 02.9.21 |
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Volvo Cars - 1st-year performance of Volvo Cars’ subscription service delivers more than 2,500 car sales in the UK |
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| 02.9.21 |
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The IMI - free-to-attend Virtual Conference: on Thursday 23 September at 2pm |
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| 02.9.21 |
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What Car? - motorists want flat tax rate for electric cars |
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| 02.9.21 |
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TRICO and A1 - raise more than £6,500 for Bolton-based charity |
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| 02.9.21 |
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Any bodyshops offering van conversions? - searches for van conversions increased by 193% in August |
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| 02.9.21 |
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MoneySuperMarket - not declaring accident damage to a car (11%) one of the most frequent car insurance "pitfalls" |
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| 02.9.21 |
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Shorade UK Ltd - new prestige accident repair business formed by Steven Shore (Shorade ARC), Mark O’Keefe (Finesse ARC) & Leon Coupland |
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| 02.9.21 |
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LV= - 95% customers extremely or very likely to recommend LV='s network of recommended repairers |
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| 02.9.21 |
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Shorade Accident Repair Centre - awarded the regional award at the Volvo Retailer and Approved Bodyshop High Achiever Recognition Awards |
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| 02.9.21 |
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asTech - launches industry’s first ADAS ‘pay as you calibrate’ equipment for bodyshops |
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| 02.9.21 |
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Palmers Motor Group in Hemel Hempstead - joins SsangYong Motors UK network |
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| 02.9.21 |
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Polestar - calls for other VMs to publish full details of the carbon footprint of latest models |
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| 02.9.21 |
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Venson - whitepaper offeres advice to break through perplexity around financing, charging and onboarding electric cars and vans |
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| 01.9.21 |
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BBA 2021 - Mon 11 Oct; earlybird discount tickets end 6pm TONIGHT (Wed 1 Sept) |
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| 01.9.21 |
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British Motor Show 2022 - returns next year, 18 -21 August 2022 at Farnborough |
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| 01.9.21 |
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OFFICIAL: GT Motive - Martyn Rowley joins GT Motive |
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| 01.9.21 |
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GYS - GYS Pulse MIG added to Mercedes Global Approval List |
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| 01.9.21 |
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asTech (a Repairify company) - appoint Paul Cunningham (not the one from Fix Auto Dagenham!) as head of UK operations |
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| 01.9.21 |
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Commercial Vehicle Show (CV Show) - opened yesterday (Tuesday) at NEC; open today and tomorrow |
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| 01.9.21 |
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RAC - new E10 petrol; introduced as standard from today; will be OK for all cars after 2011 but 600,000 cars will be damaged if they use it |
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| 31.8.21 |
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BBA 2021 - Mon 11 Oct; over 750 tickets already sold; earlybird discount tickets end 6pm TOMORROW (Wed 1 Sept) |
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| 31.8.21 |
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Audi - all new models launched from 2026 will be electric only - no new petrol or diesel models; "on the road to climate-neutral mobility" |
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| 31.8.21 |
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Carlac - appoint Rob Warren (ex-PPG) as their new CT & Industrial Coatings Sales Manager |
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| 31.8.21 |
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Vauxhall - launch all-new all electric Combo-e compact van at CV Show; Vauxhall now offer all-electric version of every van |
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| 31.8.21 |
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Ford - unveils all-electric E-Transit at CV Show; best-in-class driving range of up to 196 miles plus 1,786kg payload |
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| 31.8.21 |
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SMMT - commercial vehicle industry calls for government to set out decarbonisation plans before bans on petrol and diesel cans and HGVs |
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| 31.8.21 |
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DS Automobiles - to become a 100% electric car brand from 2024 |
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| 31.8.21 |
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Cambria - trading update: "cautious outlook....forward looking uncertainty in both the new and used car market as a result of supply issues" |
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| 30.8.21 |
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France: Paris - city wide speed limit reduced to 30 kmh (19mph) from today in bid to boost safety and air quality plus encourage cycling |
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| 30.8.21 |
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Concorde Tyre & Exhaust Centres - 2 directors disqualified for total of 25 years for illegitimately securing £176,000 loan |
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| 30.8.21 |
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EMaC (part of Innovation Group) - Managing Director, John O’Donnell, joins Automotive 30% Club |
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| 30.8.21 |
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IAA MOBILITY 2021 - in Munich from September 7 to 12 with slogan: ‘What will move us next’ |
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| 30.8.21 |
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Axalta Coating Systems - chairman Mark Garrett steps down; replaced by William M. Cook |
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| 29.8.21 |
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Fix Auto - sad news of death of Nigel Luffman (ex-Apollo and Sewards) earlier today (Sunday) |
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| 27.8.21 |
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ALL the photos from last week's ABP post-lockdown networking event, sponsored by Sherwin Williams, are available now FOR FREE |
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| 27.8.21 |
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Early Bird tickets available for the ABP British Bodyshop Awards, Monday 11 October 2021 in London, sponsored by PPG |
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| 27.8.21 |
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Cazoo - invests £1m in new Customer Centre in Liverpool creating 15 new jobs |
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| 27.8.21 |
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Drive My Career - engaging with young people at the recent British Motor Show |
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| 27.8.21 |
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Auto Trader - Kia Sorento tops the list as the UK’s fastest selling used car |
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| 27.8.21 |
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Fix Auto Sandhurst - fully refurbished after fire in arson attack in 2020 |
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| 27.8.21 |
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AutoTrade.ie article: Motofix - Pro-Align completes four wheel aligner installation at Motofix’s Northampton bodyshop |
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| 27.8.21 |
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SYNETIQ - begins nationwide recruitment drive for vehicle dismantlers |
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| 27.8.21 |
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EMaC - Managing Director, John O’Donnell, becomes latest member to join Automotive 30% Club |
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| 27.8.21 |
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SsangYong Motors UK - signs double deal with Station Garage |
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| 27.8.21 |
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HB Accident Repair Network – secures Stellantis approval for Peugeot, Citroen, Vauxhall and DS Automobiles |
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| 27.8.21 |
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RAC - 16 million Bank Holiday trips planned; today (Friday) the busiest on the roads |
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| 27.8.21 |
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JATO - registrations for low emissions cars hit record market share in Europe, while market growth stalls |
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| 26.8.21 |
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SMMT - UK engine production falls -27.5% in July |
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| 26.8.21 |
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The semiconductor crisis - in a year of disruption is THIS is greatest issue facing automotive? |
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| 26.8.21 |
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School of Thought - Dave Reece thanks those who supported the team during the 4-day British Motorshow |
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| 26.8.21 |
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(reports) Tesla slams into bus with distinct ‘falcon wing’ door open |
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| 26.8.21 |
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Power-TEC - lift off vehicle window trim mouldings with ease with this new window trim puller |
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| 26.8.21 |
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SMMT - CV output increases for fifth consecutive month |
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| 26.8.21 |
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What Car? - "industry crisis surrounding new car production is deepening as the microchip shortage continues" |
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| 26.8.21 |
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The National Franchised Dealers Association - 77% dealers planning to recruit technicians in the next 3 months |
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| 26.8.21 |
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Ireland: The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) - motor insurers set to introduce new compliance measures |
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| 26.8.21 |
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RAC - drink-driving casualty figures (2019) released: est. 230 deaths |
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| 26.8.21 |
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What Car? Reliability Survey - Britain’s most (Lexus) and least (Fiat) reliable cars revealed |
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| 26.8.21 |
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BuyaCar - price gap between newer cars and older ones is narrowing |
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| 26.8.21 |
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SMMT - UK car manufacturing -37.6% in July; worst July performance since 1956 (semiconductor shortage and COVID-19) |
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| 26.8.21 |
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RightIndem and Automated Insurance Solutions - partner to deliver automated liability decisioning in motor claims |
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| 25.8.21 |
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TrustFord - supports Greenwich Mencap with the purchase of a new Ford Tourneo Connect |
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| 25.8.21 |
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Forbes - a shortage of batteries could dwarf the current semiconductor shortage impact on worldwide vehicle production |
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| 25.8.21 |
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PEUGEOT - launches e-Boxer van in the UK |
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| 25.8.21 |
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Zurich - names Peter Kasahara (ex PwC) as Group Chief Data Officer |
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| 25.8.21 |
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Early Bird tickets available for the ABP British Bodyshop Awards, Monday 11 October 2021 in London, sponsored by PPG |
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| 25.8.21 |
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Stellantis - JV with Foxconn Technology Group for 'Mobile Drive' smart cockpit & telematics systems for automotive |
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| 25.8.21 |
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FCA - warns insurance firms over product governance rules deadline |
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| 25.8.21 |
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Standox - shares tips for professional 3-Stage pearl repairs on large surfaces |
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| 25.8.21 |
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Innovation Automotive - UK’s first multi-brand, all-electric automotive company outlines ambitions for the UK |
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| 25.8.21 |
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Breakdown claims to soar this bank holiday weekend as a result of the rise in staycations - up 10% compared to the rest of the month |
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| 25.8.21 |
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Project Endeavour - concludes multi-city demonstration of autonomous vehicle services in London |
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| 25.8.21 |
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Global Risk Partners (GRP) (independent insurance intermediary) - Duncan Carter (ex Marsh & Allianz) appointed as CEO Retail |
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| 25.8.21 |
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LV= Britannia Rescue (LV= BR) - launches first ever fully EV breakdown service covering Central London; using a Renault Kangoo ZE |
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| 25.8.21 |
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Mark Sherratt - BMW Bodyshop Development Manager at Avant Consult, retires from full-time work and says farewell after 44 years |
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| 24.8.21 |
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ACIS - supports Toyota Toyota Approved Repairer network 'Collision Repair Initiative' |
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| 24.8.21 |
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ACIS - supports Toyota Toyota Approved Repairer network 'Collision Repair Initiative' |
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| 24.8.21 |
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IMI - develops National Occupational Standards for Vehicle Recycling |
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| 24.8.21 |
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ALL the photos from last week's ABP post-lockdown networking event, sponsored by Sherwin Williams, are available now FOR FREE |
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| 24.8.21 |
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HMG Paints - continued support of the British Coatings Federations Minutes Matter campaign. |
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| 24.8.21 |
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CitNOW - Bumper partners with CitNOW to embed interest-free payments in eVHCs across Europe |
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| 24.8.21 |
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Saint Gobain working with AutoRaise - using the Apprenticeship Levy Transfer Scheme |
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| 24.8.21 |
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Remit Training - fully funded Skills Bootcamp courses to address the Heavy Goods Vehicle technician shortage |
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| 24.8.21 |
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Clyde & Co - Insurance Growth Report 2021 - mid-year update: insurtechs and the resilient insurance industry |
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| 24.8.21 |
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The Floow - 33% drivers surveyed said their average miles will increase post-COVID |
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| 24.8.21 |
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Quotall - announces partnership with specialist motor insurer, MCE Insurance |
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| 24.8.21 |
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insurethebox - targeted messages to cut young driver speeding leads 6% reduction in accident frequency |
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| 24.8.21 |
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Phyron (Swedish SaaS video firm) - Auto Trader car ads sell faster with automated video |
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| 24.8.21 |
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School of Thought - success at The British Motor Show! |
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| 24.8.21 |
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Chesterfield College - Jade Watson secures job at Autosupplies in Bolsover after completing a Vehicle Accident Repair and Paint course |
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| 24.8.21 |
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Hybrid is most popular working set-up - but twice as many Brits would rather be full-time in workplace than at home |
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| 23.8.21 |
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Martyn Rowley - joins GT Motive UK as Business Development Manager after 13 years with Audatex |
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| 23.8.21 |
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Bank holiday road trips back to pre-pandemic levels - but fewer travellers than normal will be going for the long drives |
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| 23.8.21 |
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LKQ Coatings' brand, Optima - full range of bodyshop consumables available online with the launch of new digital hub |
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| 23.8.21 |
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(REPOST FROM THE FORUM) Can anyone please advise what the average cost is currently regarding Breathing Air Quality testing? |
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| 23.8.21 |
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Tracker - easing of restrictions brings rising vehicle theft; threefold rise in vehicles stolen and recovered by mid-year |
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| 23.8.21 |
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City AM - 7 in 10 Britons have had no wage increase since the onset of the pandemic |
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| 23.8.21 |
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Semiconductor shortages - many vehicle manufacturers now forced to temporarily shut production |
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| 23.8.21 |
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Ford - customer fleet trials of all-electric E-Transit kicks off ahead of volume launch in spring 2022 |
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| 23.8.21 |
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Daily Mail - vast majority of UK firms have no plans to make staff return to office in autumn |
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| 23.8.21 |
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Dawn Marsden, Head of GI Supplier Management at LV=GI - interview with WORK180 about life as a working mother in a male-dominated industry |
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| 23.8.21 |
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ALL the photo from last week's ABP post-lockdown networking event, sponsored by Sherwin Williams, available NOW! |
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| 23.8.21 |
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Emtec (Nottingham College) - celebrate the graduation of the first Tesla UK Apprentice Technicians |
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| 23.8.21 |
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The British Motor Show - busiest day of the event, Saturday August 21, saw over 17,000 ticket sales; School of Thought attended |
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| 23.8.21 |
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comparethemarket - cost of running a car for young drivers has fallen £536 year-on-year driven by lower insurance costs |
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| 23.8.21 |
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Australia: Paint & Panel podcast - David Cresswell, ABP Chairman, talks about how UK repairers navigated the pandemic |
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| 23.8.21 |
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RAC - drones to hunt down potholes in multi-million-pound scheme; plans to use 3D printing to fix the cracks |
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| 23.8.21 |
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Ben - Industry Leader Challenge (ILC) 'The Climb' at Mount Kili postponed as Tanzania remains on travel red list |
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| 23.8.21 |
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Wrisk (UK insurtech) - the “would you like fries with that?” approach to motor insurance, AKA embedded insurance |
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| 23.8.21 |
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BCA - average used LCV values pass £10K (the highest recorded average monthly value on record) in July |
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| 23.8.21 |
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IMI - developing National Occupational Standards (NOS) for vehicle recycling; get involved |
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| 21.8.21 |
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GT Motive - appoint Quantum Technical as their sole supplier for support services in the UK |
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| 20.8.21 |
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What a night - ABP Post-Lockdown Networking Event, sponsored by Sherwin Williams; judged a huge hit by the 220 guests, F1 simulator winners |
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| 20.8.21 |
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Auto Trader - record price growth for used cars (15.2% up on this week last year) set to continue as huge demand shows no sign of slowing |
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| 20.8.21 |
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SYNETIQ - acquires new Smart Hub in the South East, SYNETIQ M25 |
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| 20.8.21 |
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British Motor Show - gets off to a great start in Farnborough; open until Sunday; School of Thought on stand AU3 in Hall 1 |
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| 20.8.21 |
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Vertu - trading update: upgraded profit forecast; "strong used vehicle margin retention"; "well documented new vehicle supply shortages" |
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| 19.8.21 |
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Sherwin-Williams - to acquire the European industrial coatings business of Sika |
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| 19.8.21 |
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ABP Post Lockdown networking event TODAY - starting at 4.30pm and ending at 9.30pm; dress code is informal / casual |
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| 19.8.21 |
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JATO Dynamics - China cuts EV pricing by almost half since 2011, while prices continue to climb in the US and Europe |
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| 19.8.21 |
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Israel: REE Automotive - awarded £12.5 million funding from the UK Government for ultra-modular EV platforms |
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| 19.8.21 |
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Toyota - to cut global production by 40% in September as microchip shortage hits |
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| 19.8.21 |
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ECA Business Energy - IDES and The Car Charging Shop have joined forces with ECA Business Energy |
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| 19.8.21 |
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HELLA - showcases team inclusion with warehouse refurb |
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| 19.8.21 |
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Th Floow (blog) - patterns of driving have "changed significantly" and are nowhere near returning to pre-COVID-19 levels |
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| 19.8.21 |
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CalAmp (parent company of Tracker in the UK) - $1.5b (£1.10b) worth of stolen vehicles recovered internationally to date |
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| 19.8.21 |
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Spies Hecker - practical support from technical specialist helps refinishers avoid pinholes and other small surface defects |
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| 19.8.21 |
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IAM RoadSmart - average age motorists over the age of 60 would consider giving up their licence is 82 |
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| 19.8.21 |
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New car discounts of 20% available ahead of September plate-change - despite microchip shortage affecting lead times and vehicle specs |
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| 19.8.21 |
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Leaseloco - 61% of road accidents occurred in 30mph zones, according to research by car leasing comparison site |
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| 19.8.21 |
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The IMI - £15m skills funding critical to get 75K more technicians EV-ready; just 6.5% automotive workforce currently qualified for EVs |
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| 19.8.21 |
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Redline Crash Repairs Ltd, Kings Langley - wound up and liquidated |
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| 19.8.21 |
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Burridge Bodyshop Ltd, Southampton - liquidated and wound-up |
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| 18.8.21 |
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Bristol and London plc - "the UK’s leading provider of prestige car replacements" goes into administration |
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| 18.8.21 |
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GYS - fresh new look for M1 GYS AUTO and M3 GYS AUTO models, the benchmark in bodyshop welding |
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| 18.8.21 |
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Autoglass - 80% of drivers mistakenly expect to be warned by their vehicle when one of their ADAS technologies is faulty |
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| 18.8.21 |
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Green NCAP - New Fiat 500 has been revealed as the most environmentally friendly electric car on the market, |
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| 18.8.21 |
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Hegarty (global specialist motor insurer) - joins with Aldel Financial for a floatation valuing business at $3.13 billion |
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| 18.8.21 |
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Fix Auto UK - NJP Motors joins network as Fix Auto Moseley; becomes the 7th Fix Auto UK repair centre in Birmingham |
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| 18.8.21 |
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ABI and ACSO - Statement of Intent from April 2020 has now expired as pandemic impact subsides |
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| 18.8.21 |
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Thatcham - Verisk adds Thatcham Variant Code to address long-standing challenge to accurately underwrite new vehicles |
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| 18.8.21 |
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Young people urged to consider apprenticeships as many industries suffer the biggest labour shortage in decades |
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| 18.8.21 |
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Edmund King, AA President - Are We Ready for EVs? Personal choice or psychological barrier? |
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| 18.8.21 |
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UK inflation rate - CPI fell to 2.0% for the 12 months to July 2021; RPI fell to 3.8% |
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| 17.8.21 |
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Government - DVSA to recruit an extra 40 additional driving examiners to help reduce lorry driver shortage |
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| 17.8.21 |
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Government - competition winners to deliver UK's first hydrogen transport trials in Tees Valley |
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| 17.8.21 |
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Government - launches UK’s first-ever Hydrogen Strategy includes use of hydrogen to power HGV lorries and trains |
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| 17.8.21 |
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ABP Post Lockdown networking event - this Thursday, starting at 4.30pm and ending at 9.30pm; dress code is informal / casual |
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| 17.8.21 |
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Willis Towers Watson - announce Carl Hess will become President and CEO on 1 Jan 2022 replacing John Haley who retires |
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| 17.8.21 |
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Catalytic converter thefts - police claim crackdown has resulted in fall from 3,245 thefts in March to 1,378 in July |
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| 17.8.21 |
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Tesla - Elon Musk salary in 2020 was zero (but he did receive $11 BILLION of share options); CFO salary was $42 million up from $21m in 2019 |
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| 17.8.21 |
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Motor Ombudsman - more than 7 million MoTs are due to expire in September and October, 22% more than normal, due to covid extension |
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| 17.8.21 |
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EXCLUSIVE: AW Repair Group -producing 30 short films to go in 3 docu-series; Technology; AW - A Career For Life; Apprenticeships |
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| 17.8.21 |
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NAHL - appoint James Saralis (currently the Group's Chief Financial Officer) as the Group's Chief Executive Officer |
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| 17.8.21 |
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Saint-Gobain UK - publish their 7th Payment Practices and Performance Report covering H1 2021; it shows an improvement in performance |
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| 17.8.21 |
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Cazoo - launches new ‘Sell Car’ tool; consumers can sell their car online to Cazoo for an agreed price; collect from home option |
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| 17.8.21 |
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Copart UK - launches CashForCars.co.uk; consumer-facing website enabling people to sell their car for an agreed price in minutes |
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| 17.8.21 |
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School of Thought - will be on stand AU3 at the British Motor Show in Farnborough every day starting this Thursday until Sunday until Sunday |
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| 17.8.21 |
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C&P Panelcraft - achieve PAS2060 carbon neutrality at their site in Croydon with assistance from ECA Energy |
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| 17.8.21 |
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FMG Repair Services (FMGRS) - open brand new, purpose-built bodyshop in Enfield on 1 September |
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| 17.8.21 |
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LD Autovogue ltd in Hingham, Norfolk - construction starts in early 2022 on all new purpose built 40 bay bodyshop |
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| 17.8.21 |
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Faurecia (French automotive supplier) - acquires majority stake in HELLA; combined business becomes 7th largest global automotive supplier |
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| 16.8.21 |
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Hyundai - launch Mocean; car subscription includes fully-comp insurance from LV; £450 excess (£500 on glass); ADAS calibration at extra cost |
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| 16.8.21 |
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Aviva - half-year results: "best half year sales in UK General Insurance in a decade"; profits up 17%; lower UK motor claims frequency |
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| 16.8.21 |
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Marshmallow - digital UK motor insurer (with only 50,000 customers) raises further funds and is now valued at $1.2billion |
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| 16.8.21 |
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IFB (Insurance Fraud Bureau) - urges new drivers to watch out for bogus car insurance deals being promoted on social media, |
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| 16.8.21 |
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Athena Claims - new accident management company; directors inc Anthony Heard (Braintree Motor) and Kyle Harris (Auto Logistics Solutions) |
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| 16.8.21 |
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Tractable- now have 20 insurers worldwide using their AI for motor claims; now they are moving into property claims |
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| 16.8.21 |
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Verex Group - to provide Genesis (the premium brand from Hyundai) with branded insurance and accident management solutions |
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| 16.8.21 |
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JaguarLandRover - why they are adopting hybrid working |
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| 16.8.21 |
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Aviva - to be a platinum sponsor of the Salon Privé Concours d’Elégance at Blenheim Palace |
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| 13.8.21 |
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Carzam - appoints Dave Palmer (ex-Sytner’s CarShop) as its new Chief Vehicle Preparation Officer |
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| 13.8.21 |
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SYNETIQ - scarcity of used vehicle supply drives buyers online towards sustainable salvage options |
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| 13.8.21 |
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Motofix Group - appoint Darren Wills (ex Nationwide) as Executive Director |
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| 13.8.21 |
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Bristol Street Motors (Vertu) - ceo Robert Forrester, the star of last night's Undercover Big Boss on ITV |
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| 12.8.21 |
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Ageas UK - strong half year 2021 results supported by a good motor performance with "lower frequency of motor claims" |
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| 12.8.21 |
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ABP - Merry Little Christmas Party in association with LKQ Coatings at the Royal Armouries Leeds on Wed 8 Dec; 50% of tickets sold; book now |
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| 12.8.21 |
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Vertu - Undercover Big Boss, TONIGHT 9pm ITV, features Robert Forrester, ceo of Vertu, going undercover at his own firm; "an eye-opener" |
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| 12.8.21 |
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Vertu Motors - acquires global vehicle lighting businesses Powerbulbs and Car Bulbs Direct for £480,000 |
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| 12.8.21 |
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Watt Electric Vehicle Company (WECV) - to build 5,000 commercial electric vehicles per year from Q3 2023 at a new facility in the Midlands |
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| 12.8.21 |
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Screwfix - launches Sprint; by early November for £5 will deliver direct to site within 60 minutes in 30 UK cities covering 34% of postcodes |
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| 12.8.21 |
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Thatcham - AW Repair Group become the first business to sign up to EV Ready; all AW Repair Group staff will receive the training |
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| 12.8.21 |
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Zurich UK - strong first half 2021 results with general insurance profits of £230 million compared to £35m loss last year |
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| 11.8.21 |
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Ben - charity invites the automotive industry to join its Fantasy Football League |
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| 11.8.21 |
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HELLA - invests million Euros to drive forward smart automation in lighting production using cobots and artificial intelligence |
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| 11.8.21 |
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Enterprise - open new £1.8m flagship site in Sheepscar, Leeds; will be headquarters for Entegral (CAPS, EMACS, BMS) |
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| 11.8.21 |
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FT - asks have Google and Amazon backed the wrong technology for self-driving vehicles? Is ADAS a better (and cheaper) way forward? |
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| 11.8.21 |
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Admiral - half-year results: profits up 76% to £482m on turnover up 9% to £1,750m; repair costs hit by increase in the cost of parts |
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| 10.8.21 |
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PPG - named as one of the “Best Employers for Women 2021” by Forbes magazine |
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| 10.8.21 |
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Copart - collaborate with JCB on a future-proof fleet |
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| 10.8.21 |
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SMMT - comment from NAMA on used car sales figures |
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| 10.8.21 |
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SMMT - comment from Autotrader on used car sales figures; July used car prices up 14% compared to last year |
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| 10.8.21 |
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Verex Group - new expanded contract with Renault, Dacia, Alpine & Nissan covering branded insurance and accident management service |
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| 10.8.21 |
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Carlac - appoints Tim Lynam as its Wheel Coatings Specialist to advise their growing team |
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| 10.8.21 |
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SMMT - comment from Sue Robinson, NFDA, on used car sales figures |
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| 10.8.21 |
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SMMT - comment from Andy Hamilton, CEO LKQ Euro Car Parts, on used car sales figures |
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| 10.8.21 |
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Hella and Pro-Align - working agreement to provide the ultimate ADAS calibration and wheel alignment solution |
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| 10.8.21 |
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Panel Match - bodyshop in Belper, Derbyshire moves to 50% larger site to cope with increasing demand |
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| 10.8.21 |
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Taylor's Bodyshop near Barnsley - owner Hayley Taylor-Owen celebrates successful first year of trading supported by a Start Up Loan |
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| 10.8.21 |
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Glass's - launch new sales solution for UK car dealers |
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| 10.8.21 |
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Marshall Motors - half-year results: record levels of sales and profit; will repay all £4m of furlough and grants |
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| 10.8.21 |
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Marshall Motors - acquire £1.8m freehold bodyshop site on outskirts of Cambridge to replace existing Cambridge and Peterborough sites |
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| 10.8.21 |
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SMMT - best ever Q2 for used car market |
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| 09.8.21 |
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AW Repair group - issue 4 minute video on "staying ahead in the evolving car industry" featuring their TeKnowlogy centres |
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| 09.8.21 |
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Bodyshop Solutions - launches the Celette Cameleon Premium “Universal Bracket” System |
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| 09.8.21 |
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e2e - partner with Action 365 (Sam White) for salvage management |
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| 09.8.21 |
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Gemini - finalist in the Apprenticeship Programme of the Year category at the AM Awards on 8 September |
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| 09.8.21 |
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Government - extends relaxation of drivers hours limits until 3 October |
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| 09.8.21 |
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Government - appoint Royal College of Art (RCA) and PA Consulting to deliver an iconic British chargepoint design |
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| 09.8.21 |
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You are invited to Business Day (Fri 3 Sept) at Robert Llewellyn’s "Fully Charged OUTSIDE", the biggest electric vehicle event of the year |
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| 09.8.21 |
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MCE - specialist motorbike insurer appoints Paul Ormiston, (ex QBE) as claims director |
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| 09.8.21 |
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Moorhouse/Constructaquote.com - Welsh broker joins Bennetts and Right Choice under the Right Choice Holdings Ltd umbrella |
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| 09.8.21 |
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Moorhouse/Constructaquote.com - Welsh broker joins Bennetts and Right Choice under the Right Choice Holdings Ltd umbrella |
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| 09.8.21 |
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NAMA (National Association of Motor Auctions) - launch platform where members can showcase their stock |
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| 09.8.21 |
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Australia: AMA Group - calls in the bankers to help mull options |
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| 09.8.21 |
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Admiral - looking to develop a hybrid work model in the future with a mixture of working at home and in the office |
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| 07.8.21 |
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Cazoo - on track for £1 billion revenue in 2021: in Q2 brought vehicle refurbishment in-house, now have 5 vehicle preparation centres |
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| 06.8.21 |
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Trend Tracker - accident repair volumes suffered a double digit drop versus June, according to the latest Audatex data analysis |
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| 06.8.21 |
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AXA – new digital motor claims solution ‘STeP’ to speed up repair or replacement of vehicles |
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| 06.8.21 |
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​​​​AXA - new digital motor claims solution which delivers "straight-through processing" called STeP |
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| 06.8.21 |
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Allianz Holdings - H1 results: LV= profits up 16% on premiums down 6%; "motor claims frequency rapidly heading towards pre-pandemic level" |
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| 06.8.21 |
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Carbody Banbury - certified as carbon neutral in accordance with PAS2060; worked with ECA on carbon neutral journey |
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| 06.8.21 |
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Which? - high upfront cost risks putting off motorists considering switch to electric vehicles |
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| 06.8.21 |
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Page-Roberts - EV design concept capable of 30% longer range |
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| 06.8.21 |
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EY Mobility Lens Consumer Index - more than 40% of those planning to buy a new car are thinking of going electric |
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| 06.8.21 |
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The IMI Skills Competition 2021-2022 - brake brand PAGID named a lead sponsor of skills competition |
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| 06.8.21 |
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Volkswagen Polo top July 2021 best-sellers list - Vauxhall Corsa is the best-selling car so far this year |
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| 06.8.21 |
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Auto Trader - revises used car forecast as huge demand drives record price growth in July; up from 7.1% YoY in April to 14.1% in July |
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| 06.8.21 |
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Volkswagen - to sponsor its first ever UK Pride event at Milton Keynes Pride Festival |
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| 06.8.21 |
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Consumer Intelligence - insurance premiums drop 16.9% for the UK's youngest van drivers |
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| 06.8.21 |
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NFDA - van market down -14.8% in July "expected given the restricted supply of new commercial vehicles" |
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| 06.8.21 |
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Average car or van in England is driven just 4% of the time - the rest of the time it's either parked at home (73%) or elsewhere (23%) |
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| 06.8.21 |
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Ageas - three-in-10 drivers so worried about narrow country lanes they deliberately avoid them |
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| 05.8.21 |
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NBRA & Kwik Fit - update tyre price guide so "bodyshops can make a margin from fitting tyres where appropriate" |
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| 05.8.21 |
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ARAG (provides legal and breakdown assistance through insurance companies and brokers) - August "perfect storm" for breakdowns |
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| 05.8.21 |
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Carsa - new used car specialist, Carsa, signs exclusive remarketing deal with BCA |
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| 05.8.21 |
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New York International Motor Show - 2021 show (Aug 20 - 29) cancelled; show will return in its usual April slot in 2022 |
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| 05.8.21 |
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NFDA - given the headwinds, "franchised dealers continue to perform resiliently" |
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| 05.8.21 |
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Activate Accident Repair - bodyshop group's recruitment drive for apprentices |
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| 05.8.21 |
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CAPS - claims volumes July 2021 at 79% pre-pandemic levels; down -3% from June 2021 |
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| 05.8.21 |
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ŠKODA - second-life battery hubs set to power up retailers |
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| 05.8.21 |
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Vauxhall - the UK’s best-selling electric LCV manufacturer |
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| 05.8.21 |
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VW Group consortium launch $3.4 billion (£2.44 billion) takeover of Europcar |
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| 05.8.21 |
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InAutomotive (ABP Recommended Business Service) article - the top seven most popular jobs in the automotive industry |
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| 05.8.21 |
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SMMT - new LCV sales in July -4% on pre-pandemic 5-year average as supply shortages stunt new van sales but market expected to recover |
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| 05.8.21 |
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Autocar - "new car sector dealt a ‘perfect storm’" |
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| 05.8.21 |
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IMI - VOCANTO partnership launches free taster module for new bite-sized learning tools, accessible anytime, anywhere |
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| 05.8.21 |
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What Car? - "automotive industry continues to face negative consequences from the COVID-19 pandemic" |
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| 05.8.21 |
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Verex Group - new contract with RCI Financial Services for branded insurance & connected services to Renault, Dacia, Alpine & Nissan |
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| 05.8.21 |
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SMMT - 123,296 new cars registered as industry records weakest July performance since before the millennium |
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| 05.8.21 |
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asTech - sponsoring the 'Outstanding Support for Bodyshops' category in the NBRA Greener Bodyshops Awards |
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| 05.8.21 |
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ABI - cost of motor insurance falls to a five-year low; average premium now £430, down 7% in the last year |
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| 04.8.21 |
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Ben’s Big Breakfast - get your bodyshop family together for breakfast Monday 4 - Sunday 10 October |
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| 04.8.21 |
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Australia: Symach - appoints John Boukouras (former panel beater & Akzo Nobel Account Manager) as General Manager in Australia
SYMACH |
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| 04.8.21 |
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CBI - SME manufacturing activity grows at record pace, but concerns around skills and material shortages grow |
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| 04.8.21 |
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Panel Match - Little Eaton car and van bodyshop set to expand after five-figure loan |
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| 04.8.21 |
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Wagonex - responds to PM's climate spokesperson's "reluctance to switch to an EV" |
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| 04.8.21 |
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Rivervale Leasing - London, Manchester and Liverpool drivers pay av. £300+ more for insurance, Bangor £189 less than the UK average |
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| 04.8.21 |
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BMW - BMW Points programme launched; customers get charging credit for each electric mile driven |
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| 04.8.21 |
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E-Type UK - to restore "The Snetterton Survivor" a series 1 4.2 Jaguar E-type |
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| 04.8.21 |
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New electric car production delays - 20 to 22 week build time (typically 12-14 weeks) and some EV vans now a full 12-month order time |
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| 04.8.21 |
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Bahrain: Lotus - first showroom with new global retail identity open for business |
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| 04.8.21 |
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MoneySuperMarket - Romford is UK's "car theft hotspot"; Dumfries & Galloway is "the safest location" |
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| 04.8.21 |
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Italy: Autopromotec 2022 (May 2022 in Bologna) - an exhibition & trip "to combine business, culture and leisure" |
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| 04.8.21 |
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carinsurance.ae (motor insurer in Dubai, Abu Dhabi & UAE) - Israel (most expensive) and USA (least expensive) for luxury cars |
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| 04.8.21 |
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(reports) Amazon - winds down "huge" part of its UK drone delivery business |
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| 04.8.21 |
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What Car? - nine-out-of-10 electric vehicle owners won’t go back to diesel or petrol |
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| 04.8.21 |
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RAC - nine straight months of petrol price rises "piles yet more misery onto drivers" (but still 3p per litre lower than in 2013) |
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| 04.8.21 |
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Volvo - Body & Paint High Achievers Awards 2020; overall national winners for second consecutive year - Poole ARC ; 8 regional winners named |
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| 04.8.21 |
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Marshall Motor - trading update: significant increase in its full year expectations for 2021; pre-tax profit will not be less than £40m |
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| 03.8.21 |
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VNC Automotive - semiconductor shortage will outlast COVID |
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| 03.8.21 |
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The Low Incomes Tax Reform Group - new help for those hiring an employee |
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| 03.8.21 |
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FIVA - global skills shortage threatens the future of historic vehicles |
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| 03.8.21 |
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IFED & insurer, Diamond (Admiral) - Manchester trio jailed for fabricated collision claim worth nearly £30,000 |
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| 03.8.21 |
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Guardian article - 'the lost history of the electric car – and what it tells us about the future of transport' |
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| 03.8.21 |
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AX - almost half of UK car dealers concerned about rise in online car sales |
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| 03.8.21 |
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Direct Line results (financial analyst's view) - "general insurance is still a really tough market" |
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| 03.8.21 |
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Belgium: Cromax - paints the Agoria Solar Team’s most aerodynamic car yet |
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| 03.8.21 |
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Citroën UK - first VM in the UK to introduce British Sign Language across dealer ad aftersales network |
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| 03.8.21 |
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Direct Line - half-year results: operating profit up 40%; "motor claims frequency remained lower than normal"; Motability starts H1 2023 |
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| 03.8.21 |
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Copart - UK Surge Management Team in Copart Germany to provide expertise and support in the aftermath of severe flooding |
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| 03.8.21 |
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Flock - flexible motor insurer raises £12.2 million to "reinvent" insurance for connected vehicles |
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| 03.8.21 |
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GEM - national week-long Police operation targeting speeding drivers and riders this week |
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| 02.8.21 |
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AXA - Board of Directors proposes the renewal of Thomas Buberl's term as Chief Executive Officer for another four years |
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| 02.8.21 |
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Ageas - Ageas motor insurance products are now available to Sainsbury’s customers |
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| 02.8.21 |
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Power-TEC - fully revised 172-page catalogue for 2021 published |
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| 02.8.21 |
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FLA - Consumer car finance market up by 12% in June |
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| 02.8.21 |
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A quarter of parents concerned that end of furlough will hit their job prospects |
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| 02.8.21 |
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Service Certainty - "outperforms in 2021"; record growth through new customers, new products and new markets |
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| 02.8.21 |
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Mitsubishi Motors in the UK - launch new Service Activated Roadside Assistance programme |
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| 02.8.21 |
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AA - E10 petrol just one month away, "but no need to panic" |
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| 02.8.21 |
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Germany: Volkswagen and TraceTronic establish neocx – a joint venture for automated software integration |
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| 02.8.21 |
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JustGoEV – the UK’s first EV-only new and used car marketplace makes going electric easier |
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| 02.8.21 |
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Autovista article - "The UK could leapfrog other markets in race to hydrogen technology" |
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| 02.8.21 |
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Motofix Group first to sign up to brand new e-learning proposition with Thatcham Research |
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| 01.8.21 |
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The AA - observation at junctions was the number one reason for failing a car driving test this year |
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| 01.8.21 |
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HELLA - develops concepts for light-based communication for automated driving |
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| 01.8.21 |
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RAC - 7 in 10 drivers want the standard 70mph speed limit on motorways reduced in wet weather |
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| 30.7.21 |
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TIDAL and Cornerstone Technologies - distribution and support partnership for growth |
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| 30.7.21 |
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Some Friday wisdom! Thanks to Julie Eley for letting ABP share her LinkedIn post (below): "Work should energise and motivate people" |
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| 30.7.21 |
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Thatcham Research - host Kerry McCarthy, Labour Shadow Transport Minister, at test facility |
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| 30.7.21 |
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TrendTracker and Consumer Intelligence survey - 74% doubt the UK Government will achieve net Zero plans by 2030 |
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| 30.7.21 |
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Bentley posts record half-year performance - retails sales up 50% from pre-COVID 2019 figures |
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| 30.7.21 |
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Comparethemarket - families travel nearly 400 miles during the UK-based school summer holidays |
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| 30.7.21 |
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Jato - Tesla's Model 3 is Europe's second best-selling car (behind the Volkswagen Golf) in June |
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| 30.7.21 |
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insurethebox - speeding before, during and after the Euro Final rose by up to 146% |
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| 30.7.21 |
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MG Motor and Wilsons - open new inner M25 dealership in Epsom; 30 new dealers have joined the brand in past 12 months |
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| 30.7.21 |
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38% businesses are reporting on vehicle incidents and damage repair costs in 2021 versus 2020 |
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| 30.7.21 |
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Service Certainty - promotes Richard Eadie to the newly created position of Operations Director |
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| 30.7.21 |
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Pendragon - trading update; "exceptional gross profits per unit"; full year profits expected to be around £58m (£8m last year) |
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| 29.7.21 |
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SMMT - June engine production struggles to recover |
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| 29.7.21 |
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The Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) - join the NBRA in backing the campaign to end self-isolation for healthy, double-vaccinated workers |
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| 29.7.21 |
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Allianz - 42 donations made as part of the first round of the Allianz Sports Fund initiative |
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| 29.7.21 |
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LexisNexis Risk Solutions - launch near real-time vehicle data (valuation and insights related to MOT history) at quote & renewal |
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| 29.7.21 |
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What Car? SMMT figures - "serious blowback for manufacturers to make up lost time following months of restricted output & closures" |
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| 29.7.21 |
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MG Motor - appoints Andrew Stuart (ex Hyundai, Nissan and VW Group) as Head of Sales |
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| 29.7.21 |
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SYNETIQ - drives industry-first motor-recycling apprenticeship scheme |
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| 29.7.21 |
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ACIS - web-based progressive app called 'AIMS' "to revolutionise inventory and warehouse management for bodyshops" |
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| 29.7.21 |
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ChipsAway Car Care Centre - Telford & Wolverhampton branch works with ECA Business Energy to achieves carbon neutral status |
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| 29.7.21 |
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Company cars - number of people paying tax on company car benefit falls 8% to 800,000 in 2019/20; down 17% from 960,000 in 2015/16 |
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| 29.7.21 |
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LKQ - Q2 results: Europe delivered a double-digit profit margin for the first time since Q2 2016 |
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| 29.7.21 |
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BuyaCar - EV car searches up to THIRTY times more likely to result in a sale compared with petrol/diesel cars |
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| 29.7.21 |
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Transport Committee - charging an EV should be convenient, straightforward, and inexpensive; owners should not face a "postcode lottery" |
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| 29.7.21 |
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LKQ Euro Car Parts - an "MOT wave" is about to hit |
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| 29.7.21 |
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SMMT - UK commercial vehicle production up for fourth consecutive month |
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| 29.7.21 |
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ONS data on trading status of vehicle repairers - 92% currently trading and 27% say turnover has decreased (45% said T/O not affected) |
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| 29.7.21 |
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Numbers on furlough fall to lowest level since start of pandemic - from c9 million in May 2020 to est. 1.1-1.6 million now |
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| 29.7.21 |
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Thatcham Research - welcomes the introduction of penalty points for drivers who don't wear a seatbelt |
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| 29.7.21 |
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Copart - 3 Peaks challenge raises £5k for Ben Automotive Charity |
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| 29.7.21 |
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FCA - proposes changes to speed up decision-making and take action when firms break the rules |
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| 29.7.21 |
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Lightfoot - Richard Irvin FM to roll-out Lightfoot in 91 vans post-trial; key part in reducing accident severity and frequency |
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| 29.7.21 |
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Inchcpe - half-year results: profit up from £9m to £143m; "our ambition is to become the undisputed distributor of choice for OEMs" |
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| 29.7.21 |
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Inchcape - announce a Global Strategic Partnership with Geely Auto |
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| 29.7.21 |
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Vertu - trading update: continuing strong trading performance leads to forecast profit for half year increasing from £30m to £40m |
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| 29.7.21 |
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SMMT - staff and supply shortages hit UK car production as June figures are worst since 1953 (bar COVID-hit June 2019) |
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| 29.7.21 |
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What Car? - the best new electric vehicles get within 3% of their quoted range in the real world |
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| 28.7.21 |
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TIDAL and Cornerstone Technologies - distribution and support partnership for growth |
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| 28.7.21 |
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Altus - whiplash reforms bring "most significant shake up to motor claims industry" |
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| 28.7.21 |
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Comparethemarket - drivers who claim on their car insurance see their premiums jump to an average of £844 when they renew |
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| 28.7.21 |
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Honda - factory in Swindon makes its last car today; closes this week with loss of 3,000 jobs |
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| 28.7.21 |
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Highways England -traffic officers helping to keep staycation traffic moving on key holiday Cornwall and Devon route |
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| 28.7.21 |
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Aston Martin - on track to meet full-year goals; revenue rose 242% to £498.8m in first half of 2021 |
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| 28.7.21 |
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FCA - consults on proposals to boost disclosure of diversity on listed company boards and executive committees |
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| 28.7.21 |
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National Body Repair Association (NBRA) - "bizarre that bodyshop workers have not been added to the exemption list" |
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| 28.7.21 |
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SYNETIQ - recovers enough aluminium to create 346 million drinks cans per year |
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| 28.7.21 |
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ThingCo - customers of Right Choice Insurance Brokers' Autosaint brand will receive a Theo telematics device |
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| 28.7.21 |
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Europcar - Volkswagen in advanced talks to acquire business for $3 billion |
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| 28.7.21 |
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ABP - join us for our "Merry Little Christmas Party" event on Wednesday 8 Dec at the Royal Armouries Leeds, with LKQ Coatings! |
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| 28.7.21 |
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FUSO (Daimler Trucks) - UK’s largest bakery brand, Warburtons, uses locally-emission free FUSO eCanter to deliver bread in Manchester |
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| 28.7.21 |
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UK currently faces a shortage of 100,000 truck drivers - "children as young as 10 years old can actually learn to drive a HGV" |
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| 28.7.21 |
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BCA - average used car values rose above £9,000 for the first time on record in June |
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| 28.7.21 |
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TrustFord - "smashes" first six months of 2021 with £13.6 million profit |
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| 28.7.21 |
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The UK Automotive 30% Club - THE perfect quote from Steph Brindley from Solus on this 'hump day' Wednesday! |
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| 28.7.21 |
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Sabre Insurance - half-year results: profits down 20% on turnover down 10%; "claims frequency is not directly correlated to traffic levels" |
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| 28.7.21 |
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CarComm Coachworks - Ashford-based CV repairer expands to 55,000 sq ft of workshop space |
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| 28.7.21 |
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AXA - "driven to be a modern employer of the future"; moving 9,000 people to new Digital Workplace systems, |
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| 27.7.21 |
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Lorry Driver shortage - Tesco offers a £1,000 joining bonus; London food company offers £35,000 salary with no evening or weekend working |
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| 27.7.21 |
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FSB - small firms call for better access to support and advice |
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| 27.7.21 |
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Shell - c800 Shell electric vehicle charging points to be installed in as many as 100 Waitrose shops across the UK by 2025 |
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| 27.7.21 |
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National Police Chiefs’ Council - 3.1% increase between May 2021 and June 2021 in vehicle crime with majority from keyless theft |
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| 27.7.21 |
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Italy: Tractable - Sara Assicurazioni is first Italian insurer to use AI to create car damage estimates |
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| 27.7.21 |
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Hella - offering limited number of free Insurance Industry Requirements (IIR) Compliance Review advice sessions |
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| 27.7.21 |
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AW Repair Group - keeping the team hydrated with eco-friendly refillable water bottles |
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| 27.7.21 |
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UK Government - £20 million funding boost to encourage fleet operators to convert to battery-electric vehicles |
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| 27.7.21 |
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Merseyside Car Hospital - wishing MD, Ashley Bernstein, a very happy 70th birthday! |
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| 27.7.21 |
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BVRLA - leasing report shows return of car growth (+0.4%) and record figures for vans (+5%) |
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| 27.7.21 |
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Copart - continued growth for Copart’s north east-based ‘First Response’ Contact Centre |
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| 27.7.21 |
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Tesla – European Model Ys on track despite chip shortage |
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| 27.7.21 |
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Continental Tyres - MOT backlog could take drivers off the road this autumn |
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| 27.7.21 |
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Kwik Fit - now has more than 570 technicians qualified to work on EVs |
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| 27.7.21 |
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Porsche - double-digit million investment to develop high-performing lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles with BASF |
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| 27.7.21 |
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Digitopia - 90% of businesses are in "digital darkness" |
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| 27.7.21 |
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China and Indonesia: AkzoNobel and Sikkens - continue partnership with Mercedes-Benz in China and Indonesia |
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| 26.7.21 |
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Audatex - confirm average 4.9% increase in paint index effective Wednesday 28 July |
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| 26.7.21 |
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Aon and Willis Towers Watson - call off $30 billion merger announced in March 2020 |
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| 26.7.21 |
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Tracker - £2.6 million worth of 4x4 models recovered in the first 6 months of 2021 |
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| 26.7.21 |
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International Motors (part of IM Group) - completes takeover of Mitsubishi Motors in the UK aftersales business |
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| 26.7.21 |
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Venson - tips for "pandemic-proof fleet solutions" that keep businesses moving and expenditure low |
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| 26.7.21 |
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WMS - stock availability, online purchasing and economic uncertainty are the top challenges facing car dealers in the second half of 2021 |
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| 26.7.21 |
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Porsche Data Cup start-up competition - SwissRe's AI damage assessment tool and insurer HDI's ADAS rewards app win |
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| 26.7.21 |
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The Vella Group - became one of the first repair groups to be Carbon Neutral accredited earlier this year |
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| 26.7.21 |
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BCA - average LCV values rose by £558 during June to reach £9,933 - highest recorded average monthly value on record at BCA |
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| 26.7.21 |
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Comparethemarket - electric cars are nearly £1,000 cheaper to run than petrol cars |
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| 26.7.21 |
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LKQ Euro Car Parts (follow-up story) - calls Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to "urgently clarify" Block Exemptions plans post-2023 |
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| 26.7.21 |
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Young Driver (pre-17 driving school) - 81% UK driving instructors have a waiting list; 68% say learners have 2-month wait for 1st lesson |
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| 26.7.21 |
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IMI blog - "Who’s wearing masks?"; 76% respondents to a LinkedIn poll said they are asking staff & visitors to wear masks |
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| 26.7.21 |
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GYS - Arc Pull 200 a "game changer" when it comes to repairing damaged aluminium panels |
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| 26.7.21 |
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Allianz Insurance - brokers to get live status updates on 5 key aspects of motor claims |
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| 26.7.21 |
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Polestar - to double market presence (from 9 to 18 markets) and retail footprint in 2021 |
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| 24.7.21 |
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Auto Windscreens - have experienced a 145% increase in ADAS calibrations since 2019 |
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| 23.7.21 |
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CMA (Competitions and Markets Authority) - further action needed on EV charging to meet Net Zero |
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| 23.7.21 |
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IMI - comment on pingdemic; 14,000 job vacancies currently in automotive industry; concerned that training is put on hold |
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| 23.7.21 |
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AkzoNobel - sets pioneering carbon reduction target to help tackle climate change; will apply to partners, such as customers and suppliers |
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| 23.7.21 |
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Autoglass - how they are handling the latest covid situation |
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| 23.7.21 |
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GarageSafe - IGA’s solution for maintaining access to vehicle repair information for the independent garage sector into the future |
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| 23.7.21 |
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Richard Hammond - sets up The Small Cog, a classic vehicle restoration business; sells 8 of his vehicles to support the new business |
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| 23.7.21 |
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Fix Auto UK - after 10 months, the network now has over 2,500 Trustpilot reviews with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 |
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| 23.7.21 |
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RAC - more than 11 million leisure trips by car this weekend as schools in England and Wales break up for summer |
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| 23.7.21 |
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HB Accident Repair Network - first site in Swinton Manchester achieve BS10125 Kitemark, six months after opening |
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| 23.7.21 |
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Motability - make 2 x £50 insurance refunds to all customers to recognise the beneficial impact on claim volumes from reduced traffic levels |
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| 23.7.21 |
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Motability - issue statement on change from RSA to Direct Line; "new arrangements will take effect circa 18 months from today" |
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| 22.7.21 |
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Auto Trader - average used car price last week was 12.6% higher than same week in 2020; 63 weeks of consecutive price growth |
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| 22.7.21 |
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Activate Group - recruiting a Head of Supply Solutions to oversee their entire supply chain and repair network |
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| 22.7.21 |
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Keoghs - comment on non-party costs order win on appeal in First Central Management Ltd v On Hire Ltd |
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| 22.7.21 |
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UK AFCAR - new group (including ABP Club) formed to lobby UK govt to give independent repair market continued access to VM parts and data |
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| 22.7.21 |
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LKQ Euro Car Parts - CEO Andy Hamilton's blog on monopoly threat from revised Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Regulations (MVBER) legislation |
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| 22.7.21 |
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Covea Insurance - announce Adrian Furness (formerly Claims Director) as new CEO, replacing James Reader |
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| 22.7.21 |
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IMI - reminder of 6 month extension for expiry dates between 1st April 2021 and 31st August 2021 who are unable to re-accredit due to covid |
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| 22.7.21 |
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Pingdemic - UK car manufacturers being affected by staff-shortages due to self-isolation |
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| 22.7.21 |
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National Apprenticeship Week - 2022 date announced |
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| 22.7.21 |
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Mercedes-Benz - ready to go all electric by 2030; all newly-launched architectures will be electric-only from 2025 onwards |
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| 22.7.21 |
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Pingdemic - over 618,000 contacted by Test & Trace last week; motor-trade now affected, not helped by nationwide lorry driver shortage |
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| 22.7.21 |
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Volkswagen Group - sets course for biggest transformation in company's history with new strategy up to 2030 |
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| 22.7.21 |
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Direct Line - to take over as insurance provider to Motability Scheme in 18 months under new 10-year deal |
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| 21.7.21 |
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IFED- Gurwinder Virdee sentenced for fraudulently selling more than 40 car insurance policies making £18,000 in just five weeks |
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| 21.7.21 |
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ABP - join us for our "Merry Little Christmas Party" event on Wed 8 Dec at the Royal Armouries Leeds in association with LKQ Coatings |
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| 21.7.21 |
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Tesla - to open its network of superchargers to other electric vehicles later this year says Elon Musk |
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| 21.7.21 |
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Euro Car Parts - proposed EU changes to Block Exemption rules from 2023 would ban use of non-OE parts; UK likely to follow revised EU rules |
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| 21.7.21 |
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Ageas - predicts rise in "crash-for-cash" scams as lockdown eases; last lockdown easing saw 150% rise in cases |
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| 21.7.21 |
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XL Motors, Coventry - Production Manager, Matthew Fynn, tackles 145-mile endurance run to raise money for Children with Cancer UK |
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| 21.7.21 |
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Willis Towers Watson - car insurance premiums at lowest level for over 5 years; average premium in Q2 now £522 down 12% on Q2 last year |
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| 21.7.21 |
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Thatcham Research - unveils their new "EV Ready" training programme |
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| 20.7.21 |
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Vertu Volkswagen Harrogate - national award for Harrogate Car Valeter, Ashar Awan |
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| 20.7.21 |
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Solus - Steph Brindley, Regional Operational Lead is interviewed by the Automotive 30% Club |
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| 20.7.21 |
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McLaren Group (road car and F1 team) - new £550m equity investment; puts 'Automotive' as McLaren's core profit driver |
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| 20.7.21 |
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Volvo Cars - in the future, all electric Volvos (ie ALL Volvos) will be sold "bundled with insurance"; repairs into Volvo approved bodyshops |
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| 20.7.21 |
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GKN Automotive - accelerating advanced development of next-generation 800V eDrive technologies as EV demand increases |
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| 20.7.21 |
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(reports) Volvo Cars - in the future, Volvos will be sold "bundled with insurance" |
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| 20.7.21 |
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USA: VisionTrack Inc business - makes first US acquisition to drive video telematics growth |
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| 20.7.21 |
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Silverlake Automotive Recycling - salvage VW T4 Campervan renovated with reclaimed parts means family can go on staycation |
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| 20.7.21 |
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Global Risk Partners (GRP) - to acquire Willis Towers Watson’s insurance broking business in Northern Ireland |
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| 20.7.21 |
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Daily Mail report - "I am sawing away under a Toyota Yaris to learn just how easy it is to steal a catalytic converter" |
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| 20.7.21 |
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Auto Trader - Volkswagen Touareg takes the top spot as the UK’s fastest selling used car |
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| 20.7.21 |
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FCA - consults on post-Brexit divergence for PRIIPS regulation (inc insurance-based investment products |
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| 20.7.21 |
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Highways England - permanent 60mph limits on 5 stretches of motorway (inc parts of M1, M5, M6, M32, M602) to reduce air pollution |
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| 20.7.21 |
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SMMT’s Low Volume and Specialist Vehicle Manufacturers Report - UK’s specialist vehicle sector "most varied in the world" |
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| 20.7.21 |
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TfL - sets out plans for the next stage of lowering speed limits on its roads in Westminster |
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| 20.7.21 |
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Tracker - reunites Land Rover dedicated to late Godson and British soldier with its owner |
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| 20.7.21 |
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MTS Vehicle Services - joins Fix Auto as Fix Auto Croxley Green; 12th Fix site inside the M25 |
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| 20.7.21 |
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GT Motive - "it’s time for choice in the estimating technology arena" |
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| 20.7.21 |
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Allianz Engineering - insurer backs new Agricultural and Construction Equipment (ACE) specialist police unit |
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| 20.7.21 |
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PPG - Q2 results: worldwide sales $4.4 billion; refinish coating volumes up 45%; "continual increases in raw material costs". |
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| 19.7.21 |
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Equip Auto and Paris Motor Show - combine to form Paris Automotive Week from 17 - 23 Oct 2022 (Automechanika Frankfurt is 13-17 Sept 2022) |
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| 19.7.21 |
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A1 ADAS Solutions & LJM Compliance Solutions ADAS open day - Saturday 4 September in Staffordshire |
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| 19.7.21 |
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REPOST FROM THE FORUM: "Manufacturer approved, is it worth it?" |
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| 19.7.21 |
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Solera - to acquire Australia-based property insurance technology provider, ENData |
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| 19.7.21 |
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GoCompare - Admiral wins 'Best overall car insurance provider' and 'Best overall van insurance provider' at inaugural insurance awards |
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| 19.7.21 |
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Zego - commercial motor insurance provider partners with bp on 'bp EV Pro' EV insurance product |
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| 19.7.21 |
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HSE - keeping workplaces safe as COVID-19 restrictions are removed |
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| 19.7.21 |
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Reports: DVLA - backlog 1.4million letters is waiting to be processed by the DVLA |
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| 19.7.21 |
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Vertu - UK's 13th largest dealer owned bodyshop group launches enhanced maternity pay to support more gender balanced workforce |
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| 19.7.21 |
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Citroën UK - 62% of people in the UK claim to have experienced road rage whilst driving |
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| 19.7.21 |
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BCA - doubling the capacity of its specialist Caravan & Motorhome sales to meet the demand |
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| 19.7.21 |
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Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) - "hiring aspirations strong" among the UK's small businesses |
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| 19.7.21 |
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RAC - partner with British Gas to install home EV chargers and offer specialist electricity tariff |
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| 19.7.21 |
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AD Williams - BGF completes multi-million-pound investment in leading accident repair group, |
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| 19.7.21 |
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ECA Business Energy - shares news that First bus is building the UK’s largest electric vehicle charging hub |
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| 18.7.21 |
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FMG Repair Services - open new generation of bodyshops in Enfield combined with a Northgate hire facility |
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| 18.7.21 |
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AkzoNobel - develop innovative film technology that allows vehicle manufacturers to hide radar sensors behind decorative metallic parts |
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| 16.7.21 |
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BCF - raw material prices surge for paint manufacturers; have increased by est. 15-35% in the last year |
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| 16.7.21 |
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LKQ Coatings - supporting Trend Tracker's series of reports |
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| 16.7.21 |
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The National Body Repair Association (NBRA) - launches Repair Industry Requirements (RIR) for ADAS |
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| 16.7.21 |
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ITAS - 'Capture System' gains Volkswagen Group UK Paint & Body approval |
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| 16.7.21 |
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Ducati - June 2021 was the best month ever for Ducati which closes the first half of the year with strong growth |
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| 16.7.21 |
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Thatcham Research (video) - Adrian Watson, head of engineering research: Creating a sustainable repair framework for Zero Emissions Vehicles |
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| 16.7.21 |
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PPG dividend news - Board of Directors approves nearly 10% shareholder dividend increase to 59 cents per share |
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| 16.7.21 |
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Autotech Academy - gifts Walsall College automotive student, Leah Rollason, a £1,000 Teng Tools toolkit |
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| 16.7.21 |
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GTG Group - Rishi Sunak visits IMI approved training centre |
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| 16.7.21 |
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Environmental Audit Committee - gigafactories for electric vehicle batteries need more Government support, Committee urges |
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| 16.7.21 |
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Trakm8 - telematics overhaul needed to combat driver shortages |
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| 16.7.21 |
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VNC Automotive (software for navigation and telematics systems) - 35 million cars and counting: VNC Automotive celebrates its third birthday |
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| 16.7.21 |
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Five most popular cars for summer staycations - Peugeot 5008, Range Rover Discovery, Audi A6, BMW x3 & Kia Sorento |
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| 16.7.21 |
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RAC - forecasts ‘unprecedented summer’ on the UK’s roads - estimated 29m staycations with 30% in Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and Somerset |
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| 15.7.21 |
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AkzoNobel - "breakthrough" automotive film technology puts AkzoNobel’s innovation on the radar |
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| 15.7.21 |
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m3 Networks on bodyshop cyber attacks - how to step up security and where to get help if you are the unfortunate victim of an attack |
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| 15.7.21 |
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The Association of Taxation Technicians (ATT) - more frequent tax payment proposal for small businesses "worrying" |
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| 15.7.21 |
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BuyaCar - ‘What can I get in the boot’ beats ‘how fast can I go’ in online searches for popular cars |
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| 15.7.21 |
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Ford Pro commercial vehicles conversions partner, MS-RT - to create a new £4 million facility at Ford Dagenham |
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| 15.7.21 |
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Axalta - announces additional price increases across all of its global lines of business due to continued inflationary pressures |
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| 15.7.21 |
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BBC report: COVID-hits car production - 900 workers at Nissan's Sunderland car plant sent home & Rolls-Royce may have to halve production |
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| 15.7.21 |
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Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) - commenting on the Government’s Transport Decarbonisation Plan. |
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| 15.7.21 |
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FCA - new rules on home and motor insurance pricing which will save consumers an estimated £4.2billion over 10 years |
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| 15.7.21 |
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The proportion of businesses' workforce reported to be on full or partial furlough leave fell to 5% in late June 2021 |
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| 15.7.21 |
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Volvo Cars - increases shareholding in Polestar to 49.5% |
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| 15.7.21 |
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Proposals submitted for the UK’s first Gigafactory on the site of Coventry Airport |
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| 15.7.21 |
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25% businesses in the 'wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles' said turnover had decreased |
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| 15.7.21 |
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LD AutoVogue - bodyshop wins 2-year Vehicle Accident Repair contract with Norfolk County Council |
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| 15.7.21 |
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ONS - 862,000 job vacancies in April to June 2021 – 77,500 ABOVE pre-pandemic level (motor repair vacancies below pre-COVID levels still) |
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| 15.7.21 |
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Tracker - £250K worth of items recovered after theft from a business in Essex |
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| 15.7.21 |
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National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) - car dealers play a "crucial role" during the transition to zero emission |
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| 15.7.21 |
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Activate Accident Repair - opens the Group's 5th bodyshop, a new purpose-built site in Manchester |
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| 15.7.21 |
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Green NCAP - results of 3 city cars: fully EV FIAT 500 (5*), Honda Jazz i-MMD Hybrid (3.5*) Peugeot 208 BlueHDi 100 (3*) |
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| 15.7.21 |
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IMI / Ardingly Ifield Solar Car Tour - 10-day nationwide tour from John O’Groats to Haywards Heath in August |
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| 15.7.21 |
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cinch - appoints Leanne Thames (ex RBS Direct Line & esure) as Operations Director and Amy Townsend as Senior Marketing Director |
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| 15.7.21 |
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R&R Autos - independent Hampshire-based bodyshop explains why the business has adopted IMPROVE by Peritus online learning |
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| 15.7.21 |
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ABI - insurance companies could replace written-off or stolen petrol cars with electric vehicles as a way of improving sustainability |
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| 14.7.21 |
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Ford Fleet Management - selects FMG to provide specialist vehicle accident management solutions for its UK customers |
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| 14.7.21 |
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IMDA and Tracker - join forces to help independent dealers mitigate the risk of solo test drives |
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| 14.7.21 |
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Automechanika Birmingham - ‘Electrification of the Aftermarket’ webinar tackles big issues |
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| 14.7.21 |
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Car dealers set for "aftersales boom" - 23% of motorists driving to a UK holiday destination are looking to have their car serviced first |
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| 14.7.21 |
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Co-op Insurance - "don’t leave your car in Lambeth" Insurer reveals the hotspots for car theft across the UK |
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| 14.7.21 |
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ACSO - 30% reduction in 2020 road traffic puts pressure on insurers to reduce premiums, says consumer body |
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| 14.7.21 |
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MG Cannon - strengthens group leadership team: Graham Prew (Group Operations Manager) & Mandy Pocock (Group Customer Services Manager) |
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| 14.7.21 |
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Allianz Holdings - restructures to 'Commercial' and 'Personal' businesses: Steve Treloar, CEO - Personal and Simon McGinn, CEO - Commercial |
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| 14.7.21 |
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Point Electrical - top 15 most popular electric cars according to Instagram |
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| 14.7.21 |
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Greenhouse gas emissions - UK Government to ban sale of new diesel or petrol HGVs and coaches after 2040; RHA say it is unrealistic |
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| 14.7.21 |
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MoneySuperMarket - the Ford Fiesta revealed as favourite car of choice for Gen Z |
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| 14.7.21 |
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PMD Business Finance - provides ABP Club Members with access to invoice finance |
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| 14.7.21 |
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Power-TEC - compact paint thickness gauge that can be used on both steel and alloy bodywork |
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| 14.7.21 |
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Copart - "proud to have achieved the ‘super six’ of external accreditations" |
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| 14.7.21 |
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TrustFord - UK's 6th largest dealer owned bodyshop group awarded The Payroll Giving Diamond Award 2021 |
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| 14.7.21 |
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Inflation rate - CPI rose to 2.5% for the 12 months to June 2021; RPI rises to 3.9% |
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| 13.7.21 |
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WorldSkills UK LIVE (formerly Skills Show) - event in Nov 2021 cancelled but will return in Nov 2022; national skills competitions go ahead |
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| 13.7.21 |
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MANN+HUMMEL named a 2020 Supplier of the Year Winner by General Motors |
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| 13.7.21 |
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Aldridge Accident Repair Centre - Walsall bodyshop turns 100 this year! |
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| 13.7.21 |
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Zurich podcast featuring the insurer's motor team - the changing risks of electric vehicles and electric scooters |
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| 13.7.21 |
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Peritus has teamed up with ABP to provide a 50% discount in July |
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| 13.7.21 |
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LD AutoVogue - Norfolk bodyshop increases free collections and delivery coverage area to a 45-mile radius |
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| 13.7.21 |
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Net-Zero Insurance Alliance (NZIA) - eight insurers form alliance to accelerate transition to a net-zero emissions economy |
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| 13.7.21 |
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Saint Gobain's Norton Cyclonic sanding discs - FREE sample pack of Cyclonic sanding discs for ABP member bodyshops |
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| 13.7.21 |
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Sweden: Polestar - recruiting 100 new tech experts at global headquarters in Gothenburg |
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| 13.7.21 |
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Fix Auto UK - completes its own team of field-based vehicle engineers |
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| 13.7.21 |
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Auto Trader - COVID-19 strengthens automotive's commitment to D&I "but the industry has a long way to go" |
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| 13.7.21 |
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AX - majority of car buyers want unaccompanied test drives to become the norm in dealerships |
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| 13.7.21 |
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Silverlake Automotive Recycling - invests in its people with extended driver training & newly launched VRA Parts Grading course |
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| 13.7.21 |
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IAA - announces Payit digital payments, a new payment option for UK salvage buyers |
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| 13.7.21 |
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Automotive Transformation Group - new brand post-Autofutura and GForces merger |
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| 13.7.21 |
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Redde Northgate - acquire ChargedEV, a specialist in the supply and installation of Electric Vehicle charging equipment |
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| 12.7.21 |
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Automechanika Riyadh in Saudi - October 2021 event cancelled; returns 13 - 15 June 2022 |
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| 12.7.21 |
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The Vella Group - exclusive interview in the Summer issue of Auto Body Professional magazine |
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| 12.7.21 |
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Peugeot - 70% of PEUGEOT models electric in 2021; 100% by 2025 |
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| 12.7.21 |
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SYNETIQ - helps local ladies’ netball club get back on court |
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| 12.7.21 |
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European Commission - fines BMW & VW €875 million for restricting competition in emission cleaning for new diesel passenger cars |
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| 12.7.21 |
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Cox Automotive - continues to grow mobility services in Europe with FleetMaster acquisition |
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| 12.7.21 |
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CBI - business puts forward six-point plan for "creating confidence" |
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| 12.7.21 |
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Goodwood - "epic" 2021 Festival of Speed comes to a spectacular close |
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| 12.7.21 |
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EDF - 500th EDF employee to take delivery of a brand new EV on salary sacrifice (a Kia e-Niro) |
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| 12.7.21 |
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Apollo Motor Group - Graham Eyles, CEO, "confident that the industry will rebound stronger than ever" |
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| 12.7.21 |
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Ben - tips to help you & your colleagues manage your money (link below to share with your team via email / WhatsApp groups |
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| 12.7.21 |
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MG Motor - sees 76.3% growth by mid-2021 |
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| 12.7.21 |
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Markerstudy - Kate Bolderston (Head of Supply Chain) and Simon Finch (Head of Engineering) talk about their motor repair careers |
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| 12.7.21 |
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The IMI - some "positivity" to "help the automotive industry power forward" |
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| 12.7.21 |
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Motorpoint - independent car dealer holding nationwide car wash for charity |
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| 12.7.21 |
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Admiral - trading update: anticipate "higher than expected" half-year profits partly due to "lower than expected motor claims frequency" |
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| 09.7.21 |
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GT Motive - how being a cloud-based solution has enabled the team demonstrate training and sales remotely during COVID |
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| 09.7.21 |
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Cars that hit the target in 1966 |
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| 09.7.21 |
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CBI - responds to latest UK GDP statistics |
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| 09.7.21 |
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Auto Windscreens Head of Fleet & Facilities, Shaun Atton - scales highest peaks of Scotland, England & Wales, raising £6k for charity |
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| 09.7.21 |
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ONS - GDP up 0.8% between April and May 2021 but remained 3.1% below its level in February 2020 (pre-COVID) |
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| 09.7.21 |
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Dave Shepherd - an exclusive interview with Dave who retires after 50 years in the industry |
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| 09.7.21 |
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National Apprenticeship Awards 2021 - applications are now open at https://appawards.co.uk/ |
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| 09.7.21 |
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PwC UK Economic Outlook - UK economy could be on course to recover to pre-pandemic levels by the start of 2022 |
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| 09.7.21 |
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Vauxhall - Vauxhall’s complete line-up of cars and vans will be fully electric by 2028 |
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| 09.7.21 |
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ECA Business Energy - thinking of becoming carbon neutral but not sure what it entails? |
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| 09.7.21 |
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National Windscreens - Mike Rotin joins as new regional managing director |
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| 09.7.21 |
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National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA) - continued strength in used car market driven by demand for vehicles and reduced supplies |
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| 09.7.21 |
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Auto Windscreens - wins ‘Fleet of the Year’ at the Fleet News Awards |
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| 09.7.21 |
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Consumer Intelligence article - on 'cancel culture' and lessons for the insurance sector |
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| 08.7.21 |
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Allianz - invests in used car platform heycar and becomes insurance & services partner |
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| 08.7.21 |
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Pocket Box - motoring app partners with price comparison platform, Seopa |
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| 08.7.21 |
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ETB - automotive parts distributor sees 40% reduction in accidents & saves £30k in insurance costs with WEBFLEET |
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| 08.7.21 |
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Lloyds Bank General Insurance - fined £90 MILLION by FCA for failures in communications for HOME insurance renewals between 2009 and 2017 |
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| 08.7.21 |
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National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA) - 37% of mopeds sold YTD are EV |
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| 08.7.21 |
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Purbeck Insurance Services - 46% of SMEs contemplated closure in 2020, now it’s just 1% |
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| 08.7.21 |
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The IFB - reacts to week of national enforcement action to tackle car insurance scammers |
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| 08.7.21 |
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Fix Auto UK - MD Ian Pugh talks to ABP Club about his decade at the helm of Fix |
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| 08.7.21 |
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BCC Quarterly Recruitment Outlook - 70% face difficulty finding staff as workforce growth expectations surge |
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| 08.7.21 |
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ABI - UK’s insurance industry could potentially contribute one third of the investment needed to meet the UK’s Net Zero target |
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| 08.7.21 |
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BMW - picks up 11 awards so far this Summer |
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| 08.7.21 |
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EV wars - the makes and models winning the used car demand race (and the difference between 'EV-curious' and serious buyers) |
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| 08.7.21 |
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Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) - comments on the future of business rates revaluations |
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| 08.7.21 |
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IMPROVE by Peritus - Independent repairer? Claim 50% ABP discount on online training |
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| 08.7.21 |
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Apollo Motor Group - Chris Dore promoted to Group Operations Director and Bradley Eyles promoted to Commercial Director role |
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| 07.7.21 |
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The Vella Group - UK's 10th largest independent bodyshop group seeks 20 new apprentices |
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| 07.7.21 |
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SsangYong Motors - announces new dealer in Bicester |
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| 07.7.21 |
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Axalta - to acquire U-POL for £428m |
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| 07.7.21 |
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ACIS - Europcar Mobility Group UK awards new three-year supply agreement to ACIS for Sikkens products to its approved repairer network |
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| 07.7.21 |
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Forum posts - are bodyshops having to cut back on courtesy car fleets due to rising costs? |
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| 07.7.21 |
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City of London Police - executes 10 warrants as part of a crackdown on ‘ghost broking’ |
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| 07.7.21 |
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North East Accident Repair Centres (NEARC) - 3 bodyshops (Sunderland, Newcastle and Darlington), 100 staff & 90% insurance work |
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| 07.7.21 |
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CAM International - e-jobsheet helps keep 4,000 UK fleet vehicles a day on the road |
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| 07.7.21 |
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IMS - undetectable IMS Sleeper security hardware fully-managed, end-to-end vehicle security monitoring and recovery solution for fleets |
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| 07.7.21 |
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H.R. Owen - Rimac Automobili’s electric hypercar, the Nevera, stops in London on global tour |
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| 07.7.21 |
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Parkopedia - partners with ThinxNet to provide seamless in-car fuelling payments across Europe |
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| 07.7.21 |
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Sherwin-Williams - selected as paints and coatings partner by Mercedes-EQ Formula E Team |
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| 07.7.21 |
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Electrifying.com - the best places for electric car owners to visit for a summer staycation inc Warner Bros. in London & Weymouth |
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| 07.7.21 |
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Verifacts Automotive - link below to register for 90-minute presentation by Sean Carey: “A Safe & Proper RepAIr Using AI” |
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| 07.7.21 |
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Thatcham Research / Euro NCAP - missing occupant interaction countermeasures see Renault Kangoo and Vauxhall Mokka fall short of five-stars |
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| 07.7.21 |
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FCA, PRA and Bank of England - set out plan to improve diversity and inclusion in regulated firms |
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| 07.7.21 |
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Redde Northgate - results for y/e April 2021; FMG Repair Services "integration progressed well" but made a £6.5m loss in 8 months |
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| 07.7.21 |
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USA: General Motors - short video with new Autonomous Vehicle Chief Engineer, Kristy Rasbach, on GM's zero crashes vision |
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| 07.7.21 |
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Kwik Fit - 3.2 million drivers buy new vehicle as a result of the pandemic |
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| 06.7.21 |
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car - c65,000 repairs per year on its own 100,000+ fleet benefit the bodyshop industry |
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| 06.7.21 |
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Iotatech - new digital solution designed to help protect the financial interests of vulnerable customers using insurance |
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| 06.7.21 |
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FMG Repair Services (FMG RS) - exclusive interview with MD, Jason Tripp, and Technical Director, Chris Pennell, in Auto Body Professional |
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| 06.7.21 |
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Summer refinishing advice from Standox - best practice for the use of Standoblue Basecoat under hot and dry conditions |
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| 06.7.21 |
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AXA (This is Money article) - Claudio Gienal, AXA UK CEO predicts roads will be busier than pre-COVID once lockdown is lifted |
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| 06.7.21 |
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School of Thought event - Thursday 8 July, 10:30-13:00, at ODEON Cinema in Nuneaton |
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| 06.7.21 |
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What Car? - comments on "significant commitment" from Stellantis group to boost the UK’s post-Brexit economy |
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| 06.7.21 |
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AX blog: insurance sector "assessing the sustainability of their claims solutions and motor products for the EV driver demographic" |
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| 06.7.21 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - semiconductor supply shortages could impact deliveries of new vehicles by 50% in next quarter |
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| 06.7.21 |
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Ellesmere Port to become Stellantis’s first manufacturing site dedicated to battery electric LCV & cars for Vauxhall, Peugeot and Citroën |
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| 06.7.21 |
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CRASH Services - 130km team cycle raises over £9,000 for Cancer Fund for Children |
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| 06.7.21 |
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esure & Minster Law (insurance legal services firm) - enter exclusive 5-year motor legal services partnership |
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| 06.7.21 |
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IMPROVE by Peritus - Repair Group? Claim 50% ABP discount on online training (July only) |
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| 06.7.21 |
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Last 48 hours of free sample offer – 2 days remaining for ABP member bodyshops to claim free trial size of Farécla G360 Super Fast Compound |
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| 06.7.21 |
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Motofix Group - 8-site independent repairer partners with AutoFlow for group-wide management system |
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| 06.7.21 |
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AW Repair Group - returns to Thatcham Research for repair methods (escribe) and blended learning programme at the Automotive Academy |
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| 05.7.21 |
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Australia: AMA Group - new senior appointments and "realignment of the Company’s business segments" |
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| 05.7.21 |
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Australia: AMA Group - |
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| 05.7.21 |
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Allianz Insurance - Ian Kershaw (ex Head of Claims at Co-op Insurance) appointed as Head of Motor Claims |
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| 05.7.21 |
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National Franchised Dealers Association - 28% increase in new car sales in June builds on "the continued strong momentum in auto retailing" |
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| 05.7.21 |
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RAC - sales of new electric cars jump 50% in just one month |
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| 05.7.21 |
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Porsche - recalls 43,000 Taycan (flagship electric model); software issue could cause EV motors to "randomly shut down" |
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| 05.7.21 |
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Hella - launches latest generation of steering electronics |
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| 05.7.21 |
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NFDA - worldwide shortage of semiconductors is slowing supplies in demand new vans |
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| 05.7.21 |
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Auto Body Professional Summer 2021 magazine - OUT NOW! |
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| 05.7.21 |
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Tesla Model 3 was the best selling car in the UK in June 2021 - 5,468 sold and more than 800 more than the VW Golf |
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| 05.7.21 |
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Fix Auto Newton Abbot - continue long-term partnership with Grove Group |
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| 05.7.21 |
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IFS - share of young adults aged 19–24 who are not working any hours per week (inc furloughed workers) up 25% Q4 2019 to Q1 2021 |
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| 05.7.21 |
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ISF - share of young adults aged 19–24 who are not working any hours per week (inc furloughed workers) up 25% Q4 2019 to Q1 2021 |
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| 05.7.21 |
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SMMT - third best year-to-date performance for LCV registrations, up 1.8% on 2015-2019 average |
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| 05.7.21 |
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Premium Credit - increase in people who've used credit to buy insurance over the past 12 months taking on extra jobs or selling their cars |
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| 05.7.21 |
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Tesco Insurance - Gary Duggan (ex Saga and BGL) appointed as Tesco Underwriting Interim CEO |
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| 05.7.21 |
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SMMT - new car market recovery squeezed by supply issues; June 2021 up 28% vs June 2020 but down -16% on 10-year June average |
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| 05.7.21 |
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Automotive Repair Systems (ARS) - ACIS secures new sole supplier agreement for UK’s largest independent cosmetic repair specialist |
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| 05.7.21 |
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Auto-Motivate - opens new offices with special offer for 5 FOC places on the 1-day Mindset Development Course |
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| 05.7.21 |
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CAPS - claims volumes (June 2021) at 82% pre-pandemic levels; up 13% vs May 2021 |
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| 05.7.21 |
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CARPS - claims volumes (June 2021) at 82% pre-pandemic levels; up 13% vs May 2021 |
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| 05.7.21 |
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What Car? - commentary on SMMT new car registration figures; impacted by ongoing semiconductor shortage causing production delays |
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| 05.7.21 |
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AA - two thirds drivers say scrapping VAT most influential policy to increase EV uptake |
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| 03.7.21 |
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RAC - petrol price now at highest point for 8 years; diesel at highest point since June 2019 |
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| 03.7.21 |
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Vauxhall - owners Stellantis to announce that Ellesmere Port factory will produce a new electric van when Astra production ends this year |
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| 02.7.21 |
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Lynk & Co - "the automotive industry is a dinosaur" |
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| 02.7.21 |
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Volvo Cars - reports best ever first-half-year sales in 2021; UK sales driven by strong performance in the UK |
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| 02.7.21 |
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The Vella Group - Skelmersdale site is certified as an official Tesla repairer |
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| 02.7.21 |
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Ageas - 100 of the 700 jobs at Bournemouth office "at risk" reports Bournemouth Daily Echo |
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| 02.7.21 |
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MIB - welcomes agreement for the UK to join the EU's Green Card Free Circulation Area |
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| 02.7.21 |
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SMMT - "a stadium-sized shortage of skills" |
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| 02.7.21 |
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AA - one in four considered career changes in pandemic |
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| 02.7.21 |
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Admiral - analysis of Admiral data reveals a rise in E-scooter claims this year |
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| 02.7.21 |
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What Car? - Sunderland battery plant - the second confirmed battery manufacturing site in the UK - goes a long way into protecting UK jobs |
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| 02.7.21 |
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Comparethemarket - car insurance premiums fall £74 year-on-year; av annual motor insurance premium £629 in Q2 2021 |
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| 02.7.21 |
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Carole Nash - motorbike insurer offers lower premiums for motorcycles protected with stolen vehicle recovery device, Tracker Vantage |
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| 02.7.21 |
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TIDAL - distribution partner, Allparts Refinish, expands into Plymouth |
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| 02.7.21 |
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SYNETIQ - joins the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) to champion the use of green parts |
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| 02.7.21 |
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CRASH Services and JMK Solicitors - 2 winners each receive a new car at New Driver NI’s ‘Touch The Car’ Competition |
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| 01.7.21 |
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Admiral Group - named second (out of 114) in the 2021 UK’s Best Workplaces for Women list |
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| 01.7.21 |
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Free sample offer for ABP member bodyshops – Farécla marks appearance of its G360 compound on front cover of Auto Body Professional |
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| 01.7.21 |
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Trend Tracker - repair volumes in June at 93% of June 2019 |
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| 01.7.21 |
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Resolution Foundation - older workers most likely to be left parked on furlough during reopening |
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| 01.7.21 |
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Direct Line Group - signs up to the Race for Zero Campaign |
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| 01.7.21 |
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Reforms to the Association of British Insurer’s (ABI) Board - to boost customer trust, enhance reputation and tackle future risks |
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| 01.7.21 |
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IAA - celebrates first anniversary of UK rebrand; 15 locations in the UK fully rebranded & 22-acre Bristol site to open later this year |
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| 01.7.21 |
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Freedom Services Group - motor insurer secures £5m loan from the alternative lender, BOOST&Co |
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| 01.7.21 |
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Bridgwater & Taunton College (BTC) - "overwhelmed" by the automotive industry’s "incredible generosity" after college fire |
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| 01.7.21 |
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European Commission - UK drivers will no longer need to apply for a green card through their insurer |
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| 01.7.21 |
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RS Components - WIN a Kawasaki Ninja 650 motorbike, courtesy of RS PRO |
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| 01.7.21 |
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Solera - awarded the 2021 InsureTek Golden Shield Excellence Award for best “AI-Based Estimating Solution Provider” |
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| 01.7.21 |
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BuyaCar - 1 in 10 used cars are bought via a smartphone screen |
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| 01.7.21 |
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Volkswagen UK - appoints Owen Shepherd (ex Head of Planning and Supply at ŠKODA UK) as new Head of Aftersales |
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| 01.7.21 |
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RAC - launch new leasing EV service with Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions; from £228 a month for a 5-door Nissan Leaf |
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| 01.7.21 |
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Mercedes-Benz and Axalta - co-present session on automotive plastic and paint system optimisation for 77 GHz radar sensor |
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| 01.7.21 |
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Ford - sign MoU with and Venari Group (emergency services vehicle firm) to build lightweight ambulance at Ford Dagenham in 2022 |
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| 01.7.21 |
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SMMT - Nissan Sunderland gigafactory announcement is "great news for the sector, the region and all those employed locally" |
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| 01.7.21 |
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Weekday traffic on average 6% lower than pre-pandemic average but weekend traffic at 105% |
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| 01.7.21 |
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McLaren Automotive - appoints George Biggs as Commercial Executive Director (inc overseeing the McLaren aftersales business) |
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| 01.7.21 |
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Lookers - 2020 results: turnover down 23% but profit of £2m (£45m loss in previous year); Board is confident about the outlook for 2021 |
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| 01.7.21 |
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Nissan - announce EV36Zero project including new all-electric car to be built in Sunderland plus new battery gigafactory from Envision-AESC |
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| 30.6.21 |
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Direct Line - hold claims webinar for investors; "ownership of DLG Auto Services enables us to deliver better than average claims costs" |
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| 30.6.21 |
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Fleetline Coachworks - announce Mark Boret's departure; Nick Boret continues as chairman, with directors Kim Bryant and Steve Harris |
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| 30.6.21 |
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Fleetline Coachworks - Mark Boret says a fond farewell to the body repair industry |
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| 30.6.21 |
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LKQ Euro Car Parts - urge bodyshops to seize the opportunity to offer van servicing, maintenance and repairs |
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| 30.6.21 |
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Allianz - reduced emissions by 62% since 2010 and sets 2025 targets inc. 15% reduction in emissions from business travel per employee |
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| 30.6.21 |
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Copart - becomes an AutoRaise Partner |
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| 30.6.21 |
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IMI Diversity Task Force - creating more opportunities and driving up diversity will help address skills shortages |
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| 30.6.21 |
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What Cars? 6-month update on the UK automotive market - online buying will remain a vital part of the sector, even as showrooms reopen |
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| 30.6.21 |
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Volvo Cars - to set out future technology roadmap (all next-generation cars will be purely electric) today (Weds) at 1pm |
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| 30.6.21 |
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Haymarket Automotive - Rachael Prasher & Jim Holder to tackle £50,000 challenge for Ben charity |
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| 30.6.21 |
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Pendragon - trading update: profits of £30m in first-half of 2021 compared to £31m loss in first-half of 2020 |
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| 30.6.21 |
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ClimateWise - report calls for greater collaboration across insurance industry and with government to accelerate delivery of net zero |
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| 30.6.21 |
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Morelli - promotes Paul Glover, Mike Rowley and Steve O’Brien to Director positions |
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| 30.6.21 |
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KYBURZ (Swiss EV manufacturer) - collab with Spies Hecker to paint 2 cars with Axalta’s Global Automotive Colour of the Year, ElectroLight |
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| 30.6.21 |
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TUC - the furlough scheme has supported 11.5 million workers; TUC says “don’t pull the plug on our recovery” |
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| 30.6.21 |
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Nissan - new Qashqai built in Sunderland hits 10,000 customer orders in Europe |
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| 29.6.21 |
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The Motorsport Industry Association (MIA) - thousands of motorsport jobs and businesses saved from EU VNUK Legislation |
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| 29.6.21 |
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BCA - used car values "more stable in the last few weeks of June than since the easing of the winter lockdown" |
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| 29.6.21 |
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Resolver - survey reveals 3/4 people are reporting insurance renewal "price hikes" |
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| 29.6.21 |
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GYS - launch promotion on £2,000 bodyshop induction system for £999 |
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| 29.6.21 |
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GEM Motoring Assist - “poor eyesight is linked to more than 3,000 fatal and serious injury collisions every year" |
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| 29.6.21 |
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Fleet Service GB - "technology and human interaction partnership" successfully keeps drivers and vehicles moving during the pandemic |
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| 29.6.21 |
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Insurance Times - full list of finalists for the 21 categories in Tech & Innovation Awards; ceremony on 3 Nov in London |
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| 29.6.21 |
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AA - 30% to 40% of homeowners that have no access to dedicated off-street parking |
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| 29.6.21 |
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LEVL - partners with Flock (connected fleet insurance) to reward fleets that invest in telematics |
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| 29.6.21 |
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FIAT - free web-based platform tracks data from business’ own fleet to show £ savings if they ran an all-electric fleet |
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| 29.6.21 |
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Hiscox Action Group - confirms arbitration settlement with policyholders' group representing companies that were forced to close |
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| 29.6.21 |
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MyCarCheck.com - reports a further surge in used car values, with luxury models increasing by £1,113 on average |
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| 29.6.21 |
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Labour - UK has only 15% of the charging points it needs to meet net zero |
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| 29.6.21 |
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Car-O-Liner - extended support for Porsche vehicles in Car-O-Liner Vision2 X3 software |
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| 29.6.21 |
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BCA announces new payment service to improve safety, security and efficiency for customers |
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| 29.6.21 |
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IMS (vehicle and driving data) & KPMG UK - co-author new “Future of Road Pricing” report |
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| 29.6.21 |
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asTech (article) - 'why the windshield doesn't actually matter for camera calibrations' |
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| 29.6.21 |
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Volkswagen - dealers introduce airport-style digital check-in kiosks to boost convenience |
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| 29.6.21 |
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OpenMoney - end of furlough could spell financial disaster for younger workers |
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| 29.6.21 |
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Standox - plastic repairs made easy with new time-saving tool poster from Standox |
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| 29.6.21 |
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SMMT - automotive industry "warrants unambiguous backing"; potential to gain 40,000 jobs this decade |
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| 29.6.21 |
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Spain: Solera - “Contactless Workshop” concept named one of the top 100 best innovative ideas of 2020 |
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| 28.6.21 |
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Reis Motorsport Insurance (part of Markerstudy Insurance Services) - announce plans for the two-day Modified Nationals event. |
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| 28.6.21 |
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Drive My Career (DMC) - Samantha Anscombe, Sytner’s Parts Advisor, becomes first Ambassador |
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| 28.6.21 |
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European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) - will the years after COVID-19 spark a revolution in road safety? |
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| 28.6.21 |
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Trend Tracker - using data from Audatex, predicts a return to 85-90% of pre-pandemic volumes |
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| 28.6.21 |
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North East Accident Repair Centres (NEARC) - carrying out a full restoration of a Mini for popular TV programme, 'Bangers and Cash' |
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| 28.6.21 |
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Independent Garage Association (IGA) - offering subsidised Hybrid/EV Level 3 training to members to improve the shortage of EV trained techs |
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| 28.6.21 |
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EY ITEM Club - business investment forecast to grow 7.1% in 2021 and 10.5% in 2022 |
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| 28.6.21 |
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Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro - the ultimate "no rules" hypercar features ultra-lightweight carbon fibre bodywork |
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| 28.6.21 |
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Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro - the ultimate "no rules" hypercar features ultra-lightweight carbon fibre bodywork |
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| 28.6.21 |
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EZ Street Asphalt - "a greener solution to potholes" |
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| 28.6.21 |
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Car-O-Liner - new CDS 35 compact double scissor multi-lift for damage diagnosis, cosmetic dent repair and mechanical checks |
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| 28.6.21 |
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JATO Dynamics - Volkswagen Group secures second highest monthly market share in Europe since 2001 |
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| 28.6.21 |
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Covéa - Iotatech’s new Policy Platform with Covéa Insurance (the new motor product from Vitality) goes live |
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| 28.6.21 |
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Councils outside London to have new road enforcement powers from December |
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| 28.6.21 |
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FSB - small businesses urge gov to intervene before Thurs when business support measures which are set to wind up (18 days before 'unlock') |
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| 28.6.21 |
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More than half of the UK’s estimated 11m garages are not used to park cars in them... mostly because they’re too full of household junk |
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| 28.6.21 |
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Ford - extends FORDLiive to CV fleet customers in the UK with the introduction of Ford Telematics Essentials |
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| 28.6.21 |
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Lookers - trading update: outlook for 2021 results is "significantly ahead of current expectations" |
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| 28.6.21 |
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Motorists urged NOT to wait for used car prices to settle down - 5 most popular models cost cost 22.6% more since January |
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| 25.6.21 |
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46 people are driving on the UK’s roads, even though they have collected more than 30 penalty points on their licence |
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| 25.6.21 |
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Glass's - used car market: retail days to sell return to pre-COVID levels; unprecedented market strength expected |
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| 25.6.21 |
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IMS - announces "highly-configurable" mileage-based telematics: Try Per Mile |
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| 25.6.21 |
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Marshall Motor Holdings - Group Chief Exec, Daksh Gupta's highlights from today's trading update |
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| 25.6.21 |
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SMMT - UK commercial vehicle production up 2.2% on pre-pandemic levels |
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| 25.6.21 |
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By Bits - insurers need to engage with drivers and price more fairly or they face "becoming obsolete" |
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| 25.6.21 |
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HSE - COVID spot checks and inspections continue as lifting of restrictions are delayed |
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| 25.6.21 |
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HMG Paints - award duo for Manchester based family business & the UK’s largest independent paint manufacturer |
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| 25.6.21 |
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InAutomotive (ABP Recommended Business Services) article - top automotive industry trends for 2021 |
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| 25.6.21 |
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Competition and Markets Authority - to investigate Amazon and Google over fake reviews |
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| 25.6.21 |
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Climate Change Committee (UK’s independent adviser on tackling climate change) - "time is running out for realistic climate commitments" |
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| 25.6.21 |
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Consumer Intelligence Car Insurance Price Index - motor insurance premiums down 8.4% in the last 12 months to average £779 |
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| 25.6.21 |
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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles - Rob Holdcroft (former TPS Operations Manager) appointed as Head of Fleet, replacing Claire English |
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| 25.6.21 |
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European Parliament - e-bikes and motorsports not obliged to have motor insurance |
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| 25.6.21 |
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Ducati - new maintenance section on the MyDucati app stores all routine maintenance carried out within official Ducati network |
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| 25.6.21 |
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Mercedes-Benz USA - personal information of nearly 1,000 customers and potential buyers "inadvertently made accessible" via cloud storage |
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| 25.6.21 |
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SMMT - global pandemic supply shortages impacts car production (May 2021 -52.6% on May 2019); 1 in 5 cars built in 2021 are AFV |
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| 25.6.21 |
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Logistics business seeking bodyshop in Liverpool to do annual £120,000 of "fleet commercial vehicle repairs" |
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| 25.6.21 |
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Marshall Motor Holdings - "group expects to report an exceptionally strong first half performance in both profit and cash generation " |
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| 24.6.21 |
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R&R Autos Bodyshop – Basingstoke bodyshop celebrates 50th anniversary |
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| 24.6.21 |
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Volvo Cars - fully electric successor to XC90 (2022) will include LiDAR technology and AI-driven supercomputer as standard |
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| 24.6.21 |
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Department for Transport - pandemic drives 'fatal and serious collisions' down by more than a fifth (22%) compared to 2019 |
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| 24.6.21 |
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Xpress Vehicle Solutions - Craig Tibbetts, Adam ‘Stan’ Wright & James Smith are fundraising for Oxfordshire Mind |
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| 24.6.21 |
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Local Motors (3d-printed, electric, autonomous shuttle, 'Olli') - expand Protean Electric partnership with 3-year $7.3m (£5.2m) deal |
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| 24.6.21 |
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Silverstone - Formula 1 British Grand Prix to go ahead on 18 July with full 140,000 crowd as part of govt Event Research Programme (ERP) |
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| 24.6.21 |
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Stellantis UK - signs Armed Forces Covenant; serving & former Armed Forces trained as technicians and in aftersales management |
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| 24.6.21 |
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Fixter - launches UK’s first Virtual Mechanic Diagnostic Consultation for "time-poor" car owners |
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| 24.6.21 |
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CarGurus - UK drivers love ADAS but not yet ready for "fully-autonomous vehicles " |
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| 24.6.21 |
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LV= General Insurance - appoints legal claims panel (Minster Law and Lyons Davidson) following review |
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| 24.6.21 |
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Motorpoint - relocating Vehicle Preparation Centre to new site in Motherwell; will have the capacity to process 20,000 vehicles a year |
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| 24.6.21 |
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IMI article - "Let’s get a new generation excited about automotive" |
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| 24.6.21 |
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FactMR - China accounts for nearly 60% global electric vehicle sales |
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| 24.6.21 |
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PPG - continue sponsorship of Williams Racing; 18th consecutive year as Official Supplier to the UK-based F1 team |
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| 24.6.21 |
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Power-TEC - fully adjustable headlight beam setter from Power-TEC features digital light meter as standard |
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| 24.6.21 |
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Tracker - appoints Steve Whittaker (32 yrs as Detective Chief Inspector in Leicestershire and South Yorkshire) as Police Liaison Manager |
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| 24.6.21 |
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Ford - link up with By Miles, pay-per-mile-driven insurer, as UK motorists travel 550 million miles less per week due to working from home |
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| 24.6.21 |
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Autopromotec - organisers confirm show will take place in Bologna from Wed 25th to Sat 28th May 2022 |
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| 23.6.21 |
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Auto Windscreens - golf ‘marathon’ raises in excess of £9,000 for Prostate Cancer UK |
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| 23.6.21 |
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Aviva - employee life satisfaction has dropped 10% since the start of the pandemic |
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| 23.6.21 |
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AA, commenting on IPPR report - "question whether some of the aspirations in this report are affordable, achievable or desirable" |
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| 23.6.21 |
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IoD and Open Data Institute (ODI) - upskilling a generation of directors in data literacy is key for businesses in a post-pandemic world |
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| 23.6.21 |
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Fix Auto Bradford South - helps out local cricketer at Illingworth St Mary Cricket Club (which the bodyshop sponsors) who smashed windscreen |
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| 23.6.21 |
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BCA - average LCV values accelerate at BCA in May, up 3.8% (£346) month-on-month |
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| 23.6.21 |
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Carpenters Group - joins the Managing General Agents’ Association (MGAA) as a Supplier Member |
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| 23.6.21 |
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IPPR - current approach to decarbonising transport could see a 28% increase in car in use by 2050 and 11% increase in traffic |
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| 23.6.21 |
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LKQ ECP - comprehensive range of Starline electrical components (ignition coils, EGR valves and engine sensors) & wiper blades |
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| 23.6.21 |
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ACIS - bodyshops can order stock automatically on a tablet & manage paint & consumables with new order fulfilment system |
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| 23.6.21 |
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Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance UK - develop two connected motor fleet insurance products with UK insurtech, Flock |
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| 23.6.21 |
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What Car investigation - c14% vehicles with MOT pass should have failed as test sites missed defects, representing more than 2.9m vehicles |
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| 23.6.21 |
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Copart - Q&A with Rachael Martindale, Copart's first female engineer, achieved IMI Vehicle Damage Assessor (VDA) qualification early 2021 |
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| 23.6.21 |
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Auto Trader - Mercedes-Benz GLA remains UK’s fastest selling used car |
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| 23.6.21 |
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AX - road traffic returns to normality after plummeting to 1960s levels during lockdown |
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| 23.6.21 |
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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles - helps find the next-generation of tradespeople as apprenticeships hit five-year low |
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| 23.6.21 |
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British Coatings Federation (BCF) - major crisis in coatings industry with supply issues and price increases of raw materials |
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| 23.6.21 |
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IMS (opinion piece) - insurance will shift from “detect and repair” to “predict and prevent” (McKinsey) |
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| 23.6.21 |
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Vertu - trading update: "tightening of new vehicle supply, largely reflecting component shortages is increasingly apparent" |
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| 23.6.21 |
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Anexo Group (inc DAMS and Bond Turner) - considering takeover offer from asset management firm DBAY Advisors. |
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| 22.6.21 |
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Autovista - BEVs are safe, but technician and first-responder training is needed |
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| 22.6.21 |
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DVLA - online driving licence renewals for over 70s "soar" as 6 out of 10 now go online |
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| 22.6.21 |
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Caura - vehicle management platform raises $4.2m (£3m) seed round inc from JLR' InMotion, to boost B2B offering for VMs |
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| 22.6.21 |
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insurethebox - provides protected No Claim Discount at no extra cost to help combat high car insurance costs for young drivers |
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| 22.6.21 |
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Highways England - businesses can try electric vehicles for free for 2 months before they buy |
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| 22.6.21 |
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Europcar Mobility Group UK - urges businesses to avoid the 'perfect storm' of new vehicle shortages and rising used prices |
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| 22.6.21 |
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NBRA - Greener Bodyshop Awards: Thursday 9 September 2021 at West Midlands Safari Park |
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| 22.6.21 |
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Guidewire Software (insurer platform) - relationship between UK customers and general insurers "still has room for enhancement" |
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| 22.6.21 |
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BCA - innovative use of Robotic Process Automation frees up BCA's staff to support customers |
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| 22.6.21 |
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Lightfoot - helps furniture retailer cut van insurance claims by half and reduce vehicle wear and tear costs |
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| 22.6.21 |
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IFED and esure - Kevin Ryan, George Stevens, Paul Keenan & Daniel Keenan (father & son, cousin & mate) sentenced for £27k Crash for Cash |
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| 22.6.21 |
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Alfa Romeo - ex SEAT designer, Alejandro Mesonero-Romanos, appointed Head of Alfa Romeo Design |
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| 22.6.21 |
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Axalta - fully automated paint mixing with Daisy Wheel 3.0 will be available beginning in September 2021 |
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| 22.6.21 |
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Constellation (webuyanycar, BCA & cinch) - acquires Rockingham racetrack to create 500 new jobs and open a new academy for mechanics |
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| 22.6.21 |
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SYNETIQ - invests in new software technology to reduce carbon footprint |
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| 22.6.21 |
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Dealers who use cap hpi will also be told if the vehicle has a Tracker stolen vehicle recovery (SVR) device |
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| 22.6.21 |
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ABP Post Lockdown Networking Event (NEW DATE) Thursday 19 August *** limited spaces available *** |
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| 22.6.21 |
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handl - new bundled 'Engage' solution helps insurers settle motor claims quickly & reduce threat from long-dated injury claims |
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| 21.6.21 |
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Goodwood - confirm Festival of Speed (8-11 July) to go ahead as planned; it will now be part of the govt Events Research Programme (ERP) |
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| 21.6.21 |
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Cambridge Mobile Telematics - acquires TrueMotion |
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| 21.6.21 |
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Average driver pays £628 per year for their car insurance, but those with red cars could be paying 10% more (£690) |
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| 21.6.21 |
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NBRA Insurance Industry Requirements (IIR) survey Results |
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| 21.6.21 |
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Private parking firms issue 12,000 tickets a day - despite "collapse" in car travel |
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| 21.6.21 |
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ECA Business Energy - carbon neutral business champions sign as Gold Corporate Partner to Trend Tracker |
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| 21.6.21 |
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BMW UK - Graeme Grieve, CEO, to retire next month after 6 years in the job; replacement is Chris Brownridge, current sales director |
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| 21.6.21 |
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Volkswagen - partnership with Siemens to use new 3D printing process in vehicle production |
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| 21.6.21 |
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Ben: World Wellbeing Week - Ben has pulled together 5 top tips to help you improve & boost your wellbeing |
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| 21.6.21 |
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ERS Insurance - 3 taxi drivers - Jawed Iqbal, Muhammad Naheem, Qasim Iqbal - convicted of fraud for £63,000 false personal injury claim |
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| 21.6.21 |
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Which? - catalytic converter thefts surge more than 100% |
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| 21.6.21 |
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Porsche - invests "high double-digit million amount" in a factory for high-performance battery cells |
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| 21.6.21 |
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Volvo Car Group - new joint venture with Swedish battery company, Northvolt to join forces in battery development and production |
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| 21.6.21 |
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BLM Law blog - motor insurance: what does “stolen” actually mean? |
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| 21.6.21 |
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Audi - will not launch any new cars with petrol, diesel or hybrid engines after 2026 |
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| 21.6.21 |
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Peterborough MP, Paul Bristow - calls for HIS OWN driving ban and wants to continue campaigning for tougher speeding measures |
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| 21.6.21 |
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SMMT - UK needs to install 700 charge points daily to support the increase in demand for EVs (currently, the rate is c42 per day) |
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| 21.6.21 |
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Cox Automotive - warn that parts shortages of rubber, aluminium and semi-conductor components will hit new car production for rest of 2021 |
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| 21.6.21 |
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Petrol is now more than 22p a litre more expensive than a year ago – the biggest 12-month increase seen for 11 years |
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| 21.6.21 |
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Beta Group - new 2-in-1 bodyshop spraybooth extract filter, 'DuplexPro', made from recycled plastics |
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| 21.6.21 |
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Vizion Network - partners with Apollo Motor Group, AutoFlow, Balgores, Pure and WRC sponsor 18-year-old racer Kiern Jewiss |
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| 21.6.21 |
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"UK firms facing worst staffing shortages in 20 years" - says The Mirror; £20hr for vegetable pickers; hospitality salaries up 18% |
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| 18.6.21 |
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Goodwood Festival of Speed (8 - 11 July) - still awaiting government clearance to hold event as planned |
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| 18.6.21 |
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Porsche Cars Great Britain - Sarah Simpson (ex Bentley) appointed as Chief Executive Officer |
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| 18.6.21 |
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Aviva - Stuart Wright, Aviva’s property and facilities director, wins Living Wage lifetime achievement award |
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| 18.6.21 |
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TUC - Working-class jobs have less access to homeworking, and flexible hours are more likely to be refused |
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| 18.6.21 |
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British Motor Show (19-22 August) - confirms ‘Mum and Dad’s Cars’ display on the eve of Father’s Day |
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| 18.6.21 |
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DVLA - 1,000 personalised registrations for sale inc: 440 A (reserve £2,500) and 84 DAD (£1,200) |
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| 18.6.21 |
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cinch - expanding former Cazoo vehicle preparation site in Corby to handle 30,000+ cars per annum exclusively for cinch |
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| 18.6.21 |
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PPG colleague, Natasha Ram, & PPG's Architectural Coatings site at Birstall - supporting local vaccination initiatives |
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| 18.6.21 |
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CBI Economic Forecast - UK economy back to pre-COVID level by end of year; GDP growth of 8.2% expected this year, 6.1% in 2022 |
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| 18.6.21 |
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Auto Trader - strongest ever used car sales performance recorded in May... |
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| 18.6.21 |
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TTC - road safety training company helps Reading Council launch School Streets initiative (roads outside school temp closed 2x a day) |
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| 18.6.21 |
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Government - £3,000 incentive payment for taking on an apprentice between 1 April and 30 September 2021 |
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| 18.6.21 |
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Fix Auto Yeovil - new bodyshop from brothers Terry and Chris Clemens (Fix Auto Portsmouth, Bournemouth & Isle of Wight) to open in August |
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| 18.6.21 |
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SYNETIQ - donates £2,000 to local Doncaster community sports club, Highfields Amateur Boxing Club |
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| 18.6.21 |
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Tractable - AI company now valued at $1 Billion in latest $60 million fund raising; revenue up 600% in past 24 months |
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| 17.6.21 |
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Repairify (asTech) - acquires Mobile Tech RX (mobile collision workflow, repair order processing and data capture) |
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| 17.6.21 |
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Auto Royale Waddesdon - concours show at Waddesdon Manor from 16 - 18 July has been cancelled for 2021 |
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| 17.6.21 |
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British Motor Show - will go ahead as planned at Farnborough International from Thursday 19 - Sunday 22 August 2021 |
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| 17.6.21 |
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Car-O-Liner - Daimler has approved the new CDR 1 cosmetic dent repair workstation |
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| 17.6.21 |
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Retro CarFest - event at Bicester Heritage on 13-15 August is cancelled for 2021; CarFest North and South to go ahead as planned |
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| 17.6.21 |
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Dacia - snazzy new visual identity symbolises Dacia’s move into a new era |
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| 17.6.21 |
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Highway Code turns 90 - six in 10 want update to EV advice |
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| 17.6.21 |
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Trading Standards - made c1.3 million COVID-19 secure and business compliance checks across the UK |
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| 17.6.21 |
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IRG - new Express Vehicle Repair promo video shows step-by-step repair journey... check it out! |
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| 17.6.21 |
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Bentley - announces Richard Leopold as new Regional Director for UK, Middle East, Africa and India |
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| 17.6.21 |
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Markerstudy - Paul Chalfont (ex LV= and BGL) joins as Broker Manager |
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| 17.6.21 |
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Skills and Post 16 Education Bill – IMI Statement: "evolution of automotive technologies requires significantly different skill sets" |
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| 17.6.21 |
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ONS - workforce on furlough fell from around 20% in late January to 7% in late May 2021 |
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| 17.6.21 |
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Half of drivers say they’re paying too much for insurance given how little they’ve been driving |
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| 17.6.21 |
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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles - £655 million repair bill for broken wing mirrors |
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| 17.6.21 |
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Mazda - advanced safety technologies with Mazda Co-Pilot Concept introduction & by 2030 1 in 4 Mazdas to be full electric |
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| 17.6.21 |
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AA - 74% public surveyed say drivers can get away with motoring offences due to lack of police |
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| 17.6.21 |
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World’s first flying racing car makes historic first flights - inc LiDAR and RADAR driven ‘virtual forcefields’ and advanced materials |
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| 16.6.21 |
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Vehicle Electrification Expo - due to take place at the NEC on 7 & 8 July 2021, postponed to June 2022 |
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| 16.6.21 |
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Glass's - YTD registrations volume sits 42.5% ahead of last year |
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| 16.6.21 |
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Trend Tracker - adds access to 2019 and 2020 Car Body Repair Market reports to subscription model |
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| 16.6.21 |
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Wagonex (vehicle subscription firm) - lead times increasing from around six weeks to nine months on some factory order vehicles |
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| 16.6.21 |
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AF Accident Repair Centre - West Midlands-based bodyshop gains Hyundai approval |
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| 16.6.21 |
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Car Wash Association (CWA) - endorse the government’s decision to establish a single enforcement body |
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| 16.6.21 |
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Covéa - launch ‘VitalityCar’ insurance with health & rewards service, Vitality |
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| 16.6.21 |
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Drivers who pass their test 1st time have fewest accidents (comment below with just your name & how many tests it took you to pass!) |
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| 16.6.21 |
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USA: Polestar 3 - electric performance SUV to be manufactured in the USA |
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| 16.6.21 |
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Fix Auto West Hampstead, Fix Auto High Wycombe and Fix Auto Hoddesdo - gain retail grant support after 9-month battle |
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| 16.6.21 |
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Mobilize (part of Renault Group) - partners with German start-up to manufacture multi-purpose energy systems with second life batteries |
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| 16.6.21 |
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carwow - acquires used car buying platform, Wizzle |
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| 16.6.21 |
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What Car? - nearly a third of new car buyers have swapped for the used market |
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| 16.6.21 |
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61% of UK drivers believe they are ‘COVID Drivers’ with car accidents increasing sharply by 22% over the late May Bank Holiday |
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| 16.6.21 |
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BMW Group - starts to test near-standard vehicles with a hydrogen fuel cell drive train in everyday conditions on European roads |
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| 16.6.21 |
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IAM RoadSmart - 4 million drivers have fallen asleep behind the wheel |
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| 16.6.21 |
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Government - to extend the ban on commercial evictions introduced during the pandemic until 2022 says Sky News report |
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| 16.6.21 |
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UK inflation rate - CPI rose sharply to 2.1% for the 12 months to May 2021; RPI rose to 3.3% |
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| 15.6.21 |
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Nissan - starts production of new Qashqai in Sunderland and offers skills experience to every schoolchild in North East England |
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| 15.6.21 |
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Stellantis - launches UK’s first multi-brand manufacturer approved-used programme with SPOTiCAR |
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| 15.6.21 |
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SYNETIQ - achieves Carbon Literacy Accreditation |
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| 15.6.21 |
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SsangYong - production of the first pure-EV to be named the Korando e-Motion with the launch in Europe set for October |
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| 15.6.21 |
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EMaC - automotive aftersales partner promotes Laura Cartwright to the role of Operations Director |
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| 15.6.21 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - developing a prototype hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) based on the new Land Rover Defender |
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| 15.6.21 |
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Under 35s are struggling the most with home working; feeling more isolated, stressed and overworked |
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| 15.6.21 |
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Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) - roadmap delay could lead to “a further rash of business closures” |
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| 15.6.21 |
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Motorpoint - completes largest-ever commercial vehicle fleet sale; 40 Ford Transit Custom vans delivered to M&J Evans Construction |
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| 15.6.21 |
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TUC - "Ministers must extend furlough in line with restrictions" (c3 million people are still on furlough) |
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| 15.6.21 |
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ONS - latest figures suggest that the jobs market is showing signs of recovery |
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| 15.6.21 |
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FIVA - global survey of 55,000 historic vehicle enthusiasts reveals each spends an average of €3,800 per year on insurance and repairs |
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| 15.6.21 |
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Everything Auto of Dudley - body repairer joins the recently launched Garage Buying Group (GBG) |
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| 15.6.21 |
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Pronto Express Accident Repair Centre - Nottingham bodyshop open for business! |
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| 15.6.21 |
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Science Focus article - 'Electric cars: What can we do with the growing number of dead batteries?' |
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| 15.6.21 |
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Laser Tools - sturdy, weighted wing cover protects vehicle paintwork |
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| 15.6.21 |
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Autocar - Hannah Denton from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles named as the 'Great Women: Rising Star 2021' winner |
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| 15.6.21 |
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Symach - bodyshop 'super tech' team celebrates 20th anniversary with 'inventing the future' timeline |
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| 14.6.21 |
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IRG - two teams of four have completed the DAWN TO DUSK - RACE THE SUN CHALLENGE |
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| 14.6.21 |
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Trend Tracker - signs of this ‘Summer spike’ as repair volumes look to be improving in June, with 57,779 so far (as at Sunday 13 June) |
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| 14.6.21 |
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3M - bodyshops can request a FREE 3M Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Poster and also receive a 3M branded polo shirt |
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| 14.6.21 |
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Vertu Motors - face shareholder backlash over £200,000 bonus for ceo despite cutting 345 jobs and taking £36m in government support |
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| 14.6.21 |
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SMART Bodyshop Solutions - new SMART Bodyshop Solutions Exeter site |
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| 14.6.21 |
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Saga - trading update: insurance business makes further progress against key metrics; reduced motor claims frequency continues |
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| 14.6.21 |
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Weekend traffic levels in Britain are now at 113% of pre-pandemic figures - weekdays are at 104% |
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| 14.6.21 |
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Saga - appoint Steve Kingshott as CEO of Insurance; he is currently CEO of Tesco Underwriting and Chief Insurance Officer at Tesco Bank |
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| 14.6.21 |
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Nationwide information campaign on the introduction of E10 petrol launched - ahead of Sept introduction |
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| 14.6.21 |
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The Geneva Association - 88% consumers who interacted with their insurer during the pandemic "had a positive experience" |
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| 14.6.21 |
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Industrial action at DVLA: Monday 14 June to Friday 18 June - members of the PCS union at the DVLA strike over COVID-19 safety concerns |
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| 14.6.21 |
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Ben - Men’s Health Week, and this year we are sharing information on prostate cancer |
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| 14.6.21 |
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Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) - PRA endorse public education campaign ahead of e10 petrol introduction |
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| 14.6.21 |
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Positive signs of recovery in the labour market - furlough rates falling & vacancies recover to pre-crisis levels |
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| 14.6.21 |
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Polestar UK - now offers customers access to 100 service points (via Volvo Cars network) |
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| 14.6.21 |
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Activate Accident Repair - CEO Victoria Turner confirms commitment to inclusivity by joining Automotive 30% Club |
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| 14.6.21 |
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Rail pass for “staycationers” - encouraging domestic tourists to get around the country by rail not road |
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| 14.6.21 |
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RAC - 2021 set to be second ‘staycation’ summer; 43% drivers already have firm plans for a UK staycation |
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| 14.6.21 |
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RAC - 2021 set to be second ‘staycation’ summer; 43% drivers already have firm plans for a UK staycation |
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| 14.6.21 |
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New car registrations up almost eightfold - fleet market recovering faster than retail; BEV and Hybrid outperform diesel |
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| 14.6.21 |
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Sustainability is important to SMEs (91%) but 40% do not understand impact of net zero |
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| 14.6.21 |
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PMD Business Finance - provides bodyshops with access to cash through 'Cash Advance' |
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| 14.6.21 |
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BVRLA - vehicle supply issues risk recovery, says fleet industry |
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| 14.6.21 |
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The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) - EU steel import decision "disregards interests of auto sector" |
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| 11.6.21 |
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CRASH Services and JMK Solicitors - sponsor New Driver NI’s ‘Touch The Car’ Competition |
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| 11.6.21 |
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Apollo Vredestein - only 43% of motorists were aware of the tyre’s independent ratings for grip, efficiency and noise |
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| 11.6.21 |
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XL Motors - explains why the bodyshop invested in ADAS calibration kit to XL Motors' customers |
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| 11.6.21 |
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Hagerty - 196 unexceptionally average cars added to Hagerty Price Guide "sought-after" list as Austin Allegros outperforms Jaguar E-Types |
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| 11.6.21 |
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Petrol price at two-year high - diesel at 18-month high |
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| 11.6.21 |
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EY - UK motor insurers post *record 2020 results due 28% drop in the number of motor claims* but expect to make losses in 2021 and 2022 |
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| 11.6.21 |
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Direct Line - third UK lockdown produces wave of start-ups |
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| 11.6.21 |
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Consumer Intelligence - are e-scooters the next big thing? |
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| 11.6.21 |
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Mission Motorsport - sets EV hypermile record (475.4 miles) with ENSO’s range extending EV tyres |
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| 11.6.21 |
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The B7 (in the UK, the CBI, plus business organisations from each of the G7 nations) - write to the G7 to work with industry |
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| 11.6.21 |
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Drive My Career - launches ‘supercharge me’ to foster positive discussions on apprentices’ wellbeing |
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| 11.6.21 |
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OECD - UK sees largest annual fall in YOY GDP growth in G20 area |
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| 11.6.21 |
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Covéa Insurance blog - "The importance of empathy for vulnerable customers" by Vicki Heslop, Head of Customer Experience |
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| 11.6.21 |
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SMEs are leaving themselves exposed to cyber attacks Aviva research shows - 86% have no cyber cover |
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| 11.6.21 |
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BCA & Lex Autolease - announce renewal of five-year Outsourced Remarketing Contract, one of the largest volume contracts in the auto sector |
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| 10.6.21 |
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PPG - completes acquisition of Nordic paint and coatings company, Tikkurila |
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| 10.6.21 |
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Copart - work underway in Bristol to develop environmentally friendly office blueprint for network of Copart Super Centres |
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| 10.6.21 |
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BookMyGarage - prestige brands have the highest MOT pass rates, with Ferrari coming out on top |
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| 10.6.21 |
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Trend Tracker - repair volumes in May were 73% pre-COVID levels (static vs 72% in April 2021) |
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| 10.6.21 |
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Wrisk - insurtech appoints three specialists in the automotive B2B2C insurance sector |
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| 10.6.21 |
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ABP Club Recommended Business Services: m3 Networks - free Manchester Digital Automotive Event in July |
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| 10.6.21 |
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LKQ Euro Car Parts - five key areas of vehicle health to help repairers capitalise on seasonal demand for air-con and tyre care |
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| 10.6.21 |
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Unipart - wins five-year aftermarket parts logistics contract for Jaguar Land Rover's Global Parts Centre |
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| 10.6.21 |
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LAST 4 BALL AVAILABLE! ABP Charity Golf Day North (Weds 8 Sept) and ABP Charity Golf Day Midlands (Tues 5 Oct) - book now |
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| 10.6.21 |
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Hills Group - appoints Jason Bishop (ex Synetiq) and Christopher Barnes (Yodel and Quickco) to senior management team |
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| 10.6.21 |
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Association of Fleet Professionals & the BVRLA - fleet industry calls for review of the Advisory Electricity Rate for EVs |
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| 10.6.21 |
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Ford - the car that lets you know it's being broken into, via your smartphone |
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| 10.6.21 |
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Polestar 1 - Volvo's premium electric performance car brand is the first car that can be bought with art (£134,000 worth) |
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| 09.6.21 |
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Toyota GB, QBE Insurance and ITAS - working together on skills training for the Toyota Approved Repairer network |
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| 09.6.21 |
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Direct Line - medium-sized cars such as the VW Golf, Ford Focus or Audi A3 are the most popular vehicles across all age groups |
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| 09.6.21 |
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UK adults spent more time online than other European countries during pandemic |
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| 09.6.21 |
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WMS Group - motorhome registrations are up 71% year-on-year between 2019 and 2020 |
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| 09.6.21 |
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Farécla – new chemistries boost performance of Farécla’s premium G3 Wax |
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| 09.6.21 |
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Plunky’s All Stars football match - £14,496 (including gift aid) raised - enough to fund four transplants |
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| 09.6.21 |
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PixelPaint - uses inkjet head tech to directly apply high resolution two-tone or individualized designs to a car body in a single pass |
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| 09.6.21 |
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Renault Group - creates Renault ElectriCity: the largest EV production centre in Europe; to build 400k vehicles per year by 2025 |
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| 09.6.21 |
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Aviva - 1/5 cyclists have been injured on their bike, 1/10 said they had experienced an accident with a car |
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| 09.6.21 |
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Ageas article in AFT Professional - "we empower our repairers to make the right decisions on the repairing" |
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| 09.6.21 |
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Aviva survey - "is the four-day week the next big trend for mid-life workers?" |
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| 09.6.21 |
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Ecotricity - completes Electric Highway sale to GRIDSERVE, who said it will radically transform the experience of using EVs |
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| 09.6.21 |
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What Car? - online buying set to remain despite showrooms now being fully open |
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| 09.6.21 |
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Allianz - chooses three local charities to benefit from its ‘Community Fund’ pledge |
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| 09.6.21 |
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Kwik Fit - more than a quarter of a million more cars taken off the road during pandemic |
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| 09.6.21 |
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AA - launches EV insurance to cover top five EV insurance concerns |
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| 09.6.21 |
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INDASA Abrasive UK - cyclists take to the roads of the UK to help raise funds for AutoRaise in a two-stage virtual ride |
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| 09.6.21 |
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SEAT - one in four drivers are now more nervous behind the wheel following a year of lockdowns |
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| 08.6.21 |
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Automechanika BIRMINGHAM - cancel June 2022 show due to Automechanika Frankfurt in Sept 2022; next Birmingham show June 2023 |
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| 08.6.21 |
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HELLA - launches digital car key with ultra-wideband technology |
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| 08.6.21 |
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The NMDA - motorcycle trailblazer apprenticeship standard back on NMDA agenda |
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| 08.6.21 |
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Crotty Insurance - acquires Republic of Ireland-based motor fleet insurer, Martin Insurance |
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| 08.6.21 |
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SYNETIQ’s - publishes infographic on green parts use for bodyshops, insurers and drivers |
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| 08.6.21 |
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Post Office - business cash deposits in May totalled £824 million, up 7.2% month-on-month (£769 million, April 2021) |
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| 08.6.21 |
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RAC - launches new warranty especially for used electric and hybrid cars |
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| 08.6.21 |
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IAM RoadSmart - the return of traffic jams tops list of "10 driving stresses" |
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| 08.6.21 |
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Andrew Griffith MP and Lord Redesdale launch the Carbon Battle Bus - UK’s first fully electric coach |
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| 08.6.21 |
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Power-TEC - compact, lightweight and foldable PDR line board |
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| 08.6.21 |
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Cromax - safe and productive electric vehicle repairs |
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| 08.6.21 |
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TyreWatch - on the shortlist for Innovation at Motor Transport Awards |
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| 08.6.21 |
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DAS UK - partners with Maxima to launch new personal injury scheme, launched in line with motor legal reforms |
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| 08.6.21 |
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Switzerland: Baloise - fleet motor cover provides ADAS damage 'bolt-ons' |
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| 08.6.21 |
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SmartDrive Systems - to showcase Video Safety Programme at ITT Hub in Farnborough (30 June – 1 July 2021) |
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| 08.6.21 |
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Carzam - former Head of Fleet for Audi, James Buxton, appointed as Chief Commercial Officer at digital car sales platform |
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| 08.6.21 |
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Carzam - Head of Fleet for Audi, James Buxton, appointed as Chief Commercial Officer at digital car sales platform |
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| 08.6.21 |
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IMI - skilled EV workforce not keeping pace with new vehicle sales |
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| 08.6.21 |
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MoneySuperMarket - UK drivers spend combined £4.2 billion a year on car maintenance such as servicing, MOTs and visits to the garage |
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| 08.6.21 |
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AkzoNobel - two projects to install 8,000 solar panels at AkzoNobel plants in China |
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| 08.6.21 |
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Spark EV Technology - motorists believe Government needs extra 20 years to ban sale of petrol and diesel vehicles |
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| 08.6.21 |
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Solera Holdings - completes acquisitions of Omnitracs (fleet management), DealerSocket (SaaS) and eDriving (driver risk management) |
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| 08.6.21 |
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NFU Mutual - partners with social media experts Maybe* to support SMEs to reach their local economies |
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| 08.6.21 |
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IMS (Insurance & Mobility Solutions) article - 'How Your Business Can Make Better Use of Connected Car Data' |
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| 07.6.21 |
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Most workers leaving furlough are returning to their previous job |
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| 07.6.21 |
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USA: IAA - appoints Peg Burr as Senior Vice President of Product Management to strengthen product development in global car marketplace |
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| 07.6.21 |
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ABL 1 Touch Repair Group - continues its ‘carbon Neutral’ journey with PAS 2060 |
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| 07.6.21 |
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Direct Line Group - UK's 4th largest motor insurer launches new self-serve platform for motor lines products |
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| 07.6.21 |
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Autovista Podcast - "has the automotive industry become driven by regulations?" |
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| 07.6.21 |
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National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) - comments on +289% growth in LCV sales in May |
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| 07.6.21 |
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Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) - consumer car finance market boost in April as showrooms re-open |
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| 07.6.21 |
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AES UK - new range of portable, lightweight electrical heating inductors for the bodyshop |
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| 07.6.21 |
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Green Parts Specialists - support green benefits of repair over replace with body panel delivery to Cornerstone Technologies for training |
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| 07.6.21 |
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asTech - amplifies bodyshop calibration services by remote technicians to meet demands of new Insurance Industry Requirements |
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| 07.6.21 |
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asTech - amplifies bodyshop calibration services by remote technicians to meet demands of new Insurance Industry Requirements |
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| 07.6.21 |
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Alfa Romeo - Beechdale Motor Group named top performing dealer in annual Retailer of the Year awards |
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| 04.6.21 |
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IBIS - the TV Summit on Thursday 24 June 2021 will cost £195 to watch the 3 hour TV show |
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| 04.6.21 |
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Ireland - Auto Trade Expo in Dublin postponed from Oct 2021 to May 2022 when it will combine with CV Workshop Expo |
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| 04.6.21 |
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RMI - Steve Field and Colin Parlett resign as directors, Richard Thorogood, Roger Collison and Gordon Balmer appointed |
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| 04.6.21 |
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CAPS - claims volumes (May 2021) at 69% pre-pandemic levels |
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| 04.6.21 |
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SYNETIQ - World Environment Day: new all electric green parts delivery van and installation of EV charging points at its Doncaster |
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| 04.6.21 |
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SMMT - van registrations UP 4.7% on pre-pandemic five-year average |
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| 04.6.21 |
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Apollo Motor Group - open 16th site: Apollo Polegate in Eastbourne |
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| 04.6.21 |
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75% SMEs use credit to pay for vehicle insurance |
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| 04.6.21 |
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RAC - May new car sales figures "clear sign" that drivers are embracing electric |
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| 04.6.21 |
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May makes it seven months of rising petrol prices |
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| 04.6.21 |
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UK Government and IBM - new £210m AI and quantum computing centre to create ‘jobs of the future’ |
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| 04.6.21 |
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National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) - new car sales continue to recover in May |
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| 04.6.21 |
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87% businesses currently trading - the highest proportion since comparable estimates began in June 2020 |
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| 04.6.21 |
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Vauxhall - new Vauxhall Corsa remains the UK’s best-selling new car in 2021 |
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| 04.6.21 |
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RAC - to support first electric vehicle rally to take place in England with its EV recharging system |
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| 04.6.21 |
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Edmund King OBE, President of The AA on the Birmingham Clean Air Zone - 4 better ways of reducing inner-city car pollution |
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| 04.6.21 |
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SMMT - May 2021 registrations up 8X on COVID-hit May 2020 but down 29% on 10-year average for the month of May |
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| 04.6.21 |
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Solus Accident Repairs - Simon Smith, MD at Aviva owned Solus Accident Repairs, is the latest member to join the Automotive 30% club |
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| 04.6.21 |
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Solus Accident Repairs - Simon Smith, MD at Aviva owned Solus Accident Repairs |
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| 04.6.21 |
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Silverlake - recycled parts in high demand as race teams perform running repairs at 2021 Silverlake C1 Racing Series at Silverstone |
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| 03.6.21 |
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Plunkys All Stars - last week's football match has (so far) raised £12,730 for the Anthony Nolan charity! |
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| 03.6.21 |
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Aviva - organised gangs and chancers drive up insurance fraud detection rates by 10%; fraud detected on motor injury claims up 20% |
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| 03.6.21 |
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Department for Transport (DfT) - traffic back to 98% pre-COVID levels during last week of May |
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| 03.6.21 |
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Venson - employee mental health should be a primary concern for fleet managers as driving while tired is major contributor to road accidents |
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| 03.6.21 |
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SYNETIQ - announces its membership of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) to lower CO2 across the automotive repair sector |
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| 03.6.21 |
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Aviva and Darwin announce five-year strategic partnership |
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| 03.6.21 |
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BAXT - new FP10 Floor Protection solution for spraybooths |
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| 03.6.21 |
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AW Repair Group - celebrate Long Serving Personnel |
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| 03.6.21 |
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Nissan - EV drivers are yearly travelling over 370 miles further than petrol/diesel car users |
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| 03.6.21 |
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Car Charging Shop - confirm partnership with electrical contractor, IDES, for all car charging installations nationwide |
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| 03.6.21 |
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Auto Trader - average price of a used car in May was £13,973; a YoY and like-for-like increase of 8.1% |
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| 03.6.21 |
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SEAT - introduces All-in aftercare plan; inc 2 services, 2 MOTs and 2 years’ Roadside Assistance for SEAT cars aged 3-6 years old |
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| 03.6.21 |
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Lunaz (upcycles and converts vehicles EVs) - David Beckham invests in Silverstone-based UK electric vehicle company |
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| 03.6.21 |
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Activate Accident Repair - opens flagship Warrington centre (Activate's largest site to date) as part of UK-wide expansion |
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| 03.6.21 |
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LV= - motor claim volumes increased by 30% in May as Brits went back to work; Monday 24 May was highest day for claims since November 2020 |
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| 02.6.21 |
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RMB Motor Group - multi-site dealer with RMB Accident Repair Centre in Yarm with multi-approvals acquired by Stoneacre |
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| 02.6.21 |
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Lloyds Bank (press release) re: Fix Auto Mid Devon funding - £200,000 to fund new repair centre in Newton Abbot |
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| 02.6.21 |
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e2e Total Loss Vehicle Management - Rob Smale, NED at e2e says "if I were a claims director now… " |
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| 02.6.21 |
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Birmingham City Council - drivers have a two-week grace period before they have to pay daily fee |
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| 02.6.21 |
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Car Charging Shop (part of Grove Group) - "unprecedented demand" for services which include EV charging purchase and installation advice |
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| 02.6.21 |
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Driving the Future 2021 survey - insight into transport habits of the future |
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| 02.6.21 |
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UK Select ARC – two-site bodyshop business (Ross-on-Wye and Ludlow) now carbon-neutral with PAS 2060 |
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| 02.6.21 |
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ACIS - GB Refinish Supplies signs as 9th ACIS distribution partner |
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| 02.6.21 |
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Volkswagen Group UK - announces the appointment of Sylvain Charbonnier as its new Aftersales Director |
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| 02.6.21 |
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Audi UK - launches new EV&me mobile app; helps track journeys and daily mileage |
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| 02.6.21 |
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Mycardirect - launches flexible van subscription service, Myvandirect |
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| 02.6.21 |
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e2e - introduces ‘Live Chat’ to complement existing communication channels |
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| 02.6.21 |
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Copart Automotive - Copart's specialist remarketing division becomes approved partner of the Independent Motor Dealers Association (IMDA) |
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| 01.6.21 |
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Pendragon - puts 250 of its 400 accountants in a redundancy consultation a few days after awarding a £413,000 bonus to CEO Bill Breman |
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| 01.6.21 |
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EXCLUSIVE: Steer Automotive Group - acquire Bennett's (Scotland) Ltd taking the Steer business to 15 sites |
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| 01.6.21 |
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ACSO (Association of Consumer Support Organisations) - comments on the launch of the OIC Portal on 31 May |
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| 01.6.21 |
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Fix Auto Newton Abbot - Fix Auto Mid Devon owner Louise Woolacott and her daughters Erika and Alena open new site |
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| 01.6.21 |
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Solera - French bodyshop network Five Star (525 bodyshops) rolls out Solera Qapter AI estimating system |
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| 01.6.21 |
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Auto Trader - Jaguar I-PACE crowned ‘New Car of the Year’ |
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| 01.6.21 |
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ABI - the Official Injury Claims Portal is "a big win" for consumers |
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| 01.6.21 |
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Honcho - car and van insurance marketplace launches Business Services Marketplace |
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| 01.6.21 |
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MIB - official announcement on the 'Official Injury Claim' launch |
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| 01.6.21 |
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Radford - appoints Dan Burge (ex Lotus) as CEO |
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| 01.6.21 |
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Tracker - caravan and motorhome thefts up in 2020 and set to continue in 2021 |
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| 01.6.21 |
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ACIS - CEO Graham O’Neill to retire 21 years after starting up the repair supply distribution business from his spare bedroom |
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| 01.6.21 |
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Solus Accident Repairs - opens site in Castleford, West Yorkshire today (Tues); second Solus accident repair centre to open in 2021 |
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| 01.6.21 |
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Glass’s - supply challenges in the new market continue to disrupt the used LCV sector and drive prices up |
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| 01.6.21 |
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Axalta - launches new Syrox colour retrieval app designed to offer refinishers more flexibility in the bodyshop |
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| 01.6.21 |
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Solus Accident Repairs - opens site in Castleford, West Yorkshire today (Tues); second Solus accident repair centre to open in 2021 |
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| 01.6.21 |
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ERS - accelerates build out with product expansion to be "diverse, multi-line (re)insurer" |
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| 01.6.21 |
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Allianz Partners - boosts electric vehicle (EV) assistance offer with BeNomad’s ev-Move solution to locate nearby EV charging stations |
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| 01.6.21 |
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Historic and Classic Vehicles Alliance (HCVA) - 100k+ skilled UK jobs at risk as red tape threatens to strangle classic vehicle trade |
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| 01.6.21 |
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Block Exemption - EC publishes its evaluation; independent repairers need access to spare parts, tools, training, technical information |
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| 01.6.21 |
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Kia (4th largest VM approved bodyshop network) - launches new Online Service Booking platform |
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| 01.6.21 |
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AA: Clean Air Zone will hit 100,000 car owners - Birmingham launches the first of city Clean Air Zones today (Tues 1 June) |
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| 01.6.21 |
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RSA - from today is a private company (no longer on the stock Exchange); chairman (Martin Scicluna) and CEO (Stephen Hester) resign |
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| 01.6.21 |
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Whiplash reforms - government says motorists will save £1 billion a year (£35 per motor policy) due to new reforms in force from 31 May 2021 |
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| 30.5.21 |
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Geneva Motor Show - to return after 2-year absence in February 2022 |
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| 28.5.21 |
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Artis Accident Care - Stephen Murray (ex AD Williams / Halo / Volkswagen Group) joins as Operations Manager |
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| 28.5.21 |
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USA: GEICO - partners with Tractable to accelerate accident recovery with AI that assesses vehicle damage "in seconds" |
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| 28.5.21 |
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Trend Tracker - Consumer Intelligence, NBRA, Thatcham Research, the SMMT & Solera Audatex confirmed as 'Data and Insight Partners' |
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| 28.5.21 |
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RAC - exclusive deal will see hundreds more mobile EV charging vans on the road |
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| 28.5.21 |
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Citizens Advice - responds to FCA announcement on loyalty penalty in motor insurance market, 2 years after it made the $4bn super-complaint |
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| 28.5.21 |
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Birmingham launched its Clean Air Zone (CAZ) on Tuesday 1 June - BVRLA asks "are drivers ready"? |
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| 28.5.21 |
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The Silverstone Technology Cluster (STC) - mentoring for companies in Berks, Bucks, Cambs, Essex, Herts, Leics, Northants, Oxon and Warks |
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| 28.5.21 |
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The "tussle" between Apple, Google and VMs for driver data - in-car tech guru, Tom Blackie, Founder and CEO, VNC Automotive |
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| 28.5.21 |
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FCA - new rules mean motor renewal quotes must not be more expensive than they would be for new customers |
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| 28.5.21 |
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Fix Auto Penzance - the first Fix Auto UK bodyshop to become Carbon Neutral |
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| 28.5.21 |
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European new car registrations were up by 261% from April 2020, but still far from pre-pandemic levels – down by 23% from April 2019 |
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| 28.5.21 |
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Simon Bailes Northallerton - Adam Parsons wins Sales Manager award as PEUGEOT celebrates best performing teams across UK network |
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| 28.5.21 |
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"Motor claims incidence has fallen rapidly & unlikely to return to pre-pandemic levels" - handl Group comments on OIC portal launch |
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| 28.5.21 |
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FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) - confirm after 1 Jan 2022 renewing motor insurance customers must get same price as new customers |
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| 28.5.21 |
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Nissan - new Qashqai has aluminium alloy bonnet, doors and front wings, reducing weight by 60kg |
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| 27.5.21 |
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Insurance Times Claims Excellence Awards - list of all 21 winners; Entegral win Claims Product Solution of the Year – Claims Management |
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| 27.5.21 |
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COVID Cyber Crime - 74% of financial institutions experience significant spike in threats linked to COVID-19 |
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| 27.5.21 |
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Minster Law - "expect teething problems" but "encouraged by new spirit of co-operation" ahead of Monday's OIC portal launch |
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| 27.5.21 |
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Ben - NEW digital referral form to refer a colleague for support |
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| 27.5.21 |
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MyCarCheck - 407% YOY increase in vehicle history searches in the month following re-opening of showrooms |
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| 27.5.21 |
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Germany: Audi - pilots concept network of lounge-style quick-charge hubs |
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| 27.5.21 |
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CBI - optimism across the service sector improved significantly in the three months to May |
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| 27.5.21 |
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TTC Group - gears up for further growth with new investment from Pricoa Private Capital |
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| 27.5.21 |
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Auto Trader - Mercedes-Benz GLA named the UK’s current fastest selling used car |
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| 27.5.21 |
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Financial Times, BBC, reports - Nissan in talks to build "huge" EV battery plant in the UK |
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| 27.5.21 |
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CUPRA - new Formentor e-HYBRID 204PS delivers "outstanding TCO for fleets" |
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| 27.5.21 |
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SMMT - British CV output remains -6.1% down on pre-pandemic levels BUT YTD production up driven by 18% increased in domestic demand |
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| 27.5.21 |
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Axalta - new survey reveals colour is a key factor in 88% of vehicle purchasing decisions |
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| 27.5.21 |
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Mercedes-Benz - to use "green steel" (produced carbon-free) in certain models from 2025; other step towards CO2 neutrality |
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| 27.5.21 |
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Aviva - Q1 trading update: "very good progress"; "increasing motor claims frequency as lockdown restrictions are lifted" |
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| 27.5.21 |
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SMMT - April 2021 UK car production 2021: 68,306 vs 2020: 197; but down -42.9% on 5-year average for April |
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| 27.5.21 |
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Car Wash Association (CWA) - launch new website |
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| 27.5.21 |
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Farecla - new formulation makes the G360 Super Fast Polishing System even faster |
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| 26.5.21 |
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NFDA - "extremely positive that consumers continue to see franchised dealers as the most trustworthy place to buy their next used car" |
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| 26.5.21 |
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BMW Group - BMW and MINI drivers can now access 11,000 charging points from different operators across the UK |
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| 26.5.21 |
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Fylde Coast Accident Repair Centre |
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| 26.5.21 |
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BuyaCar.co.uk - in May, the average price for a car paid by the online car supermarket broke £17k barrier for 1st time ever |
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| 26.5.21 |
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Willis Towers Watson - lack of data "threatens transition to a Net Zero economy" for insurers |
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| 26.5.21 |
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PMD Business Finance - join ABP Club to assist Club Members to access business finance & advice |
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| 26.5.21 |
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RMI - opening new Academy of Automotive Skills site in Lincoln |
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| 26.5.21 |
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Euro NCAP - Korean Genesis marks European launch with Euro NCAP top ratings for crashworthiness and crash avoidance for the G80 and GV80 |
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| 26.5.21 |
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NBRA - to meet with The Office of Small Business to discuss repair contracts between bodyshops & insurers |
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| 26.5.21 |
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Bristol Street Motors - Silverlink Hyundai dealership welcomes new General Manager, Neil Bianchi |
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| 26.5.21 |
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RAC - estimated 11m leisure trips by car planned as bank holiday finally heralds some settled weather |
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| 26.5.21 |
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Aviva - confirm Colm Holmes departure; to be replaced as CEO, UK & Ireland General Insurance by Adam Winslow |
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| 26.5.21 |
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Thatcham Research - debut Genesis (Korean brand) models "ace" Euro NCAP safety tests; Genesis GV80 and G80 (both 5*) and Citroen C4 (4*) |
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| 26.5.21 |
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Allianz UK - confirm Jon Dye to step down as ceo at end of November 2021; will be succeeded by Colm Holmes currently at Aviva |
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| 26.5.21 |
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Solera - leading Polish insurer uses AI estimating software, Qapter, to streamline claims handling |
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| 26.5.21 |
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CAPS - a finalist at this year's Insurance Times Awards (online ceremony Thurs 27 May at 16:30) |
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| 26.5.21 |
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Aviva - Colm Holmes, ceo of UK general insurance leaving to become ceo of Allianz UK; Holmes replaced at Aviva by Adam Winslow |
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| 26.5.21 |
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Audatex UK - "currently experiencing issues with model selection in Audaenterprisegold" |
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| 25.5.21 |
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LKQ - acquires Green Bean, a hybrid battery reconditioner with a proprietary reconditioning process that extends the battery's useful life |
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| 25.5.21 |
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Euro NCAP - mourns the death of former FIA boss, Max Mosley |
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| 25.5.21 |
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51% drivers are considering buying a car in the next 6 months as lockdown travel restrictions lift - 17% plan to drive more in 2021 |
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| 25.5.21 |
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CBI - joins Growing Business Awards judging panel; celebrating fast-growing UK SMEs - entries close Fri 25 June |
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| 25.5.21 |
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Primary lessons of a different kind as 10 year olds now learning to drive cars on new Under 17 driving experiences |
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| 25.5.21 |
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Engineius - vehicle transportation company for AA, Hertz & Buyacar signs deal with Flock to insure the hundreds of vehicles it moves daily |
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| 25.5.21 |
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Junair - the "evolution" of bodyshop lighting |
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| 25.5.21 |
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Direct Line Group today - new Chief Information Officer, Chief Risk Officer & Chief Strategy Officer hires |
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| 25.5.21 |
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Marshall Motor Group - confirm acquisition of Cheltenham and Gloucester Jaguar Land Rover from Heritage Automotive |
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| 25.5.21 |
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cinch - becomes Official Headline Partner of Five Live Nation UK Festivals |
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| 25.5.21 |
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Hills Group - £10 million investment in warehousing and infrastructure programme for Green Parts distribution |
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| 25.5.21 |
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Excel Automotive Group (EAG) - reveals its ongoing commitment to the environment |
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| 25.5.21 |
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The British Retail Consortium (BRC) - calls on Government to accelerate use of green goods vehicles |
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| 25.5.21 |
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One Call Insurance - confirm cyber incident and temporary disruption was the result of a ransomware incident |
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| 25.5.21 |
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Car & Classic - Porsche 911 is now the most searched for vehicle (replacing the Ford Capri) followed by Jaguar E-Type |
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| 25.5.21 |
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BookMyGarage.com - 580,000 1-to-3-year-old cars could have dangerous defects |
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| 25.5.21 |
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Advantage Parts Solutions - signs up as Trend Tracker Corporate Platinum Sponsor |
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| 25.5.21 |
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Perrys - opens new MG Motor dealership and aftersales facility in Aylesbury |
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| 25.5.21 |
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JustGoEV – UK’s first EV-only new and used car marketplace launches for buyers and sellers of electrified cars |
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| 25.5.21 |
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Lookers - trading update: "strong trading momentum" means 2021 profits are expected to "comfortably exceed current market consensus of £34m" |
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| 24.5.21 |
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RAC - Ofgem investment in rapid EV charging points "excellent news" |
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| 24.5.21 |
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Ofgem - delivers £300m down payment to support the growth in rapid charging points for electric cars |
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| 24.5.21 |
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SYNETIQ - avoided 5.5 million kgs of CO2 by supplying ‘Green Parts’ to Britain’s fleets and insurers |
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| 24.5.21 |
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Claimspace - alternative dispute resolution pilot delivers average savings to insurers of £550 per disputed case |
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| 24.5.21 |
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BBC's 'Rip Off Britain' on "cost-effective electric car repairs" - including the IMI's Steve Nash |
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| 24.5.21 |
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Minster Law - insurer pilot with Nuvalaw shows Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is "the way forward" for resolving PI claims |
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| 24.5.21 |
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REMINDER: Thatcham Research - Matthew Avery will be interviewed for 'Autocar Business Live: the truth about autonomous cars' webinar on Weds |
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| 24.5.21 |
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Tracker - rising precious metal costs fuel spike in catalytic converter theft; palladium is currently more valuable than gold |
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| 24.5.21 |
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GlobalData - 65% rise in mentions of ‘supply constraints’ in Q1 2021 fuelling discussions around losses in the auto sector |
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| 24.5.21 |
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BCA - record buyer numbers drive average LCV values above £9,000 at BCA for the 4th consecutive month |
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| 24.5.21 |
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LexisNexis - new COVID 19-related data helps insurers better understand risk and trends of UK motor policyholders
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| 24.5.21 |
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IMI - six CPD (continuing professional development) facts to inspire you to update your skills |
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| 24.5.21 |
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AGM Services - the benefits of working with an environmentally conscious supplier (& 10 steps to reduce your carbon footprint) |
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| 24.5.21 |
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Sytner Group (article) - 'Can you Teach Autonomous Cars Ethics?' |
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| 24.5.21 |
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Copart (interview) - Richard Howe, who was appointed as Head of Central Operations in February |
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| 21.5.21 |
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AX - Mick Walker (ex RAC and Glass's) joins as Network and Engineering Manager |
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| 21.5.21 |
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asTech (article) - research: ADAS sensor misalignment and the difference of 1 degree |
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| 21.5.21 |
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comparethemarket.com - EV premiums have fallen 3% month on month; petrol and diesel premiums have increased 5% |
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| 21.5.21 |
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IMI Diversity Task Force - appoints chair for each of its 3 working groups; Sarah Sillars, Lind Jackson and Kevin Finn |
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| 21.5.21 |
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PPG - receives all the necessary regulatory approvals for acquisition of Tikkurila, which willnow complete on 10 June. |
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| 21.5.21 |
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Bentley - celebrates 75 years of manufacturing cars in Crewe |
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| 21.5.21 |
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Top 3 most common cars in use in 2020 were the Ford Fiesta (1.6m), Ford Focus (1.2m) & Vauxhall Corsa (1.1m) - same as in 2010 |
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| 21.5.21 |
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ERS - commercial electric vehicle (EV) uptake "accelerating fast" |
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| 21.5.21 |
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GoCompare - buyers they MUST shop around for EV insurance as premiums can vary more than for conventional cars |
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| 21.5.21 |
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Lightfoot - new breed of “green van man” with CV drivers encouraged to embrace safer & more eco-friendly driving |
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| 21.5.21 |
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Auto Trader - average price of a used car increased 6.8% year-on-year (YoY) on a like-for-like basis last week |
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| 21.5.21 |
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Average age of car rises to 8.4 years old, the oldest on record – with almost 10m vehicles from 2008 and earlier still in service |
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| 21.5.21 |
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RAC - 48% drivers want a scrappage scheme to make switching out of a conventionally powered car to en EV more affordable |
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| 21.5.21 |
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54% of SMEs need cash to survive – over half are banking on the Recovery Loan Scheme |
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| 21.5.21 |
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Admiral - warns motorists WILL need a Green Card when holidays resume |
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| 21.5.21 |
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Ofgem - 1 in 4 consumers plan to buy an electric car in next 5 years, but 59% drivers are worried the price of an EV is too high |
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| 20.5.21 |
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GT Motive - announce that Inspektlabs is joining GT Fusion, their open AI ecosystem |
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| 20.5.21 |
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Vertu - with 26 Stellantis oulets "confident that reorganisation of Stellantis dealer network will have a positive impact on Vertu" |
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| 20.5.21 |
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Stellantis - ALL Vauxhall, Peugeot, Citroën, Fiat, Alfa Romeo and Jeep dealers given 2-years termination notice; |
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| 20.5.21 |
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Glass's - used car market gathers pace; auction market strong, retail sales increase & values on the rise |
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| 20.5.21 |
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Canoo - US electric vehicle headed up by Tony Aquila (ex Solera Audatex) under investigation by Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) |
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| 20.5.21 |
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Auto Windscreens - celebrates 50th anniversary |
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| 20.5.21 |
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ABI - Huw Evans, Director General of the ABI, to stand down in December 2021 |
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| 20.5.21 |
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Resolver’s Annual Complaints Data 2020/21 - complaints about vehicle insurance down -29% Y-O-Y, complaints about vehicles also down (-6%) |
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| 20.5.21 |
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Businesses that deferred VAT payments last year have until 21 June to join new online payment scheme to spread the cost of VAT |
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| 20.5.21 |
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FMG - using DWF's 360 EvoClaim claims management solution to help improve efficiencies |
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| 20.5.21 |
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AA - public chargepoint network grows by more than a quarter in a year |
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| 20.5.21 |
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Zurich UK - doubles number of apprenticeships in response to high demand |
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| 20.5.21 |
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UK EV charging device statistics - as of April 2021: 22,790 public EV charging devices available, up nearly 10% on the previous quarter |
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| 20.5.21 |
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What Car? - new cars are 6.3% less fuel efficient than official figures suggest |
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| 20.5.21 |
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Safety Consulting Services (SCS) - partnership with dealership and repair facility, Tottington Motor Company |
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| 20.5.21 |
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IAA - new appointment to the UK senior management team with Mark Bishop, Transport Manager |
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| 20.5.21 |
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FMG - wins EV incident management contract with Octopus Electric Vehicles |
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| 20.5.21 |
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Polestar UK - appoints Matt Hawkins (former Fleet Strategy Manager at VW) as new Head of Sales |
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| 20.5.21 |
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Allianz and SYNETIQ - automate green parts sourcing with digital platform - mygreenparts - that helps vehicle repairers source green parts |
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| 20.5.21 |
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Cox Automotive - new vehicle supply chain challenges (semiconductor, rubber and aluminium) set to impact the second half of 2021 |
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| 20.5.21 |
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Coronavirus travel statistics - traffic volumes (cars) on Mon 17 May 2021 was 91% 'average' compared to 102% on Mon 2 March 2020 (pre-COVID) |
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| 20.5.21 |
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Marshall Motor Holdings - trading update: strong performance ahead of market; will repay all furlough money and grants received (£4m total) |
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| 19.5.21 |
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RWC Training - to open a second technology and training centre next door to the existing site in Milton Keynes |
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| 19.5.21 |
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Keoghs - latest Portal statistics show RTA claims were down 6% March 2021 vs March 2020 and down 32% vs pre-COVID volumes |
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| 19.5.21 |
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Kelly Dalwood (ABP News Editor) - walking 80 miles to raise money for hospice in memory of her dad, Robin Dalwood, a bodyshop owner |
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| 19.5.21 |
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Tusker - 83% of drivers surveyed are now considering an electric car for their next vehicle, a rise from 74% in 2020 |
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| 19.5.21 |
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WMS Group - 78% consumers take out a vehicle warranty but only a fifth of those pay to extend it |
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| 19.5.21 |
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NBRA article about School of Thought – "Changing perceptions and raising Awareness" |
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| 19.5.21 |
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S&G Response, Hudgell Solicitors, Kuro Health, Carpenters Group and Admiral Law - Goggins 4x4x48 running Challenge |
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| 19.5.21 |
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Ben - announces Industry Leader Challenge - 'The Climb', Mount Kilimanjaro - to take place in October |
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| 19.5.21 |
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MoneySuperMarket - 55% planning to use cars for UK-based holidays this year |
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| 19.5.21 |
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IMS - speaker line-up for fleet telematics and connected car data webinar includes Audi and Zipcar |
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| 19.5.21 |
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Europcar Mobility Group UK - expands Flex long-term rental fleet with Lexus, Toyota, VW & Mercedes-Benz to meet increased business demand |
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| 19.5.21 |
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Consumer Intelligence Viewsbank survey - 89% of people don’t know about whiplash reforms |
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| 19.5.21 |
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Trend Tracker - announces Fix Auto UK as its first Corporate Platinum Sponsor |
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| 19.5.21 |
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From 11% to 100% zero emission cars in 14 years: Government lacks plan for “huge challenge" - Chair of the Committee comments |
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| 19.5.21 |
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Public Accounts Committee report on ending the sale of petrol and diesel cars - RAC reaction |
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| 19.5.21 |
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Redspy - majority of new cars in the UK are now SUVs |
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| 19.5.21 |
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BMW Group - first VM to use new Pirelli tyres containing FSC-certified natural rubber and rayon |
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| 19.5.21 |
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ONS - annual UK inflation rate more than doubled in April; rise in price of oil pushes petrol prices to highest since Jan 2020 |
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| 19.5.21 |
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SMMT statement - re: House of Commons Public Accounts Committee report into the transition to zero emission vehicles |
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| 19.5.21 |
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Spies Hecker - new Brilliant Magenta Red Permahyd 280/285 mixing tint |
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| 19.5.21 |
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Public Accounts Committee report on ending the sale of petrol and diesel cars - warns Government faces a "huge challenge" to meet UK target |
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| 18.5.21 |
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Body Repair Industry Trailblazer (BRIT) - making progress with IfATE |
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| 18.5.21 |
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ABP Spa Days *** Limited Places Available *** - North (Weds 8 Sept at The Mere) and Midlands (Tues 5 Oct at the Forest of Arden) |
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| 18.5.21 |
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Stellantis - Netherlands-based joint venture with Foxconn (software) to form 'Mobile Drive' for connected car tech & 'digital cockpits' |
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| 18.5.21 |
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TUC - unemployment rate for Black and minority ethnic (BME) workers has risen at three times the speed for white workers |
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| 18.5.21 |
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SMMT - British HGV market up 9.5% after a year of pandemic-led decline |
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| 18.5.21 |
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RSA - an interview with Phil Bell, Group Casualty Director at RSA, who has worked at RSA for 52 years! |
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| 18.5.21 |
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LexisNexis Vehicle Build - makes ADAS data available for insurer use so they can price based on what ADAS the car has |
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| 18.5.21 |
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Move4Ben - fundraising for automotive industry charity, Ben, throughout June! |
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| 18.5.21 |
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SMMT - UK bus and coach market plunges further, just 582 vehicles registered in first quarter |
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| 18.5.21 |
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Autovista Group Webinar - 'How automotive megatrends affect used-car markets' |
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| 18.5.21 |
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Lamborghini - "landmark transformation plan" to electrification; CO2 emissions by 50% by 2025 |
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| 18.5.21 |
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Kia (4th largest VM approved bodyshop network) - eight dealers earn top-rated customer Reputation Award |
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| 18.5.21 |
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Motorpoint - 87% drivers support plans to fine motorists for tailgating on motorways |
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| 18.5.21 |
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Drive Vauxhall Group update - achieve franchise approval programme for 'Bodyshop and Paint' with VWG (Volkswagen Group) |
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| 18.5.21 |
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Solera - to acquire Omnitracs (complete fleet management platform) and DealerSocket (leading SaaS provider to the automotive industry) |
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| 17.5.21 |
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Mitsubishi - International Motors (IM Group) to to take over the Mitsubishi Motors after-sales business in the UK from this autumn |
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| 17.5.21 |
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National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) - establishes NFDA Northern Ireland (NFDA NI) |
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| 17.5.21 |
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Balgores Motor Group - now have 2 Tesla primary (full structural) approved sites and 3 Tesla non-structural approved sites |
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| 17.5.21 |
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Balgores Motor Group - now have 2 Tesla |
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| 17.5.21 |
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Trend Tracker - bodyshop survey reveals volumes of 50% or less at some repairers but optimism of a ‘bounce back’ on the horizon |
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| 17.5.21 |
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LKQ Euro Car Parts - preparing now for 'air con season' is key to driving revenue |
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| 17.5.21 |
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PPG - completes acquisition of Wörwag, a global manufacturer of coatings for industrial and automotive applications |
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| 17.5.21 |
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The missing link in upskilling the automotive sector - an open letter from Steve Nash, CEO of the Institute of the Motor Industry |
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| 17.5.21 |
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City navigation app Citymapper - public transport in usage up in London, Manchester and Birmingham |
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| 17.5.21 |
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Bloomberg New Energy Finance study - EVs (cars and vans) will be cheaper to make than fossil-fuel vehicles from 2027 at the latest |
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| 17.5.21 |
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Ben - please share this survey link about the health & wellbeing of people working in automotive with colleagues |
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| 17.5.21 |
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Keoghs - reappointed by Allianz and LV= GI as strategic partner (Keoghs commentary, inc views from Allianz and LV= GI) |
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| 17.5.21 |
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Auto Trader - 62% Brits plan UK holiday in 2021; page visits for motorhomes have increased by 148% YoY |
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| 17.5.21 |
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IMI podcast - Episode 1: 'Crash course: When will vehicles stop having accidents?' Steve Nash (IMI) & Richard Billyeald (Thatcham Research) |
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| 17.5.21 |
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ŠKODA UK - appoints Kevin Rendell (former Head of Aftersales at VW) new Head of Sales Operations |
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| 17.5.21 |
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Volkswagen - All-in package provides two services, two MOT tests and two years of Roadside Assistance |
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| 17.5.21 |
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FCA - announces plans to stop Claims Management Companies (CMCs) from "phoenixing" |
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| 17.5.21 |
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Kwik Fit - only 3 in 10 drivers have had trouble free motoring; average cost of most recent breakdown repair is £295 |
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| 17.5.21 |
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Allianz - signs 10-yearlease on new flagship Manchester office |
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| 17.5.21 |
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Safety Consulting Services (SCS) - offer ABP Club members free-of-charge health & safety advice via telephone |
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| 17.5.21 |
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Glass's New Car Market April 2021 - new car market up over 3,000% on 2020's lockdown volume |
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| 17.5.21 |
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Wrisk - raises £4.6m to "transform" the B2B2C insurance market & support partnership deals with automotive brands |
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| 17.5.21 |
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e2e Total Loss Vehicle Management (e2e) - Gillian Johnson, Financial Controller, explains her role at e2e |
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| 17.5.21 |
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Australia: AMA Group - host of senior managers depart following Andy Hopkins resignation, said to include Dave Calder (ex Fix Auto UK) |
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| 17.5.21 |
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Australia: AMA Group - file Federal Court Proceedings against former ceo Andy Hopkins for AUS$2.4 million |
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| 17.5.21 |
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Winns - accident claims specialist is looking to attract more than 100 additional staff in the next 12 months |
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| 14.5.21 |
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Automechanika Astana in Kazakhstan - postponed from 13 - 15 May 2021 to new date of 24 - 26 June 2021 |
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| 14.5.21 |
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Pendragon - SKY news reports a major shareholder revolt over proposed £413,000 bonus to CEO after 25% of workforce sacked in July |
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| 14.5.21 |
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TUC - new laws needed to make flexible working patterns available for ALL workers after pandemic |
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| 14.5.21 |
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Ford - urges agreement and action on UK-wide electrification roadmap ahead of COP26 climate conference |
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| 14.5.21 |
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Rolls-Royce - supports local young people in 'Dare To Dream' programme |
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| 14.5.21 |
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FINAL DAY for registrations for the 2021 WorldSkills UK competition - register your bodyshop Apprentices NOW! |
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| 14.5.21 |
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Right Choice Holdings - purchase motorcycle specialist, Bennetts, from The Ardonagh Group for an undisclosed sum |
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| 14.5.21 |
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Mazda Motor Europe - announces Martijn ten Brink as its new President & CEO |
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| 14.5.21 |
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Drive My Career - hosting a new, virtual event for apprentices’ wellbeing in June |
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| 14.5.21 |
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Copart - makes a donation to Samaritans to mark Mental Health Awareness Week & promotes the "vital role" of Samaritans in communities |
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| 14.5.21 |
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Some of the UK's largest employers unite to encourage over a million staff to get the COVID-19 vaccine |
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| 14.5.21 |
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AA on the latest ONS crime stats (2020) - dangerous driving up, but vehicle theft down |
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| 14.5.21 |
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RAC - vehicle licensing data shows rise in SORNs during the pandemic and "a remarkable year for registrations of new motorcycles" |
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| 14.5.21 |
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Sabre Insurance Group - trading update from UK's 19th largest motor insurer: "focusing on profitability over volume" |
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| 14.5.21 |
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TrustFord - acquires Ford Franchise for Croydon, and Ford dealership in Wimbledon from Cambria Automobiles |
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| 14.5.21 |
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Poland: Tractable AI - to give Warta (one of Poland’s largest insurers) "total oversight" of its auto repair network |
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| 13.5.21 |
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AA - UK records a whole year of fewer vehicles licensed for the road, a phenomenon last seen 30 years ago |
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| 13.5.21 |
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Symach - technology, process and solutions update including the MiniLIne process for express repairs |
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| 13.5.21 |
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Arval Mobility Observatory (forecasting mobility trends) - 45% fleet managers anticipate increase in vehicles in fleet in next 3 years |
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| 13.5.21 |
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Registrations for the 2021 WorldSkills UK competition close tomorrow (Friday) *** register your bodyshop Apprentices NOW! *** |
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| 13.5.21 |
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AA Prestige and Herd Hire - connected service, repair and maintenance platform for fleets |
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| 13.5.21 |
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Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) - updates van training to help improve driver safety |
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| 13.5.21 |
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Plunkys All Stars match (Thurs 27 May at London Road) - spectators are allowed! |
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| 13.5.21 |
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Polestar UK - opens Milton Keynes test drive hub and creates semi-permanent test drive hubs around the country to meet demand |
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| 13.5.21 |
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GoCompare - 44% drivers are unaware that an expired MOT would risk invalidating their car insurance |
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| 13.5.21 |
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ONS - 11% UK workforce on furlough, down from 13% during |
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| 13.5.21 |
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Electrifying.com - Fiat 500 Electric scoops 'Car of the Year' at inaugural Electrifying.com Awards |
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| 13.5.21 |
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DfT - motor traffic volumes on Monday (10 May) at 93% Feb 2020 levels |
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| 13.5.21 |
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The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) - Alex Margolin of Sioma Insurance Consultants named 'Young Broker of the Year 2021' |
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| 13.5.21 |
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What have you found in the boot of customers' cars in the bodyshop? |
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| 13.5.21 |
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e2e BLOG 'A Year of Resilience and Growth' - Neil Joslin, e2e COO, reflects on "the COVID-19 year" |
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| 13.5.21 |
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BBC One 'Rip Off Britain' (iPlayer catch-up link below) - featuring Motor Claim Guru, Tim Kelly, talking about insurers & car repair |
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| 13.5.21 |
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Volvo Car UK - announce the 2020 High Achiever winners; dealers and bodyshops from 8 regions awarded |
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| 13.5.21 |
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Direct Line Group - CFO Tim Harris steps down due to family illness; replaced by Chief Strategy Officer, Neil Manser |
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| 12.5.21 |
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*** REMINDER *** Registrations for the 2021 WorldSkills UK competition close on Friday (14 May) - register your bodyshop Apprentices NOW! |
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| 12.5.21 |
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PM says home-working guidance to be lifted on 21 June "if we stay on track" |
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| 12.5.21 |
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Vertu Accident Repair Ltd (VARC) - new division formed for the group's 10 accident repair centres headed up by Paul Bonner (ex MG Canon) |
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| 12.5.21 |
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Institute of Directors (IoD) - despite Q1 drop, economy is set for a 'bumper bounce back' |
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| 12.5.21 |
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Covéa Insurance - new partnership with pay-by-mile motor insurer, By Miles (who saw a 150% increase in policy sales in March) |
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| 12.5.21 |
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Ageas UK - Q1 trading update(no longer includes Tesco): motor premiums down 7% to £168m; "reduced claim volumes for private cars" |
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| 12.5.21 |
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Allianz Holdings (Allianz UK + LV) - Q1 trading update; LV= premiums fell by 8.9%; focus remains on profits rather than turnover |
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| 12.5.21 |
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asTech (article) - 'How sensitive are ADAS sensors, really? Research on rear bumper operations sheds some light' |
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| 12.5.21 |
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CBI - responds to release of Q1 GDP figures |
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| 12.5.21 |
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Fix Auto UK - first repair network to sign-up with Amicus, national distribution network created by Grove Group and Fleet Factors |
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| 12.5.21 |
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UK economy 8.7% smaller than pre-COVID-19 - wholesale & retail trade (inc motor repair) 2nd largest contributor to services output growth |
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| 12.5.21 |
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ABI - joins UN Principles for Sustainable Insurance Initiative saying "climate change is a priority" for insurers |
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| 12.5.21 |
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IMS (Insurance & Mobility Solutions) - opens an office in Italy with Mauro Cantoni (ex Octo) as CEO |
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| 12.5.21 |
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AGM Services - Sarah Fearon, AGM's Operations Manager North, wins Rising Star Award |
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| 12.5.21 |
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Corporé (part of handl Group which owns Cobalt & Coplus) - launch digital triage service Phio Access into personal injury market |
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| 12.5.21 |
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*** Please share with your teams *** - Ben's 10-minute survey about the health & wellbeing of people working in automotive |
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| 12.5.21 |
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Hagerty - classic vehicle insurer partners with Markel for UK insurance business (complements existing Hagerty UK partnership with Aviva) |
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| 12.5.21 |
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Motorpoint - car retailer begins work on Clean Air Zone (CAZ) Scrappage Scheme in Birmingham (CAZ goes live 1 June 2021) |
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| 12.5.21 |
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Laser Tools - safely secure the bonnet or tailgate when repairing gas struts with a telescopic support |
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| 12.5.21 |
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Copart - rolls out UK-wide Mental Health Management Training, backed by automotive industry charity, Ben |
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| 12.5.21 |
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Redde Northgate - trading update: traffic volumes and repair incidents have shown strong bounce back since early April |
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| 12.5.21 |
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Ingenia Recruitment (north east based motor trade recruitment) - shortage of Vehicle Technicians is costing the UK motor dealers millions |
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| 11.5.21 |
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Händler Protect - car warranty claims increased by nearly a third (30%) in March |
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| 11.5.21 |
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NFDA - "encouraging that used car transactions experienced just a small decline in the first quarter of the year with growth Y-O-Y in March" |
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| 11.5.21 |
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SYNETIQ - Neale Laker (ex Tesla, Saab and General Motors) joins SYNETIQ as Green Parts Director |
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| 11.5.21 |
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Mental Health Awareness Week: iRG – Zacch Huxtable and Racha Hussien (Marketing Coordinator) sign up for MIND Charity Skydive |
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| 11.5.21 |
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Defaqto - make it compulsory for travel insurers to include COVID cover to get the top 5 Star Rating. |
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| 11.5.21 |
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Direct Line Group's Weybridge bodyshop - installs Junair’s SiriusLED lighting solution |
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| 11.5.21 |
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The National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA) - "lockdown measures in the UK heavily impacted used car transactions" |
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| 11.5.21 |
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Ingenia Recruitment (north east based motor trade recruitment) - dire skills shortage: 70% vacancies are for productives |
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| 11.5.21 |
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RHA on driver shortages - warns of "hurricane of severe shortages" |
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| 11.5.21 |
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DVLA - publishes the top 10 reasons for failing the driving test in Great Britain |
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| 11.5.21 |
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SMMT used car sales data - Ford Fiesta top selling model, black tops the list of colours for used cars |
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| 11.5.21 |
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REPOST FROM THE FORUM: Pricing, Skills, Technology and Average Car Parc Age |
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| 11.5.21 |
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Drive My Career - 'Supercharge Me: Apprentice Wellbeing Live Event' on Weds 9 June 2021 |
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| 11.5.21 |
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LKQ Euro Car Parts - responds to SMMT used car sales figures released on Tuesday |
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| 11.5.21 |
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Audatex - Toyota GB covers transaction fees for Audatex Bodyshop Image Capture for Toyota and Lexus repairers |
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| 11.5.21 |
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The Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) - the UK's top 30 'Crash for Cash' scam hotspots revealed, top 3: Birmingham, Bradford & Manchester |
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| 11.5.21 |
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Novares - accelerates collaboration with innovative start-up companies inc sensor tech and intuitive user interfaces |
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| 11.5.21 |
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SMMT - UK’s used car market declined -8.9% in the first quarter of 2021: 1,687,755 transactions |
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| 11.5.21 |
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BookMyGarage.com - April MOT bookings soar 160% year-on-year; ALL bookings (inc MOTs, servicing and repairs) up 130% |
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| 11.5.21 |
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Registrations for the 2021 WorldSkills UK competition will be closing this Friday (14 May) - register your bodyshop Apprentices NOW! |
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| 10.5.21 |
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AXA XL - appoints Anish Jadav (ex Zurich Insurance Ireland) as CUO, Retail P&C, UK & Lloyd's market |
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| 10.5.21 |
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Symach - latest bodyshop installations include a 'bodyshop in a box' in Belgium and a FixLine for up to 16 booth cycles per day in the US |
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| 10.5.21 |
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ABP Charity Golf & Spa - North (Weds 8 Sept, The Mere) and Midlands (Tues 5 Oct, Forest of Arden) |
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| 10.5.21 |
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ABP Charity Golf & Spa - North (Weds 8 Sept, The Mere) and Midlands (Tues 5 Oct, Forest of Arden)
ABP Charity Golf & Spa Days Midlands |
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| 10.5.21 |
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Axalta Refinish - bodyshops get an edge knowing which cars are most likely to be in an accident |
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| 10.5.21 |
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Zurich - appoints Hayley Robinson (currently UK Chief Underwriting Officer) as Group Chief Underwriting Officer based in Switzerland |
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| 10.5.21 |
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EDAM Group - Simon Gallimore (ex AIG UK UK Head of Liabilities and Motor claims) appointed as CEO to spearhead next stage of growth |
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| 10.5.21 |
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CBI - growing productivity and tackling inequality are key to post-COVID levelling-up |
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| 10.5.21 |
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Porsche - head of Procurement talks about current supply problems with semiconductors and fragile supply chains |
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| 10.5.21 |
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The Ben Ball is back! – book your tickets for Weds 8 December 2021 at The Roundhouse, Camden, London |
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| 10.5.21 |
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Morelli Group - working with ECA Business Energy towards Carbon Neutrality |
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| 10.5.21 |
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Ocado - online grocery platform to invest £10m in UK-based autonomous vehicle software firm, Oxbotica |
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| 10.5.21 |
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SEAT - introduces autonomous mobile robots in its Barcelona factory (to work WITH human workforce |
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| 10.5.21 |
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Drivers support wider use of average speed cameras on motorways - despite 56% admitting to breaking the 70mph-limit |
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| 09.5.21 |
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Matthew Avery of Thatcham - “Today’s technology is not self-driving, whatever manufacturers will tell you. It’s assisted.” |
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| 07.5.21 |
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Balrgores Motors - receive official approval from McLaren Automotive |
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| 07.5.21 |
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RSA - acquisition by Intact Financial Corp and Tryg A/S to complete on 28 May when shares will be delisted |
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| 07.5.21 |
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Bureau Veritas – new online solution for compliance with statutory inspections in the motor trade: called 'Onboard' |
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| 07.5.21 |
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(IAAF) Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) - appoints Mark Field as new CEO to succeed Wendy Williamson |
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| 07.5.21 |
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ECA Business Energy - renews partnership with AutoRaise |
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| 07.5.21 |
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Auto Trader - "significant surge" in dealers increasing used car forecourt prices as demand accelerates |
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| 07.5.21 |
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BuyaCar - van sales shoot up by nearly 15% as a proportion of all purchases (last year vans were just 2% of all sales on BuyaCar |
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| 07.5.21 |
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London’s Police’s Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit - seize counterfeit car parts including break paddles and key fobs worth £22,681 |
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| 07.5.21 |
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Covéa Insurance - extended five-year motor insurance partnership with John Lewis |
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| 07.5.21 |
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Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMI) - Colin Parlett steps down from the RMI Board after more than 30 years' service |
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| 07.5.21 |
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AXA - dangerous crash for cash driver, who attempted to make fraudulent claims with AXA has been sentenced following an IFED investigation |
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| 07.5.21 |
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InAutomotive (ABP Recommended Business Services) - automotive job site undergoes the biggest transformation in its 18-year history |
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| 07.5.21 |
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Direct Tool Company - supports WORKAID charity with donation of power tools and consumable supplies |
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| 07.5.21 |
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SYNETIQ - private collection of British classics is up for grabs via online auction |
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| 07.5.21 |
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Eco Repair Systems - offering 25% saving on Eco’s HYGIENE portable sanitising system; £374 (plus VAT) instead of £499 |
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| 07.5.21 |
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Autovia - Google's reduction of 3rd party cookies in 8 months time threatens motor industry identifying potential customers |
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| 07.5.21 |
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Automechanika Frankfurt Sept 2021 - will be primarily on-line with only a "compact physical exhibition"; returns Sept 2022 in normal format |
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| 06.5.21 |
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Absolute Alignment - now a sponsor and technical partner to PMR in the BTCC |
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| 06.5.21 |
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WMS Group - calls on automotive sector to bolster ‘compliance culture’ following the FCA’s recent ban on discretionary commission |
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| 06.5.21 |
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Thatcham Research - Matthew Avery will be interviewed for 'Autocar Business Live: the truth about autonomous cars' webinar on Weds 26 May |
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| 06.5.21 |
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The ABP Industry Influencers List (supported by 3M) - generated the highest response ever on Linkedin for a UK bodyshop industry publication |
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| 06.5.21 |
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Thatcham Research - 2 employees named among ‘30 under 30: Rising stars in the sector’ & Academy recognised for apprentice training |
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| 06.5.21 |
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Revive! - opens mobile paint and bodywork repairs for vehicles and alloy wheels in Aberdeenshire |
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| 06.5.21 |
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ONS - percentage of businesses currently trading has increased from 77% in mid-April to 83% in late April |
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| 06.5.21 |
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The Floow and Direct Line Group - expand DrivePlus app telematics partnership |
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| 06.5.21 |
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Half-a-million ultra low emission vehicles now on UK roads - nearly 1 in 7 new car sales so far in 2021 have a plug |
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| 06.5.21 |
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HELLA - brings latest passenger car 77GHz radar technology into series production (core components for automated driving) |
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| 06.5.21 |
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Carrot Insurance - support learner drivers or risk more accidents, insurer warns |
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| 06.5.21 |
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Standox - introduces Standohyd Plus Basecoat Mix 387 Brilliant Magenta |
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| 06.5.21 |
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CAPS - claims volumes (w/e Sat 1 May) up 9% on previous week *** currently at 66% pre-COVID volumes *** |
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| 06.5.21 |
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What Car? & CAP HPI - Audi A8 is the worst car for depreciation, Porsche Cayman 718 is the best |
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| 06.5.21 |
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Petrol rises for sixth straight month - more increases on the cards as oil heads towards $70 a barrel |
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| 06.5.21 |
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Aviva - completes exit from Turkey with sale of its Turkish life business to Ageas for £122 million |
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| 06.5.21 |
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BBC - 43 of the UK's 50 biggest employers do not plan to bring staff back to the office full-time; instead a mix of home and office working |
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| 05.5.21 |
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Trend Tracker claims volume update - April repair volumes were 73% of 2019 |
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| 05.5.21 |
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Tesco Bank - completes full acquisition of Tesco Underwriting and acquires Ageas UK’s stake in joint venture |
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| 05.5.21 |
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LKQ ECP - takes delivery of 3 new hybrid vehicles in response to record demand for hybrid and EV training |
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| 05.5.21 |
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Allianz - promotes Emily Mills to the newly created position of Operations Manager for claims |
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| 05.5.21 |
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National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) - "encouraging to see sales of new cars bounce back in April" |
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| 05.5.21 |
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Venson - fleets must have a tyre management policy that ensures the right tyre for the right vehicle |
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| 05.5.21 |
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Tracker - Carmmunity (Ford contract hire partner) agreement brings financial gain for brokers and protects customers against theft |
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| 05.5.21 |
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SMMT - new van market records highest April registrations in history (up 800% vs COVID-hit April 2020) |
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| 05.5.21 |
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Stellantis - restarting third night shift at Luton Plant to meet increased demand |
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| 05.5.21 |
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Centrica - UK businesses set to invest £15.8 billion in electric vehicles over the next 12 months |
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| 05.5.21 |
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REPOST FROM THE FORUM: repairers, "do you still believe the more claims you process the more profit you make?" |
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| 05.5.21 |
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Auto Trader’s response to April new car registrations - "confidence in a solid and sustained return to market health" |
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| 05.5.21 |
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Move4Ben - fundraising for automotive industry charity, Ben, throughout June! |
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| 05.5.21 |
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Vauxhall - new Corsa is UK’s best-selling car for eight of the last 12 months |
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| 05.5.21 |
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Compare the Market - cost of electric car insurance falls by £75 in Q1 2021 to average £566 |
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| 05.5.21 |
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ThingCo - James Bashford (ex Octo & esure) joins ThingCo as telematics insurtech undergoes rapid expansion |
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| 05.5.21 |
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To combat climate change, electric cars have to be cheaper - "most drivers of electric cars are wealthy, and most electric cars are luxury" |
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| 05.5.21 |
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British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) - Ryan Bond, CEO of Marsh’s UK and Ireland International, appointed as Chair |
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| 05.5.21 |
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SMMT - revises forecast upwards to 1.86m registrations by end of the year, up 13.9% on 2020 |
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| 05.5.21 |
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Carpenters Group - strengthens insurer services with appointment of Faye Fishlock (ex DAC Beachcroft) as Head of Defence |
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| 05.5.21 |
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Kia: Ken Jervis (Stoke-on-Trent), Gravells (Kidwelly) and Drayton Motors (Boston) - earn ServiceMark accreditation |
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| 05.5.21 |
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Hyundai - to launch their 5-year old premium brand - Genesis - in UK and Europe in summer 2021 |
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| 05.5.21 |
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Uber - to develop affordable battery powered car in Banbury with UK electric vehicle company Arrival; production to begin Q4 2023 |
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| 05.5.21 |
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Direct Line - Q1 trading update: subdued claims frequency; acquired 22nd DLG Auto Services site, former NCR site in Newbury |
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| 04.5.21 |
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The latest issue of Auto Body Professional, ABP Club's quarterly magazine, is our most visited magazine ever! |
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| 04.5.21 |
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GoCompare - £1 million refunded to customers through car insurance excess cover |
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| 04.5.21 |
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IMI - less than 2 weeks to nominate: 2021 WorldSkills UK Skills competition registrations (deadline Fri 14 May) |
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| 04.5.21 |
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SMH Fleet Solutions - appoints RWC Training as its official training provider and training management partner |
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| 04.5.21 |
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Fix Auto Chelmsford - apprentice Lewis Williams wins 'Apprentice MET Technician of the Year' |
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| 04.5.21 |
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insurethebox - continues to support young drivers in combatting high car insurance costs with Protected No Claim Discount initiative |
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| 04.5.21 |
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NMDA Spring 2021 Dealer Attitude Survey - Ducati (9.2), Royal Enfield (9.0) & Triumph (8.3) remained the top 3 franchises |
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| 04.5.21 |
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Spain: Roberlo - refinish supplier supports young motorcycling talents |
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| 04.5.21 |
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Matthias Schmidt / RAC - UK has replaced France to become the second largest electric car market in Europe |
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| 04.5.21 |
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Polestar - new Polestar 2 Over-the-Air (OTA) updates: digital key and updated app |
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| 04.5.21 |
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Autoglass - promotes Chris Abbotson (former Commercial Manager and Senior Business Manager) to National Sales Manager role |
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| 04.5.21 |
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Auto Trader - to give away a brand-new electric car every month |
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| 04.5.21 |
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LKQ Europe - strong first quarter 2021: EBITDA margin up 390 basis points to 9.6% |
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| 04.5.21 |
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Allianz and LV= GI - appoint Keoghs, DWF and BLM to legal panels for claims following joint review |
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| 04.5.21 |
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TTC Group - scoops two major UKROEd awards |
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| 04.5.21 |
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Autopromotec blog - by 2030, 54% of all cars in Europe will be equipped with ADAS systems |
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| 04.5.21 |
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Co-op Insurance: 'COVID and the car report' – After 12 months in the slow lane is the UK finally getting back in the driving seat? |
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| 04.5.21 |
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Novares - joins France Hydrogène as it steps up its global fuel-cell activities; plastic is the "go-to alternative to metal" for engines |
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| 04.5.21 |
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XL Motors - confirmed as new Coventry City Club Partner; Sky Blues fans can access 15% off bodyshop, MOT & servicing at XL |
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| 04.5.21 |
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Ford - first European customer trials of new E-Transit van and converted chassis cab models to begin |
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| 04.5.21 |
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MORE THAN insurance (RSA) - launches new 'low miler' car insurance |
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| 04.5.21 |
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Admiral Group - completes sale of price comparison businesses including Confused.com for a net £460m cash. |
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| 03.5.21 |
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East Bilney Coachworks - fire at Dereham branch destroys "nearly 20 vehicles"; police arrest "women in 50s" on suspicion of arson |
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| 30.4.21 |
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Admiral - Extra Mile challenge completes with more than £5,000 in donations raised for AutoRaise |
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| 30.4.21 |
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Headline Sponsors & Sponsors announced for Plunkys All Stars match - Thurs 27 May at London Road |
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| 30.4.21 |
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Service Certainty - motor claims expert successfully diversifies into home market |
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| 30.4.21 |
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HELLA - ambient interior lighting can visually warn of dangerous situations & helps to avoid rear-end collisions |
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| 30.4.21 |
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Glassdoor - the 25 highest paying companies in the UK for 2021: Salesforce, Man Group & Kearney top the list |
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| 30.4.21 |
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SMMT - UK engine production rose 31.7% last month vs COVID-hit March 2020 |
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| 30.4.21 |
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BVRLA - gain Government’s Cyber Essentials Plus accreditation following independent assessment of IT security |
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| 30.4.21 |
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Direct Line Group - Chief Operating Officer Steve Maddock will leave the Group at the end of the year |
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| 30.4.21 |
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Auto Trader - 62% of buyers would be happy to purchase without a test drive with a money-back guarantee in place |
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| 30.4.21 |
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Mycardirect (car subscription) - outperforms UK electric car market; 20% electric car penetration v. 7.5% UK car market YTD |
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| 30.4.21 |
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Consumer Intelligence - average van insurance in the UK now £1,055, 2% lower than in March 2020 |
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| 30.4.21 |
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Allianz Insurance - sponsorship of RFU grassroots programme returns in May |
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| 30.4.21 |
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The Independent Distributor Alliance Limited (TIDAL) - welcomes Sheffield-based Spray Centre (UK) as an Official Alliance Partner |
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| 30.4.21 |
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ABI - record quarterly fall in the cost of motor insurance; £32 drop in average price (£436) now at lowest since 2016 |
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| 30.4.21 |
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Cogent Hire - MD Kirsty McKno comments on the publication of the MoJ OIC guidelines: 'Guide To Making A Claim' |
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| 29.4.21 |
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SYNETIQ - helps deliver an electric van to Crewe based Chance Changing Lives (CCL) charity |
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| 29.4.21 |
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Service Certainty - diversifies after 90% drop in motor claims volumes during lockdown |
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| 29.4.21 |
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Europcar Mobility Group UK - expands van and specialist vehicle fleet with additional models from Volkswagen and Nissan |
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| 29.4.21 |
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Venson - face-to-face meetings preferred by professionals despite reluctance to return to the office |
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| 29.4.21 |
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SMMT - CV manufacturing up 16.9% Y-O-Y in March |
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| 29.4.21 |
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BCC’s Quarterly Recruitment Outlook for Q1 2021 - new figures show workforce growth expected but some sectors yet to see signs of revival |
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| 29.4.21 |
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JATO - European new car registrations increased by 63% in March 2021, but still far from pre-pandemic levels |
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| 29.4.21 |
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18 million drivers now suffer "MOT anxiety", according to GoCompare |
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| 29.4.21 |
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H.R. Owen - opens new flagship Rolls-Royce Motor Cars London in Mayfair |
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| 29.4.21 |
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SMMT - March UK car output grows 46.6% against COVID-19 hit 2020 when pandemic forced factories to close |
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| 29.4.21 |
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Parkers - 86% motorists would not be happy for their car to share driving habit data with third-party companies |
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| 29.4.21 |
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IAM RoadSmart - 92,000 motorists "at imminent risk" of losing their licence according to DVLA data |
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| 29.4.21 |
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SOGO - 32% British motorists use their car less than they did two years ago |
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| 29.4.21 |
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Traffic levels - increased again last week with traffic last weekend at 99% of pre-COVID level, and 93% on weekdays |
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| 29.4.21 |
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Sun - apprentice at Mercedes-Benz Van dealership strapped to truck, covered in brake fluid and set on fire as a prank |
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| 28.4.21 |
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Copart - loaning 4 vehicles per year for Open Road West Norfolk students to work on and gain practical hands-on mechanical skills |
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| 28.4.21 |
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AXA - Marco Distefano (ex Aviva) appointed as Managing Director for Motor and Home at AXA Retail Insurance |
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| 28.4.21 |
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PIMFA - trade association welcomes moves towards greater transparency and control of cost for Claims Management Companies |
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| 28.4.21 |
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AA - ‘Assisted Driving’ tech is "a world away" from ‘self-driving’ |
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| 28.4.21 |
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Auto Express article - "Don’t believe the hype, self-driving cars are not coming this year" |
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| 28.4.21 |
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DAC Beachcroft - £30,000 fabricated claim dismissed with a finding of fundamental dishonesty and £10,000 recovered in costs |
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| 28.4.21 |
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FMG - promotes Head of Insurance Services, Robin Lang, to newly formed role of Insurance Services Director |
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| 28.4.21 |
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ABI - insurance industry to lead a "flexible working revolution" with 27 firms signing up to new campaign |
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| 28.4.21 |
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ABP Recommended Business Services: InAutomotive - relaunched with new features for employers and job seekers |
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| 28.4.21 |
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TRL - automated vehicle technologies "set to bring disruptive change to the way we use transport" |
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| 28.4.21 |
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TTC Group - driver training and risk management specialist receives West Midlands Police commendation |
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| 28.4.21 |
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Mirka - launch 2 new pneumatic belt sanders (PBS) and 2 new file belts, designed for the bodyshop industry |
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| 28.4.21 |
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Autoglass - "safety must be addressed before self-driving cars can hit the road" |
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| 28.4.21 |
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Magna Accident Services - credit hire boss warns of ‘perfect storm’ ahead for van insurers with parts & repair crisis |
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| 28.4.21 |
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VW e-Up! - named the UK’s cheapest EV to insure; Tesla Model X is the most expensive EV to insure |
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| 28.4.21 |
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RAC - drivers are planning an estimated 14.8m trips this May Day bank holiday weekend (highest number since 2016) |
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| 28.4.21 |
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SMMT - "automated driving systems could prevent 47,000 serious accidents and save 3,900 lives over the next decade" |
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| 28.4.21 |
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Thatcham - urge Government to take caution as Automated Lane Keeping System (ALKS) technology is NOT self-driving; it is assisted driving |
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| 28.4.21 |
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Government - paves the way for self-driving vehicles on UK roads using Automated Lane Keeping System (ALKS) technology |
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| 27.4.21 |
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SYNETIQ - renews partnership with Covéa Insurance for salvage and green parts |
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| 27.4.21 |
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USA: Volvo Cars - only VM with entire line-up achieving IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus |
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| 27.4.21 |
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Ageas - UK's 6th largest motor insurer awarded The Institute of Customer Service’s ServiceMark Accreditation |
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| 27.4.21 |
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Glass's - positive outlook for used car market as lockdown eases |
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| 27.4.21 |
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Turners Accident Repair - Yorkshire Post article on ‘Inspiring Growth’ at Yorkshire bodyshop |
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| 27.4.21 |
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Tracker - UK Police Service extends 27-year relationship with stolen vehicle recovery expert for another 5 years |
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| 27.4.21 |
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LKQ Euro Car Parts - 25 pairs of Goodwood Festival of Speed VIP tickets up for grabs |
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| 27.4.21 |
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Axalta - wins three prestigious 2021 Edison Awards (ALGRS, Spies Hecker Permahyd 5650 and Universal Titan) |
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| 27.4.21 |
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CAPS - claims volumes (w/e Sat 24 April) up 10% on previous week *** currently at 60% pre-COVID volumes *** |
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| 27.4.21 |
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The Motor Ombudsman - quality of paintwork once again as the most significant bodywork problem complained about in the first quarter of 2021 |
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| 27.4.21 |
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School of Thought - Dave Walker, National Careers Manager at Autotech's newly launched division – Autotech Academy - is 100th Ambassador |
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| 27.4.21 |
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Insurance Fraud Bureau - signs ‘landmark partnership’ with Shift Technology to build fraud detection system for UK insurance industry |
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| 27.4.21 |
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ERS - appoints Dr Federico Waisman as Head of Underwriting Management to scale up Commercial & Specialty business |
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| 27.4.21 |
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Volkswagen - builds supply chain efficiency through industry-wide data exchange: Catena-X |
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| 27.4.21 |
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Right Choice Insurance Brokers - buys the Fresh motor brands (Autosaint, Ladybird and First Van and Motor) |
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| 26.4.21 |
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Blackhawk - sign up for the new loyalty card to receive exclusive offers and discounts |
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| 26.4.21 |
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The Vella Group - appoints Tom Hadfield (ex Audatex, Circle Leasing, Fix Auto) as Head of Commercial |
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| 26.4.21 |
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Tractable - partners with Covéa (France’s leading auto insurer) to deploy AI across its networks of thousands of French bodyshops |
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| 26.4.21 |
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Coleg Cambria - invests in electric and hybrid vehicle training centre in Wrexham |
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| 26.4.21 |
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Renault - capping speed of Renault and Dacia cars to 112mph |
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| 26.4.21 |
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Zurich - guidance ahead of whiplash reforms (31 May) and a link to the recent Zurich webinar |
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| 26.4.21 |
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AA - reports rise in breakdowns from catalytic converter theft, from just 58 to 3,910 in THREE years |
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| 26.4.21 |
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Drive System Design (DSD) - expanded test facilities help accelerate electric commercial vehicle development |
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| 26.4.21 |
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Resolution Foundation - COVID-19 has created a U-shaped employment shock, with older and younger workers affected the most |
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| 26.4.21 |
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ONS - firms and industries where turnover was resilient during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic |
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| 26.4.21 |
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Matt Poole, Regional Network Manager, Motor Network Manager at LV= - fundraising for the Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice |
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| 26.4.21 |
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BCA - used market “hotting up” as restrictions ease; average values up £1,223 (15.8%) during w/c 12 April |
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| 26.4.21 |
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Ageas and the RAC - criminals targeting cars parked up during lockdown to fuel the illegal trade of precious metals |
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| 26.4.21 |
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Kwik Fit - launches ‘Netflix for car maintenance’ scheme |
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| 26.4.21 |
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Rivervale Leasing - Vauxhall Zafira has been in the most accidents per 10,000 models |
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| 24.4.21 |
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Self-driving cars - insurers concerned that drivers may think current levels of semi-autonomy are fully autonomous resulting in accidents |
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| 23.4.21 |
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Automechanika Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam - June 2021 show postponed to next year; 29 June - 1 July 2022 |
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| 23.4.21 |
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USA: Lemonade - to launch car insurance in the US this year |
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| 23.4.21 |
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ST Accident Repair Centre - Cheshire-based Spraytone rebrands as ST Accident Repair Centre |
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| 23.4.21 |
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Ford - predictive smart headlight system uses real-time location data to show the car the way to go |
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| 23.4.21 |
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Renault - Luc Julia, artificial intelligence specialist & co-creator of Siri, joins Groupe Renault as Group Chief Scientific Officer |
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| 23.4.21 |
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Brandon ARC - Suffolk-based bodyshop works with ECA to achieve PAS2060 Carbon Neutral status |
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| 23.4.21 |
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Comparethemarket - average annual car insurance premium now 15% (£110) cheaper than March 2020, at £602 |
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| 23.4.21 |
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JET - 43% motorists have missed "the sense of freedom" from not being able to drive during lockdown |
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| 23.4.21 |
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McLaren - sells Woking headquarters to investment firm, Global Net Lease (GNL) for for £170 million |
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| 23.4.21 |
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Tony Aquila (founder of Solera) - takes on role of CEO at Canoo, a Los Angeles-based electric vehicle developer |
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| 23.4.21 |
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BuyaCar.co.uk - 27% surge in demand for used hybrids |
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| 23.4.21 |
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LKQ Europe - sustainability agenda aims to reduce CO2 emissions |
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| 23.4.21 |
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Co-op Insurance - reports jump in motor claims after 12 April easing of lockdown |
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| 23.4.21 |
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ABI - motor insurance guidance after temporary pledges introduced during the first lockdown end on 30 April |
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| 23.4.21 |
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The AA - 81% say electric cars too expensive; 63% motorists still unaware of Government subsidies |
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| 22.4.21 |
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Zurich UK - catalytic converter thefts up five-fold in last 2 years; £1,200 average replacement cost; Toyota hybrids most at risk |
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| 22.4.21 |
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Activate Accident Repair - have transformed an empty 24,000 sqft shell in Warrington into their 4th centre in just a few weeks |
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| 22.4.21 |
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GoCompare Car Insurance -drivers warned to act as insurers’ COVID pledges end on 30 April 2021 |
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| 22.4.21 |
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Nottingham College (inc Emtec) - Lisa Wilson appointed as Group Director to lead apprenticeships and employer services |
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| 22.4.21 |
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ABP Post-Lockdown Networking Event - Mercedes-Benz World Brooklands, Thurs 8 July now SOLD OUT; wait list in operation for any cancellations |
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| 22.4.21 |
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Axalta - launches Axalta Mobility Coatings, a rebranding of its Transportation Coatings business unit |
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| 22.4.21 |
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VW - new Polo is one of the first in its class to offer partly automated driving |
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| 22.4.21 |
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Venson - urges businesses to remind company car and van drivers to adhere to health and safety policies as employees return to the road |
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| 22.4.21 |
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Underwriting Innovation Europe (28-30 June) - features top Chief Underwriting Officers addressing analytics, automation and cyber |
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| 22.4.21 |
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National Accident Repair Group - encouraging repairers to prepare for the "electric revolution" |
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| 22.4.21 |
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Kwik Fit - nearly two million cars which received pandemic extension now have expired MOT |
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| 22.4.21 |
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Fylde Coast Accident Repair Centre - the "digital journey" for bodyshop customers |
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| 22.4.21 |
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EEVEE - "ultimate tool" for electric vehicle owners to know how much they’re really spending on charging |
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| 22.4.21 |
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BookMyGarage.com - 42% garages offer vehicle collection and delivery services for MOTs |
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| 22.4.21 |
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ACSO (The Association of Consumer Support Organisations) - 31% drop in motor accident claims Q1 2021 (Compensation Recovery Unit figures) |
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| 22.4.21 |
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e2e Total Loss Vehicle Management - re-certified to ISO 27001and ISO 9001 (information security management standards) |
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| 21.4.21 |
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IMI - 2021 WorldSkills UK Skills competition registrations are now open until Fri 14 May 2021 |
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| 21.4.21 |
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Ardonagh Advisory - appoints Aviva's former Chief Distribution Officer, Phil Bayles, as Chief Commercial Officer |
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| 21.4.21 |
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PPG 2020 Sustainability Report - $13.8bn (£9.9bn) net sales; 35% of sales from sustainably advantaged products; 42% cut in waste |
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| 21.4.21 |
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ONS figures: reactions - 5% UK unemployment rate "remains artificially suppressed by furlough" |
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| 21.4.21 |
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Coplus - appoints Andrew Bennett as MD for Insurance Products and James Blyth as MD for Claims |
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| 21.4.21 |
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LV= General Insurance - Chris Payne and Michael Golding tell ABP about the ‘Green Heart Standard’ for LV='s repair network |
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| 21.4.21 |
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Volvo Cars - creating "closed material loops" for emission-heavy materials such as steel and aluminium |
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| 21.4.21 |
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*** FULLY BOOKED *** ABP Post-Lockdown Networking Event (Thurs 8 Jul) - please email felicity@abpclub.com to go on the waiting list |
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| 21.4.21 |
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asTech (article) - how bumper repair / refinish affects ADAS radar sensors & why bumper repair in the radar area is prohibited |
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| 21.4.21 |
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Plunkys All Stars 2021: Thurs 27 May at the Weston Homes Stadium, Peterborough - Match Programme and full line-up confirmed! |
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| 21.4.21 |
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AA - question the need for new ‘smart’ motorway expansion with climate change targets and home working trends |
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| 21.4.21 |
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Traffic levels - car traffic at the weekend was at its highest since September 2020 hitting 94% of pre-COVID level |
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| 21.4.21 |
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CAPS - claims volumes (w/e Sat 17 April) up 5% on previous week; currently at 54% pre-COVID volumes |
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| 21.4.21 |
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Smart motorways - no more All Lane Running sections to open without stopped vehicle detection |
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| 21.4.21 |
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Pendragon - Q1 trading update; underlying profit of £10.8m (£2.3m loss previous year); 40,000 cars delivered despite closed showrooms |
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| 21.4.21 |
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Inflation rate - CPI rose to 0.7% for the 12 months to March 2021; RPI also up to 1.5% |
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| 20.4.21 |
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Ben - shares stop tips to help build our resilience |
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| 20.4.21 |
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Moneysupermarket - motor insurance down 21% Y-O-Y (£51.9m 2020 vs £41m 2021) |
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| 20.4.21 |
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Hendy Group - now a reseller of Stolen Vehicle Recovery (SVR) devices from Tracker |
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| 20.4.21 |
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Copart - acquire 31-acre site in East Kilbride which will provide annual storage capacity for more than 49,000 vehicles |
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| 20.4.21 |
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Swiss Re - enter partnership with Veoneer to further enhance the evaluation and development of ADAS systems |
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| 20.4.21 |
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Spain: Axalta - ElectroLight is colour of choice for "pioneering" prototype e-bike |
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| 20.4.21 |
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Arnold Clark - UK's largest dealer owned bodyshop group opens Innovation Centre in Glasgow to showcase EV ownership |
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| 20.4.21 |
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Reis Motorsport Insurance - promotes Mary Singleton to Senior Operations Manager role |
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| 20.4.21 |
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ACIS - signs up 8th distribution partner: Paint Services (Reading, Cheltenham, Southampton & Chichester) |
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| 20.4.21 |
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Chesterfield College - first college to sign up to Autotech Academy; students receive a paid internship & Level 3 IMI EV accreditation |
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| 20.4.21 |
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Arc Fleet Services - open a new Vehicle Rental Branch in Dundee |
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| 20.4.21 |
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Germany: PPG - acquires Stuttgart-based automotive coatings manufacturer, Cetelon |
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| 20.4.21 |
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IAA - delivery service now available to UK buyers |
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| 20.4.21 |
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Allianz Insurance - record £65.8m worth of insurance fraud detected in 2020 |
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| 20.4.21 |
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RAC - records sharpest quarterly rise in pothole-related breakdowns on record |
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| 20.4.21 |
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Silverlake Automotive Recycling - Internal Vehicle Inspection Engineer Ian Camilleri celebrates 23 years’ service |
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| 20.4.21 |
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Car insurance - biggest price drop for 6 years according to Confused.com; average premium down 14% to £538; average mileage driven down 43% |
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| 19.4.21 |
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WMS Group - online home delivery boom has seen huge increase in Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) orders |
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| 19.4.21 |
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Revive! - the pandemic drives Revive! Annual Conference online |
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| 19.4.21 |
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HM Treasury - joint government and investor initiative to support female entrepreneurs |
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| 19.4.21 |
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Volvo Cars - teams up with mobility technology platform DiDi for self-driving test fleet of XC90s |
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| 19.4.21 |
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Thatcham Research on Texas Tesla crash - "lack of understanding of system capability is causing confusion around driver responsibility" |
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| 19.4.21 |
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The Floow (telematics) and Wrisk (BMW Group white label insurance) - make InsurTech Impact 25 list |
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| 19.4.21 |
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National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA) - values for internal combustions engines remain strong |
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| 19.4.21 |
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What Car? reveals the UK’s best cars - and best and worst manufacturers - for passing the MOT test |
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| 19.4.21 |
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Polestar - EV revolution is in danger of becoming "a plaything for speculators" warns Thomas Ingenlath |
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| 19.4.21 |
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Atlanta, parts of Ardonagh Group - acquires motor broker, Be Wiser |
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| 19.4.21 |
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Porsche - new system uses patches instead of plugs to seal holes in the car body of Porsche Taycan |
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| 19.4.21 |
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Fix Auto UK - A Thompson Motor Bodies becomes 109th franchise partner: operating as Fix Auto Oldbury |
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| 19.4.21 |
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USA: Tesla crash kills 2 men in Texas - Tesla in autopilot his tree and starts 4-hour fire |
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| 19.4.21 |
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The Financial Conduct Authority - makes key sustainability and technology hires |
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| 19.4.21 |
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insurethebox - drivers who speed 20% of the time are 58% more likely to be involved in an accident |
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| 19.4.21 |
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Professor Richard Parry-Jones CBE, Chairman of Marshall Motor Holdings - sadly passes away after tragic accident |
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| 19.4.21 |
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Alan Reed Accident Repair Centre - Junair installs new ‘SiriusLED’ lighting at new County Durham bodyshop to "see great results" |
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| 16.4.21 |
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LV= - 72% UK adults say their household has saved money as a result of reduced spending due to lockdown restrictions |
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| 16.4.21 |
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Acturis - insurance software provider partners with the RAC for breakdown cover |
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| 16.4.21 |
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Auto Trader & Ennis & Co - to host webinar on diversity & inclusion in automotive: Weds 21 April, 14:30 – 15:30 |
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| 16.4.21 |
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IMI Skills Competitions 2021 - nominate Body Repair or Refinishing Apprentices from Monday 19 April |
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| 16.4.21 |
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Consumer Intelligence - telematics take up among older drivers on the rise |
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| 16.4.21 |
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Allianz - offers free legal line for Allianz Commercial customers |
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| 16.4.21 |
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MoneySuperMarket - Sutton and Hemel Hempstead have the worst accident rates, Scots dominate best drivers study (Inverness tops the list) |
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| 16.4.21 |
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PPG - reports record first quarter 2021 financial results: net sales of $3.9bn - 15% higher than prior year |
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| 16.4.21 |
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AutoRaise - addressing the bodyshop skills crisis: Auto Body Professional article |
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| 15.4.21 |
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SsangYong Motor - goes into receivership; sales fell 20% last year; losses up 59% to $402m; CEO resigns; owners unable to find buyer |
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| 15.4.21 |
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Warning from repairer member re a recovery payment scam that we've previously reported on |
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| 15.4.21 |
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EVC - to install 100,000 electric vehicle charge points by 2026 |
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| 15.4.21 |
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Admiral - drink driving warning: insurance premiums increase by more than 250% post-conviction |
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| 15.4.21 |
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FCA business interruption claims payments update - £600m in COVID-19 related BI claims paid since test case |
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| 15.4.21 |
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Apollo Motor Group - apprenticeships, group investment and expansion plans |
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| 15.4.21 |
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Polestar - Volvo's performance EV brand raises £400 million from new investors |
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| 15.4.21 |
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Top 5 unusual places dealers have been taken to on a test drive include... - coffee shop drive-through & a tour of Old Trafford stadium |
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| 15.4.21 |
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ŠKODA - VM's fleet programme wins top honour at the 2021 Business Motoring Awards |
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| 15.4.21 |
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Solera - how data from "phenomenal" machine learning is going to shake up the repair industry |
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| 15.4.21 |
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HMRC - COVID-19 updates and information available on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme & VAT deferral new payment scheme |
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| 15.4.21 |
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Allianz Insurance's Home & Legacy (high-net-worth motor insurance) - promotes Andrew Reid to operations director |
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| 15.4.21 |
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ONS - 17% of businesses' workforce on furlough leave at the end of March 2021 (approximately 5.7 million people) |
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| 15.4.21 |
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Axalta - new Cromax training video on the repair process when using tinted clearcoats |
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| 15.4.21 |
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BCA - average used car values at BCA remained above £8,000 in March; volumes comparable to pre-pandemic levels |
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| 14.4.21 |
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Euro NCAP (press release on today's results) - "Dacia aims low while Škoda and VW electrify" |
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| 14.4.21 |
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FMG - seeking a "Head of Client Relationships – Insurance Solutions"; £70,000 to £80,000 with company car, bonus and benefits |
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| 14.4.21 |
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Department for Transport - latest stats show Monday was busiest day for car traffic since 4 Nov 2020 as it hit 86% of pre-COVID level |
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| 14.4.21 |
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Tracker - £747,585 worth of vehicles recovered in March |
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| 14.4.21 |
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Luke Hope, Apollo Motor Group Apprentice & 2019 ABP Special Recognition Award winner - update from DKMS as Luke nears 200-day milestone |
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| 14.4.21 |
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ABL 1 Touch Repair Group - talk to ABP about "sustainable growth" |
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| 14.4.21 |
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GoCompare Car Insurance - just 27% of drivers will return to their pre-pandemic driving habits |
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| 14.4.21 |
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Blackhawk - weekly special offer: £20.65 discount on the EK402T Wedge Clamp (normally £169.65 discounted to £149) |
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| 14.4.21 |
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CAPS - current (w/e 10 April) claims volumes at 50% pre-pandemic levels |
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| 14.4.21 |
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Number of young drivers at record low - 2.97m aged 16-25 hold a full driving licence vs 3.32m in March 2020 |
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| 14.4.21 |
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Thatcham Research - latest EuroNCAP scores: VW ID.4 and Skoda Enyaq (5 stars) and Dacia Sandero (2 stars) |
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| 14.4.21 |
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Switzerland: Solera - partnership with VW Group specialist & repair & leasing network, AMAG Group, for AI-based claims estimation |
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| 14.4.21 |
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SMMT - drivers offered the widest ever choice of zero-emission cars – accounting for one in three available models |
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| 14.4.21 |
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AX - growth of EV market could land dealers with £3 million fuel bill for not providing like-for-like EV courtesy cars |
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| 14.4.21 |
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AX - growth of EV market could land dealers with £3 million fuel bill for not providing like-for-like EV courtesy cars |
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| 14.4.21 |
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IMS - signs partnership with Turo as car sharing market set to grow like 'AirBnB with vehicles' |
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| 13.4.21 |
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Fix Network World - agree new 5-year deal with Axalta as Preferred Global Paint Partner for 700 bodyshops in 12 countries |
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| 13.4.21 |
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AutoRaise - thank ABP Club for printing and distributing 4,500 copies of AutoRaise "Recruit an Apprentice today" poster free of charge |
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| 13.4.21 |
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Good Energy - offer electric vehicle drivers free electricity |
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| 13.4.21 |
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Scotland - to lift internal travel restrictions in Scotland from Fri 16 April; travel to other parts of the UK allowed from Mon 26 April |
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| 13.4.21 |
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Insurance Industry Requirements (IIR) for ADAS - the lowdown in the latest ABP Club magazine |
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| 13.4.21 |
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Amicus - a new national distribution network formed by Grove Group and Fleet Factors |
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| 13.4.21 |
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The IMI: latest data on apprenticeship starts - Vehicle Maintenance and Repair apprenticeship starts down 95% year-on-year |
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| 13.4.21 |
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Semiconductors become 'strategic asset' (like oil was 100 years ago) but shortage unlikely to see a quick fix |
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| 13.4.21 |
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Volvo Cars - expanding collaboration with self-driving chip tech firm, NVIDIA |
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| 13.4.21 |
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HB Accident Repair Network - will hit £3m+ turnover this year and open a 2nd site in the next 12 months |
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| 13.4.21 |
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Broadway Insurance Brokers - some insurers are refusing to insure SUVs if they are not fitted with a tracking device |
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| 13.4.21 |
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Association of British Insurers (ABI) - 60% of SMEs say offering health and wellbeing benefits to staff boosts productivity at work |
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| 13.4.21 |
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Hyundai Motor - new deal with Uber to accelerate electric vehicle adoption across Europe |
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| 13.4.21 |
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PPG - new Nexa Autocolor Premium High Build Binder for Turbo Vision commercial transport range |
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| 13.4.21 |
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Car-O-Liner - General Motors approve the CMI 300 Pulse MIG/MAG welder for aluminium and steel welding during structural repairs |
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| 13.4.21 |
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Markerstudy Group - announce the appointment of former Tesco Bank CEO, Benny Higgins, as Group Chairman |
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| 13.4.21 |
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TrustFord - UK's 6th largest dealer owned bodyshop group opens showrooms safely & exclusive viewing of All-Electric Ford Mustang Mach-E |
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| 13.4.21 |
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EMaC (Innovation Group) - joins The Motor Ombudsman’s Vehicle Warranty Products Code |
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| 13.4.21 |
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Marmalade (young driver insurance) - 662,222 driving tests were delayed in 2020 and 497,778 in 2021, creating 9-month backlog |
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| 13.4.21 |
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AW Repair Group - AkzoNobel completes carbon neutrality friendly Sikkens 2.0 installation for rapidly expanding regional repair group |
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| 13.4.21 |
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Traffic levels - yesterday (Monday) was busiest day of the year on the roads as shops, hairdressers and outside pubs re-opened |
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| 12.4.21 |
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Auto Body Professional magazine - new bumper 80-page Spring 2021 issue NOW available on-line and FREE of charge for anyone to view or print |
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| 12.4.21 |
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ITAS - extend FREE use of Insurer Portal to allow work providers to identify bodyshops with VM approvals, EV and aluminium capability |
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| 12.4.21 |
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EXCLUSIVE: Symach - begin installation of FixLine repair process at new Tesla Motors bodyshop in Dartford with capacity for 80 jobs per week |
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| 12.4.21 |
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LKQ Euro Car Parts - form ‘Team LKQ Euro Car Parts Kawasaki’ with GR Motorsport for the 2021 Bennetts British Superbike Championship |
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| 12.4.21 |
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RAC - set up in-house insurance intermediary with aim of reaching £300m of gross written premium by 2023 |
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| 12.4.21 |
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Britishvolt - UK's first gigafactory producing batteries for electric vehicles begins construction in Northumberland with production in 2023 |
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| 12.4.21 |
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SMMT - 462 individual car models now on sale in the UK with around 4,650 standard specifications |
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| 12.4.21 |
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SMMT - car and van dealer showrooms re-open TODAY with new COVID safety guidelines from NFDA and SMMT |
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| 09.4.21 |
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Copart - proud and delighted that UK MD Jane Pocock is named on ABP Industry Influencers List 2021 |
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| 09.4.21 |
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National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) - Northern Ireland outdoor retail allowed to re-open from Monday |
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| 09.4.21 |
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Trend Tracker - repair volumes up, higher than March 2020, but still c30% down on 2019 figures (Audatex) |
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| 09.4.21 |
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Auto Trader Van Buyer Report 2021 - record demand for vans but "buying process" - currently online - "remains challenging" |
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| 09.4.21 |
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AM Best - upward premium rates should help underlying performance of London insurance market... but COVID-19 still impacting |
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| 09.4.21 |
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Motorpoint - 75% motorists delay new car purchases until showrooms re-open |
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| 09.4.21 |
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Fix Auto UK - nine from Fix Auto named among 120 people in ABP Industry Influencers List |
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| 09.4.21 |
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Gallagher - insurance broker becomes Official Partner to the Girls on Track UK programme and Motorsport UK Academy |
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| 09.4.21 |
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ONS - 3% business have "electrified their fleet" already and nearly 5% plan to invest in an electric vehicles in the next 12 months |
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| 09.4.21 |
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ABP Industry Influencers List (supported by 3M) - full list now available FREE on-line for everyone; printed copy mailed with Summer mag |
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| 09.4.21 |
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Aviva - 26% people say they are using their car less now, compared to 34% who were reducing car use in Dec 2019 |
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| 09.4.21 |
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RAC - drivers fear ‘nightmare’ junction will lead to accidents |
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| 09.4.21 |
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RAC Foundation - three quarters of SUVs sold in the UK are registered to urban households |
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| 09.4.21 |
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Blackhawk - Quarterly Promotion: Spotter / Mig-Mag package for £2,570 (saving £855) |
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| 08.4.21 |
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Junair - an explanation of super-deduction capital allowances and what it means for bodyshops investing in plant and machinery |
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| 08.4.21 |
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ONS - 75% businesses are currently trading (up from 71% in early Jan) |
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| 08.4.21 |
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ABP Industry Influencers List (supported by 3M) - 10am TOMORROW (Friday) we will reveal the full list; printed copy mailed with Summer mag |
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| 08.4.21 |
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ABP Post-Lockdown Networking Event - Thurs 8 July, Mercedes-Benz World, Brooklands; 200 already booked; list of the 56 companies attending |
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| 08.4.21 |
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Autocar’s Great Women: Rising Stars 2021 - one more week for nominations; virtual event (Tues 15 June) |
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| 08.4.21 |
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Autocar’s Great Women: Rising Stars 2021 - one month away from the nominations deadline; virtual event (Tues 15 June) |
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| 08.4.21 |
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HSE - GP Motors Works on the Isle of Wight fined after employee suffers life changing injuries falling into a vehicle inspection pit |
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| 08.4.21 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - on-demand rental platform THE OUT signs deal with Floc for usage-based fleet insurance |
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| 08.4.21 |
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BuyaCar - 88% increase in the number of cars sold year on year in March |
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| 08.4.21 |
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Consumer Intelligence Car Insurance Price Index - average motor premium down 8% Y-on-Y, now: £732 |
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| 08.4.21 |
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SYNETIQ - New Web Chat function (used by Uber, Tesco & Airbnb) to improve customer experience |
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| 08.4.21 |
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DAC Beachcroft - AI partnership with intelligent automation specialist Rainbird to resolve liability in motor accidents |
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| 08.4.21 |
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RSA - the 1968-71 UK government BST experiment which cut deaths & serious injuries on the roads by c11% (RoSPA) |
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| 08.4.21 |
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What Car? - new car discounts of more than 20% available ahead of showrooms reopening in April |
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| 08.4.21 |
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Allianz - interesting "insurance claims response case study": flood damage at University of Stirling in 2019 |
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| 08.4.21 |
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Lotus - enhanced Lotus Approved programme (cars up to 20 years old) launches on 12 April 2021 |
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| 08.4.21 |
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Direct Line - 9 in 10 drivers admitted to feeling stressed or angry when behind the wheel, up 6% on figures from March 2020 |
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| 08.4.21 |
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Excel Automotive Group (EAG) - UK aftermarket distributor maintains ISO accreditation |
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| 08.4.21 |
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Auto Trader - Brits save at least £18 billion due to lockdown and 41% plan to splash out on a new car |
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| 08.4.21 |
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Lookers - Q1 trading update: "Performance ahead of expectations" selling over 44,000 new and used vehicles despite showrooms being shut |
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| 07.4.21 |
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A WC REFINISHING LIMITED of Exeter - wound-up and liquidated, March 2021 |
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| 07.4.21 |
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CGS BODYWORKS LTD in Chorley - wound-up and liquidated, March 2021 |
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| 07.4.21 |
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OXFORD AUTO CARE LIMITED, bodyshop in Yarnton - wound up and liquidated, March 2021 |
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| 07.4.21 |
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DVSA - driving lessons can resume from 12 April and driving tests from 22 April |
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| 07.4.21 |
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Auto Trader - average price of a used car in March was £14,110; a year-on-year (YoY) and like-for-like increase of 7% |
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| 07.4.21 |
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Plunkys All Stars 2021 update - The BIG Match is on! Thursday 27 May at the Weston Homes Stadium, Peterborough |
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| 07.4.21 |
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bodyshop mag - 2021 awards to take place on Friday 17 December 2021 at ICC in Wales |
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| 07.4.21 |
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Steve Plunkett, Volvo - annual Plunkys All Stars match at Peterborough United's ground IS DEFINITELY going ahead on Thursday 27 May 2021 |
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| 07.4.21 |
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Volkswagen - 3-year River Software contract to implement business performance management platform for 600-strong dealer network |
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| 07.4.21 |
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eviid - on "the race for quick settlement is on following whiplash claims reform" |
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| 07.4.21 |
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ABP Industry Influencers List (supported by 3M) - just 2 days to go until full list revealed at 10am on Friday |
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| 07.4.21 |
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Caterham Cars - acquired by automotive group, VT Holdings, Japanese importers of Caterham and Lotus |
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| 07.4.21 |
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Polestar - Swedish electric performance car brand aims to build first truly climate neutral car by 2030 |
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| 07.4.21 |
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PPG's light industrial coatings brand, SELEMIX - new generation of direct to metal topcoats: Direct Pro |
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| 07.4.21 |
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Autoglass - retains preferred supplier contract for Wincanton’s 3,500-strong vehicle fleet |
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| 07.4.21 |
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Fix Auto Durham - spray-painter-turned MET technician Bryan Leadbitter celebrates 50th anniversary at Durham bodyshop |
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| 07.4.21 |
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Aston Lark - Goldman Sachs-backed insurance broker boosts motor trade expertise with acquisition of DNA Insurance |
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| 07.4.21 |
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Autovista Group article - one year into COVID-19... is residual-value resilience fragile? |
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| 07.4.21 |
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KIS Finance - 34% are worried about losing their jobs in the coming months either due to businesses going bust or the end of furlough |
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| 07.4.21 |
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PEUGEOT - offers free 6-month trial to FREE2MOVE Connect Fleet telematics with new vans |
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| 07.4.21 |
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The National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA) - tells dealers to reconnect with riders via social media using #DestinationDealer |
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| 07.4.21 |
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Saga - results for y/e 31 Jan 2021: insurance did well; £74 net profit per motor policy; one third choosing 3 year fixed price policy |
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| 07.4.21 |
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G&P - working practice disruption "significantly affected manufacturing quality" in 2020 |
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| 06.4.21 |
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Oxford Technical Solutions - provides HORIBA MIRA with indoor positioning solution for UK’s first automated valet parking test facility |
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| 06.4.21 |
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Motorpoint - has delivered a car to a customer’s door every six minutes since the start of the current COVID-19 lockdown |
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| 06.4.21 |
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Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill receives royal assent - most companies given more time to file their accounts |
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| 06.4.21 |
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M&M Group - strengthens its executive team with appointment of Mark Bull as Commercial Director |
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| 06.4.21 |
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David Shepherd is retiring from the role of Regional Managing Director for Solera’s International business |
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| 06.4.21 |
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Recovery Loan Scheme launches today - government-backed loan scheme: £25k - £10m; 80% government guarantee and interest rate cap |
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| 06.4.21 |
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By Bits (from By Miles) - 62% of drivers think they will drive less over the next five years than they did in the previous five years |
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| 06.4.21 |
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Ebbon Intelligence - developing smart repair and damage identification systems for hire cars with Zegami partnership |
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| 06.4.21 |
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Nissan - OTR price for LEAF range reduced so all models become eligible for revised £2,500 plug-in car grant |
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| 06.4.21 |
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Auto Trader - "all signs point to positive as forecourts re-open" |
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| 06.4.21 |
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Tracker - thieves target sports-inspired family car... twice |
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| 06.4.21 |
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SMMT - March van sales up 85.5% (albeit compared to first month of 2020 COVID-19 outbreak, a 20-year low for the market) |
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| 06.4.21 |
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RAC - March was the best month for sales of new battery electric cars on record |
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| 06.4.21 |
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GoCompare - launches MOT for £10 offer with ‘Who Can Fix My Car’ |
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| 06.4.21 |
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Admiral - bike thefts increased by 66% during pandemic; pedal bike thefts accounted for 32% of all
theft claims (14% the previous year) |
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| 06.4.21 |
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ThingCo - Premium Choice launch first telematics insurance proposition – Aura Insurance - in a new contract with UK insurtech |
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| 06.4.21 |
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NFDA - 11.5% increase in new vehicle sales in March is a notable achievement for the industry |
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| 06.4.21 |
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Axalta and Yamaha Factory Racing MotoGP - continue partnership for 2021 season |
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| 06.4.21 |
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SMMT - UK new car registrations in March up for first time since August: up 11.5% vs March 2020 |
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| 06.4.21 |
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McKinsey article - "Rethink reskilling for the post-pandemic world" |
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| 06.4.21 |
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Ford - £675 ‘Smart Mirror’ high-definition screen displays a panoramic rear view fitted to Transit vans |
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| 06.4.21 |
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AGM Services - new spraybooth extract filter reduces filter change times, frequency of changes and waste disposal |
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| 06.4.21 |
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IMI (full report available to IMI members only) - IMI Level 3 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair & Replacement most popular qual |
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| 06.4.21 |
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RAC - March saw the 5th straight month of petrol and diesel price increases at UK forecourts |
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| 03.4.21 |
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CAR CIRCLE ACCIDENT MANAGEMENT LTD, Manchester - wound up and liquidated; Mch 2021 |
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| 03.4.21 |
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PREMIER PAINT WORX LTD, Louth, Lincolnshire - wound-up and liquidated; Mch 2021 |
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| 03.4.21 |
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AUTOFIX (NORTH WEST) LTD, Liverpool - body repairers wound-up and liquidated; Mch 2021 |
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| 03.4.21 |
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DENTEC SCOTLAND LIMITED - liquidators appointed by Glasgow Sheriff Court Mch 2021; (NB different company to Dentec Hillington Ltd) |
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| 03.4.21 |
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DENTEC SCOTLAND LIMITED - liquidators appointed by Glasgow Sheriff Court Mch 2021; (NB different company to Dentec Hillington Ltd) |
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| 03.4.21 |
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AUTOZOOM LTD, Acton London - bodyshop wound up and liquidated; Mch 2021 |
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| 03.4.21 |
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CLARKES ACCIDENT REPAIR CENTRES LIMITED, Kibworth Beauchamp, Leicester - wound up and liquidated; Feb 2021 |
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| 03.4.21 |
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D. WALKER COACHWORKS LIMITED - wound up and liquidated; Dec 2020 |
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| 03.4.21 |
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AAL STOCKPORT LIMITED - bodyshop wound up and liquidated Oct 2020 |
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| 03.4.21 |
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Insurance Times Claims Excellence Awards - full list of all finalists; ceremony on-line on 27 May |
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| 02.4.21 |
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Andy Mansfield (Sales Director of Movac) - recovering at home after heart attack; sends thanks for good wishes from his industry friends |
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| 01.4.21 |
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Autoglass statement confirming the sale of Autoglass BodyRepair to Aurelius Investments |
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| 01.4.21 |
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IMI appeals for help to support Bridgwater & Taunton College - fire in Feb destroys specialist Motorsport and Motorcycle workshops |
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| 01.4.21 |
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Atlanta Group - digital insurance broker announces acquisition of telematics broker, Marmalade |
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| 01.4.21 |
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ABL 1Touch - opens bodyshop number 14, a flagship site in Milton Keynes |
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| 01.4.21 |
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WMS Group - Neil Monks joins warranty supplier as new Head of Sales |
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| 01.4.21 |
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DfT: traffic levels on Monday 29 March - 84% of the level seen on the first week in February 2020 |
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| 01.4.21 |
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Treasury Committee - launches ‘Jobs, Growth, and Productivity after Coronavirus’ inquiry |
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| 01.4.21 |
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Pocket Box - ew app makes lost motoring documents and overdue MOTs a thing of the past |
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| 01.4.21 |
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Excel Automotive Group (EAG) - invests in MAM’s Warehouse Management System to improve efficiency and accuracy in its warehouse logistics |
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| 01.4.21 |
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Excel Automotive Group (EAG) - invests in MAM’s Warehouse Management System to improve efficiency and accuracy in its warehouse logistics |
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| 01.4.21 |
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Tracker - lifting restrictions opens opportunities for criminals to make up lost time, warns Tracker |
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| 01.4.21 |
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Blackhawk - first Quarterly Promotion: Spotter / Mig-Mag package for £2,570 (saving £855) |
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| 01.4.21 |
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AutoRestore (Autoglass BodyRepair) - Rivus Fleet Solutions' parent company, Aurelius, acquires AutoRestore from Belron |
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| 01.4.21 |
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Standox - new Standovision training video on repairs using tinted clearcoats |
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| 01.4.21 |
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AGM Services - pledge to be the first company in the spraybooth service sector to achieve PAS2060 standard for carbon neutrality |
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| 01.4.21 |
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Smart charging of EVs could dramatically reduce the need for network reinforcement (saving up to £6.5bn by 2050) |
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| 01.4.21 |
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LV= 10m expect their finances to improve over the next three months; vaccine roll-out leads to big fall in number worried about COVID |
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| 01.4.21 |
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What Car? - What Fuel? relaunch; calculator tells drivers whether petrol, diesel, hybrid, plug-in hybrid or electric power is best for them |
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| 01.4.21 |
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BCA - average used car value during Feb steady at £8,212 |
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| 31.3.21 |
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Thatcham Research - UK Insurance Industry Requirements (IIR) come into force today (31 March) |
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| 31.3.21 |
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Glass's - repairing any convertibles in your bodyshop? |
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| 31.3.21 |
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BCA - demand for LCVs remains "super-heated" in February 2021 |
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| 31.3.21 |
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Keoghs and Admiral Insurance - CCTV foils absent fraudster sentenced to eight months |
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| 31.3.21 |
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Robins & Day Leicester - new Citroën site opens next month |
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| 31.3.21 |
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LKQ ECP - new range of batteries to help independent garages service vehicles with stop-start systems and high energy requirement |
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| 31.3.21 |
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Davies - insurance & claims specialist announces appointment of CEO & CCO for its legal solutions business, Keoghs |
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| 31.3.21 |
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SsangYong Motors UK - appoints new dealer in Hereford: SsangYong Hereford (formerly known as Fownhope Mitsubishi) |
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| 31.3.21 |
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Auto Trader - lockdown gets green Brits driving ahead on sustainability |
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| 31.3.21 |
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Fix Auto Mitcham - owner Daniel Lawes moves to new bodyshop unit on the same South London industrial estate to boost capacity |
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| 31.3.21 |
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Kwik Fit - cost of pothole damage rises despite average driver reducing their mileage by 42% over the last year |
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| 31.3.21 |
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IFB - motor trade policies helped Bristol-based gang traffic cannabis with a street value of more than £1m each harvest |
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| 31.3.21 |
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Elder and Paton (with ECA Business Energy) - the first accident repair centre in Scotland to become a carbon neutral organisation |
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| 31.3.21 |
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Blackhawk - weekly special offer: £20.65 discount on the EK402T Wedge Clamp (normally £169.65 discounted to £149) |
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| 31.3.21 |
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Direct Line - drivers have spent £25bn less on vehicle expenses since March 2020 making 88 million fewer car journeys |
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| 31.3.21 |
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CAPS claims volume analysis: week ending 27th March - down 5% on previous week at 80% November 2020 volumes |
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| 31.3.21 |
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CAPS claims volume analysis: week ending 27th March - down on previous week at 80% November 2020 volumes |
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| 31.3.21 |
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Autocar - readers to name ultimate 3-car garage as part of 2021 Autocar Awards |
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| 31.3.21 |
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Admiral - hitting parked cars named the most common accident of 2020; accounting for 26% of all accident claims last year |
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| 30.3.21 |
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Aviva - Matthew, customer engagement consultant at Aviva who has Asperger's, tells his story for World Autism Awareness Week |
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| 30.3.21 |
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GYS - battery support units to protect vehicle electronic systems from potentially expensive damage during ADAS calibration |
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| 30.3.21 |
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TrustFord - Spring bunny drops off thank you gift for all colleagues |
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| 30.3.21 |
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BMW - "realigns" i3 and BMW i3s pricing to qualify for the UK Government Plug-In Car Grant |
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| 30.3.21 |
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Citroën UK - Sherwoods, Gateshead named ‘Retailer of the Year’ for "consistently delivering impressive results during unprecedented times" |
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| 30.3.21 |
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10 million vehicles were granted an MOT exemption during the first national lockdown to help stem the spread of coronavirus |
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| 30.3.21 |
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IFED - encourages drivers to check they’re insured following easing of restrictions |
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| 30.3.21 |
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Volvo Cars - ‘Family Bond’ policy gives employees with at least one year’s service a total of 24 weeks of leave at 80% base pay by default |
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| 30.3.21 |
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Edd China’s 'Workshop Diaries' – episode one airs on Good Friday |
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| 30.3.21 |
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FCA - publish Imperial College data on coronavirus infection levels during the early stages on the pandemic for BI claims |
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| 30.3.21 |
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MotoFest Coventry - postponed from June to four weekends, from 17th July to 8th August 2021 |
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| 30.3.21 |
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VNC Automotive - semiconductor shortage will halt development of connected car technologies |
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| 30.3.21 |
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Blackhawk - sign up for the new loyalty card to receive exclusive offers and discounts |
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| 30.3.21 |
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Broker Direct and Proficient - piloting CAPS as the preferred data channel for their vehicle repairer networks |
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| 30.3.21 |
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SMMT - February UK engine production falls -20.5% |
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| 30.3.21 |
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BMW - sustainable sourcing of lithium for battery cells in Argentina in multi-year contract worth €285m with US company, Livent |
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| 30.3.21 |
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TRL - supports European Commission in developing critical regulation around Driver Drowsiness & Attention Warning (DDAW) systems |
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| 30.3.21 |
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WMS - 69% customers agreed that being offered a finance and insurance product makes them more likely to buy a car |
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| 30.3.21 |
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Händler Protect - sees partners increase 66% as more car dealers turn to a data-driven warranty provider |
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| 30.3.21 |
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Ford - the end of ‘Mondeo Man’; “phased out” by March next year after almost 30 years of production |
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| 30.3.21 |
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Lightfoot - in-cab tech cuts vehicle wear and tear costs in the Hughes 220-strong van and car fleet |
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| 30.3.21 |
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Thatcham Research - 15 Vehicle Damage Assessor apprentices on-boarded during a virtual realisation week |
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| 30.3.21 |
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Verex Group - managing connected insurance data and accident management services for 13 vehicle manufacturers |
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| 30.3.21 |
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Silverlake Automotive Recycling - now the headline sponsor for the 2021 Silverlake C1 Racing Series |
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| 30.3.21 |
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SMMT - blueprint for electric revolution: incentives, infrastructure and industrial transition |
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| 29.3.21 |
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DAC Beachcroft - helped Aviva to avoid paying out over £12m on over 2,000 fraudulent motor claims in 2020 |
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| 29.3.21 |
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car - to move to brand new purpose built site in Weston-super-Mare which will have its own spray booth and small workshop |
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| 29.3.21 |
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3M - free live webinar on Tues 30 March about the new 3M performance Spray Gun |
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| 29.3.21 |
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VW - Martin Winterkorn (ex CEO) and Rupert Stadler (ex Audi Chairman) breached 'duty of care' in re: emissions scandal |
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| 29.3.21 |
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Canaveral Bidco Ltd - company formed to buy Nationwide is liquidated; owes £112m to investors inc £1.2m to Michael Wilmshurst |
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| 29.3.21 |
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Norton Motorcycles - welcomes appointment of Sir Ralf Speth (CEO at Jaguar Land Rover for 11 years) to TVS Motor Co Board of Directors |
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| 29.3.21 |
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iRG - check out IRG's 2021 bodyshop Easter advert! |
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| 29.3.21 |
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Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) - one in four small exporters halt EU sales, three months on from transition end |
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| 29.3.21 |
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MINI Plant Oxford - 18 liquefied natural gas (LNG) lorries transporting parts to MINI Plant Oxford from across the UK |
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| 29.3.21 |
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Mercedes-Benz Trucks - Active Drive Assist 2 emergency stop function can automatically brake the vehicle to a complete emergency stop |
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| 29.3.21 |
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BASF - appoints Steve Chittim (former NIBS CEO) to lead customer acquisitions in UK & Ireland |
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| 29.3.21 |
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CarGurus - EV grant cuts are "out of step with UK drivers" |
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| 29.3.21 |
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Ryders - new on-demand, last mile UK gig-delivery company reaches quad-digit growth in first three months of operations |
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| 29.3.21 |
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RAC - quietest Easter on the roads in at least eight years predicted, despite lockdown easing |
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| 29.3.21 |
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UK Gov - register to order free rapid lateral flow coronavirus tests for your employees (10+ employees) |
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| 29.3.21 |
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insurethebox - unveils first phase of its digital shake-up with their new customer portal |
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| 29.3.21 |
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Cazoo - online car retailer to list on the New York stock exchange for £5bn updates |
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| 29.3.21 |
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Alton Car Group - all 15 bodyshop sites accredited as Carbon Neutral to the PAS2060 standard |
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| 29.3.21 |
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SEAT - new front-mounted camera which detects speed limit signs enables vehicle to automatically adjust its speed |
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| 28.3.21 |
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Honda - announce Swindon factory (which closes in July 2021) has been sold to Panattoni for a new logistics facility commencing Spring 2022 |
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| 26.3.21 |
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Which? - EV public charging network "in dire need of reform" to ensure it is accessible for all consumers |
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| 26.3.21 |
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RSA - Mark Hodges (former CEO of Aviva UK) appointed as Chair |
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| 26.3.21 |
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asTech's parent company Repairify - acquires Dunstable-based aftermarket electronics & ADAS company, Red EU & Red Autocentres |
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| 26.3.21 |
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Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety (PACTS) - report urges UK Government to bring in alcolocks "without delay" |
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| 26.3.21 |
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Northern Ireland Department of Justice - personal injury discount rate set to change to -1.75% from May |
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| 26.3.21 |
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HM Treasury - UK banking and finance industry has provided >£75 billion in support to over 1.6 million businesses |
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| 26.3.21 |
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SMMT - UK commercial vehicle production down -45% in February |
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| 26.3.21 |
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Urban living may now be less desirable for those no longer required to work by attending offices in ‘central’ locations |
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| 26.3.21 |
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Glass's - challenges, opportunities and innovations surrounding the switch to electric vehicles (EVs) |
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| 26.3.21 |
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HELLA - ramps up ‘around the vehicle’ safety, with the launch of the VISIOTECH projection module |
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| 26.3.21 |
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Spies Hecker - black is the new black for the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team |
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| 26.3.21 |
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Richmond Motor Group - south coast MG dealer (5 bodyshops) providing vehicles for Meals on Electric Wheels |
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| 26.3.21 |
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Auto Trader - provides consumers the confidence of a guaranteed part-exchange price for their vehicle |
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| 26.3.21 |
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School of Thought - Catherine Treanor appointed as the first Advisory Board Ambassador |
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| 26.3.21 |
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MYPEUGEOT app - lets drivers book service and maintenance appointments |
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| 26.3.21 |
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SMMT - February UK car production falls -14.0% |
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| 26.3.21 |
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Aviva - sell Aviva Poland to Allianz for €2.5 billion, their 8th non-core business sale; strategic focus now on UK, Ireland and Canada |
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| 25.3.21 |
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Automechanika Astana, Kazakhstan - postponed by a month from 15-17 April to 13-15 May 2021 |
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| 25.3.21 |
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Activate Group - Victoria appointed as Chief Commercial Officer; keeps her role as CEO of Accident Repair division |
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| 25.3.21 |
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Fix Auto Mid Devon - confirm plans to open a second site in Newton Abbot in the South West by the end of April |
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| 25.3.21 |
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DS Automobiles - 36% of multi-car households say pandemic has caused them to consider reducing the number of cars they own |
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| 25.3.21 |
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Silverlake Automotive Recycling - appoints Josh Lochlan as Technical Quality Manager |
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| 25.3.21 |
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TrustFord - invests in its future leaders with Investment in Leadership programme |
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| 25.3.21 |
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CAPS claims volume analysis: week ending 20th March - at 85% November 2020 volumes (up 3% on previous week) |
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| 25.3.21 |
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MAHLE Powertrain - in 2035, 73% of passenger cars globally will still make use of an internal combustion engine |
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| 25.3.21 |
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AW Repair Group - open 11th bodyshop, a new 14,000 sq ft site in Lincoln |
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| 25.3.21 |
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SMMT - business buyers in pole position on Race to Zero as consumers stuck on the grid for electric vehicle adoption |
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| 25.3.21 |
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Nationwide - tells 13,000 staff to ‘work anywhere’, saying "remote working" is leading to better outcomes for customers and colleagues |
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| 25.3.21 |
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MG Motor and Perrys - open new Huddersfield site to rapidly developing network |
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| 25.3.21 |
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Action Fraud - received 6,073 reports of coronavirus-related fraud and cyber crime since 1 March 2020, resulting in losses of £34.5m |
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| 25.3.21 |
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Edwards of Salisbury Accident Repair Centre - health & safety compliance delivered by SCS |
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| 25.3.21 |
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Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) - 58% of people are worried about their personal information being stolen by fraudsters |
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| 24.3.21 |
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Link to watch the ABP Member Event held on Weds in partnership with our newest Recommended Business Service Provider, m3 Networks |
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| 24.3.21 |
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Link to watch the ABP Member Event held on Weds in partnership with our newest Recommended Business Service Provider, m3 Networks |
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| 24.3.21 |
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Auto Windscreens - wins new preferred supplier two-year contract with online-only insurer, Hedgehog Insurance |
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| 24.3.21 |
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Standox - technical expert outlines practical tips to help CV refinishers cut down on process times |
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| 24.3.21 |
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Turners Accident Repair - one of the 50 fastest growing companies across Yorkshire: in 8th position |
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| 24.3.21 |
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Copart UK - awarded CCA Global Standard Year 2 Accreditation |
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| 24.3.21 |
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The Independent Garage Association (IGA) - appoint Rob Collison, MD of Collison Motoring Services, as Chairman |
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| 24.3.21 |
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Sad news of the death of Steve Pierce "Duffy", panel technician at Fix Auto Oswestry and Wrexham |
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| 24.3.21 |
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Fix Auto UK - records 1,000th Trustpilot customer review |
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| 24.3.21 |
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Cifas coronavirus scam update – HMRC phone calls, Pfizer survey and census phishing |
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| 24.3.21 |
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Kwik Fit - three times as many motorists missing MOT expiry date by more than three weeks |
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| 24.3.21 |
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75% of tickets sold for the ABP & Sherwin-Williams post LD networking event - Thurs 8 July at Mercedes-Benz World |
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| 24.3.21 |
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Pendragon - recovers from a pre-tax loss of £31m in the first half of 2020 to finish the yr with underlying profit of £8.2m |
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| 24.3.21 |
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Volkswagen - Andreas Walingen (currently head of Group Product Strategy) to become new Chief Strategy Officer |
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| 24.3.21 |
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Young Driver - creating a safe space to get behind the wheel ahead of Autism Awareness Week (29 March - 4 April) |
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| 24.3.21 |
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Eco Repair Systems - seeks repairers for its new ‘Eco Green Team’ |
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| 23.3.21 |
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Tracker - 30% of all stolen vehicles recovered by Tracker in March to date have been Range Rovers |
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| 23.3.21 |
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3M - free live webinar on Tues 30 March about the new 3M performance Spray Gun |
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| 23.3.21 |
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Land Rover - international research study that looks into the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak on family life |
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| 23.3.21 |
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Roberlo - expand range of Aircolors (1K primer for spot repairs) |
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| 23.3.21 |
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Michelin - urging motorists to complete essential safety checks before driving that may have had been parked up for a year |
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| 23.3.21 |
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BCA - average used car values steady in mid-March 2021 according to new BCA Dashboard (updated weekly) |
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| 23.3.21 |
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VW - new Golf features free “We Score” app that delivers live football updates into the vehicle’s cockpit |
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| 23.3.21 |
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FCA - insurers have so far paid out £192m in BI claims following the test case |
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| 23.3.21 |
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Car Analytics - >113,000 motor vehicle thefts in England in Wales - the equivalent of one theft every nine minutes, or 154 per day |
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| 23.3.21 |
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FCA - general insurance pricing practices: implementation period for insurers extended |
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| 23.3.21 |
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Nissan - LEAF production overtakes iconic Bluebird’s manufacturing in Sunderland |
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| 23.3.21 |
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TUC - less than half of companies giving staff paid time-off to get vaccinated |
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| 23.3.21 |
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Allianz - appoints new head of Milton Keynes claims handling centre |
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| 23.3.21 |
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Ford Kuga SUV - scores maximum 5-star safety rating in first Euro NCAP Assisted Driving grading |
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| 23.3.21 |
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Tesla - will cover the £2,500 for new Model 3 orders delivered before 1 April 2021 |
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| 23.3.21 |
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U-POL - Raptor Protective Coatings is back on BBC’s Top Gear |
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| 23.3.21 |
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FleetCheck - 'gig economy' vehicles such need to be brought under law in same way as drivers |
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| 22.3.21 |
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FMG Repair Services - appoint Louise Cope as Ops Dir; Kevin Donnelly as Customer & Network Services Dir; Chris Pennell as Technical Dir |
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| 22.3.21 |
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computer chips - fire at one of car industry's main suppliers makes a bad supply situation even worse with production shut for a month |
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| 22.3.21 |
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Trend Tracker update on motor claims volumes - last complete month of data (Feb) still has repair estimates tracking at 61% of Feb 19/20 |
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| 22.3.21 |
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Autocar article: 'How car dealers could be stealing your data' - “up to 5000 cars a week have their data downloaded in bodyshops alone” |
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| 22.3.21 |
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ABP Member Event in partnership with our newest Recommended Business Service Provider, m3 Networks: 11am on Weds (24 March) |
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| 22.3.21 |
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H.R. Owen - new £30m cross-brand (Bentley, Lamborghini and Maserati) statement site in Hatfield, inc 3 aftersales facilities |
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| 22.3.21 |
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Spain: SEAT - to launch a £17k-£21k urban electric car in 2025 |
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| 22.3.21 |
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Ben: National Nutrition Month - tips, advice and tools on nutrition and how to stay healthy by eating well |
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| 22.3.21 |
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Kennedys IQ (tech arm of law firm) - introduces AI technology to end-to-end portal claim management solution |
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| 22.3.21 |
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Alton Cars Group - on "communication and consistency across multiple sites" with IMPROVE Online by Peritus |
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| 22.3.21 |
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Thompsons Solicitors - Nottingham-based law firm hires personal injury specialist |
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| 22.3.21 |
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Ford - new FORDLiive "uptime accelerator" to cut commercial vehicle downtime by up to 60% |
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| 22.3.21 |
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HELLA - integrates cloud-based diagnostics services into Ridecell's Fleet IoT platform |
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| 22.3.21 |
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TRL - transport consultancy launches new service for micromobility safety testing |
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| 22.3.21 |
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Audi - "swarm" data improves ADAS performance |
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| 22.3.21 |
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Copart UK - announce plans for 27-acre expansion to Sandy Operation Centre in Bedfordshire to double capacity |
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| 22.3.21 |
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Cambria Automobiles - explore possibility of an MBO (taking it off the stock exchange) at 80p per share; share price was 66p on Friday |
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| 19.3.21 |
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Autotech Training - now offers IMI accredited ADAS training ahead of IIR deadline of 31 March |
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| 19.3.21 |
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Halfords - acquires Universal Tyre and Autocentres as they continue "building a market-leading motoring services business" with 550 garages |
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| 19.3.21 |
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Lamborghini - had its most profitable year ever in 2020 despite covid; its four-wheel drive SUV, the Urus, was 59% of its sales |
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| 19.3.21 |
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More than half of Briton's workers returned to the office last week as the country gets set to reopen after lockdown. |
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| 19.3.21 |
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Stoneacre - boosts aftersales offering with Stolen Vehicle Recovery solutions |
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| 19.3.21 |
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RSA - introduces a self-service platform for MORE THAN Motor customers |
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| 19.3.21 |
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Ford - Chairman Graham Hoare, calls plug-in grant cuts "not conducive to supporting the zero emissions future we all desire" |
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| 19.3.21 |
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Bentley - dramatic fall in CO2 emissions at the Pyms Lane plant, down 99.5% to just 29 kg per vehicle |
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| 19.3.21 |
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Ben’s Lucky Lotto - win £25,000 every single week with the automotive industry charity’s Lucky Lotto |
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| 19.3.21 |
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Auto Trader - used car price growth stabilises; av. price of a used car up 5.8% year-on-year (YoY) |
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| 19.3.21 |
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Hydrogen transport hub in Tees Valley - receives £3 million government investment |
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| 19.3.21 |
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Artis Accident Care - build underway of 9th bodyshop; South Woodford in North East London due to open in May |
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| 19.3.21 |
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Akzo Nobel - extend partnership with National Body Repair Association (NBRA) |
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| 19.3.21 |
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Wyndon Motors - Coventry’s longest established bodyshop invests in move to new repair centre |
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| 19.3.21 |
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Happy World Sleep Day! (Fri 19 March) - Citroën study of 2,000 UK motorists finds 37% struggle to fall asleep (as a passenger) in a car... |
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| 19.3.21 |
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Consumer Intelligence - customer satisfaction: "positive relationship between average satisfaction and average length of tenure" |
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| 19.3.21 |
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ABP & Sherwin-Williams Post-Lockdown Networking Event - Thursday 8 July at Mercedes-Benz World |
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| 19.3.21 |
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Admiral MultiCar - joins Honcho creating "multi-car reverse auction marketplace of multiple providers" |
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| 19.3.21 |
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Automechanika New Delhi (22 to 23 April 2021) - physical event cancelled; moves to on-line only; physical event returns in Feb 2023 |
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| 19.3.21 |
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EMACS - Day 18 of the virtual John O'Groats to Land's End challenge - calling in at Great Yarmouth |
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| 19.3.21 |
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RWC Training - announces major growth plans for 2021 after securing "significant investment" from industry brands |
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| 19.3.21 |
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Automechanika Frankfurt - to take place as scheduled from 14 to 18 Sept as a hybrid event; usual physical event plus on-line programme |
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| 18.3.21 |
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VisionTrack - wins ‘Risk Management’ category at the Great British Fleet Awards |
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| 18.3.21 |
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DAC Beachcroft - responds to the Law Commission’s third and final consultation on Automated Vehicles |
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| 18.3.21 |
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Increased incentive payments - £3,000 for new employees of any age who start their apprenticeship from 1 April 2021 to 30 September 2021 |
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| 18.3.21 |
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Parkopedia - production version of indoor mapping services (where GPS signal is limited) for automotive navigation use |
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| 18.3.21 |
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74% of UK businesses were currently trading, up from the 72% in the previous wave - but lower than the 84% in mid-December |
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| 18.3.21 |
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Auto Windscreens - Shaun Atton, Head of Fleet and Facilities, wins Great British Fleet Award |
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| 18.3.21 |
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Co-op - £500,000 pledged to kick start new £15m fund to improve apprenticeship opportunities for under-represented groups |
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| 18.3.21 |
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National Windscreens - Julian Marais appointed Commercial Pricing Manager |
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| 18.3.21 |
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IFED - man fakes theft of Aston Martin DB7 Vantage to make bogus insurance claim |
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| 18.3.21 |
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SMMT - statement on changes to the plug-in car, van and truck grants |
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| 18.3.21 |
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DfT: traffic levels (Monday 15 March) 22% below Feb 2020 levels - still below pre-Christmas levels |
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| 18.3.21 |
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DfT: traffic levels (Monday 15 March) 22% below Feb 2020 levels - still below pre-Christmas levels |
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| 18.3.21 |
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DfT: traffic levels (Monday 15 March) 22% below Feb 2020 levels - still below pre-Christmas levels |
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| 18.3.21 |
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MINI - to become a fully electric brand by the early 2030s |
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| 18.3.21 |
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What Car? - cut in plug-in grant "sure to dent" long-term interest n EVs |
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| 18.3.21 |
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RAC - reacts to "unexpected" cuts to plug-in car grant that take effect today |
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| 18.3.21 |
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ABI - £202 million paid by insurers to help the families of those who have died due to Coronavirus |
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| 18.3.21 |
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National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) - "vital" that EV buyers continue to be incentivised |
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| 18.3.21 |
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Plug-in car, van and truck grant - cut from £3,000 to £2,500 and only for vehicles up to £35,000 (previously up to £50,000) |
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| 18.3.21 |
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Carsofthefuture.co.uk signs media partnership agreement with Reuters Events for Car of the Future 2021 in June |
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| 18.3.21 |
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Gemini Edinburgh - wins Scotland Prestige Accident Repair Centre of the Year for Scotland for a second year in a row |
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| 18.3.21 |
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Refused Car Finance - 60% of people think that you can’t get approved from car finance with bad credit |
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| 18.3.21 |
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Lookers - audit of 2020 accounts proceeding well; expect to report £10m underlying profit (£4m in 2019); net debt reduced from £60m to £45m |
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| 18.3.21 |
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BuyaCar - post-COVID restrictions "gold rush" for car dealers predicted |
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| 18.3.21 |
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Nissan's automated guided vehicles – mobile machines that help workers in factories – are evolving thanks to the second life of Nissan LEAF |
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| 17.3.21 |
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Traffic levels - continue to rise slowly; car traffic hit 70% of pre-covid levels last week with kids back at school |
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| 17.3.21 |
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BMW - all-new electric-only BMW i4 revealed; up to 366 miles range and up to 530hp; on sale later this year |
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| 17.3.21 |
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Steer Automotive Group - acquire their 12th site, Premier Panel Skills Ltd in Farnham, one of only 14 Porsche Recommended repairers |
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| 17.3.21 |
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ABP Member Event: Weds 24 March @ 11am - 'Be Future Ready: loss prevention advice to avoid cyber crime in bodyshops' |
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| 17.3.21 |
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BASF - becomes global paint accessories supplier for BMW's private label brand, Fit4Paint |
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| 17.3.21 |
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IRG - offer Cardiff City Football Club Season Ticket holders 10% discount on labour and materials |
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| 17.3.21 |
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BCA - introduces major enhancements to online platform |
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| 17.3.21 |
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Autocar’s Great Women: Rising Stars 2021 - one month away from the nominations deadline; virtual event (Tues 15 June) |
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| 17.3.21 |
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Opus Motor Group (formerly part of Jennings Motor Group) - announce The Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) as charity of the year |
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| 17.3.21 |
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HM Treasury - Amanda Blanc, Aviva's CEO, appointed Women in Finance Champion |
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| 17.3.21 |
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Britishvolt - announces further strength in depth and experience to its senior leadership team |
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| 17.3.21 |
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Accenture and Duck Creek Technologies - 73% drivers interested in PAYG insurance (up from 60% in 2018); 29% plan to drive less post-COVID |
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| 17.3.21 |
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RSA Group - Scott Egan confirmed as go-forward CEO of RSA UK & International |
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| 17.3.21 |
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RAC and LV= - launch ‘no ties’ pay-by-mile car insurance underwritten by Highway Insurance Company Limited (part of LV=) |
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| 17.3.21 |
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Alton Cars - new partnership with AkzoNobel using Sikkens Autowave 2.0 paint system in network of 15 vehicle repair centres |
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| 17.3.21 |
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IAM RoadSmart - 90% of motorists want speed cameras to check for vehicle tax, insurance and MOT |
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| 17.3.21 |
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The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) - confirm Aviva as principal sponsor of 2021 Conference |
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| 17.3.21 |
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ABAC’s Spinn compressors - new aftermarket compressors can reduce energy consumption by 12% |
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| 16.3.21 |
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Glass's - Ford Puma and "the changing face of automotive"; 1/2 car buyers in Europe choses an SUV |
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| 16.3.21 |
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Motorpoint - will make a donation for every joke shared on its social media channels on Red Nose Day (Fri 19 March) |
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| 16.3.21 |
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Ford - Ford Dagenham Engine Plant to manufacture diesel engines for the next generation Ford Transit Custom range, safeguarding jobs |
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| 16.3.21 |
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CAPS claims volume analysis: week ending 13th March - at 82% November 2020 volumes (up 6% on previous week) |
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| 16.3.21 |
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Europcar Mobility Group - new range of fully flexible vehicle rental subscription offers for companies |
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| 16.3.21 |
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Freeway Fleet Systems - workshop web booking portal provides real-time insight into fleet servicing and repairs from a smartphone |
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| 16.3.21 |
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HB Accident Repair Network - first bodyshop site, Swinton Manchester, achieves the BS 10125 accreditation after opening in January |
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| 16.3.21 |
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TyreSafe - Megan’s Story reminds drivers of the importance of tyre safety |
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| 16.3.21 |
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Allianz - awarded Gracechurch Service Quality Marque for fifth year in a row |
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| 16.3.21 |
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Be ready for your potential HSE inspection and don’t get caught out – with IMPROVE Online by Peritus |
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| 16.3.21 |
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BookMyGarage - April and May to be "challenging" for garages but normality to return by the summer |
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| 16.3.21 |
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Enterprise - supports UK’s first mobility credits initiative, in Coventry |
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| 16.3.21 |
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3M - free live webinar on Tues 30 March about the new 3M performance Spray Gun |
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| 16.3.21 |
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AW Repair Group - named as FIRST Bodyshop GROUP in the UK to achieve PAS2060 |
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| 16.3.21 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - future air purification technology proven to inhibit viruses and bacteria by up to 97% |
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| 16.3.21 |
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handl Group - launches Cogent Hire, credit hire company to reduce credit hire bills by at least 25% with "partnership approach to repairs" |
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| 16.3.21 |
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Citroën - 32% cars suffer pothole damage; average repair bill for pothole damage is £142 BUT 11% of drivers have had to pay more than £250 |
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| 15.3.21 |
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AX article - could electric vehicles help the UK economy post-pandemic? |
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| 15.3.21 |
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MoneySuperMarket - average premiums for fully comprehensive car insurance cost £490 – a fall of 3% - or £13 - over the last year |
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| 15.3.21 |
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Rimac C_Two - nearing the final stages of its multi-year global homologation program ready for sale |
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| 15.3.21 |
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Adesa UK - remarketing firm expands defleet operations into Scotland with BBA winner, QA Vehicle Solutions, partnership |
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| 15.3.21 |
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Ford Accident Repair Centre in Yeovil - joins Safety Consulting Services (SCS) |
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| 15.3.21 |
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LKQ ECP - how workshops can prepare for the upcoming drop in MOT demand |
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| 15.3.21 |
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Allianz - strengthens its broker proposition with two new initiatives |
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| 15.3.21 |
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US: The Claims Bridge International (TCBI) webinar - bringing AI & new technology to the claims and vehicle repair processes |
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| 15.3.21 |
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Pandemic pushes spending 1km closer to home - and over half of money is spent online |
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| 15.3.21 |
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Click4Reg - Mercedes-Benz (most unreliable) and Renault (most reliable) global car brands according to breakdown help google searches |
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| 15.3.21 |
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IMS (Insurance & Mobility Solutions) - Paul Stacy (ex LexisNexis and Wunelli) joins IMS in global BD role |
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| 15.3.21 |
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Association of Consumer Support Organisations (ACSO) - comment on the ABI motor claims figures: "troubling" |
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| 15.3.21 |
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Auto Trader - "confident" market performance as used car sales approach typical trading levels, c90% of typical trading volumes |
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| 15.3.21 |
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YourParkingSpace - more car journeys in the future and fewer people using public transport |
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| 15.3.21 |
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National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) - 'Dealer Attitude Survey' reveals improving satisfaction levels |
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| 15.3.21 |
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What Car? - new online company car tax calculator reveals running cost of each car |
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| 12.3.21 |
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Lookers - Financial Reporting Council (FRC) commences investigation into Deloitte's audits of Lookers 2017 and 2018 accounts |
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| 12.3.21 |
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HELLA - aims for climate-neutral production by 2025; ">90% sales in the automotive are already independent of the combustion engine" |
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| 12.3.21 |
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National Audit Office (NAO) - questions value for money of plug-in grants |
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| 12.3.21 |
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Mitsubishi Motors UK - confirm new car sales will cease in the UK in Autumn 2021; it will then continue as an aftersales-only business |
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| 12.3.21 |
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ONS - GDP fell by 2.9% in January, remaining 9% below its pre-pandemic peak. |
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| 12.3.21 |
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Ecotricity and GRIDSERVE - turbocharge development of the Electric Highway – Europe’s first nationwide charging network |
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| 12.3.21 |
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IMI - extends period for Automotive Re-Accreditation assessments |
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| 12.3.21 |
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Sandown Mercedes - appoints BCA as its exclusive remarketing partner |
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| 12.3.21 |
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Solera Audatex - sad news of the passing of Martin George, Head of Implementation at Audatex UK |
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| 12.3.21 |
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IMI - announces Diversity Taskforce for greater inclusion of under-represented groups in automotive |
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| 12.3.21 |
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Nissan - announces plans for major expansion of renewable energy at Sunderland Plant |
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| 12.3.21 |
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Financial Ombudsman Service - Caroline Wayman to step down as chief ombudsman & chief executive |
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| 12.3.21 |
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ABP Club post-lockdown Networking Event at Mercedes-Benz World - Thursday 8 July 2021, sponsored by Sherwin-Williams |
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| 12.3.21 |
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AXA - Antoine Gosset-Grainville to replace Denis Duverne as Chairman of AXA in April 2022 |
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| 12.3.21 |
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Renault - sells entire stake in Daimler for 1.14 billion euros |
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| 12.3.21 |
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LKQ Euro Car Parts - launches e-learning suite as part of digitalisation drive |
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| 12.3.21 |
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TUC - people in low-income jobs more likely to have to stop work early due to medical reasons; 1 in 8 forced out of work before pension age |
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| 12.3.21 |
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Vertu Motors Arena - 13th largest dealer owned bodyshop group acquires naming rights to the Eagles Community Arena in Newcastle |
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| 12.3.21 |
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IMPROVE Online Learning by Peritus – join businesses like Rainbow Bodyshops who are saving time and money by moving training online |
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| 12.3.21 |
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ABI - lockdowns led to 19% fall in motor insurance claims in 2020; total paid out only fell by 6% due to higher personal injury costs |
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| 11.3.21 |
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Fix Auto UK - annual Conference postponed until 2022 |
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| 11.3.21 |
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ONS - proportion of workforce on furlough remains broadly stable at 19% = approx 6.2 million employees (mid-Feb) |
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| 11.3.21 |
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AkzoNobel - "milestone 15 by 20 achievement" at heart of AkzoNobel’s integrated Report 2020 |
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| 11.3.21 |
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ERS - Abry Partners and Aquiline raise additional $350m to support motor insurer's expansion |
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| 11.3.21 |
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RAC - half of smart motorway safety cameras can’t enforce ‘red X’ closed-lane signs |
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| 11.3.21 |
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University of Warwick - trial project launched to reduce private car use inc E-scooters, buses on demand and Enterprise Car Club |
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| 11.3.21 |
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What Car? - LV Britannia Rescue ranked as Britain’s best breakdown provider |
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| 11.3.21 |
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TrustFord - IT investment: develops Bots & new tech to enhance efficiencies |
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| 11.3.21 |
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Excel Automotive Group (EAG) - celebrates two years trading! |
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| 11.3.21 |
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Autoglass - confirms two-year extension to partnership with LeasePlan UK |
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| 11.3.21 |
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BuyaCar - majority of motorists say they're likely to buy an EV in the 'near future', new research reveals |
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| 11.3.21 |
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CarGurus 2021 Buyer Insight Report - COVID-19 triggers landmark shift in car buying habits |
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| 11.3.21 |
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School of Thought - developing a Traineeship exclusively for the automotive industry |
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| 11.3.21 |
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Goldschmitt techmobil - retrofittable chassis solutions for overloaded transporter vans & CVs
special vehicles. |
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| 11.3.21 |
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Autoglass - confirms two-year extension to partnership with LeasePlan UK for 174,663 vehicle-fleet |
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| 11.3.21 |
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GT Motive - launch GT Fusion: "ecosystem that combines AI with automotive repair expertise" |
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| 10.3.21 |
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IBIS (Plenham/bodyshops mag) - conform ABP's story from Friday; no face-to-face IBIS conferences anywhere in 2021 for second year in a row |
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| 10.3.21 |
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Solera - owners Vista Equity considering adding DealerSocket and Omnitracs to its deal for Solera to float via Apollo in $15 BILLION deal |
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| 10.3.21 |
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Traffic levels - continue to rise; car traffic hit 70% of pre-covid levels on Monday as kids returned to school; van traffic hit 93% |
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| 10.3.21 |
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Autocar - work begins to digitise entire 126-year Autocar magazine archive |
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| 10.3.21 |
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Peterborough Telegraph report: comparethemarket.com parent BGL Group - 116 city jobs are at risk. |
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| 10.3.21 |
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Red Kite Leasing - Oxfordshire based car lease company overcomes COVID impact and re-launches as 'Your E-Car' to focus on electric vehicles |
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| 10.3.21 |
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Allianz Partners - data protection and cybersecurity: Allianz Partners achieves TISAX level 3 accreditation |
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| 10.3.21 |
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CAPS claims volume analysis: week ending 6 March - at 76% November 2020 volumes (no change on previous week) |
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| 10.3.21 |
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GT Motive - launch GT Fusion - "ecosystem that combines AI with automotive repair expertise" |
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| 10.3.21 |
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"Make your worst estimators as good as your best ones... trust me there is more profit in that than over egging a good estimate" |
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| 10.3.21 |
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ABP Member Event: Weds 24 March @ 11am - 'Be Future Ready: loss prevention advice to avoid cyber crime in bodyshops' |
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| 10.3.21 |
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Blue Prism blog & video - how intelligent automation and AI connect to speed up FNOL in motor claims management |
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| 10.3.21 |
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Mitsubishi Motors in the UK - clarifies Mitsubishi Motors Corp announcement on plans to procure new vehicles from Alliance partner, Renault |
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| 10.3.21 |
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IMPROVE Online Learning by Peritus – join bodyshops like Rye Street Group who moved training to one easy-to-use online system |
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| 10.3.21 |
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£20 million competition fund to "fuel search" for electric vehicle innovations |
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| 10.3.21 |
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Allianz - Matt Pask and Chris Long appointed as new regional distribution managers after joining Allianz graduate schemes |
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| 09.3.21 |
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Specialist Risk Group (SRG) - acquire taxi specialist, Emrose Insurance Brokers |
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| 09.3.21 |
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RAC - major changes for electric car drivers at motorway service areas - RAC reaction |
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| 09.3.21 |
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Brand Finance - Toyota overtakes Mercedes-Benz claiming pole position as world’s most valuable automobile brand, brand value US$59.5 billion |
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| 09.3.21 |
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Driving for Better Business celebrates the successes of women working in the transport sector on International Women’s Day |
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| 09.3.21 |
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Cobalt Solutions - Steve Molloy (ex Innovation Group) appointed as Head of Insurer Services |
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| 09.3.21 |
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OECD’s latest Interim Economic Outlook - faster vaccine rollout critical to stronger global economic recovery |
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| 09.3.21 |
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Gforces - launches AI-powered automated video platform into UK with Phyron |
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| 09.3.21 |
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AkzoNobel and McLaren Racing extend partnership ahead of new F1 season |
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| 09.3.21 |
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(reports) Aston Martin - new pure-electric sports car and SUV, both of will be built in Warwickshire, within the next 4 years |
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| 09.3.21 |
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New Jeep Renegade 4xe - will send you a text if your car has been stolen |
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| 09.3.21 |
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Volvo Cars - best-selling XC60 inc new Android-powered Google infotainment system, & ADAS sensor platform |
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| 09.3.21 |
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Mercedes-Benz - suppliers accounting for more than 75% of Mercedes-Benz’s annual volume of buy sign up to CO2 neutral goal |
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| 09.3.21 |
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Tracker - 31 vehicles recovered in Feb 2021 worth total £582,635 |
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| 09.3.21 |
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RWC Training - urges repairers to get ADAS ready ahead of UK Insurance Industry Requirements (IIR) [31st March] |
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| 09.3.21 |
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MG Motor - three new Minstergate dealer sites in North and East Yorkshire join network |
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| 09.3.21 |
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Driving Licence - long-term implications of working from home have created a ‘very different environment’ for fleet compliance |
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| 09.3.21 |
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IAM RoadSmart - pensioners have more 25x more penalty points than young drivers |
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| 09.3.21 |
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Motorcycle lessons and Compulsory Basic Training will resume on 29 March ahead of Motorcycle testing, which will resume on 12 April |
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| 09.3.21 |
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BookMyGarage - franchised dealer network will still be reliant on aftersales to secure revenue for at least another month |
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| 09.3.21 |
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BookMyGarage - fanchised dealer network will still be reliant on aftersales to secure revenue for at least another month |
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| 08.3.21 |
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Drive My Career - Arnold Clark, Caffyns, JCT600, Lookers, Marshall Motor Group, TrustFord, & Sytner back IWD2021 campaign |
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| 08.3.21 |
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Hagerty - classic vehicle insurer celebrates 11 automotive heroes on International Women’s Day |
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| 08.3.21 |
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All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Women in Transport - calls on industry to challenge "macho culture" |
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| 08.3.21 |
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Global Risk Partners’ (GRP) Chesterfield brokerage, DCJ - acquires commercial fleet & business motor insurance broker, Sills |
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| 08.3.21 |
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McKinsey - most people cannot differentiate between autonomous vehicles and ADAS |
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| 08.3.21 |
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National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) - dealers confident that market demand for LCVs will "remain robust" |
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| 08.3.21 |
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Artis Accident Care - "amazing female talent" across the whole of the business from Leadership to Drivers and Technicians |
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| 08.3.21 |
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Halo - female workforce not only "fundamental to Halo’s success but also leading the way in the accident repair industry" |
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| 08.3.21 |
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AutoRaise: International Women’s Day 2021 - "committed to celebrate and enable both female apprentices and leaders" |
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| 08.3.21 |
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Fix Auto UK: International Women’s Day 2021 - celebrating women working in the bodyshop industry |
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| 08.3.21 |
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Allianz Partners UK -B2B2C insurance provider appoints Charlie Thomas (Head of Corporate Accounts) & Andrew Tolman as Head of Business Dev. |
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| 08.3.21 |
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Porsche, Audi and Volkswagen - use intelligent artificial intelligence sustainability radar for supply chain |
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| 08.3.21 |
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Hine Motors Auto Body Repair Centre - Dorset bodyshop joins SCS |
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| 08.3.21 |
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Abacai (the insurtech owned by ex-Aviva boss Mark Wilson) - has acquired temporary motor insurer Dayinsure - which is "backed by Aviva" |
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| 08.3.21 |
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Rimac Automobili (electric hypercar) - Porsche invests €70m in Rimac, increasing stae in firm to 24% |
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| 08.3.21 |
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The IMI: International Women’s Day 2021 (Monday 8 March) - meet the women of the IMI |
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| 08.3.21 |
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Direct Line - 2020 result: profit down 11% on premiums down 1%; motor premiums down 2% but motor operating profit rose 20% to £363m |
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| 05.3.21 |
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IBIS - all physical IBIS events in 2021 cancelled? replaced with free digital IBISConnect events; six physical events scheduled for 2022 |
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| 05.3.21 |
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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles - pilot voice assistant parcel project with Hermes launched in Great Britain |
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| 05.3.21 |
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HELLA - grows its VALUEFIT work lamp series |
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| 05.3.21 |
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Volvo Cars - reports 29% sales growth in the first two months of 2021 |
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| 05.3.21 |
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MoneySuperMarket - those working from home have saved £1,400 on commuting; 65% plan to continue WFH more often for good |
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| 05.3.21 |
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Volkswagen - accelerating transformation into software-driven mobility provider to make autonomous driving widely available by 2030 |
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| 05.3.21 |
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Automechanika Mexico - postponed from July to December 1 - 3 and moved from Mexico City to San Luis Potosí |
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| 05.3.21 |
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Comparison of UK furloughed jobs data (March 2020 to Jan 2021) - two in five businesses were furloughing staff in January |
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| 05.3.21 |
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Le Mans 24-hour race - postponed from June to August 21-22 in a bid to get spectators into the stands |
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| 05.3.21 |
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Start Rescue (part of Call Assist) - empowering women in the vehicle recovery industry (useful interview ahead of International Women's Day) |
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| 05.3.21 |
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Markerstudy - buys Brightside adding £125m GWP; would make Markerstudy the UK's 10th largest motor insurer (ABP Club Yearbook figures) |
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| 05.3.21 |
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McLaren Automotive scientist and engineer, Ella Podmore - crowned Young Woman Engineer of the Year |
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| 05.3.21 |
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e2e Total Loss Vehicle Management - The AA announces move to e2e for salvage management and reclaimed parts |
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| 05.3.21 |
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RAC - number of privately licensed battery electric vehicles in the UK rises 53% in a year |
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| 04.3.21 |
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Aviva - to cut office space by 500,000 sq ft (30% of total) by end of 2021 due to increase in working from home; includes smaller London HQ |
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| 04.3.21 |
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Aviva - to cut office space by 500,000 sq ft (30% of total) by end of as it embraces change to working from home; includes smaller London HQ |
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| 04.3.21 |
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SMMT - Ford vehicles were the UK’s 1-2-3 best sellers last month |
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| 04.3.21 |
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Admiral - 2020 results: UK Motor profit up 16% to £683m on premium up 2% to £2,193m; "significantly lower motor claims frequency in 2020" |
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| 04.3.21 |
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ABP British Bodyshop Awards *** NEW DATE *** Monday 11 October 2021 |
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| 04.3.21 |
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Italy: Aviva - sells Aviva Italia General insurance business to Allianz for €330m |
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| 04.3.21 |
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Kwik Fit - garage enquiries 38% higher than expected |
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| 04.3.21 |
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Breakout for Ben - raises £159k on the road to £1 million |
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| 04.3.21 |
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SMMT - LCV registrations up 22.0% in February as larger vans drive market growth |
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| 04.3.21 |
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Ford - takes back control of Halewood transmission plant in Merseyside |
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| 04.3.21 |
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Stellantis (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Groupe PSA) - announces a new management structure for its Brands in the UK |
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| 04.3.21 |
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Aston Barclay - announces remarketing partnership with the AA |
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| 04.3.21 |
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What Car? - "pressing need to safely reopen showrooms" |
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| 04.3.21 |
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RAC - more plug-in cars sold in February than in whole of 2014, SMMT figures show |
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| 04.3.21 |
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Standox - new blue mixing toner for Standoblue basecoat system from Standox |
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| 04.3.21 |
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Fix Auto Petersfield - set to double in size following major investment programme |
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| 04.3.21 |
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Four out of 10 UK households have used their cars as a place to work, relax or watch TV during lockdown |
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| 04.3.21 |
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NFDA - "significant pent-up demand" for new cars... "dealers are optimistic" |
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| 04.3.21 |
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AW Repair Group - Denaby Main bodyshop passes unannounced Health & Safety COVID-19 inspection with "flying colours" |
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| 04.3.21 |
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SMMT - new car registrations drop -35.5% as lockdown depresses demand ahead of ‘new reg’ month |
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| 04.3.21 |
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BMS (& EMACS) - successfully complete Land's End to John O'Groats Challenge for BBC Children In Need (2918.85km in 24 days!) |
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| 04.3.21 |
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The National Body Repair Association (NBRA) - furlough extension "positive news" for the repair industry |
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| 04.3.21 |
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Zurich - appoints Sierra Signorelli as CEO Commercial Insurance |
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| 04.3.21 |
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AX - would drivers accept an EV as a temporary replacement vehicle if their petrol or diesel motor was in for repair? |
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| 04.3.21 |
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Question: Club Member is looking for a solution for the disposal of scrap plastic parts and headlights - can anyone advise? |
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| 03.3.21 |
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Budget - IMI response; "Vehicle Body and Paint Operations saw declines of almost 100% in apprenticeship starts in November compared to 2019" |
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| 03.3.21 |
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Budget - ABI response |
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| 03.3.21 |
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Budget - NFDA response |
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| 03.3.21 |
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Budget - SMMT response |
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| 03.3.21 |
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Budget - BVRLA response |
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| 03.3.21 |
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Traffic volumes - big rise in car traffic following last Monday's roadmap to highest level since December |
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| 03.3.21 |
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Laser Tools - soft-touch rubber tools trays keep tools handy & prevent marks on paintwork |
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| 03.3.21 |
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Independent Garage Association (IGA) - thank the Chancellor for continuing the Retail Business Rate Relief Scheme into the 2021/22 tax year |
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| 03.3.21 |
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Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) - "fuel duty is a regressive tax on business and livelihoods" |
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| 03.3.21 |
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Fuel duty rise cancelled in UK Budget - RAC reaction |
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| 03.3.21 |
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English Ford - bodyshop in Poole joins SCS |
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| 03.3.21 |
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AA - provided c2,000 free signs to community vaccination centres across the UK |
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| 03.3.21 |
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The IFB & the City of London Police - warn students of bogus car insurance deals on social media |
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| 03.3.21 |
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Budget - full details of two new schemes for companies with less than 250 employees to get management training and digital skills |
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| 03.3.21 |
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FCA - finalised guidance published for insurers: "proving the presence of coronavirus" |
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| 03.3.21 |
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Budget - 130% of investment cost in machinery can be offset against tax; no fuel duty increase; no alcohol duty increase; |
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| 03.3.21 |
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Budget - no rise in rates of income tax, national insurance, or VAT; corporation tax to rise to 25% from April 2023 |
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| 03.3.21 |
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Budget - Incentive payments for hiring new apprentices doubled to £3,000; new Recovery Loan Scheme; retail business rates holiday extended |
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| 03.3.21 |
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Budget - furlough scheme extended to end September; employees continue to get 80%; employers pay 10% in July and 20% in August and September |
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| 03.3.21 |
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Budget - "A Budget for recovery"; UK economy expected to return to pre-COVID levels by the middle of 2022, six months earlier than expected |
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| 03.3.21 |
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IAA - digital vehicle merchandising platform in UK now with Engine Starts (under-the-bonnet video) and IAA Key Image tools |
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| 03.3.21 |
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cinch - works with trade partners to launch cinchCare subscription service (inc. annual servicing & warrantied parts & labour costs) |
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| 03.3.21 |
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BVRLA - support measures are critical to survival of SMEs |
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| 03.3.21 |
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Ford - Puma and Kuga now also come with keyless entry fobs with sleep mode as standard to protect against being hacked |
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| 03.3.21 |
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Selsia - develops its repair management software to enable new and faster connection with CAPS |
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| 03.3.21 |
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ONS - UK sickness absence rate has reached a record low |
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| 03.3.21 |
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Venson - a focus on battery, price and safety rating will "win" private and fleet buyers |
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| 03.3.21 |
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Hiscox UK - covid meant "for the first time, our reputation for paying claims quickly and without fuss came under intense scrutiny" |
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| 03.3.21 |
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U-Pol - new Dolphin Speed Glaze can cure up to 3 times faster than standard Dolphin Glaze |
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| 03.3.21 |
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Cambria Automobiles - trading update: "trading performance for first 5 months of financial year ahead of same period last year" |
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| 03.3.21 |
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Allianz - appoints Joe Roberts as the new specialty lines underwriting manager |
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| 03.3.21 |
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Which? - plug-in hybrids not as fuel-efficient as official figures claim |
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| 03.3.21 |
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Which? - plug-in hybrids not as fuel-efficient as official figures claim |
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| 03.3.21 |
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RAC - full tank of fuel now costs nearly £5 more than in late 2020 after yet another month of pump price rises |
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| 03.3.21 |
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Thatcham Research - Polestar 2 and Cupra Formentor both achieved top five-star ratings in latest Euro NCAP testing |
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| 03.3.21 |
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CAPS claims volume analysis: week ending 27 Feb - at 76% November 2020 volumes (up 2% on previous week) |
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| 02.3.21 |
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Lookers - FCA investigation closed with no fine or penalty |
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| 02.3.21 |
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NAHL (formerly National Accident Helpline) - respond to Government update on personal injury market reforms (whiplash) |
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| 02.3.21 |
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Aviva - becomes the first major insurer worldwide to target Net Zero carbon by 2040 |
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| 02.3.21 |
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iRG - celebrating National Careers Week 2021 (1-6 March) by signing up with School of Thought (Automotive) as a 'Youth Friendly Employer' |
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| 02.3.21 |
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Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) - axe 20 taxes and go for growth, says new IEA research |
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| 02.3.21 |
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GEM - expresses concern over Britain’s drug drivers; 44% of recorded offences being committed by reoffenders |
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| 02.3.21 |
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Driving after lockdown - new ebook released |
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| 02.3.21 |
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LKQ Euro Car Parts - adds engine oil to MPM product range |
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| 02.3.21 |
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WMS Group - 30% Brits likely to purchase their next used car online |
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| 02.3.21 |
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TRL - calls for London’s 'Engine Off' initiative to be adopted by the rest of the UK |
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| 02.3.21 |
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Tracker - reveals UK’s car theft hot spots as keyless crime reaches a record high |
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| 02.3.21 |
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Movac - appoints Keith Parvin as Automotive Division director |
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| 02.3.21 |
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DS Automobiles - reveals eco conscious fashion collection that absorbs co2 |
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| 02.3.21 |
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Europcar Mobility Group UK - 58% of UK businesses use their vans every day of the week |
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| 02.3.21 |
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Mid & East Antrim PCSP - support New Driver Safety Ambassadors programme |
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| 02.3.21 |
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Ford Accident Repair Centre in Andover - Hampshire bodyshop joins Safety Consulting Services (SCS) |
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| 02.3.21 |
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Händler Protect - Porsche Cayenne revealed as most expensive vehicle to repair |
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| 02.3.21 |
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The Silverstone Technology Cluster (STC) - free mentoring for region's tech business leaders from government-backed network |
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| 02.3.21 |
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Volvo - will make only electric cars by 2030 and ALL pure electric Volvo models to be available online ONLY |
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| 02.3.21 |
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Auto finance, full-service leasing (FSL), fleet management and mobility providers face "significant evaluation and selection challenges" |
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| 02.3.21 |
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London’s DVS and LEZ now in force - new charges affect HGVs operating in Greater London |
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| 02.3.21 |
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Vizion Network - appear in the "FT 1000: Europe’s Fastest Growing Companies" with an "absolute growth between 2016 and 2019" of 152.7% |
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| 01.3.21 |
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Sherwin-Williams - announce immediate resignation of David B. Sewell, President and Chief Operating Officer |
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| 01.3.21 |
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AF Accident Repair Centre - move into new larger 18,500 sq ft premises in Bilston |
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| 01.3.21 |
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Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) - "on all key measures the apprenticeship levy has failed" |
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| 01.3.21 |
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CV Show - will now take place Tues 31 Aug to Thurs 2 Sept 2021 at the NEC (postponed from June 2021) |
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| 01.3.21 |
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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles - all-electric ID. BUZZ shall be the first vehicle in the Volkswagen Group to also drive autonomously |
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| 01.3.21 |
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British Motor Heritage (BMH) - Graham Payne, former Rimmer Bros COO, appointed Managing Director of classic car parts supplier |
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| 01.3.21 |
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MSC Spray Shop - new bodyshop in West Sussex; working with Safety Consulting Services (SCS) |
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| 01.3.21 |
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ŠKODA AUTO - two millionth ŠKODA SUV is also the 250,000th ŠKODA Kamiq to roll off the production line |
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| 01.3.21 |
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L & I Eaton ARC - invested in another new 6x2 DAF Transporter for the Group |
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| 01.3.21 |
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PPG - MaxMeyer launches new premium clearcoat, HS Clear 0320 |
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| 01.3.21 |
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Mercedes-Benz Vans - Rear Cross Traffic Alert & Blind Spot Assist included as standard |
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| 01.3.21 |
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Solera - rolls out intelligent estimating solution, Qapter, to 25,000 bodyshops |
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| 01.3.21 |
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SecretService (BookMyGarage.com) - millions of “hibernating” vehicles potentially due service work as they lay idle during pandemic |
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| 01.3.21 |
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Spies Hecker - new Tips4You video: Spies Hecker’s repair solution for deep reds with tinted clear coats |
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| 01.3.21 |
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Autocar and Ennis & Co's Drivers of Change Award - attracting automotive talent in technology, digital and retail |
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| 01.3.21 |
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Vertu - trading update: "Lack of journeys contributed to a decline in accident repair work, reducing repair and trade parts revenues" |
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| 01.3.21 |
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Copart - complete 7-acre expansion at York Operation Centre |
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| 01.3.21 |
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NIBS Group - Michael Robson appointed as National Sales and Key Account Manager |
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| 01.3.21 |
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Wagonex - car subscriptions on the up as Brit motorists suffer billion-pound lockdown loss |
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| 01.3.21 |
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ECA Business Energy - helping bodyshops with PAS2060 accreditation: becoming carbon neutral & reducing costs |
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| 01.3.21 |
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AMA Group, Australia - to change "from an entrepreneurial and big-picture leadership style to one of strategy, operations and outcomes" |
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| 01.3.21 |
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AMA Group, Australia - seek "to recover an employee loan of $1.375m" from Andrew Hopkins in addition to "funds of approximately $1m" |
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| 26.2.21 |
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PPG - colour matcher, Melvyn "Ginger" Ward, to retire after 61 years at PPG |
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| 26.2.21 |
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Polestar - appoints Martin Gurney (ex PSA) as Head of European Fleet and Business to drive fleet presence across Europe and UK |
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| 26.2.21 |
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SMMT - January UK engine production falls -29.3% |
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| 26.2.21 |
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Electric Assisted Vehicles - British micromobility specialists "thrive" in environmentally focused post Brexit Europe |
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| 26.2.21 |
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Subaru UK - strengthens its dealer network with 10 new appointments |
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| 26.2.21 |
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Volvo Cars - rolling out first ever over-the-air (OTA) software update on the XC40 Recharge |
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| 26.2.21 |
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SMMT - January UK car production falls -27.3% as industry calls for measures to support competitiveness |
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| 26.2.21 |
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SMMT - UK commercial vehicle manufacturing down -31.5% in January |
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| 26.2.21 |
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AA - comments on news the Transport Committee is to investigate the roll-out and safety of Smart Motorways |
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| 26.2.21 |
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Crash Assessor and IMS - Andy Watson and James Kavanagh talk about SME learning with IMPROVE Online Learning by Peritus |
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| 26.2.21 |
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The Independent Distributor Alliance Limited (TIDAL) - Stoke-based coatings distributor, BSS – Beyond Surface Solutions, joins TIDAL |
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| 26.2.21 |
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SYNETIQ - how new technology helped SYNETIQ keep moving during COVID |
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| 26.2.21 |
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Trov Mobility - insurtech brings 'Mobility Insurance Platform' to UK with & PAYG EV provider, Zoom & NIG / Direct Line |
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| 26.2.21 |
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RAC - comment on news the Transport Committee is to launch fresh inquiry into smart motorways |
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| 26.2.21 |
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Whiplash Portal Rules published - RTA claims <£5,000 will drop into the portal for claimants to use FOC |
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| 26.2.21 |
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National Body Repair Association (NBRA) - host EV repair webinar |
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| 26.2.21 |
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Transport Committee - to investigate the roll-out and safety of Smart Motorways |
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| 26.2.21 |
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REPORTS: Abacai - Mark Wilson, former CEO at Aviva, targets UK's £16bn motor insurance market with new car insurer start-up |
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| 26.2.21 |
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ERS (formerly Equity Red Star) - 2020 results: record profits of £33m on premiums down 9% to £329m |
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| 26.2.21 |
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Heycar - electric cars cost less to insure than petrol and diesel rivals; 2020 marked a "tipping point" for electric car insurance |
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| 26.2.21 |
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RSA - 2020 results: UK personal motor premiums down 32%, commercial motor down 7%; worldwide group pre-tax profits down 2% to £483m |
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| 25.2.21 |
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IAAF (Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation) - CEO Wendy Williamson to retire in August after 7 years in the role |
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| 25.2.21 |
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Peugeot - world's oldest surviving automotive brand gets new logo and brand identity |
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| 25.2.21 |
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E10 fuel set for September launch – AA response |
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| 25.2.21 |
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UK Finance - banking and finance industry supports almost 1.6 million businesses through COVID-19 loan schemes |
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| 25.2.21 |
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IMPROVE Online Learning by Peritus – 3 days to go! Get 50% discount for all ABP members (ends 28 Feb) |
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| 25.2.21 |
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PPG - create rainbow paint scheme for David Brown Automotive |
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| 25.2.21 |
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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles - Breeze Van Centre, Southampton wins 'Authorised Repairer' award |
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| 25.2.21 |
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BuyaCar - diesel cars made up 34% of all sales, despite accounting for just 26% of searches |
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| 25.2.21 |
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Whaley Bridge Accident Repair Centre – UK’s first Carbon Neutral Repair accident repair centre accredited to PAS2060 |
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| 25.2.21 |
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AW Repair Group - migrate to AutoFlow Bodyshop Management System |
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| 25.2.21 |
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Pennings - awards nationwide Repair Pod and supply contract to ACIS |
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| 25.2.21 |
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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) - makes four key senior appointments |
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| 25.2.21 |
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Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) - calling for extension of 100% business rates relief for Welsh retail businesses after 1 April |
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| 25.2.21 |
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IAA - the first company in the vehicle salvage industry to sign the CEO Action for Diversity and Inclusion pledge |
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| 25.2.21 |
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E10 petrol (eco-friendly blend of petrol and ethanol) - gets September 2021 launch |
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| 25.2.21 |
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e2e - looking after staff well-being with 'CheckUp service' from T-Cup Studios |
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| 25.2.21 |
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Fixter - online car servicing and maintenance grows significantly during lockdown; reports record 200% increase in YoY net revenues |
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| 25.2.21 |
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Nottingham City Transport - fleet management system (software co's Freeway and Tranzaura) provides real time vehicle defect reporting |
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| 25.2.21 |
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Trakm8 - win contract to deploy over a 1,000 RH600 integrated telematics and cameras systems to The Parts Alliance Group |
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| 25.2.21 |
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USA: Sika Automotive - SikaPower-550 G Structural Adhesive is an Edison Awards finalist in 'Engineering & Materials Science' category |
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| 25.2.21 |
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asTech - acquires adasThink to provide identification of advanced vehicle systems that do not display a diagnostic trouble code |
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| 24.2.21 |
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Vauxhall - future of Ellesmere Port factory hangs in the balance; announcement due within 48 hours |
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| 24.2.21 |
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EY Insurance - insurers must adapt their products and distribution methods to remain relevant. |
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| 24.2.21 |
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Glass's Used Car Market Review – January 2021: first time conversion rate of 77.8% (7.5% higher than in December) |
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| 24.2.21 |
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Hyundai - recalls 82,000 EVs due to potential fire risk |
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| 24.2.21 |
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Auto Trader - most retailers are now performing at around 75% of normal trading volumes, up from around 65% in January |
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| 24.2.21 |
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BCA - LCV values remain at record levels at BCA |
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| 24.2.21 |
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Matt King OBE - tributes paid to inspirational 2017 Night of Nights Guest Speaker who passed away ages 33 |
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| 24.2.21 |
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Eco Repair Systems - nitrogen is key to cleaner, greener plastic welding, says Eco |
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| 24.2.21 |
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TrustFord - remote teams get active for Charity Breakout |
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| 24.2.21 |
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National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) - welcomes What Car's survey results |
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| 24.2.21 |
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Government Actuary’s Department (GAD) - undertakes motor insurance analysis |
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| 24.2.21 |
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Fix Auto Leeds North - network’s first purpose-built repair centre opens for business; £multi-million 14,500 sq ft bodyshop |
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| 24.2.21 |
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Verex Group - appoint Mark Aryaeenia as Group CEO |
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| 24.2.21 |
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What Car? - finds 95% of car buyers ready to re-enter showrooms after lockdown lifts |
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| 24.2.21 |
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Vere Group - appoint Mark Aryaeenia as Group CEO |
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| 24.2.21 |
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Ageas UK - 2020 results: profit down 3%; motor premiums down 4.5%; "reduced motor claims frequencies offsetting the major weather events" |
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| 24.2.21 |
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BMW/MINI Borderline Programme – a successful repair – case history |
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| 24.2.21 |
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Government - confirm all apprentices will be able to attend on-site training and assessment from 8 March 2021 |
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| 23.2.21 |
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British Motor Show - welcomes lockdown release plan and confirms event will go ahead 19 - 22 August in Farnborough |
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| 23.2.21 |
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Repairify (parent company of asTech) - receives strategic investment from 3M to further expand across the Americas and Europe |
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| 23.2.21 |
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Aviva podcast - interesting interview with John Bernard, Aviva's Director of Group Corporate Security, who "sent home" 16,000 employees |
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| 23.2.21 |
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ABI - progress on gender balance at Board level across insurance industry; 29% of Board members are women, up from 25% in 2019 |
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| 23.2.21 |
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Zurich Group - invests in data and telematics firm, My Policy |
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| 23.2.21 |
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Admiral - 44% of road users haven’t looked at the Highway Code for more than 20 years |
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| 23.2.21 |
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GoCompare - research finds electric cars DON’T have to cost more to insure than conventional cousins |
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| 23.2.21 |
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Banking industry-funded police unit - cracks down on COVID-19 scams, preventing £20m of fraud in 2020 |
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| 23.2.21 |
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GForces - car purchased online every nine minutes as UK lockdown delivers dramatic shift in car buying behaviour |
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| 23.2.21 |
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SYNETIQ - ‘UK’s most crashed car’, Toyota Prius, is most popular electric or hybrid model for dismantling |
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| 23.2.21 |
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Michelin - by 2050, Michelin tyres will be made entirely from renewable, recycled, biosourced or otherwise sustainable materials. |
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| 23.2.21 |
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MG Cannon - multi award-winning bodyshop group working with Safety Consulting Services (SCS) |
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| 23.2.21 |
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Laser Tools - new self-adjusting automatic locking pliers |
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| 23.2.21 |
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National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) - Scottish government confirms customers can access showrooms to ‘conclude purchase' |
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| 23.2.21 |
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IMI - apprenticeship starts drop massively in the last 12 months; Q1 20/21 academic year saw a 63% drop compared to 19/20 |
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| 23.2.21 |
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The Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) - welcomes Gov consultation on tackling illicit tobacco |
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| 23.2.21 |
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IMPROVE Online Learning by Peritus – "here to make your life easier by managing compliance and developing your people" |
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| 23.2.21 |
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TUC - young workers “bearing brunt” of jobs crisis |
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| 23.2.21 |
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SMMT - UK Automotive looks to ex-military personnel to upskill industry on brink of electrification |
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| 23.2.21 |
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FCA - launches guidance for firms on the fair treatment of vulnerable customers |
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| 23.2.21 |
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Service Certainty imageproof & Prism (property motor impact claims) - 48% reduction in av. claim lifecycle using image & video capture |
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| 23.2.21 |
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Service Certainty imageproof & Prism Network (property damage claims) - 48% reduction in av. claim lifecycle using image & video capture |
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| 23.2.21 |
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ONS Labour market overview, UK: February 2021 - in Jan 2021, 83,000 more people were in payrolled employment when compared with Dec 2020 |
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| 23.2.21 |
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Aviva - sells Aviva France to Aéma Groupe for £3 billion allowing it to "focus on its strongest businesses in the UK, Ireland and Canada" |
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| 23.2.21 |
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ABI - post-Brexit reforms to financial regulations could release £95bn to boost the UK economy & tackle climate change |
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| 23.2.21 |
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Monks Contractors - plant hire firm invests in CAM fitter-force stock management system |
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| 23.2.21 |
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Motorsport Industry Association (MIA) - VNUK insurance threat to motorsport is 'binned' by UK, will the EU now follow suit, asks the MIA? |
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| 22.2.21 |
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SMMT - "deeply disappointing that retail showrooms must remain closed until at least 12 April" even though 'click and collect' can continue |
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| 22.2.21 |
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NFDA - disappointed that dealers will not be able to reopen until 12 April |
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| 22.2.21 |
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Venson - road safety is an important investment as businesses move on from COVID-19 |
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| 22.2.21 |
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Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) - calls for an extension to business rates relief in the Spring Budget |
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| 22.2.21 |
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LKQ Europe - tops second half 2020 segment EBITDA margin outlook |
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| 22.2.21 |
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CAPS claims volume analysis: week ending 20 Feb 2021 - at 81% November 2020 volumes (down 8% on previous week) |
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| 22.2.21 |
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Steer Automotive Group - announce the opening of bodyshop number 11, a new site in Luton |
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| 22.2.21 |
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Luke Hope, Apollo Motor Group Apprentice & 2019 ABP Special Recognition Award winner - "one in a million" stem cell transplant |
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| 22.2.21 |
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Johnsons Cars - renew three-year exclusive remarketing partnership with BCA |
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| 22.2.21 |
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Allianz appoints Eibhlin Swan as new head of supply & experts (inc. Motor Engineer and Claims investigator & supply chain) |
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| 22.2.21 |
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Carzam - former Carshop exec, Kirk O’Callagh takes up reins at Carzam as CEO |
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| 22.2.21 |
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Electric Vehicle Association England (EVA England) - launches drivers’ survey to improve confidence in the EV public charging experience |
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| 22.2.21 |
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GEM’s - solid white line explainer video is a massive social media hit |
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| 22.2.21 |
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Lockdown 3.0 mental health impact "reverberates" but employees more prepared |
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| 22.2.21 |
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Tamworth Accident Centre Ltd - creditors voluntary winding-up and liquidation with net debt of £820,000 |
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| 22.2.21 |
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Citroën - appoints Nicola Dobson as new UK Marketing Director |
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| 22.2.21 |
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Glass's - on the SMMT's January 2021 new car registration data |
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| 22.2.21 |
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Steer Automotive Group - announce the opening of bodyshop number 11, a new site in Luton |
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| 22.2.21 |
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Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development - UK economy could be close to unemployment peak, according to survey of 2,000 employers |
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| 22.2.21 |
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IMPROVE Online Learning by Peritus – join businesses like Crash Assessor, from £180 for the year for the whole team |
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| 22.2.21 |
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Copart - welcomes HSE's targeted inspection programme of the waste and recycling sector |
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| 22.2.21 |
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insurethebox - safe drivers could save nearly one-third at renewal with telematics provider, says insurethebox |
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| 22.2.21 |
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Groupe Renault and Faurecia - to collaborate on hydrogen storage systems |
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| 21.2.21 |
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Clarkes Accident Repair Centres Ltd in Kibworth Beauchamp, Leicester - virtual creditors meeting called to appoint liquidator |
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| 21.2.21 |
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Government - plan to scrap controversial EU Vnuk motor insurance law, thus ensuring British drivers avoid £50 a year insurance hike |
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| 19.2.21 |
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ŠKODA UK - names top retailers at annual awards; Simpsons ŠKODA (Great Yarmouth) wins 'Service & Parts' |
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| 19.2.21 |
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SMMT - UK HGV registrations fall -32.2% in 2020 as operators postpone fleet renewal |
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| 19.2.21 |
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Consumer Intelligence Awards - the top 10 motor insurers in the customer service category... |
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| 19.2.21 |
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PwC - motor insurance pricing to fall 5-10% in 2021; vehicle repair costs to increase by 7-10% due to rising manufacturer parts prices |
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| 19.2.21 |
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Mercedes-Benz Vans UK - Robert Veit (Vice President and MD Sales and Marketing of Mercedes-Benz Vans in the US) announced as new MD |
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| 19.2.21 |
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Insurance Times reports - 300 redundancies following staff consultation at LV=GI |
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| 19.2.21 |
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Positive business reaction to government plan for development of Oxford-Cambridge Arc |
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| 19.2.21 |
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Auto Trader - used car prices remain strong; average prices increased 6.5% year-on-year (YoY) |
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| 19.2.21 |
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Markerstudy Group - CVC Credit supports Pollen Street Capital's and Qatar Insurance Corporation's investment in insurer |
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| 19.2.21 |
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Southampton Accident Repairs - joins Safety Consulting Services (SCS) |
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| 19.2.21 |
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Fix Auto Blackburn, Bristol West, Mid Devon, North Staffs, Slough & Stoke-on-Trent - celebrate 10-year Fix Auto service |
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| 19.2.21 |
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L & I Eaton ARC - all hands on deck to clear the snow! |
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| 19.2.21 |
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Consumer Intelligence Awards - Admiral, Aviva & Churchill top customer service category |
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| 19.2.21 |
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RAC - drivers facing rising forecourt prices as barrel of oil hits 13-month high |
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| 19.2.21 |
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Latest COVID-19 Support available to businesses |
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| 19.2.21 |
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IMPROVE Online Learning by Peritus – 50% discount for all ABP members (be quick, you have until 28 February) |
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| 19.2.21 |
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Allianz UK (inc LV) - 2020 results: LV operating profit more than doubles; improved motor performance; normal claim levels expected in 2021 |
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| 19.2.21 |
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The Floow - 2021's key market trends and challenges: mobility, digital & vehicle tech |
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| 19.2.21 |
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LKQ - 2020 results: worldwide pre-tax profit up 12% to $885m on turnover down 7% to $11,600m; turnover in Europe down 6% |
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| 18.2.21 |
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IMI - accounts for y/e 31 Mch 2020; profit up 330% to £476,000 on turnover unchanged at £9.3m; CEO salary up 23% to £290,000 |
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| 18.2.21 |
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Trakm8 - launches telematics device, Connect 200 |
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| 18.2.21 |
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AW Repair Group - working towards the PAS2060 standard to be carbon neutral in 2021 |
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| 18.2.21 |
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ABI - former Secretary of State confirmed as latest keynote speaker at ABI Annual Conference 2021 (Tues 23 Feb) |
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| 18.2.21 |
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EAG - offers 10% off RYMEC clutches |
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| 18.2.21 |
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IMI mental health and wellbeing webinar (link to watch recording, below) |
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| 18.2.21 |
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bodyshop mag - awards event due to be held on 29 April at the ICC Wales has been cancelled and will now be held as a 90 minute virtual event |
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| 18.2.21 |
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Nissan - new Qashqai: 50% more UHSS used; bonded pillars; "composite material" for tailgate; aluminium doors, front wings and bonnet |
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| 18.2.21 |
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Pirelli - supplies intelligent tyres equipped with sensors as standard for the first time on the McLaren Artura |
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| 18.2.21 |
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Automechanika Istanbul - 2021 event due to take place 8-11 April 2021 is cancelled; 2022 event will be held 19 - 22 May 2022 |
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| 18.2.21 |
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Global Risk Partners (GRP) - enters into agreement to acquire Marsh’s UK Networks business |
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| 18.2.21 |
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Select Car Leasing - "Britain's most haunted town", Pluckley in Kent, 1 of the "most terrifying" locations to run out of EV charge |
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| 18.2.21 |
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IMPROVE Online Learning by Peritus – join businesses like Incident Management Solutions (IMS); 50% discount for ABP members (until 28 Feb) |
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| 18.2.21 |
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FSB 2021 Budget - small firms call for “most ambitious Budget in modern history” as 1/5 overlooked by existing support |
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| 18.2.21 |
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Drive My Career - reaches over 600,000 people during National Apprenticeship Week |
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| 18.2.21 |
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SEAT - eye tracking glasses - uses infrared sensors, cameras and algorithms - to make driving more intuitive |
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| 18.2.21 |
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AA - drivers say electric cars will overtake diesels by 2030 |
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| 18.2.21 |
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Steer Tamworth - Steer Automotive Group's new bodyshop achieves record result! |
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| 17.2.21 |
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MG - offers EV servicing from just £6 a month |
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| 17.2.21 |
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ClimateWise Principles Review - significant improvement in climate-related disclosure of insurers |
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| 17.2.21 |
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British Motor show event (19-22 August) - UK Automotive Careers Expo expanded to support industry regeneration |
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| 17.2.21 |
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IMPROVE Online Learning by Peritus - business owners shift training from spreadsheets to online, are you? |
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| 17.2.21 |
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FMG Repair Services (born out of Nationwide) - appoint Chris Pennell (formerly Xpress Centres & PPG) as Technical Director |
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| 17.2.21 |
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HELLA - onboard with OESAA’s 'We’ve got you covered’ COVID-19 workshop support packs |
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| 17.2.21 |
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TUC - employers must furlough new shielders who can’t work from home |
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| 17.2.21 |
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IAM RoadSmart - speeding less acceptable than five years ago, new research reveals |
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| 17.2.21 |
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MoneySuperMarket - the car insurance "13-day window of opportunity" |
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| 17.2.21 |
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Ford - doubling global investment in electrification; by mid-2026, 100% of Ford's vehicle range in Europe will be zero-emissions |
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| 17.2.21 |
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Guidewire article - is working from home actually best for customers and employees? |
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| 17.2.21 |
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Hyundai Motor UK - awarded Feefo Gold Trusted Service Award for their Accident Aftercare programme run by Verex, scoring 4.6 out of 5 |
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| 17.2.21 |
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BuyaCar - car sales will surge when lockdown restrictions ease, suggests new data from |
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| 17.2.21 |
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School of Thought - The Independent Garage Association (IGA) is supporting "the future experts" of the automotive industry |
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| 17.2.21 |
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First Line - includes more than 560 references for electric vehicles |
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| 17.2.21 |
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Solera - launch intelligent self-service vehicle damage image app, Guided Image Capture (GIC) |
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| 17.2.21 |
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What Car? - EV owners can pay between £9-£40 for the same level of charge using use public chargers |
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| 17.2.21 |
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Marshall Motor Group - extend partnership with AX by three years |
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| 17.2.21 |
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Copart - to double operational capabilities in Scotland with a new Operation Centre near Glasgow |
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| 17.2.21 |
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ONS - inflation (Consumer Prices Index) rose 0.7% in the 12 months to January 2021, up from 0.6% to December 2020 |
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| 16.2.21 |
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Car mechanic's daughter sends a tweet to drum up repairs for her dad's business (he's now fully booked for weeks) |
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| 16.2.21 |
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Vauxhall - donates 70 laptops and desktop computers to local schools |
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| 16.2.21 |
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Car repair garage in Dudley turned into a secret bar named 'The Covid Arms' |
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| 16.2.21 |
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TrustFord interview with Car Dealer magazine - "our service and bodyshops have never been busier" |
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| 16.2.21 |
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Thatcham Research - boosting apprentice capacity: "the skills gap hasn't suddenly gone away" |
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| 16.2.21 |
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Gordon Murray Group - new £50M global headquarters and technology campus in Surrey gets planning go ahead |
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| 16.2.21 |
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Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) - some of the challenges and options confronting the Chancellor, pre-second Budget |
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| 16.2.21 |
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GEM - looks beyond our shores for effective ways to tackle drink driving |
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| 16.2.21 |
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BCA - partners with Listers to remarket 40,000 vehicles |
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| 16.2.21 |
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Young Driver - British motorists might struggle to parallel park post-lockdown |
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| 16.2.21 |
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Europcar Mobility Group UK - increases focus on green motoring with electric & hybrid additions |
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| 16.2.21 |
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TRL - welcomes DfT consultation on the use of mobile phones while driving & calls for further research into wider distracted driving issues |
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| 16.2.21 |
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Safety Consulting Services (SCS) - Exeter-based car & commercial bodyshop, Alansway Body Repairs, joins SCS |
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| 16.2.21 |
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Covéa Insurance - signs up to Tech Talent Charter |
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| 16.2.21 |
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REE Automotive (REE) - opens new engineering centre of excellence in the UK |
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| 16.2.21 |
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Motor Ombudsman - 62% of UK drivers would prefer to visit a dealership in person this year (rather than online) to buy a new or used car |
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| 16.2.21 |
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IMPROVE Online Learning by Peritus – 50% discount for all ABP members (be quick, you have until 28 February) |
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| 16.2.21 |
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Covéa Insurance - customers to get faster claims settlements with new digital service, Autoset, with Service Certainty |
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| 15.2.21 |
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WNS Assistance - to manage claims for By Miles, a first-of-its-kind connected car insurance policy using real-time data from the car |
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| 15.2.21 |
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Wagonex - could help dealers cash in on growing vehicle subscription trend |
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| 15.2.21 |
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Nissan - announces future plans for small vans in Europe |
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| 15.2.21 |
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Lynk & Co and HERE Technologies - the 01 will be the first car in the world equipped with the HERE Parking feature |
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| 15.2.21 |
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SMMT - JLR (UK’s largest automotive business) confirming long-term commitment to the UK "an injection of confidence into the wider sector" |
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| 15.2.21 |
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Aviva - new Macmillan partnership |
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| 15.2.21 |
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Markerstudy - celebrate the 4th year of Markerstudy’s Apprenticeship Learning EXperience (ALEX) |
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| 15.2.21 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - to become a net zero carbon business by 2039; 6 pure electric Land Rover models to launch in next 5 years |
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| 15.2.21 |
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Connect Workshop Consumables - new range of automotive paint polishing pads |
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| 15.2.21 |
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HELLA - confirms medium term growth and profitability targets |
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| 15.2.21 |
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Tracker - Range Rover models dominate the podium of most popular vehicles for thieves in 2020 |
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| 15.2.21 |
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Autocar’s Great Women: Rising Stars 2021 - nominations open; virtual event (Tues 15 June) |
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| 15.2.21 |
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AA - funding to fix equivalent of ten million potholes allocated to local authorities |
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| 15.2.21 |
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School of Thought - Dave Reece gave a talk to Manchester Enterprize Project students during National Apprenticeship Week |
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| 15.2.21 |
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Department for Transport - local authorities get £500 million to fix potholes across England. |
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| 15.2.21 |
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Ford - new lightweight Transit ambulance project |
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| 15.2.21 |
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Classics for Carers - Saturday 20 March online event aims to raise £13,000 to support NHS well-being and mental health |
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| 15.2.21 |
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IRG - create a Valentine's Day-themed animation encouraging customers to "show your love and appreciation for your car" |
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| 15.2.21 |
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L&I Eaton ARC - open 12th accident repair centre, a 10 sq ft fast-track facility in Glasgow |
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| 15.2.21 |
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Allianz Holdings - appoints former Ageas Insurance, director of finance, Mark Dixon |
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| 15.2.21 |
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Auto Trader - records 7.4m new car advert views in January (up 69% YoY); 10,000 new car views every hour |
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| 15.2.21 |
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The Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS) - opened up to small to medium enterprises (SMEs) |
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| 12.2.21 |
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National Apprenticeship Week: The IMI - "let’s celebrate apprenticeships and all they offer" |
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| 12.2.21 |
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Autovista article - "Tesla allows access to SMR information at a high price" |
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| 12.2.21 |
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Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) - weak GDP demonstrates need for pre-Budget action, say small firms |
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| 12.2.21 |
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The England and Wales Cricket Board (EBC) - unveils Cinch as new Principal Partner |
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| 12.2.21 |
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Solera - owners Vista Equity Partners are in talks for Solera to go public via a merger with Apollo Strategic Growth Capital |
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| 12.2.21 |
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CBI - responds to the latest GDP figures |
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| 12.2.21 |
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USA: CCC (owned by private equity firm Advent) - to go public in Q2 in deal with Dragoneer Growth Corp valuing CCC at $7 BILLION |
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| 12.2.21 |
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TUC - "extend furlough to protect jobs for a fast recovery" |
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| 12.2.21 |
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National Apprenticeship Week: SYNETIQ - investing in the future with apprentices in Human Resources, IT and Vehicle Dismantling |
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| 12.2.21 |
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Highways England referred to CPS for Corporate Manslaughter – AA comments: "a significant moment for ‘smart’ motorways" |
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| 12.2.21 |
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GDP increased by 1.2% during December 2020 but remained 6.3% below February 2020 levels |
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| 12.2.21 |
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Fix Auto Penzance - one of the first vehicle repair centres in Cornwall and the West Country to be carbon neutral |
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| 12.2.21 |
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Ezi-Methods - steps up vehicle repair industry apprentice support for Gemini Accident Repair |
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| 12.2.21 |
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NAW2021: Investors in People - 7 things you can do to get ready for your first, second or third apprentice... |
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| 12.2.21 |
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Smart motorways - coroner refers Highways England to Crown Prosecution Service for possible corporate manslaughter charge over woman's death |
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| 12.2.21 |
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BCA - used car values rise despite third lockdown; av. up 2% (£154) to £8,464 at BCA during Jan |
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| 12.2.21 |
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(repost from the Forum): IIR ADAS (Insurance Industry Requirements) charges - an anonymous poll |
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| 12.2.21 |
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Babcock Training - supporting National Apprenticeship Week 2021 with case studies, inc. level 3 BMW apprentice, Darragh |
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| 12.2.21 |
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Richard Smith, RS Motors - "an apprenticeship is only the start of your career", says the School of Thought Ambassador |
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| 12.2.21 |
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Select Car Leasing - London and Glasgow "the UK's worst offenders" for drivers failing to stop and give details after accidents |
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| 12.2.21 |
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Farécla Products - entry to the Apprentice & Student Bonnet Painting Competition NOW OPEN! |
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| 11.2.21 |
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Total road fuel sales - fell by 0.4% last week; last week sales were 64% of same week in 2020 |
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| 11.2.21 |
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Weekday traffic levels - cars up 2% last week, but still only at 58% of pre-covid levels; vans up 1% to 78% and lorries up 2% to 97% |
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| 11.2.21 |
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Allianz - two charities chosen as part of the ‘Community Fund’ pledge: Action for Carers and Streetlight UK |
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| 11.2.21 |
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FLA Members provided £113 billion of new business in 2020 |
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| 11.2.21 |
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AW Repair Group - meet the Apprentices! |
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| 11.2.21 |
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Zurich UK - "delivers strong growth in trading and solid underlying performance despite impact of covid"; operating profit down 73% |
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| 11.2.21 |
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NFDA’s Electric Vehicle Approved (EVA) scheme - dealers from Vertu, Bristol Street and Waylands receive accreditation |
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| 11.2.21 |
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School of Thought - holds first (virtual) Ambassador meeting during National Apprenticeship Week |
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| 11.2.21 |
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Volkswagen Group - teams up with Microsoft to accelerate the development of automated driving & build ADAS solutions faster |
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| 11.2.21 |
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AutoRaise – launch new website with revamped navigation & the latest apprenticeship info |
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| 11.2.21 |
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Lightfoot - 197-strong van fleet sees impressive fuel, emissions and idling reductions |
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| 11.2.21 |
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Allianz Partners UK and Ireland - Ailsa Oxley joins as Human Resources Director |
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| 11.2.21 |
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What it takes to be a loved brand operating in the transport and logistics sector |
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| 11.2.21 |
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National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) - calls for business support ahead of 2021 Budget |
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| 11.2.21 |
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Cazoo - online car retailer acquires defleet & refurb firm Smart Fleet Solutions (SFS) inc. 4 sites across 110 acres |
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| 11.2.21 |
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Thatcham Research - National Apprenticeship Week testimonial from the Met Police Fleet Dept |
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| 11.2.21 |
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Allianz - promotes Andrew Levens from Allianz Underwriting Graduate Scheme to regional manager for Manchester in 7 years |
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| 10.2.21 |
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What Car? - new car discounts of more than 20% available ahead of March plate-change |
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| 10.2.21 |
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hiyacar - Keith Stark (ex Enterprise Car Club) named Business Development Lead at car-sharing platform |
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| 10.2.21 |
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PPG 2020 automotive colour report - BLUE takes 9% of global colour share – a 1% increase from 2019 |
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| 10.2.21 |
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Motofix - celebrating NAW2021 with video clips from apprentice showcase event; past & present Motofix apprentices talk about their careers! |
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| 10.2.21 |
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R-M - launches EASYCARE Dashboard, digital tool provides bodyshops with real-time insights and paint KPIs |
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| 10.2.21 |
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CAPS claims volume analysis: week ending 6 February 2021 - at 72% November 2020 volumes (down 15% on previous week) |
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| 10.2.21 |
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Supreme Wheels - opening new £2M wheel re-engineering services facility – the largest in Europe |
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| 10.2.21 |
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National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA) - 90% Members believe both petrol and diesel values would remain strong or increase |
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| 10.2.21 |
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Rye Street Group - energy and enthusiasm of apprentices "is infectious" & "dramatically enhances the sense of team spirit" at bodyshop sites |
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| 10.2.21 |
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UK Carline Vehicle Leasing - courtesy car supplier has 500 vehicles in stock & available for free COVID-19 safe delivery |
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| 10.2.21 |
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ABP Club correction to Fiat Group bodyshop network story posted on Tuesday |
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| 10.2.21 |
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Allianz Insurance - paid out on 75% of all covered Business Interruption claims; seen "significant increase" in BI claims over last 3 weeks |
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| 10.2.21 |
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The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) - tell insurers to help customers by improving signposting |
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| 10.2.21 |
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Copart Launches GO App - automotive customers can list vehicles from their own premises in minutes |
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| 09.2.21 |
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Manchester Police - Asad Mahmood, jailed for 4 years for selling stolen car parts on ebay, had £240,000 of stolen cars in his chop shop |
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| 09.2.21 |
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IMS - launches Vehicle Data Exchange to provide complete connectivity service for accessing vehicle data |
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| 09.2.21 |
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Fusion Management - to continue to run Fiat Group's Bodyshop Programme |
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| 09.2.21 |
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Auto Windscreens - set to welcome 100th apprentice |
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| 09.2.21 |
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Allianz Partners - enhances e-mobility services with GIREVE (EV charge point locator) |
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| 09.2.21 |
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Remit Group - Fiat Chrysler Automobiles launch 2021 intake for new apprentices |
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| 09.2.21 |
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"Alexa in the bodyshop" - Rightly reveals how Amazon collects data from your reading habits to your Alexa questions |
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| 09.2.21 |
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Marshall Paint & Body Repair Centre Blackpool – winners of the Marshall After Sales Legends Award for the most improved in 2020 |
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| 09.2.21 |
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GYS - launch new Pulse MIG Welder |
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| 09.2.21 |
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11 emerging insurance tech trends - predictive analytics, AI, machine learning, social media data & telematics to shake up motor claims |
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| 09.2.21 |
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Pirelli - only auto components sector company worldwide to obtain "Gold Class Distinction" |
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| 09.2.21 |
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Auto Trader - Chief Executive Officer, Nathan Coe, responds to the latest used car transactions results |
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| 09.2.21 |
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BookMyGarage - MOT bookings soar 90% throughout six month extension period |
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| 09.2.21 |
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Kwik Fit - drivers call for MOT to consider emissions of electric vehicles |
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| 09.2.21 |
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Standox professional tip - how to avoid defects and pinholes in the clearcoat |
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| 09.2.21 |
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Eco Repair Systems - new Eco video highlights Speedline glue-pulling system |
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| 09.2.21 |
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Mirka UK - new and improved formula Mirlon Total grits |
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| 09.2.21 |
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BSI - publish free guide to PAS 7060:2021 (Electric vehicles. Safe and environmentally-conscious design and use of batteries) |
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| 09.2.21 |
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SMMT - black is the top car colour for used vehicles purchases (2020) |
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| 09.2.21 |
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Citroën - 29% drop in av number of days councils in the UK spent gritting roads between winter 2017/18 and winter 2019/20 |
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| 09.2.21 |
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Bounce Back Loan - repayment holiday of up to 6 months now possible once at any point during the loan term |
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| 09.2.21 |
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BMS - completing 'Land's End to John O'Groats Feb 2021 Virtual Challenge' for BBC Children in Need |
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| 09.2.21 |
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Business cash deposits down 40.7% to £582 million in January 2021 compared with a year ago (£981 million), before COVID-19 |
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| 09.2.21 |
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Ford Fiesta was the top selling used car in 2020 - Vauxhall Corsa, Ford Focus, VW Golf & Vauxhall Astra complete the top 5 |
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| 09.2.21 |
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SMMT - UK used car market declines -14.9% as coronavirus lockdowns curb 2020 sales |
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| 08.2.21 |
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Canada: Symach - new installation at Crown Autobody & Glass: a brand new body shop in Winnipeg, Canada; part of Crown Mazda |
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| 08.2.21 |
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IMI - automotive employers need to urgently re-engage with apprenticeship schemes to ‘Build the Future’ |
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| 08.2.21 |
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Gemini ARC - UK's largest independent bodyshop network sharing video content to mark National Apprenticeship Week |
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| 08.2.21 |
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Solera - updated AI claims platform, Qapter, provides 40% faster image damage detection and "unrivalled" accuracy |
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| 08.2.21 |
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AXA - invests £800,000 in new insurance data academy to improve customer experience |
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| 08.2.21 |
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Aviva - in total has funded 542 apprentices aged 17-69 since 2017 |
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| 08.2.21 |
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Bentley - 112 new trainee opportunities at Bentley Motors in 2021 |
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| 08.2.21 |
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AXA - invests £8,000 in new insurance data academy to improve customer experience |
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| 08.2.21 |
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Thatcham Research - supporting National Apprenticeship Week by showcasing apprentices, programmes & businesses @ThatchamRepair |
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| 08.2.21 |
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Hyundai KONA Electric and IONIQ Electric added to ‘Onto’ – UK’s biggest electric car subscription service |
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| 08.2.21 |
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Electric vehicles on a rapid rise, new parking data shows - and confirms decline of diesel vehicles in UK |
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| 08.2.21 |
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Suzuki - ranked 3rd overall in 'Automotive' sector of 26 brands measured by Institute of Customer Service |
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| 08.2.21 |
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Evans & Payne (helped Brockford ARC secure £26 business rates refund) - have you been awarded 100% Business Rates Relief for 2020/2021? |
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| 08.2.21 |
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Glass's - reports of significant shift to electric vehicles "backed up by market data" |
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| 08.2.21 |
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Fix Auto UK - 9 new apprentices on The Fix Auto UK 2021 Apprentice Programme with Sherwin-Williams, at EMTEC College in Nottingham |
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| 08.2.21 |
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National Apprenticeship Week 2021 (8-14 February) - new sector specific traineeship pilots announced |
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| 08.2.21 |
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Car-O-Liner - CTR 9 Resistance Spot Welder receives global Volkswagen approval |
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| 08.2.21 |
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RAC - issues advice to drivers as snow affects east of the UK |
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| 08.2.21 |
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Auto Windscreens - ready for ADAS Insurance Industry Requirements (31 March) |
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| 08.2.21 |
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National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA) - |
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| 08.2.21 |
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Xtrac - strengthens management team with Ops Director and HS&E appointments |
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| 08.2.21 |
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Vospers Abarth, Exeter - Abarth launches world’s first virtual reality test drive delivered to homes |
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| 08.2.21 |
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Vospers Abarth, Exeter - Abarth launches world’s first virtual reality test drive delivered to homes |
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| 07.2.21 |
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FOXY Lady Drivers Club - sold by its founder Steph Savill to Francesca Pipistrelli owner of the Auto Industry Excellence Awards |
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| 05.2.21 |
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Ireland - Automotive Aftermarket Franchises Ltd (AAFL), company that launched Fix Auto brand in Ireland says it has stopped promoting them |
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| 05.2.21 |
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Daimler - to rename as Mercedes-Benz with spin-off and separate listing of Daimler Truck planned |
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| 05.2.21 |
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LKQ - strengthens European logistics with new Central Distribution Centre in the Netherlands; inc 49,000 m2 warehouse space |
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| 05.2.21 |
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IAA - launches AuctionNow digital auction platform in the UK |
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| 05.2.21 |
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The Select Electric Motor Show - becomes part of the 2021 British Motor Show (19-22 August 2021, Farnborough International Expo Centre) |
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| 05.2.21 |
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AutoRaise - gearing up for National Apprentice Week (8-12 Feb) next week |
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| 05.2.21 |
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Mazda - first OEM to join the eFuel Alliance |
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| 05.2.21 |
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RAC - warns drivers ahead of freezing conditions arriving to the whole of the UK |
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| 05.2.21 |
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Cold weather alert issued by PHE - whole of England from 9am Saturday 6 February to 9pm Wednesday 10 February |
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| 05.2.21 |
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England Manager, Gareth Southgate leads latest selection of footballers’ cars currently for sale on Auto Trader |
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| 05.2.21 |
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School of Thought - a message of thanks to the 67 School of Thought Ambassadors |
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| 05.2.21 |
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School of Thought - a message of thanks to the 67 School of Thought Ambassadors |
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| 05.2.21 |
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Axalta Refinish - congratulates 10 customers who are award-winning bodyshops at the 2021 British Bodyshop Awards |
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| 05.2.21 |
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KVF Consultants - what are 'Toolbox Talks' and why should bodyshops do them... |
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| 05.2.21 |
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Akzo Nobel's Automotive Insights: Refinish (AIR) with Industry Knight, Dean Lander, Head of Repair Sector Services at Thatcham Research |
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| 05.2.21 |
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Auto Trader - Jan marks 9 months of consecutive price growth for used cars, up 7% YoY |
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| 05.2.21 |
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89 dashcam videos of driving offences sent to police every day - RAC data |
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| 05.2.21 |
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Association of Consumer Support Organisations (ACSO) - 46% fall in motor injury claims in 2020 |
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| 04.2.21 |
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National Accident Repair Group - ready for the electric charge. |
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| 04.2.21 |
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e2e - calls for industry steering group on EV & Hybrid Management |
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| 04.2.21 |
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Weekday CAR traffic levels - at 55% of pre-covid levels in this lockdown compared to 34% in first (Mch 2020) lockdown |
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| 04.2.21 |
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Road fuel sales - at 64% of pre-covid levels so far in this lockdown; they were 35% of pre-covid levels in first (Mch 2020) lockdown |
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| 04.2.21 |
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National Accident Repair Group - ready for the electric charge. |
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| 04.2.21 |
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Glass's - increase in demand for automatics |
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| 04.2.21 |
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What Car? - January registrations raise concerns over industry’s health as March plate-change approaches |
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| 04.2.21 |
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React Accident Repair Centre, Scunthorpe - recently opened bodyshop achieves BSI Kitemark certification |
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| 04.2.21 |
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Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) - FLA members see opportunities for growth in 2021 |
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| 04.2.21 |
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The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) - warns of fake NHS COVID-19 vaccine email scam targets public |
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| 04.2.21 |
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SMMT - UK light commercial vehicle (LCV) market grows 2.0% in January, with 24,029 vehicles registered |
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| 04.2.21 |
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Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) - fuel volumes have dropped by up to 50% |
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| 04.2.21 |
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NFDA - fall in new car sales "was expected" |
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| 04.2.21 |
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SMMT - new car registrations in January fall -39.5% |
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| 04.2.21 |
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SMMT - new car registrations in January fall -39.5% |
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| 04.2.21 |
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National Accident Repair Group - bodyshop network ready to repair electric vehicles |
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| 04.2.21 |
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Howden - (international insurance broker) new 'Rhodium' policy for classic cars, and new team & Bicester Heritage office |
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| 04.2.21 |
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NIBS Group - CEO, Steve Chittim, to leave this month after 19 years with NIBS |
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| 04.2.21 |
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VIOFO - first three-camera HD A139 3 Channel dash cam with Wi-Fi transfer |
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| 04.2.21 |
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Glasurit and Volkswagen Group UK (VWG) - extend partnership with VWG preferred paint partner status |
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| 04.2.21 |
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Italy: AkzoNobel - opens new R&D lab dedicated to low cure powder coatings |
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| 04.2.21 |
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Vertu (Bristl Street) - trading update: trading performance ahead of prior year and analysts' forecasts |
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| 04.2.21 |
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IAM RoadSmart - potholes a growing concern for drivers, overtaking texting and drink driving in problem ratings |
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| 03.2.21 |
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Government - publish updated 33-page guide to "Providing apprenticeships during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak" |
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| 03.2.21 |
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Apple - reported to be close to finalising a $3.6 billion investment in Kia (Hyundai) for electric car manufacturing in USA from 2024 |
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| 03.2.21 |
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Allianz - appoints new head of procurement and property management |
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| 03.2.21 |
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DS 4 - new C-segment car and fourth model in the DS range (out on Nov) inc gesture control and heads-up display tech |
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| 03.2.21 |
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InAutomotive - ABP Club Recommended Business Service Provider, InAutomotive, to relaunch in response to COVID-19 |
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| 03.2.21 |
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Copart UK - official PR on Richard Howe appointment as Head of Central Operations |
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| 03.2.21 |
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AA - extends community vaccination centre offer |
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| 03.2.21 |
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handl Group - launch new start-up, Mind Right, for psychological rehab for personal injury cases |
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| 03.2.21 |
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C&C Vehicle Services - open new 8,000 ft² CV repair bodyshop in Northampton |
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| 03.2.21 |
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Isuzu UK - appoints 20 new dealers ahead of new Isuzu D-Max launch (first all-new model launch since 2012) |
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| 03.2.21 |
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Solera - 72% consumers want fully-automated AI claims and repair experience from repairers and insurers |
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| 03.2.21 |
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Copart - new Customer Excellence Centre in Bedford open and operational with plans to recruit |
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| 03.2.21 |
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QBE and Thatcham Research - discuss the world's first commercial van safety ratings in virtual event (video link below) |
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| 03.2.21 |
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Millbrook - Bedford-based vehicle testing (EV, ADAS, CAV cybersecurity and simulation tech) acquired by French group, UTAC CERAM |
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| 03.2.21 |
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AA comment - UK Gov's £20 million investment in EV chargepoints |
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| 03.2.21 |
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AIR Index - expanded vehicle emissions rating system offers first "realistic" alternative to official data |
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| 03.2.21 |
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£20 million chargepoints boost to speed up EV "revolution" |
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| 03.2.21 |
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RAC - petrol prices rise for third straight month adding £2 to a fill-up |
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| 02.2.21 |
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Hands free driving - UK aims to be first country in world to allow drivers to take hands off the wheel on motorways, but only below 37mph |
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| 02.2.21 |
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WorldSkills - postponed 2021 competition to take place 12 - 17 October 2022 in Shanghai; age eligibility criteria changed |
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| 02.2.21 |
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CAPS claims volume analysis: week ending 30 January 2021 - at 87% November 2020 volumes (up 10% on previous week) |
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| 02.2.21 |
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Enterprise - adds 17 Toyota Mirai hydrogen cars to UK fleet for pilot programme Enterprise Car Club members & employees |
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| 02.2.21 |
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Cosworth - to acquire UK-based developer of battery and vehicle dynamics control systems, Delta |
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| 02.2.21 |
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Eco Repair Systems - bodyshops... repairing plastic is not only the right thing to do, it’s a key profit opportunity for your business |
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| 02.2.21 |
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Pennings Group - appointed as the UK distributor and global trainer for Ngenco paint protection spray |
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| 02.2.21 |
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S&G Response - S&G Response’s Repairers of the Year announced at the ABP British Bodyshop Awards |
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| 02.2.21 |
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Automechanika Dubai - postponed from June 2021 to December 2021 |
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| 02.2.21 |
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RAC - reaction to Policy Exchange report on electric car charging |
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| 02.2.21 |
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Shoreham Vehicle Auctions (SVA) - teams up with V12 Vehicle Finance to support trade buyer activity |
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| 02.2.21 |
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‘Digital Spotlight Awards’ - CitNOW launches new awards programme to celebrate the best in automotive digital communications |
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| 02.2.21 |
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CRASH Services - sponsor ‘New Driver’ School’s Programme 2020/2021 |
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| 02.2.21 |
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Spies Hecker - introduces new Brilliant Blue mixing tint (blue is the most popular chromatic colour on new cars) |
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| 02.2.21 |
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CUPRA - using digital experiences and virtual spaces to help train retail staff during the pandemic |
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| 02.2.21 |
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Cazoo - new £1m Customer Centre in Tonbridge creates 15 jobs |
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| 02.2.21 |
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Policy Exchange (think tank) - Charging Up: policies to deliver a comprehensive network of public EV chargepoints. |
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| 02.2.21 |
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CitNOW - live video sessions between motor retailers and customers surge 244% during latest lockdown |
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| 02.2.21 |
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AX - one of the first accident man co.s to offer EV drivers like-for-like replacement vehicles for non-fault accidents |
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| 02.2.21 |
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Giovanni Adamo - joins Inspire Claims (ex e2e) as Own Damage Claims & Telematics Strategy Manager |
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| 02.2.21 |
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Copart UK - appoint Richard Howe (ex Head of Engineering at Markerstudy) as new Head of Central Services |
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| 01.2.21 |
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USA: PPG - to invest $20 million by 2025 to address systemic racism and advance racial equity in the US |
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| 01.2.21 |
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School of Thought - committed to engaging with young people (homeschooling and beyond) to inspire, educate, excite & attract new talent |
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| 01.2.21 |
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Solus Accident Repairs - new Nottingham site opens today! |
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| 01.2.21 |
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HSE - updated ventilation and air conditioning guidance |
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| 01.2.21 |
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EU flag removed from new-style driving licences and number plates |
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| 01.2.21 |
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The Worshipful Company of Insurers (WCI) - leads Computers for Schools initiative (10,000 computers to help schools) |
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| 01.2.21 |
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Post magazine article on ADAS -82% insurers seeing a 1%-5% reduction in the volume of motor claims because of ADAS |
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| 01.2.21 |
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Nissan - launches £29k LEAF10 special version to celebrate 10 years of the first mass-market electric car |
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| 01.2.21 |
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USA: Sedgwick - VMs "must take heed of NHTSA’s new battery safety initiative" |
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| 01.2.21 |
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MCE Insurance - motorbike insurance specialist promotes Abigail Griffiths to Head of Claims |
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| 01.2.21 |
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MINI UK - JKC Coleraine wins MINI Retailer Award for 'Aftersales' |
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| 01.2.21 |
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Institute for Fiscal Studies - costs of lost schooling could amount to hundreds of billions in the long-run |
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| 01.2.21 |
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The FCA - publish policy checker and FAQs to help policyholders find out if their insurance policy may cover BI losses |
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| 01.2.21 |
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Glass's - click to buy car sales trends |
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| 01.2.21 |
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The Car Wash Association (CWA) - automatic car washes in Wales allowed to open |
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| 01.2.21 |
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Auto Trader - records 1.6m increase in visits in Jan compared with prior year; consumer demand remains robust |
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| 01.2.21 |
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AA - drivers "desperately need more investment filtering down to local levels" |
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| 01.2.21 |
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Transport Secretary - road upgrades in North Yorkshire, Hampshire and the Midlands to get £93 million in funding |
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| 01.2.21 |
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Hyundai Motor - plans 60% increase in EV sales this year |
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| 01.2.21 |
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Australia: AMA Group - Andy Hopkins resigns as CEO; board to pursue him for $1million of expenses and bonus; Andy denies all allegations |
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| 01.2.21 |
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Drive, Stockton-on-Tees - joins Citroën UK's growing retailer network |
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| 31.1.21 |
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Markerstudy - appoint Simon Finch (ex Chief Motor Engineer of Co-op) as Head of Engineering |
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| 29.1.21 |
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Ford - EV charge network scaled up threefold |
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| 29.1.21 |
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ABP British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) - the video is still LIVE to watch! |
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| 29.1.21 |
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HSE - spot checks and inspections continue during national lockdown |
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| 29.1.21 |
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Co-op Insurance goes live on Strata in first phase of business transformation plans |
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| 29.1.21 |
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School of Thought - could you be an Ambassador for the bodyshop industry? |
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| 29.1.21 |
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Eco Repair Systems - rent (or buy) the HYGIENE system and sanitise any work environment in just a few minutes |
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| 29.1.21 |
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Excel Automotive Group (EAG)'s (steering & suspension range) - now available via A1 |
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| 29.1.21 |
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COVID-19 loan schemes - nearly £71 billion provided to over 1.5 million businesses by lenders |
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| 29.1.21 |
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Fiat Professional - more than a third of van drivers considering switch to electric |
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| 29.1.21 |
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Covéa Insurance - announces new partnership with Vitality for a direct-to-consumer car insurance product |
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| 29.1.21 |
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USA: Spies Hecker - gives contemporary artwork a cosmic look |
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| 29.1.21 |
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The Institute of Customer Service - LV= the highest scoring insurer, MINI is the highest scoring in automotive |
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| 29.1.21 |
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Big Motoring World - records £11m EBITDA profit and increases sales during tough 2020 |
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| 29.1.21 |
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EMM - attracts Quadrum Capital to accelerate growth strategy |
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| 29.1.21 |
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AA - freewheeling hub to rescue electric vehicles and 4x4s |
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| 29.1.21 |
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Volvo Cars - new Innovation Portal allows outside developers to help create better cars |
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| 29.1.21 |
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NFDA - meets DFT Secretary of State to discuss transition to EVs |
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| 29.1.21 |
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S&G Response - interview with Operations Director, Nick Stone, on impact of the Pandemic on policyholder and client behaviours |
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| 29.1.21 |
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Lookers - appoint Duncan McPhee as Chief Operating Officer |
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| 29.1.21 |
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Junair - helps H Samson (Bolton) drive output and lower running costs |
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| 29.1.21 |
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TTC Group - focuses on positive practices to bolster corporate credentials |
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| 28.1.21 |
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BBA ONLINE AWARDS – WINNERS ANNOUNCED |
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| 28.1.21 |
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ABI - Motor Insurance Premium Tracker says average cost of comprehensive motor insurance in 2020 fell to a four year low of £465 |
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| 28.1.21 |
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Devonshire Motors - BMW Apprentice Paint Technician, Jonathon, fully qualified |
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| 28.1.21 |
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Lotus Cars - appoint Matt Windle (Executive Director of Engineering) as Managing Director |
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| 28.1.21 |
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Lotus Cars - Phil Popham to step down from his position as CEO |
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| 28.1.21 |
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British Bodyshop Awards online... TODAY AT 3PM! Link below to watch |
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| 28.1.21 |
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MoneySuperMarket - Hull is the UK's flooding capital for fourth year running |
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| 28.1.21 |
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Citroën - grows UK retailer network with new JCT600 Bradford location |
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| 28.1.21 |
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SMMT - Coronavirus pandemic sends UK commercial vehicle production down -15.5% in 2020 |
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| 28.1.21 |
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Tracker - urges owners of caravans to increase security and be more vigilant this winter |
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| 28.1.21 |
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Diesel emissions breaches in half a million Vauxhall vehicles – one million drivers could be compensated up to £20,000 each |
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| 28.1.21 |
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Best places to work in lockdown - UK locations with the greatest broadband speed improvements over the past 12 months |
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| 28.1.21 |
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Express Automotive UK - Bradford-based factor wins £2,000 technology bundle from original equipment (OE) manufacturer, TRICO |
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| 28.1.21 |
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BookMyGarage - record 1.3 million vehicles are failing MOT tests due to emissions |
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| 28.1.21 |
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AW Repair Group - (LV= GI) Sole Supply site in Derby secures Nissan manufacturer approval |
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| 28.1.21 |
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TRL (Transport Research Laboratory) - interesting video on "Virgin vs. Hyperloop TT: The Race to Make Musk’s Moonshot a Reality" |
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| 28.1.21 |
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Allianz Insurance - awarded Chartered Insurer Status for 2021 |
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| 28.1.21 |
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Car-O-Liner - new VAS 6755A spot welder live-stream launch (Zoom link below) |
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| 28.1.21 |
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National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) - launches “Engage” to support dealers with their communication activities |
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| 28.1.21 |
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Activate Accident Repair - to streamline management of thousands of repairs per year with Solera Audatex’s PlanManager |
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| 28.1.21 |
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SMMT - UK car production down -29% in 2020 |
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| 27.1.21 |
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Australia: AMA Group - "provide an update in relation to its Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director, Mr Andrew Hopkins" |
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| 27.1.21 |
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USA: Tractable - announce new partnership with Michell so insurers can produce damage repair estimates automatically from photos |
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| 27.1.21 |
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USA: Forbes article - repairers who use digital capabilities to communicate with customers get better customer satisfaction scores |
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| 27.1.21 |
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(NOT motor related, but of interest) Zurich UK - offers free counselling to flooding customers |
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| 27.1.21 |
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BGL - new digital claims model for Markerstudy Group (to manage FNOL for Zenith Direct and Geoffrey Insurance drivers, & Markerstudy) |
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| 27.1.21 |
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Safety Consulting Services - partner with Halo Accident Repair Centres |
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| 27.1.21 |
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BuyaCar.co.uk - Manchester, Sheffield and Glasgow overtake London as northern online car sales gather pace |
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| 27.1.21 |
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Brits were commuting half a billion miles more a week by car before the pandemic |
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| 27.1.21 |
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Rivervale Leasing - Ford Fiesta, Land Rover Range Rover & VW Golf top the list of the 15 most stolen cars in 2020 |
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| 27.1.21 |
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Markerstudy Group - £200 million investment led by Pollen Street Capital |
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| 27.1.21 |
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Tesco Bank - to underwrite All new and renewing motor insurance business in-house using Tesco Underwriting |
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| 27.1.21 |
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Volvo Cars and Santander Consumer (UK) - establish joint venture to launch new financial services business in the UK |
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| 27.1.21 |
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By Bits (from usage-based insurance provider, By Miles) - motor insurance tech platform launches |
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| 27.1.21 |
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Auto Trader - electric sales set to overtake ICE by 2025 |
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| 27.1.21 |
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Ben - tell your team about the 'Breakout for Ben' challenge |
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| 27.1.21 |
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FCA and FRC (a joint statement) - reminding companies that extended financial information timelines continue to apply |
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| 27.1.21 |
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Copart - expanding Wisbech Operation Centre to increase overall vehicle storage capacity by around 35% |
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| 27.1.21 |
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Copart - expanding Wisbech Operation Centre to increase overall vehicle storage capacity by around 35% |
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| 27.1.21 |
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Euro NCAP - tested 11 new cars in 2020 compared to 55 cars in 2019 |
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| 27.1.21 |
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Axalta - renews its agreement with the Agoria Solar Team to use Cromax paint on solar car |
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| 27.1.21 |
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British Bodyshop Awards online: Thurs 28 January at 3pm - 1 DAY to go! (LINK BELOW TO WATCH THE AWARDS TOMORROW) |
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| 26.1.21 |
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Stephen Field - resigns from Page Automotive Group after 5 years as CEO; where next? "I like change...watch this space" |
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| 26.1.21 |
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Shell - to purchase Ubitricity one of the largest EV charger providers in the UK with 13.7% market share and 2,700 on-street chargers |
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| 26.1.21 |
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About Jaguar Land Rover - advanced carbon fibre composites project; increase vehicle stiffness by 30% & cut weight by 35kg |
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| 26.1.21 |
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HB Accident Repair Network - trio of Directors (Tracy Howard, Nick Orr & Martin Isaac - ex Howard Basford) get back to bodyshop business |
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| 26.1.21 |
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The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) - warning of Brexit scam text |
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| 26.1.21 |
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Rye Street Group - Borehamwood & Hoddesdon bodyshops (both LV= sole sites) the first of the Group's 7 sites to be Carbon Neutral (PAS2060) |
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| 26.1.21 |
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Copart - launches Copart 360° imaging feature (C360) for vehicles in auction |
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| 26.1.21 |
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TUC - Extend job retention support to end of year before unemployment surges |
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| 26.1.21 |
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ONS - UK unemployment rate at 5%, 1.2% higher than a year earlier |
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| 26.1.21 |
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School for Thought - recently accredited with Community Interest Company status |
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| 26.1.21 |
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Fix Auto and The Motor Ombudsman (TMO): the TMO's press release on Tuesday's Fix Auto announcement |
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| 26.1.21 |
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Uswitch - Kent named the most dangerous region in the UK, with 3,844 reported casualties since 2015 |
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| 26.1.21 |
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comparethemarket.com - local authorities took av. £850,000 in revenue from parking fines in the last year |
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| 26.1.21 |
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Fix Auto UK - to "actively and openly promote" The Motor Ombudsman’s services at every repair centre within the Fix network |
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| 26.1.21 |
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HMRC - no Self Assessment late filing penalty for those who file online by 28 February (instead of 31 January) |
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| 26.1.21 |
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Carzam - armchair car sales shoot up in lockdown as buyers shift away from showrooms |
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| 26.1.21 |
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CRASH - accident management co invests in Bodyshop Training Academy (former Duffy Accident Repairs site) to plug Northern Ireland skills gap |
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| 26.1.21 |
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CUPRA - ‘Exit Warning’ tech on Formentor SUV protects cyclists from ‘car dooring’ incidents |
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| 26.1.21 |
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BIBA digital Conference, Weds 12 and Thurs 13 May 2021 - theme: Strengthening Resilience. |
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| 26.1.21 |
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ABI advice to motorists re: Storm Christoph – "help for motorists with comprehensive motor insurance" |
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| 26.1.21 |
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Saga - trading update: "significantly lower motor claims frequency expected to have positive impact" |
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| 25.1.21 |
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CAPS claims volume analysis: week ending 23 January 2021 - at 77% November 2020 volumes |
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| 25.1.21 |
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Admiral - 33% more car accidents take place on 18 January, compared with an average day |
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| 25.1.21 |
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Households expect it could take three years for finances to recover from COVID-19 - typical household spent £2,527 on motor insurance |
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| 25.1.21 |
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AutoRaise - to launch new website and publish the Charity’s Impact Statement and Report |
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| 25.1.21 |
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Report calls for major drink-driving review - RAC statement |
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| 25.1.21 |
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Vauxhall & British Gas - expand its offer of 30,000 miles of free electricity to include vehicles bought on PCP |
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| 25.1.21 |
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MG Motor (currently has the 17th largest VM approved bodyshop network) - to expand its network from 120 to 130+ dealers by end of 2021 |
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| 25.1.21 |
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PACTS - UK’s system to prevent drink driving "no longer adequate" |
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| 25.1.21 |
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HMRC - on moving goods between the UK and EU |
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| 25.1.21 |
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"Fire & rehire" - 9% workers have been told to re-apply for their jobs on worse terms and conditions since the first lockdown in March |
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| 25.1.21 |
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BCA - average used car values at BCA rose by £324 (4.1%) to £8,310 during December 2020 & Jan market (so far) "resilient" |
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| 25.1.21 |
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pib Group (inc Cooper Solutions & CIB, currently backed by Carlyle Group) - to be acquired by Apax Partners funds |
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| 25.1.21 |
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European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) - millions of children missed out on road safety education during COVID-19 lockdowns |
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| 25.1.21 |
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IMI - outside COVID-19 - issues facing the industry: the shift to electrification, skills & changing vehicle ownership |
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| 25.1.21 |
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Anexo (inc DAMS, Direct Accident Management) - trading update; "adjusted profit in line with expectations"; VW Emissions case continues |
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| 22.1.21 |
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BI insurance - FCA writes to insurers with a list of expectations post-Supreme Court ruling |
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| 22.1.21 |
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AA Ireland - 130,000 motor breakdowns reported to AA in 2020 |
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| 22.1.21 |
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ŠKODA - produced more than 750,000 vehicles at its Czech plants in 2020 despite COVID-19 pandemic |
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| 22.1.21 |
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Autotech Training - open dedicated Electric Vehicle Training Suite in Milton Keynes |
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| 22.1.21 |
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SMMT - reaction to announcement on building additional battery production in the UK |
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| 22.1.21 |
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TUC - skills white paper gives workers too little control over their learning |
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| 22.1.21 |
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London freight - must apply for a Direct Vision Standard safety permit as enforcement begins |
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| 22.1.21 |
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2021 Consumer Intelligence Motor Insurance Awards Winners - AA, Admiral and Aviva top all 5 motor award categories |
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| 22.1.21 |
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UK Transition Employer Bulletin (link below) |
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| 22.1.21 |
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McKinsey with the question we're all asking... "when will the COVID-19 pandemic end?" |
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| 22.1.21 |
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ABP British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) - online: Thursday 28 January 2021 at 3pm (link below to the newly-published Programme!) |
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| 22.1.21 |
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January tax return - 1 in 4 self-employed workers to delay their tax bill |
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| 22.1.21 |
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Consumer Intelligence - van insurance premiums return to pre-pandemic levels |
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| 22.1.21 |
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Lightfoot - 34-vehicle fleet sees reduction in on-road accidents and vehicle damage using in-cab driver guidance device |
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| 22.1.21 |
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Auto Trader - lockdown has little impact on used car prices; demand drives strong rates of growth; av retail price up 7% YoY |
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| 22.1.21 |
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Volkswagen - triples deliveries of fully electric vehicles in 2020 |
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| 22.1.21 |
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Which? - only a fifth of locked-down drivers got premium refund from insurer |
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| 22.1.21 |
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Nissan - commits to keep making cars in Sunderland; will now bring additional battery production to the North East |
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| 21.1.21 |
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HELLA FlatLight - innovative micro-optics tech that's smaller than a grain of salt on the market in next 3 years |
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| 21.1.21 |
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Admiral’s Extra Mile fundraising challenge for AutoRaise - Balgores goes the 'extra mile' and donates £1,000 |
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| 21.1.21 |
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Solus Accident Repair Centres - new Nottingham bodyshop opens on 1 Feb |
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| 21.1.21 |
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Reforms to boost skills and jobs - Govt's 'Skills for Jobs White Paper' just published |
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| 21.1.21 |
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ŠKODA AUTO - opens state-of-the-art new Central Pilot Hall at its Mladá Boleslav site |
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| 21.1.21 |
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Aviva - will close offices across the UK and allow staff to work from home as standard |
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| 21.1.21 |
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Auto Windscreens - strong start to 2021 with new fitting hub in St Albans, and ISO 45001 certification |
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| 21.1.21 |
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Venson survey - drivers welcome smart motorways to reduce congestion and emissions |
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| 21.1.21 |
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Smart Mobility Living Lab - London-based Connected and Automated Vehicle (CAV) Testbed fully operational |
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| 21.1.21 |
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Financial support for businesses during coronavirus (COVID-19) - links below to official advice on available support |
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| 21.1.21 |
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TyreSafe - drivers warned to prepare "for all road conditions" as forecasters warn weather will become severe |
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| 21.1.21 |
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FCA - proposes CMC fee price cap; could save consumers around £9.6m a year |
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| 21.1.21 |
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BODYSHOPS & CLUB MEMBERS - check if you're eligible for the coronavirus Local Restrictions Support Grant (for open businesses) |
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| 21.1.21 |
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RAC - 78% drivers think pure electric cars are still too expensive when compared to conventional vehicles of a similar size |
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| 21.1.21 |
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Department for Education (DfE) - to publish details later today of overhaul of Education and training for young people after the age of 16 |
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| 21.1.21 |
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asTech (aftermarket/quick-scan and full OEM diagnostic scanning & calibration company) - now a Gold Supplier Member of ABP Club |
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| 20.1.21 |
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HMRC - claims under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) are currently open for pay periods in January 2021 |
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| 20.1.21 |
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HMRC - claims under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) are currently open for pay periods in January‌‌ ‌2021 |
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| 20.1.21 |
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National Windscreens article - "how has the coronavirus pandemic enhanced the customer’s claims journey?" |
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| 20.1.21 |
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ThingCo - secures partnership with Business Insurance Solutions as road casualties amongst van drivers see record rise |
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| 20.1.21 |
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UVeye - vehicle inspection tech firm secures investment from Hyundai |
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| 20.1.21 |
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DS Automobiles - launch new entirely digital selling platform |
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| 20.1.21 |
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BVRLA - Budget must provide certainty to "boost confidence" |
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| 20.1.21 |
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63% of drivers are considering an EV for their next car |
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| 20.1.21 |
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Vauxhall Motors - Stephen Norman appointed Senior Vice President, Sales, Aftersales & Marketing of Opel/Vauxhall worldwide |
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| 20.1.21 |
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CBI - Government must act on COVID-19 business support before Budget |
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| 20.1.21 |
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Auto Trader - new "digital forecourt experience" |
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| 20.1.21 |
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Adrian Flux - BMW, Mercedes and Tesla owners could be hit by higher insurance premiums |
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| 20.1.21 |
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PPG - launch new premium clearcoat, the D8177 Rapid Performance Clearcoat; great results in just one coat |
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| 20.1.21 |
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Eco Repair Systems - "take it steady with those panel repairs," says Eco |
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| 20.1.21 |
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TechMan - lockdown prompts surge in workshops switching to online garage management |
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| 20.1.21 |
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Does any member know where successful policyholders stand in relation to Furlough payments with the FCA business interruption ruling? |
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| 20.1.21 |
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Todd Engineering - win £750,000 contract from Inchcape for 15 Nemesis dual-booths for use as Smart Repair centres |
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| 19.1.21 |
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Jaguar Land Rover Bristol (new £12.3m Guy Salmon dealership) - lockdown services upgraded for customers |
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| 19.1.21 |
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Britishvolt - Enters Exclusive Technology Collaboration With Siemens UK |
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| 19.1.21 |
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ACEA - EU passenger car market shrunk 24% in 2020 |
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| 19.1.21 |
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FSB - launches new tie-up with the Good Business Charter |
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| 19.1.21 |
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Allianz Risk Barometer - annual survey identifies the top global business risks: business interruption, pandemic outbreak & cyber |
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| 19.1.21 |
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HELLA - new aftermarket products include headlight units, fog lights and spark plugs |
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| 19.1.21 |
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Laser Tools - professional memory saver features internal sealed battery |
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| 19.1.21 |
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Department for Transport - important new information for HGV drivers and their crews travelling to Europe |
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| 19.1.21 |
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Glass's - used car market for December 2020 |
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| 19.1.21 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) - online: Thursday 28 January 2021 at 3pm |
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| 19.1.21 |
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Citroën - reveals fleets could save more than £17 million a year in Congestion Charge fees by going electric |
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| 19.1.21 |
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ECA - bodyshops can become carbon neutral, reduce costs, attract more business AND help the environment |
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| 19.1.21 |
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SYNETIQ - title sponsor of TAS Racing for the 2021 British Superbike Championship season, as 'SYNETIQ BMW Motorrad' |
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| 19.1.21 |
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Coroner calls for review into safety of smart motorways |
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| 19.1.21 |
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Tracker - Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) tag and smartphone app help lower telematics insurance premiums |
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| 19.1.21 |
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Allianz Insurance - reveals which two charities have been chosen as part of the ‘Community Fund’ pledge |
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| 19.1.21 |
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AX - in 2020... rear end collisions down 27% & being hit whilst parked became the most common type of accident |
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| 19.1.21 |
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Gallagher Bassett - offer free training sessions to its Approved repair Network |
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| 19.1.21 |
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FMG Repair Services - appoints Jason Tripp (ex Coplus) as new MD to head up repair business |
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| 19.1.21 |
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FMG Repair Services (formerly Nationwide Accident Repair Services) - appoint Jason Tripp as managung directoi |
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| 18.1.21 |
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Avalon Vehicle Rental - rebrands to become Mycardirect Rental |
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| 18.1.21 |
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FL360 (handl Group) - acquires brain and head injury rehabilitation provider, Reach |
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| 18.1.21 |
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myAutomate - new app shares best fuel prices, EV charge points, car wash & parking locations, plus servicing, MOT & tax reminders |
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| 18.1.21 |
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TrustFord - invests more than £1million in new aftersales, body repair and parts facilities in Alperton, London |
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| 18.1.21 |
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LKQ Euro Car Parts - digitalisation "the biggest opportunity in 2021" for the independent aftermarket |
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| 18.1.21 |
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React Accident Repair Group Centre is now open in Scunthorpe - offering a lockdown discount for emergency services |
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| 18.1.21 |
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TrustFord & BCA - announce three-year exclusive remarketing partnership |
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| 18.1.21 |
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Nissan is the UK’s most popular electric car and commercial vehicle brand |
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| 18.1.21 |
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Absolute Bodyshop Solutions Limited (ABSL) - new "full turnkey solution" for accident repair centres headed up by Jim Sullivan (ex LKQ) |
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| 18.1.21 |
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Ben - FREE access to mental health & wellbeing platform, SilverCloud, for ANYONE working in the motor trade |
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| 18.1.21 |
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Honda - all-new HR-V (small SUV) to join Honda's electrified line-up in 2021 |
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| 18.1.21 |
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IGA - 88% of independent garages offering MOT collection & delivery service for vulnerable & self-isolating people |
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| 18.1.21 |
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DAC Beachcroft article - "vehicle hire and damage is an ever evolving area" & 2021 will bring "unprecedented change" |
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| 18.1.21 |
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Stellantis - the new name for Groupe PSA and FCA (Fiat Chrysler) |
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| 17.1.21 |
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Global car manufacturers - rocked by booming demand for semi-conductors causing production stoppages including JLR, Nissan, VW, Audi, Honda |
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| 17.1.21 |
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Hills Salvage and Recycling (The Green Parts Specialists) - acquire DA Autoparts (UsedCarParts) in Dumfrie |
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| 15.1.21 |
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BCF (British Coatings Federation) - sharp rises in many raw material prices puts pressure on paint manufacturers to increase prices |
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| 15.1.21 |
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BMW Group - "optimistic" about 2021 after posting record Q4 sales |
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| 15.1.21 |
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AXA DriveCoach - AXA’s young driver application gets a makeover and gets rid of its OBD dongle |
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| 15.1.21 |
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Scotland - outdoor vehicle lots CAN remain open for delivery or collection of a vehicle for repair |
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| 15.1.21 |
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AA - offers free directional road signs for community vaccination centres |
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| 15.1.21 |
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Cattle grid sends cars off the road in Somerset after their emergency brake sensors mistake it for a wall |
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| 15.1.21 |
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The Credit Hire Organisation (CHO) Contacts MoJ and Civil Procedure Rule Committee (CRPC) following Portal delay |
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| 15.1.21 |
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Weightmans article on e-scooters - "mixed views" re third party insurance cover for e-scooters |
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| 15.1.21 |
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E-scooters |
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| 15.1.21 |
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ACIS - donates £500 Christmas campaign money to Ben |
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| 15.1.21 |
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SMMT - grey retains top spot as UK’s most popular new car colour |
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| 15.1.21 |
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Britain’s cheapest new car (Dacia Sandero, priced from £7995) - named What Car? Car of the Year |
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| 15.1.21 |
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HSE - spot checks and inspections continuing during coronavirus pandemic |
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| 15.1.21 |
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ABI on today's Supreme Court verdict - "insurers have supported this fast-track legal process every step of the way" |
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| 15.1.21 |
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Supreme Court judgment in FCA’s BI test case - policyholders will now have their claims for coronavirus-related business interruption losses |
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| 15.1.21 |
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British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) - call on Chancellor to provide urgent help to "businesses on their knees" |
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| 15.1.21 |
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Confused.com - UK car insurance premiums fall by 6% in 2020 to av £763 (fully comp) |
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| 15.1.21 |
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cinch - appoints Robert Bridge (ex Yahoo & The Telegraph) as new Chief Customer Officer |
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| 15.1.21 |
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RAC - drivers still suffer pothole damage in 2020 despite lower traffic volumes |
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| 15.1.21 |
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S&G Response - appointed as accident management & repairs service supplier to voluntary fleet and driver standards scheme, PRIM |
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| 15.1.21 |
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BookMyGarage - 80% increase in MOT and service bookings when lockdown 3.0 was announced |
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| 15.1.21 |
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Fix Auto UK - promote Martin Willis to the role of Business Development Manager |
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| 15.1.21 |
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Tony Aquila - former CEO of Solera (Audatex) joins electric vehicle company Canoo as executive chairman |
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| 14.1.21 |
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Thatcham Research - Volkswagen ID.3 has been named safest car of the year 2021 |
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| 14.1.21 |
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Scuff N Scratch Solutions - Milton Keynes bodyshop rebrands as VCR Vehicle Crash Repairs |
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| 14.1.21 |
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Excel Automotive Group (EAG) - open and BAU |
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| 14.1.21 |
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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles - vehicles delivered by in 2020 affected by coronavirus pandemic |
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| 14.1.21 |
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on-line BBA2020 awards - list of all 108 finalists; awards at 3pm on Thursday 28 January - FREE for all to watch |
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| 14.1.21 |
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BMW Digital Key Plus - secure keyless access system |
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| 14.1.21 |
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Auto Trader - 35% of consumers believe owning a car is more important than it was before the pandemic |
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| 14.1.21 |
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SYNETIQ - makes Yorkshire Business Insider’s 50 Most Exciting Companies list for 2021 |
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| 14.1.21 |
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Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) - Automotive Aftermarket fully open in Lockdown 3.0 |
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| 14.1.21 |
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Mobilize - shared mobility firm is one of the four new business units created within Groupe Renault |
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| 14.1.21 |
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TUC - 7 in 10 requests for furlough turned down for working mums |
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| 14.1.21 |
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USA: Canoo - electric vehicle company (appointed Tony Aquila, ex Solera, as Exe Chairman in Oct) confirms Board of Directors |
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| 14.1.21 |
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National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) - Government confirms reinstatement of VAT margin scheme |
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| 14.1.21 |
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BuyaCar.co.uk - new cars on sale at up to 31% off list price as dealers 'tough out' lockdown 3 with large discounts |
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| 14.1.21 |
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Allianz - launches search for the next generation of broker talent |
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| 14.1.21 |
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Connected and automated vehicles (CAV) - to be worth £41.7 billion by 2035 with 40% of new UK car sales having self-driving capabilities |
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| 14.1.21 |
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Carzam - appoint Michael Buxton (ex Cox Automotive President & Manheim CFO) & Ashley Wade (ex Renault Retail Digital Director) |
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| 13.1.21 |
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LV= General Insurance - agree multi-year cricket sponsorship deal with ECB includes title partner for 2023 Ashes Series |
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| 13.1.21 |
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BBA 2020 (British Bodyshop Awards) - the 108 finalists for the 25 on-line awards announced tomorrow at noon; ceremony on Thurs 28 Jan |
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| 13.1.21 |
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Mobileye (part of Intel) - to develop a lidar system-on-chip for use in autonomous vehicles from 2025 |
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| 13.1.21 |
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Axalta’s 2021 Global Automotive Colour of the Year - it's green-yellow and called 'ElectroLight' |
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| 13.1.21 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - HUGE new Jaguar Land Rover global distribution park in Leicestershire |
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| 13.1.21 |
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Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) - consumer car finance new business volumes fell by 24% in November 2020 |
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| 13.1.21 |
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RAC telematics data - current lockdown car use at similar levels to May 2020 |
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| 13.1.21 |
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Group 1 Automotive - renews exclusive deal with BCA |
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| 13.1.21 |
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What Car? - consumer buying intention is three times higher today than during the first lockdown |
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| 13.1.21 |
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IAM RoadSmart - better training is essential to make ADAS a safety benefit and not a "potential hazard" |
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| 13.1.21 |
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Activate Group - launch EV charging network for customers; over half its approved repair network are EV ready |
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| 13.1.21 |
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IMI Brexit Webinar: Thursday 14 January @ 3pm - automotive sector employment implications of exit from EU |
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| 13.1.21 |
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Mitchells Lowestoft - main Renault dealer with bodyshop acquires Kerridges in Halesworth, Vauxhall specialist which also has a bodyshop |
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| 13.1.21 |
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Admiral Group - continue partnership with AutoRaise & encourage industry support for get-fit-fundraising event! |
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| 13.1.21 |
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asTech - announce the acquisition of BlueDriver (a leading provider of direct-to-consumer aftermarket diagnostic scan tools and services) |
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| 13.1.21 |
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Fix Auto UK - marks 500th customer review on Trustpilot milestone |
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| 13.1.21 |
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The UK will shift from large offices in city-centres to accessible satellite locations in suburban areas (report) |
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| 13.1.21 |
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France: Groupe Renault - launches joint venture with Plug Power to produce a hydrogen fuel cell LCV by the middle of 2021 |
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| 13.1.21 |
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SYNETIQ - first in its sector to implement HSBC’s new Open Payments platform |
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| 12.1.21 |
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PwC - predicts 1 in 8 newly registered cars in Great Britain are likely to be electric or hybrid in 2021 |
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| 12.1.21 |
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IMS (Insurance and Mobility Solutions) - sign risk management contract to boost SOGO's ultra-flexible leasing model |
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| 12.1.21 |
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RHA’s Truck Cartel claim - Competition Appeal Tribunal |
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| 12.1.21 |
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Free online refresher training from Eco Repair Systems - including plastic, small damage and panel repair systems |
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| 12.1.21 |
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AutoRaise - Bob Linwood to step down as CEO after 4 years with the charity |
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| 12.1.21 |
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AW Repair Group - 10th site, Fast Finish Centre in Boston, Lincolnshire, completed and opened on 4 Jan |
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| 12.1.21 |
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ŠKODA AUTO - delivered 1,004,800 vehicles worldwide in 2020 despite COVID-19 pandemic; record UK market share of 3.6% |
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| 12.1.21 |
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FCA Business interruption insurance test case - Supreme Court judgment will be on Friday 15 January 2021 at 9:45am |
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| 12.1.21 |
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Breakout for Ben - £530,000 towards £1 million funding shortfall target raised thanks to industry support |
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| 12.1.21 |
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IAEA - Irish conference in Dublin on 15 April 2021 is cancelled |
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| 12.1.21 |
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Volkswagen - triples deliveries of all-electric vehicles in 2020 |
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| 12.1.21 |
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AB Dynamics - new swarm testing capability to accelerate ADAS and autonomous vehicle development |
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| 12.1.21 |
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Gallagher - acquires The Bollington Wilson Group (Bollington Insurance Brokers and Wilsons Insurance Brokers) |
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| 12.1.21 |
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The Independent Garage Association (IGA) - publish the 'Garage Guide to Working During COVID-19' |
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| 12.1.21 |
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Apple COVID-19 mobility trends report - driving levels in England currently at 49% pre-pandemic average |
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| 12.1.21 |
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Apple COVID‑19 mobility trends report - driving levels in England currently at 49% pre-pandemic average |
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| 12.1.21 |
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HMG Paints - UK's largest independent paint manufacturer, Made in Britain accreditation |
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| 12.1.21 |
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CarGurus - combining dealership offering with the PistonHeads platform, after acquiring the site in 2019 |
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| 12.1.21 |
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ACIS - new central billing platform saves bodyshops up to £48 an invoice |
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| 12.1.21 |
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TrustFord - three colleagues awarded Inspiring Automotive Women Award, for second year running |
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| 12.1.21 |
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USA: January CIECAST Webinar - collision industry executives discuss the EV revolution |
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| 12.1.21 |
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Sweden: Volvo Cars - plans to make VM's hometown, Gothenburg, a climate-neutral city by 2030 |
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| 11.1.21 |
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handl Group - responds to the MoJ announcement that the small claims portal launch is to be delayed |
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| 11.1.21 |
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Minster Law - comments on the MoJ announcement of a delay to the LiP Portal |
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| 11.1.21 |
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PPG - to Acquire Global Coatings Manufacturer, Wörwag |
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| 11.1.21 |
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Association of Consumer Support Organisations (ACSO) - whiplash portal delayed by a month |
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| 11.1.21 |
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HMRC: COVID-19: Employer support – live webinars |
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| 11.1.21 |
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MSL - Scottish Haulier adopts MirrorCam tech from Mercedes-Benz Dealer Western Commercial |
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| 11.1.21 |
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Castle Coachworks - great article on "The importance of end of lease car repairs" |
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| 11.1.21 |
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December marks nine months of consecutive price growth for used cars, up 8.1% YoY; Average prices increased 4% in 2020 |
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| 11.1.21 |
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National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA) - motorcycle sales saw a "staggering" 58.1% growth in December |
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| 11.1.21 |
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Allianz - begins eight-year worldwide Olympic & Paralympic deal and celebrates new partnership with TeamGB |
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| 11.1.21 |
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carwow - retailers may be locked down but they are "ready for action" |
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| 11.1.21 |
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TechMan - advises garages to communicate recent confirmation that they can remain open (& remind drivers there’s no MOT exemption this time) |
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| 11.1.21 |
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What Car? - New Car Buying (600 franchised dealers) launches first-ever national radio advertising campaign across Absolute Radio network |
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| 11.1.21 |
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LKQ Euro Car Parts - remain open & operational throughout latest lockdown (& highlight revenue opportunities for bodyshops who do the same) |
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| 11.1.21 |
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Nissan - new logo for European dealerships network |
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| 11.1.21 |
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Laser Tools - new easy-to-operate and accurate laser alignment tool with multiple uses |
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| 11.1.21 |
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NIO (smart electric vehicle company) - launch first autonomous vehicle: the £50,000 ET7 saloon; fist vehicles to be delivered in Q1 2022 |
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| 11.1.21 |
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InAutomotive - 74% of professionals are worried about their future in the automotive industry |
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| 11.1.21 |
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Direct Line - 36% drivers have "knowingly" broken the law by driving with limited vision having not fully de-iced their vehicle |
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| 11.1.21 |
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Ford Fiesta named best-selling car of 2020 - Vauxhall Corsa a close 2nd with the Ford Transit in 3rd place |
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| 11.1.21 |
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CD Salvage Auction - Brexit demand drives up salvage values by 32%; growth of online shopping creates "unprecedented" LCV market |
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| 11.1.21 |
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Direct Line Group - Chief Financial Officer, Tim Harris, takes leave of absence; in the interim Neil Manser will be Acting CFO |
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| 11.1.21 |
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Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) - record 250,000 UK small businesses set to fold without further help, new study warns |
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| 11.1.21 |
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RAC worker - receives 8 month suspended sentence after selling customers' personal details to accident management company LIS Claims |
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| 11.1.21 |
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Smart Fleet Solutions (Greenhouse Group) - appoint Chris Pennell (formerly Xpress Centres & PPG) as Group Technical Services Manager |
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| 11.1.21 |
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SYNETIQ - appoints Tom Rumboll as its new CEO |
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| 09.1.21 |
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World Rally Championship (WRC) - UK misses out on staging a round of the WRC in 2021 |
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| 08.1.21 |
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Belgium: Volvo Cars - to triple electric production capacity in Ghent after strong year of electrified car sales |
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| 08.1.21 |
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ABP Club - announces 12th year in a row with no increase in membership fees |
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| 08.1.21 |
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Kia - unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) launching fireworks simultaneously unveil new logo and global brand slogan |
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| 08.1.21 |
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RAC shows - more than 200,000 new battery electric vehicles sold since 2010 |
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| 08.1.21 |
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TRICO - urges technicians to ensure wipers are in the best condition at MOT |
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| 08.1.21 |
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Fix Auto Loughborough - named as the Best Automotive Services Firm for 2020 in the fourth annual Midlands Enterprise Business Awards |
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| 08.1.21 |
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Accident Express - a bodyshop "doing things differently" |
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| 08.1.21 |
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Volvo Car UK - Robert Morris (ex Mercedes-Benz UK National Ops Manager) appointed as Head of Fleet and Remarketing (replacing Steve Beattie) |
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| 08.1.21 |
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PEUGEOT - drivers could avoid filling up in a typical January by switching to a hybrid |
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| 08.1.21 |
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React Accident Repair Group - an exclusive interview with Barry Whittles and John Pattinson |
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| 08.1.21 |
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RAC - issues advice to drivers as current cold snap continues |
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| 08.1.21 |
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Complete Auto Recycling Show and Metals Recycling Event - new date: 29 & 30 September 2021 at Stoneleigh Park, Coventry |
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| 08.1.21 |
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Consumer Intelligence - "2021 set to be the Year of the Consumer for insurers" (and he means the driver of the car - not commission payers) |
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| 08.1.21 |
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cinch - online classified website owned by BCA (British Car Auctions) signs multi-year deal with Spurs |
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| 08.1.21 |
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Waymo (owned by Google’s parent company Alphabet) - no longer calling its fully autonomous driving tech “self-driving” |
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| 08.1.21 |
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BASF Color Report 2020 for Automotive OEM Coatings - wider range of colours rolled off the world’s assembly lines in 2020 vs 2019 |
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| 08.1.21 |
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Crash-for-cash - serial fraudster, Shehzad Saeed, receives 2-year suspended sentence for 5 scams which would have cot insurers over £35,000 |
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| 08.1.21 |
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Apple - Hyundai confirm they are in discussions to produce Apple's electric car from 2027 (Project Titan) |
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| 08.1.21 |
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Be Wiser - Jeff Brinley (former Endsleigh Insurance CEO and Be Wiser CFO) promoted to CEO role |
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| 08.1.21 |
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Mitsubishi Motors - all Mitsubishi dealers in the UK are open for business, inc. 112 repair & service and parts centres |
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| 07.1.21 |
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ABL 1 Touch Repair - achieve the first LV= General Insurance sole site, ‘Carbon Neutral’ Standard in the UK |
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| 07.1.21 |
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National Express - announces suspension of its entire national network of coach services from 23:59 on Sunday until at least 1 March |
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| 07.1.21 |
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XK Engineering - Coventry-based classic car restoration & bodyshop business appoint Adrian Mossop (ex PSA) as Operations Director |
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| 07.1.21 |
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BuyaCar - 2020 radically changed online used car sale trends |
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| 07.1.21 |
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UK Finance - SME lending in the first three quarters of 2020 more than double 2019 total |
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| 07.1.21 |
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MAHLE - facilities negate travel restrictions to deliver OEM test programme on time |
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| 07.1.21 |
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insurethebox - named the Best Specialist Insurance Provider in the 11th annual Moneynet Personal Finance Awards (2021) |
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| 07.1.21 |
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Zurich UK - offers two weeks of fully paid emergency lockdown leave to help its employees who are parents and carers |
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| 07.1.21 |
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PPG - Brown Brothers Distribution renamed as PPG Refinish Distribution |
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| 07.1.21 |
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Motorpoint - Ford Fiesta most popular car for home delivery in 2020 |
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| 07.1.21 |
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Zurich - £240 million of personal injury compensation held up as claimants hit by 62 week court delays |
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| 07.1.21 |
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CAPS Claims Analysis Report: Dec 2020 - claims drop 3% from 69% in Nov to 66% in Dec (compared to Jan 2020 'peak') |
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| 07.1.21 |
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ABP Website - retains its place as "Home of the Body Repair Industry" with over 1 million visits and 4.5 million pages viewed in 2020 |
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| 07.1.21 |
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DriveTech (part of the AA) - businesses urged not to overlook safety risk of e-scooters |
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| 07.1.21 |
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Thatcham Research - five new technologies vie to win the What Car? Car of the Year Technology Award |
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| 07.1.21 |
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AA - idle vehicles still need their MOT |
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| 07.1.21 |
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Thatcham Research - SEAT Leon, Toyota Yaris, Volkswagen ID.3, Honda Jazz & Mazda CX-30 up for '2020's safest car of the year' |
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| 07.1.21 |
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VISION - will remain open in Lockdown 3.0 |
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| 07.1.21 |
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CarGurus - offer free February marketplace subscription fees for subscribing dealers on CarGurus and PistonHeads in the UK |
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| 07.1.21 |
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Service Certainty through lockdown - continue to deliver solutions to help manage claims during COVID-19 |
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| 07.1.21 |
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FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) - reveal the impact of covid on insurance brokers solvency |
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| 07.1.21 |
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average cost of motor insurance dipped by £10 compared to 2019 and now stands at £724 |
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| 07.1.21 |
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Cambria Automobiles - trading update: performance in Sept to Nov was ahead of 2019 but COVID causing much uncertainty |
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| 06.1.21 |
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MoneySuperMarket - car insurance premiums on the rise after four quarters of falls |
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| 06.1.21 |
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SMMT - UK new van market finishes year down -20.0% |
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| 06.1.21 |
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Oxbotica - autonomous vehicle software raises $47 million (£34.5 million) to go global |
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| 06.1.21 |
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cinch - online car retailer to become new title sponsor of the LTA’s Queen’s Club Championships |
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| 06.1.21 |
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Following announcement of £4.6 billion in new lockdown grants, it is more important than ever for businesses to seek advice |
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| 06.1.21 |
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ThingCo - ceo Mike Brockman announces a $4.2m capital raise, with BGL parent as a new shareholder and director |
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| 06.1.21 |
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What Car? - dealers forced to close but centres continue trading? Online sales will allow showrooms to unlock sales amid latest restrictions |
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| 06.1.21 |
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USA: PPG - acquire VersaFlex, a polyurea, epoxy and polyurethane coatings mnaufacturer for transportation infrastructure sector |
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| 06.1.21 |
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Ford - new “Guard Mode” for CVs; real-time connected-vehicle security system via Smartphone App |
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| 06.1.21 |
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Groupe PSA - Julie David appointed as Managing Director for Peugeot UK, replacing David Peel |
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| 06.1.21 |
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RAC - fuel prices go up by 2p a litre as supermarkets hike their prices over and above the wholesale market increase |
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| 06.1.21 |
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DriveElectric - 200,000 Pure Electric Vehicles to hit UK roads in 2021, according to EV leasing firm |
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| 06.1.21 |
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National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA) - motor auctions "confident" online sales will offset dealer closures during lockdown |
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| 06.1.21 |
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National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) - dealers "show resilience" despite new car sales decline |
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| 06.1.21 |
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BCA - "business as usual" at BCA during 2021 Lockdown with ALL sales online and transactions completed remotely |
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| 06.1.21 |
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What Car? - reveals 31 cars up for 2021 What Car? Car of the Year title |
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| 06.1.21 |
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BVRLA - 2020 has been a "tipping point" for electric vehicle uptake |
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| 06.1.21 |
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AA Cars - on SMMT new car sales: "national lockdown will further hold back sales in 2021 after toughest year for market since 1992" |
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| 06.1.21 |
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Auto Trader - offers UK dealer free advertising in Feb |
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| 06.1.21 |
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IMS (Insurance & Mobility Solutions) - Sharyn Morley (ex Europcar) hired by IMS to grow vehicle security services and cut car crime |
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| 06.1.21 |
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Zurich - "what does Brexit mean for our customers?" |
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| 06.1.21 |
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cardatafacts - "a car is not a smartphone on wheels... nor is it a PC that can be rebooted if a problem occurs while driving" |
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| 06.1.21 |
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TUC - workers face "major COVID-19 risk" because of "outdated safety rules" (that were written in March 2020) |
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| 06.1.21 |
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SMMT - new car sales fell 29% in 2020 to 1.63m, lowest level for 28 years; Battery Electric Vehicles up 185% to take 6.5% of new car sales |
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| 05.1.21 |
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Vehicle Crash Repairs (VCR) - the new name for Scuff N Scratch Solutions in Bletchley, Milton Keynes as they celebrate 10 years in business |
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| 05.1.21 |
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Honda - forced to suspend production in Swindon for two days due to "global supply issues"; factory closes permanently in July |
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| 05.1.21 |
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"Critical workers" - clarification of the latest government rules |
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| 05.1.21 |
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Electric cars could be charged by 'Scalextric-style' roads within the next two years |
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| 05.1.21 |
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‘Scare tactics’ fail to make young drivers safer |
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| 05.1.21 |
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new Local Restrictions Support Grant - full details now available; only applies to retail businesses that have to close due to restrictions |
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| 05.1.21 |
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Bentley - achieves record sales in most challenging of years |
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| 05.1.21 |
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CBI - on new lockdown grants |
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| 05.1.21 |
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Halo ARC - offering training to opportunities to potential bodyshop employees who come from a disadvantaged background |
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| 05.1.21 |
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HMRC: COVID-19: Employer support – live webinars |
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| 05.1.21 |
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How car dealers are using video-game quality graphics and experiences to entertain audiences online |
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| 05.1.21 |
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DVSA - driving and riding lessons and tests cancelled during National lockdown |
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| 05.1.21 |
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cinch - online car selling site becomes Elite Partner of Northampton Saints |
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| 05.1.21 |
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Tesla - retains its top spot as the country’s most popular EV charging provider |
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| 05.1.21 |
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Eco Repair Systems - boost bodyshop profitability with a paintless dent removal (PDR) system |
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| 05.1.21 |
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The Car Wash Association (CWA) and Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) - Automated Car Washes (ACW) can continue to OPEN |
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| 05.1.21 |
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Public Health England issue cold weather alert |
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| 05.1.21 |
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Venson - Logistics UK Van Excellence accreditation awarded to Venson for 6th consecutive year |
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| 05.1.21 |
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Businesses impacted by the new lockdown can access additional grants of up to £9,000 per premises - with £4.6bn available |
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| 05.1.21 |
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What Car? - 13% of drivers surveyed have been involved in an accident in the winter caused by poor road conditions |
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| 05.1.21 |
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Copart - achieves ISO Super Six; "strong business continuity plan to rapidly overcome any operational disruptions" |
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| 05.1.21 |
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Steer Automotive Group - acquire their 10th site, the former Tamworth Accident Repair Centre site of 16,000 sq.ft. |
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| 05.1.21 |
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Saga - Cheryl Agius steps down from her role as CEO of Saga Insurance with immediate effect for personal reasons |
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| 05.1.21 |
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Groupe PSA and FCA (Fiat Chrysler) - shareholders agree merger to create Stellantis effective 16 Jan 2021 |
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| 04.1.21 |
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New lockdown - businesses providing repair services inc vehicle repair may still stay OPEN under new rules as can distribution facilities |
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| 04.1.21 |
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European Commission - opens an in-depth investigation to assess Aon's proposed acquisition of Willis Towers Watson, announced in March 2020 |
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| 04.1.21 |
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Cheltenham Festival - popular event with many ABP Club members, to be held 16 - 19 March 2021 with NO spectators |
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| 04.1.21 |
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Glyn Hopkin - renews three-year remarketing deal with BCA |
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| 04.1.21 |
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Verex - upgrades its car manufacturer insurance & FNOL package with a range of new services |
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| 04.1.21 |
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Autovista Group report: "automotive relief at Brexit deal" |
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| 04.1.21 |
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Small Torque – social media management service *** exclusively for bodyshops *** feature in the latest issue of Auto Body Professional |
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| 04.1.21 |
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Crossleys - North West based independent bodyshop group talks to ABP Club about investment and growth |
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| 04.1.21 |
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CAP HPI - January 2021 Car Market Overvie |
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| 04.1.21 |
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Less than 1% of drivers want a return to petrol or diesel |
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| 04.1.21 |
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Kia - Gary Curran appointed as Leasing and Rental Manager |
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| 04.1.21 |
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Co-op Insurance - underwriting arm of insurer runs claims operation on RDT's general insurance solution, Landscape |
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| 04.1.21 |
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Salvage Wire's Depollution podcast - Series 2 launches Tues 12 Jan |
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| 04.1.21 |
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Aviva - Alex Caldwell retires (aged 57) from his role as Claims Fulfilment Director and Managing Director of Solus |
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| 04.1.21 |
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BuyaCar - motorists bought cars online on Christmas Day AND Boxing Day, ending the year on a used car market high |
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| 04.1.21 |
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Solera's Audatex - named “Best Estimating System” by bodyshops in the ABP Repairers Choice Awards (Solera press release) |
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| 04.1.21 |
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Tracker - recovered £662,345 worth of vehicles in October (total of 30 vehicles) |
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| 04.1.21 |
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Just 14% of car and taxi trips on the M25 bypass London completely - (most start / end in London) |
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| 04.1.21 |
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Interesting Autocar article on "the hurdles ahead for the UK aftermarket" |
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| 04.1.21 |
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Unipart Logistics - won the Service Excellence Award at the eighth Automotive Global Awards |
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| 04.1.21 |
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TUC - employers should offer furlough to working parents affected by school closures, says union |
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| 04.1.21 |
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Revolution Campervan - switch to WFH helps boost campervan sales as people invest in £44k mobile home office |
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| 04.1.21 |
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Tesla - delivers 499,550 cars in 2020, up 36% on 2019; share price rose 800% in 2020 |
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| 04.1.21 |
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Compare the Market - catalytic converter car crime wave is spreading from London which has had over 15,000 stolen in the last 3-years |
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| 04.1.21 |
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Brexit deal - means UK car makers of all electric vehicles have to use battery pack with 50% local materials or face EU tariffs |
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| 04.1.21 |
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Driverless cars - experts admit the challenge is bigger than anticipated: "engineers are saying this is properly hard" |
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| 03.1.21 |
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Exclusive Repair Network - David Curwen (ex Slater Gordon Solutions Motor) joins as Head Of Operations |
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| 03.1.21 |
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Fix Auto UK - appoint Carl Norton as regional business manager |
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| 03.1.21 |
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Jay Commander - joins AD Williams |
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| 03.1.21 |
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Consumer Intelligence - premiums fell 1.1% in last 12 months to ave £816; premiums up 31.8% since Oct 2013 but 10% below peak in Sept 2017 |
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| 02.1.21 |
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Fleet News - average fair and wear charge at defleet is £324, up 12% on £289 in 2016 |
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| 02.1.21 |
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comparethemarket.com - average car insurance premium in Q4 2020 was at lowest level for 5 years; £707 compared to £731 in Q4 2019 |
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| 01.1.21 |
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Brexit deal - its potential impact on the Historic and Classic motor vehicles industry |
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| 01.1.21 |
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Aviva - reveals a selection of its more unusual motor and home insurance claims from 2020 to support new marketing campaign |
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| 31.12.20 |
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Bought by Many - the top 10 UK motor insurers based on customer service, complaints handing and quality of cover |
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| 31.12.20 |
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Tier 4 - "vehicle repair and MOT services" can remain open under regulations; "distribution facilities" can can remain open to supply parts |
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| 31.12.20 |
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National Apprenticeship Week 2021 - 8 to 14 Feb 2021 with theme of "Build the Future" |
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| 31.12.20 |
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SMMT - provides detail on automotive industry and effect of Brexit deal |
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| 29.12.20 |
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Admiral Group plc - announce the £450m sale of their price comparison division, which includes Confused.com, to ZPG owners of Uswitch.com |
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| 26.12.20 |
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Brexit - the full 1,256 page agreement |
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| 24.12.20 |
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BVRLA - comment on Brexit deal |
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| 24.12.20 |
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CBI - comment on Brexit deal: "UK has a bright future outside the EU" |
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| 24.12.20 |
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UK Finance - comment on Brexit deal |
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| 24.12.20 |
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TUC - comment on Brexit deal: "better than nothing, but not by much" |
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| 24.12.20 |
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ACEA (European Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association) - comment on Brexit deal |
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| 24.12.20 |
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ABI - comment on Brexit deal |
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| 24.12.20 |
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SMMT - comment on Brexit deal |
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| 24.12.20 |
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NFDA - comment on Brexit deal |
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| 24.12.20 |
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California - gives go-ahead for a commercial driverless delivery service; robotics start-up Nuro will start service next year |
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| 24.12.20 |
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Kindertons Accident Management - donate brand new van to the Liverpool 6 Community Centre |
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| 24.12.20 |
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Gloucestershire Police - appeal for victims of "crash-for-cash" scam on 15 & 17 Dec on A419 Swindon Road / Cirencester Road to come forward |
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| 23.12.20 |
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Thatcham Research - exchanged contracts in Oct 2020 to purchase the freehold of an airfield which they plan to use for vehicle testing |
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| 23.12.20 |
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ABP Club - wishing all our members a very Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year; last newsletter for 2020, but news will continue to be posted |
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| 23.12.20 |
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ABI - deterioration of goods on lorries stuck in Kent is usually NOT covered by goods in transit insurance |
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| 23.12.20 |
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ABI - "We have an opportunity for fundamental change"; "some things are simply too expensive to insure" |
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| 23.12.20 |
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S&G Response - IT officer, Michael Bridge, raised over £3,000 for Sarcoma UK charity by completing 262 runs of 10k during the year |
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| 23.12.20 |
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SYNETIQ - brings Christmas cheer to well deserving national charity, the Sick Children’s Trust |
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| 22.12.20 |
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IMI - partner with e-learning platform VOCANTO; 45 of the IMI’s EV and Light Vehicle modules will be launched to the IMI centres early 2021 |
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| 22.12.20 |
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Copart UK - continue to operate successfully under Tier 4 thanks to their fully digital sales process and major investment project |
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| 22.12.20 |
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7 European truckmakers (Daimler, Scania, Man, Volvo, Daf, Iveco, Ford) - to ditch diesel engines by 2040; focus on hydrogen and battery |
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| 22.12.20 |
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Covid-19 Support Fund (established by the insurance industry) - donates £7m to Age UK & Alzheimer’s Society to support people with dementia |
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| 22.12.20 |
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SsangYong - issue public statement; SsangYong Motors UK says it is "totally unaffected" and "continues to operate as normal" |
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| 22.12.20 |
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MOT - demand expected to be at an all-time high this Christmas due to 6-month MoT extension given under Lockdown 1 |
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| 22.12.20 |
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AW Repair Group - celebrate 20th anniversary of Group's longest serving team member, Niel Harmston |
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| 22.12.20 |
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Woodgate & Clark - appoint Marie Quinn (ex RSA) as Head of Special Investigations |
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| 22.12.20 |
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SsangYong - South Korean car manufacturer files for receivership |
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| 21.12.20 |
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Apple - plans to start production in 2024 of an Apple-branded self-driving electric passenger car, says Reuters report |
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| 21.12.20 |
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Admiral Group - extend support for Autoraise and call for more insurers to increase their funding contribution in the new year |
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| 21.12.20 |
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BMW and Allianz Partners - launch vehicle detection billboard advertising campaign |
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| 21.12.20 |
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National Windscreens - appoint Simon Hunt as new Head of Sales and Marketing |
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| 21.12.20 |
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Parts supplies - current French ban on lorries from UK entering France, does not affect lorries from France coming to UK, however.... |
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| 21.12.20 |
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S&G Response - compare driver behaviours and motor incident times from Lockdown 1 and Lockdown 2 |
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| 20.12.20 |
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Tier 4 - "vehicle repair and MOT services" can remain open under regulations; "distribution facilities" can can remain open to supply parts |
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| 19.12.20 |
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Volkswagen Group - worldwide shortage of automotive microchips (semiconductors) affects Golf production and vehicles based on MQB platform |
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| 18.12.20 |
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Activate Group - achieves best ever customer satisfaction levels with an average Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 71 across the year |
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| 18.12.20 |
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“We are all accident repair centres and know how to handover a vehicle!” |
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| 18.12.20 |
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Allianz Insurance - supports Defence Employer Recognition Scheme |
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| 18.12.20 |
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Ageas - partners with Marmalade for new PAYG smartphone telematics product |
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| 18.12.20 |
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Activate Accident Repair - an exclusive interview with Hannah Wilcox, CEO, Activate Group & Victoria Turner, CEO of Activate Accident Repair |
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| 18.12.20 |
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East Bilney’s newest site in Thetford features in the latest edition of Auto Body Professional |
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| 18.12.20 |
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PPG - to acquire Nordic paint and coatings company, Tikkurila |
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| 18.12.20 |
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Brocksford Motors Ltd - family run business moves into the future with installation of PPG Moonwalk |
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| 18.12.20 |
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LKQ Europe - join Berlin-based eFuel Alliance; championing the adoption of climate-neutral fuels |
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| 18.12.20 |
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ABP Club - full programme of events for 2021 |
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| 18.12.20 |
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Steve Gooding named CILT(UK) president 2021 - RAC Foundation director to hold position for 12 months |
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| 18.12.20 |
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BMW - launches UK’s first corporate customer loyalty scheme: Inside Edge |
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| 18.12.20 |
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Autoglass - 31% Christmas drivers will be driving fewer miles this year |
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| 18.12.20 |
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RAC Foundation - quarter of a million club users in London currently |
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| 18.12.20 |
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Autoglass - nearly half of drivers unaware that a chipped windscreen could fail their MOT |
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| 18.12.20 |
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Ford Fleet Management – new fleet management company launched by Ford and ALD Automotive; Accident Management service provided by FMG |
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| 18.12.20 |
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SsangYong Motors UK - welcomes family-run Lincolnshire dealershuip, Grays of Holbeach, to the family |
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| 18.12.20 |
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DAC Beachcroft - regulations required on future transport plans |
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| 18.12.20 |
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Smiths Accident Repair - joins Fix Auto UK as Fix Auto Peterborough |
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| 18.12.20 |
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JATO - European car registrations fall in November; SUV market share holds above 40%, but growth stagnates; VW Golf best-seller |
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| 18.12.20 |
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Auto Trader - to attract millions of car buyers with "most significant marketing campaign to date" launching Boxing Day |
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| 18.12.20 |
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Trades Union Congress (TUC) - extension of furlough must be followed by "urgent investment in jobs" |
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| 18.12.20 |
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Volkswagen - first volume manufacturer to introduce the new augmented reality tech in the compact segment (ID.31 and ID.42) |
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| 18.12.20 |
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Zap-Map - partners with charity, Motability, to fight "growing issues" for disabled drivers using EV charge points |
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| 18.12.20 |
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HM Treasury - figures show more than 1.5 million businesses in the UK are supported through government-backed coronavirus lending schemes |
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| 18.12.20 |
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Furlough scheme - extended until end of April 2021; Govt confirms 80% contribution towards wages will also continue until end of April 2021 |
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| 17.12.20 |
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VW diesel "defeat device" - European Court of Justice says devices are illegal and cannot be justified on the grounds of engine maintenance |
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| 17.12.20 |
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Co-op Insurance - begins trial with pay-by-mile provider By Miles |
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| 17.12.20 |
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AN APOLOGY AND CORRECTION from ABP CLUB: Fix Auto Norwich appointment |
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| 17.12.20 |
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Stanners - service and warranties fulfilment from Stanners |
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| 17.12.20 |
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£4.4 billion saved by UK car insurance companies in 2020 because of Covid-19 - 53.7% decrease in repairs sent by motor insurers to bodyshops |
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| 17.12.20 |
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Stanners - service and warranties fulfilment from Stanners |
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| 17.12.20 |
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TrustFord - support campaign to visit 92 English Football stadiums for FareShare in a branded Transit Custom |
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| 17.12.20 |
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Standox - virtual off-road racing with Standox in DIRT 5 game |
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| 17.12.20 |
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CRASH Services and JMK Solicitors - raise £35,500 for Cancer Fund for Children |
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| 17.12.20 |
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JET - fuel brand asks drivers for their "top ten Christmas journeys" |
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| 17.12.20 |
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Shoreham Vehicle Auctions - used car market will bounce back in Jan; used van market will go from strength to strength in 2021 |
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| 17.12.20 |
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Cazoo - to acquire monthly car subscription service, Drover, to launch its own its subscription service in H1 2021 |
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| 17.12.20 |
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Financial Ombudsman Service - new complaints data: there were 32,637 new complaints about insurance (excluding PPI) in 2019/2020 |
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| 17.12.20 |
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Isuzu UK - rewards hard-workers with ‘Gifts for Grafters’ campaign |
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| 17.12.20 |
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Axalta - pays homage to its strong motorsport heritage with 2021 wall calendar |
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| 17.12.20 |
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The Floow - "sensible" to assume that widespread availability of autonomous vehicles will not be achieved for another 15-20 years |
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| 17.12.20 |
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CMA's legal services sector market study: Final Report - "some positive developments" but "further progress needed" |
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| 17.12.20 |
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The Winter issue of Auto Body Professional has landed! |
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| 17.12.20 |
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Händler Protect - alternators are the most unreliable car part in the UK in 2020 - 324 claims authorised |
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| 17.12.20 |
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Co-op Insurance - former Confused.com CEO, Dr Debra Williams, joins Board following the sales of Co-op underwriting business to Markerstudy |
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| 17.12.20 |
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LV= - electric models such as the Renault Zoe are cheaper to insure than the ICE equivalent |
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| 17.12.20 |
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Fix Auto Norwich - Pronto Norwich joins Fix Auto |
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| 16.12.20 |
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BBA (British Bodyshop Awards) - 14 companies to present THEIR 2020 awards at on-line event on Thurs 28 Jan, FREE for all to watch |
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| 16.12.20 |
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Motorpoint - steps in to save supported internship scheme in Derbyshire |
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| 16.12.20 |
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DVLA - releases latest scam images to help keep motorists safe online |
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| 16.12.20 |
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Nissan LEAF - the world’s first mass-market electric vehicle reaches historic milestone |
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| 16.12.20 |
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Euro NCAP - 14 commercial vans qualify for an award under new criteria that prioritize crash avoidance and driver assistance systems |
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| 16.12.20 |
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Car-O-Liner - new pin kit for Audi e-tron |
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| 16.12.20 |
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handl Group - acquires online alternative dispute resolution (ADR) provider to the credit hire sector, Autoresolutions |
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| 16.12.20 |
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Axalta - 68th Global Automotive Color Popularity Report: white tops list; 81% of vehicles in neutral shades of white, black, grey & silver |
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| 16.12.20 |
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CitNOW Group - acquires Dealerweb |
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| 16.12.20 |
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Europcar - announces solus tyre agreement with Kwik Fit for self-serve tyre bookings |
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| 16.12.20 |
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Eco Repair Systems - five things to remember before embarking on aluminium panel repair |
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| 16.12.20 |
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Esure - respond to AutoRaise's call for emergency funding with an additional contribution on top of their annual commitment |
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| 16.12.20 |
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Commercial Van Safety Ratings - Aviva and QBE Europe welcome Thatcham Research and Euro NCAP ratings launch |
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| 16.12.20 |
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(Just for fun!) Jardine Motors Group - could Santa be tempted to part-exchange his sleigh for a new model? |
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| 16.12.20 |
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Fleetline Coachworks - "strengthening resolve" to make impact on environment "as friendly as it can possibly be" |
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| 16.12.20 |
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Thatcham Research & Euro NCAP - launch world’s first Commercial Van Safety Rating safety to highlight lack of collision avoidance tech |
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| 16.12.20 |
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Glass's - UK used car market in November |
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| 16.12.20 |
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Citizens Advice - COVID-19 drives over half a million people "into the red" on energy bills (info for bodyshops below from ECA) |
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| 16.12.20 |
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Jaguar Land Rover and Sytner Group - partner with Spies Hecker to create flagship facility inc. 27-bay bodyshop |
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| 16.12.20 |
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SEAT - adds in-car mental health ‘SOS’ assistance feature; 9/10 people see driving as a way to improve their mental health |
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| 16.12.20 |
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Davies Group - acquire BMTS, a Scottish motor inspections and engineering business |
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| 16.12.20 |
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Davies Group - acquires Vehicle Replacement Group (VRG), specialist provider of vehicle solutions to the UK insurance market |
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| 15.12.20 |
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Motofix - come together with AutoRaise to donate car to Bridgwater and Taunton college |
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| 15.12.20 |
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Mobeus - PE company invests £9.5m to support management buyout of ABL 1Touch; aim to double the number of sites during the investment term |
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| 15.12.20 |
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ABL 1Touch Repair Group & i-Image IT - private equity backed leadership buy out of the group from previous owners, David and Sue Morriss |
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| 15.12.20 |
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BMW MINI Total Loss Avoidance Programme ‘Borderline’ - available to ALL bodyshops to secure profitable repairs |
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| 15.12.20 |
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Vayyar - 4D imaging radar reducing complexity for both in-cabin and ADAS applications |
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| 15.12.20 |
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The Northern Ireland Bodyshop Alliance, (NIBA) & CRASH (accident management co) - NI repairers launch "unprecedented" TV ad campaign |
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| 15.12.20 |
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F1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton and 9-time Motorcycle Grand Prix World Champion Valentino Rossi - "The Ultimate Ride Swap" |
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| 15.12.20 |
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‘Lockdown-2’ - as expected ‘Lockdown-2’ in England and similar restrictions across the rest of the UK hurt the new car market in November |
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| 15.12.20 |
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Greater Manchester Police (GMP) Serious and Organised Crime Group - smash multi-million pound international 'chop shop' car theft ring |
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| 15.12.20 |
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RAC - practical driving test numbers fall sharply |
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| 15.12.20 |
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BookMyGarage - some of the strangest things left in cars in for repair include a miniature goat & edible underwear |
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| 15.12.20 |
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Steve 'Plunkys' Plunkett All Stars 2021 Annual Football Match fundraising page - Thursday 27 May at the Peterborough United stadium |
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| 15.12.20 |
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bp pulse - electric vehicle charging provider signs media partnership with Electrifying.com |
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| 15.12.20 |
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FCA Business Interruption insurance test case - Supreme Court "will not be in a position to hand down the judgment" before Jan 2021 |
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| 15.12.20 |
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Excel Automotive Group (EAG) - strengthens relationship with DRiV |
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| 15.12.20 |
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Autoglass - 52% drivers unaware that ADAS cameras may need to be recalibrated if they have been impacted by body repair work |
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| 15.12.20 |
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JCT600 Porsche Centre York - work to start in January on new Porsche Centre & workshop; to open Summer 2021 |
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| 15.12.20 |
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What Car? - reveals Britain’s most and least reliable used buys between 5-20 years old across key vehicle categories |
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| 15.12.20 |
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SEAT Fleet - chosen by AA Driving School as vehicle supplier (Arona compact SUV and Ibiza) |
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| 15.12.20 |
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Allianz Insurance - appoints Samantha Brand (ex LV=) and promotes Julie O’Donovan to the roles of strategic account manager |
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| 15.12.20 |
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InMotion (JLR's venture capital and mobility services arm) - invests in blockchain technology firm, Circulor |
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| 14.12.20 |
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GlobalData - COVID-19 causes commercial motor insurance cancellation but presents business opportunities for insurers |
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| 14.12.20 |
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Mercedes-Benz - six new MERCEDES-EQ launches by 2022 |
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| 14.12.20 |
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Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) - you have until 11:59pm tonight (Mon 14 Dec) to submit claims for November |
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| 14.12.20 |
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Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) - you have until 11:59pm tonight (Mon 14 Dec) to cubmit claims for November |
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| 14.12.20 |
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Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) - you have until 11‌.59pm tonight‌‌‌ ‌(Mon 14 December) to submit claims for November |
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| 14.12.20 |
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Tchek (automatic vehicle inspection and damage detection gantry) - approved by Europcar |
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| 14.12.20 |
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UCL - injury risk "significantly higher" when driving for work |
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| 14.12.20 |
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Potholes - poor state of local roads is number-one concern for drivers despite drop in car use in the pandemic |
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| 14.12.20 |
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IDES Electrical Services (blog) - the importance of having adequate lighting in your bodyshop |
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| 14.12.20 |
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Car-O-Liner - new accessories for the CTR 7 and CTR 9 welders in bodyshops help speed up the repair process |
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| 14.12.20 |
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Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) - challenges, opportunities and investment concerns highlighted by latest CTSI EU Exit report |
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| 14.12.20 |
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Zego - car, van and fleet insurer acquires telematics pioneer, Drivit |
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| 14.12.20 |
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What Car? - NHS-supporting couple (who operate a Chips Away business) named Van Heroes |
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| 14.12.20 |
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Tracker - helps Staffordshire police and National Police Air Service find £16,000 caravan in less than 3 hours |
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| 14.12.20 |
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Silverlake Automotive Recycling - VRAC Certified Vehicle Recycler certification by the Vehicle Recyclers’ Association (VRA) |
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| 14.12.20 |
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Hyundai UK - will price protect all orders taken until the end of the year, even in the event of a no-deal Brexit |
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| 14.12.20 |
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Autoglym - secures maintenance contract for 7,200 Stagecoach buses |
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| 14.12.20 |
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1ST CENTRAL - re-appoints Auto Windscreens as chosen glass supplier in 3-year deal |
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| 14.12.20 |
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SMMT - "‘No deal’ would be nothing less than catastrophic for the automotive sector" |
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| 13.12.20 |
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IAA UK (formerly HBC) - expands vehicle transporter fleet to increase their salvage capacity |
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| 12.12.20 |
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McLaren - to sell stake in F1 team to consortium of US investors reports Sky News; does not affect the ownership of McLaren Automotive |
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| 11.12.20 |
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Two charts showing what happened to new car sales in 2020... |
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| 11.12.20 |
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Excel Automotive Group (EAG) - new aftermarket RYMEC distribution deal |
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| 11.12.20 |
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Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) - appointed Sheldon Mills as the new Executive Director, Consumers and Competition |
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| 11.12.20 |
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DfT - 31% drop in new diesel cars (Q3 2020 vs Q3 2019) - 137% increase in the number of alternative fuel cars |
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| 11.12.20 |
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Finesse Accident Repair Centre - Dorking bodyshop refurbishment "well underway" and due for completion in Jan 2021 |
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| 11.12.20 |
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Hyundai - new Tucson SUV features “Parametric Hidden Lights” |
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| 11.12.20 |
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MotorServ UK - Solihull auto service and car sales centre helps Shirley Round Table keep Santa's sleigh (AKA an Audi Q7) on the road |
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| 11.12.20 |
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Auto ART (Devon) - Newton Abbot bodyshop undergoing "major transformation" |
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| 11.12.20 |
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Automotive 30% Club annual conference - online event in February 2021 |
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| 11.12.20 |
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JATO Dynamic - PSA recorded the lowest sales weighted CO2 emissions across all benchmarks (Jan-Oct 2020) |
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| 11.12.20 |
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The British Motor Show (19-22 August 2021 at Farnborough International) - confirms expanded plans for 2021 |
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| 11.12.20 |
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Vauxhall - giving new Corsa-e customers a free Home Charging Unit and 30,000 miles of free electricity |
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| 11.12.20 |
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Drivers planning 13m trips to see friends and family this Christmas – but a fifth won’t be travelling because of COVID-19 |
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| 11.12.20 |
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CarGurus - nearly a quarter of car buyers in 2020 were not planning to purchase before the pandemic |
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| 11.12.20 |
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Aviva - motor theft claims in October-December 2019 were 10% higher than annual monthly average |
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| 11.12.20 |
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COVID-19 has driven a 7% annual fall in CO2 emissions this year - UK saw 13% drop due to lockdown 2.0 |
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| 11.12.20 |
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Admiral - confirm CEO David Stevens retires on 31 Dec 2020 with successful handover of duties to his successor, Milena Mondini de Focatiis |
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| 10.12.20 |
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SYNETIQ - MyGreenFleet saves South Wales Police £45k a year |
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| 10.12.20 |
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InAutomotive - “Boris is an absolute shambles who can’t even brush his hair” |
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| 10.12.20 |
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Taylor's Repair Centre - looking for a second-hand four-wheel alignment system - can you help? |
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| 10.12.20 |
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BMW Group - industrial-scale 3D printing parts for exclusive small series production |
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| 10.12.20 |
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BuyaCar - ‘breakthrough' underway for electric vehicles as used sales grow to 15% of market, says |
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| 10.12.20 |
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DfT - announces suspension of lorry drivers hours regulations "to keep supply chains moving" |
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| 10.12.20 |
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Laser Tools - 9-in-1 stainless steel multi tool incorporates a rechargeable LED light & magnetic bit driver |
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| 10.12.20 |
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InAutomotive blog - "How Could Autonomous Vehicles Affect Jobs In The Automotive Industry?" |
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| 10.12.20 |
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Copart - Bristol Operation Centre expansion creates South West ‘Super Centre’; part of £30m reinvestment this year |
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| 10.12.20 |
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European Commission - proposes "targeted contingency measures" to prepare for possible “no-deal” Brexit scenario |
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| 10.12.20 |
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China: AkzoNobel - launch 2021 Paint the Future startup challenge in China |
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| 10.12.20 |
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BVRLA - leasing industry continues to adapt as it prepares for the ‘Next Normal’ |
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| 10.12.20 |
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ACEA - zero-emission vehicles: European Commission ambitions "far removed" from today’s reality, says ACEA |
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| 10.12.20 |
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Setting a date for the phasing out of diesel trucks and lorries is a "positive step" - BVRLA |
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| 10.12.20 |
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Sweden: Volvo Cars to produce electric motors in Skövde, Sweden |
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| 10.12.20 |
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INEOS Automotive - confirms acquisition of former SMART car factory in Hambach France for production of new 4x4 Granadier; Wales loses out |
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| 09.12.20 |
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Insurance Times awards - full list of all finalists and the 24 winners: Audatex won "Excellence in Technology – Service Provider award" |
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| 09.12.20 |
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Honda- congestion at UK ports causing shortage of parts, forces Honda to temporarily pause production |
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| 09.12.20 |
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Mon Motors - working with AutosOnShow to launch dealer group’s new prep centre turntable studio in Chepstow |
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| 09.12.20 |
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What Car? - more than half of in-market car buyers set to buy British if no-deal Brexit increases prices |
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| 09.12.20 |
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AA - pandemic "culls" 370,000 from UK car population |
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| 09.12.20 |
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USA: Driven Brands (ABRA, CARSTAR and Fix Auto USA) - industry’s largest gathering of collision repair facility owners unite "virtually" |
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| 09.12.20 |
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MoneySuperMarket - Llandudno has highest drink and drug driving rate, followed by Blackpool, Liverpool and Darlington |
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| 09.12.20 |
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RAC article - even the cheapest electric vehicles (EVs) are currently difficult for at least a third of drivers to afford |
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| 09.12.20 |
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Steer Automotive Group - "incredible" 8 bodyshop BS10125 audit passes in 3 weeks |
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| 09.12.20 |
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GlobalData - "electrified cars exceeding diesels and going mainstream in UK car market" |
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| 09.12.20 |
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L & I Eaton ARC: NEW BODYSHOP - opens 11th accident repair centre: L& I Eaton ARC Birmingham |
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| 09.12.20 |
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Tesco Underwriting - teams up with Netcall to increase motor insurance claims processing efficiency by 57% |
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| 09.12.20 |
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SAVE THE DATE! Plunkys All Stars 2021: Thursday 27 May at Peterborough United stadium |
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| 09.12.20 |
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Gas Vehicle Network - Climate Change Committee's sixth Carbon Budget a "missed opportunity" |
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| 09.12.20 |
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ACIS - asks bodyshops to ‘Don a mask for Ben’ in Christmas campaign |
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| 09.12.20 |
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Thatcham Research - new Euro NCAP test protocols identify vehicles that must offer improved protection for other vehicles |
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| 09.12.20 |
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Marshall Motors - trading update: 2020 profit will be higher than anticipated; remain "cautious over the trading environment for 2021" |
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| 08.12.20 |
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CHO (Credit Hire Organisation) - Lucy Woods (CEO of AX Group) appointed chair; Peter Gomes appointed as interim-CEO |
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| 08.12.20 |
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Revive! - win Silver Franchisor of the Year Award at the 2020 bfa HSBC Franchise Awards |
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| 08.12.20 |
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Lucy Woods, CEO, Accident Exchange - Lucy is an EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2020 UK finalist |
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| 08.12.20 |
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SYNETIQ - finalists in three categories at the Doncaster Business Awards: 'Green Business', 'Large Business' & 'Excellence in CSR' |
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| 08.12.20 |
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CRASH Services - reduce staff working hours by 20% (from 35 hours to 28 hours) without reducing pay |
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| 08.12.20 |
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Whaley Bridge Accident Centre - first Carbon Neutral Repair Accident Repair Centre accredited to PAS2060 |
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| 08.12.20 |
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LKQ Euro Car Parts' Gary Nicol (Saltash branch) - helps rescus two passengers from a submerged vehicle |
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| 08.12.20 |
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NBRA - launch “The 12 days of ADAS” |
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| 08.12.20 |
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Fix Auto Dagenham - acquires neighbouring franchisee, Fix Auto Hainault |
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| 08.12.20 |
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Novares - lightweight plastic fuel cell stack wins Green Innovation Award |
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| 08.12.20 |
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CAPS claims volume analysis: month ending November 2020 - down 5% on previous month to 69% January 2020 volumes |
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| 08.12.20 |
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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles - van drivers regularly working unsociable hours to keep Britain moving |
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| 08.12.20 |
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AA - 18% drivers say new green number plates "may influence them to switch to an EV" |
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| 08.12.20 |
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MG Motor - appoints Guy Pigounakis as Commercial Director (responsible for aftersales & network) & David Pugh joins MG as Marketing Director |
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| 08.12.20 |
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Green number plates introduced on UK roads today - could unlock cheaper parking and free entry into zero-emission zones |
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| 08.12.20 |
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Citroën - 100% electric new Citroën ë-Dispatch van helps London Christmas Tree Rental deliver trees |
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| 08.12.20 |
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AX - attains Thatcham accreditation for covert tracking service, AX Track |
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| 08.12.20 |
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Eco Repair Systems - new Speedline glue pulling system for steel and aluminium repairs |
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| 08.12.20 |
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FMG Repair Services [FMG RS] (former Nationwide business) - trading update: £3m loss between 4 Sept and 31 Oct on revenue of £18.2m |
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| 07.12.20 |
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Fixter - UK’s first end-to-end online car maintenance provider announces new partnership with Q-Park |
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| 07.12.20 |
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Suzuki - teams up with Computers 4 Charity & donates 130 of its laptops to the charity during December |
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| 07.12.20 |
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Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) - consumer car finance new business volumes fall by 25% (Jan-Oct 2020 vs Jan-Oct 2019) |
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| 07.12.20 |
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HORIBA MIRA - will COVID-19 "re-route future mobility? |
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| 07.12.20 |
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Leasing Options article - diesel cars RDE2 compliant by 2021 |
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| 07.12.20 |
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International review of road collision investigation approaches - UK lags behind Europe in development of collision investigation |
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| 07.12.20 |
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Econ - engineering firm's longest-serving employee, Peter Thompson, retires 50-years to the day he started |
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| 07.12.20 |
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Industry Insights - staying connected during COVID-19: insurers representing 85% UK GWP join Connected Solutions Partner conference calls |
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| 07.12.20 |
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Direct Line Group - on "making its Accident Repair Centres COVID safe so its people can serve customers" |
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| 07.12.20 |
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Comparethemarket - average electric car premiums nearly £90 cheaper than petrol and diesel cars |
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| 07.12.20 |
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Be Wiser - new Board line-up inc. former Endsleigh CEO Jeff Brinley (CFO), Joe Copp (COO) & David Russell (Chief Risk & Compliance Officer) |
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| 07.12.20 |
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122% increase in sale of battery electric cars (compared to November 2019) |
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| 07.12.20 |
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GRIDSERVE UK - first Electric Forecourt to support mass market EV charging and make EVs less expensive than petrol or diesel |
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| 07.12.20 |
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Young Driver - motorists admit to nerves around standard driving situations as government looks to revamp learning to drive |
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| 07.12.20 |
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EMaC (part of Innovation Group) - appoints Liam Finney to Director of Commercial Partnerships |
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| 07.12.20 |
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ABI - time is running out to avoid Green Cards for UK motorists says the ABI |
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| 07.12.20 |
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Aviva - Alex Caldwell, Claims Supply Chain Director and MD of Solus, to retire at end of year |
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| 07.12.20 |
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Vertu - trading update: record trading results in September |
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| 07.12.20 |
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Vertu - acquires 12 new sites from Coopers (Inchcape), including BMW / MINI dealerships in York, Sunderland, Teesside, Durham and Malton |
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| 04.12.20 |
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Auto Trader - has 350,000 cars available to buy via click and collect or home delivery |
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| 04.12.20 |
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Aviva - most Brits used lockdown 2.0 to review finances |
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| 04.12.20 |
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Allianz Insurance - ranked number 29 in The Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers List |
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| 04.12.20 |
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Mitsubishi Motors - all 112 Mitsubishi Motors service and parts points across the UK are open |
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| 04.12.20 |
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RAC comments on latest DfT figures - "million pound question now is what happens next?" |
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| 04.12.20 |
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SMMT - UK new van market up 8.8% in November |
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| 04.12.20 |
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Motor traffic down 19% (to September 2020) - |
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| 04.12.20 |
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Caversham Coachworks - win Best Vehicle Body Repair Centre - South East England in the Southern Enterprise Awards |
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| 04.12.20 |
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LKQ Euro Car Parts - advice as van drivers and delivery fleets across the UK are struggling to book Class 7 MOTs |
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| 04.12.20 |
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IMI article - time to get Brexit ready, says Steve Nash |
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| 04.12.20 |
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NFDA - "significant, sustained growth in the electric vehicle sector is positive, especially given the challenging 2030 deadline" |
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| 04.12.20 |
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COVID-19 Support Fund (insurers) - donates £7.8m to Carers Trust and Action for Children to support unpaid carers |
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| 04.12.20 |
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What Car? - Car of the Year Awards 2021: 167 cars that have been nominated across 20 categories |
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| 04.12.20 |
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BookMyGarage - franchised workshops face £300m loss over next 12 months as a result of continued slowdown in new car sales |
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| 04.12.20 |
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Government - crackdown on restrictive employment contracts; 1.8 million low paid workers can pick up extra work if they want to |
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| 04.12.20 |
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Auto Trader - lockdown had little impact on used car prices; av. price in November was £14k, up 8.5% YoY |
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| 04.12.20 |
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SMMT - November new car market decline -27%; year-to-date registrations down -30% |
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| 04.12.20 |
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Goodwood - confirms 2021 dates for Members Meeting (15 - 16 May), Festival of Speed (8 - 11 July) and Revival (17 - 19 Sept) |
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| 03.12.20 |
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Hastings Direct - partner with Cambridge Mobile Telematics Partner to offer customers better motor premium pricing |
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| 03.12.20 |
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Car-O-Liner - increase technician efficiency and workshop profits with the new portable storage cart for PointX II |
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| 03.12.20 |
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Take part in an survey about SME vehicle usage and making the switch to electric vehicles - £prizes for taking part in the survey |
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| 03.12.20 |
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BuyaCar.co.uk - 67% increase in used EV sales during 2020 |
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| 03.12.20 |
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Hot topic on the Forum... "high salvage returns for insurers" and the green parts debate |
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| 03.12.20 |
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Institute of Directors (IoD) - businesses innovating in response to COVID-19 |
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| 03.12.20 |
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GKN Automotive driving the electric revolution with eDrive technologies now powering 13 more global car models |
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| 03.12.20 |
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MoneySuperMarket - footballers top the car insurance premiums table for 2nd year running |
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| 03.12.20 |
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ERS - specialist motor insurer advances expansion plans with Arcus (Lloyd’s syndicate) transaction |
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| 03.12.20 |
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iRG - the ONLY Christmas advert you need to watch this year is a bodyshop one! |
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| 03.12.20 |
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Volvo Cars Safety Centre - celebrates 20 years of crashing at least one brand-new Volvo a day |
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| 03.12.20 |
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RAC - fuel prices static despite sharp rise in the price of oil adding $10 to a barrel |
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| 03.12.20 |
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Citizens Advice - electric vehicle charging "must be simple and easy to understand" |
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| 03.12.20 |
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Tractable - how LKQ implemented a scalable AI solution across millions of vehicles |
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| 03.12.20 |
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Messe Frankfurt UK (organisers of Automechanika Birmingham) - auto:resource: new online directory for automotive aftermarket |
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| 03.12.20 |
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AA - just a quarter of drivers planning a Christmas car journey, equating to fewer than 8 million on the road |
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| 03.12.20 |
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Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) - electric vehicle charging market study |
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| 03.12.20 |
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Carzam.co.uk - used car website goes lives offering click-and-buy and next day deliveries |
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| 03.12.20 |
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India: Tata Motors - 74% market share of the EV market in India; 2,000 Tata Nexon EV sold since launch in April |
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| 02.12.20 |
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Bentley - Brexit has meant parts stock levels increased from 2 to 14 working days; cargo jets on standby to fly bodyshells into UK |
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| 02.12.20 |
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Markerstudy - completes its acquisition of Co-op Insurance as announced in January 2019 |
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| 02.12.20 |
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TC Harrison Ford & BCA - sign two-year exclusive remarketing deal |
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| 02.12.20 |
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USA: Enterprise Holdings - $120m (£90m) commitment to advance social and racial equity and tackle food poverty |
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| 02.12.20 |
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Axalta - launches AquaECTM 3500 Edge Protection Electrocoat |
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| 02.12.20 |
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BookMyGarage - avoidable vehicle faults, inc empty screen wash, failed bulbs and objects obstructing driver’s view, cause MOT failures |
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| 02.12.20 |
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IMPROVE from Peritus (part of the ABP Club Training Hub) - offering 50% discount on all annual contracts purchased before 24 Dec |
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| 02.12.20 |
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Ecclesiastical - specialist insurer partners with the Insurance Fraud Bureau to help combat property and casualty fraud |
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| 02.12.20 |
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Ecclesiastical - specialist insurer partners with the Insurance Fraud Bureau to help combat property and casualty fraud |
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| 02.12.20 |
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Ben - £0.5m pledged to automotive charity after plea last month to help with funding shortfall |
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| 02.12.20 |
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Autoglass - to enhance existing cleaning procedures carried out by technicians with add-on 'Full Interior' sanitisation service |
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| 02.12.20 |
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Auto Trader - 2030 announcement doubles new car EV leads |
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| 02.12.20 |
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Compare the Market - drivers penalised for waiting until the last minute to switch insurance |
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| 02.12.20 |
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Solera - acquires software provider behind PlanManager, InSyPro, to boost global expansion of the bodyshop management solution |
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| 02.12.20 |
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CUPRA - SEAT Group's performance brand, based on its electrified models, to launch 58-site retail network |
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| 02.12.20 |
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Groupe PSA - 100% of Light Commercial Vehicles portfolio in Europe electrified before end of 2021 |
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| 01.12.20 |
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Royal Mail - postage up from 1 Jan; lst class letter up 9p to 85p (12% rise) and 2nd class up 1p to 66p (1.5% rise); last rise was March |
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| 01.12.20 |
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Rob Smale's blog for Post mag - "Building a more sustainable approach to motor claims" |
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| 01.12.20 |
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Bodyshops... boost profitability with free training offer from Eco Repair Systems |
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| 01.12.20 |
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CAPS - weekly claims report for w/e 28 Nov: down 11% week-on-week to 94% pre-lockdown 2.0 levels |
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| 01.12.20 |
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Tracker - recovered £657,640 worth of vehicles in October (total of 36 vehicles) |
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| 01.12.20 |
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Drive System Design expands electrified powertrain test facilities as industry trends towards increased electrification |
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| 01.12.20 |
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One month to go - FCA reminds firms to be ready for end of transition period |
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| 01.12.20 |
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Motorcycle Live Online in association with Bikesure Insurance - 120 manufacturers & key brand holders make show a success |
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| 01.12.20 |
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SME Finance Monitor - more SMEs planning for the future, but a third anticipate threats rather than opportunities ahead |
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| 01.12.20 |
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The FCA loyalty penalty update - progress two years on from the CMA’s super-complaint investigation |
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| 01.12.20 |
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Groupe PSA UK - Managing Director Alison Jones appointed SMMT Vice President |
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| 01.12.20 |
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Big Brother bodyshops? - intrusive technology at work on the rise during coronavirus |
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| 01.12.20 |
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insurethebox - young drivers 18% more likely to have an accident in winter than in the summer |
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| 30.11.20 |
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MASS (Motor Accident Solicitors Society) - calls for MoJ to urgently review governance of new insurance funded Official Injury Claim service |
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| 30.11.20 |
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COVID- government confirms "essential business lunches" in indoor settings ARE allowed under new Tier- 2 restrictions but not Xmas lunches |
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| 30.11.20 |
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IGA - donate £20,000 to BEN on behalf of its members |
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| 30.11.20 |
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Isle of Man TT - 2021 races cancelled due to COVID-19 uncertainties; were due to take place 29 May to 12 June 2021; will return in 2022 |
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| 30.11.20 |
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PPG - to acquire Ennis-Flint, a global manufacturer of coatings inc pavement markings, for $1.15 billion |
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| 30.11.20 |
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SMMT - appoint Groupe PSA UK’s Managing Director, Alison Jones, as new Vice President |
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| 30.11.20 |
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MotorEasy - extends electric car warranty to cover degradation of the drive battery |
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| 30.11.20 |
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LKQ Euro Car Parts - customers donate more than £10,000 to BEN |
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| 30.11.20 |
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NFDA - new survey reveals 63% of dealers plan to recruit technicians in next 3 months and 37% plan to recruit apprentices |
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| 30.11.20 |
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Hyundai and INEOS (makers of Grenadier 4x4, original Defender look-a-like) - sign agreement on hydrogen powered vehicles |
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| 30.11.20 |
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AstaZero - building the world's longest indoor track (700m long and 40m wide) for testing self-driving vehicles in Sweden |
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| 30.11.20 |
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British Motor Show (Farnborough, 19 - 22 Aug 2021) - strikes five-year sponsorship deal with cinch (BCA), "the faff-free car buying service" |
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| 28.11.20 |
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Daily Mail - an investigation carried out for us by Vcheck reveals 4,000 previous write-offs for sale as used cars on a "well known" website |
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| 27.11.20 |
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LV= Broker - awarded ICS ServiceMark Accreditation |
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| 27.11.20 |
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Maldon Car Body - bodyshop nominated for 'Kindness Award' for loaning courtesy cars to NHS workers |
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| 27.11.20 |
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Caura - UK car ownership app start-up to offer insurance (inc. via Aviva and Markerstudy) |
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| 27.11.20 |
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LV= - appoints Simon Hird (ex L&G General Insurance) as Partnership Director |
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| 27.11.20 |
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TechMan - urges workshops to streamline business processes after "unimaginable year of restrictions and abnormal workloads" |
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| 27.11.20 |
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ECA Business Energy (an ABP Club Recommended Business Service Provider) - bodyshops, achieve 100% compliance with energy obligations |
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| 27.11.20 |
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Britishvolt - advanced battery tech company announces plan for new global HQ in West Midlands |
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| 27.11.20 |
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Symach - new, free educational webinar for repairers: “Opening or Renovating your bodyshop?” |
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| 27.11.20 |
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MG Cannon - celebrate winning ‘Bodyshop of the Year’ in the 2020 Motor Trader Awards |
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| 27.11.20 |
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Groupe PSA's Black Friday deal - offers all car owners – regardless of their make and model - half price MOT if booking a service |
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| 27.11.20 |
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"Big Brother motorists" submit more than 35 dash cam videos to UK police every day - 52,000 videos sent & dash cam usage up 850% since 2017 |
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| 26.11.20 |
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Caura blog - "the electric car revolution is coming (again!) and here’s what will kill it… " |
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| 26.11.20 |
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BuyaCar - appoints "OEM veteran" Mark Hamilton as National Account Director |
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| 26.11.20 |
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AXA - launches an innovative global program for the health and well-being of its employees |
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| 26.11.20 |
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MotorEasy - extended warranty for EVs and HEVs is the first UK direct warranty to cover degradation of the Drive Battery |
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| 26.11.20 |
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S&G Response - apprentices are winners of the Apprentice Star Awards November 2020 |
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| 26.11.20 |
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Green NCAP - returns with revamped rating scheme and fresh results |
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| 26.11.20 |
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ETSC - weakening of vehicle safety regulations could lead to up to 1,300 extra road deaths a year |
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| 26.11.20 |
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Cazoo - new £1m Customer Centre in Ipswich creates 15 new jobs |
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| 26.11.20 |
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SMMT - UK commercial vehicle production falls by -25.6% as 6,761 units |
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| 26.11.20 |
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Finder - average driver will have reduced their mileage by almost 800 miles this year & can save 48% by using PAYG insurance |
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| 26.11.20 |
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SMMT - £55bn hit: Brexit tariff damage as new figures reveal ‘no deal’ would cut vehicle production by two million over next five years |
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| 26.11.20 |
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What Car? - more than half of car buyers disagree with 2030 petrol and diesel car ban |
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| 26.11.20 |
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Resolution Foundation - by 2025 average wages are now on track to be £1,200 lower than forecast pre-pandemic |
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| 26.11.20 |
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October UK car production down -18.2% - latest data from the SMMT |
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| 26.11.20 |
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SMMT - "UK Automotive can help every region across Britain to level up" |
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| 25.11.20 |
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Axa - Mark Heaton (head of engineering) leaves and joins TF Smiths (Fix Auto Bradford, Keighley and Leeds) as Head of Engineering |
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| 25.11.20 |
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Axa - David Corner (head of motor claims supply chain) leaves and joins Vizion Network as Business Development Manager |
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| 25.11.20 |
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Eco Repair Systems - Trevor Ferris's Flatliner business forms training alliance with Cornerstone Technologies and publishes 3 new brochures |
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| 25.11.20 |
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Motor Trader Awards - many congratulations to MG Cannon who won the Bodyshop of the Year award |
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| 25.11.20 |
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UK motor insurance market to record profit in 2020 due to COVID-19 lockdowns - but loss expected in 2021 due to "repair inflation" |
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| 25.11.20 |
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AA - on the right road as £219m acquisition set to “safeguard the future” |
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| 25.11.20 |
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Power-TEC - compact and powerful panel repair welder, complete with slide hammer plus accessories |
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| 25.11.20 |
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Voting opens for 2021 What Car? Reader Award |
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| 25.11.20 |
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Spending Review – £280bn spending "to get our country through coronavirus"; inc £2bn on transport |
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| 25.11.20 |
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AW Repair Group - to open 11th bodyshop site in Lincoln |
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| 25.11.20 |
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Government reveals five days of festive freedom – AA comments |
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| 25.11.20 |
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RSA - CEO, Stephen Hester, to get £16m windfall when deal to sell business is concluded; he has been paid £22.2m since joining RSA in 2014 |
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| 25.11.20 |
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Cambria - results for y/e August 2020: profits down 18% on turnover down 20%; "significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic" |
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| 25.11.20 |
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MANN HUMMEL - to close Wolverhampton manufacturing facility in the UK due to automotive sector volume decline |
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| 25.11.20 |
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MANN+HUMMEL - to close Wolverhampton manufacturing facility in the UK due to automotive sector volume decline |
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| 25.11.20 |
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AA - board accept offer from consortium of TowerBrook and Warburg Pincus; values AA at £219m; insurance seen as a "key growth driver" |
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| 25.11.20 |
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GoCompare - acquired by Future, publisher of Country Life magazine for £594m; Sir Peter Wood will get £50m cash with a £180m shareholding |
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| 25.11.20 |
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CRASH Services - accident management company invest £600K in Belfast office inc. staff gym and rooftop garden |
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| 25.11.20 |
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GS Yuasa Academy - battery training program receives IMI accreditation |
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| 25.11.20 |
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Young person looking for an apprenticeship in the Birmingham area next year... can you help? |
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| 25.11.20 |
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Delphi Technologies Aftermarket - new modular ADAS kit from BorgWarner |
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| 25.11.20 |
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The IMI - we need 70,500 qualified technicians to support future EV vehicle parc (5% of UK automotive technicians are currently ready) |
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| 25.11.20 |
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USA: MSX International - how aftersales services - "the key profit driver for VMs" - have changed in the US "in line with the new normal" |
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| 25.11.20 |
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CAPS - latest data; "analysis so far indicates that we'll continue to see exchange levels remain as they are" |
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| 24.11.20 |
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Premier Group - great celebration video from the team... winners of the 'Best New Bodyshop Site' award at the Night of Knights |
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| 24.11.20 |
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Autocar Drivers of Change awards - car buying app, EV charging initiative and cyber-protection platform are winners |
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| 24.11.20 |
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Rolls-Royce - newly developed bespoke paint: ‘Neon Nights’; neon-effect paint finish applied to Technical Fibre fascia |
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| 24.11.20 |
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Zurich - now number one in insurance sector Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) ratings |
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| 24.11.20 |
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Fix Auto Edinburgh Central - owners open second bodyshop, Fix Auto Dundee |
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| 24.11.20 |
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Tailgating accidents have halved over last five years |
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| 24.11.20 |
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AA - UK traffic levels fell to 25% of the normal during lockdown 1.0 BUT speeding jumped by up to 7% |
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| 24.11.20 |
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Government data confirms first lockdown led to a rise in speeding |
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| 24.11.20 |
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Mirka - new waterborne, silicone-free polishing compound for bodyshops, Polarshine 12 Black |
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| 24.11.20 |
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BookMyGarage.com - Liverpool is the most expensive UK city for car insurance |
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| 24.11.20 |
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SYNETIQs - to expand Doncaster site by 25 acres to handle more vehicles; part of strategy to operate from fewer but larger sites |
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| 24.11.20 |
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(reports) TrustFord - selling 4.44 acre Alperton site (showroom, aftersales, bodyshop & parts facility) for £35m |
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| 24.11.20 |
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Ford-owned e-scooter firm Spin - £100k UK independent research fund to advance micromobility policy frameworks & safety |
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| 24.11.20 |
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Motor Ombudsman's Garage Star Awards - Dukes AutoTech, an independent garage in Cornwall, is the national winner |
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| 24.11.20 |
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Insurance and Mobility Solutions [IMS] - insurers can interact directly with customers to improve driving behaviour and reduce accidents |
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| 24.11.20 |
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Majenta Solutions - uncovers surprising losses in so-called ‘Hidden Factories’ |
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| 23.11.20 |
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AA - Update on Possible Offer: confirm consortium of TowerBrook Capital Partners and Warburg Pincus International have submitted offer |
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| 23.11.20 |
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Auto Trader - makes "significant" donation to Ben and commitment to volunteering & further support |
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| 23.11.20 |
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Pinweld and its partners, TWI and Rainbow Engineering - disruptive tech set to "revolutionise" the plastic industry worldwide |
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| 23.11.20 |
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IMS (part of Trak Global) - launches Engagement Toolset after testing delivers 7.0% reduction in loss ratios |
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| 23.11.20 |
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USA: General Motors - launch new insurance agency, OnStar Insurance Service |
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| 23.11.20 |
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carwow - winners of the new 'Retailer and Leasing Broker Awards' |
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| 23.11.20 |
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Autoglass - appointed as preferred glass repair, replacement and recalibration supplier for Ageas Insurance |
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| 23.11.20 |
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Autocar Electric - new EV homepage on Autocar’s website |
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| 23.11.20 |
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TrustFord - donate £20,000 to Charity Partner Ben (on top of the £40,000 already raised for Ben this year) |
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| 23.11.20 |
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Tracker - partners with Grove & Dean to protect vehicles and reduce motor insurance premiums |
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| 23.11.20 |
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SMMT 2020 Update Live - Tues 24 Nov at 1pm: Alok Sharma MP (BEIS) & Autocar Drivers of Change Awards |
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| 23.11.20 |
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National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA) - Autumn 2020 Dealer Attitude Survey results: BMW highest retail labour rate |
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| 23.11.20 |
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Kennedys - boosts non-contentious insurance practice with partner hire |
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| 23.11.20 |
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ABI - issue Brexit insurance advice for motorists in Northern Ireland |
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| 23.11.20 |
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Mercedes-Benz Vans - 45% of van drivers say 2020 has been one of the busiest years ever |
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| 23.11.20 |
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Solera Audatex - Dave Shepherd joins panel of speakers at Reuter's 'The Future of Insurance Europe' event (24-25 November) |
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| 22.11.20 |
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Car traffic levels - down 15 percentage points on weekdays and 25 percentage points at weekends since new English lockdown began on 5 Nov |
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| 22.11.20 |
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USA: CenterOak Partners (private equity firm) announce the formation of CollisionRight, a regional multi-shop operator of 20 body repairers |
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| 20.11.20 |
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ABP Club events for 2021 |
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| 20.11.20 |
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North East Wastefront - recycling plant gains backing from global energy giant |
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| 20.11.20 |
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HM Treasury - COVID-19 support schemes back nearly 1.5 million businesses across the UK |
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| 20.11.20 |
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Auto Trader Market Report - number of consumers who’d consider buying a car completely online has increased to 41% (up from 37% in 2019) |
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| 20.11.20 |
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SYNETIQ Winsford - to be the new centre of excellence for electric vehicle recycling |
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| 20.11.20 |
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NBRA's Michael Wicks leads fundraising drive to help "brighten up Christmas for Teenage Cancer Trust UCLH" |
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| 20.11.20 |
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Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) - challenges in establishing the electric charging infrastructure required for mass EV take-up |
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| 20.11.20 |
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S&G Response - Apprentices at S&G supported through lockdown and awarded ‘Star Apprentice Award’ |
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| 20.11.20 |
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Can you help a fellow ABP Club Member with a recommendation for damaged bumper collection/recycling in Cambridgeshire? |
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| 20.11.20 |
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Can you help a fellow ABP Club Member with a recommendation for damaged bumper collection/recycling recommendations in Cambridgeshire? |
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| 20.11.20 |
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FCA Business Interruption insurance court case update - judgment from the Supreme Court before Christmas or in January |
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| 20.11.20 |
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TrustFord Edgware - donates £1,000 towards a new Ford Transit Custom to a local soup kitchen |
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| 20.11.20 |
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Re: Maxxia Courtesy car refurbishment costs - info from Club member, Aidan Minogue |
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| 20.11.20 |
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Barlow Street Motors - Greater Manchester-based bodyshop joins Fix as Fix Auto Worsley |
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| 20.11.20 |
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Motofix Accident Repair Centres - 10/10 for 'Strictly Brilliant Bodyshop' Swindon team! |
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| 20.11.20 |
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Fix Auto Felixstowe - Suffolk bodyshop installs PPG's Moonwalk paint system |
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| 20.11.20 |
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Forum post re 'Green' insurance policies |
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| 20.11.20 |
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Happy Birthday Dave Sargeant! - 2017 Industry Knight hits the BIG 5-0 |
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| 19.11.20 |
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Claims mag - finalists and winners of all 17 of its on-line British Claims awards |
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| 19.11.20 |
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‘Virtual’ Christmas parties – call for clarity from HMRC |
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| 19.11.20 |
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BBC report - 1,033 people were withdrawn from apprenticeship programmes (March and July) because they had been made redundant |
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| 19.11.20 |
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DS - interesting What Car? interview with the MD of French premium brand DS (which has just 0.14% UK market share) about EVs & brand |
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| 19.11.20 |
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ABI blog - Gerry Lavin from workplace tech firm, Citrix, on 'Technology’s role in the future of sustainability' |
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| 19.11.20 |
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MoneySuperMarket - Cornwall and Wiltshire top the nation’s pothole hotspots |
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| 19.11.20 |
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Axalta - congratulates the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team and Lewis #HAMIL7ON on making #HIS7ORY |
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| 19.11.20 |
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DS Automobiles - will be exclusively electrified by 2025 |
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| 19.11.20 |
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Nissan - 450 EV drivers apply to join the new Electric Nation Vehicle to Grid (V2G) trial |
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| 19.11.20 |
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1.5 million older workers have felt discriminated against because of their age |
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| 19.11.20 |
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NFDA - "practical barriers to the uptake of EVs" include charging infrastructure and cost |
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| 19.11.20 |
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YouGov - new study reveals 80% driver use their cars at least two days each week; 24% drive a car every single day |
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| 19.11.20 |
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Copart - welcome "bold vision" for greener vehicles "but planning for 2030 must begin now" |
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| 19.11.20 |
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Lotus Engineering - launches new battery test facilities in Norfolk & West Midlands |
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| 19.11.20 |
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TUC - 59,000 16-24 yr-olds lost their jobs in July to September, compared to 56,000 across all of 2019 |
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| 19.11.20 |
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FCA Business Interruption insurance court case update - timetable & link to videos of the appeal hearing |
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| 19.11.20 |
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Independent Garage Association (IGA) - "many issues still unresolved" in push to a full Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) car parc by 2030 |
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| 19.11.20 |
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e2e Total Loss Vehicle Management [e2e] - reclaimed parts "cannot just be a Plan B for when Plan A fails " |
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| 19.11.20 |
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Lloyd's of London - sees global pandemic insurance losses of up to $144 billion, much higher than previous estimates |
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| 19.11.20 |
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CMA - fines ComparetheMarket £17.9 million; clauses used in the company’s contracts with home insurers breached competition law |
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| 18.11.20 |
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Apple - cuts the rates that small businesses pay to use its App Store |
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| 18.11.20 |
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ABI - number of people withdrawing all of their pension in one lump sum increased by 94% |
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| 18.11.20 |
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Stable Vehicle Contracts (owned by Swansway Group) - new WhatsApp function for customer enquiries |
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| 18.11.20 |
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RAC - car industry has "enormous task" on its hands |
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| 18.11.20 |
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IAM RoadSmart - one in four drivers believe it is "acceptable" to drive at more than 80mph on a motorway |
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| 18.11.20 |
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Auxillis - support's Admiral's NHS and emergency service worker mobility scheme: providing a free courtesy vehicle |
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| 18.11.20 |
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Standox - low energy paint systems for the safe repair of electric and hybrid vehicles |
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| 18.11.20 |
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USA: AXA XL and Xtract (motor claims analytical software) - motor insurer using digital claims liability decision-making |
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| 18.11.20 |
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Europcar Mobility Group - "One Sustainable Fleet" programme = more than 1/3 of electric and hybrid vehicles in fleet in 2023 |
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| 18.11.20 |
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Auto Trader - interest in electric vehicles is the highest it’s ever been (77% of car buyers considering buying an EV) |
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| 18.11.20 |
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DS Automobiles - mid-air haptic feedback and hand tracking gesture control tech to replace touchscreens and buttons |
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| 18.11.20 |
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'Death traps' – over 130 miles of new smart motorways given the green light (RAC article) |
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| 18.11.20 |
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RSA - agrees to be acquired by Intact (Canadian insurer) and Tryg (Nordic insurer) for £7.2 billion |
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| 18.11.20 |
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Ben needs YOUR help - the charity is supporting 50% more people while its income falls by £1m |
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| 18.11.20 |
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SMMT - success of EVs "will depend on reassuring consumers that they can afford these new technologies" |
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| 18.11.20 |
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AA - comments on "incredibly ambitious" 2030 target for the ban of new petrol and diesel car sales |
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| 18.11.20 |
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The sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans will be banned from 2030 |
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| 18.11.20 |
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2020 UK Customer Service Excellence Awards (UKCSEA) - winners include Plantec, Aviva, RightIndem, By Miles & Kindertons |
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| 18.11.20 |
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Activate Accident Repair - appoints first apprentice, Ben McTaggart, a Panel Beater, at Activate's Glasgow bodyshop |
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| 17.11.20 |
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Post mag British Insurance Awards - full list of all winners and finalists |
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| 17.11.20 |
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BRIT (the British Repair Industry Trailblazer group) - fast tracks Accident Repair Technician Standard |
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| 17.11.20 |
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Aviva - opens one of the UK’s largest solar and energy storage initiatives; solar carports and energy storage facilities at Perth office |
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| 17.11.20 |
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AkzoNobel - two new solar projects boost sustainable coatings business |
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| 17.11.20 |
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Activate Accident Repair - opens third bodyshop; new site in Leeds |
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| 17.11.20 |
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National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA) - auctions say it's "‘business as usual’ despite the lockdown" |
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| 17.11.20 |
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Insurance Post and e2e - free live webinar tomorrow (Weds 18 Nov @11am) on using green parts in vehicle repair |
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| 17.11.20 |
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Covéa Insurance - signs Race at Work Charter and steps up efforts to tackle workplace equality |
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| 17.11.20 |
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carwow - Alternative Fuel Vehicles (AFV) now represents over 15% of all cars sold on carwow this year |
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| 17.11.20 |
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Zurich - first large institutional investor to prioritize the environmental and social goals of its impact investment portfolio |
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| 17.11.20 |
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Chancellor considering options for a national road pricing scheme - drivers' views |
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| 17.11.20 |
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National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) - urges HMRC to seek vat margin scheme solution for Northern Ireland dealers |
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| 17.11.20 |
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Contactless payments in the bodyshop |
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| 17.11.20 |
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Auto Trader - rate of growth in used car prices stabilises: av retail price down 0.2% year-on-year (YoY) from previous week |
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| 17.11.20 |
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Autopromotec: 'Futurmotive – Digital Expo and Conference': Thursday 10 December |
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| 17.11.20 |
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SEAT - receives its biggest ever fleet order with M Group: 700 new SEAT Ibiza FR models |
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| 17.11.20 |
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Lockdown 2.0 - Glass’s still expects "a significant impact" on UK dealer’s profits despite 'click and collect' |
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| 17.11.20 |
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BASF Glasurit: Repairers Choice Awards 2020 winner - "a huge thank you from the Glasurit team to our fantastic customers" |
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| 17.11.20 |
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IMS (Insurance & Mobility Solutions, which pilots road user charging (RUC) projects in the US) - fairly generating revenue from road users |
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| 17.11.20 |
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SMMT - UK new bus and coach market down -22% |
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| 17.11.20 |
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Kwik Fit - just 8% of car owners expect their next vehicle to be fully electric |
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| 17.11.20 |
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The Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) - "deeply concerned about the government’s potential road pricing proposals" |
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| 16.11.20 |
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MORE TH>N (RSA) - proportion of motor claims involving injured cyclists rising 50%; proposed Highway Code changes should ‘go further’ |
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| 16.11.20 |
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Gas Vehicle Network (GVN) - gas as a transport fuel offers "a low carbon solution" for road haulage |
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| 16.11.20 |
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Ageas - Q3 results (motor): GWP £578.8m; COR 87.2% "good motor performance compensates for weather events" with lower claims frequency |
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| 16.11.20 |
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CV Show - 2021 show moves from April to June |
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| 16.11.20 |
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Allianz - launches Live Chat to enhance motor claims journey |
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| 16.11.20 |
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HSE eBulletin - workplace spot checks and inspections continuing during coronavirus pandemic |
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| 16.11.20 |
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Autocar article - 'will insurers pay if self-driving cars cause crashes?' |
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| 16.11.20 |
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Consumer Intelligence - people will be travelling less and staying home more at Christmas |
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| 16.11.20 |
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AW Repair Group - support local Lincolnshire charity, Rainbow Stars |
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| 16.11.20 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - develops smart city hub - Future Mobility Campus Ireland (FMCI) - 12km of roads to test self-driving vehicle tech |
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| 16.11.20 |
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Compare the Market - comments on "Rishi Sunak's plans to charge motorists for every mile they drive on Britain's roads" |
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| 16.11.20 |
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Original Equipment Suppliers Aftermarket Association (OESAA) - members 'open for business’ during the current lockdown |
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| 16.11.20 |
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The Night of Knights online awards have been viewed 942 times - video link (below) live until the end of the year |
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| 16.11.20 |
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SYNETIQ - appoint Gavin Wood as Group Inventory, Pricing & Stock Control Manager |
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| 16.11.20 |
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AA comment - Government considers road pricing (The Times article on Monday) |
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| 16.11.20 |
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TRL - driver speed will dictate future improvements in road safety |
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| 16.11.20 |
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Finesse Accident Repair Centres - gains Tesla Approved Bodyshop status |
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| 16.11.20 |
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Bank of England (BoE) - warns insurers against being "optimistic in estimating losses from COVID-19 related claims" |
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| 16.11.20 |
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Glass's - analysis of new car market in October: "least-worse month-on-month comparison versus 2019" |
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| 16.11.20 |
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ACIS - congratulates distributor member, Supertune Automotive, for winning Paint Distributor of the Year award |
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| 16.11.20 |
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Government - considering charging per mile to drive to fill £40 billion tax hole when we have to move to electric cars says Times |
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| 15.11.20 |
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Nissan - new 2021 Qashqai; 50% more UHSS; aluminium doors, front wings and bonnet; structural bonding for pillars; composite tailgate |
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| 14.11.20 |
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RAC - reaction comment on reports that UK Government is to bring forward ban on sale of new petrol and diesel cars to 2030 |
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| 14.11.20 |
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Government - to bring forward ban on sale of new pure petrol or diesel cars to 2030; sales of new hybrids to be allowed until 2035 |
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| 13.11.20 |
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AutoRaise -FMG, part of Redde Northgate, confirmed as new partner; provide closer working with former Nationwide vehicle repair sites |
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| 13.11.20 |
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The Night of Knights Awards video has already been watched 892 times... |
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| 13.11.20 |
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Repairers Choice Awards 2020 - the scoring is now available in the publications section of the ABP website |
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| 13.11.20 |
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A reminder: the link (see below) for the Night of Knights Awards is available to watch until the end of the year |
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| 13.11.20 |
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RAC - 56% drivers left stumped by ‘garage speak’ |
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| 13.11.20 |
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Excel Automotive Group (EAG) - new range of driveshafts, calipers and CV joints |
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| 13.11.20 |
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Fix Auto UK - adds eighth repair centre - Station Garage in Castleford, West Yorkshire - to its own group |
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| 13.11.20 |
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Thatcham Research - congratulates 2020 Industry Knight: Dean Lander |
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| 13.11.20 |
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Absolute Alignment - stocking up to prepare for 2021 and Brexit |
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| 13.11.20 |
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Michelin - launch the first tyre in the world to be carbon neutral at the point of purchase |
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| 13.11.20 |
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Volvo Cars - the "most extreme crash test ever" |
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| 12.11.20 |
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The 2020 Night of Knights have just been announced! |
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| 12.11.20 |
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The Queen - extra Bank Holiday in June 2022 to allow 4-day weekend to celebrate her 70th anniversary as monarch |
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| 12.11.20 |
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Car-O-Liner - updated approval document shows corrected information regarding the software requirements for the CTR9 |
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| 12.11.20 |
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Motofix Group - Liverpool Victoria General Insurance strengthens its partnership with Motofix Group |
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| 12.11.20 |
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BuyaCar.co.uk - 120% increase in cars reserved for purchase during lockdown 2 |
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| 12.11.20 |
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BCA - average used car values remained above £8,000 for the fifth consecutive month |
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| 12.11.20 |
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‘Express’ pre-bookable EV charging arrives in UK |
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| 12.11.20 |
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ONS - on Monday (9 Nov) traffic was 24% below level on Monday 3 Feb (lowest level since mid-June) |
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| 12.11.20 |
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Kia Motors (UK) - score second place in Reputation.com’s report; UK dealerships occupy nine spots in the Top 50 Dealerships list |
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| 12.11.20 |
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Tracker - accident rates (with telematics devices) reduce from 1 in 5, to 1 in 18 within the first 6 months of test |
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| 12.11.20 |
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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and ENGIE EPS (Italian tech firm) - create JV in the e-mobility sector |
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| 12.11.20 |
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Kickstart Scheme - 19,000 jobs created by government’s £2 billion Scheme so far |
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| 12.11.20 |
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Thatcham Research - five-star safety from EV Mazda and hybrid Honda in latest Euro NCAP tests |
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| 11.11.20 |
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Department for Transport - latest figures show 20% drop in traffic volumes during first few weekdays of latest English lockdown |
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| 11.11.20 |
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IAM RoadSmart - 68% road users in the UK support banning people from wearing headphones while cycling |
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| 11.11.20 |
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NEW CAPS Weekly Claims Analysis Report (W/E Saturday 7/11 vs W/E Saturday 3/10): claims at 106% |
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| 11.11.20 |
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The LINK for tomorrow's online ABP CLUB Night of Knights - Thursday 12 November at 3pm |
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| 11.11.20 |
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Specialist Cars - Chairman of the IMDA (dedicated to independent dealers) gives Tracker the seal of approval |
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| 11.11.20 |
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RPM Welding - now offering welder servicing and validation |
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| 11.11.20 |
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BCA - announces major new development in Bristol |
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| 11.11.20 |
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Drive iQ - ‘Driver Safety 2021 & Beyond’ Survey |
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| 11.11.20 |
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The FINALISTS for tomorrow’s ABP CLUB NIGHT OF KNIGHTS (Thursday 12 November 3pm) |
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| 11.11.20 |
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Movac Group - Strengthen Business Development Team with 2 new appointments: Steve Lopez (ex 3M & LKQ) & Mark Cutter (ex Sait abrasives) |
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| 11.11.20 |
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Retail Automotive Alliance (RAA) - two new Members - SG Petch and Clive Brook - are the latest dealer groups to join RAA in lockdown year |
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| 11.11.20 |
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BMW Group UK - (with Enterprise Rent-A-Car & CAPS) launch new Accident Support service to direct repairs to BMW & MINI approved bodyshops |
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| 11.11.20 |
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CarGurus - interest in EVs accelerating: 75% of customer enquiries for EVs from the last 12 months were between July and Sep |
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| 11.11.20 |
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Excel Automotive Group (EAG) - welcomes Chris Burnside (Livingston Autoparts & 2 other motor factors) as a company director |
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| 11.11.20 |
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Post Office - extend motor insurance partnership with BGL for a further 5 years |
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| 10.11.20 |
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Advantage Parts Solutions - "double down" on commitment to keep repairers supplied with parts during lockdown |
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| 10.11.20 |
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Autovista Group reports Volvo is to recall 120,000 cars globally after airbag defect |
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| 10.11.20 |
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The 2020 Night of Knights Awards Ceremony takes place at 3pm on Thurs 12 November - check out the digital Event Programme, NOW! |
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| 10.11.20 |
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Auxillis (part of Redde) - win JCT600 accident management account |
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| 10.11.20 |
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SMMT - Q3 UK used car sales up 4.4%; 2,168,599 vehicles sold; top 3: Ford Fiesta, Ford Focus and Vauxhall Corsa |
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| 10.11.20 |
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Sky News - ABI confirms motorists 'will still be insured' for non-essential lockdown journeys after claim drivers could pay £££ for repairs |
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| 10.11.20 |
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ABI - confirms three new Board appointments |
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| 10.11.20 |
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Motor Ombudsman - the automotive sector Ombudsman's new focus on "distance sales" |
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| 10.11.20 |
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Fiat Chrysler Automobile UK - aftersales service remains open, inc. 'CAR@HOME' virtual appointment video service |
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| 10.11.20 |
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SMH Fleet Solutions - fleet management firm appoints RWC Training to manage recruitment and development programme |
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| 10.11.20 |
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SMMT - £735 million cost to industry of preparing for Brexit so far, with more than £235 million spent in 2020 alone |
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| 10.11.20 |
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CBI - ONS figures show "toxic mix of a devastating rise in redundancies and very few people able to find alternative jobs" |
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| 10.11.20 |
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Euro NCAP - Niels Ebbe Jacobsen appointed as new President and Chairman of the Board of Directors |
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| 10.11.20 |
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Independent Garage Association (IGA) - independent garages provide consumers with "outstanding value for money" |
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| 10.11.20 |
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National Windscreens - launch "next generation" digital platform; uses Vodafone to provide real time information across the business |
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| 10.11.20 |
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ACIS - recruiting distribution partners to bring repairers more choice |
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| 10.11.20 |
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The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) - releases annual injury and ill-health statistics for Great Britain |
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| 10.11.20 |
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Institute of Directors (IoD) - responds as unemployment rises to 4.8% in September |
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| 10.11.20 |
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insurethebox - data reveals motorists are 32% more likely to crash on the 13th when it falls on a Friday |
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| 10.11.20 |
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Office National Statistics - UK unemployment rate is now rising sharply; redundancies have reached a record high; average pay up 1.3% |
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| 10.11.20 |
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Direct Line Insurance Group - Q3 trading update: "motor claims frequency remained below pre-Covid-19 levels" |
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| 09.11.20 |
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ADAS Alliance - launches the ADAS Dictionary; avoids confusion by standardising on clear terminology for 22 driver assistance systems |
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| 09.11.20 |
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ECA Business Energy (an ABP Club Recommended Business Service Provider) bill validation service - 25% of supplier invoices fail validation |
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| 09.11.20 |
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Zurich - to "re-skill" 3,000 UK workers |
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| 09.11.20 |
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University of Nottingham and the RAC Foundation - more driver training needed for semi-automated cars |
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| 09.11.20 |
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SEAT and CUPRA - dealers in England remain "digitally open" during second lockdown; service departments remain open |
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| 09.11.20 |
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RSA and RoSPA - new partnership after survey reveals 48% UK residents have been affected by serious accident |
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| 09.11.20 |
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Allianz Partners UK - joins global initiative calling for Combined Charging System to become the global standard for EV charging |
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| 09.11.20 |
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Gordon Murray Group - invest £50m in new global HQ and technology campus in Surrey |
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| 09.11.20 |
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National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) - publish guide for franchised dealers on ‘Distance Selling’ |
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| 09.11.20 |
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Thatcham Research - Volkswagen ID.3 research project on damageability, repairability and parts/data availability |
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| 09.11.20 |
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Thatcham Research - 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝗸𝘀𝘄𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗻 𝗜𝗗.𝟯 research project on damageability, repairability and parts/data availability |
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| 09.11.20 |
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First Line (replacement steering & suspension components) - new rear trailing arm bush for Fiat Doblo 2010> / Vauxhall/Opel |
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| 09.11.20 |
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Highways England - 10,000 tailgaters have been caught in just two weeks by new road cameras |
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| 09.11.20 |
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Grove Group - new, bespoke digital stock control system available for all accident repair centres – 'Grove: Integrum' |
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| 09.11.20 |
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National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA) - 24% increase in sales of motorcycles (Oct 2020 vs Oct 2019) |
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| 09.11.20 |
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RAC - 57% UK drivers say having access to a car is more important than it was before the coronavirus pandemic |
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| 06.11.20 |
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Part Problem - new FREE to join forum set up by Accident Express to help repairers to source parts especially during lockdown and Brexit |
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| 06.11.20 |
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Automechanika - first in series of webinars discussed "The impact of the coronavirus on the aftermarket"; here's their summary of discussion |
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| 06.11.20 |
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SMMT - with showrooms shut for a month the CJRS is "a welcome lifeline" |
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| 06.11.20 |
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2020 Night of Knights Awards Ceremony: 3pm on Thurs 12 November - ALL the finalists in our digital Event Programme |
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| 06.11.20 |
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On-line Night of Knights awards ceremony, 3pm on Thurs 12 Nov - programme for event now available on-line |
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| 06.11.20 |
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Auto Trader - "Brits refuse to let lockdown stop them buying cars" |
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| 06.11.20 |
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“Flexible furlough can be a great tool when used well, but dangerous if it becomes a dependency” |
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| 06.11.20 |
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Allianz - trading update Q3 2020: GWP - Allianz Insurance: down 5% to £1418m, LV= GI: up 31% to £1570m |
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| 06.11.20 |
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IBIS TV - on-line event on 19 November (which replaced physical event in Monaco) postponed to Thursday 17 December |
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| 06.11.20 |
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Excel Automotive Group (EAG) - repair consumables supplier remains open during lockdown |
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| 06.11.20 |
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AutosOnShow (simplifies capturing video and imagery of dealer vehicle stock) - rolls out across the BMW and MINI network |
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| 06.11.20 |
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AXIOM Accident Repair Centres - contactless repair service, bodyshop team briefings on COVID-19 and pre and post-repair valets |
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| 06.11.20 |
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A sad frustrating announcement |
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| 06.11.20 |
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Lovells Auto Body Centre (Peterborough) - reopened on Monday following refurb during COVID-19 |
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| 06.11.20 |
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Fix Auto Liverpool South - new bodyshop acquisition is 7th Fix Auto-owned site; building left vacant by Nationwide Accident Repair Services |
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| 06.11.20 |
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BookMyGarage - "record-breaking" bookings for MOTs and services recorded as showrooms close doors |
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| 06.11.20 |
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AD Williams Crawley - a Volvo Cars high achieving bodyshop winner for 2019 |
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| 06.11.20 |
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Car Shop (part of Sytner’s Car Supermarket Division) - WIP photos from the new Warrington preparation facility |
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| 06.11.20 |
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End of month analysis of claims exchanged across the CAPS Platform (end of Oct 2020) - from 73% (Sept) to 74% (Oct) |
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| 06.11.20 |
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OEC Vision - remain fully operational to locate and source OEM parts throughout lockdown 2.0 |
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| 06.11.20 |
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BMW UK – Aftersales Network *open for business* |
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| 05.11.20 |
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Volvo Trucks - will launch a complete range of electric trucks up to 44 tonne in Europe next year |
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| 05.11.20 |
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RSA - confirm offer made for company by Intact Financial Corp (who would keep Canada and UK) and Tryg (who would keep Scandinavia) |
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| 05.11.20 |
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OFFICIAL PRESS STATEMENT: Government extends Furlough to March and increases self-employed support |
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| 05.11.20 |
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Cox Automotive - Insight Report 2020 (a preview): the future of AFVs, car subscription models and rapid adoption of ADAS |
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| 05.11.20 |
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BuyaCar - boss "bullish" about car sales under renewed lockdown as dealers welcome online business continuity |
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| 05.11.20 |
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AW Repair Group - launch TecKnowlogy Centres with new website |
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| 05.11.20 |
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Official - Government extends Furlough scheme (CJRS) to end of March and increases self-employed support |
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| 05.11.20 |
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Harwoods Group - new Audi Aftersales Care facility in Portsmouth |
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| 05.11.20 |
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Fintech Snoop raises over £10 million in crowdfund as it prepares to launch new auto bill-busting service |
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| 05.11.20 |
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PPG Refinish UK & Ireland - supporting bodyshop customers through new COVID-19 restrictions |
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| 05.11.20 |
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RSA - Q3 trading update: "excellent progress YTD 2020, with underwriting profit strongly up" |
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| 05.11.20 |
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Furlough - BBC report at noon says furlough scheme to be extended until March; full details to be announced later today by Chancellor |
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| 05.11.20 |
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Furlough - BBC report at noon says furlough scheme to be extended until March; full details to be announced later today by Chancellor |
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| 05.11.20 |
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Stuart Evans (Unipart Automotive, IRIS Coatings and LKQ Coatings) - seeking a new role in the industry |
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| 05.11.20 |
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Eurorepar Car Service (PSA Group) - help raise £15,000 for mental health charity, CALM |
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| 05.11.20 |
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Jardine Motors (Jardine Holdings) - profit update Q3 2020: continues to face "challenging trading conditions" |
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| 05.11.20 |
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Marshall Motor Group (8 bodyshop sites) - aftersales (bodyshop, parts & service) open as usual |
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| 05.11.20 |
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Venson - 1 in 3 people confess to speeding: mature, employed, higher earners more likely to break the law than their younger counterparts |
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| 05.11.20 |
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SMMT – October 2020 new car sales down 1.6% on last year to 140,945 due to Welsh “firebreak”; YTD new car sales down 31% |
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| 05.11.20 |
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Drive Vauxhall Aftersales - remain open nationally throughout the November lockdown |
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| 05.11.20 |
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World Skills - September 2021 competition postponed by a year to Oct / Nov 2022 |
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| 05.11.20 |
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ECA Business Energy (an ABP Club Recommended Business Service Provider) - COVID-19 advice and support for bodyshops |
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| 04.11.20 |
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"Repairs renew relationships for 3.8 million drivers" - motorists keep cars for av. 1y 2 m after paying for repairs (Kwik Fit) |
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| 04.11.20 |
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Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) & Car Wash Association (CWA) - welcomes decision to allow car washes on petrol forecourts to remain open |
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| 04.11.20 |
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Ford - new tech designed to help drivers avoid blind spot collisions fitted to new Kuga SUV |
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| 04.11.20 |
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FCA - "many CMCs have demonstrated a poor understanding of, and sometimes attitude to, their regulatory obligations" |
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| 04.11.20 |
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British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) - confirm next year's conference - 'BIBA 2021 – Strengthening Resilience' - as a virtual event |
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| 04.11.20 |
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PPG Selemix (coating for light industrial) - launches re-brand and strengthens digital customer experience |
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| 04.11.20 |
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IMI - new Live Chat available at theimi.org.uk: 8.30am until 5.30pm |
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| 04.11.20 |
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ThingCo - named InsurTech 100 Business 2020 |
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| 04.11.20 |
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Guy Salmon Land Rover Wakefield (Sytner) - Bodyshop Specialist Andrew Harman helps dept. secure £121K sales, 45% thanks to AUTOPAD estimates |
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| 04.11.20 |
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Ageas - announces new Chief Distribution Officer for UK |
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| 04.11.20 |
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ŠKODA AUTO - innovative LED system indicates status of belt buckle at all times |
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| 04.11.20 |
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Mazda - vehicles support RE:ACT Disaster Response (charity that repurposes military skills) during COVID-19 emergency operation |
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| 04.11.20 |
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Lockdown 2 - Government rules published this morning specifically allow "car repair and MOT services" to stay open through latest lockdown |
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| 04.11.20 |
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4% rise in unemployment amongst over 50s |
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| 04.11.20 |
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RAC - drivers in line for fuel price cut as low oil demand pushes prices down |
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| 04.11.20 |
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MOT garages are still open in England under the new national restrictions - IGA "fully support the government’s decision" |
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| 03.11.20 |
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Bodyshop Solutions - launches innovative and “cost effective” riveting tool: XPac, from Wielander & Schill |
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| 03.11.20 |
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Xtrac - Thatcham-based automotive and motorsport specialist presented with the Queen’s Award for Enterprise |
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| 03.11.20 |
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Allianz - equips independent brokers with LinkedIn Learning |
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| 03.11.20 |
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Selsia - launches new 'Accident Reporting by Selsia' app |
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| 03.11.20 |
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TRICO (A1 Motor Stores, Autoparts Express, Carcessories, D&S Roe, EAG, Optimal, Pearl Products and Tetrosyl Express) - reveal £20k giveaway |
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| 03.11.20 |
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Insurance Post and e2e - free live webinar (Weds 18 Nov @11am) on using green parts in vehicle repair |
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| 03.11.20 |
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TrustFord - national Fleet and Parts operations, Service, Quicklane & MOT departments remain open |
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| 03.11.20 |
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UK Government - awards £49 million funding to low carbon automotive projects |
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| 03.11.20 |
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Snows - 47-site dealer group will continue to operate aftersales departments as usual |
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| 03.11.20 |
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Copart - announces new Customer Excellence Centre in Bedford & new Claims Management System, ClaimHub |
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| 03.11.20 |
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IMI - supports calls from trade bodies, NFDA and SMMT, for car showrooms to remain OPEN |
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| 03.11.20 |
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SMMT - car dealer showrooms MUST STAY OPEN |
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| 03.11.20 |
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NFDA - "vehicle dealerships should open – they are safe spaces" |
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| 03.11.20 |
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MG Cannon: COVID-19 update - "remain fully operational and open for business as usual" |
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| 03.11.20 |
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Prasco - planning ensures it will ride out the potential ‘perfect storm’ caused by Brexit and COVID-19 |
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| 03.11.20 |
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Finalists revealed for the 10 Repairers Choice awards (546 bodyshops took part and voted) plus the finalists for the 5 ABP awards |
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| 03.11.20 |
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Finalists revealed for the 10 Repairers Choice awards (546 bodyshops took part and voted) plus the finalists for the 5 ABP awards |
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| 03.11.20 |
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SYNETIQ - watch the transformation video of a written-off road car to Team BRIT’s BMW M240i race car |
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| 03.11.20 |
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Eco Repair Systems - launches brand new bodyshop equipment website with 15% off all first orders from its online store |
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| 03.11.20 |
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Auto Trader - October marks seven months of consecutive growth for used car prices, increasing 8.6% YoY |
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| 03.11.20 |
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Stephensons - lockdown leads to significant fall in motor claims; 75% drop in number of vehicles on the road compared to pre-lockdown |
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| 03.11.20 |
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IAA (digital marketplace for vehicle buyers and sellers, inc insurers, dealers & fleets) - continues UK operations through 2nd lockdown |
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| 03.11.20 |
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Mercedes-Benz Vans UK - 6-figure investment in EV advertising during 'Great British Bake Off' & the England International Football Friendly |
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| 03.11.20 |
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Porsche - confirm servicing, repair and trade parts will "continue to remain fully operational" through lockdown 2 |
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| 03.11.20 |
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Resolution Foundation - more than 1/3 workers are worried about catching COVID-19 at work |
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| 03.11.20 |
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Nicola Browell (Claims Consortium Group and formerly at Tesco Underwriting and Groupama) - sad news of her death last week |
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| 02.11.20 |
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David Sandhu (ex Redde / Quindell / Ai Claims) - sad news of his death last week |
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| 02.11.20 |
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M&M Fix Auto Stoke - latest bodyshop to sign up to PPG's MoonWalk paint mixing system |
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| 02.11.20 |
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U-Pol - Raptor protective coating stars in last night's 'Top Gear' show |
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| 02.11.20 |
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19.8 million will work beyond state pension age - down 14% from 2019 |
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| 02.11.20 |
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Mission Motorsport - secures Electric Vehicle Training Centre approval from the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) |
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| 02.11.20 |
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Simon Graeme Auto Service Centre - named Servicesure Autocentre of the Year |
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| 02.11.20 |
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Ansible Motion - BMW Group upgrade to "class-leading" driving simulator for accurate and representative driving and tech data |
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| 02.11.20 |
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insurethebox - 6% more car insurance claims made on Halloween |
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| 02.11.20 |
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Japan: Tractable’s AI solution to save insurer teams 360,000 hours per year |
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| 02.11.20 |
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Porsche - "nudging" drivers to make sustainable choices |
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| 02.11.20 |
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Premium Credit Insurance Index -more than half of SMEs have cut insurance spending as COVID-19 hits |
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| 02.11.20 |
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Clearitwaste.co.uk - Brits spend 249 days behind the wheel over a lifetime |
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| 02.11.20 |
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RWC Training - enhances ADAS offering with new partnership with Red Digital ADAS |
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| 02.11.20 |
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USA: CIECA (Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association) - Mark Kaufman, Ford’s global director of electrification on "future of EVs" |
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| 02.11.20 |
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The Vella Group - congratulate multi-skilled apprentices, Harry Owens & Stephen Halsall, IMI Auto Skills Competition silver winners |
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| 02.11.20 |
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Mercedes-Benz Vans UK - issue all technicians that support and provide Roadside Assistance with an RQM digital ID card |
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| 02.11.20 |
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Ducati - records best third quarter ever despite "complex global situation"; 14,694 total motorcycles delivered worldwide (Q3 2020) |
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| 02.11.20 |
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Volkswagen - recovers from "COVID-19 slump" in third quarter; deliveries almost on a level with previous year; YTD down 18.6% |
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| 02.11.20 |
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Watchstone - complete sale of Ingenie to the A-Plan/Endsleigh group |
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| 01.11.20 |
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Vertu - CEO Robert Forrester, confirms "aftersales departments will remain fully operational for servicing, MOT and repairs during lockdown" |
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| 01.11.20 |
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BASF - acquires majority share of Belgian internet platform UBench which connects players in the automotive aftermarket |
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| 01.11.20 |
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Lockdown - government guidance (to be confirmed) says "garages and repair shops" can stay open as can "storage and distribution" for parts |
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| 31.10.20 |
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Furlough (Coronavirus Job Retention) scheme - extended to end of November, full details; new grants of up to £3,000 per month available |
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| 31.10.20 |
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Lockdown - official press release on new lockdown rules |
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| 31.10.20 |
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Autogas (joint venture between Shell and Calor) - close all LPG refuelling sites in UK; still 1,906 LPG sites in UK |
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| 30.10.20 |
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Less than 1 hour left to vote in the ABP Repairers Choice wards; voting closes at 4 pm today (Friday); over 500 bodyshops have already voted |
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| 30.10.20 |
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Auto Trader - latest regional covid lockdowns are having little effect on car buying intentions of consumers |
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| 30.10.20 |
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BCF (British Coatings Federation) - award their top honour - the Silver Medal - to Wayne Smith, their former Director of Regulatory Affairs |
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| 30.10.20 |
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Volvo Cars - Accident Research Team celebrates 50 years of service to safety |
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| 30.10.20 |
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Jato - in Europe sales of electrified cars (hybrids and electric cars) overtook diesel sales in September |
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| 30.10.20 |
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Nationwide - administrators proposals, detailed in 143 page document of 10 Sept, have been approved by the creditors |
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| 29.10.20 |
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IMI Skills Competition - all the winners and medallists in refinishing and body repair; Vella Group win silver medal in both categories |
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| 29.10.20 |
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ABI - annual conference in Feb 2021 in London is cancelled; replaced by virtual event on 23 Feb 2021 |
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| 29.10.20 |
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*** REMINDER: voting for the ABP Repairers Choice Awards 2020 closes at 4pm on TOMORROW (Friday 30 October) *** |
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| 29.10.20 |
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Swansway Group - wins big at the 13th annual Auto Trader Retailer Awards |
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| 29.10.20 |
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Drive My Career - more than 40% of young people’s jobs affected by COVID |
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| 29.10.20 |
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Tracker - value of recoveries in September was £755,975 |
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| 29.10.20 |
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RAC - largest fall in motor traffic since records began in 1994 |
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| 29.10.20 |
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SMMT - UK’s overall CV output grows 3.3% in September |
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| 29.10.20 |
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Provisional Road Traffic Estimates: Great Britain (July 2019 - June 2020) - largest fall in motor traffic since records began in 1994 |
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| 29.10.20 |
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PGMBM - half a million drivers could be compensated £10,000 each as Fiat Chrysler face £5bn UK legal action over emissions, says law firm |
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| 29.10.20 |
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SMMT - UK car manufacturing output falls -5.0% in September to 114,732 units – the lowest level for 25 years |
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| 29.10.20 |
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LKQ - Q3 results: highest quarterly earnings in company’s history; UK recovered at a faster rate than most of Europe |
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| 29.10.20 |
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McKinsey - the postpandemic future of the automotive industry |
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| 29.10.20 |
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LKQ Euro Car Parts - extends partnership with Liftmaster and Milwaukee brands |
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| 29.10.20 |
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AX - test drives triple in recent months compared to pre-pandemic levels but retailers warned to remain flexible as COVID challenges persist |
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| 29.10.20 |
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Axalta - opinion piece on the importance of bodyshop networks in a consolidating market |
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| 29.10.20 |
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Polestar - Volvo's EV performance brand opens retail space in London |
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| 29.10.20 |
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ABI - average price paid for comprehensive motor insurance in Q3 2020 was £460 – the lowest level in 4 years |
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| 29.10.20 |
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Lookers - after 14 years on their board, Tony Bramall to step down as non-executive director at end of year - earlier than announced |
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| 28.10.20 |
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Tony Aquila - former CEO of Solera / Audatex appointed Executive Chairman of Canoo, electric vehicle company based in LA |
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| 28.10.20 |
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FMG - partner with The Building Repair Network to cut the cost of third party property damage arising from motor incidents |
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| 28.10.20 |
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Gridserve - Britain's first forecourt for electric cars is set to open next month in Braintree |
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| 28.10.20 |
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Fiat Chrysler and Groupe PSA - talks continue towards completion of proposed merger to create Stellantis, world's 4th largest car maker |
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| 28.10.20 |
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MINI - future plans include new electric crossover and compact crossover models; production from 2023 in China of new electric only model |
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| 28.10.20 |
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Bodyshops - you have just 48 hours left to rate your work providers and suppliers in the ABP Repairers Choice awards; close 4pm Friday |
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| 28.10.20 |
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IMI - Professor Jim Saker appointed as new President; Linda Jackson and Sandy Burgess also confirmed as Vice Presidents |
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| 28.10.20 |
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Accident Express - collecting for local food banks |
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| 28.10.20 |
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Parts Problem - a new forum created by Accident Express to help repairers with parts sourcing problems, especially if Brexit causes issues |
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| 28.10.20 |
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Minster Law - launches INK digital claims portal; injury claims service achieves 95% customer satisfaction |
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| 28.10.20 |
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AW Repair Group - delighted to announce it has been shortlisted for two ABP Bodyshop Excellence Awards. |
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| 28.10.20 |
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Solera - announces new updates to Qapter (AI-based, end-to-end claims management platform) using Google Cloud and "Repair Science" |
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| 28.10.20 |
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Aston Martin - expand technology agreement with Mercedes who will take up to 20% shareholding; targeting 10,000 annual sales by 2024 |
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| 28.10.20 |
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Redde Northgate - announce "FMG Repair Services" as new name for the former Nationwide business |
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| 28.10.20 |
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Activate Group - reveal new logo; first part of customer inspired review of their 4 divisions; Sopp Parts division becomes Activate Parts |
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| 27.10.20 |
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Service Certainty imageproof - high quality media capture from network of professional photographers |
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| 27.10.20 |
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TrustFord - Alperton bodyshop closes; area now serviced by TrustFord's Dagenham bodyshop |
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| 27.10.20 |
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Peugeot UK - 68% children believe electric and plug-in vehicles are good for the planet (and want their parents to buy greener cars) |
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| 27.10.20 |
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Aviva - Adam Murray pays tribute to Robert Slesser, who retired last week from the role of National Engineer Manager |
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| 27.10.20 |
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ControlExpert - Allianz Group receives clearance from German Federal Cartel Office for their acquisition of ControlExpert |
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| 27.10.20 |
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Hastings - court to approve acquisition by Sampo of Finland and Rand Merchant Investment Holdings (RMI) of South Africa on 13 Nov |
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| 27.10.20 |
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Enva Specialist Waste England (formally Oakwood Environmental) - kit out a demo van to tour bodyshops around the UK next month |
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| 27.10.20 |
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AA - given extra 4 weeks to agree deal with consortium of TowerBrook Capital Partners and Warburg Pincus to acquire company |
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| 27.10.20 |
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Copart Automotive – on delivering "rapid remarketing & disposal routes" |
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| 27.10.20 |
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EXCLUSIVE: The CHO (credit hire industry trade group) - Kirsty McKno stands down as chair after 4 years in role |
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| 27.10.20 |
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Unipart - asks if EV battery supply chains are up to the task as UK stock of EVs could rise as high as 36 million by 2040 |
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| 27.10.20 |
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BMW UK - Andrew Rodbourne appointed as Bodyshop Development Manager (replaces Clive Farmer who left the company in October) |
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| 27.10.20 |
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Trenton - franchised dealer group sells stolen vehicle recovery solution & fits Tracker devices to its management and demonstration cars |
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| 27.10.20 |
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National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA) - ‘Safe to Ride’ campaign promotes motorcycles as an "ideal alternative to public transport" |
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| 27.10.20 |
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KPMG - how to "spread festive cheer" in a virtual environment |
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| 27.10.20 |
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comparethemarket.com - drivers in East Dorset have the highest average no claims; Tower Hamlets has lowest average no claims |
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| 27.10.20 |
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The Petrol Retailers and Car Wash Associations - call for clarification from the Welsh government on car washes |
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| 27.10.20 |
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Pirelli - all season tyres that last all year, or for full winter tyres? |
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| 27.10.20 |
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rFpro, WMG, University of Warwick - autonomous vehicle simulations can now be validated on public roads in the UK for the first time |
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| 27.10.20 |
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Cars of the Future - driverless vehicles website is a 'Zenzic CAM Creator' |
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| 27.10.20 |
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Inaugural What Car? Van Awards (Tues 3 November) - to be supported by Vansdirect |
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| 27.10.20 |
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Liverpool fans... AXA strengthens partnership with Liverpool FC and secures naming rights to new Training Centre |
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| 27.10.20 |
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JATO - huge reductions in Europe’s average CO2 emissions; Volvo crowned greenest OEM, already meeting assigned CO2 target for this year |
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| 26.10.20 |
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Police - all 43 UK police forces launch 7-day national campaign to protect road users from uninsured drivers in association with MIB |
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| 26.10.20 |
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Ford - Andy Barratt, managing director, Ford of Britain, announces his retirement after 40 years with the company |
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| 26.10.20 |
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Ford - appoint Lisa Brankin as managing director, Ford of Britain; her replacement as director, Passenger Vehicles, is Anthony Ireson |
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| 26.10.20 |
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Ford - ALL petrol Mondeos are now full hybrid without the need for customers to use an external power source to charge the battery |
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| 26.10.20 |
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Tony Lowe - sad news of his death at the age of 65 |
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| 26.10.20 |
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Repairers Choice awards - just 4 days left to cast your votes; close at 4pm this Friday (30 Oct); over 250 repairers have voted already |
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| 26.10.20 |
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BMW - recall 26,700 plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), 2,930 of them in UK; potential problem with sealed battery units |
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| 26.10.20 |
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Auto Trader Retailer Awards - Cedar Specialist Cars, Alex Scott Cars and Luscombe Motors named as Retailers of the Year |
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| 26.10.20 |
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RWC Training - bodyshops warned to be "better prepared" as EV sales |
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| 26.10.20 |
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Mirka - power tools division celebrates its 10th birthday |
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| 26.10.20 |
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FCA - publicly censure Aviva for making an announcement that had the potential to mislead the market' breach was serious but not intentional |
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| 26.10.20 |
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Copart - "fully prepared for the winter ahead" with effective emergency response strategy |
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| 26.10.20 |
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GoCompare - partner with free app, Snoop, to help drivers save up to £1,6321 on motor insurance |
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| 26.10.20 |
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Fix Auto UK - 101 Fix Auto UK repair centres adopt the Trustpilot system; 270 reviews in first month (av. 4.6/5 score) |
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| 26.10.20 |
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Hilton Coachworks - VM-approved repair business builds new state-of-the-art bodyshop in Bishop's Stortford |
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| 26.10.20 |
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RAC - first UK provider to offer customers a complete breakdown service as standard |
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| 26.10.20 |
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University of Birmingham - motorists’ smartphones may help highways bosses keep roads safe |
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| 26.10.20 |
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car - demand for replacement vehicles post-accident jumps av. 8% for fortnight after clocks go back |
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| 26.10.20 |
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DS Automobiles - risk of a fatal accident is five times greater at night |
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| 26.10.20 |
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Artis - opening two new bodyshop sites: Chelmsford and Woodford |
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| 23.10.20 |
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Pronto Accident Repair Centres (Lovells Peterborough) - acquire their 9th location, Boston Lincs (ex-Nationwide site) |
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| 23.10.20 |
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Sad news - death of Tony Lowe (Impact Repair Centre and RMI) announced |
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| 23.10.20 |
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Direct Line Group - confirm "loss of jobs for some people" as business moves into the digital world; reports suggest up to 800 job cuts |
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| 23.10.20 |
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GEM Motoring Assist - end the "pointless practice" of putting the clocks back in late October to cut road accidents |
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| 23.10.20 |
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Sapphire Garage - Manchester bodyshop shares new promotional video |
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| 23.10.20 |
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BCA - introduces new Thursday evening online auction programme |
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| 23.10.20 |
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2021 Consumer Moneyfacts Awards - 'Car Insurance Provider of the Year' award finalists announced |
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| 23.10.20 |
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The IMI - supporting the Department for Education’s new T Level qualifications |
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| 23.10.20 |
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Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) - fake COVID-19 marshals targeting local businesses |
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| 23.10.20 |
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Europcar Mobility Group - Telefónica and Geotab to provide real time telematics monitoring to connect its entire fleet by 2023 |
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| 23.10.20 |
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Axalta Refinish - bodyshops face strain on margins while at the same time they are under pressure to invest in new tech and training |
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| 23.10.20 |
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Admiral - with no Brexit deal in place, motorists reminded they may need a Green Card to drive in Europe |
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| 23.10.20 |
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Commercial Vehicle Show 2021 - 13-15 April at the NEC in Birmingham |
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| 23.10.20 |
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new Bodyshop Excellence Awards - finalists announced; winners unveiled in the free on-line Night of Knights ceremony at 3pm on Thurs 12 Nov |
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| 23.10.20 |
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AD Williams - open new bodyshop site in Kent, taking total number of bodyshops to 12 (plus two Express Centres (Gatwick and Heathrow) |
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| 23.10.20 |
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Thatcham Research - Government’s plan to test self-driving cars on motorways as soon as 2021 "threatens road safety" |
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| 23.10.20 |
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ONS - 48% of businesses report decrease in turnover (21 Sept to 4 October vs 10 to 23 Aug); 9% workers on partial or full furlough leave |
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| 23.10.20 |
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Copart Automotive article - "experts in problem vehicle disposal" |
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| 23.10.20 |
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British Coatings Federation (BCF) - urges UK and EU to agree Free Trade Agreement |
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| 22.10.20 |
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IAA - announce UK launch of IAA 360 View, providing superior visuals and improved merchandising of vehicles |
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| 22.10.20 |
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Gemini ARC - Dave Sargeant "proud" of team who developed & managed apprenticeship scheme named one of the 'Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers' |
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| 22.10.20 |
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HM Treasury - 1.4 million businesses supported through Covid-19 lending schemes |
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| 22.10.20 |
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AutoRaise - "young people remain the future of the repair sector" |
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| 22.10.20 |
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Power-TEC - new parking distance sensor hole cutter set |
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| 22.10.20 |
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Repairers Choice awards - over 150 bodyshops vote in first 3 days; have your say NOW; voting closes Fri 30 Oct |
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| 22.10.20 |
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New bodyshop networks with a national focus - Auto Body Professional magazine caught up with 2 recently formed groups |
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| 22.10.20 |
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BVRLA - failure to reach an EU trade deal will hit "cash-strapped UK businesses" |
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| 22.10.20 |
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HM Treasury - Chancellor increases financial support for businesses and workers |
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| 22.10.20 |
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SEAT UK - 14 million drivers "nervous" driving in the dark |
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| 22.10.20 |
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Admiral Group - named one of the World’s best workplaces |
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| 22.10.20 |
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Apollo Motor Group - named one of the "UK’s Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers", at number 67 (ahead of M&S, Co-op & Pepsi) |
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| 22.10.20 |
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FCA - 31% of adults have experienced a decrease in household income |
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| 22.10.20 |
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AX - wins prestigious CXA award for employee experience during COVID-19 |
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| 22.10.20 |
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Project Endeavour - first public trials of autonomous vehicles begin in Oxford this week with 6 Ford Mondeo vehicles |
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| 22.10.20 |
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The Association of Consumer Support Organisations (ACSO) - claims sector trade association signs up 16 new members |
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| 22.10.20 |
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Glass’s - rapid post-lockdown recovery in the used car market |
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| 22.10.20 |
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SMMT - ‘no deal’ would be "the worst possible outcome for UK Automotive" with with £2,800 av. price uplift on EU-built EVs |
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| 22.10.20 |
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Pendragon - trading update: underlying pre-tax profit in Q3 up 810% compared to Q3 2019; like-for-like sales and profit up, costs down |
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| 22.10.20 |
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Inflation rate - CPI rose to 0.5% for the 12 months to September 2020; RPI also up to 1.1% |
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| 21.10.20 |
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Government - the Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers - including Apollo at no 67 and Gemini at no 92 - are congratulated by Boris Johnson |
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| 21.10.20 |
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BCF (British Coatings Federation) - announces Guy Williams (CEO of U-POL) as new non-exec President for next 2 years |
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| 21.10.20 |
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Castle Coachworks in Northampton feature in Autocar article: "Why approved crash repairers aren't the only option" |
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| 21.10.20 |
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Direct Line - Good Causes share £3.5 million from the Direct Line Group Community Fund |
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| 21.10.20 |
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React Accident Repair Group (John Pattinson, Barry Whittles & Chris Elton) - a peek inside the new bodyshop in Scunthorpe |
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| 21.10.20 |
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MORE TH>N - insurance claims for bodily injury has doubled in recent months due to people wanting to avoid public transport during lockdown |
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| 21.10.20 |
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Ben - how the charity helped Bill, who was suffering from stress & pressure at work and at home |
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| 21.10.20 |
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Willis Towers Watson / Confused.com Car Insurance Price Index - car insurance premiums fall by 1% (£5) in Q3 2020 to £765 |
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| 21.10.20 |
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Parents spend up to £750 a year to help keep their children on the road - 23% have paid av. £185 towards repairs in past 12 months |
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| 21.10.20 |
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Eurorepar (PSA Dealer network) - new Eurorepar Reliance Tyre range |
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| 21.10.20 |
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Chancellor announces 1-year Spending Review in order to prioritise COVID-19 response |
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| 21.10.20 |
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Cobalt - 24% claims for accidents received at the weekend compared to 16% a year ago |
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| 21.10.20 |
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Kia - new Sorento is the first car to be equipped with Kia’s Multi-Collision Brake system |
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| 21.10.20 |
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CV-Library - job applications in the automotive sector grew by 25% in Q3 |
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| 21.10.20 |
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insurethebox - accidents increase by 14% between October and November; 31% increase during the evening rush hour (5pm-8pm) |
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| 21.10.20 |
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Autocar Britain’s Best Cars Awards - winners include the BMW 330e, Mazda MX-5, Alpine A110 and Citroën Berlingo |
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| 21.10.20 |
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France - Efma (global, non-profit finance & insurance group) names Jean-Marc Pailhol, from Allianz Partners, as its new chairman |
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| 21.10.20 |
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Thatcham Research - VW ID.3 scores 5 Stars in latest Euro NCAP safety tests |
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| 21.10.20 |
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What Car? interview with Bill Berman, Pendragon chief exe - "in 3 months we've achieved what it would normally take 18 months to do" |
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| 21.10.20 |
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AutoRaise - on finding new employment for apprentices who may have been made redundant during the pandemic |
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| 20.10.20 |
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D.Gawthrope ACR - invests more than £1.2m to create state-of-the-art bodyshop near Leeds |
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| 20.10.20 |
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CALLING ALL BODYSHOPS... have YOUR say and vote for the winners of the ABP Repairers Choice Awards 2020 |
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| 20.10.20 |
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RWC Training - greater collaboration within the automotive sector could be "a happy unintended consequence of COVID-19" |
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| 20.10.20 |
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PPG - launch new mobile ProductApp |
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| 20.10.20 |
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Hendy Group - appointed UK dealer for new MOKE (small, front-wheel drive utility and recreational convertible) |
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| 20.10.20 |
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Automechanika Birmingham - June 2021 show cancelled; moves to 7 - 9 June 2022 |
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| 20.10.20 |
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RAC - signs deal to provide customer service centre servicing and repair solution for one million Renault, Dacia and Alpine drivers |
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| 20.10.20 |
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Tracker - it's that time of the year again... 'frost jacking' warning |
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| 20.10.20 |
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HELLA - strengthens software competencies by founding new Global Software House; already employs c2,000 software experts globally |
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| 20.10.20 |
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NFDA - surveys dealers on employment and recruitment issues in the automotive sector |
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| 20.10.20 |
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Ben - providing support to people who have lost their jobs and who are at risk of losing their jobs in the bodyshop sector |
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| 20.10.20 |
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LKQ Euro Car Parts - broadens UK product offering with MPM gear oil launch |
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| 20.10.20 |
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Copart UK - further expansion of dedicated ‘First Response’ Contact Centre in the North East |
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| 20.10.20 |
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What Car? - waives New Car Buying fees for retailers and OEMs in Wales in response to new lockdown |
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| 20.10.20 |
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The Motor Ombudsman - 82% rise in searches for dealer or repairer using its online Garage Finder (Q3 vs Q2) |
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| 20.10.20 |
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MG - largest ever shipment of MGs (2,031) arrive in the UK and two thirds are EVs |
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| 20.10.20 |
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RAC Club - cancel London to Brighton veteran car run due to take place on Sunday 1 November |
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| 20.10.20 |
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Wales - what does 2 week firebreak mean for car repair, MoT and servicing? |
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| 19.10.20 |
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ERS - appoint Peter Bisby (ex-AIG) as Group CEO, replacing Ian Parker; ERS now wants to enter the specialist commercial insurance market |
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| 19.10.20 |
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UK to adopt EU emissions regulations following Brexit transition period - Autovista article |
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| 19.10.20 |
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Welsh Government confirm “circuit breaker” lockdown from 6pm Friday 23 October until Monday 9 November 2020 |
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| 19.10.20 |
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REPOST FROM THE FORUM RE: "Recovery Agents - Salvage Collectors - Damaging Vehicles" |
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| 19.10.20 |
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AutoRaise - body repair apprenticeship charity Partner, LV=, provide AutoRaise with additional emergency funding |
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| 19.10.20 |
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LV= - three-minute video about LV= Sole Sites (network of recommended repairers who work exclusively on repairs for LV=) |
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| 19.10.20 |
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Webfleet Solutions (fleet management platform) and VisionTrack (connected cameras) - help Copart UK in its drive towards DVS compliance |
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| 19.10.20 |
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ABP Repairers Choice Awards 2020 - VOTING NOW OPEN |
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| 19.10.20 |
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Fylde Coast Accident Repair Centre - using refinising skills to capture aviation work after relocating bodyshop to Blackpool Airport |
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| 19.10.20 |
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CBI - nine in ten employees will need to reskill by 2030 |
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| 19.10.20 |
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‘Time is running out’ campaign - gov encourage businesses to ‘act now’ for guaranteed changes at the end of the year |
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| 19.10.20 |
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AX - win Silver and Gold at UKCXA'20 Awards |
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| 19.10.20 |
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What Car? - Toyota RAV4, Lexus RX Hybrid and Honda Jazz named Britain’s most reliable used cars |
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| 19.10.20 |
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WorldSkills UK - Joan Scott, Assistant Principal, The Trafford College Group named "Unsung Hero" at Tes FE Awards 2020 |
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| 19.10.20 |
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NFDA - review of the Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Regulation |
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| 19.10.20 |
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McKinsey 'COVID-19 Tracker' - 88% older drivers consider private vehicles as "safer option" vs 59% 18-24 yr olds |
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| 19.10.20 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - new CEO, Thierry Bolloré, could slash their product range — even ditching the forthcoming all-electric XJ saloon |
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| 18.10.20 |
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Brexit - 70 trade associations, including SMMT and BVRLA, tell government "with compromise and tenacity, a deal can be done" |
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| 18.10.20 |
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Brexit - experts claim Boris Johnson’s ‘thin’ EU deal will cause major economic upset with costly friction at the border says Guardian |
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| 17.10.20 |
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SMMT - reaction to PM's statement on Brexit negotiations; "Make no mistake, the automotive industry will not prosper from no deal" |
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| 17.10.20 |
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Government - to close loophole in law and make the taking of photos and playing games on hand-held mobile phones illegal whilst driving |
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| 16.10.20 |
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Tressler Coachwork in Uckfield - sad news of death of founder, Jim Manning, at age of 83 |
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| 16.10.20 |
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Auto Trader - average used car price last week was 8.5% higher than the same week last year, marking 23 weeks of consecutive price increase |
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| 16.10.20 |
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Motor injury claims - rise slightly in Q3 compared to Q2, but still well below last year |
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| 16.10.20 |
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Association of Consumer Support Organisations (ACSO) - 10,000 increase in motor injury claims since previous quarter |
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| 16.10.20 |
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Quick Lane Gorton, Greater Manchester by franchisee TrustFord - new site opens later this month |
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| 16.10.20 |
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Drivers back tougher sentences for those that cause death by dangerous driving |
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| 16.10.20 |
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FCA proposes additional measures to help insurance customers in financial difficulty because of coronavirus |
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| 16.10.20 |
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Insurance Post and e2e - free live webinar (Weds 18 Nov @11am) on using green parts in vehicle repair |
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| 16.10.20 |
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Motorpoint - UK’s largest independent car retailer appoints Isaac Barrett as its’ new Sales Manager in Oldbury |
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| 16.10.20 |
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Lynk & Co (Chinese-Swedish VM from Geely & Volvo) - most successful virtual brand launch in Europe |
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| 16.10.20 |
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Consumer Intelligence - five (unexpected) consequences of the dual pricing ban |
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| 16.10.20 |
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Insurance Innovators - webinar [available on-demand] The CX (customer experience) revolution: delighting customers and delivering profit |
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| 16.10.20 |
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Inchcape - selling its 12 Cooper BMW dealerships; Vertu confirm discussions for 4 of them; Jardines also reported to be in discussion |
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| 16.10.20 |
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Lookers - trading update: "material underlying PBT loss in H1"; "underlying PBT significantly ahead of last year in Q3" |
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| 15.10.20 |
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Aviva - faces FCA rebuke over £450m preference share debacle; Aviva board facing "pointed criticism" for its handling of the situation |
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| 15.10.20 |
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Lookers - lenders parachute in advisers to aid them in talks about refinancing; trading update on Friday |
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| 15.10.20 |
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Insurance Times Claims Excellence Awards – full list of winners and finalists from this afternoon’s on-line ceremony; Ageas win Claims Team |
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| 15.10.20 |
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ABP Bodyshop Excellence awards - entries for the 5 new awards for bodyshops close at 4pm TOMORROW (Fri 16 Oct) |
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| 15.10.20 |
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Equip Auto - confirms their next show will be 18 - 22 October 2022 in Paris - “Shaping the Automotive Future"; 2021 show has been cancelled |
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| 15.10.20 |
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FMG - selected by car-sharing service, Turo, (the Airbnb for cars) to provide a complete incident management solution |
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| 15.10.20 |
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ABI - Motor Insurance webinar, Wed 4 and Thurs 5 Nov; "Motor insurance in the 2020s and beyond" |
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| 15.10.20 |
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Volvo Car UK - Mark Cox is now Network and Business Development Director, Steve Beattie becomes Head of Sales |
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| 15.10.20 |
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Repairing, fitting and headlamp alignment for bodyshop technicians - Dean Lander discusses the evolution of the headlamp |
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| 15.10.20 |
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Fix Auto UK - Armando Ferraira at Fix Auto West Hampstead, and Sam Andrews from Fix Auto Stevenage celebrate 25th anniversary with Fix |
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| 15.10.20 |
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Finish Line Performance Paintwork - Coventry bodyshop receives £51,000 loan to help it recover from the pandemic |
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| 15.10.20 |
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Morelli Group - the “game-changer” vehicle decontamination system that uses SATA tech to kill COVID-19 |
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| 15.10.20 |
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IMPROVE - the Government Kickstart Scheme is live, offering funding towards employing a young person in your bodyshop |
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| 15.10.20 |
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National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) 2021 - to take place from 8 to 14 February 2021 |
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| 14.10.20 |
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Wales - announces a ban from Friday on people from UK's covid hotspots entering Wales |
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| 14.10.20 |
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BMW and MINI - batteries from our retired electric and hybrid cars will have a sustainable second-use with Off Grid Energy |
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| 14.10.20 |
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Tesco - Tesco Bank to acquire Ageas 50.1% stake in Tesco Underwriting for "at least" £104m in Q2 2021 |
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| 14.10.20 |
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Europcar, Pennings Accident Repair Centres and ACIS - new repair pods reduce vehicle downtime by a third; trial to roll out nationally |
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| 14.10.20 |
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Axalta - Cromax paint brand and Yamaha Factory Racing MotoGP extend partnership |
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| 14.10.20 |
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National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA) - auction houses report "strong vehicle values" |
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| 14.10.20 |
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National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA) - auction houses report "strong vehicle values" |
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| 14.10.20 |
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insurethebox - telematics insurer continues commitment to tackle young driver safety issues with road safety partnership, Learn2Live |
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| 14.10.20 |
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Roberlo - new UNIX 550 HS clearcoat |
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| 14.10.20 |
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Mercedes-Benz Vans UK - new ServiceCare Complete (from £10pm) and Maintenance plans for the eSprinter and eVito |
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| 14.10.20 |
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Copart - investing in 3.5 tonne single car transporters for nationwide Operation Centres |
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| 14.10.20 |
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ABI - insurers extend their COVID-19 support to help many of the UK’s 27 million motor insurance customers |
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| 14.10.20 |
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Admiral - 1 in 5 claims for accidents involving sat navs are because drivers change lanes quickly to follow directions |
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| 14.10.20 |
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CALLUM (automotive design and engineering business) - donates 100 Hot Wheels toy cars to local children |
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| 14.10.20 |
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Lightfoot - civil engineering firm’s micro-fleet cuts higher-risk driving by two-thirds |
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| 14.10.20 |
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Bodyshop Solutions – launch the Celette EAGLE 3D Electronic Measuring System |
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| 13.10.20 |
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BRIT (British Repair Industry Trailblazer) group - hold first meeting; ABP Club chairman Davod Cresswell sits on the group |
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| 13.10.20 |
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ABP Club - members voted no to webinars to replace annual convention, but yes to on-line Night of Knights awards; will be 3pm Thurs 12 Nov |
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| 13.10.20 |
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ABI - insurers extend their Covid support to help many of the UK’s 17 million home and 27 million motor insurance customers |
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| 13.10.20 |
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IMI - extends diversity of experience on its board with two new Non-Exec appointments |
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| 13.10.20 |
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ONS - unemployment rate hits highest level for three years; redundancies hit highest level for 11 years |
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| 13.10.20 |
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SYNETIQ - achieves the VRA UK Standard for Green Parts |
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| 13.10.20 |
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ONS - the number of redundancies reached its highest level since May to July 2009 and increased 114,000 on the quarter to 227,000 |
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| 13.10.20 |
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Commuters are deserting public transport - bookings for station car parks down 46% but city centre car parks up 19% (Sept vs Feb) |
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| 13.10.20 |
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National Motor Museum in Beaulieu - opens workshop to owners of historic cars for specialist maintenance, servicing & repairs |
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| 13.10.20 |
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10 Customer Service Champions at Auto Windscreens - Technicians Doug Fitzsimmons, Chris Simcoe & Danny Drew make the list |
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| 13.10.20 |
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What Car? - inaugural What Car? Van Awards winners to be revealed this November |
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| 13.10.20 |
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Auto Windscreens - now a member of the Institute of Customer Service |
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| 13.10.20 |
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DS Automobiles - 24% consumers are still likely to make a premium purchase over the next 12 months, despite the pandemic |
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| 13.10.20 |
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BCA - used car values and volumes rise in Sept; 4th consecutive month of av. value of £8k+ |
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| 13.10.20 |
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Sabre Insurance - trading update: "continued to perform well throughout the COVID-19 pandemic....claim levels returned to near normal" |
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| 13.10.20 |
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LKQ Euro Car Parts - confirms 2021 AutoEducation Academy training schedule, including 450+ courses across 20 training centres |
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| 13.10.20 |
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Audatex UK - Walton Accident Repairs using Audatex PlanManager to streamline communications and management data |
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| 13.10.20 |
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Marshall Motor - trading update: significantly outperforming UK new vehicle market; strong profit margins on new and used vehicle sales |
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| 12.10.20 |
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Renault - 2 members of staff at Renault Cardiff test positive for covid-19 |
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| 12.10.20 |
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Pendragon - 8 members of staff at Evans Halshaw Wakefield test positive for covid-19 |
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| 12.10.20 |
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NFDA - reopens Electric Vehicle Approved (EVA) accreditation scheme supported by Government’s Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV) |
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| 12.10.20 |
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Brexit - Government (BEIS) hold free automotive-specific webinar at 2pm on Wed 14 Oct to guide businesses through Brexit changes |
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| 12.10.20 |
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Volkswagen Group - 1m motorists could still make a claims for £thousands over the diesel emissions scandal |
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| 12.10.20 |
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Allianz Insurance - welcomes first online graduate intake |
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| 12.10.20 |
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Eurorepar Car Service - launch a £99 service offer |
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| 12.10.20 |
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Claims mag (Barker Brooks) - cancel British Claims awards ceremony on 5 Nov and moves to on-line ceremony on 19 Nov |
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| 12.10.20 |
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Autocar article - dealer group reports aftersales profits up 30% and parts sales profits up 20% in September |
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| 12.10.20 |
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What Happened to Vehicle Manufacturers in 2020? - read Andrew Marsh's article in Auto Body Professional |
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| 12.10.20 |
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Zurich - all working generations affected by pandemic: young "more risk-averse" and older workers postpone retirement |
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| 12.10.20 |
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insurethebox - advocates telematics insurance as a "life-saving" solution for young drivers at a Parliament hearing |
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| 12.10.20 |
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TrustFord - Chairman & CEO Stuart Foulds "delighted" with third quarter results after "toughest ever experience in the industry" |
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| 12.10.20 |
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Movinix - new company from Swiss Re and Daimler (Mercedes Benz) aims to transform automotive insurance using fully digital busines model |
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| 12.10.20 |
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Consumer Intelligence - average motor premium now £904, but prices predicted to fluctuate until the coronavirus pandemic is over |
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| 12.10.20 |
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Institute of Directors (IoD) - investment and hiring outlook dips as coronavirus restrictions return |
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| 12.10.20 |
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Slovakia: InoBat Auto - world’s first ‘intelligent’ EV battery delivers an increase of almost 20% in operational range |
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| 12.10.20 |
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National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) - Electric Vehicle Approved (EVA) scheme for retail & aftersales reopens today (12 Oct) |
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| 10.10.20 |
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FMG (part of Redde Northgate) - appointed by Arval to deliver accident management for 35,000 vehicles |
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| 09.10.20 |
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Conor McKevitt - who won silver medal in Car Painting at WorldSkills 2019 in Kazan made a BEM in Queen's Birthday Honours |
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| 09.10.20 |
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Skoda - develop vehicle health diagnostic app that listens to problems through a smartphone and produces instant diagnosis for technicians |
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| 09.10.20 |
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CV-Library - nearly half (48.7%) of all automotive workers feel their mental health is worse than a year ago |
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| 09.10.20 |
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Nissan Juke - 25% of sales of new model are ordering the two-tone paint option, much higher than forecast |
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| 09.10.20 |
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European Transport Safety Council - concerns over Intelligent Speed Assistance systems due to be mandatory on EU by 2022 |
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| 09.10.20 |
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European Transport Safety Council - lockdown resulted in a 36% drop in road deaths in the EU |
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| 09.10.20 |
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NBRA - Chris Weeks comments on the Nationwide administrators report |
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| 09.10.20 |
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USA: PPG - "anticipate delivering record third quarter operating results" when announced on 19 October |
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| 08.10.20 |
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Is your bodyshop eco-friendly? Take 5 mins to enter it into the new ABP bodyshop Excellence awards; entries close Fri 16 Oct |
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| 08.10.20 |
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Have you opened a new site since Jan 2019? Take 5 mins to enter it into the new ABP bodyshop Excellence awards; entries close Fri 16 Oct |
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| 08.10.20 |
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Does your bodyshop engage with your community? Take 5 mins to enter it into the new ABP bodyshop Excellence awards; entries close Fri 16 Oct |
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| 08.10.20 |
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Do you have an apprentice programme? Take 5 minutes to enter it into the new ABP bodyshop Excellence awards; entries close Fri 16 Oct |
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| 08.10.20 |
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Do you know a business hero in a bodyshop? Take 5 minutes to enter them in the new ABP bodyshop Excellence awards; entries close Fri 16 Oct |
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| 08.10.20 |
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Lotus - agree new green energy supply deal with British Gas Business |
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| 08.10.20 |
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Kwik Fit - the pandemic has caused almost 14 million UK drivers to change their car buying plans |
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| 08.10.20 |
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An exclusive interview with Chris McKie, Managing Director, Vizion Network and ABP Industry Knight 2016 |
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| 08.10.20 |
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Newspaper reports - North of England Coachworks is suing a former employee who spent £68k company money on escorts |
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| 08.10.20 |
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CAPS - month ending September: unique claims at 73% (against Jan 2020), up 22% from previous month |
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| 08.10.20 |
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The potential effects of a “no deal” Brexit on the bodyshop industry |
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| 08.10.20 |
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Allianz - appoints new head of claims operations, Graham Stait (who developed Allianz's ‘fit-for-future’ motor damage strategy) |
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| 08.10.20 |
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Vella Group - to open ninth bodyshop, in Trafford Park, Manchester in November |
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| 08.10.20 |
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IMI launches Employability Week - Monday 12-Friday 16 October 2020 (next week) |
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| 08.10.20 |
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VISION by OEC - competitive discount for Mercedes-Benz Van parts available for bodyshops via VISION |
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| 08.10.20 |
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Confused.com - Vauxhall and Ford take the lead as best vans for young drivers according to new study |
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| 08.10.20 |
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Watchstone - agree deal to sell their telematics insurance broker, Ingenie, to A-Plan Group / Endsleigh for £5.5million |
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| 07.10.20 |
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Vehicle Electrification Expo and Battery Cells & Systems Expo - event at NAEC Stoneleigh on 2 & 3 Dec cancelled; now to be held in July 2021 |
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| 07.10.20 |
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Fix Auto UK - announce new partnership with Sherwin-Williams, its first direct supply agreement with a paint and coatings provider |
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| 07.10.20 |
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IBIS - tickets to watch the 4-hour IBISTV webinar on 19 November cost £195 + VAT |
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| 07.10.20 |
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Simon Goodyer - funeral arrangements |
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| 07.10.20 |
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EXCLUSIVE: Nationwide - administrators 143-page report; lost £20m in 2019 on £300m turnover; £23m of unsecured creditors to get 1p in the £ |
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| 07.10.20 |
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ABI and insurers sign up to the Race at Work Charter - to boost diversity and inclusion across the sector |
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| 07.10.20 |
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Auto Trader - launches Retailer Performance Masterclasses (RPM), a new online learning hub for dealer |
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| 07.10.20 |
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Clear Group - acquires Brokerbility Holdings, BHIB Insurance Brokers and Churchill Insurance Consultants in largest deal to date |
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| 07.10.20 |
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Coming out of lockdown - the industry tells us how COVID-19 has affected their business and how it has changed their way of working |
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| 07.10.20 |
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Venson - new research highlights appetite for more clean air zones to boost EV uptake |
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| 07.10.20 |
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Spies Hecker- Phoenix colour software now available as an app |
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| 07.10.20 |
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Kia - 34 UK dealers from 187-strong network receive ‘President’s Acceleration Award’ |
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| 07.10.20 |
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18% young people admit to video calling while driving |
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| 07.10.20 |
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The Nationwide story - Auto Body Professional magazine article: "fallout yet to be felt" |
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| 07.10.20 |
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London neighbourhoods "hit back" against an influx of barriers that enforce road closures and traffic diversions |
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| 07.10.20 |
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Vertu Motors (Britol Street) - half-year results to 31 August: "emerging strongly from the Lockdown" |
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| 06.10.20 |
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Copart USA - announce senior management appointments: new COO, new CFO, new Marketing and Product Officer |
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| 06.10.20 |
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PPG - David Heal, Market Director, UK & Ireland Refinish, to leave PPG at the end of 2020 |
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| 06.10.20 |
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The Pop-Up Motor Show - a new concept in automotive events from the British Motor Show team |
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| 06.10.20 |
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Audatex webinar on Thurs 15 October at 10am - keep team members and customers safe using Bodyshop Image Capture |
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| 06.10.20 |
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2021 What Car? Car of the Year Awards - 44th year - entirely digital, hosted online, on video and across social media |
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| 06.10.20 |
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Autumn issue of Auto Body Professional magazine - OUT NOW! |
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| 06.10.20 |
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S&G Response - shortlisted for ‘Best New Business Initiative’ and ‘Giving it Back to Charity’ awards |
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| 06.10.20 |
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Distrigo Parts Distribution - Fix Plus subscription (parts ordering and technical data tool), free to Eurorepar Car Service network |
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| 06.10.20 |
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insurethebox - COVID-19 driving trends from telematics data: driving levels "very similar" to pre-lockdown & morning rush hour is gone |
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| 06.10.20 |
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Allianz report - how claims trends - including fewer motor accidents - will continue to "evolve" as a result of the pandemic |
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| 06.10.20 |
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Groupe PSA UK - has joined the Institute of Customer Service & launches Citroën, DS Automobiles and Peugeot employee survey |
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| 06.10.20 |
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Allianz - announced as Official Insurance Partner of England Rugby |
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| 06.10.20 |
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NAPFM (National Association Police Fleet Managers) - cancel Emergency Fleet Exhibition due to take place in Telford in October 2020 |
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| 06.10.20 |
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UK Customer Service Excellence awards (were Modern Claims awards) from Modern Insurance mag - finalists announced; on-line awards date tba |
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| 05.10.20 |
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Admiral Seguros (Spanish arm of Admiral Insurance) - using Tractable AI to calculate vehicle damage costs from photos sent via an app |
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| 05.10.20 |
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NFU Mutual - Group CEO Lindsay Sinclair to retire in March 2021; successor is Nick Turner, currently Sales and Agency Director |
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| 05.10.20 |
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ABP Guide to Retail Charges (supported by 3M) - over 600 copies downloaded in first 2 days; A3 poster in post for members |
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| 05.10.20 |
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Ford of Britain - managing director, Andy Barratt, takes "leave of absence"; sales director, Lisa Brankin appointed acting managing director |
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| 05.10.20 |
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Toyota and Nissan - will seek customs reimbursement from UK government if Brexit talks end in no-deal says report in Nikkei |
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| 05.10.20 |
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ONS (Office for National Statistics) - 59% of UK adults travelled to their workplace at some stage in the week ending Sun 27 September |
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| 05.10.20 |
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TomTom - rush hour traffic congestion in London rises by 10% in last week and is now even higher than same time last year |
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| 05.10.20 |
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USA: Honda - confirms 17th death in the US due to faulty Takata airbag inflator; 15 deaths in Honda vehicles and 2 in Ford vehicles |
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| 05.10.20 |
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Automotive Management Live - annual event on 12 Nov at NEC cancelled, replaced by on-line version on 2nd and 3rd December |
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| 05.10.20 |
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Vauxhall - Accident Repair Technician apprenticeship programme combines with the rest of Groupe PSA, moving from provider Raytheon to Calex |
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| 05.10.20 |
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SMMT - UK new van market up 26.4% in September |
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| 05.10.20 |
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BASF - team of BASF Technicians are high voltage safety accredited with Electrical / Hybrid Vehicle Awareness course at ITAS |
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| 05.10.20 |
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National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) - dealers saw "strong" consumer demand in Sept, despite a decline in new car sales |
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| 05.10.20 |
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GoCompare - comments on MPs call for e-scooters to be legalised |
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| 05.10.20 |
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carwow - dramatic fall in diesel sales in Sept; sale of Alternative Fuel Vehicles (AVF) continues to rise, with petrol plug-in up 140% |
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| 05.10.20 |
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Autoglass - raise more than €1.7m (£1.5m) for charity Afrika Tikkun |
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| 05.10.20 |
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Admiral - reports spike in e-scooter accident claims |
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| 05.10.20 |
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Institute of Directors (IoD) - 74% company directors plan on maintaining the increase in home working post-coronavirus |
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| 05.10.20 |
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Refused Car Finance - 1 in 3 drivers found Covid-19 rules "confusing" |
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| 05.10.20 |
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September brings an end to three months of rising fuel prices - but diesel remains overpriced |
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| 05.10.20 |
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SMMT – September 2020 new car sales down 4.4% on last year to 328,041 – lowest September sales since 1999; YTD new car sales down 33% |
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| 04.10.20 |
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What Car? - New Car Buying wins Car Dealer Power Extra Mile Award for sharing in-market buyer leads for free during
COVID-19 crisis |
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| 02.10.20 |
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Honda - announce they are to quit F1 as an engine supplier at end of 2021 season to pursue their "environmental initiatives" |
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| 02.10.20 |
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Autovista article - "the worlds of smartphones and cars are colliding" |
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| 02.10.20 |
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Lotus - wins UK Government support and funding to deliver next-generation EV architecture |
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| 02.10.20 |
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Mycardirect - new car subscription service - an alternative to car leasing & ownership - includes maintenance from £329 |
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| 02.10.20 |
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CBI - on the "nationwide infrastructure revolution" for commuters |
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| 02.10.20 |
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Auto Trader - used car demand up 27.5% year-on-year (YoY) & av price up 7.6% YoY |
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| 02.10.20 |
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VRA (Vehicle Recyclers Association) - respond to ABP State of the Industry Report |
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| 02.10.20 |
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BorgWarner - completes acquisition of Delphi Technologies; enhances key combustion, CV and aftermarket Businesses |
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| 02.10.20 |
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bodyshop magazine - awards event scheduled for 15 December in Wales cancelled; rescheduled for April 2021 |
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| 02.10.20 |
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What Car? - New Car Buying wins Car Dealer Power Extra Mile Award for sharing in-market buyer leads for free during
COVID-19 crisis |
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| 02.10.20 |
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Venson Automotive Solutions - creating a fleet of vehicles that are beyond a 3.5T Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) |
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| 02.10.20 |
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e2e - respond to ABP State of the Industry Report |
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| 02.10.20 |
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SYNETIQ - respond to ABP State of the Industry Report |
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| 02.10.20 |
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Green Parts Specialists (Hills Salvage) - respond to ABP State of the Industry Report |
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| 02.10.20 |
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ABP State of the Industry Report - big increase in use of green parts with 74% of bodyshops now fitting them, compared to 57% last year |
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| 02.10.20 |
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ABP State of the Industry Report - only 67% of bodyshops have apprentices, down from 80%; only 33% plan to take any over next 12-months |
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| 02.10.20 |
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ABP State of the Industry Report (supported by Mirka) - 32-page 2020 report available FREE on-line now; printed copy in post for members |
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| 02.10.20 |
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ONS Business Impact of COVID-19 Survey (7-20 Sept) - 11% of the workforce were on furlough and 85% of businesses were currently trading |
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| 02.10.20 |
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| 02.10.20 |
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Groupe PSA - installs EV charging points at all of its sites |
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| 02.10.20 |
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Road traffic continues to gradually return to levels seen in the first week of February 2020 following a lockdown at the end of March |
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| 02.10.20 |
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Volvo Cars - starts production of fully electric XC40 Recharge P8 |
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| 02.10.20 |
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Absolute Alignment - Bluetooth 3D aligner leaves space in front of a ramp to allow for ADAS equipment - "new profit centre" |
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| 01.10.20 |
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HELLA - begins new finanical year "better than expected" |
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| 01.10.20 |
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Post mag Claims Awards - full list of the 19 winners; Audatex winners of Claims Technology Partner of the Year |
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| 01.10.20 |
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Halfords - to create hundreds of new technical roles thanks to "autocentre boom" |
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| 01.10.20 |
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Lloyd’s - launches “first-of-its-kind” business interruption insurance policy |
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| 01.10.20 |
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Government urged to develop “Kickstart” style employment support initiative targeted at older workers |
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| 01.10.20 |
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Robins & Day West London Groupe PSA ‘super site’ – the UK’s largest electric vehicle retailer |
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| 01.10.20 |
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BCR Associates - take part in the ‘Facing the Future: challenges for the supply chain’ survey for the chance to win a Bose Speaker |
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| 01.10.20 |
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Specialist mechanical service provider, The Auto Workshop - chooses CAM software solutions |
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| 01.10.20 |
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FCA - another update on Business interruption insurance test case appeals process |
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| 01.10.20 |
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Tracker - Cambridgeshire Police Crack Rural Crime Spree thanks to £16k caravan |
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| 01.10.20 |
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ABP Guide to Retail Charges (supported by 3M) - all new revised and extended edition NOW available on-line; copies in post to members |
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| 01.10.20 |
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car - drivers who use their own cars for work journeys – the ‘grey fleet’ - is "an unmanaged business travel risk" |
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| 01.10.20 |
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Thatcham Research and Euro NCAP - World’s first Assisted Driving Grading (capability and performance of assisted driving tech) unveiled |
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| 01.10.20 |
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Cromax - CC6750 Ultra Performance Energy System Clear |
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| 01.10.20 |
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Fleet News - cancel FN50 Dinner scheduled for 3 November |
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| 30.9.20 |
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BP Rolls Group - to open their 3rd site, a new 7,756 sqft bodyshop and service centre in Hull later this year |
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| 30.9.20 |
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Thatcham Research - on "driving change through data" |
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| 30.9.20 |
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"Nervous drivers and riders" caused 1,062 accidents in 2019 |
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| 30.9.20 |
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National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) - welcomes Prime Minister’s “Skills Speech” |
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| 30.9.20 |
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A H Spares - Austin Healey and Sprite parts specialist ships more parcels than ever before since March |
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| 30.9.20 |
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Compare the Market - average car insurance premium dropped to £701 - a fall of £53 |
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| 30.9.20 |
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IFB: crash for cash costing drivers and insurers millions - fraudulent insurance claims rose by 5% in 2019 |
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| 30.9.20 |
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Allianz Holdings - appoints Paul Evans (ex AXA and PricewaterhouseCoopers) as non-executive chairman |
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| 30.9.20 |
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Drug driving charges surge 125% with those taking legal prescription drugs risking conviction |
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| 30.9.20 |
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Allianz Partners - appointed new supplier of approved used car warranty for Fiat, Abarth, Fiat Professional, Alfa Romeo and Jeep |
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| 30.9.20 |
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Spain: Admiral's Spanish subsidiary, Seguros - first Spanish motor insurer to use Tractable Artificial Intelligence to assess vehicle damage |
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| 30.9.20 |
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Avant Automotive - wins long-term paint and body contract renewal from Volkswagen Group |
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| 30.9.20 |
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MG - sells 13,076th car in 2020, beating 2019 overall sales before the end of Q3 |
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| 30.9.20 |
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Motorcycle insurance - CMA accepts a proposal from Ardonagh to cancel its £26 million purchase of Bennetts to resolve competition concerns |
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| 29.9.20 |
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ABP annual Convention and Night of Knights event - cancelled due to government regulations; PLEASE VOTE YES or NO FOR ALTERNATIVES |
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| 29.9.20 |
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Brockford ARC - reimbursing staff who are eligible for the flu jab but who cannot get one on the NHS |
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| 29.9.20 |
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InAutomotive - 70% of automotive professionals would take a pay cut to avoid being out of work |
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| 29.9.20 |
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McKinsey & Company interview with Robert Forrester, Vertu CEO - "car dealers must become technology companies" & "zero AV sales by 2030" |
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| 29.9.20 |
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ABI - launch insurance industry standards to support customers with mental health conditions |
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| 29.9.20 |
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PSA & FCA's Stellantis Board - new group resulting from the merger of FCA (Fiat Chrysler) & PSA (Peugeot/Citroen/Opel/Vauxhall) |
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| 29.9.20 |
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UK Gov - 70% of expected demand for PPE will be met by UK manufacturers from December |
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| 29.9.20 |
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Adults without an A-Level or equivalent qualification will be offered a free, fully-funded college course |
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| 29.9.20 |
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Snap-on - acquire Autocrib for $36 million |
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| 29.9.20 |
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AW Repair Group - secures 10th site; new bodyshop opening in Boston, Lincolnshire, in Q4 2020 |
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| 29.9.20 |
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SMMT - launches Safe Harbour Scheme to prevent insolvencies and save jobs across automotive sector |
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| 29.9.20 |
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FCA - update on Business interruption insurance test case appeals process |
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| 29.9.20 |
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Symach - case studies of repairers with the FixLine drying tech and painting process system |
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| 29.9.20 |
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AA - half-year results to 31 July 2020: motor policy count up 11% to 966,000 with 56% through their in-house underwriter |
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| 29.9.20 |
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RSA and Hiscox - to appeal FCA test case on COVID-19 and BI (Business Interruption) insurance |
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| 29.9.20 |
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Pendragon - half-year results; slumps to £31m loss in first half of the year; "cautious about the outlook for the remainder of the year" |
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| 29.9.20 |
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CBI - more than three-quarters of business want UK/EU agreement |
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| 29.9.20 |
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Interesting Brandwatch report - consumers trust their employer to keep them updated about COVID-19 more than Govt or media |
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| 29.9.20 |
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Insurance Times awards - awards ceremony on 9 Dec cancelled; winners to be revealed on-line |
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| 29.9.20 |
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Motor Trader awards - awards ceremony on 21 Oct cancelled; winners to be revealed on-line |
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| 28.9.20 |
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ABP Guide to Retail Charges - new fully revised edition to be released at 11am on Thursday 1 October |
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| 28.9.20 |
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SMMT Charitable Trust Fund (SCTF) - announces £100,000 investment to help COVID-hit automotive businesses save apprenticeship jobs |
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| 28.9.20 |
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Covid-19 Support Fund - reaches £100m charity fundraising target |
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| 28.9.20 |
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Standox - new Standowin iQ Cloud enables refinishers to access and control digital colour management system from any mobile smart device |
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| 28.9.20 |
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repost from the Forum: Tesla - indicate the future at the 'Battery Day' |
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| 28.9.20 |
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Solera Audatex - offering a free trial of Bodyshop Image Capture to all bodyshops in the Republic of Ireland (until the end of 2020) |
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| 28.9.20 |
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BCA - new Retail Ready digital trade sales channel; vehicles prepared cosmetically & mechanically to a new industry retail standard |
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| 28.9.20 |
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SYNETIQ - salvage and vehicle recycling company achieves ISO45001 |
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| 28.9.20 |
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insurethebox - warns young drivers of "pothole pandemonium" in the UK |
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| 28.9.20 |
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CarGurus - less than a quarter of new cars have manual handbrakes |
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| 28.9.20 |
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ONS Labour market economic analysis - 23% young people employed in wholesale and retail trade - repair of motor vehicles & motorcycles |
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| 28.9.20 |
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e2e - Emergency Recovery Assistance [ERA] service more than halves roadside recovery and storage charges |
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| 28.9.20 |
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PPG - pay tribute to colleague, Simon Goodyer, Regional Business Manager for Northern England |
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| 28.9.20 |
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PPG - tribute to PPG colleague, Simon Goodyer, Regional Business Manager for Northern England |
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| 26.9.20 |
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Simon Goodyer - sad news of the death of Simon Goodyer, PPG's Regional Business Manager North and formerly Sia Abrasives |
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| 25.9.20 |
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Cartwright Group - goes into administration; fleet services and rental business sold to Zenith; coachbuilding division closes |
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| 25.9.20 |
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PPG - partnering with Energica Motor Company (only manufacturer in the world of high-performance electric motorcycles) |
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| 25.9.20 |
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SMMT - commercial vehicle production falls -11.5% in August |
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| 25.9.20 |
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Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) - welcomes government decision to withdraw travel warning against visiting fuel stations |
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| 25.9.20 |
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ECA Business Energy - save money and energy, with EV charging points and LED lighting |
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| 25.9.20 |
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PPG Refinish UK & Ireland - first MOONWALK in Ireland installed at ARM Academy |
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| 25.9.20 |
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KVF Consultants - update motor industry customers on COVID-19 guidelines |
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| 25.9.20 |
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LKQ Euro Car Parts - appoints a new HR Director, Donna Fearnley (ex Amazon & Tui) to implement "customer-focused people strategy" |
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| 25.9.20 |
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Fixter - urges motorists to book-in MOT tests fast to avoid huge extension backlog and pre-winter demand spike |
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| 25.9.20 |
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SMMT - UK car manufacturing falls -44.6% in August |
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| 25.9.20 |
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SMMT - Job Support Scheme "should provide temporary relief for the automotive sector" |
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| 25.9.20 |
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CBI, TUC and BCC - "bold steps from the Treasury will save hundreds of thousands of viable jobs this winter" |
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| 25.9.20 |
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Northern towns on track to turnaround half a decade of underperformance with signs of local town-led recovery as people work where they live |
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| 25.9.20 |
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LV= Insurance - partners with AFF to offer mobile roadside charging for policyholders with electric vehicles who run out of charge |
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| 24.9.20 |
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Government - announce new job support scheme to replace furloughing; longer to pay back your VAT or business loan |
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| 24.9.20 |
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ABP Club is 16 years old today - launched on 24 September 2004; list of the 54 members who attended first meeting - is your name there? |
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| 24.9.20 |
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Sherwoods Motor Group - achieve Kitemark after bodyshop invests in training and equipment |
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| 24.9.20 |
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Excel Automotive Group (EAG) - introduces new vehicles to its delivery fleet |
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| 24.9.20 |
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Admiral - data reveals 22% of road accidents involving cyclists over the last decade have taken place in the last two years |
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| 24.9.20 |
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Jato - EVs continue to gain traction, representing more than 1 in 5 new cars registered in Europe |
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| 24.9.20 |
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ONE Insurance - first digital full-service insurance provider in Europe using Hyperscience to streamline motor |
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| 24.9.20 |
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The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) - appoints commercial drone scheme with specialist broker, Flock |
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| 24.9.20 |
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70-plate cars are already on sale at used car prices as dealers strive to meet registration targets |
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| 24.9.20 |
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BookMyGarage and JustPark partnership - to generate an extra 1,900 garage bookings a month |
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| 24.9.20 |
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insurethebox - young women get a 3% higher discount in telematics renewal |
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| 24.9.20 |
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Vauxhall Motors - officially unveils “confidently British” logo design |
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| 24.9.20 |
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New BCA Saturday online auction attracts hundreds of buyers - conversion rates of over 80% |
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| 24.9.20 |
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ONS - the economy is 11.7% smaller than it was pre-lockdown, despite recovering some ground since April |
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| 24.9.20 |
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Highways England - new resources to make it easier for disabled people to use England’s motorways and major A roads |
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| 24.9.20 |
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Axalta Coating Systems - Hadi Awada to lead Transportation Coatings business; Executive Vice President, Steve Markevich, departs |
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| 24.9.20 |
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AA - confirm a consortium of TowerBrook Capital Partners and Warburg Pincus are pursuing an all-cash offer for company; deadline 29 Sept |
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| 23.9.20 |
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COVID - from tomorrow: staff in retail (bodyshops) must wear facemasks; businesses open to public (bodyshops) must display an NHS QR code |
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| 23.9.20 |
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PPG - announces partnership with Bradford Science Festival to support next-generation STEM workforce |
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| 23.9.20 |
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HMG Paints partner Aston Martin Racing - win iconic Le Mans 24 Hour |
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| 23.9.20 |
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National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) - encourages dealers to ensure staff wear face coverings |
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| 23.9.20 |
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Caura - new car ownership management app launches |
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| 23.9.20 |
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Auto Trader - "indicators from our marketplace suggest that there are reasons to remain positive" |
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| 23.9.20 |
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Citizens Advice - "pleased" FCA cracking down on insurance loyalty penalty |
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| 23.9.20 |
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FCA - launches consultation on the regulation of international firms |
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| 23.9.20 |
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ECA Business Energy - resolve billing queries and secure refunds for bodyshops across the UK |
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| 23.9.20 |
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Copart UK - ambitious growth programme inc increasing overall storage capacity by over 10% (6,000 vehicles) ahead of the winter |
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| 23.9.20 |
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NAHL (National Accident Helpline) - receive takeover approach from Frenkel Topping ("a specialist asset manager and IFA") |
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| 22.9.20 |
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Body Repair Industry Trailblazer(BRIT) - the combined apprentice standards group appoint Christine Maskill of NCR Bodyshops as Chair |
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| 22.9.20 |
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James Alpe bodyshop - annual charity golf day is this Friday (25th September) at Accrington Golf Club |
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| 22.9.20 |
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ABI - responds to the publication of the FCA General Insurance Pricing Practices Market Study |
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| 22.9.20 |
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GoCompare - reports 107% increase in quotes for motorhomes and campervans |
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| 22.9.20 |
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Tracker – signs new partnership with North West used car dealer Motor Range for stolen vehicle recovery solutions |
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| 22.9.20 |
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Axalta - agree to multi-year paint partnership with TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Europe |
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| 22.9.20 |
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Consumer Intelligence - "how Admiral's £25 refund won hearts, minds, and renewals" |
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| 22.9.20 |
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FCA - sets out proposals to tackle concerns about motor insurance pricing |
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| 22.9.20 |
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CRASH Services - independent audit describes vehicle repair and hire management practices as ‘best in class’ |
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| 22.9.20 |
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Activate Group - invest £15m to open 15 new technology-led sites; appoint Victoria Turner as CEO of Activate Accident Repair |
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| 22.9.20 |
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USA: PPG & BASF feature in CNBC news video - "Why Car Colors Are So Boring" |
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| 21.9.20 |
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Toyota Insurance Services - join the ADAS risk platform from Swiss Re |
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| 21.9.20 |
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Petrol Retails Association (PRA) - calls for extension of business rates relief |
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| 21.9.20 |
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Honcho - van insurance reverse auction marketplace across the Honcho iPhone and Android |
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| 21.9.20 |
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GEM - good motorway lane discipline helps reduce the queues; "forget the fast lane – there’s no such thing" |
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| 21.9.20 |
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The FCA - writes to CEOs at insurance companies to settle valid BI claims promptly |
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| 21.9.20 |
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Tool Connection - new Connect Workshop Consumables Tech Van |
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| 21.9.20 |
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Expired driving licences automatically extended by 11 months |
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| 21.9.20 |
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Axalta - new PercoTop CS388 SupraSand high-build epoxy primer for CVs decreases drying and sanding times by 50% |
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| 21.9.20 |
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Glass's - SMMT new car sales data suggests that August 2020 "not quite as bad as first impressions show" |
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| 21.9.20 |
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BCA - average LCV values and sold volumes rise at BCA in August |
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| 21.9.20 |
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Tracker - "new breed of cat-burglar": those that target hybrid vehicles for their catalytic converters; 6-fold increase in thefts |
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| 21.9.20 |
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Auto Windscreens - new members of the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) |
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| 21.9.20 |
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Groupe PSA - introduces Audatex Bodyshop Image Capture technology to its Accident Repair Programme |
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| 21.9.20 |
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Auto Trader - used car prices continue strong growth in September; 7.4% price increase last week (7–13 September) on the same period |
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| 21.9.20 |
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RAC Insurance - data confirms "the morning rush hour has fully returned" |
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| 21.9.20 |
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WorldSkills UK Centre of Excellence - first 20 colleges to be a part of Centre of Excellence revealed |
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| 19.9.20 |
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Kwik Fit - put up for sale by Itochu, the Japanese trading company that bought it in 2011 from the French private equity firm PAI Partners |
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| 19.9.20 |
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Motor Trader awards - full list of finalists for the 30 awards; ceremony scheduled for 21 Oct at the Grosvenor |
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| 18.9.20 |
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Post mag - British Insurance awards on 6 October cancelled; replaced by on-line awards event on 17 Nov |
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| 18.9.20 |
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Admiral - ceo, David Stevens, retires and gifts £1,000 to all 7,500 full-time staff and £500 to all 3,500 part-time staff; total cost £9.25m |
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| 18.9.20 |
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Ireland: competition commission findings allege AIG, Allianz, Axa, Aviva, FBD were engaged in "anti-competitive cooperation" 2015 - 2016 |
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| 18.9.20 |
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ABP Bodyshop Excellence Awards - 5 new awards announced today; on-line entry open to ALL bodyshops; entries close at 4pm Fri 9 Oct |
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| 18.9.20 |
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iRG (Innovative Repair Group) - sign lease on new 6,000 sqft site in Kings Norton, Birmingham to open as an Express Centre |
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| 18.9.20 |
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HELLA Aftermarket and Special Applications - under new management |
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| 18.9.20 |
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NFDA's post-lockdown automotive retail survey - 53% franchised dealers have brought back 75% staff; increase in bookings for service depts |
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| 18.9.20 |
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IFB Research Foundation - coronavirus–hit family businesses in the transportation and storage sector are "the backbone of the economy" |
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| 18.9.20 |
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The Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) - Comprehensive Spending Review |
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| 18.9.20 |
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Power-TEC - new shrinking hammer added to bodyshop tools |
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| 18.9.20 |
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Ford - university graduate's self-driving taxi concept wins ‘New Designers’ Ford Award |
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| 18.9.20 |
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BuyaCar.co.uk - online car sales offer 7% faster sales at higher profit |
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| 18.9.20 |
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Bristol Street Motors, Worcester - joins Citroën dealer network |
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| 17.9.20 |
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Insurance Times Tech & Innovation Awards - full list of all winners and finalists from Thursday evening on-line awards event |
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| 17.9.20 |
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ABP annual State of the Industry survey - closes at 6pm TONIGHT (Thursday); over 250 bodyshops have already taken part |
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| 17.9.20 |
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Distrigo Parts Distribution (PSA) UPDATED PRESS RELEASE - new Relay sites in Aldershot, Colchester, Deeside, Scunthorpe and Southampton |
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| 17.9.20 |
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KVF Consultants - Canopy Safety software updates tested and have gone LIVE! |
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| 17.9.20 |
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Department for Transport (DfT) - traffic on Monday (14 Sept) was 3% lower than equivalent Monday in the first week of Feb |
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| 17.9.20 |
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Polestar - Volvo's EV performance brand calls on automotive industry to become transparent about environmental impact |
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| 17.9.20 |
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Hills Salvage - awarded ‘VRAC Certified Vehicle Recycler’ certification (reclaimed parts from end-of-life vehicles) |
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| 17.9.20 |
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JMK Solicitors - proud QUB student Hannah Lyttle receives prestigious JMK Solicitors prize |
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| 17.9.20 |
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ECA Business Energy - using LPG or gas/oil? bodyshops could be overpaying for energy |
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| 17.9.20 |
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Operator of self-driving Uber vehicle charged over fatal crash - "highlights key liability and safety considerations" (Thatcham Research) |
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| 17.9.20 |
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Autocar's Great Women in the British Car Industry - congratulations to Libby Price (Gemini) and Jane Pocock (Copart) |
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| 17.9.20 |
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Thatcham Research and Euro NCAP - Toyota Yaris first to score five-stars in updated Euro NCAP tests |
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| 16.9.20 |
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Retro Motor - Britain has its oldest car parc ever according to data from new website |
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| 16.9.20 |
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YouGov - UK has Europe’s lowest electric car consideration (at 14%) vs 40% in Spain |
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| 16.9.20 |
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The Vella Group - new bodyshop in Liverpool is officially OPEN! |
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| 16.9.20 |
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Thatcham Research - Variant Code vehicle dataset gives insurers "greater insight and data granularity" on vehicle risk |
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| 16.9.20 |
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BLM Law - analysis of outcome of FCA business interruption insurance test case |
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| 16.9.20 |
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Mercedes-Benz Vans business barometer - greater adaption for local businesses to keep afloat, but van drivers still not seen as key workers |
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| 16.9.20 |
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France: Carglass (owned by Autoglass's parent company, Belron) achieves country-wide ADAS certification from the IMI in France |
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| 16.9.20 |
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CRASH Services' Riverpark Training Scholarship - two young apprentices excel in first year |
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| 16.9.20 |
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ABP Club EXCLUSIVE: Groupe PSA - to launch a new Multi-Brand Accident Repair Programme for Peugeot, Citroën, DS Automobiles and Vauxhall |
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| 16.9.20 |
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SYNETIQ - British Gas reduces environmental impact of fleet with SYNETIQ |
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| 16.9.20 |
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Nationwide Accident Repair Services Ltd - the 3 subsidiary trading companies all changed their names on 4 September |
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| 16.9.20 |
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CMA - find that the purchase of Bennetts by Ardonagh (Carole Nash & Swinton) could lead to higher prices for UK motorbike insurance |
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| 16.9.20 |
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Zurich - update on UK business interruption |
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| 16.9.20 |
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CarGurus - Scotland’s M74 is the UK’s most EV-friendly motorway, with the most charge points per mile |
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| 16.9.20 |
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Autocar - names PSA Group UK’s Alison Jones the most influential woman in the British car industry |
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| 16.9.20 |
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RSA - yesterdays court ruling on BI (Business Interruption) insurance payments related to COVID will cost us £109m |
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| 16.9.20 |
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Redde Northgate - results for y/e 30 April 2020: pre-tax profits down 78% to £13.5m on turnover up 4.5% to £779m |
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| 15.9.20 |
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Autoraise - helping to create opportunities for the 40 young people who were in apprenticeships at Nationwide and have now lost their jobs |
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| 15.9.20 |
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Motoring contributes £5.5bn to suffering economy – apprenticeships available now |
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| 15.9.20 |
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Europcar - flexible rental is "the answer for CHOs/bodyshops feeling the pinch" |
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| 15.9.20 |
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Renault - 62% parents say COVID-19 has increased likelihood of driving children to school |
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| 15.9.20 |
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Mirka - inventor of dust-free sanding celebrates 20 years of the Abranet net abrasive |
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| 15.9.20 |
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ThingCo - selected for Virtual Trade Mission by UK Dept of International Trade |
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| 15.9.20 |
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ABI - insurers respond to the judgment in Business Interruption test case brought by the FCA |
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| 15.9.20 |
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Result of FCA’s Business Interruption test case - High Court rules some insurers should have paid out for losses caused by lockdown |
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| 15.9.20 |
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Axalta - new Imron 2K high durability clearcoat for CVs delivers 4x better gloss retention |
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| 15.9.20 |
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Fix Auto Leeds - new bodyshop site on course for November opening |
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| 15.9.20 |
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ABP annual State of the Industry survey - closes 6pm Thursday; see below for highlights from analysis of first 200 responses |
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| 15.9.20 |
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Audatex - helps bodyshops meet the new Thatcham IIR requirements ahead of March 2021 |
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| 15.9.20 |
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Estimated number of jobs in “wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles” increased by 51k (March-June 2020) |
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| 14.9.20 |
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Distrigo Parts Distribution (PSA) - continues UK expansion with new Relay sites in Aldershot, Exeter, Oldham, Sheffield and Trowbridge |
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| 14.9.20 |
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The Institute for Employment Studies (IES) - redundancy notifications by employers are running at more than double 2008 recession |
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| 14.9.20 |
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The Motor Ombudsman - highlights "six golden rules" for consumers making a motor-related complaint |
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| 14.9.20 |
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EV sales from carwow - Nissan Leaf, Renault Zoe and Peugeot E-208 take the top 3 spots in '2020 Best Selling EVs' list |
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| 14.9.20 |
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YouGov poll (end of August) - a quarter of bosses become ‘work from home’ converts |
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| 14.9.20 |
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SMMT - only weeks left to save EU and UK auto sectors from €110 billion ‘no deal’ Brexit disaster |
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| 14.9.20 |
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National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) - EV Group meets to discuss key issues facing dealers |
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| 14.9.20 |
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IMI - resources for schools include interesting market data about the number of job posts in the body repair sector |
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| 14.9.20 |
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BCA - sold record numbers of vehicles online in August |
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| 12.9.20 |
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Highways Agency - 4 short stretches (5 miles) of motorway on M1, M5, M6, M602 to be reduced to 60mph 24/7 to reduce air pollution |
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| 11.9.20 |
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MIB (Motor Insurers' Bureau) - to cut 10% of its 559 staff |
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| 11.9.20 |
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Autovista Group’s COVID-19 tracker - residual values (RVs) in UK at 104.8% peak in first week of September |
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| 11.9.20 |
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Activate Group (AGL) - appoint Lorna Turner (ex Pukka Insure and Action 365) to Head of Commercial role |
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| 11.9.20 |
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UK and Japan agree "historic free trade agreement" |
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| 11.9.20 |
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Fix Auto UK - appoints Grace Weddell (ex Goodwood Festival of Speed, Red Bull and Motorcycle Live) as Communications Manager |
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| 11.9.20 |
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AW Repair Group - ninth bodyshop in Sherburn in Elmet near Leeds confirmed as an LV= GI sole supply site |
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| 10.9.20 |
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EXCLUSIVE: Nationwide - the 32 sites still available from administrators of which 24 are "workshops"; list includes Witney Head Office |
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| 10.9.20 |
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EXCLUSIVE: Nationwide - full list of the 77 bodyshop sites acquired by Redde |
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| 10.9.20 |
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Warning to all bodyshops: recent Scam highlighted on ABP |
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| 10.9.20 |
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BVRLA - 80% of all battery electric vehicles sold in the UK in 2019 were rental, leasing and fleet sector |
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| 10.9.20 |
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Axalta - announces new Partnership with Brabham Automotive in Australia |
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| 10.9.20 |
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More than 4 in 10 workers would be "plunged into financial hardship" if forced to self-isolate |
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| 10.9.20 |
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Lloyd's of London - expects to pay out up to £5bn for coronavirus-related claims thanks to "exceptionally challenging" year |
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| 10.9.20 |
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ABI - Helen Pickford (Zurich's CFO) appointed new Chair of ABI’s Audit Committee |
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| 10.9.20 |
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ONS: coronavirus and the economic impacts on the UK - 28% of businesses reported they had no or less than 3 months cash reserves |
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| 10.9.20 |
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AkzoNobel - continues to see improving trend in Q3 2020 |
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| 10.9.20 |
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Changes to DVLA and insurance COVID-19 temporary arrangements - 95,000 more driving tests to be made available from 14 September |
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| 10.9.20 |
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Groupe Renault - test a blockchain project with IBM to certify compliance vehicle components |
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| 10.9.20 |
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Japan: SkyDrive - Japanese company confirmed first public manned test flight of a flying car |
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| 10.9.20 |
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AA Cars - Liverpool has Britain’s best value used cars with average asking price of £10,557 |
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| 10.9.20 |
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Nationwide - Judgment reveals: 20 May banking covenant breached; 24 June search for buyer began; 10 July PwC advised Co it was insolvent |
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| 09.9.20 |
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ICDP - managing director Steve Young asks "What we can learn from the Nationwide administration?" |
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| 09.9.20 |
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ABP annual State of the Industry survey - ABP Club bodyshop members PLEASE spend just 5 minutes to complete survey |
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| 09.9.20 |
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FCA - Amerdeep Somal appointed as Complaints Commissioner |
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| 09.9.20 |
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VBRA Commercial - publishes new truck and van recommended retail charge guide for its members |
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| 09.9.20 |
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Institute of Directors (IoD) - calls for urgent extension of coronavirus insolvency measures |
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| 09.9.20 |
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12.5 million motorists could have skipped car service because of COVID-19 |
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| 09.9.20 |
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SYNETIQ - appoints 3 new IT team members; boosting software development and Amazon Web Services (AWS) capability |
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| 09.9.20 |
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Nationwide Accident Repair Services (and 8 subsidiary companies) - formal notice of Appointment of Administrators |
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| 09.9.20 |
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"One-in-10 new cars sold in the UK last month were electric - things are definitely moving in the right direction when it comes to take-up" |
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| 09.9.20 |
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AutoRaise - offer help to any Nationwide Accident Repair Centres Apprentices who have been made redundant |
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| 09.9.20 |
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LKQ Europe - appoints Andras Lorincz (ex Hella) as CEO for the company’s Central and Eastern European business |
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| 09.9.20 |
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Government - £12 million in funding announced to propel EV research projects on first World EV Day |
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| 09.9.20 |
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Uber - will be fully 100% emission-free by 2040 (fully zero-emission platform in European cities and US and Canada by 2030) |
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| 09.9.20 |
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Co-op - launches “T-plate” pilot to help young drivers with telematics feel safer on the roads |
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| 08.9.20 |
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ABP Annual Convention and Night of Knights - confirmation that it will take place on Tues 3 Nov at larger venue, the ICC Birmingham |
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| 08.9.20 |
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NBRA - finalising new RepairJobs website to help the 540 Nationwide staff and others who have lost their jobs; to be launched this week |
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| 08.9.20 |
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To all bodyshop members - please spend 5 minutes to complete the annual ABP State of the Inistry survey |
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| 08.9.20 |
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The Floow and Direct Line Group - launch app-based telematics insurance proposition |
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| 08.9.20 |
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Autovista Group Insights - Brexit uncertainty and the automotive industry (video) |
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| 08.9.20 |
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Small Torque - offer bodyshops a 30-day free trial on specialist 'done for you' social media management service |
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| 08.9.20 |
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Hyundai - New Live Chat Video function launches today |
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| 08.9.20 |
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British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) - businesses need flexible financial support to recover from pandemic |
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| 08.9.20 |
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The British Motor Show - inaugural UK Automotive Industry Group breakfast meet hailed as "huge success" |
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| 08.9.20 |
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RWC Training - introduces online training option for ADAS and EV courses with Our Virtual Academy |
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| 08.9.20 |
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React Accident Repair Group (John Pattinson, Barry Whittles & Chris Elton) - expand into Lincolnshire with new bodyshop in Scunthorpe |
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| 08.9.20 |
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Carrot - urges MPs to remove IPT for young drivers using black box insurance policies as data shows they cut accidents by 40% |
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| 08.9.20 |
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HSE - carrying out spot inspections to ensure all workplaces are COVID-secure |
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| 08.9.20 |
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Big Motoring World - used car supermarket group sold 2,715 cars in August, 46% increase vs 2019 |
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| 08.9.20 |
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Tempcover - temporary car and van insurance provider appoints Graeme McDermott (ex AA & Addison Lee) as Chief Data Officer |
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| 08.9.20 |
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RAC - introduction of low traffic initiatives brought in at short notice since the coronavirus lockdown |
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| 07.9.20 |
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bodyshop magazine -announce finalists for their awards; ceremony scheduled for 15 December in Wales |
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| 07.9.20 |
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GoCompare - record new registrations add to the "September car insurance rush" |
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| 07.9.20 |
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iRG Pontypridd site reopens after 7 months (the car and LCV bodyshop sites flooded back in February) |
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| 07.9.20 |
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ABI - 107,000 fraudulent insurance claims worth £1.2 billion uncovered by insurers in 2019; motor fraud up 6% (£605 million) |
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| 07.9.20 |
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OEC (formally Bluegrasscoms) and Mercedes-Benz Van - continue strategic partnership |
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| 07.9.20 |
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Redde acquisition of Nationwide - NBRA comment |
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| 07.9.20 |
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Lightfoot - company see 100% reduction in dangerous driving thanks to in-cab tech |
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| 07.9.20 |
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Standox - adds a new clear to its Xtreme System to make bodyshops even more efficient |
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| 07.9.20 |
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SMMT - LCV market drops by -16.1% as businesses wait for plate change |
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| 07.9.20 |
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NFDA - 2020 Summer Dealer Attitude Survey |
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| 07.9.20 |
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IMI - reviewing National Occupational Standards that feed directly into qualifications, now including Bus and Coach |
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| 07.9.20 |
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NAHL Group - Group CEO, Russell Atkinson, resigns with immediate effective |
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| 06.9.20 |
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Ageas - rejects takeover approach from BE Group, a "mysterious investment firm backed by former Lazard banker", reports Bloomberg |
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| 04.9.20 |
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IBIS Global Summit - 2-day event in Monaco in November is cancelled; replaced by IBISTV, a 4-hour on-line TV programme on 19 Nov |
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| 04.9.20 |
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How does a pre-pack administration work? A simple guide - the Redde Northgate / Nationwide deal was done via a pre-pack |
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| 04.9.20 |
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Pre-pack administrations - how do they work with company pension funds? Nationwide had a £32m pension scheme deficit in last accounts |
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| 04.9.20 |
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Ben - advice from the automotive industry charity on redundancy |
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| 04.9.20 |
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Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) response to Unite EV statement - infrastructure includes having trained technicians |
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| 04.9.20 |
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Unite union - Government support needed for UK electric vehicles |
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| 04.9.20 |
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SMMT new car registrations - comparethemarket.com: "much more needs to be done to increase electric vehicle demand across the UK" |
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| 04.9.20 |
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SMMT - billions invested in electric vehicle range but nearly half of UK buyers still think 2035 too soon to switch |
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| 04.9.20 |
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Amazon - order 1,800 electric Mercedes-Benz Vans for European delivery fleet |
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| 04.9.20 |
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Women in Automotive - interesting article on Australian car insurance start-up Stella Insurance (Sam White, CEO Freedom Group in UK) |
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| 04.9.20 |
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carwow - leads from buying comparison website generate 7% of all new car sales in August |
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| 04.9.20 |
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Nationwide - administrators confirm 540 redundancies as 30 sites closed |
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| 04.9.20 |
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SMMT – August 2020 new car sales down 5.8% on last year; diesels drop 40% to take 16.4 % of market; hybrids up 227% to take 20.6% of market |
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| 04.9.20 |
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Hastings Direct - app hits 1million downloads |
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| 04.9.20 |
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Audatex - launches digital-driven FNOL & repair allocation solution, AudaTarget, in Ireland |
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| 04.9.20 |
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Redde Northgate - acquire "certain businesses and certain assets of Nationwide" (77 of the 102 bodyshops) from the administrator for £11m |
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| 03.9.20 |
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TTC Group and Collision Management Systems Ltd (CMS) - partner to create "world-first" for fleet driver safety |
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| 03.9.20 |
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Volvo - all-inclusive Care by Volvo'car subscription includes ar payment, vehicle tax, maintenance and wear-and-tear cover |
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| 03.9.20 |
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Nissan - achieves breakthrough in carbon fibre parts production; new process cuts development time for components |
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| 03.9.20 |
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Auto Trader - August sees five months of consecutive growth for used car prices, increasing 6.1% year-on-year |
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| 03.9.20 |
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August sees third consecutive monthly fuel price rise but prices not expected to rocket |
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| 03.9.20 |
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Glass's - market shift from 86% manual cars to 14% automatic cars (in 2000) to 64% manual and 36% automatic (in 2019) |
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| 03.9.20 |
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The Parts Alliance - invites repairers to join ‘The Big Gadget Giveaway’ |
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| 03.9.20 |
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Zurich Insurance - announce Tim Bailey (currently COO for Zurich EMEA) as new UK CEO from 1 Jan, succeeding Tulsi Naidu |
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| 02.9.20 |
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Cenex-LCV (low-carbon vehicle) show - 18/19 Nov show at Millbrook is cancelled; on-line event to replace it; show returns in Sept 2021 |
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| 02.9.20 |
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Stoneacre - owner Richard Teatum, takes 3.69% stake in Vertu Motors |
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| 02.9.20 |
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Body Repair Industry Trailblazer (BRIT) - chosen name for the new merged apprenticeship trailblazer groups for our industry |
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| 02.9.20 |
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Catalytic converters - thefts of cats from parked cars in England and Wales increased 600% last year from 2,000 in 2018 to 13,000 in 2019 |
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| 02.9.20 |
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Swansway - survey find more parents will be driving their children to school because of coronavirus concerns |
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| 02.9.20 |
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Zurich UK - CEO, Tulsi Naidu, leaves after 4 years to head up Zurich Asia Pacific (APAC); her replacement “will be announced imminently" |
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| 02.9.20 |
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CarGurus - Piaggio Porter and Daihatsu Hijet microvans among UK’s most-searched rare cars |
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| 02.9.20 |
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Eurorepar Car Service - Drive Now Pay Later initiative lets driver spread service & repair bills of more than £50 across 4 equal payments |
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| 02.9.20 |
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"Insurers must continue to pass on claims savings" - ABI claims data (comparethemarket.com comment) |
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| 02.9.20 |
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First Line - expanded Key Parts braking range |
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| 02.9.20 |
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Willis Towers Watson article - hydrogen: vehicle propulsion of the future? |
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| 02.9.20 |
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Novares Startup Program - call for automotive industry startups and small businesses |
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| 02.9.20 |
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Europcar Mobility Group UK - reliance on home deliveries boosts Vans & Trucks business |
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| 02.9.20 |
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ABI - motor claim volumes in Q2 fell 48% on last year; ave. claim increased 27% to £4,600; ave. personal injury claim up 34% to £19,500 |
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| 02.9.20 |
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KVF Consultants - 50% discount on all Intuity Health & Safety and HR online training courses for bodyshops |
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| 02.9.20 |
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Zurich - accelerates roll-out of digital offering, announces key leadership appointments and new Executive Committee members |
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| 02.9.20 |
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Pendragon - announces its 3 strategic priorities to "transform automotive retail through digital innovation and operational excellence" |
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| 02.9.20 |
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Cambria - trading update; profit per car up 4% on last year; cost reduction programme underway with "significant reduction" in staff |
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| 02.9.20 |
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Avant Automotive - appoint Chris Ryder (ex National Accident Repair Group) as Network Director |
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| 01.9.20 |
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National Apprenticeship Awards - now open for entries until 25 September |
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| 01.9.20 |
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Apprentices - government offer £2,000 cash incentive to employers for each new apprentice they hire aged under 25 |
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| 01.9.20 |
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MIMS Automechanika Moscow - November 2020 event cancelled; will now take place next year in normal calendar slot of 23 - 26 August 2021 |
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| 01.9.20 |
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Redde Northgate - background information to today's news |
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| 01.9.20 |
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Nationwide - background information to today's news |
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| 01.9.20 |
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QBE Insurance - Group CEO departs after an external investigation of his "workplace communications that did not meet the standards required" |
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| 01.9.20 |
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Insurance Times awards - full list of all finalists; winners revealed at ceremony on 9 Dec; finalists include Audatex and Kindertons |
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| 01.9.20 |
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iRG - take delivery of a brand new fleet of courtesy cars ahead of reopening Pontypridd sites next week |
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| 01.9.20 |
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Innovative Repair Group (iRG) - take delivery of new fleet of courtesy cars ahead of reopening 𝐏𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐲𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐝 𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬 next week |
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| 01.9.20 |
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Innovative Repair Group (iRG) - take delivery of new fleet of courtesy cars ahead of reopening 𝐏𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐲𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐝 sites next week |
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| 01.9.20 |
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Innovative Repair Group (iRG) - take delivery of new fleet of courtesy cars ahead of reopening 𝐏𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐲𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐝 sites next week |
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| 01.9.20 |
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Solus Accident Repair Centres - congratulates Ed Cassalls, MET Technician at Park Royal, Thatcham sponsored Apprentice Mentor of the Year |
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| 01.9.20 |
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RAC - crackdown on rogue private car parking firms |
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| 01.9.20 |
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Fronius - up to 70% less rework with upgraded Fronius TransSteel Pulse |
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| 01.9.20 |
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Spies Hecker - Phoenix Cloud digital colour management: web-based database and WIFI connection between different devices in bodyshop |
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| 01.9.20 |
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Nationwide - Redde Northgate "confirms it is in advanced discussions about a possible transaction involving Nationwide Accident Repair" |
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| 01.9.20 |
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Nationwide - Redde Northgate "in advance talks" to buy business, tweets Sky New city editor, but warns "deal could still fall apart" |
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| 01.9.20 |
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AA - Warburg Pincus talking to two other buyout firms - Centerbridge Partners and Towerbrook Capital - about a joint bid for the company |
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| 01.9.20 |
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Saga - Sir Roger de Haan (son of founder) - who sold company in 2004 for £1.35 bn - to return as chairman, injecting £100m for a 20% stake |
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| 01.9.20 |
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Government - launches consultation on ban on pavement parking |
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| 01.9.20 |
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Government - expected to bring forward ban on sale of new petrol and diesel cars to 2030; hybrid sales may be allowed until 2035 |
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| 31.8.20 |
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Capita - to permanently close nearly 100 of its 250 UK offices; many of its 45,000 UK staff will continue to work from home |
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| 28.8.20 |
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ABP Annual Convention and Night of Knights - now confirmed to go ahead on Tues 3 Nov at a larger venue, the ICC Birmingham |
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| 28.8.20 |
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Auto-Motivate (Mike Monaghan) - to work with Edwyn van Rooyen (ex Validus and Verisk) to bring T-Cup wellbeing app to automotive industry |
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| 28.8.20 |
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ONS (Office for National Statistics) - around 1 in 1,980 people in England had coronoavirus last week - 28,200 out of 56 million |
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| 28.8.20 |
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ABI - Insurers commit to extending Covid-19 customer pledges |
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| 28.8.20 |
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25% of business energy bills are incorrect... is your bodyshop overpaying? |
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| 28.8.20 |
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What Car? - signs up Pendragon to its New Car Buying platform |
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| 28.8.20 |
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BCA - adds Proxy Bidding to BCA Buyer app |
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| 28.8.20 |
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Association of British Insurers (ABI) - motor insurers commit to extending Covid-19 customer pledges |
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| 28.8.20 |
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Aviva - data shows supermarket and DIY store car parks are amongst claim hotspots for bank holidays |
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| 28.8.20 |
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Service Certainty imageproof - recognises the first of its Professional Photographe (Pros) to complete 10K assignments |
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| 28.8.20 |
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Inspiring Automotive Women Awards (IAW Awards) 2020 - nominations open (closing date Monday 5 October) |
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| 28.8.20 |
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Carzam (online used car shop, set to launch in October) - former Carshop director Kirk O’Callaghan to take CEO role |
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| 28.8.20 |
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Thatcham Research - new section on www.thatcham.org called 'Innovating in the face of challenge' includes video and blog content |
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| 27.8.20 |
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Daily Mail This is Money site - "PUNT OF THE WEEK: Redde Northgate offers services for commercial vehicle fleets" |
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| 27.8.20 |
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BMW - to cut agency worker 520 jobs in UK; 400 at MINI plant in Oxford, 100 at engine factory and 20 at pressing plant |
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| 27.8.20 |
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Ineos - make offer for smart car factory in France to make new Grenadier (resembles Land Rover Defender) rather than in new factory in Wales |
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| 27.8.20 |
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ERS (formerly Equity Red Star) - half-year results: profits up 900% to £28m om premiums down 8% to £168m |
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| 27.8.20 |
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March 2021 could see more businesses go under than at the peak of lockdown |
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| 27.8.20 |
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SMMT - July UK car production down -20.8% |
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| 27.8.20 |
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insurethebox - safe drivers could save 36% with insurethebox insurance, says telematics provider |
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| 27.8.20 |
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National Automotive Industry Day at The British Motor Show (19 August 2021) - with the IMI, featuring Thatcham Research |
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| 27.8.20 |
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Tracker - keyless car theft continues to rise in 2020; Range Rover Sport continues to be no. 1 favourite with car thieves |
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| 27.8.20 |
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Ben, the automotive industry charity - tips to help you and your colleagues cope with grief |
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| 27.8.20 |
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Power-TEC - new large-sized flame-resistant welding blanket |
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| 27.8.20 |
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Xpress Centres - repair network switches courtesy cars for Enterprise Car Club in "industry first" |
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| 26.8.20 |
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vehicle thefts - steep rise predicted as organised thieves scramble to export stolen cars and parts before the end of Brexit transition |
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| 26.8.20 |
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CARS show (Complete Auto Recycling Show) - postponed from Nov 2020 to 15-16 September 2021 at Stoneleigh Park |
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| 26.8.20 |
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IMI - "use the levy money before it disappears" |
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| 26.8.20 |
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AX: iconic Aston Martin DB5 theft - UK-wide appeal for Bond car’s safe return |
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| 26.8.20 |
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LV= Britannia Rescue (LV= BR) - 50% increase in wheel and tyre problems during last August’s bank holiday weekend |
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| 26.8.20 |
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IRG - providing customers with a new "Off-Lease repair service" |
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| 26.8.20 |
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RAC - predicts "bumper bank holiday on the roads"; 18m leisure trips by car planned (1.8m more than last year) |
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| 26.8.20 |
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IMI’s TechSafe professional standards - "getting ready for the [EV] revolution" |
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| 25.8.20 |
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Allianz Holdings - appoints Christopher Twemlow as new chief legal officer |
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| 25.8.20 |
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Lightfoot - sponsor Brake’s new virtual fleet safety exhibition |
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| 25.8.20 |
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Two supercars crash in Swiss Alps as both drivers try to overtake a motor home at the same time - £3MILLION repair bill |
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| 25.8.20 |
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Two supercars crash in Swiss Alps as both drivers try to overtake a motor home at the same time - £3 repair bill |
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| 25.8.20 |
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Just 25% of those working in the automotive sector expect a pay rise in the next 12 months |
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| 25.8.20 |
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SEAT - Colour in to charge up: children redesign ‘ugly’ charge points to help UK embrace EV infrastructure |
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| 25.8.20 |
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Cromax - introduces new ChromaWeb app designed to drive bodyshop productivity |
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| 25.8.20 |
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Allianz Partners - supports global standard for charging battery-powered EVs |
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| 25.8.20 |
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Europcar Mobility Group UK - supporting Challenge 72 in aid of Grenfell Tower victims |
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| 25.8.20 |
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RAC - wins three-year, 750,000-vehicle contract to inspect vehicles for BCA |
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| 25.8.20 |
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Jenkins & Pain - Kent-based bodyshop says since lockdown "we have completely changed how we operate" |
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| 25.8.20 |
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MoneySuperMarket - London’s Ilford and Romford postcodes have the highest rate of reported car thefts in the UK |
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| 24.8.20 |
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National Body Repair Association (NBRA) - calls for Job Retention Scheme extensions |
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| 24.8.20 |
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RWC Training and Auto-Motivate - collaborate to offer repairers technical training and motivational coaching |
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| 24.8.20 |
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CAPS - connection To CAPS provides instant access to Advantage Parts Solutions |
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| 24.8.20 |
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G3 Vehicle Auction - new £12m purpose-built facility, located off Junction 32 of the M62 in Yorkshire, inc 14 sq ft repair centre |
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| 24.8.20 |
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RAC - court exemption allows driver with 68 points on their licence to legally drive on the road |
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| 24.8.20 |
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insurethebox - latest campaign from telematics provider uses gamification |
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| 24.8.20 |
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Thatcham Research - Apprentices set to return to Automotive Academy for onsite training from 7 Sept |
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| 24.8.20 |
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Adrian Flux - Norfolk-based motor broker to hire 185 staff for offices in East Winch, King’s Lynn and Norwich |
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| 24.8.20 |
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Volta Trucks - Volta Zero full electric commercial vehicle to be launched online on Thurs 3 Sept |
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| 21.8.20 |
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Highways England - unveils the details of £27.4 billion investment in the strategic road network across the country. |
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| 21.8.20 |
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Association of Consumer Support Organisations (ASCO) - personal injury claim volumes from motor fell 17.4% in the first half of 2020 |
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| 21.8.20 |
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ABP Guide to Retail Charges - reminder that 6pm Monday is deadline for submission of your values and input; will include covid charges |
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| 21.8.20 |
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BCR Associates - range of business services available from Club Member |
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| 21.8.20 |
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PPG Moonwalk - “Technicians better utilised painting the car rather than mixing paint, which most [can do] with this new tech," says AW |
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| 21.8.20 |
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Bodyshops using LPG or gas / oil could be spending over £30k per year on either of these fuels per site |
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| 21.8.20 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - upcycles aluminium to cut carbon emissions by a quarter |
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| 21.8.20 |
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Econ Engineering (country’s largest producer of gritters and road mending vehicles) - invests £2m in new service hub & parts hub |
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| 21.8.20 |
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LKQ Europe - Alex Gelbcke to step in as the new CEO of Fource |
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| 21.8.20 |
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Tracker's monthly Stolen Vehicle Recovery Infographic - £942,361 recovered in July 2020 |
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| 21.8.20 |
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Which? - 7 models should be recalled for widespread faults: Nissan Pulsar, Juke, Qashqai; Range Rover Sport, Velar; Tesla S; BMW 5 touring |
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| 20.8.20 |
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ERS Insurance - appoint Francois-Xavier Boisseau (ex Ageas and AXA) as chairman |
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| 20.8.20 |
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LKQ Euro Car Parts - new campaign to help bodyshops sell more added value services |
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| 20.8.20 |
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Fix Auto UK - Rob Pugh makes the '30 Under 30: Rising Stars' list |
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| 20.8.20 |
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ECA Business Energy - offers repairers opportunity to buy energy at rates only previously available to high volume users |
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| 20.8.20 |
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ONS - 10% businesses at "moderate" risk of insolvency |
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| 20.8.20 |
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ONS - traffic almost back to pre-lockdown levels; currently 9% lower than in Feb |
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| 20.8.20 |
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British Car Auctions (BCA) - introduces Click and Collect service |
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| 20.8.20 |
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Tracker - helps dealers to safely supervise solo test drives and protect stock |
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| 20.8.20 |
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ThingCo - Jonathon Valentine, CTO for ThingCo named Young Insurer of the Year |
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| 20.8.20 |
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IAA UK (formerly HBC Salvage) - implement the INFORM Transportation Management System as part of their technology modernisation programme |
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| 20.8.20 |
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Vertu - trading update: profit of £7.4m in July, compared to loss of £5.2m from March to June; acquisitions currently being evaluated |
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| 20.8.20 |
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Lookers - trading update: material underlying PBT loss for H1; confirm closure of 27 dealers and 1,400 redundancies (22% of staff) this year |
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| 20.8.20 |
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Lookers - update on delayed 2019 accounts; further work needed on the Group's corporate leasing division and vehicle financing arrangements |
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| 19.8.20 |
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Thatcham Research - Matthew Avery offers their view of the Government's consultation on Automated Lane Keeping Systems |
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| 19.8.20 |
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Inflation rate - CPI rose to 1.0% for the 12 months to July 2020; RPI also rose to 1.6% |
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| 19.8.20 |
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LEVC (London Electric Vehicle Company) - authorised UK service network doubles in size |
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| 19.8.20 |
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Lloyd’s & KPMG - COVID-19 brings intangible assets into full focus |
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| 19.8.20 |
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Germany: Mercedes-Benz - telematics-based “InScore” can save drivers up to 30% |
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| 19.8.20 |
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QBE Insurance - gives back over £10 million to motor fleet customers in the UK affected by lockdown |
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| 19.8.20 |
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IMI article - diversification has provided important boost for automotive sector during pandemic |
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| 19.8.20 |
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Volkswagen Group Paint and Body - Volkswagen ID.3 Self Study Program (SSP) now on Volkswagen Group Paint and Body's Insurer Portal |
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| 19.8.20 |
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RAC - authorities in London and Cardiff collected £58.2m from drivers committing "moving traffic offences" |
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| 19.8.20 |
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BookMyGarage.com - accidents in 20mph zones rise nearly 150% in three years |
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| 19.8.20 |
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IMI - reports increased interest from Careers Advisors in automotive apprenticeships ahead of GCSE results day |
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| 18.8.20 |
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ONS (Office for National Statistics) - 97.5% of automotive businesses now open; 73% say their operating costs have risen due to covid |
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| 18.8.20 |
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Select Bodyshop Group (SBG) - "significant interest and initial membership applications" for new bodyshop group |
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| 18.8.20 |
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Polestar Space at Westfield - will open to the public in October 2020 |
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| 18.8.20 |
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Allianz - research reveals cost, green credentials and technology are key drivers for fleet managers |
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| 18.8.20 |
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Belgium: First Brands Group (formerly TRICO Group) - automotive replacement parts manufacturer renamed |
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| 18.8.20 |
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Government - launches Automated Lane Keeping System call for evidence |
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| 18.8.20 |
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Government - launches Automated Lane Keeping System call for evidence |
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| 18.8.20 |
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Allianz - raises half a million pounds for charity partner Mind |
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| 18.8.20 |
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AX - ‘major’ speeding incidents tripled during lockdown occurring on av every 32 miles in April (compared to every 94 miles in Feb) |
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| 18.8.20 |
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Australia: All Auto Recalls (AAR) - Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and AAR's Australia partner to recover affected Takata airbag inflators |
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| 18.8.20 |
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Marshalls - covid reduced turnover by £300m in H1; turned £15m profit into £10m loss;encouraging reopening, confident of long-term prospects |
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| 18.8.20 |
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Copart - launches new vehicle grading system for condition of external bodywork |
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| 18.8.20 |
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Glasurit - Synergy Dashboard offers repairers "best-in-class" remote technical support for the "new normal" |
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| 18.8.20 |
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bodyshop magazine - list of all "30 under 30" winners; inc 15 from bodyshops, 7 from suppliers, 2 from Thatcham, 2 from Innovation Group |
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| 17.8.20 |
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ABP Club bodyshop members - look out in your emails for your chance to help shape the new ABP Club Guide to Retail Charges |
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| 17.8.20 |
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Apollo Motor Group Apprentice, Luke Hope - brave Luke remains positive despite cruel health setback |
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| 17.8.20 |
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Hills Salvage and Recycling - donates "significant amount" to local youth charity in Wigan |
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| 17.8.20 |
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Laser Tools - new 2020 catalogue now available! |
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| 17.8.20 |
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IFED - couple sentenced for several fraudulent claims for made up car crashes |
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| 17.8.20 |
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What Car? - cash discounts of more than 20% available on some of the most popular models ahead of September numberplate change |
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| 17.8.20 |
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Guy Salmon (Sytner Group) - new Jaguar Land Rover ‘Statement Site’ & bodyshop in South West London (former JLR Thames Ditton) |
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| 17.8.20 |
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RAC article - are older people more vulnerable on the road? Deaths among over 60s up by 8%, according to DfT figures |
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| 17.8.20 |
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Churchill Car Insurance - millions of parents buying, or gifted second-hand car seats are unaware of the dangers |
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| 14.8.20 |
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USA: PPG - receives US Government funding for energy-saving automotive paints and coatings |
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| 14.8.20 |
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IBIS Monaco - FCO now "advise against all but essential travel to Monaco"; must self-isolate for 2 weeks on return; event starts 19 Nov |
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| 14.8.20 |
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ECA Business Energy - specialist team work with more than 300 bodyshops, generating total savings of more than £3 million |
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| 14.8.20 |
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iRG's Pontypridd site Driver, Rob Evans, nominated as a Road Haulage Association HGV Hero |
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| 14.8.20 |
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Automotive Careers Expo - to run alongside two events in 2021 – The British Motor Show and CDX, the expo for the UK Motor Trade |
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| 14.8.20 |
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White cars continue to enjoy surge in popularity but black remains most common |
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| 14.8.20 |
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Fix Auto Slough - transform's £100k special edition Tesla Model X belonging to local YouTuber, Anishvin |
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| 14.8.20 |
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iRG - welcome Mike Monaghan, Auto-Motive, hosts all-day motivational coaching session for iRG's team leaders |
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| 14.8.20 |
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TrustFord - charity fishing match reels in over £3,600 for CRUK |
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| 13.8.20 |
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SYNETIQ - secures contract with Stocalfe Response |
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| 13.8.20 |
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MG Cannon - 5 of their sites confirmed as part of the new Groupe PSA UK network of 100 sites approved for Peugeot, Citroen, DS and Vauxhall |
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| 13.8.20 |
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Admiral - fascinating insight from earnings conference; "inflation of accidental damage repair claims has been higher than normal" |
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| 13.8.20 |
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UK traffic volumes - continue to creep up; last week cars were at 86% of normal on weekdays and 101% of normal at weekend |
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| 13.8.20 |
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Zurich UK - H1 results: UK general insurance made "excellent progress" despite £140m hit from "COVID-19 claims" leading to £35m loss |
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| 13.8.20 |
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Theory test failures - only 1 in 10 drivers answer questions correctly |
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| 13.8.20 |
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Standox - "fewer steps, more distance": Standox supports bodyshops’ new ways of working |
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| 13.8.20 |
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RAC - growth in public electric vehicle chargers (5x growth since 2015) |
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| 13.8.20 |
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Eurorepar Car Service (PSA-backed garage network) - “Opportunities abound in the post-pandemic aftermarket”, says |
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| 13.8.20 |
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BCA - online LCV market remains "exceptionally strong" |
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| 13.8.20 |
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BGL - add Premier Underwriting to their panel of motor insurers |
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| 13.8.20 |
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BGL - signs new five-year motor insurance deal with Lloyds Banking Group; customer growth and banking integration are key elements |
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| 13.8.20 |
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Anexo Group (inc DAMS and Bond Turner) - "activity levels for our Credit Hire division returning to normal"; VW emissions case proceeding |
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| 12.8.20 |
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Circloe Leasing - appoint Sarah Minogue as new Head of Sales |
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| 12.8.20 |
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IMI - CEO, Steve Nash, says "Be prepared for the next challenge" |
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| 12.8.20 |
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PPG - provides July sales update and increases third quarter 2020 sales estimates |
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| 12.8.20 |
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eBay UK and Aviva Insurance - ebay UK holds webinars with repairers and Aviva Insurance |
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| 12.8.20 |
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Refund-chasing and switching insurance were most time-consuming ‘money admin’ chores in lockdown |
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| 12.8.20 |
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Venson - easing of lockdown highlights "erratic and discourteous" driving behaviour |
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| 12.8.20 |
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Accident Credit Group Ltd (ACG) - offers an industry first - Advance Repair Invoice Funding for vehicle repairers |
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| 12.8.20 |
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Admiral - H1 results; turnover down 4% to £1,690m but profits up 31% to £286m due to continued significant improvements in back year claims |
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| 12.8.20 |
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UK - officially in recession for first time in 11 years as economy shrank 20.4% in Q2; economy began to bounce back in June |
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| 12.8.20 |
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Admiral - appoint Milena Mondini de Focatiis as Executive Director (Group CEO Designate) to replace David Stevens after transition period |
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| 11.8.20 |
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ABP Guide to Retail Charges - thank you for ideas for new items; consultation goes out tomorrow to all ABP member bodyshops on Wednesday |
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| 11.8.20 |
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Fleet & Mobility Live (from Fleet News mag) - cancel 6 & 7 Oct event; replaced by 3-day on-line ‘virtual extravaganza’ from 17 - 19 Nov |
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| 11.8.20 |
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LKQ Euro Car Parts - an uptick in used car sales will be "good news for the independent aftermarket" if it continues |
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| 11.8.20 |
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ECA Business Energy - energy is one of the top costs in all businesses yet is one that is ignored by many; bodyshops can save up to 20% |
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| 11.8.20 |
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Tracker - urges buyers and owners to protect their investment as demand for vehicles and parts rises |
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| 11.8.20 |
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Option of furlough extension should be kept open, say small firms, as 730,000 jobs lost |
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| 11.8.20 |
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SMMT - UK used car sales halve to 1 million as coronavirus hits Q2 demand: Fiesta, Golf & Focus top best-sellers list |
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| 11.8.20 |
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SMMT - UK used car sales halve to 1 million as coronavirus hits Q2 demand: Fiesta, Golf & Focus top best-sellers list |
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| 11.8.20 |
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Office for National Statistics (ONS) - number of employees in the UK on payrolls is down around 730,000 compared with March 2020 |
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| 11.8.20 |
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James Alpe - bodyshop estimator, John Holmes, named Peugeot Audatex Estimator of the Year |
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| 11.8.20 |
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insurethebox - 1,060 accidents prevented in last four years with targeted speed-reduction campaign |
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| 11.8.20 |
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BookMyGarage - MOT capacity "becoming a challenge"; additional repair work as part of MOT & Service bookings almost double same month 2019 |
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| 11.8.20 |
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i-Wonder - New Managing Director and other appointments at insurance aggregation specialist |
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| 10.8.20 |
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Last chance for your ideas for new items to be included in new edition of ABP Guide to Retail Charges; thank you for ideas already submitted |
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| 10.8.20 |
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Zurich UK - reveal 5-year deal to underwrite policies for By Miles, the specialist targeting drivers covering under 7,000 miles a year |
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| 10.8.20 |
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Zurich - work begins this month on new "state of the art" offices in Swindon office for 950 staff; completion planned for 2022 |
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| 10.8.20 |
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6.7 million drivers caught by £1.9 billion ‘loyalty tax’ - 40% increase in drivers auto-renewing their insurance |
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| 10.8.20 |
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BCA - used car values stabilise at BCA in July as volumes continue to rise |
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| 10.8.20 |
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CAPS - month ending July: unique claims at 63% (against Jan 2020), up 3% since end June |
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| 10.8.20 |
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HMRC - Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme webinars (link below to register) |
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| 10.8.20 |
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insurethebox - telematics company nominated in the Insurance Choice Awards 2020 |
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| 10.8.20 |
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Vauxhall - one of the UK’s largest fleet operators orders 270 fully electric Vauxhall Vivaro-e vans and 9 Corsa-e cars |
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| 10.8.20 |
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KVF - preparing to deliver COVID secure first aid training for customers in the motor industry |
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| 10.8.20 |
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Investors in People – 8 tips for improving employee wellbeing today |
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| 10.8.20 |
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UK drivers plan on packing in 45m daytrips in August |
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| 07.8.20 |
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Ageas - H1 results: profits halved on premiums down 2.5%; motor premiums down 8.6% |
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| 07.8.20 |
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CV-Library - automotive job numbers down 73.6% compared to last year, but opportunities increase month-on-month |
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| 07.8.20 |
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Thatcham Research Automotive Academy - video (link below) includes delegates talking about new COVID secure measures |
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| 07.8.20 |
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MONDAY is still the most popular day to buy a car online |
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| 07.8.20 |
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Ssangyong Motors - relocate UK operations |
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| 07.8.20 |
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Admiral - a fifth of parents have had a near-miss behind the wheel after being distracted by kids |
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| 07.8.20 |
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Whiplash reform (delayed until April 2021) - "delay costs British drivers £1.3 billion in extra car insurance premiums" |
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| 07.8.20 |
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PPG article - autonomous vehicles will only avoid one third of accidents |
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| 07.8.20 |
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Face masks - mandatory from Saturday in many more places - full list; now includes "storage and distribution facilities" |
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| 06.8.20 |
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Automechanika Dubai - 2020 event cancelled (due to take place 19-21 Oct 2020); 2021 event to be held 7-9 June 2021 |
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| 06.8.20 |
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London Marathon - 2020 race on 4 Oct cancelled; 2021 race has to miss its usual slot in April (due to Olympics) and will be on 3 Oct 2021 |
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| 06.8.20 |
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IMI - 87% fall in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair apprenticeship starts in June, compared to average fall of 57% across all apprenticeships |
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| 06.8.20 |
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Department for Transport - weekend traffic was ABOVE normal for first time since February; weekday at 90% of normal |
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| 06.8.20 |
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Post mag Claims and Fraud awards - physical ceremony on 1 October cancelled and replaced by on-line virtual event on same date |
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| 06.8.20 |
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Aviva - H1 results: UK general insurance made £66m loss (compared to £141m profit H1 2019); "aim is to be the UK’s leading insurer" |
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| 06.8.20 |
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EDT Automotive - new video showcases Interior Sanitation Machine |
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| 06.8.20 |
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Govt initiative to recruit apprentices who have been made redundant - AutoRaise asks repairers to get in touch for advice |
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| 06.8.20 |
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LV= General Insurance - launches monthly car insurance subscription called 'Flow' |
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| 06.8.20 |
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By Miles (PAYG motor insurer) - 30 million drivers plan to drive less to reduce emissions |
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| 06.8.20 |
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BVRLA - vehicle rental "green shoots" as UK holidaymakers hire vehicles for staycations |
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| 06.8.20 |
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Comparethemarket.com - 61% of people expected to drive to work when they return to the office, compared to 34% prior to coronavirus |
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| 06.8.20 |
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Bank of England - expects the economy to shrink by 9.5% in 2020 (improvement on initial estimate of a 14% contraction) |
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| 06.8.20 |
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What Car? Electric Car Awards - wins for BMW, Ford, Hyundai, Jaguar, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Peugeot, Porsche, Seat, Skoda, Tesla & Volvo |
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| 05.8.20 |
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SEMA - 2020 show CANCELLED; scheduled to take place 3-6 Nov 2020 in Las Vegas; show will return in Nov 2021 |
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| 05.8.20 |
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RSA - to cut 300 jobs "to further reduce the running costs of our UK business" |
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| 05.8.20 |
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Please help ABP with your ideas for new items to be included in the revised edition of Guide to Retail Charges |
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| 05.8.20 |
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Allianz Insurance (inc LV=) - H1 results: operating profit of combined business up 209% on premiums up 3% |
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| 05.8.20 |
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Hastings - H1 results: "lower claims frequencies partially offset by continued inflation in repair and third party credit hire costs" |
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| 05.8.20 |
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SMMT - UK van sales up 7.1% in July |
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| 05.8.20 |
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Toyota - ranked best automotive business in UK Customer Satisfaction Index |
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| 05.8.20 |
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Venson - post-lockdown travel the ticking time bomb of "Grey Fleet" |
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| 05.8.20 |
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Tracker partners with DreamLease - fleet and private leasing specialist offers stolen vehicle recovery solutions |
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| 05.8.20 |
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‘No need to speed’ announced as theme for UK Road Safety Week 2020 |
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| 05.8.20 |
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CitNOW - founding member of Hub 365, an online portal for suppliers |
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| 05.8.20 |
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Hastings - board recommends acceptance of 250p offer from Sampo (Finnish insurer) and Rand Merchant [RMI] (South African investment company) |
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| 05.8.20 |
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Carwow - new car sales show market promise as September plate change approaches |
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| 05.8.20 |
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AX - 'Crash for cash' schemes explained as fraudulent car collision claims rise (last year that fraudulent claims increased 45%) |
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| 05.8.20 |
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HM Treasury - 1.2 million businesses supported through Covid-19 lending schemes |
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| 05.8.20 |
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The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker - 55% firms report cashflow crash since June |
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| 05.8.20 |
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SMMT – July 2020 new car sales up 11.3% on last year to 174,877; pure battery car sales up 259%, hybrids up 143% |
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| 05.8.20 |
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Insurance Times Claims Excellence Awards - physical ceremony on 15 October cancelled and replaced by on-line virtual event on same date |
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| 05.8.20 |
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Insurance Times Tech & Innovation Awards - physical ceremony on 17 September cancelled and replaced by on-line virtual event on same date |
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| 04.8.20 |
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Ford Motor Co - CEO Jim Hackett (65) retires 1 Oct; replaced by Jim Farley (58) current chief operating officer |
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| 04.8.20 |
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Richard Taylor (ex-GT Motive, LKQ and Audatex) - joins asTech (Automotive Service Technicians) as European Business Development Director |
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| 04.8.20 |
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ABP Guide to Retail Charges (supported by 3M) - please tell us what new items you want to see included; work on new edition begins next week |
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| 04.8.20 |
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Stoneacre - acquire Hodgson Motor Group (Toyota, Mazda and Suzuki) in Newcastle and Gateshead |
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| 04.8.20 |
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Co-op Insurance - trade union Unite angry at "outrageous sale to known union busting organisation Markerstudy" with loss of 200 jobs |
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| 04.8.20 |
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Prasco - introduce live delivery tracking system; customers constantly updated with delivery time |
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| 04.8.20 |
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Carlac - complete purchase of Diverse Distribution (formerly North East Factors) |
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| 04.8.20 |
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Allianz - 71% fleet managers say the cost of vehicle repair influences the choice of vehicles in their fleet |
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| 04.8.20 |
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Which? - furloughed workers three times more likely to have defaulted on a payment |
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| 04.8.20 |
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GYS - confirms its latest Tesla approvals are applicable for all Tesla models including the new Model Y |
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| 04.8.20 |
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UK Carline - the impact of WLTP on company car tax and "how to beat it by looking at electric vehicles" |
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| 04.8.20 |
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Direct Line - H1 results: group pre-tax profit down 9.5%; motor operating profit up 43% with "favourable claims frequency" |
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| 04.8.20 |
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RAC - July was another bad month for drivers with petrol and diesel going up by 3p a litre |
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| 04.8.20 |
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Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) - further help needed for employers, say small firms, as furlough wind-down begins |
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| 04.8.20 |
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AA - receives takeover approaches from 3 separate parties who are interested in buying the company |
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| 04.8.20 |
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Fix Auto UK - Ian Pugh features in 24 min video interview with Car Dealer magazine |
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| 03.8.20 |
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IMPROVE online learning (part of the ABP Club Hub) - bodyshop customer service skills development: curate your own content |
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| 03.8.20 |
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Ben - support the health and wellbeing of your team and help to raise money for the automotive industry charity |
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| 03.8.20 |
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drivvn - launches to accelerate digital sales revolution for car manufacturers and retailers |
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| 03.8.20 |
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Lloyd’s - launches new Culture Dashboard and sets gender target for the insurance market |
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| 03.8.20 |
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Australia: AMA Group - Andy Hopkins CEO "I'd love to take AMA into Asia and Malaysia and even back to the UK" |
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| 03.8.20 |
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Scrap Car Comparison - UK automotive market shows early signs of recovery |
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| 03.8.20 |
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Allianz Holdings (Allianz Insurance and LV= General Insurance) - appoints Julie Harrison as new chief HR officer |
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| 03.8.20 |
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Cromax - ChromaConnect: wireless, digita colour management for bodyshops |
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| 03.8.20 |
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Power-TEC - portable ozone generator for bodyshop to destroy viruses and bacteria |
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| 03.8.20 |
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RAC - 1.5m drivers to drive to Europe for the first time ever this summer in wake of the coronavirus |
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| 01.8.20 |
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Synetiq - huge fire on Friday night at Motorhog in Doncaster damages around 900 cars, but no injuries |
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| 31.7.20 |
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Hastings - "meet Gethyn Davies, our Commercial Manager, and hear about his experiences joining Hastings Direct remotely" |
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| 31.7.20 |
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NBRA - welcomes Insurance Industry Requirements (IIR) for the safe repair of ADAS-equipped vehicles, BUT has concerns for repairers |
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| 31.7.20 |
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Motofix Group - joins Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) |
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| 31.7.20 |
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Ford - Transit Custom Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) can automatically switch to electric-only power as it enters defined geographic areas |
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| 31.7.20 |
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Coronavirus - lockdown easing postponed in England; masks to be mandatory in all public indoor settings from 8 Aug |
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| 31.7.20 |
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Autovista Group survey - industrt view in a post-lockdown market; more optimistic but pre-pandemic concerns returning |
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| 31.7.20 |
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Ofgem proposals to transform local electricity networks to cope with 11m EVs predicted to be on the road by 2030 |
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| 31.7.20 |
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NFDA - "businesses" need "adequate support" from the Government during "crucial transition to a zero-emission market” |
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| 31.7.20 |
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ŠKODA - achieves operating profit of €228 million euros in first half of 2020 despite COVID-19 pandemic |
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| 31.7.20 |
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Autocar Business Live - webinar with Mike Hawes, chief executive of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) |
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| 31.7.20 |
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Absolute Alignment - new 2-year Team Dynamics BTCC partnership |
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| 31.7.20 |
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Volta Trucks and DPD - bring full-electric large commercial vehicle parcel deliveries to London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone |
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| 31.7.20 |
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Allianz - raise £30,000 for charity partner Mind with "Stronger Together" lockdown challenge |
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| 31.7.20 |
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Thatcham Research - publish set of Insurance Industry Requirements (IIR) for the safe repair of ADAS-equipped vehicles |
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| 31.7.20 |
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IAM RoadSmart - calls for Government action to drive down casualties on UK roads despite lowest figures since 1979 |
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| 30.7.20 |
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Volkswagen group - H1 2020 results: £720 million operating loss (£9 billion PROFIT last year) as sales fell by 27% |
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| 30.7.20 |
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Renault - made £6.5 billion loss in first half of 2020 as sales fell by 35% |
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| 30.7.20 |
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ABI - publish new 6-page report on the insurance industry's response to the COVID-19 crisis; includes what they did for motor customers |
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| 30.7.20 |
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Select Bodyshop Group - new bodyshop group opportunity |
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| 30.7.20 |
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PRA - outlines forecourts’ concerns with 2035 combustion engine ban proposal |
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| 30.7.20 |
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TJ Vickers - new finance for car dealers "looks set to get personal"; business owner providing security in the form of a personal guarantee |
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| 30.7.20 |
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Venson - survey shows 68% of people think motorists are now more distracted by in-car tech |
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| 30.7.20 |
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1 in 3 consumers "don’t understand" hybrid cars |
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| 30.7.20 |
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Ben - launches new virtual challenges inspired by Formula 1: Formula Ben Silverstone VGP |
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| 30.7.20 |
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Glass's - demand in the new market for convertibles is "waning once more" |
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| 30.7.20 |
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LKQ - Q2 results: global revenue down 19% to $2.6 billion: pre-tax profits down 20.9% to $163m; "we finished the quarter solidly" |
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| 30.7.20 |
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RAC - reacts to provisional reported road casualty data for 2019 |
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| 30.7.20 |
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Spies Hecker - new Permasolid Speed-TEC Clear Coat 8810 |
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| 30.7.20 |
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Pendragon (Evans Halshaw and Stratstone) - close 15 dealerships with loss of 400 jobs; further 1,400 jobs to go as result of "efficiencies" |
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| 30.7.20 |
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Government - new law ensures furloughed employees receive statutory redundancy pay based on their normal wages, not furloughed wages |
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| 30.7.20 |
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RSA - half-year results: profits down 7%; UK written motor premiums (personal and commercial) down 29% to just £129m |
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| 30.7.20 |
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Hastings - Finish insurer Sampo confirms they and South African Rand Merchant Investment (RMI) are considering an offer for Hastings |
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| 30.7.20 |
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Hastings - confirms it is in discussion with Sampo and Rand Merchant Investment regarding possible cash offer for the company |
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| 30.7.20 |
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Hastings - shares jump 18% on news of possible joint offer from Finland's Sampo and South Africa's Rand Merchant Investment |
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| 30.7.20 |
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SMMT - UK car production down 43% in first half of year; over 11,000 jobs shed in automotive manufacturing and retail sector |
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| 29.7.20 |
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Jato - for every electrified car sold in June in Europe there were only 1.7 diesel cars sold; SUVs market share grew to 40% in June |
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| 29.7.20 |
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Groupe PSA - between 2020 and 2025 will move from two multi-energy platforms to two 100% electrified platforms; first is eVMP platform |
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| 29.7.20 |
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Audi - debut next generation of lighting technology in the Audi Q5; digital OLED technology |
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| 29.7.20 |
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Auto Trader - partners with the Automotive 30% Club to explore why gender diversity is critical for automotive in new webinar series |
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| 29.7.20 |
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Autovista Group article: "Three-speed RVs: How are Europe’s used-car prices emerging from lockdown?" |
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| 29.7.20 |
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Park’s Lotus - to open in Hamilton in Scotland this summer for sales and service |
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| 29.7.20 |
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Association of Investment Companies (AIC) - coronavirus puts off a fifth of school leavers from further education |
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| 29.7.20 |
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National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) - broadly welcomes FCA's ban on "discretionary commission" |
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| 29.7.20 |
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FCA - new guidance to help motor insurers do more for vulnerable consumers |
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| 29.7.20 |
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Glasurit - welcomes Haynes Workshop and Restoration Centre to its Classic Car Colors Network |
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| 29.7.20 |
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Aston Martin - half-year results: "significant progress in rebalancing supply to demand, reducing dealer inventory" |
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| 28.7.20 |
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USA: Hertz - must sell over 180,000 cars in the US by the end of December to pay back their creditors; UK and Europe business not affected |
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| 28.7.20 |
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CDX show - the motor trade expo from Car Dealer magazine cancelled for 2020; new date is 8 June 2021 |
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| 28.7.20 |
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Post mag - Motor Insurance World; 2020 event on 15 September is cancelled; 2021 event to take place on 31 March |
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| 28.7.20 |
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LV= General Insurance (now part of Allianz Group) - 600 of 4,300 jobs to go over next 2.5 years |
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| 28.7.20 |
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Mitsubishi - dealers still shocked at yesterday's announcement of brand's withdrawal from UK market |
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| 28.7.20 |
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aguar Land Rover plc - announce Thierry Bolloré (ex CEO of Renault) as new CEO from 10 Sept 2020 succeeding Sir Ralf Speth |
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| 28.7.20 |
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FCA )Financial Conduct Authority) - ban "discretionary commission" (commission linked to interest rate paid by customers) from 28 Jan 2021 |
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| 28.7.20 |
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Groupe PSA - remained profitable in H1 2020 despite Covid |
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| 28.7.20 |
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ABI - cost of motor insurance falls to four year low; average comprehensive in Q2 2020 was £460, down 2% on £469 in Q2 2019 |
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| 28.7.20 |
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By Miles - PAYG motor insurance launches on Honcho |
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| 28.7.20 |
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Fuel duty revenue down £2.4bn in April and May |
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| 28.7.20 |
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Standox - "thoughtfully digital" colour management via the Standowin iQ app |
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| 28.7.20 |
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"Expensive E-highways are an unnecessary distraction" - gas as a transport fuel; substantial fuel cost savings possible-up to £29k |
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| 28.7.20 |
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SYNETIQ - bodyshop green parts specialist invests in a new Sennebogen 830E Scrap Handler |
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| 28.7.20 |
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What Car? - UK’s best Electric Vehicle (EV) and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) models to be named by What Car? on 5 August |
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| 28.7.20 |
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One in three new cars sold globally to be electric by the end of the decade as total market share reaches 32% |
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| 28.7.20 |
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ABP Club Training Hub: IMPROVE online learning - bodyshop skills learning with online learning |
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| 28.7.20 |
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Business Success Global (BSG) - busting "zoom overload" with successful pilot of new “Smarter Business” peer groups |
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| 28.7.20 |
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Question from repairer member to other Approved Mercedes Benz repairers re: fuel drainer calibration certificates |
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| 28.7.20 |
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Review of The Highway Code - "hierarchy of road users" to put onus of safety on drivers |
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| 27.7.20 |
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Operation Confine in North Wales - leads to over 400 motor insurance policies being cancelled or voided |
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| 27.7.20 |
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UK traffic volumes - continue to rise as come out of lockdown; car usage at 80% of normal on weekdays and over 90% at weekends |
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| 27.7.20 |
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Mitsubishi - UK importer, Colt Car Company, taken by surprise at today's announcement and say Mitsubishi will be exiting the UK market |
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| 27.7.20 |
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Mitsubishi - announce freeze on bringing new models to Europe: "sales of existing models will continue" |
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| 27.7.20 |
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ABP Club Training Hub: IMPROVE Online Learning - "Why shouldn’t bodyshops have a corporate level training solution?" |
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| 27.7.20 |
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Fixter - 2020 Parking Price Index reveals London could lose £449m revenue due to the pandemic |
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| 27.7.20 |
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RAC Insurance - lockdown easing triggers "boom" in new drivers learning with "school of mum and dad" |
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| 27.7.20 |
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Western Australia (WA): Symach bodyshop customer Gino's Panel and Paint - bouncing back from 70% drop in repair volume |
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| 27.7.20 |
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Thatcham Research - announces Apprentice and Mentor of the Year winners in social media ceremony |
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| 26.7.20 |
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Highways England - to increase the speed limit at motorway roadworks from 50mph to 60mph |
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| 25.7.20 |
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Motortec Madrid - March 2021 show cancelled; rescheduled to April 2022, a few weeks before the rescheduled Autopromotec Bologna in May 2022 |
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| 25.7.20 |
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Equip Auto Paris - October 2021 show cancelled; rescheduled to autumn 2022 which avoids Automechanika Frankfurt which is now September 2021 |
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| 24.7.20 |
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DVLA - delays mount with replacement vehicle documents and driving licences taking up to 4 months |
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| 24.7.20 |
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PSA - aftermarket division acquires Amanhã Global, a used parts specialist; "allows us to enter the heart of the reused parts value chain" |
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| 24.7.20 |
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SMMT - issue new guidelines stating that in England customers must wear facemasks in the "automotive aftermarket"; not compulsory for staff |
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| 24.7.20 |
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NBRA - elct Steve Field of Page Automotive as new chairman; he replaces Roger Collings of North East Accident Repair Centres |
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| 24.7.20 |
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Thatcham Research - name the winners of their 3 apprentice awards and their apprentice mentor of the year award |
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| 24.7.20 |
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Roberlo - reduces drying times in the repair process with the new Multyfiller Grip |
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| 24.7.20 |
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Auto Trader’s - Peugeot 2008 revealed as UK’s fastest selling used car; SUVs dominate the list making up 60% of the national top 10 |
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| 24.7.20 |
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FCA - updated guidance for insurance and premium finance firms |
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| 24.7.20 |
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Axalta - publishes 2018-2019 Sustainability Report inc reporting on supply chain, operational and diversity targets |
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| 24.7.20 |
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Opinium (consumer brand agency) - Audi, Ford, BMW, Jaguar, Mercedes-Benz, Honda and Toyota features in top 100 'Most Connected Brands Index' |
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| 24.7.20 |
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Netherlands: Lightyear (long-range solar electric vehicles) - two major investors back VM |
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| 24.7.20 |
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Car-O-Liner - new “à la carte” menu for ADAS recalibration OEM-specific targets to help repairers boost business |
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| 24.7.20 |
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Thatcham Research - social media ceremony LIVE TODAY celebrates the outstanding achievements of Apprentices graduating in 2020 |
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| 24.7.20 |
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GlobalData - UK motor insurers set to benefit from higher premiums coupled with a decline in claims |
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| 23.7.20 |
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Apprentices - Collision Repair Sector group and AutoRaise work together to manage and develop industry’s technical Apprenticeship Standards |
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| 23.7.20 |
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Government - rules issued this afternoon suggest that masks may be required by customers in a bodyshop ("any shop") - but not by staff |
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| 23.7.20 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - developing contactless touchscreen technology - using AI-driven predictive touch - to reduce spread of viruses |
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| 23.7.20 |
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Lotus Cars - to establish new advanced technology centre in Wellesbourne (near Gaydon); will include HQ for Lotus Engineering |
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| 23.7.20 |
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Audatex - detecting hidden, pre-existing and fraudulent damages |
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| 23.7.20 |
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London Motor Show - returns to Battersea Evolution London from 16-18th July 2021 |
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| 23.7.20 |
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Volta Zero - first purpose-built full electric large commercial vehicle |
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| 23.7.20 |
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Admiral - motor insurer expects to see summer spike in car accidents abroad |
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| 23.7.20 |
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25% of drivers expect to use their car less after lockdown |
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| 23.7.20 |
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HSE - transport-related incidents responsible for more work-related deaths than any other cause last year |
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| 23.7.20 |
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KC Autos & Morelli - North West based accident repair group install WHO-approved vehicle sanitisation system across all sites |
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| 23.7.20 |
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AD Williams - open new bodyshop site in Enfield |
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| 23.7.20 |
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NAHL - trading update: results significantly impacted by Covid-19; personal injury volumes recovering, but still only at 50-60% of normal |
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| 22.7.20 |
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RBS (owner of Nat West) - tells over 50,000 staff they can work from home until 2021; only 1 in 8 workers in London are back in the office |
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| 22.7.20 |
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comparethemarket - car insurance premiums fell by £6 in June and now stand at an average of £709; year-on-year fall is £3 |
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| 22.7.20 |
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bodyshop mag - extended as on-line only for August & Sept; originally said printed version would temporarily halt for May, June, July |
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| 22.7.20 |
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IMS (Insurance & Mobility Solutions/Trak Global Group) - saves car hire firm £300,000 through the recovery of 3 stolen vehicles |
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| 22.7.20 |
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BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker - businesses at 53% of their full pre-COVID-19 capacity; third plan redundancies over next 3 months |
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| 22.7.20 |
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Lloyd Motor Group and BCA - announce exclusive 5,000-vehicles-a-year remarketing partnership |
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| 22.7.20 |
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Laser Tools - all-in-one telescopic inspection mirror, magnetic pick-up tool and scriber |
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| 22.7.20 |
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LKQ Euro Car Parts - new, cloud-based version of Garage Management Software (GMS), CarSys |
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| 22.7.20 |
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Lightfoot - TP Fire & Security's 34-strong van fleet cut crash with with in-vehicle safety system |
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| 22.7.20 |
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Axalta - talking about low energy paint systems for bodyshops during IBISConnect Africa, a "live online simulcast" on Thursday 23 July |
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| 22.7.20 |
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Revive! - SMART repair network up for recognition at this year's British Franchise Awards |
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| 22.7.20 |
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Nationwide Accident Repair Services Ltd (NARS) - Group Finance Director, David Pugh, resigns as director |
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| 22.7.20 |
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Brexit - Government now assuming it will be a no-deal Brexit on 31 December reports Telegraph, citing government sources |
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| 22.7.20 |
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Anexo Group (inc DAMS and Bond Turner) - trading update; business is returning to normal, "any backlog of repair work is being cleared" |
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| 21.7.20 |
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Volvo Cars - worldwide sales in first half of 2020 down 20.8% to 269,962 cars; production starts of fully-electric XC40 later this year |
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| 21.7.20 |
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CarGurus - COVID-19 Sentiment Study reveals the continued impact of the pandemic on the concerns, habits and hopes of UK car buyers |
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| 21.7.20 |
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NBRA - calls on Scottish government to allow bodyshops to access the retail grant scheme and rates holiday in Scotland |
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| 21.7.20 |
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Licence Bureau - under ‘new norm’, driving for business is likely to take on a whole new guise and companies need to be aware |
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| 21.7.20 |
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Law 360 UK article - "FCA says insurers' virus liabilities 'just bad luck'" |
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| 21.7.20 |
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PPG - Resorts World (Night of Knights venue) gets makeover powered by PPG colour |
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| 21.7.20 |
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Cost-effective bodyshop GDPR Refresher Training Module |
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| 21.7.20 |
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comparethemarket.com - latest "Motor Snapshot" reveals £6 drop in av premium in June |
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| 21.7.20 |
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Bentley Motors - production of new Bentayga has started at Bentley’s factory in Crewe |
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| 21.7.20 |
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insurethebox - educating young drivers about "fundamental steps" to take when involved in a road traffic accident |
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| 21.7.20 |
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BLM - insurance law specialist launched new motor fraud insight tool |
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| 21.7.20 |
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SYNETIQ - Bromley Beacon Academy receives support from SYNETIQ and Metropolitan Police |
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| 20.7.20 |
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Britvolt - new electric vehicle battery manufacturer chooses site in Vale of Glamorgan for new factory and 3,500 jobs |
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| 20.7.20 |
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Ford Fleet Management - Ford and ALD Automotive to provide new integrated fleet leasing and management solutions across Europe |
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| 20.7.20 |
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Renult - 1,256,658 vehicles sold in the first half of 2020 *DOWN 34.9%* |
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| 20.7.20 |
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Porsche - delivers 116,964 vehicles in the first half year (12% down due to COVID-19) |
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| 20.7.20 |
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Small firms call for help with re-opening costs as PM eases restrictions in England |
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| 20.7.20 |
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Volkswagen, Tesco and Pod Point - 200 Tesco stores across UK now equipped with free charge points (target of 600 stores) |
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| 20.7.20 |
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ACSO - comments on Gov announcement that it is to formally review the operation of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme |
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| 20.7.20 |
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Vertu - "Get to work if you can", says Robert Forrester, CEO of Vertu Motors |
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| 20.7.20 |
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Stanners - on-site weld tests and ATA assessments available with Covid-19 safety protocols in place |
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| 17.7.20 |
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WorldSkills UK LIVE (formerly The Skills Show) - November 2020 show cancelled; national competition cycle and national finals cancelled |
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| 17.7.20 |
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ABP - delighted as Government says "conferences and other business events" can recommence from 1 Oct; Night of Knights will be 10 November |
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| 17.7.20 |
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The Floow - new smartphone-based crash detection service |
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| 17.7.20 |
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HELLA - recognised by General Motors as a 2019 Supplier of the Year winner |
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| 17.7.20 |
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AGL - wins Outsourced Partner in the Broker Innovation Awards 2020 |
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| 17.7.20 |
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Original Equipment Suppliers Aftermarket Association (OESAA) - to distribute 3,000 free garage packs |
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| 17.7.20 |
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Goodwood Speedweek - Festival of Speed & Revival replaced by behind-closed-doors event in the Autumn |
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| 17.7.20 |
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EDT Automotive - new Interior Sanitation Machine added to range |
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| 17.7.20 |
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insurethebox - young drivers speeding more as football returns |
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| 16.7.20 |
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PaintExpo - world’s leading trade fair for Industrial Coating Technology cancelled for 2020; will next be held in April 2022 in Karlsruhe |
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| 16.7.20 |
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Broker Innovation Awards – full list of winners; congratulations to Activate Group (AGL) winners of Outsourced Partner of the Year award |
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| 16.7.20 |
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Confused.com/Willis Towers Watson car insurance price index - premiums drop for the first time in more than a year; average now £770 |
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| 16.7.20 |
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British Chamber of Commerce - 29% of businesses expect to decrease size of workforce in the next 3 months; 28% decreased size in Q2 |
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| 16.7.20 |
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STELLANTIS - the name of the new group resulting from the merger of FCA (Fiat Chrysler) and Groupe PSA (Peugeot/Citroen/Opel/Vauxhall) |
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| 16.7.20 |
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Ford - launches new interior protection shields for Transit; provide barrier between driver and passenger and maintain social distancing |
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| 16.7.20 |
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Direct Line Group - acquires London-based digital insurance innovator Brolly (the official press release) |
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| 16.7.20 |
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Home working - 41% of office workers expect to continue working from home; 19% of businesses are shutting down the office |
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| 16.7.20 |
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IFB - raid in Birmingham leads to arrest of a 4th suspected 'Crash for Cash' team who have scammed £100,000 in false injury claims |
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| 16.7.20 |
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NBRA - support Prime Minister's "back to work" plan to be announced tomorrow |
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| 16.7.20 |
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Insurer requirements and keeping your bodyshop legal - IMPROVE Online Learning article |
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| 16.7.20 |
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Scrappage causes "immense damage" to the classic car industry - now valued at over £7bn in the UK alone |
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| 16.7.20 |
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Auto Trader Vans - average prices of used commercial vehicles surge 10% on pre-lockdown levels |
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| 16.7.20 |
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Thatcham Research Comment - Tesla Autopilot ruling a “hazard light on misleading marketing” |
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| 16.7.20 |
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British Chambers Commerce (BCC) - almost a third of firms will decrease size of workforce in next three months |
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| 16.7.20 |
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BookMyGarage - 75% surge in ‘staycation’ road trips highlights car safety chasm |
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| 16.7.20 |
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Crossleys Accident Repair - North West-based bodyshop cash flow helped by Lex Autolease support |
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| 16.7.20 |
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RAC - pothole-related call-outs persist during coronavirus lockdown despite 60% drop in traffic |
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| 16.7.20 |
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TrustFord - win new vehicle and aftersales services fleet deal with ASDA |
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| 16.7.20 |
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Audatex - Bodyshop Image Capture sees record use in May and June with over 100,000 images sent; Alton Cars say it has been a "game-changer" |
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| 16.7.20 |
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Direct Line Group - acquire Brolly, 1 4-year old insuretech that offers personalised insurance products |
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| 16.7.20 |
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Vuaxhall - production restarts on 17 August at Ellesmere Port factory "Home of the Astra" |
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| 15.7.20 |
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Vietnam - Automechanika Ho Chi Minh City rescheduled from August 2020 to 30 June – 1 July 2021 due to international travel restrictions |
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| 15.7.20 |
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Government - bans tyres over 10 years old for coaches, buses and lorries in new measures to improve road safety |
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| 15.7.20 |
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Nissan - reveal the all-new Nissan Ariya SUV, their second pure electric vehicle; range up to 310 miles; on sale early next year in the UK |
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| 15.7.20 |
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IFB - as a national "Ready for the Road" campaign gets underway, IFB advise how to avoid the "Ghost Broker" insurance scam |
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| 15.7.20 |
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Tesla - Thatcham support German court ruling which says brand name "Autopilot" is misleading; it is a driver-assistance system |
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| 15.7.20 |
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World Youth Skills Day (Wednesday 15 July): give your apprentices and employees the skills they need - IMPROVE Online Learning |
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| 15.7.20 |
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Tracker - "prepare for escalating car crime": pent-up demand for both new cars and parts boost values and trade for criminals |
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| 15.7.20 |
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Potential extra 7.5 million cars on the road as 24 million people say they will avoid pubic transport post-lockdown |
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| 15.7.20 |
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BCA (UK vehicle remarketing company) - HR team raises more than £3,500 for NHS Charities Together Covid-19 Appeal |
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| 15.7.20 |
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Inflation rate - CPI rose slightly to 0.6% for the 12 months to June 2020 – first increase this year; RPI also up slightly to 1.1% |
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| 15.7.20 |
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KVF Consultants - is your bodyshop COVID-19 secure? |
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| 15.7.20 |
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IMS (part of Trak Global) - signs usage-based insurance (UBI) deal with Germany's equivalent of the AA/RAC (which is 2nd largest worldwide) |
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| 14.7.20 |
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USA: OEC - acquires NuGenIT, a software company specializing in body shop and collision industry optimization tools |
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| 14.7.20 |
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Hyundai Motor Group - Hyundai and Kia on target to sell one million electric vehicles in 2025, giving them a 10% global market share |
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| 14.7.20 |
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Apprenticeship funding - government publishes the full details of the eligibility rules for the new apprenticeship employer incentives |
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| 14.7.20 |
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BMW - launch new iX3, first fully electric-powered BMW X model; made in China for all markets; on sale in UK Summer 2021 |
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| 14.7.20 |
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Trakm8 - appoint Penny Searles (ex Wunelli and Smart Driver Club) as non-exec |
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| 14.7.20 |
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IAA UK (formerly HBC) - appoint Tony Core (ex Chief Rentals) as Director of Sales & Marketing, reporting to Steve Hankins |
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| 14.7.20 |
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Selsia - approved repairer Auto Bodytech of Nailsworth using London black cab to transport customer and keep them COVID safe |
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| 14.7.20 |
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MG Cannon - appoint Earle Avann (former director at Rainbow Bodyshop Group) as Group Business Development Manager |
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| 14.7.20 |
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Saga - job cuts loom as "we have started a process that will see a number of colleagues leave Saga" |
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| 14.7.20 |
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Autoglass - "More than just glass repair" feature in the latest issue of Auto Body Professional magazine |
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| 14.7.20 |
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IMPROVE Online Learning - bodyshop business owners shifting their company training from spreadsheets to online apps, are you? |
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| 14.7.20 |
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ECA Business Energy - helping bodyshops with planning, strategy, installation of electric vehicles infrastructure |
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| 14.7.20 |
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RAC - secures 3-yr repair and maintenance contract with Isuzu Truck UK for 1,500+ customers |
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| 14.7.20 |
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Cazoo (UK’s leading online car retailer) - acquires Imperial Car Supermarkets (one of UK's largest used car retailers with 18 sites) |
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| 14.7.20 |
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Vertu - trading update: June trading stronger than expected; headcount to be cut by 6% (345 staff) due to automation; |
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| 13.7.20 |
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FCA - good progress with their test case on Business Interruption (BI) Insurance and COVID-19 |
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| 13.7.20 |
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BVRLA - launched updated Fair Wear & Tear Guide for commercial vehicles over 3.5 tonnes and minibuses up to 17 seats |
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| 13.7.20 |
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CMA - update on progress with loyalty penalty investigation in five markets (mobile, broadband, cash savings, mortgages and insurance) |
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| 13.7.20 |
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Jaguar - Sunday Times reports their new flagship, the all-electric XJ saloon has been delayed from Autumn 2020 to Autumn 2021 |
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| 13.7.20 |
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Marshall Motors - complete acquisition of Jardine's VW dealership in Aylesbury; makes Marshalls largest Volkswagen Group dealer in UK |
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| 13.7.20 |
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The ARC Group - raise £770 for The NHS Covid19 Appeal |
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| 13.7.20 |
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ABI - insurance industry initiative to help long standing customers is "delivering results" |
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| 13.7.20 |
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BIBA (British Insurance Brokers’ Association) - some insurer dual pricing approaches "ended entirely" |
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| 13.7.20 |
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NFDA - 75% dealers reopened all dealerships on 1 June; 33% had opened ALL of their bodyshops by 1 June |
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| 13.7.20 |
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EMM International - receives ISO-14001 certificate |
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| 13.7.20 |
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IMPROVE Online Learning - join 250 bodyshops who have benefited from Peritus' cost-effective online learning |
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| 13.7.20 |
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Solera - launch first "globally available" AI-based claims solution: 'Qapter', to "transform" claims workflow for repair industry |
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| 13.7.20 |
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Institute of Directors (IoD) - quarter of business leaders say their organisations are fully "Brexit ready" |
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| 10.7.20 |
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Tesla - "an exciting opportunity has arisen to manage Tesla's first Body Repair Center in Europe" - based in Dartford |
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| 10.7.20 |
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ABI - announces extension to Chair (Jon Dye of Allianz) and Deputy Chair (Julian Adams of M&G) terms from one year to two years |
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| 10.7.20 |
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RAC - thefts of vehicles rise by more than 50% in last 4 years to over 150,000 in 2018-19; highest level in 4 years: just 0.6% are solved |
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| 10.7.20 |
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XK Engineering (Dave Beale) - E-type restored by XK Engineering for comedian Steve Coogan to be auctioned at Silverstone; est c. £320,000 |
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| 10.7.20 |
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Consumer Intelligence - Hastings and Churchill had highest growth in motor insurance market share (second half of 2019) |
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| 10.7.20 |
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RAC Approved Garages network / Autofirst - network "reopens safely following payment holidays" |
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| 10.7.20 |
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S&G Response (blog) - Operations Director Nick Stone on "working remotely" |
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| 10.7.20 |
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Roberlo - Sanius Air air conditioning cleaner for bodyshops |
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| 10.7.20 |
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Porters’ Bodyshop in Portadown, Northern Ireland - wins the Tesla Ireland professional repair contract |
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| 10.7.20 |
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Laser Tools - compact mobile welding booth |
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| 10.7.20 |
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What Car? - 14% of new cars are cheaper to buy on finance than with cash |
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| 10.7.20 |
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car traffic at 79% - lorry traffic close to pre-Coronavirus levels & van traffic also nearly back to 'normal' |
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| 10.7.20 |
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PPG - new anti-viral disinfectant designed and approved for use to tackle COVID-19 |
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| 10.7.20 |
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RAC Insurance - 50% rise in vehicle theft; hits highest level in four years |
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| 09.7.20 |
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COVID-19 - 65% of British people do not feel comfortable commuting via public transport; 57% do not want to go back to working in an office |
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| 09.7.20 |
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Aston Martin - first production DBX drives off production line in South Wales; global deliveries of this new SUV start later this month |
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| 09.7.20 |
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Economic statement - IMI welcome action on trainees, apprentices and unfurloughing but disappointed with lack of VAT cut on car sales |
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| 09.7.20 |
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Economic statement - World Skills UK welcomes the fact that young people were at the heart of the Government’s plans for the recovery |
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| 09.7.20 |
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Economic statement - SMMT are "bitterly disappointed" at lack of support for automotive industry |
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| 09.7.20 |
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Lotus Cars - open facility in Norwich which brings together sub-assembly and chassis manufacturing into one new operation |
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| 09.7.20 |
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Ben - annual flagship event, Ben Ball, due to take place in December, has been cancelled; charity faces £1m shortfall this year |
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| 09.7.20 |
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Equip Auto - due to take place in Paris in September 2021; organisers to redefine "its positioning and format" |
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| 09.7.20 |
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Government - full details of the £2,000 for new apprentices (1 Aug to 31 Jan 2021) and £1,000 for providing 6-month work experience |
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| 09.7.20 |
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Spies Hecker tips – Mazda Machine Grey three-stage finish |
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| 09.7.20 |
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The Insurance Emporium - Yorkshire-based caravan insurer has received 13 awards so far in 2020 |
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| 09.7.20 |
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BCA - used vehicle values at BCA rise by 75% in the two months since lockdown |
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| 09.7.20 |
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Autopromotec - reshedules 2021 Italian automotive aftermarket trade show until 25-28 May 2022 |
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| 09.7.20 |
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IMI - asks automotive businesses to complete "Covid-19 - Emerging from lockdown" survey |
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| 08.7.20 |
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Vauxhall - win largest ever commercial BEV (battery electric vehicle) order in the UK; 1,000 all-electric Vivaro-e vans for British Gas |
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| 08.7.20 |
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Govt economic statement - "Eat Out to Help Out"; government to give everyone up to £10 per person discount in restaurants Mon-Wed in Aug |
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| 08.7.20 |
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Govt economic statement - VAT in restaurants, cafes, pubs, hotels, cinemas, theme parks cut from 20% to 5% until 12 Jan 2021 |
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| 08.7.20 |
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Govt economic statement - Stamp duty threshold raised from £125,000 to £500,000 until March 2021; 90% of home sales will pay no stamp-duty |
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| 08.7.20 |
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Govt economic statement - "Kickstart scheme"; £1,000 to take on trainees; £2,000 to hire apprentices |
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| 08.7.20 |
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Govt economic statement - "jobs retention bonus"; £1,000 bonus for every employee brought back from furlough |
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| 08.7.20 |
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Govt economic statement - "in two months our economy contracted by 25%, the same as it grew in the previous 18 years" |
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| 08.7.20 |
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Mazda - unique paint colour development inc new Polymetal Grey Metallic and Soul Red Crystal Metallic |
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| 08.7.20 |
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Auto Body Professional magazine - online and in print NOW |
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| 08.7.20 |
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Audatex System Restored 7/7/20 |
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| 08.7.20 |
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Copart - trio of ISO standards: adds ISO 31000 Risk Management Standard accreditation |
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| 08.7.20 |
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RWC Training Centre - launches revamped website |
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| 08.7.20 |
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BookMyGarage - Government MOT decision leaves 1 in 10 motorists taking ‘dangerous defects’ risk inc. body, chassis, structure (2.4%) |
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| 07.7.20 |
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Nationwide - Carlyle hunts for buyer reports Sky News |
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| 07.7.20 |
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Ineos Automotive - likely to move production of Grenadier (original Land Rover Defender lookalike) from Wales to smart factory in France |
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| 07.7.20 |
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IMI - 92% of automotive businesses were trading by the second half of June |
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| 07.7.20 |
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Halfords Group - results for y/e 3 April 2020; Autocentres grew by 19% to £192m turnover; mobile service increased from 3 vans to 75 vans |
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| 07.7.20 |
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Auto Body Professional magazine - summer issue is now live on-line; free for all to view |
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| 07.7.20 |
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Canada: Symach customer, CSN 427 Auto Collision - extra H&S measures and touch-less services at bodyshop |
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| 07.7.20 |
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Over 50s "top 5 car bucket list" revealed - electric car more popular than Aston Martin or Ferrari |
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| 07.7.20 |
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Tesla - responds to reports of workers fired for staying at home over COVID-19 fears |
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| 07.7.20 |
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CV Library - automotive industry the only sector to see a drop in vacancies (5.6% month-on-month 73% year-on-year) |
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| 07.7.20 |
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RAC - June ends three straight months of falling fuel prices |
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| 07.7.20 |
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CAPS - monthly claims analysis report (month end June): claims at 60% normal (Jan 2020 figures) |
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| 06.7.20 |
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Autoglass - appoints Greg Stansfield (ex ADR) as Head of Sales for glass, BodyRepair and Total Calibration |
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| 06.7.20 |
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Insurance Times - finalists for Tech & Innovation Awards announced awards ceremony is 17 September in London |
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| 06.7.20 |
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Mercedes-Benz - announces strategic partnership and equity stake in battery cell manufacturer Farasis |
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| 06.7.20 |
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SMMT - van sales down 24.8% in June to 30,041; YTD sales down 44.8% |
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| 06.7.20 |
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Mercedes-Benz- starts talks on sale of smart car factory in France; part of "realignment of capacity within its global production network" |
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| 06.7.20 |
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BS10125 - to undergo full revision |
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| 06.7.20 |
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ABP Club Recommended Business Service Provider: ECA Business Energy - speak to a bodyshop energy specialist to save ££ |
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| 06.7.20 |
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AA - visits to the AA Cars website which has seen a 90% increase in traffic since lockdown began |
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| 06.7.20 |
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Apollo Motor Group - "delighted" with news that apprentice Luke Hope has a date for pre-transplant treatment |
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| 06.7.20 |
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NBRA - "as some COVID-19 concessions are reduced or removed, here are 7 reasons why bodyshops need more help now than ever" |
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| 06.7.20 |
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Scottish Widows Retirement Report - workers in shutdown sectors "may never be able to afford to retire" |
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| 06.7.20 |
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£1,000 'bonus' for companies to hire trainees |
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| 06.7.20 |
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RAC - warns drivers to avoid expected MOT rush and book now |
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| 06.7.20 |
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SMMT - new car sales down 35% in June to 145,377; pure battery cars took 6.1% share; hybrids took 17.6% share; diesel just 15.8% share |
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| 06.7.20 |
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Aviva - appoint Amanda Blanc as ceo on basic salary of £1m; she replaces Maurice Tulloch who has stepped down for family health reasons |
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| 03.7.20 |
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Minster Law - remote medical assessments for motor-related personal injury claims get overwhelmingly positive response from customers |
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| 03.7.20 |
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Auto Trader - June showed the largest monthly growth in used car prices since January 2019; prices up 3.7% to average of £13,949 |
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| 03.7.20 |
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FCA announces proposals to further support motor finance and high cost credit customers |
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| 03.7.20 |
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Broker Innovation Awards 2020 (Thursday 16 July) - Activate Group (AGL) and S&G Response are finalists |
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| 03.7.20 |
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Minster Law (PI solicitor) - customers give "thumbs up" to remote claims journey for motor-related personal injury claims |
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| 03.7.20 |
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What Car? - new Electric Car Awards after "surge" in consumer interest in electrified models during lockdown |
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| 03.7.20 |
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International organised crime group - 6 sentenced for involvement in sophisticated £5m stolen vehicle export scam |
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| 03.7.20 |
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Bridgestone & Microsoft - intelligent tyre monitoring system detects tyre damage issues in real-time to cut accidents |
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| 03.7.20 |
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USA: Copart - added to the 2020 Fortune 1000 list |
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| 03.7.20 |
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LKQ Euro Car Parts - new disinfectant "designed to eliminate coronavirus in vehicles and around the workshop" |
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| 02.7.20 |
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Tesla - overtakes Toyota to become world's most valuable carmaker; now worth 3 times the combined value of Ford and GM |
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| 02.7.20 |
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CMA - to investigate the anticipated acquisition of Bennetts Motorcycling Services by Ardonagh Group (owners of Carole Nash and Swinton) |
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| 02.7.20 |
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IMI Skills Competition- Nationals Qualifier Body Repair and Body Refinishing competitors announced |
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| 02.7.20 |
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Government - all schools & colleges to fully reopen in Sept (nurseries from 20 July) as restrictions on group sizes are lifted |
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| 02.7.20 |
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MoneySuperMarket - COVID-19 drives down car insurance prices in 2020: av fully comp down YOY by 2% from £486 (Q2 2019) to £475 (Q2 2020) |
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| 02.7.20 |
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Hard-Off Security - innovative new vehicle anti-theft device will save insurance industry millions and help to reduce premiums |
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| 02.7.20 |
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Industry Insights - motor insurers join weekly Connected Solutions COVID-19 call to talk about "the new normal" for claims |
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| 02.7.20 |
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AX - accidents 72% higher in May compared to April after plummeting 81% during lockdown |
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| 02.7.20 |
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insurethebox - urges drivers to help facilitate learner drivers as lessons and tests resume in England |
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| 02.7.20 |
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Colin Riley - (ex Toyota, JLR, Slater Gordon, Innovation, Zurich); loses job through redundancy from MSX International; seeking new role |
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| 01.7.20 |
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bodyshop magazine - 2020 awards event (postponed from September in Birmingham) moved to Tues 15 Dec at ICC Wales next to Celtic Manor |
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| 01.7.20 |
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Prime Minister - we will offer an Opportunity Guarantee so that every young person has the chance of apprenticeship or an in-work placement |
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| 01.7.20 |
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Electric scooters - government gives go ahead for 12 month trial of rental e-scooters from this weekend; 15mph max; banned from pavements |
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| 01.7.20 |
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Volvo - recall 169,481 cars in the UK (2.1m worldwide) due to an "extremely rare" issue with the front seat belt fastening |
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| 01.7.20 |
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Paintbox Birmingham Ltd - administrators appointed; continues to trade whilst buyer sought; company jointly founded with Karl Durham in 1989 |
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| 01.7.20 |
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IAA (HBC Vehicle Services) - new technology platform provides automation and reduces cycle time |
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| 01.7.20 |
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Allianz - legal implications to consider before bringing employees on furlough back to work |
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| 01.7.20 |
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Mercedes-Benz Cars UK extends RAC contract for provision of Roadside Assistance for a further five years |
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| 01.7.20 |
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Ezi-Methods - marks 2 million repair methods milestone download |
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| 01.7.20 |
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DS Automobiles (PSA) - launch Virtual Showroom as 36% drivers say they want to shop for their next car digitally |
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| 01.7.20 |
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Venson - van drivers worked longer hours during the lockdown to keep the country moving |
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| 01.7.20 |
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Lookers - requests temporary suspension of its shares due to delay in finalising and publishing 2019 results |
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| 01.7.20 |
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INEOS Automotive - reveal all new Grenadier, a rugged 4x4 resembling the old Land Rover Defender; production starts late 2021 in Bridgend |
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| 30.6.20 |
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Solera - launch Qaptar, the first globally available AI-based solution that enables complete end-to-end automation of the claims workflow |
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| 30.6.20 |
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Gethyn Davies - joins Victoria Turner at Hastings as Commercial Manager |
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| 30.6.20 |
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Luke Hope, Apollo Motor Group Apprentice - link (below) to support fundraising campaign |
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| 30.6.20 |
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Reminder - flexible furlough scheme starts tomorrow, 1 July |
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| 30.6.20 |
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Government - £100 million for 29 road schemes and projects right across the country |
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| 30.6.20 |
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HR Owen - provide copy of their 10-page "Covid 19 - Bodyshop Risk Assessment" for customers and others on their website |
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| 30.6.20 |
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Sunday Times - some insurers accused of making cynical grab for furlough money from payouts for business interruption insurance |
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| 30.6.20 |
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ABI - Craig Thornton of Lloyds Banking Group, appointed chair of the General Insurance Council to succeed Andy Watson, CEO of Ageas UK |
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| 30.6.20 |
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Government - from 1 September, existing commercial properties can be converted into residential housing more easily |
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| 30.6.20 |
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SsangYong Motors UK - promotes sales director, Kevin Griffin, to role of MD |
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| 30.6.20 |
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RAC - 31% of all drivers plan to be on the roads next weekend - potentially making it the busiest weekend of the year so far |
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| 30.6.20 |
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Deadline for Autocar Drivers of Change initiative extended to 24 September - to attract emerging talent in technology, digital and retail |
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| 30.6.20 |
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The Taxi Insurer (Markerstudy Insurance Services) - welcomes customers back to its Hall Green office |
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| 30.6.20 |
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Safe - new price-comparison site calculates UK motor insurers saved £1.289 BILLION during 10 weeks of lockdown as claims fell by 69.4% |
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| 30.6.20 |
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Robert Half - over 70% of UK workers are re-assessing their career options post COVID-19; 28% are assessing their work-life balance |
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| 30.6.20 |
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London Motor Show - returns to Battersea Evolution in July 2021; British Motor Show already scheduled for August 2021 in Farnborough |
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| 30.6.20 |
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Geneva Motor Show - 2021 show cancelled; show's assets to be sold to venue with plans for show's return in 2022 |
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| 29.6.20 |
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McLaren Group (inc McLaren road cars and F1 team) - confirms £150m of further funding |
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| 29.6.20 |
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BSi - launch new Kitemark certification for "Workplace Hygiene"; allows you to show that your business is back to business safely |
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| 29.6.20 |
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MoT reintroduction - reaction and comments from RAC, SMMT, NFDA, IGA and IAAF |
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| 29.6.20 |
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MoT - mandatory MOT testing cars, motorcycles and vans to be reintroduced from 1 August; testing capacity is now 70% of normal levels |
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| 29.6.20 |
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Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act - largest change to the UK’s corporate insolvency regime in more than 20 years |
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| 29.6.20 |
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Volvo - partnering with Waymo (self-driving tech firm from Google) |
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| 29.6.20 |
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Nissan Motor GB - changes to its senior management team: Nicolas Verneuil (Sales Director) & Nicholas Thomas (Marketing Director) |
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| 29.6.20 |
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Start Rescue - low cost breakdown brand awarded Which? Recommended Provider status |
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| 29.6.20 |
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Motor insurance premiums drop by £50 in last quarter - av. premium £702 (lowest since 2016) |
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| 29.6.20 |
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FSB - £23bn late payment crisis: majority of small firms hit by late payment as a result of COVID-19 |
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| 29.6.20 |
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Glass's - when compared to retail price inflation, how have new and used car prices changed since the start of the Millennium? |
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| 29.6.20 |
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Robins & Day - signs all 62 of its dealerships up to What Car?’s New Car Buying platform |
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| 29.6.20 |
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Thatcham Research - Automotive Academy reopens Mon 6 July for technicians needing IMI re-accreditation; apprentices to return in Sept |
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| 29.6.20 |
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Anexo Group (inc DAMS) - 2019 results: |
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| 29.6.20 |
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Car scrappage scheme - Government tells Auto Express: "We have no current plans to introduce a scrappage scheme" |
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| 29.6.20 |
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Lookers - update on Grant Thornton investigation: £19m of non-cash adjustments necessary to correct overstatements in profitability |
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| 28.6.20 |
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Road traffic - latest figures show that road traffic last weekend was 85% of normal and varied between 70% and 74% of normal on the weekdays |
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| 27.6.20 |
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UN - new regulations on vehicle cybersecurity and software updates to pave the way for mass global roll out of ‎connected cars and trucks ‎ |
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| 27.6.20 |
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UN - new regulation on Automated Lane Keeping Systems (ALKS) is global milestone for safe introduction of Level 3 vehicle automation |
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| 26.6.20 |
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Mechanical garages - 50% are at half capacity; 44% of staff on furlough; 85% are carrying out vehicle sanitisation; 53% say no sales visits |
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| 26.6.20 |
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Nissan Motor GB - appoint Nicolas Verneuil as Sales Director (replacing Andrew Sellars) and Nicholas Thomas as Marketing Director |
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| 26.6.20 |
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MOT test - government consults on restarting MOT testing |
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| 26.6.20 |
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Ford Motor Company - published its 21st annual Sustainability Report; intends to achieve carbon neutrality globally by 2050 |
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| 26.6.20 |
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Tremont Garage - Ford dealer in Llandrindod Wells, Powys, to close on 31 August |
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| 26.6.20 |
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Mercedes-Benz Retail Group - shuts 3 dealers: Bromley, Caterham and Chelsea |
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| 26.6.20 |
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PPG - celebrates one year of MOONWALK refinish paint mixing tech |
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| 26.6.20 |
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Luke Hope, Apollo Motor Group Apprentice - link (below) to support fundraising campaign |
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| 26.6.20 |
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SMMT - UK car production down -95% in May |
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| 26.6.20 |
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DVSA - driving lessons, theory tests and driving tests to restart in England on Saturday 4 July |
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| 26.6.20 |
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GlobalData - UK personal lines insurance to experience large declines in 2020 due to COVID-19 |
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| 26.6.20 |
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Aviva - number of unsafe vehicles on UK roads may surge as motorists forgo safety checks during lockdown and MOTs are extended |
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| 26.6.20 |
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IMI - seeks applicants for Non-Executive Board Member role |
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| 26.6.20 |
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Canada: Symach & CARSTAR Fredericton - how a Symach customer has kept the bodyshop running during COVID-19 |
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| 26.6.20 |
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EY - UK motor insurance market made a loss in 2019, will return to profit in 2020 (due to lockdown) and predicted to make a loss in 2021 |
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| 26.6.20 |
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Aston Martin - trading update: deliveries of new DBX SUV begin next month; dealer stock reducing; good progress on new strategy |
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| 25.6.20 |
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Covid-19 puts brakes on car production lines, as the UK has the worst shutdown in all of Europe |
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| 25.6.20 |
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Glass's - Coronavirus and Brexit: "perfect storm" of economic factors potentially impacting the UK car market |
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| 25.6.20 |
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Ford and Vodafone - unlock potential of 5G to future-proof electric vehicle production |
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| 25.6.20 |
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Oxbotica - autonomous vehicle software firm uses 'deepfake' technology to teach the cars of the future |
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| 25.6.20 |
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London drivers have 4 accidents on av. over driving lifetimes – more than 2x more than Welsh drivers (1.5) and every other region |
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| 25.6.20 |
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Coronavirus forcing young people off the road - 1 in 5 young drivers have stopped using their car as they can no longer afford to run it |
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| 25.6.20 |
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IMI - provides technical expertise for innovative Student Solar Car Project with ambitious road trip planned for 2021 |
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| 25.6.20 |
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Eco Repair Systems - cost effective sanitisation system for bodyshops |
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| 25.6.20 |
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LKQ - sees continuous recovery across business in Europe; the '1 LKQ Europe' integration strategy "continues to progress as planned" |
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| 25.6.20 |
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SYNETIQ - multi-million-pound investment to expand Gloucester facility to create a flagship site |
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| 25.6.20 |
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Claims volumes - ABP inundated with calls saying claims numbers are at around 60% - 65% of 'normal', much lower than 92% reported by CAPS |
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| 25.6.20 |
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Auto Trader - results for y/e 31 March 2020: pre-tax profit of £251m on £369m turnover = 68% profit margin; 51m visits to website per month |
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| 25.6.20 |
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NAHL - trading update; volumes fell by 75-90% at the beginning of lockdown; volumes currently 50% below pre-COVID levels |
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| 25.6.20 |
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Volkswagen Group - reported to be in talks to buy back car rental group Europcar which they sold in 2006 to investment group Eurazeo |
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| 25.6.20 |
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Bentley - had doubled its warehouse space in UK for parts, in case this year ends in a "no-trade-deal" Brexit |
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| 24.6.20 |
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REMINDER - zero VAT-rating on PPE ends on 31 July |
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| 24.6.20 |
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salvage - HBC Vehicle Services rebrands to IAA |
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| 24.6.20 |
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Hyundai - aims to be one of the UK’s biggest providers of electric cars over the next few years with improved supply and availability |
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| 24.6.20 |
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Ford - makes range of connected vehicle services using the FordPass app complimentary to European customers |
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| 24.6.20 |
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Vauxhall - reveal all-new Mokka; pure-electric, petrol and diesel versions available from start; in retailers early 2021 |
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| 24.6.20 |
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Groupe PSA - extends its Distrigo multi-brand spare parts distribution service; Vauxhall brand is now fully supported |
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| 24.6.20 |
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IGA (Independent Garage Association) - urge Government to end 6-month MOT extension as 1.6 million unroadworthy cars are now in on UK roads |
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| 24.6.20 |
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CAPS - Kevern Thompson throws light on last week's sharp increase in unique claims, up from 69% of 'normal' to 92% of 'normal' |
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| 24.6.20 |
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PPG - announces an exclusive global partnership with hailstorm automotive repair specialist, Car Solutions International |
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| 24.6.20 |
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Lightfoot (in-car tech that cuts at fault accidents by up to 40%) - helps fleet boost fuel economy by 15% |
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| 24.6.20 |
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RWC - broadens portfolio with new decal course for bodyshops |
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| 24.6.20 |
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Ford - range of connected vehicle services complimentary to European customers inc remote vehicle health check |
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| 24.6.20 |
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Thatcham Research - celebrating the bodyshop apprentices graduating in 2020 |
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| 24.6.20 |
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Jardine Motors Group - owners of Colchester Ferrari open dealership & service centre in Kent |
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| 24.6.20 |
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Internet use - hits record high in lockdown with UK adults spending a quarter of their waking day online |
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| 24.6.20 |
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Lookers - board shake-up; Phil White assumes role of Executive Chairman |
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| 24.6.20 |
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Solera Audatex - uses AI to combine data and repair science to accelerate the adoption of automated estimating |
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| 24.6.20 |
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IMI - data shows big shift in use of e-learning tools with 60% uplift in e-learning courses |
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| 23.6.20 |
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Morelli - respond to questions about their new new 3-minute vehicle sanitisation system certified by the World Health Organisation |
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| 23.6.20 |
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Solus - open their 18th site in Bolton with 25,000 sqft and 42 staff; first of 3 new sites planned for 2020 including W Yorks and E Midlands |
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| 23.6.20 |
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Ford - calls for clear and consistent long-term, government-partnered strategy to achieve zero emissions vehicle sales target date in the UK |
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| 23.6.20 |
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Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) - beware of scam emails regarding fake coronavirus business grants |
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| 23.6.20 |
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PSA Groupe - Vauxhall van factory at Luton adds third shift due to European demand; 200 employees redeploying from Ellesmere Port to help |
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| 23.6.20 |
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BMW - to be the first carmaker to enable its customers to use their iPhone as a fully digital car key for most cars made after 1 July 2020 |
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| 23.6.20 |
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Lockdown - a list of what can re-open from Sat 4 July (includes workplace canteens) and what can't re-open (includes conference centres) |
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| 23.6.20 |
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Government - Prime Minister announces easing of lockdown restrictions; 2m rule becomes 1m+; details for businesses to be published later |
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| 23.6.20 |
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Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (furloughing) - government updates guidance on flexible furlough |
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| 23.6.20 |
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CAPS - sharp increase in claim numbers last week; back to 92% of 'normal level' (eg February level) from 69% the previous week |
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| 23.6.20 |
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Groupe PSA UK - appoints David March (ex Robins & Day) as Network Development Director |
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| 23.6.20 |
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Government announces Advanced Propulsion Centre funding - £73.5 million to boost green economic recovery in automotive sector |
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| 23.6.20 |
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The Floow - selected as a supplier on Crown Commercial Service’s (CCS); delivering driver behaviour insights to fleets |
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| 23.6.20 |
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Goldman & Fine Group - specialist bodyshop staffing solutions; including ATA certified technicians and VDAs |
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| 23.6.20 |
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Axalta - new refinish training facility in the Netherlands |
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| 23.6.20 |
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L & I Eaton ARC - Apprentice Painter at L & I Eaton ARC Edinburgh, Rhona Marr-Wheatley, wins Edinburgh College Engineering Student award |
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| 23.6.20 |
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ACEA (European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association) - radically revises forecast for 2020 European car sales to 9.6m, a record drop of 25% |
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| 23.6.20 |
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SMMT - calls for restart support as Covid crisis threatens one in six automotive jobs |
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| 22.6.20 |
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McLaren Group - takes legal action to secure "urgent" refinancing due to an "impending liquidity shortfall"; funds needed by 17 July |
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| 22.6.20 |
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Northgate Garage - Fiat dealership in Canterbury, closed after 50 years in business and put into administration |
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| 22.6.20 |
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HBC - salvage company rebrands as IAA; introduces technology transformation with wide range of new products |
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| 22.6.20 |
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Morelli - offer 3-minute vehicle sanitisation system, developed by Aeret UK and SATA UK and certified by the World Health Organisation |
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| 22.6.20 |
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Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)- Nikhil Rathi (currently CEO of the London Stock Exchange) announced as new permanent Chief Executive |
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| 22.6.20 |
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Comparethemarket - motorists are nervous about the return of rusty drivers from lockdown as car usage begins to soar towards normal levels |
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| 22.6.20 |
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Vauxhall - 2 dealers have closed (Perrys in Leyland and Donnelly in Omagh); Arnold Clark proposing to close their Vauxhall site in Greenock |
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| 22.6.20 |
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Volkswagen -wants to use an open-source approach to refine elements of their software-based car operating system says Reuters |
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| 22.6.20 |
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Motorpoint - over a third of people are planning to stop car sharing permanently in the wake of COVID-19 |
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| 22.6.20 |
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Cycling - over 1.3m new bikes bought in UK during lockdown |
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| 22.6.20 |
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Co-op Insurance - motor claims have surged by a third in the last few weeks, following relaxation of lockdown rules |
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| 22.6.20 |
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Solera Audatex - adds Tesla data within Audavin+ in the latest vehicle data release; boosting coverage of AudaVIN+ to 86% of the UK car parc |
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| 22.6.20 |
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IMPROVE from Peritus (part of the ABP Club Training Hub) - live webinar on Tues 23rd June at 10.05am on "NO new normal" |
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| 22.6.20 |
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Luke Hope, Apollo Motor Group Apprentice - Luke's dad thanks industry who are helping his son search for urgently needed stem cell donor |
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| 22.6.20 |
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PPG Refinish - newly redesigned refinish website with info, tools, Technical Data Sheets and COLORMOBILE |
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| 22.6.20 |
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BLM Law - personal injury discount rate in Northern Ireland to move closer to English or Scottish models |
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| 22.6.20 |
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Alton Cars - reopen reception areas to the public |
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| 22.6.20 |
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Unic International - UK-based spraygun cleaner manufacturer switches production to build hand sanitiser tower |
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| 22.6.20 |
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London - from today congestion charge has increased to £15 day (was £11.50) and applies 7-days a week 7am - 10pm (was Mon - Fri 7am - 6pm) |
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| 22.6.20 |
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Aston Martin - appoint Kenneth Gregor (ex-CFO of JLR) as Chief Financial Officer |
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| 22.6.20 |
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Saga - trading update: "insurance business has been resilient; continues to make progress"; 79% customer retention; Bennetts sale on track |
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| 21.6.20 |
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BMW - to cut 6,000 jobs in Germany |
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| 20.6.20 |
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LexisNexis Risk Solutions - launch Vehicle Build, a new solution to better evaluate specific Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) |
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| 20.6.20 |
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Aldi and Morrisons - extend their immediate payment terms for their smaller suppliers (under £1m turnover) until September |
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| 20.6.20 |
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BMW and Mercedes - put temporary hold on collaboration to develop Level 4 automated driving (announced in Feb 2019); may be resumed later |
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| 19.6.20 |
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Ireland - former CFO of RSA Ireland Insurance fined €70,000 and banned for 8 years for actions that "put policyholders at risk" |
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| 19.6.20 |
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Coronavirus - UK's alert level is reduced from level 4 to level 3 which allows a "gradual relaxation of restrictions" |
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| 19.6.20 |
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Dealer closures - Pentagon closes Alfa Romeo/Jeep dealer in Doncaster; JCT600 closes VW dealers in Rotherham and Newark |
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| 19.6.20 |
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Road fuel - sales fell by 48% in April and May (petrol down 56%; diesel down 44%); Government fuel tax receipts fell by £2.4 billion |
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| 19.6.20 |
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ONS - 30% of workforce was on furlough in May; only 42% of businesses with furloughed staff made up their salaries to 100% in May |
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| 19.6.20 |
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IMI - motor retail shows tentative signs of recovery; 88% of automotive businesses are now trading |
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| 19.6.20 |
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Hyundai Motor Europe - Michael Cole appointed President & CEO |
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| 19.6.20 |
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FLA - "FCA, Treasury and the Bank of England must ensure their approach to forbearance and support for lenders are developed together" |
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| 19.6.20 |
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USA: Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) - self-driving vehicles could struggle to eliminate most crashes |
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| 19.6.20 |
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RSA - what to look out for, the evolution of fraud during COVID-19 |
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| 19.6.20 |
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Car Dealers - can re-open in Wales on 22 June and in Scotland on 29 June (they re-opened in England on 1 Jun & in Northern Ireland on 8 Jun) |
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| 19.6.20 |
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RAC - UK summer ‘staycations’ favoured by drivers as further easing of lockdown restrictions mooted |
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| 19.6.20 |
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Thatcham Research - Academy and facilities team are busy making Academy safe for colleagues and delegates to return |
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| 19.6.20 |
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PSA Group and FCA Group (Fiat Chrysler Jeep) - EU regulators launch 4-month in-depth investigation into planned $50 billion merger |
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| 18.6.20 |
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USA: Hertz Global Holdings - now in talks for a bankruptcy loan to enable reorganisation of business, reports Wall Street Journal |
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| 18.6.20 |
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Road traffic - continues to grow; latest official government figures show on Monday (15 June) it was back to 74% of normal |
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| 18.6.20 |
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McKinsey - how consumers’ behavior in car buying and mobility is changing amid COVID-19 |
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| 18.6.20 |
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Ben - Men’s Health Week - link below to share with your team via email, WhatsApp or SMS |
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| 18.6.20 |
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Association of Taxation Technicians (ATT) - businesses risk penalty if they forget to reinstate VAT direct debit |
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| 18.6.20 |
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DVLA - launches online service to change address on vehicle log book (V5C); new log-book arrives in 5 days rather than 6 weeks |
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| 18.6.20 |
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SEAT - launch three new electric scooters |
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| 18.6.20 |
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Crossland Solicitors - third of employers are fraudulently abusing the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. |
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| 18.6.20 |
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Solera Audatex and Service Certainty - announce integration of imageproof pro into AudaTarget |
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| 18.6.20 |
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Auto Trader - dealers can now deliver direct to car buyers’ homes via Auto Trader Vehicle Moves |
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| 18.6.20 |
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Quarter of parents voluntarily reducing hours and salary to better balance demands of work and childcare |
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| 18.6.20 |
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The IMI - urges motorists to get ‘locked down cars’ checked by a professional |
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| 17.6.20 |
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Motor Check - Sany Car system: 100% effective in sanitising car interior for 93p per vehicle; plug-in and leave for around 30 mins |
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| 17.6.20 |
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Inflation rate - CPI fell to 0.5% for the 12 months to May 2020, lowest inflation rate since May 2016; RPI down sharply to 1.0% |
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| 17.6.20 |
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London - from Mon 22 June congestion charge increases to £15 day (was £11.50) and applies 7-days a week 7am - 10pm (was Mon - Fri 7am - 6pm) |
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| 17.6.20 |
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Autoglass - opens new centre in Reading and returns to full service across UK |
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| 17.6.20 |
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NFDA - European car sales show slight improvement in May |
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| 17.6.20 |
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Euro NCAP - improves tertiary safety by introducing a mobile app for first responders in Europe |
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| 17.6.20 |
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Thatcham Research - Euro NCAP’s ‘Euro Rescue' app to save vital seconds in the post-accident ‘Golden Hour’ |
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| 17.6.20 |
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BGL Group - announce that Mark Bailie (ex RBS digital banking and NHS Test & Trace) will succeed Matthew Donaldson as CEO from 1 Sept |
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| 17.6.20 |
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Audatex - Toyota to cover transactional costs for all Toyota and Lexus vehicles from 1 October until 31 December |
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| 17.6.20 |
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MotorCheck - Sany Car portable device that uses ozone gas to sanitise vehicles in minutes for 93p per vehicle |
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| 17.6.20 |
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Euro Car Parts - rebrands as 'LKQ Euro Car Parts' |
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| 17.6.20 |
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What Car? - new cars are 5.4% less efficient than official figures suggest |
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| 17.6.20 |
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CAPS - latest data shows motor claim numbers 4% during w/e Fri 12 June from 65% of normal (previous week) to 69% normal last week |
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| 17.6.20 |
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Gas Vehicle Network (GVN) - renewable gas in transport could deliver more than 4.5 billion fuel cost
saving per year |
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| 17.6.20 |
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Colad - introduces two new rapid, multi-purpose cleaners for all interior vehicle surfaces |
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| 17.6.20 |
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Cars & Christmas show - new event from organisers of British Motor Show to take place in Farborough on 28 & 29 Nov 2020 |
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| 16.6.20 |
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Concours of Elegance - to go ahead in the Hampton Court Palace gardens from 4 - 6 September |
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| 16.6.20 |
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Goodwood - Festival of Speed event (9-12 July 2020) and Revival event (11-13 Sept 2020) have been cancelled and will be held in 2021 |
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| 16.6.20 |
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Government - green flash on number plates for electric vehicles to be introduced across the UK from autumn |
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| 16.6.20 |
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Axalta - trading update: total net sale globally fell by 48% in April and May; expect "sequential improvement" in June |
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| 16.6.20 |
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WorldSkills UK needs body repair apprentice champion to take part in a 'Teach Tom' tutorial video! |
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| 16.6.20 |
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AGL - increased customer satisfaction during lockdown; brilliant NPS scores for Activate Accident Repair (bodyshop division) |
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| 16.6.20 |
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Total Composite Solutions (TCS) - complete vehicle sanitisation with Ramsol (video) |
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| 16.6.20 |
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Luke Hope, Apollo Motor Group Apprentice - Luke's colleagues and Steve Plunkett back campaign for bone marrow donors & funders |
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| 16.6.20 |
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Fix Auto Ireland - J Donohoe Motors bodyshop in Enniscorthy now Fix Auto Wexford North |
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| 16.6.20 |
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AX article - What is vehicle cloning, and how can you protect your fleet against it? |
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| 16.6.20 |
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USA: Symach and DCR Systems - how the Symach-equipped bodyshop is dealing with COVID-19 |
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| 15.6.20 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - results for y/e 31 Mch 2020: pre-tax loss of £422m; sales down 12% to 508,000 cars; 1,100 contract-agency jobs to go |
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| 15.6.20 |
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Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (furloughing) - detailed rules published for the scheme after 1 July; part-time furloughing permitted |
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| 15.6.20 |
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Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (furloughing) - full official details of extension from 1 July were published on Friday 12 June |
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| 15.6.20 |
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Auto Logistic Solutions (ALS) - opinion: "why the UK’s proposed scrappage scheme should be ‘fuel agnostic’" |
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| 15.6.20 |
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LKQ - trading update: "Covid-19 effect through May 2020 has not been as significant as expected"; Q2 global revenue to date down 25% |
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| 15.6.20 |
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BP - because of Covid-19, oil will be cheaper until 2050 |
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| 15.6.20 |
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InAutomotive - advice to hold a successful video interview with job candidates |
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| 15.6.20 |
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RoSPA - started taking bookings for its in-vehicle fleet driver training courses, which will begin again later this month |
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| 15.6.20 |
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Over 10 million UK drivers could see premiums increase post-lockdown as majority change their commute to drive to work |
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| 15.6.20 |
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Thatcham Research - final webinar for Digital Members Month: Thurs 18 June at 11am on 'The Automated Driving Journey' |
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| 15.6.20 |
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UVeye - interesting blog: "risk free" and "contact-free examinations of vehicles" for drivers reluctant to visit bodyshops |
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| 15.6.20 |
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S&B Automotive Academy - running short courses from July |
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| 15.6.20 |
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Admiral - considering $500 million sale of Penguin Portals, its price comparison business which includes Confused.com, reports Bloomberg |
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| 12.6.20 |
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Nissan - cut 250 jobs at Sunderland due to falling demand for new cars following the coronavirus crisis |
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| 12.6.20 |
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Europcar - new Bureau Veritas partnership to consolidate hygiene and sanitary measures for stations & vehicle fleets in 14 countries |
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| 12.6.20 |
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Lockdown speeding - transport safety experts, TRL, remind public more frequent low-level speeding also has a significant impact |
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| 12.6.20 |
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Tracker - £120k Range Rover stolen in just 80 seconds from a car park in Walthamstow, London - recovered with Tracker tech |
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| 12.6.20 |
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Mercedes, BMW and Audi drivers most likely to have had their car MOTed during lockdown exemption |
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| 12.6.20 |
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HSE - warning issued over KN95 facemasks |
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| 12.6.20 |
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ABP Club Recommended Business Service Provider: ECA Business Energy - save up to 38% on your bodyshop energy costs |
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| 12.6.20 |
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Please help Luke Hope, Apollo Motor Group Apprentice & 2019 Special Recognition Award winner at the ABP Club Knight of Knights |
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| 12.6.20 |
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Auto Trader - half of car buyers comfortable visiting a dealership, but a third remain cautious |
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| 12.6.20 |
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UK sees biggest fall in GDP figures since records began - down 20.4% in April due to lockdown |
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| 12.6.20 |
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comparethemarket.com - premiums increase by £36 in May (after dropping to lowest level in 4 years in April) |
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| 12.6.20 |
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CBI - prioritise jobs and training for the young to drive UK-wide recovery |
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| 11.6.20 |
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London to Brighton Veteran Car Run - plans for 2020 event, due to take place on 1 November, to be revealed in July |
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| 11.6.20 |
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Motofix Group - wins Citroën Estimator of The Year 2020 |
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| 11.6.20 |
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Rolf Group - of Russia's largest car dealers a potential buyer for Lookers Group (reports: Auto Express & Car Dealer) |
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| 11.6.20 |
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ABP Club Recommended Business Service Provider: ECA Business Energy - save up to 38% on your bodyshop energy costs |
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| 11.6.20 |
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RAC - half of drivers still plan on getting their car serviced as normal, despite COVID-19 |
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| 11.6.20 |
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12% workers expect to be made redundant and 14% believe they will have to take a pay cut or reduced hours |
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| 11.6.20 |
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Question on the Forum re Solvent Recycling |
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| 11.6.20 |
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The ARC Group - four bodyshops sites (Chippenham, Bristol, Bristol Central & Weston) now open |
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| 11.6.20 |
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Venson - 2 in 3 consumers would consider riding an e-scooter to work but 89% say Government’s proposed rider rules are unsafe |
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| 11.6.20 |
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SYNETIQ - invests in new 11-acre Glasgow site |
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| 11.6.20 |
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Vauxhall - production at Ellesmere Port (Home of the Astra) will not restart until September; some staff needed in Luton to build more vans |
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| 11.6.20 |
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Big Motoring World - to open £14m used car preparation 'factory' with 10 paint booths and 72 ramps for new Carzam online sales business |
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| 10.6.20 |
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Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department (IFED) - woman sentenced for grossly exaggerated injury claim |
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| 10.6.20 |
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WorldSkills UK - new digital resources launched to boost young people’s skill set and mindset |
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| 10.6.20 |
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Ford and Volkswagen - sign agreement to jointly develop commercial vehicles, electric vehicles and autonomous driving |
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| 10.6.20 |
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Audatex - free live 30-minute webinar at 10.30am TOMORROW (Thursday 11 June) - on how to get the best out of AudaProfile |
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| 10.6.20 |
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Post mag British Insurance Awards - finalists announced inc Audatex, CAPS, Kindertons and Tractable with Ageas; ceremony is Tues 6 October |
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| 10.6.20 |
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Post mag British Insurance Awards - finalists announced inc Audatex, CAPS, Kindertons and Tractable with Ageas; ceremony is Tues 8 October |
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| 10.6.20 |
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ABP Club Recommended Business Service Provider, InAutomotive - employer branding can secure more job applications |
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| 10.6.20 |
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What Car? - third of new car buyers delaying purchase in the hope of scrappage scheme-like incentives |
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| 10.6.20 |
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MoneySuperMarket - Cardiff is the "bicycle theft capital" of England and Wales |
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| 10.6.20 |
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EDT Automotive - bounces back with free installation offer |
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| 10.6.20 |
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IFED - 66 year old woman sentenced for exaggerating her injuries following a car crash and making a false insurance claim worth £12,500 |
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| 10.6.20 |
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Brian Robson Coachworks - branded hand sanitisers for bodyshop customers |
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| 10.6.20 |
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NBRA - "backtrack" on schools reopening disappointing for bodyshops "desperately short of work" |
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| 10.6.20 |
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Copart (remained operational throughout lockdown) - shares best practice as other businesses start to reopen |
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| 10.6.20 |
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AA - new Accident Management service [Accident Assist] goes live using ICE Claims from ICE InsureTech, part of the Acturis Group |
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| 09.6.20 |
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ABP Club Recommended Business Service Provider, InAutomotive - "why work:life balance has to play a part in your job advert" |
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| 09.6.20 |
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Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department (IFED) - appoint new head of department, DCI Edelle Michaels |
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| 09.6.20 |
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Fix Auto UK - surpasses £2 million in Government aid for bodyshop franchisees |
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| 09.6.20 |
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Sopp+Sopp - sign three-year accident management deal with Wickes |
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| 09.6.20 |
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Absolute Alignment - back to pre-lockdown level of sales |
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| 09.6.20 |
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London Concours show - given formal approval to take place on 19 & 20 Aug; UK’s first major automotive event to take place since February |
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| 09.6.20 |
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Insurance Times Claims Excellence Awards - finalists announced; they include National-ARG; ceremony is 1 October |
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| 09.6.20 |
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Amaric Associates, UK importer of Colad – new Vehicle Interior Hygiene Kit |
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| 09.6.20 |
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World Rally Championship (WRC) - COVID-19 forces cancellation of Wales Rally GB, due to have taken place from 29 Oct to 1 Nov |
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| 09.6.20 |
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As we return to work, what will be the new normal? |
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| 09.6.20 |
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Post mag Claims Awards - finalists announced; they include Nationwide with RSA, Audatex, CAPS, Tractable with Ageas; ceremony is 1 October |
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| 09.6.20 |
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Vehicle production resumes at Nissan's Sunderland pant - 95% of dealer network now re-opened |
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| 09.6.20 |
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Depollution Podcast from Salvage Wire - ABP Club's Chairman, David Cresswell appears on today's Podcast (link below) |
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| 08.6.20 |
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SsangYong Motors - some dealers (although closed in May) took 50% of normal order take in a market that was down by 88% |
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| 08.6.20 |
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Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) - consumer car finance market fell 94% April (vs April 2019) |
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| 08.6.20 |
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RAC reacts to reports the UK Government is considering a scrappage scheme to encourage the take-up of ultra-low emission vehicles |
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| 08.6.20 |
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Financial Ombudsman Service - motor insurance (9,690 complaints) tops most complained about insurance product this year (but down 15% y-o-y) |
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| 08.6.20 |
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Electric vehicles - Prime Minister considering scrappage scheme to give petrol and diesel drivers up to £6,000 towards new electric car |
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| 08.6.20 |
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SEMA Show- registration now open for 2020 show taking place from Tues 3 - Fri 6 November in Las Vegas |
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| 08.6.20 |
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McLaren F1 and Sparco - video interview with Carlos Sainz and and his father |
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| 08.6.20 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - takes unsecured 3-year loan of £560m from Chinese banks to secure cashflow as they are ineligible for UK state support |
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| 08.6.20 |
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PPG - initiates a significant and broad global restructuring; targeting $170 million in annual savings |
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| 08.6.20 |
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Amazon - 'No-Rush Delivery' offers £1 reward to help Amazon prioritise deliveries to customers with "urgent" needs |
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| 08.6.20 |
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Cenex-LCV (Low Carbon Vehicle) event - postponed from 9 & 10 Sept to 18 & 19 Nov at Milbrook |
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| 08.6.20 |
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insure the box - update on how the insurer's engineers currently fit black boxes safely |
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| 08.6.20 |
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Porsche - ends factory involvement in the US sports car series that its currently 2nd in the championship in |
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| 08.6.20 |
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CAPS - latest data shows motor claim numbers surge 14% during w/e Fri 5 June from 51% of normal (previous week) to 65% normal last week |
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| 08.6.20 |
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Service Certainty - confirms CAPS Integration; 1,200 CAPS bodyshops and 65 work providers can now use repair damage image service |
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| 08.6.20 |
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Lookers - 2019 results will miss 30 June deadline (anticipate by end Aug), shares to be suspended on 1 July; Deloittes resign as auditors |
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| 05.6.20 |
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Axiom - how they are dealing with COVID-19 helped by their Symach equipment |
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| 05.6.20 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - Castle Bromwich factory (home of Jaguar XE, XF and F-Type) to remain closed until at least 10 August |
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| 05.6.20 |
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AW Repair Group - safe recalibration of ADAS the "hot topic" of this week's Thatcham Research webinar |
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| 05.6.20 |
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Insure The Box - telematics insurer warns drivers of dangers with common medication |
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| 05.6.20 |
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Allianz Insurance & Keoghs - 12 months for claimant in false £4,000 PI in private prosecution; "first of many" |
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| 05.6.20 |
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Reflex Vehicle Hire - new online booking system for flexible vehicle hire inc. sales section with ex-hire vehicles for Trade |
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| 05.6.20 |
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epyx - Fleet servicing and maintenance back at 60% of pre-coronavirus level |
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| 05.6.20 |
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VRA, BVRLA, FLA and NAMA - industry bodies combine to provide unified safety guidance on COVID-19 and remarketing |
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| 05.6.20 |
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Tracker - cutting the risk of unaccompanied test drives |
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| 05.6.20 |
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Used car prices record 1.9% growth year-on-year |
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| 05.6.20 |
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RAC - steady increase in traffic levels since initial lifting of lockdown restrictions in England on 13 May |
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| 05.6.20 |
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USA: Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) - later model small cars have higher death rates, despite safety tech |
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| 05.6.20 |
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Thatcham Research -calls for car manufacturers to fit a warning light if an ADAS system is compromised by situations like misalignment |
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| 05.6.20 |
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Autovista Group (Glass's) - latest forecast for new car sales in 2020 estimates a 30.4% fall on last year to 1.61 million registrations |
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| 04.6.20 |
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Bentley Motors - to cut up to 1,000 jobs, nearly 1 in 4 of its workforce of 4,200 |
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| 04.6.20 |
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Copart - announces the retirement of Nigel Paget, its CEO for Europe and the Middle East |
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| 04.6.20 |
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York College - new state-of-the-art workshop facility to extend specialist motor vehicle and engineering campus will be ready in September |
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| 04.6.20 |
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Auto Windscreens - all UK sites now fully open; |
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| 04.6.20 |
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Makerstudy Group - 478 (out of 3,000) to lose their jobs, including 40 in claims; deal to by co-op Insurance has still not gone through |
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| 04.6.20 |
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UK Carline - "we're open for business!" |
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| 04.6.20 |
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DVLA - drivers granted 7 month photocard licence extension |
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| 04.6.20 |
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GEM - appoints Neil Worth as its new chief executive |
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| 04.6.20 |
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SMMT - van registrations down -74.1% in May |
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| 04.6.20 |
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GEM - welcomes new report on the value of roads policing |
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| 04.6.20 |
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NFDA - on latest SMMT data (new car sales down 89% in May) |
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| 04.6.20 |
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RAC - fuel price rises on the horizon after further falls in May |
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| 04.6.20 |
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Harris & Co - accountants explain the flexible furlough (from 1 July) Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) |
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| 04.6.20 |
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Euro Car Parts - new product bundle to help repairers access essential cleaning equipment and PPE |
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| 04.6.20 |
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SMMT - new car sales down 89% in May to just 20,247; lowest May sales since 1952; diesel down to 17% market share |
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| 04.6.20 |
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Aston Martin - "strategic plan requires a fundamental reset" including 500 job cuts to "right-size the organisational structure" |
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| 04.6.20 |
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Lookers - trading update: a further 12 sites to close; 1,500 redundancies; 55% of staff furloughed; fraud investigation report due end June |
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| 03.6.20 |
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Audatex UK Webinar Registration: Thurs 11 June - 'AudaProfile: Product Overview' |
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| 03.6.20 |
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CV Library - automotive job vacancies rise "staggering" 176.8% month-on-month |
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| 03.6.20 |
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insurethebox - reveals 17-year-old men speed 130% more than women of the same age |
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| 03.6.20 |
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HELLA - offers its knowledge on Park Distance Control |
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| 03.6.20 |
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Venson - helps fleet managers by highlighting the difference between ‘value for money’ and ‘low cost’ |
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| 03.6.20 |
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Apprenticeships - government confirms that colleges and training providers can begin face-to-face contact with apprentices from 15 June |
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| 03.6.20 |
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Sønr and Post magazine - Lemonade tops Insurtech 100 index |
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| 03.6.20 |
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Thatcham Research webinar: Thurs 4 June @ 11am - ‘Security: the transition from analogue to digital’. |
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| 03.6.20 |
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Nissan - tells BBC UK Sunderland factory still under threat from no-deal Brexit |
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| 03.6.20 |
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FCA - guidance for insurers to "consider the impact of coronavirus (Covid-19) on the value of their products" |
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| 03.6.20 |
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McLaren Group - drafts in restructuring experts amid escalating row with bondholders reports Sky News |
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| 03.6.20 |
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IMI - Steve Nash on #SkillsWorldLIVE podcast on Tues eve: requesting pause on "Apprenticeship Levy Clawback" due to the Coronavirus crisis |
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| 03.6.20 |
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Admiral - saw 39% increase in accidental damage claims from motorists in England in two weeks after lockdown eased |
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| 03.6.20 |
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JMK Solicitors - named Northern Ireland's number one personal injury law firm for 6th consecutive year |
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| 03.6.20 |
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Groupe PSA, with its Brands of Vauxhall, Peugeot, Citroën and DS Automobiles, supports the fight against COVID-19 by donating 50k face masks |
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| 03.6.20 |
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Vertu - results for y/e Feb 2020: £7m pre-tax profit on £3,064m turnover; aftersales is only 8.4% of turnover yet 43% of profit |
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| 03.6.20 |
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epyx (market leader in fleet vehicle management technology) - "who should pay for vehicle sanitisation?" |
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| 02.6.20 |
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BMW - new 4-series coupe unveiled (G22); aluminium bonnet, front side panels and doors; pyrotechnic bonnet; controversial large grille |
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| 02.6.20 |
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Volkswagen and Ford - anticipate signing final agreements in the areas of electrification and commercial vehicles in the near future |
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| 02.6.20 |
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Ford - "What Volkswagen’s investment in Argo AI means for Ford’s self-driving vehicle business" |
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| 02.6.20 |
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Volkswagen and Ford - complete their investment in autonomous tech startup company Argo AI; first commercial rollout scheduled for 2021 |
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| 02.6.20 |
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F1 - confirms first 8 European races of revised 2020 calendar; Silverstone has two races, Aug 2 and 9, but no spectators will be allowed |
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| 02.6.20 |
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National Accident Repair Group (NARG) - forms a 400-location partnership with Prasco for the supply of parts |
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| 02.6.20 |
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Ofsted - to review students’ and apprentices’ online further education experience |
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| 02.6.20 |
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Ford - offers air filter that could help hay fever and allergy sufferers – and even reduce the transmission of viruses |
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| 02.6.20 |
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CMA: Universal Components UK & 3G Truck & Trailer Parts - CV and trailer parts merger "raises competition concerns" |
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| 02.6.20 |
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Transport Focus - 'Travel during Covid-19' tracking research (29 May 2020): 6/10 "more likely to drive in the future" |
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| 02.6.20 |
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GT Motive - extends COVID-19 support package for UK Bodyshops until end of June |
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| 02.6.20 |
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Motorpoint - delivers 1,000th car to customer's door since lockdown |
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| 02.6.20 |
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Hyundai - contact-free sales and aftersales |
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| 02.6.20 |
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RAC on 'Lockdown speeders' - drivers exploit coronavirus restrictions to speed excessively, inc "shocking" 81mph over speed limit on M62 |
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| 02.6.20 |
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Audatex Webinar - "Bodyshop Image Capture: Making best use of your FREE access": Tues 9 June at 10:30am |
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| 02.6.20 |
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Allianz - nominated for 'Diversity Initiative of the Year' at 2020 Women in Finance Summit & Awards Series |
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| 01.6.20 |
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Zurich - update on UK business interruption from one of 16 insurers involved in FCA test case July |
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| 01.6.20 |
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NFDA - car dealers ready to safely welcome customers back |
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| 01.6.20 |
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Lightfoot - launches FNOL (First Notice of Loss) service for fleet managers |
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| 01.6.20 |
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JTAPE Face Shields - receive CE marking |
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| 01.6.20 |
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IFED - man offers discount to NHS workers on fake car insurance |
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| 01.6.20 |
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West Way - Jon Roberts appointed as managing director of West Way, Nissan’s dealer group |
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| 01.6.20 |
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Fix Auto UK & Phil Ewbank (Fix Auto Rochdale) - produce promotional material to raise awareness of social distancing in the workplace |
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| 01.6.20 |
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Bodyshops beware - millions of sub-standard masks and thousands of fake hand sanitisers seized at Heathrow |
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| 01.6.20 |
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KVF Consultants - Workplace Health & Safety e-Learning |
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| 01.6.20 |
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Motorline Lexus Cardiff - wins prestigious Lexus customer experience recognition |
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| 01.6.20 |
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JCT600 Ferrari - new JCT600 Service Centres open in Newcastle and Kent |
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| 01.6.20 |
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Copart - gets stamp of quality with ISO 9001 accreditation |
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| 01.6.20 |
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CAPS - latest data shows motor claim numbers steady during w/e Fri 29 May from 52% of normal (previous week) to 51% of normal |
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| 01.6.20 |
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The Bodycentre in Norwich - fantastic video from Sam Elwin to show what the bodyshop has done to reopen safety for staff & customers |
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| 01.6.20 |
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Nationwide - reduce year end by one day, from 30 June to 29 June; accounts for period ending 29 June 2019 filing deadline now 1 Sept 2020 |
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| 01.6.20 |
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Marshall Motor Holdings - trading update: all 117 car showrooms re-opened today under revised, COVID-19 secure, operating procedures |
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| 01.6.20 |
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FCA business interruption test case - Hiscox and RSA issue their responses |
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| 01.6.20 |
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FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) - update on test case to seek court guidance on the validity of business interruption claims |
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| 01.6.20 |
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Pendragon - Mail on Sunday reveals their new CEO, Bill Berman, has a drastic blueprint for company's survival |
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| 01.6.20 |
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Tesla - Elon Musk qualified for £600m bonus (in shares) last week as first part of what could become a £45 BILLION bonus |
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| 01.6.20 |
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Lookers - Sunday Times and Telegraph both have articles; findings of internal fraud investigation and 2019 results both expected this week |
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| 31.5.20 |
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3M - Mike Roman, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, publishes his response to the "senseless death of George Floyd" |
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| 31.5.20 |
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Formula 1 - Government give go ahead for 2 races at Silverstone in early Aug plus exemption from 2-week quarantine; no spectators at races |
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| 30.5.20 |
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MIMS Automechanika Moscow - postponed from August 2020 to 3 - 5 November 2020 |
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| 30.5.20 |
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Germany: ZF - car parts supplier to cut up to 15,000 jobs (10% of its workforce) by 2025 as a result of a demand freeze on the customer side |
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| 29.5.20 |
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Ipswich Accident Repair Centre – praise for “superb” Suffolk-based bodyshop team |
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| 29.5.20 |
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HSE - remind businesses they must provide suitable toilet and hand washing facilities to drivers visiting their premises even under COVID-19 |
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| 29.5.20 |
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Pendragon - sale and leaseback of property at Porsche Centre Stockport raises £10.5 million "for general corporate purposes" |
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| 29.5.20 |
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Williams Grand Prix Holdings - 2019 results; strategic review and formal sale process of F1 team have both started; |
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| 29.5.20 |
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Renault - despite 15,000 job cuts announced today, CEO says "We confirm that we intend to stay in F1. We are here and we stay." |
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| 29.5.20 |
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NFDA - NI Exec announces car dealers can open from Monday 8 June |
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| 29.5.20 |
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Ferrari - second phase of the 'back on track' programme is underway with serological tests for employees' families |
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| 29.5.20 |
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Autovista Group - survey reveals industry’s COVID-19 response |
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| 29.5.20 |
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Renault - publishes transformation plan; reduces fixed costs by 2 BILLION euros over next 3 years; lays foundation for a new competitiveness |
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| 29.5.20 |
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UK motorists are driving less each year according to new MOT data - lockdown expected to push average for 2020 down by 16% |
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| 29.5.20 |
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Mazda - appointment booking process in place for each dealership to help limit the number of people in the showroom |
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| 29.5.20 |
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Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) & National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) - dealers open "a welcome move" |
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| 29.5.20 |
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PPG - MoonWalk demonstration video to show how paint technicians can safely mix paint whilst social distancing |
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| 29.5.20 |
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Alfa Romeo - 12-month job loss protection with new car finance or leasing agreements |
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| 29.5.20 |
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SMMT - British commercial vehicle output drops -99.3% in April; JUST 15 vehicles left production lines |
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| 29.5.20 |
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Tracker - helps police recover £20,000 caravan stolen from secure site |
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| 29.5.20 |
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SYNETIQ - how the company has kept business CSR on the agenda amidst Covid-19 |
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| 29.5.20 |
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SMMT - UK made just 197 cars in April, down 99.7% from the 71,000 cars made in April last year; 700,000 pieces of PPE for NHS made instead |
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| 28.5.20 |
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Nissan - unveils 4-year transformation plan to prioritize sustainable growth and profitability |
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| 28.5.20 |
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IMI - 1 in 5 automotive businesses temporarily closed or paused trading - will 1st June bring respite? |
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| 28.5.20 |
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Ford - awards £13k to support student-led projects tackling the impact of COVID-19 in 9 countries |
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| 28.5.20 |
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ŠKODA - first stage of retailer re-opening programme to start on 1 June |
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| 28.5.20 |
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Motorpoint - is set to re-open all branches in England on Monday, June 1 |
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| 28.5.20 |
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The IMI - LIVE webinar TODAY at 2pm - “Preparing your business for the new normal” |
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| 28.5.20 |
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79% of businesses in the UK had applied for Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme - 42% of businesses had less than 6 months of cash |
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| 28.5.20 |
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Government - issue updated 29-page booklet "Working safely during COVID-19 in or from a vehicle"; covers delivery drivers and sales reps |
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| 28.5.20 |
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Lightfoot - launches FNOL service to fleet managers; notification within 10-minutes of incidents |
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| 28.5.20 |
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CBI Service Sector Survey - service sector sentiment "plummets at record pace" |
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| 28.5.20 |
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BSI - publishes UK Safe Working Guidelines |
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| 28.5.20 |
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ABI - announce annual motor insurance conference will be on 4 Nov and titled "The end of the road? Motor insurance in the 2020s and beyond" |
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| 28.5.20 |
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MOT test - new guidance that the MOT extension will no longer apply if you take your vehicle for its MOT and it fails |
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| 28.5.20 |
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ABP Club Recommended Business Service Provider: ECA Business Energy - support available for ABP Club Members during the COVID-19 recovery |
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| 28.5.20 |
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Kia - dealers in England back in business from Monday 1 June |
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| 28.5.20 |
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Auto-Motivate - 1-hour 'Return to Work' course to help bodyshop staff |
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| 28.5.20 |
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Government - new Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill will support business with the challenges resulting from the impact of coronavirus |
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| 27.5.20 |
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FMG - baptism of fire for new managing director Claire Owens who succeeded Harvey Stead now promoted to MD of Redde |
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| 27.5.20 |
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Thatcham Research - bid a fond farewell and happy retirement to Andy Hutchins after 40 years of service |
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| 27.5.20 |
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France - launches £7.1bn rescue plan for their car industry including scrappage scheme worth up to £10,700 towards an electric vehicle |
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| 27.5.20 |
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COVID-19 - furlough scheme covers 8.4 million workers at cost of £15 bn; self-employed scheme covers 2.3 million people at cost of £6.8bn |
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| 27.5.20 |
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RWC - resumes bodyshop training on Monday, 1 June, in Milton Keynes |
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| 27.5.20 |
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73% increase in haggling as lockdown eases |
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| 27.5.20 |
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Renault - Nissan - Mitsubishi Alliance - announce new development agreement to take advantage of each companies strengths |
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| 27.5.20 |
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Geneva Motor Show - cancelled 4 days before 2020 show; now "very uncertain" for 2021 as organisers reject loan; exhibitors want show in 2022 |
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| 27.5.20 |
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GRM Bodycraft in Edinburgh - audited remotely by BSI auditor via video call and email (and they passed!) |
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| 27.5.20 |
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What Car? - Britain’s best brands for servicing and mechanical repairs revealed |
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| 27.5.20 |
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Insure the Box - 1,060 accidents prevented with "innovative" communication |
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| 27.5.20 |
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Copart - 90% 76-strong engineering team either fully qualified or studying towards AQP standard, ATA VDA or IMI NVQ VDA 3/4 |
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| 27.5.20 |
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Tracker - reduces cost of vehicle protection to help dealers safeguard their assets |
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| 27.5.20 |
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Old Mill (financial advice firm) - the five key risks COVID-19 has brought to your business and what to do about them |
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| 27.5.20 |
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Vertu - sell 215 retail cars on Tuesday, passing the 200 sales mark for the first time since lockdown |
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| 27.5.20 |
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Hertz Global Holdings - paid $16.2 million in cash bonuses to 340 senior managers, including new chief executive, 3 days before bankruptcy |
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| 27.5.20 |
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National road safety campaign kicks off with advice for drivers and business owners |
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| 27.5.20 |
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IMI - how to network digitally |
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| 27.5.20 |
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Caffyns plc - trading update: aftersales operations at all its sites have re-started; showrooms will re-open on 1 June |
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| 27.5.20 |
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Daily Mail - insurance industry's £1bn excuse as it refuses to pay out over Covid claiming policies were 'never intended' to cover pandemics |
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| 26.5.20 |
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McLaren Group - official press release on the corporate restructure process to ensure their long-term future success |
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| 26.5.20 |
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Glasurit (BASF’s premium paint brand) - renews its 2-year partnership with WorldSkills International in car painting category |
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| 26.5.20 |
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Thatcham Research - webinar Monday 1 June: 'Repair and ADAS: challenge or opportunity?' |
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| 26.5.20 |
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McLaren Group - to cut 30% of its workforce; 1,200 of its 4,000 staff to lose their jobs reports Sky News |
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| 26.5.20 |
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EU trade unions and auto sector call for an ambitious recovery plan |
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| 26.5.20 |
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Europcar - demand for vans and trucks growth during Covid pandemic |
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| 26.5.20 |
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Fix Auto UK - acquires Fix and Go site in Paignton (part of Rodgman and Williams) and will turn it into a structural repair centre |
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| 26.5.20 |
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ABI - responds to open letter from small business owners and representatives |
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| 26.5.20 |
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APD Insight - are we going to be driven back to using our cars? |
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| 26.5.20 |
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Peugeot, Citroën, DS & Vauxhall - roadside assistance plan on new full electric (EV) and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) to 8 years |
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| 26.5.20 |
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FTA - NI Infrastructure Minister announcements provide "vital support" for logistics |
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| 26.5.20 |
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AB Dynamics - new global testing service division to meet shortage of resources after "significant increase" in vehicle complexity |
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| 26.5.20 |
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CPP Group UK - to handle new claims for keys that are lost, broken, stolen, or locked inside a vehicle under RAC’s breakdown membership |
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| 26.5.20 |
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ARAG Group - provider of legal expenses insurance warns drivers should take care as lockdown lifts |
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| 26.5.20 |
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Investors in People - 5 tips for motivating your team during uncertain times |
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| 26.5.20 |
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Consumers spend nearly 60% less on fuel in April |
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| 26.5.20 |
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Employers (<250 staff) who have paid SSP to staff taking coronavirus-related leave will be able to claim back the money from today |
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| 26.5.20 |
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Marshall Motor Holdings - welcome the Prime Minister's announcement yesterday and confirm their car showrooms will reopen from 1 June |
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| 26.5.20 |
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CAPS - latest data shows motor claim numbers increased substantially during w/e Fri 22 May from 39% of normal to 52% of normal |
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| 26.5.20 |
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Volvo Cars - launches its new Volvo Valet maintenance pick-up and delivery service across selected European markets, including the UK |
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| 26.5.20 |
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Aston Martin - confirm the appointment of a new CEO, Tobias Moers (currently CEO of Mercedes-AMG) on 1 Aug to replace Andy Palmer |
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| 26.5.20 |
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Drive Vauxhall - close Haverhill dealership, which includes a bodyshop, with immediate effect |
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| 26.5.20 |
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Volkswagen - Germany's highest court rules that German car owners who bought VW cars fitted with the diesel cheat device must be reimbursed |
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| 26.5.20 |
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Australia - largest bodyshop group - AMA Group (CEO Andy Hopkins) - updates market on its response to the COVID-19 pandemic |
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| 26.5.20 |
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SMMT and NFDA - welcome government announcement that car showrooms can re-open on Monday 1 June |
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| 25.5.20 |
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Australia - AMA Group and Suncorp Insurance agree revised terms with "increased average repair pricing" |
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| 25.5.20 |
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Government - the official wording on re-opening of car showrooms from Monday 1 June; other retail can open from 15 June but not hairdressers |
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| 25.5.20 |
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Hertx - official statement; our "principal international operating regions including Europe are not included in the Chapter 11 proceedings" |
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| 24.5.20 |
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Aston Martin - CEO, Andy Palmer, to leave company; to be replaced by Tobias Moers, CEO of Mercedes-AMG who supply engines to Aston Martin |
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| 23.5.20 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - seeks temporary UK government funding of well over £1 billion to overcome coronavirus crisis reports Sky News |
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| 23.5.20 |
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USA: Hertz - files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy; continues to trade as it restructures £15.6 billion of debt; European operations not included |
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| 22.5.20 |
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TRL - interesting article on "COVID-19 Lessons" and how changing attitudes will impact car use |
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| 22.5.20 |
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Direct Line Group - 13 million Brits to request permanent flexible working once lockdown is lifted |
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| 22.5.20 |
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BLM - recent court decision "a useful tool in the armory of credit hire practitioners" |
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| 22.5.20 |
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By Miles - the PAYG car insurer for people who drive less than 7k miles per year raises £1.5 million |
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| 22.5.20 |
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FCA - to strengthen protection for customers using payment firms |
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| 22.5.20 |
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NFU Mutual - gives over 600,000 customers RAC home breakdown cover during lockdown |
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| 22.5.20 |
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Ford - "creating an early-payment program for a small group of our key component suppliers" to help them with cash flow and working capital |
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| 22.5.20 |
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Physical distancing "affecting sectors differently" |
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| 22.5.20 |
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Plan Insurance - discussion guide to help employees understand post-COVID return to Work Action Plan |
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| 22.5.20 |
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Euro Car Parts (ECP) is launching a new solution to help customers with essential maintenance, that supports the independent aftermarket |
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| 22.5.20 |
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Ford Special Vehicle Projects (SVP) - keeping emergency blue-light fleets on the road |
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| 22.5.20 |
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RAC - quietest Spring bank holiday on the roads in at least seven years expected - half the number compared to last year |
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| 22.5.20 |
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McKinsey - hardest-hit European export industries bounced back fastest from last recession |
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| 22.5.20 |
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Synetiq - click and collect service for vehicle parts |
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| 22.5.20 |
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Spies Hecker - Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team’s new livery and new colour ahead of potential summer F1 start |
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| 22.5.20 |
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SMMT - call for car showrooms to re-open, as new calculations reveal £61 million daily cost of closure |
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| 22.5.20 |
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BMW Group - applies AI solutions of dust particle analysis to increase the quality of paint finish in their Munich factory |
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| 21.5.20 |
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Vauxhall - UK boss says "reopening of car showrooms is vital for our industry.....we can't wait until June" reports Sky News |
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| 21.5.20 |
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Hertz - "wants to keep European business solvent as it eyes US bankruptcy" says New York Post |
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| 21.5.20 |
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IBIS Africa - event in Johannesburg cancelled as it becomes a live online simulcast called IBISConnect Africa for 3 hours on 23 July |
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| 21.5.20 |
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The Claims Bridge International - Chris Ashworth, Enterprise Holdings, & Peter McAninch, AGL, join online panel discussion |
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| 21.5.20 |
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Tractable - article in Wired mag on Tractable's AI solution for the motor insurance industry (as used by Ageas); next is buildings damage |
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| 21.5.20 |
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Coronavirus - Scotland details 4-phase plan out of lockdown beginning on 28 May; phase 4 allows "mass gatherings to resume" |
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| 21.5.20 |
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JTAPE - run competition for children to create a unique design to go on Disposable Face Shields |
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| 21.5.20 |
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JMK Solicitors - recent appointments brings NI-based team of Legal Advisors to more than 30 |
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| 21.5.20 |
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Global car sales - the FT says "health concerns are driving sales as consumers shun public transport" |
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| 21.5.20 |
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IMI - asks government to pause Apprenticeship Levy clawback; only 9% of employers say they will keep apprentice numbers at pre-COVID level |
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| 21.5.20 |
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By Miles - the new pay-by-the-mile car insurer has secured £15m funding from investors led by CommerzVentures says Sky News |
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| 21.5.20 |
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Hendy Group - has now opened all of its aftersales departments |
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| 21.5.20 |
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National Windscreens - Leicester contact centre team say thanks to their management |
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| 21.5.20 |
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ABI - responds to open letter from beer and pub industry coalition |
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| 21.5.20 |
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Admiral - drivers hitting parked cars now the most common road accidents |
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| 21.5.20 |
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AX Webinar - webinar on how businesses will offer test drives, post-lockdown |
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| 21.5.20 |
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Inchcape - trading update: open for business in 25 countries, remain closed in 8 countries; company is well placed for the future |
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| 21.5.20 |
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Pendragon - Q1 trading update: 125 out of 145 service departments now open, but only 20% of technicians working; dealerships reopen 1 June |
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| 21.5.20 |
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Peugeot, Citroën, DS & Vauxhall - new Complete Anti-Bacterial Refresh service across dealer networks to minimise spread of Covid-19 |
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| 21.5.20 |
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Aviva - Q1 trading update: "solid first quarter"; estimated "£160 million net of COVID-19 related claims" |
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| 21.5.20 |
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What Car? - extends free access for dealers and manufacturers to New Car Buying platform until September |
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| 21.5.20 |
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insurethebox - resumes black box fitting service |
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| 21.5.20 |
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Sabre Insurance - Q1 trading update: "we introduced price decreases....to reflect significantly lower claims frequency" |
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| 20.5.20 |
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Inflation rate - falls to lowest level since April 2016; CPI down to 0.8% for the 12 months to Apr 2020; RPI also down sharply to 1.5% |
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| 20.5.20 |
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Audatex - free live 30-minute webinar at 11.00am TOMORROW (Thursday 21 May) - on how to get the best out of AudaIntel |
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| 20.5.20 |
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Drivers lack confidence in government EV ownership advice - as consumer appetite to reduce emissions grows, EV ownership doubts prevail |
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| 20.5.20 |
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Thatcham - say that updated crash tests are "the biggest change to Euro NCAP’s impact testing protocols in a decade" |
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| 20.5.20 |
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Thatcham Research - webinar Monday 1 June: 'Repair and ADAS: challenge or opportunity?' |
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| 20.5.20 |
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Revive! - two women from Revive! recognised in top franchise industry awards |
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| 20.5.20 |
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Bodyshop Solutions – now selling the 'AIR2 SAN' Automatic Vehicle Sanitiser from TEXA; eliminates all viruses and bacteria |
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| 20.5.20 |
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H&L Motors - Twickenham-based bodyshop using Power-Clean AC; "tested and proven to eliminate 99.99% of viruses, including Covid-19" |
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| 20.5.20 |
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Euro NCAP - overhauls safety ratings and toughens test protocols |
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| 20.5.20 |
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Euro NCAP - latest overhaul of its Safety Rating test protocols |
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| 20.5.20 |
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Goldman & Fine Group - offer ABP Club members recruitment support and discount on temporary staffing solutions |
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| 20.5.20 |
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Volvo - every new Volvo is now limited to a 112mph top speed |
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| 20.5.20 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - first Range Rover manufactured under new social distancing measures rolls off production line in Solihull |
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| 19.5.20 |
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Midlands Future Mobility - work begins on the 300km test environment, spanning from Coventry to Birmingham |
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| 19.5.20 |
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Audatex - free live 30 minute webinar at 11.00am on Thursday 21 May - on how to get the most from AudaIntel |
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| 19.5.20 |
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Chaplane Accident Repair Centre - VM-approved bodyshop share tutorial video they've made to help customers provide vehicle damage images |
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| 19.5.20 |
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Aviva - appoints George Culmer (also NED at Rolls Royce) as Chairman |
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| 19.5.20 |
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BVRLA - "surge" in battery electric vehicle (BEV) registrations |
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| 19.5.20 |
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HM Treasury - £22 billion provided to half a million businesses through Covid-19 lending schemes |
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| 19.5.20 |
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Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme - employers will be able to make claims from Tues 26 May |
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| 19.5.20 |
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National Accident Repair Group (NARG) - Paul Wrigglesworth (ex Smart Fleet Solutions, Nationwide & JCC) joins NARG as Operations Director |
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| 19.5.20 |
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HELLA - launches its first work lamp with plastic housing; PS1000 work lamp from the VALUEFIT range |
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| 19.5.20 |
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Coronavirus - excellent easy to understand 7 minute video showing what face masks actually do against COVID-19 |
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| 19.5.20 |
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Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (furlough) - HMRC now say you must "keep a copy of all records for 6 years" of your claim |
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| 19.5.20 |
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Government - cars made in the EU will be subject to 10% import tax (currently 0%) from 1 Jan 2021; cars made outside EU already pay 10% tax |
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| 19.5.20 |
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Mercedes-Benz Vans UK - welcomes Andrew Lawson back to UK as Sales Director after 4 years with MBUSA |
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| 19.5.20 |
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The IMI - on managing the IMI’s awarding activities: "we're making progress to keep you developing" |
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| 19.5.20 |
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USA: PPG - listed in Fortune Magazine's Fortune 500 for the 26th consecutive year |
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| 19.5.20 |
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IFB - as more cars return to the road, motorists are urged to watch out for 'Crash for Cash' attempts |
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| 19.5.20 |
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Admiral - insurer has seen a 46% increase in bicycle theft in the last 7 weeks |
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| 19.5.20 |
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Government - UK unemployment soared by 856,000 in April to 2.1 million |
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| 19.5.20 |
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Redde Nortgate - trading update; "accidents and incidents remained low during April..we expect them to increase as traffic volume increases" |
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| 18.5.20 |
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CAPS - data shows claims numbers fell 75% to a low of 25% of 'normal' in w/e 17 April, climbing since to '39%' of normal in w/e 8 May |
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| 18.5.20 |
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SMMT - British HGV market down -22.5% in Q1 2020 |
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| 18.5.20 |
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The Parts Alliance - ‘Colour for Hope’ competition for children |
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| 18.5.20 |
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HMRC Self-Employment Income Support Scheme - 1.1 million claims made in two days |
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| 18.5.20 |
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ABI - insurance industry launches £100 million fund to support people worst affected by Covid-19 |
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| 18.5.20 |
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Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – to receive a payment by the end of May, you need to apply by Weds 20 May |
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| 18.5.20 |
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Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – to receive a payment by the end of May, you need to apply by Weds 20‌‌ May |
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| 18.5.20 |
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Aviva - update on senior manager remuneration |
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| 18.5.20 |
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Novares - advanced automotive plastics injection tech firm resuming operations in Europe following a "major liquidity injection" |
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| 18.5.20 |
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CDL Vehicle Information Services (VIS) - used car sales 89% down in April compared to March – similar to the impact on new cars |
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| 18.5.20 |
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The FCA - calls for examples of business interruption insurance during the coronavirus pandemic for High Court test case |
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| 18.5.20 |
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Business Cost Reduction Associates - useful cost management advice to fellow ABP Club members |
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| 18.5.20 |
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The IMI - more than half of automotive retail apprentices have been furloughed |
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| 18.5.20 |
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Dyson electric car - project cancelled in October 2019 cost James Dyson £500m of his own money; lithium-ion batteries gave it 600ml range |
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| 15.5.20 |
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Rodgman and Williams (Fix Auto Plymouth and Paignton) - notice of creditors meeting on 29 May |
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| 15.5.20 |
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Formula 1 - deal reached to hold British GP but quarantine questions remain |
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| 15.5.20 |
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Motofix Group - all eight sites remain open and fully functional; working closely with BSI to ensure continued compliance to BS10125 |
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| 15.5.20 |
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Motofix Group - update: all 8 sites remain open and fully functional |
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| 15.5.20 |
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The Floow - UPLIFT, a 21-month project designed to strengthen the UK’s position in the motor insurance sector |
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| 15.5.20 |
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Scrap Car Comparison - fuel prices hit an all-time low for the first time since 2016 |
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| 15.5.20 |
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Pirelli UK - to recommence production at its plants in Carlisle and Burton-on-Trent from Monday (May 18) |
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| 15.5.20 |
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AX - Dealers "rushing" to provide unaccompanied test drives after latest official reopening guidance |
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| 15.5.20 |
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London - congestion charge returns early on Mon 18 May; on 22 June it goes up 30% to £15 a day and will apply 7 days a week from 7am to 10pm |
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| 15.5.20 |
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Snoop - consumer spending app warns insurers to "step up to the plate and reimburse customers for worthless policies – now!" |
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| 15.5.20 |
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Ageas - Q1 trading update: Gross revenue £365m (down 1.5%) with reduced loss of £2.7m; motor GWP down 6.6% to £181m |
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| 15.5.20 |
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JMK Solicitors - "pioneering approach" helped when COVID-19 hit |
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| 15.5.20 |
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Hats on 4 Ben next week (18-24 May) - fundraising during Mental Health Awareness week |
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| 15.5.20 |
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Castle Coachworks - first bodyshop in the UK with Sanity System |
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| 15.5.20 |
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Castle Coachworks - first bodyshop in the UK with Sanity System |
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| 15.5.20 |
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BCA Valuations - near total accuracy during lock down period; pre-sale valuations averaging 100.2% of the final sold price |
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| 15.5.20 |
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Audatex and Willis Towers Watson - fascinating detailed analysis of motor accident damage claim costs and volume in the UK during lockdown |
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| 15.5.20 |
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Vauxhall - production at its Luton van factory will resume on Mon 18 May |
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| 15.5.20 |
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Government - lay out their vision for the rapid chargepoint network in England; 2,500 high powered chargepoints on motorways by 2030 |
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| 15.5.20 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - production at Solihull and Wolverhampton engine plant to restart on Mon 18 May |
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| 14.5.20 |
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Ford - production at its Dagenham Engine Plant and Bridgend Engine Plant to resume on Mon 18 May; all Ford of Europe will be back at work |
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| 14.5.20 |
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Honda - production at its Swindon factory will resume on 1 June |
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| 14.5.20 |
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Nissan - in talks to build Renault Kadjar and Captur models in Sunderland says FT report |
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| 14.5.20 |
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CarFest 2020 - rescheduled to 2021; CarFest North Bolesworth Estate 23 - 25 July 2021; CarFest South Laverstoke Park 27 - 29 Aug 2021 |
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| 14.5.20 |
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Formula 1 - for the many ABP Club members who are F1 fans, "potential" calendar starts in Austria on 5 July and ends in Abu Dhabi on 13 Dec |
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| 14.5.20 |
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Insurance Age - 45% of brokers rate the service from insurers on claims logged in relation to Covid-19 as "poor or very poor" |
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| 14.5.20 |
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Fix Auto Plymouth and Fix & Go Paignton (Rodgman and Williams) - goes into a creditors voluntary liquidation |
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| 14.5.20 |
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Direct Line Group - appoint Danuta Gray as Chair (formerly CEO of Telefónica O2 Ireland), to replace Mike Biggs |
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| 14.5.20 |
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New study shows an increasing number of people are more likely to drive in the future |
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| 14.5.20 |
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Allianz - appoints John Berry as chief risk officer for Allianz Holdings and Allianz Insurance |
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| 14.5.20 |
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IMI - joins automotive trade bodies to provide the Aftermarket with COVID-19 Protective Measures Best Practice Guide |
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| 14.5.20 |
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KVF - return to work with COVID 19 policy and risk assessment packs |
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| 14.5.20 |
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44% of businesses who had not permanently ceased trading (20 April - 3 May) reported that cash reserves would last less than 6 months |
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| 14.5.20 |
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Ford - quick to transform warehouse operation to manufacture ventilators for NHS |
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| 14.5.20 |
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FCA - confirms measures to help insurance customers who may be suffering financial difficulties as a result of coronavirus |
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| 14.5.20 |
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SMMT - sector-specific COVID-19 guidance for automotive aftermarket |
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| 14.5.20 |
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McKinsey & Co - 'Beyond coronavirus: the road ahead for the automotive aftermarket'; automotive aftermarket "fundamentally changed" |
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| 14.5.20 |
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Goodwood - Members Meeting (due to take place in March 2020) now rearranged to April 2021 |
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| 14.5.20 |
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Solera Audatex - 'Accelerating Digital Transformation for the Future of Automotive Claims' white paper |
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| 13.5.20 |
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NFDA and SMMT - NFDA and SMMT publish safe restart guidance for dealers |
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| 13.5.20 |
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3M - free webinar on PPE: Wednesday 20 May @ 10am |
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| 13.5.20 |
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PwC's weekly UK Economic Update |
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| 13.5.20 |
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CRASH Services - accident management company's "pioneering approach" helped when COVID-19 hit |
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| 13.5.20 |
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GDP fell 5.8% in March |
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| 13.5.20 |
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new British Motor Show - planned for 20-23 Aug 2020 is postponed to August 2021 |
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| 13.5.20 |
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Ducati - extends the warranty for three months free of charge on both new motorcycles and those incorporating the “Factory Ever Red” warrant |
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| 13.5.20 |
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JMK Solicitors - ‘call for action’ to protect children involved in accidents successfully leads to proposed legislative intervention |
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| 13.5.20 |
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Aston Martin - Q1 results: sales revenue down 60% to £79m with pre-tax loss of £119m; 2020 is the year in which the business is being reset |
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| 13.5.20 |
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Compare the Market - motor insurance premiums plummet to lowest level in four years: av. in April £679, down 6% Y-O-Y |
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| 13.5.20 |
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Highways England - tells motorists the check their vehicles before driving |
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| 13.5.20 |
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Audtex - launches free of charge online product overview programme for repairer customers |
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| 13.5.20 |
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CarGurus UK - searches for used cars increase by 17.5% after government guidance recommends avoiding public transport |
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| 13.5.20 |
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Vertu - CEO Robert Forrester says "our Aftersales Departments are now welcoming customers back for servicing, MOTs and accident repairs" |
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| 13.5.20 |
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Enterprise - named as a Which? Recommended Provider for the 7th year year running |
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| 12.5.20 |
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Autovista Group - impact of Covid-19 on residual values |
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| 12.5.20 |
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Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme - furloughing extended to end October; from August will allow part-time work and employers share cost |
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| 12.5.20 |
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IMI - 'Motivation, Mental Health and the Motor Industry' webinar at 2pm on Thursday (14 May) |
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| 12.5.20 |
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SMMT - UK used car market falls -8.3% in Q1 2020; -30.7% decline in March as dealers close |
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| 12.5.20 |
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Enterprise - car rental brands implement Complete Clean Pledge |
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| 12.5.20 |
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Allianz Holdings Group (Allianz + LV) - Q1 trading update: now second largest general insurer in the UK; no staff have been furloughed |
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| 12.5.20 |
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Transport Research Laboratory (TRL) - driver distraction levels higher when using touch screen technologies vs voice activated systems |
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| 12.5.20 |
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National Windscreens - appoints Nigel Paling as commercial and service director |
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| 12.5.20 |
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Copart - awarded ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management Standard |
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| 12.5.20 |
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Government - publishes new guidance for employers to help them get their businesses back up and running and workplaces operating safely |
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| 11.5.20 |
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Coronavirus - Chancellor Rishi Sunak set to announce extension of Furloughing scheme to September but at reduced level of 60% of salaries |
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| 11.5.20 |
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Coronavirus - new Government guidance document issued today (Monday) called "Staying alert and safe (social distancing)" |
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| 11.5.20 |
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Car dealers - government's COVID-19 recovery strategy appears to suggest that car dealers can re-open from 1 June: NFDA seeking clarity |
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| 11.5.20 |
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Government - "OUR PLAN TO REBUILD: The UK Government’s COVID-19 recovery strategy"; link to full document |
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| 11.5.20 |
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Government - 50-page plan for lifting lockdown is revealed; "Our Plan to Rebuild: The UK Government's Covid 19 recovery strategy" |
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| 11.5.20 |
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Fix Auto UK - Ian Pugh calls for Government ‘Cobra’ style cross-sector emergency committee for vehicle repair industry |
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| 11.5.20 |
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ABP Club Training Hub & Improve Online - employee training during COVID-19 webinar: Tues 12 May @ 10am |
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| 11.5.20 |
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AXA and Brightmile - offer safe driving app for fleets providing essential services |
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| 11.5.20 |
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Insure The Box - 11,000 new drivers lost their driving licence last year |
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| 11.5.20 |
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PSA merger with Fiat Chrysler - EU antitrust regulators will decide by Wed 17 June whether to allow the merger to go ahead |
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| 11.5.20 |
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Supermarkets cut price of unleaded petrol to less than £1 per litre |
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| 11.5.20 |
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Government - Boris Johnson to hold news conference tonight (Monday) at 7.00pm; 50-page "lockdown guidance document" to be issued later today |
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| 11.5.20 |
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Lotus and Centrica (parent company of British Gas) - develop new model of integrating connected vehicles |
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| 11.5.20 |
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LV= Insurance - to pay "all Audatex assessment, Auda VIN+ and AudaInvoice fees" for our repair network as part of package of assistance |
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| 11.5.20 |
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Daily Mail group - launches £3m scheme to give £3,000 of free advertising in its newspapers to each of 1,000 small local businesses |
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| 11.5.20 |
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MoT extension "confusion" and vehicle neglect could cause chaos for businesses and their drivers as lockdown is eased |
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| 11.5.20 |
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Tracker - 43% of Caravan Guard claim payouts in 2019 were for when vehicles were not in use |
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| 11.5.20 |
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Audatex - Bodyshop Image Capture solution is free-of-charge to new and existing customers from May – September 2020 |
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| 11.5.20 |
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Audatex - offers its Bodyshop Image Capture solution free-of-charge to repairers until September |
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| 11.5.20 |
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Which occupations have the highest potential exposure to the coronavirus (COVID-19)? |
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| 11.5.20 |
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Arlington Automotive Group - major tier-1 supplier to Ford, Jaguar Land Rover, BMW, Daimler and Renault Nissan goes into administration |
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| 11.5.20 |
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Thatcham Research - webinar on Thurs to share short, medium and long-term plans in the 1+2 Business Plan |
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| 11.5.20 |
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SmartDriverClub Insurance - customer journeys have jumped over 100% in lockdown (data from w/c 23 March and w/c 27 April) |
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| 11.5.20 |
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The Parts Alliance - encouraging garages to proactively offer a battery testing service to their customers |
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| 11.5.20 |
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Government tells councils to reallocate roadspace for significantly-increased numbers of cyclists and pedestrians |
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| 10.5.20 |
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Government - encourage people back to work this week "if possible by car" - avoid public transport; you can drive to take unlimited exercise |
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| 10.5.20 |
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USA - major car rental companies, including Hertz and Avis, working with car manufacturers to cancel their purchases of new cars |
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| 10.5.20 |
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China - could the roll-out of self-driving 'robotaxis' ease fears of using public transport due to coronavirus? |
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| 10.5.20 |
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RAC - 23% more miles were driven last week compared to week two of lockdown with 11% more cars on the road |
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| 10.5.20 |
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ANCAP (Australasian New Car Assessment Program) - produce app for emergency services showing the fastest and safest way to cut open cars |
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| 09.5.20 |
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Volvo - wants autonomous vehicles (only on particular areas of motorway) to make up one-third of its deliveries by 2025 |
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| 09.5.20 |
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Government - latest figures show motor vehicle traffic on Thursday 7 May was at highest level since lock-down began - 50% down on normal |
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| 07.5.20 |
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Hertz - receives lifeline from its lenders until 22 May; failure could mean worldwide 568,000 used vehicles flooding the used car market |
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| 07.5.20 |
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Irish Auto Trade EXPO - postponed from October 2020 to October 2021; one month after Automechanika Frankfurt; will overlap with Equip Auto |
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| 07.5.20 |
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MG Cannon - On The Road to Reopening: How We’re Preparing to Welcome You Back and Key Steps We're Taking to Keep You Safe. |
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| 07.5.20 |
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Tokio Marine - to use Tractable’s AI to analyse auto damage across Japan |
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| 07.5.20 |
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AA - results for y/e 31 Jan 2020: pre-tax profits double to £107m on £995m turnover; 19% growth in motor policies to 869,000 |
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| 07.5.20 |
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Fix Auto UK - offer ALL bodyshops a template to apply for the Government’s Small Business Grant for Retail, Hospitality and Leisure |
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| 07.5.20 |
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EDT Automotive - emerges from April troubles for opportunities ahead |
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| 07.5.20 |
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Industry Insights - Connected Solutions Partners shortlisted for this year’s British Insurance Industry Awards (BIA2020) |
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| 07.5.20 |
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KVF - 5 things to consider before opening your motor trade business |
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| 07.5.20 |
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insurethebox - telematics insurer celebrates 10th anniversary |
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| 07.5.20 |
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GlobalData - despite car usage being substantially reduced due to coronavirus, UK motor insurance GWP to witness marginal increase in 2020 |
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| 07.5.20 |
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GlobalData - despite cars rarely being used, UK motor insurance GWP to witness marginal increase in 2020 |
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| 07.5.20 |
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ONS - 75% motor trade & repair businesses continue to trade; 34.7% said turnover decreased by more than 50% |
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| 07.5.20 |
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Aston Martin - phased return to work for manufacturing staff: St Athan factory went back 5 May; Production workers at global HQ to follow |
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| 07.5.20 |
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SMMT - Paul Heard appointed CEO of SMMT Industry Forum |
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| 07.5.20 |
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The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) - 298 VM factories operating across Europe, new data shows |
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| 07.5.20 |
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RSA - Q1 trading update: "strong results"; "sustaining supply chains through prompt and interim payments"; |
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| 07.5.20 |
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Vertu - trading update: 98 of the Group's 133 dealership aftersales operations reopened end March; showrooms ready and waiting to open |
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| 06.5.20 |
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Automechanika Frankfurt - knock-on effect of its postponement to Sept 2021 for other 2021 trade shows; Automechanika Birmingham, Equip Auto |
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| 06.5.20 |
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Germany - announce further easing of their lockdown; social distancing (1.5m) remains until 5 June; Bundesliga football to restart 16 May |
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| 06.5.20 |
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ERS (formerly Equity Red Star) - Francois-Xavier Boisseau (CEO of Ageas UK 2013 - 2018) appointed as non-executive director |
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| 06.5.20 |
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Hanover Motors in Craigavon and JMK - increase in ‘hit and run’ accident damage repaiduring COVID-19 Lockdown |
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| 06.5.20 |
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ACEA - VAT on vehicle sales, servicing, repair & parts in the UK contributes £12.29 billion in tax contributions |
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| 06.5.20 |
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PwC's weekly UK Economic Update - COVID-19 crisis will lead to a sharp fall in GDP in Q2 2020 by around 12% to 16% |
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| 06.5.20 |
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Audatex webinar: Thursday 7 May @4pm - digital transformation & "the touch-less claims journey of the future" |
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| 06.5.20 |
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Axalta Refinish - online bodyshop training videos a "perfect resource" for refinishers while they stay at home |
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| 06.5.20 |
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PPG - short video on how the refinish paint company is protecting "our people, customers, and communities" |
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| 06.5.20 |
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RAC - cost of refuelling a car at lowest level in four years after oil price plummets |
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| 06.5.20 |
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Tracker - London followed by Essex top list of 10 regions where cars were most stolen and recovered in 2019 |
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| 06.5.20 |
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AX - ‘digital dealership’ services inc 'electronic signature’ facility to validate insurance for courtesy car loans |
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| 06.5.20 |
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GT Motive and Service Certainty imageproof - develop integration to simplify processes for bodyshops |
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| 06.5.20 |
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IAA Commercial Vehicle show - due to take place in Hannover (24-30 Sept 2020) has been cancelled; next show will be September 2022 |
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| 06.5.20 |
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Automechanika Frankfurt - postponed from September 2020 to September 2021; will then take place in odd-numbered years |
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| 06.5.20 |
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AXA Group - Q1 trading update: "Group performed well in the first quarter of 2020"; UK motor revenue up 4.4% |
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| 06.5.20 |
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Cambria Automobiles - results for 6 months to 29 Feb 2020: "Group performed ahead of the prior year and marginally ahead of expectations" |
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| 06.5.20 |
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Direct Line - Q1 trading update: motor premiums up 6.2%; motor claims notifications down 70% in April; |
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| 06.5.20 |
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Mitsubishi Motors - appoint Toby Marshall as Director of After Sales; Toby takes over from Richard Weller who has retired |
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| 05.5.20 |
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Coys of Kensington Automobiles - one of London's oldest auction houses specialising in classic car sales, has gone into administration |
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| 05.5.20 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) due to take place today in London - instead we look ahead to celebrating together in Jan 2021 |
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| 05.5.20 |
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Kwif Fit - little use of cars during lockdown has led to car battery sales doubling in last four weeks, to levels normally seen in January |
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| 05.5.20 |
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Nissan - update on European operations |
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| 05.5.20 |
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SMMT - new van market in UK down 86.2% in April |
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| 05.5.20 |
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Auto Trader - respond to this morning's news of a 97.3% fall in new car sales in UK in April |
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| 05.5.20 |
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MiX Telematics - renews 268-vehicle fleet telematics contract for the Post Office |
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| 05.5.20 |
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REPOST from the Forum: PPE - "non compliant and ineffective" |
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| 05.5.20 |
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A message from Ben, the automotive industry charity - #HatsOn4Ben |
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| 05.5.20 |
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67% of road accidents happen on urban roads |
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| 05.5.20 |
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The Credit Hire Organisation (CHO) - "public need their cars" |
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| 05.5.20 |
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CarGurus - nearly half of taxi & ride sharing users plan to decrease or cease use post-lockdown; 53% say they'll use their own car more |
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| 05.5.20 |
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SMMT - new car sales crashed 97.3% in April to just 4,321; top two sellers both battery powered: Tesla 3 and Jaguar i-Pace |
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| 04.5.20 |
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Which?- why aren’t car manufacturers doing more about keyless car thefts? Only 2 VMs have implemented fixes across their entire range |
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| 04.5.20 |
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IMI - launches new programme of webinars to help individuals and businesses |
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| 04.5.20 |
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ABP Club Recommended Business Service Provider, InAutomotive - recruiters: offering the right salary for a role |
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| 04.5.20 |
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Jaguar Land Rover UK - 3.3 million people have used JLR's online sales service since May 2019; higher proportion of female buyers |
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| 04.5.20 |
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Synetiq - Team BRIT acquires new racing car through SYNETIQs auction |
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| 04.5.20 |
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GoCompare - urges drivers to contact their insurer now if they are worried about paying premiums |
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| 04.5.20 |
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WorldSkills UK - five-point action plan in response to COVID-19: supporting schools, online role models & assessment, & digital outreach |
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| 04.5.20 |
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Coronavirus - BBC see draft of post-lockdown workplace rules in government document: PM to reveal "roadmap" out of lockdown on Sunday 10 May |
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| 04.5.20 |
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Inchcape - announce Duncan Tait to join as Group Chief Executive Officer to replace Stefan Bomhard on 1 July 2020 |
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| 04.5.20 |
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Pendragon - "confirms that it held outline discussions with Lookers" on a possible merger; "these early discussions have now ceased" |
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| 04.5.20 |
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Lookers - "snubbed a tentative merger approach from rival Pendragon" says SKY News report |
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| 02.5.20 |
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Autocar - reports that car industry executives were in discussion with government on Friday about opening car showrooms from Mon 11 May |
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| 02.5.20 |
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LV - make £30m available to to direct car insurance customers (giving between £20 - £50 to a customer) to those hit hardest by coronavirus |
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| 02.5.20 |
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Morelli - provide great advice with a "Back to Work Checklist" containing a number of items to consider for your business |
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| 01.5.20 |
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Fix Auto Slough - managing director, Ranjit Gill, receives apology from local council for delay with his coronavirus business loan |
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| 01.5.20 |
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Formula E - cancels the season finale at the London ExCeL Centre on 25/26 July 2020 as it is now a temporary Nightingale Hospital |
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| 01.5.20 |
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A message to bodyshops regarding BS10125 compliance from Dean Lander, chair of the SVS/20 committee |
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| 01.5.20 |
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The Floow - Covid19 traffic: sudden 25% drop around 24 March but this has subsequently increased to 20% |
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| 01.5.20 |
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How to EASILY and QUICKLY find what government help (grants, loans etc) is available for your business |
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| 01.5.20 |
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FE Week - expose impact of coronavirus on apprenticeship starts as 304 providers saw an 80% drop in April; 2,693 starts v planned 13,732 |
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| 01.5.20 |
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Ford - manufacturing face masks in the UK and face shields at Ford in Europe sites |
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| 01.5.20 |
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ABI: SMEs and business interruption - "welcome step from the FCA and insurers will look to work closely with the regulator" |
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| 01.5.20 |
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Average new car driven 28 miles per day - new Teslas clocking up most mileage |
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| 01.5.20 |
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IMI - Government needs to act now to avoid window of lost talent in five years time |
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| 01.5.20 |
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Hertz - prepares for potential bankruptcy as it misses lease payment reports the Wall Street Journal; company has $17 billion of debt |
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| 01.5.20 |
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insurethebox - records 24% increase in speeding between February and March 2020 |
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| 01.5.20 |
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RAC - pothole-related breakdowns jump in first three months of 2020 |
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| 01.5.20 |
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Number of diesel cars in Britain drops - first annual reduction in quarter of a century |
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| 01.5.20 |
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FCA - seeks legal clarity on business interruption insurance alongside package of measures to help consumers and small businesses |
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| 01.5.20 |
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Pinetree (ACTIVEWEB Claims Management System and ADVANCE Bodyshop Management System) - supporting customers through Covid-19 crisis |
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| 01.5.20 |
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Allianz - launches digital claims hub and App with end-to-end claims notification and tracking |
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| 30.4.20 |
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Honda - all new Jazz includes ACE (Advanced Compatibility Engineering) body structure technology and front centre airbag technology |
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| 30.4.20 |
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MoneySuperMarket - av fully comprehensive policy costs up year-on-year from £480 to £485 in Q1 2020 |
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| 30.4.20 |
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Nissan - production at Sunderland plant suspension to continue throughout May; phased resumption of production planned for early June |
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| 30.4.20 |
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ABP Club Recommended Business Service Provider: ECA Business Energy - huge savings in future energy costs available now. |
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| 30.4.20 |
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Seat UK - over half of motorists drive more carefully with their dogs on board |
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| 30.4.20 |
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Euro Car Parts (ECP) - London, Sheffield and Hastings branches support Covid-19 relief efforts |
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| 30.4.20 |
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AXA - sign C-19 Business Pledge along with another 250 other companies globally |
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| 30.4.20 |
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Ben - advice (including link to online support) tools to help you manage your money & prepare for the next few months |
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| 30.4.20 |
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Autoglass - donates 2,000 protective masks to local care homes |
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| 30.4.20 |
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Smart Business Link - offer cashflow support to bodyshops inc short-term working capital to support furlough payments until Gov funding |
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| 30.4.20 |
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SMMT - UK car production falls -37.6% in March; £8.2bn cost to industry if factories closed until mid-May |
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| 30.4.20 |
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GlobalData - Admiral’s plan to refund policyholders will set precedent |
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| 30.4.20 |
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Norton Motorcycles - acquired for £16 million from administrator by TVS Motor Company, the third largest 2-wheeler manufacturer in India |
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| 30.4.20 |
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Monday's vehicle traffic at highest weekday level since lockdown began |
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| 30.4.20 |
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Thatcham Research - advice to drivers on the 5 speeding risks to be aware of when driving during lockdown |
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| 30.4.20 |
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Vertu - bring back 1,000 staff from furlough as 90% of their dealers are open for service; 1,816 future service bookings made on Monday |
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| 29.4.20 |
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BMW - issue brief details and disguised photos of new 4-series; features aluminium bonnet, front wings, doors and front suspension towers |
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| 29.4.20 |
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Total Loss Settlement Services (TLSS) - David Patten, founder and managing director, announces his departure |
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| 29.4.20 |
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Volvo Cars - cuts 1,300 white-collar positions in its Swedish operations plus review and reduction of consultancy contracts |
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| 29.4.20 |
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Audi - drops plans to introduce its level-3 eyes-off autonomous driving technology (called Traffic Jam Pilot) on current A8 model |
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| 29.4.20 |
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JATO - worldwide vehicle sales fell by 39% in March to 5.5m; Europe hardest hit with 52% fall in March; worldwide Q1 sales down 26% to 17.4m |
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| 29.4.20 |
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ABP Club Recommended Business Service Provider: ECA Business Energy - Need to recover cash in your bodyshop? – Historic Energy Audits |
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| 29.4.20 |
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Ford Motor Company - will begin reopening its European plants on 4 May after implementing new protections for workers |
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| 29.4.20 |
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Bentley - 250 new hygiene and social distancing processes in place for team ahead of phased return to work on 11 May |
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| 28.4.20 |
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British Insurance Awards (aka Post mag awards) - shortlist for the 27 awards announced; ceremony postponed to 6 Oct at Battersea Evolution |
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| 28.4.20 |
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CBI - motor traders report rapid fall in sales in the year to April (balance of -100% in April, from -15% in March) |
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| 28.4.20 |
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Bentley - to supply Cheshire care sector, NHS and other local community services with over 30,000 3D printed face-shields |
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| 28.4.20 |
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FCA - restarts production at Sevel plant in Atessa, Italy |
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| 28.4.20 |
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ŠKODA Auto - resumes production at its Czech plants |
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| 28.4.20 |
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Ducati - production at Italian factory restarts |
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| 28.4.20 |
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83% EV users still reliant on their EV for essential travel and almost 3/10 still using the public charging network |
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| 28.4.20 |
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Kwik Fit - free tyres competition for local "NHS and emergency services heroes" |
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| 28.4.20 |
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Spies Hecker - 5 steps every bodyshop can take to improve their environmental sustainability |
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| 28.4.20 |
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Polestar 2 - first fully electric vehicle to be crash tested |
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| 28.4.20 |
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Excel Automotive Group (EAG) - 73% spike in the total number of orders placed via B2B e-commerce solution portal |
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| 28.4.20 |
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ABP Club Recommended Business Service Provider: ECA Business Energy - Have you closed your bodyshop down correctly? |
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| 28.4.20 |
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Government - traffic volumes for all motor vehicles in UK is at its highest level since before lockdown was announced |
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| 28.4.20 |
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BTCC (British Touring Car Championship) - issue revised provisional 2020 calendar; 9 events, 27 races; staring 1 Aug and ending 15 Nov |
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| 28.4.20 |
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Government - launch new FREE online platform - The Skills Toolkit - to help people build their skills during the coronavirus outbreak |
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| 27.4.20 |
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Ireland - Allianz, Axa, FBD, RSA and Zurich bow to government pressure and have agreed to offer refunds to customers due lockdown |
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| 27.4.20 |
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Government - new 100% government backed loan scheme (£2,000 to £50,000) for small businesses available from Monday; no interest in year 1 |
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| 27.4.20 |
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NBRA - publish a "Guide to Suggested Temporary Corona-19 Charges"; adds £410 on an average job |
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| 27.4.20 |
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Great 2 minute video showing how car factories in Europe have adapted allowing production to resume whilst still observing social distancing |
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| 27.4.20 |
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KVF Consultants & Canopy Safety - useful info for members: template for social distancing & hygiene risk assessment |
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| 27.4.20 |
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Plunkys All Stars 2020 (19 May 2020) - how you can help now the match has had to be postponed |
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| 27.4.20 |
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SUD union - urges staff at Renault’s Flins plant not to return before 11 May |
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| 27.4.20 |
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Axalta - Voltatex electrical insulating resins used in ventilators and devices producing n95 facemasks in fight against coronavirus |
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| 27.4.20 |
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Slippery roads, spray and dazzling sun were contributory factors for almost 9,000 reported vehicle accidents in one year |
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| 27.4.20 |
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WorldSkills UK - monitoring coronavirus developments |
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| 27.4.20 |
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TRL - 1% increase in av speed can mean 3% increase in serious injury crashes & 4% increase in fatal crashes |
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| 27.4.20 |
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Transport Committee - invites contributions on impact of coronavirus on UK transport |
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| 27.4.20 |
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Valeo - 2020 Q1 sales down 8% |
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| 27.4.20 |
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Treasury Committee - urges insurers to be "clear and fair" with coronavirus claimants |
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| 27.4.20 |
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comparethemarket.com - furloughed staff could be £500 worse off this pay day |
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| 27.4.20 |
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ACEA - impact of COVID-19 on UK: 65,455 employees affected and production lost amounts to 167,144 |
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| 27.4.20 |
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Formula 1 - no fans will be allowed at this year's Silverstone Grand Prix |
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| 27.4.20 |
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Formula 1 - season to start on 5 July in Austria, followed by Silverstone on 19 July, ending in Abu Dhabi in Dec; "early races without fans" |
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| 27.4.20 |
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Government - PM says they cannot yet spell out how changes to the lockdown policy will be implemented - or how quickly |
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| 27.4.20 |
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Admiral - suspends special dividend in light of regulatory guidance, but still pays normal dividend; no staff have been furloughed |
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| 25.4.20 |
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ABI - insurers estimate £1.2 billion payout to UK customers due to Covid-19 inc £900m business interruption claims and £275m travel claims |
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| 24.4.20 |
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USA: Driven Brands - today officially announces its acquisition of Fix Auto USA |
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| 24.4.20 |
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Tractable - donate $25,000 (£20,000) to Ben "to do something to help those in need within our industry" |
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| 24.4.20 |
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Advantage Parts Solutions - 7% of Advantage's dealer clients reopened for supply last week |
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| 24.4.20 |
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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles UK (FCA UK) - offers car@home service to dealers |
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| 24.4.20 |
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FCA - implement a "3-month payment freeze to customers who are having difficulties meeting finance or leasing payments due to coronavirus" |
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| 24.4.20 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - additional information with regards to parts supply information to support essential repairs to key worker vehicles |
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| 24.4.20 |
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Pilkington Automotive - advanced OEM-quality glass tech distribution and service to repairers |
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| 24.4.20 |
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Euro Car Parts - Aldershot branch supports local community’s nurseries and residential homes for the elderly |
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| 24.4.20 |
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Markerstudy - announces new senior management team appointments |
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| 24.4.20 |
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Total Composite Solutions (TCS) - Ramsol Sanitiser Disinfectant Spray with 10% profit donated |
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| 24.4.20 |
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RAC on "lockdown speeders" - more drivers seen breaking the limit |
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| 24.4.20 |
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Aston Martin - new car warranties extended (end of June) & service interval requirements relaxed during Covid-19 lockdowns worldwide |
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| 24.4.20 |
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Volkswagen Group - supports its 40,000 suppliers with instructions for protective measures in production |
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| 24.4.20 |
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WNS - "non-recurring impairment charge of $4.1m relating to the remaining goodwill balance of the WNS Auto Claims business" |
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| 24.4.20 |
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AGL - looks ahead with transition plan that includes Gumball Rally in April, a major insurance and fleet charity fundraiser |
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| 24.4.20 |
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Lookers - trading update: fraud investigation found £4m of misrepresented debtor balances from bonus receivables and expenses frauds |
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| 24.4.20 |
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Hastings - chairman (and former CEO) Gary Hoffman to step down next month; Tom Colraine becomes interim chairman |
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| 23.4.20 |
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Government - companies under strain will be protected from aggressive rent collection and asked to pay what they can during the coronavirus |
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| 23.4.20 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - plans to gradually resume production in UK from Monday 18 May |
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| 23.4.20 |
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LEVC - Coventry-based maker of the London electric taxi, owned by Chinese firm Geely, halts supplier payments for "at least a month" |
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| 23.4.20 |
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McLaren Automotive - carbon fibre body structures and components will remain a primary enabler in delivering superlight supercars |
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| 23.4.20 |
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HMG Paints - utilises its manufacturing knowledge to produce "First Thing Sanitiser" (70% alcohol); priority is essential services |
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| 23.4.20 |
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Fix Auto Daventry - loan courtesy car to a community COVID-19 volunteer after her vehicle was vandalised |
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| 23.4.20 |
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Car-O-Liner - Tesla approved five Car-O-Liner welders |
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| 23.4.20 |
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UK Finance - £2.8 billion provided to SMEs through coronavirus lending scheme |
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| 23.4.20 |
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67.8% motor trade (inc repair) reported turnover was "substantially lower than normal" (23 March to 9 April 2020) |
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| 23.4.20 |
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Office for National Statistics (ONS) - 27% motor repair trade paused or temp closed, 73% continuing to trade (23 March to 9 April 2020) |
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| 23.4.20 |
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Copart - invest in 42 JCB loaders with plans to double this number to support further customer demand into 2021 |
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| 23.4.20 |
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USA: Mondofix (Fix Network World) "disappointed and alarmed" to read the announcement that Driven Brands has acquired Fix Auto USA |
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| 23.4.20 |
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Aston Martin - majority of workforce are furloughed; factory in St Athans which makes new DBX to reopen on 5 May |
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| 23.4.20 |
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Government- BEIS confirms that car dealerships CAN sell cars online and deliver them during the lockdown. |
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| 22.4.20 |
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Vizion - Chris McKie says notifications have picked up slightly, now down 68% from a peak of 75%; advises shops to plan for end of lockdown |
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| 22.4.20 |
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Auto-Motivate - offering free of charge Mindset Booster Sessions for bodyshops owners and their staff |
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| 22.4.20 |
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PARTS SUPPLY UPDATE: TOYOTA (GB) - from Monday 27 April will move a step closer to a "normalised" parts distribution |
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| 22.4.20 |
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Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme - you need to apply today (WEDS 22 APRIL) for payment before the month end |
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| 22.4.20 |
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Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme - you need to apply today (Weds 22‌‌ April) for payment before the month end |
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| 22.4.20 |
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Auto Trader - 56% of UK driving licence holders who don’t currently own a vehicle, now considering one post-lockdown |
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| 22.4.20 |
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Ben - advice (including link to online support) that you can send to your team to help tackle stress |
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| 22.4.20 |
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SMMT - Birmingham has the second highest number of battery electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles after Greater London |
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| 22.4.20 |
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Final details of Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan |
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| 22.4.20 |
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REPOST from the Forum: "What help do repairers need? |
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| 22.4.20 |
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AX - vehicle thefts surge by 21% in three years |
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| 22.4.20 |
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Prasco UK - open for business and pay tribute to staff who have “gone above and beyond the call of duty” |
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| 22.4.20 |
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Euro NCAP - mobilizes four new partners (DEKRA, GDV (UDV), OAMTC and TCS) to promote safer and cleaner mobility in Europe |
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| 22.4.20 |
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Tracker - protects young drivers with self-install insurance telematics solution |
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| 22.4.20 |
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comparethemarket - average motor premium in March 2020 fell by 3.1% to £712 from February's £735; year-on-year premiums up 3.3% |
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| 22.4.20 |
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RAC - in theory petrol prices could fall below £1 per litre if lower wholesale costs were reflected at the pumps.. |
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| 22.4.20 |
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Fix Auto UK - secures Government grants and business rates relief of over £860,000 for their franchisees to help safeguard their businesses |
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| 22.4.20 |
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Halo - announce decision to top-up their furloughed staff to 100% of their salaries |
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| 22.4.20 |
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Thatcham - lockdown should not bring a premature end to auto apprenticeship ‘learner journeys’ |
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| 22.4.20 |
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Inflation rate - CPI down slightly to 1.5% for the 12 months to Mch 2020 (pre-coronavirus lockdown); RPI up slightly to 2.6% |
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| 22.4.20 |
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NBRA - publish letter to Work Providers calling for temporary improved Covid-19 terms; c£400 per job OR GTA rates OR direct cash injection |
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| 22.4.20 |
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Government - average salary for February (pre-coronavirus) was £26,674 (EXC bonuses), up 2.9% on 12 months ago; £28,449 INC bonuses, up 2.8% |
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| 22.4.20 |
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Government - labour market data for February (pre-coronavirus); record high employment level at 76.6%; unemployment just 4.0% |
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| 22.4.20 |
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ABI - comment on decision of Ministry of Justice to delay Whiplash Reform Programme |
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| 22.4.20 |
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Whiplash Reform Programme - further delayed until April 2021; "Government remains firmly committed to implementing these measures" |
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| 21.4.20 |
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Mirka - launches first global Automated Industrial Programme to enable advanced robotic surface finish solution for industrial customers |
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| 21.4.20 |
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2020 Fix Auto UK National Conference - rescheduled for March 2021 |
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| 21.4.20 |
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ŠKODA - Parts Center in Mladá Boleslav operating in three shifts to supply more than 94 countries with genuine parts |
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| 21.4.20 |
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BVRLA - FCA and government must work together to support motor finance customers |
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| 21.4.20 |
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Fix Auto Lichfield - repair 18 ambulance vehicles in April for the West Midlands Ambulance Service |
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| 21.4.20 |
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Most popular car on the road is a black, 8-year old supermini – most likely a Ford Fiesta (1.61m) or a Vauxhall Corsa (1.16m) |
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| 21.4.20 |
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Admiral - confirms return of £110m via automatic £25 refund to all motor customers |
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| 21.4.20 |
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IMI - Steve Nash, IMI CEO: up to an 84% downturn in aftermarket business |
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| 21.4.20 |
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SYNETIQ - opens new location in Central London making it the only business in its industry with a site in Central London |
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| 21.4.20 |
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SMMT - 40.4 million cars, vans, trucks & buses registered in the UK; 19% new cars joining UK roads in 2019 were ultra-low/zero emission |
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| 21.4.20 |
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SMMT - record 40 million vehicles on UK roads |
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| 21.4.20 |
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OEC’s OEM Parts Sourcing Support - team available to help bodyshops locate and deliver OEM parts, nationwide |
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| 21.4.20 |
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Goco Group (Go Compare) - Q1 Covid-19 update: "strong trading performance"; "Board remains confident of long-term group strategy" |
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| 20.4.20 |
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AutoFlow - managing director, Chris Yates, announces COVID-19 Stimulus Initiatives for customers including cancellation of May's price rise |
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| 20.4.20 |
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Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme - in first 8 hours over 140,000 firms applied for the grant to help pay wages of over 1 million people |
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| 20.4.20 |
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JTAPE - change our production lines to produce disposable face shields |
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| 20.4.20 |
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XL Motors in the latest issue of Auto Body Professional magazine |
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| 20.4.20 |
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AutoVista Group article - electric vehicles produce a third less CO2 across their lifetime |
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| 20.4.20 |
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Defaqto - maximum amount bikes can be insured for has increased to an average of £14,550 |
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| 20.4.20 |
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Cuvva Insurance - CEO says UK motor insurers will get a £1 billion windfall over a 3-month lockdown if claims fall 50% |
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| 20.4.20 |
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PwC - makes made its Digital Fitness App available to download for free (library of resources for professional and personal well-being) |
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| 20.4.20 |
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ABP Club Recommended Business Service Provider, InAutomotive - now's the time to "successfully stockpile CVs" with CV Discovery |
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| 20.4.20 |
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NAHL Group - COVID-19 update: "board remains confident in the Group's ability to emerge from this period as a sustainable business" |
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| 20.4.20 |
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Aston Martin - statement from new Executive Chairman, Lawrence Stroll; most pressing objective is to start production of the DBX (new SUV) |
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| 20.4.20 |
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Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme - claim portal now open and available 24/7; claim by Wednesday and get the money in your bank by 30 April |
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| 20.4.20 |
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Vauxhall - Ellesmere Port factory - "Home of the Astra" - begins preparations to re-start production |
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| 20.4.20 |
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Confused.com - car insurance index shows average price over last 12 months up 6% to £809, but down 1% in last quarter |
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| 20.4.20 |
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Fix Auto Lichfield - supporting their local NHS with 18 ambulance vehicles repaired on site in April for West Midlands Ambulance Service |
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| 20.4.20 |
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Interflex 2000 in Nottinghamshire - automotive manufacturer offers factory for Covid-19 equipment use |
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| 20.4.20 |
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Thorpe Garage - Staines-based garage offering to carry out essential repairs on NHS/key workers' vehicles with FOC labour |
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| 20.4.20 |
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Cnina - car sales have rebounded with dealers surprised at how quickly consumers have returned to showrooms says Bloomberg |
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| 20.4.20 |
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Markerstudy - Vision providing replacement vehicles to Markerstudy policyholders to fill shortage of courtesy cars |
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| 20.4.20 |
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European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) - publishes guidelines for re-launch of EU auto industry |
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| 20.4.20 |
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Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme - goes live; full details and links to calculate and make your claim; payment within 6 working days |
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| 20.4.20 |
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USA: claims-automation provider Snapsheet - March motor insurance claim count may be the lowest in 50 years |
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| 20.4.20 |
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USA: Insurance Information Institute - US motor insurers will be giving customer refunds, discounts, dividends and credits totalling $10.5bn |
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| 20.4.20 |
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Axa - TV programme finds thousands of Axa write-offs failed to be recorded on MIAFTR due to an IT problem |
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| 20.4.20 |
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Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme - updated information published over weekend plus how to calculate what you can claim |
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| 20.4.20 |
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Ireland - Minister of Finance says fall in claims due to coronavirus “provides a strong case for some type of refund" on motor insurance |
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| 18.4.20 |
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Furoughing - government extends Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme extended by one month to end of June; full official details |
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| 17.4.20 |
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USA - Progressive Insurance gifts $2.5 million to its 2,000 Network bodyshops "to be used for any purpose at the shop's discretion" |
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| 17.4.20 |
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Covea - 2019 results: £3.7m profit on £780m of premium; "high levels of motor claims inflation" including "higher repair costs" |
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| 17.4.20 |
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Car manufacturers - some are slowly and cautiously resuming production in Europe including Volvo, VW, Toyota, Hyundai and Ferrari |
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| 17.4.20 |
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Business Cost Reduction Associates - What Insurance is needed during closure or to cover reduced business hours? |
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| 17.4.20 |
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Impression Communications - over 60% of "garages" have closed as have 25% of factors; demand for product down by up to 85% |
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| 17.4.20 |
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Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme - HMRC confirm the portal will go live on Monday with first payments made 10 days later; full details |
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| 17.4.20 |
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Auto Windscreens vans and Markerstudy volunteers - help vulnerable people in Kent |
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| 17.4.20 |
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ABP Club Training Hub with Peritus - free ‘working from home’ employee engagement survey |
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| 17.4.20 |
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Euro Car Parts - Crawley branch donate 200 Easter eggs to doctors, nurses and other key workers at East Surrey Hospital |
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| 17.4.20 |
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ACEA - EU passenger car registrations down -25.6% first quarter of 2020; -55.1% in March |
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| 17.4.20 |
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ENGIE - GeniePoint network offer free charging for key workers during Covid-19 crisis |
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| 17.4.20 |
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RAC - third of drivers say having access to a car is more important during the coronavirus pandemic |
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| 17.4.20 |
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EDAM Group - invests in LexisNexis' process automation platform, Visualfiles |
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| 17.4.20 |
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Society of Claims Professionals (CII) - interesting article: "Keeping insurance in business" |
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| 17.4.20 |
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FCA - temporary measures to help cover motor finance agreements |
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| 17.4.20 |
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Thatcham Research - "determined to see automotive industry bounce back from crisis and return to normality in a swift, seamless & safe way" |
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| 17.4.20 |
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Markerstudy - recognised by Celent as a ‘Model Insurer’ |
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| 16.4.20 |
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Accident Credit Group (ACG) - offers 24hr repair invoice funding to vehicle repairers |
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| 16.4.20 |
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BASF - donates more than 100M protective masks & production capability for 1M litres of disinfectant for FOC supplies to healthcare |
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| 16.4.20 |
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Tracker - keyless van theft increases in 2019; 92% of the stolen LCVs it recovered were taken without the owner’s keys |
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| 16.4.20 |
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The Floow - Karshare release Karmate App to help mobilise COVID-19 Workers |
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| 16.4.20 |
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ABP Club Training Hub & Improve Online - FREE SME course for remote workers for Club Members |
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| 16.4.20 |
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DuPont - new specialized Tyvek fabric to boost PPE production to 15 million garments a month |
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| 16.4.20 |
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AA - Bank of Ireland and AA extend partnership (90,000 customers & balance sheet of c£700m) until 2028 |
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| 16.4.20 |
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British Insurance Awards from Post mag - postponed from 8 July at the Royal Albert Hall, to Tues 6 Oct at the Battersea Evolution |
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| 15.4.20 |
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Thatcham - sad news that Barry Hodgetts (Group Rating Coordinator) has passed away following his long fight with cancer |
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| 15.4.20 |
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Wales - the population in Wales is "more vulnerable to coronavirus" |
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| 15.4.20 |
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Mazda UK - launches new remote photo-based accident damage repair quotation service |
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| 15.4.20 |
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Vauxhall - dealers offer "Fixed Price (mechanical) Repairs" with two levels of service: "Vauxhall Genuine" and "Vauxhall Approved" |
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| 15.4.20 |
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FCA - letter to insurers telling them to quickly pay valid claims under business interruption insurance |
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| 15.4.20 |
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ABP Club Recommended Business Service Provider: ECA Business Energy team - offer repairers COVID-19 Advice and Support |
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| 15.4.20 |
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Apple - makes mobility data available to aid COVID-19 efforts |
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| 15.4.20 |
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What Car? - reveals the least (BMW’s iDrive system) and most distracting (G’s 8.0-in touchscreen) infotainment systems |
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| 15.4.20 |
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AA - review of more than 15,000 daily cars journeys reveals 60% drop (weekdays) and near 80% drop on Sundays |
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| 15.4.20 |
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PPG - commits more than $1.5M (£1.2M) to support global COVID-19 relief efforts |
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| 15.4.20 |
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Drivers struggling with car finance payments told to expect help this week - FCA |
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| 15.4.20 |
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Auto Shield - "thinking ahead when we return to work" |
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| 15.4.20 |
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Driving for Better Business and Fleet News - COVID-19 webinar tomorrow (Thurs 16 April @ 2pm) |
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| 15.4.20 |
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The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) - more than 500 "left-out" business owners contact email hotline |
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| 15.4.20 |
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SEAT - adapting to Covid-19 lockdown by offering ‘virtual tours’ from staff driveways |
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| 15.4.20 |
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Lotus Evija - all-electric two-seater hypercar where customers buy using advanced gaming software configurator |
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| 15.4.20 |
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bodyshop magazine - temporarily halt production of the printed version; will only be available on-line for next 3 issues: May, June and July |
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| 15.4.20 |
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Hastings - Q1 trading update: "claims transformation programme has made ongoing progress on 3rd party repair costs and claims income" |
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| 14.4.20 |
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Coronavirus Job Rentention Scheme - "portal should open on or around Mon 20 April"; will take a "period of several days" to get the money |
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| 14.4.20 |
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Write-off - interesting story in Autocar about retired teacher who didn't want her car written-off, so she took on the insurer ...and won! |
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| 14.4.20 |
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Insurance fraud - Dr Asef Zafar, who made £350,000 a year by writing fraudulent personal injury reports has been struck off |
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| 14.4.20 |
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OBR - UK economy could shrink by 35% (April-June) |
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| 14.4.20 |
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Former chair of ABI to lead flood insurance review |
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| 14.4.20 |
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Repairer member request for help: finance houses still charging full cost for courtesy cars |
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| 14.4.20 |
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Smart Business Link - offer cashflow support to bodyshops inc short-term working capital to support furlough payments until Gov funding |
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| 14.4.20 |
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SYNETIQ and AGL - partner up to drive green parts supply with SYNETIQ exclusively handling AGL’s total loss salvage |
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| 14.4.20 |
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Axalta - donating PPE and hand sanitiser to hospitals |
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| 14.4.20 |
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Met Police - 151mph speeding driver on M1 near London |
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| 14.4.20 |
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honcho - Durham-based insurtech disruptor (reverse auction marketplace for motor insurance) closes £1.2m investment round |
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| 14.4.20 |
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AkzoNobel - global SOS Children’s Villages partnership helps 20,000 children and young people |
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| 14.4.20 |
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Solera Audatex UK - launches free online portal to identify operational repairer sites |
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| 14.4.20 |
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Porsche - pays €9,700 (£8,450) voluntary employee bonus for "very successful" 2019 financial year |
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| 13.4.20 |
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France - extends strict nationwide lockdown until Mon 11 May; they began their lockdown on 17 March, 6 days before UK's began on 23 March |
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| 11.4.20 |
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Which? - exposes serious security flaws with 2 new ‘connected’ cars - VW Polo and Ford Focus; no regulations exist for car cybersecurity |
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| 11.4.20 |
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insurethebox - "the miles driven by our customers reduced by 69% between 1st March and 31st March 2020" |
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| 11.4.20 |
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USA - corononavirus: top 5 motor insurers have all announced credits against premiums as a response to reduced driving due to lockdowns |
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| 11.4.20 |
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ABI - warns people to be on their guard against scammers looking to cash in on the financial hardship that Coronavirus is causing |
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| 11.4.20 |
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Coplus - brings help to repairs through Cobalt launch of Covid-19 parts sourcing solution |
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| 11.4.20 |
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Aviva - announces donation to NHS Charities Together as part of package of Covid-19 support; also offer deferred payments for policyholders |
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| 10.4.20 |
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Coronavirus - Ireland extends their lockdown to Tues 5 May; Italy extends their lock-down to Sun 3 May |
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| 09.4.20 |
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Solera - hosting a 40-minute COVID-19 global webinar next week (Wednesday at 2:30pm) |
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| 09.4.20 |
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Cambridge ARC - thank Morelli and Total Concept Paints Chichester for helping the bodyshop donate PPE to key workers |
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| 09.4.20 |
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Vizion - start planning for exit from lock-down, whenever that happens; 10 key considerations for the industry when it returns |
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| 09.4.20 |
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Front line NHS, Blue Light, MOD and care worker staff are in desperate need of help and PPE |
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| 09.4.20 |
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esure - 2019 results: £3.3m profit compared to £15.4m loss in 2018; motor trading profit £63.5m, up from £15.2m in 2018 |
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| 09.4.20 |
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Ezi Methods - bodyshops forced to close during the Coronavirus pandemic will have their subscriptions extended |
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| 09.4.20 |
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ABP Club Training Hub with Peritus - free ‘working from home’ employee engagement survey |
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| 09.4.20 |
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Claims Media article: Willis Towers Watson & Solera - what the lockdown means for the motor repair, insurance and claims industry |
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| 09.4.20 |
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OECD - provisional data point to significant rise in unemployment due to the COVID-19 shock |
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| 09.4.20 |
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Post magazine - motor webcast: "falling motor claims frequencies may mean insurers reconsider what they’re charging policyholders" |
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| 09.4.20 |
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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) - confirms temporary financial relief for customers impacted by coronavirus |
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| 09.4.20 |
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Axalta’s Spies Hecker and Standox - become two of Kia Motors (UK) bodyshop network preferred paint partners |
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| 09.4.20 |
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LKQ Europe - positioned for continued growth after the crisis; security of supply chain "guaranteed by ability to deliver" |
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| 09.4.20 |
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Fixter - introduces vehicle sanitisation service for customers |
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| 09.4.20 |
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LKQ Europe - positioned for continued growth after the coronavirus crisis |
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| 09.4.20 |
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PPG - main board elect to reduce their base salaries until end September by at least 25% in response to the impact of COVID-19 |
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| 08.4.20 |
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Post Magazine Claims awards - postponed from 17 June to join up with Fraud awards on 1 October, the same date as Ins Times Claims awards |
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| 08.4.20 |
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Vizion and Audatex - announce series of COVID-19 stimulus initiatives to support repairers, supported by 7 major insurers |
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| 08.4.20 |
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AXIOM accident repair centres - The TDN Group invests more than £1m in new bodyshop group |
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| 08.4.20 |
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Auto Trader - used car like-for-like prices for March remain flat at -0.2% |
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| 08.4.20 |
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KVF Consultants - providing remote H&S advice on the phone and by email, & using Zoom to speak to partners and customers |
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| 08.4.20 |
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NFU Mutual - extends contract with SYNETIQ for two years |
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| 08.4.20 |
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GoCompare Car Insurance study - 4.7 million drivers caught out by the auto-renewal trap costing motorists £1.2bn a year in higher premiums |
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| 08.4.20 |
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Speeding - increase in high-speed offences (up to 132mph)due to quiet roads during lock-down; "lower-level" speeding offenders being let-off |
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| 08.4.20 |
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SYNETIQ - launch online Live Chat facility to help repairers find matching vehicle parts |
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| 08.4.20 |
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IMI - clarification of 6-month extension to accreditations (ATAs) announced on 14 March; applies to those expiring 1 March to 30 June 2020 |
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| 08.4.20 |
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insurethebox - ‘Critical Workers’ are allowed to still take their practical and theory driving test(s) |
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| 08.4.20 |
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What Car? - waiting times for latest EVs expected to be the same as petrol and diesel cars post-coronavirus crisis |
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| 08.4.20 |
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Rhodes Accident Repair Group (PJ Rhodes) - donate 200 PPE kits to West Midlands Ambulance Service |
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| 08.4.20 |
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Circle Leasing - put together a set of FAQs to help bodyshop customers |
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| 08.4.20 |
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ThingCo - solar power is set to energise connected car services from insurers |
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| 08.4.20 |
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Pendragon - coronavirus impact: pay cuts of 10% to 20% for management and board members |
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| 08.4.20 |
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Aston Martin - welcome back Vikram Bhatia as the company's Interim Chief Financial Officer |
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| 08.4.20 |
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Nottingham College’s EMTEC Centre - automotive college donates PPE to local hospitals |
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| 08.4.20 |
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MG Cannon's HR Team - share handy guide with advice and tips to help you look after the wellbeing of you and your family at home |
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| 08.4.20 |
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RSA - coronavirus update: currently "not possible to accurately predict" the impact on the company; bonuses for the board suspended |
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| 08.4.20 |
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Direct Line - coronavirus update: "early signs indicate a reduction in claims, particularly in motor, as customers stay at home" |
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| 08.4.20 |
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Which? - latest COVID-19 email and text phishing scams include fake HMRC goodwill payments and fake lockdown fines |
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| 08.4.20 |
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Aviva - coronavirus update: "we do not intend to use the UK Government funded scheme to furlough Aviva employees" |
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| 08.4.20 |
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Anexo - legal division has 8,000 clients in the VW emissions case; a win would have "a significant positive impact" on Group's profits |
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| 08.4.20 |
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Aviva - Board of Directors agrees to withdraw recommendation to pay the 2019 final dividend to shareholders |
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| 08.4.20 |
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Allianz - switches to hybrid power with new Toyota and Lexus 200-vehicles-per-year fleet deal |
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| 07.4.20 |
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IMI - launches dedicated COVID-19 hub for automotive professionals |
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| 07.4.20 |
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ITAS - further developments to their industry information portal allow bodyshops to update their profiles on-line |
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| 07.4.20 |
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Women in Automotive (WinA) - 2020 plans (leadership training and mentoring) and the WinA Board |
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| 07.4.20 |
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Coronavirus - US car sales down 38.6% in March; sales in Germany down 38% |
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| 07.4.20 |
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Mycarcheck.com - tells anyone considering buying a used car during the coronavirus crisis: STOP! |
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| 07.4.20 |
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WebSafety - launch new smartphone app in effort to reduce distractions while driving |
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| 07.4.20 |
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Will the coronavirus reduce emissions long term? |
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| 07.4.20 |
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Coronavirus- survey reveals effect on bodyshop market with 49% having already closed; 27% plan to stay open for the foreseeable future |
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| 07.4.20 |
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E-Type UK - Kent-based bodyshop restores 1964 Series 1 3.8 FHC Jaguar E-Type |
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| 07.4.20 |
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Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) - sets out priorities for 2020/21 |
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| 07.4.20 |
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Pirelli - launches new digital training for tyre dealers and the salesforce |
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| 07.4.20 |
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Lightfoot - office supply company cuts accident numbers from 15 over twelve months to just one in five months |
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| 07.4.20 |
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Inchcape - COVID-19 Business Update: Board & senior management taking a 20% pay cut in Q2; company remains "well placed" for the future |
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| 07.4.20 |
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Car-O-Liner UK - running on skeleton staff at Rugby Office but able to answer bodyshop requests, enquiries or equipment concerns |
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| 07.4.20 |
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Bodiwork by Devey - former Dragon Hilary Devey’s new bodyshop chooses to work exclusively with Spies Hecker |
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| 07.4.20 |
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Venson - motorists reconsider electric vehicle switch in the wake of Covid-19 |
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| 07.4.20 |
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Laser Tools - new trim clip remover with built-in plastic protector to prevent damage to trim, clips and paintwork |
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| 07.4.20 |
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Impacts of COVID-19 on Insurance Businesses |
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| 07.4.20 |
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BuyaCar.co.uk - van sales in March increased 20-fold |
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| 07.4.20 |
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Ageas UK - Andy Watson hands over to Ant Middle as CEO |
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| 07.4.20 |
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Government - postpones implementation of Clean Air Zones until 2021 |
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| 07.4.20 |
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Sabre - 2019 results for 21st largest motor insurer: £57m pre-tax profit on £197m of gross written premium; focused on profit over growth |
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| 07.4.20 |
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USA: Allstate Insurance - 4th largest motor insurer refunding £490m to 18 million customers stuck at home during coronavirus lockdowns |
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| 06.4.20 |
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Parts Supply: Vizion update - inc Nissan and Renault / Dacia and Hyundai (Smiths Motor Group) |
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| 06.4.20 |
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Parts Supply: Toyota (GB) - introducing an additional centralised parts supply contact for all UK bodyshops |
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| 06.4.20 |
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European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) Brexit: UK trade deal - EU car makers call for "far-reaching agreement" |
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| 06.4.20 |
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Volkswagen Group - lose first stage of emissions High Court action when judge rules their cars "did indeed have a defeat device" fitted |
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| 06.4.20 |
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ABP Club Training Hub & IMPROVE - FREE SME home working course |
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| 06.4.20 |
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Colad - introduces new 6000 ml mixing cup |
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| 06.4.20 |
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Alton Cars - 20 courtesy cars, & £10 for every vehicle repaired donated to NHS by 3rd largest independent bodyshop group in UK |
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| 06.4.20 |
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Copart - "task force" to collect some damaged cars stuck at now closed bodyshops, & helping to maintain the flow of parts to feed repairers |
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| 06.4.20 |
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SMMT - new van sales fell 54.3% in March |
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| 06.4.20 |
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NBRA - encourage bodyshops to donate unused PPE to NHS workers (link below to donate) |
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| 06.4.20 |
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LKQ Europe - suspended appointment of Hartmut P. Roehl as Senior Advisor |
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| 06.4.20 |
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LKQ Europe - suspended appointment of Hartmut P. Roehl as Senior Advisor |
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| 06.4.20 |
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Blackpool and The Fylde College (B&FC) - KC Autos, 5th largest independent bodyshop group, Highly Commended at virtual awards ceremony: |
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| 06.4.20 |
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FREE Epidemic Strategy Planner for bodyshops - written by Wayne and Louise Mason-Drust from Accident Express group |
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| 06.4.20 |
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eBay - exclusive interview with Laura Richard from eBay on plans to introduce a parts certification scheme for reclaimed car parts |
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| 06.4.20 |
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CV-Library - applications to automotive jobs have dropped by 20% year-on-year and 17% month-on-month |
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| 06.4.20 |
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SMMT - new car sales down 44.4% in March; diesel sales down 62%; battery cars trebled to take 4.6% of the market |
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| 06.4.20 |
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SMMT - URGENT: PPE Manufacture – support required – 5 April |
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| 06.4.20 |
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Ford - extend temporary suspension of all European production at least until 4 May |
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| 04.4.20 |
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Coronavirus Job Retention Grant - Sat 4 April, Government issue new extended furloughing rules; read the new official guidance here in full |
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| 04.4.20 |
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Clothing retailer New Look - suspends all outstanding payments to its suppliers indefinitely |
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| 03.4.20 |
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Brockford Accident Repair Centre - Auto Body Professional magazine article with bodyshop MD, Mike Ribbons |
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| 03.4.20 |
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Standox - updated product label design for ease of use: names & mix codes larger for better readability |
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| 03.4.20 |
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GT Motive - offers COVID-19 support package for UK bodyshops with free estimating solution until the end of May |
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| 03.4.20 |
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GT Motive - offers COVID-19 support package for UK bodyshops with free estimating solution until the end of May |
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| 03.4.20 |
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ITAS - extend platform to give insurers and acc man cos FREE info on which dealers and open and providing parts service |
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| 03.4.20 |
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East Bilney Coachworks - helping to support the three major hospitals in Norfolk / Suffolk with courtesy cars and donating PPE |
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| 03.4.20 |
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Audatex UK - notification of temporary changes to Audatex Service Desk Support hours (now 8am - 5:30pm) |
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| 03.4.20 |
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Anexo Group (inc DAMS) - trading update: in line with expectations; "Group's operations are categorised as essential businesses" |
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| 03.4.20 |
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HMRC - update to new coronavirus (COVID-19) Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme |
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| 03.4.20 |
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Low oil price leads to sharpest drop in petrol and diesel prices in 12 years - potential for petrol to fall to 98p per litre |
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| 03.4.20 |
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Nissan - extend suspension of car production in Sunderland until end April |
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| 03.4.20 |
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Tracker - shortage of new parts could boost ‘chop-shop’ market and increase organised crime |
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| 03.4.20 |
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Consumer Intelligence - car insurance premiums up 5.5% in last 12 months to £829; claims costs are driving the continued upward trend |
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| 03.4.20 |
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Advisory note from BMS and EMACS - offering customers a three-month payment holiday |
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| 03.4.20 |
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The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CLIT) - online database for organisations in urgent need of supply chain resources |
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| 03.4.20 |
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Honda UK - Michael Doyle promoted to Head of Network and Commercial Development |
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| 03.4.20 |
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Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme - expanded to more SMEs, personal guarantees cannot be taken for facilities below £250k |
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| 03.4.20 |
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Coronavirus Businesses Bulletin – 02 April 2020 |
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| 03.4.20 |
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e2e Total Loss Vehicle Management [e2e] - "staying connected is important"; mental health first aiders, team huddles and isolation comps |
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| 03.4.20 |
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LV= - "we’ve increased the amount we pay bodyshops" |
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| 03.4.20 |
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SYNETIQ - protects itself and clients from software failure with The Cloud |
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| 03.4.20 |
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Carrot Insurance - issue double rewards to all their young drivers to leave their cars at home during the coronavirus lockdown |
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| 02.4.20 |
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Auto Body Professional - Spring issue out now, in print and online (link to digital edition, below) |
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| 02.4.20 |
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Automechanika Dubai - postponed from 7 to 9 June 2020; will now take place from 19 – 21 October 2020 |
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| 02.4.20 |
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Post - Motor Insurance World Live: free 1-hour audio event next week (Weds 8 April); info and register below |
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| 02.4.20 |
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Jarvis - to provide transactional estimating remotely to support the bodyshop industry |
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| 02.4.20 |
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BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker - 44% businesses expect to furlough at least 50% of workforce in the next week |
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| 02.4.20 |
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FCA - proposes temporary financial relief for customers impacted by coronavirus |
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| 02.4.20 |
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Advice for Glasurit mixing machines during temporary shutdowns (via Waregrain group) |
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| 02.4.20 |
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International Applications Ltd (IAL) - Banbury-based coatings and consumables firm divests Supply 360 division to Japanese company |
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| 02.4.20 |
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Ford Motor Company Fund’s new COVID-19 Donation Match programme - to support nonprofits and community groups in more than 20 countries |
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| 02.4.20 |
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New car sales in March - France down 72%; Italy down 85%; Spain down 69% |
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| 02.4.20 |
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Small Business Commissioner’s appeal to UK big businesses - "do the right thing and help your smallest suppliers" |
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| 02.4.20 |
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Insurance Times Claims awards - finalists announced; winner revealed at ceremony on new date of 1 Oct (rearranged from 21 May) |
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| 02.4.20 |
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Comparethemarket - motor insurance premiums jump by £24 in latest quarter |
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| 02.4.20 |
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Farécla - 2020 Apprentice & Student Bonnet Painting competition postponed |
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| 02.4.20 |
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GT Motive & DAC holdings - GT Motive UK to take back direct distribution of all GT Motive products & solutions under dir. of David Vella |
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| 02.4.20 |
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ACIS continue to operate - 2 ACIS distributors, Granlyn and Coachfinish, are closed |
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| 02.4.20 |
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Trakm8 - self-install telematics solutions play vital role in bridging insurance telematics gap during crisis |
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| 02.4.20 |
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L & I Eaton ARC - go the extra mile for NHS worker who had all 4 courtesy car tyres slashed |
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| 02.4.20 |
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McLaren and University of Southampton - developing prototype protective equipment for frontline healthcare staff |
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| 02.4.20 |
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AA - launches free breakdown service for all NHS workers during Coronavirus crisis |
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| 02.4.20 |
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Parts supply - TW White, the UK’s largest wholesale parts department for Mazda, Hyundai, Kia and Suzuki are open and they deliver nationwide |
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| 02.4.20 |
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APIL (Association of Personal Injury Lawyers) - annual conference postponed from 14 & 15 May to 19 & 20 November |
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| 02.4.20 |
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Saga - trading update for y/e 30 Jan 2020: anticipate £300m pre-tax loss on £797m turnover; underlying profit down 39% to £110m |
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| 02.4.20 |
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Calling all mobile glass companies - can you help an ABP Club member with tailgate glass |
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| 02.4.20 |
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AELP (Association of Employment and Learning Providers) - 1 in 6 apprentice training providers warn they may go bust |
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| 01.4.20 |
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Wimbledon tennis - 2020 tournament due to take place 29 June to 12 July has been cancelled |
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| 01.4.20 |
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British Grand Prix - Silverstone and Formula 1 have until the end of April to decide if the race can ahead as planned on 10 July 2020 |
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| 01.4.20 |
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Enterprise Car Club - offer FREE membership to help those helping during the Covid19 outbreak (saving them up to £60) |
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| 01.4.20 |
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Parts supply: Advantage Parts Solutions UPDATE - partner with national courier; able to source parts for all brands |
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| 01.4.20 |
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LKQ Europe - appoints Hartmut Roehl as Senior Advisor for Government Affairs |
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| 01.4.20 |
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bodyshop magazine awards - postponed from 18 September "until later in the year" |
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| 01.4.20 |
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Autotader - free advertising to support customers led to record 540,000 cars on website; board to forego half their salaries and all bonuses |
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| 01.4.20 |
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Rye Street Group - Happy 30th Birthday to the UK's 10th largest independent bodyshop group! |
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| 01.4.20 |
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AW Repair Group - make PPE available to local community care homes |
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| 01.4.20 |
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Parts Supply - TPS Centres (VW Group) remain open to support bodyshops; key worker priority, delivery only, current TPS customer base only |
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| 01.4.20 |
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National Minimum and Living Wage increases come into effect today (Weds 1 April) |
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| 01.4.20 |
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Business Cost Reduction Associates - 7 ways to manage your energy billing during challenging trading conditions |
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| 01.4.20 |
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Fix Auto Leeds - a network first: Sam and Stephen Smith's new bodyshop will be first repair centre to be built entirely from scratch |
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| 01.4.20 |
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The Motor Ombudsman - upgrades 'Knowledge Base' to help answer motorists’ questions in response to Coronavirus |
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| 01.4.20 |
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PRA (Petrol Retailers Association) - petrol consumption is down 75% and diesel consumption is down 71% under government lock-down |
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| 01.4.20 |
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Spain: SEAT - adapting windscreen wiper motors, gearbox shafts and 3D-printed gears to produce ventilators |
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| 01.4.20 |
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Nationwide Vehicle Recovery (NWVA) - helping bodyshops deliver courtesy cars safeguarding technicians |
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| 01.4.20 |
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The Corporate Finance Network - 18% of all SMEs are set to collapse within the next 4 weeks, unless the government steps in |
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| 01.4.20 |
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BLW Law - Credit hire and COVID-19: new rules come into effect next week which impact on credit hire and replacement vehicles |
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| 01.4.20 |
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Autovista Group (article) - How will COVID-19 shape used-car markets? |
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| 31.3.20 |
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Motor Trader awards - awards ceremony provisionally moved from 15 July to Wed 21 October at the Grosvenor House hotel |
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| 31.3.20 |
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Independent Garage Association (IGA) - urges Government to provide independent garages business rates relief |
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| 31.3.20 |
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The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport - how to sign up to database of available drivers, vans and warehouse space to help NHS |
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| 31.3.20 |
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Gemini ARC - Huntingdon bodyshop donates PPE pack to care workers with cars in for repair, & unopened PPE supplies to hospitals & hospices |
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| 31.3.20 |
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AA - trading update: pre-tax profit up 102% to £107m on turnover up 2% to £995m; 19% growth in motor policies to 869,000 |
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| 31.3.20 |
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USA: Mitchell - announce commercial availability in the US of Mitchell Intelligent Estimating, powered by artificial intelligence (AI) |
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| 31.3.20 |
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European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) - jobs of more than 1.1m EU automobile workers affected so far, inc. 65k UK workers |
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| 31.3.20 |
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Vision upgrade – Phase 2 complete (work management, MI & tracking) and Phase 3 to follow (3D exploded graphics, man. times & parts data) |
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| 31.3.20 |
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COVID-19: Current Business Support - simple guide to Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, SSP Relief, Business Rates, Grants, CIBLS & more |
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| 31.3.20 |
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Axalta - conclude "review of strategic alternatives" started in June 2019; "ongoing execution of the Company's strategic plan is best" |
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| 31.3.20 |
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COVID-19 and Motor Trade Insurance: business interruption, employees - essential information from chartered insurance broker, Hugh J Boswell |
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| 31.3.20 |
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CitNOW - suspends all monthly subscription charges for all of its products to support UK motor industry |
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| 31.3.20 |
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Paris Motor Show - event due to take place 1 - 11 Oct cancelled due to coronavirus |
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| 31.3.20 |
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Aston Martin - new DBX on-time for first deliveries to dealers in summer; company will need more funding in 12 months time |
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| 31.3.20 |
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Mirka - Paul North retires from Mirka and the auto refinish industry after 40-year career |
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| 31.3.20 |
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NIBS Group Members - supply & support repairers that continue to operate; Carlac Technicians on-site supporting bodyshop's NHS customer |
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| 31.3.20 |
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ŠKODA - two Kodiaq vRS vehicles added to the local Air Ambulance Service fleet |
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| 31.3.20 |
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LD AutoVogue UK - team have really pulled together in extraordinarily difficult circumstances to get the job done for essential key workers |
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| 31.3.20 |
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VentilatorChallengeUK Consortium - receive formal orders from the Government in excess of 10,000 units |
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| 31.3.20 |
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National Windscreens - dynamic calibration of ADAS cameras will not be undertaken until further notice |
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| 31.3.20 |
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Synetiq - info and advice for insurers and repairers on supply chain delays and disruption due to Coronavirus |
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| 31.3.20 |
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AkzoNobel - fallout of coronavirus outbreak will have "significant" impact on its results. |
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| 31.3.20 |
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Vizion – thanks to Chris McKie, here’s a list of BMW Group Retailers who are able to supply parts (inc tel no.s) |
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| 30.3.20 |
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Activate Group Limited (AGL) - prioritising repairs key workers; transitioned contact centre staff to work remotely in just 24 hours |
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| 30.3.20 |
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Spectrum Vehicle Repairers Group - remain open and operational for all commercial repairs, including “essential vehicles” |
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| 30.3.20 |
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Marshall - keep 62 workshops operational, including 6 trade parts specialist operations (showrooms remain temporarily closed) |
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| 30.3.20 |
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Mercedes F1 team - develop breathing aid that can help keep Covid-19 patients out of intensive care; it has now received NHS approval |
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| 30.3.20 |
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Bodyshop Solutions' Coronavirus Update - open and fully operational; Marie French, Ops Director, is main point of contact (see below) |
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| 30.3.20 |
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The Floow - COVID-19 effect on motor exposure: 20% reduction in risk for UK motor insurers (although likely to change post-lockdown) |
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| 30.3.20 |
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Cambridge ARC Fareham - Fareham branch FULLY OPEN, but Southampton, Cambridge Rapid Wheel Repair site & Smart Repair Centre in Havant CLOSED |
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| 30.3.20 |
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Tomo Motor Group (Fiat/Alfa/Chrysler/Jeep) authorised parts dist "open for business" supplying bodyshops via mail order & courier service |
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| 30.3.20 |
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Autoshield - Julie Eley encourages bodyshop businesses to "think about your recovery plan; whether this is personal or business" |
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| 30.3.20 |
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Parts sourcing - OEC offering free service to source genuine parts for ALL vehicle manufacturers; full details inside |
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| 30.3.20 |
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Paul Goddard, Estimate Conversion Portal - thoughts on the impact on our industry |
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| 30.3.20 |
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Salvage Wire - free resources for vehicle recyclers, salvage agents & first responders inc free Electric and Hybrid training videos |
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| 30.3.20 |
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Advantage Parts Solutions UPDATE: includes list of vehicle manufacturers ADPS can help source parts from |
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| 30.3.20 |
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Genuine OE parts available for nationwide delivery from 17 vehicle manufacturers - contact Perry's PDC, full details inside |
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| 30.3.20 |
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IMI - maintains support for motor industry professionals as government confirms garages designated as ‘essential’ |
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| 30.3.20 |
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ABI - Director General of ABI, Huw Evans, in 'The Insurer': says "we need to talk about pandemic insurance" |
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| 30.3.20 |
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Central Bank of Ireland - details expectations of insurers over COVID-19; "interpretation most favourable to the consumer shall prevail" |
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| 30.3.20 |
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Impact of COVID-19 on Global Auto Industry - global vehicle sales could fall to 69 million |
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| 30.3.20 |
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Advantage Parts Solutions - committed to keeping supply lines open for 2,000+ repairer partners |
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| 30.3.20 |
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Suggested letter for staff and drivers of bodyshops to carry showing that they are permitted to be at work |
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| 30.3.20 |
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Government cracks down on spread of false coronavirus information online |
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| 30.3.20 |
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IHS Markit - Coronavirus Impact on Global Auto Demand: "unprecedented and almost instant stalling of demand in 2020" |
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| 30.3.20 |
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Which? consumer advice (27 March) - "can I drive during the coronavirus lockdown?" |
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| 30.3.20 |
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USA: PPG - donates 80,000 masks to hospitals in Pittsburgh, New York, Cleveland, Detroit and Huntsville |
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| 28.3.20 |
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Brockford ARC in East Anglia - admin remains open to receive instructions but production staff in 'Furlough Agreement' for at least 2 weeks |
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| 28.3.20 |
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ABI - initial response to the Treasury Select Committee about the insurance industry’s response to COVID-19 |
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| 27.3.20 |
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Devonshire Motors ARC - reception closed but notifications being managed; processing "essential" vehicles with a "skeleton" staffing |
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| 27.3.20 |
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Parts sourcing - following request from ABP, from Monday OEC will offer a FREE OEM Parts sourcing service, open to ALL repairers |
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| 27.3.20 |
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IMI - message from CEO, Steve Nash: "I’m personally actively engaging with government to make sure the automotive sector is front of mind" |
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| 27.3.20 |
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Lloyds Autobody Group (Manchester and Liverpool) - "temporarily suspend activities" due to coronavirus |
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| 27.3.20 |
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Motofix Group - response to Covid-19: all 8 sites remain open to support key workers and essential NHS staff |
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| 27.3.20 |
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Can you help the former Sales Director of FAB Recycling, Tim McCarthy, source a 7000/7500 series 3M mask for a family member in the NHS? |
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| 27.3.20 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - parts availability; how to find which dealers aftersales are still open |
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| 27.3.20 |
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Total Composite Solutions - bodyshops, your NHS needs you PPE |
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| 27.3.20 |
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ABI - responds to Treasury Select Committee letter |
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| 27.3.20 |
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C and D Services - 10% discount excess payment for key workers, paperless system & changes to booking process to protect staff and customers |
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| 27.3.20 |
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AW Repair Group - update (Friday 27 March) bodyshop "remains operational"; putting into effect a Controlled Temporary Partial Closure Plan" |
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| 27.3.20 |
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DAC Beachcroft - "bent metal and credit hire": COVID-19 impact on claims inflation and deflation |
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| 27.3.20 |
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ABI - no need to contact your car insurance provider if you are a volunteer helping the fight against Coronavirus |
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| 27.3.20 |
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AELP - advice on providing training to furloughed apprentices |
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| 27.3.20 |
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Consumer Intelligence - insurance providers are at the bottom of the list for contacting their customers about the coronavirus pandemic |
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| 27.3.20 |
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Association of Employment and Learning Providers - government "not serious" about apprenticeship or skills training |
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| 27.3.20 |
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Fix Auto Felixstowe (Patterson ARC) - temporarily stopping production for at least two weeks; 10 courtesy cars available for volunteers |
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| 27.3.20 |
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The FCA - how to avoid coronavirus scams |
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| 27.3.20 |
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SMMT - UK CV manufacturing down -13.6% in February, as sector supports fight against coronavirus |
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| 27.3.20 |
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Volkswagen TPS - working hard to keep the TPS Centres running; current customer base is the priority, no new accounts will be set up |
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| 27.3.20 |
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Gov Guidance for employers on the coronavirus (COVID-19) Job Retention Scheme - as of Thursday 26 March: bonuses SHOULD NOT be included |
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| 27.3.20 |
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Ford PartsPlus - will remain open throughout the Covid-19 crisis; if usual PartsPlus centre shut, then another centre will fulfil order |
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| 27.3.20 |
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CARS show (Complete Auto Recycling Show) - due to take place 3 and 4 June at Stoneleigh Park, postponed to 18 and 19 November |
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| 27.3.20 |
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Insurance Times Claims Excellence awards - postponed from 21 May to 1 October |
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| 27.3.20 |
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Activate Group Ltd (AGL) - repair network (250 bodyshops plus own network) prioritising key workers |
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| 27.3.20 |
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Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme - full official details of how to claim the 80% of wages for furloughed employees; portal not yet open |
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| 27.3.20 |
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Gov Guidance for employers on the coronavirus (COVID-19) Job Retention Scheme - as of Thursday 26 March: bonuses SHOULD NOT be included |
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| 27.3.20 |
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The Parts Alliance - updates on business operations: network continues to offer trade deliveries |
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| 27.3.20 |
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SMMT - Coronavirus to cut UK car output by 15% or more, "wipes c200,000 units off UK’s output in 2020" |
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| 26.3.20 |
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D Gawthrope ACR in West Yorkshire - offer free temporary repair and free courtesy car to the forces, NHS and Key Workers etc |
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| 26.3.20 |
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Prasco UK - continuing to supply our partner repairers with parts.... stocks are good" |
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| 26.3.20 |
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Euro Car Parts - "we have plenty of collision parts in stock and our deliveries are continuing as normal" |
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| 26.3.20 |
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Government - give police new powers to stop people in street or in cars to check their journeys are essential; travelling to work is OK |
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| 26.3.20 |
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ACIS - delivers a ‘business as usual message’ to its bodyshop customers |
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| 26.3.20 |
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Balgores - reduce number of open branches to 3, allowing group to remain operational |
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| 26.3.20 |
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A W Repair Group - "we remain very operational...(but)...we are unable to repair vehicles for our customers due to a lack of parts supply" |
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| 26.3.20 |
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ITAS - develop new portal FREE OF CHARGE to allow ALL insurers and work providers to see LIVE which manufaturer approved bodyshops are open |
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| 26.3.20 |
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Morelli Group - "doing everything we can to help keep your customers on the road" |
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| 26.3.20 |
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MG Cannon - confirm all sites are now closed; further info below |
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| 26.3.20 |
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Motor traders
Motor traders report fall in sales after 3 months of flat or growing sales (balance of -15% in March, from +27% in Feb) |
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| 26.3.20 |
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IBIS - moves from 8-10 June to Thurs 19 and Fri 20 November, still in Monaco; same dates as World Skills UK Live (Skills Show) at NEC |
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| 26.3.20 |
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The FCA, FRC and PRA joint statement - reduction in activity due to coronavirus "sharp and large" but "likely to rebound sharply" |
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| 26.3.20 |
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Goodwood Festival of Speed - due to take place on 9 - 12 July postponed to "later in the year" |
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| 26.3.20 |
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LKQ Corporation - provide a business update related to the pandemic associated with COVID-19 |
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| 26.3.20 |
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Electric cars better for climate in 95% of the world - by 2050, every other car on the streets could be electric |
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| 26.3.20 |
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e2e - close Friday 27 March 2020 but outsource emergency recovery service to support the nation’s key workers during Coronavirus pandemic |
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| 26.3.20 |
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Ageas - first UK insurer to use Artificial Intelligence to create end-to-end car damage assessments and estimates; developed by Tractable |
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| 26.3.20 |
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EDAM Group - in touch with suppliers inc VMs and claims supply chain |
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| 26.3.20 |
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Group 1 Automotive - temporarily close all dealerships, trade parts and their 10 bodyshops; has furloughed 2,800 staff (90% of workforce) |
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| 26.3.20 |
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Alton Cars - ALL bodyshop sites open and giving priority to repairs for NHS and Front Line Support Staff |
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| 26.3.20 |
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SYNETIQ - working hard to keep Police and other key services moving |
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| 26.3.20 |
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AGM Services - free tech support for bodyshops via phone while in lockdown: THIS IS FOR ANYONE, YOU DON'T NEED TO BE AN AGM CUSTOMER |
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| 26.3.20 |
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L E Went - paint distributor with 4 branches (Farnham, Croydon, Cricklewood, New Malden) "temporarily closed" due to COVID-19 virus |
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| 25.3.20 |
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AIRMIC - annual conference planned for 8 - 10 June in Edinburgh is cancelled |
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| 25.3.20 |
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British Claims awards - from Claims Media (Barker Brooks) due to take place on 4 June, postponed to 5 November |
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| 25.3.20 |
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PPG & Brown Brothers - response to COVID-19; "it is our intention to keep supporting our customers as they operate" |
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| 25.3.20 |
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HBC Vehicle Services Ltd - we continue operating and all our UK storage sites remain open |
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| 25.3.20 |
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Vizion - take action with insurer partners on coronavirus; reduced parts discount and £10 per car cleaning charge; 90% of payments in 8-days |
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| 25.3.20 |
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AGM Services - continue to operate and support customers |
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| 25.3.20 |
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Daksh Gupta, Group Chief Exec of Marshall Motor Holdings - explains how the UK's 10th largest dealer owned bodyshop group are helping staff |
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| 25.3.20 |
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ABI - Comment on MOT Extension: insurers will take "pragmatic approach" and not "penalise drivers for something out of their control" |
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| 25.3.20 |
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Can your bodyshop help frontline NHS staff with FFP2 & FFP3 masks, paper overalls and saftey glasses (or other relevant PPE equipment)? |
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| 25.3.20 |
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ABP Forum: Mike Monaghan, Auto-Motivate - offers repairers free-of-charge help and support |
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| 25.3.20 |
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EU: CLEPA - automotive suppliers "brace for impact of Covid-19 crisis": 60% expect to lose 20% or more of revenue |
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| 25.3.20 |
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Copart - latest Update on Copart's approach to Covid-19 |
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| 25.3.20 |
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HM Treasury, Bank of England, & the FCA - urge banks to maintain and extend lending despite "uncertain economic conditions" |
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| 25.3.20 |
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insurethebox - provides Protected No Claim Discount from year 1 to cut young driver insurance costs |
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| 25.3.20 |
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MG Cannon - MG Cannon & Magic sites (31st largest independent bodyshop group in the UK) are now temporarily closed |
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| 25.3.20 |
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UK Leaseline (UK Carline) - cashflow solutions & support for bodyshops |
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| 25.3.20 |
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Porsche - after stopping production on 21 March, Porsche is redirecting resources in response to coronavirus |
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| 25.3.20 |
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R-Tech Welding Equipment - COVID-19 Status Update (Tuesday 24 March) |
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| 25.3.20 |
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Inflation rate - CPI down slightly to 1.7% for the 12 months to Feb; RPI also down slightly to 2.5% |
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| 25.3.20 |
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PPG Refinish UK & IE and Brown Brothers Distribution - "continually assessing critical product demands to ensure sufficient coverage" |
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| 25.3.20 |
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ACEA (European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association) - European automotive industry faces unprecedented crisis |
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| 25.3.20 |
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DVSA - MOT due dates for cars, motorcycles and light vans being extended by 6 months |
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| 25.3.20 |
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Coronavirus - new government guidance says "storage and distribution facilities plus delivery services may remain open and operational" |
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| 25.3.20 |
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insurethebox - all planned box fitting appointments have been cancelled for the foreseeable future |
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| 25.3.20 |
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Coronavirus - new Government guidance issued this morning (25 March) clearly states that "car garages and repair shops" can remain open |
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| 25.3.20 |
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Comapnies House - due to coronavirus, businesses can apply for a 3-month extension for filing their accounts. |
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| 24.3.20 |
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Alton Cars Ltd - open at all of their branches; giving priority to NHS and Front Line Support Staff on any repairs needed |
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| 24.3.20 |
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IGA (Independent Garage Association - part of the RMI) - cancel British Independent Garage of the Year awards due to take place on 19 June |
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| 24.3.20 |
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Company Car in Action (CCIA) - due to be held on 10th/11th June at Millbrook has been cancelled |
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| 24.3.20 |
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Tip-Ex and Tank-Ex - show for tipper and tanker trucks due to take place 28-30 May has been postponed until 2021 |
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| 24.3.20 |
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USA: Ford - working with 3M to manufacture at scale Powered Air-Purifying Respirators (PAPRs) |
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| 24.3.20 |
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Axalta - actively monitoring and managing supply chain challenges, "but thus far, there have been no significant disruptions" |
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| 24.3.20 |
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Morelli Group Statement - Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update |
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| 24.3.20 |
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IBIS - main global event in Monaco on 8-10 June postponed to "the autumn period"; events in Johannesburg and Mexico also postponed |
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| 24.3.20 |
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Aston Martin - from tonight temporarily will suspend all manufacturing operations in-line with UK Government instructions on COVID-19 |
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| 24.3.20 |
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Faxi car pooling app - can help communities support each other during coronavirus pandemic |
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| 24.3.20 |
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Pendragon (Evans Halshaw and Stratstone) - temporarily closing all of its retail sites across the UK. |
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| 24.3.20 |
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NFDA - "aftersales workshops and their technicians will play an important role in ensuring that critical vehicles can continue to operate" |
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| 24.3.20 |
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Apollo Motor Group - latest update 24 March; "we remain open for business as usual" |
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| 24.3.20 |
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Contactless limit in UK to be increased to £45 from 1 April |
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| 24.3.20 |
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Revive! - "will not be carrying out repairs for the foreseeable future" |
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| 24.3.20 |
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Smart Business Link - bodyshop cashflow support |
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| 24.3.20 |
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Stoneacre Group - cease all activity with immediate effect until Tuesday 14 April |
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| 24.3.20 |
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Listers - all showrooms now closed but workshops and service centres will remain open |
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| 24.3.20 |
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TrustFord - we will be temporarily closing the majority of our business from today until further notice; Parts Plus continues to operate |
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| 24.3.20 |
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Cambria Automobiles - announces the temporary closure of its dealerships across the UK |
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| 24.3.20 |
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PSA Groupe - move 2 months’ supply of necessary parts to keep workshops operating to UK warehouse, Distrigo Hubs & authorised repairers |
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| 24.3.20 |
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iRG - "business as usual" but measures taken to protect staff and customers |
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| 24.3.20 |
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COVID-19 – travel insurers expect to make record payouts to customers |
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| 24.3.20 |
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IHS Markit Flash Eurozone PMI - COVID-19 outbreak leads to largest collapse in business activity ever recorded |
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| 24.3.20 |
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Government - "car showrooms and auction houses" must shut now; "garages, petrol stations and car rentals" may remain open |
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| 24.3.20 |
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RAC - "unprecedented" pump price cuts |
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| 24.3.20 |
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Axalta - car colour trends: development, implementation and repair |
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| 24.3.20 |
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USA: UVeye - Automatic Vehicle Inspection During COVID-19 |
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| 24.3.20 |
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Vertu (Bristol Street) - all dealership operations will be fully closed with immediate effect |
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| 24.3.20 |
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British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) - cancels 2020 Conference & Exhibition (13-14 May in Manchester) |
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| 24.3.20 |
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CV Library - searches for ‘Delivery Driver’ jobs has soared by 221% week-on-week |
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| 24.3.20 |
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Redde Northgate plc - newly merged company provides trading update on the impact COVID-19 is having on the business |
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| 23.3.20 |
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ABP Forum - a message to the industry from Chris McKie, managing director at Vizion Networks Ltd |
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| 23.3.20 |
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Latest Government rules - if you believe your bodyshop is a "garage" then, like "petrol stations & car rentals", it is not required to close |
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| 23.3.20 |
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JCT600 - temporarily close our showrooms and retain a smaller technical support team in vehicle workshops with the necessary distancing |
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| 23.3.20 |
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Arnold Clark - to close the business down temporarily from Wednesday 25 March until at least Monday 13 April |
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| 23.3.20 |
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Sytner Group to close all showrooms to customers from close of business Tuesday 24th March |
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| 23.3.20 |
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Marshall Motor Holdings - temporarily closing all of its retail sites across the country |
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| 23.3.20 |
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Lookers - temporarily closing all of its trading locations with immediate effect |
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| 23.3.20 |
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BBA - new date of Monday 18 January 2021; all table bookings, tickets and hotel bookings made through ABP, remain valid for new date |
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| 23.3.20 |
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Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme - latest info; PLEASE read to see if it can help YOUR bodyshop or supplier business to retain your staff |
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| 23.3.20 |
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What Car? - more than 200 new dealers sign up to 'New Car Buying' online platform in 24 hours |
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| 23.3.20 |
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SYNETIQ - opens new Aldershot site and invests in additional capacity |
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| 23.3.20 |
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London - TfL suspends ALL road user charging schemes (Congestion Charge, ULEZ and Low Emission Zone) from today |
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| 23.3.20 |
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Avis Budget Group - "require" a 10% cut in existing repair rates from bodyshops to support them for March, April and May 2020 |
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| 23.3.20 |
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Ben - Coronavirus help for your business and staff |
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| 23.3.20 |
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Axalta - CEO Robert Bryant says "we are actively monitoring and managing supply chain challenges" |
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| 23.3.20 |
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Interesting FT (Financial Times) graphic on traffic congestion - London traffic (last 7 days vs historical data) |
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| 23.3.20 |
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Companies likely to lose up to €1tn in brand value as direct impact of covid-19 outbreak, effects to be felt well into next year |
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| 23.3.20 |
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Changes to MIB (Motor Insurers' Bureau) Police Helpline Hours |
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| 23.3.20 |
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The 2020 Spring Charity Ball - change of date: FROM 9 May 2020 TO 14 November 2020 |
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| 23.3.20 |
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FSB - Prime Minister "must deliver quickly" on new promise to self-employed |
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| 23.3.20 |
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carwow - launches ‘delivered & disinfected’ remote buying to new car buyers to help consumers through the covid-19 crisis |
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| 23.3.20 |
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ABI - motor insurers are offering enhanced help and support to all their customers who may be affected by the impact of COVID-19 |
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| 23.3.20 |
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Coronavirus: business support from today - BoE lending facility (larger firms) & Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (SMEs) |
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| 23.3.20 |
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FCA - requests a delay to the forthcoming announcement of preliminary financial accounts |
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| 23.3.20 |
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Pirelli - tyre manufacturer shuts factories in Burton on Trent and Carlisle |
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| 23.3.20 |
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Panel Financial - "we are open" |
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| 23.3.20 |
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FCA - steps firms should take to help identify key workers in financial services; insurance claims / renewal workers included |
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| 21.3.20 |
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SMMT - reaction to The Chancellor’s package of emergency funding announced late Friday |
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| 21.3.20 |
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IAEA - cancel conference due to take place in Dublin on 21 May; "working on an alternative date for later this year" |
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| 20.3.20 |
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DVSA - suspend all driving tests for 3 months; also suspend MoTs for HGVs for 3 months; car MoTs are "under review" |
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| 20.3.20 |
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LV= General Insurance Group - 2019 results: "significantly increased levels of vehicle repair costs" |
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| 20.3.20 |
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Porsche - stops production due to the coronavirus for two weeks |
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| 20.3.20 |
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Fix Auto UK - free access to online H&S information portal for franchisees |
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| 20.3.20 |
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Volvo Cars - Belgium plant to remain closed until 5 April; Swedish and US plants will be closed between 26 March and 14 April |
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| 20.3.20 |
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Veygo (Adrmial) - short term car insurance provider offers 75% discount to NHS staff |
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| 20.3.20 |
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National Windscreens: Coronavirus Statement - have "significant" stocks of glass and consumables to meet forecasted demand |
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| 20.3.20 |
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Ford - taken "proactive steps" to limit the spread of the COVID19 & "issued advice to the Ford Dealer network accordingly" |
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| 20.3.20 |
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Artis - loaning 6 courtesy cars to local hospitals for doctors, nurses and NHS support staff to use |
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| 20.3.20 |
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Fastlane Paint and Body Group - new website for bodyshop group with 4 sites |
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| 20.3.20 |
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Redline Creative Bodyshop Marketing - how the company can assist bodyshops communicate with customers during COVID-19 |
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| 20.3.20 |
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IMI - IMPORTANT INFORMATION: COVID-19 - reassures members "of the steps we're taking to ensure we continue to deliver a great service" |
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| 20.3.20 |
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Which? - advice on working from home during the coronavirus outbreak: "cut down on your car insurance costs" |
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| 20.3.20 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - UK factories close until 20 April; production of new Defender and Discovery already halted in Slovakia |
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| 20.3.20 |
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IMI - mobility "vital during the next few months" and vehicles "must be maintained to safe standards" |
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| 20.3.20 |
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Coronavirus drives dash for cheap used cars - 18% increase in searches for sub-£2k cars since last Thursday, London is hotspot |
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| 20.3.20 |
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Online isolation notes launched - providing proof of coronavirus absence from work |
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| 20.3.20 |
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FTA - 'Resilient' supply chain ready to tackle COVID challenge, says FTA |
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| 20.3.20 |
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Service Certainty - helping bodyshops during COVID-19 |
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| 20.3.20 |
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Commercial Vehicle Show 2020 - due to take place 28-30 April, has been cancelled |
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| 19.3.20 |
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Coronavirus - PM says "I think we can turn the tide within the next 12 weeks"; takes us to Thursday 11 June |
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| 19.3.20 |
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Bank of England - cuts interest rates again; down from 0.25% to 0.10%, lowest level in history |
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| 19.3.20 |
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FCA - sets out expectations for general insurance firms during coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic |
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| 19.3.20 |
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MG - Richard Hardie Newcastle and Sunderland sites join growing MG dealer network |
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| 19.3.20 |
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BIBA - fact Covid-19 named as notifiable "makes no difference to the cover you have" |
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| 19.3.20 |
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BIBA - 14 calls for action to help insurers and policyholders during coronavirus outbreak |
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| 19.3.20 |
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ABP Club Forum post: "Big Shout Out to Covea Insurance for Covid-19 Payment" |
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| 19.3.20 |
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Fixter - busiest ever week and single busiest day on Wednesday (18 March) for “physical contact free” car maintenance service |
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| 19.3.20 |
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Plan Insurance Brokers - COVID-19 update |
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| 19.3.20 |
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Ezi Methods - reassuring customers it is “business as usual” despite the escalation of Coronavirus |
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| 19.3.20 |
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Rolls-Royce Motor Cars: Coronavirus response - production at the company’s Goodwood-based manufacturing plant will be suspended from Monday |
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| 19.3.20 |
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Rolls-Royce Motor Cars'​ Coronavirus Response - production at the company’s Goodwood-based manufacturing plant will be suspended from Monday |
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| 19.3.20 |
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Nationwide - how the UK's largest independent bodyshop group "are managing the recruitment process to keep everyone safe" |
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| 19.3.20 |
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Chips Away - Coronavirus: COVID-19 UPDATE, electronic estimates and other non-contact measures in place |
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| 19.3.20 |
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ABP Club Recommended Business Service Provider, ECA Business - we "continue to be fully operational and provide support" |
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| 19.3.20 |
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Guardian: manufacturers regear factories - "Vauxhall and Airbus to 3D-print parts in ‘wartime’ drive to make 20,000 ventilators in weeks" |
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| 19.3.20 |
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STL - bespoke spraybooth solution designed and built for agricultural repair specialist, Bye Engineering |
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| 19.3.20 |
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Bye Engineering - bespoke spraybooth solution designed and built for agricultural repair specialist |
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| 19.3.20 |
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Resolution Foundation - propose a new Statutory Retention Pay (SRP) scheme so people who don’t have to work stay formally employed |
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| 19.3.20 |
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Auto Trader - to support car retailers during coronavirus crisis: free advertising in April and can defer payment by 30-days for March ads |
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| 19.3.20 |
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Quartix telematics - recommend shareholders reject the dividend to preserve cash due to coronavirus "crisis"; 85% staff working from home |
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| 19.3.20 |
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Direct Line - coronavirus implications: "anticipate lower Motor claims frequency in the short term"; share buy-back programme suspended |
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| 18.3.20 |
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SYNETIQ - we have "confidence in ability to maintain a good level of service during these challenging times" |
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| 18.3.20 |
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BVRLA - COVID-19 response "will rely on vehicle rental" |
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| 18.3.20 |
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DAC Beachcroft - Covid-19 Working from Home "risk assessment" |
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| 18.3.20 |
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Geely - Coronavirus crisis team's plan to protect 120k global team; 6000 people work in the Group’s HQ in Hangzhou, China |
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| 18.3.20 |
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Le Mans 24-hour - (popular event with ABP Club members) postponed from 13-14 June to 19-20 September 2020 |
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| 18.3.20 |
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BMW - Oxford MINI factory and Swindon parts factory to close on Monday for four weeks |
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| 18.3.20 |
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Coronavirus: Business Insurance - further guidance from the ABI |
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| 18.3.20 |
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ACIS - secures national supply deal with QDOS Assistance approved bodyshops |
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| 18.3.20 |
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Revive! - annual conference report: 10% growth in network sales, 40% rise in national account business |
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| 18.3.20 |
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Chartwell - Derbyshire bodyshop confirm official Lamborghini approved body repair status |
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| 18.3.20 |
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Gerry Doverman - Mercedes, BMW and Porsche specialist gets profit boost with TechMan |
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| 18.3.20 |
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Original Equipment Suppliers Aftermarket Association (OESAA) - postpones Autoinform Live (25-26 April) |
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| 18.3.20 |
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Toyota - suspends production in UK and Europe for two weeks |
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| 18.3.20 |
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ABP Club Training Hub: Peritus - Coronavirus: the birth of mobile phone learning for SMEs? |
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| 18.3.20 |
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ABP Club - news service remains fully operational: please contact editorial@abpclub.com so we can share messages industry-wide |
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| 18.3.20 |
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Call for businesses to help make NHS ventilators |
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| 18.3.20 |
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FCA - "continues to aim for summer publication of the general insurance pricing market study" |
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| 18.3.20 |
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What Car? - UK’s most and least reliable used cars revealed: Lexus CT hybrid (most) and Audi A3 (least reliable) |
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| 18.3.20 |
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UK Carline - Paul Lowdon (ex Vertu) appointed as new Commercial Director at UK Carline |
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| 18.3.20 |
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BMW - closing all factories in Europe and South Africa until 19 April |
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| 18.3.20 |
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SMMT - COVID-19 Update: severely restrict use of its London office, and has implemented a home working policy for staff |
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| 18.3.20 |
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Auto Express article - NBRA warns "staff reporting potential contact with the virus but feeling fine and therefore turning up to work" |
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| 18.3.20 |
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FSB - urge larger companies to ensure they are paying their small suppliers to help with cashflow |
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| 17.3.20 |
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Emergency Fleet Exhibition and 47th NAPFM (National Association of Police Fleet Managers) Conference - postponed from 9/10 June to 20/21 Oct |
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| 17.3.20 |
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Post mag's Motor Insurance World - due to take place on Tuesday 24 March postponed to new date (tbc) in September |
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| 17.3.20 |
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Ford - suspend all vehicle and engine production in Europe for "a number of weeks"; component supplies "increasingly interrupted" |
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| 17.3.20 |
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Mercedes - close all vehicle factories in Europe for initial two weeks; global supply chains cannot be maintained to their full extent |
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| 17.3.20 |
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Nissan - update on operations at Nissan Sunderland Plant; production stopped today until end of the week |
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| 17.3.20 |
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Auto Industry Excellence Awards - due to take place at Denbies Wine Estate on Wed 25 March, postponed to "later in the year" |
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| 17.3.20 |
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Nissan - suspends production at Sunderland plant as coronavirus crisis hits supply chain and sales |
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| 17.3.20 |
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BBA - yesterday's government advice means event is postponed from 5 May; new date will be advised asap; tickets remain valid for new date |
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| 17.3.20 |
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Isle of Man TT race (popular event with ABP members) - event due to take place 30 May - 12 June is cancelled |
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| 17.3.20 |
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ABI - vast majority of firms do not have business insurance that allows them to claim for their business being closed to coronavirus |
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| 17.3.20 |
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Post mag - Claims Club meeting on 18 March postponed, but Motor Insurance World "will be going ahead on 24 March" |
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| 17.3.20 |
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UK Customer Service Excellence awards - due to take place at the Café de Paris in London on 22 April, have been postponed; new date tba |
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| 17.3.20 |
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Automechanika shows - Istanbul postponed from 2-5 April to 25-28 June; Kazakhstan postponed from 15-17 April to 2-4 July |
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| 17.3.20 |
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CDX Show (from Car Dealer magazine) - postponed from 28 April to 30 September |
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| 17.3.20 |
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Goodwood Members' Meeting - due to take place on 28 and 29 March postponed; new dates tba |
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| 17.3.20 |
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IAM RoadSmart - new in-vehicle infotainment systems are slowing drivers reaction times more than alcohol or cannabis |
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| 17.3.20 |
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NFDA (National Franchised Dealers Association) - urge government to support the retail motor industry |
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| 17.3.20 |
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Volkswagen Group - warn that coronavirus makes it impossible to give a forecast for 2020; operating profits up 22% in 2019 |
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| 17.3.20 |
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Renault - shut 12 car factories in France until further notice |
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| 17.3.20 |
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Volkswagen Group - "heightened uncertainty regarding parts supplies" means production halted in Italy, Portugal, Slovakia and Spain |
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| 17.3.20 |
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CECRA - dealerships across Europe closing showrooms, but continuing with maintenance and repair operations, as well as parts sales |
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| 17.3.20 |
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mobile phones - all UK networks are experiencing problems with their services believed to stem from an issue with O2 |
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| 17.3.20 |
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Aviva - update on solvency position ahead of investor conference; "Aviva remains well capitalised, near the top of its working range" |
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| 16.3.20 |
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ABI Coronavirus Q & A - business interruption and Covid-19 cover for commercial insurance policies |
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| 16.3.20 |
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Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) - £3,000 grants for SME businesses to support their recruitment of apprentices |
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| 16.3.20 |
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Italy: Ferrari - suspends production in Maranello and Modena with immediate effect and until 27 March |
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| 16.3.20 |
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Automotive News Europe updates: Coronavirus disrupting Europe's automotive industry |
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| 16.3.20 |
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Fix Auto UK - seconded Mark Hutchins, Head of Franchise Development, into the role of Head of Commercial |
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| 16.3.20 |
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Coronavirus - advice round-up from Autoshield, Canopy Safety, Kennedys, ARC Support Services |
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| 16.3.20 |
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Axalta Spain - ranks in Top 30 of Best Workplaces 2020 |
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| 16.3.20 |
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Fix Auto Skegness - invests in land to increase the space for car storage |
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| 16.3.20 |
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Ford - instructing most of global workforce to work remotely; except "business-critical roles" that cannot be done away from Ford facilities |
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| 16.3.20 |
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RAC - pressure for retailers to reduce UK petrol and diesel prices at ‘historic’ levels |
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| 16.3.20 |
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Bodiwork by Devey - "new dynamic accident repair company" in Sevenoaks Kent backed by the former Dragon, Hilary Devey CBE |
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| 15.3.20 |
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Coronavirus - government asks manufactures such as car companies & JCB to start making ventilators to help with crisis |
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| 15.3.20 |
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Sun - "Rip-off lawyers have overcharged and cheated motorists out of £2 billion since 2013, experts claim" |
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| 14.3.20 |
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IMI - coronavirus actions: 6 month accreditation extension "for certain groups"; all IMI activities before end April to be re-scheduled |
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| 13.3.20 |
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IBIS USA - event in Florida on 1-2 April has been cancelled; replaced by "3-hour invitation only webinar" |
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| 13.3.20 |
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Ford - we are instructing as many of our global workforce as we can to work at home from Monday 16 March |
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| 13.3.20 |
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Euro Car Parts - Coronavirus Precautions; distribution centres remain open and fully operational; no issues with stock availability to date |
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| 13.3.20 |
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Brockford ARC - see how the actions taken by MD Mike Ribbons to keep his staff safe from Coronavirus have attracted the attention of the BBC |
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| 13.3.20 |
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Synetiq - NI-based TAS Racing welcomes SYNETIQ as the team’s new lead partner for 2020 Bennetts British Superbike Championship season |
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| 13.3.20 |
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Volkswagen - launch new software-based vehicle operating system which should make accidents involving its cars a thing of the past by 2050 |
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| 13.3.20 |
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GT Motive - explains measures that have been put in place to face COVID-19 |
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| 13.3.20 |
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Allianz and Keoghs - "intimidation tactics" re: staged road traffic accident and high value credit hire claim |
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| 13.3.20 |
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NBRA - Covid-19 Coronavirus update for NBRA members |
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| 13.3.20 |
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Morrisons - to make immediate payments to help small suppliers with cashflow |
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| 13.3.20 |
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Allianz Legal Protection - advanced tech and data: the impact on the PI market |
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| 13.3.20 |
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HPI - urges drivers of large vehicles to prepare for upcoming new emissions criteria |
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| 13.3.20 |
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Cromax - unveils new look labels for its refinish paint products |
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| 13.3.20 |
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InAutomotive - job "hotpoints" for the UK automotive industry |
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| 13.3.20 |
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RHA - Bradford CAZ consultation now open |
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| 13.3.20 |
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Saga - suspend all cruises for 6 weeks following Government advice on travel for over-70s; insurance business unaffected |
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| 12.3.20 |
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Urban Transport Group - new report says considerable uncertainties about the rollout of connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs) in the UK |
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| 12.3.20 |
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Fleet News - all 29 winners from last night's awards ceremony in London attended by around 900 people |
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| 12.3.20 |
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IMI - all the winners from last night's Centenary Dinner in London attended by 300 guests |
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| 12.3.20 |
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GT Motive - updates AZT paint material prices with the latest information |
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| 12.3.20 |
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Copart - specialist teams ready to handle business disruption from coronavirus |
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| 12.3.20 |
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Smart motorway safety plan published - RAC statement |
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| 12.3.20 |
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SsangYong Motors UK - Fine Cars in Lee-on-the-Solent joins network |
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| 12.3.20 |
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AA statement on smart motorways – "victory for common sense and safety" |
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| 12.3.20 |
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18-point plan announced to boost smart motorway safety - ‘dynamic hard shoulder’ motorways abolished to end confusion |
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| 12.3.20 |
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FSB - advice to small businesses about coronavirus; download and print an A4 handwashing guidance poster |
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| 12.3.20 |
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RAC - responds to DfT proposals on pavement parking |
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| 12.3.20 |
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RHA - 2020 Budget doesn’t tackle Coronavirus threat to logistics; UK supply chain "under threat" |
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| 12.3.20 |
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RWC - supports St Lucia government’s drive for EV uptake |
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| 12.3.20 |
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Faraday Future - workforce in automotive & EV could grow by 29% from 170,000 in 2020 to 220,000 employees by 2040 |
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| 12.3.20 |
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RSA - on "working with a responsible supply chain" |
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| 12.3.20 |
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Consumer Intelligence - how do motorbike owner choose their insurance provider? |
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| 12.3.20 |
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Insure The Box - the A-Z of insurance |
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| 12.3.20 |
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Government - to consult on proposals for a national pavement parking ban |
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| 12.3.20 |
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Advice for Apprentices and Trainees - supporting young people through Covid-19 |
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| 12.3.20 |
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Trakm8 Holdings plc - appoint Peter Mansfield as Group Sales and Marketing Director; trading in line with previous guidance |
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| 12.3.20 |
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Lookers - announce resignation of Cameron Wade, Chief Operating Officer and his immediate departure; only appointed to job on 5 February. |
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| 11.3.20 |
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Synetiq - major fleet operator saves 79% on engine repair costs |
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| 11.3.20 |
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Audatex - response to question on PSA parts pricing |
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| 11.3.20 |
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Budget details - government to look at how to improve the working of the Apprenticeship Levy, to support large and small employers |
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| 11.3.20 |
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Budget details - consultation on new £2.5 billion National Skills Fund to improve the technical skills of adults |
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| 11.3.20 |
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Budget detail - Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) forthcoming consultation setting out the next stage in reforming how IPT operates |
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| 11.3.20 |
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Budget detail - more on changes to VED and company car tax; red diesel changes explained in detail |
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| 11.3.20 |
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Budget detail - Plug-in Car Grant extended to 2024 including vans, taxis and motorcycles; review of Vehicle Excise Duty |
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| 11.3.20 |
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Budget - corporation Tax stays at 19%; VAT on digital publications abolished; Budget delivers "largest sustained fiscal boost for 30 years" |
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| 11.3.20 |
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Budget - £500m for car charging hubs; £2.5 billion to fix 50 million pot-holes; £27 billion for strategic roads |
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| 11.3.20 |
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Budget - entrepreneurs lifetime limit reduced from £10m to £1m; electric levy frozen; gas levy increased; new plastic packaging tax |
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| 11.3.20 |
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Copart - "green parts market gains traction for accident-related repairs" |
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| 11.3.20 |
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Budget - fuel duty remains frozen, all alcohol duties frozen; National Living Wage to rise to £10.50hr by 2024; NI threshold rises to £9,500 |
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| 11.3.20 |
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Budget - help available to handle coronavirus; government to pay for 14 days SSP to any employee off work due to coronavirus |
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| 11.3.20 |
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Groupe PSA - multi-brand "unified bodyshop network" Accident Repair Programme launching in May creates |
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| 11.3.20 |
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IMI national awards - full list of all finalists; awards being presented tonight in London after Centenary Dinner |
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| 11.3.20 |
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Fleet News awards - full list of all finalists for awards ceremony taking place tonight in London |
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| 11.3.20 |
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Groupe PSA UK – to launch unified Accident Repair Network in May combining Vauxhall, Peugeot, Citroën and DS Automobiles |
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| 11.3.20 |
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NBRA and ABP Club- Bodyshops and Coronavirus |
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| 11.3.20 |
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Allianz 'safety at work' series - motor vehicle lifting tables |
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| 11.3.20 |
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Banking and finance industry-funded fraud squad - prevents and disrupts £31.2m of fraud in 2019 |
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| 11.3.20 |
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Laser Tools - mini precision hammer speeds up removing trim panels and trim clips and useful for light panel beating |
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| 11.3.20 |
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EMM: Colad - introduces the Snap Lid System suitable for SMART repair |
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| 11.3.20 |
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Keoghs - completes deal to join Davies |
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| 11.3.20 |
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UK interest rates - cut from 0.75% to 0.25% to help economy during coronavirus outbreak |
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| 10.3.20 |
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Lookers - delays announcement of 2019 results as it has "identified potentially fraudulent transactions in one of its operating divisions" |
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| 10.3.20 |
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Artis - officially open the bodyshop group's 6th site, Croydon West |
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| 10.3.20 |
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INRIX - congestion cost UK economy £6.9 billion in 2019; drivers lost 115 hours and £894 a year on average |
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| 10.3.20 |
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UK's first Electric Forecourt is under construction, opening Summer 2020 |
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| 10.3.20 |
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Coronavirus: Employment rights and sick pay - official Government advice published on Tuesday 10 March |
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| 10.3.20 |
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RBS, Lloyds and Barclays - offer repayment holidays on loans to customers affected by coronavirus |
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| 10.3.20 |
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Simon Bailes Peugeot - recognised for Motability excellence |
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| 10.3.20 |
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SYNETIQ - West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service practice emergency training with SYNETIQ |
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| 10.3.20 |
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Environment Agency - flood risk continues with heavy rain and high tides expected |
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| 10.3.20 |
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BSI - "employee mental and physical illness now biggest disruption to global businesses" |
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| 10.3.20 |
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Allianz - new eco-friendly, pedal-powered stand at this year’s BIBA conference |
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| 10.3.20 |
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Ageas - appoints new director of distribution, Russell White (ex RSA and Allianz) |
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| 10.3.20 |
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USA: PPG tech - helping IndyCar's new Aeroscreen absorb some serious (220 mph) impact |
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| 10.3.20 |
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Institute of Directors (IOD) - business leaders’ confidence "plummets" amid coronavirus concern |
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| 10.3.20 |
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PIB Group (backed by investors, The Carlyle Group) - acquires RA Insurance Brokers and further strengthens its motor trade proposition |
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| 10.3.20 |
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Citizens Advice - sick pay advice searches soar; Budget must address "growing concerns about coronavirus" |
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| 10.3.20 |
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Ageas, Hills Salvage & The Green Parts Specialists - to triple the number of green car parts used by approved repairers by 2023 |
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| 10.3.20 |
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Government - £3 million new fund for "visionary, entrepreneurial female innovators" |
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| 10.3.20 |
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Marshall Motor Holdings plc - 2019 results: "despite market conditions, the business performed well" |
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| 09.3.20 |
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Post mag Claims Awards - finalists announced for the 19 awards taking place on 17 June; "we have no plans to postpone or cancel the event" |
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| 09.3.20 |
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Allianz - take majority investment in ControlExpert which "will enable us to settle automotive claims far more quickly in the future" |
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| 09.3.20 |
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Auto Logistic Solutions (ALS) - incident management company calls for motor industry to incentivise use of E10 Fuel |
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| 09.3.20 |
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Illegal Somerset car dismantler fined £400k - Wayne Hillard claimed he was repairing vehicles, not dismantling them, but made £1.3m at yard |
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| 09.3.20 |
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World Health Organization (WHO) - 8-page document with advice to prevent or reduce #COVID19 risks in the workplace |
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| 09.3.20 |
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Peugeot - Hayley Elliott of Halliday’s of Bushmills awarded 'Aftersales Manager' trophy at Peugeot network Awards |
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| 09.3.20 |
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RAC - what does the plunging oil price mean for UK drivers? |
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| 09.3.20 |
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Revive! Annual Awards 2020 - Chris Nunn and Matt North of Revive! Surrey win Technician of the Year Award |
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| 09.3.20 |
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Aon - to buy Willis Towers Watson for nearly $30 billion; will create the world’s largest insurance broker ahead of Marsh & McLennan |
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| 09.3.20 |
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What Car? - newest electric vehicles offered with nearly 10% savings ahead of March 2020 Budget |
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| 09.3.20 |
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IGA - trade body provides workplace guidance on Covid-19 Coronavirus - |
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| 09.3.20 |
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Beissbarth - ADAS represents "significant" business growth opportunity for repairers |
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| 09.3.20 |
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59% drivers want the new Chancellor to bolster spending on local road infrastructure in the Budget on Wednesday |
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| 09.3.20 |
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National Audit Office (NAO) - the cost of EU Exit preparations report: £4.4bn spent (by 31 Jan)£6.3bn made available for Brexit |
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| 09.3.20 |
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BLM - new personal injury discount rate proposals will drive up insurance premiums in Northern Ireland |
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| 09.3.20 |
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ABI - Storms Ciara and Dennis set to top £360M; FLOOD CLAIMS: 3,600 motor claims (£21.7M) WIND: 3,500 motor claims (£11M) |
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| 09.3.20 |
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The Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) - "dodgy claims management firms are using search engine ad results to misrepresent insurers" |
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| 09.3.20 |
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Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB) - Dominic Clayden wins CEO Today Global Award |
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| 09.3.20 |
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Re-flow YouGov poll - 35% of people have witnessed another motorist driving carelessly or dangerously past roadworks in the last 12 months |
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| 09.3.20 |
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USA: rFpro - new digital model of Mcity in Michigan will significantly accelerate autonomous vehicle development |
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| 09.3.20 |
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AA - calls for more incentives to boost electric car sales |
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| 09.3.20 |
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Which? - ghost broking: sharp rise in the sale of fake policies |
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| 09.3.20 |
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59% drivers want the new Chancellor to bolster spending on the country’s "crumbling" local road infrastructure at next week’s Budget |
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| 09.3.20 |
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e2e - offers short notice support to insurers and fleet operators impacted by supply chain continuity due to Coronavirus |
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| 09.3.20 |
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Thatcham - calls for standardised warning light to alert drivers when ADAS systems not working correctly or out of alignment |
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| 06.3.20 |
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LV= - 77% of drivers think the UK driving test should be adapted for electric cars (rising to 92% of electric car drivers) |
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| 06.3.20 |
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CV-Library - automotive job numbers drop by 15.5%, despite job applications rising |
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| 06.3.20 |
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Hella Gutmann Solutions (HGS) - presenting ADAS seminar at AutoInform |
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| 06.3.20 |
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SEAT - will be able to detect if you fall asleep at the wheel - 36% of collisions are due to driver distraction or tiredness |
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| 06.3.20 |
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Nissan - £52m investment to build its new Qashqai SUV at its Sunderland factory... despite warnings over Brexit |
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| 06.3.20 |
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RAC - expect "sharp rise" in registrations of new electric vehicles to continue this year |
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| 06.3.20 |
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Symach and DCR Systems - innovative colour-coded bodyshop table to identify and organize small parts, fasteners and clips from a vehicle |
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| 06.3.20 |
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IWD2020: Women in Automotive 'Women of Influence' event 2019 - 40 of the most influential & inspiring women in the vehicle repair industry |
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| 06.3.20 |
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International Women's Day (IWD 2020): Justine Greening - "why diversity failings need urgent repair" |
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| 06.3.20 |
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Hyundai UK - 2nd largest VM approved bodyshop network appoint new Sales Director and Product and Planning Director |
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| 06.3.20 |
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PPG - 2019 Annual Report inc financial highlights; $15.1B net sales; 47,000 employees globally |
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| 05.3.20 |
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Motor Claim Guru - joins forces with Auto Logistic Solutions to bring enlightenment to accident claims management |
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| 05.3.20 |
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Brand Finance - Mercedes is the most valuable auto brand for 3rd year running; Tesla is fastest growing brand in auto industry (up 65%) |
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| 05.3.20 |
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AA - drivers are more concerned about green credentials (24%), than cost-efficiency (18%) when buying a new car |
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| 05.3.20 |
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SMMT - UK light commercial vehicle (LCV) market declines -2.0% after two months of growth |
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| 05.3.20 |
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Hella Gutmann Solutions - newly wrapped ADAS vans on the road |
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| 05.3.20 |
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IMI Autocity: National Careers Week 2020 (#NCW2020) - three-minute 'Inside film - Motor Careers and Skills' video |
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| 05.3.20 |
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"Will driverless cars need insurance if the future of motoring is autonomous?" - interesting NS Insurance article inc Thatcham Research |
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| 05.3.20 |
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AX - technology sees dealerships reduce courtesy car loan periods by 25% |
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| 05.3.20 |
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Aviva - 2019 results: record operating profit at £3.2billion, up 6%; "We’ve made good progress, but there is much more to do" |
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| 05.3.20 |
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UK new car market falls -2.9% in February; battery electric and plug-in hybrid electric cars sales up now at 5.8% market share |
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| 05.3.20 |
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Saga - trading update: "robust start to trading in our Insurance business" |
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| 05.3.20 |
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Admiral - 2019 results: profit up 10% to new record £526m on turnover up 5% to £3,460m; UK Motor profit up 5% to £592m on £2,455m turnover |
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| 05.3.20 |
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Admiral - CEO David Stevens to retire in 12 months; replacement is Milena Mondini de Focatiis currently Head of UK and European Insurance |
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| 04.3.20 |
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The Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB) - Police seize the UK’s 2 millionth uninsured vehicle |
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| 04.3.20 |
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Plans for greener E10 petrol to be sold across the UK |
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| 04.3.20 |
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Post magazine - announces Post's Best Insurance Employers 2020 |
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| 04.3.20 |
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2020 Plunkys All Stars match: Tuesday 19 May at Peterborough United - raising money for the Anthony Nolan charity |
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| 04.3.20 |
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Petrol down by 3p a litre and diesel by 4p as oil price slumps |
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| 04.3.20 |
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CarGurus - announce winners of the UK’s Top Rated Dealer Awards |
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| 04.3.20 |
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BSI - unveils new PAS 1881 safety requirements to help ensure safe trials and tests of automated vehicles |
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| 04.3.20 |
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AutoRaise - appoints Jennifer Evans as its new Business Support Executive to CEO, Bob Linwood |
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| 04.3.20 |
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Cambria - trading update: "in line with boards' expectations and ahead of last year" |
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| 03.3.20 |
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Motofix - draw up plans if Coronavirus causes disruption to their supply chain; "in the meantime, it’s business as usual" |
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| 03.3.20 |
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XL Motors - sponsoring 'The Woman Who Achieves Awards' for second year in a row |
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| 03.3.20 |
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XL Motors - |
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| 03.3.20 |
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Bentley and McLaren (Reuters report) - look to Chinese supply alternatives to handle virus impact |
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| 03.3.20 |
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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles - rolls out augmented reality headsets for technicians across Authorised Repairer & Van Centre network |
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| 03.3.20 |
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Compare The Market - Ageas and LV= are winners of inaugural 2020 'The Simples Awards' |
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| 03.3.20 |
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Social Market Foundation (think tank) - says Gov should cut National Insurance to help older jobseekers get hired |
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| 03.3.20 |
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GoCompare - comments on the latest keyless car security findings from Thatcham Research |
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| 03.3.20 |
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The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) - "Future of Insurance" report 2020 |
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| 03.3.20 |
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Germany: Porsche - innovative printing method for body paintwork means 911 owners can have their fingerprint on the bonnet for £6,500 |
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| 03.3.20 |
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Motorpoint - 1 in 5 new drivers have accident in first year; 2 in 3 people polled would like to see P plates become mandatory |
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| 03.3.20 |
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JATO - new car co2 emissions hit highest av in Europe since 2014; av EV emissions HALF of diesel & petrol but are just 6% market share |
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| 03.3.20 |
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Elevenci - automotive industry must stop operating in silos to avoid wasting millions; businesses could save 40% on costs by converging IT |
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| 03.3.20 |
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Coronavirus - Government publishes their 28-page action plan |
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| 03.3.20 |
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PPG Foundation - invests nearly $12 million (£9 million) in 300 communities projects worldwide in 2019 |
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| 03.3.20 |
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GoCompare Car Insurance - young drivers spend on average £6,071 getting on the road |
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| 03.3.20 |
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Direct Line - 2019 results: group profit down 12%; motor operating profit down 27% despite lower than expected claims frequency |
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| 03.3.20 |
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Vertu - trading update: "trading performance for the Group to be in line with its overall expectations" |
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| 03.3.20 |
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Thatcham Research - Improving trend in car security, but more work to do as 13 new cars awarded mix of Superior, Basic and Poor ratings |
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| 02.3.20 |
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Coronavirus - Prime Minister will today (Tuesday 3 March) set out the Government’s action plan to tackle the spread of the virus |
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| 02.3.20 |
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The IMI SkillAuto 2020 competition - now officially OPEN |
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| 02.3.20 |
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Scottish Apprenticeship Week (2-6 March 2020) - this year's theme is ‘Talent Without Limits’ |
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| 02.3.20 |
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Which? - newest cars on the road in the UK produce more carbon dioxide (CO2) than older vehicles... |
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| 02.3.20 |
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Insure The Box - "The Urban Legends of Driving Offences" |
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| 02.3.20 |
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Coronavirus - after COBRA meeting, PM says "important that people go about business as usual for the time being"; UK is "very well-prepared" |
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| 02.3.20 |
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XL Motors - adds BMW & Mini manufacturer approvals |
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| 02.3.20 |
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BBA - over 750 tickets sold; earlybird offer saving ABP Club members £120 per ticket ends at 4pm TOMORROW (Tues 3 March) |
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| 02.3.20 |
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National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates - changes from 1 April |
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| 02.3.20 |
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Theo - accidents on rural roads rise where "drivers face added risk of no witnesses and no help" |
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| 02.3.20 |
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NCR Bodyshops Apprentice Event in Newbury, 17/03 - bodyshop group recruiting apprentices for all of sites (Newbury, Basingstoke and Swindon) |
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| 02.3.20 |
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Coronaviris (COVID-19) - a list of helpful official information sources for employers and businesses |
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| 02.3.20 |
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Government investment: £93 million investment and "cutting-edge transport tech" - to target current pinch points on local roads |
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| 02.3.20 |
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OECD - coronavirus Covid-19 presents the global economy with its "greatest danger since the financial crisis" |
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| 02.3.20 |
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ERS (formerly Equity Red Star) - 2019 results: record profit of £13.9m on premiums up 9% to £360m; "exceptional claims inflation" |
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| 02.3.20 |
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Germany: Porsche - demonstrates autonomous driving in the workshop |
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| 02.3.20 |
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SSP Intuition - "wickedly hot data" to allow motor insurers performance insights |
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| 02.3.20 |
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Switzerland: 20th International Automobile Recycling Congress (IARC) 11 – 13 March (due to take place during the Geneva show - postponed |
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| 02.3.20 |
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Motorman - rebrands to SYNETIQ (which acquired Motorman in October 2019) |
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| 02.3.20 |
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IHS Markit / CIPS - UK manufacturing expands at fastest pace since April 2019, but supply-chain disruptions grow |
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| 02.3.20 |
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Zap-Map and the RAC - supermarket EV charge point numbers double in two years; 95% growth from 2017 - 2019 |
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| 02.3.20 |
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PM to chair COBR meeting on the coronavirus outbreak |
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| 02.3.20 |
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Government's £28.8bn road building plan could be subject to a legal challenge |
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| 01.3.20 |
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Vertu - Alan Clarke, bodyshop manager at Vertu Volkswagen Nottingham South, named as ‘Bodyshop Manager of the Year’ at company awards |
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| 01.3.20 |
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Mail on Sunday - as the excess in some motor policies rises to £3,000, you could be left with a write-off after a small bump in your car |
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| 01.3.20 |
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Axalta - launch new label designs for their three premium brands: Cromax, SpiesHecker, Standox |
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| 28.2.20 |
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Minster Law - Director of Claims "welcomes" MoJ decision to delay the portal but warns against "rush to hit arbitrary deadline" |
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| 28.2.20 |
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Sainsbury’s Bank - UK drivers would pay over £16k to switch to an electric car |
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| 28.2.20 |
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Tesla Model 3 - named UK Car of the Year 2020 in closest-ever result (Model 3 prevailed by one vote) |
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| 28.2.20 |
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Workers in the UK put in more than £35 billion worth of unpaid overtime last year - TUC analysis |
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| 28.2.20 |
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APIL - "injured motorists deserve better than new whiplash system" |
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| 28.2.20 |
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TRL - greener safer trucks closer to reality |
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| 28.2.20 |
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British Transport Police, Essex Plice and Met Police - seized 25 stolen vehicles - worth c£5m - in car theft operation raids |
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| 28.2.20 |
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Blanket 20mph speed limit from Monday 2 March across all roads managed by TfL in central London congestion zone |
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| 28.2.20 |
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The Parts Alliance - rewards garages for delivering ‘The Original Experience’ |
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| 28.2.20 |
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Geneva International Motor Show (5-15 March 2020) - next week's show in Switzerland cancelled due to coronaviruses (Covid-19) concerns |
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| 28.2.20 |
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Rivervale Leasing - FOI request to DVLA reveals Ford Fiesta is the number 1 stolen car in the UK |
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| 27.2.20 |
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SMMT response to the UK Government’s Approach to Negotiations |
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| 27.2.20 |
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Grove Group - launched two bodyshop Apps: a customer App for placing orders, and a Proof of Delivery App |
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| 27.2.20 |
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FSB - advice to small businesses about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) |
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| 27.2.20 |
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AutoFlow - deliver on-site day to team at Allen Ford Motor Group in Essex after they won #NightofKnights prize draw |
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| 27.2.20 |
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Insure The Box - 17-year-old men speed 130% MORE than women the same age |
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| 27.2.20 |
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Whiplash reforms delayed until 1 August 2020 |
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| 27.2.20 |
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AutoRaise at the British Bodyshop Awards - recognising repairers and industry stakeholders who are supporting apprenticeships, at BBA2020 |
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| 27.2.20 |
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Apollo Motor Group and Thatcham Research - re-sign to methods solution and also to a wider training programme |
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| 27.2.20 |
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Oxbotica and Cisco - partnership to help autonomous vehicles share on-board data between each other |
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| 27.2.20 |
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Tractable - artificial-intelligence (AI) vehicle damage appraisal tech company raises $25m (£19.41m) in Series C investment round |
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| 27.2.20 |
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IMI - ambitious targets for centenary year: raising £100,000 for Ben and hitting 100,000 members |
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| 27.2.20 |
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Gloucestershire Constabulary - purchase 75 new EVs, largest fully-electric police fleet in UK |
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| 27.2.20 |
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Standox - bank of digital information, tools and support for bodyshop refinish technicians |
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| 27.2.20 |
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SMMT - British commercial vehicle production down -10.7% in January following "remarkable" 49.1% growth in January 2019 |
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| 27.2.20 |
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Audatex PAINT UPDATE FEBRUARY 2020: effective today (Thurs 27 Feb) - average increase of 6.6% on the calculated paint and materials |
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| 27.2.20 |
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WorldSkills UK - new Centre of Excellence to mainstream excellence in skills development across the UK |
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| 27.2.20 |
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WorldSkills UK - new Centre of Excellence to mainstream excellence in skills development across the UK |
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| 27.2.20 |
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Nouryon introduces ingredient to improve the performance of lithium-ion batteries due to increased demand for EVs |
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| 27.2.20 |
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NBRA - copy of letter sent to insurers asking what actions they are taking to assist their repairers with coronavirus disruption |
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| 27.2.20 |
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Aston martin - 2019 results: "extremely challenging year" with pre-tax losses increasing 53% to £104m; revised business plan for 2020 |
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| 27.2.20 |
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RSA Group- 2019 results: profits up on all measures with record underwriting profit; "UK motor premiums decreased" |
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| 27.2.20 |
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Hastings - 2019 results: pre-tax profit down 47% on unchanged premiums; driven by "increases in repair and third party credit hire costs" |
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| 26.2.20 |
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MG Cannon - Groupe PSA News interview CEO Robert Snook on electric cars and his predictions for the future; praises ECA Business Energy |
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| 26.2.20 |
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What Car? - the "true cost" of going electric: public charging points can cost motorists (on average) 5x as much as home charging |
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| 26.2.20 |
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Cuts to prices of petrol and diesel announced today - RAC reaction |
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| 26.2.20 |
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COVID-19: guidance for employers and businesses |
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| 26.2.20 |
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Absolute Alignment - "record" number of orders for Bluetooth 3D aligner since the start of 2020 |
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| 26.2.20 |
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Mirka - unites with abrasive manufacturers to join new sustainability-focused European programme |
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| 26.2.20 |
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BBC report: how telematics caught a killer |
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| 26.2.20 |
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Direct Line - to cut 7% of its workforce; 700 jobs to go says Sky News report |
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| 26.2.20 |
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Tracker - keyless car theft at "all time high" in 2019; 92% vehicles recovered last year were taken without using the keys |
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| 26.2.20 |
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APIL - cost of vehicle repairs increased 38% "injury claims are NOT responsible for the rising cost of premiums" |
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| 26.2.20 |
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New Ford Transit - find and auto parks in a space just 0.8 metres longer than the vehicle |
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| 26.2.20 |
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Allianz Legal Protection - announces new partnership with Coplus |
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| 26.2.20 |
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insurethebox - more than 700 accidents eliminated by insurer |
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| 25.2.20 |
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FCA - admit their mistake led to details of complainants (inc name, address and complaint details) being accessible on their website |
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| 25.2.20 |
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ABI - commission a report on "The Price of Accuracy: Consumer Attitudes to Data and Insurance"; highlights the public split on use of data |
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| 25.2.20 |
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USA: Tesla - National Transportation Safety Board say AutoPilot system is inadequate after crash death whilst driver playing games on phone |
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| 25.2.20 |
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Solus - appoint Andrew Hooker, (former Vehicle Technology Manager at Thatcham), as their Technical Development Lead |
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| 25.2.20 |
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AGM Services - appoint Nichola Finn, (former Customer Relationship Manager at Circle Leasing), as their new Business Development Leader |
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| 25.2.20 |
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Charles Trent - planning application for new £7.5m, 100,000 sq ft purpose-built vehicle recycling factory approved |
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| 25.2.20 |
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Charles Trent - planning application for new £7.5m, 100,000 sq ft purpose-built vehicle recycling factory approved |
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| 25.2.20 |
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e2e - flood affected areas to realise a potential 20% increase in stocks of reclaimed parts at |
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| 25.2.20 |
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ABP Club news posting CORRECTION - apologies to BSI |
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| 25.2.20 |
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Spies Hecker - new clear and simple Spies Hecker product label designs |
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| 25.2.20 |
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Ben - do you need help managing your money? |
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| 25.2.20 |
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Severe flooding along the River Severn – insurance advice from the ABI |
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| 25.2.20 |
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UPDATE RE: NBRA post on "Coronavirus - the real threat to bodyshops" - repairers |
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| 25.2.20 |
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Volvo Car UK - wins deal to supply two thirds of company car drivers with C40 Recharge T5 Plug-in Hybrids at Trucks & Buses main dealer |
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| 25.2.20 |
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ŠKODA - emergency services sales soar 75% in 2019 |
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| 25.2.20 |
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Woodham Mortimer - race prep and classic car restoration specialist open new 40,000 sq ft bodyshop and showroom in Essex |
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| 25.2.20 |
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Synetiq - major incident team recover 700+ vehicles from South Wales motor traders and bodyshops after recent storm |
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| 25.2.20 |
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Russell Scanlan - Nottingham insurance broker offers new insurance claims dispute service via Fenchurch Law |
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| 25.2.20 |
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Carrot - commenting on issues raised by the BBC Victoria Derbyshire programme |
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| 25.2.20 |
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BBC Victoria Derbyshire programme - "young people let down by fault with Carrot Insurance app"; MP questions if it is "fit for purpose" |
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| 24.2.20 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) - ticket sales up 18% on last year to over 730 after first 3 weeks of earlybird; only 4 premium tables left |
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| 24.2.20 |
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NBRA - "Coronavirus - the real threat to bodyshops" |
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| 24.2.20 |
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comparethemarket.com - car insurance is nearly £40 cheaper in February than the rest of the year |
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| 24.2.20 |
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PPG - help local youth charity, The Mix, secure charitable grant for skills funding |
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| 24.2.20 |
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‘Cancel culture’ - third of Brits reject brands due to behaviour |
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| 24.2.20 |
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National Windscreens - opens new distribution centre in Glasgow |
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| 24.2.20 |
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ThingCo Theo - accessible in-car tech can sustain social networks for older people and halt the rise in road casualties in 60+ |
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| 24.2.20 |
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Copart - record 3,000 vehicles recovered post-flood |
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| 24.2.20 |
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Servicesure - national garage network offers 10% discount to members of surgeon’s trade union and their families |
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| 24.2.20 |
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Petrol and diesel ban - consultation (requesting your views) now open |
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| 24.2.20 |
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ABP Club Recommended Business Service Provider, ECA Business Energy - publish top energy saving tips for bodyshops and businesses |
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| 24.2.20 |
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Venson Automotive Solutions - "the arrival of the intelligent tyre – the so-called tyre with a ‘brain’" |
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| 24.2.20 |
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BVRLA - shortlisted for Counter-Terrorism Award |
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| 24.2.20 |
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Tax breaks boost EV sales in Europe - recently published whitepaper looks at EV uptake in London |
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| 24.2.20 |
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Allianz UK - 2019 results: operating profit down 35% on premiums up 2%; "good profitability and growth" for their motor business |
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| 24.2.20 |
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CitNOW - wins ‘Supplier of the Year’ accolade at 2020 AM Awards |
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| 24.2.20 |
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Thatcham Research Apprentice Mentor of the Year Award 2020 - nominate by Thurs 27 Feb; winner revealed at BBA |
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| 24.2.20 |
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LV= article - "Will the speed limit rise due to electric vehicles?" Number of EV drivers increased by 7,000% since 2013 |
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| 24.2.20 |
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New call centre report (inc WNS Global Services) - provides "industry overview of call centre outsourcings market" Outsourcings Market: |
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| 21.2.20 |
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Women in Automotive - 33% of all FTSE 100 board members are now women, up from just 12.5% less than a decade ago |
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| 21.2.20 |
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We are 5 times more likely to compare car insurance quotes than funeral costs |
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| 21.2.20 |
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PPG - Global Paint Supplier announces further funding for the National Space Academy |
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| 21.2.20 |
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MIB - supreme Court judgement denies claim against insurer where defendant cannot be traced |
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| 21.2.20 |
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Ford - 2016 Ford Ka current fastest selling used car according to Auto Trader’s live market data, BUT EVs drop off top 10 list |
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| 21.2.20 |
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Sika - record results in 2019: sales up 14% to 8.1 billion Swiss francs and operating profit up 11% to 1.1 billion Swiss francs |
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| 21.2.20 |
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Tracker - strengthens connected car data portfolio to focus on dealer solutions |
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| 21.2.20 |
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IMI SkillAuto - Rob Oldale (Blackpool and The Fylde College Automotive) chosen to be the new Lead Judge for the Refinishing competition |
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| 21.2.20 |
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Mitsubishi Motors UK - Master Technician Alan Williamson qualifies for the Mitsubishi Motors Global Technician of the Year contest |
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| 21.2.20 |
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Czinger Vehicles - electric 21C hypercar; 0-62 mph in 1.9 seconds; "carbon fibre and multi-layer, show quality paintwork" |
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| 21.2.20 |
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RAC - one-in-three drivers (14.7m) more dependent on the car than a year ago |
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| 21.2.20 |
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Tesla - Elon Musk gets $350m bonus as Tesla value hits $100 bn (more than Ford and GM combined); he is on track for a $50 BILLION payout |
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| 21.2.20 |
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EU (new composition with 27 member states [excl UK]) ACEA - passenger car registrations: -7.5% in January 2020 |
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| 21.2.20 |
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Allianz Group - 2019 results: "another successful year with record results" |
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| 20.2.20 |
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Apprentices are great for business - brilliant story of 19-yr-old BA apprentice goes viral for all the right reasons |
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| 20.2.20 |
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RWC - announces March date for Vehicle Technology Insight seminar at IMI accredited training centre in Milton Keynes |
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| 20.2.20 |
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Bodyshop Solutions - appointed by Volkswagen Group as a preferred equipment supplier to approved repair network |
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| 20.2.20 |
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Axa - 2019 results: revenue for personal lines motor in UK up 7%, with commercial motor up 2% |
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| 20.2.20 |
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MINI - list of winners from its MINI Retailer Awards |
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| 20.2.20 |
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Citroën UK - list of all 31 winners from its annual Dealer Excellence Awards |
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| 20.2.20 |
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Disability Racing Academy set to grow thanks to SYNETIQ |
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| 20.2.20 |
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AW Repair Group - double donations for Rainbow Trust |
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| 20.2.20 |
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Autotech Training - offer on-site Electric and Hybrid Vehicle training across the UK |
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| 20.2.20 |
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HSE - Harwoods at Audi Southampton fined £120,000 after a car bodywork sprayer developed occupational asthma |
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| 20.2.20 |
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Tech not tests key to keeping older drivers safe - now MORE THAN 5 MILLION older drivers in Britain |
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| 20.2.20 |
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LKQ - 2019 results: turnover up 5.3% to $12.5 billion; EBITDA up 6.2% to $1.3 billion; European turnover up 11.8% and EBITDA up 7.5% |
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| 20.2.20 |
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The Blackpool & Fylde College - Motorsport team looking for Sponsors for this year's Northwest stages in March |
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| 20.2.20 |
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Axalta - donates €50,000 to STEM and Environmental Stewardship Causes in EMEA |
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| 20.2.20 |
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Zurich - volume of potholes is set reach 651,000 in the next decade, an increase of 16% |
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| 20.2.20 |
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Premier Group - Staffordshire bodyshop gain the BSI Vehicle Damage Repair Kitemark |
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| 20.2.20 |
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Germany: Standox paint 'Camp' - one-week programme for the new generation of young professionals working in paint shops |
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| 20.2.20 |
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PPG post on "Artificial intelligence to scan the vehicle's bodywork in search of imperfections?" - UVeye (previously reported with Volvo) |
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| 20.2.20 |
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BBA accommodation at the O2 NEARLY SOLD OUT – ONLY 11 ROOMS LEFT (as of Thursday am) |
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| 20.2.20 |
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Ageas UK - 2019 results: profit down 21%; hit by "motor claims inflation" with "increased damage and repair costs"; motor premiums down 1.3% |
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| 20.2.20 |
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UK inflation rate - CPI increase to 1.8% for the 12 months to Jan; RPI increases to 2.7% |
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| 19.2.20 |
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Honda UK - MD, Dave Hogetts retires, replaced by Jean-Marc Streng; Dave Webb moves to Honda Europe and is replaced by Rebecca Stead |
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| 19.2.20 |
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Marshall Volvo Grantham - 3rd year Parts Apprentice, Callum Parker, to star in a film about Volvo Scheme Parts Apprentices |
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| 19.2.20 |
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Lightfoot - announce strategic driver-safety partnership with world’s largest peer-to-peer car-sharing platform |
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| 19.2.20 |
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Financial Reporting Council (FRC) - accounting regulator's advice to companies and auditors on coronavirus risk |
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| 19.2.20 |
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Volvo Cars - calls on UN delegates to address "road safety inequality"; est. 1.35m people lose their lives in traffic accidents EACH YEAR |
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| 19.2.20 |
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Land Rover - great fun one minute video of the new Defender performing in the new James Bond movie |
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| 19.2.20 |
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Land Rover - great fun one minute video of the new Defender performing in the new James Bond movie |
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| 19.2.20 |
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World Skills UK LIVE (formerly Skills Show) - returns to NEC Birmingham from Thurs 19 to Sat 21 November 2020 |
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| 19.2.20 |
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Independent Garage Association (IGA) - access to technical information more important than ever |
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| 19.2.20 |
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First Line - subframe bushes save technicians valuable time |
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| 19.2.20 |
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Tesla - offer premiums up to 30% cheaper than traditional insurers; could spell danger for traditional insurers says Moody's new report |
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| 19.2.20 |
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Freeway Fleet Systems - smart software predicts type and quantity of parts needed to maintain a fleet |
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| 19.2.20 |
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Tesla - "I think insurance is going to be I think quite a major product of Tesla over time" says Elon Musk |
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| 19.2.20 |
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Andy Mansfield celebrates 45 years at Movac! |
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| 19.2.20 |
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Government - Budget day remains unchanged as Wed 11 March says new chancellor Rishi Sunak |
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| 19.2.20 |
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Synetiq - appoints Jonathan Pervin (ex Deloitte, KPMG, Fulcrum and Wilko) as new Financial Controller |
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| 19.2.20 |
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USA: Enterprise Rent-A-Car Survey: more workers find work-life balance by embracing work-life “blending” |
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| 19.2.20 |
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PIB Group (backed by investors, The Carlyle Group) acquires BK Insurance Brokers |
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| 19.2.20 |
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AX article - "offering courtesy cars for drivers whose own vehicles are in repair can be risky" |
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| 19.2.20 |
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Vantage Leasing - leasing of plug-in vehicles rocketed by more than 700% during 2019 |
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| 19.2.20 |
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Solus Accident Repair - fantastic response to recritment campaign at new Bolton site, reports local newspaper |
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| 19.2.20 |
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Pendragon - appoint Bill Berman (ex AutoNation) as Chief Executive Officer |
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| 19.2.20 |
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Ageas - 2019 results: best ever profit for group; UK profit fell 21% to Euro 67m hit by "claims inflation in a challenging motor market" |
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| 19.2.20 |
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HonestJohn website - bought out of administration by Heycar, the new on-line used car marketplace |
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| 18.2.20 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - shipping parts out of China in suitcases |
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| 18.2.20 |
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JLR, Tata and Warwick Uni - £150m national centre in Coventry dedicated to advanced automotive research, one of Europe’s largest hubs |
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| 18.2.20 |
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The IMI - just 15 years to train a generation of technicians to work on electric cars |
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| 18.2.20 |
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comparethemarket.com - scrap the youth mobility tax to allow young drivers to stay on the road |
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| 18.2.20 |
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FCA - bans motor finance firm’s range of online adverts |
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| 18.2.20 |
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Polestar (Volvo and Geely) and Google - continue to collaborate to improve the future of in-car HMI (Human Machine Interface) |
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| 18.2.20 |
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IFED - extended sentence for fraudster who gave judge bogus employment reference following a road traffic collision |
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| 18.2.20 |
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MG Cannon - Dorchester, Plymouth, Salisbury and Westbury bodyshops now BMW and MINI Approved Paint and Body Repair Centres |
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| 18.2.20 |
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Covéa - promotes Lisa Meigh to People Director role, and Graeme Howard is now Chief Technology & Information Officer |
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| 18.2.20 |
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Video clips replace driving theory test written scenarios |
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| 18.2.20 |
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Fix Auto Sutton-in-Ashfield - takes on two new adjoining units at bodyshop and creates dedicated ADAS centre |
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| 18.2.20 |
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Laser Tools - spot repair orbital sander and polisher |
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| 18.2.20 |
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FCA - ‘loyalty penalty’ in home and motor insurance cost 6 million longstanding consumers an extra £1.2 billion in 2018 |
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| 18.2.20 |
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Industry Insights - report from recent Connected Solutions Partners Meeting: engaged with 95% of the top 20 insurers in the UK |
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| 18.2.20 |
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Germany: BASF - further invests in Europe to strengthen global leadership position for battery materials for electric vehicles |
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| 18.2.20 |
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Lightfoot - Institute of Advanced Automotive Propulsion Systems (IAAPS) champions Lightfoot
as "game changer" for fleet vehicles |
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| 18.2.20 |
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ONS - average regular pay (before tax and other deductions): £512 per week |
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| 18.2.20 |
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AkzoNobel - official paint and coatings partner to McLaren F1; MCL35 painted using Sikkens, also using Intertherm 50 (heat-shielding) |
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| 18.2.20 |
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Apprentice levy - in first 8 months around 5,000 English employers relinquished more than £400m of funding raised by the levy say BBC |
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| 18.2.20 |
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Redde and Northgate - merger cleared by FCA and SRA and will be effective from Friday 21 February |
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| 18.2.20 |
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Nikkei Business Publications - carry out "teardown" of Tesla 3 and find its electronics are 6 years ahead of Toyota and VW Group |
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| 18.2.20 |
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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles - halt production of Fiat 500L due to shortage of audio system parts from Chinese supplier affected by coronavirus |
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| 18.2.20 |
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Wyndon Motors and XK Engineering - appoint Jane Mossop (ex Head of Aftersales in the UK for PSA Groupe_ as Group Sales & Marketing Manager |
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| 17.2.20 |
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'BASF Color Report 2019' (for automotive OEM Coatings) - 39% of all cars built around the globe were painted white |
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| 17.2.20 |
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Auto Trader - ‘digital paint’ that allows passengers to change colour and style of car using an app could be available by 2040 |
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| 17.2.20 |
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SMMT - third year of decline for UK bus & coach market, down -18.8% in 2019 |
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| 17.2.20 |
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Tesla - two families, travelling in separate Tesla X models, say AutoPilot function saved their lives when a tree fell and hit both cars |
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| 17.2.20 |
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BBA - ticket sales up 12% on last year with over 650 tickets sold in first two weeks of earlybird sale; save £1,200 a table until 3 March |
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| 17.2.20 |
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Allianz Partners - road deaths "will be almost eliminated" in developed nations by 2040 |
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| 17.2.20 |
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Nationwide ARC Glasgow - congratulations to Barry Downes for 35-years service! |
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| 17.2.20 |
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IMI - Richard Hutchins appointed as Skill Competition Manager at IMI, replacing Dave Massie who retires at the end of next month |
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| 17.2.20 |
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Ford (reports) - Motor Trader and Auto Retail Agenda reporting Ford is expected to cut almost half its 400-strong UK network |
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| 17.2.20 |
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ABI - "comprehensive motor insurance covers the cost of repairing or replacing vehicles damaged by storms" |
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| 17.2.20 |
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ŠKODA UK - parking prangs cost Brits £1.5 billion a year |
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| 17.2.20 |
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16th Beijing International Automobile Exhibition (Auto China 2020) - April show postponed |
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| 17.2.20 |
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Are calls for an SUV ban justified? - |
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| 17.2.20 |
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PPG Refinish UK & Ireland - open dedicated MoonLab at Stowmarket facility |
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| 17.2.20 |
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Parts delay - "some parts ordered January, not available until May," says one repairer member |
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| 17.2.20 |
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iRG - LCV and Pontypridd bodyshop sites flooded and closed for the foreseeable future |
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| 17.2.20 |
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Clyde & Co’s Insurance Growth Report 2020 - "challenges" remain: political and economic "headwinds
are strengthening" |
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| 17.2.20 |
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Moveable barrier - government and Highways England develop long-term solution to handle traffic disruption in Kent |
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| 17.2.20 |
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Majorca - 26-year-old driver survives after driving his car off a cliff at 125mph and crashing into the sea below |
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| 17.2.20 |
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AkzoNobel (NOT UK) - vehicle refinish supply deal with BMW; Sikkens & Lesonal approved for paint repairs of BMW and Mini in 44 countries |
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| 17.2.20 |
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General Motors - announces it will retire the Holden brand in Australia and New Zealand by 2021; production stopped in Australia in 2017 |
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| 17.2.20 |
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Saga - sell motorcycle broker Bennetts for £26m to The Ardonagh Group (who already own motorcycle broker Carole Nash) |
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| 16.2.20 |
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Government - new Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, is set to crack down on £340m loopholes in insurance premium tax says Mail on Sunday |
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| 15.2.20 |
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Honda - confirm its Swindon factory will close for good in July 2021; first time a specific date has been given |
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| 15.2.20 |
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Copart - emergency surge management plan instigated in readiness for Storm Dennis this weekend |
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| 14.2.20 |
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Allianz - to end sponsorship of Saracens Rugby Club and stadium at the end of this season |
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| 14.2.20 |
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H.R. Owen Ferrari Service Centre, West London - "ambitious" recommissioning of a "barnfind" Ferrari F355 is off to the paint shop next |
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| 14.2.20 |
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Allianz and IFED - dash cam footage exposes police officer’s fraudulent £10k insurance claim |
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| 14.2.20 |
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Peugeot - 75% of UK long-distance couples could use an EV to visit their partner this Valentine's Day without having to stop to recharge |
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| 14.2.20 |
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CarGurus report - 50% of car dealers reported margins were down in 2019 |
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| 14.2.20 |
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EDF - acquires Pod Point, one of the UK’s largest EV charging companies, Legal & General to take a c.23% stake in EDF’s newly-formed JV |
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| 14.2.20 |
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insurethebox - the top 5 riskiest days to drive; 1st March (approaching) is in the top 5 riskiest days to drive |
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| 14.2.20 |
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Automotive companies face "bewildering" choice of technology solutions |
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| 14.2.20 |
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RAC - top patrol advises drivers as Storm Dennis arrives |
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| 14.2.20 |
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Quick Lane - ramping up investment in MOT offering |
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| 14.2.20 |
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CRASH Services - nominate Cancer Fund for Children as 2020 Charity Partner |
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| 14.2.20 |
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Admiral - unexpected Car Finance Fees that could cost drivers almost £1,200 |
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| 14.2.20 |
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AW Repair Group - "sharing the love" this Valentine’s Day in fundraising event & celebrating 8th anniversary at Sleaford HQ site |
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| 14.2.20 |
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AM magazine awards - full list of all 27 winner from last nights ceremony in Birmingham |
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| 13.2.20 |
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Robins & Day - PSA owned dealer group has opened its first “new generation” Distrigo Parts Hub in Hayes, West London |
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| 13.2.20 |
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Cromax - "strong start" for a strong refinish job with Cromax Basecoat |
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| 13.2.20 |
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SYNETIQ - supports West Yorkshire Police CSI Training facility |
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| 13.2.20 |
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ACIS - from ‘under the arches’ to over-arching repair strategy, the future’s bright for EV specialist bodyshops, says ACIS |
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| 13.2.20 |
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Zurich UK - 2019 results: profit in UK general insurance business up 97% to £271m on premiums up 4% to £2,480m |
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| 13.2.20 |
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Government - 29 qualifications specifically for the accident-repair industry among 5,000 being scrapped from August 2021 |
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| 13.2.20 |
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UK Government - to remove funding for courses with low student numbers |
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| 13.2.20 |
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AkzoNobel - provides update on Winning together: 15 by 20 and outlines plans for 2020 and beyond |
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| 13.2.20 |
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Zurich - full-year 2019 results: profit up 16% to $5.3bn; up 38% in Property & Casualty; Gross written premiums up 6%; COR 96.4% |
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| 12.2.20 |
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AW Repair Group - finalists in three categories (five award nominations) for the Auto Excellence Awards 2020 |
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| 12.2.20 |
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SMMT - UK used car market holds steady in 2019 with 7.9 million sales |
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| 12.2.20 |
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Paul Sell - insurance specialist Paul Sell joins Industry Insights’ Connected Solutions Consultancy team |
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| 12.2.20 |
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USA: Symach - DCR Systems opens Lindsay Honda/Acura “Super Shop” showcasing Symach tech |
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| 12.2.20 |
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IMI Skill Auto competition - could you or one of your bodyshop technicians be the next UK champion? |
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| 12.2.20 |
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USA: Tesla - driver 'complained about autopilot defect' before fatal car crash; National Transportation Safety Board investigating |
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| 12.2.20 |
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Accommodation at the InterContinental London-The O2 for this year's British Bodyshop Awards - IMPORTANT info; LIMITED availability |
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| 12.2.20 |
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Xpress (XVS) - Chris Pennell (MD), Gosia Holynska (Head of People) & Craig Tibbetts (Visual Damage Assessor) fundraising for Mind |
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| 12.2.20 |
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Government - consulting on further bringing forward to 2032 a ban on new petrol, diesel and hybrid cars; last week said 2035 was new date |
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| 12.2.20 |
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Theo - "the dashcam with the expert team that is ready to support customers following a collision" |
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| 12.2.20 |
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Australia: IAG - largest motor insurer now "allows customers to pay excesses online via the IAG website" to improve their claims experience |
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| 12.2.20 |
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220-270 people killed in accidents in Great Britain where at least one driver was over the drinkdrive limit - provisional estimates (2018) |
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| 12.2.20 |
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TCS - team of CARSYSTEM refinishing technicians are running free product training days in the UK (9th to 13th March) |
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| 12.2.20 |
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YOUR chance to shine in Farécla’s Apprentice & Student Bonnet Painting Competition - enter your painters, now! |
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| 12.2.20 |
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Nissan - seeks £70m in damages from ex-boss Carlos Ghosn for money it claims he wrongfully received during his 17 years at the company |
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| 12.2.20 |
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Volvo Product Technology Course - March and Nov dates available on course that 624 delegates have attended since first one (in 2013) |
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| 12.2.20 |
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Aviva - 285% increase in telephone calls and claims from Storm Ciara; warns of Storm Dennis due to hit UK on Saturday |
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| 12.2.20 |
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Germany: Coronavirus, car part supplier, Webasto - HQ reopens after two-week shutdown; two new cases of coronavirus |
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| 12.2.20 |
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Motofix Group - welcomes Christopher Hamlett (ex S&B Automotive Academy) as new Head of Learning & Development |
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| 12.2.20 |
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InAutomotive report - the "bodyshop gender split"... Male 73.68% : 26.32% Female |
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| 12.2.20 |
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Direct Line Group - signs Social Mobility Pledge; inc partnerships with school and work experience programmes |
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| 12.2.20 |
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SKODA UK - winners of their annual dealer awards |
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| 12.2.20 |
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WorldSkills UK blog - Body Repair: Graeme (Riverpark) & Matthew (Training 2000); Car Painting: Josh (NPTC) & Riverpark's Craig & Aubrey |
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| 11.2.20 |
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School of Thought - YOU are invited to join meeting on Wed 26 Feb about a fresh approach to attracting young people into our industry |
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| 11.2.20 |
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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles - annual awards night recognises best Van Centres and Authorised Repairers |
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| 11.2.20 |
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Copart - invest in 150 new DAF and Volvo based specialist multi-car transporters, which
will all be on the road by next year |
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| 11.2.20 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - reduce production at its Castle Bromwich and Solihull factories during March as part of a range of cost-cutting measures |
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| 11.2.20 |
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Fix Auto UK - partner with star of Arenacross Tour and stunt motorbike rider, Dan Whitby, as a brand ambassador |
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| 11.2.20 |
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Ford - make senior leadership changes; Jim Farley becomes chief operating officer heading up all global markets and automotive operations |
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| 11.2.20 |
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BBA (British Bodyshop Awards) - nearly 600 tickets sold in first week of earlybird sale; ABP members can save £120 per ticket until 3 March |
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| 11.2.20 |
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Trak Global Group - rebrands as IMS to cover worldwide insurance and mobility b2b divisions; Ed Rochfort becomes Chief Product Officer |
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| 11.2.20 |
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Isuzu UK - announce winners of their annual Dealer Awards |
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| 11.2.20 |
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Government - do you export or import from the EU? Import controls WILL be introduced at the border on 1 Jan 2021 |
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| 11.2.20 |
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Government - latest meeting of the Honda Swindon Taskforce discussed support for employees affected by Honda’s decision to close in 2021 |
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| 11.2.20 |
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SYNETIQ - raises the bar through outstanding compliance |
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| 11.2.20 |
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Stanners - launch 2020 catalogue |
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| 11.2.20 |
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Ferrari UK Dealers - welcomed 400 attendees from local schools to learn about Ferrari Apprenticeships during National Apprenticeship Week |
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| 11.2.20 |
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AA - trading update: "growth in EBITDA and cash flow is in line with market expectations"; insurance delivering strong policy growth |
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| 11.2.20 |
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Nationwide and IMI - part of a Live Streamed Employer Engagement event this Friday (14 Feb) to inspire young people to join our industry |
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| 10.2.20 |
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Drive My Career: National Apprenticeship Week - successful ‘Apprentice Takeover’ campaign |
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| 10.2.20 |
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Volvo - in early talks with China’s Geely Automobile to combine automotive business |
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| 10.2.20 |
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NFDA (National Franchised Dealers Association) - urges Government to safeguard plug-in hybrid grant ahead of budget on 11 March |
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| 10.2.20 |
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Ola (India’s largest mobility platform) - Uber rival launches in London with "market-leading" safety features and driver support |
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| 10.2.20 |
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IGA (Independent Garage Association) - Frank Harvey says access to technical information is more important than ever |
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| 10.2.20 |
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Hendy - dealership group holds first-ever Group Awards ceremony |
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| 10.2.20 |
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UK Gov - new online vehicle checker to help drivers and businesses prepare for the introduction of clean air zones with charges |
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| 10.2.20 |
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Storm Ciara – insurance advice from the ABI |
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| 10.2.20 |
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Car insurance premiums will continue to rise in 2020 - "record" repair costs, higher compensation payments and rising theft claims to blame |
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| 10.2.20 |
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What Car? - Britain’s biggest new car discounts revealed ahead of March plate change |
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| 10.2.20 |
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FCA, ICO and FSCS - publish joint statement to insolvency practitioners and authorised firms |
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| 10.2.20 |
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insurethebox - 15% increase in motor accidents in the winter versus summer |
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| 10.2.20 |
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ABP Club Women in Automotive - nominations now open for Autocar’s Great Women in the British Car Industry 2020 |
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| 10.2.20 |
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AXA UK - claims handlers are piloting machine-learning tool RoRI to compare the cost of repair with the cost of total loss |
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| 10.2.20 |
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Artis - work underway at bodyshop number six (next to current Croydon bodyshop); "boosting capacity" |
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| 10.2.20 |
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NBRA - appoint Tom Hudd (ex Thatcham and iRG) as National Manager |
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| 10.2.20 |
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Plester Group - ABP Club Recommended Business Service Provider are supporting repairers and AutoRaise |
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| 10.2.20 |
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Hyundai - £75 computer system that stops cars from crashing to be fitted in cars from 2021 |
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| 10.2.20 |
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Watchstone (formerly Quindell) - trading update: company now only has one one remaining operating business, ingenie |
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| 10.2.20 |
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Fiat - warn that coronavirus could lead to parts shortages which could then halt production at one of their European factories |
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| 08.2.20 |
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LV= - finalists announced for their GI Claims Partner awards; winners announced at ceremony on 5 March |
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| 08.2.20 |
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Do you have apprentices? - enter the Thatcham Apprentice Mentor of the Year Award 2020; entries close 27 Feb; winner revealed at BBA |
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| 08.2.20 |
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Government - motorists will continue to get help to buy and run electric cars beyond next month's budget |
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| 07.2.20 |
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UK Carline - Jon Jack from BMW UK appointed as National Corporate Sales Manager appointed at UK Carline |
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| 07.2.20 |
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iRG: National Apprenticeship Week (VIDEO) - day 5: Welsh Skills Automotive Technology and Vehicle Body Repair Competition |
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| 07.2.20 |
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Weather warning for this weekend with arrival of Storm Ciara |
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| 07.2.20 |
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AM - full list of all finalists for the 27 awards announced next Thursday in Birmingham; no award for bodyshops |
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| 07.2.20 |
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IMI - to present six national awards at Centenary dinner for outstanding contributions; Apollo are finalist for "Partner of the Year" |
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| 07.2.20 |
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The Vella Group - sign lease for new bodyshop in the Liverpool area |
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| 07.2.20 |
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Bicester Heritage - welcomed 20 Year 10 students from Bicester Technology Studio |
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| 07.2.20 |
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Motorpoint - officially opens for business in Swansea following a multi-million pound investment in the city |
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| 07.2.20 |
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London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC) - New electric van prototypes for vital testing phase ahead of Q4 launch |
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| 07.2.20 |
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InAutomotive - the 10 highest paying jobs in the automotive industry... (clue: Dealer Principal is the top) |
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| 07.2.20 |
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IMI one-day course (with Autoconsult) - 'Alternative fuel vehicle: the future of the motor industry' |
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| 07.2.20 |
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STL - support £14 million vehicle preparation centre, Big Motoring World in Peterborough - 100 cars a day through the bodyshop |
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| 07.2.20 |
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Motofix Group: National Apprentice Week - celebrating 20 Years of Motofix Group apprenticeships; 80 apprentices have qualified since 1999 |
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| 07.2.20 |
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Vauxhall - challenging misconceptions in its latest marketing campaign for the all-new Corsa |
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| 07.2.20 |
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Lytx (telematics database of 120bn miles of driving data from 1m CV drivers) - riskiest driving trends and roads in the UK |
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| 07.2.20 |
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Admiral - trading update: "strong 2019 profit"; current profitability impacted by high claims inflation |
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| 06.2.20 |
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iRG: National Apprenticeship Week - meet the female apprentices: Courtney Rees (Paint), Analis Brooks (MET) and Esme Leader (Paint) |
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| 06.2.20 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) - earlybird booking is GO!; Direct Line confirmed as a Presenting Company |
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| 06.2.20 |
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Gemini ARC: National Apprenticeship Week - "apprentice takeover"; fab testimonials from 2nd largest independent bodyshop group in the UK! |
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| 06.2.20 |
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Coplus - motor insurance claims provider processed more than 80,000 motor claims in 2019 |
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| 06.2.20 |
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SMMT - van market up +5.9%; top 3 LCV best sellers in Jan: Ford Transit Custom, Ford Transit and Vauxhall Vivaro |
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| 06.2.20 |
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Allianz - motor most common type of fraudulent claim received (44% of the total) |
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| 06.2.20 |
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Pay and jobs fall in automotive sector - salaries in the sector dropped by 2% year-on-year; job numbers fell by 11.9% |
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| 06.2.20 |
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RSA - warns drivers "Be on your guard for fraudsters advertising their contact number on Google" |
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| 06.2.20 |
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ARAG - new motor product includes cover for vehicle cloning |
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| 06.2.20 |
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AW Repair Group: National Apprenticeship Week - seven 3rd-year apprentices will be fully-qualified in the Summer! |
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| 06.2.20 |
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iRG - details of the finance and legal behind the bodyshop group's MBO |
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| 06.2.20 |
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Rapid charging points every 20 miles on motorways and A-roads will significantly encourage EV adoption - TRL |
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| 06.2.20 |
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Sopp+Sopp - announce tech partnership with Concirrus to speed up accident reporting |
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| 06.2.20 |
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Hyundai - 2nd largest VM approved bodyshop network appoints 6 new franchisees and a new Head of Network Development |
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| 06.2.20 |
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Europcar Mobility Group UK - give businesses that use CVs chance to put electric motoring to the test in ‘real world’ conditions |
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| 06.2.20 |
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Bosch - we could launch an autonomous car tomorrow; technology and hardware is here, problem is non-technical eg inconsistent regulations |
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| 06.2.20 |
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Government - towns can apply for funding to become Britain's first fully electric bus town |
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| 05.2.20 |
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iRG - Steve Peart sells business to an MBO (Management Buy Out) of Lee Wallbank, Phil Dawson, Joe Moore and Daniel Lewis |
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| 05.2.20 |
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PPG Refinish UK & Ireland - install first post-trial MoonWalk at Warley Car Clinic |
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| 05.2.20 |
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iRG Apprentice Program (VIDEO) - Tom Hudd, Head of Technical Services at iRG, on the bodyshop skills shortage |
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| 05.2.20 |
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RAC - petrol and diesel prices coming down after RAC called for cuts |
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| 05.2.20 |
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Remit - to open a second Automotive Academy; new 8,000 sq ft site in Derby fully operational next month |
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| 05.2.20 |
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PPM Industries - Q1 masking solutions brand is new official partner of Ducati's racing division |
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| 05.2.20 |
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PPM Industries - Q1 masking solutions brand is new official partner of Ducati's rsacing division |
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| 05.2.20 |
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Elevenci - automotive sector facing ‘perfect storm’ & will require 'unprecedented levels of transformation' |
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| 05.2.20 |
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Financial & Legal Insurance Company - Karen Beales (ex CEO of UK General) appointed as MD at legal expenses insurance specialist |
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| 05.2.20 |
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Farécla Apprentice & Student Bonnet Painting Competition - 2020 competition to find the UKs most talented painter opens Wednesday 12 Feb |
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| 05.2.20 |
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Nissan Leaf - completes the UK’s longest and most complex autonomous car journey: 230-mile autonomous journey across the UK |
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| 05.2.20 |
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Auto Trader - registrations of EVs "reassuring" but need to "continue apace" to meet the government’s new ambitious target |
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| 05.2.20 |
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Money Mail article - "drivers Google insurers after accidents but get claims firms and end up facing vast bills" |
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| 05.2.20 |
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Volkswagen Group UK - new insurer-facing website with info on approved bodyshop network inc news and tech data |
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| 05.2.20 |
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Synetiq: National Apprenticeship Week - SYNETIQ’s success stories |
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| 05.2.20 |
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SMMT - new car sales down 7.3% in January; diesel sales down 36%; battery cars up but still only 2.7% of the market |
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| 05.2.20 |
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Lookers - Year-end trading update: "performance in-line with expectations" |
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| 05.2.20 |
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Lookers - appoint Mark Raban (formerly CFO) as Chief Executive Officer and Cameron Wade as Chief Operating Officer |
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| 05.2.20 |
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Northgate plc and Redde plc - receive approval from FCA for merger to proceed; expected to complete by the end of Q1 2020 |
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| 04.2.20 |
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BBA (British Bodyshop Awards) - over 410 tickets sold on first day of earlybird period when members save £1,200 per table |
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| 04.2.20 |
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HSE - Michael Douglas Autosalvage in Carlisle fined £31,000 after customer fatally crushed as lift truck fell onto whilst being loaded |
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| 04.2.20 |
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ARI - added 76 mechanical and bodyshop garages during 2019 to its Masterserve garage repair network, which now totals over 500 sites in UK |
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| 04.2.20 |
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petrol and diesel ban - comment from PRA (Petrol Retailers Association); why is government ignoring hydrogen powered vehicles? |
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| 04.2.20 |
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RSA - pledges to double its number of apprentices, from 278 to around 500 by 2022; join the 5% Club‘ offering 'earn and learn’ opportunities |
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| 04.2.20 |
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Hyundai - to close its 7 factories in South Korea next week due to parts shortage arising from the coronavirus outbreak |
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| 04.2.20 |
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Automotive sector is the fifth-best industry to hire an apprentice in 2020 |
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| 04.2.20 |
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BVRLA - "time for decarbonisation action as well as targets" |
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| 04.2.20 |
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iRG: National Apprenticeship Week (VIDEO) - meet Billy Brain, Paint Apprentice and student at Newport College (Coleg Gwent) |
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| 04.2.20 |
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Total Composite Solutions (TCS) - appointed exclusive CARSYSTEM UK Partner; 1,500 body and paint repair products now available from TCS |
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| 04.2.20 |
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Rye Street Group - newly refurbished bodyshop in Hertfordshire is LV= sole supply repair site |
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| 04.2.20 |
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Licence Bureau - Driver Licence validation services provider issues ‘no panic’ Brexit msg but encourages businesses to "keep drivers legal" |
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| 04.2.20 |
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Petrol & diesel ban - 3.7 million drivers likely to switch to EV in the next 3-5 years, says comparethemarket.com |
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| 04.2.20 |
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Petrol & diesel ban - SMMT concerned that government "has seemingly moved the goalposts for consumers and industry on such a critical issue" |
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| 04.2.20 |
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Marshall Group: National Apprenticeship Week - "creating a legacy" with the launch of Marshall Centre for apprentices |
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| 04.2.20 |
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Remit - MAN Truck & Bus UK appoints Remit Group as new Apprenticeship provider |
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| 04.2.20 |
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Ban on the sale of petrol and diesel vehicles - "more ambitious target should be the catalyst for faster change" says the RAC |
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| 04.2.20 |
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National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) - David Newman appointed new NFDA Chairman |
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| 04.2.20 |
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British Bodyshop Awards 2020 - earlybird booking is NOW OPEN! |
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| 04.2.20 |
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Rolls-Royce Motor Cars: National Apprenticeship Week - doubles the number of places on its 2020 apprenticeship programme |
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| 04.2.20 |
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UK Government - to bring forward ban on sale of NEW petrol and diesel cars to 2035 (was 2040); ban will now include hybrids |
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| 03.2.20 |
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TRL - calls for critical update to UK automotive legislation to EDRs (the 'black box' recorders in cars) |
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| 03.2.20 |
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Allianz Risk Barometer (identifies the top global business risks) - "Cyber incidents" ranks as top threat |
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| 03.2.20 |
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Fix Auto Wrexham - first-aid training meant they could save life of one of their drivers after he had heart attack while driving to work |
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| 03.2.20 |
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CitNOW - listed as a "Top 100 Exporter" in the Oxfordshire and Thames Valley regions by Business & Innovation Magazine |
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| 03.2.20 |
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Revive! - SMART repair network completes largest ever resale of territory as Revive! Luton changes hands for record sum |
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| 03.2.20 |
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Autopromotec - worldwide turnover for automotive aftermarket will grow by 42%, from est €398bn in (2018), to est €566bn (2025) |
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| 03.2.20 |
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Allianz Partners - invest in technician skills to handle Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair including IMI TechSafe registration |
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| 03.2.20 |
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AutoVista - warn of disruption to automotive supply industry as coronavirus spreads to Webasto plant in Germany; Bosch is "concerned" |
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| 03.2.20 |
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Venson Automotive Solutions - 57% business drivers would consider "ditching" their own car to reduce emissions |
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| 03.2.20 |
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Autovista Group report - Brexit conclusion fails to clear up carmaker confusion |
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| 03.2.20 |
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PPG - complete acquisition of ICR (Industria Chimica Reggiana), Italian refinish paint manufacturer whose brands include SPRINT |
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| 03.2.20 |
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Bodyshop Solutions - now distributing Minden Dust Extraction Systems' bodyshop range |
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| 03.2.20 |
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10am tomorrow (Tues 4 Feb) - get ready to save £120 per BBA2020 ticket with our earlybird sale |
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| 03.2.20 |
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iRG: National Apprenticeship Week (VIDEO) - meet MET Apprentice, Sam Hunt (IRG’S Apprentice of the Year 2019) |
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| 03.2.20 |
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Gemini ARC: National Apprenticeship Week - work experience student at Gemini Yeovil, Lauren Noyce, secures full time apprenticeship! |
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| 03.2.20 |
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DAC Beachcroft - expands its Claims Solutions business with new partner hire, Adam Burrell |
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| 03.2.20 |
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National Apprenticeship Week - parents unaware of opportunities apprenticeships can offer; 60% worry they'd be "stuck making tea" |
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| 03.2.20 |
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ECA Business Energy - continue successful partnership with ABP Club; work with 300+ bodyshops, generating £3m+ savings |
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| 03.2.20 |
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Inchcape - Group CEO Stefan Bomhard (who joined the Group as CEO in 2015) to step down |
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| 03.2.20 |
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The 'Sunday night fear' - automotive workers dread Mondays LESS than those who work in media, legal and finance professions |
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| 03.2.20 |
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Steer Automotive Group - acquires Walmley Repair and Care in Birmingham; 9th site for Steer |
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| 03.2.20 |
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National Apprenticeship Week 2020 launches today (Monday 3 Feb) - theme is: ‘Look Beyond’ with an apprenticeship |
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| 03.2.20 |
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NAHL Group - full year trading update; underlying earnings likely to be "lower than Board expectations"; shares fall 36% on news |
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| 01.2.20 |
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Brexit - EU to back Spain's claim on Gibraltar meaning it would be excluded from any trade deals; 16% of UK motor underwritten in Gibraltar |
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| 31.1.20 |
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Connected Solutions - Brexit car parts supply delay mitigation for bodyshops, with Advantage Parts |
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| 31.1.20 |
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East Bilney Coachworks - invest in 2nd David Utting Smartshop & a new bodyshop in Thetford; monthly repair capacity 1,850+ vehicles |
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| 31.1.20 |
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FOUR DAYS TO GO! Save £120 per ticket with our British Bodyshop Awards earlybird sale which starts on Tues 4 Feb |
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| 31.1.20 |
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RAC Report on Motoring - twice as many drivers plan to ‘go electric’ next time round |
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| 31.1.20 |
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AXA, Churchill and LV= General Insurance - IFED: thief used fake bank statements to obtain Jaguar on hire purchase which he sold for £14k |
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| 31.1.20 |
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AutoRaise - hitting the road next week for National Apprenticeship Week (3 to 7 February 2020) |
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| 31.1.20 |
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EU Emissions Targets - set to impose €14.5bn (£12.2bn) fines on Europe’s top 13 car makers - |
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| 31.1.20 |
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EU 2021 CO₂ emissions target - set to impose €14.5bn (£12.2bn) fines on Europe’s top 13 car makers - |
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| 31.1.20 |
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Autopromotec blog - European General Road Safety Regulation ('world's most advanced regulatory framework for vehicle safety') includes ADAS |
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| 31.1.20 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) 2020 - HELLO! from our Headline Partner, PPG |
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| 31.1.20 |
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Opening of new smart motorways halted pending a Government review |
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| 31.1.20 |
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Copart - invest in people with more than 30 apprenticeships across the business |
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| 31.1.20 |
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TrustFord - UK's joint second largest dealer owned bodyshop group opens Quick Lane Tyre & Autocentre in Colchester |
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| 31.1.20 |
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Mercedes-Benz Cars UK - former Head of Fleet and Customer Operations Director, Sally Dennis, appointed Used Cars and Remarketing Director |
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| 31.1.20 |
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Ford and Vizion - along with Autoflow launch Ford Certified Collision Network integrated with Ford vehicles via Connected-Car technologies |
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| 31.1.20 |
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Aston Martin - Lawrence Stroll to invest £200m as part of £500m re-funding; Racing Point F1 team to be Aston Martin F1 works team for 2021 |
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| 31.1.20 |
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comparethemarket.com - comment on ABI figures showing motor premiums are at their third highest annual figure on record |
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| 31.1.20 |
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ABI -average motor premium in Q4 2019 up 3% to £484; repair costs in first half of 2019 up 11% to £2.3 billion due to car technology levels |
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| 31.1.20 |
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Beissbarth - new Easy 3D+ enables a wheel alignment check in 90 seconds and completion of a full vehicle alignment in as little as 20 mins |
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| 31.1.20 |
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Volvo Cars - 110 apprentices joined UK Volvo retailers in 2019; target of 130 (inc Accident Repair Technicians) for 2020 |
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| 31.1.20 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - Q3 results: turnover up 2.8% to £6.4 billion; profit of £318 million compared to loss of £273m in Q3 previous year |
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| 31.1.20 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - Chief Executive, Sir Ralf Speth, to retire at the end of September 2020 and become non-executive Vice Chairman |
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| 31.1.20 |
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Volkswagen Group - submits $2.9 billion offer through its TRATON truck unit to acquire sole ownership of US truck manufacturer Navistar |
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| 31.1.20 |
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Aston Martin - considering two offers of £200m investment in exchange for 20% shareholding - one from Geely and one from Lawrence Stroll |
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| 30.1.20 |
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BBA 2020 - earlybird sale starts in FIVE days... save £120 per ticket (ABP Club members only) |
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| 30.1.20 |
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ChipsAway - 20% of all repairs completed by Chips Away last year were on black vehicles |
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| 30.1.20 |
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Pendragon - invests £3m in new flagship FordStore and workshop in Chester |
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| 30.1.20 |
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S&G Response - exceeds £25,000 target in raising £47,252 for charity in 2019 |
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| 30.1.20 |
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FCA - information for firms during the Brexit implementation period |
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| 30.1.20 |
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Hyundai and Kia - invest €100 million in UK-based EV company, Arrival, to jointly develop vehicles |
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| 30.1.20 |
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SMMT - commercial vehicle manufacturing output falls -7.8% in 2019 |
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| 30.1.20 |
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IMI Recognition Awards for Outstanding Achievement 2020 - finalists include Apollo, Scuffed Up, Riverpark, CAVC and Andy Moore |
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| 30.1.20 |
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USA: CitNOW - Pam Cameron re-joins CitNOW to continue growth in the West Coast of America |
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| 29.1.20 |
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Norton Motorcycles - British motorbike company goes into administration |
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| 29.1.20 |
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BBA 2020 - earlybird sale starts in SIX days... save £120 per ticket (ABP Club members only) |
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| 29.1.20 |
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Highways England - issue statement on smart motorways after media reports |
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| 29.1.20 |
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DriveElectric - predict sales of new battery electric cars in UK to rise by 260% in 2020 to 98,500 (from 37,850 in 2019) |
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| 29.1.20 |
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Laird Assessors - motor engineer, Julian Goodhead, celebrates 10 years at automotive inspection & claims support firm |
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| 29.1.20 |
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IMI - case study call for bodyshops who have used the IMI's services |
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| 29.1.20 |
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InAutomotive - av salary in the bodyshop sector up 3.68% year-on-year to £33k |
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| 29.1.20 |
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AXIOM Accident & Hail Repair's TDN Group bodyshop - Paintless Dent Removal specialists invest in Symach tech |
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| 29.1.20 |
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Rebecca Wilson, Senior Paint Tech at Bells Accident & Repair Centre, Northern Ireland - former WorldSkills Car Painting competitor (video) |
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| 29.1.20 |
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Artis - due to open second bodyshop in Croydon (March), & site in Woodford Green (April) taking total number of Artis bodyshops to 7 |
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| 29.1.20 |
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Audatex - new data service for fleet and daily rental companies for real-time and accurate repair pricing at point of return |
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| 29.1.20 |
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EuroNCAP - 2019 was the year the car industry "fast-tracked safety" ahead of new regulation |
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| 29.1.20 |
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Copart blog - new app tells insurers the value of damaged vehicles (interview with Insurance Times) |
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| 29.1.20 |
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Pendragon - trading update: "performance improved significantly" in second half of 2019; profit for 2019 at bottom end of expectations |
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| 28.1.20 |
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SEVEN days to go! Earlybird sale for BBA2020 tickets starts at 10am on Tuesday 4 February |
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| 28.1.20 |
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Car insurance is the most switched financial product of the decade - 56% switched provider in the last 10 years |
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| 28.1.20 |
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Bodyshop solutions - significant number of Tesla approved body shops being set up in the UK |
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| 28.1.20 |
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Tesla Model 3 drives EV market growth - now the the third best-selling model; OUTSELLING VW Polo, Peugeot 208 & Nissan Qashqai |
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| 28.1.20 |
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Hella - ADAS diagnostic tools packages |
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| 28.1.20 |
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RAC - Smart motorways report by APPG for Roadside Rescue and Recovery |
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| 28.1.20 |
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FCA - requests further information about overdraft pricing from banks |
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| 28.1.20 |
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Warwickshire Trading Standards - car dealer prosecuted for selling faulty vehicle to undercover officer |
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| 28.1.20 |
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Activate Accident Repair - Glasgow bodyshop opens, part of AGL's £3m repair division investment |
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| 28.1.20 |
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CV Library - 55% of employers claims someone’s social class impacts how much they get paid |
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| 28.1.20 |
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RAC - sudden fall in demand for oil due to coronavirus in China means UK drivers should expect cut in fuel prices |
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| 28.1.20 |
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EV Energy Taskforce - electric vehicle revolution can be "boon" for UK energy system |
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| 28.1.20 |
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Aviva - apologises after emailing thousands of customers and mistakenly calling them all "Michael" |
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| 28.1.20 |
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Saga - trading update: profit in line with guidance; insurance shows "clear signs of progress" |
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| 28.1.20 |
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Anexo Group (inc DAMS, Direct Accident Management) - trading update; "a year of strong progress....profit in line with expectations" |
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| 27.1.20 |
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Northern Ireland - all MoT tests suspended with immediate effect due to defective lifts; temporary exemption certificates to be issued |
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| 27.1.20 |
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Highways England - automated cone laying vehicle trials due to start |
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| 27.1.20 |
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Auto Trader - supply of EVs across December increased by 167% |
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| 27.1.20 |
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SsangYong - apprentices complete first module inaugural apprenticeship programme for Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Technicians |
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| 27.1.20 |
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Nationwide Accident Repair and the IMI - live employer engagement careers event: Friday 14 Feb at 9:10am |
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| 27.1.20 |
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Smart motorway safety reforms - RAC reaction |
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| 27.1.20 |
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PPG Refinish - PPG Online Color web application replaced with 'ColorMobile' |
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| 27.1.20 |
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Introducing our #BBA2020 host... |
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| 27.1.20 |
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LV= - launches "industry-first" car insurance voice skill (for customers with Amazon Alexa or Google Home Assistant) |
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| 27.1.20 |
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Absolute Alignment - sells benefits of "profitable wheel alignment" for MOT test centres |
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| 27.1.20 |
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BBC Panorama - F0I request reveals 38 people have been killed on smart motorways in the last five years |
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| 27.1.20 |
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Defaqto - car insurers cut cover for drivers who put the wrong fuel in |
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| 27.1.20 |
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Auto Trader - 2019 ended on a "positive note" as used car prices increased |
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| 27.1.20 |
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Volkswagen Group - load-dependent volume flow control in the paint shop saves electricity |
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| 27.1.20 |
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Bristol Street Motors - Nissan Bradford dealership gains Electric Vehicle Approved Status (EVA) |
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| 27.1.20 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA 2020) - 8 days to go until the start of earlybird sale ... save £120 per ticket for ABP Club members only |
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| 27.1.20 |
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Symach and Carlac - new UVA-LEDtronic tech (can dry 1st coat in 20 seconds and 2nd coat in 40 seconds) available from Carlac |
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| 27.1.20 |
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Dutch study - confirms effectiveness of alcohol interlock programmes; 40-95% more effective in preventing reoffending that bans & fines |
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| 27.1.20 |
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Nouryon (former AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals business) - completes repricing of its term loans |
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| 24.1.20 |
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Quick-Sure Insurance Ltd - which ceased writing motor business in March 2017 has gone into administration; specialised in learner insurance |
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| 24.1.20 |
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The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) - calls for IPT freeze and tax breaks on telematics |
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| 24.1.20 |
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British Bodyshop Awards 2020 (Tuesday 5 May at the Intercontinental O2, London) - the BIGGEST BODYSHOP event in the WORLD is BACK! |
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| 24.1.20 |
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RAC Foundation - number of battery-electric and plug-in hybrids in the UK |
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| 24.1.20 |
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Keychoice (SSP) - new NIG Commercial Vehicle insurance policy |
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| 24.1.20 |
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AutoRaise - announce new intake of Trustees: Chris Oliver, AutoRaise first-ever Chairman, steps down, but continues to offer support |
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| 24.1.20 |
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BCF - "government must understand need for alignment on chemicals with the EU," says coatings industry |
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| 24.1.20 |
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BSM - "virtual reality" speeds up time to train driving instructors |
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| 24.1.20 |
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Australia: Volkswagen - donates AUD$2.5m (£1.31m) to Australian bush fire relief and recovery |
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| 24.1.20 |
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Vella Group - new LV= sole site opens in Deeside (official story in full to follow) |
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| 24.1.20 |
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Consumer Intelligence Awards - the UK’s best loved motor insurance providers named... |
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| 24.1.20 |
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Obituary: Geoffrey Atkinson OBE, former CEO of Ben - 4.01.39 TO 14.01.20 |
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| 24.1.20 |
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Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) - "raking in" more than wine, beer, spirits or gambling; new figures reveal extent of "stealth tax raid" (ABI) |
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| 24.1.20 |
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Allianz - promotes Margo Young to chief compliance officer after her role in transfer of Allianz’s personal motor business to LV= |
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| 24.1.20 |
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Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) - Christopher Woolard (currently heads up FCA's strategy and competition) appointed Interim Chief Exec |
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| 24.1.20 |
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Motofix Group - complete investment at High Wycombe site, including ADAS equipment, a dedicated fast-track line and waste management system |
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| 23.1.20 |
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Tank of mum and dad - parents spend £661m a year to help keep their kids on the road |
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| 23.1.20 |
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NFDA - Government funding for EV charging "encouraging" |
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| 23.1.20 |
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Cromax - announces dates of 2020 bodyshop training courses |
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| 23.1.20 |
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EMaC - 150 dealer delegates set to enrol onto personal development programme |
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| 23.1.20 |
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AW Repair Group - ninth site "comes alive" |
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| 23.1.20 |
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TIDAL - welcomes Berkshire Parts and Panels Limited as an Official Alliance Partner |
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| 23.1.20 |
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TIDAL - welcomes Berkshire Parts and Panels Limitted as an Official Alliance Partner |
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| 23.1.20 |
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SMMT Industry Forum - Dr Chris Owen will step down as its Chief Executive |
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| 22.1.20 |
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Hills Salvage & Recycling - awarded ISO accreditation for information security, quality management systems and environmental management |
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| 22.1.20 |
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BBA 2020 (Tuesday 5 May at the Intercontinental O2, London) - the BIGGEST BODYSHOP awards event in the WORLD |
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| 22.1.20 |
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Fix Auto Wigan - taken over by Managing Director, Andy Sankey; MBO from previous owners Dave and Steve Pollitt |
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| 22.1.20 |
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Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB) - registration window open for whiplash reforms service, 'Official Injury Claim' portal |
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| 22.1.20 |
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Markerstudy - retains Investors in People Gold Status |
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| 22.1.20 |
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Citizens Advice - response to CMA announcement of 6-month extension to insurance "loyalty penalty" regulation |
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| 22.1.20 |
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Insure The Box - telematics insurer urges drivers to check their cars are winter ready after revealing January is top month for accidents |
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| 22.1.20 |
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Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) - publishes loyalty penalty update |
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| 22.1.20 |
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Mitsubishi - under investigation in Germany for suspected use of illegal emissions cheating devices installed in diesel engines |
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| 22.1.20 |
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Volkswagen - upping use of green electricity at its plants |
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| 22.1.20 |
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Mitsubishi - appoint Eric Wepierre (ex Opal) as President and CEO |
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| 22.1.20 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - announce 500 job cuts at its Halewood factory as it moves from a three shift to a “two-plus” shift pattern from April |
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| 22.1.20 |
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RoSPA - drivers who vape could be refused insurance payout if they have an accident while using the device |
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| 22.1.20 |
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ACIS - introduces a "radical new approach" for Mazda's 106-strong approved bodyshop network |
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| 22.1.20 |
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IFED and Allianz - husband and wife “dishonest to the core” for using children to inflate car accident claim |
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| 21.1.20 |
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FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) - Warning on being careful where you get your data from |
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| 21.1.20 |
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Aviva - chairman Sir Adrian Montague to retire in 2020 once a successor has been appointed |
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| 21.1.20 |
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Brexit - government business minister "confident" of a deal with the EU which will ensure no tariffs or quotas on car parts |
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| 21.1.20 |
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First MOT winners and losers revealed by KnowYourCar - headlight aim causing big MOT test headaches |
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| 21.1.20 |
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3M - webinar on PPE for repairers tomorrow (Weds 22 Jan, 10-11am); link below to register |
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| 21.1.20 |
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SYNETIQ - hosts practice emergency training day for the British Automobile Racing Club NW Rescue team |
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| 21.1.20 |
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Vertu - acquires Kia, Suzuki and Mitsubishi dealership in Edinburgh from administrator of Leven Cars Group; will trade as Macklin Motors |
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| 21.1.20 |
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UK SMEs plan a £1.7bn "Brexit boost" |
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| 21.1.20 |
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Mirka UK - gains Investors in People Silver Award at first attempt |
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| 21.1.20 |
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USA: Ford - makes the CDP Climate ‘A List’ for the first time |
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| 21.1.20 |
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What Car? Vans - more than 30 vans stolen every day as research finds four-in-10 still don’t come fitted with an alarm as standard |
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| 21.1.20 |
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Government - employment rate at a record high of 76.3%; unemployment rate at 3.8%; earnings up by 3.2% in year to Nov 2019 |
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| 21.1.20 |
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e2e - Chris Guillaume (ex OpenGI) joins e2e Executive Board to reduce total loss claims costs and boost insurer revenue from salvage |
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| 21.1.20 |
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Cambria - acquires Aston Martin franchise and Rolls-Royce franchise in Edinburgh from administrator of Leven Cars Group |
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| 21.1.20 |
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AA - comment on government announcement of increased funding for on-street chargingpoints |
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| 21.1.20 |
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Government - funding for more on-street chargepoints on residential streets doubled to £10m for next year; will give 3,600 new chargepoints |
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| 20.1.20 |
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Davies - announces law-firm Keoghs is to join the group and form new legal solutions arm within Davies |
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| 20.1.20 |
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Brexit - Chancellor Sajid Javid says UK will split from EU regulations after Brexit, causing dismay for the automotive industry |
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| 20.1.20 |
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Road and Race Restorations, Poole ARC, Chartwell, Shorade, Dick Lovett and Premier Panel Skills - Porsche RestoRacing bodyshops |
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| 20.1.20 |
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LeasePlan EV Readiness Index 2020 - UK now one of the best prepared countries in Europe for "the electric vehicle revolution" |
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| 20.1.20 |
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GoCompare - the £544m cost of paying monthly for car insurance |
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| 20.1.20 |
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Motorpoint - 90% motorists want bigger fines for drivers caught throwing litter out of their cars |
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| 20.1.20 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) 2020 (Tuesday 5 May at the Intercontinental O2, London) - the BIGGEST BODYSHOP event in the WORLD is BACK! |
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| 20.1.20 |
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Confused.com - 27% of UK drivers are confused about why the cost of their insurance increases each year |
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| 20.1.20 |
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From April, EV will be cheaper than petrol or diesel cars thanks to salary sacrifice - av saving of £320 per month |
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| 20.1.20 |
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AA - calls for an end to VAT on electric vehicles; 61% drivers would consider EV if gov scrapped tax |
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| 20.1.20 |
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Confused.com Willis Towers Watson price index - car insurance prices at highest point in two years |
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| 20.1.20 |
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MSL - motor claims management specialist appoints Alan Brown (ex Kindertons and AIG) as head of claims |
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| 20.1.20 |
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ADAS calibration equipment market trend analysis - ADAS market to TREBLE in size over next 10 years |
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| 20.1.20 |
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PPG Refinish UK & IE - Stowmarket team raise £25k for local charity, AJ's Legacy |
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| 20.1.20 |
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CV Library - 41% automotive workers admit "on the brink of burnout" with 75% blaming their job |
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| 17.1.20 |
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Privilege Car Insurance (Direct Line) - most accidents happen on 16th January (av 10,075 accidents) with tomorrow (18th Jan) 4th in top list |
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| 17.1.20 |
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Volvo Product Technology Course - 2020 dates confirmed for course that 624 delegates have attended since the first one back in July 2013 |
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| 17.1.20 |
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ABP Club Women in Automotive (WinA) - industry survey for "the aim and focus of WinA" in 2020 |
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| 17.1.20 |
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Comparethemarket - 3.8 million drivers expected to switch to telematics policies |
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| 17.1.20 |
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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles - launches fixed price insurance offer with Direct Line to reward "loyal" customers |
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| 17.1.20 |
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34 million motorists (87% drivers) get stressed behind the wheel - 2.8 million involved in an accident say stress was a contributing factor |
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| 17.1.20 |
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GoCompare - "revamp motor insurance renewal process now" |
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| 17.1.20 |
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The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) - updated response to Citizens Advice super-complaint about motor insurance |
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| 17.1.20 |
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Spain: Ford - invests €42 million in Valencia in Valencia EV battery manufacturing plant |
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| 17.1.20 |
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SMMT - Grey was Britain’s no1 car colour in 2019; 60.7% of new cars registered were grey, black or white |
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| 17.1.20 |
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Large bodyshop site for sale or lease in Aberdeen |
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| 17.1.20 |
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Hastings - trading update: elevated claims costs in Q4, with "increases in repair costs and third party credit hire costs" |
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| 17.1.20 |
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Indasa Abrasives UK - launches new website- www.indasa-abrasives.com - putting the customer at the heart of the online experience |
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| 17.1.20 |
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PPG Moonwalk - Michael McGarry, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, says "we've already sold 100 of these Moonwalk machines in Europe" |
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| 17.1.20 |
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Ford - €42 million investment at Valencia factory in 2 new advanced lithium-ion battery assembly lines to support electrification strategy |
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| 17.1.20 |
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GT Motive - appoint David Vella as Business Development Director for the UK Collision Industry |
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| 16.1.20 |
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HonestJohn.co.uk - well know motoring website, linked with Daily Telegraph, goes into administration |
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| 16.1.20 |
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Selsia and TIDAL - enter a joint strategic partnership with significant benefits for Selsia approved repairers, insurers and fleets |
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| 16.1.20 |
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Joint Unit for Waste Crime (JUWC) - new taskforce dedicated to tackling serious and organised waste crime |
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| 16.1.20 |
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Admiral -reveal top 10 days when you are likely to have a car accident and top 10 accident prone days |
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| 16.1.20 |
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Ferrari - 9 UK dealers to host local schools at their Aftersales facilities to showcase Ferrari Apprenticeship opportunities |
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| 16.1.20 |
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Honda - launch first stage of electric vehicle charging partnership with Moixa at Islington Town Hall |
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| 16.1.20 |
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Industry Insights - sign new 5-year deal to supply Fix Auto with consultancy services, exclusively in the area of Fixed Site Repair |
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| 16.1.20 |
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Richard Taylor - former GT Motive director joins Cobalt ("the future of motor claims management") - part of Coplus - as Business Director |
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| 16.1.20 |
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car sales - worldwide car sales fell 4.4% to 90.3m in 2019; largest market China down 8.3% to 25.4m; USA down 1.4% to 17.0m |
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| 16.1.20 |
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Gefion - Danish Financial Supervisory Authority says this "provider of motor insurance" in UK "has serious liquidity problems" |
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| 16.1.20 |
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PPG - announce Q4 results and full year 2019 results; net sales increase for automotive refinish coatings |
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| 16.1.20 |
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Incident Management Solutions (IMS) - process 80,000+ estimates from images provided by Service Certainty |
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| 16.1.20 |
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Copart - speeds up total loss process for insurers with launch of new app |
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| 16.1.20 |
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Hyundai and Kia - €100 million investment to co-develop electric commercial vehicles |
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| 16.1.20 |
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By Miles - to join honcho (motor insurance "reverse auction" marketplace) |
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| 16.1.20 |
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IMI - chairman Adrian Smith steps down following drink-drive conviction |
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| 16.1.20 |
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Inchcape - sale of Inchcape Fleet Solutions to Toyota (announced in October) was completed on 31 December 2019 |
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| 16.1.20 |
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Vertu - acquire 4 Volkswagen dealerships in West Yorkshire from Sytner; add 2 new Hyundai dealerships in NE England; exit Volvo Derby |
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| 15.1.20 |
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UK inflation rate - CPI down to 1.3% for the 12 months to Dec; RPI unchanged at 2.2% |
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| 15.1.20 |
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Northgate and Redde merger - gains shareholder approval; expected completion by end of Q1 2020; new company to be Redde Northgate plc |
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| 15.1.20 |
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PPG Refinish UK & Ireland - renew Aiden Moffat Racing sponsorship for fifth consecutive year |
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| 15.1.20 |
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Devonshire Motors - Devon bodyshop is one of two Mitsubishi Motors dealers awarded Electric Vehicle Approved Accreditation |
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| 15.1.20 |
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ABP Club Women in Automotive (WinA) - surveying members ahead of Board meeting next month |
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| 15.1.20 |
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Bodyshop staff discussing salary with colleagues? - 1/5 workers are banned from discussing their pay, TUC poll finds |
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| 15.1.20 |
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GoCompare - 16m drivers report incidents on the road involving animals; 18% of drivers that hit an animal sustained damage to their vehicle |
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| 15.1.20 |
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USA: AAA (US Foundation for Traffic Safety) - over reliance on ADAS tech doubles the risk of distracted driving |
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| 15.1.20 |
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Society of Claims Professionals - CMC regulation: one year on |
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| 15.1.20 |
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National Pothole Day 2020 (Wednesday) - "engineers and authorities must look at solving the causes of potholes, not just the symptoms" |
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| 15.1.20 |
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Winn Assist - secures information security standard ISO27001 accreditation |
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| 15.1.20 |
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Allianz - appoints Nathan McLay as motor engineer services manager; Kevin Knight takes on claims investigator operations manager role |
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| 15.1.20 |
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CitNOW reveals top automotive videos from 2019 - Lookers Nissan Gateshead video wins ‘Best Overall CitNOW’ award and 'Best Workshop' award |
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| 15.1.20 |
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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) UK - announce raft of senior management changes |
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| 15.1.20 |
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RAC - attended 20% more pothole breakdowns in Q4 2019 compared to the same period a year earlier |
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| 15.1.20 |
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Co-op Insurance - Surrey is the UK’s hotspot for motor thefts followed by Glasgow, Dorset and Bristol |
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| 15.1.20 |
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One new electric car registered every seven minutes in the UK last year - EV market grew 21% in 2019 |
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| 15.1.20 |
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Thatcham - sponsor What Car? Safety Award; won by BMW 3-Series; runners up were Tesla Model 3 and Mercedes CLA |
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| 15.1.20 |
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Thatcham Research - sponsor Technology category at What Car? awards; won by Subaru's ‘DriverFocus’ Driver Monitoring System (DMS) |
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| 14.1.20 |
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Service Certainty - digital damage assessment specialist renews Connected Solutions contract with Industry Insights |
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| 14.1.20 |
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Stanners - now approved by IMI to do additional ATA training assessments |
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| 14.1.20 |
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Premier Group - significant investment at Staffordshire bodyshop to increase repair capacity |
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| 14.1.20 |
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AX - "car repair is a low-margin, high-risk business"... so how can bodyshops reduce the cost of courtesy cars? |
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| 14.1.20 |
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National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA) - used car demand expected to rise in January |
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| 14.1.20 |
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insurethebox - January riskiest month for accidents; motorists in Scotland, the North and West of England most likely to crash |
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| 14.1.20 |
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Allianz - on sustainable claims initiatives, including why recycled parts need to "work" for their approved repairers |
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| 14.1.20 |
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HSE - vehicle repair company fined after death of mechanic just hours after he started working there |
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| 14.1.20 |
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The Vella Group - North West independent bodyshop group buys Herefordshire-based Leominster ARC |
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| 14.1.20 |
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ACIS - bodyshop distributor's new website for 2020 |
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| 14.1.20 |
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Book My Garage - "top picks" for 2020s most popular cars: inc the Mini E, Ford's new Kuga and the electric Fiat 500 |
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| 14.1.20 |
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Quotall - Simon Cooter (ex Covéa) joins insurtech as Strategic Advisor |
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| 14.1.20 |
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Ford - autonomous Local Hazard Information (LHI) system warns drivers "what's around the corner" |
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| 13.1.20 |
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Volvo Car UK - new video to promote the 75-strong Volvo Approved Bodyshop network |
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| 13.1.20 |
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IMI – chairman Adrian Smith banned from driving for 2 years after being caught 5-times over the Scottish drink-drive limit and fined £2,000 |
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| 13.1.20 |
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National Windscreens - signs as Full Partner for Connected Solutions' motor claims supply chain programme |
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| 13.1.20 |
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GEM Motoring Assist - Storm Brendan brings hazardous weather conditions on the roads |
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| 13.1.20 |
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Motorpoint - Andrew Davies has been appointed the General Sales Manager of Motorpoint’s newest branch in Swansea |
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| 13.1.20 |
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The British Motor Show - to host National Automotive Recruitment Fair (Thursday 20 August 2020) |
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| 13.1.20 |
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Trakm8 - telematics cuts Altrad Services' breakdowns and repair bill by £20,000 a year & reduces accident rate from 30% to 12.5% |
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| 13.1.20 |
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Birmingham Transport Plan 2031 - cars could be banned from Birmingham City Centre |
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| 13.1.20 |
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Allianz - strengthens motor trade team with three regional management appointments |
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| 13.1.20 |
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Motofix Group - win BMW and MINI approval at Yeovil branch |
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| 13.1.20 |
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Office for National Statistics (ONS) - UK GDP grew by 0.1% in the three months to November 2019 |
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| 13.1.20 |
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Automotive workers in "career confidence crisis" - majority feel better about their appearance than they do their job prospects |
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| 13.1.20 |
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USA: The Floow - newly enhanced FloowFleet Connected Insurance Platform |
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| 11.1.20 |
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Aston Martin - Chinese firm Geely (owners of Volvo and Lotus) considering investment in UK carmaker |
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| 10.1.20 |
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The Independent Garage Association (IGA) - calls for fair use of apprenticeship levy to aid in the shortage of skilled technicians |
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| 10.1.20 |
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Audi - testing exoskeletons for overhead tasks in assembly and paint shop |
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| 10.1.20 |
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Adrian Flux - what women drive: the Vauxhall ADAM; 82% of quotes on the ADAM are for female drivers |
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| 10.1.20 |
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Mercedes-Benz and Geely - establish global joint venture “smart Automobile" to produce all-electric Smart cars |
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| 10.1.20 |
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Many cars now cost less per month than numerous mobile contracts - premium smartphones and tariff price hikes cost consumers more than ever |
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| 10.1.20 |
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Motorpoint - Ford Fiesta was the best-selling model of 2019 |
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| 10.1.20 |
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Direct Line - 7,000 motorists a year stripped of their driving licence because THEY CAN'T SEE |
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| 10.1.20 |
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JCT600 - dealer owned bodyshop group to take on another 40 apprentice technicians, and parts & service advisers this year |
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| 10.1.20 |
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Pro-Align - wheel alignment "one of the most profitable services for workshops" typically offering profit margins c88% |
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| 10.1.20 |
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Consumer Intelligence - cost of motor insurance 2.2% up over the past year; av motor premium (Nov 2018) was £820 |
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| 10.1.20 |
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Aldridge Accident and Repair Centre (AARC) - raise funds to produce and distribute 364 'Sleep Pods' for the homeless in West Midlands |
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| 10.1.20 |
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Bodyshop Consulting IMI course - 'Bodyshop Management: getting result and making profit': Tuesday 4 Feb in Hertfordshire |
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| 09.1.20 |
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Solus Accident Repair Group - TPS blog: 20% repairs at Solus are vehicles from the Volkswagen Group; recycled 25,003 bumpers in 2019 |
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| 09.1.20 |
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Gemini's new Glasgow bodyshop - check out the video of Gemini's "skate and slider system" |
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| 09.1.20 |
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JCT600 - "veteran" Chesterfield car technician, Graham Ashmore, retires after 50 years |
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| 09.1.20 |
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Audatex UK - the team’s official move into Solera’s new EMEA HQ in Bracknell |
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| 09.1.20 |
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Axalta’s 2020 Global Automotive Colour of the Year - turquoise blue called 'Sea Glass' |
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| 09.1.20 |
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ABI - trade credit insurers "providing a lifeline" to help businesses cope with record levels of bad debt |
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| 09.1.20 |
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TRL (Transport Research Laboratory) - car market requires Government intervention to "steer on to a clear path" |
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| 09.1.20 |
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Leven Cars Group - Edinburgh and Selkirk car dealership, repair and servicing business in administration |
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| 09.1.20 |
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Germany: Volkswagen - 7km test track on German motorway (Autobahn 39) provides data to develop autonomous driving tech |
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| 09.1.20 |
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ColourSpray Auto Services - bodyshop, MOT & service centre use TechMan garage management system to improve repair times & efficiency |
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| 09.1.20 |
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Cambria - trading update: "currently in-line with expectations....well placed for 2020" |
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| 09.1.20 |
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Ford - using humanoid robot 'Digit' for first-mile logistics and last-50-feet delivery |
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| 09.1.20 |
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Belron Group (Autoglass and Autoglass BodyRepair) - appoints Humphrey Singer (ex Marks & Spencer & Dixons Carphone) as CFO |
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| 09.1.20 |
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LKQ - sells its equity interests in two Czech wholesale automotive parts distributors to Swiss Automotive Group |
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| 08.1.20 |
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esure - announces appointment of former Virgin Money Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Peter Bole (also ex Tesco & RBS), as its CFO |
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| 08.1.20 |
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ACEA - 0.7% of all passenger cars on EU roads are hybrid EVs, 0.2% are battery electric, and plug-in hybrids PHEV account for 0.1% |
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| 08.1.20 |
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Auto Body Professional - remember, you can read the Winter edition of ABP Club's magazine online |
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| 08.1.20 |
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PPG - to acquire ICR (Industria Chimica Reggiana), an Italian refinish paint manufacturer whose brands include SPRINT |
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| 08.1.20 |
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Euro NCAP’s - "Best of the Best of 2019" includes THREE Tesla vehicles; Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Subaru, Audi & Renault also make the list |
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| 08.1.20 |
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RightIndem - Amanda Blanc (ex AXA and Zurich Insurance) joins AI and digital claims firm as non-executive Chair |
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| 08.1.20 |
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WorldSkills UK squad: Body Repair: Graeme (Riverpark) & Matthew (Training 2000); Car Painting: Josh (NPTC) & Riverpark's Craig & Aubrey |
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| 08.1.20 |
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Bosch - long-range lidar sensor that's "better than a pair of eyes" for automated driving |
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| 08.1.20 |
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BCA - wins prestigious What Van? industry award |
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| 08.1.20 |
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CitNOW - panel of judges for CitNOW’s Video Awards revealed |
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| 08.1.20 |
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Aston Martin - "from a trading perspective, 2019 has been a very disappointing year...we failed to deliver the profits we planned" |
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| 07.1.20 |
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EY UK on latest SMMT figures - new UK car sales rose in December, but 2019 still worst year for sales since 2013 |
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| 07.1.20 |
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Autoshield - "Wellbeing in the Workplace Workshops" for bodyshop sector |
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| 07.1.20 |
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Hyundai Kona Electric - EV tops Which?’s inaugural products of the year review |
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| 07.1.20 |
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ABP Recommended Business Service Provider: Glaisyers - named “Best Law Firm” in Manchester |
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| 07.1.20 |
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"Autonomous vehicles will stretch the limits of liability" - interesting article from law firm, Kennedy's |
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| 07.1.20 |
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Aviva - confirms Senior Independent Non-Executive Director role for George Culmer |
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| 07.1.20 |
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FCA - proposals for data reforms across the UK financial sector to improve "market integrity" and "effective competition" |
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| 07.1.20 |
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CES, Las Vegas: Sony - develops electric concept car: Vision S |
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| 07.1.20 |
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Europcar Vans - data from Maintenance and Repair (SMR) service partnership with Rivus Fleet Solutions (formerly BT Fleet Solutions) |
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| 07.1.20 |
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Volvo Cars - SUV success helps Volvo Cars break 700,000 car sales mark |
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| 07.1.20 |
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Renault - developing service enabling automatic and secure interaction and communication between cars and connected objects @ home |
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| 07.1.20 |
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Hyundai - the first Uber Elevate partner with manufacturing capabilities to mass produce Uber Air Taxis |
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| 07.1.20 |
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Google Maps - now allows users to find EV charging points by plug type |
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| 07.1.20 |
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Car Buyer Trust Index report - Mercedes-Benz tops list of UK’s most trusted car brands |
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| 07.1.20 |
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SMMT - vehicle manufacturer market share data (2019 sales): Ford (10%), Volkswagen (9%), and Mercedes-Benz (7%) |
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| 06.1.20 |
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Fuel prices as a result of the current Gulf crisis - what can UK drivers expect? |
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| 06.1.20 |
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Gemini - Glasgow bodyshop - Gemini's 29th site and an esure sole supply site - opens on time |
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| 06.1.20 |
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SMMT - Ford Fiesta was 2019's best selling new car in the UK |
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| 06.1.20 |
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Revive! - mobile smart repair business named one of the top 15 franchises for 2020 |
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| 06.1.20 |
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Rye Street Group - independent bodyshop group make green pledge for 2020 |
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| 06.1.20 |
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ABP Club Women in Automotive (WinA) - industry survey to decide on "clear objective" for 2020 |
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| 06.1.20 |
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What Car? - reveals shortlist of 31 models battling for 2020 Car of the Year title |
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| 06.1.20 |
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Brazil: Mercedes-Benz - invest 15 million Euro to build São Paulo test centre with Bosch; will also be available for other VMs |
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| 06.1.20 |
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British Motor Show 2020 - visitors can win £1000 towards a new car at "UK's biggest car showroom" |
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| 06.1.20 |
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Akzo Nobel - first to launch recycled paint; a matt emulsion called Dulux Evolve, containing 35% from waste left in thrown away paint tins |
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| 06.1.20 |
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Ageas - publishes report on 'Modified Vehicles' to help drivers understand more about the insurance of modified vehicles |
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| 06.1.20 |
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SMMT - demand for new cars at a six-year low; record year for zero emission cars: up +144.0% (but still just 1.6% market share) |
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| 06.1.20 |
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SMMT - new car sales in 2019 fell 2.4% to 2.31m (lowest level since 2013); diesel down 22%; electric sales up 144% to just 38,000 |
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| 06.1.20 |
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Surge in world oil prices in December ends 4 months of falling petrol prices - 2020 unlikely to be good for drivers in terms of fuel costs |
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| 03.1.20 |
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SEAT - 30% of parents will be late for work at least once a week because it takes ages to get kids into the car in the morning |
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| 03.1.20 |
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Tesla – confirm 500th Supercharger station in Europe |
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| 03.1.20 |
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A "high-flying" year - Zoe Marsden, Accounts Director, Panel Financial UK |
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| 03.1.20 |
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“Enhancing our customer journey” - Skye Foster, Motofix Group Brand Experience Manager |
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| 03.1.20 |
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Volkswagen - passes the mark of 250,000 electrified vehicles |
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| 03.1.20 |
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Volkswagen - passes the mark of 250,000 electrified vehicles |
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| 03.1.20 |
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Stan Palmer - Carlisle motor group operate new Suzuki franchise and workshop |
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| 03.1.20 |
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17 out of 20 motoring offences are for speeding - 2.4 million speeding offences detected in 2018-19 in England and Wales |
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| 03.1.20 |
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IRAdvocates - files forced cobalt mining child labour case against Apple, Alphabet, Dell, Microsoft and Tesla |
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| 03.1.20 |
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Honcho (mobile app where insurers will bid for car insurance business) – hits 81% of crowdfunding target |
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| 03.1.20 |
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RAC - expecting to be called out to around 12,000 breakdowns on Monday |
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| 03.1.20 |
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Fix Auto Nottingham – bodyshop panel tech, Paul Eyre, wins wedding photographer competition |
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| 03.1.20 |
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CitNOW - promotes Commercial Director, Carol Fairchild, to Chief Customer Officer role |
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| 03.1.20 |
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"Insurer Vs Repairer" podcast - The Future of Insurance Human Business with Sam White |
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| 03.1.20 |
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Solus - DeAnna Avis, National Customer Experience Manager at Solus ARC, named one of CXM's top 25 Customer Experience Professionals for 2019 |
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| 03.1.20 |
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EDSK - £1.2 billion wasted on ‘fake apprenticeships’, according to new Think Tank report |
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| 02.1.20 |
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Car-O-Liner - PSA Group and Snap-on Equipment strike an agreement for alignment benches |
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| 02.1.20 |
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Amanda Blanc (ex AXA and Zurich Insurance) - appointed as Welsh Rugby’s Professional Rugby Board's independent chair |
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| 02.1.20 |
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AW Repair Group - "it's been a cracker of a year" says the UK's 15th largest independent bodyshop group |
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| 02.1.20 |
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Fix Auto UK - promotes Regional Business Manager, Brett Wootton, to the role of Head of Operations for Fix Auto UK’s Acquired Sites. |
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| 02.1.20 |
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Allianz - completes purchase of LV GIG (remaining 51%) for £1.078bn, and the General Insurance division of Legal & General |
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| 01.1.20 |
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GT Motive - Richard Taylor, UK Business Director, announces his immediate departure; "I am moving on to my next challenge" |
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| 01.1.20 |
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Carlos Ghosn - former Nissan chief, fees his $9m bail in Japan and escapes to Beirut in a musical instrument case |
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| 01.1.20 |
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Government - National Living Wage up 6.5% to £8.72hr (£18,186yr) from 1 April 2020; National Minimum Wage for apprentices up 6.4% to £4.15hr |
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| 31.12.19 |
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BMW Group - delivered as promised: Half a million electrified BMW Group vehicles already on the roads and many more to come |
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| 31.12.19 |
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Auto Trader - UK’s most popular NEW car is a black Volkswagen Golf based on analysis of over 38 million NEW car ad views online |
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| 30.12.19 |
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esure - Richard Hughes appointed as interim Head of Engineering and Network, Claims |
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| 30.12.19 |
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Daily Mail - the 5 key things that will change over the next 10 years in the biggest evolution in motoring since the car was invented |
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| 28.12.19 |
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New Year Honours List 2020 - winners include founder of Sabre Insurance and head of design at Land Rover |
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| 27.12.19 |
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RAC - estimate 4.3 billion miles will be driven between Xmas and New Year to see friends and relatives |
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| 26.12.19 |
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2020 - the year of the electric car, says the Guardian |
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| 23.12.19 |
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Aviva - "boardroom row" over refusal of CEO, Maurice Tulloch, to break up company says Telegraph |
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| 23.12.19 |
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LV= - appoint Mark Hartigan as CEO, replacing Richard Rowney who has left following sale of their general insurance business to Allianz |
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| 22.12.19 |
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"The year of Moonwalk" - Josef Jones, Marketing Support & Communications Executive, Refinish UK & Ireland PPG |
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| 22.12.19 |
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"Be the changemaker" - Raffaella Censi, Symach |
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| 22.12.19 |
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"Delivering value and efficiency" - Steve Thompson, Director, Industry Insights |
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| 22.12.19 |
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"Make a positive impact" - Bob Linwood, CEO, AutoRaise |
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| 22.12.19 |
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"Engage with our repairer network" - Michael Golding, LV Network Manager |
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| 22.12.19 |
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"Keep pace in our ongoing transformation" - Lauren Lavelle, Head of Experience, Steer Automotive Group |
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| 22.12.19 |
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"Industry Leading Events" - Paul Dowling, Operations Director, ABP Club |
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| 22.12.19 |
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"Push the Gemini Group forward" - Kim Pinheiro, Claims Manager, Gemini ARC |
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| 22.12.19 |
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"A better world" - Victoria Turner, Commercial and Strategy Director, HastingsDirect |
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| 22.12.19 |
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School of Thought and shopping for a practical car - Julie Eley, Automotive Compliance Specialist |
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| 22.12.19 |
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Big birthdays and business profit - Christine Maskill, Managing Director, NCR Bodyshops |
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| 22.12.19 |
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Wishing our ABP Club Members a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! |
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| 20.12.19 |
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ABP Club Women in Automotive (WinA) - industry survey to decide on "clear objective" for 2020 |
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| 20.12.19 |
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National Accident Repair Group - with more than 450 bodyshop members, the 10-year-old Group tells ABP what's next for National |
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| 20.12.19 |
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SMMT - UK commercial vehicle production rises 9.8% in November, with 8,768 units built |
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| 20.12.19 |
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JBR Capital (high-end vehicle finance) - Porsche is the top financed marque overall; average value of vehicles financed is £96K |
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| 20.12.19 |
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ABP UK Body Repair Industry Yearbook - track the sales of new cars and vans over the last decade |
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| 20.12.19 |
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Ford - only 39% are "excited" for autonomous vehicles to join the mainstream |
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| 20.12.19 |
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EDAM Group - employees donating to Trussell Trust this Christmas |
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| 20.12.19 |
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Andrew Bailey (current head of the Financial Conduct Authority) - appointed as new Governor of the Bank of England |
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| 20.12.19 |
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Queen's Speech December 2019 - Brexit, immigration and changes to business rates |
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| 20.12.19 |
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XVS (Xpress Vehicle Solutions) - talk strategy and "ambitious plans" in the new Auto Body Professional magazine |
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| 20.12.19 |
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SMMT - double-digit fall for November UK car production; year-to-date car production drops -14.5% |
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| 20.12.19 |
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Remit - secures two Investors in People awards |
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| 20.12.19 |
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44% optometrists’ patients who require corrective lenses to drive don’t wear them - or have eyesight so poor they shouldn’t drive |
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| 20.12.19 |
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Groupe Renault UK - Dealers of the Year 2019 awards at annual conference |
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| 19.12.19 |
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Volkswagen brand - to launch 34 new models in 2020, including 12 SUVs as their transformation gathers pace |
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| 19.12.19 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - acquire off-road performance specialist Bowler; becomes part of their Special Vehicle Operations (SVO) division |
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| 19.12.19 |
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Tradewise Insurance Company (TWI) - goes into "voluntary run-off" on 31 Dec; "all claims will be handled" |
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| 19.12.19 |
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Palace Group (who bought Spraytech), XL Motors and Xpress Centres - three new entrants in the Independent Bodyshop Groups league table |
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| 19.12.19 |
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PPG - future products and innovation at PPG's 'One Team' event |
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| 19.12.19 |
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Aldridge Accident and Repair Centre (AARC) - raise funds to produce and distribute 364 'Sleep Pods' for the homeless in West Midlands |
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| 19.12.19 |
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Miles Better Vehicle Solutions - BSI success and VM approvals for Surrey and Berkshire repairer and alloy wheel specialist |
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| 19.12.19 |
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The Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) - motorists warned to watch out for ‘Crash for Cash’ fraudsters when driving home for Christmas |
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| 19.12.19 |
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Carlac - UK’s 9th largest paint distributor turns 50! |
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| 19.12.19 |
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990 primary bodyshop have closed in the last 10 years |
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| 19.12.19 |
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Power-Tec - rechargeable battery-powered plastic welder repair kit |
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| 19.12.19 |
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Allianz - Anneke Graham appointed as SME portfolio manager and Mark Josephs is new SME insight manager |
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| 19.12.19 |
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Vantage Leasing - higher repair & maintenance costs (up 9.2%) and parts (up 8.7%) contributing to Brexit impact on motor industry |
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| 19.12.19 |
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AA - 74% of drivers would risk driving through flood water |
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| 19.12.19 |
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TrustFord - 12 technicians from The Prince’s Trust offered permanent roles after successfully completing aftersales training programme |
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| 19.12.19 |
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CBI's 2019 Employment Trends Survey (ETS) - 72% of firms see access to skills as a key current threat to UK competitiveness |
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| 19.12.19 |
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Bodyshop profit margins: small changes, big differences in the bodyshop - Audatex in the latest edition of Auto Body Professional |
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| 19.12.19 |
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12 days of Christmas driving - Continental Tyres warns of festive "traffic trouble" |
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| 19.12.19 |
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Volkswagen Group UK - launches industry-first insurer website to promote approved repairer network |
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| 19.12.19 |
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Want to fall in love with work again in 2020? - key areas you need to focus on if you work in automotive... |
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| 19.12.19 |
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cap hpi - free myHPI 'virtual garage' app uses real-time data to generate live vehicle maintenance records |
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| 18.12.19 |
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PPG - unveils 2019 automotive colour trends with blue (8%) in second place after neutrals (white, black, silver and grey) |
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| 18.12.19 |
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Number of total loss vehicles continue to rise - 10-year trend data in the new ABP Yearbook |
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| 18.12.19 |
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Car-O-Liner - launch the CBR2000, a professional, battery-driven riveting tool |
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| 18.12.19 |
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The AIR Index - dirtiest parcel vans are 17 times more polluting than cleanest |
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| 18.12.19 |
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Apollo Motor Group - the bodyshop group "on a mission" to recruit 60-65 apprentices |
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| 18.12.19 |
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Average cost of paint up 6.8% - ABP’s exclusive analysis of Audatex estimates for the UK Body Repair Industry Yearbook 2019-2020 |
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| 18.12.19 |
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Groupe PSA (Peugeot, Citroen, Vauxhall/Opel) and FCA (Fiat Chrysler, Jeep, Alfa Romeo) - sign binding agreement for a 50/50 merger |
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| 18.12.19 |
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Bodyshop premises for sale or lease in Aberdeen |
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| 18.12.19 |
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Thatcham Research - comments on the "mixed results" for brands in final Euro NCAP safety ratings release of 2019 |
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| 18.12.19 |
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ABP Annual Convention and Night of Knight Awards - the 2019 Review is available to read online |
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| 18.12.19 |
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What Car? - more than 70% of all new cars sold in the UK are bought on finance |
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| 18.12.19 |
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Euro NCAP - 5 stars for Ford Puma, MG ZS EV, MG HS, Nissan Juke, VW Golf & Audi Q8; 3 stars for Aiways U5, VW up!, SEAT Mii & Škoda CITIGO |
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| 18.12.19 |
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Kia and Hyundai - new VR design system (lets 20 people simultaneously work on design) to cut dev time by 20% & costs by 15% |
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| 18.12.19 |
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Inflation rate - CPI unchanged at 1.5% for the 12 months to Nov |
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| 18.12.19 |
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Renault - all new cars to be covered by five-year warranty |
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| 18.12.19 |
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Volkswagen - introduces new remuneration model for 18,000 managers worldwide |
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| 18.12.19 |
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Insure The Box - telematics insurer warns young drivers to "avoid the pitfalls of potholes" |
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| 18.12.19 |
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Marshall Motor Holdings - trading update |
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| 18.12.19 |
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Marshall Motor Holdings - acquire 8 Volkswagen Group dealers from Jardine plus other portfolio developments in 2019 |
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| 18.12.19 |
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S&G Response - Christmas appeal in aid of local children’s charity is a huge success; over 1,700 presents collected |
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| 17.12.19 |
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Office for National Statistics - average basic pay up 3.5% in last 12 months to £26,622; average total pay (inc bonus) up 3.2% to £28,292 |
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| 17.12.19 |
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Office for National Statistics - employment rate reaches record high of 76.2%; unemployment rate falls to 3.8% |
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| 17.12.19 |
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JCT600 - announces £8m investment in new Ferrari Leeds showroom and specialist repair centre |
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| 17.12.19 |
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Average pre-tax profit margin for some of the UK's largest bodyshop groups has fallen to 5.48% (from 6.72% last year) |
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| 17.12.19 |
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Thatcham Research - Richard Billyeald, Chief Technical Officer, talks ADAS to ABP |
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| 17.12.19 |
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Venson Automotive Solutions - fleet management company awarded appointed provider status for YPO |
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| 17.12.19 |
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TrustFord - UK's third largest dealer owned bodyshop group expands fleet and national logistics centre |
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| 17.12.19 |
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L&I Eaton - 6th largest bodyshop group in the UK updates ABP Club on ambitious plans |
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| 17.12.19 |
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Warranty Assist - John Highfield named new managing director for Intelligent Motoring group's warranty business |
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| 17.12.19 |
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ABP UK Body Repair Industry Yearbook 2019-2020 - 'The industry Bible' is now online! |
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| 17.12.19 |
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Auto Body Professional - Winter edition of ABP Club magazine is available to read online, NOW! |
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| 17.12.19 |
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What Car? - motoring magazine's first-ever television advert airs 30 December |
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| 17.12.19 |
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RAC - estimated 31.2m separate leisure journeys will be taken between today and Christmas Eve |
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| 17.12.19 |
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Fix Auto Stevenage - reaches 10-year milestone with Fix Auto |
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| 17.12.19 |
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AX - 112,000 cars stolen in UK in 2017-18, up by 50% in five years |
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| 17.12.19 |
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Ireland - average cost of motor insurance has risen by 42% in last 10 years despite an overall reduction in number and cost of claims |
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| 16.12.19 |
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Scuff N Scratch Solutions - Milton Keynes bodyshop collects toys for children’s ward at MK hospital |
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| 16.12.19 |
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European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) - publish automated driving: ‘check-list’ for policy makers |
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| 16.12.19 |
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BCA Bedford - new ‘Fast & Luxurious’ sale generates strong demand in the luxury and supercar sectors |
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| 16.12.19 |
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BMW and Daimler's YOUR NOW car sharing JV - 90 million customers – up 44% since start of 2019 |
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| 16.12.19 |
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Morgan - 2020 will mark the end of production for the traditional steel chassis |
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| 16.12.19 |
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The ABI - 'Five Reflections on the 2019 General Election' from Huw Evans, ABI Director General |
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| 16.12.19 |
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Porsche - strengthens cross-industry initiative value balancing alliance |
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| 16.12.19 |
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Volkswagen Group - Lewis Clarke from Bentley Motors in the UK is one of 49 apprentices in 'Best Apprentice Awards' |
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| 16.12.19 |
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Volkswagen's 'Project Qatar Mobility’ - self-driving shuttles set to take Doha's local public transport "to the next level" in 2022 |
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| 16.12.19 |
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Mercedes-Benz Retail Group - promotes Angela Shepherd to UK CEO role |
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| 16.12.19 |
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Solus - to open flagship bodyshop in Bolton |
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| 16.12.19 |
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SEAT UK - promotes Sales Operations Manager, Craig Cavanagh, to Head of Fleet role |
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| 16.12.19 |
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Allianz - reveals its unusual claims for 2019 (including cars stuck in cement and the World's worst valet driver) |
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| 16.12.19 |
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Happy Birthday, Christine, Karl, and Steve! - THREE ABP Club repairer members celebrate their 60th birthdays! |
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| 13.12.19 |
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Nationwide Accident Repair Services – announces further growth in its strategic relationship with Admiral Insurance |
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| 13.12.19 |
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Ben - raises £87,000 at annual Christmas ball |
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| 13.12.19 |
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Direct Line - average SME insurance claim exceeds the monthly net profit of 45% of the UK’s SMEs |
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| 13.12.19 |
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By Miles - launches connected car insurance policy for Tesla drivers |
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| 13.12.19 |
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UK General Election: SMMT - "look forward to working with the new government at this critical time for the automotive industry" |
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| 13.12.19 |
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Ford - releases 2020 Global Trend Report |
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| 13.12.19 |
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Motorpoint - 70% of motorists agree with EU plans to install breathalysers in new cars from 2022 |
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| 13.12.19 |
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UK General Election: ABI - "urgent challenges" facing newly elected government where the ABI "can help deliver much-needed reform" |
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| 13.12.19 |
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UK General Election: ACSO - government must take the concerns of people in the Midlands, North and North East "more seriously" |
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| 13.12.19 |
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What Car? - take on Kilimanjaro challenge to raise money for Ben |
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| 13.12.19 |
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China AV infrastructure set to "redefine motor insurance" - large-scale autonomous vehicle adoption will be a reality in two to three years. |
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| 13.12.19 |
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CarGurus: study - millennials have most faith in the car industry; women trust automotive industry less than men |
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| 13.12.19 |
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Daimler - begins 3D printing of bus parts |
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| 13.12.19 |
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This Is Money report: telematics tech - "mystery crashes and bogus speeding claims" |
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| 13.12.19 |
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UK General Election: Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) - majority government brings hope of stability to small firms |
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| 13.12.19 |
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Direct Line & Audi - 3-year fixed price car insurance now available |
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| 13.12.19 |
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Oxbotica and ZF - sign a memorandum of understanding to work jointly on self-driving vehicle system solutions |
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| 12.12.19 |
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(repost from Forum) Panel Financial - some repairers have signed contracts that mean they are getting paid 102 days after invoicing |
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| 12.12.19 |
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(repost from Forum) Panel Financial - some repairers have signed contracts that mean they are getting paid 102 after invoicing |
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| 12.12.19 |
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Sainsbury’s Bank Car Insurance - one in seven drivers experienced a car breakdown, road incident or a near miss last December |
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| 12.12.19 |
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Autovista Group report - UK Election: What about the automotive industry? |
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| 12.12.19 |
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Elite Insurance Company - motor and Gap insurance provider in administration |
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| 12.12.19 |
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LV= - Richard Rowney steps down as chief executive of LV= |
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| 12.12.19 |
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ABP Club Women in Automotive at Emtec - Steer Automotive Group and BMW lead sessions at fantastic final meeting of 2019 in Nottingham |
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| 12.12.19 |
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Monday 16 December is the most likely day in December to have an accident - with the second highest number of accidents for the entire year |
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| 12.12.19 |
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Smart Bodyshop, Basingstoke - joins bodyshop network as Fix Auto Basingstoke |
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| 12.12.19 |
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Nationwide - 13 'Class of 2019' bodyshop apprentices graduate |
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| 12.12.19 |
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Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) - RSA’s UK & International Chief Claims Officer, Karl Helgesen, appointed as Chair |
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| 12.12.19 |
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NMDA - 6,004 new motorcycles registered in November, down -2.4% or 147 less units vs same period last year |
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| 12.12.19 |
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Allianz Insurance - appoints David Richards (ex MS Amlin and Direct Line) as director of IT for UK business |
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| 12.12.19 |
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Thatcham Research - reveal the 10 safest new cars launched in 2019; form shortlist for What Car? Safety Award |
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| 11.12.19 |
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LKQ Corporation - appoint Xavier Urbain to Board of Directors; he brings "significant global expertise in supply chain and logistics" |
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| 11.12.19 |
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Enterprise - Chrissy Taylor named Chief Executive Officer of Enterprise Holdings |
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| 11.12.19 |
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Ancaster Group - partners with BCA for its used car programme |
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| 11.12.19 |
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Selsia - Fleet Partnership Solutions strategic partnership |
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| 11.12.19 |
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Comparethemarket - motor premiums in December are £75 higher than the rest of the year |
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| 11.12.19 |
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ChipsAway - Bangers4Ben 2019 entry raises over £1k for Charity |
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| 11.12.19 |
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ETSC- zero tolerance could help prevent up to 5,000 alcohol-linked road deaths a year in the EU (UK currently has highest standard limit) |
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| 11.12.19 |
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Standox - growing popularity of classic car restoration and how refinishers can "make the most" of this specialist servoce |
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| 11.12.19 |
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Copart - rapid recovery of over 100 flood-damaged vehicles from South Yorkshire during Rotherham floods |
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| 11.12.19 |
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Hella - urges workshops to invest in rear cam calibration kits |
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| 11.12.19 |
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Saga - appoint Euan Sutherland (ex Superdry and Co-op) as Group Chief Executive Officer, to replace Lance Batchelor who is retiring |
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| 11.12.19 |
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UK Energy Research Centre - The demand for sports utility vehicles (SUVs) is threatening the UK’s attempts to clean up the transport sector |
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| 10.12.19 |
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FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) - has issued fines worth £391m so far in 2019, up 550% on last year |
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| 10.12.19 |
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Apprenticeship Levy - 45% of the companies covered by the "tax" launched in April 2017 have yet to spend any of the money in their levy pot |
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| 10.12.19 |
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DfE (Department for Education) - no of apprenticeship starts for young people (under 19 years old) continues to fall |
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| 10.12.19 |
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Horwich Farrelly and Aviva - achieve record breaking fraud results with 10 cases of "Fundamental Dishonesty" saving £100,000 for insurer |
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| 10.12.19 |
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NFU Mutual Insurance - appoint Paul Branch as head of claims, replacing Jon Cawley who left this summer |
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| 10.12.19 |
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MarketFinance - 39% of invoices from SMEs were paid late in 2019; average 45-day agreed payment term paid in 68 days |
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| 10.12.19 |
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Drive Vauxhall - OverDrive Awards Evening 2019 |
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| 10.12.19 |
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comparethemarket - drivers are charged an average of £338 extra for waiting until the last minute to switch insurance |
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| 10.12.19 |
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cap hpi - urge motorists to be aware of the dangers of buying flood and water damaged vehicles with temptingly low price tags |
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| 09.12.19 |
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Fix Auto UK - acquires Fix Auto Barnsley and Fix Auto Crawley |
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| 09.12.19 |
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Theo - in car distraction leads to 7 road fatalities a month |
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| 09.12.19 |
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SYNETIQ - "Intelligent Solutions": how SYNETIQ protects property and reputation efficiently |
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| 09.12.19 |
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SUVs outselling electric cars, UK Energy Research Centre report shows - RAC comment |
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| 09.12.19 |
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Direct Line - sharp rise in theft of high-end cars; number of premium brand cars stolen across the UK has more than doubled in past 5 years |
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| 09.12.19 |
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AA - drivers "underwhelmed" by General Election promises; trials of Driverless cars on public roads are top "bad idea" |
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| 09.12.19 |
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Venson - provides practical advice on keeping electric vehicles moving this winter (worth sharing with bodyshop customers with EVs) |
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| 09.12.19 |
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JOINING INSTRUCTIONS: ABP Club's Women in Automotive meeting at Emtec tomorrow (Tuesday 10th December 2019) - postcode: NG11 6JZ |
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| 09.12.19 |
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The FLA’s Priorities for 2020 – an agenda for the incoming Government |
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| 09.12.19 |
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Allianz Insurance - named in The Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers List |
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| 09.12.19 |
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ChipsAway Celebrates 25 Year Anniversary at Annual Conference and Awards Dinner |
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| 09.12.19 |
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Glass’s - Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian is the Used Van Hero for December 2019 |
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| 09.12.19 |
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Bloodhound - Ian Warhurst, Bloodhound LSR CEO, is Top Gear’s ‘Man of the Year’ |
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| 09.12.19 |
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Over 72,000 people visited WorldSkills UK LIVE, the UK’s largest skills, careers and apprenticeships event, over three days |
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| 09.12.19 |
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Fear of unexpected repairs puts 3.8m drivers off getting their car serviced |
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| 09.12.19 |
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BVRLA - industry "calls for certainty" with Plug-In Grants |
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| 09.12.19 |
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Zap-Map - comprehensive EV charge point database covering more than 95% of all chargers now available on Google Assistant |
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| 09.12.19 |
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Aston Martin - opens new manufacturing facility at St Athan in Wales creating 750 new jobs; the Aston Martin DBX SUV will be built here |
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| 06.12.19 |
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Euro Car Parts' Auto Education Academy Technical Bulletin - Peugeot problems: troublesome 207 tech tips revealed |
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| 06.12.19 |
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ABP Club Training Hub: claim your free GDPR repairer course through Peritus ‘IMPROVE’ |
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| 06.12.19 |
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SsangYong - new dealer: Broadstone Cars in Bridgnorth, Shropshire |
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| 06.12.19 |
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SMMT - UK new van market down -9.6% in November |
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| 06.12.19 |
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Europcar - staff make it child’s play for KidsOut Christmas ‘Giving Tree’ campaign |
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| 06.12.19 |
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Ford - blue is popular colour choice, esp for small and medium size cars |
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| 06.12.19 |
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Sophus3's EV Index - how ready is the world for electric vehicles? |
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| 06.12.19 |
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U-Pol - celebrates winning the BCF's Marketing Campaign of the Year Award |
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| 06.12.19 |
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IMI evening event with Salvage Wire - "dealing safely & legally with end-of-life vehicles & spares" |
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| 06.12.19 |
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Inzura - UK-based InsurTech opens offices in Thailand and Singapore, appoints Business Development Dir & develops MCE Insurance app |
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| 06.12.19 |
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European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association - replacing traffic signals with roundabouts significantly improves safety of road junctions |
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| 06.12.19 |
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WorldSkills UK - celebrates the 400 young volunteers |
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| 05.12.19 |
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Euro Car Parts - growing market for subframe and axle replacements for bodyshops |
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| 05.12.19 |
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ABP Club Women in Automotive - meeting at Emtec next week is fully booked; please email if you wish to attend to go on the waiting list |
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| 05.12.19 |
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Recruitment for automotive roles slows down 13.8% in the run up to the general election |
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| 05.12.19 |
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Three penalty points added to your licence increases insurance costs by £209 per year |
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| 05.12.19 |
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Ford and McDonald’s - converting coffee bean skin into car parts |
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| 05.12.19 |
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Blue Badges - 2.29 million blue badges in use; 4.1% of the population |
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| 05.12.19 |
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Comparethemarket - the electric vehicle "boom" |
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| 05.12.19 |
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SMMT - record demand for alternatively fuelled cars in November; record market share of 10.2% |
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| 05.12.19 |
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Optal - on average, FTSE 350 organisations misdirect payments worth £3m each year, while a massive £40 billion is paid late |
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| 05.12.19 |
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96% of British drivers could make their Christmas travels on a single charge in the full-electric Peugeot e-208 (217-mile range) |
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| 05.12.19 |
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Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) - "building operational resilience": impact tolerances for important business services |
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| 05.12.19 |
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The Parts Alliance - Winter Trade Show praised by customers as “a fantastic opportunity” |
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| 05.12.19 |
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Tracker and NG Bailey - partner to reduce driver-related incidents by nearly two thirds |
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| 05.12.19 |
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ERS (Equity Red Star) - appoint Amanda Blanc (ex Axa and Zurich) as non-exec director and chair |
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| 05.12.19 |
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CitNOW - supports Autocar's Drivers of Change initiative |
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| 05.12.19 |
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Fix Auto Dagenham - bodyshop takes on first apprentices supported by Enterprise Rent-A-Car levy transfer initiative |
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| 05.12.19 |
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Symach - new UVA-LEDtronic technology can dry 1st coat in 20 seconds and 2nd coat in 40 seconds |
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| 04.12.19 |
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Thatcham Research - the impact of future technology on our roads *** and in bodyshops *** |
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| 04.12.19 |
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ABP Club Women in Automotive - meeting at Emtec next week is fully booked; please email if you wish to attend to go on the waiting list |
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| 04.12.19 |
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Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance - Senior Vice President, Business Development, Hadi Zablit promoted to Alliance General Secretary role |
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| 04.12.19 |
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DMN Logistics - personal leasing end of contract inspections specialist offers advice to drivers on how to avoide end of term fines |
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| 04.12.19 |
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Hyundai - Smart Mobility 'Device' will "expand beyond automobiles" to include Personal Air Vehicle (PAV) and 'Service' ownership products |
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| 04.12.19 |
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Insurance Innovators - risk prevention, rather than compensation, will become core of motorinsurance offering in 2023 |
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| 04.12.19 |
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LV=General Insurance - M62 crash for cash fraudsters sentenced after conflicting interviews exposed plot |
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| 04.12.19 |
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LV=General Insurance - M62 crash for cash fraudsters sentenced after conflicting interviews exposed crash for cash plot |
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| 04.12.19 |
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Millers Oils - renews partnership with Ginetta GT4 Supercup ahead of 2020 race season |
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| 04.12.19 |
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RAC Foundation - more than 600,000 unlicensed vehicles on UK’s roads |
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| 04.12.19 |
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Audatex UK - contact details for new office |
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| 04.12.19 |
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RAC - November makes it four months of lower petrol prices |
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| 04.12.19 |
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Thatcham Research - latest EuroNCAP testing includes 12 cars; Tesla Model X & Porsche Taycan receive five-star Euro NCAP ratings, but.... |
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| 04.12.19 |
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‘Loyalty penalty’ super-complaint - will publish update on progress made in January |
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| 04.12.19 |
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Bentley - starts work on new engineering test centre at Crewe HQ |
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| 03.12.19 |
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TRACKER and Auto Capital - enable "automated intelligence" for commercial vehicle customers |
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| 03.12.19 |
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Volvo Car UK - Volvo-trained technicians at local workshops can check and prepare fleet vehicles for winter driving |
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| 03.12.19 |
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Volkswagen and Tesco free EV charging network, Amps up, as over 100 stores rolled out |
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| 03.12.19 |
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Formula 1 - working with Amazon to develop next generation race car for 2021 racing season |
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| 03.12.19 |
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eBUYgumm.co.uk - auction-type website allows repairers to sell unwanted car parts without any fees |
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| 03.12.19 |
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AW Group - listed in Top 200 Fastest Growing Business in East Midlands |
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| 03.12.19 |
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Ben - Industry Survey 2019 now open for responses from automotive industry people |
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| 03.12.19 |
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Aviva - Amanda Blanc (ex Axa and Zurich) appointed as non-exec director; Glyn Barker and Claudia Arney retire from board |
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| 03.12.19 |
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Drive System Design - project to optimise EV power density, efficiency and cost through advanced materials scalable to high volume |
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| 03.12.19 |
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Daimler - aims to cut thousands of jobs worldwide by the end of 2022 in a bid to be more competitive in an electric vehicle-driven market |
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| 03.12.19 |
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CameraMatics - when it comes to accidents involving commercial vehicles and their drivers, it’s very much ‘guilty until proven innocent’ |
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| 03.12.19 |
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Volvo - signs connected car deal with Avanci |
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| 03.12.19 |
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USA: PPG - receives Gold Rating in corporate social responsibility from EcoVadis ranking PPG among top 5% of companies evaluated |
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| 03.12.19 |
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ICB (Finch) - rebranded as Verlingue (specialist high net worth motor insurance) and will merge with Finch from Jan 2020 |
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| 02.12.19 |
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Sopp+Sopp - AGL’s commercial and fleet specialist moves to new Peterborough office |
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| 02.12.19 |
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Auto Express - "the Great British car insurance write-off scandal - insurers working with DVLA to close gaps" |
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| 02.12.19 |
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Which? Amazon and eBay safety issues (inc a fabric car seat, illegal in the UK) spark call for stronger regulation of marketplaces |
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| 02.12.19 |
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British Coatings Federation - announces winners of 10th anniversary coatings industry awards |
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| 02.12.19 |
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Axa UK - CEO Claudio Gienal gives his thoughts on an exciting new chapter for AXA UK, the implementation of their ‘Beyond 2020’ strategy |
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| 02.12.19 |
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Tevva Motors - eTruck tech company confirms EV commercial vehicle series production will start in 2020 |
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| 02.12.19 |
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Europcar - 20% increase in van hire from firms operating across the North East |
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| 02.12.19 |
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Xpress Centres - feature at number 5 in the annual Sunday Times "Fast Track 100" |
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| 02.12.19 |
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Allianz - partners with on-demand insurtech, Dinghy, to provide freelancer cover |
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| 02.12.19 |
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Thatcham Research - What Car? Awards 2020 Technology category entries announced; criteria includes 'making cars more repairable' |
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| 02.12.19 |
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Euro Car Parts - refinishers from 70 bodyshops and garages attend Workshop Solutions’ bodyshop event |
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| 02.12.19 |
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Carlac - celebrates 50th anniversary |
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| 02.12.19 |
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Express article - "Warning! New research shows motorists at risk from purchasing false parts for used cars" |
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| 02.12.19 |
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LexisNexis Risk Solutions - 'DriveTribe' interview: "from an insurance perspective, we are entering a new era" |
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| 02.12.19 |
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CitNOW Video Awards 2019 - Lancaster, Lookers, Arnold Clark, Farnell, TrustFord and Baylis shortlised for Best Workshop CitNOW Video |
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| 02.12.19 |
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Ford - UK police to trial 105mph all-wheel drive Ford Ranger Raptor |
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| 29.11.19 |
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Northgate and Redde to merge - new company "Redde Northgate plc" will be 54% owned by Northgate shareholders and 46% by Redde shareholders |
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| 29.11.19 |
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Gemini apprentice Matthew Turner - 'Highly Commended' at the National Apprenticeship Awards 2019 for Rising Star of the Year |
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| 29.11.19 |
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Selsia - to spotlight major cost reductions for fleets at 2020 GBFE |
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| 29.11.19 |
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ABP Club Women in Automotive meeting: Tuesday 10 December at Emtec, Nottingham - REGISTER NOW! |
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| 29.11.19 |
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Fix Auto UK - launches an interest free finance scheme to help customers fund their vehicle repairs |
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| 29.11.19 |
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C & D Services - secured Kia approval |
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| 29.11.19 |
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Hyundai - busts 10 electric vehicle myths |
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| 29.11.19 |
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Consumer Intelligence - insurance price comparison websites where multiple brands or products are "strategically deployed" |
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| 29.11.19 |
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Thatcham Research - 'Influencing the car security war' article |
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| 29.11.19 |
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CBI/Pearson 2019 Education and Skills Survey report - 45% of employers value academic and technical qualifications equally |
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| 29.11.19 |
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Competition and Market Authority’s (CMA) - HSBC and Santander to refund business and personal banking customers after CMA action |
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| 29.11.19 |
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RAC - 68% of drivers say removing hard shoulders on motorways is dangerous |
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| 29.11.19 |
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Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) - consults on changes to Senior Managers Regime (applies to FCA-regulated firms from December) |
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| 29.11.19 |
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Admiral - snacks and drinks cost 117% more on average at a motorway service station than the same supermarket items |
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| 29.11.19 |
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TDN Group - invest £1 million in first of 25 Axiom repair centres in Peterborough following investment from US firm, The 300 Group |
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| 29.11.19 |
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Thatcham Research - reveals the top ten innovations breaking new ground in automotive technology |
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| 28.11.19 |
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Admiral - snacks and drinks cost 117% more on average than the same supermarket items |
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| 28.11.19 |
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Markerstudy - reach agreement with QIC (Qatar Insurance Company) on loan restructure |
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| 28.11.19 |
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MS Amlin - 19th largest motor insurance company announces new operating model and senior leadership team |
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| 28.11.19 |
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NFU Mutual and RAC - drivers unprepared for winter breakdowns; 62% have broken down but are more likely to carry umbrella than safety equip |
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| 28.11.19 |
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What Car? - announces the long list for 23 categories in the Car of the Year Awards 2020 |
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| 28.11.19 |
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ABP Club Women in Automotive - Women & Leadership International (WLI) funding of up to £2,500 for automotive sector women available |
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| 28.11.19 |
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Motorpoint - teams up with Motorpoint Arena Nottingham to launch designated driver incentive for live music fans |
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| 28.11.19 |
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insurethebox - 5bn miles of driving data shows ‘personalised’ telematics policies save young motorists up to 38% at first year renewal |
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| 28.11.19 |
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ABP Club Women in Automotive -BIG plans for 2020 will be announced at our next meeting (Tuesday 10 December at Emtec) |
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| 28.11.19 |
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Fitch Ratings: forecast underwriting losses for UK motor insurance in 2020, as rising claim costs substantially outpace premium increases. |
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| 28.11.19 |
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ALL the photos from the Convention and #NightofKnights are online (and on our Facebook page) to view and download... FOR FREE! |
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| 28.11.19 |
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Admiral - wins consumer voted 'Best Motor Insurance' provider at The Money Pages Personal Finance Awards |
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| 28.11.19 |
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ABP Club Training Hub: Crash Assessor UK - becomes first customer of Peritus ‘IMPROVE’ |
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| 28.11.19 |
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The Fellowship of the Motor Industry (FMI) - funding a 2020 achievers award bursary, supporting learning and development in the sector |
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| 28.11.19 |
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Gemini ARC - to replace all plastic seat covers and steering wheel covers at Gemini bodyshops with reusable, washable nylon seat covers |
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| 28.11.19 |
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Trakm8 - connected car tech can now help prevent breakdowns, boost enhance residual values & improve service & maintenance regime |
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| 28.11.19 |
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Euro Car Parts - warns repairers against "dangerous and costly mistake" if you fail to recalibrate ADAS systems |
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| 27.11.19 |
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InAutomotive - average paint tech earns £26,773; average body tech salary is £26,297 |
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| 27.11.19 |
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IGA - new garage guide "to improve ADAS awareness" |
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| 27.11.19 |
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esure - appoints Roy Jubraj, Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer; Caroline Smith, Chief People Officer & Na Zhou, Chief Data Officer |
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| 27.11.19 |
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ABI - Yorkshire and Midlands flood damage payouts set to top £100 million |
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| 27.11.19 |
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TrustFord - awarded GoodCorporation Accreditation |
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| 27.11.19 |
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Amberon - Traffic Management Provider cuts fuel bills by 10%, reduces accidents by 45% and transforms driver psychology with Lightfoot |
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| 27.11.19 |
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CarGurus.co.uk - popular electric cars have appreciated in value during 2019, bucking industry trends |
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| 27.11.19 |
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Remit and Rowen Small from Apollo Motor Group Cheltenham - Level 3 body repair apprentice at the WorldSkills UK final |
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| 27.11.19 |
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SMMT - tariffs would "decimate" UK manufacturing, with 1.5 million vehicles lost by 2024 at a cost of £42.7 billion |
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| 27.11.19 |
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Autocar - 'Drivers of Change' initiative launched to attract new talent to the UK automotive industry (technology, digital and retail) |
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| 27.11.19 |
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Cromax - Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP teams up with Official Sponsor, Cromax, for 2020 wall calendar |
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| 27.11.19 |
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Vantage Leasing - Police cuts coincide with highest drink-drive spike since 2010; Christmas period sees >20% spike in drink-drive accidents |
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| 27.11.19 |
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Women in Insurance awards - held for the first time last night; full list all 22 winners and all the finalists |
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| 27.11.19 |
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Women in Insurance awards - held for the first time last night; full list of the 19 winners and all the finalists |
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| 26.11.19 |
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GoCompare - becomes first comparison website to join Cifas |
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| 26.11.19 |
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MORE TH>N - 28% drivers surveyed have had an accident/near miss as a result of an in-car distraction; av £472 to repair post-accident (RSA) |
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| 26.11.19 |
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German car manufacturers (BMW, Volkswagen Group and Daimler) fined €100 million for anticompetitive practices in the purchase of steel |
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| 26.11.19 |
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ThingCo's Theo - "Don’t buy a dashcam this Christmas – buy Theo the smart in-car companion that sees, senses and talks" |
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| 26.11.19 |
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Insurance Fraud Bureau - ghost broker makes £90,000 by providing drug gang with dodgy insurance for 59 vehicles |
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| 26.11.19 |
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Arnold Clark's Girls with Skills apprenticeship programme - GTG's first all-female bodyshop apprentice training group |
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| 26.11.19 |
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Arnold Clark's Girls with Skills apprenticeship programme - GTG's first all-female bodyshop apprentice training group |
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| 26.11.19 |
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HELLA UK - announces new UK Managing Director, Neil Grant (former financial director) |
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| 26.11.19 |
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TomTom Telematics - officially renamed Webfleet Solutions |
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| 26.11.19 |
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The Auto Education Academy (Euro Car Parts’ training division) - Technical Teaser: Ford fuel failure for the C-Max |
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| 26.11.19 |
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Consumer Intelligence - 89% of drivers say they are willing to pay for at least one add-on policy with their motor insurance |
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| 26.11.19 |
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Indeed - Rolls-Royce (#13), RBS (#21) and Arnold Clark (#25) named in the top 25 best employers in the UK |
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| 26.11.19 |
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The Motor Ombudsman - new online search function to find garages that service and repair electric vehicles (EVs) |
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| 26.11.19 |
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AXA - the "unsung hero" promoting gender equality in the boardroom |
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| 26.11.19 |
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What Car? - AA ranked as Britain’s best breakdown provider; RAC found to repair most cars by the roadside |
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| 26.11.19 |
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AX - 112,000 cars stolen in UK in 2017-18, up by 50% in 5 years; thieves using WhatsApp groups to plan crime |
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| 26.11.19 |
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Gemini Edinburgh - win accident repair centre of the year award at the Scottish Corporate Livewire Awards |
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| 26.11.19 |
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Gemini - acquire new start-up site in Glasgow; becomes their 29th site |
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| 25.11.19 |
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Europcar - major new van rental site opens in Sheffield |
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| 25.11.19 |
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Libby Price, Gemini Accident Repair - winner of WorldSkills UK's Diversity & Inclusion Heroes #'Role Model' Award |
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| 25.11.19 |
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IAG (Insurance Australia Group) - to acquire MotorServe business offering wide range of services inc servicing and mechanical repair |
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| 25.11.19 |
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Uber - loses licence to operate in London but will continue to operate during appeal period |
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| 25.11.19 |
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insurethebox - distracted drivers contributed to a total of 3,070 accidents in the last year |
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| 25.11.19 |
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OECD Economic Outlook - weak global trade and investment threaten long-term growth |
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| 25.11.19 |
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Renault - "class-leading" predicted Residual Values (RVs) of up to 42% for electric vehicle, ZOE |
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| 25.11.19 |
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iRG - 12 new bodyshop apprentices join iRG; studying on block release at Newport College (Coleg Gwent) |
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| 25.11.19 |
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ABP Club Women in Automotive - have YOUR say on the relaunched group's plans for 2020 at our next meeting (Tuesday 10 December at Emtec) |
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| 25.11.19 |
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Bloodhound Land Speed Record (LSR) car - Mission Accomplished! 0 to 628mph in 50 seconds |
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| 25.11.19 |
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'The Journal' from the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) - the impact of autonomous vehicles on the insurance sector |
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| 25.11.19 |
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Insurance Ireland - calls for personal injury reform to address "real effects of claims inflation" |
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| 25.11.19 |
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CV Library - 66% of us are up and planning the work day at 6am |
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| 25.11.19 |
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Autoglass Calibration Roadshows for bodyshops - STILL TIME TO REGISTER for dates in December |
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| 25.11.19 |
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RAC - launch first ever RAC-branded child car seat |
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| 25.11.19 |
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Robins & Day Peugeot Maidstone - new, relocated dealership and workshop |
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| 25.11.19 |
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Insurance Times Awards - full list of all 32 winners (plus finalists) from Friday night's awards ceremony |
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| 25.11.19 |
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Caversham Coachworks - newly introduced 'residents only' parking on all roads around their site cause problems for the business |
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| 24.11.19 |
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WorldSkills UK - Matthew Sutton from Abbots Car Repairs wins gold in Body Repair; Craig Kennedy from Howell ARC, wins gold in Refinishing |
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| 23.11.19 |
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Gemini - apprentice Libby Price wins Role Model of the Year at inaugural WorldSkills UK Diversity and Inclusion Heroes Awards |
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| 22.11.19 |
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Zurich - partners with Applied Systems for motor premium pricing |
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| 22.11.19 |
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AA Insurance Services - catalytic converter thefts up tenfold in 2019 |
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| 22.11.19 |
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PPG's Melvyn “Ginger” Ward - colour matcher at the Automotive Refinish site in Stowmarket celebrates 60 years at PPG |
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| 22.11.19 |
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MG Cannon - 20 Customer Advisors and Drivers from 6 bodyshop sites attend Customer Experience Conference |
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| 22.11.19 |
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Car-O-Liner - "proud" to be the Official Sponsors at WorldSkills UK 2019 |
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| 22.11.19 |
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Volvo Car UK - benefit from "massive military veterans talent pool" as it looks to take on 150 new technicians next year |
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| 22.11.19 |
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iRG - 7th largest independent bodyshop group invest heavily in automotive sector apprentices |
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| 22.11.19 |
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AkzoNobel - new ColorSurfaces OEM range from Akzo's Automotive and Specialty Coatings |
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| 22.11.19 |
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RAC Report on Motoring - 49% drivers say the pothole problem on local roads is getting worse |
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| 22.11.19 |
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LexisNexis - "the new automotive-insurance relationship that is going to be necessary" |
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| 22.11.19 |
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Synetiq - one of just 25 UK companies recognised by Elite Future Shapers programme |
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| 21.11.19 |
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The Vella Group - cuts 2 days from repair time across 6 bodyshop sites with new replacement vehicle programme from Enterprise |
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| 21.11.19 |
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GoCompare - appoints Seb Chakraborty as Chief Technology Officer |
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| 21.11.19 |
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Jail and driving ban for valeter after "drunken rampage" that caused £46k damage to brand new cars at dealer |
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| 21.11.19 |
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GEM Motoring Assist - warns drivers about (legal) drug driving |
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| 21.11.19 |
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Sytner Group - new Middlesex site - Guy Salmon Jaguar Land Rover Sunbury - due to open in 2020 |
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| 21.11.19 |
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Allianz - partners with Microsoft to "digitally transform" the insurance industry |
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| 21.11.19 |
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Kwik Fit - speed awareness courses have greatest impact in reducing number of drivers committing further speed offences |
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| 21.11.19 |
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SEAT - new 'Urban Mobility' strategic business unit to launch electric scooter |
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| 21.11.19 |
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Chasing Perfect - Documentary film about Frank Stephenson, designer behind MINI, Fiat 500 and McLaren P1, on Netflix |
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| 21.11.19 |
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Vehicle excise duty evasion statistics: 2019 - estimated rate of unlicensed vehicles in traffic in the UK was 1.6% (down from 1.8%) |
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| 21.11.19 |
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Direct Line - trading update: motor claims inflation experience within expectations; launch of group's 6 key strategic objectives |
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| 21.11.19 |
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First Central Insurance - Mercedes-Benz A-Class tops list of "top 10 safest cars of 2019" |
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| 21.11.19 |
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Autoglass - new own-brand windscreen wiper blade range |
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| 21.11.19 |
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Auto Windscreens - offer drop in sessions to help staff offset their personal motoring and transport CO2 footprint |
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| 21.11.19 |
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Veoneer - joins Autonomous Vehicle Computing Consortium (AVCC) to speed autonomous driving vehicle development |
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| 21.11.19 |
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Aviva - new structure with 5 divisions; "stronger, simpler, better"; focus now on 3 strategic priorities |
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| 20.11.19 |
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Motofix Group - gain Volkswagen Group approval at Northampton repair site; 6th Motofix bodyshop to join the VWG network |
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| 20.11.19 |
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ABP Club Women in Automotive meeting: Tuesday 10 December at Emtec, Nottingham - REGISTER NOW! |
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| 20.11.19 |
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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) - updates guidance on fees and commissions to brokers, intermediaries and supply chain distribution |
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| 20.11.19 |
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TrustFord - new Quick Lane Tyre & Autocentre opens in Colchester; second that has TrustFord behind it as the franchisee |
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| 20.11.19 |
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The IMI - Industry body champions the next generation of automotive talent #WSUKLIVE |
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| 20.11.19 |
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Morelli Group - sponsor WorldSkills UK event for eighth year running |
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| 20.11.19 |
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USA: National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) - "inadequate safety culture" contributed to Uber automated test vehicle crash |
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| 20.11.19 |
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USA: National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) - "inadequate safety culture" contributed to Uuber automated test vehicle crash |
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| 20.11.19 |
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All new cars must have the facility to fit a built-in breathalyser from 2022 |
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| 20.11.19 |
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Copart - tackling waste with 1,000 eco-friendly refillable water bottles for staff |
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| 19.11.19 |
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Allianz article - 'Green Parts' and sustainable solutions in vehicle repair' |
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| 19.11.19 |
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Saga - appoint Cheryl Agius (ex Legal & General) as CEO of Insurance and Gilles Normand (ex Covéa) as Chief Operating Officer |
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| 19.11.19 |
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What Car? Vans - 88% of all new vans fail to meet any of the proposed European safety standards |
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| 19.11.19 |
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comparethemarket.com - announces the launch of The Simples Awards for motor insurers |
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| 19.11.19 |
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IFED - insurance fraudster sentenced for exaggerating car’s value and falsely claiming it had been stolen |
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| 19.11.19 |
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English council parking profits surge - combined profit of £930 million from their parking activities |
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| 19.11.19 |
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NIBS Group - members Cunbar Paints, Movac and Carlac scoop Repairer Choice Paint Distributor of the Year Awards |
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| 19.11.19 |
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Riverpark Training - brilliant WorldSkills UK video featuring bodyshop contestants ready for Skill Auto finals this week |
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| 19.11.19 |
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MotorEasy - new Parts Only Warranty with publisher of workshop car manuals, Haynes |
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| 19.11.19 |
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The Standox 2020 calendar - 'The Colours of Europe' |
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| 19.11.19 |
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Whiplash injuries in low-impact accidents "have become a social disease" |
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| 19.11.19 |
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EDAM Group - wins at Manchester Evening News Business Awards 2019 |
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| 19.11.19 |
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Tata Steel - to cut 3,000 jobs "to urgently improve financial performance" |
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| 19.11.19 |
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AXA - to underwrite THB's Fleet UK product from 1 January |
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| 18.11.19 |
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ALL the photos from the Convention and #NightofKnights are online to view and download... FOR FREE! |
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| 18.11.19 |
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Dave Willett & Mick Whitehead congratulate Angela Henry - this year’s ABP Club Women in Automotive Special Recognition Award winner |
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| 18.11.19 |
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IFED - CMC employee who stole £9k from repairer (and defrauded AXA, RSA, Aviva, Allianz and NFU Mutual) jailed |
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| 18.11.19 |
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SMMT - UK used car sales grow 0.9% in Q3 with 18,925 sales; Ford Fiesta tops list |
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| 18.11.19 |
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AutoRaise - vehicle repair apprentices at WorldSkills LIVE in Birmingham this week (21-23 November) |
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| 18.11.19 |
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Cromax - how bodyshops can "turn customer impatience into profit" |
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| 18.11.19 |
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S&G Response - appoint new Head of HR and Learning & Development, Anne Pass |
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| 18.11.19 |
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TRACKER - telematics insurance partnership with broker, Curran Connolly, protects young drivers |
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| 18.11.19 |
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Europcar - improves vehicle delivery and collection operational processes for corporate customers |
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| 18.11.19 |
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Direct Line Group - insures drivers using car subscription service, Drover |
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| 18.11.19 |
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National Windscreens - "proud" to support The Accident Repair Sector Advisory Group |
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| 18.11.19 |
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Freeway Fleet Systems - adopted by Belfast Port Commercials (service and repair trailers for transport operators) workshop |
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| 18.11.19 |
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UK Customer Satisfaction Awards 2020- finalists include Aviva, Kinderstons Accident Management, Zurich and Inchcape |
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| 18.11.19 |
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Comparethemarket.com - Peugeot 108 tops the 'top ten best first cars for young drivers' based on average cost of insurance |
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| 18.11.19 |
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UK Customer Satisfaction Awards 2020- finalists include |
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| 18.11.19 |
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ABP Club Training Hub: Peritus - online training platform technology "revolutionising" the way repairers train their people |
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| 18.11.19 |
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Grove - new bodyshop "industry first" app with updated catalogue, stock availability and prices |
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| 18.11.19 |
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Road Safety Week (18–24 November) - a third of adults have been in a collision or near miss on the road in past year |
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| 15.11.19 |
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Spies Hecker - scoops Paint Brand of the Year at ABP’s Night of Knights Awards |
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| 15.11.19 |
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Night of Knights guests raise £7,177 for AutoRaise, Ben and Rainbow Trust - THANK YOU! |
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| 15.11.19 |
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Copart - Brexit-driven trends in salvage market |
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| 15.11.19 |
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RAC - invests in mileage-based car insurance product, Wrisk |
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| 15.11.19 |
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HELLA - sells relay business to Hongfa to "align electronics business" with EV and autonomous driving automotive trends |
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| 15.11.19 |
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Xpress Vehicle Solutions - Leamington Spa 'automotive village' to offer fast track accident repairs, MOT, tyres & servicing, & "Wheel A&E" |
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| 15.11.19 |
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Xpress Vehicle Solutions - Leamington Spa 'automotive village' to offer fast track accident repairs, MOT, tyres & servicing, & "Wheel A&E" |
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| 15.11.19 |
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Angela Henry, M&M Fix Auto Stoke - wins this year’s ABP Club Women in Automotive Special Recognition Award |
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| 15.11.19 |
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Consumer Intelligence - FCA feature Consumer Intelligence transparency research |
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| 15.11.19 |
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ALL the photos from the Convention and #NightofKnights are online to view and download... FOR FREE! |
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| 15.11.19 |
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ABI Blog - calls on next government to cut IPT rate as UK gears up for third general election in 5 years |
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| 15.11.19 |
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EDAM Group - appoints Lesley Jackson (ex Ageas) as Chief Commercial Officer and Helen Morris (ex Accident Exchange) as Claims Director |
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| 15.11.19 |
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Axalta - Paint Brand of the Year award winner, Spies Hecker, congratulates ABP Night of Knights award winners |
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| 15.11.19 |
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comparethemarket.com - 80% of drivers say they are worried about the safety of driverless cars |
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| 15.11.19 |
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Direct Line - £2m of fines for 13,000 dangerous mobile drivers who are 3 times more likely to be involved in an accident |
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| 14.11.19 |
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PwC - flooding in the North of England could cost insurers £120m |
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| 14.11.19 |
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ABI - flood advice from the Association of British Insurers |
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| 14.11.19 |
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SMMT - used car market in Q3 up 0.9% on last year, used diesels sales up 1.4%; YTD used car sales of 6.13m, down 0.8% |
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| 14.11.19 |
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TrustFord - CEO and Chairman of UK's 2nd largest dealer owned bodyshop group (14 bodyshop sites) says 2019 "a year of investment" |
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| 14.11.19 |
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Luke Hope, Apollo Academy Apprentice - winner of the #NightofKnights 2019 ABP Special Recognition award |
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| 14.11.19 |
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FCA - warns its 4,000 staff about their "shameful behaviour" at London HQ, which includes "defecating and urinating on the floor" |
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| 14.11.19 |
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e2e - upgrades online auction platform, SalvageMarket |
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| 14.11.19 |
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Night of Knights charity prize draw raises £4,500 for AutoRaise, Ben and Rainbow Trust |
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| 14.11.19 |
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The 2019 Industry Knight is... Christine Maskill from NCR Bodyshops |
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| 14.11.19 |
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Venson Automotive Solutions - UK road users simply want electric vehicles to sound like petrol or diesel cars |
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| 14.11.19 |
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RS Autocare - Kent-based bodyshop joins repair network as Fix Auto Gravesend |
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| 14.11.19 |
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560 photos from the Convention and Night of Knights are online to view and download FOR FREE! |
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| 14.11.19 |
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Solera Audatex - wins ‘Best Estimating System’ for the 12th year in a row at the ABP Club Night of Knights Awards 2019 |
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| 13.11.19 |
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SYNETIQ - brand new auction site launching on Monday |
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| 13.11.19 |
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Repairers Choice awards - an apology to PPG and AkzoNobel from ABP Club chairman David Cresswell |
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| 13.11.19 |
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EDAM Group - scoops Gold at UK Business Awards 2019 |
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| 13.11.19 |
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Photographs from the Convention and Night of Knights will be available to download (for free) on Thursday |
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| 13.11.19 |
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The 2019 Night of Knights: the winners from last night’s awards ceremony |
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| 13.11.19 |
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Inflation rate - falls to a three year low; CPI down to 1.5% for last 12 months; RPI down to 2.1% |
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| 13.11.19 |
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Best-attended ABP Club Annual Convention, EVER! |
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| 13.11.19 |
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IT'S OFFICIAL! ABP Club now has the 2 biggest bodyshop awards event in the world: the BBAs (962 guests) and Night of Knights (720 guests) |
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| 13.11.19 |
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What Car? - shortlist of 12 new models revealed for 2020 What Car? Reader Award |
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| 13.11.19 |
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ABP Recommended Business Service Provider: Glaisyers - 5 considerations when acquiring a company |
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| 13.11.19 |
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Thatcham Research - latest Euro NCAP results for Ford Explorer (5*), Mazda XC-30 (5*), Mercedes-Benz GLB (5*) and Vauxhall Corsa (4*) |
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| 12.11.19 |
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Young Driver - drivers believe it takes over a year ‘on the road’ to gain the necessary skills |
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| 12.11.19 |
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ABP Club #NightofKnights Charity Silent Auction - bring £10 for the Auction for AutoRaise, Ben and Rainbow Trust! |
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| 12.11.19 |
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SMMT Automotive Supplier Finder (ASF) - launches free online platform helping match automotive buyers with suppliers to boost new business |
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| 12.11.19 |
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ABP Club #NIGHTOFKNIGHTS Delegate Joining Instructions for guests joining us TONIGHT @ The Vox, Resorts World Birmingham (postcode B40 1PU) |
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| 12.11.19 |
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Hyundai - demonstrates autonomous driving tech capabilities with first successful truck platooning trial |
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| 12.11.19 |
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Copart - wins Senior Finance Leader of the Year award |
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| 12.11.19 |
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National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA) - volumes of vehicles arriving at auction centres set to fall |
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| 12.11.19 |
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Whats Car? - fully electric car is the best choice for one-in-five new car buyers |
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| 12.11.19 |
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HELLA – online wiper solution configurator helps technicians find the correct replacements |
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| 11.11.19 |
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Faxi - TRANStech Award for app that incentivises carpooling underlines "game-changing" role of ride sharing |
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| 11.11.19 |
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AW Repair Group #NIGHTOFKNIGHTS Sponsor news - confirm changes to the bodyshop group's leadership structure |
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| 11.11.19 |
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Service Certainty - launches Imageproof Hub |
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| 11.11.19 |
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AW Repair Group #NIGHTOFKNIGHTS Sponsor news - AW release Moonwalk film ahead of ABP Convention |
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| 11.11.19 |
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Volvo - customers buying a new Volvo plug-in hybrid receive year's free electricity to charge their car |
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| 11.11.19 |
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ABP Club Night of Knights Charity Silent Auction - a sneaky (Peaky Blinders) at the Lots raising money for AutoRaise, Ben and Rainbow Trust! |
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| 11.11.19 |
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PPG Refinish #NIGHTOFKNIGHTS Sponsor news - PPG appoints Mark Essex (ex Nationwide) as Technical Manager UK & Ireland |
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| 11.11.19 |
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ABP Convention and #NightofKnights (TOMORROW!) - check out the guest list, agenda and much more in the online Event Programme |
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| 11.11.19 |
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Spraybooth Technology Limited (STL) - STL's project team praised by Smart Fleet Solutions after completing "biggest contract to date" |
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| 11.11.19 |
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ABP Annual Convention and #NIGHTOFKNIGHTS Delegate Joining Instructions FOR TOMORROW (Tues 12 November) @ The Vox, Resorts World Birmingham |
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| 11.11.19 |
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Allianz Insurance - announces James Barclay as new head of sales & distribution for Allianz Legal Protection |
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| 11.11.19 |
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​Allianz Insurance - announces James Barclay as new head of sales & distribution for Allianz Legal Protection |
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| 11.11.19 |
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Roadmap shows how you could be riding in self-driving vehicles by 2030 |
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| 11.11.19 |
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Volvo Cars - to implement blockchain traceability (transparent and reliable shared data network) of cobalt used in electric car batteries |
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| 11.11.19 |
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Circle Leasing #NIGHTOFKNIGHTS Sponsor news - bodyshops: why a 12-month contract is better in the long run than a longer contract... |
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| 11.11.19 |
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GYS #NIGHTOFKNIGHTS Exhibitor news - see the Arc Pull, on display on GYS's stand tomorrow! |
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| 11.11.19 |
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Direct Line Insurance Group - confirms changes to membership of Board Committees |
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| 11.11.19 |
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Repair & Restore - Carlac congratulate Goole-based bodyshop on PAS accreditation |
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| 11.11.19 |
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InsuretheGap.com - 29% of UK drivers have written a car off |
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| 11.11.19 |
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Road Runner - motor trade insurer launches new broker platform |
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| 11.11.19 |
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53% working in the motor trader admit to feeling lonely in the workplace - 58% say they have nothing in common with their colleagues |
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| 11.11.19 |
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Phoenix Group - Andy Briggs, former Aviva UK CEO, appointed as Phoenix Group CEO (acquisition and management of life insurance & pensions) |
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| 11.11.19 |
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Roberlo - new Blucrom waterbased colour system for refinishers |
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| 11.11.19 |
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365 Business Finance - car repair workshops and MOT garages "increasingly funded by merchant cash advances" |
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| 11.11.19 |
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Apollo Motor Group's Prestige site in Chichester - largest accident repair group in the South of England gains BMW/MINI approval |
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| 11.11.19 |
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Apollo Motor Group's Prestige site in Chichester - largest accident repair group in the South of England gains BMW/MINI approval |
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| 10.11.19 |
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Aviva - Keoghs successfully defend £400,000 credit hire bill for over 1,000 days hire of a £300-a-day Mercedes C220 |
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| 09.11.19 |
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Derek McMullan (ex Zurich) - appointed as new chairman of IAM RoadSmart |
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| 08.11.19 |
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Ageas UK - Q3 results; YTD profits up 7% on income down 4%; "challenging motor market conditions ...motor claims inflation impact in Q3" |
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| 08.11.19 |
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Allianz UK - Q3 results; YTD premiums and profits slip; motor claims costs (parts, materials and labour) are increasing ahead of inflation |
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| 08.11.19 |
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GRM Bodycraft - join Fix Auto as Fix Auto Edinburgh Central |
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| 08.11.19 |
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Allianz - Q3 trading update: "in good financial position" & "#1 insurance brand"; with LV= transactions combined GWP >£4bn |
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| 08.11.19 |
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ABP Annual Convention (Tuesday 12 November at the Vox, Resorts World Birmingham) – Delegate Joining Instructions |
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| 08.11.19 |
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ABP Club Night of Knights Charity Silent Auction - a sneaky (Peaky Blinders) at the Lots raising money for AutoRaise, Ben and Rainbow Trust! |
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| 08.11.19 |
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AutoRaise (a #NIGHTOFKNIGHTS Charity) - celebrates third anniversary |
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| 08.11.19 |
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e2e Total Loss Vehicle Management - creating a "virtual Mexican Wave of foodbank donation" on Twitter |
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| 08.11.19 |
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ABP Convention / Night of Knights - event now FULL with a record 720 guests registered; programme now available on-line |
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| 08.11.19 |
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Study questions impact of 20mph schemes on public health |
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| 08.11.19 |
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Aviva - appoints Jan-Hendrik Erasmus as Chief Risk Officer |
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| 08.11.19 |
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SMMT - UK new van market down -11.0% in October but new models help offset market weakness |
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| 08.11.19 |
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Aviva - consumers blitzed with 1 BILLION insurance-related nuisance calls; just 3% of nuisance calls have legally-required customer consent |
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| 08.11.19 |
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ATF Pro Conference for the vehicle recycling industry - Wednesday 27 November at Warwick University |
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| 07.11.19 |
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ABP Club Annual Convention and Night of Knights Programme 2019 - FULL of info and online NOW! |
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| 07.11.19 |
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RAC - price of petrol drops for third month in a row (1.5p a litre cheaper in October) |
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| 07.11.19 |
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Sopp+Sopp - win Amey accident management contract |
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| 07.11.19 |
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AutoVista report: US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) - Uber autonomous test vehicles involved in 37 crashes in the 18 months |
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| 07.11.19 |
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Theo (ThingCo) - connectivity in cars could prevent 25,000 serious accidents in the coming decade and save 2,500 lives |
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| 07.11.19 |
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ECA Business Energy #NIGHTOFKNIGHTS Sponsor news - speak to a bodyshop sector energy specialist at the event next week |
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| 07.11.19 |
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ABP Annual Convention (Tuesday 12 November at the Vox, Resorts World Birmingham) – Delegate Joining Instructions |
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| 07.11.19 |
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HPI - steps in to help motorists who don’t know their PHEVs from their BEVs |
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| 07.11.19 |
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Kindertons - new Kindertons motor claims app lets drivers submit new claims & track existing claim |
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| 07.11.19 |
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Ford of Europe - joins the “New Deal for Europe” initiative to tackle climate change |
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| 07.11.19 |
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insurethebox - sponsors National Road Safety Conference (12-13 November 2019) in Telford |
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| 07.11.19 |
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AutoFlow #NIGHTOFKNIGHTS Sponsor news - launch series of web presentations: AutoFlow Insights |
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| 07.11.19 |
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Spraybooth Technology Limited (STL) - appoint new Operations Manager, Chris Ainger |
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| 07.11.19 |
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BVRLA - tells Govt "extend the Plug-in Grant for pure electric vehicles until 2025" |
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| 07.11.19 |
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RSA - Q3 trading update: "pleasing progress YTD 2019 with underwriting profit strongly up"; "UK cost reduction programme has now commenced" |
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| 06.11.19 |
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Bristol to become first UK city to ban diesel cars |
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| 06.11.19 |
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Dayinsure - human drivers should eventually be phased out in favour of autonomous vehicles, say a quarter of drivers |
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| 06.11.19 |
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Axalta - white (38%), black (19%), and grey (13%) top 67th annual Global Automotive Colour Popularity report |
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| 06.11.19 |
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Are you feeling stressed? - help and advice from Ben on Stress Awareness Day |
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| 06.11.19 |
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Thatcham Research article - "re-setting repairability for the 21st century" |
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| 06.11.19 |
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SEMA Show, Las Vegas - winners announced of "Best New Collision Repair & Refinish Product" award |
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| 06.11.19 |
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The Burley Group - motor trade & fleet insurance broker acquired by Radius (telematics and fuel card brands Kinesis and UK Fuels) |
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| 06.11.19 |
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Stress is biggest issue for automotive industry people – according to Ben’s latest survey results |
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| 06.11.19 |
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Are tyres replacing tailpipe as the policy priority? - tyres set to be scrutinised and regulated more, says Emissions Analytics |
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| 06.11.19 |
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British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) - ‘signposting’ agreement helps 700,000 older motor and travel insurance customers |
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| 06.11.19 |
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First Line - bodyshop technicians can claim their free 2020 wall planner |
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| 06.11.19 |
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SEAT - breaks into motorcycle market with a fully electric eScooter; equivalent to a 125cc model |
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| 06.11.19 |
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FSB - Small firms call for ‘jobs tax’ support as wage reviews urge caution |
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| 06.11.19 |
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Thatcham Research - six new models tested in latest car security assessments: ALL pass Relay Attack test... |
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| 06.11.19 |
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CitNOW - to showcase enhanced Web app at AM Live's dealer event this week |
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| 06.11.19 |
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Plenham Ltd (owners of IBIS and bodyshop mag) - accounts for y/e 30 Oct 2018 showing as overdue by Companies House |
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| 05.11.19 |
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Solera - open letter to all customers on appointment of Darko Dejanovic as Interim CEO, taking over from Jeff Tarr who is "stepping down" |
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| 05.11.19 |
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Solera - announce Darko Dejanovic as Interim CEO; he replaces Jeff Tarr who joined in May to replace Tony Aquila
to Take Helm of Company |
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| 05.11.19 |
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PPG - Honda Europe extend approval for another 5 years covering PPG, NEXA AUTOCOLOR and MAXMEYER refinish brands |
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| 05.11.19 |
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TRL (Transport Research Laboratory) - new DeTECToR tool assesses climate change impact on roads |
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| 05.11.19 |
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ABP Repairers Choice Awards - finalists announced after record voting from 838 bodyshops who provided 21,900 ratings on suppliers |
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| 05.11.19 |
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BVRLA - Government has signed an agreement with the BVRLA to act as an approved partner to monitor and assess compliance |
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| 05.11.19 |
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In Town Automotive - apprentice honoured at prestigious local business awards |
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| 05.11.19 |
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HSE - annual stats for GB; wholesale and retail trade (including motor vehicle repair) "statistically significantly higher injury rate" |
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| 05.11.19 |
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Motofix Group - win Silver Award at NBRA Greener Bodyshop Awards; story includes cool 1:45min video! |
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| 05.11.19 |
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NFDA - dealers "making significant investments in their online strategy & dealerships" to "offset consumer uncertainty" |
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| 05.11.19 |
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AW Repair Group #NIGHTOFKNIGHTS Sponsor news - repair group expand into North Yorkshire with Selby bodyshop - site number nine |
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| 05.11.19 |
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EMACS #NIGHTOFKNIGHTS Exhibitor news - going IN for a 11th-year successive win! |
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| 05.11.19 |
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Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) - hits back at "absurd" idea that PI claimants will flock to Scotland's "favourable system" |
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| 05.11.19 |
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ADAS - ABP Club's State of the Industry Survey finds 19% bodyshops do all post-repair ADAS alignments themselves |
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| 05.11.19 |
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SMMT - UK new car registrations fall -6.7% in October; Ford Fiesta, Nissan Qashqai and VW Golf top sellers |
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| 05.11.19 |
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Sad news of death of Marc Fossaluzza (ex Motor Bodies Weston, TrustFord, M&S) - aged 59; just four months after he retired |
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| 05.11.19 |
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PPG Refinish #NIGHTOFKNIGHTS Sponsor news - brand re-approved by Honda Motor Europe for another 5 years |
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| 04.11.19 |
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InAutomotive - post-Halloween fun: "Horror stories from work" |
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| 04.11.19 |
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Aviva - first external insurer to join the AA motor panel in ten years |
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| 04.11.19 |
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Blackpool and The Fylde College (B&FC) - Automotive Training Blackpool's free-to-attend ADAS session on Weds (6 Nov) |
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| 04.11.19 |
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National Windscreens - awarded 4 stars in the Eco Stars Scheme for its green fleet |
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| 04.11.19 |
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AA - MOTs, repairs and maintenance for Uber drivers will use AA Service Maintenance and Repair (SMR) platform |
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| 04.11.19 |
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Four mega trends that "are going to completely revolutionise the future of mobility" (blog by Hella) |
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| 04.11.19 |
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British Standards Institution (BSI) - to develop new parking code that could give motorists 10-minute grace period in private car parks |
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| 04.11.19 |
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Morelli Group - appoint Nigel Calnan (ex Axalta) as National Accounts Manager |
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| 04.11.19 |
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EMaC - launch new warranty range to boost revenue and consumer retention for dealerships |
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| 04.11.19 |
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insurethebox - sun setting 73 minutes earlier equals 36% increase in evening rush-hour accidents |
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| 04.11.19 |
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Private parking firms to issue nearly nine million tickets in 2019-20 - increase of two million on last year |
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| 04.11.19 |
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How 0% APR can cost drivers more than 5% APR - fight confusing car finance figures by shopping around |
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| 04.11.19 |
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RAC - Scottish drivers most likely to take risks when buying a used car |
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| 01.11.19 |
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West Somerset Motors - joins Fix Auto Network as Fix Auto Wellington |
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| 01.11.19 |
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Bodyshop Solutions - add 3 “all-rounder” Wielander + Schill MIG Welders to range |
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| 01.11.19 |
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AW Repair Group - win 'The Gold Award' at the NBRA's first Greener Bodyshop Awards |
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| 01.11.19 |
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Government acts to improve road safety by closing mobile phone loophole – AA comments |
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| 01.11.19 |
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Zurich/DAC Beachcroft - judge in Ireland says €60k PI claim for 6 crashes from same address in 14 months "most shocking he's ever seen" |
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| 01.11.19 |
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SMMT - UK car production falls -3.8% in September to 122,256 units |
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| 01.11.19 |
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RAC - comments on Government's pledge to review offence of driving while using handheld phone |
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| 01.11.19 |
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Auto Express - cases of cheating to pass the driving theory test have tripled in the past five years |
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| 01.11.19 |
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Neckermann Strategic Advisor - UK survey shows 75% drivers are not yet ready to adopt autonomous technology |
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| 01.11.19 |
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Law tightened to reduce accident rates & close loophole that allows people to escape prosecution for hand-held phone use behind the wheel |
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| 01.11.19 |
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Lookers - chief executive, Andy Bruce, and chief operating officer, Nigel McMill, have left the company. |
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| 31.10.19 |
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Consumer Intelligence - LV= was the fastest growing motor insurance brand in first half of 2019 |
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| 31.10.19 |
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Cosmetic vehicle repair business DHMB - targets major expansion with new co-owner |
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| 31.10.19 |
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L&I Eaton ARC - continue investment drive at Edinburgh, Keith, Aberdeen Central and Perth bodyshops |
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| 31.10.19 |
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Aviva busts winter driving myths - driving in wellies and using winter tyres – could they invalidate your insurance? |
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| 31.10.19 |
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The ABI - repair costs rising: up 11% (Q3 2019 vs Q3 2018), insurers' £2.3 billion repair bill for the first half of the year |
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| 31.10.19 |
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Poppy Merrin-Gregory, Bedford College - Farécla's Bonnet Painting Competition grand finalist awarded at Advanced Engineering 2019 |
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| 31.10.19 |
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Aviva - appoints Danielle Harmer (ex Metro Bank) as Chief People Officer |
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| 31.10.19 |
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ACEA - sales of zero- and low-emission cars highly unbalanced across EU |
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| 31.10.19 |
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Zurich - "working to minimise any Brexit impact on customers’ policies" and the insurers' operations |
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| 31.10.19 |
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Ageas - appoints three new directors of distribution to target broker and partnership growth |
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| 31.10.19 |
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insurethebox & drive like a girl - 81% increase in collisions at crossroads on Halloween compared to the rest of the year |
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| 31.10.19 |
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PSA Group (Peugeot/Citroen/Vauxhall/Opel) agree merger with FCA (Fiat/Alfa Romeo/Chrysler/Jeep) - creates world's 4th largest OEM |
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| 30.10.19 |
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GoCompare Car Insurance - young drivers warned of the spectre of ‘ghost brokers’ on social media |
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| 30.10.19 |
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Gender pay gap in the UK - gender pay gap among full-time employees stands at 8.9% |
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| 30.10.19 |
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Direct Line Insurance Group - change of publication date for Q3 trading update |
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| 30.10.19 |
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The National Institute Economic Review (NIESR) - UK economy 3.5% smaller under latest Brexit deal |
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| 30.10.19 |
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Thornley Kelham - offering rare Porsche 356A for sale restored to unique patina, or factory-fresh original condition |
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| 30.10.19 |
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European Transport Safety Council - "It’s time for a zero drink-driving limit across the EU" (video) |
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| 30.10.19 |
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Laser Tools - new portable inspection camera with high-res 5" colour display |
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| 30.10.19 |
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Germany: Sika Automotive - presenting adhesives for high strength bonding tech at Body Engineering Conference |
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| 30.10.19 |
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BIBA - launch Brexit information mini-site |
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| 30.10.19 |
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Prasco UK - now offering replacement catalytic converters |
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| 30.10.19 |
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Standox - brilliant orange Clearcoat Additive: a repair solution for the orange trend |
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| 30.10.19 |
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LV= General Insurance - promotes Jon Mansley (ex Aviva) to the newly created role of Sales and Marketing Director |
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| 30.10.19 |
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InAutomotive (an ABP Club Recommended Business Service Provider) blog - How can I be the best manager to my team? |
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| 30.10.19 |
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Ford - consolidates UK operations at renamed Dunton Campus & establishes Dunton as headquarters of its European Commercial Vehicle business |
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| 29.10.19 |
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National Accident Repair Group - awarded new contract with Direct Line Group |
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| 29.10.19 |
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Question from a bodyshop: does anybody know of a company that recycles front panels and lamps? |
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| 29.10.19 |
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Direct Line - insuring the future of motoring with FiveAI |
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| 29.10.19 |
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Autoglass Calibration Roadshows for bodyshops - STILL TIME TO REGISTER for dates in November and December |
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| 29.10.19 |
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USA: Hyundai - new hydrogen-powered Class 8 heavy duty truck concept |
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| 29.10.19 |
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National Accident Repair Group - awarded new contract with Direct Line Group |
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| 29.10.19 |
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Green NCAP - latest ratings: SEAT Arona (4*) , Škoda Octavia (3*) and FIAT Panda (2*) |
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| 29.10.19 |
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Slater Gordon Solutions Motor - Blackpool-based legal business crowned Best Outsourced Contact Centre for 3rd consecutive year |
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| 29.10.19 |
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Audatex Service Desk - implementing a new Service Desk ticketing system to improve customer experience |
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| 29.10.19 |
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Bloodhound Land Speed Record (LSR) car - hits an all-time fastest speed of 334 mph as test programme begins in earnest |
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| 29.10.19 |
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Thatcham Research - The Motordata Research Consortium (MRC) Malaysia becomes new ‘Global Associate’ |
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| 29.10.19 |
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Volkswagen - makes vocational training "fit for the future"; cloud systems, RFID, augmented reality, sensors and on-board networks |
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| 28.10.19 |
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Selsia - launches automated CSI service, Smart Survey |
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| 28.10.19 |
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Selsia - launches automated CSI service, Smart Survey |
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| 28.10.19 |
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Selsia - launches automated CSI service, Smart Survey |
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| 28.10.19 |
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Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) - Brexit indecision "damaging small businesses" |
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| 28.10.19 |
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RAC - longer-term funding to improve local roads mooted, RAC reaction |
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| 28.10.19 |
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Stanners - new UV hand lamp - UVTEK Instacure - cures paint materials in seconds |
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| 28.10.19 |
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Transport Committee - welcomes DfT backing for long-term funding plan to fix local roads - AA comment |
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| 28.10.19 |
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Transport Committee - Committee welcomes DfT backing for long-term funding plan to fix local roads |
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| 28.10.19 |
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Mahindra - acquire full ownership of Peugeot Motocycles |
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| 28.10.19 |
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Novares - named GM’s best supplier 2018 |
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| 28.10.19 |
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Allianz - experts champion sustainability in special podcast |
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| 28.10.19 |
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USA: EMM - introduces "the most powerful UV Curing Lamp" at 2019 SEMA Show |
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| 28.10.19 |
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Celebrate our WorldSkills Unsung Heroes! - Tes FE Awards now include a ‘WorldSkills Unsung Heroes’ |
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| 28.10.19 |
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European garage equipment association (Egea) - set up ADAS “Best Practice” working group for the repair sector |
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| 28.10.19 |
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Aviva - partners with Dual Asset to sell legal indemnity insurance |
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| 28.10.19 |
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AkzoNobel - supporting The Ocean Cleanup in purge on plastic in rivers |
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| 25.10.19 |
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Axalta - Syrox brand reaches 1,000 bodyshops in EMEA |
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| 25.10.19 |
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ABI - calls for a cut in the "mother of all stealth taxes", saying "responsible people deserve a break" |
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| 25.10.19 |
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ThingCo - second year of trading and second time in the INSURTECH100 for ThingCo |
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| 25.10.19 |
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3M - launches easy-to-use respiratory protection for explosive environments |
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| 25.10.19 |
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Allianz - repairers need to offer recycled parts, says insurer, as 69% of motorists would accept a green car part "to help the environment" |
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| 25.10.19 |
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Fix Auto Skegness - celebrates its 10-year anniversary with the network |
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| 25.10.19 |
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Thatcham Research - launches IMI-accredited course to drive competency in safe ADAS repair |
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| 25.10.19 |
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Hastings - trading update: "Successful transition to the Group's new repair service providers, with an improved customer experience" |
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| 24.10.19 |
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IMI - Government’s Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV) endorses IMI's TechSafe standards for bodyshop technicians working on EVs |
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| 24.10.19 |
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StreetWise (with Direct Line Group) - launches the UK’s most technically advanced commuter research trials in self-driving vehicles |
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| 24.10.19 |
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InAutomotive (an ABP Club Recommended Business Service Provider) - please help complete a short 5-minute survey about your job/career |
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| 24.10.19 |
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Fleet News - reports Sandicliffe Motor Contracts (SMC) "pulling out of the UK fleet market due to pressure on profits" |
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| 24.10.19 |
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Honda - ALL European mainstream models to feature electrified powertrains by 2022; 6 electrified cars to be launched over the next 36 months |
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| 24.10.19 |
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Tracker - Ford Transit was the UK’s most stolen and recovered van in 2018; tradespeople "victimised" as thieves target tools and equipment |
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| 24.10.19 |
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TIDAL - Q1 becomes approved supplier for bodyshop distribution group, TIDAL UK |
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| 24.10.19 |
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Independent Garage Association (IGA) - publish The Garage Guide to Recruiting an Apprentice |
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| 24.10.19 |
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Keoghs - Hussain v EUI– Taxi Hire and Loss of Profit |
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| 24.10.19 |
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Porsche - designs a fantasy starship with Lucasfilm for 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' |
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| 24.10.19 |
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Allianz - jumps six places to 43rd to become the number one insurer in the Best Global Brand Rankings |
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| 24.10.19 |
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Government to review smart motorway safety - RAC statement |
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| 24.10.19 |
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eBay & the VRA - to develop independent vehicle parts certification scheme "to build confidence for insurers and end users" |
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| 24.10.19 |
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Shelbourne Motors - new Renault dealership in Northern Ireland with 28-bay workshop and escalator to the main showroom from service bay |
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| 24.10.19 |
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Stanners - new Aluminium Gas Arc Puller for bodyshops |
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| 24.10.19 |
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IVECO - announces new senior appointments to lead LCV and truck business lines |
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| 24.10.19 |
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CV Library - average pay for new automotive jobs increased by 1.2% (Q3 2019) but applications down 12.6% |
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| 24.10.19 |
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ABP Club Recommended Business Service Provider: ECA Business Energy - in 10 years has helped 250 bodyshops save more than £2.5m on bills |
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| 24.10.19 |
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Transport Committee - one-off evidence session from Highways England on the performance and concerns around safety of smart motorways |
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| 23.10.19 |
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Coplus - launch motor claims management solution, Cobalt (Cobalt Insurance Solutions) |
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| 23.10.19 |
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TrustFord - 37 teams drive over 20,000 miles in 25 hours for Charity Breakout; £116,000 raised so far |
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| 23.10.19 |
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Pendragon - Interim Management Statement (July - Sept 2019): £3m pre-tax profit (£1.1m Q3 2018); aftersales gross profit down 2.4% |
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| 23.10.19 |
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ABP Club's DC takes the Night of Knights to Japan! |
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| 23.10.19 |
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Quantum Technical - digital risk H&S assessment platform and tool adopted by IRG Group for all its bodyshop sites |
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| 23.10.19 |
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Axalta - how to attract the next generation of refinish technician talent to the bodyshop |
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| 23.10.19 |
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Bodyshop technical and training evening to be hosted at LKQ Coatings, Milton Keynes - Wednesday 30 October |
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| 23.10.19 |
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Audatex UK - how bodyshop managers can get smart with parts |
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| 23.10.19 |
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Pinewood Technologies - encouraging dealers to "supercharge aftersales profits" by capturing smart repairs and glass repairs |
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| 23.10.19 |
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Volkswagen - builds new Golf faster than ever before (one hour faster than its predecessor) |
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| 23.10.19 |
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AkzoNobel - Q3 results show continued progress, with adjusted operating income up 23% at €300 million (2018: €243 million) |
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| 23.10.19 |
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Single versus Multi-Skill apprenticeships? - bodyshops tell ABP Club which they prefer and why |
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| 22.10.19 |
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L&I Eaton ARC - invest in two new tech-laden DAF CF 6 Car Transporters for Glasgow and Perth bodyshops |
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| 22.10.19 |
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SMMT - 40 companies from nine different countries pitch in annual Future Mobility Challenge |
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| 22.10.19 |
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Remit - 41% of apprenticeships started in 2017/18 were by people over the age of 24 |
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| 22.10.19 |
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ABP Club Women's Automotive is changing... |
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| 22.10.19 |
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ABP Club Convention and Night of Knights (20 days to go!) - the Guest Speaker, sponsored by AkzoNobel, is F1 Elvis, Marc Priestley |
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| 22.10.19 |
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GEM Motoring Assist - 10% rise in fatal pedestrian collisions during the four weeks after the clocks go back |
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| 22.10.19 |
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Autoglass - raises €1.5 million (£1.29m) for charity Afrika Tikkun |
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| 22.10.19 |
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Volkswagen - new HR marketing campaign focuses on IT and digital; Volkswagen is "not just all about vehicles" |
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| 22.10.19 |
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Bloodhound Land Speed Record (LSR) car - complete Bloodhound LSR car revealed for first time in desert in South Africa |
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| 22.10.19 |
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Allianz - on "key consideratons in the supply chain" |
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| 22.10.19 |
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Brexit (Government statement) - Government introduces "landmark" Withdrawal Agreement Bill to Parliament |
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| 22.10.19 |
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Europcar - welcomes the Government’s decision to introduce green number plates |
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| 22.10.19 |
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BBC news report: Manchester Airport parking crackdown - 50 cars towed; Ssome cars parked on residential streets vandalised |
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| 22.10.19 |
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Stanners - popular quick pull bench just got faster |
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| 22.10.19 |
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Zurich - Motor First Notice of Loss app DevOps team helps close business with a 90-minute App Prototype |
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| 22.10.19 |
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Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) - ambitious Autumn Budget needed to avoid bleak winter for businesses |
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| 22.10.19 |
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Z3R0 EM15510N future - government to introduce green number plates |
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| 22.10.19 |
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Volvo Product Technology Course - 2020 dates confirmed for course that 624 delegates have attended since the first one back in July 2013 |
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| 21.10.19 |
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atchstone - agrees a full and final settlement agreement with Rob Terry in respect of ongoing High Court proceedings |
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| 21.10.19 |
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Watchstone Group - announces settlement of the legal claims made by Slater & Gordon (UK) 1 Ltd issued in June 2017 |
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| 21.10.19 |
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First Central Group - trio of leadership team appointments |
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| 21.10.19 |
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First Central Group |
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| 21.10.19 |
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A HUGE thank you to the 800 bodyshops who voted in the BIGGEST participation by UK bodyshop industry in any awards - EVER! |
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| 21.10.19 |
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ACIS - bodyshop distributor hosts first in series of EV and ADAS tech seminars with RWC Training |
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| 21.10.19 |
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EDAM Group - takes Silver award at UK Customer Experience Awards 2019 |
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| 21.10.19 |
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Lightfoot - work-related stress a "worrying cause" of fleet vehicle road accidents |
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| 21.10.19 |
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IONITY (JV between BMW, Daimler, Ford, Volkswagen & Porsche) - Gretna Green is the latest station in IONITY’s pan-European network |
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| 21.10.19 |
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ONITY (JV between BMW, Daimler, Ford, Volkswagen & Porsche) - Gretna Green is the latest station in IONITY’s pan-European network |
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| 21.10.19 |
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JMK Solicitors - NI-based personal injury and road traffic law firm invest £1.7m in Newry Office |
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| 21.10.19 |
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Markerstudy Insurance Services’ (MISL) - "seeks investment ahead of loan deadline" reports Insurance Age |
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| 21.10.19 |
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Glass's - 'the perfect storm in the used car market': the retail price lag |
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| 21.10.19 |
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Auto Windscreens - Mike Duddridge named Auto Windscreens’ best technician |
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| 21.10.19 |
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Spies Hecker - bodyshops can repair brilliant orange special colours with new Clear Coat Colour Additive |
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| 21.10.19 |
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Bodyshop Consulting - new IMI course - 'Bodyshop Management: getting result and making profit', Monday 18 November in Hertfordshire |
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| 18.10.19 |
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XL Motors Accident Repair Centre - apprentice Danielle Mousley shortlisted for Apprentice of the Year in the Coventry Telegraph Awards 2019 |
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| 18.10.19 |
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TrustFord - 38 teams set off from TrustFord HQ to drive as far as they can in 25 hours |
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| 18.10.19 |
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The price of petrol on the forecourt 7p a litre too expensive |
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| 18.10.19 |
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Axalta - acquires new manufacturing site in Turkey for its Powder Coatings |
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| 18.10.19 |
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PPG MoonWalk premiere in Madrid - video from PPG's paint mixing launch features Andrew Walsh; see Moonwalk next month at Convention & NoK! |
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| 18.10.19 |
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Consumer Intelligence - drivers "offered insurance products with higher excesses than they could comfortably afford to pay" |
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| 18.10.19 |
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2019 Repairers Choice Awards - voting closes in a few hours... 10pm TONIGHT (Friday) |
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| 18.10.19 |
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D.Gawthrope ACR - West Yorkshire CV bodyshop, DG ACR, is now Mercedes Benz Van & Truck approved |
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| 18.10.19 |
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REPOST FROM THE FORUM: InAutomotive (an ABP Club Recommended Business Service Provider) - are in the Midlands next week (23/24 Oct) |
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| 18.10.19 |
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Marshall Van Centre Lincoln (inc parts and servicing workshop) - opening will create c15 new jobs in the area |
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| 18.10.19 |
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Allianz Partners & Institute of Vehicle Recovery (IVR) - upskill 72 recovery operators with EV training |
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| 18.10.19 |
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SsangYong Motors UK - new London SsangYong Metro; ‘hybrid’ dealer model of traditional car dealership & "virtual concierge service" |
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| 18.10.19 |
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VW - 7 days to go until the global debut of the eighth-generation Golf - Mk8 Golf features "unprecedented" levels of safety tech |
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| 18.10.19 |
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£36m Government investment - confronting cyber threats to businesses and personal data |
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| 18.10.19 |
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CII - launches new insurance Society headed up by AXA's David Williams |
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| 18.10.19 |
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PPG - handy online Paint Defects tool |
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| 18.10.19 |
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PM's letter to businesses after announcing new Brexit deal - making "Britain the best place to start, to grow and to run a business" |
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| 17.10.19 |
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ThingCo - second year of trading and second time in the INSURTECH100 for ThingCo |
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| 17.10.19 |
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PPG - reports third quarter 2019 financial results: $3.8 billion (net sales) up 2% vs previous year |
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| 17.10.19 |
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Hella Gutmann Solutions - unveils leveling plate system; diagnostics expert introduces new accessory for CSC-Tool |
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| 17.10.19 |
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FCA - latest data show 4.29m complaints for first half of 2019; 248,460 'motor and transport insurance' complaints |
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| 17.10.19 |
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Euro Car Parts - exclusive stockist of JTEKT electric steering systems |
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| 17.10.19 |
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Cologne: Ford - pilots innovative geofencing and blockchain technology |
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| 17.10.19 |
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Allianz - appoints Hollie O’Neill as Birmingham Claims Operations Manager to lead the motor trade claims team |
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| 16.10.19 |
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SYNETIQ - UK's largest salvage and vehicle recycling company acquire Motorman, based in St Albans |
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| 16.10.19 |
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ARC Coachworks - add Volkswagen Group approval to current Mercedes-Benz and Citroen badges |
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| 16.10.19 |
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The Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport paintshop - from the ear caps on the mechanics’ headsets to the drivers' drinking bottles |
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| 16.10.19 |
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ADAS alignments - 19% bodyshops do ALL post-repair ADAS alignments themselves |
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| 16.10.19 |
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RAC - "vitally important" that we increase motorway capacity, but safely |
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| 16.10.19 |
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AA - only 1 in 10 drivers feel safer on all lane running (ALR) smart motorway schemes compared to a traditional motorway |
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| 16.10.19 |
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Glasurit - announced as Headline Sponsors for NBRA Greener Bodyshop Awards |
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| 16.10.19 |
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Roberlo - bodyshops can win prizes with new 'Roberlo Grand Prix' Multyfiller Express primer campaign |
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| 16.10.19 |
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AW Repair Group - Ian Pearson, Compliancy & Training Manager, and "the secret to surviving 40 years in the industry" |
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| 16.10.19 |
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Redbridge Council tackles emissions with new Ubeeqo car sharing partnership; businesses have access to new hybrid and electric vehicles |
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| 16.10.19 |
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Reep Automotive - appoints Ian Busby as Non-Executive Chairman |
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| 16.10.19 |
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2020 IMI Recognition Awards for Outstanding Achievement - nominations open |
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| 16.10.19 |
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Bulgaria: LKQ - divests a majority of its Bulgarian business |
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| 16.10.19 |
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British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) - 2020 conference theme: The Year to Pioneer |
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| 16.10.19 |
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Post Office (inc motor insurance via Budget) - increases year on year trading profit in 2018/19 to £60 million |
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| 15.10.19 |
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Repairers Choice awards - biggest EVER participation; over 600 bodyshops have now cast their votes; you have until 10pm Friday to vote |
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| 15.10.19 |
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Gemini Accident Repair Centres - help Rotherham bodyshop technician, Matthew Turner, secure national “Rising Star” title! |
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| 15.10.19 |
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ABP Club Convention / Night of Knights, Tues 12 Nov - getting VERY full as bookings hit 650; more than last years total and 31 days to go |
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| 15.10.19 |
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Paris: Renault - starts public trial of its on-demand car service using autonomous, electric and shared ZOE Cab |
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| 15.10.19 |
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Zurich FaceQuote - from an idea to an app "in weeks" |
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| 15.10.19 |
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National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) - "responding in depth" to FCA plans to ban motor finance commission linked to interest rate |
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| 15.10.19 |
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Motorway speed limit review - 75% want to see an 80mph speed limit |
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| 15.10.19 |
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insurethebox - continues to support Learn2Live to help reduce the risk of accidents amongst young drivers |
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| 15.10.19 |
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EDAM - launches industry-first staff wellbeing initiative |
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| 15.10.19 |
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Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) - FCA announcement on commission is "good news for the industry" |
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| 15.10.19 |
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Morgan - British sports cars manufacturer ramps recruitment despite economic uncertainty and "challenging" automotive industry |
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| 15.10.19 |
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SMMT - UK Auto gives "reality check" on ‘no deal’ Brexit as new survey shows 1 in 3 firms already shedding jobs |
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| 15.10.19 |
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Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) - announces plans to ban motor finance commission which is linked to interest rate paid by consumer |
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| 14.10.19 |
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Tesco Underwriting - Post mag reports that Tesco Bank are planning to buyout Ageas's 50.1% shareholding |
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| 14.10.19 |
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L & I Eaton ARC - bodyshop group support local children's hospice |
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| 14.10.19 |
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Grove Group – raising over £2,000 for children's charity in 'Brathay RowRunner' event |
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| 14.10.19 |
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MG Cannon - Westbury bodyshop chosen by Platinum Motor Group as their Platinum SsangYong nominated approved Paint and Bodyshop Repairer |
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| 14.10.19 |
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MG Cannpn - Westbury bodyshop chosen by Platinum Motor Group as their Platinum SsangYong nominated approved Paint and Bodyshop Repairer |
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| 14.10.19 |
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Jennings Ford Stockton - local news website publishes 25 archive photographs of Jennings Ford staff after dealership and bodyshop closes |
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| 14.10.19 |
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Remit - Lindleys Autocentres' apprentice Technician Katie Briggs on overcoming anxiety and working in male a dominated environment |
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| 14.10.19 |
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Budget 2019 date announced - Wednesday 6 November 2019 |
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| 14.10.19 |
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What Car? - taps into the UK’s 4m van driver market with new What Car? Vans website |
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| 14.10.19 |
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30% drivers have witnessed another motorist being physically abused |
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| 12.10.19 |
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Renault - board remove Thierry Bollore as CEO with immediate effect; current CFO, Mrs Clotilde Delbos, appointed interim CEO |
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| 11.10.19 |
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Australia: AMA Group - announce £644,000 basic pay for Managing Director and CEO, Andy Hopkins |
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| 11.10.19 |
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Thatcham Research - can current training programmes give bodyshops the power to cope with
an era of high voltage vehicles? |
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| 11.10.19 |
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Willis Towers Watson - car insurance prices fall 1% to £783 in last quarter BUT drivers still paying £23 more than last year |
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| 11.10.19 |
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Ageas - Rias and Ageas direct team in Bournemouth wins 'Large Contact Centre of the Year' award |
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| 11.10.19 |
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Direct Line Group (DLG) - 3rd largest motor insurer in the UK offers funding for 33 bodyshop apprentices |
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| 11.10.19 |
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Carrot Insurance and IMS (part of Trak Global Group) - insurance telematics "first": 42% crash reduction |
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| 11.10.19 |
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Nissan - starts building new Juke at Sunderland plant; "restructuring production schedule" as VM ends night shifts |
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| 11.10.19 |
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Hella - develops artificial driving noise for electric vehicles - Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) |
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| 11.10.19 |
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Solus - bodyshop wins four UK Customer Experience Awards at "the biggest night in Solus’ 21 year history" |
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| 11.10.19 |
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Repairers Choice Awards - The ONLY awards where ALL the winners are chosen by bodyshops |
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| 11.10.19 |
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Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) - Trading Standards system not ready for ‘no-deal’ Brexit |
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| 11.10.19 |
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Allianz - strengthens SME and Corporate Partner team with three new promotions |
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| 11.10.19 |
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IFED, AXA - jail for CMC worker who stole £9,272 from bodyshop & diverted £18,000 into his own account from his employer |
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| 11.10.19 |
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Servicesure - begins search for Autocentre of the Year 2020 |
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| 11.10.19 |
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Auto Windscreens - Doncaster is home to newest Auto Windscreens Fitting Hub |
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| 11.10.19 |
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HELLA - introduces new battery finder tool |
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| 11.10.19 |
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RMI - calls on Government to provide clarity on future trade with EU for automotive retailers at annual dinner on Thursday evening in London |
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| 11.10.19 |
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Dyson - close their electric car project; "we simply cannot make it commercially viable. " |
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| 10.10.19 |
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CALLING ALL BODYSHOPS, groups and single sites - do you have a site above £4m turnover? Please contact us with details for the Yearbook |
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| 10.10.19 |
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Ben - mental health is still one of the biggest issues affecting automotive workforce and could cost employers as much as £1.2bn a year |
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| 10.10.19 |
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Ford - hosts paternity workshops |
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| 10.10.19 |
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Reaseheath College - Motor Vehicle students benefit from SYNETIQ partnership |
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| 10.10.19 |
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BSI - launches Digital Vehicle Damage Repair Kitemark Toolkit |
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| 10.10.19 |
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ABI - Millions of motorists unaware of no-deal Brexit motor insurance green card requirement |
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| 10.10.19 |
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Audatex UK blog - bodyshops can make incremental profit gains and protect their bottom line by streamlining everyday workflows |
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| 10.10.19 |
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Allianz Partners UK (white labelled motor insurance products) - appoints James Libor (ex Virgin Holidays) as Head of Marketing |
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| 10.10.19 |
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One injured every 20 minutes - Police launch national campaign to protect the public from uninsured drivers |
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| 10.10.19 |
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2,700 vehicles in reported accidents in 2018 when dazzling sun was a contributory factor |
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| 10.10.19 |
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A14 between Cambridge and Huntingdon - new dual carriageway to open a year ahead of schedule |
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| 10.10.19 |
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Ben: World Mental Health Day (Thursday 10 October) - Ben's focus today is on suicide, the leading cause of death among men under 45 |
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| 10.10.19 |
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44% of UK drivers are unaware that driving licences must be renewed every 10 years - c3m people have an out-of-date licence |
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| 10.10.19 |
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Freeway Fleet - 'fleet-in-the-pocket' smartphone app wins Industry Innovation Challenge |
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| 10.10.19 |
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Transport Committee - to "kickstart" conversation on national road pricing |
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| 10.10.19 |
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CitNOW Video Awards 2019 - final countdown to nominate automotive video champions (closing date Friday 18 October) |
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| 10.10.19 |
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Inchcape - sell Inchcape Fleet Solutions for £100m to Toyota, who are a major customer of the business |
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| 10.10.19 |
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Sabre Insurance - trading update: "high levels of industry-wide claims inflation"; focus remains on profitability, not volume |
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| 09.10.19 |
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BSI - calls for comment on the safety of automated vehicles |
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| 09.10.19 |
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ABP Club Convention and Night of Knights (Tues 12 Nov) - the full exhibitor line-up |
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| 09.10.19 |
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Driving awareness on World Mental Health Day - telematics insurer offers some timely tips for motorists |
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| 09.10.19 |
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Repairers Choice Awards - PHENOMENAL response with RECORD number of bodyshop voting for their best suppliers and work providers! |
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| 09.10.19 |
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One in five automotive workers are afraid to tell employer that they're suffering with poor mental health |
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| 09.10.19 |
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Vertu - half-year results: profit down 7% on turnover up 5.6%; "continued growth in high margin aftersales revenue" |
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| 09.10.19 |
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Euro Car Parts - national relay challenge to raise money for Ben |
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| 09.10.19 |
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Ford - starts production of Puma Crossover – 1 of 8 new electrified models to be introduced in Europe by Ford this year |
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| 09.10.19 |
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ABP Club's State of the Industry Report - 57% bodyshops use green parts, but 43% don't due to insurer and policyholder "resistance" |
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| 09.10.19 |
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School of Thought - activity ramps up ahead of 2020 launch; Ambassadors in schools and attending the Convention and NoK next month |
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| 09.10.19 |
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CarGurus - VP of European Sales, Wendy Harris, honoured as one of the UK’s Inspiring Automotive Women |
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| 09.10.19 |
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NBRA - hold first Insurer Advisory Board meeting; a follow-up from their Insurer Attitude Survey |
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| 09.10.19 |
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LEVC Nottingham, LEVC Southampton & LEVC Slough - 3 new dealers for The London EV Company (LEVC) electric taxi |
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| 09.10.19 |
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National Customer Service Week (NCSW) 7-11 October - interesting Institute of Customer Service blog |
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| 09.10.19 |
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Tender sale - offers by 3pm Friday: 2016 Dalby Easy Smart 3.9m wide x 4.8m long paint spray booth with plastic curtain front doors |
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| 09.10.19 |
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‘Operation Drive Insured’ - uninsured drivers (who are five times more likely to be involved in a road collision) targeted |
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| 09.10.19 |
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Thatcham Research - latest Euro NCAP safety ratings: BMW 1 series and 3 series both 5 stars; but 4 stars for Jeep Cherokee and Peugeot 208 |
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| 08.10.19 |
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MG Motor UK - appoint Geraint Isaac, National Fleet Sales Manager, to develop brand’s fleet offering |
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| 08.10.19 |
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GoSkippy and Vavista car insurance brands owner, Arron Banks - to "cash in" on post-Brexit higher car premiums |
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| 08.10.19 |
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Night of Knights - the 2019 Special Guest Speaker, sponsored by AkzoNobel, is... F1 Elvis, Marc Priestley! |
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| 08.10.19 |
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Motofix Group - Renault approval at Motofix's Yeovil bodyshop |
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| 08.10.19 |
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Gemini Accident Repair Centres - help Rotherham bodyshop technician, Matthew Turner, secure national “Rising Star” title! |
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| 08.10.19 |
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TrustFord (2nd largest franchised dealer bodyshop group) - opens new £800,000 PartsPlus centre in Preston |
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| 08.10.19 |
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AW Repair Group - Nottingham bodyshop is a trial site for PPG's "revolutionary" colour mixing system |
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| 08.10.19 |
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New IMI Accident Repair Advisory Group agrees key objectives - "consensus on the need to standardise skills to future-proof the sector" |
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| 08.10.19 |
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Volvo - uncomfortable car seats costing employers £8.8bn a year; more than a third of workers take at least one day off for back pain |
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| 08.10.19 |
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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles' new trial with ATS Euromaster - 6 converted 'mobile workshops' ahead of potential 200-strong fleet overhaul |
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| 08.10.19 |
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IMI - Steve Nash, IMI CEO, delivers talk to business and economics students at Simon Balle School about motor industry careers |
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| 07.10.19 |
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USA: Volkswagen America - will require collision repair facilities to prove their competence when ordering certain side-impact parts |
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| 07.10.19 |
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AA Financial Services - hatchback demand rockets over just six months |
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| 07.10.19 |
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Australia: Henkel - new supply agreement with one-piece automotive carbon composite wheel manufacturer, Carbon Revolution |
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| 07.10.19 |
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GEM Motoring Assist - calling for a stop to the rollout of smart motorways until safety is "sufficient" |
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| 07.10.19 |
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RAC - top patrol aims high with the 2019 WLTP Challenge |
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| 07.10.19 |
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Turners Accident Repair Centres - bodyshop opens three new sites in under two years |
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| 07.10.19 |
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USA: Telsa (reports) - US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to investigate ‘Smart Summon’ |
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| 07.10.19 |
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Privilege Car Insurance - Brits spend 2.1 years of their lives in their cars |
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| 07.10.19 |
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Cap hpi - used market "turns a corner" |
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| 07.10.19 |
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Bodyshops.. looking for staff? - 10 top tips for improving your job ad from ABP Club Recommended Business Service Provider, InAutomotive |
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| 07.10.19 |
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National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA) - expect a "strong used car market in the final quarter of 2019" |
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| 07.10.19 |
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Volvo Cars and Geely - to merge combustion engine operations into a stand-alone business to drive electric vehicle sales |
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| 07.10.19 |
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IFED - warn drivers of ghost broking in support of MIB's Operation Drive Insured campaign |
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| 07.10.19 |
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2019 Night of Knights: Repairers Choice awards - calling ALL bodyshop... VOTE NOW! |
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| 07.10.19 |
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Laser Tools - disconnect shut-down timer |
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| 07.10.19 |
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Post Insurance Fraud Awards - the winners |
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| 07.10.19 |
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GMD People - emotional intelligence (aka 'soft skills') in customer-facing roles in the bodyshop |
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| 07.10.19 |
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Car & Away (Gatwick & Bristol airports) - "Airbnb of cars" lets drivers rent out their cars while they're away, making £80-£200 per week |
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| 07.10.19 |
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SYNETIQ - donate cars to Motor Vehicle students at Stoke on Trent College |
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| 07.10.19 |
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BGL Group (comparethemarket) - insurance group (£152.8m profit in 2018 on sales of £660.9m) 4th in the Sunday Times Top Track 250 |
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| 07.10.19 |
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AX - new partnership with AA to provide replacement vehicle in event of non-fault accident |
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| 07.10.19 |
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Selsia - strengthens Operation Team with appointment of Paul Jarman as Operations Controller |
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| 07.10.19 |
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RAC research - 72% say drivers who leave their engines on when parked should be fined |
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| 07.10.19 |
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Automotive job vacancies drop despite more people applying for new roles - average automotive jobs salary: £33,661 |
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| 04.10.19 |
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Convention / Nights of Knights - over 520 tickets sold; book soon before they are all gone |
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| 04.10.19 |
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USA: Mitchell - launch of Intelligent Estimating Solution; detailed estimates from a photo of the damage; available in US in Q1 2020 |
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| 04.10.19 |
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Repairers Choice awards - voting now open! |
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| 04.10.19 |
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ABP Club Convention and Night of Knights (Tues 12 Nov) - 36 exhibition stands booked for next month's bodyshop event |
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| 04.10.19 |
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ABP Club Convention and Night of Knights - 36 exhibition stands booked for next month's |
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| 04.10.19 |
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Autovista Group (Eurotax & Glass's) - appoints two new Non-Executive Directors to its Board: Dr Sati Sian and Ian Griffin |
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| 04.10.19 |
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SMMT - UK new van market falls -23.5% in September |
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| 04.10.19 |
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Data on the condition of roads in England - condition of local authority (LA) managed roads have "remained stable" |
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| 04.10.19 |
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Car Body Repairs - West Midlands bodyshop joins Fix Auto |
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| 04.10.19 |
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Consumer Intelligence - insurers are beginning to "ramp up" car insurance premiums as a result of recent changes to the Ogden discount rate |
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| 04.10.19 |
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Germany: Sika Automotive - Presents Innovation Solutions at EuroCarBody 2019 |
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| 04.10.19 |
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Axalta - appoints Jim Muse as Vice President of Refinish for Europe, Middle East and Africa |
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| 04.10.19 |
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Standox - special colour 'Performance Blue' now available in the Standowin iQ software and can be found by all Standox bodyshops |
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| 04.10.19 |
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Scrap Car Comparison - chooses Cats Protection as its Charity of the Month |
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| 04.10.19 |
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Repairers Choice awards - voting now open! |
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| 04.10.19 |
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TRL - highlights Project Edward initiative as part of the need to increase road safety across Europe |
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| 04.10.19 |
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NFDA, on the latest SMMT figures - "there continues to be strong consumer interest in used cars" |
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| 04.10.19 |
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Transport Secretary - may consider review of speed limits on UK motorways; 80mph limit and EV uptake could lower emissions |
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| 04.10.19 |
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Citizens Advice - comment on FCA interim report on motor insurance pricing; FCA must "stop loyal insurance customers being penalised" |
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| 04.10.19 |
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ABI - comment on FCA interim report on motor insurance pricing; "we agree that the motor insurance market could work better" |
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| 04.10.19 |
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FCA - interim report; "competition is not working well for all consumers" in the motor insurance market |
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| 04.10.19 |
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SMMT - new car sales up 1.3% in September; diesel down 20%; petrol up 5%; battery & hybrid up 3% |
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| 03.10.19 |
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Solera - invests in Bracknell with new state-of-the-art office, 'Solera House' |
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| 03.10.19 |
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Solera - Bracknell to become the new home of UK operations inc Audatex; major investment going into creation of innovative new office |
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| 03.10.19 |
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LKQ - appoint Patrick Berard to the Board; he "brings significant global expertise in distribution and logistics" |
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| 03.10.19 |
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ABP Club's State of the Industry Report - detailed analysis of latest audited accounts of 21 of the largest bodyshop groups |
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| 03.10.19 |
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Hella Gutmann Solutions’ - exchange promotion for older ADAS tech tools |
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| 03.10.19 |
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SEAT - to launch 6 new electric and plug-in hybrid models by early 2021 |
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| 03.10.19 |
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TechMan - plays host to Top Technician / Top Garage 2020 finals |
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| 03.10.19 |
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Covéa Insurance - joins community partnership to develop leadership talent |
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| 03.10.19 |
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Price of petrol falls in September despite oil refinery fires in Saudi Arabia |
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| 03.10.19 |
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PwC & CBI Financial Services survey - optimism "continuing to decline" across financial services. |
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| 03.10.19 |
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UK Automotive 30% Club’s Inspiring Automotive Women Awards - inc. Georgina Slack, Specialist Technician, JCT600 Brooklands Ferrari/Maserati |
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| 03.10.19 |
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Allianz - welcomes brokers to new commercial premises in Glasgow |
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| 03.10.19 |
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Bicester Heritage campus - construction begins on £10.4 million automotive centre project |
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| 03.10.19 |
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Ipsos - worldwide survey of 20,000 new car buyers shows only 6% would purchase a fully autonomous vehicle |
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| 02.10.19 |
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Nigel Luffman - joins Fix Auto UK as a Regional Business Manager after 8 years with Apollo |
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| 02.10.19 |
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ABP Club Annual Convention and Night of Knights: Tues 12 November at The Vox - join us, and Headine Partners Audatex UK and OEC, in 41 days! |
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| 02.10.19 |
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ABP Club's UK Body Repair Industry: State of the Industry Report 2019, sponsored by Mirka - average (net) labour rate: £34.43ph |
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| 02.10.19 |
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New direction for Fleetline - VM approvals and plans to be one of the first carbon neutral bodyshops in the world... |
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| 02.10.19 |
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Farécla Apprentice & Student Bonnet Painting Competition – Poppy Merrin-Gregory from Bedford College VTC is the winner! |
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| 02.10.19 |
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Comparethemarket - average insurance premium - £732 - continues to fall as the number of new car registrations drop |
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| 02.10.19 |
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Europcar Mobility Group UK - appoints David Saint as UK Van & Truck Director |
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| 02.10.19 |
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Arden Maidstone - Service Plan sales at BMW and MINI dealer and workshop increase by over 90% in less than a year |
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| 02.10.19 |
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Fix Auto UK - race driver Jac Constable secures first double win of the season at Donington Park |
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| 02.10.19 |
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DAC Beachcroft - "Brexit: the end is just the beginning" Whatever the outcome decisions are being made that will change insurance |
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| 02.10.19 |
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PPG Refinish UK - promotes Lee Stevens to Commercial Transport (CT) Sales Manager |
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| 02.10.19 |
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ChipsAway - unveil livery for the Bangers4Ben Rally to France! |
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| 02.10.19 |
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Arch Insurance's start up: Archipelago Risk Insurance - combined 'motor-home-travel-pet-property' product ready to trade after 6-month pilot |
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| 02.10.19 |
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Industry and Government funded project DRIVEN - prove autonomous vehicles can operate safely in London’s "complex urban environment" |
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| 02.10.19 |
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S&G Response - celebrate turning 10 by raising £15,000 for the Children’s Adventure Farm Trust |
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| 02.10.19 |
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Lightfoot - Acorn Mobility installs Lightfoot across 136 commercial vehicles, achieving a 12.3% fuel saving and enhanced driver safety |
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| 02.10.19 |
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USA: FCA Automotive Research & Development Centre - "floating" virtual immersion tech for ADAS dev. "most advanced driving simulator in USA" |
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| 02.10.19 |
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Automobili Pininfarina - appoints Jochen Rudat (ex Tesla Europe) as Chief Sales Officer to ramp up electric vehicle development |
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| 02.10.19 |
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Autoglass - appointed as supplier of choice for WS Transportation |
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| 02.10.19 |
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Auto Trader Group - announces acquisition of KeeResources (provider of software solutions, data and services to the automotive industry) |
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| 02.10.19 |
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Belgium: BASF Coatings - acquire UBench, internet platform which combines car life cycle management
with a mobility service to the driver |
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| 02.10.19 |
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Canada: Uni-Select - announce sale of the Carrossier ProColor business to Fix Auto |
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| 02.10.19 |
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AXA UK - appoint Adele Brownsell (ex Industry Insights and Nationwide) as Supply Chain Manager |
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| 02.10.19 |
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Carpenters Group - appoint Simon Smith (ex Industry Insights) as Director Claims Strategy |
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| 02.10.19 |
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Auto Windscreens - Helen Keenan (Head of ADAS), leaves to join Trak Global Group as "Strategic Relationship Manager - OEM" |
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| 01.10.19 |
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Enterprise - Entegral (formerly known as ARMS Business Solutions (ABS), the integrated post-accident software and repair portal) |
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| 01.10.19 |
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LKQ - rationalizes its business in Bulgaria; "one of the many initiatives that will help improve the EBITDA margins of LKQ Europe" |
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| 01.10.19 |
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ABP Club's UK Body Repair Industry: State of the Industry Report 2019, sponsored by Mirka - KEY FINDINGS |
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| 01.10.19 |
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New Volvo XC40 T5 Twin Engine plug-in hybrid - "exceptional" 58% residual values |
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| 01.10.19 |
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MIRA Technology Institute - large business holds the key to auto skills training for a generation |
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| 01.10.19 |
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VIOFO - new and improved dash cam added to budget camera range |
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| 01.10.19 |
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AW Repair Group - bodyshop group shortlisted for Growing Business Award |
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| 01.10.19 |
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MS Amlin - 18th largest motor insurer (2018, ABP Year Book figures) to exit UK fleet in "refocused underwriting strategy" |
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| 01.10.19 |
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ABP Club's Autumn edition of Auto Body Professional magazine is online... NOW! |
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| 01.10.19 |
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Bodyshop skills - most young people out of work are stuck for the long-term |
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| 01.10.19 |
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Ben - launches 'Critical response service' to help automotive employers support their people in times of crisis |
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| 01.10.19 |
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38% believe a full comp policy means they can test drive a car for sale (private sale) on a third-party basis |
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| 01.10.19 |
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Chris Pennell, Matthew Baldry & Tom French - meet the Farécla Apprentice & Student Bonnet Painting Competition judges! |
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| 01.10.19 |
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Chris Mortimer, General Manager at EMACS - going sober for October to raise money for Ben |
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| 01.10.19 |
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Ageas, Auto Express and BIBA - vehicle modding and car cosmetics can damage your premium |
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| 01.10.19 |
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Future First - 65% of 15-year-olds worry about what job they will do as adults |
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| 01.10.19 |
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RSA - Broker Leader Programme 2019 launches |
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| 01.10.19 |
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Bloodhound Land Speed Record car - prepares to depart the UK and head to South Africa for 500+ mph high speed testing |
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| 01.10.19 |
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Australia: Suncorp - financial details of Capital S.M.A.R.T deal with AMA values the business at £230m; includes 15-year partnership |
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| 01.10.19 |
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Australia: Suncorp - sells its Capital S.M.A.R.T. accident repair business ans ACM Parts business to AMA, CEO Andy Hopkins (ex Gemini) |
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| 30.9.19 |
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Nationwide - extend their financial "year" by 6 months to 30 June 2019; deadline for filing accounts now 31 March 2020. |
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| 30.9.19 |
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L & I Eaton ARC - appoint Michael McLaren (ex Fix Auto and Nationwide) as Group Managing Director |
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| 30.9.19 |
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Prudential - fined MASSIVE £23.9m for not telling customers about their options |
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| 30.9.19 |
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IMI - establishes new advisory group for accident repair sector |
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| 30.9.19 |
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MG Cannon - win ‘Best Multi Site Operator (MSO) Bodyshop of the Year 2019’ award |
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| 30.9.19 |
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£4 million scheme to boost worker earnings and youth employment |
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| 30.9.19 |
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Europcar Mobility Group UK - adds 750 Mercedes-Benz Sprinters to its Commercial Vehicle Fleet |
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| 30.9.19 |
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Consumer Intelligence - how to persuade consumers to buy more policies from the same insurance provider |
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| 30.9.19 |
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Lookers - £3m expansion and renovation project for Middlesbrough Ford inc Ford Approved Bodyshop |
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| 30.9.19 |
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InAutomotive - How is employment in the automotive industry changing? |
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| 30.9.19 |
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Germany: ETSC - calls for city SUV ban after four pedestrians die in a single collision |
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| 30.9.19 |
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NBRA - Greener Bodyshop Awards ceremony: Thursday 31 October at the Birmingham Sealife Centre |
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| 30.9.19 |
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Valeo at Busworld 2019 in Brussels - new tech and innovation |
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| 30.9.19 |
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European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) - new concerns about over-reliance on driver assistance systems |
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| 30.9.19 |
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WorldSkills UK LIVE 2019 (Friday 22 November) - join forces with Million Minds to tackle youth mental health |
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| 30.9.19 |
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(story re-run) AW Repair Group and LV= General Insurance partnership |
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| 30.9.19 |
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Plug-in hybrids without behavioural compliance risk failure - Tensions between official EU emissions policy and member states |
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| 27.9.19 |
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Meet Vladimir Iliev (19) Barnfield College, & Ben Witford (17) Apollo Portsmouth - Farécla Apprentice & Student Bonnet Painting finalists |
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| 27.9.19 |
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ABP Club Charity Golf Day 2019 - 586 photographs from the brilliant day, sponsored by Mirka, to view and download, right now! |
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| 27.9.19 |
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Ford - using a self-driving robot to deliver parts directly to where they are needed |
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| 27.9.19 |
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FRIDAY TOP FIVE - 5 reasons to register NOW for the BRILLIANT 2019 ABP Club Convention and Night of Knights |
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| 27.9.19 |
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Nationwide award wins - Will Callaghan (Paint Technician of the Year) and James Bullass (Apprentice Panel Technician of the Year) |
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| 27.9.19 |
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U-Pol - helps Joe's Autobox bodyshop support young people within the care system to make their first steps into a career in the industry |
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| 27.9.19 |
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Euro Car Parts - launches Ben charity partnership with "colossal" national challenge |
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| 27.9.19 |
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Autopromotec Blog - ADAS systems mandatory, an opportunity for the aftermarket sector |
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| 27.9.19 |
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CitNOW - ‘Video Provider of the Year’ Award caps landmark year for CitNOW: one million videos made in a single month for the first time |
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| 27.9.19 |
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AW Repair Group - chance meeting leads to "best loved" partnership for AW & LV= General Insurance |
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| 27.9.19 |
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NBRA - RMI London Staff Challenge to raise money for Ben |
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| 27.9.19 |
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Trakm8 - telematics camera cuts accident rate by 39% for utilities contractor |
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| 27.9.19 |
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GT Motive - new NextGen documentation process gives GT Estimate bodyshop users access to more information on each model to identify parts |
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| 26.9.19 |
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Ford - uses 'collaborative robots (cobots)' on Fiesta assembly line to sand the entire body surface in just 35 seconds |
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| 26.9.19 |
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Fix Auto Dagenham, Fix Auto Penzance, Fix Auto Stoke-on-Trent & Fix Auto North Staffordshire - award wins for the Fix network |
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| 26.9.19 |
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The climate cost of ‘disposable smartphones’ - chucking away phones could be MORE damaging than CO2 impact of cars |
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| 26.9.19 |
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Mulsanne Insurance and the IFED - 8 fraudsters targeted for £50k false motor insurance claims |
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| 26.9.19 |
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FCA - updates to FCA's directions under the Temporary Transitional Power |
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| 26.9.19 |
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ABP Club Charity Golf Day 2019, with Mirka - the photographs have landed! |
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| 26.9.19 |
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Alex Campbell, 3rd year Apprentice at Dick Lovett, Bristol - talented bodyshop painter is a Farecla finalist! |
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| 26.9.19 |
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Road casualties in Great Britain (2018) - 1,784 road deaths & 25,511 serious injuries |
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| 26.9.19 |
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ABP Club Charity Golf Day 2019, with Mirka - raises £2,770 for The Blood Fund; THANK YOU! |
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| 26.9.19 |
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insurethebox - 700 road accidents prevented through speed reduction programme |
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| 26.9.19 |
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AXA France - high-end electric vehicles 40% more likely to crash than conventionally powered versions |
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| 26.9.19 |
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CarGurus - SEAT Ateca wins overall prize in the CarGurus UK Best Used Car Awards |
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| 26.9.19 |
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USA: AXA XL - key legal expert appointments to Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) insurance team in the US to boost "functional expertise" |
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| 26.9.19 |
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Aviva - reveal major changes in UK general insurance business with MD Rob Townend departing; Andrew Morrish continues as claims director |
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| 26.9.19 |
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AA - launches cutting-edge partnership with Uber for roadside and Service Maintenance and Repair |
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| 25.9.19 |
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What Car? - visits more than 365 UK dealers and manufacturers to raise £3,850 for Ben |
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| 25.9.19 |
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LV= appoints Rodney Assock as new Corporate Responsibility Director |
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| 25.9.19 |
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Laser Tools - power extension bars from Laser Tools, designed to be used with a quick-chuck cordless drill |
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| 25.9.19 |
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Ancaster Group - trade parts and 9-site dealer group opens retail store at Bluewater |
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| 25.9.19 |
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Aviva - appoints George Culmer as an Independent Non-Executive Director |
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| 25.9.19 |
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Allianz Ireland - more than a third of learners drive or have driven unaccompanied regularly |
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| 25.9.19 |
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NBRA - Brexit could make 87% of “cash strapped” bodyshops go bust within 20 weeks |
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| 25.9.19 |
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AX - 39% of motorists hit by another vehicle have owned their car for less than a year |
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| 25.9.19 |
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Trak Global Group (TGG) - Leon Hurst (ex JATO, Nokia and JLR) appointed as CEO, Mobility at TGG |
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| 25.9.19 |
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Axalta - Business Director for Powder Coatings in Europe, Klaus Gast, elected to CEPE Board |
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| 25.9.19 |
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Copart - sister company, U-Pull-It (self-service breakers in Edinburgh and York): Sept / Oct parts offer |
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| 25.9.19 |
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Norway: Tesla Model s - converted into a £166k hearse |
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| 25.9.19 |
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Met Police - cat converter thefts in London already DOUBLE that of 2018 in first 6 months 2019; 2,000% rise in demand for Toyota parts |
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| 25.9.19 |
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Farécla Apprentice & Student Bonnet Painting Competition 2019: meet the finalists – Lewis Foreman |
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| 25.9.19 |
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Coach & Bus UK 2019 - fleet management software company exhibiting rare DeLorean sports car |
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| 25.9.19 |
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Office for National Statistics (ONS) - estimates of the very old (90+) including centenarians, UK: 2002 to 2018 show 0.7% increase (17-18) |
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| 25.9.19 |
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Ford - recall 56,000 cars in UK - Mondeo, S-Max and Galaxy built Feb 2014 and Feb 2019 - due to battery problem which could cause fire |
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| 24.9.19 |
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Volkswagen Group Research - AI, augmented reality, future energy and autonomous driving business renamed 'Volkswagen Group Innovation' |
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| 24.9.19 |
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BVRLA - Labour government will invest £5.8bn in automotive industry to "accelerate" shift to electric vehicles |
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| 24.9.19 |
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European Day Without A Road Death (Project EDWARD) - takes place Thursday 26 September 2019 |
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| 24.9.19 |
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CBI Industrial Trends Survey - manufacturing output steady while orders "slump" |
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| 24.9.19 |
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Auto Trader - top ten most "insanely expensive" cars for sale on Auto Trader includes Ferrari driven by Michael Schumacher |
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| 24.9.19 |
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MSL and Watkin Davies - sign Claims Agreement for motor clients |
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| 24.9.19 |
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Hyundai Motor Group and Aptiv - joint venture to develop and test new driverless technologies for production in 2022 |
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| 24.9.19 |
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Allianz - appoints two strategic account managers |
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| 24.9.19 |
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Highways England - invests in fleet of 41 Volvo XC40s |
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| 24.9.19 |
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Europcar Mobility Group UK - confirmed as an approved supplier for vehicle hire services on the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) framework |
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| 24.9.19 |
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ABP Club Annual Charity Golf and Spa Day: Wednesday 25 September - Joining Instructions |
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| 24.9.19 |
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Farécla Apprentice & Student Bonnet Painting Competition 2019: meet the finalists - Poppy Merrin-Gregory |
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| 24.9.19 |
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Mycarcheck.com - new battery electric car sales surge but new bike sales slow |
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| 24.9.19 |
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ThingCo and Pukka [Freedom Services Group (FSG)] - confirm insurtech joint venture: Pukka Tech |
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| 24.9.19 |
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Zurich - joins UN Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance as a founding member, as well as Insurance Development Forum, tackling climate change |
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| 24.9.19 |
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Roberlo - developing new primers, sealants and clearcoats for the bodyshop market |
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| 24.9.19 |
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peak b - small business report: small businesses spend av. 34 hours a year training staff & offer 2 work experience placements per year |
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| 23.9.19 |
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CRASH - Northern Ireland accident management company open Derry / Londonderry Branch in expansion |
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| 23.9.19 |
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Farécla Apprentice & Student Bonnet Painting Competition 2019 – The Final Five Revealed! |
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| 23.9.19 |
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Marsh-Microsoft 2019 Global Cyber Risk Perception survey - 79% rank cyber risk as a top five concern for their business |
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| 23.9.19 |
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Zurich - appoints Peter Giger as Group Chief Risk Officer |
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| 23.9.19 |
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Allianz Insurance Today podcast - episode 1: The Motor Repair Industry, Fraud Bureau Hub and Dual Pricing |
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| 23.9.19 |
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Allianz Insurance Today podcast - episode 1: The Motor Repair Industry, Fraud Bureau Hub and Dual Pricing |
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| 23.9.19 |
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Farécla - limited number of FREE promotional rugby balls for UK and ROI bodyshop customers |
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| 23.9.19 |
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Monday news... four in 10 automotive professionals admit to "slacking off" in the workplace |
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| 23.9.19 |
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XL Accident Repair Centre - bodyshop finalists wins ALL THREE Awards at the Coventry Business Excellence awards 2019 |
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| 23.9.19 |
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ABP Club - celebrates its 15th anniversary; thank you to all our 2,500 members |
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| 23.9.19 |
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Spies Hecker: tips - Mottling - no thanks! |
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| 23.9.19 |
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SMMT - "catastrophic" consequences of a ‘no deal’ Brexit: WTO tariffs on cars and vans could mean €5.7bn bill for EU/UK industry and drivers |
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| 21.9.19 |
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bodyshop magazine awards - full list of all 19 winners (plus finalists) from tonight's award ceremony |
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| 20.9.19 |
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LV= - two-thirds consider purchasing electric vehicle as a second car |
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| 20.9.19 |
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FRIDAY TOP FIVE - 5 reasons to register NOW for the ABP Club Convention and Night of Knights 2019 |
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| 20.9.19 |
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Autonomous vehicle operating in London analyse 150 vehicles per second – faster than the human eye |
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| 20.9.19 |
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Direct Line - in-car safety tech could "drastically" reduce the number of accidents; average repair is £602.70 |
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| 20.9.19 |
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Happy Birthday Vizion! - the repair network turns 10 |
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| 20.9.19 |
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FCA - Sheree Howard appointed as FCA Executive Director of Risk and Compliance Oversight |
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| 20.9.19 |
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Solera Audatex - launches ‘Image Capture’ web app to get 'smart images' from driver to the bodyshop before car arrives on site |
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| 20.9.19 |
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The Floow - keep to the code: 3-year driving study shows road danger caused by unsafe manoeuvres from drivers ‘cutting in’ at speed |
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| 20.9.19 |
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Craig Budsworth, Legal Director, Credit hire at AX, LinkedIn post - is there a North/South divide when it comes to hire charges? |
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| 20.9.19 |
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Incisive Media's Women in Insurance Awards - finalists announced ahead of gala dinner (Tues 26 November in London) |
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| 20.9.19 |
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e2e Total Loss Vehicle Management [e2e] - new research highlights how vehicle damage patterns act as fraud indicators in staged accidents |
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| 20.9.19 |
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Apollo Motor Group - Luke Hope, Apprentice Parts Advisor at Apollo Swindon, returns to work after 11-month battle with Leukaemia |
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| 20.9.19 |
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HSE - hand-arm vibration (HAV); free on-line exposure calculation tool and free guidance book updated by HSE |
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| 20.9.19 |
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USA: CAPA (Certified Automotive Parts Association) - develops new standard for the certification of automotive glass
glass. |
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| 19.9.19 |
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Axalta Coating Systems - PPG is in talks to partner with buyout firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice to make an acquisition offer says Reuters |
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| 19.9.19 |
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Porsche Cayenne driver caught using laser jammer to avoid speeding tickets, gets £5,000 fine and 7-month suspended jail sentence |
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| 19.9.19 |
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Consumer Intelligence - trust in insurance providers is dropping substantially |
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| 19.9.19 |
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Breaking News! Gemini's Matthew Turner wins the Rising Star Apprentice of the Year Award in the National Apprentice Awards in Leeds |
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| 19.9.19 |
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Ageas and URIS - enter new £200 million, four-year partnership |
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| 19.9.19 |
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Farécla Apprentice & Student Bonnet Painting Competition 2019 – 1st Grand Finalist revealed: Poppy Merring-Gregory |
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| 19.9.19 |
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Ford FordPass Pro app - helps small business customers and owner operators keep their connected vehicles safe |
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| 19.9.19 |
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TRL (Transport Research Laboratory) - 'The Safety Case for Driverless Cars' |
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| 19.9.19 |
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Nexcel - spill-free oil changes (agricultural vehicles) can be completed anywhere in minutes without specialist tools or training |
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| 19.9.19 |
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YOGA Insurance - new motor insurance broker launched by One Call founder and CEO, John Radford |
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| 19.9.19 |
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USA: Sika Automotive - receives Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) Outstanding Quality Award for its Gastonia, North Carolina plant |
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| 19.9.19 |
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iRG - acquires P&R Motors Merthyr, iRG's 12th bodyshop site |
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| 19.9.19 |
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PACTS - launches new report: ‘What Does My Car Do?’ |
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| 19.9.19 |
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Arval - collision avoidance and autonomous emergency braking (AEB) systems are most popular advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) |
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| 19.9.19 |
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Comparethemarket.com - men pay average £180 more than women for car insurance |
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| 19.9.19 |
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Lightfoot - "quickest and most effective way to reduce vehicle emissions is to drive better, NOT scrap a diesel & buy a hybrid" |
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| 19.9.19 |
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INSHUR (mobile app that provides Uber drivers with insurance) - hires former Uber Legal Director |
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| 19.9.19 |
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Allianz - welcomes 2019 graduate intake to the business |
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| 19.9.19 |
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BSi - holding BS10125 Kitemark Excellence Event on Tues 1 Oct to launch brand-new Digital Toolkit for Vehicle Damage Repair |
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| 19.9.19 |
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ZF - there is still a "tremendous" amount of engineering work to be done on fully autonomous cars before they go into public use in 2030 |
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| 19.9.19 |
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Michael Edwardes - former chairman of British Leyland (1977 - 82) under Margaret Thatcher and man who launched the Metro, has died aged 88 |
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| 19.9.19 |
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Aquila / Solera lawsuit - Aquila's court filing alleges Vista Equity Partners were "unhappy with and frustrated by their own inability" |
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| 19.9.19 |
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Aquila / Solera lawsuit - Solera allege that "Aquila failed to execute a successful business strategy and treated employees abusively" |
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| 18.9.19 |
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Tony Aquila - files lawsuit against Solera for refusing to pay him for his stock options worth over $100 million |
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| 18.9.19 |
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INEOS Automotive - Grenadier will be an uncompromising 4x4 assembled in Wales (body and chassis made in Portugal); production begins 2021 |
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| 18.9.19 |
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Comparethemarket.com - Ford, Vauxhall and Volkswagen dominates the list of most popular cars in the UK |
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| 18.9.19 |
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France - to scrap law requiring drivers to carry breathalysers |
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| 18.9.19 |
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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles - new online service plans and Live Chat |
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| 18.9.19 |
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Brexit - the US view on possible effects on the UK automotive aftermarket |
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| 18.9.19 |
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OPOendragon - half-year results: £32mm loss (compared to £28m profit last year); 22 of 34 Car Stores and 1 of 3 preparation centres to close |
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| 18.9.19 |
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ABP Club Annual Convention and Night of Knights: Tuesday 12 November in Birmingham - 55 days to go... here's a reminder to register! |
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| 18.9.19 |
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Brexit - Poland's ambassador writes to 800,000 Polish nationals in UK advising them to "seriously consider" leaving the country |
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| 18.9.19 |
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Farécla Apprentice & Student Bonnet Painting Competition 2019 – voting NOW CLOSED; 1st finalist revealed tomorrow (Thurs) |
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| 18.9.19 |
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Fix Auto UK Masters - Ian (Rochdale), Malcolm (Stevenage), James (Plymouth) Rui (W Hampstead), Martin (Daventry) & Michael (Buckingham) |
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| 18.9.19 |
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EMACS - important notice for repairers using ARC-Aide Version 3.3.8: currently experiencing a problem - please see below |
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| 18.9.19 |
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EMACS - important notice for repairers using RC-Aide Version 3.3.8: currently experiencing a problem - please see below |
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| 18.9.19 |
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YouGov - 45% of drivers who are looking to leave their motor insurer are considering Direct Line |
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| 18.9.19 |
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insurethebox - Rugby World Cup warning: drink drive accidents increase between Sunday 1-4pm with male drivers the biggest culprit |
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| 18.9.19 |
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eviid - joins Guidewire PartnerConnect Alliance Program |
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| 18.9.19 |
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Car-O-Liner - win Irish Auto Trade Bodyshop Tools & Equipment Supplier of the Year 2019 Award |
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| 18.9.19 |
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"Is a lack of expertise at bodyshops putting drivers at risk?" - says Neil Atherton of Autoglass in blog published on Post mag |
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| 18.9.19 |
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Inflation rate - CPI falls sharply to 1.7% for last 12 months; RPI also down to 2.6% |
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| 18.9.19 |
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Outsorc - to merge with Oxford Automotive Group |
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| 18.9.19 |
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honcho - the 'honcho Young Driver Rip-Off Report' finds young drivers charged 149% above average |
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| 18.9.19 |
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Veoneer - Swedish ADAS & autonomous driving (AD) company to manufacture world’s first thermal camera for Level 4 autonomous vehicles |
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| 18.9.19 |
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cap hpi - sponsor SMART Transport Conference today (Wednesday) in Birmingham |
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| 18.9.19 |
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AW Repair Group - sponsor community mining memorial at former colliery site & AW's 4th bodyshop site: Markham Vale |
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| 18.9.19 |
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Pendragon - Chris Chambers steps down as chairman; replaced on an interim basis by Bill Berman whilst hunt for new CEO continues |
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| 17.9.19 |
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Claims Consortium Group (appointed Rob Smale as NED in June) - acquires Stream Claims Services |
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| 17.9.19 |
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Activate Group (AGL) - open first Activate Accident Repair body shop in Birmingham |
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| 17.9.19 |
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Absolute Alignment - Tyre Profiler instantly assesses tyre wear as vehicles enter the bodyshop |
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| 17.9.19 |
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Oil price spike - what does it mean for UK drivers? |
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| 17.9.19 |
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Go Ultra Low Campaign - two thirds of people expect “electric cars” to be referred to as “cars” by 2030 |
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| 17.9.19 |
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Cooper Solutions - 6/10 service customers have never been contacted by sales departments; 28% feel no loyalty towards servicing dealer |
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| 17.9.19 |
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Mobileye - 'Shield+' collision-avoidance warning system can help identify "near-miss hot spots" |
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| 17.9.19 |
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Arnold Clark - £150k investment in life-saving defibrillators |
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| 17.9.19 |
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Chartwell - Derbyshire bodyshop appoints Mark Lovesey (formerly Colne BMW) as Bodyshop Manager |
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| 17.9.19 |
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Annual Magical Taxi Tour takes more than 200 children on the trip of a lifetime - 3-day run by 120 black taxis, including 40 electric TX |
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| 17.9.19 |
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France: EQUIP AUTO (Tues 15 to Sat 19 October in Paris) - five workshops for bodyshops include ADAS, paint application and 360 diagnostics |
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| 17.9.19 |
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Farécla Apprentice & Student Bonnet Painting Competition 2019 – voting closes TOMORROW at 11am (Weds 18 Sept) |
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| 17.9.19 |
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ABP Club Women's Automotive - Silverstone Technology Cluster (STC) appoints first female ambassadors |
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| 17.9.19 |
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70% employers in the automotive industry believe personality is most important when considering someone for a job |
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| 17.9.19 |
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France: Roberlo - exhibiting at the Equip Auto trade show in Paris (15-19 October) |
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| 17.9.19 |
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CitNOW - two thirds of drivers approve repair work remotely |
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| 16.9.19 |
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AXA XL - confirms key appointments to UK business |
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| 16.9.19 |
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Revive! UK - announced as finalist in the Franchise Marketing Awards 2019 |
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| 16.9.19 |
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RSA Ireland - Kevin Thompson appointed as CEO |
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| 16.9.19 |
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"Quirks" in car insurance application questions can add hundreds to quotes - investigation by Which? |
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| 16.9.19 |
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Farécla - "major savings" at bodyshops earns high praise for new tech launch in its first year |
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| 16.9.19 |
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Mike Hawes, Chief Executive of the SMMT - "a global outlook is the best thing for UK Automotive" |
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| 16.9.19 |
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Which? - "hidden faults" affecting some of Britain’s most popular cars revealed by Which? research |
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| 16.9.19 |
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Shaikly Motor Company - ‘efficiency overhaul’ for bodyshop, service and MOT centre ahead of expansion |
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| 16.9.19 |
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Audatex - partners with car check service, Cartell, to support Ireland’s insurers with automated Total Loss Registration solution |
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| 16.9.19 |
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Kier Highways - cuts crash rate by 51% and damage repair cost per vehicle down by 73% |
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| 16.9.19 |
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Ben - recent study shows around 1 in 5 people believe they will "never be able to retire" |
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| 16.9.19 |
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InAutomotive blog: which types of (mechanical) vehicle repairs are consumers most skeptical about? |
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| 16.9.19 |
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cap hpi - warns of greater used market volatility |
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| 16.9.19 |
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Glass’s Commercial Vehicle Team - names the Volkswagen Caddy Highline van, with "impressive safety features" this month's Used Van Hero |
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| 16.9.19 |
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Brake - free webinar on eliminating fleet driver distractions |
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| 16.9.19 |
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The ‘young driver problem' - crash rates could be cut if dash cam footage is shared with parents |
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| 16.9.19 |
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Direct Line Insurance Group plc - appoint Tim Harris (ex Royal London and Aviva) as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) |
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| 13.9.19 |
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Hella at IAA 2019 - road condition sensor for automated driving and high res digital headlight tech on show |
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| 13.9.19 |
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Record month for MOT failures - more than two million vehicles to fail the annual safety check in September |
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| 13.9.19 |
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Chartered Management Institute (CMI) - Work experience key to employment, say parents |
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| 13.9.19 |
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Spies Hecker - launch limited special edition Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport style 'Race Spray Gun' (SATAjet) |
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| 13.9.19 |
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Europol - 40 arrested in Spain and France for international vehicle theft and trafficking |
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| 13.9.19 |
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FSB - "loan charge is causing misery for thousands of sole traders" |
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| 13.9.19 |
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Bodyshops: have you been contacted by drivers who have bought insurance via an unauthorised Instagram motor insurer? |
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| 13.9.19 |
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ABP Club Annual Convention and Night of Knights: Tuesday 12 November in Birmingham - 350+ delegates have already registered... have you? |
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| 13.9.19 |
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Farécla Apprentice & Student Bonnet Painting Competition 2019 – 10 semi-finalist designs revealed... have you voted? |
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| 13.9.19 |
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Small Business Commissioner - upholds complaint made by bodyshop against Zurich Ins for slow payment; wants to hear from others |
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| 13.9.19 |
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The ABP Club State of the Industry Survey: please help us by completing the SHORT, 4-minute survey *** BY 6pm TOMORROW (Saturday) *** |
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| 13.9.19 |
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13 arrested in Lithuania in €1 million car parts theft ring |
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| 13.9.19 |
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Fuel price - 3p a litre cut in the price of petrol |
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| 13.9.19 |
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Insurance Europe - insurers join call for policymakers to address skills shortages |
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| 13.9.19 |
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L & I Eaton ARC - senior VDA, Simon Keightley from Brooklands Autobody Centre in Lincoln reaches Honda Estimator of the Year finals |
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| 13.9.19 |
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Davies - motor claims management provider confirms first major US claims deal |
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| 13.9.19 |
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Leisure Vehicle Repairs Ltd - insurance approved caravan & motorhome repair centre calls creditors meeting |
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| 13.9.19 |
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Honda - next-generation Jazz confirmed to be 100% hybrid in Europe market |
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| 13.9.19 |
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TRL - autonomous vehicles to reduce collisions by 22% |
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| 13.9.19 |
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The Parts Alliance - Cheltenham trade show debut "a major success" |
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| 13.9.19 |
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NMDA - motorcycle registrations dropped -7.4% in August |
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| 13.9.19 |
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Sweden: Veoneer - "significant hurdles to ensuring that automated driving successfully elevates road safety from where it is today" |
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| 13.9.19 |
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Tracker - a lead sponsor of the IAATI International Vehicle Crime Conference |
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| 12.9.19 |
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Co-operative Insurance - half-year results; losses halved on unchanged revenue; Markerstudy expected to complete in second half of 2019 |
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| 12.9.19 |
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'Traditional' insurers vs insurtech start-ups - 61% would be happy to use a traditional insurer if they matched proposition and pricing |
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| 12.9.19 |
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M1 smart motorway in Yorkshire (junc 31 to 35a) - is 'cash cow' with over £6 million of speeding fines since 2017 |
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| 12.9.19 |
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ABP Club Annual Convention and Night of Knights: Tuesday 12 November in Birmingham - 300+ delegates have already registered... have you? |
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| 12.9.19 |
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Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) - consumer car finance market grows by 5% in July |
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| 12.9.19 |
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Ford - 3 in 4 people aspire to own an electric vehicle one day |
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| 12.9.19 |
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The ICO - businesses must “prepare for all scenarios” to maintain data flows when UK leaves the EU |
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| 12.9.19 |
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Auto Windscreens - Technician Sam Cox crowned Markerstudy Group’s Apprentice of the Year |
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| 12.9.19 |
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The ABP Club State of the Industry Survey - please help us by completing the SHORT, 4-minute survey by 6pm Saturday (14th Sept) |
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| 12.9.19 |
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ACEA - in 2018, 2% of all cars sold in the EU were electrically-chargeable; 3.8% of new cars in the EU were hybrid electric |
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| 12.9.19 |
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Autoglass Calibration Roadshows - moving into the bodyshop sector with the launch of 'Total Calibration Solution' |
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| 12.9.19 |
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Brian Robson Coachworks - move Welwyn Garden City site to new premises that are 50% bigger than old premises |
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| 12.9.19 |
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Belgium: Ford - sets new World record for largest Mustang parade (1,326 of them!) |
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| 12.9.19 |
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RSA - merges Commercial Risk Solutions (CRS) and Global Risk Solutions (GRS) businesses to focus on commercial lines |
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| 11.9.19 |
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Fix Network - add body repair equipment supplier Spanesi to its portfolio of official global supply chain partners |
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| 11.9.19 |
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Pendragon (Evans Halshaw & Stratstone) - sounds out restructuring experts says Telegraph; 1,300 jobs (out of 9,880) at risk says AM mag |
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| 11.9.19 |
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Insure The Box - motorists are 32% more likely to crash on a Friday when it falls on the 13th |
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| 11.9.19 |
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The ABP Club State of the Industry Survey - TWO DAYS left, survey closes 6pm Fri 13th |
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| 11.9.19 |
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InAutomotive blog: How to be a good manager |
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| 11.9.19 |
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BSi - holding BS10125 Kitemark Excellence Event on Tues 1 Oct to launch brand-new Digital Toolkit for Vehicle Damage Repair |
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| 11.9.19 |
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Evans Halshaw - dealer group with 8 bodyshops supports One Manchester to help deliver lunches to under-privileged children |
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| 11.9.19 |
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Cuvva - pay-as-you-go motor insurance start-up appoints former CEO of Allianz Partners, Serge Corel |
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| 11.9.19 |
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Zap-Map’s 2019 EV Charging Survey - Tesla, InstaVolt and Pod Point rated top for user satisfaction for second year running |
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| 11.9.19 |
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FCA - steps up efforts to ensure firms are getting ready for a no-deal Brexit |
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| 11.9.19 |
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Auto Express’s Driver Power used car survey - Kia Sportage named the best second-hand car on the market |
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| 11.9.19 |
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Farécla Apprentice & Student Bonnet Painting Competition 2019 – 10 semi-finalist designs revealed! |
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| 11.9.19 |
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AW Repair Group - keep their customers cool with free reusable water bottle |
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| 11.9.19 |
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Apollo Motor Group - Rowen Small from Apollo Cheltenham named a World Skills UK finalist for 2019 |
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| 11.9.19 |
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Thatcham - 12 principles for "safe introduction of Automated Driving Systems"; 'Limited Automation (2021) and 'Full Automation' (2025) |
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| 11.9.19 |
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USA: General Motors and the University of Michigan - study of 3.7m GM vehicles with ADAS reveals "significant" impact in crash reduction |
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| 10.9.19 |
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Nissan - CEO Hiroto Saikawa resigns following investigation |
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| 10.9.19 |
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Chartered Management Institute - nearly 3 in 5 parents say apprenticeships are better than university |
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| 10.9.19 |
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Anexo Group (owner of DAM, Direct Accident Management) - half-year results; successful six months of strong growth; 32% profit margin |
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| 10.9.19 |
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AA research - Highways England report shows it takes an average 17 minutes to find a broken-down vehicle in a live lane |
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| 10.9.19 |
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Land Rover - all-new Defender announced, priced from £40,000 to £78,000; lightweight aluminium monocoque construction; made in Slovakia |
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| 10.9.19 |
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216 million miles driven each year by vehicles without valid MOT - 17% drivers have accidentally driven their vehicle without MOT |
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| 10.9.19 |
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ABP Club State of the Industry Survey - please help us by taking a quick, 4-minute online survey |
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| 10.9.19 |
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The Apollo Academy programme - Apollo Academy team and Remit launch apprenticeship programme |
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| 10.9.19 |
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Farécla Apprentice & Student Bonnet Painting Competition 2019 - semi-Finalists entries to be revealed on Wednesday |
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| 10.9.19 |
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Parliamentary Review on latest ONS figures - wages rise as employment hits highest level since 1971 |
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| 10.9.19 |
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Bodyshops... ever been asked if you would take an animal as payment for repairs? |
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| 10.9.19 |
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TRACKER - telematics and stolen vehicle recovery firm appoints Mark Rose (ex Vodafone Automotive) as managing director |
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| 10.9.19 |
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Lotus Evija - World’s most powerful production car dazzles in front of more than 2,000 Lotus owners and fans |
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| 10.9.19 |
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ABI blog: "Eyes on the prize to secure the whiplash portal" - by James Dalton, the ABI's Director, General Insurance Policy |
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| 10.9.19 |
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SEAT UK - appoints Ben Fish as new Head of Sales Operations and Rob Fryer as new Head of Product & Planning |
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| 10.9.19 |
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Ford: Frankfurt Motor Show - "tipping point" of electrified vs petrol and diesel expected by end of 2022 |
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| 09.9.19 |
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Toyota Boshoku - Japanese automotive component manufacturer finds £30m fraudulent payment made to malicious third party at European office |
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| 09.9.19 |
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Volkswagen - present the all-new ID.3, first model of a completely new generation of pure electric vehicles |
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| 09.9.19 |
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VW - unveil new logo for "New Volkswagen" whose future is electric, fully connected and has a neutral carbon balance |
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| 09.9.19 |
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REGISTER NOW! ABP Club Annual Convention and Night of Knights: Tuesday 12 November - The Vox in Resorts World, NEC, Birmingham |
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| 09.9.19 |
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H&L Motors (Heathrow) - second-tier support bodyshop join Fix Auto as Fix Auto Heathrow |
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| 09.9.19 |
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Kerridge Commercial Systems - to acquire the MAM Software Group n an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $154.2 million |
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| 09.9.19 |
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comparethemarket.com - annual cost of running a car for 17-24-year-old drivers has dropped £60 |
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| 09.9.19 |
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KPMG - predicts "no-deal Brexit recession" in 2020 |
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| 09.9.19 |
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Porsche - increases stake in Croatian electric vehicle sport car company, Rimac, to 15.5% |
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| 09.9.19 |
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Chandlers Hailsham BMW & MINI - Parts Manager, Paul Sands, celebrates 30th anniversary with Barons & Chandlers BMW |
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| 09.9.19 |
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IONITY (joint venture between BMW, Ford, Daimler & Volkswagen Group inc Porsche) - Hyundai join as shareholder |
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| 09.9.19 |
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JTAPE - new DUO Masking Tape: two tapes in one |
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| 09.9.19 |
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Automotive employers reveal the WORST things you can do in a job interview |
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| 09.9.19 |
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Transport Committee - MPs recommend ban on pavement parking across England |
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| 09.9.19 |
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Humanising Autonomy, Latent Logic, Predina - autonomous vehicle tech and ADAS & telematics firms join the first ever AI growth programme |
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| 09.9.19 |
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Arnold Clark Group - welcoming 400 new apprentices into the business this summer; group already employs 835 apprentices |
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| 09.9.19 |
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Big Motoring World - open a £14m National Vehicle Preparation Centre in Peterborough with 14 paint ovens |
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| 09.9.19 |
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Gallagher - businesses urged to assess "crisis resilience" as research finds major incidents cost UK SMEs £8.8 billion last year |
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| 09.9.19 |
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Australia: Fix Auto - reported to be bidding for Suncorp' Capital SMART Repairs business (2nd largest body repair group in the country) |
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| 09.9.19 |
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ABP Club Training Hub: Peritus Learning - launch first online training platform globally specifically designed for SMEs called ‘Improve’ |
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| 09.9.19 |
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Australia: Suncorp Insurance - considering sale of ACM Parts, the countries largest parts recycler and supplier of non-OE parts |
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| 08.9.19 |
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bodyshop mag - Simon Wait becomes 4th editor in last year; was previously editor of Hong Kong Sevens Programme & South China Morning Post |
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| 08.9.19 |
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Chelmsley Wood, Solihull - police find stolen Range Rover Sport stripped of interior, seats, engine, bonnet, bumpers and doors |
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| 06.9.19 |
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SMMT - Brexit: "leaving without a deal would be the worst outcome; motor industry would accept an extra couple of months to get that deal" |
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| 06.9.19 |
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Fylde Coast ARC - LKQ helps "revolutionise" family-owned bodyshop; new multi-million-pound facility ready for EVs |
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| 06.9.19 |
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PPG - Danielle Aiken, former PPG UK & Ireland Refinish Marketing Manager talks about her move from automotive to Architectural Coatings |
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| 06.9.19 |
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L & I Eaton - confirm details of their 11th site - L & I Eaton ARC Glasgow - opens in October in East Kilbride |
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| 06.9.19 |
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Britain’s commuters spend 492 days travelling to work - at a cost of £37,399 over a lifetime |
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| 06.9.19 |
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Churchill Car Insurance - millions of parents unaware of car seat dangers |
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| 06.9.19 |
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Volkswagen - invest €900 million in 50/50 joint venture to build a gigafactory in Germany for lithium-ion batteries |
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| 06.9.19 |
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The European Automobile Manufacturers' Association - IT leader from IBM, Eric-Mark Huitema, to replace Erik Jonnaert as Director General |
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| 06.9.19 |
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Kia Motors - appoints Karim Habib (ex INFINITI and BMW) as Senior Vice President and Head of Kia Design Center |
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| 06.9.19 |
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IGA - counterfeit parts campaign highlighted in IPO Report; global trade in counterfeit vehicle-related parts worth $10 BILLION |
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| 06.9.19 |
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Dave Beale of Wyndon Motors - acquires XK Engineering, one of the world's foremost classic Jaguar specialists |
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| 06.9.19 |
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The IMI Skill Auto 2019 finalists – Refinishing |
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| 06.9.19 |
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The IMI Skill Auto 2019 finalists – Auto Body Repair |
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| 06.9.19 |
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CAV PASS - new safety regime for self-driving vehicles ahead of their sale |
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| 06.9.19 |
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Automotive employers ramp up salaries - despite looming economic uncertainty |
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| 06.9.19 |
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NFDA on latest SMMT figures - minor decline in new car sales was minor decline in new car sales was “highly anticipated“ |
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| 06.9.19 |
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Porsche Centre Bournemouth & Poole Accident Repair - crowned 2019 Porsche Classic Restoracing champions |
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| 06.9.19 |
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Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMI) Annual Dinner - Thursday 10 October in London with Rory Bremner confirmed as guest speaker |
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| 06.9.19 |
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Allianz - regulation is the biggest risk currently facing SMEs |
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| 05.9.19 |
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Marshall Group - opens Marshall Nissan Lincoln dealership and accident repair centre less than a mile away from the old site |
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| 05.9.19 |
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Canada: University of Waterloo - speed identified as the best predictor of car crashes |
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| 05.9.19 |
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Hiscox - promotes Joanne Musselle to Group Chief Underwriting Officer role |
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| 05.9.19 |
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Whiplash - Government publish response to the Future Provision of Medical Reports In Road Traffic Accident related personal injury claims |
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| 05.9.19 |
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Peugeot - Nigel Hegan (Dealer Principal, Regency Cars in Northern Ireland) named as new Chairman of the Peugeot UK Dealer Association |
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| 05.9.19 |
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56% of motorists say they avoid driving on an open hard shoulder on smart motorways |
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| 05.9.19 |
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FCA - appoints new Chief Economist, Kate Collyer, who will jointly head the Competition and Economics Division |
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| 05.9.19 |
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Ford - connected vehicle trial reveals why some city junctions are road safety incident "hot-spots" |
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| 05.9.19 |
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SMMT - UK new car market falls -1.6% in August (92,573 registrations) BUT 377% growth in EV registrations to record 3.4% market share |
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| 05.9.19 |
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What Car? Reliability Survey - hybrid and electric models are the most reliable new cars |
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| 05.9.19 |
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Euro Car Parts and Team P R Reilly Mallusk and Santry Trade Evenings in Ireland (Belfast and Santry hubs) - Tues 10th and Thurs 12th Sept |
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| 05.9.19 |
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FCA - announces Marlene Shiels OBE as new chair of the Smaller Business Practitioner Panel |
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| 05.9.19 |
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insurethebox - innovative speed reduction programme estimated to have eliminated over 700 road traffic accidents |
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| 05.9.19 |
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PPG Refinish UK and IE - interesting article: "This is how artificial intelligence will change the automotive field" |
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| 05.9.19 |
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Redde - results for y/e June 2019: pre-tax profit up 7.3% to £42m on turnover up 11.9% to £589m; repair cases numbers up 5.2% |
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| 05.9.19 |
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Vertu Motors - trading update: underlying pre-tax profit is in line with current market expectations |
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| 04.9.19 |
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Porsche - launch first fully-electric sports car: the Porsche Taycan Turbo (£116k) and Porsche Taycan Turbo S (£139k) |
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| 04.9.19 |
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M6 in Cheshire - 30% reduction in collisions after completion of M6 smart motorway |
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| 04.9.19 |
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Licence Bureau - serious lack of road speed limit knowledge amongst UK business drivers costs companies £50 million |
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| 04.9.19 |
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Williams Advanced Engineering at Cenex LCV2019 - new battery innovations: 37% increase in energy density and CFRP composite production tech |
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| 04.9.19 |
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Northamptonshire Police - M1 safety week reduces collisions by a third |
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| 04.9.19 |
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European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) - petrol now represents nearly 60% of all new passenger car registrations |
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| 04.9.19 |
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Separate GB sticker needed for cars travelling outside the UK - RAC comment |
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| 04.9.19 |
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Kennedys - autonomous vehicles could remove 60% of premiums from motor market |
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| 04.9.19 |
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Driving blind - over half a million people swap their prescription glasses and contact lenses for ordinary sunglasses |
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| 04.9.19 |
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RAC - drivers "should feel angry" as price of petrol only reduces slightly in August despite big drop in wholesale costs |
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| 04.9.19 |
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CitNOW - partnership with Auto Trader allows buyers to see a car in full 360-degree view |
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| 04.9.19 |
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Highways England - defends smart motorway safety after it's revealed 4 people have been killed on the same stretch of M1 in 10 months |
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| 04.9.19 |
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HELLA - develop custom LED headlight and electronics for electric vehicle start-up, e.GO Mobile 'Life' |
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| 04.9.19 |
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drivelikeagirl (an Insure The Box brand) - young drivers who pass test in the Summer must "watch out" for Autumn driving challenges |
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| 04.9.19 |
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Autoglass BodyRepair - one in four are charged for repairs when returning a leased car |
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| 04.9.19 |
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Thatcham Research - supermini, roadster sport, electric small SUV and four small family cars awarded top Euro NCAP ratings |
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| 04.9.19 |
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Fix Auto UK - 2019 Regional Network Employee of the Year Award finalists revealed |
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| 04.9.19 |
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Cambria Automobiles - trading performance in first 11 months is "significantly ahead" of last year and ahead of market expectations |
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| 03.9.19 |
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Aviva - appoint Erica Arnold (ex Zurich) to new role of Chief Operating Officer |
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| 03.9.19 |
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Motofix Group - appoint Andy Lawlor (ex VW) as Business Development Director; Liam O'Brien promoted to Group Support Services Director |
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| 03.9.19 |
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e2e - UK’s largest collective of salvage and recycling agents "invest in teamwork" |
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| 03.9.19 |
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Avis Budget Group - agreement with Ford Commercial Solutions to connect 14,000 Ford vehicles in hire car's European fleet |
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| 03.9.19 |
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WLMG Reading Suzuki - dealer group open new Berkshire site |
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| 03.9.19 |
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WorldSkills UK LIVE – IMI Skill Auto Body Repair and Auto Refinishing finalists to compete in grand final in November |
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| 03.9.19 |
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Scrap Car Comparison - vehicle price comparison site chooses Barnardo's as its Charity of the Month |
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| 03.9.19 |
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Symach - names Stephen Healer (ex Nitrotherm Spray) as new UK Sales Manager ahead of opening UK subsidiary within next year |
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| 03.9.19 |
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Zurich - announces industry-leading data commitment |
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| 03.9.19 |
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Vantage Leasing Penalty Points Heatmap - reveals 'Britain’s worst drivers' (Halifax) and the 'best drivers' (Canterbury) |
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| 03.9.19 |
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The Smart Transport Conference - UK’s policy-makers & private sector stakeholders to speak later this month |
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| 03.9.19 |
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What Car? - partnering with automotive industry’s independent charity Ben on a UK tour of manufacturers and franchised dealers |
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| 03.9.19 |
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HBC Vehicle Services - Essex-based online salvage auction company join global, 190-site group of companies, IAA |
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| 03.9.19 |
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Association of Consumer Support Organisations (ACSO) - lands new members as director targets 50 by the year end |
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| 02.9.19 |
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Volkswagen Group - to further expand aftersales business; Group After Sales (global) supports 100m vehicles; 2018 parts sales: €15.9 billion |
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| 02.9.19 |
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Europcar Mobility Group UK - 9% growth in van rentals right across Scotland since opening new Glasgowsite |
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| 02.9.19 |
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NFDA Dealer Attitude Survey Summer 2019 - top rated VMs by dealers were Lexus, Kia, Suzuki, Toyota and Fiat |
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| 02.9.19 |
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Interesting article from the IMI - Could refurbished alloy wheels have a negative effect on the braking system? |
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| 02.9.19 |
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Shorade - Porsche Classic Restoracing Championship were held at Oulton Park |
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| 02.9.19 |
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Quick Lane - adds new Bracknell facility as UK growth continues |
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| 02.9.19 |
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Department for Transport - government pledges £30 million to bolster ports for Brexit |
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| 02.9.19 |
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IMI - free online tool proves apprentices can deliver 175%-200% ROI |
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| 02.9.19 |
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Bank of England - The impact of Brexit on UK firms |
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| 02.9.19 |
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Allianz Insurance - wants to develop "the underwriter of the future" with new programme at its underwriting academy |
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| 02.9.19 |
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SsangYong Motors UK - appoints former Mitsubishi Motors apprentice technician, Mark Burrows, as director of aftersales |
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| 02.9.19 |
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Volkswagen - invests in tech firm to develop 3D holographics for in-car heads-up and interior displays |
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| 30.8.19 |
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Autovista Group - autonomous vehicles will be held back by "user anxiety"; high profile accidents dent confidence |
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| 30.8.19 |
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Glasurit - Eco Balance Partners (bodyshops using its eco-friendly range) have saved enough CO2 to drive 100,000km! |
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| 30.8.19 |
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Fix Auto UK - two-day 2019 National Conference (Thursday 17 October, Silverstone) is completely sold out |
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| 30.8.19 |
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Allianz - increases fraud savings by £6.9m |
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| 30.8.19 |
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Hella - changes to shareholder committee & supervisory board: car manager, Carl-Peter Forster, proposed as chairman; Klaus Kühn lead board |
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| 30.8.19 |
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Copart UK - awarded CCA Global Standard Accreditation for customer contact service |
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| 30.8.19 |
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Trak Global Group - Crewe-based telematics firm secures £40m from investment house |
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| 30.8.19 |
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Lightfoot article - average cost of repairing a car after a prang has risen by 32% in three years |
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| 30.8.19 |
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Thatcham Research - good luck to David Simms, Academy Quality, Compliance & Funding Manager, swimming Lake Windermere on Sunday for Ben |
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| 30.8.19 |
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AutoRaise - put call out for new Trustees and volunteers |
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| 30.8.19 |
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Unbelievable - man fined and given three penalty points after driving his car through Aberystwyth with a scrap car strapped to its roof |
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| 30.8.19 |
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Unbelievable - man fined and given three penalty points after driving his car through Aberystwyth with a scrap car strapped to its roof |
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| 30.8.19 |
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USA: Tesla - launch Tesla Insurance in California with "up to 20% lower rates"; will expand to additional U.S. states in the future |
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| 30.8.19 |
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Symach - appoint Stephen Healer (ex Sayers / Nitrotherm) as UK Sales Manager; new UK subsidiary of Symach planned to open in early 2020 |
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| 29.8.19 |
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Ford - autonomous cars will only have a four-year lifetime |
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| 29.8.19 |
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SMMT - British commercial vehicle production down -31.2% in July |
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| 29.8.19 |
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SMMT - UK car manufacturing output falls -10.6% in July; exports decline -14.6% but still 8 in every 10 cars shipped overseas |
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| 29.8.19 |
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Dayinsure - the best and worst European countries to drive in |
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| 29.8.19 |
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Question on the Forum from a repairer: does anybody else have difficulty removing and refitting the new Insignia front bumper spoiler? |
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| 29.8.19 |
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Toyota and Suzuki - two Japanese VMs buy stakes in each other to strengthen alliance for autonomous vehicle tech development |
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| 29.8.19 |
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E-Type UK - bodyshop team complete "nut and bolt" restoration of one of first 4.2-litre E-types to roll-off the production line |
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| 29.8.19 |
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GEM on the latest drink drive collision stats from the DfT - "roads policing officer numbers have reduced considerably" |
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| 29.8.19 |
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IRG - bodyshop group's series of fundraising events raise £5,766 for Bowel Cancer UK |
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| 29.8.19 |
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James Alpe - 7th largest single site bodyshop in the UK raises £1,500 for the Anaphylaxis Campaign at charity golf day |
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| 29.8.19 |
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Watchstone Group - file £63m counterclaim filed against Slater & Gordon for breach of confidence and unlawful means conspiracy |
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| 28.8.19 |
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Phil Watchorn - sad news of the death of Phil Watchorn, former Field Operations Manager at Co-operative Insurance |
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| 28.8.19 |
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WorldSkills 2019 Gold and Glory' in Russia - Team UK reports from last night's medal ceremony |
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| 28.8.19 |
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IBIS - to be held in Monaco from Mon 8 to Wed 10 Jun 2020; delegate fee £2,394 inc VAT; IBIS USA will be 1 & 2 April 2020 |
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| 28.8.19 |
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Brilliant tweet from WorldSkills UK congratulating Conor McKevitt, Paint Tech at Duffy ARC in NI, who SILVER last night |
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| 28.8.19 |
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cap hpi - used car values return to seasonal norms |
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| 28.8.19 |
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Volkswagen - new eighth-generation Golf testing enters final phase |
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| 28.8.19 |
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BLM - deadline looming for motor insurers to obtain s.152 declaration |
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| 28.8.19 |
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Number of drink-drive deaths unchanged in nearly a decade - estimated 8,600 people were killed or injured in drink-drive accidents (2017) |
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| 28.8.19 |
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Allianz - James Burge responds to ABI annual fraud figures: "insurance fraud remains a top priority for insurers" |
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| 28.8.19 |
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Tracker - SmartDealer and SmartDrive new connectivity solutions inc CrashBoxx: automotive OEM-grade crash detection |
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| 28.8.19 |
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Europcar - Long Term Flex service offers a ‘no strings attached’ answer to car usership |
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| 28.8.19 |
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ABI - average insurance fraud uncovered now tops £12,000 with 1,300 insurance scams uncovered every day |
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| 28.8.19 |
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Government - Projects can apply for share of £3.5 million to speed up use of artificial intelligence and data technologies in insurance |
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| 28.8.19 |
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BMW - present a one-off BMW X6 with a Vantablack nanostructure paint finish that absorbs 99% of light making car look two dimensional |
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| 28.8.19 |
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BSi - holding BS10125 Kitemark Excellence Event on Tues 1 Oct to launch brand-new Digital Toolkit for Vehicle Damage Repair |
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| 28.8.19 |
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Government - to ask Queen n 10 September to suspend Parliament ahead of a new Queen's Speech on 14 October |
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| 27.8.19 |
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Worldskills 2019, Kazan - Conor McKevitt wins silver medal in the car painting category - WELL DONE CONOR |
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| 27.8.19 |
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Gemini Accident Repair Centre - Matt Turner, Multiskilled Accident Repair Apprentice at Gemini Rotheram reaches National competition finals |
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| 27.8.19 |
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Office for National Statistics (ONS) - by 2050, 1 in 4 people in the UK will be 65+ (currently, it's approx 1 in 5) |
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| 27.8.19 |
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Resolution Foundation - controversial reforms to apprenticeships system "defied critics" but must do more (25% fewer starts 14/15 & 17/18) |
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| 27.8.19 |
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WorldSkills - see Conor McKevitt, our compeitor in the Car Painting skill category, being interviewed on WorldSkills TV |
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| 27.8.19 |
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WorldSkills - watch closing ceremony live tonight at 5pm to see if Conor McKevitt has won for UK in car painting category |
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| 27.8.19 |
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Low Carbon Vehicle Show - UK Government to host new ‘Meet the Experts’ 121 meetings on Weds 4 - Thurs 5 September |
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| 27.8.19 |
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Committee of MPs calls for reduction in car use - "lack of Government policies in place to deliver the net zero target by 2050" |
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| 27.8.19 |
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China: Polestar - opens first production site, in Chengdu, to manufacture launch model: Polestar 1 |
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| 27.8.19 |
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Halifax - children believe teachers, firefighters and postman all earn over £100,000 |
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| 27.8.19 |
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Mycarcheck.com - "tempting time to buy" as used car prices dip and motorbike sales bounce back |
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| 27.8.19 |
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Valid Irish insurance discs will serve as proof of insurance for those driving in UK, including NI, in event of ‘no deal’ Brexit |
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| 27.8.19 |
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BMW X5 Protection VR6 - additional safety-related equipment on BMW's bullet and explosive resistant armoured SAV |
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| 27.8.19 |
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GoCompare - over 4 million motorists overpay by £982m a year for their car insurance by allowing insurer to automatically renew their policy |
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| 27.8.19 |
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HPI - warns car buyers of risk of potential 'cut and shut' and 'hire car scams' |
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| 27.8.19 |
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Fix Auto UK - grow their new in-house engineering team, with 3 new members joining by the end of September |
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| 27.8.19 |
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Volkswagen Group - death announced of Ferdinand Piëch, 82, former head who made them into one of the world’s largest automotive firms |
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| 26.8.19 |
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Daily Mail - "underhand tactics from Admiral, Hastings and Direct Line rake in £300 million in six months from selling extras" |
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| 23.8.19 |
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Audatex - statement from Dave Shepherd on the outage problems |
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| 23.8.19 |
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Office for National Statistics (ONS) - overview of UK population statistics, now and future |
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| 23.8.19 |
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Aston Martin - partner to the Power of Women series on Sky; features women discussing what it took to take them to the top of their careers |
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| 23.8.19 |
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FCA - claims management companies must raise advertising standards |
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| 23.8.19 |
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Hella Gutmann Solutions - join forces with WhoCanFixMyCar.com to provide motorists with a diagnostic solution for their vehicles |
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| 23.8.19 |
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Fix Auto - D Gawthrope ACR Ltd join as Fix Auto Pontefract; they are "one of the country’s leading specialist motorhome repairers" |
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| 23.8.19 |
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Audatex - system issue resolved at 10.12am |
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| 23.8.19 |
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L&I Eaton - expansion continues with 11th and 12th site opening this autumn in NW and in Glasgow; Birmingham site follows in the new year |
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| 23.8.19 |
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Audatex - system issues causing log-in problems; they are working as quickly as they can to resolve the issue |
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| 22.8.19 |
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Science and Technology Select Committee - car ownership is “not compatible” with emissions targets; bring forward petrol and diesel ban |
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| 22.8.19 |
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Willis Towers Watson - average cost per claim (which includes repair cost and injury cost) in the UK rose by 8.6% last year to £4,791 |
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| 22.8.19 |
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autoVHC - electronic vehicle health check provider reports 5% increase in vehicles visiting dealer service departments |
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| 22.8.19 |
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Volkswagen brand - to unveil “New Volkswagen" on 10 Sept at Frankfurt Motor Show; a new logo and the full-electric ID.3 car |
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| 22.8.19 |
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TUC - urges government to deliver on manifesto pledge to “introduce significantly discounted bus and train travel for apprentices" |
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| 22.8.19 |
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FSB (Federation of Small Businesses) - urgent action needed now, to shore up vital funding that small firms need to take on an apprentice |
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| 22.8.19 |
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Cenex - 12th annual low carbon vehicle event, Cenex-LCV2019, takes place on 4 & 5 September at Millbrook; 4,000 delegates expected |
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| 22.8.19 |
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WorldSkills - Team UK have arrived in Kazan, ready for tonight's Opening Ceremony; watch it live on Showcase TV on Sky and Freesat |
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| 22.8.19 |
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Autodata (a Solera Group company) - to showcase latest developments at the Equip Auto 2019 show, Tues 15 - Sat 19 Oct in Paris |
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| 22.8.19 |
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Copart UK - expand their fleet with acquisition of 79 new DAF and Volvo specialist multi-car transporters |
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| 22.8.19 |
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Textar - how refurbished alloy wheels can have a negative effect on the braking system |
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| 21.8.19 |
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WorldSkills - 2023 competition to be held in Lyon France in Sept 2023, following Shanghai in Sept 2021 and Kazan this week |
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| 21.8.19 |
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Thatcham Research - 2018 results: turnover up 3.3% to £18.4m; members levy provides 52% of their income; staff numbers up to 191 |
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| 21.8.19 |
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Axa - second-hand parts on insurance repairs could come into play via Brexit-linked shortages and public seeing green parts more favourably |
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| 21.8.19 |
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SYNETIQ - joins London Stock Exchange Group’s ELITE, their international business support and capital raising ecosystem |
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| 21.8.19 |
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Auto Trader - launch Britain’s first car vending machine; buy a new Renault Zoe via contactless payment on your phone |
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| 21.8.19 |
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AW Repair Group - add to monies raised for Marie Curie by the LV engineers' Coast 2 Coast cycle ride |
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| 21.8.19 |
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Brexit - HMRC automatically enrol 88,000 companies in the EORI customs system to allow them to continue trading with the EU after 31 Oct |
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| 21.8.19 |
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BMW - insight into production of new iNEXT due in 2021; rotary bonding used to join aluminium and high-strength steel using friction heat |
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| 21.8.19 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - to create new global aftermarket parts distribution centre off junction 11 of the M42; opening in 2022 |
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| 20.8.19 |
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Request from Member looking for advice: Stores Controller Vending Machine |
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| 20.8.19 |
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Fatigue is a contributing factor in 20% of all collisions on the UK’s roads - each crash costing an average of £800 in repair costs |
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| 20.8.19 |
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RAC - announce breakdown cover partnership with car insurer, 1ST CENTRAL |
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| 20.8.19 |
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High end vehicle finance on the rise - JBR Capital's largest pay-out last month was on a £2.5m Ferrari |
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| 20.8.19 |
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XL Motors - Coventry bodyshop shortlisted for 3 regional business awards: Company, SME Business and Business Entrepreneur of the Year |
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| 20.8.19 |
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R-M - marks 100 years in business with series of celebratory activities for new and existing R-M customers |
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| 20.8.19 |
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CAPS - successfully completes "rigorous" examination for information security policies and procedures (technical audit) |
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| 20.8.19 |
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Fix Auto UK - sponsored race driver, Jac Constable, is currently third in the Radical Challenge Championship |
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| 20.8.19 |
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CitNOW - study reveals over one in four car buyers will visit a retailer’s website first when researching their next car purchase |
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| 20.8.19 |
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CitNOW - car buyers most likely to visit a manufacturer’s website first, followed by the dealer's website |
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| 20.8.19 |
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The Sun - "Mercedes spies on drivers by secretly installing tracking devices in cars and passing information to bailiffs" |
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| 20.8.19 |
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PSA - select Drive Vauxhall Group as their European Dealer Group of the Year 2019 |
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| 20.8.19 |
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Electric vehicles - charging infrastructure and range anxiety remains the biggest turn-offs for new car buyers in the UK |
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| 20.8.19 |
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What Car? - the 10 brands offering the biggest discounts accounted for nearly 50% of the UK’s new car sales in the first half of 2019 |
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| 20.8.19 |
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S&G Response - celebrate their 10th anniversary with a charity golf day to support The Children’s Adventure Farm Trust (CAFT) charity |
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| 20.8.19 |
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CRASH (Northern Irelans accident management company) - select first two recipients of their new Bodyshop Apprentice Scholarship scheme |
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| 20.8.19 |
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IMI - has now reached 5,000 registered apprentices for end point assessment |
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| 19.8.19 |
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GoCompare - average excess for accidental damage motor claims up 26% from £132 in 2012 to £166 today |
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| 19.8.19 |
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Australia: Australian Financial Complaints Authority - enforce genuine choice of repairer in motor vehicle insurance policies |
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| 17.8.19 |
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Lesonal - new innovative premium clearcoat - Lesonal 2K Ultra Air Clear - gives user the choice between air-drying and baking |
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| 17.8.19 |
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KPMG - research finds that 30% of the UK public have changed their spending as a result of Brexit uncertainties |
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| 17.8.19 |
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KPMG - research finds that 30% of the UK public have changed their spending as a result of Brexit uncertainties |
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| 16.8.19 |
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CHO (The Credit Hire Organisation) - announce Peter Gomes as new head of business and Matt Rowland as new head of marketing and business |
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| 16.8.19 |
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Brexit - Admiral detail their plans including "potential for impact on the import of car parts with potential impact on claims costs" |
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| 16.8.19 |
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WorldSkills - Team UK get Parliamentary send-off; Conor McKevitt from Wrights ARC in Belfast competes in Car Painting category |
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| 16.8.19 |
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Worldskills - education Gavin Williamson meets Team UK before they fly to Kazan for this years competition |
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| 16.8.19 |
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SMMT - new HGV registrations rose by 46% in Q2 as operators pull forward purchases ahead of new smart tachograph regulation |
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| 16.8.19 |
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SMMT - new bus and coach registrations fell 29.4% in Q2, the 10th consecutive decline |
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| 16.8.19 |
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Mirka - launch its new ultra-flexible, long lasting hand sanding product - Novastar Flex; tackles complex contours and shapes with ease |
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| 15.8.19 |
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Miorka - launch its new ultra-flexible, long lasting hand sanding product - Novastar Flex; tackles complex contours and shapes with ease |
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| 15.8.19 |
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LKQ - John Quinn, CEO of LKQ Europe, to retire in Oct 2019; successor is Arnd Franz, currently chief Operating Officer of LKQ Europe |
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| 15.8.19 |
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Hella Gutmann Solutions - release version 56 software update; includes increased ADAS system coverage for front, rear and 360 cameras |
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| 15.8.19 |
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USA: I-CAR - release detailed study of US bodyshop industry; number and size of US bodyshops increasing; average US technician earns £45,414 |
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| 15.8.19 |
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HELLA - expands electronics competence in the area of Special Applications |
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| 15.8.19 |
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DAC Beachcroft - partners with InsurTech start-up and Audatex to develop BAIL - an artificial intelligence - based liability assessment tool |
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| 15.8.19 |
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AW Repair Group - release a ‘behind the scenes’ video showcasing their Fast Finish Centre in Derby |
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| 14.8.19 |
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Potholes - 700,000 potholes and road defects were reported in the last year across England |
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| 14.8.19 |
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Germany - economy shrank during Q2 |
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| 14.8.19 |
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SMMT - UK used car market showed signs of slowing in quarter 2 with number of transactions down 2.8% compared to previous year |
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| 14.8.19 |
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Inflation rate - CPI up slightly to 2.1% for last 12 months; RPI up to 2.9% |
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| 14.8.19 |
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Inflation rate - CPI up slightly to 2.1% for last 12 months; RPI down to 2.4% |
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| 14.8.19 |
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Admiral - half-year results: "frankly they are a bit dull"; profits up 4% on turnover up 6% |
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| 14.8.19 |
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ONS (Office for National Statistics) - employment at record high with 32.8 million in work; small increase of 31,000 in unemployment |
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| 14.8.19 |
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Lookers - half-year results; pre-tax profit down 40% to £25m on turnover up 3% to £2,646m |
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| 14.8.19 |
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ONS (Office for National Statistics) - average earnings up 3.7% in last year to £28,083; highest growth rate since 2008 |
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| 13.8.19 |
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DWF - law firm introduces automated claims handling; humans only needed for rejected claims offers that fall outside what is reasonable. |
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| 13.8.19 |
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MPs proposed ban on use of hands-free mobile phones whilst driving - AA respond saying more traffic police is the answer |
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| 13.8.19 |
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MPs proposed ban on use of hands-free mobile phones whilst driving - IAM RoadSmart respond supporting a ban |
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| 13.8.19 |
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MPs proposed ban on use of hands-free mobile phones whilst driving - Allianz respond welcoming tougher restrictions |
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| 13.8.19 |
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MPs proposed ban on use of hands-free mobile phones whilst driving - ABI respond supporting a ban |
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| 13.8.19 |
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Transport Committee - MPs say government should ban use of hands-free mobile phones whilst driving |
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| 13.8.19 |
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Allianz and DAC Beachcroft - driver’s claim and three phantom claims struck out by court as driver had supported fraudulent claims |
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| 13.8.19 |
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Allianz - appoint Shelley Hughes to the newly created position of digital claims propositions manager |
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| 13.8.19 |
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Fix Auto UK - appoints Rob Pugh to the newly formed role of Strategy Consultant |
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| 13.8.19 |
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ACIS - launch IMI-approved electric vehicle repair training, in conjunction with RWC Training, to ensure the safety of technicians |
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| 13.8.19 |
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New Hyundai IONIQ - all versions (inc Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid and Electric versions) maintain a maximum 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating |
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| 13.8.19 |
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Marshall Motor - half-year results: profits fall 9% to £15m on turnover up 2% to £1,183m; |
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| 12.8.19 |
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Mercedes-Benz parent Daimler - set to be fined 1 BILLION euros for emissions cheating software fitted to diesel C-class and E-class |
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| 12.8.19 |
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GoCompare - insurers have increased their admin fee to customers by up to 38% to make a policy adjustment through the year, |
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| 12.8.19 |
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Defaqto - record no of telematics motor policies available - doubled in last 3 years; 53% require black box to be fitted |
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| 12.8.19 |
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MINI - celebrates the 10 millionth MINI built in its 60th year |
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| 12.8.19 |
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Carwow - new car price comparison website raises £25m in funding lead by Mercedes parent company, Daimler AG. |
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| 12.8.19 |
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NFDA - welcomes government's additional funds for chargepoints on residential streets |
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| 12.8.19 |
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Chargepoints - government gives extra £2.5m funding for 1,000 new chargepoints for on-street electric car charging on residential streets |
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| 12.8.19 |
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Autonomous vehicle cyber security - Government offers £2m for a cyber-physical connected and autonomous vehicle test facility |
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| 12.8.19 |
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Euro Car Pts - order 300 new Peugeot Partner vansas part of their fleet of 2,750 vehicles |
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| 12.8.19 |
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Sabre Insurance (UK's 22nd largest motor insurer) - half-year results: £30m pre-tax profit on £101m of premiums; "profitability over volume" |
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| 12.8.19 |
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Impetus Automotive - sold by Volvere to MSX for £31.3m and now renamed MSX International |
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| 09.8.19 |
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UK Economy - contracted for the first time since 2012; GDP in Q2 shrank by 0.2%; chancellor does expect UK to slide into recession |
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| 09.8.19 |
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bodyshop mag - move to new office in Tring; old office in The Firs, Whitchurch for sale at £1.5m + VAT (bought by them for £395,000 in 2008) |
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| 09.8.19 |
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SMMT - issue response to yesterday's What Car? report showing many of the latest cars can be stolen in just seconds |
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| 09.8.19 |
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InAutomotive - launch fantasy football league for the motor industry - free to enter - get involved! |
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| 09.8.19 |
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BT Fleet Solutions - introduce new options to cope with an "industry-wide shortage of body repair capacity and a six-week lead time" |
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| 08.8.19 |
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Zurich Insurance UK - half-year results: UK profits up 74%; UK general insurance profits up 144% on unchanged premiums |
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| 08.8.19 |
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What Car? - some of UK’s newest and most popular cars can be stolen and driven off in seconds due to weaknesses in keyless entry systems |
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| 08.8.19 |
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Snap-on - acquire Cognitran for $31m; they provide service, diagnostics, parts and repair information to the OEM dealers |
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| 08.8.19 |
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S&G Response - supports employee well-being through mental health champions Louise Smith and Daniel Crinson |
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| 08.8.19 |
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AW Repair Group - Managing Director Andrew Walsh receives a global accolade for business leadership |
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| 08.8.19 |
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Shoreham Vehicle Auctions - growing demand and prices of used electric cars confirms ‘tipping point of acceptance’ with dealers and drivers |
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| 08.8.19 |
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Aviva - half-year results: group operating profit up 1%; "our performance is mixed...more needs to be done" |
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| 08.8.19 |
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AA - trading update: motor insurance book grew by 10% to 803,000 policies of which 401,000 are underwritten by in-house underwriter |
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| 08.8.19 |
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Hastings - half-year results: gross written premiums up 3% to £499m; adjusted operating profit down 34% to £60m; new repair provider is live |
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| 07.8.19 |
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Grove Hill Garage of Bentham - Lancaster bodyshop joins Fix Auto UK |
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| 07.8.19 |
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Tip Top Service Centre - £45k investment boosts growth for Flintshire vehicle service centre |
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| 07.8.19 |
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The top 10 "in-demand roles" for the second half of 2019 - how many bodyshops employ IT Project Managers? |
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| 07.8.19 |
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LexisNexis Risk Solutions - connects with insurance software solution, ICE InsureTech (part of the Acturis Group) |
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| 07.8.19 |
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AXA and GoCompare - partner to cover excess for motorists |
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| 07.8.19 |
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LKQ Europe - first leadership conference is a great success |
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| 07.8.19 |
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rFpro - Hertfordshire-based simulation software specialist overcomes safety concerns around testing autonomous cars on public roads |
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| 07.8.19 |
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Ageas UK - half-year results; net profit up 55% to £45m on gross income down 5% to £769m; motor income virtually unchanged at £404m |
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| 07.8.19 |
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Slater and Gordon UK Holdings- UK law firm made EBITDA profit of £1m in its first year of separation from parent company in Australia |
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| 07.8.19 |
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CitNOW - update includes improvements to Web app add Android support |
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| 07.8.19 |
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Autoglass - OEE and OEM glass offers same high quality ADAS functionality |
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| 07.8.19 |
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AXA XL (the property & casualty and specialty risk division of AXA) - three senior appointments to its London Reinsurance team |
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| 07.8.19 |
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Hella - preliminary figures for 2018/2019: reported earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) rose to €808 million |
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| 07.8.19 |
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OEConnection (owners of Bluegrasscoms) - Providence Equity sell majority share to Genstar Capital; Ford and GM to retain minority stake |
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| 07.8.19 |
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LV= General Insurance Group - half-year results: "business has performed exceptionally well" with profit up 55% on premiums up 12% |
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| 06.8.19 |
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Horwich Farrelly and Hastings Direct - Sultan v Advantage Insurance Company: £2k PI claim dismissed because of credit hire fraud |
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| 06.8.19 |
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Rogate - Petersfield-based Renault dealer and bodyshop joins Ssangyong network |
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| 06.8.19 |
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Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department (IFED) and AIG - insurance claims handler jailed for stealing £390k from employer |
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| 06.8.19 |
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Gallagher Bassett - acquires Welsh claims management company, Adjusting Associates |
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| 06.8.19 |
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The IMI - publishes 'steering your teenager into a career in the motor industry' guide for parents |
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| 06.8.19 |
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63% of Britons admit to eating junk food when driving - sugar crash = dangerous driving? |
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| 06.8.19 |
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National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) - LCV dealers "optimistic" that registrations will continue upward trend |
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| 06.8.19 |
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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) - warns of two unauthorised insurance brokers on Instagram: Cheap Insurance Broker and B1 Insurance |
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| 06.8.19 |
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Audatex - systems back up and working again; some performance issues may remain for a few hours |
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| 06.8.19 |
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Allianz - promotes former property, casualty and motor underwriter, Alastair Warren-Upham, to London markets manager role |
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| 06.8.19 |
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Anexo Group (owner of DAM, Direct Accident Management) - trading update: profits will be ahead of expectations at over £20m |
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| 06.8.19 |
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Rob Terry - founder of Quindell quits his latest venture, OS3 Digital, 4 years after Serious Fraud Office opened its criminal investigation |
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| 05.8.19 |
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Europcar Mobility Group UK - enhances Van SMR services with partnership with BT Fleet Solutions |
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| 05.8.19 |
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Sytner Cardiff - new BMW dealership and workshop in Cardiff due to open in next few months |
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| 05.8.19 |
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Post magazine insurance roundtable - 'Innovation in pricing: the need to adapt' |
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| 05.8.19 |
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SMMT - UK new van market registrations rise 11.0% in July, with 25,862 models registered |
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| 05.8.19 |
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Allianz UK - half-year results: profits down 2% on premiums down 6%; Bristol claims unit to close end Oct 2019 |
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| 05.8.19 |
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ERS (formerly Equity Red Star) - half-year results: £3.1m profit from 9% growth in gross written premium |
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| 05.8.19 |
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SureCam - security firm G4S installs in-car connected cameras to fight back against crash for cash incidents |
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| 05.8.19 |
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National Windscreens - ADAS and autonomous vehicle technical update event at Lincoln College with he IMI |
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| 05.8.19 |
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Hyundai - solar roof system charges 30%-60% vehicle’s battery using solar panels (even while driving) |
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| 05.8.19 |
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BMW Group UK - new ‘Pay Monthly’ Service Plan for sales and service customers |
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| 05.8.19 |
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Volvo - next Product Technology Course: Thursday 12 September |
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| 05.8.19 |
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Bodyshops: EU Staff and Brexit - five questions for every business; guidance for businesses looking to support staff impacted by Brexit |
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| 05.8.19 |
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Italy: Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and LexisNexis Risk Solutions - new "advantageous" and customised insurance services |
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| 05.8.19 |
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SsangYong - wins contracts to supply 32 Highways England SsangYong Musso vehicles, specifically modified by Babcock International |
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| 05.8.19 |
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Lightfoot - launches The Drivers’ Lottery to encourage greener fleet driving |
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| 05.8.19 |
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SMMT - new car market declines in July but pure EV registrations almost triple; #1 Ford Fiesta, #2 VW Golf and #3 Nissan Qashai |
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| 05.8.19 |
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Allianz - promotes Heidi Shepherd to Commercial Motor Portfolio Manager role |
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| 05.8.19 |
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Autovista Survey: "Which sector will be hit hardest by a no-deal Brexit?" - will customs delays and tariffs affect the supply chain? |
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| 05.8.19 |
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RAC - fuel price warning if value of pound continues to fall |
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| 05.8.19 |
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MG Cannon - acquire assets of 3 bodyshops from Blade Motor Group - Blade ARC Gloucester, Blade Smart Repair Quedgeley, Fix Auto Swindon |
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| 02.8.19 |
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RAC - 28% UK drivers who have taken their own transport to the Continent admit to driving non-stop for FIVE hours or more |
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| 02.8.19 |
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Axalta - Barry Snyder is new Senior VP & Chief Operations & Supply Chain Officer, and Robert Roop promoted to VP & Chief Technology Officer |
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| 02.8.19 |
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Allianz - claims teams ready to help those affected by the Whaley Bridge collapse |
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| 02.8.19 |
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Zurich - 25% increase in female applicants after advertising every vacancy as potential part time, job share or full time role |
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| 02.8.19 |
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National Accident Repair Group - sole supplier to LV= GI for HGV and Motorhome repairs appointed as car repairer in Northern Ireland |
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| 02.8.19 |
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RAC and Zurich's specialist car hire insurance company, Halo Insurance Services - launch car hire excess insurance |
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| 02.8.19 |
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Brake - Specsavers has partnered with road safety charity Brake to sponsor UK Road Safety Week 2019 |
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| 02.8.19 |
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Safer Roadside Rescue and Recovery - "damning" breakdown figures released |
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| 02.8.19 |
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70% of car buyers always check online reviews before contacting a dealer |
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| 02.8.19 |
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DAC Beachcroft- predict 'explosion' in the number and value of fraudulent claims for vehicle damage following a motor accident |
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| 01.8.19 |
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ERS(formerly Equity Red Star) - announce senior management changes inc return of Peter Smith claims director (replacing Gary Barker) |
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| 01.8.19 |
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C&C Vehicle Services - open new CV bodyshop near Chesterfield; 3rd site for C&C who are due to open bodyshop number 4 later this year |
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| 01.8.19 |
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2.7 million drivers have crashed in the last two years when distracted by mobile phone |
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| 01.8.19 |
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AW Repair Group - work starts at AW's 9th bodyshop site; purpose-built 9,000sq ft site |
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| 01.8.19 |
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Industry Insights - new ‘rapid resolution’ Partner, The Hail Network, boosts Fix Auto capacity solution during hail storm "surge" |
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| 01.8.19 |
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Autoglass BodyRepair (150 mobile bodyshops) - confirms three-year contract with Hastings to work in partnership with Vizion (750 bodyshops) |
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| 01.8.19 |
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BLM - video technology used for first time in court in Ireland to quash motor insurance claim |
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| 01.8.19 |
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CitNOW - powertrain is car buyers’ most important factor (43%) in next purchase (32% said the cost to insure was a top priority) |
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| 01.8.19 |
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IMI - automotive retail sector must sustain investment in training and accreditation to reassure FCA regarding vulnerable customers |
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| 01.8.19 |
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ABI - issues revised guidelines to help motor insurers deal with criminal convictions |
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| 01.8.19 |
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SMMT - UK commercial vehicle production for home market falls -44.7%; exports decline -65.4% |
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| 01.8.19 |
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RSA - half-year results; "continued progress overall"; pre-tax profit down 23% to £227m; UK motor premiums written fell 11% to £181m |
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| 31.7.19 |
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EXCLUSIVE: Phil Brailey, Global Account Manager, announces retirement from Solera |
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| 31.7.19 |
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BLM & AXA - secure finding of fundamental dishonesty against a claimant (who wasn't in the car) alleging significant vehicle damage and PI |
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| 31.7.19 |
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Euro Car Parts - attending Ford Fair 2019 this weekend at Silverstone |
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| 31.7.19 |
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RSA (MORE TH>N) - cashback scheme helps to reward "loyal" car insurance customers |
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| 31.7.19 |
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£8.1 million HelmUK Advanced Platooning Trial - first real-world operational trial of platooning vehicles on UK roads |
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| 31.7.19 |
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Motorcycle collision statistics - 92% of crash victims are male; 37% aged <25; most fatal crashes occur on a Sunday; 83% in good weather |
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| 31.7.19 |
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Can you help a Club member with a query about a Junair double oven? |
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| 31.7.19 |
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Volvo Car UK - fitting a Vodafone data SIM card as standard to all its new models; alerts driver of potential hazards ahead |
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| 31.7.19 |
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SMMT - UK car manufacturing UP in June but down by a fifth in first half of 2019; £330 million cost of "EU departure mitigation measures" |
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| 31.7.19 |
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GoCompare - to provide financial assistance to customers who claim on car insurance; policy will pay-out up to £250 for qualifying claims |
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| 31.7.19 |
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Worleys Garage - new Suzuki dealership and Suzuki Authorised Repairer opens in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire |
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| 31.7.19 |
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IMI member event in Oxford - 'high voltage vehicles' event for repairers; with Andy Latham FIMI, Managing Director, Salvage Wire |
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| 31.7.19 |
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London EV Company (LEVC) - major milestone in sales of its all-new zero emissions capable taxi, the TX: 2,500 vehicles |
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| 31.7.19 |
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Direct Line: half-year results; profits down 10%; motor profits slide 36% to £154m on GWP down 5% to £800m; new Darwin brand launched |
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| 30.7.19 |
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Co-op - Young Driver ‘graduates’ to save over £1,000 on insurance |
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| 30.7.19 |
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Thatcham Research - 2019 marks 50 years since Thatcham Research was established in 1969 |
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| 30.7.19 |
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Fix Auto Dagenham - (Employer of the Year) and Chris Oliver (Lifetime Achievement) award wins at Barking & Dagenham Business Awards |
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| 30.7.19 |
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Allianz - "The New Discount Rate – Bad News All Round" |
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| 30.7.19 |
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Do you need to take better care of yourself? - take the Ben 'self-care quiz' |
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| 30.7.19 |
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Marshall Motor Group - tributes paid to Sir Michael Marshall CBE DL, the grandson of David Marshall (who founded Marshall of Cambridge) |
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| 30.7.19 |
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Met Office - new official highest temperature in UK confirmed (despite today's weather!) |
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| 30.7.19 |
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Nissan - confirms plans to cut global workforce by 12,500, and reduce production capacity by 10% and product line-up by 10% by 2022 |
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| 30.7.19 |
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Allianz Partners UK - bespoke service plan for Mazda dealer network |
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| 30.7.19 |
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Poole Accident Repair & Porsche Centre Bournemouth, and Shorade & Porsche Centre Wolverhampton - Restoracing wins at Snetterton |
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| 30.7.19 |
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e2e - office refurb and relaunch official unveiling |
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| 30.7.19 |
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Selsia - appoint Graham Barley (ex Easirent, Helphire and TLS Vehicle Rental) as Business Development Manager |
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| 30.7.19 |
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Mitsubishi Motors UK - receives Best Performance Award from Keiichi Sato, VP of Global Aftersales at Mitsubishi Motors Corporation |
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| 30.7.19 |
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Ford - Centrica (British Gas parent company) to develop an approved EV charging installation service for the Ford dealership network |
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| 30.7.19 |
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Industry Insights - The Hail Network joins Connected Solutions supply chain |
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| 30.7.19 |
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Chips Away Training Centre - West Midlands facility receives re-accreditation from the IMI |
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| 30.7.19 |
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Aptiv - "no more competition" between autonomous vehicle (AV) developers and operators (Lyft, Waymo, Hesai, Argo and Zoox) |
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| 29.7.19 |
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Fix Auto UK - sponsored racing driver Jac Constable records his first win of the season |
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| 29.7.19 |
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Glass's - what is range anxiety? |
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| 29.7.19 |
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Highways England - All in a day's work for problem-solvers at |
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| 29.7.19 |
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VW Traton - sales revenue increases by 7% to €13.5 billion |
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| 29.7.19 |
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Transport Select Committee- launch inquiry into hat government can do to reduce deaths on the road for young people aged 17 to 24 |
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| 29.7.19 |
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ABI - "spiralling vehicle repair costs" contribute to rise in premiums; further increases expected due to Ogden rate changes |
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| 29.7.19 |
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New mental health & wellbeing tech - launches to help companies meet latest corporate governance legislation and HSE guidelines |
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| 29.7.19 |
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Telematics at grounds maintenance company - driver with better than average speed scores = workshop cost £96 vs 'bad driver' = extra £2,120 |
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| 29.7.19 |
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SMMT - writes to new PM to ask for zero emission vehicle infrastructure investment |
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| 28.7.19 |
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Prompt Payment Code - to be revamped after failing to tackle the issue of late payments to small firms |
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| 26.7.19 |
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Merseyside Car Hospital - Birkenhead bodyshop star in second series of Cop Car Workshop (Sunday 7pm on Dave) |
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| 26.7.19 |
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Pentagon Paint & Body and Spies Hecker - Chris Lovegrove from Pentagon Paint & Body in Watford wins ŠKODA UK Painter of the Year award |
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| 26.7.19 |
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Volvo Body & Paint Programme Apprentices - Jack Deakin from Marshall Melton Mowbray and also Ben Martin of Rybrook Warrington win Awards |
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| 26.7.19 |
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Gemini Repairs - selected as one of the 2019 European Business Awards – ‘Ones to Watch’ for United Kingdom |
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| 26.7.19 |
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Standox - most popular chromatic colour on new cars in Europe is blue |
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| 26.7.19 |
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Volkswagen - half-year results: sales revenue up 3.4% to €44.1bn; cars sold down 3.9% (2,998,200 vehicles) |
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| 26.7.19 |
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Fix Auto - new team member for Key Accounts department: Rob Lake (ex UK Select and Direct Line) |
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| 26.7.19 |
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Porsche - half-year results: increases sales revenue by 9%; cars sold up 2% (133,484 vehicles); €535m fine for "diesel engine issue" |
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| 26.7.19 |
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The ABP Club Annual Industry Charity Golf (**sold out**) & Spa Day (**spaces** ) with Mirka - Wednesday 25 September at The Warwickshire |
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| 26.7.19 |
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Energy Harvester (Falken Tyres) - new tech could see tyres generate electricity whilst driving |
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| 25.7.19 |
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The RAC - urges drivers to check their vehicles before setting out in the heat |
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| 25.7.19 |
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Fix Auto Dagenham - three new apprentices join the team: Kian Whitlock, Ben Murphy and George Savin |
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| 25.7.19 |
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Allianz - appoints Claire Buck as Head of Commercial Lines Pricing |
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| 25.7.19 |
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*** SOLD OUT *** The ABP Club Annual Industry Charity Golf and Spa Day with Headline Partner, Mirka - Wednesday 25 September @ Warwickshire |
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| 25.7.19 |
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Is London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone impacting residual values? - Autovita Group article |
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| 25.7.19 |
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Aston Martin - trading update: "challenging external environment highlighted has worsened"; sales forecast cut; shares crash 26% |
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| 25.7.19 |
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BLM Law - insurance law specialists publish 19-page Ogden rate review document |
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| 25.7.19 |
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Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) - 1,782 people were killed on Britain's roads in 2018 – 34 people every week |
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| 25.7.19 |
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Motorline Group - acquires Inchcape's Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells Audi businesses |
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| 25.7.19 |
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Group 1 Automotive - acquires five Volkswagen dealerships from Inchcape (Chelmsford, Colchester, Romford and Southend) |
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| 25.7.19 |
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FCA - announces extension to its use of the temporary transitional power |
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| 25.7.19 |
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Glass's - after 23 years of production, what does the future hold for the Lotus Elise? |
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| 25.7.19 |
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Businesses can apply for a share of £19 million to develop ways of improving the supply of electric vehicle parts |
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| 25.7.19 |
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NFDA Consumer Attitude Survey 2019 - 16% of consumers expect to buy a hybrid car next (four times the current ownership at 4%) |
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| 25.7.19 |
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Boris Johnson's first speech as Prime Minister |
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| 25.7.19 |
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RAC - breakdown patrols deal with fewer ‘pothole call-outs’ in Q2 2019 |
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| 25.7.19 |
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Vertu - trading update: turnover up 5.4%; board is "cautious for the near term but is confident in the medium and long-term" |
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| 24.7.19 |
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TrustFord - opens new PartsPlus sites in Hull and Lincoln; takes total number of TrustFord-operated PartsPlus sites to 14 across the UK |
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| 24.7.19 |
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Aston Martin - following today's trading update, Telegraph article critical of Aston Martin's financial performance |
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| 24.7.19 |
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Aston Main - trading update: "challenging external environment highlighted has worsened"; sales forecast cut; shares crash 26% |
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| 24.7.19 |
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FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) - warn about unauthorised claims firm "Report Accident Claim" |
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| 24.7.19 |
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PPG - promotes John Hope to National Light Industrial Coatings (LIC) Sales Manager role |
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| 24.7.19 |
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Mirka - social media driving new approach to customer service |
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| 24.7.19 |
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Mirka - |
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| 24.7.19 |
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Roads Minister - announces ‘Evidence Review’ of red lights for recovery operators |
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| 24.7.19 |
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Euro Car Parts - expands cooling and air conditioning range offering this summer |
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| 24.7.19 |
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O2 and Vodafone - finalise 5G network agreement to speed roll-out with new site sharing across the UK |
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| 24.7.19 |
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Goodyear unveils a tyre that doubles as a propeller |
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| 24.7.19 |
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Jardine Motors Group and AX - expand 16-year partnership with new AX Innovation services |
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| 24.7.19 |
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AkzoNobel - Q2 results show progress towards 15 by 20 strategy, with adjusted operating income up 36%, "despite continued external headwinds |
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| 23.7.19 |
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Motofix Group - achieves Electric and Hybrid vehicle repair qualifications at all eight repair centres |
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| 23.7.19 |
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National Windscreens - Q&A with Jan Teo, MD, National Windscreens in Insurance Post |
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| 23.7.19 |
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FCA - launches consultation guiding firms on the fair treatment of vulnerable customers |
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| 23.7.19 |
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S&G Response - six apprentices recognised through ‘Star Award’ |
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| 23.7.19 |
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Allianz Partners UK - partnership with the Institute of Vehicle Recovery (IVR) |
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| 23.7.19 |
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Prodrive Ventures - 'RAPID Challenge' supported by Microsoft; NatWest; KPMG; Clayden Law; IP Asset and Crowdcube |
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| 23.7.19 |
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XL Motors article in the Coventry Telegraph - interview with Chloe Morby, Danielle Mousley (paint techs) and driver, Katie Hawthorne |
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| 23.7.19 |
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Mazda UK (official NIBS release) - appoints NIBS Group as part of a joint paint distribution deal to its approved bodyshops in the UK |
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| 23.7.19 |
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144 drivers a day caught in the UK without a valid MOT - UK garages missing out on £2.89 million in income every year (What Car? research) |
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| 23.7.19 |
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Farnell Land Rover Guiseley (Vertu) - £4 million refurbishment to include Jaguar brand at West Yorkshire dealer |
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| 22.7.19 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - sign deal with BASF for Glasurit and R-M to be sole preferred paint partners; includes Outsorc as programme managers |
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| 22.7.19 |
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LCV2019 & Connected Automated Mobility 4-5 Sept - releases seminar programme including over 130 presenters |
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| 22.7.19 |
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M&M Fix Auto Stoke (follow-up story) - BMW and Mini added to their prestige portfolio |
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| 22.7.19 |
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Copart outlines potential post-Brexit salvage opportunities - Insurance Times interview with Copart UK’s MD, Jane Pocock |
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| 22.7.19 |
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Euro Car Parts - first to market with Launch Euro Tab II |
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| 22.7.19 |
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Vertu - announce Andy Goss (ex JLR and Porsche) as non-exec chairman replacing Peter Jones |
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| 22.7.19 |
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TyreSafe - launch its van tyre safety campaign 'Britain Works on Tyres' |
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| 22.7.19 |
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GEM - penalty points for not wearing seatbelt "long overdue" |
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| 22.7.19 |
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Vertu Hereford Audi - sponsoring technician, James Lewis, who is competing in the British Superlite Championship |
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| 22.7.19 |
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1 in 5 drivers would make a one off payment to fix pothole problem (around £239 per person) |
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| 22.7.19 |
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Motor Bodies Weston - £500k investment in repair facilities for Weston-super-Mare bodyshop |
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| 22.7.19 |
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Zurich - sign up to Valuable 500 campaign driving disability inclusion in business; 13.3m people in UK live with some form of disability |
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| 22.7.19 |
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Penalty points for not wearing seat belts - in addition to £100 fine |
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| 22.7.19 |
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Volvo - recall 507,000 cars (69,616 in the UK) for engine fault; all 2-litre diesel engined cars 2014-2019 |
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| 22.7.19 |
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Hands-free phone use may currently be legal ford riving, but that doesn’t make it safe - Distraction can last up to 5 minutes after a call |
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| 22.7.19 |
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Volvo - invests in Israeli tech start-up which provides automatic external inspection and scanning of cars for damage, dents and scratches |
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| 19.7.19 |
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ICO - former Nationwide Accident Repair Services (NARS) worker ordered to pay £25,500 from proceeds of data theft |
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| 19.7.19 |
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Selsia - Neville Lidford, engineering & operations director at Selsia features in 'Great British Fleet' newsletter |
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| 19.7.19 |
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Autonomous driving study of 49 drivers - "motorists will need plenty of warning" before they retake control in emergency situation |
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| 19.7.19 |
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Aviva - over-50s drive 90% of UK employment growth over the past year |
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| 19.7.19 |
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MG Cannon - Motor Museum experience for MG Cannon customer facing team |
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| 19.7.19 |
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Finalists announced for Brake’s UK Fleet Safety Awards 2019 |
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| 19.7.19 |
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Road safety statement 2019: a lifetime of road safety |
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| 19.7.19 |
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RAC Foundation - Road Collision Investigation Project (RCIP) Project Update (July 2019) |
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| 19.7.19 |
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Germany: Axalta (industrial coatings) - invests in expansion of its Landshut site, for bonded metallic powder coatings production |
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| 19.7.19 |
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IAM RoadSmart - toughening up laws on the use of seatbelts in cars "most obvious and direct way of saving lives in crashes" |
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| 19.7.19 |
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Road safety action plan announced - RAC reaction |
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| 19.7.19 |
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Gov's 'Good Work Plan' - workers to receive compensation for lost shifts under new government reforms |
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| 19.7.19 |
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Plunkys All Stars CF vs Mercenaries FC football match in May - final total raised for Joe is a fantastic £7,800! |
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| 19.7.19 |
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Carbase - make history with consecutive wins at Auto Trader Retailer Awards |
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| 19.7.19 |
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Hippo Motor Group - 13 first cars which, if the original owner had kept hold of, could earn nearly £20,000 more than what they paid for it |
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| 19.7.19 |
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Harman (Samsung) - how can road accidents be prevented? |
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| 19.7.19 |
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Zero Deposit Car Leasing - research reveals the UK’s most popular first cars ever |
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| 19.7.19 |
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Spraybooth Technology - spraybooth used in sculpture of anniversary gorilla |
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| 19.7.19 |
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The ABP Club Annual Industry Charity Golf and Spa Day with Headline Partner, Mirka - Wednesday 25 September at The Warwickshire |
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| 19.7.19 |
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IMI - appointed as End-Point-Assessment-Organisation for three new Level 3 Apprenticeship Standards: Vehicle Damage Paint, Panel and MET |
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| 19.7.19 |
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Brake - more than 9,000 motorists were caught doing over 100mph last year |
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| 19.7.19 |
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New report helps fleet managers identify and address driver fatigue - young men (aged 17–30) and people who work irregular shifts at risk |
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| 19.7.19 |
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CAZ - new tech allows motorists to access real-time, independently-verified CO2 emissions data; ‘ditching the diesel’ is knee-jerk reaction |
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| 18.7.19 |
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GEM - recommends minimum learning period of 12 months before taking a practical test |
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| 18.7.19 |
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Allianz - welcomes students for Summer Internship Scheme |
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| 18.7.19 |
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AutoTrader - most expensive city to learn to drive in the UK is Reading (£1,717) |
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| 18.7.19 |
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InAutomotive - youngest sales consultant named 30 under 30: rising stars in Bodyshop Magazine |
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| 18.7.19 |
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Yeovil Accident Repair - Somerset bodyshop adds BMW and MINI to manufacturer approval line-up |
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| 18.7.19 |
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ThingCo - "night-time curfews kill’: telematics CEO slams proposals for graduated licensing |
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| 18.7.19 |
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Copart - investing in accredited EV and hybrid vehicle training from PAAS Ltd across all 15 UK locations |
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| 18.7.19 |
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RAC - “encourage the Government to look closely at providing incentives for the uptake of telematics based policies for new drivers" |
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| 18.7.19 |
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HPI - £840k worth of uninsured cars saved from disposal across West Yorkshire |
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| 18.7.19 |
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Government - graduated driver licensing in England considered to cut new driver crashes (1 in 5 crash in 1st year) |
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| 17.7.19 |
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Autoglass - new Total Calibration Solution; Over The Air device allows two-way communication between ADAS trained Tech & Master Tech |
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| 17.7.19 |
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Lightfoot - innovative new technology solution for UK’s 15 million grey fleet and company cars unveiled |
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| 17.7.19 |
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Drive My Career [part of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) - 95% apprentices want to stay with employer post-apprenticeship |
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| 17.7.19 |
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The Money Supermarket (clone of authorised firm) - FCA warns of Moneysupermarket clone |
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| 17.7.19 |
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Service Certainty - "significant business growth": two million images a year |
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| 17.7.19 |
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Volvo - next Product Technology Course: Friday 9 August 2019 |
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| 17.7.19 |
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West Yorkshire Van Centre (Van Centre Leeds) - new Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Authorised Repairer and Used Van Centre opens |
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| 17.7.19 |
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AW Repair Group - open second LV= Sole Supply site; boosts the Group's annualised turnover to more than £17.5M |
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| 17.7.19 |
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British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) - new Deputy Chair and Board appointment confirmed |
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| 17.7.19 |
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Lotus - new £1.7m Evija; first all-electric British hypercar launches; 0-62mph <3 seconds; carbon fibre monocoque |
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| 17.7.19 |
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Hastings - predicts Ogden rate change will hit pre-tax profits by £8.4m |
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| 17.7.19 |
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PPG Refinish UK - sponsoring Mobil 1 Sussex Racing; supplies paint and trains university team in different stages of the painting process |
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| 17.7.19 |
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Fords of Winsford - new repair facility for stock vehicles at the largest all makes car supermarket in the North West completes |
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| 16.7.19 |
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Dingbro - hosting a trade night on Thursday at the Carlisle branch |
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| 16.7.19 |
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insurethebox - signs up 1 millionth telematics customer |
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| 16.7.19 |
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APIL - recognition that the law on bereavement damages is falling short of providing justice for relatives is "a victory for fairness" |
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| 16.7.19 |
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Auto Education Academy (part of LKQ) - launches new training membership programme |
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| 16.7.19 |
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Revive! Guildford franchisee case study - “Painting cars in the rain, wind and snow is nothing compared to Afghanistan!” says Jay Belam |
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| 16.7.19 |
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Revive! Guildford franchisee case study - “Painting cars in the rain, wind and snow is nothing compared to Afghanistan!” says Jay Belam |
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| 16.7.19 |
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ŠKODA - launches ŠKODA PARENT TAXI in time for school holidays (enables parents to exchange lifts in the car for chores around the house) |
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| 16.7.19 |
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Ageas - Evan Waks (ex AXA) appointed as Ageas UK’s Chief Risk Officer (CRO) |
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| 16.7.19 |
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Porsche - launches online platform for vehicle livery design |
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| 16.7.19 |
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AND-E (Aioi Nissay Dowa Europe) owner of insurethebox - on new Ogden rate: “yet again young drivers set to be hit hardest” |
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| 16.7.19 |
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SMMT - UK Automotive: 2018 turnover £82bn; productivity up 208% since 1999; average auto salary 40% higher than the national average |
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| 16.7.19 |
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Todd Engineering - receive confirmation of largest order to date: 15 spraybooths and 6 curing robots for C Waltons, in £1million job |
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| 16.7.19 |
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RAC - drivers more likely to suffer a breakdown that can’t be fixed when heading out rather than returning home |
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| 15.7.19 |
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Volvo Car UK - offers free online Fleet Tax Guide, making life easier for fleet managers |
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| 15.7.19 |
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BVRLA - new incentives for zero-emission taxis and HGVs |
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| 15.7.19 |
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Ford and Volkswagen - expand global collaboration to advance autonomous driving and EV development |
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| 15.7.19 |
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Car-O-Liner - new CTR9 automatic spot welder named runner up for the design of its C-tong/telescopic support arm in the Core77 Design Awards |
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| 15.7.19 |
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LKQ Coatings - appoints Jeremy ‘Jem’ Seaman (ex BASF and PPG) to head up commercial transport, light industrial coatings & rail sector |
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| 15.7.19 |
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Revive! - 'On Track with Andrew Jordan' Podcast |
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| 15.7.19 |
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The Motor Ombudsman Code - 13 vehicle warranty companies (70% of the market, 3m+ agreements) are accredited to The Code |
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| 15.7.19 |
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Italy: Porsche - renovated high-speed car circular track at the Nardò Technical Center |
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| 15.7.19 |
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USA: The Floow - Todd Donovan joins The Floow as Program Delivery Manager |
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| 15.7.19 |
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Congratulations to Conor McKevitt, Paint Technician at Wrights Accident Repair Centre & Riverpark Training - selected for Team UK |
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| 15.7.19 |
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Busiest summer getaway since 2014 expected with over 13m leisure journeys planned this weekend |
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| 15.7.19 |
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ABI - new Discount Rate "bad news for insurance customers and taxpayers" |
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| 15.7.19 |
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New personal injury discount rate of -0.25% announced - "Disappointing new rate might not translate into lower premiums" says BLM |
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| 15.7.19 |
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Lord Chancellor announces new discount rate for personal injury claims - Discount Rate at minus 0.25% |
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| 15.7.19 |
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Cardiff Audi (part of Mon Motors Group, with 3 bodyshops) - improves courtesy car efficiency using FullCycle tool |
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| 15.7.19 |
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Disrupting a disruptor - Telegraph interviews Daimler-backed Estonian founder of ride-hailing app Bolt, on "giving Uber a run for its money" |
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| 12.7.19 |
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Ferrari F1 Driver, Charles Leclerc, opens new H.R. Owen Ferrari Mayfair showroom - owner of bodyshop, H.R. Owen Bodytechnics, Slough |
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| 12.7.19 |
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AutoRaise - launch “The BIG Data Campaign” on behalf of the UK Vehicle Repair sector |
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| 12.7.19 |
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Autonomous vehicles - "reach a mew milestone" thanks to the collaboration between Groupe PSA and VINCI Autoroutes |
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| 12.7.19 |
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DfBB - study of 1,006 UK employees and 255 Exec Directors) highlights failures by UK bosses to implement driving for work policy |
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| 12.7.19 |
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An interview with Steve Peart, Managing Director of the 10-site iRG bodyshop group - and Mike Monaghan, Managing Director, Auto-Motivate |
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| 12.7.19 |
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InAutomotive - ABP Club Recommended Business Service Provider reveals the 10 highest paying jobs in the automotive industry |
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| 12.7.19 |
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FMG - reaches a new milestone in its 33-year history, surpassing 500 employees, having seen 25% growth in the past two years. |
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| 12.7.19 |
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M&M (Fix Auto Stoke) - adds BMW and Mini to their prestige portfolio |
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| 12.7.19 |
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ABP Club Recommended Business Service Provider: InAutomotive - great blog from Rebecca Sides, General Manager at Inchcape Mercedes Benz |
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| 12.7.19 |
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RAC - UK drivers heading across the Channel "in the dark" about French driving rules and regulations |
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| 12.7.19 |
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Thatcham Research - good luck to David Simms, Academy Quality, Compliance & Funding Manager, training to swim Lake Windermere in Sept 4 Ben |
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| 12.7.19 |
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Lookers - trading update; Q2 "increasingly more challenging" with profits down 25%; outlook for full year "now below previous expectations" |
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| 12.7.19 |
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Border Cars - unable to continue trading and have signed the paperwork to file for administration; 300 jobs at risk |
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| 11.7.19 |
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Insurance Times Tech and Innovation Awards - full list of all the finalists for the 20 awards to be presented on 26 September |
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| 11.7.19 |
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AutoTech - ABP Club caught up with Aidan and Duncan following the opening of their new bodyshop in Slough last year |
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| 11.7.19 |
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Alton Cars - 4th largest independent bodyshop group announce the opening of their 15th site: Keighley (North West of Bradford) |
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| 11.7.19 |
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Formula 1 - British Grand Prix to stay at Silverstone until at least 2024 (it's not industry news, but we know so many members are F1 fans!) |
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| 11.7.19 |
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Nationwide - six finalists in this year's Bodyshop Live! awards event |
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| 11.7.19 |
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Association of British Insurers (ABI) - Allianz Chief Exec, Jon Dye, replaces Amanda Blanc as Chair of ABI |
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| 11.7.19 |
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Axalta Colour Trend Report - unique colour combinations driven by autonomous vehicles, specialised vehicle types and regional preferences |
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| 11.7.19 |
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Absolute Alignment - Bluetooth 3D wheel alignment technology for precision in the bodyshop |
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| 11.7.19 |
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What Car? - one-in-five new car buyers left confused by finance options |
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| 11.7.19 |
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Axalta - Mike Davis, Managing Director Axalta UK Ltd departs; Farrell Dolan (ex Bridgestone and PSA) appointed as replacement |
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| 11.7.19 |
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HSE releases annual workplace fatality figures - 95% (139) of all worker fatalities in 2018/19 were male |
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| 11.7.19 |
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Automotive professionals are some of the happiest in the UK - 70% "feel happy on a daily basis" |
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| 11.7.19 |
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Cooper Solutions - servicing dealers secure sales with the 50% of customers who didn’t buy from them |
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| 11.7.19 |
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Marshall Motor Holdings - trading update: "strong outperformance of market"; profit is "in line with Board's expectations" |
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| 11.7.19 |
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Post mag - British Insurance Awards (BIA); full list of all 28 winners and finalists from last night's ceremony |
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| 11.7.19 |
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Markerstudy - acquires telematics broker, Smart Driver Club Insurance, for its Retail & Affinity Division |
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| 11.7.19 |
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Motor Trader awards - full list of winners & finalists for all 29 awards; M &A Coachworks win Bodyshop of the Year |
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| 10.7.19 |
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Allianz Partners UK - European roadside assistance partner to Eurotunnel |
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| 10.7.19 |
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Allianz - hires David Harris as regional motor underwriting manager (Midlands and the South West) |
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| 10.7.19 |
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RAC - renews telematics contract with Euro Car Parts for fleet of 3,000-plus vehicles |
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| 10.7.19 |
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Autonet (Carole Nash and Swinton owners, Atlanta) - to take over the lease of Ageas’ Stoke office and offer jobs to majority of 220 staff |
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| 10.7.19 |
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Porsche Classic Restoracing Championship 2019 - Recommended Repairer Partners and Porsche Centres compete at Brands Hatch |
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| 10.7.19 |
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CitNOW - two thirds of drivers "not yet ready to buy online" |
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| 10.7.19 |
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Davies Motor Claims - adds to its specialist motor claims capability with acquisition of GBB Holdings (Davies Motor Engineering) |
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| 10.7.19 |
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Glasurit - exceeds 50 Eco Balance Partners |
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| 10.7.19 |
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Venson - European authorities are pursuing offending British drivers on their return to the UK |
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| 10.7.19 |
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Thatcham Research - creating ADAS Code of Practice to provide advice and clarity to bodyshops and insurers |
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| 10.7.19 |
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China: AIWAYS - prepares for launch of U5 with longest-ever EV prototype drive; will be first Chinese brand to bring electric SUVs to Europe |
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| 10.7.19 |
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EMaC Aftersales Academy - six "outstanding" graduates celebrate achieving industry excellence |
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| 10.7.19 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) 2019 - the BBA 2019 Review is online, now! |
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| 10.7.19 |
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Motor Trader awards - good luck from ABP Club to the 7 finalists for tonight's Bodyshop of the Year Award |
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| 10.7.19 |
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Fix Auto UK - has bought Ian Hughes Motor Body Repair Centre in Colwyn Bay, North Wales - the 2nd bodyshop acquired by Fix Auto |
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| 10.7.19 |
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Fix Auto UK - acquires second site; Ian Hughes Motor Body Repair Centre becomes Fix Auto Colwyn Bay |
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| 10.7.19 |
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Institute for Fiscal Studies - one-fifth of self-employed sole traders don’t survive one year, and the majority don’t survive five |
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| 10.7.19 |
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Zurich - appoints Alison Martin as CEO EMEA and Bank Distribution |
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| 09.7.19 |
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Ben - three automotive leaders cycled over 171 miles on the River Thames, raising over £202,000 so far for charity, Ben |
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| 09.7.19 |
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Porsche - global sales up 2% so far this year: 133,484 vehicles worldwide; Europe (-16%) and Germany (-18%) |
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| 09.7.19 |
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Ford PartsPlus - will repairers make a loss when fitting genuine Ford parts? |
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| 09.7.19 |
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Fleet electric vehicle growth of 40% taking the combined fleet to 70,000 plug-in vehicles by the end of 2018 |
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| 09.7.19 |
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China: AkzoNobel - to boost investment in Changzhou powder coatings plant (powder primers for the automotive sector) |
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| 09.7.19 |
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Department for Transport - £37m solar, high speed and wifi charging investment set to revolutionise electric transport |
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| 09.7.19 |
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Demand for mobile servicing by 71% of van drivers prompts surge in remote units - 10,000 vans visited by technicians at 4,000+ locations |
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| 09.7.19 |
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LGA - Government spends 43 x per mile more on maintaining our national roads – which make up just 3 % of all roads – than on local roads |
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| 09.7.19 |
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1.5 million UK households could switch to an electric car without compromise - 66% of households with an EV and petrol/diesel car prefer EV |
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| 09.7.19 |
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Border Cars - in "financial difficulty"; we are "not currently in administration, however it may have to happen soon"; co has 200 employees |
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| 09.7.19 |
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Ageas - report calls on Government to prevent 10,300 fatal and serious injuries on dangerous roads |
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| 08.7.19 |
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Is the salvage industry fuelling car crime? |
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| 08.7.19 |
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MS Amlin (Summit Motor Policies at Lloyds - 18th largest motor insurer) - appoint Rob Houghton (ex Aviva) as Chief Operating Officer |
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| 08.7.19 |
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Mazda Bodyshop Programme - appoints ACIS & NIBS Group Distribution |
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| 08.7.19 |
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The AA - road funding spending drop could have paid for 8 million pothole repairs |
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| 08.7.19 |
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Admiral - van drivers in NW London MOST LIKELY to have an accident |
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| 08.7.19 |
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Eden Motor Group - Eden Suzuki Stratford showroom opens in Stratford Upon Avon |
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| 08.7.19 |
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Volvo UK - new car sales up 27% in the first 6 months of 2019 to 29,989 units (3rd fastest-growing car brand overall, behind MG and Dacia) |
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| 08.7.19 |
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Vauxhall - fastest-growing manufacturer in the personal leasing market in the first half of 2019 |
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| 08.7.19 |
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Fylde Coast - new purpose-built Blackpool bodyshop; Dave Hyland designed and made everything - from handrails to staircase - himself!
Zone |
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| 08.7.19 |
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Heathrow Airport, Sky, Speedy Hire, Transport for London & Vodafone - 12-month study with Ford using 20 plug-in hybrid vans |
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| 08.7.19 |
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ABL Accident Repair Group and 1 Touch Repair - celebrate 25th anniversary |
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| 08.7.19 |
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MIB (Motor Insurers' Bureau) Chief Executive's Blog - Dominic Clayden, CEO, on his early days at MIB and the importance of culture |
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| 08.7.19 |
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Summer issue of Auto Body Professional magazine - in print and online, NOW! |
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| 06.7.19 |
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HSE - Wheelnut Ltd, Newcastle (alloy wheel refurbishment company) fined £32,000 after 16-year-old apprentice overcome by chemical fumes |
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| 06.7.19 |
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bodyshop mag awards - the 55 finalists (27 individuals and 28 companies) for their 15 awards; presentation is Fri 20 Sept, NEC Metropole |
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| 05.7.19 |
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Finalists of bodyshop magazine's 'bodyshop Awards 2019' announced |
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| 05.7.19 |
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Fix Auto UK - announces its five-speaker line-up for its 2019 ‘building on success’ National Conference |
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| 05.7.19 |
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BLM Law - court orders motor insurer to pay the claim for damages for car that spontaneously combusts in garage |
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| 05.7.19 |
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Ensuring high driving standards with agency drivers |
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| 05.7.19 |
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Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) - consumer finance new business falls by 2% in May |
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| 05.7.19 |
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Volkswagen - to develop digital added value and mobility services at “We Campus” together with technology partners |
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| 05.7.19 |
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National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) - "UK van market depicts an interesting picture of the UK economic situation" |
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| 05.7.19 |
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Gemini Repairs - named as one of the 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain, for the second year running |
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| 05.7.19 |
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SMMT - 6 months of growth for UK LCV market; registrations rise 13.5% in June; Ford Transit Custom bestseller |
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| 05.7.19 |
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AGL - appoint Peter McAninch (ex Avis Budget Group) as new Director of Network and Engineering |
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| 05.7.19 |
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Cromax - Agoria Solar Team car painted at the Cromax Training Centre (CTC) in Belgium for the 2019 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge |
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| 05.7.19 |
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LV= GI - responds to Jaguar Land Rover announcement of investment in electric cars |
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| 05.7.19 |
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Prasco UK - adopts the online catalogue, MAM Autocat system |
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| 05.7.19 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - to build range of new electrified cars at Castle Bromwich; calls for a giga-scale battery production plant in the UK |
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| 04.7.19 |
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Motor Transport Awards - full list of winners from last night's event |
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| 04.7.19 |
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Vertu Motors - 10th largest franchised dealer bodyshop group celebrates top performers across 125-strong dealer network |
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| 04.7.19 |
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Lightfoot - vehicle conversion specialist, Bott, expand partnership to reduce customer fleet accidents |
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| 04.7.19 |
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S&G Response - team of four play 72 holes of golf over 18 hours in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support |
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| 04.7.19 |
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Automotive pay remains stagnant - average pay in the industry currently sits at £32,169 |
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| 04.7.19 |
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Ford - the UK’s 1-2-3 top-selling models for the first six months of the year: #1 Fiesta, #2 Transit Custom and #3 Focus |
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| 04.7.19 |
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SsangYong Motors - dealer network signs deal with Northridge Finance (Bank of Ireland) for new white-label hire and loan arrangement |
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| 04.7.19 |
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AW - support 125-mile LV= charity cycle event for Marie Curie |
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| 04.7.19 |
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Bodyshop Solutions – UK bodyshop launch: Telwin D-Arc 200 for the “direct” spotting of aluminium hook washers onto aluminium panels |
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| 04.7.19 |
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Pay-as-you-go motoring - it's the future, says the BVRLA |
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| 04.7.19 |
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AA Cars - "Spark gone out on plug-in hybrids" |
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| 04.7.19 |
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SMMT - low emission car demand reverses in June; alternatively fuelled vehicle demand falls for first time in 26 months |
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| 04.7.19 |
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70% drivers say they would not feel safe travelling in a self-driving car |
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| 04.7.19 |
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Vauxhall - Corsa was the UK’s second best-selling car in June with over 5,600 sold |
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| 04.7.19 |
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Volvo Cars - record first-half-year sales in 2019 of 340,826 cars, up 7% |
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| 03.7.19 |
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Glass's - UK residual value outlook revised downwards |
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| 03.7.19 |
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191 best ŠKODA service and sales professionals from 32 markets compete - Branislav Zágora from Slovakia wins 'Best paint technician' |
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| 03.7.19 |
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Welcome to the world’s most powerful garage - Koenigsegg, Porsche, Charge and the Prato Orage: the Michelin Supercar Paddock |
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| 03.7.19 |
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EuroNCAP (official release) - 5* for Tesla Model 3, Škoda Scala, Mercedes-Benz B-Class and the GLE, and 4* for Kia Ceed & DS 3 Crossback |
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| 03.7.19 |
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Thatcham Research - Tesla Model 3 sets new safety technology benchmark in Euro NCAP testing |
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| 03.7.19 |
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Price of fuel finally drops in June ending four months of rises at the pumps |
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| 03.7.19 |
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Yiannimize - top London-based wrapping and customisation crew will be at the Silverstone Classic |
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| 03.7.19 |
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Auto Trader - 88% of the automotive organisations surveyed identify diversity and inclusion as a key priority |
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| 03.7.19 |
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McLaren - at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed to help inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers and mathematicians |
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| 03.7.19 |
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Halo ARC - Robert Smale joins Halo as a Non Executive Director |
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| 03.7.19 |
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The National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA) - Euro 6 vans remain strong at auction |
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| 03.7.19 |
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Fix Auto - DML Car Body Repairs in Mitcham and Accident Repairs Heathrow join network as Fix Auto Mitcham and Fix Auto Uxbridge |
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| 03.7.19 |
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ACIS - win supply contract for Mazda's 106-strong bodyshop network |
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| 03.7.19 |
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Redde plc - training update: new contract wins + contract renewal with a major insurer; trading in line with expectations |
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| 02.7.19 |
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Markerstudy / DWF - Mohammed Iqbal (claimant) and Kasim Javed (decoy driver) sent to jail for attempted crash-for-cash scam |
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| 02.7.19 |
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Zurich - shock resignation of Amanda Blanc, just 9 months after joining as CEO of their European business; prior to that was CEO of AXA UK |
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| 02.7.19 |
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car UK - complete acquisition of SHB Hire; combined fleet of 45,000 CVs will be part of Enterprise Flex-E-Rent |
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| 02.7.19 |
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Brake - offers essential fleet webinar on protecting vulnerable road users |
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| 02.7.19 |
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Citroën - offering one year's free insurance with Direct Line (UKI) on C1 city car |
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| 02.7.19 |
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AW Repair Group at PPG MoonWalk event - bodyshop MD attends PPG Refinish UK new product launch in Madrid |
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| 02.7.19 |
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1/3 drivers admit road safety suffers with kids in the back -red traffic lights missed, swerving across lanes & hands off the steering wheel |
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| 02.7.19 |
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Markerstudy and DWF - secure "ground breaking" crash for cash fraud decision; claimant AND decoy driver jailed |
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| 02.7.19 |
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Mitsubishi Motors - in the UK launches new consumer website (now 'Motors' not 'Cars') |
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| 02.7.19 |
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Car insurance premiums continue to fall - quarterly average premium falls to £709, down from £736 in the previous quarter |
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| 02.7.19 |
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Artis Group - to open three new bodyshops: Watford/St Albans, Croydon/South London and Loughton/Woodford |
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| 02.7.19 |
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Nationwide - announce closure of 12 sites over next 3-months; leaves them with 108 sites; investment in business continues |
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| 02.7.19 |
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ACSO (The Association of Consumer Support Organisations) - "chronic underfunding" has caused thousands of accidents |
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| 02.7.19 |
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Ford and Vodafone - pilot 'Parking Space Guidance' to show drivers where there's a space |
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| 02.7.19 |
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Parts Alliance (subsidiary of Uni-Select) - customer "amazed" to win £100k Porsche 911 Carrera in latest promotion |
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| 02.7.19 |
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City of London Police - release CCTV images from a vehicle hire shop to help locate man involved in hit and run collision |
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| 02.7.19 |
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AW Repair Group - bodyshop Apprentice stars on AutoRaise REAL Rally! |
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| 02.7.19 |
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LEVC - London cabbie test drivers take delivery of their own new LEVC TX electric taxis |
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| 02.7.19 |
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BLM Innovations - insurance law firm's "pioneering" AI analytics can predict the fault in a claim |
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| 02.7.19 |
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CBI Growth Indicator - sharpest fall in private sector activity since 2012; av growth at -13% |
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| 02.7.19 |
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Hastings and the IFED - Trio sentenced for £18k ‘crash for cash’ fraud on pregnant woman |
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| 01.7.19 |
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Ireland: Government - propose ban on sale of all new petrol and diesel vehicles by 2030 (10 years sooner than UK) |
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| 01.7.19 |
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National Apprenticeship Week - next year's date has been announced; NAW2020 will take place from 3 to 7 February 2020 |
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| 01.7.19 |
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Fleetline ARC & Fix Auto Croydon - bodyshop staff from Fleetline & Ben complete charity tandem sky dive for Ben! |
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| 01.7.19 |
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No1 Accident Claims - former company director profited £1.4 million after selling motor accident data illegally |
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| 01.7.19 |
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RAC - Silverstone Classic (26-28 July) visitors receive complimentary breakdown assistance from the RAC while on site |
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| 01.7.19 |
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Vella Group - Kane Lyander (Apprentice of the Year) and Vella Group (Employer Outstanding Contribution) at Blackpool and The Fylde College |
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| 01.7.19 |
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"Data protection doesn’t take a day off" – Peritus training updated for 2019 |
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| 01.7.19 |
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Parent company of insurethebox - Newcastle operations centre wins 2019 CIPD North East England Award for Excellence in Health and Wellbeing |
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| 01.7.19 |
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Brits spend 10,168 minutes a year moaning - top 5 things we complain about: the weather, politics, bring tired, work & bad customer service |
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| 01.7.19 |
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Volkswagen Group UK - appoints Nick Ratcliffe (ex Audi) as its Customer Experience Director |
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| 01.7.19 |
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Spain:Roberlo - new industrial holding Briolf Group consisting of 5 companies: Roberlo, Montana Colors, Chemfix, Cromaresme and Dexia System |
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| 01.7.19 |
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USA: Mitchell - top 5 Automotive Trends for 2020 |
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| 01.7.19 |
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BIBA blog: Andrew Gibbons, BIBA chair of industry claims initiative - "we have changed the skill set required by those who repair vehicles" |
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| 01.7.19 |
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Volvo Car UK - rewrites rules on test driving a new car with bookable, extended 4-day test drives available |
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| 01.7.19 |
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Government - admits it will miss their target of 3 million apprenticeship starts by 2020 set out in their 2015 and 2017 manifestos |
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| 01.7.19 |
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Hats on 4 Ben - fundraising campaign to take place in May 2020: a whole week instead of just one day! |
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| 01.7.19 |
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Local roads funding report by the Transport Committee - RAC statement |
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| 01.7.19 |
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"Plague" of potholes - long-term funding settlement essential to local roads maintenance |
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| 01.7.19 |
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Glasses - MOT failures reach 1.5 million in 12 months |
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| 01.7.19 |
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Ford - new scrappage scheme launched for pre-December 2012 cars and commercial vehicles |
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| 01.7.19 |
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Marmalade Insurance - increasing cost of car insurance means new drivers spend too long away from the road after passing their test |
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| 01.7.19 |
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Government - drivers that leave their engines running while parked could face tougher penalties under new proposals |
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| 01.7.19 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - to build 3 all-new electric vehicles at Castle Bromwich plant, starting with XJ replacement |
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| 01.7.19 |
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Electric vehicles - from today require AVAS (Acoustic Vehicle Alert System) that kicks in when the vehicle is below 12mph or reversing |
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| 28.6.19 |
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EMaC - working with dealers to offer drivers interest-free monthly instalment plan for service or repairs |
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| 28.6.19 |
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Europcar - opens van rental "supersite" in Essex, servicing businesses across the South-East |
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| 28.6.19 |
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Standox - Practical tips to maximise the benefits of the Standox Xtreme System |
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| 28.6.19 |
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Insurethebox - warns young motorists to read the side effects of their hay fever remedies before hitting the road |
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| 28.6.19 |
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The AutoRaise REAL Rally - update from Gemini on day 2 of the Rally and how you can donate as the teams head home TODAY |
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| 28.6.19 |
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Auto-Motivate - only 4 places left on Mindset Performance course at Thatcham Research (Thursday 18 July) |
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| 28.6.19 |
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IONITY - joint venture between Daimler, Ford, BMW and the VW Group with Audi and Porsche get investment partner for UK motorway network |
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| 28.6.19 |
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iRG - bodyshop group win Family Business of the Year at the 2019 Cardiff Business Awards |
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| 28.6.19 |
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Volkswagen - will introduce a worldwide Sustainability Rating for its suppliers from Monday |
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| 28.6.19 |
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HonestJohn.co.uk - unscrupulous websites are charging customers to declare their cars off-road - a service they can get for free |
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| 28.6.19 |
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Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) - Tulsi Naidu, Chief Executive of Zurich in the UK, becomes Chair of the FCA Practitioner Panel |
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| 28.6.19 |
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RSA - appoints Rachel Conran (ex Allianz) as Chief Underwriting Officer |
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| 28.6.19 |
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Lightyear - unveils World’s first long-range solar car: Prototype Lightyear One (£106,000 reservation fee with delivery in 2021) |
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| 28.6.19 |
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JCT600 Body Clinic Sheffield - Body Clinic Manager, Robert Watson celebrates 20 years' service |
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| 28.6.19 |
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RAC - renews its long relationship with The Camping and Caravanning Club |
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| 28.6.19 |
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Groupe PSA - announce intention to manufacture the next generation Astra in Ellesmere Port depending on terms of UK’s exit from the EU |
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| 27.6.19 |
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Admiral - 45% of Brits rarely or never use their garage to park their car |
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| 27.6.19 |
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Consumer Intelligence - average motor premiums drop a steady 0.2% in a year to £809 (av) |
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| 27.6.19 |
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46% of cars exceeded the speed limit on motorways in 2018 - 52% of cars broke the speed limit on 30mph roads |
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| 27.6.19 |
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Scotland continues green transport push - pledge more than £70m towards "greener transport choices" |
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| 27.6.19 |
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Skill Auto - six Body Repair technicians compete for a place at the live final in November for a chance to represent the UK at WorldSkills |
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| 27.6.19 |
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Ford Europe - reorganise in 3 business groups: Commercial Vehicles, Passenger Vehicles, Imports; Warley operations consolidated into Dunton |
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| 27.6.19 |
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Bodyshop magazine - editor Dave Richards leaves after just 6 issues; becomes 13th departure from Plenham in last 2 years |
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| 27.6.19 |
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SMMT - commercial vehicle manufacturing experiences "substantial" decline in May |
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| 27.6.19 |
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Gemini - update from the Gemini AutoRaise REAL Rally teams! |
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| 27.6.19 |
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The 2019 AutoRaise REAL Rally makes the BBC news! |
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| 27.6.19 |
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Which? - ask motorists to contact them about pothole damage |
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| 27.6.19 |
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SMMT - UK car manufacturing declines for 12th month in a row as output falls -15.5% in May |
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| 27.6.19 |
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The Parts Alliance - the sun shines on another successful trade show |
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| 27.6.19 |
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Wrisk - flexible, app-based insurer announce partnership with Allianz "to jointly modernise car insurance" in UK |
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| 27.6.19 |
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PPG - MoonWalk mixing system launch in Madrid; improved speed, quality and colour consistency for refinishers |
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| 27.6.19 |
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S&G Response - cycle 360 miles from London to Amsterdam in aid of Alzheimer's Society |
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| 27.6.19 |
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Autoglass - reveals ADAS-driven skills gap in UK bodyshops; 29% repairers turned down jobs due to repair tech & techniques required |
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| 27.6.19 |
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RAC - drivers face daytrip distress as RAC predicts peak in hot weather breakdowns this weekend |
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| 27.6.19 |
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EY's Financial Services Brexit Tracker - impact of Brexit on UK Financial Services nears £4 billion |
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| 27.6.19 |
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ABI - Financial Services Consumer Panel (FSCP) proposal "overlooks practicalities of underwriting and product choice" |
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| 27.6.19 |
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EDAM - credit hire and post-accident services provider celebrates 12-month partnership with 5-bodyshop-site John Clark Motor Group |
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| 27.6.19 |
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Pendragon - CEO Mark Herbert steps down immediately, just 3 months after joining company and 2 weeks after a strategic review was announced |
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| 26.6.19 |
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iRG - Apprentices celebrate achievements at BRIAA 2019 |
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| 26.6.19 |
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UK motor insurance market records best result for 33 years - Net Combined Ratio (NCR) was 94.8% in 2018 |
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| 26.6.19 |
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AX - motor fraudsters adopt new ‘hide and crash’ tactic |
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| 26.6.19 |
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Fix Auto UK - Fix Auto UK’s racing driver Jac Constable produces "drive of his life" to maintain championship contention |
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| 26.6.19 |
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Glass's - despite "extensive negativity" in the press towards diesel, used values hold up well |
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| 26.6.19 |
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Spain: Allianz and Santander - confirm €937 million (£839 million) resolution of Allianz Popular bancassurance alliance in Spain |
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| 26.6.19 |
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National Windscreens - opens specialist training school in Peterborough |
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| 26.6.19 |
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Axalta - Charlie Shaver resigns as Chairman a week after "strategic review" announced |
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| 26.6.19 |
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Lookers - FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) carrying out an investigation into their sales processes in period 2016 to 2019 |
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| 25.6.19 |
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RoSPA - prestigious fleet safety trophies presented to HTS (Property and Environment) and McGee Group |
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| 25.6.19 |
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Roberlo - new Kronox 620 clear coat promises speed and a great finish |
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| 25.6.19 |
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NBRA Conference at BRIAA - 126 photographs available to view and download for free! |
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| 25.6.19 |
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Green Flag - shares "Top tips to reduce your vehicle's emissions" |
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| 25.6.19 |
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The photographs from BRIAA are available to view and download FOR FREE right now! |
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| 25.6.19 |
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Fix Auto UK - taking part in The AutoRaise REAL rally |
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| 25.6.19 |
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The digital BMW ecosystem - early insights into myBMW |
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| 25.6.19 |
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"Technology laggards" face extinction unless they transform their approach to innovation - CBI-Oracle report finds |
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| 25.6.19 |
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SMMT - getting a deal must be next PM’s first job urges UK auto as new report reveals £50,000 a minute threat of border delays |
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| 25.6.19 |
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Admiral - registration of electric cars in UK up by 95% on average between 2016 and 2018 |
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| 25.6.19 |
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BMG - motorcycle and scooter dealership adopt full Suzuki franchise |
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| 25.6.19 |
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Zurich - signs up to UN business pledge to limit global temperature rise and announces it will use only renewable energy by 2022 |
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| 25.6.19 |
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Nationwide - to host IMI National Qualifiers for second year running |
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| 24.6.19 |
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M6 Toll prices to rise again - up 50p (to £6.70 for cars and £11.80 for vans) from next month |
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| 24.6.19 |
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Insurance Post webinar - 'Is a replacement car what urban customers really want after an accident?' |
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| 24.6.19 |
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Service Certainty - launches new, national Document Collection Service |
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| 24.6.19 |
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82% working in the automotive industry are considering moving jobs right now - but 76% won't because the money isn't good enough |
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| 24.6.19 |
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Allianz - claims data shows increase of 112% in cases of motor trade claims involving forcible or violent entry to the vehicle (2015-18) |
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| 24.6.19 |
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NBRA at BRIAA - "Great success for the NBRA National Conference" |
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| 24.6.19 |
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AW Nottingham Knights & AW 63 Squadron - teams ready for the AutoRaise REAL Rally this week! |
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| 24.6.19 |
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Nissan - advanced ProPILOT drive-assistance technology launched on the full Qashqai line-up |
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| 24.6.19 |
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The 2019 AutoRaise REAL Rally – teams head off tomorrow (Tuesday) ready for Wednesday morning Starting Grid |
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| 24.6.19 |
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Department for Transport (DfT) - Older tyre ban in bid to improve road safety; new rules on tyres could come into force early 2020 |
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| 24.6.19 |
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DVLA - released details of 23 million vehicle owners (60% of all vehicles in GB) to third-party companies (2018-19) |
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| 24.6.19 |
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ACEA - truck makers react "highly ambitious CO2 reduction targets" deal setting first-ever EU standards for heavy-duty vehicles |
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| 24.6.19 |
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Highways England - safety advice to drivers to "be prepared" at the start of the busiest time of the year for breakdowns |
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| 24.6.19 |
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Gareth Shaw, Business Development Director at Cunbar Paints - completes challenge of the National Three Peaks in 24 hours |
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| 24.6.19 |
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SalesMaster - VM and dealer group software firm celebrates 10 years of automotive innovation |
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| 24.6.19 |
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Industry Insights - ABP Club reports from recent Connected Solutions (CS) meeting and insurer-insight day |
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| 24.6.19 |
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Groupe Renault and Nissan - sign deal with self-driving technology company, Waymo |
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| 21.6.19 |
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e2e Total Loss Vehicle Management - Crash Test and Research Day at Bruntingthorpe provides wealth of vehicle accident data |
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| 21.6.19 |
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Porsche - launch new mileage-based insurance in USA (that doesn't use tracking devices) in association with Mile Auto Ins Co |
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| 21.6.19 |
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HPI - car cloning on the rise |
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| 21.6.19 |
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Fix Auto Buckingham - retained firefighter & Vehicle Damage Assessor, Graham Ayres, has been named in the recent Queen’s birthday honours |
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| 21.6.19 |
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B.S. Supplies - Stoke-on-Trent paint distributor (51% owned by IAL) rebrands to Beyond Surface Solutions |
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| 21.6.19 |
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Gemini ARC - great feedback on the BRIAA event! |
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| 21.6.19 |
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Prasco UK - ready for the 2019 AutoRaise REAL Rally next week! |
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| 21.6.19 |
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Vanquis Bank (part of Provident Financial) - launches bid for funding to support UK small businesses |
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| 21.6.19 |
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LV= General Insurance - named Best Insurance Provider of the Year at the annual Which? awards |
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| 21.6.19 |
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C & C Vehicle Services - invest in two new recovery trucks ahead of third bodyshop site opening next month |
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| 21.6.19 |
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The photographs from BRIAA are available to view and download FOR FREE right now! |
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| 21.6.19 |
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TrustFord - £1.5m investment in new Glasgow PartsPlus centre, the fourth TrustFord has unveiled in the last two months |
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| 20.6.19 |
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Selsia - appointed by UBT Motorfleet as approved accident repair partner for 15,000-vehicle fleet |
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| 20.6.19 |
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Covéa Insurance - launches new e-Trade Commercial Combined product |
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| 20.6.19 |
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Vantage Leasing - drivers of electric vehicles could be paying an additional £231 million annual insurance bill |
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| 20.6.19 |
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Nationwide - Apprentices celebrate at BRIAA |
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| 20.6.19 |
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Study finds North East as having the lowest levels of traffic delays and shortest average commute |
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| 20.6.19 |
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Volvo - XC40 most popular company car for Asda managers |
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| 20.6.19 |
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AGL - appoint Paul Pancham as Non-Executive Chairman |
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| 20.6.19 |
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Post mag Claims Awards - full list of all 16 winners plus finalists; AXA's David Williams wins achievement award |
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| 20.6.19 |
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Thatcham Research - release security ratings for seven new cars; highlights vulnerability of many keyless entry / start systems |
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| 19.6.19 |
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Peritus Online GDPR course - discount for ABP Club members |
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| 19.6.19 |
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IMI - welcomes Mayor of London's plans, but urges the inclusion of a focus on skills for those working on EVs |
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| 19.6.19 |
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London Mayor sets out plans for London’s electric vehicle future - “Get ready for ‘electric revolution in capital’s transport” |
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| 19.6.19 |
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BVRLA - Government's Road to Zero Strategy "falling short" |
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| 19.6.19 |
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RWC Training Centre - July date confirmed for Vehicle Technology Seminar in Milton Keynes |
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| 19.6.19 |
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"Consumer inertia has been used to penalise loyal customers for too long" - comparethemarket.com comments on CMA / FCA supercomplaint |
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| 19.6.19 |
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IFED - Kuljit Bains, Amanjit Bains, Avenesh Patel given suspended sentences for £18k crash-for-cash fraud on pregnant woman |
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| 19.6.19 |
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Norway: The Volkswagen Group - move into a new, climate neutral data centre in Rjukan |
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| 19.6.19 |
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GEM Motoring Assist - urge drivers who take hay fever remedies to check their medicines before getting behind the wheel |
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| 19.6.19 |
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Citizens Advice supercomplaint to the CMA - update |
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| 19.6.19 |
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BRIAA Thatcham Research Class of 2019 – the Apprentices graduating at yesterday’s BRIAA event |
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| 19.6.19 |
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Congratulations to the BRIAA Apprentices of 2019! |
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| 19.6.19 |
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Thatcham Research at BRIAA - Apprentice success celebrated at Thatcham Research graduation ceremony |
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| 19.6.19 |
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Axalta - initiate a "comprehensive review of strategic alternatives to maximize shareholder value"; options include possible sale |
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| 19.6.19 |
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AW Repair Group - award five Apprentices for their achievements at the Body Repair Industry Apprentice Awards (BRIAA) |
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| 19.6.19 |
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Autocar’s Great British Women in the Car Industry - Ford’s Emma King is overall winner, Charlotte Dafe, Jardines wins aftersales category |
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| 19.6.19 |
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Saga - trading update; new 3-year fixed price motor insurance premium gains 60,000 customers in first 2 months |
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| 19.6.19 |
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RSA's client Media Dairy - reduces vehicle insurance claims frequency by 26% using DriverMetrics |
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| 18.6.19 |
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CarGurus - Pets, musical instruments & even the ashes of dead relatives... the most bizarre things that car buyers have brought to dealers |
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| 18.6.19 |
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BRIAA: 373 guests registered for today's Apprentice event in Coventry |
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| 18.6.19 |
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EMACS at #BRIAA - win 2 VIP Tickets to a BTCC event to see Aiden Moffat Racing in action! |
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| 18.6.19 |
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Share your Body Repair Industry Apprentice Awards (BRIAA) photographs using #BRIAA |
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| 18.6.19 |
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Coming to BRIAA today? The postcode is CV6 6AQ - allocated parking in Car Park A |
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| 18.6.19 |
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CitNOW - interest in visiting a dealership up from 48% to 55% |
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| 18.6.19 |
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Comparethemarket.com - Ford Fiesta most popular vehicle to insure in May |
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| 18.6.19 |
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West Midlands sees trebling of car theft claims in past five years - 112k vehicles stolen 17/18 FY; one every 4 minutes and 41 seconds |
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| 18.6.19 |
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IMI - partners with Scottish Motor Trade Association to launch online training platform for technicians |
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| 17.6.19 |
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IMI - approved as an End-Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO) for additional Apprenticeship Standards |
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| 17.6.19 |
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Waregrain Group Annual Golf Event - raise £600 for the Sue Ryder Duchess of Kent Hospice |
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| 17.6.19 |
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Thatcham Research at BRIAA - bringing a Tesla to BRIAA tomorrow at the Ricoh! |
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| 17.6.19 |
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Synetiq - meet the Executive Chairman, Tom Rumboll |
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| 17.6.19 |
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Volkswagen - will guarantee the capacity of the ID. batteries for eight years or 160,000 kilometres |
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| 17.6.19 |
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AA - tops Which? breakdown services table |
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| 17.6.19 |
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What's your side hustle? - propping up underpaid and overworked automotive professionals |
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| 17.6.19 |
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Castle Coachworks - Northamptonshire bodyshop win regional Jaguar Land Rover Bodyshop of the Year award and finish 3rd over nationally |
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| 17.6.19 |
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Audatex UK - appoints Tom Hadfield (ex Circle Leasing and Fix Auto) as Implementation Manager for Bodyshop Management Solution, PlanManager |
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| 17.6.19 |
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Norway: Toyota and Hyundai - stopped sales of their hydrogen vehicles in Norway following explosion at hydrogen fueling station |
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| 17.6.19 |
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Junair - The Motorbike Show Triumph Special |
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| 17.6.19 |
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Comparethemarket.com - men could pay £180 more than women for car insurance despite EU gender rules |
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| 17.6.19 |
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Glass’s - announces this month’s used van hero |
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| 17.6.19 |
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Joining Instructions for BRIAA (tomorrow) - Tuesday 18 June at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry |
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| 17.6.19 |
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Women are 71% more likely to buy a car online than men |
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| 17.6.19 |
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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles - Tradesmen are four times more likely to follow in father’s footsteps than average |
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| 15.6.19 |
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Deloitte - appoint Clive Buesnel as UK head of insurance |
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| 14.6.19 |
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Government to move towards completely ultra-low emission car fleets over the next decade - all central government cars electric by 2030 |
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| 14.6.19 |
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How will the new 2019 Peritus Online GDPR course support compliance? |
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| 14.6.19 |
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iRG Innovative Repair Group - taking 15 Automotive Apprentices and offering 5 Commercial Trainee Program places |
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| 14.6.19 |
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Petrol and diesel prices coming down again - supermarket petrol "price war" |
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| 14.6.19 |
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Farécla - leverages the strength of new owner Saint-Gobain with new distribution in North American automotive sector |
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| 14.6.19 |
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Hall’s Electrical - becomes first Lightfoot Reseller to meet market demand for innovative technology from telematics disruptor |
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| 14.6.19 |
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Economic uncertainty the biggest challenge facing 2.5 million SMEs |
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| 14.6.19 |
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InAutomotive - jobseekers reveal what they hate most about their job search |
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| 14.6.19 |
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The Motofix Group - to present 2 awards at BRIAA 2019: Apprentice Paint Tech, Liam Davis, and Apprentice MET Tech, Callum Webber |
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| 14.6.19 |
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Joining Instructions for next week's BRIAA event - Tuesday 18 June at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry |
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| 13.6.19 |
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Insurance Fraud Intelligence Hub (IFiHUB) - “Built by the industry, for the industry” counter-fraud database using real-time data goes live |
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| 13.6.19 |
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FCA - publishes final report in relation to RBS' treatment of SMEs |
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| 13.6.19 |
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EMaC - dealers continue to boost consumer loyalty and retention despite an uncertain market |
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| 13.6.19 |
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Emissions Analytics - hybrids are 14 times better than battery electric vehicles at reducing real-world carbon dioxide emissions |
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| 13.6.19 |
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Volkswagen - to invest €900 million in joint venture with Swedish battery maker Northvolt to open battery factory in Germany by end 2023 |
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| 13.6.19 |
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Snows Accident Repair Centre - new location for bodyshop in Southampton |
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| 13.6.19 |
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Motorway cameras - as of this week motorway cameras are being used to detect drivers who use lanes with a red X |
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| 13.6.19 |
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13% of UK employees report being unhappy at work – 4.3 million people nationwide |
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| 13.6.19 |
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Bodyshop Solutions – cure UV paint in seconds with the IRT UV SpotCure |
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| 12.6.19 |
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TfL - propose blanket 20mph speed limit in central London by May 2020; consultation ends 10 July |
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| 12.6.19 |
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Huawei - planning to launch level 4 self-driving car in China and Europe in 2021 or 2022 in joint venture with Audi and Toyota says FT |
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| 12.6.19 |
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S&G Response – six-strong team are cycling from London to Amsterdam (that’s 360 miles!) to raise money for Alzheimer's Society |
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| 12.6.19 |
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Volvo Cars and Uber - present "production vehicle" ready for self-driving |
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| 12.6.19 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) 2019 - ALL the photographs from last month's BRILLIANT BBA are now on Facebook... |
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| 12.6.19 |
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Uber - in 2023, Uber plans to give riders the option of "an affordable" shared flight |
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| 12.6.19 |
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63 Thatcham Research Apprentices are graduating at next week's BRIAA event! - still time to register |
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| 12.6.19 |
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Direct Line - Personal Lines MD, Mike Holliday-Williams, to step down as a Director; Gus Park, MD Motor, Pricing & Underwriting joins Exec |
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| 12.6.19 |
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Automotive employers favour workers that are adaptable, resilient and willing to upskill |
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| 12.6.19 |
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Vanbase Bristol store - South West family-run dealership, Carbase’s, new Bristol van centre stocks up |
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| 12.6.19 |
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JBR Capital - names Porsche and Ferrari as London’s most financed supercar marques; Audi, Bentley and Lamborghini round off top five |
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| 12.6.19 |
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£6.2bn global automotive refinish coatings market - projected "moderate" 5.97% annual growth by 2026 with mergers and collabs on horizon |
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| 12.6.19 |
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Italy: Axalta - showcases Fast Cure Low Energy tech and cloud-based Digital Colour Management at IBIS 2019 |
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| 12.6.19 |
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InsurTech Gateway - World’s first authorised Insurtech funder (which will raise up to £30m) kicks-off with £2.25m investment in 4 firms |
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| 12.6.19 |
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AW Repair Group and Enterprise Rent-A-Car - donate £1,000 to automotive charity, Ben |
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| 12.6.19 |
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Aston Martin - produces first cars at St Athan in Wales, its second UK manufacturing plant |
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| 12.6.19 |
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Peritus Learning and Development - offer 20% discount on online GDPR bodyshop training for ABP Club members |
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| 12.6.19 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - May 2019 sales down 12% year-on-year |
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| 12.6.19 |
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Pendragon - outcome of Financial & Operational Review; loss expected for the year; losses from Car Store have accelerated |
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| 12.6.19 |
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Saga - Lance Batchelor, Group Chief Executive Officer, to retire in January 2020; process started to recruit his successor |
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| 12.6.19 |
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Anexo (parent of DAMS credit hire) - trading update: overall trading remains strong with profits ahead of market expectations |
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| 11.6.19 |
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Jewelultra (Diamondbrite) - launches personalised video presentation system for aftersales, UltraVision |
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| 11.6.19 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - ‘sensory steering wheel’ helps reduce driver distraction by keeping eyes on the road |
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| 11.6.19 |
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Hyundai Motor Company - partners with Israeli start-up, MDGo, to enhance vehicle safety through AI accident analysis |
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| 11.6.19 |
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HELLA - expertise at heart of Automechanika Birmingham |
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| 11.6.19 |
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Ben: Men’s Health Week (10-16 June) - what are the biggest health issues affecting men? |
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| 11.6.19 |
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*ONE WEEK TO GO!* BRIAA - come to Ricoh on Tues 18 June for FREE NBRA annual conference in morning and FREE BRIAA award event in afternoon |
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| 11.6.19 |
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DT Spare Parts (truck and bus body parts) - "intensive expansion" now covers popular Mercedes-Benz, Volvo and Scania models |
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| 11.6.19 |
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SMMT Future Mobility Challenge - call for innovative ideas that can help redefine the future of the automotive industry |
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| 11.6.19 |
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70% believe some lights are so bright they represent an accident risk - c300 collisions every year where dazzling headlights are a factor |
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| 11.6.19 |
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Manufacturers are offering cash discounts of £16.8 million across the UK new car market - up more than 10% since February to support sales |
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| 11.6.19 |
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Laser Tools - can't remove that rounded-off nut or bolt? Try the new Damaged Nut/Bolt Extractor set |
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| 11.6.19 |
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Institute for Family Business Research Foundation - more than 13 million people work in family firms |
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| 11.6.19 |
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70% of road deaths in European cities are pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists; 11 people per million urban inhabitants in the UK |
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| 11.6.19 |
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Bodyshop Solutions – "revolutionary" Wielander + Schill MEC600 Precise Metal Edge Cutting Tool; no damage to inner skin |
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| 11.6.19 |
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Lookers - new Jaguar Land Rover showroom - JLR's largest in the UK - to open in Buckinghamshire by the end of the year |
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| 11.6.19 |
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Hastings Insurance - Coventry trio jailed for ‘crash for cash’ plot on motorway; PI claim worth £28k |
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| 10.6.19 |
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Government - to test prototype noise camera to crack down on illegal vehicles at several locations over the next seven months |
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| 10.6.19 |
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Claims Media (from Barker Brooks) - full list of the 22 winners from their British Claims Awards event |
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| 10.6.19 |
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Motor Trader - the 7 finalists for their Bodyshop of the Year Award are revealed; ceremony on Wed 10 July (same night as Post mag awards) |
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| 10.6.19 |
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JMK Solicitors - MD awarded Industry Fellowship |
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| 10.6.19 |
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Zurich - announces creation of new Customer Office and appoints Conny Kalcher as its Chief |
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| 10.6.19 |
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USA: MANN+HUMMEL - named by General Motors as a 2018 Supplier of the Year |
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| 10.6.19 |
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Inchcape - rolls out SalesMaster’s FLEETBASE order management system across their brands |
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| 10.6.19 |
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Euro Car Parts - start now with hybrid training "or get left behind" |
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| 10.6.19 |
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Halo - opens their 8th repair centre, and their 3rd bodyshop in an exclusive arrangement with London Victoria (LV=), Basingstoke Centre |
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| 10.6.19 |
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Cromax - offers bodyshops "ultimate flexibility" with its repair systems designed to achieve productivity goals |
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| 10.6.19 |
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LexisNexis Risk Solutions - Jeffrey Skelton appointed as Managing Director, Insurance, UK and Ireland |
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| 10.6.19 |
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SEAT - Company Car in Action: fleet decision-makers can drive 12 SEAT models on Millbrook’s purpose-built test tracks |
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| 10.6.19 |
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Tesla Model 3 - the most popular electric vehicle to lease in its first month on sale in the UK |
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| 10.6.19 |
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IAM RoadSmart - blanket ban on pavement parking means thousands of new car parking spaces needed |
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| 08.6.19 |
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2020 May bank holiday - date to move from Monday 4 May 2020 to Friday 8 May 2020 to mark 75th anniversary of VE Day |
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| 07.6.19 |
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Invicta Motors - dealer group appointed to represent Suzuki in the Kent town of Maidstone; inc 8-bay workshop |
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| 07.6.19 |
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Ford Bridgend - Ben and SMMT comment on the confirmation from Ford to close the engine factory |
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| 07.6.19 |
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Morelli Group - appoint Chris Sugden (ex Prevost, GYS and Bancrofts) as new National Equipment Manager |
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| 07.6.19 |
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Volkswagen - introduce two-day e-Golf test drive as "commitment to EV buyers" |
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| 07.6.19 |
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Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) - consumer car finance falls 2% (value) and 7% (volume) in April (2019 vs 2018) |
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| 07.6.19 |
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Zurich article - What could self-driving lorries mean for businesses? |
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| 07.6.19 |
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RWC Training Centre - next vehicle technology seminar: Weds 12 June - last few places left! |
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| 07.6.19 |
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Brexit - National Audit Office (NAO) figures reveal Brexit consultancy spending costs the UK £97m |
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| 07.6.19 |
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Allianz article on 'driving tired' - fatigue is likely to be a contributory factor in 1 in 5 road traffic accidents, says RoSPA |
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| 07.6.19 |
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National Windscreens - attend tech workshop at Pilkington R&D Technical Centre for insurer and fleet ‘innovating together’ programme |
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| 07.6.19 |
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Allianz UK - proposed changes to claims operations include closure of Bristol claims handling centre with 128 jobs at risk by end of 2019 |
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| 07.6.19 |
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Women in Insurance Awards - new set of 22 awards for women only from Incisive Media; ceremony on 22 Nov 2019 |
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| 06.6.19 |
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Solera - Tony Aquila announces his retirement from Solera and his full support for his replacement Jeff Tarr |
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| 06.6.19 |
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Ford - confirm closure of Bridgend engine factory in September 2020 due to loss of Jaguar Land Rover contract and reduced demand for engines |
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| 06.6.19 |
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IMI - session at Automechanika sets out ‘electric-ready’ roadmap for automotive aftermarket |
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| 06.6.19 |
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BRIAA - come to Ricoh on Tues 18 June for FREE NBRA annual conference in morning and FREE BRIAA award event in afternoon |
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| 06.6.19 |
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CitNOW - bodyshops becoming more diverse; two thirds of technicians have seen an increase in the number of female personnel in workshop |
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| 06.6.19 |
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Laser Tools - new impact driver protects your hand and can be used with an air hammer |
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| 06.6.19 |
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Apollo Group – fundraising to help 17-year-old bodyshop apprentice, Luke Hope, who has been diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia |
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| 06.6.19 |
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Compare the Market - British motorists lose £7.8 billion from government policy changes |
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| 06.6.19 |
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National Windscreens - welcomes Thatcham ADAS initiative: "automotive aftermarket needs better clarity on test and repair methods" |
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| 06.6.19 |
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GEM Motoring Assist - small dents can hide underlying structural damage |
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| 06.6.19 |
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Volvo Car Insurance - builds on successful partnership with Verex |
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| 06.6.19 |
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Allianz - launches new risk management website to support brokers and businesses |
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| 06.6.19 |
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Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) - writes to claims management companies to "remind them of regulatory obligations" |
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| 06.6.19 |
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CV Library - fewer automotive vacancies on offer, but professionals "keen" to change jobs |
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| 06.6.19 |
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Revive! - Revive! managing director, Mark Llewellyn, is celebrating 25 years in SMART repair |
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| 06.6.19 |
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Standox - practical tips: apply Standoblue Basecoat without any defects |
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| 06.6.19 |
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Ben - this year's Industry Leader Challenge takes place next month |
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| 06.6.19 |
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Tesla - Model S and Model X inventory vehicles now include free, unlimited Supercharging |
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| 06.6.19 |
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Aviva - Colm Holmes to lead UK general insurance business; life business to be separated; £300m reduction in expenses with 1,800 job losses |
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| 06.6.19 |
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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) - withdraw merger proposal they made to Renault, blaming "political conditions in France" |
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| 05.6.19 |
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Ford - closure of engine plant in Bridgend with 1,700 jobs lost, expected to be announced tomorrow (Thursday) |
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| 05.6.19 |
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IMI Skills Auto - "a day in the life of" new IMI Skill Auto Judge, Nathan Weston from Exeter College |
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| 05.6.19 |
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Alibaba - Chinese e-commerce giants develop in-car voice control assistant |
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| 05.6.19 |
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Statista - the manufactured goods industry would be hit the hardest (12% drop) by a "chaotic" Brexit |
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| 05.6.19 |
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FCA - appoints Baroness Zahida Manzoor CBE as new Chair at the Financial Ombudsman Service |
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| 05.6.19 |
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Aviva - Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Tom Stoddard steps down; current CFO of Aviva UK Insurance to take over in interim |
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| 05.6.19 |
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RAC Fuel Watch - four miserable months of price rises at the pumps |
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| 05.6.19 |
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BMW and Jaguar Land Rover - to work together on next-generation electric vehicle tech |
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| 05.6.19 |
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73,500 drivers in England and Wales taken to court last year for insurance infringements - paying more than £12 million in fines |
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| 05.6.19 |
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Institute of Traffic Accident Investigators and e2e - announce insight ‘firsts’ for the 2019 Annual Crash Test and Research Day |
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| 05.6.19 |
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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) - agree on closer partnership with the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) |
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| 05.6.19 |
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Carrot (insurance for young drivers) - 42% reduction in accidents with their telematics policy |
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| 04.6.19 |
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ABP Club events - did you know you can view and download photographs from ALL of our events, here? |
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| 04.6.19 |
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Auto Windscreens - announces appointment of James MacBeth as Managing Director |
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| 04.6.19 |
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Government launches Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) review |
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| 04.6.19 |
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Vauxhall - new Extended Warranty service from Allianz Partners specifically for driving instructors |
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| 04.6.19 |
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AA - new Smart Breakdown service will "transform" breakdown service; plug-in device transmits fault data to the AA |
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| 04.6.19 |
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Chartwell - bodyshop builds Ferrari 458 driving simulator |
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| 04.6.19 |
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Roberlo - 50 activities to celebrate Roberlo's 50th anniversary |
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| 04.6.19 |
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Mio - new from vehicle dash cam sat nav systems company, the £190 MiVue 798 dash cam that includes ADAS |
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| 04.6.19 |
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Connect Workshop Consumables - new 2019 Workshop Consumables Catalogue |
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| 04.6.19 |
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SEAT - new Mii electric is the first electric vehicle (EV) from the brand, "laying the groundwork for more affordable EVs" |
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| 04.6.19 |
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Arnold Clark - partnership with TRACKER offers customers of 200-strong dealer network added protection against keyless car theft |
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| 04.6.19 |
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One in five car hire customers hit with unexpected charges - customers find money removed from their account with no warning |
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| 03.6.19 |
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Plunkys All Stars match update: record £7,300 raised to help 3-year-old Joe Nash - a thank you from Plunky! |
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| 03.6.19 |
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Autodata (part of Solera) - Audatex owners acquire automotive workshop eLearning firm, AutoMate |
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| 03.6.19 |
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US consumer organisation raises concerns over latest Tesla “autopilot” features |
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| 03.6.19 |
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Minimum wage "spiralling costs" - 90% of small businesses have maintained pay levels or increased them over the past year |
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| 03.6.19 |
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Zurich - Zara chatbot now live for drivers to report motor claims |
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| 03.6.19 |
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ŠKODA Vocational School and ŠKODA Academy - £8.9m investment in training programmes for VM |
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| 03.6.19 |
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Zurich - working with NetReveal to reduce insurance fraud; 90% motor data put through system |
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| 03.6.19 |
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Insure the Box - new young male drivers are the most dangerous on UK roads |
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| 03.6.19 |
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Tracker - discounted premiums in return for added security could slow down "burgeoning" insurance claim costs |
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| 03.6.19 |
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Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) - small businesses "call crunch time" for late payments package |
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| 03.6.19 |
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EU settlement scheme failing small firms as fewer than 1 in 10 EU citizens have status approved - 1 in 5 small businesses depend on EU staff |
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| 03.6.19 |
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Chorley Group - six-site Lancashire and Greater Manchester dealer group profits from additional collision damage waiver income revenue |
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| 03.6.19 |
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L & I Eaton ARC - named one of the top 50 of the Fastest Growing Businesses in the North West |
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| 03.6.19 |
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L & I Eaton ARC - named one of the top 50 of the Fastest Growing Businesses in the North West |
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| 03.6.19 |
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Volvo Cars - crash tests of bike helmets against cars |
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| 03.6.19 |
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Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) - comments on recent legal case affecting retailers with ATM facilities |
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| 03.6.19 |
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USA: Advanced Mobility 2025 conference - delegates in Detroit to hear how VMs can save $500 by using single dominant ECU |
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| 03.6.19 |
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What Car? - MPVs are the best cars for families |
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| 03.6.19 |
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SMMT - UK CV manufacturing drops 70% in April |
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| 31.5.19 |
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SMMT - "Brexit damage repairable but immediate and decisive action required" |
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| 31.5.19 |
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Do you want to exhibit at the NBRA conference and BRIAA for £500? |
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| 31.5.19 |
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PPG Refinish UK & Ireland - team takes part in this year's British Coatings Federation charity cycle ride (Friday 7 June) |
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| 31.5.19 |
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Audatex - introduces AudaVIN+ as standard on upgrade of Audaenterprisegold (24 June); 3.5% price increase on SOME Auda products from July |
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| 31.5.19 |
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RAC - Manchester roadside technician, Ben Aldous, named RAC Patrol of the Year |
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| 31.5.19 |
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Autoglass - appoints Jo Fryer as new People Director |
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| 31.5.19 |
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Lookers Group - outperforming the new car market and continued momentum in aftersales (11% up with 6% increase in aftersales gross profit) |
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| 31.5.19 |
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Kia Motors (UK) - voluntary recall of 5,020 Kia Niro hybrid and plug-in hybrid models due to possible overheating in an electrical relay |
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| 31.5.19 |
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HPI - motorists urged to seek peace of mind if worried about safety recalls |
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| 31.5.19 |
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Activate Group Ltd (AGL) - invests in new bodyshop division creating 200 jobs; investing £3m in 5-site Activate Accident Repair |
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| 31.5.19 |
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Aviva - value of detected claims fraud falls 11%; fraudulent applications rise sharply |
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| 31.5.19 |
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Allianz UK - to buy out the remaining 51% stake in LV GI for £578m |
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| 31.5.19 |
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Volvo Cars - launch "World-first" mixed-reality application for car development |
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| 31.5.19 |
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Bosch car tech teaches cars to fly using ESP anti-skid system sensors - 1 billion flights in flying taxis in 2030 predicted |
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| 30.5.19 |
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Do you want to present an award to YOUR apprentices at BRIAA? |
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| 30.5.19 |
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Simon Bailes' technician, Kris Collinson - ‘one of the youngest in the UK’ to receive prestigious Peugeot accolade |
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| 30.5.19 |
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SEAT - uses the most powerful computer in Spain, and the seventh in Europe, to improve aerodynamics for thousands of UK cars |
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| 30.5.19 |
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Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) - pays out £6.9m to 9,000 commercial taxi policyholders |
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| 30.5.19 |
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AutoRaise - receive praise from Institute for Apprenticeships' Chief Exec after successful VDA apprenticeship approval |
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| 30.5.19 |
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ACIS - former panel beater, John Moore (ex Silco, IAL and MKPE) joins distributor as a business development director |
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| 30.5.19 |
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ACIS - fomer panel beater, John Moore (ex Silco, IAL and MKPE) joins distributor as a business development director |
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| 30.5.19 |
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Auto Windscreens - appoints Sam Edge (ex VsionTrack & TRiCE, and Brightside) as its new Director of Business Development |
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| 30.5.19 |
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Fix Auto UK - Q1 2019 has been Fix Auto UK’s highest ever revenue quarter since its formation in 2005 |
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| 30.5.19 |
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SEAT - The Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association choose SEAT for its new fleet thanks to "raft of safety features" |
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| 30.5.19 |
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How to Fight Ghost Broking - register for Iovation's webinar to hear how Confused.com is fighting motor fraud |
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| 30.5.19 |
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Peugeot - Partner Van’s Surround Rear Vision system aims to cut 1 in 10 van accidents (which occur when reversing or parking) |
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| 30.5.19 |
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RAC Insurance - 33% drop in numbers caught driving without insurance |
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| 30.5.19 |
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Sabre Insurance Group - motor insurer's results for Jan - April 2019: GWP down £5 YOY (£64.7m) in line with predictions |
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| 30.5.19 |
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SMMT - UK car manufacturing plummets -44.5% in April as Brexit shutdowns strike |
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| 29.5.19 |
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Solera - announce Jeff Tarr as new CEO, replacement for Tony Aquila; Jeff will "usher in a new phase of growth" |
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| 29.5.19 |
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Ageas - agrees new three year deal with Marmalade to offer young drivers motor insurance |
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| 29.5.19 |
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Consumers "take a chance" without insurance - 1 in 5 are not sure how much they pay for their insurances |
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| 29.5.19 |
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ACSO - Compensation Recovery Unit (CRU) claims data shows mixed picture for claims |
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| 28.5.19 |
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CV-Library - cash-strapped automotive professionals work longer hours but struggle to make ends meet |
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| 28.5.19 |
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EDAM Group - launches new wellbeing initiative as part of Learning At Work Week |
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| 28.5.19 |
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Question from a member posted on the Forum: does anyone have a direct number for DL ENGINEERS in Leeds? |
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| 28.5.19 |
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North East Accident Repair Centres - promoting bodyshop apprenticeships with NEMTA (North East Motor Trade Apprenticeships) |
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| 28.5.19 |
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Euro Car Parts - helping bodyshops tune in to modification market |
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| 28.5.19 |
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BRIAA - come to Ricoh on Tues 18 June for FREE NBRA annual conference in morning and FREE BRIAA award event in afternoon |
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| 28.5.19 |
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Government's ‘Eco Innovators’ competition - for young people to design electric vehicle chargepoints |
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| 28.5.19 |
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BMW - new £25k BMW 1 Series uses aluminium, inc bonnet and tailgate to save weight |
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| 28.5.19 |
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2019 British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) - raise a record £13,522 AutoRaise, BEN and Rainbow Trust |
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| 28.5.19 |
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Honda - confirms side camera mirror system as standard for Honda E |
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| 28.5.19 |
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CarGurus - 10% of dealers on automotive marketplace list achieved average five-star rating in 2019 awards |
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| 28.5.19 |
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CAPS - Autocheck (Netresult Mobility) users can now upload data at the roadside with CAPS |
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| 28.5.19 |
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ChipsAway - confirmed ADAS process updates |
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| 28.5.19 |
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Fix Auto Leeds South - completes relocation to a new 13,000sq ft site |
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| 28.5.19 |
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ABI - motor theft payouts up over 20% in the first quarter; payouts every 8 minutes |
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| 28.5.19 |
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ABI - cost of vehicle repairs during Q1 2019 highest since ABI started tracking |
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| 28.5.19 |
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CitNOW - ranks eighth fastest-growing UK exporter in Sunday Times export list |
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| 28.5.19 |
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Autocar’s Great British Women in the Car Industry – Rising Stars 2019 event - headline stars |
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| 27.5.19 |
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Fiat Chrysler - confirms that it has propose a merger to the board of Renault; combined company would be the 3rd largest global OEM |
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| 27.5.19 |
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Fiat Chrysler - announcement expected about technical collaboration with Renault; further talks could lead to merger |
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| 24.5.19 |
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Direct Commercial - Camatics commercial motor fleet insurance policy slashes claims costs by 34% and frequency by 7.5% |
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| 24.5.19 |
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Morelli Group - joins the UK Automotive 30% Club |
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| 24.5.19 |
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Direct Line - Love Island star Josh Denzel campaigns for young people to 'buckle up' as 1/4 killed in crashes aren't wearing a seat belt |
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| 24.5.19 |
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UK Autodrive - largest trial of connected and self-driving vehicles ever to have taken place in the UK publish final report |
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| 24.5.19 |
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The CARBOREP project - TWI leads European project consortium to create training modules for harmonised car body repair sector standards |
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| 24.5.19 |
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National Car Parks (NCP) - makes £700,000 a year from drivers without change, according to Motoring Research report |
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| 24.5.19 |
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Germany: The Welding Institute (TWI) - "spearheading electrification for industry" at The Battery Show Europe 2019 in Stuttgart |
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| 24.5.19 |
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Horwich Farrelly Solicitors - ‘Intelligent’ cars: a technological advance, but will they complicate claims even further? |
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| 24.5.19 |
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Beazley - 105% rise in the number of ransomware attack notifications |
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| 24.5.19 |
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RAC report - "motorway miracle as driver escapes flying tyre smash" |
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| 24.5.19 |
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Government - Theresa May will resign as Conservative Leader and Prime Minister on Friday 7 June |
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| 24.5.19 |
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AW Repair Group - confirm National Body Repair Association (NBRA) membership |
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| 24.5.19 |
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Register now for the Body Repair Industry Apprentice Awards (BRIAA) 2019 - Tuesday 18 June at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry |
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| 24.5.19 |
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Insurance Times - Claims Excellence awards; full list of the 17 winners plus all the finalists |
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| 23.5.19 |
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RWC Training Centre - June date announced for half-day ADAS tech seminar for collision repairers |
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| 23.5.19 |
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Motofix Group - top ten bodyshop equips seven of their eight sites with state-of-the-art Wheel Alignment and ADAS techn |
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| 23.5.19 |
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Around 22m leisure trips planned for this bank holiday weekend – the highest in six years |
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| 23.5.19 |
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LD AutoVogue - Norfolk bodyshop MD praises talented technicians |
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| 23.5.19 |
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BVRLA - Nina Bell (Avis Budget) replaces LeasePlan’s Matt Dyer as the new Chair |
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| 23.5.19 |
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comparethemarket.com - comment on Citizens Advice electric vehicles report - "remember, insurance is more often the largest cost" |
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| 23.5.19 |
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Silverstone Technology Cluster - set to become part of 'UK's innovation capital' says government |
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| 23.5.19 |
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JATO - electrified vehicles counted for 6.9% of the total market (Europe) |
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| 23.5.19 |
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BGL Insurance - launches new short-term insurance brand, Jaunt (underwritten by Aviva) |
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| 23.5.19 |
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SMMT - 40 years of automotive innovation revealed at landmark industry Test Day at Millbrook Proving Ground, Bedford |
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| 23.5.19 |
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London Motor and Tech Show - 30,000 visitors, 200+ vehicles and 25 major automotive brands represented |
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| 23.5.19 |
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TUC - Government "must consider all options" to protect steel jobs |
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| 23.5.19 |
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Citizens Advice - keeping customers "in the driving seat" vital to success of electric vehicle charging schemes |
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| 23.5.19 |
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Kingsley Cars – Range Rover engineering and restoration specialist Kingsley Cars to attend Land Rover Legends festival |
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| 23.5.19 |
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Italy: Autopromotec - the best of the Italian aftermarket awarded by GiPA Italia at Autopromotec 2019 |
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| 23.5.19 |
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Land Rover - new platform and 48volt hybrid for Discovery Sport 20MY |
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| 23.5.19 |
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Insurance Times Claims Excellence Awards (Thursday 23 May) - full list of finalists up for an Award this evening |
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| 23.5.19 |
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Aston Martin - £300Ok 'On Her Majesty’s Secret Service' DBS Superleggera special edition celebrates 50th Anniversary of 6th James Bond film |
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| 22.5.19 |
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Automotive News Europe Congress - "no talk [yet] of autonomous cars" in Sweden |
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| 22.5.19 |
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CRASH - business expansion drives new North West branch opening in Derry / Londonderry |
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| 22.5.19 |
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Update from the OEC session earlier today at the ANE Congress session - hosted by David Cresswell |
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| 22.5.19 |
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ACIS - signs supply deal with UK Repair Network's (UKRN) approved bodyshops |
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| 22.5.19 |
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Aviva - since launching Your Car Repair self-service portal (Vizion and Solus), 77% choose to manage their repair claim themselves |
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| 22.5.19 |
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Perfect Paint - joins Fix Auto UK network as Fix Auto Sandhurst |
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| 22.5.19 |
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The Trolley Problem - should self-driving vehicles sacrifice one life to save five? |
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| 22.5.19 |
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PPG Refinish UK & Ireland - team takes part in this year's British Coatings Federation charity cycle ride (Friday 7 June) |
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| 22.5.19 |
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Automotive News Europe (ANE) - honours the 2019 Rising Stars at the ANE Congress in Sweden |
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| 22.5.19 |
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MyCarCheck Market Guide: May 2019 - Used car of the month: Audi SQ5 TDI (2012-17) & Used bike of the month: Kawasaki ZX-10R (2011-15) |
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| 22.5.19 |
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D&I in Insurance Awards - "Insurance has for a long time being characterised a ‘pale, male and stale’, but times they-are-a-changing" |
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| 22.5.19 |
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Thatcham Research - SEVEN vehicles earn the highest ratings in EuroNCAP’s most demanding tests to date |
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| 21.5.19 |
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Link to view and download the British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) photographs... |
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| 21.5.19 |
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Copart blog - AXA's sole partner for salvage services following the 2017 Liverpool Echo Arena car park fire reunites boy with treasured toy |
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| 21.5.19 |
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Tustain Motors - opens its first-ever MG franchise and seven-bay servicing garage in East Lothian |
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| 21.5.19 |
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Jaguar Land Rover Automotive - rising sales in UK and US contribute to revenues of £7.1 billion in Q4 and £24.2 billion for full year |
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| 21.5.19 |
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OEC - lead session at the Automotive News Europe (ANE) Congress on Wednesday 22 May in Gothenburg, Sweden |
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| 21.5.19 |
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ABP Club's David Cresswell, guest of OEC - speaking at the Automotive News Europe Congress in Sweden tomorrow (Wednesday 22 May) |
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| 21.5.19 |
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EE and BT Mobile - problems hitting mobile phone users across the UK |
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| 21.5.19 |
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Just for fun - Errr... new repair methods? The noodle bodge |
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| 21.5.19 |
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Auto Logistic Solutions (ALS) - new dashcam app to "revolutionise" post-accident procedure and boost bodyshop revenue |
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| 21.5.19 |
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National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA) - raise £24,000 for Great Ormond Street Children’s hospital at annual AGM in Portugal |
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| 21.5.19 |
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David Brown Automotive - appoints luxury British brands company, M.A.S. Style Car Company, as new German distributor |
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| 21.5.19 |
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CitNOW - a third of technicians believe automated deliveries could become commonplace in the bodyshop |
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| 21.5.19 |
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RAC - supermarkets raise price of petrol almost every day for three months |
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| 21.5.19 |
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Gemini ARC - the official opening of LV= and Gemini's third exclusive supply site in Pensnett |
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| 20.5.19 |
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ALL the photos from the brilliant British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) are online, now! - 927 'ABP Awards 2019' photos just for you :-) |
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| 20.5.19 |
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SsangYong Motors - 10 new dealers in 6 months: potential new addition to the next ABP Year Book: VM Approved Bodyshop Network league table? |
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| 20.5.19 |
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Fix Auto Kettering - on 10-year anniversary as a franchisee: "if it were not for Fix Auto UK, we would not be here today" |
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| 20.5.19 |
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Fix Auto Kettering - on 10-year anniversary as a franchisee: "if it were not Fix Auto UK, we would not be here today" |
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| 20.5.19 |
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Sparshatt Truck & Van - Mercedes-Benz Dealer relocates bodyshop and opens dedicated van service centre |
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| 20.5.19 |
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e2e Total Loss Vehicle Management - Rob Smale, former Claims Director at Ageas Insurance, joins vehicle salvage operator as a NED |
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| 20.5.19 |
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ABI - interesting blog post about mentoring |
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| 20.5.19 |
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EMACS - advance notice of office closure on Wednesday (22 May) 9:15-11:30am; helpdesk@emacs.co.uk will be available during this time |
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| 20.5.19 |
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Audatex - Audatex’s AEG and VHC2 Solutions allow Banburys to move towards a paperless bodyshop |
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| 20.5.19 |
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First Central, Mulsanne, Aviva & IFED - crash-for-cash Bishop from Leeds helps community member buy car then steals their details |
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| 20.5.19 |
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Body Repair Industry Apprentice Awards (BRIAA) - young people who undertake an apprenticeship report high satisfaction levels |
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| 20.5.19 |
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GoCompare - becomes first comparison website to join IFB; “price comparison websites are on the front-line of the fight against fraud" |
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| 20.5.19 |
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Free2Move Lease - now the in-house provider of Business Contract Hire for Vauxhall Motors and its Retailer network |
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| 17.5.19 |
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DfT Road traffic estimates in Great Britain: 2018 - 0.3% increase (2018 vs 2017) |
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| 17.5.19 |
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Solus Accident Repair Centres - #BBA2019 finalists and soon to announce details of the apprentice programme |
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| 17.5.19 |
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Audi - wins The Drum’s best Commercial Campaign of the Year through community-led story-telling on DriveTribe |
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| 17.5.19 |
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Drug-driving has all the hallmarks of a hidden epidemic - number of people sent to court for driving under the influence of drugs doubled |
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| 17.5.19 |
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AutoRaise - free Multi-skilled Apprenticeship and Recruitment Seminar for bodyshops at Newcastle College (Wednesday 22 May) |
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| 17.5.19 |
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Spain: MAPFRE and Vodafone - launch ‘Connected Insurance’ for motorcycles |
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| 17.5.19 |
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Aston Martin Welwyn - relocates to new purpose-built facility in Hatfield |
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| 17.5.19 |
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APIL (Association of Personal Injury Lawyers) - new faces have been elected to take on top roles at APIL. |
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| 17.5.19 |
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ALL the photos from last week's British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) - online, now! |
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| 17.5.19 |
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Auto Trader - automotive industry risks missing out on the skills and talent vital for future success |
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| 17.5.19 |
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Revive! - SMART vehicle paint repair network awarded Investors in People Gold Accreditation |
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| 17.5.19 |
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London motor Show - commits to supporting the UK automotive industry |
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| 17.5.19 |
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VW Commercial Vehicles - appoints Claire English as new Head of Fleet |
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| 17.5.19 |
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Amazon - invests £450m in food courier service, Deliveroo |
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| 17.5.19 |
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Panel Financial UK - Zoe Marsden, Maria-Jayne Maile and Jo Cumbes taking part in charity skydive for The MS Trust |
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| 17.5.19 |
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esure - appoint David McMillan (ex QBE and Aviva) as their new CEO effective Aug 2019 |
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| 16.5.19 |
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NBRA - Chris Payne (LV's National Networks and Engineering Manager) interviewed by Chris Weeks on subject of contract reviews |
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| 16.5.19 |
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Apprenticeship Trailblazer update - the journey to preserve single skill body repair apprenticeships |
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| 16.5.19 |
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Mitsubishi Motors in the UK - Aftersales Dealer of the Year award (Arnold Clark Stirling) and Sales Dealer of the Year (Devonshire Motors) |
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| 16.5.19 |
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BIBA and ITN - launch news and current affairs-style programme exploring the "essential role" of insurance brokers |
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| 16.5.19 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) - check out the 216 photographs taken in London last week as our BBA guests arrived! |
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| 16.5.19 |
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Education and Skills Funding Agency’s (ESFA) apprenticeship service - non-Levy payers to trial apprenticeship system |
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| 16.5.19 |
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Germany: Volkswagen - six new start-ups selected for Future Mobility Incubator, including automated driving and battery tech firms |
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| 16.5.19 |
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SsangYong Motors UK - appoint 4x4 specialist, Oakwood Specialist Cars as Whitley Bay dealer |
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| 16.5.19 |
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AA - searches for hybrid vehicles on the AA Cars site have jumped by 12% since January |
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| 16.5.19 |
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Munich Re and The Floow - enter global telematics agreement |
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| 16.5.19 |
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Cameras to enforce motorway red 'X' offences from next month - £100 fine and 3 penalty points from 10 June 2019 |
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| 16.5.19 |
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Ford - growth of rate of vans on UK roads now exceeds passenger cars |
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| 16.5.19 |
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RAC - SMEs risk hours of lost productivity with three in 10 vehicles breaking down every year |
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| 16.5.19 |
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Nissan - World-first in driver assistance tech enables hands-off driving while cruising in a single lane |
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| 16.5.19 |
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Autocar - one in eight motorists are delaying their next vehicle purchase due to Brexit |
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| 16.5.19 |
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What Car? - study of 18,000 drivers reveals the UK’s most reliable (Toyota Yaris) and least reliable (BMW 1 Series) used cars |
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| 16.5.19 |
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Ford - revealed the first images of the all-new Focus ST in estate body style |
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| 15.5.19 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - ceo Ralf Speth fails to deny reports the firm could be sold to the PSA Group |
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| 15.5.19 |
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Europcar - Businesses pursuing "high-risk buying strategy" with van registrations on the
rise during April |
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| 15.5.19 |
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SMMT - UK used car market stable in Q1 2019 down just -0.6% with more than 2 million transactions |
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| 15.5.19 |
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Safescape Intelligent Systems - new app see accident hotspots before driver does |
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| 15.5.19 |
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Lightfoot - launches fleet technology to consumer market at London Motor & Tech Show |
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| 15.5.19 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) 2019 - 927 photographs from last week's event available to download FOR FREE! |
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| 15.5.19 |
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BBA - did you go the BBA (British Bodyshop Awards) on Thursday? Over 900 photos NOW available for you to view or download FREE of charge! |
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| 15.5.19 |
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Selsia - pleased to present their two awards at this year's BBA |
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| 15.5.19 |
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Zurich - pays 99% of UK motor claims in 2018 |
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| 15.5.19 |
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Churchill Car Insurance - councils make over £242 million from parking permits in three years |
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| 15.5.19 |
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Government - introduces "Electric Vehicle Approved" scheme to recognise dealerships skilled at selling and servicing electric vehicles |
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| 15.5.19 |
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BBA2019 - a message from Celebrity host, Gyles Brandreth: "I love the event" |
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| 15.5.19 |
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Fix Auto UK at the 2019 British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) - double success: Fix Auto Luton and Fix Auto Durham |
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| 15.5.19 |
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Autocar 2019 Awards - Daimler boss Dr Dieter Zetsche awarded top automotive honour at the Autocar Awards |
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| 15.5.19 |
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USA: Volvo - introduce Volvo Car Accident Advisor, a post-accident collision repair guidance service using CC estimating |
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| 15.5.19 |
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M&M Group - aim for brand exposure and heightened profile as a member of the Associate Partner Programme at Stoke City FC |
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| 15.5.19 |
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NFU Mutual - changes to Head Office Claims function create new role of Head Office Motor Claims Manager; £70k + up to 25% bonus |
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| 15.5.19 |
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Fix Auto UK - sponsored racing driver Jac Constable records two 2nd places from 3 races at Snetterton |
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| 15.5.19 |
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Solera - Tony Aquila to leave company at end of June reports German magazine |
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| 15.5.19 |
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M & M Group - Mick Whitehead returns to the business and appoints 3 new directors Angela Henry, Adrian Leese and Tony Birchall |
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| 14.5.19 |
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Ford - to cut up to 550 office jobs in the UK as part of restructure of European business |
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| 14.5.19 |
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Allianz - Q1 results: operating profit up 19% on premiums down 9%; increased "claims frequency and repair costs" |
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| 14.5.19 |
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Endsleigh - selects Auto Windscreens as preferred supplier for 3-year term |
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| 14.5.19 |
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Auto Windscreens - highly commended by OFSTED for its award-winning ALEX (Apprenticeship Learning EXperience) programme |
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| 14.5.19 |
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RAC - comments on 2018 Road Traffic Estimates |
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| 14.5.19 |
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Resolution Foundation - unemployment falls to 44-year low as the working week gets longer |
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| 14.5.19 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) 2019 - the photographs are now available to view and download, FOR FREE! |
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| 14.5.19 |
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New consortium of automotive logistics service providers in Europe - use IBM blockchain technology to track delivery of new vehicles |
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| 14.5.19 |
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ŠKODA - Updated SUPERB is first production car to feature full LED Matrix headlights and Dynamic lighting functions |
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| 14.5.19 |
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Volkswagen and Daimler - investment management firm raises questions with German automotive manufacturers on climate change related risks |
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| 14.5.19 |
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McLaren Automotive - 20,000th car hand-assembled at its McLaren Production Centre (MPC) in Woking |
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| 14.5.19 |
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Absolute Alignment - speed limiters to increase demand for wheel alignment |
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| 14.5.19 |
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Government - unemployment falls to lowest rate since 1974; highest ever employment rate; average salaries up 3.3% in last year |
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| 14.5.19 |
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MG Cannon and Salisbury Museum - bring rare automotive history back home |
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| 14.5.19 |
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Covéa Insurance - appoints new Corporate Development & Strategy Director |
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| 14.5.19 |
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Volvo - third biggest manufacturer in the personal leasing market, according to the latest Leasing.com League Tables |
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| 14.5.19 |
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Saga - successful launch for their 3-year fixed price insurance product |
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| 14.5.19 |
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FT - How driving gadgets are pushing up UK car insurance costs |
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| 13.5.19 |
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Honda - confirm Swindon factory will close in 2021 |
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| 13.5.19 |
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SEAT: Mental Health Awareness Week (13-17 May) - encourages passers-by to ‘Grow a Pair’ with witty installation to support CALM |
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| 13.5.19 |
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LeasePlan UK - provides vehicle to Sebastian’s Action Trust, to assist with transporting seriously ill children |
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| 13.5.19 |
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Circle Leasing - "a night of glitz and glamour" at the British Bodyshop Awards 2019 |
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| 13.5.19 |
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The NMDA Spring 2019 Dealer Attitude Survey - Ducati, Triumph and Honda were recorded as the top 3 franchises |
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| 13.5.19 |
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Gemini - confirm acquisition of AS Whitaker (Fix Auto Peterborough, Spalding and Huntington) |
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| 13.5.19 |
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Allianz - to host first ever return to work event for local professionals |
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| 13.5.19 |
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The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) - host second Electrified Vehicles Advisory Group |
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| 13.5.19 |
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Axalta - celebrates its 10th anniversary as Official Sponsor to Yamaha Factory Racing MotoGP |
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| 13.5.19 |
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Thatcham Research - DLG Auto Services’ Nemhoy McCooty named Thatcham Research Apprentice Mentor of the Year |
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| 13.5.19 |
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Bodyshops - how's your love life? |
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| 13.5.19 |
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Hella - live ADAS demonstration at Automechanika Birmingham (4-6 June 2019) |
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| 10.5.19 |
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A huge #BBA2019 thank you to everyone for making last night a success! |
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| 10.5.19 |
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An invitation to southern-based bodyshops - Auto-Motivate is running a one-day Mindset Development course at Thatcham on Thursday 30 May |
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| 10.5.19 |
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Standox - new VOC-Xtreme Wet-on-Wet Filler U7650 can help coat new parts in just 36 minutes |
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| 10.5.19 |
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RAC - patrols dealt with fewer pothole-related breakdowns in first quarter of 2019 than in the same period last year |
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| 09.5.19 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) - the winners from tonight's Awards in London |
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| 09.5.19 |
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The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) - welcomes ADAS guidance from Thatcham Research |
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| 09.5.19 |
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#BBA2019 - a message from our Headline Partner, PPG |
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| 09.5.19 |
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#BBA2019 - programme available on-line to view and download; see where you are sitting and who else is going tonight |
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| 09.5.19 |
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LV= - one in ten drivers think electric cars can’t be used in the rain |
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| 09.5.19 |
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#BBA2019 - NEW for 2019; late-night bacon-roll cart sponsored by AW Repair Group |
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| 09.5.19 |
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#BBA2019 - TODAY'S THE DAY! |
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| 09.5.19 |
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CitNOW - electric and hybrid knowledge more important than traditional mechanical know-how |
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| 09.5.19 |
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Thatcham Research - ADAS: post-repair calibration to “Vehicle Manufacturer Tolerances” IS essential |
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| 09.5.19 |
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Punkys All Stars CF vs Mercenaries FC - Tuesday 28 May |
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| 09.5.19 |
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Cambria Automobiles - half-year results: pre-tax profits up 28% to £5.8m on turnover up 4% to £308m |
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| 09.5.19 |
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Ford parts strategy - Carlos Ovilo Ford’s Director of UK Aftersales will be at tonight's BBA and is interested to hear views of bodyshops |
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| 08.5.19 |
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Gareth Shaw, Cunbar Paints - Three Peaks challenge next month to raise money for St Rocco’s Hospice in Warrington |
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| 08.5.19 |
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Thatcham Research - Automotive Academy records 92% success rate as more learners achieve apprenticeships on time |
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| 08.5.19 |
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Direct Line Group - PACTS report reveals 27% of those who died in cars on the roads in 2017 were not wearing a seat belt |
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| 08.5.19 |
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Halo ARC - opens new ‘Sole Site' with LV=, in Chandlers Ford, Southampton |
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| 08.5.19 |
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#BBA2019 - please remember to bring a £10 note for the Charity Draw |
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| 08.5.19 |
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BBC’s Rip-Off Britain - uncovers major motor dealers unwittingly selling insurance write-offs |
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| 08.5.19 |
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#BBA2019 - ready for the RECORD-BREAKING BBAs tomorrow? |
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| 08.5.19 |
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Service Certainty - new Check-In & Check-Out Web App for bodyshop on-site or off-site vehicle collection |
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| 08.5.19 |
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AW Repair Group - Telegraph newspaper film 4-minute documentary at 14th largest bodyshop group |
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| 08.5.19 |
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RAC - sales of electric vehicles are rising |
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| 08.5.19 |
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National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) - Ford's 31.5% Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) market share |
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| 08.5.19 |
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#BBA2019: ONE DAY TO GO! - any last-minute issues? Please contact Fiona by mobile or email (see below) |
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| 08.5.19 |
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#BBA2019 Joining Instructions *** important *** information for guests attending the event tomorrow |
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| 08.5.19 |
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NBRA - Richard Thorogood (Rainbow Group), Richard Steer (Steer Automotive Group), Chris Weeks of the NBRA meet with Ford on new part deal |
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| 08.5.19 |
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Portugal : The Floow - new telematics app “Smart Drive” for drivers on toll road network |
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| 08.5.19 |
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Audatex blog: XL Motors - "Changing Perceptions: A Day in a Modern Bodyshop" |
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| 08.5.19 |
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CV-Library - average salaries for new roles in the industry up from £32,081 in April 2018 to £34,490 a year later |
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| 08.5.19 |
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Axalta - announces new leadership of industrial coatings business |
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| 08.5.19 |
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TechMan - integrates with Payment Assist to combat the risk of customer non-payment |
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| 08.5.19 |
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Does anyone know an engineer that might be able to help a Club member with a Mondolfo Ferro lift? |
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| 08.5.19 |
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Vertu - results for y/e 28 Feb: turnover up 6% to £2,982m; pre-tax profit down 17% to £25m; "profit ahead of expectations" |
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| 08.5.19 |
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Vertu - explain how the new Ford parts distribution model works; Vertu will lose £0.8m of profits and £24m of turnover in first year |
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| 08.5.19 |
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Direct Line Group - Q1 trading update: Gross written motor premiums fall 4.2% to £387m; "operational delivery on track" |
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| 07.5.19 |
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Lotus - appoints Geoff Dowding as Global Sales and Aftersales Director |
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| 07.5.19 |
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#BBA2019 - please remember to bring a £10 note for the Charity Draw |
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| 07.5.19 |
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Lightfoot - 34% fall in at-fault claims and a 66% drop in claims costs for Quality Heating Services' 100-van fleet |
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| 07.5.19 |
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Latest Williams F1 car to be on display at #BBA2019 - courtesy of Headline Partner, PPG |
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| 07.5.19 |
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Covéa Insurance - extends partnership with John Lewis Finance |
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| 07.5.19 |
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Love Your Car, part of the AD Williams Accident Repair Group - acquires Xtreme Alloys in Fareham, Hampshire - now: “Love Your Wheels” |
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| 07.5.19 |
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Principal Insurance - specialist motorbike broker targets sector-leading claims proposition in new partnership with Minster Law and Plantec |
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| 07.5.19 |
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#BBA2019 - LKQ Coatings-sponsored late-night bar open until 4am (even better, it's on the same floor as BBA and only 20 yards away) |
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| 07.5.19 |
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SMMT - UK new van market grows 4.7% in April; 24,604 new vans registered |
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| 07.5.19 |
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ŠKODA Fabia - Britain’s cheapest car to insure |
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| 07.5.19 |
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Citroën - helps smooth over UK potholes amidst record figures |
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| 07.5.19 |
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Porsche Classic Restoracing Championship - bodyshops inc Shorade, Elite Motors and Premier Panel Skills race at Brands Hatch |
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| 07.5.19 |
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#BBA2019: TWO DAYS TO GO! - any last-minute issues? Please contact Fiona by mobile or email (see below) |
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| 07.5.19 |
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Which? - two in five car hire customers "write off" Goldcar |
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| 07.5.19 |
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#BBA2019 Joining Instructions *** important information for guests *** |
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| 07.5.19 |
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Vantage Leasing - having 9 points is cheaper than having zero no-claims discount |
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| 07.5.19 |
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cap hpi - EVs "worthy of driver consideration" include £7,000 Nissan Leaf and £35k Tesla Model S |
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| 07.5.19 |
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#BBA2019 - the event Programme is live online; view and download NOW to see where you are sitting and who else is going |
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| 07.5.19 |
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SMMT - UK new car market declines -4.1% in April; private registrations fall -10.3%; fleet demand remains steady, up 2.9% |
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| 07.5.19 |
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Zurich - how motor fraud is evolving and how technology can help insurers fight back |
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| 07.5.19 |
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Vauxhall - new Luton head office for 470 staff after 30 years at "landmark" Griffin House |
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| 03.5.19 |
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BASF - competitors in Car Painting category at World Skills will exclusively use BASF refinish brands in the competition |
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| 03.5.19 |
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#BBA2019 - Charity Auction prizes confirmed: remember £10 note for the draw! |
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| 03.5.19 |
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NBRA - new Ford parts deal could cost repairers £10m |
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| 03.5.19 |
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iRG - achieve BMW & Mini Approvals for 3 sites: Bridgend, Hereford and Bristol |
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| 03.5.19 |
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#BBA2019 Joining Instructions - important information for guests |
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| 03.5.19 |
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Revive! - MD Mark Llewellyn completes charity challenge running 5K every day in April (150 miles) for Motor Neurone Disease Association |
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| 03.5.19 |
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Spies Hecker - new sealer preserves the characteristic appearance of carbon fibre components |
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| 03.5.19 |
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#BBA2019 - NEW for 2019: late-night bar open until 4am, sponsored by Optima (an LKQ brand) |
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| 03.5.19 |
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Consumer Intelligence - average van premiums down 0.2% in a year; claims costs have driven an av premium increase of 35.1% since 2014 |
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| 03.5.19 |
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#BBA2019 - the event Programme is live online, NOW! View and download; see where you are sitting and who else is going |
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| 03.5.19 |
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insurethebox - Speed Reduction Programme recognised for harnessing telematics for safer driving at FirstCar Young Driver Road Safety Awards |
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| 03.5.19 |
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Mirka - new intelligent, battery-operated cordless polishers for refinishers |
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| 03.5.19 |
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RAC - April sees second worst monthly petrol price rise since 2000 |
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| 03.5.19 |
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USA: Enterprise - launches US car-rental industry’s first vehicle-subscription service, in Minnesota, Missouri and Nevada |
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| 03.5.19 |
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MS Amlin - announces "significant upgrade" to agricultural motor product |
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| 03.5.19 |
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RSA - names Kay Martin as UK Personal Lines Managing Director for MORE TH>N motor |
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| 03.5.19 |
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Tesla - rolls out new accident avoidance tech: Lane Departure Avoidance and Emergency Lane Departure Avoidance |
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| 02.5.19 |
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Competition and Markets Authority - gives clearance to ARMS Business Solutions to buy EMACS |
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| 02.5.19 |
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#BBA2019 - £10 charity envelope draw; THREE great prizes to be won from AutoRaise, BEN and Rainbow Trust |
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| 02.5.19 |
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The #BBA2019 dodgems are back! - free for all and sponsored by Nationwide |
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| 02.5.19 |
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Allianz - to close offices in Woking and Luton putting 97 employees at risk of redundancy |
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| 02.5.19 |
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DriverMetrics - partners with car subscription service, Drover, to reduce accident risk |
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| 02.5.19 |
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Vertu Volkswagen Nottingham South bodyshop - Alan Clarke named ‘Bodyshop Manager of the Year’ |
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| 02.5.19 |
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Independent Garage Association - "third-party disruptors have significant detrimental impact by placing themselves between the customer" |
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| 02.5.19 |
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#BBA2019 - NEW for 2019: latest Williams F1 car to be on display courtesy of Headline Partner, PPG |
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| 02.5.19 |
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SmartDrive Systems - drivers who have had collisions are six times more likely than non-collision drivers to use a mobile phone hands free |
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| 02.5.19 |
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#BBA2019 - NEW for 2019: TEN roaming magicians during the Drinks Reception and BBA Dinner! |
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| 02.5.19 |
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Germany: Porsche - two new 83% efficiency cogeneration plants (generate heat and power in parallel) in operation in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen |
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| 02.5.19 |
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CBI - "record" stockpiling by SME manufacturers in last quarter |
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| 02.5.19 |
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HPI - potholes drive a third of motorists potty |
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| 01.5.19 |
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IMPORTANT #BBA2019 INFO - timings confirmed: 6:15pm start (Drinks Reception) - 4am finish (when the Clipper bar closes) |
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| 01.5.19 |
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#BBA2019 Silent Auction is back! - brochure now available on-line; check out the huge choice of great items available |
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| 01.5.19 |
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#BBA2019 - the fun Casino returns sponsored by OEC |
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| 01.5.19 |
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Allianz - Graham Gibson, chief claims officer, responds to cyber security concerns |
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| 01.5.19 |
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Busiest May Day bank holiday since 2016 predicted with 13m road trips |
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| 01.5.19 |
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#BBA2019 - the Tweet Wall returns |
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| 01.5.19 |
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ABP Club Recommended Business Provider, SWRnewstar and Nationwide - shortlisted for National Recycling Award |
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| 01.5.19 |
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IFED - former Met police officer sentenced for falsely claiming her car had been stolen |
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| 01.5.19 |
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Spies Hecker - paints Caterhams in-house after customer complaints about "inconsistent" finish & colour matching at local bodyshops |
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| 01.5.19 |
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Vertu - former bodyshop VDA appointed as National Fleet Sales Manager |
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| 01.5.19 |
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#BBA2019 (British Bodyshop Awards) - 958 tickets sold; only 7 tickets left: largest bodyshop industry awards event in the world |
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| 01.5.19 |
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GoCompare - on ABI Motor Insurance Premium Tracker: “Most drivers are still paying historically very high prices for their car insurance” |
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| 01.5.19 |
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The RAC - new EV generators - powered by additional alternator fitted RAC vans - can give stranded EV a "boost" |
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| 01.5.19 |
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Renault Advanced Apprenticeship Programme - first group of 18 young technicians complete apprenticeship scheme |
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| 01.5.19 |
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AX - premium vehicle market up 57% in 10 yrs; drivers of premium cars "expect premium service for replacement vehicles following accident" |
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| 01.5.19 |
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RAC and Saga - signed a five-year contract for breakdown cover for insurers' motor customers |
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| 01.5.19 |
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KPMG - fined £6 million for 2018 audits of a major motorcycle insurance underwriter (Equity Syndicate Management) that crashed |
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| 01.5.19 |
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woop cover ltd - directors contact ABP to "rectify a number of inaccurate assumptions made" by Club members in recent Forum postings |
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| 30.4.19 |
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Ian Dalgarno - joins 3M as Sales Manager after 5-years with ACIS as Business Development Director |
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| 30.4.19 |
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Keoghs and Liverpool Victoria - uncover fraud ring guilty of "wicked conspiracy" by exploiting older drivers aged 60–90 years |
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| 30.4.19 |
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VBRA Commercial - Apprentice Levy & Trailblazer Standards for the Vehicle Bodybuilding Apprenticeship |
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| 30.4.19 |
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SYNETIQ - donates ten vehicles each year to Stoke on Trent College to help automotive body repair and paint students |
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| 30.4.19 |
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Mycarcheck.com - used car write off warning |
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| 30.4.19 |
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DLG Auto Services - Mark Franklin from DLG Auto Services Warwick wins Apprentice Excellence Award |
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| 30.4.19 |
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The ABI - driverless cars *must* be resilient to cyber attack and vehicle data should being available in the event of an accident |
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| 30.4.19 |
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Thatcham Research - consultation for safe adoption of Automated Driving announced at ABI Conference |
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| 30.4.19 |
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Lookers - apprenticeship programme named the most diverse in the country at AAC Apprenticeship Awards |
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| 30.4.19 |
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SMMT - UK van sector delivers £56 billion pay-packet to British workers (11% of UK GDP) |
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| 30.4.19 |
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RAC - using smartphone video call technology, called RAC Remote Technician, to repair vehicles remotely |
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| 30.4.19 |
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Auto Windscreens - motorised windscreen removal and fitting system tech deployed across network |
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| 30.4.19 |
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SMMT - British car manufacturing falls -14.4% in March as industry warns no-deal Brexit could send output back to 1980s levels |
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| 30.4.19 |
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Spain: SEAT - biomechanics and gaming technology help reduce factory worker injuries by 70% |
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| 30.4.19 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - considering £400m bid to buy minicab firm Addison Lee from Carlyle Group |
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| 30.4.19 |
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Close Motor Finance - 2.4m drivers are switching from new to used cars as Brexit bites |
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| 30.4.19 |
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JATO - electrified car registrations surpassed 100,000 units in Europe for the first time in March |
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| 30.4.19 |
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AutoExpress - Freedom of Information (FOI) requests to the 45 UK police forces operating cameras reveals "true tolerance of speed cameras" |
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| 30.4.19 |
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Land Rover - all-new Defender (to be launched later this year) will be built at JLR's factory in Slovakia alongside the Discovery |
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| 29.4.19 |
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AXA UK - launches new operating model for claims in June; 125 roles at risk of redundancy, but net reduction is expected to be 40 jobs |
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| 29.4.19 |
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Paragon Vehicle Finance - new appointments to the Vehicle finance team |
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| 29.4.19 |
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#BBA2019 - top five things to do in London pre- or post-British Bodyshop Awards (BBAs) |
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| 29.4.19 |
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A thank you from Dave Sargeant - raised £3,130.00 (so far) after yesterday's London Marathon |
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| 29.4.19 |
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Parts Alliance - Spring Garage Essentials publication packed with all new bargains |
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| 29.4.19 |
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LeasePlan UK - trials new FORS vehicle hire accreditation |
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| 29.4.19 |
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Ford - invests $500 million in Rivian to deliver new Ford battery electric vehicle |
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| 29.4.19 |
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Jaguar restoration projects up for sale - E-types, XK150s and XK120s |
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| 29.4.19 |
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2019 Spring Charity Ball - fantastic fundraising from Martyn, Paul and industry friends! |
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| 29.4.19 |
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ABI - average premium (£466) falls to a two-year low |
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| 29.4.19 |
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Autovista Survey - Which decade produced the best cars? |
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| 29.4.19 |
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Green Parts Specialists - add Audatex Estimates feature to portal to import parts from Audatex PDFs |
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| 29.4.19 |
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SsangYong Motors - Ian Wilson (ex Kia), new Dealer Recruitment Manager, joins dealer franchising team |
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| 29.4.19 |
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CitNOW - automotive video production reaches one million a month; number of videos made increased by 28% in 2018 |
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| 29.4.19 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - "earn as you drive"; F-PACE & Velar drivers paid cryptocurrency for sharing information about traffic jams & potholes |
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| 28.4.19 |
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Gemini - CEO Dave Sargeant sets new personal best in London Marathon with 3hrs 27mins and raises nearly £3,000 - still time to donate! |
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| 26.4.19 |
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Vauxhall - issues THIRD recall for 235,000 Zafira B cars built between 2005 and 2014 after a new source of fires was discovered |
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| 26.4.19 |
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#BBA2019 - football legends, 007 or a bespoke made-to-measure suit... what will you bid on for charity? |
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| 26.4.19 |
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Plan Insurance - the ABP Club Recommended Business Service Provider's new website is LIVE! |
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| 26.4.19 |
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Volvo Car UK - appoints Carl Stanton (ex Vauxhall) to newly created, fleet-focused role to "rekindle opportunities" with large corporates |
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| 26.4.19 |
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Sika Global (Sika Industry, Sika Automotive and Sika Advanced Resins) - New Energy Vehicle tech at Battery Show Europe next month in Germany |
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| 26.4.19 |
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Minimum wage underpayment on the rise - 439,000 people were paid less than the hourly minimum wage they are entitled to (April 2018) |
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| 26.4.19 |
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MG Motor UK - searches for next generation of talented automotive designers in seventh annual SAIC Design Challenge |
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| 26.4.19 |
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#BBA2019 - important request for all dietary requirements to be advised by 4pm TODAY |
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| 26.4.19 |
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Adrian Carlin, Bodyshop Manager at Alton Cars Hull - running the London Marathon this weekend for Macmillan Cancer Support |
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| 26.4.19 |
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A quarter of 18 to 34-year olds admit using social media when behind the wheel |
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| 26.4.19 |
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David Sargeant, Gemini ARC MD - running the London marathon this weekend for Revitalise (respite holidays for disabled people and carers) |
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| 26.4.19 |
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Info needed... average monthly electric costs for 10,000 sq ft bodyshop / 20,000 sq ft bodyshop? |
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| 26.4.19 |
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CMA - block of merger between Sainsbury’s and Asda welcomed by Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) |
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| 26.4.19 |
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Euro Car Parts - invests in air suspension range |
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| 26.4.19 |
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Jack Barclay Bentley Coachworks (H.R. Owen) - named Bentley Bodyshop of the Year 2018 for the South of England |
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| 26.4.19 |
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Cap hpi - city car and supermini sectors lead used car value drop in April |
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| 26.4.19 |
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USA: The Floow - one out of four driving accidents in the United States are caused by texting while driving |
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| 26.4.19 |
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Fraud risk - DVLA warns drivers against dangers of oversharing online |
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| 26.4.19 |
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Hastings - Q1 trading update: Vizion Network, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Autoglass BodyRepairs appointed as new claims service partners |
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| 25.4.19 |
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Autopromotec - takes place in Bologna, Wed 22 - Sun 26 May 2019; "an unmissable event for the entire automotive aftermarket sector" |
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| 25.4.19 |
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Theo (from Mike Brockman's insurtech firm, ThingCo) - debuts at London Motor and Tech Show next month |
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| 25.4.19 |
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LKQ Corporation - worldwide Q1 results: record revenue of $3.10 billion up 14% on previous year; European revenue up 38.9% to $1.44 billion |
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| 25.4.19 |
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Auto Trader Retail Price Index: March 2019 - average price of used cars continues to hold, but rate of growth slows |
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| 25.4.19 |
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Crash for cash - nurse struck off for her dishonest conduct in £16,000 “crash-for-cash” insurance fraud, part of £2 million scam |
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| 25.4.19 |
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WNS - worldwide results for y/e March 2019: profit up 22% on revenue up 7%; repair payments down 11% |
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| 25.4.19 |
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Porsche Classic Restoracing Championship - Porsche Centre Bournemouth take two wins in first two races of 2019 |
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| 25.4.19 |
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#BBA2019 - important request for all dietary requirements to be advised ASAP |
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| 25.4.19 |
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Volvo - customers can buy a new Volvo entirely online in as little as 20 minutes |
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| 25.4.19 |
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Iveco - appoints ex Scania Regional Aftersales Director, Kirk Freezer, as Heavy Business Line Director |
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| 25.4.19 |
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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles - former Head of Fleet, David Hanna, appointed as Head of Service and Parts |
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| 25.4.19 |
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#BBA2019 Silent Auction is back! - made a £6,641 profit for our charities last year, let's smash that total on Thursday 9 May! |
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| 25.4.19 |
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The Vella Group - appoints Mike Monaghan, Auto-Motivate, to run internal training programme |
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| 25.4.19 |
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Covea: 2018 results; profits tumble to £1.5m from £24.1m previous year; "average cost of vehicle repairs increasing significantly" |
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| 25.4.19 |
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CitNOW - 19% technicians predict personalised video will be in top 3 most important workshop skills in just 5 years |
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| 25.4.19 |
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Nissan, Toyota and CDK Global - confirmed as headline sponsors for Autocar’s Great British Women in the Car Industry – Rising Stars 2019 |
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| 25.4.19 |
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comparethemarket.com - Londoners pay nearly 50% more than national average for car insurance |
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| 25.4.19 |
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Tesla - Q1 results; LOSS of $702 million on revenue down 38% to $4.5 billion; just 63,000 cars delivered worldwide in Q1 |
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| 25.4.19 |
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Tesla - "we are creating a Tesla insurance product and we hope to launch that in about a month." It will be much more compelling than anyt |
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| 24.4.19 |
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#BBA2019 (British Bodyshop Awards) - 940 tickets sold; only 25 tickets left: largest bodyshop industry awards event in the world |
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| 24.4.19 |
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EMaC’S aftersales academy launch - free training programme to help dealers max aftersales opportunities |
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| 24.4.19 |
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Six of the top ten occupations with the highest proportion of at-fault claims belong to the medical profession |
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| 24.4.19 |
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Microsoft - to end product support on Windows 7 (still used by 40% of PCs) on 14 January 2020 |
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| 24.4.19 |
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Hiscox - 55% of UK firms have suffered a cyber-attack in the last 12 months; "supply chain incidents now commonplace" |
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| 24.4.19 |
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Glass's - electric cars "re-energised" |
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| 24.4.19 |
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PPG - publishes 2018 Sustainability Report |
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| 24.4.19 |
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GoCompare Car Insurance - half of motorists think insurance loyalty pricing should be made illegal |
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| 24.4.19 |
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Tesla - Long Range versions of Model S (370 miles) and Model X (325 miles) |
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| 24.4.19 |
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Gemini Systems - dealer tech provider partners with MotorCheck for vehicle provenance reports via its Evolution Dealer Management System |
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| 24.4.19 |
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Land Rover Defender - this month's Glass's Used Van Hero |
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| 24.4.19 |
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Startin Group - opens its second Suzuki dealership with service and parts areas, and on-site workshops and MOT facilities, in Redditch |
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| 24.4.19 |
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MG Cannon Accident Repair Centres - congratulations to Westbury VDA, Andy Gover, runner up in the 2019 BMW VDA of the Year competition |
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| 24.4.19 |
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Redline Creative - custom designed bodyshop staff email signatures give insurers and WPs the right impression |
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| 24.4.19 |
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AX - advice for company car drivers and fleets to avoid common car-jacking tactics |
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| 24.4.19 |
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AkzoNobel - drop in car market and higher raw material costs hit AkzoNobel's first-quarter earnings |
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| 24.4.19 |
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Aviva - following appointment of Maurice Tulloch as Group CEO, Andy Briggs UK CEO steps down; Angela Darlington becomes interim UK CEO |
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| 23.4.19 |
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Motofix Group - 9th largest independent bodyshop group deliver AQP training to Vehicle Damage Assessors |
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| 23.4.19 |
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AutoRaise - Vehicle Damage Assessor I(VDA) Apprenticeship Standard and Assessment Plan now approved for delivery |
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| 23.4.19 |
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FCA - 14% increase in complaints about motor and transport insurance (the fourth most complained about product) |
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| 23.4.19 |
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Honcho - mobile app where insurers will bid for car insurance business push 1 May launch date back to 21 May |
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| 23.4.19 |
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Brake - announces VisionTrack as headline sponsor for annual UK Fleet Safety Conference |
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| 23.4.19 |
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Power-TEC - complete aluminium repair station combines inverter MIG welder, repair welder and puller in one unit |
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| 23.4.19 |
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Drivers get chance to try out some of the UK’s best new cars at the London Motor and Tech Show |
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| 23.4.19 |
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Ben Ball 2019: Wednesday 11 December - new venue after 70 years at the Grosvenor House |
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| 23.4.19 |
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78% of households with a car or van now have a big four supermarket petrol station on their doorstep |
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| 23.4.19 |
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M M Auto Services - named Servicesure’s ‘Autocentre of the Year’ |
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| 23.4.19 |
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Ford - celebrates Mustang’s 55th anniversary as the world’s best-selling sports coupe of 2018 on the strength of 113,066 cars sold |
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| 23.4.19 |
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Hyundai - Simon Loasby, Director of Hyundai Design in China, promoted to Head of Hyundai Styling Group at Hyundai Design Center |
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| 23.4.19 |
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BGL - sign deal with RAC to underwrite BGL's legal expenses insurance book (3m motor and household customers) |
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| 23.4.19 |
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Ageas UK - Tara Waite (ex RSA and Wonga) and Jeremy Haynes (es RSA and Deloitte UK) join Ageas UK Boards |
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| 23.4.19 |
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Autonomous Intelligent Driving (AID - owned by Audi) - new partnership will speed up time to market for AID-enabled autonomous systems |
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| 23.4.19 |
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SsangYong Motors UK - launch inaugural Nottingham-based, IMI apprenticeship programme for Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Technicians |
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| 23.4.19 |
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A&E Fire & Security - achieves a 9.8% fuel saving and enhanced driver safety with Lightfoot |
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| 23.4.19 |
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Carbase - use AI to predict customers’ next cars |
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| 23.4.19 |
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Spies Hecker - new primer surfacer ideal for large CV body panels and new vehicle parts |
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| 23.4.19 |
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Can you help with sponsorship or raffle auction prizes? Plunkys All Stars - Tuesday 28 May at Peterborough United FC |
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| 23.4.19 |
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Volkswagen - responsible sourcing of cobalt used in lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles |
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| 22.4.19 |
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Apprentices - Government minister admits they will miss their 3 million target and says "We'll rethink target and strategy for apprentices" |
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| 20.4.19 |
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VRA (Vehicle Remarketing Association) - previous "sub-standard body repair work" becoming a bigger problem for remarketing sector |
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| 18.4.19 |
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ABI - James Dalton's speech to the BVSF (British Vehicle Salvage Federation) on salvage code and vehicle thefts |
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| 18.4.19 |
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SATA - becomes a Global Partner to WorldSkills |
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| 18.4.19 |
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Motorcycles - new sales up 9.7% in March and 10.2% in Q1 |
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| 18.4.19 |
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Autocar Awards - take place on 14 May to celebrate the industry’s brightest talent with new sponsor NOCO |
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| 18.4.19 |
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PPG - Q1 results |
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| 18.4.19 |
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#BBA2019 (British Bodyshop Awards) - ONLY 35 TICKETS LEFT! 930 tickets sold and venue has capacity of 965 |
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| 18.4.19 |
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InAutomotive - 35% increase in candidates looking for bodyshop roles in 2018, but only 5% increase in bodyshop jobs advertised |
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| 18.4.19 |
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Snap-on (owners of Car-O-Liner) - Q1 results |
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| 18.4.19 |
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Direct Line - reveal their vision of "The Garage of the Future" as they launch their 2019 Graduate Scheme |
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| 17.4.19 |
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Inflation rate - CPI unchanged at 1.9% for last 12 months; RPI down to 2.4% |
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| 17.4.19 |
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Vauxhall - celebrate 30 years of leading the reduction in emissions; all current Vauxhall cars meet the strict EURO 6d-TEMP standard |
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| 17.4.19 |
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Apprenticeships - cost of funding from small employers is halved to just 5% of apprenticeship fee |
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| 17.4.19 |
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ACEA - new car sales in Europe fell 3.9% in March and are down 3.3% in the first 3-months |
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| 17.4.19 |
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#BBA2019 - we URGENTLY please need your guest names from those who have booked tables; only half have provided the information we need |
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| 17.4.19 |
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AutoRaise - Marc Holding, vice-chair, trustee meeting on 14 May will discuss a formal response and how to increase their transparency |
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| 17.4.19 |
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PPG - confirm completion of the acquisition of OEM automotive coatings manufacturer Hemmelrath |
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| 17.4.19 |
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Pendragon - Q1 trading update; £2.8m underlying loss, £10m lower than expectations; lower margins and higher operating costs to blame |
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| 16.4.19 |
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Brexit - Calais is ready for any type of Brexit; "lorries will face no more delays than they do today" says Sky News |
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| 16.4.19 |
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Axa - announces 10 million euro contribution to the rebuilding effort of Notre-Dame de Paris |
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| 16.4.19 |
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#BBA2019 (British Bodyshop Awards) - ticket sales break through 900 barrier; with 910 tickets sold, the venue will reach capacity soon |
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| 16.4.19 |
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BEN - annual ball to take place on 11 Dec at The Roundhouse in London |
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| 16.4.19 |
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Anexo Group (owner of DAM and McAMS) - results for y/e Dec 2018; pre-tax profit falls 2% on turnover up 25% |
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| 16.4.19 |
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Gemini - first group of multi-skilled apprentices achieve full compliant weld tests through partnership with Emtec and Stanners |
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| 16.4.19 |
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Government - unemployment at lowest level since 1974; employment at highest ever level; average salary up 3.4% in last year to £25,943 |
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| 16.4.19 |
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Admiral - school holidays mean 43% less collisions between 8am and 9am and 11% fewer collisions between 3pm and 4pm |
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| 16.4.19 |
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Nissan Motor GB - appoint Kalyana Sivagnanam as Managing Director |
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| 15.4.19 |
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AutoRaise - ABP responds to question asking us to analyse their accounts; we have asked AutoRaise for comment |
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| 15.4.19 |
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Confused / WTW Car Insurance Price Index - shows premiums in Q1 2019 fell for the first time since H1 2018; average comp premium now £762 |
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| 15.4.19 |
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Volvo - all new 2020 model year Volvos across Europe will be connected, allowing them to warn each other of slippery roads and hazards |
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| 15.4.19 |
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Vauxhall - this summer's all-new Corsa, loses 108kg due to "use of high-strength and ultra-high-strength steels" and aluminium bonnet |
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| 15.4.19 |
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Fix Auto Stevenage - adds Ford to its growing list of vehicle manufacturer approvals |
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| 15.4.19 |
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BSI - appoint Dean Lander (Head of Repair Sector Services at Thatcham Research) as Chair of Automotive Standards Committee SVS/20 |
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| 15.4.19 |
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Allianz - appoint Nick Rossiter to the position of motor damage strategy manager "working across the rapidly evolving supply chain" |
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| 15.4.19 |
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Car thefts - up 10% in 2017/18 to 110,000, highest total for 10 years; in 2018 insurers paid out a record £376m for car theft, up 27% |
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| 15.4.19 |
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Direct Line - shares tipped by Sunday Times as a "buy" as the company is "revving to go" |
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| 15.4.19 |
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Direct Line - launch DARWIN, a new brand for price comparison websites that uses artificial intelligence, machine-learning and big data |
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| 15.4.19 |
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SMMT - new Motorparc data analysis reveals 34.9m cars now on UK roads, with more than 1,600 model ranges and 68,000 different specifications |
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| 15.4.19 |
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Ireland: "The mess that is the Irish Insurance Industry" |
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| 15.4.19 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (#BBA2019) - if you have booked a table, we need your guest names by this Wednesday (17 April) please |
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| 15.4.19 |
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RMI - confirm Tony Lowe has resigned as a director of the RMI after 16 years and thank him "for the years of support he has given" |
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| 15.4.19 |
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Apprentices - the 3 single-skill Trailblazer apprenticeships - panel, paint, MET - receive Government approval, each with £15,000 funding |
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| 14.4.19 |
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ERS (formerly Equity Red Star) - owner Aqualine has decided not to sell the insurer and will continue to invest in the business |
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| 13.4.19 |
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Modern Insurance Magazine - full list of winners from the Customer Service Excellence awards (formerly Modern Claims awards) |
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| 12.4.19 |
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FISITA (international membership organisation for the automotive and mobility systems engineering profession) - announce safety initiative |
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| 11.4.19 |
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WANTED! Before and after photos of bodyshops after undergoing modernisation |
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| 11.4.19 |
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Auto Trader - 2014 Nissan Leaf crowned fastest selling used car in the UK |
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| 11.4.19 |
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MG Motor UK - new aftersales dealer portal system maximises profitability by tracking sales and aftersales performance against targets |
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| 11.4.19 |
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CAPS - nominated for British Insurance Award |
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| 11.4.19 |
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SMMT on Brexit deadline extension - "uncertainty has already caused serious damage" |
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| 11.4.19 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) - IMPORTANT information for table bookers |
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| 11.4.19 |
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car - helping Repair Partners with Apprenticeship Levy gifting |
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| 11.4.19 |
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Halloween Brexit - insurers happy to hear the UK "will not crash out of the EU without a deal tomorrow" |
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| 11.4.19 |
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ABI - Director of General Insurance Policy, James Dalton, challenges salvage firms receiving cash payments |
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| 11.4.19 |
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RAC - patrol vans "transformed" with All-Wheels-Up recovery capability for crossovers, SUVs, 4x4s, pick-ups, vans, automatics, hybrids & EVs |
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| 11.4.19 |
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Plunkys All Stars CF vs Mercenaries FC - football match at Peterborough United FC on Tues 28 May |
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| 11.4.19 |
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RWC - to put on more Vehicle Technology Seminars |
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| 11.4.19 |
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Does anyone have a copy of the Kwik Fit Tyre Price Guide for 2019? |
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| 11.4.19 |
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SEAT - boosts fleet aftersales service with launch of 'Fleet Commitment' initiative (inc. free labour on jobs less than 12 minutes) |
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| 10.4.19 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) - congratulations to the finalists for #BBA2019: listed below (alphabetically) |
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| 10.4.19 |
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Insurance firms are "failing to consider value of the products and services provided to consumers" |
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| 10.4.19 |
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Drive Vauxhall and CitNOW - partner to deliver Group-wide video learning at bodyshop sites |
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| 10.4.19 |
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National Salvage - UK’s largest collective vehicle salvage operator rebrands ahead of growth plans |
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| 10.4.19 |
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Mio - dashcam manufacturer extends entry-level range with four new products |
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| 10.4.19 |
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ARC Coachworks - Ashford bodyshop features in the Parliamentary Review, talking about the challenges and opportunities faced by repairers |
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| 10.4.19 |
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RAC - awarded five-year roadside assistance contract with Groupe PSA |
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| 10.4.19 |
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Despite a drop in sales, diesel discounts "only marginally larger" than for petrol models |
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| 10.4.19 |
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Creditplus - publish new whitepaper: How Car Emissions Are Affecting Air Quality in the UK |
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| 10.4.19 |
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Selsia - exhibiting at the Commercial Vehicle Show at the NEC (30 April - 2 May 2019) |
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| 10.4.19 |
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Ford - using big data to identify the most beneficial places to locate new rapid-charging points for electric vehicles |
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| 10.4.19 |
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Euro NCAP - safety ratings of two smaller SUVs: the new Citroën C5 Aircross and the Range Rover Evoque. |
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| 09.4.19 |
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Allianz Assistance UK - urges motorists to "be aware" of driving permit requirements in the EU |
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| 09.4.19 |
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Axalta - Quantum EFX spectrophotometer is one of two Edison Award-winning products |
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| 09.4.19 |
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BBA (British Bodyshop Awards) - final list of all 133 finalists revealed. Is your business one of them? |
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| 09.4.19 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) 2019 - we have the names of all 133 finalists and will announce the full list in tomorrow's newsletter |
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| 09.4.19 |
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Cromax - new Ultra Performance Non-Sanding Surfacer |
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| 09.4.19 |
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The Parts Alliance - hosts first major trade show of 2019: new Leeds Trade Show |
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| 09.4.19 |
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BASF - Mazda Approved Bodyshops attend BASF Refinish Technical Awareness Seminar at ITAS |
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| 09.4.19 |
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Porsche - delivers 55,700 vehicles in the first quarter |
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| 09.4.19 |
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Volvo Car UK - boosts XC60’s tax-efficiency with launch of front-wheel-drive diesel version |
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| 09.4.19 |
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Financial Times report - FCA will pool Tesla's emissions with its own to help meet CO2 targets |
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| 09.4.19 |
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IAM RoadSmart - new chairman, Ford of Britain's MD Andy Barratt, says post-test training is "vital" for safer roads |
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| 09.4.19 |
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Nominations for the IMI #SkillAuto 2019 competition - one day left for #SkillAuto nominees to take their online test! |
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| 09.4.19 |
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Chairman of the Car Wash Association (CWA) - 1,000 reports of potential human trafficking made via a mobile app |
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| 09.4.19 |
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ACIS - Honda’s decision has "flicked a switch" on UK’s readiness for electric car repair |
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| 09.4.19 |
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Revive! - mobile SMART repair network-sponsored Andrew Jordan claims first win in new BMW 330i M Sport |
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| 08.4.19 |
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BBA (British Bodyshop Awards) - Thurs 9 May at The InterContinental London - The O2; ticket sales up 20% on last year to a new record |
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| 08.4.19 |
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BBA (British Bodyshop Awards) - at noon tomorrow we will announce the 133 finalists for the 34 awards from the 18 presenting companies |
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| 08.4.19 |
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Brexit - its impact on credit hire, the ABI GTA, the basic hire rate and future litigation; written Steve Evans (ex Accident Exchange) |
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| 08.4.19 |
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Fix Auto UK - sponsored racing driver Jac Constable steps onto podium in debut in the Radical SR3 Challenge Championship |
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| 08.4.19 |
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London - ULEZ (Ultra Low Emission Zone) goes live today; operates 24/7; additional £12.50 a day for non-compliant cars and £100 for lorries |
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| 08.4.19 |
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ITAS - announce working partnership with Suzuki GB in which they will play an integral part in the 137-strong Suzuki bodyshop repair network |
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| 08.4.19 |
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Driverless cars - motorists are less enthusiastic than ever about the idea, with 56% horrified by the idea |
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| 08.4.19 |
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D’Ieteren (parent company of Belron / Autoglass) - part company with CEO Axel Miller |
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| 08.4.19 |
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Hendy Group - becomes £1 billion dealership group with acquisition of Westover Group; now operates 26 franchises from 83 outlets |
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| 05.4.19 |
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RMI - Tony Lowe steps down as director after nearly 16 years; Chis Weeks appointed as director |
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| 05.4.19 |
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European Commission - accuse BMW, Mercedes and Volkswagen of colluding 2006 - 2014 to restrict the rollout of emissions limiting technology |
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| 05.4.19 |
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Gender pay: - BBC reports fewer than half of UK firms narrow gap |
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| 05.4.19 |
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Brandwatch - Tesla remains in the first spot in Automotive Social Index |
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| 05.4.19 |
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Anderson Clark Motor Repairs - Inverness bodyshop's innovative alternative to the courtesy car... |
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| 05.4.19 |
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TomTom Telematics - confirms completion of sale to Bridgestone |
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| 05.4.19 |
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ABP Club events - photographs from ALL ABP Club events since 2016 available FREE online! |
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| 05.4.19 |
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Australia: Auto Industry Consulting - Andrew Marsh to deliver keynote at Collision Repair Expo in Melbourne |
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| 05.4.19 |
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Absolute Alignment - launches new commercial vehicle wheel aligner |
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| 05.4.19 |
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CompareTheMarket - insurance premiums have fallen by an average of £100 as whiplash reforms "send car insurance premiums plummeting" |
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| 05.4.19 |
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BLM - Extending the scope of fixed recoverable costs: Government consults on ‘Jackson 2’ |
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| 05.4.19 |
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National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) - dealers struggling with new car sales are capitalising on aftersales opportunities |
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| 05.4.19 |
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Easter getaway jams to start two weeks early as schools break up - 14m extra journeys this weekend (today - Sunday) |
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| 05.4.19 |
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Plunkys All Stars CF vs Mercenaries FC - football match at Peterborough United FC on Tues 28 May |
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| 05.4.19 |
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Hyundai Motor - launches CRADLE Berlin, European Innovation Hub to lead future technology advancements |
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| 05.4.19 |
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EMACS - confirms Aiden Moffat partnership for 2019 season |
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| 05.4.19 |
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Which? - 48% drivers have had their parked car hit in a car park |
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| 05.4.19 |
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Saga - new three-year Fixed-Price Promise for its standard motor insurance policies |
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| 05.4.19 |
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What Car? - electric and hybrid models retain most value over three years |
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| 04.4.19 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) - five activities to max your #BBA2019 experience |
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| 04.4.19 |
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Fix Auto UK - continues its partnership with racing driver Jac Constable |
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| 04.4.19 |
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Brake - repair costs on the agenda at fleet webinar on leadership for road safety |
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| 04.4.19 |
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Zurich - became the most valuable Swiss financial company by market capitalization this year |
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| 04.4.19 |
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SMMT - UK new car registrations declined by -3.4% in March |
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| 04.4.19 |
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SMMT - rollout of connected and autonomous technology could prevent 47,000 serious accidents |
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| 04.4.19 |
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Automotive – pay up 5.2%: salaries and vacancies soar, according to CV-Library |
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| 04.4.19 |
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Artis - new build in Chelmsford will be the 5th bodyshop for group |
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| 04.4.19 |
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Victoria Turner - announces she has moved from Nationwide to join Hastings as Commercial and Strategy Director (Accident Damage) |
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| 03.4.19 |
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Snap-on - announces acquisition of Power Hawk |
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| 03.4.19 |
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ABI - tougher regulation of CMCs should weed out rogue firms |
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| 03.4.19 |
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Can anyone help a Club member with training for recovery team for Hybrid and electric vehicles? |
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| 03.4.19 |
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Daimler and Geely - 50:50 joint venture based in China to develop and operate smart brand globally as all electric VM |
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| 03.4.19 |
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LV= - launches first product designed exclusively for electric cars |
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| 03.4.19 |
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AA - wins three-year breakdown assistance contract with Admiral |
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| 03.4.19 |
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Nissan - appoint David Moss as Senior Vice President, Research and Development (R&D) in Europe |
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| 03.4.19 |
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AutoRaise - deliver workshop at FE Week’s Annual Apprenticeship Conference 2019 |
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| 03.4.19 |
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Autocar Great British Women, Rising Stars event - Judy Murray confirmed as speaker |
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| 03.4.19 |
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National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA) - petrol and diesel car values remain stable |
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| 03.4.19 |
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Europcar - 13% small businesses aren’t sure what the requirements of the ULEZ will be... 5 days ahead of the lanch |
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| 03.4.19 |
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Inquiry launched into pavement parking |
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| 03.4.19 |
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Inquiry launched into pavement parking |
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| 03.4.19 |
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Brightside Insurance - many UK drivers are unaware just how at risk they can be if their car is stolen or written off |
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| 03.4.19 |
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Ford - "goes big" on electrification |
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| 03.4.19 |
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Poole Volvo - retailer and accident and repair centre wins manufacturer’s regional award |
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| 03.4.19 |
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The RAC - a rough month for drivers: petrol suffers second consecutive monthly price rise in March |
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| 03.4.19 |
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40 Women recognised in Women’s Automotive inaugural Women of Influence event |
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| 03.4.19 |
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Insurance Times - Claims Excellence awards; full list of finalists; awards event on 23 May |
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| 02.4.19 |
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Women's Automotive Women of Influence - 40 of the most influential & inspiring women in the vehicle repair industry at 3M Loughborough today |
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| 01.4.19 |
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Audaatex UK - processing around 2.5m vehicle damages estimate assessments a year |
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| 01.4.19 |
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Venson Automotive Solutions - how fleets and SMEs can mitigate the impact of new emissions regulations |
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| 01.4.19 |
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PPG - creates automotive OEM services organization to enhance product, service portfolio for vehicle manufacturers |
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| 01.4.19 |
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LexisNexis: Automotive OEM Insights - Battle for the Dashboard and Data: Drowning in a Sea of Vehicle Data? |
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| 01.4.19 |
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Pukka Insure and Smartdriverclub - Insurance Business reports "Women CEOs team up in telematics push" |
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| 01.4.19 |
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WNS Assistance - Archipelago Risk Services partners with WNS for a unique end-to-end customer journey |
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| 01.4.19 |
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ThingCo Theo - connected car service with video camera enabled device combines ADAS, AI
powered Intelligent Voice and Telematics |
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| 01.4.19 |
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Lightfoot - new initiative which aims to remove the equivalent of 1,000 cars’ worth of emissions from Exeter's air by the end of the year |
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| 01.4.19 |
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Ben’s Industry Leader Challenge 2019 - Jon Wakefield, Volvo Car UK’s MD; Tim Tozer, Allianz Partners' CEO & Group 1 MD, Darren Guiver |
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| 01.4.19 |
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Axalta - new Cromax Imron Fleet Line 2K Very High Build Primer Surfacer P500 |
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| 01.4.19 |
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Fix Auto Pershore - to sponsor employee in British Drift Car Championship |
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| 01.4.19 |
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CRASH - launch £10,000 Bodyshop Apprentice Scholarship for repairers in Northern Ireland |
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| 01.4.19 |
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AutoRaise - free Multi-skilled Apprenticeship and Recruitment Seminar for bodyshops at Newcastle College (Wednesday 22 May) |
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| 01.4.19 |
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ABP Club Women's Automotive Women of Influence event - 40 of the most influential and inspiring women in the vehicle repair industry |
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| 01.4.19 |
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Brexit and employment – what could it mean for you? |
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| 01.4.19 |
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UK companies stockpile ahead of Brexit |
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| 01.4.19 |
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Save Honda Swindon march - thousands march through the streets of Swindon on Saturday |
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| 01.4.19 |
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LexisNexis - 60% of drivers want insurance based on how they drive yet only 5% are given the choice |
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| 01.4.19 |
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Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) - claims management companies enter FCA regulation today |
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| 01.4.19 |
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2019 Body Repair Industry Apprentice Awards (BRIAA): Tuesday 18 June - recognise YOUR up and coming talent! |
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| 01.4.19 |
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Increases to National Living Wage (£8.21 ph) and National Minimum Wage (£7.70 ph for 21 to 24-yr olds and £6.15 for 18 to 20-yr olds) |
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| 01.4.19 |
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HPI - one in 14 cars ‘clocked’ |
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| 01.4.19 |
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Autoglass - secures 2,700-vehicle Eddie Stobart contract |
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| 31.3.19 |
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car UK - signs agreement to acquire SHB Hire (family-owned vehicle hire and management business) |
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| 31.3.19 |
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AA - comments on £201 million road repair fund to resurface extra 1,000 miles of roads |
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| 31.3.19 |
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Government - £201 million road repair fund to resurface extra 1,000 miles of roads |
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| 29.3.19 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA2019) - we've already SMASHED last year's ticket sales! |
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| 29.3.19 |
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Grove Group - promote National Sales Manager, Tony Thorpe, to Business Development Director role |
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| 29.3.19 |
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AXA v Churchill "landmark battle" - Supreme Court success for Keoghs and UK Insurance |
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| 29.3.19 |
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The FCA - confirms final rules for firms |
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| 29.3.19 |
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The Parts Alliance - hosts first-ever National Conference |
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| 29.3.19 |
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Direct Line - one in seven drivers now think pensioners should display an 'E' plate on their car to show they are an elderly driver |
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| 29.3.19 |
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Autocar Great British Women in the Car Industry - Aston Martin’s Laura Schwab to deliver keynote speech in June |
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| 29.3.19 |
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Thatcham Research - new CEO, Jonathan Hewett, tells ABP his plans to engage with bodyshops |
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| 29.3.19 |
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NCR Bodyshops - congratulations Cliff! |
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| 29.3.19 |
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Halo ARC - celebrate LV= GI Claims Partner Awards 2019 win for Eastleigh bodyshop |
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| 29.3.19 |
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ABP Club Recommended Business Service Provider: InAutomotive - discount for all ABP members |
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| 28.3.19 |
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Steer Automotive Group - why Richard Steer wanted to buy a bodyshop group... |
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| 28.3.19 |
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Copart - wins Value Creation Award at the 2019 LV= Claims Partner Awards |
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| 28.3.19 |
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LV= GI Claims Partner Awards 2019 - wins for repairers: AW Repair Group, Gemini ARC and Halo Eastleigh, and Copart |
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| 28.3.19 |
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AkzoNobel - bodyshops can repair headlights quickly and cost-effectively |
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| 28.3.19 |
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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles - investing more than 1.8 billion euros in the future of the brand in 2019 |
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| 28.3.19 |
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Swansway Crewe - named SEAT Fleet Dealer of the Year |
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| 28.3.19 |
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Ben launches new online support for people with depression - the predominant mental health issue worldwide |
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| 28.3.19 |
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Service Certainty - appoint Paul Sell (ex Aviva) as a Director |
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| 28.3.19 |
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Nationwide Accident Repair Services - open ‘milestone’ 25th Rapid Repair Centre |
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| 28.3.19 |
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ABI - UK motor insurers paid out £4.8 billion in vehicle repairs in 2018 |
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| 28.3.19 |
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SMMT - UK car production fell by -15.3% in February |
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| 28.3.19 |
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Thatcham Research - welcomes EU legislation on mandatory car safety tech |
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| 28.3.19 |
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TrustFord - renews contract with ACIS |
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| 27.3.19 |
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Trak Global - UK’s largest telematics co. says it will be the 2030s before the most at-risk drivers benefit from speed limiting tech |
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| 27.3.19 |
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Europcar Mobility Group UK - quarter of businesses could be facing an additional bill of £4,500 per year – per van |
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| 27.3.19 |
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SMMT - identifies 15 points in future UK/EU trade models that do not deliver for the automotive sector |
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| 27.3.19 |
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SEAT - to launch six electric and plug-in hybrid models and develop new EV-platform in Spain |
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| 27.3.19 |
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Axalta - 17,000 of its daylight lamps in bodyshops around the world |
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| 27.3.19 |
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ACSO (the Association of Consumer Support Organisations) - claims firms back new ABI- trade association to "detox the compensation culture" |
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| 27.3.19 |
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Ford Driving Skills for Life - weekend lessons for young or newly qualified drivers returns to Manchester’s intu Trafford Centre |
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| 27.3.19 |
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RAC - comments on EU plan to make advanced safety features mandatory on vehicles from 2022 |
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| 27.3.19 |
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ABP Guide to Retail Charges - pull-out / print-out copy of the latest ABP Guide to Retail Charges 2019-2020 |
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| 27.3.19 |
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Volkswagen and Amazon Web Services develop Volkswagen Industrial Cloud - long-term plan to integrate supply chain |
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| 27.3.19 |
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HMRC impact assessment for VAT and services if the UK leaves the EU without a deal |
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| 27.3.19 |
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LV= in Auto Body Professional - confirms plans for its Sole Site Repairer network |
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| 27.3.19 |
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AA - two thirds of drivers often surprised when a cyclist or motorcyclist ‘appears from nowhere’ |
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| 27.3.19 |
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ABP recommended training provider, Auto-Motivate - new course date released from Auto-Motivate: Wednesday 24 April |
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| 27.3.19 |
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Free2Move Lease - Groupe PSA’s leasing company wins Best Business Lease at The 2019 Business Motoring Awards |
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| 27.3.19 |
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Thatcham Research - new Porsche Macan security rated as ‘Superior’; latest key tech contributes to high standard of anti-theft protect |
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| 27.3.19 |
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DENSO - hosts customer visit to aftermarket specialist’s Indonesia production facility |
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| 27.3.19 |
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CitNOW - Sytner Elite Technicians judged on mechanical expertise and video presentation skills |
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| 26.3.19 |
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Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) - holds big 5 car hire firms to account and takes action against 2 Spanish companies. |
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| 26.3.19 |
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First Central Insurance & Technology Group - former Hastings MD, Michael Lee, appointed as CEO |
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| 26.3.19 |
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ETSC on "a historic day for road safety in the EU" - provisional deal on new vehicle safety standards |
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| 26.3.19 |
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New Volkswagen Group Components brand - cross-brand and international structure management for bundled Group parts operations |
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| 26.3.19 |
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British Bodyshop Awards 2019 - BBA2019 Preview published |
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| 26.3.19 |
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Woop Cover - new claims handling brand, The Motor Claims Hub, launches in May |
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| 26.3.19 |
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Auto Body Professional - 80-page Spring magazine OUT NOW! |
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| 26.3.19 |
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Brake - free webinar for employers and fleet and road safety professionals |
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| 26.3.19 |
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IAEA - 2019 National Conference: Saturday 11 May at the British Motor Museum, Warwickshire |
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| 26.3.19 |
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JATO - Tesla model 3 becomes Europe’s best-selling pure electric vehicle in February in its first full month on the market |
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| 26.3.19 |
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Executive pay – link bosses’ pay to workers, say MPs |
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| 26.3.19 |
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Kwik Fit - the £1.2 billion repair bill |
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| 26.3.19 |
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53% drivers unable to name car parts that an extended warranty agreement is likely to pay out for in the event of a failure |
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| 26.3.19 |
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Ford - new EVs include Fiesta and Focus EcoBoost Hybrid |
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| 26.3.19 |
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Annual Local Authority Road Maintenance (ALARM) survey - 40,000+ miles of Britain's roads are at risk of crumbling within five years |
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| 25.3.19 |
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Brexit preparedness - EU completes preparations for "increasingly likely" possible “no-deal” scenario on 12 April |
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| 25.3.19 |
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BVRLA - rental industry buys 13% of vehicles assembled in the UK and sold to domestic customers, and employs 32,600 people |
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| 25.3.19 |
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Allianz Partners and BMW - new emergency service essential programme offers fixed price cover |
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| 25.3.19 |
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Volvo Car UK - new Live Chat service gives business drivers instant digital access to Volvo’s fleet experts |
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| 25.3.19 |
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Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) - running a series of free apprenticeship service webinars for employers and training providers |
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| 25.3.19 |
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Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) - critical of "desperate ploy" to keep supermarket merger afloat that "will decimate consumer choice" |
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| 25.3.19 |
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Which occupations are at highest risk of being automated? - 1.5 million jobs at risk |
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| 25.3.19 |
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Are video games to blame for bad young drivers? |
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| 25.3.19 |
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UK Finance - businesses lose £93 million to invoice scams in 2018 but four in 10 unaware of risk |
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| 25.3.19 |
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Fix Auto UK - acquires its first wholly owned independent repair centre: Daventry Panel Craft |
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| 25.3.19 |
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One-in-seven motorists get nervous when parking |
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| 25.3.19 |
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SEAT - lowers water consumption per car produced by 31% in the past 8 years with progress made in paint workshop |
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| 25.3.19 |
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Association of British Insurers (ABI) - payouts to help UK firms survive unpaid bills now at their highest since 2009 |
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| 25.3.19 |
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cap hpi - some small used electric vehicle models rising in value |
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| 25.3.19 |
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KPMG - Three in five UK manufacturers say Brexit has impacted investment into their business, finds KPMG survey |
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| 25.3.19 |
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UHY Hacker Young - HMRC investigations into Apprenticeship Levy more than double in a year, reports accountancy firm |
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| 22.3.19 |
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Renault Retail Group UK's Coulsdon and West London sites - fined by HSE after serious safety breaches relating to faulty vehicle lifts |
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| 22.3.19 |
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EDAM Group - creates business leaders of the future with new development initiative |
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| 22.3.19 |
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Ford EcoGuide - tells drivers when to slow down & change gear based on situations ahead & out of sight |
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| 22.3.19 |
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Brexit: Operation Brock - no-deal Brexit plan - in which one side of a motorway will be reserved for queuing lorries - will begin on Monday |
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| 22.3.19 |
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Brexit - EU leaders agree Brexit delay |
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| 22.3.19 |
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Mycarcheck.com market guide: March 2019 - strong demand for used diesel cars and milder weather boosts bike market |
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| 22.3.19 |
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Fix Auto Dagenham - named Best Newcomer by Volvo Car UK at the company’s Annual High Achiever Awards Ceremony |
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| 22.3.19 |
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Creditplus – the role of the bodyshop in running an effective PDI Centre |
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| 22.3.19 |
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Consumer Intelligence - Brexit uncertainty could drive continued car insurance price rises: "heightened concerns around imports parts" |
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| 22.3.19 |
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Volvo High Achievers Awards - Hildenborough Volvo & Hildenborough Body & Paint Centre receive High Achiever Recognition Award |
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| 22.3.19 |
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AW Repair Group - LV= GI Award Win for AW Repair Group |
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| 22.3.19 |
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HSE eBulletin - changes to RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations) forms |
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| 22.3.19 |
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The Independent Distributor Alliance Limited (TIDAL) - welcomes CMS (The Colour Matching Specialists) as 16th official Alliance Partner |
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| 22.3.19 |
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Circle Leasing Spring newsletter - ABP WINNERS FOR THE FOURTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR – THAT’S US! |
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| 22.3.19 |
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Allianz - confirms Gerry Ross as new head of commercial motor |
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| 22.3.19 |
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Innovation Group - banks take control from Carlyle as part of a full capital reorganisation |
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| 22.3.19 |
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Gemini - two nights, two awards; winners of The Investment in People award at the LV= GI Claims Partner awards |
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| 21.3.19 |
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Fleet News awards - full list of all 28 award winners |
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| 21.3.19 |
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Ford - Tim Stone (ex Amazon) to replace Chief Financial Officer, Bob Shanks, who will retire at the end of the year |
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| 21.3.19 |
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LV= - 2018 results: £136 million profit; plans to convert to a mutual company limited by guarantee; vehicle repair cost inflation |
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| 21.3.19 |
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Highways England - Severn Bridge journeys to Wales rise after tolls end |
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| 21.3.19 |
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Bloomberg NEF - road toll scheme for electric vehicles could cost motorists £170 per year |
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| 21.3.19 |
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Venson Automotive Solutions - 45% motorists do not conduct regular pressure checks of their tyres |
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| 21.3.19 |
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Roberlo - launching several new products in the abrasives line |
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| 21.3.19 |
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Allianz - ready 'today' to issue Green Cards to Allianz customers |
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| 21.3.19 |
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German Autolabs - launch the first digital assistant for UK drivers: Chris |
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| 21.3.19 |
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Volvo Cars - to deploy in-car cameras and intervention against intoxication and distraction from early 2020s models |
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| 21.3.19 |
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AA Financial Services - young people "driving the car buying market" for 2019 |
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| 21.3.19 |
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Volvo Cars - celebrates 60 years of sharing safety knowledge with open-for-all digital library |
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| 21.3.19 |
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ABP Club Recommended Business Service Provider: InAutomotive - Drive your recruitment strategy in the right direction |
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| 21.3.19 |
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AA - fixed penalty notices for careless driving have dropped by 8.4% |
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| 21.3.19 |
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Rolls-Royce Motor Cars - Global Dealer Award winners include Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Manchester (Sytner Group) |
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| 21.3.19 |
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Thatcham Research - six of the 11 new cars launched in 2019 rated poor for security |
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| 21.3.19 |
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The Sytner Group - 36 service technicians put skills to the test at 2019 Elite Technician competition |
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| 21.3.19 |
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RAC - a quarter (25%) of drivers – the equivalent of 10 million people – admit to illegally making or receiving calls while driving |
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| 21.3.19 |
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Auto Industry Excellence Awards - full list of all 20 winners; Devonshire win Bodyshop award; Gemini win Training & Development award |
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| 21.3.19 |
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Gemini ARC - proud winners of the Training & Development Excellence Award at The Auto Industry Excellence Awards |
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| 20.3.19 |
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AutoExpress - "The Great British car insurance write-off scandal" |
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| 20.3.19 |
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Fix Auto UK - sponsorship of the Arenacross gets "millions of hits" |
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| 20.3.19 |
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Beacon Hill Garage - credits TechMan with £100K net profit increase |
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| 20.3.19 |
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REPOST FROM THE FORUM - can anybody recommend a good diagnostic system? |
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| 20.3.19 |
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Blackpool and The Fylde College - to reveal the B&FC Automotive Rally Mini |
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| 20.3.19 |
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Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) and Suzuki Motor Corporation (Suzuki) - agree "wide-ranging", Global partnership |
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| 20.3.19 |
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Europcar Mobility Group UK - steps up focus on low emissions: Hyundai IONIQ added to Europcar Model Choice fleet |
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| 20.3.19 |
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Cifas - fraudulent claims in motor insurance have increased by 45% |
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| 20.3.19 |
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Standox - expanding Standofleet range for commercial vehicles with a high-film filler |
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| 20.3.19 |
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CAPS - CAPS-enabled bodyshops can now order parts online from Euro Car Parts, OEC (formerly Bluegrass) and Prasco |
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| 19.3.19 |
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Brexit and Green Cards – updated advice from the ABI |
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| 19.3.19 |
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Auto Windscreens - 40 charity vans now in operation |
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| 19.3.19 |
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Personal Injury Discount Rate - Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) reaction |
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| 19.3.19 |
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Personal Injury Discount Rate - first review of the personal injury discount rate starts today |
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| 19.3.19 |
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UK sees record employment as unemployment falls below 4 per cent |
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| 19.3.19 |
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Future of mobility urban strategy launch - RAC reaction |
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| 19.3.19 |
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Auto Windscreens - unveils new Ginetta G40 race car to hit the track with experienced racing driver, Martin Wills |
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| 19.3.19 |
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ABI 2019 Automated Vehicles event - David Williams (AXA) and Matthew Avery (Thatcham Research) confirmed as keynote speakers |
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| 19.3.19 |
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Government’s Future of Mobility: Urban Strategy - working with innovators, companies, local authorities and other stakeholders |
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| 19.3.19 |
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Revive! - Annual Conference celebrates "bumper" year with near 50% increase in demand for SMART repair service |
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| 19.3.19 |
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Ageas - confirms redundancies: Port Solent operations move to Eastleigh and Stoke on Trent office to close |
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| 19.3.19 |
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What Car? - study of 9,000 motorists finds 8.4% are considering a fully electric car as their next vehicle |
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| 18.3.19 |
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AutoRaise - new BBA awards - Repairer Supporting Apprenticeships & Industry Stakeholder Supporting Apprenticeships; entries close Wed 26 Mch |
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| 18.3.19 |
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Volkswagen Group - workforce to be cut by up to 7,000 (but rules out compulsory job cuts until 2025) |
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| 18.3.19 |
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comparethemarket.com - cheaper car insurance helps drive down the cost of running a car for young drivers by £150 |
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| 18.3.19 |
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Ford - European restructuring program includes job cuts in the UK (unknown number) and Germany (5,000) |
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| 18.3.19 |
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Indicata UK - Ford EcoSport is February’s fastest-selling used car |
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| 18.3.19 |
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YourParkingSpace.co.uk - one-in-five Brits would not leave their contact details if they dented another car when parking |
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| 18.3.19 |
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CV-Library - one in four automotive professionals don't know how to ask for a pay rise |
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| 18.3.19 |
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Copart - recognised in The Parliamentary Review as |
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| 18.3.19 |
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Insurtech Board (Tech Nation) - fintech trade body publishes suite of legal documents to new new insurtech firms |
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| 18.3.19 |
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Last few places left on Vehicle Technology Seminar at RWC - Tuesday 26 March in Milton Keynes |
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| 18.3.19 |
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GoCompare Car Insurance - average amount of money spent on buying a new driver’s first car is now £4,276 |
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| 18.3.19 |
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HonestJohn.co.uk - calls on Government to introduce MoT test at two years for vans; quarter of vans fail their first MoT |
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| 18.3.19 |
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DENSO - electric vehicles, consolidation of parts distributors and the increasing importance of fleets |
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| 18.3.19 |
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Autovista article: "Is Brexit uncertainty boosting RVs of young used cars?" |
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| 18.3.19 |
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Steer Automotive Group (formerly Baldwins Repair Group) - update on the new Brackley and Northampton bodyshops |
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| 18.3.19 |
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Kia Motors UK - wins ‘Manufacturer Warranty Scheme of the Year’ at the 2019 Car Dealer Aftermarket Excellence Awards |
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| 18.3.19 |
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2019 Great British Women in the Car Industry - nominations for rising stars in Autocar’s Great British Women Top 100 now open |
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| 18.3.19 |
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Brexit - over a third of personal investors (37%) say UK should leave EU with No Deal |
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| 15.3.19 |
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AutoVista Survey - which form of motorsport is more relevant for future automotive technologies? |
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| 15.3.19 |
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The British Coatings Federation (BCF) - announces new industry charity cycle event to raise funds for four UK cancer charities |
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| 15.3.19 |
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honcho - widely anticipated insurance distribution disruptor signs deal with insurance industry software house |
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| 15.3.19 |
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National Windscreens - delivers impromptu lesson to students |
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| 15.3.19 |
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Motorpoint - organising charity football match to pay for wheelchair for long-serving colleague |
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| 15.3.19 |
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RAC - new measures to clamp down on rogue private parking firms become law |
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| 15.3.19 |
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AutoRaise - to recognise industry stakeholders at this year’s British Bodyshop Awards (BBAs) |
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| 15.3.19 |
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Tackling Economic Crime Awards (TECAs) launched - those fighting fraud, money laundering, bribery and corruption could be up for an award |
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| 15.3.19 |
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Zurich UK - maintains CII Corporate Chartered status for 8th year |
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| 15.3.19 |
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Volvo Body and Paint High Achiever Awards - Hildenborough Volvo & Hildenborough Volvo Body & Paint Centre crowned as overall winner |
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| 15.3.19 |
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BCA - used van residual values strengthen |
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| 15.3.19 |
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Volvo Trucks - launches new I-Save engine option |
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| 15.3.19 |
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3M’s Automotive Refinish Centre (ARC) - students visit 3M as part of British Science Week |
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| 15.3.19 |
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Tesla - launch second mass-market electric vehicle, Model Y |
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| 14.3.19 |
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TomTom - industry-first 'HD Map horizon' for automated driving |
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| 14.3.19 |
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Charlotte Ward, Apprentice Panel Tech at Mon Motors Accident Repair Newport - named QSA Apprentice of the Year |
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| 14.3.19 |
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Volkswagen - plans 22 million electric vehicles in ten years; 70 new electric models by 2028 (instead of the 50 previously planned) |
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| 14.3.19 |
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Insurance Post mag Claims Awards - finalists revealed; includes Aviva and Vizion for the Claims Collaboration of the Year award |
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| 14.3.19 |
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Europcar Mobility Group UK - major van rental site opens in Birmingham Newtown |
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| 14.3.19 |
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LV= - partners with University of Bristol to advance data science capabilities |
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| 14.3.19 |
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Volvo Cars - restructures its exec management team |
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| 14.3.19 |
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Direct Line - Brits feel anxious, drained and stressed – and are willing to spend £170 for an extra hour in the day |
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| 14.3.19 |
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Extended "guarantee" for road repairs - utility firms faced with providing five-year warranty |
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| 14.3.19 |
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Brexit no-deal rejection vote - delay "preferable to no deal by accident", says the ABI |
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| 14.3.19 |
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LeasePlan - "an uncertain Spring Statement for uncertain times" |
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| 14.3.19 |
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Groupe Renault - "sweeping changes" in the industry prompt executive shake-up |
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| 14.3.19 |
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CMA - investigating the anticipated acquisition of EMACS by ARMS Business Solutions; comments required by 20 March |
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| 14.3.19 |
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ABP Club Recommended Business Service Provider: InAutomotive - new initiative to find military veterans motoring industry jobs |
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| 14.3.19 |
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The Floow - 8/10 UK motorists admit to being distracted behind the wheel |
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| 14.3.19 |
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Spring Statement - company car and fleet driver updates |
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| 13.3.19 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - recall 44,535 cars due to "excessive CO2 emissions"; all are 2016 - 2017 models with 2.0 litre petrol and diesel engines |
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| 13.3.19 |
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ACEA - EU and UK business: no deal Brexit is a no-win outcome that must be avoided |
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| 13.3.19 |
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Spring Statement 2019 - 2019 growth forecast 1.2%, weakest growth rate since 2009 |
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| 13.3.19 |
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Direct Line Group - reports its gender pay gap: 15.4% (median) with 36.6% bonus gap |
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| 13.3.19 |
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FLOURISH - driverless car project researches advances in vehicle connectivity |
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| 13.3.19 |
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Willis Towers Watson - benchmarking solution to help insurers improve claims handling & profitability at 45% of UK motor market in 4 months |
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| 13.3.19 |
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OEC (formerly Bluegrasscoms) - awarded contract to design and deliver Mercedes-Benz Vans Trade Programme to increase parts sales |
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| 13.3.19 |
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National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA) - motorcycle registrations were up 13% in February |
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| 13.3.19 |
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Activa Contracts - latest risk management initiative run in partnership with Lightfoot to cut at-fault accidents |
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| 13.3.19 |
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Broach Hill Garage - VDA, Phil Nendick, awarded Citroen Vehicle Damage Assessor of the Year 2019 for second year in a row |
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| 13.3.19 |
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FTA on import tariffs announcement - doubled down on its advice to logistics operators and importers and exporters to prepare for a #NoDeal |
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| 13.3.19 |
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Institute of Directors (IoD) - "Government’s no deal planning ‘cack-handed’ and comes too late for many firms" |
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| 13.3.19 |
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Laird Assessors - response to NBRA Brexit strategy meeting: authorisation before vehicle is on site |
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| 13.3.19 |
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AX - keyless systems a major contributor to UK’s annual £271 million insurance bill; estimated 320,000 vulnerable vehicles on UK roads |
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| 13.3.19 |
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WorldSkills UK: Team UK 2019 - Conor McKevitt from Wrights Accident Repair Centre and Riverpark Training to compete in Car Painting |
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| 13.3.19 |
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SMMT onn Brexit vote - "‘No deal’ must be taken off the table immediately and permanently" |
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| 13.3.19 |
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NBRA statement on last night's Brexit vote - calls on claims industry to "seriously consider some mitigating solutions" for repairers |
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| 13.3.19 |
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Autoglass - drives the innovation agenda with new products |
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| 13.3.19 |
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Spies Hecker - new Permasolid Speed-TEC Wet-on-Wet Surfacer 5550 can be overcoated after just five minutes of air-drying time |
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| 13.3.19 |
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Almost a quarter (23%) of drivers said their vans are not hands-free enabled |
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| 13.3.19 |
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Confederation of British Industry (CBI) on latest Brexit vote - 'Enough is enough. Time for Parliament to stop the circus' |
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| 13.3.19 |
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Brexit - the Government statement in full, issued at 7am this morning, on the "temporary tariff regime for no deal" |
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| 13.3.19 |
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UK government - publishes details of tariffs which will apply in no-deal Brexit: 10.6% on cars but NOT on car parts |
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| 12.3.19 |
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INFINITI - to withdraw from Western Europe market (inc UK) in early 2020; production of Q30/QX30 to cease at Sunderland by mid-2019 |
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| 12.3.19 |
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OEConnection LLC (OEC) - Online Booking Solution wins Product Innovation of the Year Award from Car Dealer Magazine |
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| 12.3.19 |
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S&G Response - champions National Apprenticeship Week with support from local MP, the Rt Hon Esther McVey |
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| 12.3.19 |
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Aviva - 2018 results: Group operating profit up 2% to £3.1 billion; UK motor net written premiums unchanged |
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| 12.3.19 |
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Admiral - 2018 results: record pre-tax profit of £479m (up 18%); turnover up 11% to £3.28 billion |
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| 12.3.19 |
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AutoRaise - success in placing young lady on apprenticeship with Volvo and Marshalls of Cambridge |
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| 11.3.19 |
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Selsia - exhibiting centrally managed HGV accident repairs service at the Commercial Vehicle Show (NEC, 30 April-2 May) |
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| 11.3.19 |
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Circle Leasing - number of bodyshop courtesy car driver fines rises 11% in a year |
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| 11.3.19 |
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SMMT - UK automotive industry puts the record straight on ‘no deal’ Brexit impact, as Parliament debates the meaningful vote |
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| 11.3.19 |
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Brexit - government plans to allow hauliers to continue to transport goods between the UK and the EU, even in no-deal scenario |
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| 11.3.19 |
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Brexit - the impact of a no-deal Brexit on UK motor insurers; views from Ageas, Allianz, Aviva, Direct Line, Hastings, RSA |
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| 11.3.19 |
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Defaqto - 72% of the 329 car insurance products analysed by Defaqto apply an "adjustment fee" |
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| 11.3.19 |
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Collision Repair Chaos: what the next decade will bring - IMI event tomorrow (Tues 12 March) |
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| 11.3.19 |
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Mirka - new DEROS 77mm;compact design makes it easier to use for longer periods of time, while allowing it to undertake small repairs easily |
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| 11.3.19 |
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Williams Advanced Engineering - sets out new approach to use of carbon composite structures |
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| 11.3.19 |
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Venson Automotive Solutions - reminds organisations to ensure their drivers have their Green Card before heading to the EU after 29 March |
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| 11.3.19 |
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Europcar Mobility Group UK -supports TfL Scrappage Scheme ahead of introduction of ULEZ next month |
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| 11.3.19 |
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RightIndem - Paul Sell (ex Aviva) joins RightIndem as Chief Commercial Officer |
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| 11.3.19 |
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Allianz Partners - specialist insurance training investment boosts customer
retention for motor manufacturers |
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| 11.3.19 |
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MoneySuperMarket - one million driving jobs could be replaced by the advent of driverless vehicles |
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| 11.3.19 |
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Fronius UK - welding company to host fourth Open House |
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| 11.3.19 |
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Spies Hecker - Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport - new season, new livery, new colour for F1 car |
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| 11.3.19 |
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Tesla - change their minds about closing stores and as a result raise vehicle prices by 3% |
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| 11.3.19 |
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Remit Group - Scania GB appoints Remit Group as new Apprenticeship Provider |
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| 11.3.19 |
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Spied Hecker - Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport - new season, new livery, new colour for F1 car |
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| 11.3.19 |
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FCA - confirms increase in Financial Ombudsman Service award limit |
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| 11.3.19 |
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honcho - mobile app where insurers will bid for your car insurance business prepares for May launch |
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| 11.3.19 |
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Transport Committee - inquiry launched into road safety |
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| 11.3.19 |
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"Up to 1,000 vehicle repair companies could collapse within 2 weeks of a no-deal Brexit" says Business Insider |
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| 11.3.19 |
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Redline Creative - bodyshop website content management system (CMS) |
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| 11.3.19 |
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RAC - Britain’s ‘most bashed bridge’ is hit for 120th time just days after reopening |
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| 10.3.19 |
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Modern Insurance mag – full list of finalists for their UK Customer Service Excellence awards (formerly Modern Claims awards) on 10 April |
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| 08.3.19 |
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BBA (British Bodyshop Awards)- all sales records broken with 821 earlybird tickets sold to Club members, up 19% on last year |
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| 08.3.19 |
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Aviva - "on the topic of sourcing car parts from the EU becoming more difficult in the event of a no-deal Brexit" |
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| 08.3.19 |
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RWC Training Centre - gains ADAS Approval |
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| 08.3.19 |
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RAC - a fifth of drivers have ignored smart motorway ‘red X’ signs |
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| 08.3.19 |
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Insurethebox - data shows that women are safer drivers than men of the same age |
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| 08.3.19 |
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InAutomotive - International Women’s Day #balanceforbetter |
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| 08.3.19 |
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Google - update Chrome NOW as hackers are 'actively exploiting' a bug that can allow them to access your PC |
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| 08.3.19 |
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ImAutomotive - International Women’s Day #balanceforbetter |
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| 08.3.19 |
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AutoRaise - report on National Apprenticeship Week, “the biggest week of the year" |
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| 08.3.19 |
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AXA UK and Ireland - announces change in Management Committee portfolios |
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| 08.3.19 |
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Redde - unsuccessful in securing renewal of hire and repair contract with "a large insurer" worth annual £112m turnover and £4.7m profit |
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| 08.3.19 |
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Renault Retail Group UK - HSE investigation leads to £200,000 fine after serious safety breaches relating to faulty vehicle lifts |
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| 08.3.19 |
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Belron Canada (AutoGlass in the UK) - release test results showing different windscreens (OE and non-OE) have no effect on ADAS calibration |
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| 08.3.19 |
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AkzoNobel - announced as new ILC Motor Corporate Partner |
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| 08.3.19 |
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Audatex - Audaenterprisegold download speed issues: 12 noon update: ISSUE RESOLVED |
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| 08.3.19 |
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Audatex - Audaenterprisegold download speed issues: 11.40am update - "we are still working on it" |
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| 08.3.19 |
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AW Repair Group - release video celebrating their exclusive arrangement with LV Insurance |
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| 08.3.19 |
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Volvo Car Insurance - wins the Feefo Trusted Service award for a second consecutive year |
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| 08.3.19 |
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Bicester Heritage - new 444-acre experiential resort: Bicester Motion |
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| 08.3.19 |
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Audatex - Audaenterprisegold download speed issues |
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| 07.3.19 |
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Are you the next Farécla apprentice & student bonnet painting competition winner? |
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| 07.3.19 |
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Neville Pearson, former National Network Manager at Nationwide Network Services - appointed as MD of newly formed Palace Group Holdings |
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| 07.3.19 |
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HALO - five apprentices from around the UK kick off careers at Halo's Head Office Training Centre |
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| 06.3.19 |
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Cameras for estimators - can anybody recommend a camera to use for Audatex estimating |
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| 06.3.19 |
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BuyaCar.co.uk - impatient car-parkers spell trouble ahead for driverless cars |
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| 06.3.19 |
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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles - searching for future Technicians, Parts Advisors and Service Advisors to mark National Apprenticeship Week |
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| 06.3.19 |
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TyreSafe - countrywide convictions of part worn dealers highlights a ‘clear and present risk to road safety’ |
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| 06.3.19 |
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Women of Influence – brand new ABP Club Women’s Automotive event, sponsored by 3M: Tuesday 2 April in Loughborough |
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| 06.3.19 |
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Audatex UK - appoints Steve Furminger as Product Development Director for its RMS Business |
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| 06.3.19 |
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CAPS - Eye-Load, web-based job loading system now automatically integrated with UK’s five top workshop management platforms |
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| 06.3.19 |
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One in four put off learning to drive due to excessive insurance |
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| 06.3.19 |
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BBA (British Bodyshop Awards), Intercontinental O2, Thurs 9 May - £120 per ticket saving for members ends at 4pm TODAY |
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| 06.3.19 |
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Genuine Parts Company (owners of Alliance Automotive Group in the UK) - acquire PartsPoint Group, aftermarket parts distributor in Benelux |
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| 06.3.19 |
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Aon - confirms it is considering a bid for Willis Towers Watson; the deal would mean merger of the world’s no 2 and no 3 insurance brokers |
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| 06.3.19 |
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Cambria Automobiles - trading update: we are "ahead of the corresponding period" in last financial year |
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| 05.3.19 |
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Toyota - a negative Brexit outcome could put future investment at its UK factory near Derby at risk |
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| 05.3.19 |
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BMW - may shift Mini and engine work from UK if there is a no-deal Brexit reports Sky News |
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| 05.3.19 |
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Nissan - considering plans to cut back production line shifts at its Sunderland plant reports Sky News |
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| 05.3.19 |
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BVRLA - average repair bill will rise towards £2,500 in 2019 |
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| 05.3.19 |
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Geneva Motor Show: Morgan Motor Company - Investindustrial acquires majority stake in 110-year old British sports cars manufacturer |
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| 05.3.19 |
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Geneva Motor Show: Volkswagen Group Components - to launch its ‘power bank’ for electric cars |
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| 05.3.19 |
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SMMT - new van registrations rise 1.8% to 14,384 units in February #1 Ford Transit Custom #2 Ford Transit #3 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter |
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| 05.3.19 |
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Sika - Jemma Smith (ex Valspar decorative coatings) appointed to head up Sika's Automotive Aftermarket sales in the North |
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| 05.3.19 |
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What all drivers from the UK may need to do to drive in the EU post-Brexit - inc 'Road traffic accidents in the EU' |
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| 05.3.19 |
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BVRLA - leasing sector is outperforming the wider car market as Brexit concerns undermine business confidence |
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| 05.3.19 |
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Automotive salaries rise steadily - industry’s employers struggle to fill vacancies |
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| 05.3.19 |
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THINK! road safety campaign |
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| 05.3.19 |
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Geneva Motor Show: Honda - commits to total electrification in Europe by 2025 |
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| 05.3.19 |
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SMMT - British new car market stable in February, rising 1.4% following January dip |
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| 05.3.19 |
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Greg Mitchell Motors - new Suzuki dealership and bodyshop opens in in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland |
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| 05.3.19 |
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USA: Symach - DCR’s Classic Accident Repair Center creates 'super shop' of the future |
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| 05.3.19 |
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NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP WEEK: Thatcham Research - Thinking about taking on an apprentice but not sure of the process or where to start? |
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| 05.3.19 |
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Jaguar - I-PACE (55 awards globally since launch a year ago) wins European Car of the Year 2019 award |
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| 05.3.19 |
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Fuel price rise in February ends three months of cuts |
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| 05.3.19 |
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BBA (British Bodyshop Awards) - ABP members discount of £120 per ticket ends at 4pm TOMORROW (Wed 6 March); over 700 tickets already booked |
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| 05.3.19 |
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EMaC and autoVHC - deliver integrated vehicle health checks and service plans with new partnership to boost workshop sales |
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| 05.3.19 |
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Polestar - launch Polestar 2 to compete against Tesla Model 3; only available to buy via app |
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| 05.3.19 |
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Admiral Loans - FCA action to address "unclear and excessive motor finance costs" is "good news for consumers" |
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| 05.3.19 |
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Direct Line - 2018 results: profit up 8.1% on turnover down 5.3%; "good Motor performance in competitive markets" |
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| 05.3.19 |
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Direct Line - detailed statement on potential effects (including procurement and supply chain) of a "no-deal" Brexit |
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| 04.3.19 |
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Volvo Cars - to impose 112mph speed limit on all cars to highlight dangers of speeding |
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| 04.3.19 |
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IMPORTANT BODYSHOP-RELEVANT BREXIT BRIEFING: NBRA Brexit Advisory Summit - 27 February 2019 |
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| 04.3.19 |
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USA: National Car Rental 2019 State of Business Travel Survey - more business travellers are engaging in “bleisure” travel |
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| 04.3.19 |
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Volvo Car UK - offers top tips to businesses on how to reduce the environmental impact of their fleet |
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| 04.3.19 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) - early bird ticket sale closes at 4pm on Wednesday |
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| 04.3.19 |
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Changes to the Board of the Financial Conduct Authority announced |
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| 04.3.19 |
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National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA) - used car demand and prices will remain stable for 2019 |
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| 04.3.19 |
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SYNETIQ (Motorhog, Car Transplants, DH Systems and FAB Recycling) - £100m 4-way merger completes |
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| 04.3.19 |
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CRASH Services - accident management company's fleet tops 200 vehicles after "record year" |
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| 04.3.19 |
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Carbase Group - South-West dealership to open dedicated Vanbase Bristol store and workshop |
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| 04.3.19 |
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14% of used cars for sales checked were deemed insurance write-offs - 1 in 250 cars are sold after being scrapped |
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| 04.3.19 |
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FCA - car finance market: "conflicts of interest" arising from commission arrangements between lenders and dealers |
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| 04.3.19 |
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Range Rover - new 'discreetly armoured' and 'mobile fortress' variant, Sentinel, features emergency escape system |
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| 04.3.19 |
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AutoRaise - reveal plans to mark National Apprenticeship Week (4-8 March) in the vehicle repair sector |
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| 04.3.19 |
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BVRLA - the way we are driving is changing – from ownership to shared use – and the tax system needs to keep up |
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| 04.3.19 |
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Aviva - appoints Maurice Tulloch as Chief Executive Officer |
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| 04.3.19 |
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Circle Leasing - appoints Jonathan Reynolds as Head of Sales |
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| 04.3.19 |
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Marshall's - becomes UK's largest Skoda retailer with acquisition of 6 Skoda sites to bring their total to 11 |
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| 04.3.19 |
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Aviva - announce Maurice Tulloch (ex-head of Aviva UK) as their new CEO with immediate effect |
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| 03.3.19 |
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Car Dealer Magazine Aftermarket Excellence Awards - full list of all winners which includes OEC (Bluegrass) and Devonshire Motors |
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| 02.3.19 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - planning announcement in March of a "major investment in advanced manufacturing in the UK" |
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| 01.3.19 |
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Apollo Motor Group - pledges to take on another 25 apprentices during 2019 in partnership with Remit |
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| 01.3.19 |
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ERS Insurance - 2018 results: profit of £11m, compared to loss of £12m in 2017, despite fall in GWP to £330m (from £370m in 2017) |
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| 01.3.19 |
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Hastings - 2018 results: motor gross written motor premium up 3% to £951m; "increased cost in vehicle repairs due to enhanced vehicle spec" |
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| 01.3.19 |
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Sparshatt Truck & Van Bodyshop - launches ‘same-day’ commercial vehicle paint service |
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| 01.3.19 |
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Volvo Cars - named as one of the World’s most ethical companies in 2019 |
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| 01.3.19 |
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Storm Freya will bring very strong winds, with some travel disruption and possible dangerous conditions late Sunday and into Monday |
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| 01.3.19 |
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RWC Training Centre - half-day Vehicle Technology Seminars for non-technical bodyshop staff |
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| 01.3.19 |
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Morelli Group - Mark Moring invited to Buckingham Palace to celebrate Charity DEBRA's 40th anniversary |
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| 01.3.19 |
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Belron (parent of AutoGlass) - 230% increase in number of ADAS calibrations they performed worldwide in 2018 (404,000 vs 176,000 in 2017) |
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| 01.3.19 |
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IMI SkillAuto 2019 - nominate your best new technician in Body Repair and Refinishing to showcase their talent and your expert training! |
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| 01.3.19 |
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BBA (British Bodyshop Awards) - 670 tickets sold, only 1 Premium table left; earlybird saving of £1,200 per table ends at 4pm on Wed 6 March |
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| 01.3.19 |
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ABP Recommended Business Provider, SWRnewstar - asks Club members to take part in short Accident Repair Industry Waste Survey (link below) |
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| 01.3.19 |
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HMG - expands network with new bodyshop refinish distributor, Kent Refinishing Supplies |
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| 01.3.19 |
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Tesla - closing all showrooms to cut costs and reduce price of Model 3 to $35,000 (£26,400) |
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| 01.3.19 |
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Why are more and more car companies teaming up? - interesting BBC report |
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| 01.3.19 |
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The National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA) - more than 600 candidates have passed IMI accredited Vehicle Appraiser Training Course |
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| 01.3.19 |
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EDAM Group - celebrates National Best Companies Day |
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| 01.3.19 |
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Vertu Motors (Bristol Street) - trading update: "in line with current market expectations" |
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| 01.3.19 |
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Bodyshop mag - Poppy Allard (Head of Commercial Delivery) becomes 12th departure in last 18 months |
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| 28.2.19 |
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Green NCAP - 12 cars rated against a tough new 'green' test regime; energy needed to scrap and recycle parts considered in the future |
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| 28.2.19 |
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Delays increasing on major roads in England - 3.9% increase compared to 2017 |
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| 28.2.19 |
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GB Flints - unannounced BSI audit passed; auditor commented on "very high standard of compliance" |
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| 28.2.19 |
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Rob Smale - on his last day at Ageas, thanks repair industry who "helped, supported and advised" him as he headed up the claims teams |
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| 28.2.19 |
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Farécla Bonnet Painting Competition 2019 – design brief revealed ahead of next week’s launch |
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| 28.2.19 |
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Tesla - Elon Musk: "we will be feature-complete, full self-driving this year" |
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| 28.2.19 |
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High Voltage Vehicle Awareness - have you considered sending your valeting and reception staff for training? |
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| 28.2.19 |
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SMMT - British car production falls -18.2% in first month of the year |
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| 28.2.19 |
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Green NCAP - new star rating and index system for vehicle performance in 'Clean Air' and 'Energy Efficiency' |
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| 28.2.19 |
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HMRC - urges business owners to make sure they are ready for no deal Brexit |
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| 28.2.19 |
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BMW Group and Mercedes-Benz - German competitors to jointly develop automated driving tech to hit the roads next 5-6 years |
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| 28.2.19 |
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March set to be the month of MOT failures |
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| 28.2.19 |
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Automechanika Frankfurt - next show in September 2020 to have Hall 11 designated as "Body and Paint" |
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| 27.2.19 |
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AutoRaise - holding an Apprenticeship Information Day at EMTEC during National Apprenticeship Week |
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| 27.2.19 |
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Absolute Alignment - 4-wheel alignment supplier has tripled stock levels in preparation for Brexit |
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| 27.2.19 |
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CitNOW - announces headline sponsorship of the Sytner Elite Technician Challenge |
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| 27.2.19 |
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By Miles - real-time pay-by-mile car insurance provider raises £5m funding to shake up the £11.7bn car insurance market |
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| 27.2.19 |
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AkzoNobel - new Sikkens livery for the 2019 season McLaren Formula 1 team car unveiled |
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| 27.2.19 |
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Autoglass - selected as preferred supplier for glass repairs and replacements to Hertz UK |
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| 27.2.19 |
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EDAM Group - named in Sunday Times 100 Best Companies |
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| 27.2.19 |
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ACIS - key-to-key times could lengthen for dealer-approved bodyshops struggling to manage ADAS recalibrations |
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| 27.2.19 |
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Thatcham Research - Enterprise looks to Thatcham Research ecademy for next generation automotive technical learning |
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| 27.2.19 |
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Direct Line - 1.6 million small business double their revenue in a month |
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| 27.2.19 |
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Euro NCAP - Seat Tarraco, Mercedes-Benz G-Class and Honda CR-V SUVs all achieve maximum five-star rating |
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| 27.2.19 |
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Redde plc - half-year results: profit up 7.2% on turnover up 14.9%; no of repair cases up 7.7% |
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| 27.2.19 |
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Ireland: SIMI - Irish Motor Industry Awards include Bodyshop of the Year won by Pratt's Auto Bodyshop, Carlow |
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| 27.2.19 |
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CalAmp - acquires TRACKER in the UK for £10 million to expand their global portfolio for connected vehicle and asset tracking solutions |
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| 26.2.19 |
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Department for Transport - to consult on legislation to ban buses, coaches and heavy goods vehicles using tyres over 10-years old |
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| 26.2.19 |
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Direct Line Insurance Group plc - appoint Penny James (currently their CFO) as new Chief Executive, replacing Paul Geddes |
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| 26.2.19 |
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Porsche - the new Macan range (due out in 2021) will be electric ONLY; no petrol or diesel versions |
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| 26.2.19 |
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More than half of small businesses (55%) believe fleets will be fully autonomous within 20 years |
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| 26.2.19 |
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Xpress Centres - 30-strong same-day repair centre network secures high profile clients |
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| 26.2.19 |
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Farécla Bonnet Painting Competition 2019 - entry opens Thursday 7 March |
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| 26.2.19 |
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Nationwide - new Sheffield repair facility is Nationwide's 24th Rapid Repair Centre |
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| 26.2.19 |
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IMI SKILL AUTO 2019 - Automotive Body Repair and Automotive Refinishing Students and Apprentices: are yours the best in the UK? |
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| 26.2.19 |
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Fylde Coast Accident Repair Centre - the team move into their new purpose built bodyshop in Blackpool |
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| 26.2.19 |
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Inchcape (5th largest franchised dealer bodyshop group) - reinstates AX for accident aftercare service across 119 dealer sites nationwide |
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| 26.2.19 |
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Autoglass - launch Rain Repel – an "advanced windscreen kit" - visibility when driving in the rain improved by up to 34% |
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| 26.2.19 |
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Allianz - host launch event to celebrate new charity partnership with Mind |
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| 26.2.19 |
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RSA - appoint Charlotte Jones as new CFO, replacing Scott Egan, who moved to head of RSA UK |
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| 25.2.19 |
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IFED - Axa employee and ex-employee sentenced for selling customer data in 2015 to claims management company, Mid North West Ltd |
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| 25.2.19 |
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car2go (Daimler AG) and DriveNow (BMW Group) - competitors merge to form ShareNow |
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| 25.2.19 |
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BikeTrac - 237 machines and 1,000 recoveries in total (so far) |
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| 25.2.19 |
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AA insurance - awarded Feefo Gold Trusted Service award for 2019 |
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| 25.2.19 |
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AA - proportion of people planning to buy a hybrid car has tripled over the last five years (5% to 15%) |
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| 25.2.19 |
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ABI - issues strongest Brexit warning yet on no deal and future rule-taking |
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| 25.2.19 |
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ECCO - exhibiting at CV Show in Birmingham (30 April to 2 May) for the first time |
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| 25.2.19 |
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Mitsubishi Motors - appoints Catherine Perrin (ex Nissan) as Regional Network Development Manager |
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| 25.2.19 |
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Morelli Group - appointed as official distributor for Scangrip UV lamps |
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| 25.2.19 |
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Australia: Rolls-Royce Motor Cars - Queensland dealership moves from Gold Coast to new owners in Brisbane |
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| 25.2.19 |
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The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) - on the European Parliament’s vote on revision of the General Safety Regulati |
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| 25.2.19 |
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EMM International - new Masking Film Dispenser Smart from Colad |
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| 24.2.19 |
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Parliamentary Review - new personal injury claims in Q3 2018 fell to their lowest level in nearly seven years |
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| 24.2.19 |
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May Day bank holiday 2020 - could be moved from Mon 4 May to Fri 8 May to celebrate 75th anniversary of the end of Second World War |
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| 24.2.19 |
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West Midlands Police - raid 5 properties in blitz on "chop shops" and find hundreds of dismantled reusable parts and stolen vehicle parts |
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| 24.2.19 |
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Direct Line - 3rd place in Sunday Times "Big Companies to Work For"; official citation |
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| 24.2.19 |
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Admiral - 1st in Sunday Times Big Companies to Work For; official citation + feature article |
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| 24.2.19 |
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Admiral - named as the UK’s "Best Big Company to Work For in the UK" in today's Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For awards |
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| 22.2.19 |
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BBA (British Bodyshop Awards) - Thurs 9 May at the O2; over 600 tickets sold; just 12 days left to save £1,200 per table |
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| 22.2.19 |
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European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) - welcome new EU mandation of safety technologies; concern at speed of implementation |
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| 22.2.19 |
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EU - more life-saving technology to be mandatory fit on all new vehicles including AEB, accident data recorder, driver drowsiness warning |
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| 21.2.19 |
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Consumer Intelligence - |
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| 21.2.19 |
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86 million vehicles were sold in 2018 - Global car and LCV sales fell by 0.5%, as European, Chinese and US markets stalled |
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| 21.2.19 |
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Tom Hudd from iRG Innovative Repair Group - personal 'Mental Heath – the journey' message shared (with thanks to Tom) |
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| 21.2.19 |
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MEPs back "life-saving" vehicle safety standards in key vote |
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| 21.2.19 |
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Driverless cars - David Williams (Managing Director, Underwriting & Technical Services at AXA Insurance) gives his views on developments |
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| 21.2.19 |
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International Underwriting Association (IUA) - calls for new laws for driverless cars |
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| 21.2.19 |
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AXA worldwide - 2018 results: underlying profits up 6%; "2018 was a pivotal year in our transformation journey" |
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| 21.2.19 |
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Women of Influence – brand new ABP Club Women’s Automotive event, sponsored by 3M: Tuesday 2 April in Loughborough |
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| 21.2.19 |
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ABI - insurers say "Don’t blame drivers for fully automated accidents" |
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| 21.2.19 |
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Ferrari - Dealers to host local schools to learn about Ferrari Apprenticeships during National Apprenticeship Week 2019 |
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| 21.2.19 |
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HMG Paints - Veterans Garage collaborate with HMG Paints in 1930s Airport restoration |
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| 21.2.19 |
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BBA - 2019 British Bodyshop Awards Presenting Companies announced! |
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| 21.2.19 |
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Cazana - new cars registrations to drop by 1.8% as Brexit settles; used car sales to increase by 2.2% with supply under pressure |
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| 21.2.19 |
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AlloyGator - alloy wheel protection system receives TÜV SÜD approval (product testing and safety compliance) |
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| 21.2.19 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) 2019 - "rivals and competitors, panel beaters and insurance people, all come together as friends at the BBAs" |
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| 21.2.19 |
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RAC - majority of drivers in favour of police using long-range cameras |
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| 21.2.19 |
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The Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) - Brexit VAT expenses reclaim deadline looms |
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| 21.2.19 |
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Halfords Autocentres (MOT, service, mechanical & tyres) - 44% drivers think getting car serviced by independent garage invalidates warranty |
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| 21.2.19 |
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Gloucestershire Police - long-range camera catches 1,293 speeding drivers (inc 126mph) and ammunition and offensive weapon seizure |
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| 20.2.19 |
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Cameron v Liverpool Victoria Insurance - the CHO (Credit Hire Organisation) publish their response to todays Supreme Court judgement |
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| 20.2.19 |
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Aviva - High Court signs off approval to transfer £9 billion in assets to a new Irish company pre-Brexit (2259 GMT on March 29) |
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| 20.2.19 |
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Question from a Club member re: UV primers - can you help? |
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| 20.2.19 |
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Cameron v Liverpool Victoria Insurance - Minster Law's view of todays Supreme Court judgement |
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| 20.2.19 |
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Cameron v Liverpool Victoria Insurance - LVF's response to todays Supreme Court judgement |
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| 20.2.19 |
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Cameron v Liverpool Victoria Insurance - the official Supreme Court case summary on insurance regarding an unidentified driver |
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| 20.2.19 |
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AXA UK change in Insurance leadership team - Gareth Howell, Executive Managing Director of AXA Retail, to leave AXA UK and Ireland |
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| 20.2.19 |
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FCA Wholesale Insurance Brokers Market Study report - no "significant levels of harm that merit the introduction of intrusive remedies" |
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| 20.2.19 |
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Post-Brexit car price rises costing drivers thousands - cheapest cars have experienced the sharpest rises since 2017 |
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| 20.2.19 |
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ACEA - vehicle safety: auto makers call for rapid adoption of new EU requirements |
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| 20.2.19 |
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InAutomotive - 10 disruptive trends in the automotive aftermarket |
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| 20.2.19 |
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AX (Accident Exchange) - opportunity to capture bodyshop work: March is the second-worst month for accidents after November |
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| 20.2.19 |
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Daily Mail - man has received over 100 nuisance phone calls from claims companies since minor bump in station car park in Oct 2018 |
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| 19.2.19 |
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RAC - renew contract with Slater and Gordon to provide accident management support and additional legal services to RAC members |
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| 19.2.19 |
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RWC Training Centre - March dates available for ADAS training for bodyshops |
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| 19.2.19 |
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IFED - previous benefits cheat sentenced for not disclosing £44,000 fraud when buying motor and home insurance policies |
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| 19.2.19 |
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EMaC (part of Innovation Group) - brings together innovative services to maximise aftersales opportunities |
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| 19.2.19 |
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LeasePlan UK - secures new 5-year contracted vehicle supply deal with Midland Heart |
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| 19.2.19 |
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France: Symach - bodyshop installation in Normandy, France at Le Francois Carrosserie, to go from repairing 250 cars per year to 50 per WEEK |
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| 19.2.19 |
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Pendragon - Mark Herbert (ex Jardines) to replace Trevor Finn as Chief Executive Officer |
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| 19.2.19 |
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Ben - following Honda's Swindon plant announcement, charity reminds automotive workers (and their families) they are here to help |
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| 19.2.19 |
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Vizion Engage - network bodyshops attend the latest round of Vizion repairer days |
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| 19.2.19 |
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Allianz - boxer's £35,000 whiplash claim rejected after video of him fighting 9 weeks after crash spotted on YouTube |
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| 19.2.19 |
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Brake - offers free webinar on post-crash action and care |
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| 19.2.19 |
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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) - announces appointment of new Chair of the Financial Services Consumer Panel, Wanda Goldwag |
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| 19.2.19 |
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Henkel - new vehicle repair and maintenance (VRM) literature available for bodyshops |
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| 19.2.19 |
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The Floow - telematics firm backed by Direct Line Group investment chosen by Government to lead UPLIFT project (cutting accidents on roads) |
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| 19.2.19 |
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Ageas - Jonathan Price appointed as new Chief Financial Officer for UK Business |
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| 19.2.19 |
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OFFICIAL: Honda - confirm proposal to cease production at its Swindon factory in 2021 due to the "challenges of electrification" |
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| 18.2.19 |
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Honda - expected to announce closure of Swindon factory in 2022 with the loss of 3,500 jobs |
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| 18.2.19 |
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Chesterfield College Vehicle Accident Repair Open Day - Monday 4 March 2019 |
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| 18.2.19 |
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National Salvage Group - ‘Wears It Red’ for the Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity |
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| 18.2.19 |
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GEM Motoring Assist - Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) systems should become mandatory on all new vehicles from 2022 |
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| 18.2.19 |
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U-POL - launches filler campaign with free prize draw to win an Apple iPad |
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| 18.2.19 |
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AW Repair Group - promotes Ian Pearson to Group Operations Support Manager role |
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| 18.2.19 |
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Europcar UK - motorists don’t understand what a car finance deal does and doesn’t include |
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| 18.2.19 |
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International Underwriting Association (IUA) - calls for new laws on driverless cars |
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| 18.2.19 |
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ŠKODA UK - Henrys ŠKODA wins Service & Parts at annual Retailer of the Year (ROTY) awards |
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| 18.2.19 |
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Fix Auto Buckingham - celebrates 10-year anniversary of being part of the bodyshop network |
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| 18.2.19 |
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Tracker - BMW X5 was the most ‘stolen and recovered’ vehicle in 2018 |
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| 18.2.19 |
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Artificial intelligence to tackle insurance fraud - 40 AI and data analytics projects announced |
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| 18.2.19 |
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Kirkcaldy has the worst MoT pass rate in the UK |
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| 18.2.19 |
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Nationwide - Trafford Park site adopts dual branding with LV= General Insurance |
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| 18.2.19 |
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Stoneacre - 5th largest franchised dealer bodyshop group joins MG network |
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| 18.2.19 |
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Volvo Car UK - appoints VW's former National Network Development Manager, Mark Cox, as National Sales Manager |
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| 18.2.19 |
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Pendragon (Evans Halshaw & Stratstone) - Mark Herbert (ex-Jardine Motors) to become new CEO, replacing Trevor Finn who is retiring |
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| 18.2.19 |
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Synetiq - to ensure full GDPR compliance by removing all personal data (inc that held in sat-navs, black boxes etc) from salvage vehicles |
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| 18.2.19 |
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Synetiq - new company (formed by merger of Motorhog, Car Transplants and FAB) will not accept cash payment for salvage vehicles |
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| 17.2.19 |
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Brexit - UK lorries and planes will be allowed into Europe after a no-deal Brexit under contingency plans published by EU Council |
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| 16.2.19 |
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Porsche GB - tells customers in the event of a no-deal Brexit they will have to pay 10% extra if their new car is delivered after 29 March |
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| 15.2.19 |
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Councils call for £1.5 billion to fund scrappage scheme |
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| 15.2.19 |
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Ten million drivers have now done retraining courses - 1.2 million drivers attended speed awareness course in 2018 |
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| 15.2.19 |
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Canopy Safety from KVF Consultants - free 30-day trial of new Health & Safety software for ABP Club members |
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| 15.2.19 |
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AA - wins one of UK’s largest roadside assistance contracts with Lloyds Banking Group |
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| 15.2.19 |
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insurethebox - named People Development Heroes of the Year in the 2019 North East Contact Centre Awards (NECCA) |
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| 15.2.19 |
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AkzoNobel - declares special cash dividend of €4.50 per share, to be paid on February 25, 2019 |
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| 15.2.19 |
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Has anyone got a good contact for Tradex Insurance Services' accounts department? - request from ABP Club member |
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| 15.2.19 |
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Gemini Wakefield - 25th site for Gemini is a 8,000 square foot start-up business |
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| 15.2.19 |
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ACIS - stockpiling £1.2m product and a Brexit ‘taskforce’: paint suppliers prepare for "worse case scenarios" post-March 29 |
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| 15.2.19 |
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JBR Capital - witnessed a 54% increase in classic car equity release deals during 2018 |
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| 15.2.19 |
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Self-Driving and Driverless Cars: The Auto Trader Guide |
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| 15.2.19 |
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National Apprenticeship Week (NAW): Monday 4 to Friday 8 March 2019 - guide for bodyshop apprentice employees |
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| 15.2.19 |
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The Financial Stability Board (FSB) published a report today on FinTech and market structure in financial services. |
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| 15.2.19 |
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JCT600 - double win at the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicle Awards at the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicle Awards |
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| 15.2.19 |
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Renault - board will not make €30m payout to former boss Carlos Ghosn |
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| 15.2.19 |
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Mitsubishi Motors UK - apprentices become first Light Vehicle Technicians to qualify under new standards standards |
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| 15.2.19 |
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BVRLA - "stark" warning in response to HM Treasury’s Review of WLTP and Vehicle Taxes |
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| 14.2.19 |
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Happy 40th Birthday, Mirka UK! |
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| 14.2.19 |
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ABP Club Recommended Business Service Provider: InAutomotive - How attractive is your job advert? |
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| 14.2.19 |
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BSI's Kitemark Excellence Award at this year's British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) - enter by 4 March! |
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| 14.2.19 |
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Gemini Repairs - fourth cohort of 14 new apprentices start at Emtec College |
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| 14.2.19 |
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Barnfield College - host ‘Meet the Industry’ event at motor vehicle workshops |
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| 14.2.19 |
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The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) - businesses ‘hung out to dry’ without answers in event of unwanted ‘no deal’ |
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| 14.2.19 |
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AA - acquires Prestige Fleet Servicing for around £11 million |
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| 14.2.19 |
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Optal - B2B transaction 'reinventor' makes 64th place on Sunday Times HSBC International Track 200 |
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| 14.2.19 |
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DfT - drink-drive deaths up |
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| 14.2.19 |
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Inter-est - brand new website launched today |
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| 14.2.19 |
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LV= - Victoria Price (ex Verex, A Plan & BGL) joins LV='s Broker business to develop motor manufacturer insurance relationships |
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| 14.2.19 |
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Cap HPI - motorists are driving 21% fewer miles than they did 10 years ago |
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| 14.2.19 |
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KPMG's Mobility 2030 'disruption' - electric vehicles (EVs), connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs) and on-demand mobility services |
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| 14.2.19 |
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RAC and Euro Car Part's Autofirst - join forces to create the biggest independent garage network in the UK |
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| 14.2.19 |
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Prasco UK - appoints Steve Thompson, Industry Insights, as non-executive director |
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| 14.2.19 |
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Ford - tells Prime Minister a no-deal Brexit would be "catastrophic" and they are now working on plans to move production out of the UK |
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| 14.2.19 |
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PSA - appoint Alison Jones (former md of Volkswagen UK) as managing director for the Peugeot, Citroën and DS Automobiles brands in the UK |
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| 14.2.19 |
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Peugeot UK - have built up stockpile of cars (25% more than usual) in the UK to beat threat of hard Brexit says Motor Trader report |
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| 14.2.19 |
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Inflation rate - falls to lowest level for two years; CPI down to 1.8% for last 12 months; RPI down to 2.7% |
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| 13.2.19 |
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Abridge Vehicle Management - Mercedes-Benz Vito courtesy fleet keeps businesses running during accident repairs |
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| 13.2.19 |
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IFED - Ghost broker jailed for providing fake car insurance for 70 vehicles to criminals |
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| 13.2.19 |
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Halfords Autocentres - 70% of drivers have no idea how to ‘merge-in-turn’ |
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| 13.2.19 |
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National Windscreens - ADAS calibration demand drives expansion in Scotland |
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| 13.2.19 |
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LeasePlan - announces Q4 and Full Year 2018 results: €322.4m Repair & Maintenance Services revenue (2018) |
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| 13.2.19 |
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Lightfoot - Montel group of companies reduce accidents by 80% using driver improvement tech |
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| 13.2.19 |
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KPMG - UK drops two places (from 5th in 2018, to 7th, in the 2019 Autonomous Vehicles Readiness Index |
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| 13.2.19 |
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SMMT - British new HGV market down -4.3% in 2018 (43,103 sold) |
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| 13.2.19 |
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SMMT - used car market drops -2.1% in 2018, with 167,980 fewer cars changing hands compared with 2017 |
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| 13.2.19 |
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Can employers really afford to ignore apprenticeships? |
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| 13.2.19 |
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DENSO-sponsored Toyota Auto Body - finish first and second in production category in Dakar Rally |
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| 13.2.19 |
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HSE's change in enforcement expectations for mild steel welding fumes - Julie Eley offers "one off" free advice to industry colleagues |
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| 13.2.19 |
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18% of all drivers admit to checking messages or emails behind the wheel - 15 years since driving while using a handheld mobile made illegal |
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| 13.2.19 |
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Nationwide - first graduating class of 2019 leaders complete ILM accredited Introduction to Leadership and Management |
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| 13.2.19 |
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AXA XL (the property & casualty and specialty risk division of AXA) - restructuring plan puts potential 711 jobs in Europe (inc UK) at risk |
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| 13.2.19 |
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GoCompare - 1 in 10 young driver car insurance policies are ‘fronted’ |
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| 13.2.19 |
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Fix Auto Nottingham (BMW and MINI & Volvo) and Fix Auto Dagenham (Nissan) - VM approvals for two franchisees |
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| 12.2.19 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) - our 2019 host says bodyshops "provide an amazing service to the nation" and "can't wait to salute" you! |
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| 12.2.19 |
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Empty car parking spaces at shopping centres (thanks to online shopping) rented to other car owners such as workers at nearby businesses |
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| 12.2.19 |
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Rolls-Royce Motor Cars - record number of places available on the 2019 Apprenticeship Programme |
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| 12.2.19 |
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Volvo Car UK - new virtual sales team saves man hours and man power for SMEs |
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| 12.2.19 |
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EDAM Group - Project Phoenix wins silver in the Training Journal's Best Change Management category |
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| 12.2.19 |
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IAM RoadSmart - business must tackle distracted driving to stem the tide of avoidable crashes |
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| 12.2.19 |
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BLM - risk assessment remains relevant in workplace |
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| 12.2.19 |
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Autotech Recruit - temporary vehicle technicians (mechanical and servicing) fill 25,000 hours across dealer network garages in 2018 |
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| 12.2.19 |
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Thatcham Research - one-day M.E.T Supplementary Restraint Systems (SRS) and Trim course: Thurs 14 Feb and Mon 25 March |
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| 12.2.19 |
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Aviva - motor insurance brokers’ concerns grow around Brexit and economic climate |
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| 12.2.19 |
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Which? car survey - luxury cars and SUVs are "least reliable" |
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| 12.2.19 |
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Jailed crash for cash fraudster back in court charged with nine money laundering offences over an 18-year period |
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| 12.2.19 |
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Budget Insurance blog - Keyless cars: How do they work and are they worth it? |
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| 12.2.19 |
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AA - trading update; profits in line with guidance; 16% growth for motor insurance to 731,000 policies |
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| 12.2.19 |
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speed cameras - retired Harrogate business man caught using radar jammer to avoid speeding tickets is JAILED for 3 months |
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| 11.2.19 |
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The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) - Boris Johnson to "lead the way" at BIBA 2019 |
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| 11.2.19 |
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Premium Credit - two million people borrow money from friends and family to help pay for their insurance |
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| 11.2.19 |
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The Office for National Statistics (ONS) - 0.2% growth in UK gross domestic product (GDP) in Q4, down from 0.6% in Q3 |
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| 11.2.19 |
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Two new pieces of guidance published to help employers identify potential causes of the gender pay gap and develop an effective action plan |
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| 11.2.19 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) - 2019 Presenting Companies announced! |
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| 11.2.19 |
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BASF - "we help cars 'see' through sensor protection and 'be seen' with advanced pigmentation and coating innovations" |
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| 11.2.19 |
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Bring It On 4 Ben with new fundraising challenges! |
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| 11.2.19 |
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What to expect on a Speed Awareness Course - LeaseCar says no police, not a pass or fail and insurance not affected |
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| 11.2.19 |
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HSE - change in enforcement expectations for mild steel welding fumes with immediate effect |
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| 11.2.19 |
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Autoglass - Aviva customers can now make a windscreen insurance claim through the MyAviva portal |
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| 11.2.19 |
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RAC - wins major consumer award for its car insurance products |
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| 11.2.19 |
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Mercedes-Benz - appoints Audi's former Head of Fleet Sales, Tom Brennan, to head up their fleet sales operation |
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| 11.2.19 |
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The IMI - launch new Customer Service, Parts and Sale Apprenticeship Standard |
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| 11.2.19 |
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Rob Terry - founder of Quindell has raised £25 million for his new venture, OS3 Digital, a technology platform for the insurance industry |
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| 11.2.19 |
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Audi - first fully electric Audi: e-tron (£71,490) and e-tron Launch Edition (£82,240) models now available to order |
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| 11.2.19 |
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Mercedes-Benz Vans - 90% of of drivers feel there’s a parking problem in the UK for vans |
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| 08.2.19 |
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Henrys Suzuki - new dealership and workshop opens in Glasgow |
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| 08.2.19 |
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The IMI - hosts Electric Vehicle Advisory Group meeting |
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| 08.2.19 |
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Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) - consumer car finance market grew 1% by volume and 4% by value (Dec 18 vs Dec 17) |
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| 08.2.19 |
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IAM RoadSmart - drivers ignoring seatbelt and mobile phone usage laws: fear of being caught must rise |
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| 08.2.19 |
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Mobile phone use survey by Department for Transport - RAC comment |
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| 08.2.19 |
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Consumer Intelligence - Aviva, Lloyds Bank and More Than are 'newcomers' to ten most trusted motor insurers list |
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| 08.2.19 |
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Direct Line - Bradford West residents are twice as likely to be involved in a collision with an uninsured driver than the national average |
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| 08.2.19 |
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BVRLA leasing broker stats - personal contract hire (PCH) represents 57% of the sector, business contract hire (BCH) down from 42% to 38% |
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| 08.2.19 |
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USA: Solera - acquires Nordic property structure insurance and repair software firm, in4mo Oy |
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| 08.2.19 |
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IFED - sixteen people sentenced for running £1.2m crash for cash fraud involving 80 'accidents' |
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| 08.2.19 |
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iovation case study: esure - motor insurer cuts call centre fraud by 40% |
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| 08.2.19 |
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Fix Auto Wigan - Carl Fogarty opens latest express repair facility, Fix Auto Fix & Go Wigan |
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| 08.2.19 |
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REPOST FROM THE FORUM - anyone seeing an increase of Total Loss and Storage charges not paid until funds have been received from the TP ins? |
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| 08.2.19 |
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New York Times - interesting article on ADAS realignment after a windscreen replacement |
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| 08.2.19 |
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AM awards - full list of all 26 winners plus finalists from tonights awards event at the ICC Birmingham |
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| 08.2.19 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - Q3 results: pre-tax loss of £273m before non-cash exceptional impairment giving total pre-tax loss of £3.4 billion |
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| 08.2.19 |
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Government - an update on measures being taken to improve tyre and vehicle safety. |
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| 07.2.19 |
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InAutomotive (ABP Recommended Business Service Provider) - promotes Thomas Lowcock to General Manager |
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| 07.2.19 |
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ACIS - promote Michelle Giles to office manager to oversee the continued growth of the business |
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| 07.2.19 |
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BBA (British Bodyshop Awards) - only 4 premium tables left; over 500 tickets sold on first day; members save £1,200 per table |
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| 07.2.19 |
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The Spectator - Carmageddon; an excellent article on the future of the motor car and the vehicle manufacturers |
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| 07.2.19 |
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Zurich UK - 2018 results: country's 13th largest motor insurer sees 176% increase in general insurance operating profit |
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| 07.2.19 |
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Cromax - bodyshops! Save energy and time with Cromax products |
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| 07.2.19 |
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Ford - supports Time to Talk Day on February 7 to encourage everyone to have a conversation about mental health |
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| 07.2.19 |
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Money Mail - looks at "the nonsensical world of car insurance" |
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| 07.2.19 |
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Continental - series of new videos designed to help drivers keep their tyres in safe condition |
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| 07.2.19 |
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Thatcham Research - systems that require the driver to control or monitor the vehicle CANNOT be classified as automated |
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| 07.2.19 |
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ABI - new online calculator works out potential income gap if you fall ill or injured |
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| 07.2.19 |
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Zurich - proposes Michael Halbherr (formerly HERE, mapping and location data firm) and Barry Stowe for election to the Board of Directors |
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| 07.2.19 |
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Breeze Motor Group - opens Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Van Centre in Portsmouth |
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| 07.2.19 |
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Defaqto 2019 Star and Diamond Ratings - seven new categories added, inc General Insurance products |
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| 07.2.19 |
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Currently studying towards a level 3 qualification in either Body Repair or Refinish? - Register for WorldSkills UK Competitions 2019 |
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| 07.2.19 |
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Grove Group - David Sutcliffe promoted to Operations Manager of UK's fourth largest paint distributor |
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| 07.2.19 |
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Thatcham Research - welcomes news of Government driverless car ambitions, but "Safety Must Come First" |
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| 07.2.19 |
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Audatex - partners with RSA Insurance to develop the UK’s first online claims system for pet insurance |
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| 07.2.19 |
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IMI - hosted Electric Vehicle Advisory Group meeting to begin the process of agreeing appropriate Professional Standards for working on EVs |
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| 06.2.19 |
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NBRA - publish results of first insurer attitude survey; "repairer feedback fairly positive on relationship between repairers and insurers" |
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| 06.2.19 |
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Brexit - government unveils preparations to keep hauliers operating between UK and EU in event of no-deal Brexit |
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| 06.2.19 |
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iRG Innovative Repair Group - 38% growth in 2018 for bodyshop group |
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| 06.2.19 |
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The Floow - Sheffield-based telematics start up that Direct Line worked with (2012) then invested in (2014) hit Florida |
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| 06.2.19 |
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BBA on Thurs 9 May - over 400 tickets sold in first 4 hours; only 7 premium tables left; ABP Club members save £120 per ticket - book now |
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| 06.2.19 |
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Eastern Daily Press - Motoring section of local paper reports BMW driver "takes extreme measures" to avoid car park dents |
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| 06.2.19 |
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ABP Recommended Business Service Provider: SWRnewstar - Resources and Waste Strategy: a packaging opportunity for bodyshops |
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| 06.2.19 |
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£23 million for technological trials - to help future proof roads |
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| 06.2.19 |
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RMI Standards and Certification (RMISC) - Kevin Perks appointed as General Manager |
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| 06.2.19 |
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Sytner Sheffield - named ‘BMW Aftersales Retailer of the Year’ |
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| 06.2.19 |
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AXA Group - transitions "from payer to partner to its customers" with new global brand |
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| 06.2.19 |
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Fleet World article - with Graham Gibson, chief claims officer at insurer Allianz and chairman of Thatcham Research |
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| 06.2.19 |
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Evan Smart - former bodyshop premises in Aberdeen available for sale or rent; can include fitted assets (spraybooths etc) if required |
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| 06.2.19 |
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bodyshop mag - rename their awards event as "Bodyshop Live!"; 19-20 Sept, Metropole; awards jury announced |
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| 06.2.19 |
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Plenham (bodyshop mag) - Ruth Draper becomes 11th departure in last 18 months |
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| 06.2.19 |
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The Rainbow Trust - 14th February is more than ‘just another day’ |
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| 06.2.19 |
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SEAT UK - fastest growing car manufacturer in True Fleet for two consecutive years: year-on-year growth of 27% |
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| 06.2.19 |
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The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) - UK "staring danger in the face" on trade deals |
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| 06.2.19 |
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Canada: Symach and Better Image Collision build "dream bodyshop" |
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| 06.2.19 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) - earlybird sale starts TODAY! |
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| 06.2.19 |
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Germany: Ford - tests light-based visual language that could help autonomous vehicles communicate with pedestrians |
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| 06.2.19 |
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Xpress Centres - recently gained the BSI 10125 Kitemark accreditation |
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| 06.2.19 |
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£35 million lost by cyber crime victims - increase of 24% in six months |
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| 06.2.19 |
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DVLA - their contact centre received 1,275 reports regarding suspected vehicle tax scams during the last 3 months of 2018 |
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| 06.2.19 |
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Government - moves forward on advanced trials for self-driving vehicles in the UK on public roads and without a safety back-up driver |
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| 06.2.19 |
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Solera (owners of Audatex) - Tony Aquila, Founder, Chairman & CEO, appointed as chairman of Sportradar, leading sports data provider |
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| 06.2.19 |
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USA: Caliber Collision Centers and ABRA - announce the closure of their merger (announced on 5 Dec 2018) giving 1,000 bodyshops in 37 states |
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| 05.2.19 |
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Aviva - two insiders (Andy Briggs and Maurice Tulloch) favourites to replace Mark Wilson as Group CEO; announcement due this month |
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| 05.2.19 |
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RSA - Scott Egan (currently their CFO) to become CEO RSA UK & International replacing Steve Lewis who is stepping down and leaving RSA |
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| 05.2.19 |
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Remit Training - Automotive Development Coach Satpal Singh, (AKA, Ted) celebrates 30 years of training bodyshop apprentices |
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| 05.2.19 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) earlybird starts 10am tomorrow (Wed 6 Feb) - save £120 per ticket |
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| 05.2.19 |
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LeasePlan UK - Tuesdays are the most common day for car accidents; 18% of accidents involving company cars happen on a Tues |
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| 05.2.19 |
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The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) - answers questions ahead of new claims management jurisdiction (1 April 2019) |
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| 05.2.19 |
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RAC - Petrol and diesel prices drop for third month in a row |
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| 05.2.19 |
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Auto Windscreens - report from recent ADAS Automotive Connecting Conference |
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| 05.2.19 |
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Interesting Brexit view from KPMG - "despite uncertainty, it’s time to speak up" |
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| 05.2.19 |
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Denso - OE-supplier helps bodyshops maximise winter footfall with latest Wiper Blade technology |
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| 05.2.19 |
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National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) - on the latest SMMT figures: "retail automotive industry is flexible and resilient" |
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| 05.2.19 |
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The Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) - supports a total of 87 SMEs with £86m investment |
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| 05.2.19 |
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SMMT - British new car registrations dip -1.6% in January but demand for electrified models surges |
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| 05.2.19 |
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East Kent Apprenticeship Awards (EKAA) - nominations open for inaugural event; Ashford, Folkestone & Hythe, Canterbury, Thanet, Swale, Dover |
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| 05.2.19 |
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C&C Vehicle Services - opens new bodyshop in Wolverhampton |
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| 05.2.19 |
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Autonomous cars - the 5 problems that mean they aren't coming anytime soon; optimistic assessment says 10 years before wide usage |
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| 04.2.19 |
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Australia: 2019 Collision Repair Expo - Andrew Marsh and Dave Leuhr speaking at Australian Collision Repair Expo in April |
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| 04.2.19 |
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NMU - insurer launches new Terrorism Motor Fleet product |
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| 04.2.19 |
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LV= - confirms 140 jobs are at risk in its claims teams |
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| 04.2.19 |
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Which? survey - 55% motorists think “fault” meant insurers considered policyholder had caused or was partly to blame for accident |
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| 04.2.19 |
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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles' annual awards - Eurovans Eastbourne claims overall top performing Van Centre award |
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| 04.2.19 |
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Government response to Nissan manufacturing update re Sunderland - "a blow to the sector and the region" |
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| 04.2.19 |
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Birmingham city centre Clean Air Zone (CAZ) - launches January 2020 |
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| 04.2.19 |
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Direct Line Group - 2 billion driver miles recorded with telematics partnership with The Floow |
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| 04.2.19 |
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The automotive sector and preparing for EU Exit |
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| 04.2.19 |
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Mycarcheck - new survey shows half of all used buyers encounter phishing |
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| 04.2.19 |
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The National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA) - 2019 will start to see more plug-in hybrids and BEVs going through auctions |
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| 04.2.19 |
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TWO DAYS TO GO! - tickets for this year's British Bodyshop Awards (BBAs) go on sale on Wednesday |
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| 04.2.19 |
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Moneysupermarket: Thatcham Research - "premiums would not be so competitive if a Berkshire company hadn’t smashed your car to bits first" |
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| 04.2.19 |
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Ageas - half of British households keep their car in the garage overnight |
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| 04.2.19 |
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Auto Trader's road rage survey - 20% of road users fear for their safety on the roads |
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| 04.2.19 |
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Volvo Cars - bodyshop finalists and winners of the High Achiever Incentive in 2018 |
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| 04.2.19 |
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Leasing.com (formerly ContractHireAndLeasing.com) - website relaunches to drive the UK’s switch from car ownership to usership |
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| 03.2.19 |
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Nissan - confirm next X-Trail model will continue to be made in Japan and will not transfer to Sunderland |
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| 02.2.19 |
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Brexit - next week Nissan will announce cancellation of plans (announced Autumn 2016) to build new X-Trail model in UK says Sky News |
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| 01.2.19 |
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Ingenie (Watchstone's telematics arm) - "challenging" trading conditions impact retail volumes - revenue halved |
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| 01.2.19 |
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Autoglass - technician Andy MacGregor becomes the first in the UK to achieve IMI ADAS calibration accreditation |
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| 01.2.19 |
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ICO - fines Eldon Insurance (Go Skippy) and Leave.EU £120k for unlawful marketing messages |
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| 01.2.19 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) - earlybird sale opens in 5 days; secure your tickets with fantastic ABP Club Members-only discounts |
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| 01.2.19 |
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Fix Auto UK - nationwide search for 3 MET, panel and paint technicians to represent the country in the Fix Auto Masters Programme |
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| 01.2.19 |
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The Car Wash Association (CWA) - police estimate is that there are up to 20,000 "rogue" hand car washes operating in the UK |
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| 01.2.19 |
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Bosch - upfront investment of €4 billion automated driving tech |
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| 01.2.19 |
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JMK Solicitors - top NI personal injury law firm for fifth year |
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| 01.2.19 |
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CitNOW - Winter update makes updates and image upload easier for car dealer users |
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| 01.2.19 |
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Institute of Directors - 29% IoD members looking overseas due to Brexit |
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| 01.2.19 |
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Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) - outlines how it would use "temporary transitional power" in event of no deal Brexit |
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| 01.2.19 |
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InAutomotive - new Jobseekers Report reveals demand for bodyshop technicians drives average salary up 6% YoY to £32K |
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| 01.2.19 |
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Catclaw - "ultimate" pavement parking protection bursts car tyres in seconds |
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| 01.2.19 |
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Geely (owners of Volvo, Lotus & London Electric Vehicle Company) - hire ex-JLR designer for Coventry-based Geely Design UK |
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| 01.2.19 |
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Oxford Direct Services (ODS) bodyshop - approved for body repairs to the TX (electric taxi) |
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| 01.2.19 |
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Germany: Hella and Plastic Omnium - enter into a strategic cooperation to co-develop exterior body parts and lighting |
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| 31.1.19 |
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New Sikkens Autoclear Lights - offers innovative headlight repair solution for bodyshops |
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| 31.1.19 |
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Farécla - announces return of Apprentice & Student Bonnet Painting Competition! |
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| 31.1.19 |
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Tracker - popular car brands are hot targets for keyless car theft |
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| 31.1.19 |
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Seat belt use research by Brake - half of young drivers admit to being in a car with someone not belted up |
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| 31.1.19 |
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HPI - almost one in 10 (9%) of motorists aged between 45 and 54 believe that they no longer need a car |
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| 31.1.19 |
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Dave Sargeant, Managing Director of Gemini ARC - running the London Marathon 2019 |
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| 31.1.19 |
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Anexo Group (owner of DAM, Direct Accident Management) - trading update: profits ahead of expectations |
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| 31.1.19 |
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SMMT - UK Automotive on red alert as threat from a ‘no deal Brexit’ sees manufacturing and investment plummet |
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| 30.1.19 |
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European car market stabilises during 2018 - alternative fuelled vehicles record best ever year |
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| 30.1.19 |
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The Motor Ombudsman - extends accreditation to all Harwoods Group car dealerships and bodyshops in Crawley and Southampton |
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| 30.1.19 |
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Markerstudy Insurance Services Limited (MISL) - receives four star Moneyfacts rating for private car insurance |
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| 30.1.19 |
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Allianz - record year for fraud success; saved £64.75m in 2018 |
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| 30.1.19 |
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AA - "Dashcams can’t replace cops" |
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| 30.1.19 |
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FCA - launches consultation on General Insurance value measures data |
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| 30.1.19 |
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Groupe PSA - starts autonomous driving tests on open roads in China |
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| 30.1.19 |
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USA: Solera AutoPoint - new Certified Pre-Owned automated solution for pre-owned vehicle valuation and inspection |
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| 30.1.19 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) 2019 - BBA earlybird sale opens one week today! |
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| 30.1.19 |
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SEAT - wins 'Fleet Manufacturer of the Year' award |
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| 30.1.19 |
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Ezi-Methods - wins Apollo Group contract |
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| 29.1.19 |
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Practical refinish tips from Standox - fast substrate preparation with the Standox VOC Xtreme Filler |
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| 29.1.19 |
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Top Gear’s "Forgotten Presenters" |
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| 29.1.19 |
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Sika - presents cheque to the British Heart Foundation for £8,000, raised during the Sika Cycle Charity Event |
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| 29.1.19 |
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Vauxhall - partners with EMaC to launch consumer Service Plan ‘Vauxhall Care’ |
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| 29.1.19 |
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Keep an eye on the weather forecast... |
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| 29.1.19 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) 2019 with PPG - a warm welcome to our ten Diamond Partners! |
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| 29.1.19 |
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AXA - new Artificial Intelligence (AI) bots Harry (property claims) Bert (commercial property) and Lenny (liability team) |
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| 29.1.19 |
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LexisNexis Risk Solutions - free-to-download Whitepaper on consumers’ insights, attitudes and perceptions of motor insurance in the UK |
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| 29.1.19 |
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Consumer Intelligence Van Insurance Index - average price down 0.9% in a year to £1,299; claim costs increases |
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| 29.1.19 |
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Boost for small business through new government investment in tech project trials |
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| 29.1.19 |
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DriveTech Whitepaper – ‘Autonomous vehicles – will they be safer and where does this leave the “driver”?’ |
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| 29.1.19 |
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Licence Bureau - grey fleet challenges for UK companies reach "epidemic proportions" |
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| 29.1.19 |
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BGL Group (Budget / comparethemarket) - makes £3m investment in Sunderland tech hub |
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| 29.1.19 |
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Hella Techworld - technical info for workshops on ADAS |
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| 29.1.19 |
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Groupe Renault UK - Dacia Brand Manager, Louise O’Sullivan, promoted to Network Operations Director role |
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| 29.1.19 |
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ECA Group - announces partnership with one of the UK’s leading electric vehicle (EV) charging manufacturers, EO Charging |
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| 29.1.19 |
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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles - offering up to £1,000 'loyalty bonus' off new vehicles |
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| 29.1.19 |
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QBE Europe - appoints former Head of Commercial Motor for Allianz UK, Jon Dye, as QBE Director of Motor |
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| 29.1.19 |
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RAC patrols - attend 1,714 pothole-related breakdowns in 3 months (Q4 2018), but... |
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| 28.1.19 |
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Thatcham - sad news that former Chief Executive, Peter Shaw, has lost his battle with brain tumour |
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| 28.1.19 |
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Citizens Advice - true cost of electric vehicle tariffs unclear to consumers |
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| 28.1.19 |
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The Volkswagen Group - bundles Group parts operations into a single unit: Volkswagen Group Components |
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| 28.1.19 |
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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) - new retirement fund rules changes could benefit people by up to £25 million a year |
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| 28.1.19 |
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SNOW WATCH - snow and ice are likely to cause travel disruption for most of the UK this week |
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| 28.1.19 |
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Allianz and Keoghs - to use Artificial Intelligence to deliver "a true end-to-end automated solution" for Stage 3 injury claims |
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| 28.1.19 |
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Cuvva - tells Insurance Age they are working with police after driver buys insurance on their app at roadside after being stopped |
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| 28.1.19 |
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Cuuva - tells Insurance Age they are working with police after driver buys insurance on their app at roadside after being stopped |
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| 28.1.19 |
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The British Coatings Federation (BCF) - no deal Brexit could cost the coatings industry an estimated £150m |
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| 28.1.19 |
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Selsia - wins Innovation in Remarketing Award for its SMART Multipoint service |
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| 28.1.19 |
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Audatex UK - bodyshops need from better support from their suppliers with technology to increase efficiency |
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| 28.1.19 |
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Turners Garage - opens £700K Sheffield bodyshop just off M1, third site (Selby, Doncaster & Sheffield) for Turners |
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| 28.1.19 |
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Audatex Paint price update: 29th January 2019 - indicative average increase of 7.5% on the calculated paint and materials |
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| 28.1.19 |
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Euro Car Parts - FiberFix (ten times stronger than duct tape) and Flex Patch for bodyshops |
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| 28.1.19 |
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USA: The American Automobile Association (AAA) - echos Thatcham Research concerns on 'confusing' ADAS tech teminology |
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| 28.1.19 |
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AA - most motorists would want children’s lives to be prioritised ahead of their own in a fully autonomous car crash |
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| 28.1.19 |
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Which? - 99% of cars with keyless entry can easily be stolen by thieves with a relay attack, using cheap electronic equipment bought online |
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| 26.1.19 |
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Daily Mail - a car is stolen every 5 minutes in Britain; vhicle thefts up 50% in last 5 years |
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| 25.1.19 |
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Steer Automotive Group - announced as the new business name for Baldwins Repair Group |
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| 25.1.19 |
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CII article - 'as the specialist nature of vehicles will increase expense it will likely result in a decline in the number of bodyshops' |
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| 25.1.19 |
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Motor Insurers' Bureau (MIB) - issues "Special Brexit and green card update" to Members |
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| 25.1.19 |
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USA: Porsche - invests £16 million in US artificial intelligence start-up, "Urgent.ly" |
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| 25.1.19 |
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Farécla Optimised Paint System – 2 millionth cup sold to Sprayline in Shepton Mallet |
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| 25.1.19 |
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Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) - launches new Society for Claims Professionals |
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| 25.1.19 |
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LexisNexis Risk Solutions - 58% of drivers wouldn't inform their insurer about a minor accident if repairs cost less than their excess |
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| 25.1.19 |
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Paragon’s Motor Finance - supports efforts for gender balance in automotive industry |
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| 25.1.19 |
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Desira Group - opens new MG showroom in East Anglia |
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| 25.1.19 |
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Europcar Mobility Group - orders 85 all-electric Renault ZOEs for its UK car sharing and Deliver & Collect operations |
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| 25.1.19 |
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Redhill Vehicle Body Repairs - joins Fix as Fix Auto Redhill |
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| 25.1.19 |
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Reuters reports that Britain and Switzerland agree post-Brexit deal for insurers |
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| 25.1.19 |
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Autovista Group - base case forecast for the new car market in 2019 calls for a contraction in demand of 0.6% |
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| 25.1.19 |
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Groupe PSA - recognised by CPD as a leader on climate change |
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| 25.1.19 |
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Allianz - relocated commercial office in Newcastle open for business |
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| 25.1.19 |
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IFED - fraudster jailed for fake carbon credit scheme worth £2.4 million |
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| 25.1.19 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - confirm one-week production stand-down Mon 8 - Fri 12 April "due to potential Brexit disruption" |
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| 25.1.19 |
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CDK Global (a Dealer Management System (DMS) - partners with real-time DMS stock (inc. parts) info provider, SalesMaster |
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| 24.1.19 |
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Autovista Group - top challenges for the UK automotive industry |
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| 24.1.19 |
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China: Lynk & Co - the fastest-selling car in history (2018) becomes World's fastest-selling new brand |
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| 24.1.19 |
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National Windscreens - continued investment in ADAS calibration and training "is essential" |
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| 24.1.19 |
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ABI - cost of motor insurance falls in 2018; average premium £477 (down 1% on 2017) |
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| 24.1.19 |
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Reports: Apple's Project Titan (autonomous vehicle) - 200 employees go in restructuring |
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| 24.1.19 |
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Tesla Model 3 - Tesla's 'more affordable' £51,200 battery-powered saloon gets green light in Europe |
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| 24.1.19 |
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North East Motor Trade Apprenticeships (NEMTA) - Drive Vauxhall partner with NEMTA to offer body and paint apprenticeships |
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| 24.1.19 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - intelligent self-driving vehicle tech projects images onto the road ahead to inform pedestrians of direction of travel |
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| 24.1.19 |
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Farécla - appoints Gary Baillie as Technical Sales Representative for Scotland |
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| 24.1.19 |
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Canada: SYMACH - Les Pawlowski appointed as new General Manager for Canada |
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| 23.1.19 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) *** BRAND NEW VENUE for 2019*** - earlybird booking sale opens in 2 weeks' time (Weds 6 Feb) |
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| 23.1.19 |
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Volvo - recalls 219,000 diesel cars globally made between 2015 and 2016 due to a potential fuel leak, with 30,777 UK cars affected |
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| 23.1.19 |
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The IMI Skill Auto Regional Qualifiers have begun! |
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| 23.1.19 |
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EDAM Group - new year, new look for credit hire and post-accident services company |
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| 23.1.19 |
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What Car? - crowns Kia e-Niro 2019 Car of the Year |
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| 23.1.19 |
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Number of young people choosing to learn to drive in steep decline - falling by 20% in a decade |
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| 23.1.19 |
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Fix Auto UK - first two rounds of Fix Auto UK sponsored Arenacross Tour are "box-office sell out" |
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| 23.1.19 |
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HPI - Crushwatch saves nearly £122m of uninsured vehicles saved from scrapyard in 2018; highest figure for 10 years |
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| 23.1.19 |
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Ageas – partnership with Vauxhall to end in May |
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| 23.1.19 |
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EMACS – acquired by Enterprise subsidiary, ARMS Business Solutions, who also own CAPS and the BMS management system |
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| 23.1.19 |
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TomTom Telematics - acquired by Bridgestone Europe for £800 million |
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| 23.1.19 |
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Thatcham Research - Mercedes A-Class wins What Car? Safety Award 2019 |
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| 23.1.19 |
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Ageas - Port Solent and Stoke site closure statement |
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| 23.1.19 |
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Europcar - opened its second CV rental station in Glasgow, Scotland |
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| 23.1.19 |
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Standox - launches online videos with user tips for passenger car refinishing |
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| 23.1.19 |
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KP Garage & Bodyshop in Westbury, Wiltshire - bodyshop hosts open day to tell visitors about the KP Youth Project 2019! |
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| 23.1.19 |
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MSX International (MSXI) - Volvo Awards MSX International the VQE Award |
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| 22.1.19 |
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ABP Industry Yearbook - available for FREE download; includes full details of insurance-related repair costs for last 10 years |
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| 22.1.19 |
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AXA UK and Ireland - Shali Vasudeva (ex Hiscox) nominated as AXA UK Chief Operating Officer |
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| 22.1.19 |
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City AM article - "insurance products must be designed with shifting legislative & commercial developments constantly front of mind" |
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| 22.1.19 |
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Selsia - partners with National Windscreens |
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| 22.1.19 |
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Dave Sargeant of Gemini ARC - takes first place in Circle Leasing ‘virtual’ 10k |
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| 22.1.19 |
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PEUGEOT National Dealer Conference - celebrates successful 2018 with market share up 0.2% |
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| 22.1.19 |
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ChipsAway - ensure safety of specialists and customers with Electric Vehicle training as standard |
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| 22.1.19 |
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Jennings (Lookers) Kia Sunderland - qualified barber Dylan Waddle, 17, joins service department as an aftersales apprentice |
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| 21.1.19 |
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Deloitte - 21 million more electric vehicles expected worldwide by 2030 |
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| 21.1.19 |
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Fairfield MINI - wins 'Aftersales' award at MINI retailer network event |
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| 21.1.19 |
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At least 10 councils plan £1,000-a-year workplace parking levies - newspaper reports |
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| 21.1.19 |
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AA - takes top spot in What Car? survey |
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| 21.1.19 |
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Ben - new resources to help bodyshop staff combat loneliness |
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| 21.1.19 |
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Insurance claims cost reforms incomplete 2 years on from the Cost of Insurance Working Group Report says 'the Voice of Insurance in Ireland' |
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| 21.1.19 |
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Connected Solutions (CS) by Industry Insights - Service Certainty secures 'digital damage capture deal' with fellow CS Partner, Fix Auto UK |
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| 21.1.19 |
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Allianz Risk Barometer 2019 UK results - #1 Regulation and legislation changes, #2 Cyber and #3 Business Interruption |
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| 21.1.19 |
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The AutoRaise REAL Rally - 2019 event begins on the evening of Tues 25 June in Durham and ends after breakfast on Fri 28 June |
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| 21.1.19 |
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Insurance Ireland - welcomes legislation to ensure Irish policyholders protected in the event of a no-deal Brexit |
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| 21.1.19 |
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RPM Welding - phone lines are back up and working |
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| 21.1.19 |
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AXA XL - completes transfer of EU insurance arm (XL Insurance Company SE) from UK to Dublin, Ireland |
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| 21.1.19 |
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Electric vehicle market grew 19% in 2018 - almost 60,000 new plug-in electric cars registered in the UK |
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| 21.1.19 |
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RAC - drivers can only buy International Driving Permits (IDPs) from the Post Office from 1 Feb 2019 |
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| 21.1.19 |
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IMI - to host Electric Vehicle Advisory Group to discuss, agree and develop Electric Vehicle Professional Standards for repair |
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| 21.1.19 |
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AA Premium Index - average premium now £609, up 2.7% in Q4, but down 5.9% over whole of 2018; increasing crash repair costs are a factor |
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| 18.1.19 |
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Co-op - sells insurance business to Markerstudy for £185m; deal to complete in next 6 months; will be UK's 4th largest motor insurer |
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| 18.1.19 |
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Motorhog, Car Transplants, FAB Recycling and DH Systems - UK's largest vehicle dismantlers merge to form new company: Synetiq |
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| 18.1.19 |
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The IMI - launch publicly accessible ‘Professional Register’ to help consumers find qualified Finance and Insurance (F&I) salespeople |
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| 18.1.19 |
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Councils with the quickest response times to the most serious potholes |
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| 18.1.19 |
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Apprenticeships- "outdated and snobby attitudes are still putting people off apprenticeships which means they’re missing out on |
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| 18.1.19 |
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Audi - Sales Operations Manager, James Buxton, moves into top fleet role replacing Tom Brennan |
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| 18.1.19 |
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Renault UK - announced its ‘Dealer of the Year’ winners at its annual conference |
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| 18.1.19 |
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Tesla - to cut 7% of workforce and says "our products are still too expensive for most people" |
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| 18.1.19 |
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PEUGEOT National Dealer Conference - record dealer profits in 2018 with an approximate average of 1.0% return on sales |
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| 18.1.19 |
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SMMT - 59% of new cars registered in the UK in 2018 were grey, black or white |
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| 18.1.19 |
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UK drops out of top five in Electric Vehicle preparation index - UK is now lagging behind a third of EU countries surveyed |
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| 17.1.19 |
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The Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) - partners with insurance analytics software company, SAS, for new fraud prevention platform |
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| 17.1.19 |
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ABI Annual Conference 2019 - Tuesday 26 February in London |
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| 17.1.19 |
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Interesting Forum post re Brexit - company asks staff to 'vote' with a 'clear winner' |
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| 17.1.19 |
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Axalta - Golden-Bronze Sahara is Axalta’s 2019 Automotive Color of the Year |
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| 17.1.19 |
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Qudos Insurance - update (via a Club member) about insurer who went into liquidation in November 2018 |
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| 17.1.19 |
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Indicata UK - the Ford Ka was the fastest-selling used car in the UK in 2018 |
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| 17.1.19 |
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C&C Vehicle Services - "business as usual" at Oldham CV bodyshop following minor incident on Sunday |
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| 17.1.19 |
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Coventry-based bespoke vehicle engineering company, Envisage - California expansion plans to support growing customer demand across the USA |
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| 17.1.19 |
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Activa Contracts - launches new initiative recognising safest drivers |
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| 17.1.19 |
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'Fibs' could invalidate your car insurance - 49,000 confirmed or suspected dishonest insurance applications detected last year |
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| 17.1.19 |
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Audatex UK - appoints Jim Thomas (ex IRG) as Implementation Manager for PlanManager, its BMS Solution |
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| 17.1.19 |
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British insurers issue advice to customers on no-deal Brexit |
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| 17.1.19 |
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Glovebox Direct - ex-eBay start-up partners with Suzuki, Toyota, Nissan, Lexus, Citroen, Renault and Peugeot to retail genuine parts |
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| 16.1.19 |
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Inflation rate - CPI was 2.1% over the course of 2018 (down from 3.0% in 2017); RPI was 2.7% over the course of 2018 (down from 4.1% in 2017 |
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| 16.1.19 |
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C&C Vehicle Services - car and CV bodyshop (and BBA2018 Award winner) suffers fire at the weekend |
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| 16.1.19 |
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FMG - promotes Head of Sales & Marketing, Andrew Chandler, to the role of Sales Director |
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| 16.1.19 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) - earlybird booking sale opens in just THREE weeks! |
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| 16.1.19 |
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Brexit views - Richard Stone, Chief Executive of The Share Centre (and a Brexiteer) shares his views on "why Brexit will not happen" |
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| 16.1.19 |
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BIBA Manifesto 2019 - business risks can be "transferred via insurance" to "seize opportunities in these uncertain times" |
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| 16.1.19 |
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Multi-million pound fuel fraud - suspected fuel laundering site in Newry, Northern Ireland, dismantled |
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| 16.1.19 |
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BVRLA - calls for Government to introduce a fairer tax regime that will accelerate the move to zero-emission vehicles |
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| 16.1.19 |
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Zurich UK - boosts counter fraud detection to optimise claims process |
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| 16.1.19 |
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Post Brexit, move to Malta? |
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| 16.1.19 |
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Allianz UK - announces mental health charity, Mind as its new charity partner |
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| 16.1.19 |
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The CBI (Confederation of British Industry) - response to PM's comments following the meaningful vote: "businesses need a new plan", now |
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| 16.1.19 |
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IMI - Drayton Croft Kawasaki's Ollie Crowfoot is the youngest technician to undergo the IMI Accreditation |
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| 16.1.19 |
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PSA - sign agreement with Indra Automobile Recycling to increase the use of re-used spare parts at PSA authorised repairers in France |
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| 16.1.19 |
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Saga - trading update; "underwriting business has performed well during the year" |
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| 16.1.19 |
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Government - Policing Minister, Nick Hurd, chairs new taskforce to tackle vehicle theft which has risen by 7% in the last 12 months |
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| 16.1.19 |
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SMMT - reaction to Government defeat on Brexit deal |
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| 16.1.19 |
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ABI - reaction to Government defeat on Brexit deal |
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| 15.1.19 |
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AW Repair Group - ten new apprentices start their bodyshop career! |
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| 15.1.19 |
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Volkswagen AG and Ford Motor Company - launch their "Global Alliance" starting with pick-ups and European vans in 2022 |
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| 15.1.19 |
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Euro Car Parts - adds Carbon Clean to growing diesel range |
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| 15.1.19 |
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SMMT - pre-Brexit vote statement |
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| 15.1.19 |
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MSL Vehicle Solutions - launches Dualdrive, a new leasing and claims service for driving instructors |
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| 15.1.19 |
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Continental - German automotive parts supplier says "profound technological transformation" in automotive industry is reducing growth rate |
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| 15.1.19 |
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Confused.com/Willis Towers Watson Car Insurance Price Index - premiums drop 6% (£774 vs £827) but recent rises blamed on repair costs |
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| 15.1.19 |
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Glc Car Insurance - FCA warns against unauthorised "motor insurance broker" using Instagram and WhatsApp to offer fully comp policies |
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| 15.1.19 |
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Gloucester Police - 5 men sentenced for stealing cars and then breaking them up for parts at Everything Land Rover (ELR) breakers in Sling |
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| 15.1.19 |
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Glass’s Used Commercial Hero for January 2019 - Peugeot Boxer Professional "offers versatility, durability and outstanding value for money" |
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| 15.1.19 |
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UK Carline Limited (UKCL) - appointed to run branded Business Drive Direct programme for Toyota Financial Services (TFS) |
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| 15.1.19 |
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Accident Exchange Group (Accident Exchange, DCML, In-Car Cleverness & APU) - rebrand under one name: AX |
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| 15.1.19 |
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ThingCo - authorised by the MOJ to offer claims management services ahead of 'super dashcam' launch |
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| 15.1.19 |
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Half a million may need to retake driving test if hard Brexit |
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| 14.1.19 |
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January pay rise? - according to Direct Line, the novelty of a pay rise only lasts 43 days |
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| 14.1.19 |
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Price of fuel named one of the biggest issues for drivers in 2019 |
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| 14.1.19 |
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Brexit - from 28 March 2019, drivers from the UK will need extra documentation to drive in the EU and EEA |
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| 14.1.19 |
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KPMG - insurance scammers drive fraud value up (£17 million in 2018); number of fraud cases reaching courts in the UK rose by 78% in 2018 |
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| 14.1.19 |
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Aligning the MOT and vehicle safety recall systems - RAC comment |
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| 14.1.19 |
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Comparethemarket.com’s Young Drivers Report - high cost of owning a car leads half a million young people to drive without insurance |
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| 14.1.19 |
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IFED - crash for cash fraudster jailed: 20 claims, valued at £15k including car hire, repair costs and PI |
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| 14.1.19 |
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Bodyshop and weekend working - regular weekend work detrimental to health and wellbeing at small businesses, says Zurich |
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| 14.1.19 |
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Glass's Car Editor, Rob Donaldson - on the "intrinsic link between fuel prices and new car sales" |
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| 14.1.19 |
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Lookers (Jennings) Kia and Ford Washington - aftersales department strengthens team with announcement of four new service dept recruits |
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| 14.1.19 |
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Copart - appoints Jane Pocock as new UK Managing Director |
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| 14.1.19 |
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Warrantywise - data reveals the real cost of repairs for cars (inc £9,000 for a Lamborghini Aventador Cooling Fan Motor) |
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| 14.1.19 |
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CBI/PwC Financial Services Survey - demand for financial services falls for first time in 5 years (but insurers see rise in business volume) |
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| 14.1.19 |
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Article published by Gallagher - new EU case ruling means vehicles no longer on the road may require insurance |
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| 14.1.19 |
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MotorEasy - warning buyers not to rely on the MOT test to highlight potential problems with their vehicles |
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| 12.1.19 |
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AM Awards - list of all finalist for the 23 awards; winners revealed on 7 Feb |
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| 11.1.19 |
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ABP - final charity total from monies raised at Night of Knights higher than expected at £7,736 |
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| 11.1.19 |
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NAHL (Natonal Accident Helpline) - trading update: 2018 performance below expectations; share price crashes 16% to all time low |
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| 11.1.19 |
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Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) - consumer car finance market falls by 1% in November |
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| 11.1.19 |
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Preparing for Brexit - what is Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) doing for businesses? |
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| 11.1.19 |
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Lightfoot - debuts Fleet and Consumer driver reward device at CES, the world’s largest and most influential tech event |
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| 11.1.19 |
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Drive Stockton, part of Drive Vauxhall - achieve BSI Kitemark |
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| 11.1.19 |
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Sussex Police - driver who assaulted his partner and crashed his car to try and injure her sentenced to two years in prison |
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| 11.1.19 |
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ABAX - Driving Behaviour tool from Norwegian telematics and IoT firm |
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| 11.1.19 |
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GEM - applications for Road Safety Charity grants for road safety projects closes Thursday 31 January |
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| 11.1.19 |
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Motor Cycle Industry Association (MCIA) - 2018 Powered Two Wheeler Market |
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| 10.1.19 |
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RPM Welding is currently having phone line issues |
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| 10.1.19 |
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ABP Club Recommended Business Service Provider: InAutomotive - shortlisted for 2019 Onrec Award |
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| 10.1.19 |
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Rolls-Royce Motor Cars (owned by BMW Group) - annual sales of 4,107 are the highest in the marque’s 115-year history |
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| 10.1.19 |
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The National Motorcycle Dealer Association (NMDA) - attending the Motorcycle Trade Expo (20-22 Jan) at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire |
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| 10.1.19 |
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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles - ex Apple engineer, Alexander Hitzinger, to head up Technical Development for CV and autonomous driving dept |
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| 10.1.19 |
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FCA's Sector Views - includes eight pages on factors of "risk and harm" with the general insurance market |
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| 10.1.19 |
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The City of London Police’s Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department (IFED) - secures 239 years jail time for fraudsters as unit turns seven |
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| 10.1.19 |
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AGM Services - Taking Responsibility: a pledge to plant 2,300 tree saplings in 2019 |
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| 10.1.19 |
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Ford - announces job cuts |
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| 10.1.19 |
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Insure the Box - appoint Stuart Ballantyne as Interim Claims Director |
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| 10.1.19 |
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Thatcham Research - 1 space left on 2-day VDA re-accreditation taking place on Weds 16 Jan |
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| 10.1.19 |
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Allianz Ireland - "gets tough with fraudsters"; 500 "suspicious cases" awaiting trial dates |
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| 10.1.19 |
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REPOST FROM THE FORUM - RE: Current Vizion Engage events |
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| 10.1.19 |
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DriverMetrics - publish new, free guide: 'Maximising the Safety Benefits of Telematics' |
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| 10.1.19 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - plans to cut up to 5,000 jobs |
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| 09.1.19 |
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bodyshop magazine - editor Alan Feldberg, appointed in September, has left; becomes 10th departure in 18 months; new editor is Dave Richards |
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| 09.1.19 |
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Motor Ombudsman - upgrades its website with introduction of new Knowledge Base |
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| 09.1.19 |
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Germany: VW to become a power supplier |
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| 09.1.19 |
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Member request - re: TTS360 |
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| 09.1.19 |
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Re: The Northern Powerhouse - new £14 million deal will help create 500 jobs and new industrial quarter at former Redcar steelworks |
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| 09.1.19 |
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Labour productivity (Q3 2018) grew by 0.2% compared with the same quarter a year ago - the weakest growth since 2016 |
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| 09.1.19 |
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The Volkswagen Group - Education Award recognises five model education projects in the Volkswagen Group |
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| 09.1.19 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) - earlybird booking sale opens in FOUR weeks! |
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| 09.1.19 |
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Nissan - launch new 239-mile range LEAF with ADAS tech |
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| 09.1.19 |
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Gemini Group - open new site in Wakefield (a former signage printing company); becomes their 25th UK site |
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| 09.1.19 |
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Farécla - introduces ‘made by boost’ range of bodyshop consumables |
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| 09.1.19 |
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Continental - "seamless" approach to goods delivery with the help of delivery robodogs and driverless vehicles |
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| 09.1.19 |
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What Car? - 61 new cars are in contention for the 2019 What Car? Car of the Year Award |
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| 09.1.19 |
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Hood Group - enters the motor insurance market, providing sales and service support to telematics motor insurance start-up, Ticker |
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| 09.1.19 |
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BASF 'Color Report for Automotive OEM Coatings' - effect coatings create more diverse choices and raise popularity of achromatic colours |
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| 09.1.19 |
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Auto-Motivate (part of the ABP Club Training Hub) - how to achieve health, wealth and happiness in 2019 |
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| 09.1.19 |
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"It'll be decades before autonomous cars are widespread on the roads" says head of Waymo, Google's self-driving division |
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| 08.1.19 |
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USA: Symach - three new FixLine installations in the States |
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| 08.1.19 |
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700 million virtual personal assistants (Alexa, Siri, Google) will be enabled in vehicles by 2024 |
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| 08.1.19 |
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Self-driving Tesla Model S hits and destroys an autonomous 'Promobot' robot at CES in Law Vegas |
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| 08.1.19 |
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The Northern Powerhouse - new £14 million deal will help create 500 jobs and new industrial quarter at former Redcar steelworks |
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| 08.1.19 |
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Axalta's 2018 automotive color popularity report - shows white's continued global preference on vehicles at 38% |
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| 08.1.19 |
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The Motor Ombudsman - automotive dispute resolution provider upgrades website with Knowledge Base resource |
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| 08.1.19 |
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BMW Group UK - Rob East appointed as new GM for BMW and MINI sales to business and leasing customers |
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| 08.1.19 |
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Ford's “Robutt” seat test - now being rolled out for all Ford vehicles in Europe ready for all the January gym goers |
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| 08.1.19 |
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Banking, insurance and other financial services if there’s no Brexit deal - UK Gov issues information for UK residents and businesses |
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| 08.1.19 |
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Thatcham Research - reveals the ten contenders vying for the What Car? Safety Award 2019 |
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| 08.1.19 |
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Comparethemarket.com - motorists are paying an average of £217 more for their car insurance today than they were five years ago |
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| 08.1.19 |
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Kia and Hyundai - EV wireless charging system autonomously relocates fully charged cars from power source to allow others to plug in |
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| 08.1.19 |
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AkzoNobel - startup challenge begins |
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| 08.1.19 |
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Crash-for-cash - ring-leader Raja Mehmood jailed for 6 years and 15 other gang members sentenced for £1.2m scam involving 80 "collisions" |
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| 07.1.19 |
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A message from Ben - please encourage your staff to complete a quick survey about workplace health and wellbeing |
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| 07.1.19 |
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Counterfeit or low standards goods - victim speaks out over “dangerous” motorbike helmet |
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| 07.1.19 |
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National Windscreens - appoints Jan Teo as new managing director |
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| 07.1.19 |
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Slater Gordon - win 5-year contract renewal from Brightside Group for hire and repair claims handling |
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| 07.1.19 |
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The Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) - motor insurer, Hiscox, confirmed as latest insurer member |
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| 07.1.19 |
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Richard Steer - successfully completes his "big hill challenge" (Everest Base Camp) and reaches his £12,500 target for Royal British Legion |
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| 07.1.19 |
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REPOST FROM FORUM - FAO bodyshops in West Yorkshire |
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| 07.1.19 |
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Bridge maintenance backlog grows - £6.7 billion needed to clear workload |
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| 07.1.19 |
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Allianz's High net worth insurance specialist, Home & Legacy - introduces enhanced motor proposition |
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| 07.1.19 |
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Allianz's High net worth insurance specialist, Home & Legacy - introduces enhanced motor proposition |
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| 07.1.19 |
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PPG - to acquire Hemmelrath, a German manufacturer of coatings for automotive original equipment manufacturers |
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| 07.1.19 |
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Express article - 'car repair accelerates after long wait for special parts' |
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| 07.1.19 |
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Auto Trader - on latest SMMT figures: "despite year of unprecedented challenges for the industry, 2018 closed in relatively good health" |
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| 07.1.19 |
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Supermarket fuel prices "will be slashed "from Tuesday following continued decreases in wholesale costs |
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| 07.1.19 |
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updated FORS Standard, which comes into effect on 14th January 2019 |
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| 07.1.19 |
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car - make apprenticeship levy funds available through their partnership with AutoRaise |
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| 07.1.19 |
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Mitsubishi Motors - creates a new sales and marketing operation in Europe |
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| 07.1.19 |
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AA News Briefs: 'signs of the road ahead for 2019' - fuel consumption drops despite petrol car surge |
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| 07.1.19 |
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HPI - Ford Focus C-MAX tops fastest selling cars list |
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| 07.1.19 |
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ABP Club Recommended Business Service Provider: InAutomotive - 6% increase in salary rate for advertised bodyshop jobs (2017/18 vs 2016/17) |
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| 07.1.19 |
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SMMT - 141,234 hybrid or pure battery powered cars were sold in the UK in 2018 - compared to 2,225,913 petrol and diesel powered cars |
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| 07.1.19 |
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Vertu - acquire Vans Direct, "a well-established on-line retailer of new vans", for £7.5m |
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| 07.1.19 |
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SMMT - new car sales fell 6.8% in 2018 to 2.37m; diesel down 30%; hybrid/electric sales up 21% |
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| 06.1.19 |
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Seward - south-coast dealer group acquired by Hendy Group |
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| 04.1.19 |
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Paul Sell - Head of Supply Chain UK & Global Fulfilment Leader at Aviva has left and "started 2019 looking for a new challenge" |
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| 04.1.19 |
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DrivingElectric.com - lead times growing for many electric cars |
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| 04.1.19 |
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Volvo - worldwide sales up 12.4% to a new record high of 642,000 cars |
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| 04.1.19 |
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Axalta - 2018 Automotive Colour Popularity Report shows that worldwide, white remains the most popular colour fitted to 38% of all vehicles |
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| 04.1.19 |
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ABP Club Women's Automotive - W Series to inspire the next generation of women at Autosport International |
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| 04.1.19 |
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Cambria Automobiles - trading update; sales volumes down but profits up; "the business is well positioned for the year ahead" |
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| 04.1.19 |
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ABP Club UK Body Repair Industry Yearbook 2018-2019 - the 48-page 'industry-bible' is available online |
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| 04.1.19 |
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iRG (Innovative Repair Group) - appoints former Thatcham Research Operations Manager, Tom Hudd, as Head of Technical Services |
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| 04.1.19 |
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National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) - calls for road design to prioritise pedestrians and cyclists |
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| 04.1.19 |
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Selsia - appoints Ruth Lane to position of Operations Controller |
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| 03.1.19 |
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ABP Club - record year for ABP website with over 5 million pages viewed and 584,000 hours spent on the site |
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| 02.1.19 |
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2019 - will be "the year of the eco-conscious driver"; 84% of drivers are becoming more conscious of their environmental impact |
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| 02.1.19 |
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Ton of misery – drivers paid £100 more for petrol in 2018 |
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| 02.1.19 |
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comparethemarket.com - average car insurance premium in Q4 2018 rose "marginally" over the last quarter: now stands at £744 |
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| 02.1.19 |
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Volkswagen - give a sneak peak at mobile quick charging station (a bit like a smartphone power bank |
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| 02.1.19 |
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Young Driver – lessons for 10-17 year-olds to take place on specially created road systems on private property |
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| 02.1.19 |
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Hyundai - world’s first smart fingerprint tech allows drivers to unlock doors AND start the vehicle |
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| 02.1.19 |
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BuyaCar.co.uk - introduces face recognition and AI tech to combat car buying fraud |
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| 02.1.19 |
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Stockport Truck Centre (STC) – successful end of year for owners of STC Commercial Body Repairs (CBR) |
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| 02.1.19 |
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2.2 million Brits drive regularly for work high on drink and drugs |
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| 02.1.19 |
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Rail sector needs "radical reform" to address high fares |
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| 02.1.19 |
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The Carlyle Group (owners of Nationwide and Innovation Group) - completes $6.7bn acquisition of claims management firm, Sedgwick
Sedgwick |
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| 02.1.19 |
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The Carlyle Group (owners of Nationwide and Innovation Group) - completes $6.7bn acquisition of claims management firm, Sedgwick
Sedgwick |
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| 02.1.19 |
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More than half a million potholes reported to councils in 2017 |
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| 02.1.19 |
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AA - today (Wednesday 2 January) likely to be one of the busiest days for breakdowns in 2019 |
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| 02.1.19 |
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Hyundai Motor UK - Ashley Andrew, currently Hyundai Motor UK Sales Director, appointed as new Managing Director |
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| 02.1.19 |
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Farécla - 2 millionth milestone for Farécla Paint Cups |
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| 02.1.19 |
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Halo - repair group support local charity, Stonepillow |
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| 02.1.19 |
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LKQ Corporation - announces resignation of Sukhpal Singh as director of LKQ and chairman of Euro Car Parts |
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| 02.1.19 |
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LKQ - confirm departure of Euro Car Parts CEO Martin Gray who is replaced by Andy Hamilton; "no intent to eliminate hundreds of jobs at ECP" |
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| 01.1.19 |
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BS Supplies - Stoke-ok-Trent paint distributor celebrates 40th year in 2019; owner has "sold shares to International Applications" |
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| 01.1.19 |
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Apollo Motor Group - involved with bike restoration project for Portsmouth's disadvantaged children |
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| 01.1.19 |
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Consumer Intelligence car insurance price index - average car insurance policy has fallen 8.5% over last 12 months to £757 |
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| 01.1.19 |
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Stoneacre - our 11 accident repair centres continued to perform well in y/e April 2018 with revenue up 4.92%; success for 5 Repair Cubes |
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| 01.1.19 |
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Bloomberg - fully self-driving cars “will take much longer than people imagine,” says Sachin Lawande, CEO of car parts maker Visteon Corp |
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| 01.1.19 |
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Coverbox - black box car insurance premium could save drivers thousands of pounds but not for the reason they think says Daily Express story |
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| 31.12.18 |
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Leigh Mase - leaves TrustFord to become Parts Director for the Mercedes Benz Retail Group |
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| 31.12.18 |
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Zurich - Steve Helps, the Service Repair Manager MEU and Vendor Management, has left the company and is now "Open to New Opportunities" |
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| 31.12.18 |
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Axalta - to "sit right at the heart of IBIS and bodyshop magazine" as the result of 3-year global deal |
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| 31.12.18 |
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Auto Trader Group plc - completes joint venture with Cox Automotive called "Dealer Auction" |
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| 31.12.18 |
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LKQ / Euro Car Parts - CAT (Car & Accessory Trader) magazine says "400 jobs to be axed" led to board resignations |
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| 28.12.18 |
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Queen's New Year Honours List - CBE for Kevin Fitzpatrick, Nissan's Senior Vice President for Manufacturing, Purchasing and Supply Chain |
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| 28.12.18 |
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Queen's New Year Honours List - CBE for legendary automotive designer and engineer, Gordon Murray |
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| 28.12.18 |
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USA: CCC - using AI photo analytics capabilities their new Smart Estimate tool automatically writes the first estimate for engineer to check |
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| 28.12.18 |
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Hyundai - the 2019 Santa Fe SUV will be first car in world to use fingerprint technology to unlock and start the vehicle |
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| 28.12.18 |
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Xpress Centres - national network of 32 same-day car repair bodyshops, based at Tesco Extra stores advertising for £82,000 C.O.O. |
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| 28.12.18 |
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LKQ - Sky News reports that ECP founder Sukhpal Singh, CEO Martin Gray and COO Steve Horne have quit in protest at "swingeing cost-cuts" |
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| 27.12.18 |
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Chelsea Coachworks - luxury bodyshop in SW London, owned by Lyming Loo, receives £45k funding to extend premises |
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| 27.12.18 |
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Smart Refinishers (Aberdeen) Ltd - Evan Smart's bodyshop has gone into liquidation; all 17 staff made redundant |
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| 27.12.18 |
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ABP Club and its members raised record £23,275 for charity at their 2018 events, up 76% on 2017 |
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| 24.12.18 |
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FMG (part of the Redde Group) - Harvey Stead, Managing Director, looks back on 2018 |
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| 21.12.18 |
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Today is the last Daily Newsletter of 2018 - it will return on Wed 2 January; important news will continue to be posted during the holiday |
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| 21.12.18 |
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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the ABP Club team! |
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| 21.12.18 |
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10.7 million drivers to hit the road on Christmas day |
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| 21.12.18 |
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SMMT - serious decline (-19.6%) for British car manufacturing in November |
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| 21.12.18 |
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The Sika team - Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! |
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| 21.12.18 |
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The Sika team - Merry Christmas and Happy Ne |
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| 21.12.18 |
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Porsche - recalls Panamera models for re-programming of electric power steering control unit |
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| 21.12.18 |
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Average used car prices reach record high in November - Auto Trader |
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| 21.12.18 |
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USA: Tractable - asks court to dismiss lawsuit filed against them by CCC for intellectual property infringement |
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| 21.12.18 |
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Applications are now open for UK businesses to apply for grants of up to £2,500 to attend international trade shows |
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| 21.12.18 |
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BBA (British Bodyshop Awards) - earlybird booking for Club members opens in 47 days on Wed 6 Feb; venue moves from Battersea to The O2 |
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| 21.12.18 |
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ERS - "keeping up with new vehicle releases and technology" is a challenge, says ERS' new Prestige Product Manager |
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| 21.12.18 |
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The number of cars declared SORN (Statutory off Road Notifications) - risen by nearly 4,000,000 cars since 2008 |
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| 20.12.18 |
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SMMT - No Deal Brexit must be taken off the table or risk destroying UK automotive industry and the 856,000 jobs it supports |
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| 20.12.18 |
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Fix Auto Stevenage - becomes first Fix Auto UK franchisee to receive manufacturer approval status for McLaren Automotive |
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| 20.12.18 |
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Carlac - promote Graham Davies to the new role of Regional Sales Manager to help them progress and expand in 2019 |
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| 20.12.18 |
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LKQ - Arnd Franz (currently Corporate Executive Vice President of the MAHLE Group) to join LKQ Europe as Chief Operating Officer in April |
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| 20.12.18 |
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Tomorrow (Friday 21 December) will "undoubtedly" be the busiest day on the roads this festive season |
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| 20.12.18 |
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Kia - prepares for post-autonomous driving era with AI-based real-time emotion technology |
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| 20.12.18 |
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S&G Response - raise £18,887 for homeless charity by hitting 10,000 golf balls over 1,000,000 yards, providing employment until 2020 |
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| 20.12.18 |
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GT Motive - announce an extension of joint venture with Mitchell International to further develop European market |
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| 20.12.18 |
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Civil Liability Bill gets Royal Assent |
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| 20.12.18 |
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Direct Line Group - interested in buying the home and contents insurance division of L&G reports Sky News |
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| 20.12.18 |
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Ford - driving when tired is a major factor in up to 1 in 5 road accidents |
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| 20.12.18 |
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The Volkswagen Group – revises top management remuneration system |
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| 20.12.18 |
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UK Government - welcomes European Commission proposals for "no-deal" Brexit |
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| 20.12.18 |
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European Commission - publish “no-deal” Contingency Action Plan in specific sectors; includes allowing road haulage operators to carry goods |
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| 20.12.18 |
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Sophus3 - electric cars are the UK’s 4th biggest automotive segment for online research ahead of sports cars, city cars and midsize execs |
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| 20.12.18 |
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ABI - European Commission no-deal contingency plans ‘fail to lift a finger’ for millions of insurance customers in Europe, says ABI |
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| 20.12.18 |
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IFED - Ruksana Ashraf jailed for 50 fraudulent claims for Grenfell Tower, Manchester Arena and London Bridge tragedies totalling £175,000 |
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| 20.12.18 |
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Audatex UK - UK vehicle repairers must improve customer engagement to future proof sources of repair work |
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| 20.12.18 |
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GoCompare partners with Featurespace - to strengthen fraud detection and prevention |
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| 20.12.18 |
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Farecla - acquired by Saint Gobain |
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| 20.12.18 |
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Jaguar Land Rover – develops Gesture control and radar sensors stop door automatically opening colliding with objects in car parks on openin |
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| 20.12.18 |
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Volkswagen Group - acquires 75% majority stake in “WirelessCar” from Volvo Information Technology |
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| 20.12.18 |
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New cyber security standard for self-driving vehicles |
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| 20.12.18 |
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Inflation rate - CPI down slightly to 2.3% for last 12 months; RPI down slightly to 3.2% |
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| 19.12.18 |
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Christmas message from Team EMACS |
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| 19.12.18 |
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CMA pricing super-complaint - GoCompare response |
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| 19.12.18 |
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Driving home for Christmas – the average family is expected to travel over 300 miles during the Christmas period |
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| 19.12.18 |
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CMA pricing super-complaint - Citizens Advice response |
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| 19.12.18 |
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Sportif Citroen Aylesbury (Citroen approved bodyshop) - dealer installs Indicata real time used vehicle management system |
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| 19.12.18 |
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A reminder to take part in Ben's short survey - Business Industry Survey and Employee Industry Survey |
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| 19.12.18 |
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USA: Automotive News article on autonomous vehicle crashes in California - 111 accidents since 2016 |
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| 19.12.18 |
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AW Repair Group - ABP Club’s 2018 Industry Knight handcrafted shield and sword from car parts! |
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| 19.12.18 |
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Autovista - second part of their interview with Michiel van Ratingen, Secretary General, Euro NCAP: on safety testing autonomous vehicles |
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| 19.12.18 |
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CMA pricing super-complaint: ABI response |
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| 19.12.18 |
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Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) - around 12 million loyal or vulnerable customers are being taken advantage of each year by insurers |
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| 19.12.18 |
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Ford Trends Report for 2019 - 67% of adults globally agree that technology is making commuting easier |
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| 19.12.18 |
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Suzuki - annual awards recognise outstanding achievements and long service by dealerships within Suzuki GB’s 157 strong UK-wide network |
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| 19.12.18 |
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ABP Club - dates of their main 2019 events |
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| 18.12.18 |
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ABP Club investigates.... bodyshop profitability |
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| 18.12.18 |
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Anglia UK - vehicle credit management firm cuts insurance claims cost while using connected in-car cam |
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| 18.12.18 |
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AXA - small businesses and Brexit |
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| 18.12.18 |
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insurethebox - accident risk increases significantly in the run up to Christmas - by 22% |
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| 18.12.18 |
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Audatex Paint Price Update 2019 |
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| 18.12.18 |
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Ford (but not car-related) - create noise-cancelling kennel for dogs |
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| 18.12.18 |
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Auto Trader survey - 19% of drivers will risk losing their licence for being ‘slightly over the limit’ this Christmas |
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| 18.12.18 |
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AXA - partners with AutoRaise to support vehicle repair apprenticeships |
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| 18.12.18 |
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insurethebox - telematics based car insurance receives double nomination for commitment to people development |
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| 18.12.18 |
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Allianz Insurance - appoints new health, safety and wellbeing manager |
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| 18.12.18 |
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Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) - consumer car finance market up 5% in October |
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| 18.12.18 |
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Bicester Heritage (former RAF Bicester site) - 100% occupied and creating new buildings to satisfy demand with ‘New Technical Site’ zone |
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| 18.12.18 |
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DriveTribe - confirmed as lead sponsor at 2019 London Motor & Tech Show |
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| 18.12.18 |
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Lookers SEAT Middlesbrough - aftersales staff follow in the footsteps of their supervisor and mentor by becoming Master Technicians |
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| 18.12.18 |
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Financial Times report - Jaguar Land Rover is planning to cut up to 5,000 jobs as part of "turnaround plan" |
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| 18.12.18 |
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Are Christmas presents covered by insurance? |
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| 18.12.18 |
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S&G Response provides a helping hand to local Food Bank ‘Food Friend’ |
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| 18.12.18 |
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Redde plc - trading update: growth continues with profits ahead of last year |
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| 17.12.18 |
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Ford U.S. - all cars built since 2010 must receive a pre-scan during estimation and a post-scan following any repair procedures |
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| 17.12.18 |
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FCA - publish new rules that will apply to all claims management companies (CMCs) from April 2019, when the FCA takes over regulation |
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| 17.12.18 |
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Audatex Paint Price Update 2019 |
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| 17.12.18 |
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Auto Body Professional - Auto Windscreens and ADAS in the latest edition of ABP Club's magazine |
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| 17.12.18 |
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Free2Move Lease (PSA Group) - Commercial Director, Mark Pickles, promoted to General Manager role |
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| 17.12.18 |
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GoCompare car insurance - 21% BMW 4 series drivers have made an at-fault claim |
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| 17.12.18 |
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Solving the truck driver skills shortage - children as young as 10-years-old get behind the wheel of a HGV |
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| 17.12.18 |
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Bodyshop Solutions - JLR approve the Wielander & Schill XPress 800 Riveter + XLogic Workstation |
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| 17.12.18 |
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Copart - are first to join PATAM’s Automotive and Logistics Industry Competency and Qualifications Card Scheme |
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| 17.12.18 |
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RAC - four in 10 know someone who has driven over the limit |
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| 17.12.18 |
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CitNOW - nearly one in six used car buyers would ignore an online ad without video |
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| 17.12.18 |
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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) - new rules and fees that will apply to all claims management companies (CMCs) from April 2019 |
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| 17.12.18 |
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Apprenticeship Service - have an apprentice in your bodyshop? Give them a heads up that they may be contacted for feedback! |
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| 17.12.18 |
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Trak Global Group - UK telematics tech firm acquires Canada’s IMS in "breakthrough" deal |
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| 17.12.18 |
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Circle Leasing - virtual 10k leaderboard update |
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| 17.12.18 |
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Lookers Ford Direct (Jennings) - Apprenticeship steers parts advisor, Ian, on path towards motor vehicle technician status |
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| 17.12.18 |
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Drivers planning 20 million getaway trips as the country breaks for Christmas |
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| 17.12.18 |
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Taylors VRC, Hull, Yorkshire - Christmas Jumper Day 2018 raises £550 for the Dove House Hospice |
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| 17.12.18 |
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Autoglass and Autoglass BodyRepair - launches new booking app using Amazon Alexa voice technology |
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| 17.12.18 |
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Glass's - Jonathan Brown, Editor at Glass’s, on the world’s best-selling electric car: The Nissan Leaf |
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| 15.12.18 |
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Pendragon - announces retirement of Trevor Finn as CEO after 30 years with the company |
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| 14.12.18 |
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Thatcham Research - electrification "of great relevance to the body repair industry" as volumes of electric and hybrid vehicles increases |
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| 14.12.18 |
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ChipsAway - 225 mobile operators as well as 30 fixed sites (Car Care Centres) with plans to open more |
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| 14.12.18 |
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Competition and Markets Authority - Competition Law: are you at risk of breaking it? |
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| 14.12.18 |
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2018 Ben Ball - raises £102,000 to support the people of the UK automotive industry |
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| 14.12.18 |
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AW Repair Group - report from the official opening of the dedicated LV= bodyshop in Derby |
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| 14.12.18 |
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Spies Hecker - new zinc chromate-free wash primer |
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| 14.12.18 |
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Snow on the way this weekend - possible travel disruption on one of the busiest weekends in the lead-up to Christmas |
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| 14.12.18 |
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ACEA ‘Towards zero: Safe vehicles, safe drivers, safe roads’ event - explores automated driving and revision of General Safety Regulation |
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| 14.12.18 |
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Meridien Modena - Ferrari's 2017 Aftersales Dealer of the Year named Ferrari Dealer of the Year 2018 |
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| 14.12.18 |
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IFED and LV= = crash for cash duo who wasted emergency services’ time (firefighters had to cut the roof off the car) sentenced |
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| 14.12.18 |
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Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May - no more car shows for the Top Gear and The Grand Tour trio |
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| 14.12.18 |
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Allianz article - predicts a spike in costs due to the expensive repairs required when autonomous vehicles first hit the roads |
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| 14.12.18 |
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Renault - Carlos Ghosn to remain as Chairman and CEO after finding his pay was "in compliance with applicable law" |
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| 14.12.18 |
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Volvo Body & Paint Apprentice Programme - 37 Apprentices currently across the approved bodyshop network |
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| 14.12.18 |
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More than one million cars have failed their MOT due to dangerous defects since new rules were introduced in May |
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| 13.12.18 |
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Winter 2018 issue of Auto Body Professional - available to read online... NOW! |
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| 13.12.18 |
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Todd Engineering - sign an agreement to become the sole distributor for Spanesi products in the UK |
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| 13.12.18 |
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Ansible Motion - new simulator generates millions of scenarios that allow real people to experience new automotive driver assistance tech |
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| 13.12.18 |
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New motorcycle registrations declined by -2.2% in November |
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| 13.12.18 |
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The CBI's response to Conservative Party confidence vote |
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| 13.12.18 |
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Christmas "crash season" sees the worst and the best days for accidents - the best and the worst days for car accidents in 2017 |
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| 13.12.18 |
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Hyundai Kona Electric - wins Next Green Car Awards' Car of the Year 2018 accolade |
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| 13.12.18 |
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Hella - technical article on the importance of correct headlamp adjustment |
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| 13.12.18 |
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Fix Auto Leeds - relocate bodyshop to increase repair capacity to 160 vehicles per month |
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| 13.12.18 |
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The Telegraph article - 'How rising repair claims could hike the cost of your car insurance' |
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| 13.12.18 |
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Enterprise Holdings - to significantly increase the number of connected vehicles in partnership with GM |
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| 12.12.18 |
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Ezi-Methods has a new look - and some Christmas presents to give away |
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| 12.12.18 |
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Activa Contracts - renews Fleet Manager of the Week prize sponsorship |
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| 12.12.18 |
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Volkswagen Passenger Cars UK - Andrew Savvas (ex Audi) appointed Director of |
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| 12.12.18 |
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(REPOST FROM THE FORUM) - ADAS equipment Autel MaxiSys? |
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| 12.12.18 |
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(REPOST FROM THE FORUM) - Auda Invoice / Vizion - Help required |
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| 12.12.18 |
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The Car Buying Group (TCBG) - new App enables drivers to inspect their own used car and generate accurate valuation before selling it |
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| 12.12.18 |
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Auto Windscreens - brings ADAS safety to its UK fleet; total fleet covered by 2021 |
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| 12.12.18 |
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Polestar - appoints new Group CFO Ian Zhang (ex Geely), and Volvo man, Nils Mösko as Deputy Group CFO |
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| 12.12.18 |
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Solera and MAPFRE - complete acquisition of CESVI Brasil; focus on training, research and repair throughout the Brasilian Market |
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| 12.12.18 |
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Charlie's Body Shop - new SMART repair and classic car restoration business opens in Halstead |
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| 12.12.18 |
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Licence Bureau - advising compliance managers to pay specific attention to party season 'accident trigger' driving policies |
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| 12.12.18 |
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Driving in snow and ice one of the top causes of car accidents - 30% increase in off-road and skid pan driving experience bookings |
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| 12.12.18 |
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Axalta - Robert Bryant appointed as Chief Executive Officer and Sean Lannon named Chief Financial Officer |
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| 12.12.18 |
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Euro NCAP - annual ‘Best in Class’ winners: Mercedes-Benz A‑Class, Lexus ES and Hyundai NEXO |
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| 12.12.18 |
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40% increase in equity release enquiries as car owners look to free up capital in their prestige vehicles to cover end-of-year costs |
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| 12.12.18 |
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CitNOW - bolsters leadership team with appointment of former Arnold Clark marketing manager, Carol Fairchild, as Commercial Director |
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| 12.12.18 |
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Lookers ARC in Gateshead - Keith Milton (ex Motor Bodies Hexham) appointed as assistant manager at Eslington Park bodyshop |
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| 11.12.18 |
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Ben - helps automotive people cope with anxiety this Christmas |
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| 11.12.18 |
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RAC Foundation - plug-in hybrids risk blocking rapid chargers |
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| 11.12.18 |
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Thatcham Research - Colin Grover, principle engineer – ADAS and automated driving, at the Fleet200 Executive Club meeting |
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| 11.12.18 |
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AW Repair Group - dynamic video captures AW’s recent buzzing Apprentice Showcase |
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| 11.12.18 |
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PPG Refinish UK - former PPG Collision Product Manager and Plant Manager at Stowmarket, Mike Walsh, appointed as new Marketing Manager |
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| 11.12.18 |
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BAXT - new CARBONite abrasive material engineered specifically for the sanding of composite materials |
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| 11.12.18 |
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Marshall Motor Holdings - appoint Richard Parry-Jones as new Non-Executive Chairman, succeeding Peter Johnson |
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| 10.12.18 |
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MoneySuperMarket - human drivers on the road could soon become obsolete |
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| 10.12.18 |
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CMC and Alpha Nano Developments – ‘Classic Guard’ coatings “make other waxes and sealants look like they are from the dark ages" |
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| 10.12.18 |
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Cromax - launches new Ultra Performance Energy Surfacer and Metal Pretreatment Wipes to reduce prep time |
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| 10.12.18 |
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Body Damage Quote - link to Autoflow now available |
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| 10.12.18 |
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Happy Birthday, Mirka! - 75 this month |
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| 10.12.18 |
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Phoebe Jay, Body and Paint Apprentice at Bentley Motors UK, one of 46 apprentices from 19 countries to receive VW Group Award |
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| 10.12.18 |
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Lookers Audi Group Paint & Body & Preparation Centre, North Tyneside – 12-week traineeship programme for potential Apprentices |
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| 10.12.18 |
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Ford - announces leadership changes to business in UK to jump start “fundamental reset” |
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| 10.12.18 |
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Mirka - new waterproof paper abrasive, WPF Next Gen |
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| 10.12.18 |
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Volkswagen Group UK – Nissan MD, Alex Smith, to rejoin VW in 2019 to replace outgoing MD, Paul Willis |
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| 10.12.18 |
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CitNOW - bodywork images rated most important by used car buyers |
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| 10.12.18 |
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MotorEasy - partners with Netherlands-based, AutoTrust (machine-learning warranties for OEMs and franchised dealers) to target UK |
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| 10.12.18 |
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IMI - London is the only UK city on target for electric vehicle adoption |
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| 09.12.18 |
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Tesla - appoint Jason Newman (ex-Vertu) as UK and Ireland Body Repair Network Manager |
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| 07.12.18 |
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Cassidy Motors from County Mayo - receives Suzuki Ireland Aftersales Dealer of the Year and Best Aftersales Customer Experience Awards |
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| 07.12.18 |
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ACIS LinkedIn post (with Sayers Motor Factors in Northampton) - six litres of paint for £3.70! |
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| 07.12.18 |
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Veygo by Admiral - driving home for Christmas could save Brits nearly half compared to taking the train |
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| 07.12.18 |
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Motability Operations - boss Mike Betts resigns following criticism of potential £2.2m bonus on top of his £1.7m salary |
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| 07.12.18 |
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Transport Statistics Great Britain 2018 - 83% of passenger kilometres in 2017 were by car, van or taxi |
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| 07.12.18 |
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Bloodhound supersonic vehicle - project to build supersonic land vehicle capable of 1,000mph axed due to funding |
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| 07.12.18 |
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Consumer Intelligence - latest brand performance analysis of motor insurers: #1 Direct Line #2 Admiral #3 Churchill |
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| 07.12.18 |
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Solus Accident Repair Centre, Ipswich: apprentice Kieren Cheung - 1 of 3 Thatcham Research ‘Apprentice of the Year’ 2018 winners at BRIAA |
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| 07.12.18 |
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Rental Vehicle Security Scheme - 10-point Code of Practice agreed |
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| 07.12.18 |
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Brexit - Information about the Trade Bill |
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| 07.12.18 |
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Motor industry bracing itself for short-term negative impact after Brexit |
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| 07.12.18 |
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Ford - EcoSport sales up 56% year-to-date in the small Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) segment |
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| 07.12.18 |
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Broad Oak Motor Group - Volkswagen, Nissan and Suzuki dealer group opens new Suzuki franchise close to Canterbury city centre |
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| 07.12.18 |
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Spies Hecker 2019 Calendar – featuring refinish masterpieces from painters in five countries |
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| 07.12.18 |
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Insurance Times awards - all 30 winners from tonights ceremony |
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| 06.12.18 |
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ACIS - launches user-friendly version three of efficiency and cost-saving ASCRIBE |
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| 06.12.18 |
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TrackDays - Government statistics reveal a welcome decline in aggressive driving accidents |
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| 06.12.18 |
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Co-op Insurance - yesterday (Wednesday 5 December) was the most dangerous day of the year to drive |
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| 06.12.18 |
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Warning to BMW owners following scam – Milton Keynes |
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| 06.12.18 |
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ABP Club Women’s Automotive meeting at Williams F1 Conference Centre with hosts, PPG Refinish UK and Ireland |
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| 06.12.18 |
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Allianz - beats £1 million charity target for Air Ambulances UK |
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| 06.12.18 |
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Volkswagen - “We must force the pace of our transformation”; operating return of at least 6% as early as 2022 |
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| 06.12.18 |
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BVRLA - new materials, sensors and electric powertrains are all having a massive impact on repairability |
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| 06.12.18 |
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Axalta’s three premium global refinish brands: Cromax, Spies Hecker and Standox - approved by Porsche |
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| 06.12.18 |
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Thatcham Research - introduction to VDA course on Weds 19 and Thurs 20 December |
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| 06.12.18 |
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Fylde Coast Accident Repair Centre - update on progress at the new bodyshop in Blackpool |
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| 06.12.18 |
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Anexo (parent of DAMS credit hire) - trading update: trading strongly with profits ahead of expecations |
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| 05.12.18 |
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ABP Club - announce dates of all their main 2019 events |
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| 05.12.18 |
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USA: Caliber - acquires ABRA to form supergiant bodyshop group with over 1,000 locations |
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| 05.12.18 |
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Aviva - launch an industry-first - AvivaPlus - guaranteeing renewal price at same or lower than new customer |
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| 05.12.18 |
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ACIS - launch ASCRIBEv3, a more user-friendly third generation of ASCRIBE that can save 21% on product costs |
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| 05.12.18 |
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Glaisyers Solicitors - ABP Recommended Business Service Provider acquired by consortium of investors |
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| 05.12.18 |
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SMMT - new car sales fell 3.0% in November; diesel down 17%; hybrid/electric sales up 25% |
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| 05.12.18 |
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Thatcham - EuroNCAP give FIAT Panda zero-star safety rating; only 1-star for Jeep Wrangler; others get 5-stars |
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| 04.12.18 |
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Standox - expands its commercial vehicle paint system with zinc chromate free Standofleet Reaction Primer Pro U2620 |
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| 04.12.18 |
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EDAM Group - credit hire services company recognised for people skills with two star accreditation from Best Companies |
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| 04.12.18 |
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Volvo Car UK - recommends Volvo-standard windscreen repairs to maintain vehicle safety standards |
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| 04.12.18 |
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Groupe PSA and Toyota - new agreement for long-term partnership in Europe |
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| 04.12.18 |
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Volkswagen - new dedicated Electric Car section on VW website |
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| 04.12.18 |
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PPG - announce 10% price increase on all industrial coatings (does NOT include refinish) from 1 January 2019 |
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| 04.12.18 |
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ABP Club Women's Automotive - Joining Instructions for meeting on Wednesday 5 December at Williams F1 in Wantage, Oxfordshire (OX12 0DQ) |
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| 04.12.18 |
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Australia and New Zealand: Thatcham Research - Suncorp become the first ever Thatcham Research Global Associate |
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| 04.12.18 |
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Esso Diesel Efficient fuel - proven to reduce harmful NOx, CO2 and particulate matter emissions |
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| 04.12.18 |
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IMPORTANT INFO FOR AUDATEX USERS - Service Desk Support Christmas Opening Hours |
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| 04.12.18 |
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DAC Beachcroft - promotes Ann Isaacs to partner to head up insurance law firm specialist's Agricultural and Highway Claims teams |
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| 04.12.18 |
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Circle Leasing - appoint Barry Beeston (ex Infiniti) as MD; co-founder Aidan Minogue moves into CEO role |
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| 04.12.18 |
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Ford Motor Co - backs Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit deal to avoid a no-deal “catastrophe” |
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| 04.12.18 |
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Volkswagen and Tesco - to roll out UK’s largest retail network of EV charge points; 2,400 within 3 years |
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| 03.12.18 |
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Axalta - introduces Audurra range of refinish accessories in various European countries (not UK) from January |
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| 03.12.18 |
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Dacia - revealed as the number one car manufacturer for brand advocacy in the UK |
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| 03.12.18 |
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Driver imprisoned after he’s caught speeding five times in customised, £93K Range Rover |
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| 03.12.18 |
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Government considering a UK-wide ban on pavement parking |
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| 03.12.18 |
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AXA - three in four DON'T believe driverless cars will reduce accidents |
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| 03.12.18 |
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Driveways: the UK's £3.8 billion industry - 3.5 million driveway landlords across the UK |
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| 03.12.18 |
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Citroën UK - Edward (Ed) Hickin appointed as Head of Business Sales |
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| 03.12.18 |
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Highways England - driving instructors in the North West have given the thumbs up to new learner driver motorway lessons |
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| 03.12.18 |
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Nationwide Exeter - Happy Retirement to Stan Lee, MET Technician (26 years' service) |
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| 03.12.18 |
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Insurtech UK (Ituk) - 31 InsurTech start-ups form trade body |
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| 03.12.18 |
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Thatcham Research - awarded the Kia Special Commendation Award by the Guild of Motoring Writers for contribution to car safety & repair |
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| 03.12.18 |
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AA - insurance green cards likely for driving in Europe if there is no Brexit deal |
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| 03.12.18 |
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CitNOW - moves its product development cycle to quarterly updates |
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| 03.12.18 |
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RAC - daytime running lights on newer vehicles causing confusion for other road users |
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| 03.12.18 |
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MotorEasy (mechanical / maintenance repairs) - "Track your car repair like you track your pizza" |
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| 02.12.18 |
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MSL - it's Anger Awareness Week (1-7 December) and 1 in 5 drivers admit to having road rage at least once a week |
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| 02.12.18 |
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Charles Trent - salvage company's plans for 'the largest project to be undertaken in the firm's 90+ year history' |
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| 02.12.18 |
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Slater Gordon Solutions Motor - Blackpool Gazette reports the motor law firm is moving to town centre offices |
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| 02.12.18 |
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Happy 40th Birthday Jobling Accident Repair Centre - success since 1978 for the Sunderland bodyshop |
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| 02.12.18 |
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Claims mag Personal Injury Awards - full list of winners |
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| 02.12.18 |
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DAC Beachcroft - predict "more frequent and more expensive 'Vehicle Damage' claims" |
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| 02.12.18 |
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esure - acquisition by Bain Capital Private Equity LP to take place on 19 December 2018 |
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| 30.11.18 |
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NBRA - link with Real Repairer to promote #fiftyisfair with Christmas donations to Salvation Army |
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| 29.11.18 |
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Andy Parker, Parkers Accident Repair Centre - Kayak Launch Appeal |
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| 29.11.18 |
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Allianz Insurance - Helen Bryant appointed as director of SME & corporate partnerships to replace David Martin (who moves to Zurich) |
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| 29.11.18 |
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SMMT - CV production in the UK rises 31.0% in October, to 9,066 units |
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| 29.11.18 |
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FCA - meeting between FCA and Trade Unions in Turin |
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| 29.11.18 |
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Lemonade - US P&C insurer confirms plans to head to Europe |
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| 29.11.18 |
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British Coatings Federation - sale of solvent-based basecoats for accident repair is and will still be illegal post Brexit |
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| 29.11.18 |
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British Bodyshop Awards - moves next year from Battersea to the InterContinental O2 in Greenwich; Thursday 9 May 2019 |
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| 29.11.18 |
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Redde plc - appoint Mark Chessman (who joined as part of FMG acquisition) as an Executive Director of the Group |
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| 29.11.18 |
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The photographs from Convention and Night of Knights are available to view and download - FOR FREE! |
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| 29.11.18 |
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ABP Club Women's Automotive - reminder to register for next week's meeting (if you haven't already!) |
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| 29.11.18 |
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Ford - new City Data Solutions, Ford Smart Mobility could help to identify where traffic incidents are likely to occur |
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| 29.11.18 |
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The Alliance (Nissan, Renault, Mitsubishi) - "reiterate their strong commitment to the Alliance" |
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| 29.11.18 |
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Kwik Fit - almost 14 million drivers would ‘brake test’ a tailgater |
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| 29.11.18 |
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Highways England - blames harsh winter for DOUBLING in the number of successful pothole claims |
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| 29.11.18 |
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Glass's - the Toyota Prius was launched 21 years ago! |
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| 29.11.18 |
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The Sun - advises readers to use nail polish to touch-up paintwork scratches |
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| 29.11.18 |
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Nas Khan OBE (former ceo of Jennings Group) - reported to have died yesterday afternoon. |
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| 29.11.18 |
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Drive System Design - autonomous vehicle powertrain development allows engineers to focus on comfort rather than ‘performance feel’ |
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| 29.11.18 |
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Sixt - acquired a stake in mobile electric vehicle (EV) charging firm, Chargery but denies market rumours about Hertz |
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| 29.11.18 |
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Zurich - recruits Allianz’s David Martin as Head of UK Retail |
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| 29.11.18 |
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SMMT - UK car manufacturing falls -9.8% in October with 140,374 cars leaving production lines |
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| 29.11.18 |
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Nouryon (formerly AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals) - recognised for its collaboration with startups |
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| 29.11.18 |
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Amazo's a scale model autonomous car: AWS DeepRacer - 1/18th scale radio-controlled, four-wheel drive car |
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| 28.11.18 |
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Absolute Alignment - new consumer website to assist motorists in locating their local Absolute Alignment Approved Centres |
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| 28.11.18 |
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The Autocar-Courland Next Generation Award - winning entry proposed a new way of using blockchain technology to deter car cloning |
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| 28.11.18 |
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SMMT - 3/4 of UK automotive businesses fear a ‘no-deal’ Brexit will threaten their future viability, |
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| 28.11.18 |
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Cromax launches CC6500 - new high solids clearcoat with an excellent finish to increase throughput |
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| 28.11.18 |
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Young Driver - 99 per cent of UK motorists would like to send some drivers back to school to refine their skills behind the wheel |
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| 28.11.18 |
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Fix Auto World and NOVUS Glass - Fix Auto’s 12th territory worldwide |
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| 27.11.18 |
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Admiral - becomes the third motor insurer to sign up as an AutoRaise Partner |
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| 27.11.18 |
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Lightfoot - connected car tech firm named Exeter’s ‘Best Workspace’ |
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| 27.11.18 |
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What Car? Car of the Year Awards 2019 - long list revealed |
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| 27.11.18 |
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Action needed to address skills shortages and boost investment in R&D to keep UK at forefront of future mobility revolution |
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| 27.11.18 |
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Audatex UK - managing technician efficiency is the biggest challenge for UK bodyshop and repair businesses |
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| 27.11.18 |
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Germany: Axalta - presenting on 'the Future of Electro mobility' next month at German electrical sector conference |
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| 27.11.18 |
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Richard Steer, CEO of Baldwins Repair Group - heading to Everest Base Camp at Christmas to raise money for the Royal British Legion |
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| 27.11.18 |
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Halo Ross Brown promoted to role of Regional Operations Manager - Southern Region |
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| 27.11.18 |
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Autorola - Ford Kuga was the fastest selling used car in October; 5 out of top 10 fastest-selling used cars are SUVs |
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| 27.11.18 |
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Fleetondemand - Andrew Cope joins Fleetondemand as Executive Chairman |
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| 27.11.18 |
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Brexit - deal could reduce UK GDP (growth) by 5.5% in ten years' time |
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| 27.11.18 |
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AXA article - Driverless Cars & the Future of Mobility |
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| 27.11.18 |
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Zurich - what's 5th in the ranking of global risks to doing business? |
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| 27.11.18 |
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Thatcham Research - Jonathan Hewett (ex Octo Telematics) appointed as Chief Executive effective 7 Jan 2019 |
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| 26.11.18 |
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ProVision - launches new ProVision Go app |
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| 26.11.18 |
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Drivers "far from pumped" despite 4.5p fall in petrol price - diesel drivers suffer new blow |
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| 26.11.18 |
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Audatex - strengthens password security for all Audaenterprisegold users to increase data security |
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| 26.11.18 |
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British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) - 100s of small businesses who rely on vans will be caught out by the ULEZ |
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| 26.11.18 |
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Trak Global Group - calls for telematics to be at the heart of the Government’s road safety programme |
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| 26.11.18 |
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Vauxhall Motors - plans to cut 241 jobs to boost competitiveness during "difficult time within the industry" |
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| 25.11.18 |
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ABP Club Women's Automotive with PPG on Weds 5 Dec at Williams F1 - speaker profile: Rachel Clift - Health & Wellbeing Director, Ben |
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| 24.11.18 |
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Audatex UK - win Outsourced Partner of the Year award at Post magazine's Digital and Insuretech Awards |
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| 23.11.18 |
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Photographs from the Convention and Night of Knights - more than 240 downloads in one week! |
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| 23.11.18 |
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Sika - Grand Prix winners from the Convention and Night of Knights event |
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| 23.11.18 |
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Sika - Gran Prix winners from the Convention and Night of Knights event |
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| 23.11.18 |
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ISME, the Irish SME Association - puts together a list of "the most common ‘spins’ on insurance" reform |
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| 23.11.18 |
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Diesel and petrol prices to come down again - RAC reaction |
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| 23.11.18 |
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Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) - launches further consultations ahead of the UK’s Exit from the EU |
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| 23.11.18 |
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BREXIT - PM on BBC Radio 5 live at lunchtime TODAY (Friday) 12:30 - 1pm; text questions to 85058 or use the hashtag #BBCAskThis |
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| 23.11.18 |
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Balgores - posts online about their recent win at Night of Knights! |
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| 23.11.18 |
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Ford - real-life version of the ‘WheelSwap’ VR experience, part of Ford’s ‘Share The Road’ campaign |
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| 23.11.18 |
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Borgward - production of right-hand drive variants of the German SUV to start in early 2019 to launch vehicles in UK next year |
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| 23.11.18 |
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UK self-driving tech sector - adds 265km of roads to UK public, controlled and virtual testing facilities |
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| 23.11.18 |
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Ageas article - how used parts keep customers happy and help the environment |
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| 22.11.18 |
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'Opportunities Through Apprenticeships' project - to increase apprenticeship take-up in Portsmouth, Nottingham, South Tyneside and Torbay |
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| 22.11.18 |
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Continental Tyres - appoints new Commercial Fleet Sales Manager, Neil Davies |
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| 22.11.18 |
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EU draft agreement on post-Brexit relations - PM to make a statement to MPs at 3pm today (Thursday) |
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| 22.11.18 |
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AA Insurance - ‘Dashcams contribute to road safety’, 1/5 of drivers already use dashcams; half expect to install one |
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| 22.11.18 |
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First UK trials of self-driving vehicle services - London and Edinburgh set to be the first in public trials |
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| 22.11.18 |
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International Applications - achieves successful transition to ISO 45001 |
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| 22.11.18 |
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RAC - eight in 10 drivers struggle to get through yellow box junctions without stopping |
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| 22.11.18 |
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ABP Club Women's Automotive with PPG on Weds 5 Dec at Williams F1 - speaker profile: Helen Wright, 9-2-3 jobs |
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| 22.11.18 |
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Thatcham Research - one-day certified ADAS and Calibration course for bodyshop sector |
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| 22.11.18 |
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Ford - which is more slippery – leaves or snow? Ford engineers reveal the surprising answer |
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| 22.11.18 |
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Insurance as an incentive - Government consider offering drivers reduced motor premiums if they are cyclist-savvy |
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| 22.11.18 |
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The number of cars failing emissions tests has more than doubled since the new MOT introduced stricter emission rules on 20 May 2018 |
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| 22.11.18 |
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Admiral Car Finance - 1/3 Brits think ‘Balloon Payment’ is a made-up term and one in nine thought PCP is a type of STD |
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| 22.11.18 |
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Ben - new Industry Survey 2018 is now open for responses from automotive industry |
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| 22.11.18 |
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MG Cannon - introduces new wheel alignment and ADAS tech at four bodyshop sites |
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| 21.11.18 |
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The Civil Liability Bill - passed through Parliament |
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| 21.11.18 |
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Councils in England have seen their parking ‘profits’ rise by almost a third (32%) in just four years. |
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| 21.11.18 |
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West Midlands Police - 631 vehicles - worth £1.6 million - recovered from 'chop shops' |
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| 21.11.18 |
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Ageas - new interactive ‘Dangerous Roads Map’ |
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| 21.11.18 |
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ABP Club Women's Automotive meting: Wednesday 5 December - with PPG, at Williams F1 in Wantage (OX12 0DQ) |
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| 21.11.18 |
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25% of people think dashboard cameras should compulsory in cars |
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| 21.11.18 |
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National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA) - £11k funding for the Motorcycle Technician (Repair and Maintenance) Apprenticeship Standard |
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| 21.11.18 |
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USA: Volvo - world-first at Automobility LA: not a single car on the Volvo stand |
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| 21.11.18 |
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PPG Refinish UK and Ireland - release new bodyshop Training Programme for 2019 |
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| 21.11.18 |
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Motorcyclists lead the way in learning first aid - 73% taken training and 80% "feel confident" to respond at crash scene |
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| 21.11.18 |
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Nissan chairman, Carlos Ghosn - arrested in Japan over accusations of financial misconduct |
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| 21.11.18 |
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Co-op Insurance - Black Friday crash claims rise by a fifth and "signals the start of the motor claims season" |
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| 21.11.18 |
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HonestJohn.co.uk - car cloning in London rises by 50% in one year |
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| 21.11.18 |
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JobsOutlook report - employers in engineering & technical professions expect severest skills shortages |
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| 20.11.18 |
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Prodrive - adopt BAXT's WP10 Spray Booth Wall Protector solution |
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| 20.11.18 |
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Minden Dust Systems - Go Faster, Longer and Stronger! |
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| 20.11.18 |
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Laser Tools - T-handle screwdriver set includes ten double-ended bits and a spinner sleeve for fast fastener rotation |
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| 20.11.18 |
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Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport - the Paint Shop "on tour" |
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| 20.11.18 |
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BBC reports drivers of Ford EcoBoost vehicles "whose cars have burst into flames" - owners "being passed to insurers" |
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| 20.11.18 |
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carweb (owned by Solera [Audatex, cap hpi] - appoints Keith Darby (divisional director for cap hpi) to head up carweb expansion |
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| 20.11.18 |
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Movac - choose RWC as their training partner |
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| 20.11.18 |
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The photographs from Convention and Night of Knights are available to view and download - FOR FREE! |
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| 20.11.18 |
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IMI - offering free expert advice to businesses in the automotive sector on how they can best use their Apprenticeship Levy funds |
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| 20.11.18 |
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ABI Motor Conference - Paul Geddes, Direct Line Group CEO: The Future of Cars: "public opinion lags behind the technology" |
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| 20.11.18 |
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ABI Motor Conference - ADAS is pushing up repair costs |
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| 20.11.18 |
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Italy: Mopar (FCA vehicles) - new global parts distribution centre near Turin to service EMEA region |
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| 20.11.18 |
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ABI Motor Conference - Lord Keen (Richard King) MoJ spokesman in House of Lords |
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| 20.11.18 |
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ABI Motor Conference - MORE THAN £23 million paid out every day this year by motor insurers, highest on record; repair costs rising |
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| 20.11.18 |
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Japan: Tokio Marine Group - receives approval to complete transferring its cross-border business to Luxembourg, ahead of Brexit |
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| 20.11.18 |
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MotorEasy - independents winning customer service battle but majority of motorists would rather avoid workshops altogether |
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| 19.11.18 |
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The photographs from Convention and Night of Knights are available to view and download - FOR FREE! |
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| 19.11.18 |
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CBI - half of young people do not feel prepared for world of work |
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| 19.11.18 |
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EMaC - NI dealer group, Donnelly Group Ireland, records an average 585% increase in revenue year-on-year since using Service Plan |
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| 19.11.18 |
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USA: COAST Autonomous - self-driving tech company recruits Allan McNish and fellow Scottish motor racing veteran, Dario Franchitti |
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| 19.11.18 |
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Riverpark Training - congratulates Sean O'Neill for winning Gold in Autobody Repair at the National Finals |
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| 19.11.18 |
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ABP Club Women's Automotive - register now to attend the next meeting Wednesday 5 December @ Williams F1 in Oxfordshire, host: PPG Refinish |
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| 19.11.18 |
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Overfinch (bespoke Land Rover vehicles) - capacity of supplier, Prodrive Composites, to paint carbon fibre in-house fuels growth |
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| 19.11.18 |
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ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) - 48% of public believe auditors ‘could prevent company failures’ |
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| 19.11.18 |
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Admiral - takes on new 70,000 square feet office space in Cardiff |
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| 19.11.18 |
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Bushey Heath Garage - Hyundai and Kia dealership now representing MG in Hertfordshire |
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| 19.11.18 |
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AA Certified Shop - branded promotional good for AA Certified garages (does inc body repairers - who pay an administration fee per booking) |
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| 19.11.18 |
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Whiplash bill - 5 trade union leaders say it is a ruse to harm workers rights & £1.3 billion gift to insurers |
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| 19.11.18 |
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Markerstudy - in period of exclusivity to buy Co-op Insurance for £300m; seeking to keep base in Manchester |
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| 19.11.18 |
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Road Safety Week ((19-25 November) - a cyclist or motorcyclist is killed or seriously injured every hour, every day, on a British road |
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| 19.11.18 |
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Lightfoot - receives £3.2m BGF investment to bring its connected car technology to consumers and more fleet businesses |
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| 19.11.18 |
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Nissan - chairman Carlos Ghosn to be sacked for 'serious misconduct'; faces arrest in Japan after investigation into his financial affairs |
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| 19.11.18 |
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Stanners triumph at the 2018 ABP Club Night of Knights Awards |
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| 19.11.18 |
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Volkswagen - move to multi-brand manufacturing plant to boost competitiveness; Emden and Hanover in Germanyto become electric vehicle plants |
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| 19.11.18 |
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IMI Skill Auto competition - winners announced |
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| 19.11.18 |
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AutoRaide charity - become an Apprenticeship Assessment Organisation so they can be an End Point Assessment (EPA) provider |
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| 16.11.18 |
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The photographs from Convention and Night of Knights are now available to view and download - FOR FREE! |
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| 16.11.18 |
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Summers Accident Repair Centre - message for Rhys Hider, competing in SkillAuto, from his boss! |
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| 16.11.18 |
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Volkswagen - 30 technicians have just completed an extensive training course to become the brand’s first High Voltage Experts (HVEs) |
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| 16.11.18 |
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IAM RoadSmart - traffic congestion is now the top concern among UK motorists |
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| 16.11.18 |
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Heritage Skills Academy at Bicester Heritage - Cambridge & Counties Bank - to offer £10k bursary to Heritage Engineering apprentices |
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| 16.11.18 |
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Ford - ADAS and 33% ultra-high-strength steel body make the new Ford Focus safer than ever |
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| 16.11.18 |
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Suzuki GB’s Advanced Apprenticeship Programme 2018 - congratulations to the 24 graduates |
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| 15.11.18 |
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Lightfoot - wins Made in the South West award and place in Made in the UK 2019 finals |
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| 15.11.18 |
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Lookers (formerly Jennings) - the (Ashley) Waltons: two people working in the same aftersales dept have exact same name! |
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| 15.11.18 |
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JBR Capital - British brands including Aston Martin and McLaren most popular in the North of England; Londoners love Porsche |
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| 15.11.18 |
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"An extremely long time coming" - RAC reaction to fuel price cuts |
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| 15.11.18 |
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Selsia - wins Repairers’ Choice Award: voted the UK’s favourite accident management company (inc credit hire companies) |
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| 15.11.18 |
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ABP Club Women's Automotive meeting with PPG Refinish - Wednesday 5 December at Williams F1, Wantage, OX12 0DQ |
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| 15.11.18 |
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Barcelona: SEAT - showcases its potential on the path to safer, more efficient mobility |
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| 15.11.18 |
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Autobase - after successfully running accident repair department for 7 years has closed its doors to bodyshop customers |
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| 15.11.18 |
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S&G Response - supports annual careers event at local secondary school, Wilmslow High |
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| 15.11.18 |
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SkillAuto - Good luck to the Auto Refinishing and Body Repair SkillAuto finalists competing TODAY at WorldSkills UK Live |
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| 15.11.18 |
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McLaren - £50m McLaren Composites Technology Centre (MCTC) officially opens as McLaren Automotive’s second-ever production facility |
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| 15.11.18 |
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International Applications - appointed as UK Partner for Etalon refinish products |
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| 15.11.18 |
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AkzoNobel - new ‘Creating Special Colours’ web page dedicated to info on 3D paint for bodyshops |
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| 15.11.18 |
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What does the draft Brexit Agreement mean for the automotive sector? |
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| 15.11.18 |
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The photographs from Convention and Night of Knights are now available to view and download - FOR FREE! |
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| 15.11.18 |
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IMI article in FE News - "What's needed to inject engagement in Apprenticeships?" |
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| 15.11.18 |
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RAC - petrol remains overpriced as major retailers refuse to cut |
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| 15.11.18 |
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2018 Industry Knight, Andrew Walsh, AW Repair Group, responds to Knight honour |
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| 14.11.18 |
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ABP Club Convention and Night of Knights 2018 – thank you for a record-breaking event! |
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| 14.11.18 |
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Thank you to the record 641 people who attended yesterdays biggest ever ABP Convention/Night of Knights |
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| 14.11.18 |
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Axalta - to increase prices for global transportation coatings (inc car and CV coatings) |
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| 14.11.18 |
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Lookers (Jennings) - service advisor, Georgia Mordey, from Washington, in Supermodel England national final |
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| 14.11.18 |
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Seat - Millennials (born in the 1980s - mid-1990s) seek design flair, connectivity and compact size when choosing a car |
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| 14.11.18 |
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CitNOW - Norwich-based Robinsons SKODA workshop sees 86% rise in Amber Work approved |
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| 14.11.18 |
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Marshall Motor Holdings - trading update: underlying profit expected to be ahead of last year |
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| 13.11.18 |
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The Night of Knights - WINNERS ANNOUNCED |
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| 13.11.18 |
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ABP Club - a sincere apology to Fix Auto UK |
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| 13.11.18 |
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The 2018 Repairers' Choice Awards - congratulations to the 40 finalists! Winners announced from 19:30 TODAY |
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| 13.11.18 |
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Parking at Resorts World today for this evening's Night of Knights |
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| 13.11.18 |
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Convention 2018 and Night of Knights - please note we are fully booked and cannot accommodate any last bookings/walk-ins |
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| 13.11.18 |
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REMINDER for guests joining us for the Night of Knights this evening - drinks reception sponsored by Vizion Network starts at 17:30 |
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| 13.11.18 |
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IFED - ‘opportunistic’ fraudsters the focus for City of London Police in nationwide clampdown |
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| 13.11.18 |
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2019 What Car? Reader Award - voting opens; twelve models set for release in 2019 |
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| 12.11.18 |
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Information Commissioners Office (ICO) - former Nationwide employee, Mustafa Kasim, sentenced to 6 months jail for accessing personal data |
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| 12.11.18 |
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The Convention and Night of Knights Tweet Wall is now LIVE! - use #NightOfKnights |
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| 12.11.18 |
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Industry Insights at Convention and Night of Knights - sponsor of the NOK Estimating Systems Award and on stage at Convention |
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| 12.11.18 |
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ABP Club Night of Knights - the Akzo Nobel-sponsored guest speaker tomorrow evening is Claire Lomas MBE |
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| 12.11.18 |
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SMMT - new heavy truck market drops -7.0% in Q3 2018 (30,308 HGVs registered in the nine months to September) |
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| 12.11.18 |
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Turners Garage - to open third site in Sheffield as part of expansion plans |
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| 12.11.18 |
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ABP Annual Convention and Night of Knights – Delegate Joining Instructions |
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| 12.11.18 |
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Volvo Product Technology Course - NEXT DATE: Friday 12 April 2019 |
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| 12.11.18 |
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PAAS Ltd - have developed the first Quality Control Training for vehicle body repairs |
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| 12.11.18 |
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France: GYS - 2018 Welding Innovation Award during the 2018 GroupAuto Convention in France |
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| 12.11.18 |
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Latest ONS UK import/export data - falling imports of cars from EU countries and rising car exports to non-EU countries |
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| 12.11.18 |
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Ben: Anti-Bullying Week - Ben shines a spotlight on how bullying affects automotive industry people |
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| 12.11.18 |
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National Windscreens - Pete Marsden, National Windscreens' MD, retires |
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| 12.11.18 |
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Farécla - Karting Challenge Night at Buckmore Park, Maidstone: Wednesday 21st November 2018 |
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| 12.11.18 |
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Farécla - Karting Challenge Night at Buckmore Park, Maidstone: Wednesday 21st November 2018 |
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| 12.11.18 |
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NMDA - sales of 125cc bikes; are "new customers joining the community... future buyers of (more profitable) bigger powered machines" |
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| 12.11.18 |
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UK's FinTech, information technology and advanced engineering sectors - £109 million investment to create 359 jobs |
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| 12.11.18 |
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ABI Blog: Henry Raine from Promontory Financial Group (part of IBM) - on why insurers will be busy over Christmas and the New Year... |
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| 12.11.18 |
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Australia: AMA - new investors fund growth plans and new procurement business; share lock-in for Andy Hopkins |
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| 09.11.18 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - will launch 16 new cars and SUVs globally between 2019-2024 |
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| 09.11.18 |
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ABP Annual Convention – Delegate Joining Instructions |
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| 09.11.18 |
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Mission Motorsport - ‘In Flanders Fields’ Jaguar F-Type SVR #Poppycar wins Vehicle Graphics 2018 Award |
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| 09.11.18 |
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The ABI - offers advice to younger drivers looking for cheaper car insurance |
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| 09.11.18 |
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Roadside assistance and recovery experts - call for motorists to ‘slow down or move over safely’ |
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| 09.11.18 |
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Chief to sell full range of Celette collision repair equipment in America and China - makes it easier for shops to achieve OEM certification |
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| 09.11.18 |
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2018 Convention and Night of Knights Programme - available to read online now |
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| 09.11.18 |
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Admiral Group - named one of the World’s best workplaces |
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| 09.11.18 |
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2018 Apprenticeship Pay Survey - study monitors national wage levels and helps determine whether employers are adhering to rules on fair pay |
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| 09.11.18 |
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Allianz UK - Q3 trading update: "cost of repairing motor vehicles has risen sharply" |
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| 09.11.18 |
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Silco - release M12 Ultra Superfast primer |
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| 08.11.18 |
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2018 Annual Convention (Tues 13th November, Birmingham NEC) - the lowdown on the Sponsors' stands |
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| 08.11.18 |
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2018 Annual Convention (Tues 13th November, Birmingham NEC) - who's exhibiting? |
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| 08.11.18 |
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2018 Annual Convention and Night of Knights - record 619 delegates have booked - DON'T MISS OUT! |
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| 08.11.18 |
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U-Pol - Car SOS star on their Classic Car Show stand (NEC this weekend) with Premier Panel Skills & JD Body Repairs restorations |
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| 08.11.18 |
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ABP Club Recommended Business Service Provider: InAutomotive - average wage for skilled trade workers in the automotive industry: £28,587 |
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| 08.11.18 |
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RPM Welding - expands service to now supply GYS equipment |
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| 08.11.18 |
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USA: Axalta - open new 175,000 sq ft dedicated colour and coatings Global Innovation Centre in Philadelphia |
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| 08.11.18 |
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Running late? - Half of drivers blame a fake traffic jam |
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| 08.11.18 |
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Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) - consumer new car finance market fell by 16% in September 2018 (vs September 2017) |
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| 08.11.18 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - self-driving car industry needs standards and security |
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| 08.11.18 |
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Reported road casualties in Great Britain - provisional estimates: year ending June 2018 |
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| 08.11.18 |
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AutoRaise - exhibiting at next week's World Skills UK LIVE event |
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| 08.11.18 |
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Dacia (Renault) - opens 150 million* new dealerships across the UK |
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| 08.11.18 |
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Inchcape - Q3 trading update |
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| 07.11.18 |
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Mycarcheck - praises quick and easy test with potentially huge road safety benefits |
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| 07.11.18 |
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RWC Training Centre - has achieved IMI Centre Approval |
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| 07.11.18 |
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Welsh councils' parking profits up five years running - 22 councils in Wales had parking income of £38.5 million in 2017-18 |
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| 07.11.18 |
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Aston Martin's second production facility - St Athan will become Aston Martin's ‘Home of Electrification’ |
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| 07.11.18 |
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The ABI - The Insurance Experiments website includes info on accident repairs and making a motor claim |
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| 07.11.18 |
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Admiral - investigates rise in pedestrian accidents on UK roads |
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| 07.11.18 |
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Cambria Automobiles - open second Lamborghini dealership: Grange Lamborghini Tunbridge Wells |
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| 07.11.18 |
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Cromax - introduces a new zinc chromate-free Imron Fleet Line Wash Primer-Surfacer |
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| 07.11.18 |
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Willis Towers Watson - providing Ticker (new telematics insurer launching early 2019) with innovative pricing techn |
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| 07.11.18 |
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Bicester Heritage - receives unanimous planning approval for 'automotive resort': handling circuit, hotel and business cluster |
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| 07.11.18 |
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TechMan - garage management system addresses issue of no-shows |
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| 07.11.18 |
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Colad - new UK Distribution Hub in Milton Keynes is open for business |
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| 07.11.18 |
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Five new business councils to advise the Prime Minister on post-Brexit opportunities |
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| 07.11.18 |
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Glass's - the Ford Transit named Glass’s Used Commercial Hero for November; "for those wanting a large van that delivers" |
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| 07.11.18 |
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The IMI- launches a new ADAS Accreditation |
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| 07.11.18 |
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Lookers - Q3 trading update: "Positive trading in Q3 and on track for the full year" |
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| 06.11.18 |
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AutoRaise - insurer awareness day highlights vehicle repair industry skills crisis |
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| 06.11.18 |
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Christmas opening hours - what's your bodyshop doing? |
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| 06.11.18 |
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Cazana - used car market benefits as new car registrations fall |
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| 06.11.18 |
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Carbon Aluminium Automotive Hybrid Structures (CAAHS) project - shortlisted for engineering award |
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| 06.11.18 |
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ONE WEEK TO GO! 2018 Annual Convention and Night of Knights - a THANK YOU to the sponsors... |
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| 06.11.18 |
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ONE WEEK TO GO! 2018 Annual Convention and Night of Knights - check out the Repairers' Choice finalists |
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| 06.11.18 |
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Porsche Recommended Repairers - expert handicraft in the Porsche Cars GB Centre network sees Classic icons reborn |
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| 06.11.18 |
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JTAPE - Wheel Repair Mask product wins a 2018 Global Media Award at SEMA in Las Vegas |
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| 06.11.18 |
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Autovista Group - new Residual Value Intelligence platform covers 14 segments, 7 fuel types and 38 brands |
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| 06.11.18 |
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RAC - petrol prices start to fall |
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| 06.11.18 |
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ACIS - Brexit confusion over use of solvents in bodyshops "needs to be challenged" |
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| 06.11.18 |
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Auto Windscreens - Derbyshire County Council signs two-year deal with Auto Windscreens for 1,200-vehicle fleet |
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| 06.11.18 |
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Ford - Lisa Brankin appointed as Director, Sales; Kevin Griffin retires after 40 years service |
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| 06.11.18 |
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AutoExpress - windscreen companies spending £millions on tech and training to recalibrate ADAS systems |
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| 06.11.18 |
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Direct Line Group - Q3 trading update: "on track to deliver strategic and financial targets" |
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| 05.11.18 |
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Markerstudy Insurance - in advanced talks to acquire Co-op Insurance for £300m; would make them 4th largest motor insurer |
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| 05.11.18 |
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ABP Club 2018 Convention and Night of Knights - Tuesday 13 November in Birmingham |
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| 05.11.18 |
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Police are ‘victim blaming’ petrol retailers to cover their own failure to tackle forecourt crime |
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| 05.11.18 |
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Zurich UK - new initiative to increase transparency in supply chain being rolled out across Zurich's complete UK supplier base |
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| 05.11.18 |
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MSL - appoints Glen Eastwood as MD and is "reinventing itself to offer a broader range of motor claims services" |
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| 05.11.18 |
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The Personal Injuries Assessment Board (PIAB) - whiplash data from Ireland: 70% of all PI motor cases whiplash-related |
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| 05.11.18 |
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Fix Auto UK - Wilson & Co join as Fix Auto Grimsby and C&M Bodyshop are now Fix Auto Coventry |
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| 05.11.18 |
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SMMT - new LCV Market data: van and pick-up registrations increase 14.1% to 28,494 units in October |
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| 05.11.18 |
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The Living Wage Foundation - new UK Living Wage hourly rate of £9 per hour, an increase of 25p per hour |
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| 05.11.18 |
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2018 CBI Education and Skills Annual Report - higher skilled roles rise, as skills gaps grow |
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| 05.11.18 |
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National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) - service stations should make drivers pay for fuel in advance to prevent theft |
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| 05.11.18 |
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Grove Group - Paul James (ex Nationwide, 1 Touch Repair, ABL) joins Grove Group as National Business Development Manager |
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| 05.11.18 |
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National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA) - Harley Davidson, Kawasaki and Triumph top the Autumn 2018 Dealer Attitude Survey |
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| 05.11.18 |
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"Second-hand cars with damaged HID and LED headlights risk being written-off by insurers due to the cost of replacing blown bulb" |
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| 05.11.18 |
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Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) - to research targeting of consumers through personalised pricing |
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| 05.11.18 |
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SMMT - new car sales fell 2.9% in October; diesel down 21%; hybrid/electric sales only 30% |
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| 05.11.18 |
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Artis Accident Care - celebrates a year in business and open site number four |
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| 04.11.18 |
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Quindell - former head, Rob Terry, plans his new OS3 Care Approved brand will hit £1billion valuation by 2022 |
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| 02.11.18 |
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Industry Insights - presents 'campaign to fund the UK bodyshop skills crisis' at S&G Response and AutoRaise event |
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| 02.11.18 |
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Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) - home insurance deals break competition law and could lead to higher premiums |
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| 02.11.18 |
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Canopius - appoint Gabrielle Folliard (ex Markel International) as Head of Claims |
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| 02.11.18 |
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More Than (RSA) - 10% of parents have hit another car as a result of school run stress |
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| 02.11.18 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - open new technical engineering office in Budapest to support the company’s European supply chain management |
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| 02.11.18 |
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AXA Asia Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Amelie Breitburd - to move to AXA UK & Ireland |
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| 02.11.18 |
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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles - partners with Balls to Cancer charity to tackle testicular cancer |
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| 02.11.18 |
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Insurance Advisory Letters (IAL) automated scheme - warnings issued to as many as 3,000 uninsured drivers A DAY |
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| 02.11.18 |
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City of London’s first low emission street - pilot scheme to limit access near Moorgate to ultra-low emission vehicles |
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| 02.11.18 |
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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) complaints data for first 6 months of 2018 - 252,000 complaints about motor and transport insurance |
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| 02.11.18 |
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Quarter of fatal crashes due to falling asleep at the wheel - one in eight UK motorists admit falling while driving |
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| 01.11.18 |
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ABP Investigates parts costs and supply |
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| 01.11.18 |
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Nissan Motor GB - Spencer Clayton-Jones appointed as network development and customer quality director |
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| 01.11.18 |
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Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) - one in three 18-24 year olds have seen a suspicious looking advert for car insurance on social media |
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| 01.11.18 |
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CrashAssessorUK - January dates announced for one-day VDA development and refresher course |
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| 01.11.18 |
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Artis Accident Care - 4th site, a dedicated Hybrid, Electrical and prestige shop in Dartford, opens today! |
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| 01.11.18 |
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"Determined" motorist in China drives flattened car to bodyshop |
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| 01.11.18 |
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BVRLA - comment on FCA motor insurance market study |
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| 01.11.18 |
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'Range anxiety' is a needless worry for the majority of potential electric car drivers |
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| 01.11.18 |
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AkzoNobel and McLaren - celebrate ten-year partnership |
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| 01.11.18 |
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Volvo Cars and Chinese internet search provider, Baidu - to develop autonomous cars |
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| 01.11.18 |
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Budget news: Euro Car Parts - the 2018 Budget is a "boost for independent garages" |
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| 01.11.18 |
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Sika Limited - Steve Fairbrass promoted to the role of National Sales Manager - Industrial Distribution |
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| 01.11.18 |
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Farécla Student and Bonnet Painting Competition winner Elliot Campbell - awarded Grand Prize at Advanced Engineering 2018 |
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| 01.11.18 |
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110 car models are vulnerable to one of the most prevalent digital attacks |
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| 01.11.18 |
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Polestar - evaluates strength of carbon fibre in successful first crash test |
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| 01.11.18 |
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Ben - Rachel Clift, recently appointed Health & Wellbeing Director and speaker at the next Women's Automotive meeting, on the 2018 budget |
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| 01.11.18 |
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RAC - top-five car insurance broker sells its 500,000th policy this year; 11% growth in 2018 |
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| 01.11.18 |
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USA: Admiral - Former CEO Henry Engelhardt joins board of Compare.com as wife invests $25m for a 17% stake |
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| 31.10.18 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - £90 million loss in last quarter due to a 13.2% drop in sales; particularly bad in China |
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| 31.10.18 |
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GoCompare - comment on FCA motor insurance market study |
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| 31.10.18 |
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comparethemarket.com - comment on FCA motor insurance market study |
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| 31.10.18 |
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LAST CALL - is your bodyshop site turnover above £4.2m? Last chance to be included in new Industry Yearbook |
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| 31.10.18 |
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Fix Auto - Milly Bartholomew promoted to Marketing Manager |
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| 31.10.18 |
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Ford - launch 2min 30 sec video on how they make boron steel and use it to make new Ford Focus safest yet |
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| 31.10.18 |
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FCA motor insurance market study - BBC news story |
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| 31.10.18 |
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FCA motor insurance market study - Daily Mail news story |
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| 31.10.18 |
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ABI - responds to FCA launching a market study into pricing in motor and home insurance |
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| 31.10.18 |
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Moto Cirque (sponsored by Fix Auto) - organisers press release makes no mention of Fix Auto sponsorship |
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| 31.10.18 |
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What Car? - launches Real Range test for electric cars; results show between 259 miles and 57 miles range |
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| 31.10.18 |
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FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) - to investigate how insurers charge for motor insurance and their conduct |
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| 30.10.18 |
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The 2018 Repairers' Choice Awards - congratulations to the 40 finalists! |
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| 30.10.18 |
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FCA - fines Liberty Mutual Insurance £5.28m for failures in their mobile phone insurance claims handling |
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| 30.10.18 |
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ABP Club Night of Knights Charity Silent Auction - raising money for Ben and The Rainbow Trust! |
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| 30.10.18 |
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MotorEasy - appoints racing driver and TV presenter, Rebecca Jackson, as brand ambassador |
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| 30.10.18 |
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Budget news - Independent Garage Association (IGA) says reduction in small business rates will help garage owners invest in equipment |
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| 30.10.18 |
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Budget news - RAC: the financial impact for drivers: potholes, IPT and young drivers |
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| 30.10.18 |
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LeaseVan.co.uk - businesses told to get their employees up to speed with van driving by providing specialised training |
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| 30.10.18 |
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Budget news - IAM RoadSmart: £420m to tackle Britain’s pothole crisis is "welcome" but "merely a drop in the ocean" |
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| 30.10.18 |
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Budget news - SMMT response: "some welcome announcements", but auto industry wanted "a stimulus to boost a flagging new car market" |
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| 30.10.18 |
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Standox - new Standocryl VOC Performance Pro Clear K9590 |
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| 30.10.18 |
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The IMI - are the End-Point Assessment (EPA) organisation for five new Apprenticeship Standards (Paint and Panel in development) |
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| 30.10.18 |
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Glass's - the resilience of diesel in the used car market, despite the government and bad press |
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| 30.10.18 |
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BSi - hoax calls |
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| 30.10.18 |
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Paul Tredgold - joins Granville Supplies as general manager after 2 years as head of Hella Sonne paint |
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| 30.10.18 |
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Vauxhall - Richard Roberts, new National Fleet Sales Manager - Rental, Leasing, Company Vehicles and Motability |
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| 30.10.18 |
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Australia: AMA Group - Andy Hopkins promoted to Group CEO; bodyshop business grew 32% in last 12 months |
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| 29.10.18 |
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IFD - Insurance fraudster jailed for re-offending just weeks after release from prison for insurance fraud |
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| 29.10.18 |
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Budget - legislation will close loophole used by insurers to avoid VAT on overseas service provision |
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| 29.10.18 |
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Budget - apprenticeships; the full details of government changes |
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| 29.10.18 |
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Budget - Leaseplan reaction tp electric-vehicle grants, company car tax, emissions testing, fuel duty |
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| 29.10.18 |
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Budget News - tax cut for 32 million people as personal allowance rises to £12,500 in April 2019 |
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| 29.10.18 |
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Budget News - fuel tax unchanged; National Living Wage up 4.9% in April; £90m to trial "new models of smart transport" |
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| 29.10.18 |
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Budget News - abolishes the use of the private finance initiative (PFI); VAT threshold remains unchanged |
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| 29.10.18 |
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Budget news - £695m for smaller firms taking on apprentices; |
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| 29.10.18 |
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Budget News - new "UK Digital Services Tax" aimed at tech giants with at least £500m a year in global revenues |
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| 29.10.18 |
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Budget news - £420m "to tackle potholes, bridge repairs, and other minor works in this financial year" |
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| 29.10.18 |
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Budget news - extra money for defence, schools and local authority social care |
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| 29.10.18 |
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Budget news - boost for counter-terrorism; review of police spending power; new mental health crisis service |
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| 29.10.18 |
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Budget news - "a Budget for Britain's future... the era of austerity is finally coming to an end" |
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| 29.10.18 |
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Repairers Choice awards - the 4 finalists for Motor Insurance company award are............ |
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| 29.10.18 |
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Repairers Choice awards - the 4 finalists for Vehicle Manufacturer approved bodyshop programme award are............ |
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| 29.10.18 |
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Repairers Choice awards - the 4 finalists for Accident Management Company (inc Credit Hire co) award are............ |
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| 29.10.18 |
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Repairers Choice awards - the 4 finalists for Paint Brand award are............ |
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| 29.10.18 |
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Repairers Choice awards - the 4 finalists for Paint Distributor award are............ |
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| 29.10.18 |
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Repairers Choice awards - the 4 finalists for Courtesy car / replacement car provider award are............ |
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| 29.10.18 |
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Repairers Choice awards - the 4 finalists for Consumables / hand tools - supplier or manufacturer award are............ |
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| 29.10.18 |
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Repairers Choice awards - the 4 finalists for Bodyshop capital equipmt - supplier or manufacturer award are............ |
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| 29.10.18 |
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Repairers Choice awards - the 4 finalists for Bodyshop management system award are............ |
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| 29.10.18 |
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Repairers Choice awards - the 4 finalists for Estimating System award are............ |
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| 29.10.18 |
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GTG Training - banned from taking on new apprentice starts after OFSTED report on their "insufficient progress" |
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| 29.10.18 |
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CMA - investigating Super-Complaint on loyalty penalties from Citizens Advice ; motor insurance NOT included |
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| 29.10.18 |
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Europcar - publish free report "Charting a Safe Path Through the Minefield of Challenges Facing UK Businesses" |
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| 29.10.18 |
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National Apprenticeship Week 2019 - will run from 4 to 8 March 2019 |
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| 29.10.18 |
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Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) - 230,144 motor insurance complaints in first half of year, up 10% |
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| 29.10.18 |
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BBC - "Driverless cars: Who should die in a crash?" |
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| 29.10.18 |
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ABI - urges IPT freeze as tax raises £1.35 BILLION in the month of August, more than tax on beer or gambling |
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| 29.10.18 |
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BMW - all new 3-series on sale from 9 March 2019 has aluminium "bonnet and front side panels" on all models |
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| 29.10.18 |
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Goldcar (owned by Europcar) - accused by Sunday Times of forged documents and spurious bills for damage |
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| 26.10.18 |
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THANK YOU - record of 439 bodyshops voted in Repairers Choice awards giving 12,145 ratings on their suppliers |
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| 26.10.18 |
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BODYSHOPS, REMEMBER TO VOTE! Deadline to vote for the Repairers’ Choice Awards 5pm TODAY |
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| 26.10.18 |
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Ahead of the Budget, comparethemarket.com calls for the Chancellor to scrap or cap IPT for young drivers |
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| 26.10.18 |
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CarKraft - helped to reduce the number of fatalities or people seriously injured in Northamptonshire to an all-time low |
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| 26.10.18 |
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2018 Convention and Night of Knights - register now to attend! |
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| 26.10.18 |
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WHO is legally responsible under GDPR for erasing any personal data which may be stored within a written-off vehicle? |
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| 26.10.18 |
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Fix Auto UK - sponsoring Moto-Cirque at Motorcycle Live, NEC, Birmingham (17th to the 25th of November 2018) |
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| 26.10.18 |
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ABP Club Recommended Business Service Provider: 2 new services exclusively for bodyshops:
EV Charging Points & Bodyshop Energy Baskets |
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| 26.10.18 |
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Standox - two new products to accelerate the substrate pre-treatment process |
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| 26.10.18 |
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Pendragon - trading update |
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| 25.10.18 |
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Poole Accident Repair / Porsche Bournemouth - awarded the Porsche Cars GB Restoration Marketing Award for their 'Hippy Livery' Boxster |
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| 25.10.18 |
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Minden - certified ISO 9001: 2015 and Safe Contractor Accreditation (recertified) |
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| 25.10.18 |
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ACIS - bodyshops must work closely with insurers and WPs to cut key-to-key times with ADAS tech |
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| 25.10.18 |
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Denso - to focus on increasing performance in electrification and automated driving tech; a shift from hardware to software solutions |
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| 25.10.18 |
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Government - ALL old framework apprenticeships WILL be discontinued by August 2020 |
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| 25.10.18 |
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Axalta - Q3 results: turnover up 4.4% to $1.14billion; "clear return to growth in Refinish", sales up 11.5% |
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| 25.10.18 |
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Just 26 hours to vote for your favourite suppliers. The ONLY awards where all the winners chosen by bodyshops |
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| 25.10.18 |
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The ABI Motor Premium Tracker - average motor premium drops for third quarter in a row, to £471 |
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| 25.10.18 |
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Hastings - trading update: "claims inflation is expected to continue to exceed premium inflation" |
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| 25.10.18 |
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insurethebox - 34% increase in accident rates between 5-8pm after the clocks go back |
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| 25.10.18 |
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Fix Auto Hoddesdon - Matthew Wright and Grant Ealey officially open a new flagship repair centre in Hertfordshire |
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| 25.10.18 |
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OUCH! Car transporter hits Perth bridge causing tens of thousands of pounds of damage to Range Rovers |
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| 25.10.18 |
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Call North West Contact Centre Awards 2018 - wins for Slater Gordon Solutions Motor, Ageas and RSA Motability |
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| 25.10.18 |
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LKQ - Q3 results; turnover up 27%; European turnover up 52%; 3 wholesale businesses acquired in Europe in Q3 |
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| 25.10.18 |
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Volkswagen - expects an SUV share of 50% by 2025 |
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| 25.10.18 |
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EDAM Group - opens new EasiDrive vehicle depot in Falkirk |
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| 25.10.18 |
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Tesla - Model 3 achieves "lowest probability of injury of any vehicle ever tested by NHTSA", says Tesla |
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| 25.10.18 |
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SMMT - British car manufacturing declines -16.8% in September; 127,051 produced |
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| 25.10.18 |
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New Ford Focus - first car to introduce lighting technology that reads road signs and lane markings to adjust headlight beams to situations |
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| 25.10.18 |
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Germany: Nissan Leaf - vehicle-to-grid approval to allow Leaf owners to provide power back to the grid |
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| 25.10.18 |
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Audatex - streamlining bodyshop processes could save each of your staff an hour a day |
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| 25.10.18 |
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Which? insurance policies complex and full of jargon |
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| 24.10.18 |
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Covéa Insurance - Commercial Lines & HNW Director, Simon Cooter, to depart Covéa in 2019 |
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| 24.10.18 |
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Todd Engineering - contract for 2 CV booths at Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicle Dealer of the Year, Sparshatts of Kent |
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| 24.10.18 |
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Uniti - Swedish electric car company to open production plant at Silverstone Park |
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| 24.10.18 |
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UK General Insurance - 79% of UK adults aged 16-75 surveyed have emails in their inboxes that would be like gold dust to hackers |
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| 24.10.18 |
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Bibby Financial Services (BFS) - insurtech start-up offering SMEs commercial insurance launching next year |
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| 24.10.18 |
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AXA - just 5% motorists believe vehicle manufacturers should control driverless car personal data |
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| 24.10.18 |
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AA - Civil Liabilities Bill "should stop the huge number of cold-call claim firms encouraging people to make claims" |
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| 24.10.18 |
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Uber - ‘clean air fee’ of 15p per mile added on every trip booked through the Uber app in London from next year |
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| 24.10.18 |
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The Civil Liability Bill - clears remaining stages in the House of Commons |
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| 24.10.18 |
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Repairers Choice Awards - incredibly close, especially insurer and paint brand categories; 320 bodyshops voted; vote NOW |
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| 24.10.18 |
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BCA Blackbushe - Nag’s Head Pub up for sale in the Bangers4Ben auction on Friday |
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| 24.10.18 |
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Gemini ARC – expansion plans and apprentice success at the recent Management Conference and Apprentice Awards |
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| 24.10.18 |
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Todd Engineering - secure contract to install "one of a kind", industrial spraybooth |
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| 24.10.18 |
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Aston Barclay - former Inchcape UK used car director, Cliff Deller, appointed as Group Remarketing Director |
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| 24.10.18 |
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Motor insurer financial results round-up - the latest from Admiral, Allianz, Co-op, ERS, Hastings and Sabre |
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| 24.10.18 |
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Paragon - Geoff Duncalf appointed to newly-created National Sales Manager for Motor Finance role |
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| 24.10.18 |
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AA - motor premiums drop by 3.9% to an average of £628.24, continuing downward trend |
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| 24.10.18 |
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Baldwins Repair Group - acquires two Quicks ASR bodyshops: Coventry and Birmingham |
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| 24.10.18 |
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RWC Training Centre – new accident repair training centre opens in Milton Keynes |
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| 24.10.18 |
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Shoreham Vehicle Auctions (SVA) - used car prices "artificially inflated" post-WLTP |
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| 24.10.18 |
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Euro NCAP ratings - 7 new cars announced: Hyundai NEXO, Mercedes A-Class, Mazda 6, Lexus ES, Peugeot Rifter, Citroën Berlingo & Opel Combo |
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| 24.10.18 |
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Thatcham Research - comment on latest EuroNCAP tests; "dispels safety concerns around hydrogen-powered cars" |
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| 24.10.18 |
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EuroNCAP - 7 new safety ratings publishedincluding Hyundai Nexo, first hydrogen fuel-cell electric vehicle |
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| 24.10.18 |
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Redde plc - trading update: positive start to the year with sales and profits up; outlook remains positive |
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| 23.10.18 |
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USA: Lexeme article in Ratchet+Wrench - independent repairers need to partner with companies that operate fleets as car ownership shifts |
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| 23.10.18 |
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2018 Repairers Choice awards - four more days to vote for YOUR winners |
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| 23.10.18 |
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Rye Street Group - c£30m turnover, 18,000+ repairs a year, 200 staff, 22 VM approvals and 7 sites... |
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| 23.10.18 |
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Plug-in Car Grant cut EARLY - six-fold increase in EV car sales since announcement earlier this month |
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| 23.10.18 |
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Porsche Recommended Repairers - 20 "stunning restorations never seen before" at the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show |
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| 23.10.18 |
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Cazana’s 'Rustmap' – rusty cars and where to find them |
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| 23.10.18 |
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More than 2,500 car accidents in 2017 were caused by a learner or inexperienced driver |
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| 23.10.18 |
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BVRLA - pre-Budget plea for tax incentives to drive uptake of electric vehicles |
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| 23.10.18 |
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Fix Auto Luton and co-owner Mo Givian - win four awards at the 2018 Fix Auto UK National Conference Awards Ceremony |
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| 23.10.18 |
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Remit - Automotive Academy (Derby) open days in October and November |
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| 23.10.18 |
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What Car? Insight - interesting interview with John Tordoff, Chief Executive, JCT600 |
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| 23.10.18 |
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Autoglass - opens 14 new centres offering ADAS calibration to meet the needs of newer cars on the road |
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| 23.10.18 |
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£100 million investment in A roads - to prevent c1,450 deaths and serious injuries |
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| 23.10.18 |
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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) - agrees sale of Magneti Marelli parts division |
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| 23.10.18 |
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JTAPE - exhibit at The SEMA Show in Las Vegas: Tuesday 30 October - Friday 2 November 2018 |
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| 22.10.18 |
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Ford Apprentice of the Year - Charlotte Ward, Apprentice Panel Tech at Mon Motors Accident Repair Newport, wins Body & Paint Award |
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| 22.10.18 |
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Sales rush after green car grant change - cleanest cars being sold at six times the previous rate |
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| 22.10.18 |
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The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) - it's illegal to fix prices: tough message to business cartels |
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| 22.10.18 |
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Fix Auto National Conference 2018 – 300 Fix Auto bodyshops, insurer and supplier partners talk shop |
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| 22.10.18 |
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Auto Trader - 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA took an average of just 15 days to sell in September |
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| 22.10.18 |
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Addison Lee Group and Oxbotica - to provide customers with self-driving services in London by 2021 |
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| 22.10.18 |
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DrivingElectric.com - new advice and info website for dealers and VMs "to achieve breakthrough growth" in EV market launched |
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| 22.10.18 |
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The Responsible Car Wash Scheme - House of Lords launch to tackle modern slavery and a lack of compliance within industry |
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| 22.10.18 |
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Steve Nash (IMI) - appointed as Chair of Ben’s Board of Trustees; Sarah Bayliss, Head of HR, Thatcham Research joins Board |
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| 22.10.18 |
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LeasePlan - announces changes at the top of UK business |
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| 22.10.18 |
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Canada: Symach - 427 Auto Collision in Toronto, Canada, part of the CSN network, gets Symach-equipped |
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| 22.10.18 |
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Gett (black taxi app) - offers electric taxi rides in the new TX Electric taxi on demand |
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| 22.10.18 |
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Valeo - Cambridge University team's hydrogen propulsion system awarded €50,000 in international Valeo Innovation Challenge |
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| 22.10.18 |
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The Figaro Shop - congratulate Apprentice Painter, Elliot Campbell, who won the Farécla Bonnet Painting Competition |
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| 22.10.18 |
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The Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) and Car Wash Association (CWA) - only 10% of the UK's 20,000 hand car washes pay tax |
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| 22.10.18 |
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Hiscox - UK small businesses targeted with 65,000 attempted cyber attacks per day |
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| 22.10.18 |
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Rolls-Royce - Johann Wolf (BMW for 40 years) appointed as Director of Manufacturing for Motor Cars |
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| 22.10.18 |
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Over 200 bodyshops have now voted in the 2018 Repairers Choice awards - have YOU? Voting closes 5pm Friday |
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| 22.10.18 |
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PPG - CEO and CFO comment on their worldwide and European automotive refinish sales in discussion with analysts |
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| 22.10.18 |
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Top Gear - Paddy McGuinness and Andrew Flintoff will take over from Matt LeBlanc at end of next series |
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| 19.10.18 |
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Love Your Car, Crawley (AD Williams Accident Repair group) - taking a bodyshop from £350,000 a year turnover to £4m... in less than 6 years |
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| 19.10.18 |
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Axalta - opens new automotive refinish coatings technology facility in Midrand, South Africa |
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| 19.10.18 |
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LeasePlan UK - "If the UK is to be a leader in low-emission driving, then we need to be ambitious" |
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| 19.10.18 |
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Fix Auto UK - 2018 National Conference wraps up, check out the video of highlights from St George's Park |
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| 19.10.18 |
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IMI's annual Outstanding Achiever Awards - apprentices drive a bright future for the automotive sector |
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| 19.10.18 |
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Road traffic accidents involving pedestrians aged 10 or under spike on 31 October - rising by 75% |
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| 19.10.18 |
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BVRLA - rented and leased vehicles are "greenest on the road" |
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| 19.10.18 |
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SMMT response - Government Committee recommends end of petrol and diesel vehicle sales by 2032 |
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| 19.10.18 |
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Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee - ban on new petrol and diesel cars should be brought forward to 2032 |
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| 19.10.18 |
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Farécla - attending the Advanced Engineering UK 2018 (NEC Birmingham) – Stand Q145 |
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| 19.10.18 |
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HBC Vehicle Services - opens new Doncaster site as it targets further growth in vehicle volumes from insurance companies |
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| 19.10.18 |
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RAC response - Business Committee recommends end of petrol and diesel vehicle sales by 2032 |
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| 19.10.18 |
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Pendragon - introduction of WLTP gives us "cause for concern" for new vehicle sales and profitability |
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| 18.10.18 |
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Absolute Alignment - offer new ADAS solution |
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| 18.10.18 |
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PPG - acquire SEM Products, US-based manufacturer of specialized automotive refinish products |
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| 18.10.18 |
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Thatcham Research - automated driving hype is dangerously confusing car drivers |
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| 18.10.18 |
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Euro NCAP - publish first results from tests of automated driving technology on 10 cars |
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| 18.10.18 |
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bluegrasscoms - acquired by OE Connections (OEC) |
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| 18.10.18 |
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iRG - acquires Fix Auto Tonypandy; becomes 11th iRG branded site; group capacity now 18,000 repairs per year |
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| 17.10.18 |
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EDAM Group - wins gold at UK Customer Experience Awards |
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| 17.10.18 |
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Todd Engineering - the latest (and rather large) achievement for the spraybooth company... |
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| 17.10.18 |
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GYS - working with pulse MIG for VW |
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| 17.10.18 |
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China: Mitsubishi Motors -starts local engine production and expands research and development centre |
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| 17.10.18 |
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Volkswagen - interactive headlights and tail light clusters "raise the bar" for safety in future |
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| 17.10.18 |
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D Sims Crash Repair Ltd - in voluntary liquidation May 2018; new company Fix Auto Tonypandy Ltd set up Jan 2018 |
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| 17.10.18 |
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Bodyshop Solutions - exhibiting at the Fix Auto National Conference today (Wednesday) and tomorrow |
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| 17.10.18 |
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Over 100 bodyshops have already voted in the 2018 Repairers Choice awards - have you? |
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| 17.10.18 |
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STL - delighted to support the upcoming Fix Auto National Conference 2018 |
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| 17.10.18 |
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How has bodyshop profitability changed? The FREE 8th annual ABP State of the Industry report will tell you. |
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| 17.10.18 |
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AGM Services - proud to support this week's Fix Auto National Conference |
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| 17.10.18 |
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ALL bodyshops can vote to decide the winners of the Repairers Choice awards www.abpclub.co.uk/surveys/11/ |
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| 17.10.18 |
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Auto Body Professional - read the latest magazine online now! |
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| 17.10.18 |
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AkzoNobel delivers higher profitability as a focused paints and coatings company - Performance Coatings return on sales up at 12.2% |
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| 17.10.18 |
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DENSO - exhibiting at the Auto Trade Expo with its new vehicle health check tool and OE-quality range |
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| 17.10.18 |
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‘Free’ Peritus cyber essentials course for all ABP Club members |
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| 17.10.18 |
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SMMT - new automotive tech challenge helps shape future of mobility |
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| 17.10.18 |
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Industry Insights - three-year Connected Solutions partnership with Fix Auto UK marked by Gold Conference sponsorship deal |
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| 17.10.18 |
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Ticker - new telematics start-up from ex-Ingenie CEO, Richardr King, to launch in 2019 |
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| 17.10.18 |
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Suzuki Ireland - appoints new franchise in Newbridge, County Kildare |
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| 17.10.18 |
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North East Motor Trade Apprenticeships - information, advice and vacancies |
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| 17.10.18 |
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Alton Cars - problems with phone systems |
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| 17.10.18 |
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European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) - auto industry urges negotiators to avert worst-case Brexit scenario |
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| 17.10.18 |
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ProVision - CameraMatics scoops two awards at Brake Fleet Safety Awards 2018 |
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| 17.10.18 |
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Inflation rate - CPI falls to 2.4% for last 12 months; RPI falls to 3.3% |
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| 17.10.18 |
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Volkswagen - fundamental complete restructure of its sales model from April 2020 includes direct sales |
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| 17.10.18 |
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LV - Kamar Khan and Dr Asef Zafar found guilty of contempt of court for presenting spurious medical documents |
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| 16.10.18 |
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How do bodyshops rate their relationships with work providers? The FREE on-line ABP State of the Industry Report will tell you |
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| 16.10.18 |
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THE LINK TO REGISTER for the 2018 ABP Club Convention and Night of Knights |
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| 16.10.18 |
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Compare the Market - average car insurance policy for a man is around £170 higher than that for a woman |
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| 16.10.18 |
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Repairers Choice awards - ALL bodyshops can vote NOW to choose the best suppliers to our industry |
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| 16.10.18 |
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LV= - appoints Barry Smith (ex Ageas chief exec) as Senior Independent Director |
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| 16.10.18 |
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wejo - 7 million cars are now tracked on UK tech company platform; new Manchester office to open |
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| 16.10.18 |
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LV= General Insurance - appoints Barry Smith (former CEO of Ageas) as Senior Independent Director |
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| 16.10.18 |
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Wallbox - first ever DC electric vehicle charger for the home & business |
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| 16.10.18 |
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HonestJohn.co.uk Awards - UK’s "most satisfying car brand" is SsangYong |
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| 16.10.18 |
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Rye Street Group - former estimator, Alan Bishop, promoted to Group Bodyshop Manager |
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| 16.10.18 |
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Mazda - Hajime Seikaku is the new Vice President of Mazda’s European Research & Development Centre |
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| 16.10.18 |
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Harris & Co Mini Cooper (sponsored by Connected Solutions by Industry Insights) - wins the Tour de Corse Historique |
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| 16.10.18 |
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cap hpi - service and maintenance costs are 23% lower for electric vehicles than petrol vehicles over three years and 60,000 miles |
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| 16.10.18 |
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FCA - greater access for SMEs to the Financial Ombudsman Service |
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| 16.10.18 |
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USA: Terrafugia - Geely-backed flying car developer secures lease with US airport ahead of production of road legal aircraft |
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| 16.10.18 |
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Ben - announces the appointment of Former Olympian, Rachel Clift, as Health & Wellbeing Director |
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| 16.10.18 |
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Circle Leasing's charity ‘virtual’ 10k leaderboard - "Speedy Gonzales" Dave Sargeant, Gemini ARC's MD, takes the lead! |
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| 16.10.18 |
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Axalta - receives Tell Award for Outstanding Contributions in Basel, Switzerland |
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| 16.10.18 |
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DENSO-sponsored TOYOTA GAZOO Racing - one-two victory for hybrid vehicles after six hour endurance at the Fuji Speedway |
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| 16.10.18 |
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Government – unemployment down slightly; average salary up 2.7% in last 12 months to £27,300 |
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| 16.10.18 |
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Solus - win the Gold Award in the Best Business Change and Transformation - Customer Focus - category at the UK Customer Experience Awards |
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| 15.10.18 |
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bodyshops - vote NOW in the 2018 Repairers Choice awards; the only awards where YOU choose the winners |
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| 15.10.18 |
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What do bodyshops think is a "fair and reasonable" hourly labour rate? Find out in the FREE ABP State of the Industry Report available now. |
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| 15.10.18 |
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‘Free’ Peritus cyber essentials course for all ABP Club members |
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| 15.10.18 |
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ABI - Claudio Gienal (AXA UK and Ireland) and Craig Thornton (Lloyds Banking Group) join the ABI Board |
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| 15.10.18 |
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Brake Fleet Safety Awards - annual awards presented in Birmingham |
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| 15.10.18 |
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Volvo Car UK - Amazon Alexa pilots the Volvo Fleet Manager Skill |
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| 15.10.18 |
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Newly designed ABP Club Media Guide - available online NOW, including 2019 Club events |
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| 15.10.18 |
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70% of drivers believe OTHERS should improve their safety on the road - 59% of Brits have had at least one accident on the roads |
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| 15.10.18 |
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Porsche - more than half of all Porsche models delivered from 2025 will be electrified |
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| 15.10.18 |
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Summers Accident Repair Centre - win Audi Driver magazine's Body and Paint Specialist Award, voted for by Audi Owners |
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| 15.10.18 |
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Reading Accident Repairs - join bodyshop network as Fix Auto Reading |
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| 15.10.18 |
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Willis Towers Watson / Confused.com Car Insurance Price Index - comprehensive car insurance prices rise by 1% (£8) to £760 in Q3 2018 |
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| 15.10.18 |
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LeasePlan - changes to the Plug-In Grant "a double edged sword for the industry" |
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| 15.10.18 |
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What Car? - borrowing £50 more for a car loan could save up to £1,600 in interest charges |
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| 15.10.18 |
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Mopar - launches mobile Connect Service for Fiat, Abarth, Jeep, Alfa Romeo and Fiat Professional vehicles |
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| 15.10.18 |
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SMMT - automotive industry calls for plug-in grant rethink as cuts put Government ambition at risk |
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| 12.10.18 |
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BVRLA - "unbelievably short-sighted" to make cuts to the Plug-in Grant |
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| 12.10.18 |
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Drivers more than twice as likely to breakdown due to hitting a pothole than 12 years ago |
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| 12.10.18 |
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National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) on changes to the plug-in car grants |
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| 12.10.18 |
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Autorola - used petrol and diesel cars prices reach record high in Q3 |
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| 12.10.18 |
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Fix Auto UK - continues sponsorship of indoor motocross race series; first partner announced for the 2019 Arenacross Tour |
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| 12.10.18 |
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ABP Club Repairers' Choice awards - voting NOW open |
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| 12.10.18 |
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The News UK Motor Awards - winners chosen by readers of The Sunday Times, The Times, The Sun and talkSPORT |
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| 12.10.18 |
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Mitsubishi Motors on Government to reduce plug-in car grants from November |
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| 12.10.18 |
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LeaseVan.co.uk - six types of drivers you're likely to meet at a bodyshop |
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| 12.10.18 |
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EMACS - joined CIECA (Collision Industry Electronic Commerce As.): export format for software installations in Jamaica and America) |
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| 12.10.18 |
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Operation Rogue trader - trading standards and police to join forces for day of action against rogue traders |
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| 12.10.18 |
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EMaC (Innovation Group) - 62% of car owners would opt for interest-free credit to pay for service and repairs |
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| 12.10.18 |
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RMI - calls on government to agree the best deal for automotive retailers |
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| 12.10.18 |
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Government to reduce plug-in car grants from November |
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| 12.10.18 |
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MG Motor UK - appoints Matthew Stevens (ex Kia, JATO and McLaren) to the role of Product & Planning Manager |
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| 11.10.18 |
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S&G Response - supports partner charity Ben for World Mental Health Day |
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| 11.10.18 |
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Motofix - appoints nine new apprentices |
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| 11.10.18 |
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Vauxhall - new Retailer Recruitment Service (RRS) from GMD People uses social media to attract applicants to vacancies |
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| 11.10.18 |
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Ford - trials Intersection Priority Management: cars mimic how pedestrians slow down or speed up to avoid collisions with others |
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| 11.10.18 |
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RoSPA - level of road deaths and serious injuries must be addressed, according to a new strategy |
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| 11.10.18 |
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Marshall Motor - trading update; outlook for the full year remains unchanged |
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| 11.10.18 |
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Sabre Insurance - trading update: "absolute focus on profitability has yielded strong underwriting result" |
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| 11.10.18 |
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Ageas UK - restructures senior management team as CEO François-Xavier Boisseau retires |
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| 10.10.18 |
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SMMT - launches Brexit contingency aid package as high-risk auto suppliers brace for ‘no-deal’ |
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| 10.10.18 |
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Thames Valley Police - crash for cash duo sentenced to 18 years' in jail for multi-million pound scam |
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| 10.10.18 |
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The ABP Club UK Body Repair Industry: State of the Industry Report 2018 |
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| 10.10.18 |
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3M - Ben Hamblin, owner of Wrap Kings in the West Midlands wins 3M Wrap Tour |
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| 10.10.18 |
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Fronius - TransSteel 2200 wins “Best Product of the Year 2018" Award |
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| 10.10.18 |
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Fronius - TransSteel 2200 wins “Best Product of the Year 2018" Award |
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| 10.10.18 |
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Sika Cycle 2018 - pedal-pushing Sika team raise money for the British Heart Foundation |
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| 10.10.18 |
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World-first demonstration of Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAV) in Milton Keynes and Coventry |
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| 10.10.18 |
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Spies Hecker - new Spies Hecker Permasolid HS Race Clear Coat 8700 |
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| 10.10.18 |
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Nationwide - NCRC Scarborough’s Paul Tookey and the Nationwide Academy up for IMI Outstanding Achievers Awards 2018 |
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| 10.10.18 |
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Thatcham Research - spaces available on the one-day High Voltage Vehicle Awareness course next week (Friday 19 Oct) |
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| 10.10.18 |
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ABI - #IPTsUnfair campaign relaunches ahead of Budget: “A raid on the responsible is the wrong way to balance the books” |
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| 10.10.18 |
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Denso - 3,000 road accidents in 2013 caused by sun glare, with dirty windshields a contributing factor |
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| 10.10.18 |
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Vertu Motors - H1 results; profits down 10%; "pay levels for technicians rising" and hitting profit margins |
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| 09.10.18 |
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ABP Club's exclusive analysis of the top 20 bodyshop groups in the UK - a bodyshop profitability snapshot |
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| 09.10.18 |
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LV= = fraudulent law firm and "dodgy doctor" brought to justice |
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| 09.10.18 |
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Thompsons Solicitors - wins landmark case for victims of car accident injuries on private land |
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| 09.10.18 |
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Cazana - the Financial Ombudsman Service adopts Cazana’s vehicle valuations to assess the value of written-off vehicles |
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| 09.10.18 |
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Comparethemarket.com - average car insurance premium now stands at £731 across all age groups |
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| 09.10.18 |
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MSX International - acquires dealer and aftersales consultancy business, Impetus Automotive |
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| 09.10.18 |
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Hyundai CRADLE (the Center for Robotic-augmented Design in Living Experiences) - invests in AI firm, Perceptive Automata |
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| 09.10.18 |
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Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) - launches immediate review of audit sector |
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| 09.10.18 |
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Switch Island in Merseyside - new smart studs prevent lane drifting at motorway junction after 49 accidents in 2 yrs |
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| 09.10.18 |
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National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA) - sales up 2.2% in the motorcycle market during September, marking a positive plate change |
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| 09.10.18 |
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Continental - hands out van driving guides at Vision Zero Live event |
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| 09.10.18 |
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LeasePlan UK and Chargemaster - drivers choosing a new electric vehicle can get Home Charger Package included in monthly leased cost |
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| 09.10.18 |
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AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals - relaunched as Nouryon |
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| 09.10.18 |
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Tetrosyl: CarPlan Demon shot screenwash booster - potential upsell/glovebox gift for bodyshop customers? |
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| 09.10.18 |
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CitNOW - bodywork problems and poor service among most common problems in used market |
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| 09.10.18 |
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Insurethebox - young drivers 6.5 times more at risk of an accident as a result of drink driving than someone in their 40s |
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| 09.10.18 |
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Denmark - proposes to ban sale of all new petrol and diesel cars by 2030, followed by ban on hybrid sales from 2035 |
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| 09.10.18 |
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Aviva - Mark Wilson is stepping down today as CEO after nearly 7 years; search for successor has begun |
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| 08.10.18 |
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PPG - announce global price increase averaging 10% for all automotive OEM products including coatings |
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| 08.10.18 |
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Alton Cars - 14th site in Nottingham opens on Mon 19 Nov, followed in Feb 2019 by site 15 in Keighley |
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| 08.10.18 |
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Ford - to cut salaried jobs worldwide as part of reorganisation leading to a flatter management structure |
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| 08.10.18 |
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Sunday Times Top Track 250 - includes Innovation Group at no 97 and Dingbro at no 231 |
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| 08.10.18 |
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Axalata - CEO Terrence Hahn resigns after investigation by board; interim replacement is CFO Robert Bryant |
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| 08.10.18 |
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EDT Automotive - HQ expansion helps facilitate network growth |
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| 08.10.18 |
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Allianz - welcomes 32 new graduates to the business |
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| 08.10.18 |
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Markerstudy Group - Geoffrey Insurance brand win Best Car Insurance Provider at the Insurance Choice Awards |
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| 08.10.18 |
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MIB (The Motor Insurers’ Bureau) - thousands "unwittingly" breaking the law by driving other cars without insurance |
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| 08.10.18 |
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India: Tata Motors - 100,000th Tata Fleetman vehicle telematics connection with UK firm, Microlise |
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| 08.10.18 |
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Can you help? Question from the Forum about apprenticeships and ATA |
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| 08.10.18 |
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Peugeot - Martin Moll (ex Nissan and Honda) joins Peugeot head up UK marketing team |
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| 08.10.18 |
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Aviva - new broker community to help smaller, independent motor brokers thrive |
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| 08.10.18 |
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Willis Towers Watson - appoint Matt McKechnie (ex Ageas and Innovation Group) as a Consultant to Claims Consulting team |
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| 08.10.18 |
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Spies Hecker - innovative surfacer with new technology |
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| 08.10.18 |
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What Car? - up to 25% discount (average of £2,995 off) deals on large SUVs |
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| 08.10.18 |
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Zurich - new cyber insurance policy includes GDPR, Reputational Risks and network security monitoring with pre-breach services |
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| 08.10.18 |
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Furrows Group - open new express body and paint centre in Shrewsbury |
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| 08.10.18 |
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Fix Auto Loughborough - 16-year-old Jessica Lawrence starts two-year AutoRaise Multi-Skilled apprenticeship |
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| 05.10.18 |
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Peritus Learning - what are the ICO and Cyber Security Authorities saying about GDPR/Cyber Crime? |
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| 05.10.18 |
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ABP Club Recommended Business Service Provider: InAutomotive - shortlisted for 2018 National Online Recruitment Award |
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| 05.10.18 |
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ABP Club Annual Convention & Night of Knights, with Audatex and Vision by Bluegrasscoms - Tuesday 13 November in Birmingham |
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| 05.10.18 |
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What Car? Used Car of the Year Winners 2019 - Mercedes E-Class Estate takes overall award |
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| 05.10.18 |
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VisionTrack - predicts UBI will become mainstream solution for commercial insurance by 2021 |
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| 05.10.18 |
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Diesel taxi drivers are exposed to pollution levels 1.8 times higher than those driving an electric model |
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| 05.10.18 |
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3M - art exhibition showcases best of British vehicle wrapping |
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| 05.10.18 |
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Drive Vauxhall - acquire three Sherwood Vauxhall dealerships in the North East, including 2 bodyshop sites |
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| 05.10.18 |
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SMMT - UK new van market declines -6.1% in September |
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| 05.10.18 |
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Digraph - CV factor opens new branch in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire |
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| 05.10.18 |
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Toyota - recalls 2.4 million hybrid cars over a fault that could cause crashes |
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| 05.10.18 |
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Germany: Volkswagen and Siemens - trial of intelligent signal systems where vehicles communicate with traffic lights |
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| 04.10.18 |
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Proposed new measures to end late payments to small businesses |
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| 04.10.18 |
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Nationwide Technical Training Academy - winners of the 2018 Training and Education Award |
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| 04.10.18 |
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Are your drivers at risk of 'air filter flu'? |
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| 04.10.18 |
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Absolute Alignment - supporting Tyre Safety Month (October) by promoting importance of wheel alignment |
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| 04.10.18 |
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HMG Paints - Happy 88th Birthday! |
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| 04.10.18 |
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September - stops the rot of petrol price increases but dark clouds hang over UK forecourts |
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| 04.10.18 |
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Auto Trader - PCP and PCH models are beginning to open up the market and have the potential to unlock market growth |
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| 04.10.18 |
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Auto Trader - PCP and PCH models are beginning to open up the market and have the potential to unlock market growth |
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| 04.10.18 |
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Nissan - no deal Brexit warning |
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| 04.10.18 |
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Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) - Treasury could raise £1.45bn to reduce fuel duty by tackling unregulated hand car wash sector |
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| 04.10.18 |
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Allianz - small businesses fear IPT budget hike |
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| 04.10.18 |
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National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) - new car sales distorted primarily by the introduction of WLTP |
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| 04.10.18 |
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Autoglass - helps raise £970,000 for charity Afrika Tikkun |
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| 04.10.18 |
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SMMT - new car fell 20.5% in September; diesel down 42%; hybrid/electric sales only up 4% |
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| 04.10.18 |
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Volvo's Polestar 1 - production of the first series of road-going verification prototype (VP) cars in Sweden |
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| 04.10.18 |
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Top Gear Magazine - 'Another reason to doubt a self-driving future: the faff when your screen's damaged' |
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| 04.10.18 |
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AXA - now an Official Global Insurance Partner of Liverpool Football Club |
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| 04.10.18 |
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Europcar - set aside £38m to refund customers who paid inflated costs for repair work |
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| 03.10.18 |
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National Accident Repair Group - return to Fleet Live: 9-10 October 2018 at Birmingham’s NEC (Stand P14) |
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| 03.10.18 |
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XS Direct - car insurer joins as a member of the Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) |
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| 03.10.18 |
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Farécla Apprentice & Student Bonnet Painting Competition - Elliot Campbell from The Figaro Shop, Didcot is the winner! |
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| 03.10.18 |
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Indasa UK - awarded preferred supply partner status for the Volkswagen Paint and Body Programme |
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| 03.10.18 |
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Host of 2016 British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) gets Radio 2 breakfast job |
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| 03.10.18 |
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Allianz - claims service receives external recognition |
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| 03.10.18 |
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Ageas - it is not enough to look only at driver behaviour to reduce deaths and serious injuries |
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| 03.10.18 |
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Sander van 't Noordende, Group Chief Executive Products at Accenture - LinkedIn post on the "car industry at a watershed in 2019" |
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| 03.10.18 |
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Number of drivers having licence refused/revoked on medical grounds falls - despite an aging population |
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| 03.10.18 |
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New motorcycle registrations grow in August - used market remains steady |
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| 03.10.18 |
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CitNOW - named among UK’s Best International Export SMEs |
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| 03.10.18 |
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Fuel duty to remain frozen, Prime Minister to announce |
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| 03.10.18 |
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Giovanni Adamo - former Chief Motor Engineer at insurethebox joins National Salvage Group as Chief Technical Officer |
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| 03.10.18 |
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Admiral - locksmiths most likely to have a speeding conviction this year (not professional footballers who topped 2017's list) |
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| 03.10.18 |
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Elemental Motor Company - Tailored Fibre Placement (TFP), carbon fibre development, is tough enough to withstand significant impact |
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| 02.10.18 |
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International Applications (IAL) - launch customer portal |
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| 02.10.18 |
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Photos from the ABP Club Charity Golf and Spa Day are on our Facebook page - get tagging! |
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| 02.10.18 |
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AD Williams - acquire Impact Bodyshop in Uxbridge & appoint Brian Johnson (ex LKQ and Mirka) as Operations Manager |
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| 02.10.18 |
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EMM International - Colad introduces the Black Nitrile Glove Dispenser in a large dispenser box of 400 |
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| 02.10.18 |
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Vertu Motors - Workshop Manager, Aaron Cunliffe, celebrates 30 years at Hughes Mercedes-Benz of Beaconsfield |
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| 02.10.18 |
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Axalta - launches new AxaltaRacing.com website |
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| 02.10.18 |
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Glass's - the E.volution of commercial vehicles |
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| 02.10.18 |
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Auto Windscreens - Steve Abrahams named World’s Best Technician |
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| 02.10.18 |
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Covéa Insurance - wins ‘Insurance Company of the Year’ award for second time in three years |
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| 02.10.18 |
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Abolition of Severn Bridge tolls brought forward |
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| 02.10.18 |
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AW Repair Group - confirms a new five-year agreement with PPG |
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| 02.10.18 |
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Farécla Student & Apprentice Bonnet Painting Competition - Alex Campbell from Dick Lovett Cribbs Causeway (Bristol) wins video category |
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| 02.10.18 |
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3M - 14 vehicle wrappers gear up for 3M Wrap Tour which starts tomorrow |
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| 02.10.18 |
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IMI response to Apprenticeship Levy reforms - "skills gap is already critical" |
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| 02.10.18 |
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ABP Power List - how is it decided? |
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| 02.10.18 |
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Volkswagen & Microsoft - from 2020 5 million new Volkswagen vehicles per year will be fully connected & part of the Internet of Things (IoT) |
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| 02.10.18 |
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Views on VDA ATA supporting evidence being upgraded to expert witness status? (where repair cost is in dispute) |
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| 02.10.18 |
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Apprenticeships - extra £90m in funding and 25% of Apprenticeship Levy able to be transferred to supply chain |
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| 02.10.18 |
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Akzo Nobel - completes sale sale of Specialty Chemicals business to The Carlyle Group and GIC for €10.1 billion |
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| 01.10.18 |
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insurethebox - young drivers are 30% more likely to have an accident if they speed on country roads |
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| 01.10.18 |
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SsangYong - Martin Allies appointed as dealer commercial manager for the South West region |
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| 01.10.18 |
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ABP Power List 2018 - the 40 most powerful people in the UK Body Repair Industry list is a hot topic! |
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| 01.10.18 |
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Vertu Motors - appoints Leon Caruso as Group Operations Director for Multi-Franchise Division |
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| 01.10.18 |
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MIB - prepares for post-Brexit cross-border travel for motorists |
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| 01.10.18 |
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Fix Auto UK - celebrates Bodyshop Magazine award wins |
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| 01.10.18 |
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SMMT - Japanese brands dominate UK's electrified new car market, representing 59.5% of registrations YTD |
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| 01.10.18 |
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LV= blog - "why it’s important to invest in our people" |
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| 01.10.18 |
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S&G Response - celebrate Health & Wellbeing Month |
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| 01.10.18 |
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GoCompare - comments on new customer loyalty ‘rip-off’ probe |
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| 01.10.18 |
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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) UK - more FCA-badged emergency fleets on way as group gains Crown Commercial Service inclusion |
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| 01.10.18 |
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Vauxhall Motors - appoints Stephanie Howson as Retail Sales Director |
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| 01.10.18 |
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Xpress Centres - opens Bournemouth Same-Day Repair Centre |
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| 01.10.18 |
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Xpress Centres - opens Bournemouth Same-Day Repair Centre |
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| 01.10.18 |
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Licence Bureau - steps up grey fleet management campaign |
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| 01.10.18 |
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Farécla Student & Apprentice Bonnet Painting Competition - A Judge's View |
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| 01.10.18 |
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GK and Partners - 16% 16-18 year-olds currently thinking of applying for an apprenticeship (compared to 96% considering university) |
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| 01.10.18 |
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The IAEA Yorkshire Region dinner and dance, Saturday 24 November 2018 - limited tickets available |
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| 01.10.18 |
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FCA - fines Tesco Bank £16.4m for failures in 2016 cyber attack |
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| 01.10.18 |
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LKQ Coatings - secures exclusive rights to market and distribute Ridgeway's Body Damage Quote system to bodyshops in UK and Ireland |
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| 01.10.18 |
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Cars of Grimsby - 6-year-old bodyshop receives £185,000 bank funding to expand repair business |
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| 28.9.18 |
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bodyshop magazine awards - full list of all 18 winners plus finalists; 613 guests at event |
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| 28.9.18 |
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ABP Club Charity Golf and Spa Day with Mirka - the photo are ready to view and download for FREE! |
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| 28.9.18 |
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Roberlo - Racer 1, a new light putty |
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| 28.9.18 |
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Sherwin-Williams - showcases “Mastery of Refinishing” at Automechanika 2018 |
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| 28.9.18 |
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Charlie Clark, 20, final year apprentice at Apollo Motor Group in Dover - Farécla student and apprentice bonnet painting contest finalist |
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| 28.9.18 |
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Progress in reducing road casualties continues to stall - RAC comment |
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| 28.9.18 |
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Peritus' new Protect portal - ‘proves’ compliance for all businesses |
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| 28.9.18 |
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Lightfoot - driver improvement tech firm more than doubles staff numbers in 12 months |
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| 28.9.18 |
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Alton Cars - appoints 2 new Directors to the board: Graham Connell promoted to Group Bodyshop Director & Paul Blundell, Group HR Director |
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| 28.9.18 |
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It's a BIG Birthday today for a member of the ABP Club team... |
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| 28.9.18 |
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Lookers - Apprentice Technician Brad Baker from Lookers Nissan awarded coveted ‘Rising Star’ award |
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| 28.9.18 |
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Citizens Advice - issues super-complaint as loyal home insurance customers continue to be penalised by over £4 billion a year |
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| 28.9.18 |
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Thatcham Research - launch ecademy, a new online technical awareness programme |
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| 28.9.18 |
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Nationwide - on verge of fifth Carrera Cup title as season draws to close |
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| 28.9.18 |
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Travelling to bodyshop mag awards event in Birmingham? M40 currently shut at Warwick; severe delays |
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| 28.9.18 |
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Securities and Exchange Commission - charge Elon Musk with securities fraud for misleading tweets |
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| 28.9.18 |
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RSA - Q3 update: international business strong; poor UK results include deterioration in UK Motor |
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| 27.9.18 |
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ABP Club 2018 Charity Golf and Spa Day, with Mirka – 82 golfers and spa guests raise more than £3,000 |
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| 27.9.18 |
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AutoRaise - new Trustee appointments announced |
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| 27.9.18 |
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Fix Auto UK - National Conference (October 17-18) speakers confirmed |
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| 27.9.18 |
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Unipart and Volkswagen Group UK - sign five-year contract to run their UK aftermarket supply chain |
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| 27.9.18 |
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RAC Foundation analysis of latest road death figures - car occupants account for 44% of the total; motorcyclists most at risk |
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| 27.9.18 |
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S&G Response - tackle 10 mile Tough Mudder for Charity (and raise £1,000) |
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| 27.9.18 |
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Revive! - announces new Board Director and Senior Level Appointments |
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| 27.9.18 |
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Kieran Purton, 23, paint apprentice at Deal Restoration in Kelvedon - next finalist in the Farécla competition |
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| 27.9.18 |
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ABP Club Golf & Spa Day with Mirka - photos will shortly be available to view and download for FREE |
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| 27.9.18 |
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Equal Pay International Coalition (EPIC) - global leaders and companies pledge to reduce the gender pay gap by 2030 |
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| 27.9.18 |
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Reported road casualties in Great Britain: 2017 annual report - 1,793 reported road deaths; 24,831 serious injuries in RTAs |
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| 27.9.18 |
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Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) - new appointments confirmed |
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| 27.9.18 |
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Endeavour Automotive - opens new Lotus Cars showroom and service centre in Colchester |
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| 27.9.18 |
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CitNOW USA - David Guillory (ex Audi, BMW, Porsche and Jaguar) appointed as General Director of North America and Canada |
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| 27.9.18 |
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The Carillion effect - trade credit insurers pay out a record £1 million a day to help UK firms stay afloat. |
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| 27.9.18 |
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Ardonagh Group (owners of Towergate and Autonet) - acquire Swintons from Covea for £165m |
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| 26.9.18 |
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Sikkens - new Autoclear Aerodry releases bodyshop profits with flexible workflow |
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| 26.9.18 |
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VW CV - theft of equipment from commercial vehicles soars by 15% in three years |
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| 26.9.18 |
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VW CV - theft of equipment from commercial vehicles soars by 15% in three years |
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| 26.9.18 |
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The Porsche Carrera Cup GB - racing legends return as title showdown headlines landmark weekend |
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| 26.9.18 |
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Farécla - Apprentice and Student Bonnet Painting Competition: winner to be announced on Facebook on Wednesday 3 October |
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| 26.9.18 |
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National Accident Repair Group - winner of Technology & Innovation Award |
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| 26.9.18 |
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Rhiannon Murfin (20), Motofix Exeter - first year Volkswagen apprentice is a Farécla’s student & apprentice bonnet painting contest finalist |
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| 26.9.18 |
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The ABP Power List 2018 - David Shepherd, Audatex, named the most powerful person working the UK body repair industry today |
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| 25.9.18 |
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Automechanika Frankfurt - visitor numbers up slightly from 133,000 in 2016 to 136,000 in 20118 |
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| 25.9.18 |
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RAC - reacts to JP Morgan report suggesting oil price could hit $90 a barrel; 142p per litre for petrol & 148p per litre for diesel |
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| 25.9.18 |
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ABI - response to the Government's technical guidance for vehicle insurance in a No Deal Brexit scenario |
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| 25.9.18 |
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JOINING INSTRUCTIONS: ABP Club Annual Charity Golf and Spa Day with Mirka - Wednesday 26 September (CV35 7QT) |
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| 25.9.18 |
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The ABP Power List 2018 - the top ten from the last Power List (2012); will they feature again this year? |
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| 25.9.18 |
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Volkswagen - new driver assistance systems production-ready even faster using virtual validation |
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| 25.9.18 |
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Agnieszka Szenfeld (21) from Motofix, High Wycombe & training at Babcock in Milton Keynes - Farécla competition finalist |
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| 25.9.18 |
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HPI - puts a price tag on some of 007’s classic cars |
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| 25.9.18 |
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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles - Rob Holdcroft appointed as National Sales Manager |
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| 25.9.18 |
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ABP Club Recommended Business Service Provider: InAutomotive - 10 habits of highly successful employees |
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| 25.9.18 |
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Hedgehog Insurance - new online motor insurer (backed by Berkshire Hathaway) to launch later this year |
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| 25.9.18 |
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The Ford Transit Connect - named Glass’s Used Commercial Hero for September 2018 |
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| 25.9.18 |
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Axalta: Cromax - appoints Kevin Torfs new EMEA Brand Manager |
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| 25.9.18 |
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The London Supercar Show ‘Live' - all new two-day event Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 May 2019 at the Blackbushe aerodrome in Surrey |
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| 25.9.18 |
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Brexit - drivers hoping that they do not face the inconvenience of remembering to carry additional paperwork with them every time the EU |
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| 25.9.18 |
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Germany: Ford and Vodafone - testing connected vehicle tech that can automatically warn other drivers of accidents ahead |
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| 25.9.18 |
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The National Body Repair Association (NBRA) - exhibiting at the Bodyshop Magazine event and Awards 2018 |
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| 25.9.18 |
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Marmalade - 47% of learner drivers are worried they might have an accident |
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| 25.9.18 |
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Government - official guidance on "Vehicle insurance if there’s no Brexit deal" |
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| 24.9.18 |
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Pre-registrations - BRAND NEW 68 plate cars are flooding into the market for sale as second-hand vehicles |
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| 24.9.18 |
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Venson - only 1 in 4 motorists are confident they can read a number plate from 20m away |
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| 24.9.18 |
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Traffic levels in 2050 up by as much as half |
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| 24.9.18 |
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Northern Ireland - “Your Car Your Choice” week highlights independent repairers |
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| 24.9.18 |
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24-year-old Elliot Campbell, apprentice painter at The Figaro Shop in Didcot - Farécla 2018 Apprentice & Student Bonnet Competition finalist |
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| 24.9.18 |
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Brandwatch - 2018’s top 100 brands |
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| 24.9.18 |
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The NMDA motorcycle trailblazer apprenticeship standard and ‘end-point assessment - funding approved |
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| 24.9.18 |
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Autovista Group Survey - Would you feel safe giving total driving control to an autonomous vehicle? |
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| 24.9.18 |
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Record £15.6 million underpayment identified for workers on the minimum wage |
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| 24.9.18 |
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Mirka - official press release on the opening of their new National Training Centre in Milton Keynes |
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| 24.9.18 |
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Trak Global - included in Financial Times Future 100 list |
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| 24.9.18 |
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JOINING INSTRUCTIONS: ABP Club Annual Charity Golf and Spa Day with Mirka - Wednesday 26 September (CV35 7QT) |
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| 24.9.18 |
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Men are ‘six times more likely’ to get driving ban |
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| 24.9.18 |
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Brown Brothers Distribution - celebrates 100-year customer milestone with their longest trading customer, A Pile & Son Ltd |
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| 24.9.18 |
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BVRLA - expands membership to increase the impact of fleet sector |
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| 24.9.18 |
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MotorEasy - drivers face £180 bill for "simple diagnostic check"; most expensive quote was £180 ph for labour |
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| 24.9.18 |
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CitNOW - buyers steering toward used cars |
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| 24.9.18 |
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Pump price war looms as wholesale costs slump by 3p a litre |
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| 24.9.18 |
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Xpress Centres - grows Fast-Track Repair Network to 40 Sites |
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| 24.9.18 |
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Porsche - will no longer make diesel powered cars |
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| 24.9.18 |
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Trakm8 Holdings plc - wins 3-year contract from LexisNexis Risk Solutions for insurance telematics solution |
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| 24.9.18 |
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ABP Club Power List 2018, in association with ITAS - THREE DAYS to go before THE NAMES are REVEALED! |
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| 21.9.18 |
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Enterprise Holdings - have spent $2 billion acquiring range of car-share businesses, insurance technology firms, car rental companies |
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| 21.9.18 |
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ERS (Equity Red Star) - owners Aquiline assess strategic options; could lead to a sale / change of ownership |
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| 21.9.18 |
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AA - "Autumn peak" for deer strikes; up to 74,000 deer hit by cars annually causing c. £11m damage |
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| 21.9.18 |
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Volvo Cars - join the G7 Ocean Partnership Summit |
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| 21.9.18 |
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JD Classics - Essex-based classic car restoration specialist sold to Woodham Mortimer |
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| 21.9.18 |
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HPI - a decade of CrushWatch enables cars worth £500m to be returned to their rightful owners |
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| 21.9.18 |
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RAC - 33% of motorists – the equivalent to 13.2m – say they are more reliant on their cars now than 12 months earlier |
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| 21.9.18 |
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Zurich: Porsche - invests in Swiss start-up WayRay |
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| 21.9.18 |
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‏Apollo Motor Group and Remit Group - apprenticeships and gender equality in the UK motor industry are top of the agenda |
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| 21.9.18 |
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Peritus Learning - only 20% of UK businesses (SMEs) train their people on Cyber Security |
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| 20.9.18 |
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AFV popularity reaches a record high on Auto Trader |
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| 20.9.18 |
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Peugeot, Citroën, DS, and Vauxhall - will offer an electric or hybrid version on its entire new line-up from 2019 |
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| 20.9.18 |
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Who's the new pace-setter in the Circle Leasing 'virtual' 10k leaderboard? (clue, it's not the guy in the photo anymore) |
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| 20.9.18 |
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rFpro - computer tech company NVIDIA partners with UK simulation specialist to accelerate development of autonomous cars |
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| 20.9.18 |
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ABP Club Power List 2018: in association with ITAS - take part in our Twitter poll! |
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| 20.9.18 |
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SMEs forced to ignore Brexit as GDPR and cyber steal the limelight, Zurich finds |
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| 20.9.18 |
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IDES - LED spraybooth lighting specialists are now an approved supplier and installer of Electric Vehicle Charging Points |
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| 20.9.18 |
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Fix Auto UK - re-signs contract with AkzoNobel |
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| 20.9.18 |
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IMI article on 'Online Bait Crime' |
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| 20.9.18 |
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Hyundai Motor - will bring the world’s first fleet of fuel cell electric truck into commercial operation |
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| 20.9.18 |
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IAM RoadSmart - failure of Corporate Manslaughter and Homicide Act to bring companies to account for road safety performance |
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| 20.9.18 |
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Meet The Vella Group Apprentices, 2018! |
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| 20.9.18 |
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Zurich - Helen Pickford appointed UK Chief Financial Officer |
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| 20.9.18 |
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Dr Andy Palmer, President & Group Chief Exec of Aston Martin (and former apprentice) - plans charitable foundation to fund apprenticeships |
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| 20.9.18 |
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Lookers - confirms acquisition of Jennings as part of ongoing expansion |
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| 20.9.18 |
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Antitrust - EU Commission opens formal investigation into possible collusion between BMW, Daimler & the VW group on clean emission tech |
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| 20.9.18 |
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Mirka UK - new national training centre in Milton Keynes opens this month |
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| 20.9.18 |
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Copart - shares tumble as results are hit by Hurricane Harvey; UK volumes up 8.1% |
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| 19.9.18 |
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Sikkens - new Autoclear Aerodry releases bodyshop profits with flexible workflow |
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| 19.9.18 |
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LeasePlan and SAIC agree exclusive partnership to bring the first large zero emission LCV to Europe |
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| 19.9.18 |
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SMMT _ 'No-deal’ Brexit not an option for automotive |
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| 19.9.18 |
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Dino Zamparelli and Nationwide - step towards championship success at Silverstone |
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| 19.9.18 |
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Thatcham Research - three-star Euro NCAP rated Suzuki Jimny "falls short on safety" |
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| 19.9.18 |
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Inflation rate - CPI up to 2.7% for last 12 months; RPI up sharply to 3.5% |
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| 19.9.18 |
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PJB Accident Repairs - Annual Shooting and Archery Day was a success! |
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| 19.9.18 |
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S&G Response - launches Apprentice Academy to support their continued successful growth |
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| 19.9.18 |
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Can you help a fellow member? Spraybooth wall covering advice please |
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| 19.9.18 |
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Renault Nissan Mitsubishi Alliance - sign technology agreement to install Google tech in their cars from 2021 |
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| 18.9.18 |
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Bodyshop Solutions - appoint P.J. Fallon & Son as their Distributor for Ireland |
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| 18.9.18 |
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Motofix - Liam Kearney departs as Motofix CEO |
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| 18.9.18 |
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Motofix - Liam Kearney departs are Motofix CEO |
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| 18.9.18 |
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The ABP Club Power List 2018, in association with ITAS - 10 days to go... who would be in your Top Ten? |
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| 18.9.18 |
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Briggs Automotive Company (BAC) - receives Niche Vehicle Network (NVN) grant to research use of lightweight material graphene |
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| 18.9.18 |
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Keyless entry systems blamed for rise in car theft in England and Wales |
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| 18.9.18 |
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TechMan - workshop management software saves businesses money with PDQ (Process Data Quickly) integration |
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| 18.9.18 |
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Employment stats show surge in employment rates for older women |
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| 18.9.18 |
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Volvo Product Technology Course - EXTRA DATE: WEDNESDAY 14 November |
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| 18.9.18 |
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insurethebox - telematics insurance specialist supports third annual project EDWARD (zero fatalities on roads) |
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| 18.9.18 |
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Ford - to introduce Ford Data Services and Ford Telematics connected vehicle solutions in Europe next year |
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| 18.9.18 |
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Project EDWARD (European Day Without A Road Death) Weds 19 Sept 2018 - every road death prevented has an estimated value of >£1.75 million |
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| 18.9.18 |
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The Northern Ireland Bodyshop Alliance - accuses insurer of using "bullying" methods to control where and how much is paid for repairs |
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| 18.9.18 |
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Volkswagen - plans to sell c150,000 electric cars by 2020 |
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| 18.9.18 |
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The Motor Ombudsman - backs Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) campaign urging more businesses to join a code sponsor |
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| 18.9.18 |
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British cyclist achieves a record 149mph - with a little help from a Porsche |
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| 18.9.18 |
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Germany: VW CV - body conversion specialists to show more than 50 solutions on Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles stand at the 2018 IAA |
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| 18.9.18 |
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Only 37% of new cars on sale in the UK today come with a manually-operated handbrake |
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| 18.9.18 |
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AES UK - the new I-track II alignment system by Josam |
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| 18.9.18 |
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Audatex - launches AudaENOL Intelligent Motor Claims Management Platform; full control and visibility for ALL from FNOL - settlement |
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| 18.9.18 |
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NAHL - half-year results; turnover and pre-tax profit unchanged |
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| 18.9.18 |
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Marsh & McLennan - to acquire Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group for £4.3 billion |
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| 18.9.18 |
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Germany: Copart - announce the opening of its second German location in Leipzig |
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| 18.9.18 |
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Swiss Re - to launch "the ADAS risk score" in 2019 to enable insurers to better price ADAS equipped vehicles |
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| 18.9.18 |
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BMW Group - with Swiss Re develop new car insurance assessment including integration of safety-relevant ADAS |
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| 17.9.18 |
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Tesla Motors - Elon Musk pulls collision repairs in-house to cut "crazy" repair times |
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| 17.9.18 |
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The Vella Group - promotes Finance Director, Marc Holding, to the position of Managing Director |
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| 17.9.18 |
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The ABP Club Power List 2018, in association with ITAS - launched online at 10am on Wednesday 26 September |
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| 17.9.18 |
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Ezi-Methods - achieves one million method downloads; Paul Wood, VDA at The ARC Group in Chippenham is the “Millionth Method Man” |
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| 17.9.18 |
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Co-op Insurance - two fifths of young drivers worry about the cost of MOTs, servicing and car repairs |
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| 17.9.18 |
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DVLA - reveals some of the oddest items found in untaxed cars |
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| 17.9.18 |
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Henkel - Teroson vehicle repair and maintenance (VRM) range now also includes a full range of body fillers |
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| 17.9.18 |
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AXA - completes the acquisition of XL Group, creating the #1 global P&C commercial lines insurance platform |
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| 17.9.18 |
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Students at risk of motor fines as they head off to university |
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| 17.9.18 |
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Audatex UK AEG software case study: Master Cars - West Yorkshire bodyshop: overall efficiency now at 137% |
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| 17.9.18 |
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Tailgating - one in eight of all road casualties are caused by people who drive too close to the vehicle in front |
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| 17.9.18 |
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City of London Police’s IFED - 17-24 year olds most likely to fall victim to ghost brokers; losing on average £912 EACH |
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| 17.9.18 |
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Autofarm - Porsche bodyshop specialist firm relocating to new dedicated Porsche inspired business park |
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| 14.9.18 |
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Insurance Times Awards - full list of finalists; winners revealed at ceremony on 6 December |
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| 14.9.18 |
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Insurance Times Tech & Innovation Awards - full list of all the finalists and the 16 winners |
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| 14.9.18 |
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SMMT - AQMS conference is set to take place on 20 November at the NEC in Birmingham |
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| 14.9.18 |
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Farécla Apprentice and Student Bonnet Painting Competition - line up for Grand Final announced! |
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| 14.9.18 |
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Synergy Car Hire - launches a comparison and booking API (application programming interface) tool |
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| 14.9.18 |
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Allianz Legal Protection (ALP) - appoints new underwriting manager |
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| 14.9.18 |
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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles - delivers 336,000 vehicles globally to end of August (+3.9%) |
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| 14.9.18 |
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Driving in the EU if there's no Brexit deal - AA Comment |
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| 14.9.18 |
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AA - fuel duty could increase eight pence per litre to fund NHS spend |
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| 14.9.18 |
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Ford - partners with Brake to sponsor Road Safety Week (19 to 25 November 2018) |
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| 14.9.18 |
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Endeavour Automotive - open new Hyundai Watford dealership |
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| 14.9.18 |
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Consumer Intelligence: business award wins: Best Small to Medium-sized Business and Chief Executive Ian Hughes as Outstanding Entrepreneur |
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| 14.9.18 |
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Driving in the EU if there's no Brexit deal |
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| 14.9.18 |
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InAutomotive - taking part in Bangers4Ben next month |
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| 14.9.18 |
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Perits Learning: Cyber Crime up 63%, UK stats show - "educate your people" |
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| 14.9.18 |
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Grove Group - staff are fundraising for children's charity in 'Brathay RowRunner' event |
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| 14.9.18 |
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bodyshop members of ABP Club - your survey closes at 5pm TODAY; only 17 multiple-choice questions; make your views known |
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| 14.9.18 |
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Co-op Insurance - half-year results: sales fall 2% and underlying loss increases from £1m to £4m; operating loss of £14m |
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| 13.9.18 |
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West Midlands Police (AMP) - one in 20 drivers stopped by WMP failing eyesight test |
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| 13.9.18 |
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Fix Auto UK - Central Accident Repairs takes over the Fix Auto Wednesbury territory |
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| 13.9.18 |
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Farécla Apprentice and Student Bonnet Painting Competition - first Grand Finalist announced: Elliot Campbell from the Figaro Shop in Didcot |
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| 13.9.18 |
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Sika UK - "refinish relaunch" to drive innovation and growth in the UK bodyshop market |
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| 13.9.18 |
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cap hpi - commercial vehicle providers to benefit from new modelling tool |
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| 13.9.18 |
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Network Q (Vauxhall’s approved used car scheme) - to offer online motor finance, using technology from iVendi, across all 300 sites |
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| 13.9.18 |
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Fuel prices rise ten weeks in a row - petrol and diesel both above 130p per litre |
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| 13.9.18 |
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CameraMatics - transport firm saves £200K with vehicle camera system; insurers so impressed by use of the system they part-funded it |
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| 13.9.18 |
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Wrisk - 2-year-old London-based insurtech company is now the sole supplier of BMW and MINI Car Insurance in the UK |
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| 13.9.18 |
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GEM Motoring Assist - encouraging drivers to reflect dangerous moments at the wheel |
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| 13.9.18 |
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Nationwide - returns to Carrera Cup championship battle as Zamparelli pushes for victory |
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| 12.9.18 |
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VOTE NOW! FARÉCLA 2018 APPRENTICE & STUDENT BONNET PAINTING COMPETITION - voting closes at midnight tonight |
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| 12.9.18 |
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AGL (Activate Group Ltd) - rebrands its Car Repair Network (of 300 repairers) as Motor Repair Network |
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| 12.9.18 |
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Meet (a bit of) the 'Rapide E' - Aston Martin’s first Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) |
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| 12.9.18 |
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USA: Audatex - to donate $25,000 a year for next 5 years to the Collision Repair Education Foundation |
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| 12.9.18 |
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Compare the Market - "Green revolution still just a dream" |
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| 12.9.18 |
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Oxford to Cambridge Expressway - to take up to 40 minutes off the journey between the A34 south of Oxford and the M1 |
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| 12.9.18 |
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ABP Club - our State of the Industry survey has 17 easy multiple-choice questions - but closes 5pm Friday; bodyshops please participate |
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| 12.9.18 |
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Spurs' goalkeeper and World Cup-winning captain of France, Hugo Lloris, pleads guilty to drink-driving |
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| 12.9.18 |
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A E Motors, Birmingham - vehicle repairer fined for not having employers’ liability insurance |
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| 12.9.18 |
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FORS - backs safety at Ciclovia Belfast 2018 (where part of the city centre is closed off to motor vehicles) |
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| 12.9.18 |
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CBI - the way a company treats personal data is the top concern for potential customers and business partners |
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| 12.9.18 |
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The Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB) - 25,000 learners are driving without insurance |
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| 12.9.18 |
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CYBG SME Health Check Index - business investment survey figures highlight low business confidence |
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| 12.9.18 |
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ABI Motor Conference 2018 (20 November), London - Paul Geddes, Direct Line Group; Andy Watson, Ageas UK; & Matthew Avery, Thatcham Research |
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| 12.9.18 |
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RAC - comments on reports that Chancellor may be considering a fuel duty rise |
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| 12.9.18 |
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LEVC (London EV Company) - electric van trials with the Met Police and the London Fire Brigade to begin next year |
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| 12.9.18 |
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AA Awards - two Yorkshire AA patrols crowned top in the country |
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| 12.9.18 |
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NFDA - franchised car and CV dealers: "members will meet the growing consumer demand for low and zero emission vehicles" |
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| 12.9.18 |
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John Grose Group - John Grose ARC owners open new PEUGEOT, Citroën & DS Automobiles dealership
& aftersales facility in Ipswich |
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| 12.9.18 |
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Guidewire blog: - 'Integrating telematics data to improve crash detection and optimise claims' |
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| 12.9.18 |
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Markerstudy - new ‘dashcam’ CV product with VisionTrack inc £1,000 excess waived if footage verifies liability |
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| 12.9.18 |
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Anexo (parents of DAMS) - H1 results; turnover up 2.6%; adjusted profit down 20%; "positive operational and financial progress" |
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| 11.9.18 |
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Car Magazine - how it cost £4,547 to repair their Jaguar XF after a 5mph accident |
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| 11.9.18 |
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ABP Club - bodyshop members only: please take 4 minutes to complete the 17 questions in our annual State of the Industry survey |
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| 11.9.18 |
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Half of workers have experienced poor mental health in current job |
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| 11.9.18 |
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Government - average UK pay up 2.9% in last 12 months |
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| 11.9.18 |
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Valeo at Automechanika 2018 – "game changing innovations" |
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| 11.9.18 |
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LeasePlan UK - "it's now time" for the UK to join Norway and the Netherlands as zero emission leaders |
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| 11.9.18 |
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Volkswagen - the first structural components for mass-production vehicles can be 3D printed within 2-3 years |
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| 11.9.18 |
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Spies Hecker's Tips4You - online video tips for car refinishers |
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| 11.9.18 |
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Lightfoot - £99 'fitbit for cars', that has potential to save drivers over £750 a year, on sale in Halfords |
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| 11.9.18 |
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Government - Theresa May unveils £106 million package for projects developing innovative green battery, vehicle and refuelling technology |
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| 11.9.18 |
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ABP Club bodyshop member - seeking to acquire bodyshop business or businesses in Birmingham / Midlands area |
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| 11.9.18 |
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DeVilbiss launch DV1 – "the most advanced Devilbiss refinish spray gun on the market" |
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| 11.9.18 |
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Nextbase - a third of young drivers wrongly blamed for crashes |
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| 11.9.18 |
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Forget self-drive cars - parking sensors top list of most wanted driver aids |
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| 11.9.18 |
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McKinsey & Company - investing in recruiting, training and equipment is "key" for workshops |
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| 11.9.18 |
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MG Cannon Accident Repair Centre - 100% for Salisbury bodyshop's VWG audit |
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| 11.9.18 |
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AW Repair Group - opens a site in Derby dedicated to repairing LV= vehicles |
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| 11.9.18 |
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Nationwide Repairs - opening a new Rapid Repair facility in Sheffield |
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| 11.9.18 |
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Nationwide Repairs-backed Porsche Carrera Cup GB driver, Dino Zamparelli (Redline Racing) - heads to Silverstone |
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| 11.9.18 |
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Negative job impact on UK of forced electric car push "underestimated" by European Commission |
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| 11.9.18 |
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Funding boost for small businesses - new laws to arm small businesses against unfair contracts |
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| 10.9.18 |
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Industry Insights - sign deal with Prism Network as Connected Solutions TP Property Damage Repair Partner |
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| 10.9.18 |
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5,500 miles of road without voice signal |
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| 10.9.18 |
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CDK Global - 72% of motorists say trust is the biggest factor influencing their choice of workshop |
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| 10.9.18 |
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Sunday Times Hiscox Tech Track 100 - fastest growing private tech companies includes |
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| 10.9.18 |
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Fronius UK - welding technology specialists return to Robotics and Automation exhibition (10-11 October, Milton Keynes) |
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| 10.9.18 |
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ERS - appoints James Neild (ex Oak Underwriting) as Manchester-based Regional Trading Underwriter for Prestige |
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| 10.9.18 |
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IFED, IFB, ERS and Ageas - serial crash for cash fraudster sentenced; 8 collisions in 13 months & £22k potential losses |
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| 10.9.18 |
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Andrew Page - invests in Mintex range |
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| 10.9.18 |
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Roberlo (celebrating its 50th anniversary) - important new developments at Automechanika Frankfurt |
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| 10.9.18 |
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Selsia - exhibiting at Fleet LIVE (9-10 October 2018) in Birmingham |
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| 10.9.18 |
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Farecla - new G360 Super Fast Polishing System on live demo at Automechanika Frankfurt |
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| 10.9.18 |
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PPG - inaugural Innovation Summit in Switzerland inc automotive paint system that reduces energy costs to paint a car by 30% |
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| 10.9.18 |
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London Trading Standards (LTS) - 74% of used tyres checked by Trading Standards failed to meet safety standards |
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| 10.9.18 |
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Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Leeds - JCT600 to open 8th Rolls Royce showroom and aftersales facility |
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| 10.9.18 |
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Mirka UK - new Novastar multi-hole abrasive: durability, versatility, productivity and efficiency |
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| 10.9.18 |
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Government - introduce new laws to "make it easier for small businesses to access invoice finance" |
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| 10.9.18 |
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Vauxhall’s OnStar, Audi’s Mechatronics and Mercedes’ Distronic - tech terms confuse drivers |
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| 10.9.18 |
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CitNOW - ranked among Britain’s fastest-growing tech companies |
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| 10.9.18 |
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National Accident Repair Group - secures contract with Allianz to be the repairer of choice for HGV and Motorhome repairs |
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| 07.9.18 |
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Direct Line - most-popular car models increase in width by 17 per cent |
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| 07.9.18 |
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Farécla Apprentice & Student Bonnet Painting Competition - four of the 10 semifinalists are female; 1,600 votes already received! |
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| 07.9.18 |
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Coventry College - 'New Technology & You Live' event for Automotive Repair Sector technicians and apprentices |
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| 07.9.18 |
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Revive! - 70% technicians report significant rise in repairs following ‘bump and run’ incidents |
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| 07.9.18 |
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TotalSim - aerodynamics specialist to develop new 26,000 sq ft sports engineering facility in Silverstone |
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| 07.9.18 |
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Peritus Learning - Cyber Attacks having ‘double whammy’ impact on businesses |
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| 07.9.18 |
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Fix Auto UK - creates its own in-house engineering division |
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| 07.9.18 |
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autoVHC - less than half of unroadworthy vehicles repaired in June 2018 |
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| 07.9.18 |
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Press Association - 44 Police forces logged 106,334 offences of theft or unauthorised taking of a motor vehicle in 2017/18 |
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| 07.9.18 |
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Netherlands: AkzoNobel - Photanol to build demonstration plant to make chemicals from CO2 and sunlight at AkzoNobel's' Delfzijl site |
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| 07.9.18 |
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IMI - UK independents aren't ready for surge in sales of electric vehicles |
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| 06.9.18 |
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Mirka - launch new precision coating abrasive, Iridium, cuts faster and stays sharper |
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| 06.9.18 |
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Auto Windscreens - recycles over nine blue whales worth of glass a year! |
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| 06.9.18 |
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What Car? - Japanese cars continue to dominate in latest reliability rankings released by What Car? |
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| 06.9.18 |
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Nissan - confirms expansion of aftersales programs for out-of-warranty vehicles |
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| 06.9.18 |
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Compare the Market - average insurance premium for UK's top ten most popular cars: £774 |
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| 06.9.18 |
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AA poll - 80% drivers want police to have the power to seize and destroy mobile at roadside |
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| 06.9.18 |
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Polestar (Volvo's performance brand) - shows first details of new Polestar Space retail lab |
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| 06.9.18 |
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Tracker - 89,000 vehicles were stolen in England and Wales last year – up by 56% from 57,000 in 2016 |
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| 06.9.18 |
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Spraybooth Technology Ltd (STL) - achieves 'SafeContractor' health and safety accreditation |
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| 06.9.18 |
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CV-Library - average salary for an automotive role is £32,680 |
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| 06.9.18 |
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Gemini Group - announce the acquisition of Bodykraft Ltd, a group of Bodyshops based in the West Midlands |
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| 06.9.18 |
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Lancaster Ferrari Colchester (Jardine Motors Group) - video is the chosen method of responding to 80% of aftersales and servicing enquiries |
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| 06.9.18 |
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USA: FCA US - new facility for testing autonomous driving, ADAS and and assessment to third-party safety ratings |
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| 06.9.18 |
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IFED - Direct Line Group hosts first in series of regional insurance industry engagement workshops; Swinton Group next |
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| 06.9.18 |
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APU (part of Accident Exchange) - 'dark web' vehicle involved in identity theft and fictitious accident in South East London |
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| 06.9.18 |
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Redde plc - results for y/e 30 June 2018: profit up 22% on turnover up 12%; 3.4% increase in repair cases |
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| 05.9.18 |
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AutoRaise - industry figures meet to agree End-Point-Assessment plan for VDA Apprenticeship Standard |
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| 05.9.18 |
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ABP Club – due to late cancellation one 4-ball is available for our sold-out charity Golf Day on Wed 26 Sept |
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| 05.9.18 |
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Minster Law - responds to the Second Reading of the Civil Liability Bill |
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| 05.9.18 |
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Volvo - calls for universal safety standard for autonomous car communication with 360c concept |
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| 05.9.18 |
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Should Britain be working throughout August? - Would a European August Shutdown work for your business? |
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| 05.9.18 |
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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) - appoints Sheldon Mills (currently director at the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) |
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| 05.9.18 |
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Farécla - semifinalist line-Up in bonnet painting competition open to public vote now |
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| 05.9.18 |
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A2J - responds to the Second Reading of the Civil Liability Bill (Tuesday night in the House of Commons) |
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| 05.9.18 |
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RAC - fuel prices have gone up for eight of the last 12 months |
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| 05.9.18 |
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NFDA - "lack of clarity surrounding emissions and, in particular, diesel is still affecting consumer demand" |
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| 05.9.18 |
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RSA - opened new office in Luxembourg as part of Brexit preparations |
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| 05.9.18 |
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SMMT - new car sales up 23.1% in August; hybrid/electric car sales up 88% |
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| 05.9.18 |
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Aylesbury Panelcraft - acquired by DLG Auto Services (Direct Line's bodyshop group, formerly UKAARC) |
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| 04.9.18 |
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Jennings - planned acquisition by Lookers announced to staff, but deal not yet signed |
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| 04.9.18 |
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Arval - benefits and limitations of electric vans need to considered by fleets and legislators |
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| 04.9.18 |
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Association of Personal Injury lawyers (APIL) - NHS will be left to pick up the tab for people with catastrophic injuries |
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| 04.9.18 |
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Kent Online news story - gambling addict who made £80k from selling his employer’s (Gefco Sheerness) unwanted car parts spared jail |
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| 04.9.18 |
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Allianz Insurance - promotes Gabriele Tischler to role of director, market management & brand |
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| 04.9.18 |
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Ford Driving Skills For Life (DSFL) - trains more than 200 young drivers in two days at Colchester United Football Club |
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| 04.9.18 |
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LV= appoints Tanya Lawler (eBay and J Sainsbury) as non-executive director |
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| 04.9.18 |
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Groupe PSA (Peugeot, Citroën, DS, Vauxhall and Opel) - vehicles will be equipped with a "smart assistant" starting in 2020 |
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| 04.9.18 |
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British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) - WARNING! Scammers use social media to offer bogus vehicle leasing deals |
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| 04.9.18 |
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Saint-Gobain Abrasives - new Norton MeshPower sanding solution provides powerful dust extraction |
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| 04.9.18 |
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GYS - new GYS Bodyshop Equipment catalogue out today |
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| 04.9.18 |
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LV= - 53% of new drivers say the current hazard perception test doesn’t reflect modern driving conditions and should be updated |
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| 04.9.18 |
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Farécla - new G360 Polishing System - bodyshop reviews: "faster, and less reworks" and "the perfect system" |
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| 04.9.18 |
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Fix Auto UK - Key Account Manager Paul Smith promoted to Head of Key Accounts |
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| 04.9.18 |
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DVSA - checks for lorry emission cheats start across Great Britain |
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| 04.9.18 |
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Siemens - world’s first autonomous tram to perform live demo, driving autonomously in real traffic, in Germany |
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| 04.9.18 |
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Street Manager (£10m DfT investment) - new digital data system will help drivers plan their journeys to avoid roadworks |
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| 04.9.18 |
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Grove Group - acquires Avon Auto Colours (the official press release) |
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| 04.9.18 |
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Cambria - trading update; pfofit down 14% in line with expectations; 2 bodyshops closed inc Tunbridge Wells |
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| 03.9.18 |
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IFED - "flamboyant motor" seized in Portsmouth from insurance fraudster who set up crash for cash scams |
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| 03.9.18 |
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ABP Club Charity Golf Day with Mirka - Wednesday 26 September, The Warwickshire: space available due to last-minute change |
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| 03.9.18 |
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Sue Stansfield - (ex LV and esure) joins EDAM Group as Claims Director |
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| 03.9.18 |
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Thames Valley, Hampshire and West Midlands - revoking the licenses of those who don’t pass the 20m number plate check |
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| 03.9.18 |
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NFU Mutual - appoint Nick Blacknell (ex Zurich) as new Head of Claims Supply & Services |
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| 03.9.18 |
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GoCompare - 16% of drivers (five million) are still auto-renewing without shopping around |
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| 03.9.18 |
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Artis Accident Care - work starts on site number 4, Dartford |
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| 03.9.18 |
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Farécla 2018 Apprentice & Student Bonnet Competition - semifinalists to be announced this Wednesday (5 September) |
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| 03.9.18 |
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The ABP Club Annual Convention & Night of Knights, with Audatex and Vision by Bluegrasscoms - Tuesday 13 November in Birmingham |
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| 03.9.18 |
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Access to Justice (A2J) - PI sector campaign group say victims of road traffic accidents will lose up to 75% of compensation |
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| 03.9.18 |
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Jennings Motor Group - bid a fond farewell to group service and bodyshop manager, Brian Johnson, after 46 years’ service |
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| 03.9.18 |
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Grove Group - announce the acquisition of Avon Auto Colours |
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| 03.9.18 |
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Environment Agency - warns of increased fire risk at vehicle recycling sites and urges operators to put fire prevention plans in place |
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| 03.9.18 |
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T&G Grampian - £580k claim rejected by judge after fire at Aberdeenshire garage used to stock vehicle and parts |
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| 03.9.18 |
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ABI - public back reform to whiplash compensation; "overwhelming" view that legal costs are too high |
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| 03.9.18 |
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Ford - thousands of jobs in Europe at risk with models (inc Mondeo) facing axe from £9bn restructuring |
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| 03.9.18 |
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Vertu Motors - appoint Andrew Goss (ex JLR / Porsche / Toyota) as Independent Non-executive Director |
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| 03.9.18 |
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Vertu - trading update; we have continued "in line with the Board's expectations" |
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| 02.9.18 |
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DENSO - expands its high-quality Air Filters as cabin pollution exposed |
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| 02.9.18 |
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DAC Beachcroft - AXA "have no qualms about robustly defending low value claims ... on behalf of their policyholders" |
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| 02.9.18 |
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RAC Black Box Car Insurance - 62% of policyholders believe telematics helps them to become safer drivers |
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| 01.9.18 |
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Admiral - drivers in new cars are 21% more likely to have an accident than those driving an older car |
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| 01.9.18 |
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Automechanika Frankfurt – an ABP Club member has hotel rooms available (details below) |
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| 31.8.18 |
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The Motofix Group - four female apprentices recruited to their apprenticeship programme in the past twelve months |
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| 31.8.18 |
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Fix Auto UK - six figure investment in ownership of one of its franchisees, Fix Auto Goole, |
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| 31.8.18 |
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Alton Cars - opens 14th bodyshop site, in Nottingham |
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| 30.8.18 |
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Peritus Learning - what are the ICO and Cyber Security Authorities saying about GDPR/Cyber Crime? |
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| 30.8.18 |
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AW Repair Group - a new Human Resources Manager to develop team, skills, apprentices, and strengthen retention & succession |
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| 30.8.18 |
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Consumer Intelligence - 60% of Amazon's 'super fans' would consider buying motor insurance through Amazon |
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| 30.8.18 |
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BASF - TIDAL Alliance signs partnership agreement with BASF to supply R-M, and exclusively introduce 'baslac' to the UK refinish market |
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| 30.8.18 |
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Remit - Automotive Apprenticeship Assessment in Leeds city centre; Wednesday 5 September |
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| 30.8.18 |
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Amazon - 'Alexa, I need to make an insurance claim: book my repair (or get a replacement)... ASAP' |
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| 30.8.18 |
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Admiral - drivers in new cars are 21% more likely to have an accident than those driving an older car |
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| 30.8.18 |
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ABP Club Forum - can you help a fellow Club member with advice about apprentice estimators? |
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| 30.8.18 |
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Arval - 95% of fleets who use telematics say it's 'to locate vehicles' |
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| 30.8.18 |
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Absolute Alignment - newly designed drop bracket makes four wheel alignment both simpler and quicker |
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| 30.8.18 |
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TyreSafe and Trading Standards - just 13 of 152 part worn dealers found to be selling legal tyres |
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| 30.8.18 |
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Cirtoen - all new models in the Citroën passenger vehicle range are approved in accordance with WLTP (stricter emissions testing) |
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| 30.8.18 |
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Allianz Partners - new Travel, Health, and Assistance & Open Innovation centres launched to follow Automotive Innovation Center success |
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| 30.8.18 |
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SMMT: latest UK used car market figures - more than 2 million sales in Q2; Ford Focus (92,998 sold) tops list |
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| 30.8.18 |
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Bangers4Ben: 5-9 October 2018 - four-day, point-to-point race in a (max) £750 banger |
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| 30.8.18 |
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CV parts supply - increasing number of CV manufacturers are embracing 3D printed parts |
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| 30.8.18 |
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Dyson - new 10-mile test track & high-speed & runway for cars which can reach speeds of above 100mph, part of "world-class" facility |
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| 30.8.18 |
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SMMT: latest UK car production figures - UK car manufacturing falls in July but YTD performance relatively steady |
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| 30.8.18 |
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IMI - parents aren’t aware of the career and earning opportunities with apprenticeships |
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| 30.8.18 |
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'Check your readiness for a cyber attack' - UK SMEs urged |
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| 30.8.18 |
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FMG - a sneak peak inside |
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| 30.8.18 |
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EDT Automotive - post-Automechanika Birmingham, five garages purchase engine decontamination units |
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| 29.8.18 |
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ABI warning - claims management company passing themselves off as the ABI are scammers |
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| 29.8.18 |
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Volkswagen Group - acquires a minority interest in the autonomous driving technology company, FDTech |
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| 29.8.18 |
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The Motor Ombudsman - 7,500 independent garages, franchised car dealerships & VM authorised repairers across the UK signed up |
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| 29.8.18 |
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RAC Foundation - Older family cars at risk from E10 (new eco petrol) |
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| 29.8.18 |
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Is your bodyshop a ‘Balloon Business’? - companies who scale up or down during the year to survive |
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| 29.8.18 |
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ABI Blog: Rob Clark, Niche Motor Underwriting Manager at Ageas - don’t write off the salvage code |
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| 29.8.18 |
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Government - announces new tools that will improve rescue opportunities for financially-distressed companies |
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| 28.8.18 |
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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicle - downtime for repairs costs on average £550 per day per van |
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| 28.8.18 |
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S&G Response - partners with automotive industry charity Ben |
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| 28.8.18 |
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Ageas - sign the pledge to change how we all think and act about mental health |
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| 28.8.18 |
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Edam Group (inc Easi-Drive) - look to the future when accident management cos will have less personal injury work |
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| 28.8.18 |
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SsangYong UK - chooses roadside assistance expert Allianz Partners UK to provide new car owners with a year’s roadside cover |
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| 28.8.18 |
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Fix Auto Wigan - to develop the nextwork's next Fix & Go express repair centre |
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| 28.8.18 |
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West Midlands Police - suspected chop shop raided by police as the blitz on organised car crooks continues |
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| 28.8.18 |
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Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) - 160% rise in sata breach complaints since GDPR came into force |
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| 28.8.18 |
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Peugeot - modified 205 GTI, built as part of the PEUGEOT Technician Apprenticeships Programme, special appearances at CarFest festivals |
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| 28.8.18 |
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Morelli - new website replacing Smart Express for SMART repair products |
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| 28.8.18 |
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Germany: The German Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) - confirms wireless tech firm, f7layers, as technical service for eCall |
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| 28.8.18 |
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Toyota - to invest $500 million in Uber to jointly develop self-driving cars |
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| 28.8.18 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - fitted ‘virtual eyes’ to intelligent, self-driving pods |
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| 28.8.18 |
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The tank of mum and dad - parents spend more than £2bn a year to keep their kids on the road (inc. average £178 per year on vehicle repairs) |
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| 28.8.18 |
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Bodyshop Consulting and the IMI - Bodyshop Management training course: getting results and making profit |
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| 28.8.18 |
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Remit - first year of their Academy in Derby has seen 500 young people trained with more than 100 completing Level 2 and 3 qualifications |
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| 28.8.18 |
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Artis Accident Care - announce their 4th site, a dedicated hybrid, electrical and prestige shop in Dartford |
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| 25.8.18 |
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Apprenticeships - "Tories heading for failure over election goal of 3 million apprentices" says The Times |
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| 24.8.18 |
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Autovista Group - optional equipment on WLTP emissions figures: commonly selected combinations have a significant impact on tax |
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| 24.8.18 |
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Auto Trader - fully electric 2016 Renault Zoe tops national top 10 list of fastest selling used cars |
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| 24.8.18 |
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Volkswagen - transformation from automaker to mobility service provider with fully-connected vehicle fleet |
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| 24.8.18 |
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UK government's preparations for a 'no deal' scenario - NFDA encourages members to ‘review their contingency plans’ |
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| 24.8.18 |
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Which? - price comparison sites "rife with errors" on car insurance |
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| 24.8.18 |
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Plymouth Live news story - Honda that flipped several times in "dramatic crash" was on a test drive after being repaired |
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| 24.8.18 |
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LexisNexis - connected car team secures 6th telematics patent and 60% global coverage |
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| 23.8.18 |
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Service Certainty - deploys field force of 4,000 professionals to audit FCA stock levels across dealerships nationwide |
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| 23.8.18 |
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Want a more productive bodyshop? - a share of £3m grant available to work with the UK's best scientists and measurement facilities |
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| 23.8.18 |
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IAM RoadSmart - 47% have experienced damage to their vehicle, or personal injury, as a result of hitting a pothole |
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| 23.8.18 |
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GCSE results day - businesses truly believe that education is more than qualifications alone |
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| 23.8.18 |
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Mobile Windscreens (National Windscreens) - acquired by Scandinavian vehicle glass repair and replacement market firm, Ryds Bilglas) |
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| 23.8.18 |
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Nationwide Accident Repair Services - sponsored driver, Zamparelli, "Raring" for Knockhill Challenge |
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| 23.8.18 |
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WorldSkills Kazan 2019 (22-27 August 2019) - 45th Competition is less than a year away |
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| 23.8.18 |
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bodyshop magazine - latest circulation figures show another fall; down 23% in last 10 years |
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| 23.8.18 |
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OSRAM - brighter, safer car lighting: new performance upgrade bulbs |
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| 23.8.18 |
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Access to Justice (A2J) responds to the ABI’s latest data on fraud incidence. |
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| 22.8.18 |
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ABP Club Recommended Business Service Provider: InAutomotive blog - The busy technician's guide to being kind to yourself |
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| 22.8.18 |
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Aviva - new research reveals broker industry is set for a year of growth... esp. in cyber insurance sales |
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| 22.8.18 |
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Green Flag - a breakdown every six seconds expected as weather fluctuates over bank holiday weekend |
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| 22.8.18 |
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USA: GM Collision Repair Network - launched in the US at NACE Automechanika Atlanta; customers & collision repair industry will benefit |
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| 22.8.18 |
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Vodafone and Continental - ContiConnect smart tyre monitor helps prevent cost-intensive tyre-related breakdowns |
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| 22.8.18 |
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IFED - responds to ABI's annual detected fraud figures |
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| 22.8.18 |
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IFED - four family members sentenced for ‘crash for cash’ claims, worth over £40,000 |
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| 22.8.18 |
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Service Certainty - appointed to represent FCA Dealer Services, conducting physical stock audits at all dealerships throughout the UK |
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| 22.8.18 |
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ABP Club Women's Automotive - limited presence of women in management roles in European workplaces, despite years of gender equality policy |
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| 22.8.18 |
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ABP Club Women's Automotive - limited presence of women in management roles in European workplaces, despite years of gender equality policy |
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| 22.8.18 |
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ACIS - develop enhanced repair tracking technology for Europcar (as preferred paint supplier to their approved bodyshop network) |
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| 22.8.18 |
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Rockingham Motor Speedway - Rockingham Automotive LLP (new owners) to turn circuit into de-fleet, remarketing, refurbishment and storage hub |
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| 22.8.18 |
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EMM International - to launch Tander, paint application products range, at Automechanika 2018 |
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| 22.8.18 |
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Brake Fleet Safety Awards (Thursday 11 October 2018, Hilton Birmingham Metropole) - shortlist announced |
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| 22.8.18 |
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Nissan - 39% of UK drivers admit they feel scared, nervous, uneasy or uncertain behind the wheel of their cars |
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| 22.8.18 |
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Financial Ombudsman Service - motor insurance accounts for 6% of all the financial products complained about in the first quarter 2018/19 |
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| 22.8.18 |
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Vauxhall - new brand concept signposts different design direction across all models in future |
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| 22.8.18 |
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Allianz - appoints Ageas Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Fernley Dyson (also ex Aviva) to the position CFO at Allianz |
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| 22.8.18 |
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Peritus Learning - only 20% of UK businesses (SMEs) train their people on Cyber Security |
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| 22.8.18 |
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ABI - £1.3bn billion dishonest insurance claims in 2017; total number (113,000 claims) is down 8% but the total VALUE up 1% on 2016 |
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| 22.8.18 |
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Admiral Car Finance - 19-36 year olds most likely to take out car finance to live up to social media aspirations |
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| 22.8.18 |
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Edenbridge Accident Repair Centre - Autoways 1931 in Sheffield and Bodytec Accident Repair in Lincoln join the FleetCare team |
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| 22.8.18 |
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USA: CCC - artificial intelligence writing partial estimate based on a combination of photos and crash data available in Q1 2019 |
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| 21.8.18 |
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National Accident Repair Group - annual series of ‘On The Road’ roadshows judged a great success by network |
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| 21.8.18 |
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Tradiebot- developing world's first automated vehicle panel repair system; worldwide distribution through PPG |
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| 21.8.18 |
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Australia: AMA / Gemini - led by Dave Calder (ex Fix UK) - partner with the Repair-Bot project on automated rapid repair of plastic parts |
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| 21.8.18 |
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ABI - respond to West Midlands Police via a blog titled "Don’t write off the salvage code" |
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| 21.8.18 |
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West Midlands Police - surge in car thefts due to criminal demand for car parts to repair insurance write-offs |
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| 21.8.18 |
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Tracy Howard - sells Inglewood Manor to the Boutique Hotel Group |
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| 21.8.18 |
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ABP Club Spa Day (part of the SOLD OUT Charity Golf Day, supported by Mirka) - Wednesday 26 September at the Warwickshire Aura Spa |
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| 21.8.18 |
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Euro Car Parts - open new distribution hub with paint & training facility in Maidstone, plus new branches in London & North Yorkshire |
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| 21.8.18 |
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HELLA - results show continued profitable growth; profit up 13% on sales up 7%; aftermarket profit up 19% |
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| 21.8.18 |
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NEW Fylde Coast Accident Repair Centre site update - the last bay has been cemented and the whole workshop floor is now laid! |
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| 21.8.18 |
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Automotive Equipment Solutions (AES) - new range includes 2 lightweight and portable heat inductors with interchangeable tips |
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| 21.8.18 |
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Making Britain a 21st century exporting superpower - new strategy aims to increase UK total exports as a proportion of GDP to 35% |
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| 21.8.18 |
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ABP Club Recommended Business Service Provider: ECA Group - creating a cycle of continuous improvement |
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| 21.8.18 |
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Hella's ADAS A-Z - the most common driver assistance systems, explained |
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| 21.8.18 |
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More than 14m cars expected to getaway for August Bank Holiday |
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| 21.8.18 |
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MotorEasy - mechanics putting drivers in danger over confusing brake pad repairs |
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| 21.8.18 |
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New 3.5-kilometre Congleton bypass approved - save drivers on average 7 minutes per journey and cut accidents in Cheshire town |
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| 21.8.18 |
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The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) - briefings rolled out nationwide |
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| 21.8.18 |
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2018 auction activity "buoyant" - 5.5% more cars have been sold (so far) compared to last year |
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| 21.8.18 |
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AXA Insurance - new study into adult education says decline in learning is creating a ‘land of missed opportunity’ |
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| 21.8.18 |
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SUV drivers are guilty of the worst "car park etiquette" - committing 31% of all offences (parking across bay lines, driving wrong direction |
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| 21.8.18 |
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Euro Car Parts - open new distribution hub with paint & training facility in Maidstone, plus new branches in East Devon & North Yorkshire |
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| 21.8.18 |
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Audatex UK - report from the recent post-PlanManager launch round table events: London, Castle Bromwich and Manchester |
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| 21.8.18 |
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GEM Motoring Assist - 7% increase in deaths on the road due to drink driving |
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| 20.8.18 |
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Nearly 80% of diesel cars exceed emissions limit in latest Which? tests |
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| 20.8.18 |
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KVF Consultants - Free Toolbox Talk for ABP Club Members |
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| 20.8.18 |
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Volkswagen's Milton Keynes HQ - anti-diesel campaigners and medics block hundreds of Volkswagen staff from head office |
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| 20.8.18 |
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Markerstudy - insurance IT specialist, Dan Fiehn, appointed as new Chief Operating Officer |
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| 20.8.18 |
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Aviva - 6.4 million over-50s face longer working lives |
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| 20.8.18 |
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LV= - insurance audit specialist, Vanessa Swanton, appointed as LV= Internal Audit Director |
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| 20.8.18 |
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Record number of private parking tickets to be issued - 6.5 million penalties for 2018-19 |
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| 20.8.18 |
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Allianz - insurer celebrates ten years of summer internship scheme |
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| 20.8.18 |
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Quest Motor Group: Suzuki Maldon - 300 visitors attend recent three-day funfair-themed launch event |
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| 20.8.18 |
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Uber - machine learning detects if a journey is really a business trip - and expensable - or a leisure journey |
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| 20.8.18 |
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EU - planning to update and improve current tyre labelling regulations |
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| 20.8.18 |
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JTAPE - exhibiting at Automechanika in Frankfurt |
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| 20.8.18 |
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National Accident Repair Group - shortlisted as finalists for Bodyshop Magazine’s Work Provider of the year Award |
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| 20.8.18 |
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Brits would far rather drive in Europe than on the UK’s ‘broken’ roads - quality of European highways puts UK roads to shame |
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| 20.8.18 |
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CitNOW - reveals 10 "hidden surprises" customers love most and names the Volkswagen Golf GTI's golf ball gear knob "most iconic car feature" |
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| 20.8.18 |
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Copart - achieves ‘Appropriately Qualified Person’ (AQP) status, 15 months ahead of the deadline |
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| 20.8.18 |
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AA - just 30% of drivers said they only think about driving when they are behind the wheel |
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| 19.8.18 |
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bodyshop mag / IBIS - sales director Nicola (Nicki) Keady says goodbye on LinkedIn; joining tfconnect |
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| 19.8.18 |
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bodyshop mag - editor Mark Hadaway says goodbye on LinkedIn; off on a "new career adventure" |
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| 19.8.18 |
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Volvo Cars - Geely presses ahead with floatation at the end of 2018 valuing Volvo at $30 billion |
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| 18.8.18 |
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National Windscreens - opens new fitting and ADAS calibration centre in York; part of £2million investment |
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| 18.8.18 |
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Andrew Marsh - What is a 'vehicle manufacturer' method? |
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| 18.8.18 |
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crash-for-cash - Mohammed and Shabana Chaudry, plus Nabeel Ghaffar found guilty of £19,000 fraudulent claim |
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| 17.8.18 |
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Pendragon - install defibrillators at all sites in anticipation of Electric Vehicle related incidents |
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| 17.8.18 |
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Whiplash - insurers and lawyers disagree on the interpretation of latest motor claims numbers |
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| 17.8.18 |
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Euro Car Parts - calls for tighter regulation around sales of exhaust systems with mandatory Type Approval |
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| 17.8.18 |
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Marc Fossaluzza - joins Motor Bodies Weston as Operations Director |
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| 17.8.18 |
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Drive.ai - put fleet of self-driving Nissan e-NV200 electric vans into service in Texas |
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| 17.8.18 |
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Amazon - considering setting up a UK price comparison website for insurance says Reuters report |
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| 17.8.18 |
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ERS (formerly Equity Red Star) - H1 results; best half-year profit performance in five years |
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| 16.8.18 |
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ITAS - forms partnership with Admiral, the first insurance company to adopt the ITAS systems |
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| 16.8.18 |
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Peritus - launch Certified Repairer Cyber Security product for £99 per month |
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| 16.8.18 |
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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles - become the only manufacturer to fit AEB as standard across their van range |
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| 16.8.18 |
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Allianz Partners - overwhelming response to their first EV, Hybrid and PHEV training course |
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| 16.8.18 |
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Auto Trader - announce joint venture with Cox Automotive to provide digital marketplace for wholesale vehicles |
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| 15.8.18 |
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bodyshop mag - Graham Threlfall is 8th departure in last year; joins Akzo Nobel as Global Key Account Manager |
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| 15.8.18 |
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HMG Paints - adds two brand new lead-free High Opacity Colourants to its Unit Lite mixing scheme |
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| 15.8.18 |
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SMMT - UK used car market stays strong; over 2 million sales in Q2 and 4 million in H1; diesel sales up 3.2% |
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| 15.8.18 |
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Admiral - H1 results: UK motor profits up 11% to £250m on turnover up 13% to £1,102m; 10,000 staff get £1,800 of free shares |
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| 15.8.18 |
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InAutomotive - 6 tips for career progression |
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| 15.8.18 |
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Tander - a new brand for paint professionals will be revealed at next months Automechanika |
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| 15.8.18 |
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HELLA - align their aftermarket business with their OE business; expansion in diagnostics and calibration |
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| 15.8.18 |
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IMI - "Bodyshop Management: Getting Results and Making Profit", 1-day, £200 course run by Bodyshop Consulting |
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| 15.8.18 |
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Inflation rate - CPI up slightly to 2.3% for last 12 months; RPI down to 3.2% |
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| 14.8.18 |
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Volvo Car UK - Matt Galvin promoted to Sales Director at Volvo Car UK; responsible for all Volvo’s new and used car sales |
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| 14.8.18 |
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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles UK - |
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| 14.8.18 |
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Lex Accident Services - Charity Golf Day raises £21k for Christies Kids Cancer Care |
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| 14.8.18 |
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Cromax - avoid costly repairs of headlight lenses with the new repair kit from Cromax |
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| 14.8.18 |
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ABP - independent bodyshop business for sale in Birmingham |
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| 14.8.18 |
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PJB Accident Repairs, Birmingham - closed for 2 weeks to install U-Pol Raptor flooring and new dust extraction |
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| 14.8.18 |
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AutoRaise - VDA apprenticeship standard (36 month, level 4) approved by the Institute for Apprenticeships |
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| 13.8.18 |
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IMI - launch new Autocare Technician Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard (replaces Light Vehicle Level 2 Apprenticeship) |
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| 13.8.18 |
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Government - delays date when all employers can access apprenticeship funding online from April 2019 to April 2020 |
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| 13.8.18 |
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Department for Education - rejects calls from House of Lords committee to abolish the Institute for Apprenticeships |
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| 13.8.18 |
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iRG - listed as one of the 50 fastest growing companies in Wales |
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| 13.8.18 |
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InsureTheBox - average speed of young motorists increased by over 20% before England’s World Cup matches |
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| 13.8.18 |
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esure - if business is sold to Bain Capital for £1.2billion, founder Peter Wood will get around £360m |
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| 13.8.18 |
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esure - in advanced talks with Bain Capital for a £1.2billion deal to take company private at 280p a share |
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| 13.8.18 |
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Direct Line - appoint Fiona McBain as a Non-Executive Director |
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| 13.8.18 |
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ABP Club - Charity Golf Day is SOLD OUT; spaces still available at Spa Day |
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| 10.8.18 |
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By Miles - new pay-as-you drive insurer (underwitten by Axa) joins ABI as Associate Member |
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| 10.8.18 |
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FMG - announces move to new headquarters building |
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| 10.8.18 |
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road safety charity Brake - comments on increase in drink-driving deaths and injuries |
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| 10.8.18 |
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IAM RoadSmart - calls on communities to join the fight against drink-driving |
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| 10.8.18 |
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SEAT - responds to the needs of Millennials; simplifies purchasing process with new car-buying strategy |
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| 09.8.18 |
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BMW - our cars will be intelligent, but a fully autonomous car is a long way off, says board member |
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| 09.8.18 |
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USA: Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) - new report shows a need for caution on the road to full autonomy |
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| 09.8.18 |
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AA - trading update; motor insurance business grows 7% to 659,000 policies; further growth expected |
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| 09.8.18 |
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HPI - £52 million worth of uninsured vehicles saved from disposal by their Crushwatch scheme since January |
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| 09.8.18 |
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Government - drink-drive accidents increased 6% to 6,070 in 2016, but are still 69% below the figure in 1979 |
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| 09.8.18 |
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Tesla - Elon Musk considering taking company private |
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| 09.8.18 |
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Tesla - makes its biggest ever quarterly loss of £548m in Q2; expects to produce 55,000 Model 3s in Q3 |
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| 09.8.18 |
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MIN (Motor Insurers Bureau) - busting the 5 main motor insurance myths about cover |
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| 09.8.18 |
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IFB (Insurance Fraud Bureau) - Ajay Haque, Anik Dixit, Mohammed Nur Ahmed sentenced for ghost broking conspiracy |
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| 09.8.18 |
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U-Pol - provides unrivalled support to TV programme Car SOS |
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| 09.8.18 |
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ABP Club – only 2 places left for our annual charity Golf Day on Wednesday 26 September |
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| 09.8.18 |
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International Applications (IAL) - appointed as UK distributor for Helios Industrial Coatings |
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| 09.8.18 |
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Cromax - introduces Imron Fleet Line HS Sanding Surfacers P742 and P746 for commercial vehicle preparation |
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| 09.8.18 |
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Aviva - aided by Volvo and Thatcham, hold events for claims staff to raise awareness of technical complexity of modern cars |
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| 09.8.18 |
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The Sun - reports that "Coras Canibals" are back - in Birmingham; stripping bonnets and front panels of Corsas |
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| 08.8.18 |
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BMW - to recall 4-cyl diesel engine cars (Apr 2015 to Sept 2016) & 6-cyl (Jly 2012 to Jun 2015) for EGR check |
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| 08.8.18 |
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Northern Assessors - engineers report helps owner win payout for faulty horsebox build which killed horse |
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| 08.8.18 |
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Aon - What Driverless Cars Mean For Innovation And Risk |
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| 08.8.18 |
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USA - Karen Fierst, principal of KerenOr Consultants, inducted into Hall of Eagles, the collision industry hall of fame |
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| 08.8.18 |
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Automechanika Frankfurt - Sherwin Williams and Valspar to exhibit as a joint organization |
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| 08.8.18 |
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bodyshop magazine - editor Mark Hadaway and sales director, Nicki Keady leave; Alan Feldberg is new editor |
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| 08.8.18 |
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CAPS - no of UK bodyshops using CAPS has quadrupled in two years to 900, with over 100,000 claims per month |
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| 08.8.18 |
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Hastings - H1 Results; profit up 22% to £105m on GWP up 5% to £486m; now have 7.5% of UK private car market |
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| 08.8.18 |
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CV-Library - average salaries for automotive jobs have increased by 3.2% year-on-year |
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| 08.8.18 |
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3M - launches Perfect-It Fast Cut Plus Extreme; uses 30% less product with 25% reduction in scratch removal time |
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| 08.8.18 |
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Auto Windscreens - to use Henkel’s Teroson direct glazing adhesive which provides a 30-minute safe driveway |
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| 08.8.18 |
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KVF - offer "Toolbox Talks" making it easy to train your staff on key areas of Health and Safety |
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| 08.8.18 |
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FMG - Harvey Stead promoted to managing director; replaces Mark Chessman who moves to parent Redde plc as COO |
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| 07.8.18 |
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NBRA - contact ABP to help raise awareness of, and a link to, their "Insurer Attitude Survey 2018" |
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| 07.8.18 |
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James Alpe Ltd - sponsored the Clitheroe Lions Charity Golf Day last week which raised over £3,000 for charity |
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| 07.8.18 |
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Fix Auto Loughborough - joins with AkzoNobel to transform dilapidated minibus for local community charity |
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| 07.8.18 |
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ABP Club – 76 golfers have already booked for our annual charity Golf and Spa Day on Wednesday 26 September |
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| 07.8.18 |
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Mitsubishi Motors UK - appoint Annette Baber Smith as new After Sales Training Manager at their academy |
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| 07.8.18 |
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Kia Motors (UK) - Hamish McCowan, After-Sales Director, retires after 15 years in job; replaced by Chris Lear |
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| 07.8.18 |
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InAutomotive - the electric cars paving the way to an eco-friendly world |
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| 07.8.18 |
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Axalta - appoint Yves Kerstens as Vice President and President for Europe, Middle East and Africa |
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| 07.8.18 |
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Absolute Alignment - warn that a third of all tyre related incidents occur during the summer months |
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| 07.8.18 |
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AW Repair Group - open their second Fast Finish Centre, this time in Derby; features Junair 3-way multibooth |
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| 07.8.18 |
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The Sun - "Drivers’ fury as Reading and Bristol councils plan £400-a-year charge just to park at work" |
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| 07.8.18 |
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Nationwide Accident Repair Services (NARS) - renews long term partnership with PPG for a further 5 years |
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| 06.8.18 |
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The Vella Group - apprenticeship open evenings were "a resounding success"; 8 potential new apprentices found |
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| 06.8.18 |
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EDAM Group (inc EasiDrive) - shortlisted for four awards in recognition of superior customer experience |
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| 06.8.18 |
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AXA UK & Ireland - H1 results: underlying profit up 28% on turnover up 2% |
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| 06.8.18 |
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Summers ARC in Ashford - delighted with their framed winners certificate from the British Bodyshop Awards |
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| 06.8.18 |
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What Car? - bumper discounts of up to 20.%5 on many new cars ahead of the new September emissions regulations |
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| 06.8.18 |
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L&I Eaton Group - delighted that Andy Johnson, VDA at Brooklands, has won Honda Estimator of the Year Award |
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| 06.8.18 |
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Autotech Recruit - "How the Industry Needs to Lure Back Leaving Technicians" |
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| 06.8.18 |
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LKQ Corporation - appoint 3 new directors "as the overall auto parts market is witnessing tremendous change" |
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| 06.8.18 |
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AkzoNobel - help with restoration of Bluebird, Donald Campbell’s record-breaking hydroplane |
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| 06.8.18 |
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Ford - using human body tracking technology to reduce physical stress for assembly line workers |
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| 06.8.18 |
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Ferrari - introduce the world’s first low-bake paint technology thanks to collaboration with PPG |
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| 03.8.18 |
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Allianz UK - H1 results; profits up 17.5%; personal motor successfully transferred to LV= |
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| 03.8.18 |
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Symach - announces strategic partnership with DCR (Diversified Collision Repair) Systems |
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| 03.8.18 |
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REAL Rally - looking to hold next year's event during the week commencing Monday 24th June 2019 |
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| 03.8.18 |
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REAL Rally, in association with AutoRaise - 53 cars competed, raising over £60,000 for AutoRaise charity |
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| 02.8.18 |
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Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMI) Annual Dinner (Thursday 11 October, London) - Political Editor Robert Peston is Guest Speaker |
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| 02.8.18 |
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Consumer Intelligence's Insurance Behaviour Tracker - motor insurance policy shopping around is now at a two-year low |
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| 02.8.18 |
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On your marks, get set... GO! Circle Leasing launch ‘virtual’ 10k and offer prize to bodyshop industry’s fastest runner |
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| 02.8.18 |
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The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) - further gender pay gap reporting requirements won’t help women |
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| 02.8.18 |
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Call for smaller firms (50+ employees) to publish details of their gender pay gap |
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| 02.8.18 |
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VW Transporter Windscreen Glass - can you help an ABP Club member with a windscreen issue? |
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| 02.8.18 |
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E-Type UK - 3,000-hour restoration of a 1974 Jaguar E-Type Series 3 |
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| 02.8.18 |
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Ofcom - average person checks their smartphone every 12 minutes; 78% of people own a smartphone (95% among 16-24 year-olds) |
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| 02.8.18 |
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Porsche - increases revenue and operating result in the first half year: revenue up 4% to €12.3bn |
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| 02.8.18 |
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Volkswagen - sales revenue reached €42.7 bn, 8% up over the prior-year figure, largely driven by the strong rise in vehicle sales |
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| 02.8.18 |
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ABP Club member request - can anybody recommend a make / model dual aircon machine for 1234YF & 123 Gas |
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| 02.8.18 |
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Bank of England - raises UK interest rates; base rate up 0.25% to 0.75%, highest since 2009 |
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| 02.8.18 |
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Growing ‘disloyalty bonus’ - pay growth for job movers hits 10% for first time since |
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| 02.8.18 |
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HPI - Hollywood’s best ever cars: the top ten |
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| 02.8.18 |
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Page Automotive Group - appoint Jay Commander as general manager of A&J Lawrence in Cosham |
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| 02.8.18 |
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CitNOW - achieves ISO 27001 data security standard, keeping data, staff and premises secure |
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| 02.8.18 |
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ACIS - appoints Damon Curtis (ex NIBS, LKQ and IRIS) as business development director |
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| 02.8.18 |
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Leicestershire Roads Policing Unit - car with bodywork held together by bandages escorted off the M1 |
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| 02.8.18 |
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Advanced Propulsion Centre - £35M invested in the development of Low Carbon Automotive technologies |
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| 02.8.18 |
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EY - "attractive opportunities for growth, profit and cost efficiencies" exist for "some" motor insurers |
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| 02.8.18 |
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Nine out of 10 drivers say roads are in a worse state now compared to a decade ago |
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| 02.8.18 |
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AW Repair Group - triple award accolade for ABP Club Top 30 Independent Bodyshop Group |
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| 02.8.18 |
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Co-op Insurance - exploring £300m sale of its insurance business says Sky News report |
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| 01.8.18 |
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Volvo Product Technology Course - EXTRA DATE: WEDNESDAY 14 November |
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| 01.8.18 |
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Intelligent Telematics - equipping 79 Cranswick HGVs with connected camera 'SureCam' devices |
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| 01.8.18 |
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Axalta - to increases some Cromax, Spies Hecker and Standox prices by about 10% from Q3 2018 |
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| 01.8.18 |
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NEW Transport Committee Inquiry: local roads funding and governance - poor state of local roads in England |
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| 01.8.18 |
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Free vehicle TRACKER - with all new Vespa GTS 300s & Piaggio Beverly 300/350s until the end of October |
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| 01.8.18 |
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Venson Automotive Solutions - launches white paper, examining the impact of WLTP for businesses |
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| 01.8.18 |
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WhoCanFixMyCar.com - secures £4 million from investors; more than 1 million repair requests from UK drivers processed to date |
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| 01.8.18 |
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The ABP Club annual industry charity Golf and Spa Day with Headline Partner, Mirka - Wednesday 26 September at The Warwickshire |
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| 01.8.18 |
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Zurich - becomes first insurer to be recognised in Stonewall's Global Workplace Equality Index |
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| 01.8.18 |
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Mini - launches £20,000, business fleet-focused MINI Clubman City |
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| 01.8.18 |
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Fix Auto UK - racing driver Jac Constable (sponsored by Fix): success in the Ginetta GT4 Supercup |
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| 01.8.18 |
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ECCO Safety Group EMEA - appoints Ian Roberts as Senior Product Manager |
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| 01.8.18 |
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The National Body Repair Association (NBRA) - launches an investigation into insurer treatment of the body repair industry |
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| 01.8.18 |
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Halliwell Jones - Adventure firm Zip World spends £100k on fleet of 8 EVs & charging points; APM Customs wrap the vehicles - check them out! |
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| 01.8.18 |
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USA: Sika Automotive - |
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| 01.8.18 |
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Legal & General - £65m flagship building in Newcastle is largest city centre office building, with private sector funding, in a decade |
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| 01.8.18 |
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Direct Line Group - CEO, Paul Geddes, to step down next summer |
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| 01.8.18 |
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Daily Mail - "how the Admiral Group charge drivers average of £100 more if they're single rather than married" |
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| 31.7.18 |
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ABP Club EXCLUSIVE: Auto Magnet - new company launched to help smaller bodyshops prosper |
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| 31.7.18 |
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MSE (Money Saving Expert) - investigation reveals cheapest day to buy car insurance is 21 days before renewal |
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| 31.7.18 |
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Textar - how a refurbished alloy wheel could have a negative affect on the braking system |
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| 31.7.18 |
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Did you go to the Apprentice Awards (BRIAA) at the Ricoh on 26 June? - over 350 photos still available for FREE download |
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| 31.7.18 |
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BuyaCar.co.uk - two in three drivers can now see themselves owning an electric vehicle in the future |
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| 31.7.18 |
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Volkswagen - Ralf Brandstätter, Volkswagen brand Board member for Procurement, named Chief Operating Officer (COO) |
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| 31.7.18 |
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Auto Windscreens - ‘Tour de Chesterfield’ bikers raise over £250 for Prostate Cancer UK |
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| 31.7.18 |
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Direct Commercial (CV insurers) & VisionTrack - specialist fleet insurance policy 18% reduction in claims costs & 24% reduction in incidents |
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| 31.7.18 |
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ThingCo - creates 'SMARTFNOL' with Industry Insights selected to deliver recover, repair and replace solution |
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| 31.7.18 |
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Nationwide Crash Repairs - Dino Zamparelli (Nationwide backed Porsche Carrera Cup driver) retakes championship lead at Snetterton |
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| 31.7.18 |
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Covéa Insurance - first insurer to have entire motor claims inspection engineers team successfully pass new Vehicle Salvage Competency exam |
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| 31.7.18 |
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Axalta - Terrance Hahn to join as Chief Executive Officer, replacing Charlie Shaver, who continues as Non-Executive Chairman |
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| 31.7.18 |
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Italy: Autopromotec 2019 (22 to 26 May, Bologna) - bodyshops MUST specialise in ADAS |
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| 31.7.18 |
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SMMT - UK car manufacturing -3.3% (first half of 2018) and -47.2% (June 2018) |
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| 31.7.18 |
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By Miles - UK’s first real time pay-as-you-drive car insurer closes £1m funding round led by JamJar Investments (Innocent smoothies) |
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| 31.7.18 |
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'Postcode lottery' dictates motor insurance premiums - Compare the Market's Motor Snapshot |
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| 31.7.18 |
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Vauxhall - 12 months under Groupe PSA ownership, "a completely different company" posts HY2018 profit of €502 million |
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| 31.7.18 |
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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles - free service offer at 71 Van Centres is back until September 2018 |
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| 31.7.18 |
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ContractHireAndLeasing.com - premium German models continue to dominate personal lease market |
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| 31.7.18 |
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Luscombe Motors - double win at the Auto Trader Retailer Awards, winning both the ‘Customer Choice’ and ‘Retailer of the Year’ |
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| 31.7.18 |
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Sabre Insurance - H1 results; pre-tax profits up 14% to £32m on premiums unchanged at £109m |
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| 31.7.18 |
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Barton Garages - becomes engine decontamination specialists' (EDT Automotive's) best performing partner in just 6 months |
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| 31.7.18 |
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£125k BMW i8 Roadster - all-electric roof, fastest in BMW range, opens + closes within 15 seconds whilst driving at speeds up to 31mph |
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| 31.7.18 |
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Did you go to the BBA awards in Battersea on 10 May? - over 1,200 photos still available for FREE download |
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| 31.7.18 |
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British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association - 4 out of 10 SMEs unaware of forthcoming Clean Air Zones |
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| 31.7.18 |
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Hyundai - running costs, reliability and price are what motorists look for when buying a car |
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| 31.7.18 |
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Hyundai - running costs, reliability and price are what motorists look for when buying a car |
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| 31.7.18 |
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LeasePlan UK - launches new disruptive digital high-quality used car platform, CarNext.com. |
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| 31.7.18 |
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Highways England - scoops three awards in safety ‘drive’ to customers |
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| 30.7.18 |
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IPO (Intellectual Property Office) - give advice on how to avoid counterfeit car parts |
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| 30.7.18 |
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DAF Trucks - Heavy Vehicle Technician Apprentice Programme picks up City of Bristol College Award |
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| 30.7.18 |
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8.66 million new cars registered in Europe so far this year |
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| 30.7.18 |
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'Check your readiness for a cyber attack' - UK bodyshops urged |
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| 30.7.18 |
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50% of website traffic will be accessed on a mobile device this year - is your bodyshop website mobile responsive? |
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| 30.7.18 |
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Harris & Co backed Mini Cooper sponsored by Industry Insights, Fix Auto UK and Prasco - wins Class in Harry Flatters rally debut |
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| 30.7.18 |
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ABI's General Insurance Council - appoints Andy Watson, CEO of Ageas UK, as new Chair |
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| 30.7.18 |
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LeasePlan UK - two promotions: Chris Black, Commercial Director, and Steve Jones, now Director for Future Fleet Solutions |
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| 30.7.18 |
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Chair of the Treasury Committee - “Doubtful” that Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) is ready to handle SME cases |
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| 30.7.18 |
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Bosch - congratulates Top Technician Shaun Miller and runner up Matthew Pestridge |
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| 30.7.18 |
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bodyshop magazine awards - full list of finalists |
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| 30.7.18 |
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L& I Eaton ARC Edinburgh - Large Bodyshop of the Year 2018 finalists |
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| 30.7.18 |
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Bennetts - insurance for classic motorcycles package announced |
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| 30.7.18 |
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“Je ne savais pas!” - drivers to the Continent don’t know about new French (the most popular destination for British drivers) driving rules |
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| 30.7.18 |
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IMI - responds to Germany’s call for stricter electric vehicle training |
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| 30.7.18 |
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insurethebox - Accident Alert data reveals 17-21 year olds triggered over 70% of high impact alerts last year |
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| 30.7.18 |
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Warranty Assist - joins The Motor Ombudsman’s Vehicle Warranty Products Code of Practice |
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| 30.7.18 |
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Fix Auto UK - new ADAS deal with with National Windscreens |
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| 30.7.18 |
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DfT: "transport revolution" - electric cargo bikes, vans, quadricycles and micro vehicles could replace vans in UK cities |
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| 30.7.18 |
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(via the SMMT) Autonomous trucks will still need drivers - says Chief Exec of self-driving truck software firm, Embark |
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| 30.7.18 |
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Summers Accident Repair Centre - second year apprentice, Rhys Hider, reaches next stage of the National Apprenticeships Awards 2018 |
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| 30.7.18 |
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National Accident Repair Group - shortlisted as finalists for Business Car Awards for their iDeploy app |
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| 27.7.18 |
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ABI - Motor Insurance Premium Tracker shows further fall; average premium now £475, down 1% on last year |
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| 27.7.18 |
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(via the SMMT) - Autonomous buses start mass production |
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| 27.7.18 |
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Teletrac Navman and Brake - published an essential guidance report for fleet managers and HR professionals |
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| 27.7.18 |
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SMMT - developed a robust recall system: a vehicle with an outstanding recall could see insurance voide |
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| 27.7.18 |
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Ford Technical Familiarisation one-day course for Bodyshop Engineers and VDAs - insight into the very latest Ford vehicles |
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| 27.7.18 |
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Inchcape - reported pre-tax profit down 15.6% to £161.2m; 6% decline in new car market hits "significantly" |
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| 27.7.18 |
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Jardine: Half-Yearly Results for the Six Months ended 30th June 2018 - profit up 6% |
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| 27.7.18 |
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National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA) - Kemi Badenoch MP visits Aston Barclay Car Auctions in Chelmsford |
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| 27.7.18 |
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Volvo and Thatcham Research - repeat victory for Volvo V40 in annual Co-op Insurance Safest Used Car Awards |
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| 27.7.18 |
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Direct Line - 22 million Brits accept lifts from drunk drivers |
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| 27.7.18 |
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29% of Brits will set off on a driving holiday in the next year - Spain, France and Italy top the list of driving holiday destinations |
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| 27.7.18 |
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Ageas - average cost of learning to drive topping £1,300 |
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| 27.7.18 |
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GEM Motoring Assist - better regulation of eyesight tests for drivers would cut collisions |
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| 27.7.18 |
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Ford - new Transit skeletal chassis cab derivative with a special low-height chassis |
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| 27.7.18 |
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ABP Club Recommended Business Service Provider: InAutomotive blog: Hyundai - moves in to the virtual world as Amazon expands in to car sales |
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| 27.7.18 |
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Auto Windscreens - signs new deal with Northampton Saints; Elite Partner to the Club until 2021 |
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| 27.7.18 |
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The Motofix Group - target of 40 apprentices by the end of the year; working with Thatcham’s Automotive Academy & Babcock International |
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| 26.7.18 |
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European vehicle manufacturers welcome "constructive" EU-US trade talks |
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| 26.7.18 |
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Vertu Motors - appoints David Crane as Executive Director |
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| 26.7.18 |
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DS - ONLY YOU, the DS Experience programme, offers "premium" services including accident support and courtesy car loan |
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| 26.7.18 |
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Lloyds Bank Spending Power Report - 26% of commuters choose where to live based on the cost of the commute |
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| 26.7.18 |
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PEUGEOT 308 - Adaptive Cruise Control, Active Lane Keeping Assist, Active Blind Spot Detection, City Park and Automatic Emergency Braking |
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| 26.7.18 |
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Save the date and sign up now: Hats on 4 Ben (Wednesday 10th October) – World Mental Health Day |
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| 26.7.18 |
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Fix Auto Malvern - opens a 6,000 sq ft Fix & Go express repair facility |
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| 26.7.18 |
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ThingCo - opens Technology Centre in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne; recruiting talent to "creatie code for the device to detect car crashes" |
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| 26.7.18 |
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BASF Automotive Refinish - appoint Jason Lea (ex Vauxhall) as Key Account Manager |
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| 26.7.18 |
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National Salvage - appoints experienced insurance industry CEO and commercial director, Martyn Holman, as its Chairman |
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| 26.7.18 |
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Auto Windscreens - Tom Barker named Auto Windscreens’ best technician! |
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| 26.7.18 |
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KVF Consultants - bodyshop health and safety experts offer ABP Club members a 10%
discount |
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| 26.7.18 |
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1.2 million drivers attended a speed awareness course in 20017 - yet four in five people doubt speed camera effectiveness |
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| 26.7.18 |
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‘Carguments’ rife - 36% admit to falling out behind the wheel |
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| 26.7.18 |
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Direct Line Group - introduces new company wide lifestyle and family policies for staff |
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| 26.7.18 |
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Hiscox - appoints Ben Horton (ex Zurich) as new UK Chief Underwriting Officer and James Browne as Managing Director of UK Direct |
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| 26.7.18 |
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Fake vehicle parts are on the rise |
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| 26.7.18 |
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Widespread support for compulsory eye tests for all drivers |
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| 26.7.18 |
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ERS - launches specialised motor breakdown to cover specialist vehicles |
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| 26.7.18 |
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Mitsubishi Motors - Alessandro Dambrosio (ex Audi) is new Executive Design Director of Advanced Design; heads up 3 studios globally |
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| 26.7.18 |
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Mercedes-Benz - to launch A-Class saloon at the end of 2018 |
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| 26.7.18 |
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The RAC - scrapping the MOT would be a huge backward step and "a recipe for disaster" |
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| 26.7.18 |
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London - Mayor Sadiq Khan to introduce standard 20mph speed limit on all main routes by 2020 and wider by 2024 |
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| 25.7.18 |
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Fiat Chrysler - Sergio Marchionne, who stood down as CEO on Saturday, has died at age of 66 |
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| 25.7.18 |
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Ageas - Chinese group, Fosun International, considering $10 billion offer |
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| 25.7.18 |
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The Vella Group - first in a series of three apprentice open evenings took place last night in Workinghton, Cumbria |
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| 25.7.18 |
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insurethebox - 8% of young drivers almost never (or never) worry about the danger of failing to notice motorcyclists on the road |
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| 25.7.18 |
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Allianz - report reveals top concerns and challenges facing the UKs SMEs |
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| 25.7.18 |
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AA - 10.8% average drop; motor premiums "still falling"; anticipate Civil Liabilities Bill whiplash claim savings |
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| 25.7.18 |
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Direct Line Group - welcomes the Autonomous Vehicle Act receiving royal assent |
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| 25.7.18 |
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Lloyds Bank Home Insurance - summer flash floods warning for business and homeowner customers |
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| 25.7.18 |
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SEAT - fastest-growing volume UK car brand; Fleet and True Fleet year-on-year growth of 27% and 45% respectively |
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| 25.7.18 |
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SmartDrive Systems - fleets can encourage drivers to join and remain in the industry by using proactive, intelligence led driver safety aids |
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| 25.7.18 |
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Venson Automotive Solutions - electric vehicle servicing and repair costs are deterrents to switch to an EV company car for 31% motorists |
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| 25.7.18 |
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Ford - creates Ford Autonomous Vehicles LLC: to encompass all aspects of its self-driving vehicle business operations |
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| 25.7.18 |
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The Motor Ombudsman - view of service & repair sector in 2018 seen as even more positive in the eyes of motorists compared to 12 months ago |
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| 25.7.18 |
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Autocar Courland Next Generation Award (17-25 yr-olds) - £8,000 cash prize and a five-month work experience programme |
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| 25.7.18 |
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Further business rates pilots announced - incentivising councils to encourage growth in business |
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| 25.7.18 |
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Lightfoot - Douglas & Gordon deploy Lightfoot technology to make roads safer in estate agency first |
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| 25.7.18 |
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Colad Snap Lid System - now available in 350 ml version |
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| 25.7.18 |
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Looking for a good team bonus scheme for productive staff - any suggestions? |
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| 25.7.18 |
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Question from member on the Forum: Novo Incident Management - Liverpool |
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| 25.7.18 |
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Inchcape - Jane Kingston appointed as a Non-Executive Director |
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| 25.7.18 |
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SEAT - road infrastructure ‘communicates’ with vehicles via existing mobile network by sending 'danger' alerts to the car |
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| 25.7.18 |
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Adam Smith Institute - urges ministers to ditch "outdated" MoT test |
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| 25.7.18 |
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Ford - commits $4 billion to new division for autonomous vehicles (AV); 5 flexible vehicle architectures |
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| 25.7.18 |
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Vertu Motors - trading update; "revenue and profits increasing in the high margin aftersales segment" |
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| 24.7.18 |
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Autoglass BodyRepair and Covéa Insurance - announce new partnership |
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| 24.7.18 |
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BVRLA - welcomes BVRLA mutualisation of motor terrorism risk |
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| 24.7.18 |
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Circle Leasing - launches real-time mapping functionality as part of its MyFleet Vehicle Hire platform |
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| 24.7.18 |
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The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) - are roadside technicians and emergency services ready to handle electric vehicles |
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| 24.7.18 |
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CV-Library - job vacancies in automotive sector rose by 7.6% last quarter |
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| 24.7.18 |
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ProVision - fleets are exposing themselves to high insurance and legal risk |
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| 24.7.18 |
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Industry OPEN Golf Day - hugely successful day organised by Martyn Rowley and Paul Glover raises £6,600 for DEBRA |
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| 24.7.18 |
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EDAM Group - introduces 2020 Vision for smarter ways of working to enhance company culture |
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| 24.7.18 |
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Mirka UK - delighted to report that Karl Horsley is making strong progress
following his stroke last week |
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| 24.7.18 |
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GO Vauxhall, Croydon - extra service bays to double workshop capacity to service larger commercial vehicles |
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| 24.7.18 |
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HonestJohn.co.uk - charged-up insurance premiums could be to blame for drop in pure EV sales |
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| 23.7.18 |
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MIB - to handle and pay claims from victims of a terrorist event where a vehicle is used to kill or injure |
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| 23.7.18 |
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Fix Auto Dagenham - win at Barking and Dagenham business awards; Paul Cunningham Business Person of the Year; 2 awards for his company |
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| 23.7.18 |
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S&G Response - Challenge to hit golf balls 1 million yards in 24 hours in aid of Street Support starts 3.30am |
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| 23.7.18 |
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Tesla - ask suppliers to return a "meaningful amount" of their spend to help manufacturers profitability |
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| 23.7.18 |
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Nationwide - extends partnership with SWRnewstar as recycling levels reach over 70% |
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| 23.7.18 |
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VBRA Commercial (part of RMI/NBRA) - 72 year-old Gerry Braddock appointed as National Manager |
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| 23.7.18 |
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Waymo (Google's self-driving car project) - "move to autonomous cars will take longer than you think" |
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| 23.7.18 |
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RSA - publish report into autonomous vehicles and experiences from the GATEway Project in Greenwich |
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| 23.7.18 |
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Aston Martin - appoint first ever female president as head of their North American business |
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| 23.7.18 |
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The Great British Fleet Event - new event from Fleet World mag to be held Thurs 24 Jan in Hammersmith |
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| 23.7.18 |
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Direct Line Group - featured by Rate My Apprenticeship as a Top 100 Employer for school leavers |
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| 23.7.18 |
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Complete Auto Recycling Show (CARS) - record no of exhibitors and visitors at show held earlier this month |
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| 21.7.18 |
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USA: Carstar - launches its 600th North American collision repair facility |
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| 21.7.18 |
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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) - CEO Sergio Marchionne steps down due to ill-health; replaced by Mike Manley |
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| 20.7.18 |
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Axa - former employee, Jack Burton, jailed for 12 months for motor fraud against Axa and other insurers |
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| 20.7.18 |
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Automated and Electric Vehicles Bill - receives Royal Assent; covers insurance liability and recharging points |
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| 20.7.18 |
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FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) - publish 2017/18 annual report; CEO remuneration of £589,000 |
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| 20.7.18 |
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Aston Martin - new factory in St Athan, South Wales on track to begin production of Aston SUV in late 2019 |
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| 20.7.18 |
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DVSA - vehicle manufacturers will now get 10 days to start a safety-related recall, or DVSA will prosecute |
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| 20.7.18 |
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Car Shop and Luscombe Motors - top the first ever Auto Trader performance league tables |
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| 20.7.18 |
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Consumer Intelligence - 25-49 and over-50 markets are seeing 17% and 8% (respectively) of the top five cheapest quotes come via telematics |
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| 20.7.18 |
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Lightfoot - connected car tech firm partners with fellow Devonian business, juice drink manufacturer Frobishers, to reward better drivers |
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| 20.7.18 |
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Porsche Carrera Cup GB - Ellinas and Zamparelli (backed by Nationwide Repairs) square up for second half of season |
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| 20.7.18 |
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Ben - more people of working age (87%) are contacting Ben for support with big issues such as low income, anxiety and depression |
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| 20.7.18 |
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Continental - 1/3 of all tyre related incidents happen during the summer |
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| 19.7.18 |
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Which? - 129 cars on sale exceed the standard size of a UK parking space |
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| 19.7.18 |
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Motofix - record turnover levels of over £26m and ambitious expansion programme |
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| 19.7.18 |
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Belron (Autoglass and Autoglass Body Repair) - AI and Insurtech Startups includes more effective assessment of small vehicle damage |
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| 19.7.18 |
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The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) - strongly regrets the introduction of provisional measures to curb steel imports |
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| 19.7.18 |
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Nine million (8,500,000) drivers - taking their car on holiday this summer driving an average 1,105 miles |
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| 19.7.18 |
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Poole Accident Repair - one of just 14 Porsche-approved repairers in the UK invites drivers to open day |
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| 19.7.18 |
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Mitsubishi Motors - calls on dealer network to participate in the latest NFDA Dealer Attitude Survey |
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| 19.7.18 |
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SsangYong and Unity Automotive Group - celebrate the success of their first IMI Accredited Master Technician: Ian Faulkner MIMI |
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| 19.7.18 |
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Latest UK connected and autonomous vehicle (CAV) booklet - overview of UK CAV research and development projects |
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| 19.7.18 |
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Moneysupermarket.com - interim results 2018: revenues up 5%; fewer motor insurance customers, but those who do use the site switch more |
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| 19.7.18 |
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Volvo XC40 -]joins its larger siblings in the 60 and 90 series as one of the safest cars on the roads |
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| 19.7.18 |
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New Citroën Berlingo - £19k, third-generation leisure activity vehicle features 19 driver aids |
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| 19.7.18 |
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The Motorcycle Industry Association & the MET Police - targeting motorcycle & scooter parking bays in Central London to promote security |
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| 19.7.18 |
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SmartWitness - Saturday (21 July) at 2.30pm is the time you are most likely to have a crash in Britain this year |
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| 19.7.18 |
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Bespoke McLaren Senna (with full visual carbon fibre body in emerald green tint) - delivered to New York 'mattress mogul', Michael Fux |
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| 18.7.18 |
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The IMI _ offers support to T-Level legal challenge |
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| 18.7.18 |
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SEAT - inside a compressed natural gas (CNG) powered vehicle |
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| 18.7.18 |
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Shanghai: Sika Automotive - features innovative lightweighting solutions at the Galm Asia 2018 Conference |
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| 18.7.18 |
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New Vietnamese car company: VinFast - SUV and saloon (developed by Pininfarina) to debut at 2018 Paris Motor Show |
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| 18.7.18 |
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Ford - opens new-look five-car concession in refurbished Next store in Manchester’s Arndale shopping centre |
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| 18.7.18 |
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By Miles - AXA-backed PAYG motor insurer launches UK’s first real time pay-as-you-drive car insurance
aimed at city-dwelling car owners |
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| 18.7.18 |
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FORS, the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme - celebrates milestone birthday |
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| 18.7.18 |
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Gaia Innovation - ABP Club Women's Automotive member works with Silverstone Park to inspire local secondary school students and businesses |
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| 18.7.18 |
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Prentice Portadown BMW - NI bodyshop opens a new Alloy Repair Centre |
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| 18.7.18 |
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AA - dashcams use risen from 1% to 20% in five years |
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| 18.7.18 |
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The Michelin Supercar Paddock at the Goodwood Festival of Speed - the £2m, 208mph hypercar - Apollo IE - takes top prize |
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| 18.7.18 |
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Inflation rate - CPI unchanged at 2.4% for last 12 months; RPI up slightly to 3.4% |
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| 18.7.18 |
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Nissan LEAF - best-selling electric vehicle in Europe so far in 2018; 18,000 sold Jan-June |
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| 18.7.18 |
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Hyundai - launches new bespoke Service Plans based on customers’ individual driving habits, vehicle age, mileage and usage |
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| 18.7.18 |
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Thatcham Research: latest Euro NCAP tests - Volvo continues to lead the way in car safety, Ford ups its safety game |
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| 18.7.18 |
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Audatex UK - 75% of UK bodyshops identify fragmented vehicle repair information as "major pain point" |
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| 18.7.18 |
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Summer Holiday getaway - more than 9 million individual leisure journeys by car expected between Friday and the end of the weekend |
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| 17.7.18 |
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Co-op Insurance and Thatcham Research - parents calling for car sales law change to focus on SAFETY |
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| 17.7.18 |
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Whiplash reforms - government to delay changes until April 2020 |
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| 17.7.18 |
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MG Motor UK - strengthens Sales & Marketing team |
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| 17.7.18 |
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ACIS - bodyshops must optimise risk and reward potential of ADAS, warns ACIS |
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| 17.7.18 |
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M&S Bank - 48% of those planning to drive their car in mainland Europe believe they either aren’t, or don’t know if they are, insured |
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| 17.7.18 |
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Rapid RTC - sales lead firm confirms new partnership with Volkswagen; average 50% of automotive industry e-leads are not responded to |
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| 17.7.18 |
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ABP Club - Dane Loosley joins team as non-executive director |
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| 17.7.18 |
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Ford Technical Familiarisation one-day course for Bodyshop Engineers and VDAs - insight into the very latest Ford vehicles |
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| 17.7.18 |
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Mirka's national accounts manager ART, Karl Horsley has suffered a stroke - well wishes from Craig Daycock, Mirka UK and ABP Club members |
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| 17.7.18 |
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U-Pol - Sales Director Jason Hopkins and National Technical Manager Kevin Henry raise £750 during the REAL Rally |
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| 17.7.18 |
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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) - publishes Approach to Consumers paper, alongside Discussion Paper on Duty of Care |
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| 17.7.18 |
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HPI - 25-34 year-olds would be the most likely to buy a car via an app |
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| 17.7.18 |
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Volvo Product Technology Course - EXTRA DATE: WEDNESDAY 14 November |
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| 17.7.18 |
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John Grose Peugeot Service Department - pass the Foundation Phase of ‘ACE Accreditation’ in light of improvements made to Aftersales |
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| 17.7.18 |
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J Edgar & Son - wins national Motor Trader Aftersales Excellence Award |
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| 17.7.18 |
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BVRLA - the vehicle rental and leasing industry contributes around £49bn per year to the UK economy |
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| 17.7.18 |
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Polestar chief test driver - rally driver "brings wealth of expertise" to new electric performance cars |
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| 17.7.18 |
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Government – unemployment falls; employment rises; average salary £26,987, up 2.5% in 12 months to May 2018 |
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| 17.7.18 |
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ABP Club Recommended Business Service Provider: InAutomotive - 50% of automotive professionals say this is VITAL when job hunting... |
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| 17.7.18 |
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European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) - total CO2 emissions from car production fell by nearly 24% since 2008 |
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| 17.7.18 |
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Siemens - mew report urges cities to plan now for infrastructure change for the arrival of autonomous vehicles |
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| 17.7.18 |
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Nissan - the Juke becomes fourth Sunderland-built model to hit one million |
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| 17.7.18 |
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SMMT - skilled & trained employees data for ALL automotive: how does your bodyshop business compare? |
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| 16.7.18 |
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Baldwins Group - owner Steve Warner sells business to Richard Steer, who joins as owner & MD on 1 August 2018 |
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| 16.7.18 |
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IFB andDerbyshire Constabulary - 11 people sentenced for the part they played in a Cash for Crash scam |
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| 16.7.18 |
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Direct Line Group - celebrates Idea Lab: where staff submit ingenious and simple ideas to improve the business |
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| 16.7.18 |
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NIBS Golf Event – £712 raised for Muscular Dystrophy |
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| 16.7.18 |
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Agnew Volkswagen Van Centre & Marshall Van Centre in Reading - substantial investment in expanded facilities and a makeover |
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| 16.7.18 |
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DAS Insurance - former CEO sentenced to seven years in prison for fraud; ex claims director |
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| 16.7.18 |
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The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) - ambitious ‘Plug-in Pledge’ to increase members' plug-in vehicle fleet size |
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| 16.7.18 |
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Alton Cars - sponsor Charity Golf Day raising over £10,000 for St Gemma's Hospice |
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| 16.7.18 |
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Auto Trader - Petrol is close to overtaking diesel in popularity; |
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| 16.7.18 |
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BuyaCar.co.uk - MAJORITY of British motorists claim to be better drivers than everyone else on the road |
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| 16.7.18 |
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AkzoNobel's - sustainability of Interpon D series powder coatings (architectural and construction industry coatings) confirmed by EPD |
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| 16.7.18 |
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New spaceport in Sutherland - Scotland gets £2.5million UK Space Agency funding |
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| 16.7.18 |
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Car insurance premiums see biggest annual price fall since 2014 - £752 average (comprehensive) premium, 11% LESS than last year |
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| 16.7.18 |
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Drivers could be allowed to travel at increased speed through motorway roadworks - depending on what day of the week they are travelling |
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| 16.7.18 |
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Financial Reporting Council (FRC) - NEW "shorter, sharper" UK Corporate Governance Code |
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| 16.7.18 |
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ECCO Safety Group EMEA - appoint Graham Darby as Area Sales Manager |
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| 16.7.18 |
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12% of ALL EU charging points in the UK - unrealistic CO2 targets proposed by EU Parliament ignore lack of charging points, says ACEA |
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| 16.7.18 |
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RAC - second quarter ‘pothole breakdowns’ hit three-year high |
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| 16.7.18 |
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The IMI - motor industry body calls for businesses to embrace the Apprenticeship Levy |
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| 14.7.18 |
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Aviva - UK Claims Report reveals where the money goes in motor claims; 49% goes on car repairs |
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| 14.7.18 |
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Aviva - publish their first ever UK Claims Report; they paid 96% of all claims made at £7,000 per minute; 99.3% of all motor claims |
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| 13.7.18 |
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Auto Windscreens - brings Fleet Sales Business Development Manager, Dave Bingham, into the fold |
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| 13.7.18 |
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Lookers North East Repair Centre - David Morallee, Head of Business, inspires disadvantaged young people into the workplace |
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| 13.7.18 |
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Biggest private parking firm soars in value - ParkingEye sold for £235 million as ticketing reaches record levels |
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| 13.7.18 |
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AXA and XL Group - announce future branding of their combined operations |
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| 13.7.18 |
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RSA - celebrates double win at the British Insurance Awards 2018 |
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| 13.7.18 |
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Gemini Repairs - second largest repair group in the UK celebrates 10 years back in the industry! |
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| 13.7.18 |
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2018 BusinessCar Awards (Thursday 13 September in London) - shortlist announced |
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| 13.7.18 |
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Todd Engineering - more Greentech technology coming soon, including Fix Auto Penzance expansion project |
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| 13.7.18 |
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National Windscreens - introduction of new MOT standards "a reminder that a damaged windscreen could fail a vehicle’s test" |
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| 13.7.18 |
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Alton Cars - apprentice recruitment continues; four candidates undergo formal assessment process; Kieron and Mason to join Sheffield team |
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| 13.7.18 |
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BREXIT - more believe Brexit will lead to greatest job losses than technology, according to RSA/ Populus survey |
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| 13.7.18 |
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Court of Appeal - man who drove over another man in an act of road-rage has prison sentence increased from 12 to 15 years |
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| 13.7.18 |
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Treasury chooses ‘good day to bury bad news’ - as delay on cold-calling ban (for pensions) finally confirmed in Parliament |
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| 13.7.18 |
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IAM RoadSmart - urges the government to involve drivers in the push for zero emissions |
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| 13.7.18 |
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MINI - first fully-electric production model to debut in 2019 |
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| 13.7.18 |
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ABP Club Recommended Business Service Provider: InAutomotive - FIVE ways to excel in your career |
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| 13.7.18 |
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McLaren Automotive - to launch 18 new cars in plan to go 100% hybrid by 2025 |
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| 12.7.18 |
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Businesses can apply for up to £40 million for projects that look at creating public areas to charge EVs or wireless charging for CVs |
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| 12.7.18 |
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Did you go to the Apprentice Awards (BRIAA) at the Ricoh on 26 June? Photos now available for FREE download |
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| 12.7.18 |
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BREXIT - Government White Paper published: a proposal for a "principled and practical Brexit" |
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| 12.7.18 |
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Drivers still need to be convinced about electric vehicles - younger drivers more likely to own EVs |
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| 12.7.18 |
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1/4 drivers believe its "highly likely" or "likely" they will be involved in a fatal or serious crash on a motorway or dual carriageway |
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| 12.7.18 |
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Amazon - selling a $17 (£13) dent puller that "might save you a $200 (£150) trip to a bodyshop" |
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| 12.7.18 |
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Auto Windscreens - certified as a carbon neutral business |
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| 12.7.18 |
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Autoglass - secures new 4,000+ vehicle contract with Wincanton Group for windscreens repairs and ADAS calibrations |
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| 12.7.18 |
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Ducati and Audi - first demonstration in Europe of a new vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication system between motorbikes and cars |
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| 12.7.18 |
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Autogas (joint venture between Shell and Calor) - LPG identified as "key component" in Road to Zero Strategy |
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| 12.7.18 |
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Fix Auto Luton - Hyundai and Honda-approved status takes VM approval tally to nine |
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| 12.7.18 |
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Revive! Auto Innovations UK - win prestigious national business Franchise Support Award |
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| 12.7.18 |
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BLM Law - short paper on 'A changing legal landscape: Casualty and motor claims' |
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| 12.7.18 |
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Liverpool is the most expensive place in the UK to be a driver - but Southampton is the most expensive town for repairs |
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| 12.7.18 |
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The PRA - mandating charge points to be made available at Motorway Service Areas (MSAs) is "totally unfair interference" by the DfT |
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| 12.7.18 |
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Rolls-Royce Motor Cars - support for local school's electric-powered racing cars design, built and driven by 9-11 year olds |
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| 12.7.18 |
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BVRLA, RHA, FTA and NFDA - coalition of road transport trade bodies says that Clean Air Zones (CAZ) are unfairly targeting hauliers |
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| 12.7.18 |
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Motor Trader Awards - Cougar Accident Repair Centre (Luton) win Bodyshop of the Year award |
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| 11.7.18 |
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CitNOW - names top automotive video presenters of 2018; Lookers SEAT Manchester wins Best CitNOW Workshop Video |
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| 11.7.18 |
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Swansway Group - to invest £700k in a workshop extension for "at capcacity" Stafford Land Rover site |
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| 11.7.18 |
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HM Treasury’s Women in Finance Charter - another 67 financial services firms commit to improve gender diversity at the top |
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| 11.7.18 |
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TRACKER - stolen vehicle recovery expert appoints Clive Wain (ex South Yorkshire Police) as Head of Police Liaison |
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| 11.7.18 |
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Fleetline Coachworks' SME News article - valued staff, targeting more approvals and success in a competitive industry |
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| 11.7.18 |
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Allianz's chief claims officer, Graham Gibson - new video on his new role as Thatcham Chairman |
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| 11.7.18 |
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Audatex UK - updating the password strength requirements for Audaenterprisegold users |
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| 11.7.18 |
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Marketing Delivery - sending CRM communications to drivers? (might be worth reading this blog) |
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| 11.7.18 |
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UK Automotive committed to zero emission ambition - but barriers must be addressed together, says the SMMT |
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| 11.7.18 |
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Mercedes-Benz - could lead the EV market (ahead of Tesla), according to PA Consulting report |
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| 11.7.18 |
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Glass's - is EV range anxiety still a barrier to ownership? |
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| 11.7.18 |
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iRG (Innovative Repair Group) - new site (#11) - 24,000 sq ft iRG Whitland in West Wales - "open and ready for business" |
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| 11.7.18 |
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CARS Expo: Wednesday 11 and Thursday 12 July 2018 - live demonstrations, yard tours, training sessions, full conference programme and more |
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| 11.7.18 |
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Did you go to the BBA awards in Battersea on 10 May? - over 1,200 photos now available for FREE download |
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| 11.7.18 |
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PwC’s Claims Workforce of the future: 2030 - new ways of working will impact the insurance workforce of the future |
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| 11.7.18 |
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The IMI - Department for Transport (DfT) confirms support of the introduction of a Licence to Practise for technicians working on EVs |
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| 11.7.18 |
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Facebook - fined £500,000 (the maximum possible) by the ICO for Cambridge Analytica data scandal |
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| 11.7.18 |
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Skillnet Ireland Annual Report - only 1 in 17 Irish companies (6%) took advantage of subsidised training in 2017 |
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| 11.7.18 |
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Today's the day! - #WaistcoatWednesday to raise money for Bloodwise ahead of TODAY'S World Cup semi-final showdown |
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| 11.7.18 |
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Mercedes-Benz Vans UK - 70% van drivers say that work pressures severely impact their ability to keep hydrated and have a healthy diet |
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| 11.7.18 |
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The Dendrobium D-1 - all-carbon fibre, electric hypercar to be launched to public at Salon Privé (Blenheim Palace 30 Aug – 1 Sept) |
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| 10.7.18 |
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Connected Solutions by Industry Insights - raise £27,200 for AutoRaise during the REAL Rally |
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| 10.7.18 |
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29th issue of the Auto Body Professional magazine: Summer 2018 edition - available to read online NOW! |
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| 10.7.18 |
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Provenance Insurance Brokers - new "Coutts of insurance" broker for high net worth and commercial customers |
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| 10.7.18 |
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BREAKING NEWS: React Accident Repair Group (John Pattinson, Barry Whittles & Chris Elton) - acquire The Paint & Body Shop, Hull |
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| 10.7.18 |
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Motorcycle sales - year to-date, the market is up 2% on 2017 |
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| 10.7.18 |
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SEAT - fast-growing volume UK car brand; 33% rise in UK sales in June |
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| 10.7.18 |
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Ferrari’s most recent V8-engined GT Portofino - receives the Red Dot: Best of the Best award |
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| 10.7.18 |
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LexisNexis Risk Solutions - motorists with recent claims more likely to manipulate information on comparison sites |
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| 10.7.18 |
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Lings Motor Group - avoids vehicle clone threat thanks to real-time paperless mileage log designed to aid HMRC compliance |
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| 10.7.18 |
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LV= and Horwich Farrelly - Fundamental Dishonesty case: mortgage advisor & part-time DJ stripped of original damages & ordered to pay costs |
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| 10.7.18 |
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Decision Technology - motor insurers need to rethink the sale of add ons (such as courtesy cars) |
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| 10.7.18 |
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National Infrastructure Assessment for the United Kingdom - as UK population tops 66m; infrastructure priorities identified |
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| 10.7.18 |
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Automobili Pininfarina - Board of Directors announced to work on ultra-low volume, ultra-luxurious fully-electric hypercar: 'PF0' |
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| 10.7.18 |
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The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) - concerned about cost & complications for fleets to install EV infrastructure |
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| 10.7.18 |
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Vauxhall - Xavier Duchemin appointed as new Managing Director Sales, Aftersales and Marketing |
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| 10.7.18 |
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Auto Trader - in response to Road to Zero: "we need a significant boost of supply side factors to build consumer confidence" |
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| 10.7.18 |
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BMW Group - working with automation company, Pilz, for human safety when working with 'robot assistants' |
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| 10.7.18 |
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Ain Dubai (the Dubai Eye) - record-breaking attraction coated by AkzoNobel |
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| 10.7.18 |
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ProVision - 17% of fleets asked do not complete basic critical compliance |
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| 09.7.18 |
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Did you go to the Apprentice Awards (BRIAA) at the Ricoh on 26 June? Photos now available for FREE download |
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| 09.7.18 |
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Insurance Times - finalists announced for their Tech & Innovation Awards 2018 |
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| 09.7.18 |
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Apollo Motor Group - the third largest accident repair group in the UK hosts apprenticeship academy open day to inspire 'talent pipeline' |
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| 09.7.18 |
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The Floow - smartphones become the heroes as they lead the charge on the battle against driver distraction |
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| 09.7.18 |
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Digraph - new CV factor in Manchester open for business |
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| 09.7.18 |
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Record 22,400 minimum wage workers to receive millions in backpay |
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| 09.7.18 |
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AXA - appoint Claudio Gienal as Chief Executive of AXA UK and Ireland; replaces Amanda Blanc who joined Zurich |
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| 09.7.18 |
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Government "becoming increasingly aware of the potential of natural gas" as a means to decarbonise transport |
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| 09.7.18 |
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Road to Zero strategy - 27% of drivers in the UK and 52% in London don’t have the luxury of a driveway or garage for a charging point (AA) |
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| 09.7.18 |
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Hendy Car and Van Store, Portsmouth - new 20-bay workshop, bodyshop and Smart Repair facility now open |
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| 09.7.18 |
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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) - proposes new Directory of financial services workers |
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| 09.7.18 |
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LEVC - 350 electric black cabs now on the road |
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| 09.7.18 |
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HBC Vehicle Services - significant expansion with two new sites: Newbury and Stafford |
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| 09.7.18 |
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Government's Road to Zero Strategy - at least half of new cars to be ultra low emission by 2030 |
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| 09.7.18 |
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Markerstudy's TRICE App - travel added to motor, temporary motor, gadget and pet insurance App |
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| 09.7.18 |
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Nissan - has uncovered falsified data from car exhaust emissions tests at "most of its Japanese factories" |
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| 09.7.18 |
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BREXIT - announcement of a "free trade area for goods" welcomed by Aston Martin |
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| 09.7.18 |
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Fix Auto UK - Floyd Woodrow is the headline speaker at the 2018 Fix Auto UK National Conference |
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| 09.7.18 |
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Holiday booked? - more than half of UK’s largest airports raise pick-up car park fees in 2018 |
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| 09.7.18 |
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Holiday booked? - more than half of UK’s largest airports raise pick-up car park fees in 2018 |
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| 09.7.18 |
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Suzuki’s Advanced Apprenticeship Programme (AAP) - new £1.5 million training centre opens in Doncaster, Yorkshire |
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| 09.7.18 |
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GT Motive - GT Estimate goes responsive and freezes costs |
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| 06.7.18 |
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Carbon fibre - repair challenges |
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| 06.7.18 |
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Zurich - completes the acquisition of Oak Underwriting from RSA; now one of the largest high net-worth insurers in the UK |
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| 06.7.18 |
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Councils in England are predicting to make a joint surplus of almost £900 million from their parking operations in the current FY |
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| 06.7.18 |
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IFB - welcomes motor insurance specialist, Premier Insurance, into membership |
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| 06.7.18 |
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Direct Line Group - makes "inclusive behaviours" pledge |
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| 06.7.18 |
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"Drivers who sit in traffic jams day after day will not be surprised to learn that traffic levels are at an all time high" |
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| 06.7.18 |
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Suzuki - extends low rate finance offers across its 2018 model lineup |
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| 06.7.18 |
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Ford and Primary Engineer - inspire 120 Young Engineers of the Future |
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| 06.7.18 |
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Volvo Car UK - celebrates modern family diversity with signage redesign at Westfield London |
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| 06.7.18 |
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2015 Mitsubishi Outlander diesel automatic - on average the UK’s fastest selling used car in June – taking av19 days to sell |
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| 06.7.18 |
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Prasco - raise £800 taking part in the REAL Rally |
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| 06.7.18 |
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Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) - consumer car finance market up by 9% in May |
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| 06.7.18 |
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Spies Hecker - new kit for easy headlight repairs |
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| 06.7.18 |
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Dacia - a tale of rags to riches |
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| 06.7.18 |
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National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) - despite deceline in June, the new car market remains "relatively buoyant" |
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| 06.7.18 |
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AA Garage Guide - IGA garage achieves perfect score with AA Certified |
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| 06.7.18 |
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Consumer Intelligence - "why consumers’ personal finances will change the general insurance industry forever" |
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| 06.7.18 |
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327.1 billion miles were driven on Great Britain’s roads in 2017 - 1.3% increase from the previous year |
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| 06.7.18 |
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Air-con mistakes could lower driver reaction times - interior temperatures exceeding 35°C equivalent of 0.05% blood alcohol reading |
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| 05.7.18 |
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LATEST insurance company results - including Direct Line, Ageas UK and RSA |
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| 05.7.18 |
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ABI - add its name to new sector wide pledge on inclusivity |
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| 05.7.18 |
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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles - two newly appointed roles to fleet team |
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| 05.7.18 |
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Honda Motorcycles UK - first manufacturer to provide free motorcycle trackers |
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| 05.7.18 |
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LexisNexis Risk Solutions - opportunity to move the usage-based insurance market beyond the young and inexperienced driver |
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| 05.7.18 |
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BVRLA Fleet Technology Report - provides new insight on the connected vehicle market |
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| 05.7.18 |
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PEUGEOT 3008 SUV - used for the Transport Research Lab’s (TRL) latest digital driving simulator to test ADAS |
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| 05.7.18 |
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Eslington Park dealership - customer satisfaction results in Motability award for staff at Jennings Ford |
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| 05.7.18 |
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Colorado, USA: Smart Pavement – an intelligent road can alert emergency services in the event of an accident |
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| 05.7.18 |
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Nextbase - dash cam manufacturer launches the National Dash Cam Safety Portal (NDSP) to allow dash cam oners to upload footage to police |
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| 05.7.18 |
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Glass's - green parts: recognised as being an affordable and sustainable source of original manufacturer parts (OEM) |
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| 05.7.18 |
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Georgia Mordey, service advisor at Jennings Motor Group - prepares for Supermodel England 2018 National Final |
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| 05.7.18 |
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Goodwood Festival of Speed (12 – 15 July 2018) - to host 70th anniversary parade of iconic Land Rovers |
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| 05.7.18 |
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Drivers see some respite from rising fuel prices in June – but July remains uncertain |
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| 05.7.18 |
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CitNOW - trophy cabinet grows with ‘Video Provider’ win |
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| 05.7.18 |
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LEVC - TX (electric taxi) announced its intention to partner with Volvo Germany to sell, distribute and service the vehicle |
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| 05.7.18 |
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West Yorkshire fuel fraudster jailed - illegal fuel laundering plant capable of evading £1.6 million in duty a year |
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| 05.7.18 |
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The Bank of England, Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) - improvements to financial services |
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| 05.7.18 |
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£130 million international investment in UK automotive sector |
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| 05.7.18 |
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SMMT - new car sales down 3.5% in June; YTD down 6.3%; diesel sales down 28% in June and 30% YTD |
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| 05.7.18 |
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The Vella Group - start 10 apprentices at Blackpool & Fylde College on multi-skilled apprenticeship programme |
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| 05.7.18 |
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100 miles of extra lanes coming to North West motorways |
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| 05.7.18 |
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Redde – Mark Chessman appointed to the newly created post of Chief Operating Officer |
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| 05.7.18 |
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AW Repair Group - Fast Finish Centre to open in Derby next month |
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| 05.7.18 |
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Mirka - new multi-hole patterns for Mirka’s popular paper abrasives |
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| 05.7.18 |
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Audatex UK - Gethyn Davies appointed as Head of BMS Sales for Audatex UK to oversee implementation of PlanManager for customers |
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| 05.7.18 |
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Post mag - British Insurance Awards (BIA); full list of all winners and finalists from tonight's ceremony |
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| 04.7.18 |
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PWC - insurance claims teams must adapt to survive the inevitable impact of technology |
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| 04.7.18 |
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Volvo Cars - launch new mobility brand - M - providing on-demand access to cars from Spring 2019 |
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| 04.7.18 |
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Automotive Council - new Automotive Technology Roadmap reveals increasingly complex challenges |
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| 04.7.18 |
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Volkswagen - to unveil all-new Camper Van on 24 August |
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| 03.7.18 |
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GoCompare Car Insurance - GPs take the title for Britain's most accident-prone drivers for the fifth year in a row |
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| 03.7.18 |
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Allianz Partners (B2B2C vehicle insurance, recovery and assistance) - partners with crowdsourced navigation app, Waze |
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| 03.7.18 |
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ITAS - world-class VM, paint and bodyshop technician and apprentice training in Milton Keynes |
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| 03.7.18 |
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Brake and Continental - road safety charity and tyre manufacturer join forces to make road crashes a thing of the past |
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| 03.7.18 |
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insurethebox - sponsor the 10th annual National Road Safety Conference (27-28 November 2018, Grand Hotel, Brighton) |
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| 03.7.18 |
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Save on motor trade insurance with Plan Insurance – an ABP Club Recommended Business Service Provider |
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| 03.7.18 |
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Time to nationalise M6 Toll road? - latest price hikes risk reducing users |
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| 03.7.18 |
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Canada: Zenetec installs Symach equipment in New Barrie, Ontario facility to achieve “perfect performance” |
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| 03.7.18 |
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ACIS - improvements to central billing helps to reduce costs and boost efficiency |
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| 03.7.18 |
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Glass's - the Robot Revolution |
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| 03.7.18 |
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DEKRA - vehicle testing and compliance organisation, has acquired Gain Solutions Limited (Gain) |
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| 03.7.18 |
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Marshall Motor - trading update: positive performance in H1, but board is cautious regarding H2 |
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| 03.7.18 |
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Revive! - win 2018 bfa (British Franchise Association) award for Franchise Support |
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| 02.7.18 |
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HMG Paints - restoration of the iconic 1970 Team Lotus Chassis number 5, famously raced by Emerson Fittipaldi |
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| 02.7.18 |
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The BBA 2018 Review - STAR presenter (Gyles Brandreth) says "I've hosted scores of Awards, I don't know a happier one" |
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| 02.7.18 |
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Body Repair Industry Apprentice Awards (BRIAA) - did you go to the event last Tuesday? Photos now available for FREE download |
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| 02.7.18 |
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Aviva - Free smartphone dash cam for ALL UK drivers (inc non-Aviva customers) offers automatic collision detection |
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| 02.7.18 |
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Reminder: deadline for registration to the Farécla car bonnet painting contest is Friday July 6 |
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| 02.7.18 |
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ABP Club EXCLUSIVE interview with Graham Gibson, Chairman Thatcham Research and Chief Claims Officer, Allianz Insurance |
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| 02.7.18 |
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Lloyd’s of London - ceo Inga Beale, "the most powerful woman in the City", is to step down in 2019 |
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| 02.7.18 |
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USA: TechForce - new report reveals growing severity of the supply shortage (more than 11,000 shortfall in 2016) in vehicle technicians |
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| 02.7.18 |
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Best of Belron 2018 - UK’s Ryan Millar Highly Commended in global vehicle glass competition |
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| 02.7.18 |
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3M webinar: Thursday 5 July 12-1pm - recent developments in adhesive technology |
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| 02.7.18 |
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IFB (Insurance Fraud Bureau) - largest crash-for-cash scam trial ends with 158 people convicted in Wales |
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| 02.7.18 |
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Confusion over GDPR is still "rife in motor retail direct marketing" |
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| 02.7.18 |
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Artis Accident Care Group – the “next generation” bodyshop is just six months old and already award-winning |
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| 02.7.18 |
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CII (Chartered Insurance Institute) - launch new Public Trust Index; measures consumer confidence in insurance |
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| 02.7.18 |
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Audi - new technology will allow contrasting colours to be painted in one process in the factory from 2019 |
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| 02.7.18 |
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1st Choice Accident Repair, Cardiff - directors complete £2.1m buyout including investment from the Development Bank of Wales |
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| 02.7.18 |
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K&R Vehicles Solutions - now a Fix Auto UK franchisee: Fix Auto Cheltenham |
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| 02.7.18 |
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REPOST FROM THE FORUM: Does anyone have a contact point for the people trialling the automated video authority software for estimates? |
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| 02.7.18 |
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The Sutton Trust - 2/3 young people are interested in apprenticeships, but teachers still unlikely to advise their pupils to opt for one |
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| 02.7.18 |
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The Go Ultra Low campaign - 89% of UK motorists are unaware that electric cars accelerate quicker than petrol or diesel vehicles |
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| 02.7.18 |
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The Vella Group - comprehensive rebrand underway including new website and social media platform launching this week |
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| 02.7.18 |
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Motofix - "Motofix Apprentices Are Best in Class" |
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| 02.7.18 |
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ICDP - the crash repair market in Europe will reduce in value in real terms by 17% by 2030 due to ADAS |
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| 02.7.18 |
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TRACKER - "opportunistic and petty thieves" make hay while the sun shines |
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| 02.7.18 |
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Call for an end to "mechanic jargon terms" |
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| 02.7.18 |
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AkzoNobel - UK Head, Jon Amor, to leave on 8 August; search for successor underway |
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| 02.7.18 |
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Vertu Motors - acquire Hughes Group for £21.8m |
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| 02.7.18 |
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Quartix - trading update; "in line with management's expectations" |
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| 29.6.18 |
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GoCompare - comments on news that car insurance premiums are falling |
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| 29.6.18 |
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‘Real risk’ of cold-calling ban timetable slipping to Autumn, as Government misses June deadline |
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| 29.6.18 |
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ABL Accident Repair Group – “demanding SLAs helped give us resilience in the recessions” |
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| 29.6.18 |
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National Accident Repair Group network repairers - register for the 2018 Roadshow at one of six venues |
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| 29.6.18 |
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DVLA - over a quarter of UK motorists name their cars, inc ‘Doris’, ‘Dave’, ‘Henry’, ‘Betsy’ and ‘Bumble’ |
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| 29.6.18 |
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DS Automobiles in the UK - operates as a solely DS franchise from 1st july 2018 |
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| 29.6.18 |
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The Body Repair Industry Apprentice Awards (BRIAA) photos - now available to view and download - FOR FREE! |
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| 29.6.18 |
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Average speed cameras more effective at slowing vehicles down than traditional single location, fixed ones |
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| 29.6.18 |
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TechMan - helps Manor Motor Company to fill its MOT bay every day |
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| 29.6.18 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) 2018 - the photo-packed BBA Review publication is online |
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| 29.6.18 |
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DENSO - warns workshops against carrying out injector repairs in unclean conditions |
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| 29.6.18 |
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Car Dealer Power awards - winners announced |
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| 29.6.18 |
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29th issue of the Auto Body Professional magazine: Summer 2018 edition - available to read online NOW! |
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| 29.6.18 |
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REMINDER: The ABP Club Daily Newsletter - new domain from which we send our digital communications |
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| 29.6.18 |
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Audatex - introduces cap hpi valuation as part of AEG 4.1 |
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| 28.6.18 |
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LV= - Heather Smith (ex Aviva) promoted to Managing Director of LV= Direct business |
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| 28.6.18 |
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Plunge in number of driving tests taken - Year-on-year drop of almost 11% |
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| 28.6.18 |
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Talking about Tomorrow, today - Allianz experts release podcast series |
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| 28.6.18 |
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Siemens - creates an autonomous classic car for the Goodwood Festival of Speed |
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| 28.6.18 |
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Suzuki Motorcycles - remanufacturing old parts for its Vintage Parts Programme |
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| 28.6.18 |
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Absolute Alignment - how to make investments in wheel alignment equipment work harder, earning more |
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| 28.6.18 |
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BAC - becomes first car manufacturer to go 'Climate Positive' |
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| 28.6.18 |
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The Body Repair Industry Apprentice Awards (BRIAA) photos are now available to view and download - FOR FREE! |
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| 28.6.18 |
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Bodyshop Solutions - appointed as a Distributor for ADAS equipment specialist, TEXA |
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| 28.6.18 |
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Consumer Intelligence - average car insurance premium has fallen 5.5% in last 12 months; still 22% higher than Oct 2013 |
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| 28.6.18 |
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Apprenticeship Levy - employers given green light to transfer up to 10% of levy funds to multiple businesses |
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| 28.6.18 |
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MSL Legal Expenses article: The rise of dash cams |
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| 28.6.18 |
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EY - 2017 was "best UK motor insurance underwriting result since 1994"; "outlook looks bright for 2018" |
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| 28.6.18 |
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£15million fund - launched to help colleges improve & drive up standards across further education |
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| 28.6.18 |
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BP - to acquire Chargemaster, the UK’s largest electric vehicle charging company; by 2040 BP estimates that there will be 12m EVs in UK |
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| 28.6.18 |
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Roborace - to attempt first-ever autonomous hillclimb at Goodwood Festival of Speed 2018 |
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| 28.6.18 |
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Redde plc - trading statement: "continuing positive trend shown in first 9 months" |
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| 28.6.18 |
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£300 device that attaches to motorists’ windscreens - promises to eliminate the need, and the risk, for a mobile phone while driving |
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| 28.6.18 |
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Roberlo - launching a new epoxy primer - 'Repox' - and a new format for Robercar liquid polishes |
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| 28.6.18 |
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Bridging gender pay gap could add £150 billion to the UK economy by 2025 - "too many companies still have none - or only 1 - woman on board" |
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| 28.6.18 |
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Audatex - apprentice’s achievements celebrated at The Bodyshop Repair Industry Apprentice Awards |
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| 28.6.18 |
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Latest Honda CR-V - New generation of ultra-high-strength steel for lightest and most rigid CR-V chassis & improved crash-worthiness |
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| 28.6.18 |
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The ABP Club Daily Newsletter - new domain from which we send our digital communications |
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| 28.6.18 |
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BREXIT - having almost no impact on consumers’ car purchase plans |
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| 27.6.18 |
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The REAL Rally update from Fix Auto - team from Canada, Las Vegas, Rochdale, Stevenage, Rochester, Maidstone, Dagenham & Manchester |
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| 27.6.18 |
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Thatcham Research - spotlight on apprentice success at Thatcham Research graduation ceremony |
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| 27.6.18 |
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VW - new Touareg technology: head-up display projects information onto the windscreen |
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| 27.6.18 |
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The REAL Rally update from Industry Insights - track the Porsche Budgeteers using the retro fitted ThingCo device |
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| 27.6.18 |
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ABP Club meeting at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry - exclusive news, motorsports and making sure SMEs have a say in apprenticeship reforms |
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| 27.6.18 |
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The Body Repair Industry Apprentice Awards (BRIAA) with Audatex UK and Thatcham Research - celebrating apprentice excellence |
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| 27.6.18 |
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Cooper Solutions - new poll reveals 58% of car buyers don’t think fuel type could impact the future resale value of their vehicle |
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| 27.6.18 |
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Autovista Group - strong demand for VIN data from dealers, fleet and finance, and insurance companies |
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| 27.6.18 |
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IMI Skill Auto National Qualifiers - kicks off at Nationwide Technical Training Academy in Yorkshire |
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| 27.6.18 |
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SMMT - UK automotive industry urges rethink on Brexit red lines as uncertainty bites |
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| 27.6.18 |
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EMaC (part of Innovation Group) - makes service Plans now even more accessible for dealers and consumers |
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| 27.6.18 |
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REPOST FROM THE FORUM & update - The REAL Rally is underway! |
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| 27.6.18 |
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Department for International Trade - inward investment brings 1,500 new jobs a week to the UK |
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| 27.6.18 |
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Thatcham Research - chief executive Peter Shaw steps down due to ill health |
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| 27.6.18 |
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Car Wash Association - UK government has failed to stop the hand car wash epidemic |
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| 27.6.18 |
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The British Dyslexic Association (BDA) - Direct Line Group (DLG) commits to help create a dyslexia-friendly society |
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| 26.6.18 |
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Industry Insights - an update from the recent Connected Solutions Partners’ meeting media update |
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| 26.6.18 |
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JATO Dynamics - small SUVs continue to gain traction as European registrations remain stable in may 2018 |
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| 26.6.18 |
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Calling all National Accident Repair Group network repairers - register for the 2018 Roadshow at one of six venues... |
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| 26.6.18 |
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Hyundai Motor Group and Wärtsilä - forge new partnership to utilize second-life electric vehicle batteries |
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| 26.6.18 |
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Fix Auto UK - Jac Constable (sponsored by Fix Auto) celebrates podium success |
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| 26.6.18 |
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Farécla - Promotes Apprentice & Student Bonnet Painting Competition at BRIAA with bonnets by NCRC’s Daryl Head & Farécla’s Marc Powell |
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| 26.6.18 |
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Audatex UK - Less Than Half of UK Bodyshops Have the Technology Skills Required for Advancing Vehicle Repairs |
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| 26.6.18 |
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EXCLUSIVE NEWS from the ABP Club meeting and BRIAA - Activate Group Ltd (AGL) announce new appointment and sopp+sopp plans |
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| 26.6.18 |
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PEUGEOT - all new PARTNER LCV features Surround Rear Vision (cameras), extended traffic sign recognition, active lane keeping assist & more |
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| 26.6.18 |
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The IMI - nominations now open for the Outstanding Achievers Awards 2018 |
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| 25.6.18 |
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Digraph - ‘Leeds’ the Way with first of 16 planned new Digraph (CV factor) branches opens in Leeds |
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| 25.6.18 |
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The IMI - "women have the power to lead automotive future" |
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| 25.6.18 |
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Delegate Joining Instructions for the Body Repair Industry Apprentice Awards (BRIAA) TOMORROW - Tues 26 June at the Ricoh Arena (CV6 6AQ) |
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| 25.6.18 |
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Auto Trader - England’s victory against Panama in the World Cup on Sunday means SIX new cars are on their way to lucky competition winners.. |
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| 25.6.18 |
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The ABP Club Daily Newsletter - new domain from which we send our digital communications |
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| 25.6.18 |
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what3words - to help fans navigate to and around Goodwood Festival of Speed using 3 word addresses |
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| 25.6.18 |
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New Chair of the energy regulator, Ofgem - Professor Martin Cave, ex Deputy Chair of Competition Commission named as preferred candidate |
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| 25.6.18 |
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USA: Axalta - Chief Technology Officer explains how coatings will enable an autonomous vehicle future |
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| 25.6.18 |
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WMG (University of WarwickLamppost) - new charging point can now be installed onto existing lampposts |
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| 25.6.18 |
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Belgium: AXA partners with car repair and bodyshop comparison site, Fixico |
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| 25.6.18 |
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Future of Transportation Conference in Cologne - replace HS2 with an autonomous vehicle superhighway, says keynote speaker |
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| 25.6.18 |
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Potential new bodyshop development site near Silverstone Circuit - "prime" 6-acre site now ready for
development at Silverstone Park |
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| 25.6.18 |
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LexisNexis Risk Solutions - bolsters insurance risk assessment with Risk Insights |
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| 25.6.18 |
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ABI - Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) proposals would "over-complicate" professional indemnity cover for solicitors |
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| 25.6.18 |
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Allianz Insurance (Broker) - Glasgow branch motor manager, Kevin O’Neill, appointed as new branch manager in Scotland |
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| 25.6.18 |
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Inchcape Volkswagen - new Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Authorised Repairer opens on Trafford Park in Manchester |
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| 25.6.18 |
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RAC - fewer than four in 10 drivers aware of penalties for using a handheld phone |
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| 25.6.18 |
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REPOST FROM THE FORUM - The Real Rally: Gemini 21 cars ready to go |
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| 25.6.18 |
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Australia: AMA - acquisition by Blackstone is CANCELLED due to decision by Australian tax authorities |
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| 25.6.18 |
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USA: Honda - issues statement warning that aftermarket windscreens and grilles might affect ADAS performance |
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| 22.6.18 |
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Alton Cars - new Sheffield bodyshop (a former Nationwide site) is open for business; bodyshop number 14 for the Group |
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| 22.6.18 |
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Vehicle Procurements - gives boost to Bomber Landmark on the county border of Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire |
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| 22.6.18 |
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Spain: SEAT - 53,000 solar panels harnessing the power of the sun |
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| 22.6.18 |
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Germany: Axalta - discusses skills and talent development at IBIS Global Summit 2018 in Munich |
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| 22.6.18 |
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Is this a bit you? “Criticising other drivers with a running commentary when I am trained in police driving tactics!” |
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| 22.6.18 |
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U-Pol - scratch card prizes on offer include Costa Coffee vouchers, cases of beer, T-shirts, wireless headphones and a 4K HD TV |
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| 22.6.18 |
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Delegate Instructions for the Body Repair Industry Apprentice Awards (BRIAA) - Tuesday 26 June at the Ricoh Arena (CV6 6AQ) |
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| 22.6.18 |
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Electric GT’s Tesla P100D - makes global debut in Barcelona |
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| 22.6.18 |
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The Post Claims Awards 2018: Full list of winners |
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| 22.6.18 |
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What Car? Target Price report - deals on new cars flat-line but savvy shoppers can still save an average of £2,500 |
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| 22.6.18 |
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Willis Towers Watson - launches new version of ResQ to boost reserving capability of insurers |
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| 22.6.18 |
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Calling all National Accident Repair Group network repairers - register for the 2018 Roadshow at one of six venues... |
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| 22.6.18 |
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Rolls-Royce Motor Cars - Chichester's largest employer builds car park and a new road crossing for local school |
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| 22.6.18 |
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The ABP Club Daily Newsletter - new domain from which we send our digital communications |
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| 22.6.18 |
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Italy: Symach - technology partner for Alphabet Italia Fleet Management (BMW Group's car rental company) |
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| 22.6.18 |
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EUR and AUS: ING and AXA announce a digital partnership to build a global life insurance platform |
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| 21.6.18 |
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Can you help fellow Club member on which kit is best for ADAS alignment - Bosch, Hella or Texa> |
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| 21.6.18 |
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What is the new AGL (Activate Group) all about? Come and quiz ceo Mark Wilcox at Club meeting on Tues 26 June |
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| 21.6.18 |
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BGL Group (Budget / comparethemarket) - appoint Debbie Hewitt as Chair, replacing Peter Winslow |
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| 21.6.18 |
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Verisk (data analytics provider) - acquire Validus-IVC (claims management solution provider) |
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| 21.6.18 |
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new Ford Focus - can detect potholes and adjust suspension to handle them with Continuously Controlled Damping |
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| 21.6.18 |
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U-Pol - launch scratch card promotion as part of their 70th anniversary celebrations |
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| 21.6.18 |
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Fix Auto - 8 teams taking part in REAL Rally, 3-day charity roadtrip challenge, starting Thurs 27 June |
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| 21.6.18 |
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Fix Auto World - announces name has changed to Fix Automotive Network World |
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| 21.6.18 |
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Selsia - appoint Maija Young as Operations Controller due to "unprecedented growth" in business activity |
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| 21.6.18 |
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Ireland: EC investigation into anti-competitive practices in Irish car insurance market to finish by end 2018 |
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| 21.6.18 |
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USA: Subaru - launch approved bodyshop network using Audatex to provide customers with email update and photos |
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| 21.6.18 |
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MG Cannon - volunteering with local ‘Enterprise Adviser Network’; helping young people's job prospects |
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| 21.6.18 |
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Saga - trading update; 30% growth in new motor policies; motor claims costs in line with expectations |
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| 20.6.18 |
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ABP Club Women's Automotive - celebrating career progression and future car tech at Volvo's Daventry centre |
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| 20.6.18 |
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Euro Car Parts - publishes 56-page bodyshop equipment range guide |
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| 20.6.18 |
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National Accident Repair Group - invite network repairers to 2018 Roadshow (Belfast, Glasgow, Manchester, Bristol, Heathrow and Northampton) |
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| 20.6.18 |
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Hear from and quiz Dave Shepherd, md of Audatex UK at the ABP Club meeting on the morning of Tues 26 June |
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| 20.6.18 |
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Axalta Publishes Sustainability Report - supporting growth of EVs, reducing vehicle emissions and planing a forest... |
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| 20.6.18 |
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SmartWitness - in-vehicle CCTV helps event haulage company stop illegal immigrant stowaways |
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| 20.6.18 |
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Which? Trusted Traders survey - 64% "trust" mechanics (more than builders, roofers and kitchen fitters |
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| 20.6.18 |
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The ABP Club Daily Newsletter - new domain from which we send our digital communications |
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| 20.6.18 |
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USA: Volvo Cars - opens first US manufacturing plant in Charleston, South Carolina |
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| 20.6.18 |
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EDAM Group - office expansion plans include adding another 104 desks! |
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| 20.6.18 |
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Leeds Clean Air Zone - revised area to lessen impact in businesses and fleet operators |
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| 20.6.18 |
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Croatia: Porsche - takes a stake in the Croatian technology and sports car company Rimac (start-up founded by 30-year-old in his garage) |
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| 20.6.18 |
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Autocar - names Citroën Global CEO Linda Jackson the most influential British woman in the motor industry (for the 2nd time in 3 years) |
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| 20.6.18 |
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IAM RoadSmart - the myth of ‘white van man’ busted: 22% increase in vans on roads yet a 16% decrease in crashes involving vans |
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| 20.6.18 |
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Volkswagen AG and Ford - exploring strategic alliance involving several joint projects inc commercial vehicles |
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| 19.6.18 |
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Financial Reporting Council (FRC) - KPMG's “unacceptable” decline in its auditing work; Deloitte, Ernst & Young, KPMG and PwC slammed |
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| 19.6.18 |
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Direct Line Group - welcomes Neil Manser into the new role of Deputy Chief Financial Officer |
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| 19.6.18 |
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ABP Club Meeting at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry on Tues 26 June - speakers include AGL Group, Aiden Moffat (BTCC Driver) & Thatcham Research |
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| 19.6.18 |
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BGL Group (comparethemarket.com and Junction) - appoints former RAC CEO, Debbie Hewitt, as Non-Executive Chairman |
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| 19.6.18 |
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The RAC Foundation - receives £500,000 to pilot new analysis of collisions |
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| 19.6.18 |
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‘Saving Time & Money whilst having an enjoyable commute’ - the main reasons why people choose to commute by a motorcycle or scooter |
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| 19.6.18 |
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TechMan - garage management system announces partnership with Autodata (owned by Solera) at Automechanika Birmingham |
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| 19.6.18 |
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Vauxhall - new Vauxhall, Opel, Peugeot, Citroën & DS Automobiles models based on two modular multi-energy platforms; saves 20%-50% dev costs |
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| 19.6.18 |
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Hyundai - what British drivers REALLY want... |
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| 19.6.18 |
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Zap-Map - new route planner to help CV drivers plan electric journeys |
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| 19.6.18 |
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ECCO - introduces the NEW ED5050 series R65 Directional LED |
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| 19.6.18 |
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IFB (Insurance Fraud Bureau) - 77 fraudsters guilty in second part of major crash-for-cash investigation |
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| 19.6.18 |
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Baldwins Repair Group - a great (re)finish for Baldwins Repair Group’s apprentice showcase |
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| 19.6.18 |
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Best of Belron 2018 - The World Cup for vehicle glass repair and replacement takes place in Germany |
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| 19.6.18 |
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Euro Car Parts - offer cabin filter replacements all year round, urges Euro Car Parts |
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| 19.6.18 |
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Sika Automotive - recognized by Frost & Sullivan for bodyshop Adhesives, SikaPower and SikaSeal |
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| 19.6.18 |
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Nationwide Repairs - Zamparelli’s victory aspirations "punctured by bad luck" |
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| 19.6.18 |
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Bosch Aerotwin - wiper blades scoop Auto Express Product Award for the fourth time |
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| 19.6.18 |
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Euro Car Parts - launches Intelligent Repair Programme for bodyshops to complete minor and cosmetic repairs |
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| 18.6.18 |
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Wales - permanent 50mph speed restrictions on 5 stretches of road, including parts of M4, to reduce pollution |
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| 18.6.18 |
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Anexo Group - replacement vehicle provider (valued at £110m) wants to raise £25m on stock market, with £15m allocated to company’s expansion |
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| 18.6.18 |
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Allianz - appoint Graham Stait as Head of Claims Suppliers & Experts heads up motor engineer function |
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| 18.6.18 |
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Fix Auto UK - Derbyshire-based bodyshop, Lant Lane, joins network as Fix Auto Matlock |
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| 18.6.18 |
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National Accident Repair Group 2018 Roadshow: network repairer invite – Belfast, Glasgow, Manchester, Bristol, Heathrow and Northampton |
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| 18.6.18 |
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Polestar (new electric performance brand from the Volvo Car Group) - carbon fibre plays integral role in Polestar 1 development |
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| 18.6.18 |
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Roberlo’s latest campaign - 'Roberlovers' gives a voice to customers and end users |
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| 18.6.18 |
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Volvo Cars - from 2025 at least 25% of the plastics used in every newly launched Volvo car will be made from recycled material |
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| 18.6.18 |
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Farécla - extends registration deadline for car bonnet painting contest; new deadline: Friday 6 July |
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| 18.6.18 |
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Allianz Partners UK and Allianz Partners Ireland - Tim Tozer (ex Vertu Motors) appointed as new Chief Executive Officer |
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| 18.6.18 |
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Switzerland: Cromax - Axalta's refinish brand and Academic Motorsports Association of Zurich (AMZ) compete in Formula Student |
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| 18.6.18 |
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Standox (away from the world of bodyshops!) - Contemporary sculptor-painter David Gerstein relies on Standox |
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| 18.6.18 |
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the National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA) - 2.5% more cars were sold at auction (May 2018 vs May 2017) |
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| 18.6.18 |
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The ABP Club Daily Newsletter - new domain from which we send our digital communications |
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| 18.6.18 |
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Axalta - sells 50,000th spectrophotometer |
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| 18.6.18 |
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The James Group (L&I Eaton ARC, Brooklands Autobody and Brooklands Lincoln) - Top 50 of the Fastest Growing Businesses in the North West |
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| 18.6.18 |
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PEUGEOT - new integrated car and electric bike mobility solution in its new 5008 SUV |
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| 18.6.18 |
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The ABI - tough trading times leads to the highest number of trade credit insurance claims since 2009 |
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| 17.6.18 |
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Allianz - actively seeking major acquisition such as Aviva, RSA or Zurich says Sunday Times |
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| 15.6.18 |
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Auto Windscreen - sponsor Ginetta’s G60-LT-P1 cars at this weekend's Le Mans 24-hour race |
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| 15.6.18 |
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AXA Insurance - final VENTURER report calls for better consumer understanding of driverless vehicles |
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| 15.6.18 |
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AXA and DAC Beachcroft - secure ruling which could see fraudsters pay damages for outrageous conduct |
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| 15.6.18 |
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Henkel; - ABP witness live crash test of car, 30 mins after new windscreen fitted using Teroson PU 8730 HMLC |
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| 15.6.18 |
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Automotive Industry - needs to ‘wake up’ to the business need for a modern diversity and inclusion culture |
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| 15.6.18 |
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Nationwide - sponsored drivers - Zamperelli in Porsche Carrera Cup and Cammish in BTCC - had tough weekends |
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| 15.6.18 |
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EMaC (part of Innovation Group) - launch new ‘Drive Now, Pay Later’ programme for dealers to allow customers to finance payment of repairs |
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| 15.6.18 |
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National Accident Repair Group network, 2018 Roadshow - Belfast, Glasgow, Manchester, Bristol, Heathrow and Northampton |
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| 14.6.18 |
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General Motors - DO NOT use aftermarket bumpers if fitted with ADAS; paint repairs only - not to exceed 13 mils |
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| 14.6.18 |
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Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche - test autonomous parking at Hamburg Airport; available to order in 2020 |
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| 14.6.18 |
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Volkswagen Group - fined 1 BILLION euros ($880m) by German prosecutors for diesel emissions scandal |
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| 14.6.18 |
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Inflation rate - CPI unchanged at 2.4% for last 12 months; RPI down slightly to 3.3% |
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| 14.6.18 |
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Government - new investigation teams to look more closely at what is really causing road collisions |
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| 14.6.18 |
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eBay - launch ‘eBay Local Services Ads’ for local businesses to advertise to relevant eBay users in their area |
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| 14.6.18 |
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IBIS - 2019 event to be held in Milan, 10 - 12 June 2019 |
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| 14.6.18 |
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London Motor Show - attendance this year up 29% to 32,310; returns to ExCeL London from 16-19 May 2019 |
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| 14.6.18 |
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Rolls-Royce Motor Cars - in great shape & growing strongly; todays news of job cuts comes from Rolls-Royce plc |
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| 14.6.18 |
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EMaC (part of Innovation Group) - launch "drive now, pay later" interest-free scheme for car repairs, MoTs |
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| 14.6.18 |
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British Claims Awards (formerly Claims Management Awards / Claims Innovation Awards) - winners announced |
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| 14.6.18 |
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Fix Auto Nottingham - invest 6-figure sum in the business including a dedicated ADAS calibration area |
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| 14.6.18 |
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WNS - announces global shared services partnership with Hyperion Insurance Group |
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| 14.6.18 |
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Institution of Mechanical Engineers - welcomes insurers call for clarity between assisted and autonomous cars |
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| 13.6.18 |
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Optal - B2B payments tech firm named one of the UK’s fastest-growing private fintech companies |
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| 13.6.18 |
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Volkswagen - named the Most Innovative High-volume Brand for 3rd time; award wins for 'Autonomous Driving' also |
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| 13.6.18 |
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ABP Club Meeting at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry on Tues 26 June - speakers include AGL Group, Aiden Moffat (BTCC Driver) & Thatcham Research |
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| 13.6.18 |
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U-Pol - smashes former production targets (1.4 million litres of product in one month) |
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| 13.6.18 |
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National Accident Repair Group 2018 Roadshow – “call to arms”: six events across the UK this Summer for network repairers |
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| 13.6.18 |
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Sika Global Automotive - sponsoring LBCG GALM Series Conferences 2018 |
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| 13.6.18 |
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SEAT - from compass to digital design: Virtual Reality in collision testing; 95,000 simulations were performed for the new Ibiza |
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| 13.6.18 |
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High-powered electric car batteries - green light for ultra-fast electric car charging innovation |
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| 13.6.18 |
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CitNOW Awards 2018 - 948 personalised videos submitted; here's the shortlist... |
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| 13.6.18 |
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EMEA: ECCO Safety Group - appointment of a new Director of Operations, Giovanni Donzelli |
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| 13.6.18 |
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£2.3 billion boost - 1,600 jobs created as UK tech goes global |
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| 13.6.18 |
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ABP Club Women's Automotive meeting TOMORROW (Thursday 14 June) with Volvo Car UK - Daventry, NN11 8QN |
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| 13.6.18 |
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Volvo Cars - new, upgraded electrified performance offer called Polestar Engineered: “Electric cars are our future," says Volvo |
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| 13.6.18 |
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EU safety proposals welcomed by road safety experts IAM RoadSmart – but driver training must also play a key role |
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| 13.6.18 |
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Axalta Coating Systems - simplified ordering system; Webshop and mobile app offer real-time price and product availability overview |
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| 13.6.18 |
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Petrol prices - Asda cuts fuel prices, others to follow |
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| 13.6.18 |
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WORLD CUP SPOILER ALERT - France will win the 2018 FIFA World Cup (based on insurable value, predicts Lloyd’s) |
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| 13.6.18 |
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Sophus3 - British automotive analysis & tech firm expands into Europe with new Frankfurt office; VW & Porsche contract wins |
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| 13.6.18 |
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Co-op Insurance: 100,000 children take part in Brake’s Kids Walk today - because 39 children killed or injured on roads in England every day |
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| 12.6.18 |
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Government - record high employment rate of 75.6%; average salaries up 2.5% in last 12 months |
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| 12.6.18 |
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CMA - merger between 2 of the largest towbar companies in Europe could damage competition in the UK |
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| 12.6.18 |
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Ultra-fast electric car charging innovation - gets green light from government’s Faraday Battery Challenge |
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| 12.6.18 |
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PPG - appoint Gary Danowski as vice president, global automotive refinish; replaces John Outcalt who is retiring |
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| 12.6.18 |
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Uninsured vehicle seized on the M4 - driver proposes to his girlfriend in the back of the police car (she said yes) |
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| 12.6.18 |
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Digraph - CV motor factor acquires Oldbury-based Europart |
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| 12.6.18 |
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Fix Auto Deepcut (formerly Deepcut Garage) - celebrates 40 years in business |
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| 12.6.18 |
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BMW - inquest finds that recall delay "contributed to a driver's death" |
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| 12.6.18 |
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Men’s Health Week: what are the biggest health issues affecting men? *** Useful advice & links to support to share with your team *** |
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| 12.6.18 |
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Women's Automotive meeting at Volvo THIS WEEK - speaker profile: Julie Eley, Operations Director at Quantum Technical |
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| 12.6.18 |
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Daimler - German Transport Ministry orders Daimler to recall 238,000 diesel vehicle over suspected use of defeat devices |
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| 12.6.18 |
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Geely Holding owner of the London EV Company (LEVC) - makes record £100,000 donation to the Magical Taxi Tour children’s charity event |
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| 12.6.18 |
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Moneyfacts.co.uk - people spend over an hour researching car insurance |
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| 12.6.18 |
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The Civil Liability Bill - Bill to make provision about whiplash claims and the personal injury discount rate in front of Lords today (Tues) |
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| 12.6.18 |
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Motorfix Group - shortlisted for the Surrey Super Growth Awards 2018, recognises the fastest-growing businesses in the region |
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| 12.6.18 |
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National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA) - motorcycle market remains stable |
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| 12.6.18 |
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USA: New Ford Transit Connect self-driving research vehicle - on-demand delivery from restaurants and coffee shops |
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| 12.6.18 |
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HPI - five best used electric vehicles for under £10k |
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| 12.6.18 |
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Waregrain - ‘tees off’ for fifth annual golf day; £700 raised for the Duchess of Kent Hospice |
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| 12.6.18 |
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Thatcham Research - vehicle manufacturers' use of the word ‘Autonomous’ is a danger to UK roads |
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| 12.6.18 |
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AW Repair Group - honoured as “inspiring” business |
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| 11.6.18 |
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Thatcham - three recent board changes |
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| 11.6.18 |
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Revive! - expands Scottish Presence |
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| 11.6.18 |
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Euro Car Parts - to continue offering VAG Group EGRs following discontinuation |
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| 11.6.18 |
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Right Choice Insurance Brokers - receive £28m investment backing from LDC |
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| 11.6.18 |
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The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) - KPMG fined £4.5m (discounted for settlement to £3,2m) for Quindell audit |
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| 11.6.18 |
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Co-op Insurance - 17% of young drivers have crashed their current vehicles |
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| 11.6.18 |
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iSuperdrive - car rental aggregator is providing a platform for chauffeur companies |
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| 11.6.18 |
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London's Ultra-Low Emission Zone - to expand up to North & South Circular |
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| 11.6.18 |
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Suzuki - winners of the annual Aftersales Guild Competition announced |
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| 11.6.18 |
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IBIS - 335 delegates inc 67 from 34 UK cos - 8 UK bodyshop cos, 4 UK ins cos, 21 supplier cos plus AutoRaise |
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| 11.6.18 |
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Coys - amazing million pound rare classic car parts “container find” in the South of England |
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| 11.6.18 |
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Axalta Coating Systems - receives EcoVadis Gold Star award |
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| 11.6.18 |
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Volvo Cars - will not attend the Geneva Motor Show in 2019 to focus on new ways of introducing cars and services to consumers |
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| 11.6.18 |
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Jaguar E-PACE Smart Settings incorporates AI algorithms to learn your habits and tastes, predicting predicting seat, climate and music pref |
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| 11.6.18 |
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Harman - New 5G-ready, multiband conformal antenna - mounted below body panels - keeps future cars clutter-free of a predicted 18 antennae |
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| 11.6.18 |
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Porsche Cars GB - Marcus Eckermann to succeed Alexander Pollich as Managing Director |
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| 11.6.18 |
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ABI - Amanda Blanc named new Chair of ABI: first woman in 100-year history of top industry role |
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| 10.6.18 |
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Queens Birthday Honours - awards for JCT600 founder, WorldSkills training managers and automotive historian |
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| 08.6.18 |
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Brightside - launches new online motorbike cover |
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| 08.6.18 |
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ABP Club Meeting (MEMBERS ONLY) & the Body Repair Industry Apprentice Awards (OPEN TO ALL) - Ricoh Arena, Coventry on Tues 26 June |
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| 08.6.18 |
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Auto Windscreens - urges insurers to review ADAS recalibration methods at Motor Insurance World |
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| 08.6.18 |
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BBA2018 finalist, James Alpe Accident Repair Centre - increases throughput thanks to Syrox from Axalta Coating Systems |
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| 07.6.18 |
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Volvo Cars - new business ambitions to double sales and boost profit margins by 50% by 2025 |
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| 07.6.18 |
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Consumer Intelligence - market share growth (Oct 17 - Mar 18): LV= (1.4%) and Aviva (1.2%) |
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| 07.6.18 |
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Fiat - 3-month cinema sponsorship deal to put a Fiat Tipo with immersive activation “miniature world” inside the boot |
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| 07.6.18 |
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Nationwide Accident Repair Services - Dino Zamparelli and a return to home soil for Carrera Cup championship leader Nationwide |
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| 07.6.18 |
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ABP Club: in partnership with Audatex & Thatcham Research - Recognising & Rewarding Apprentice Excellence at BRIAA (link below to register) |
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| 07.6.18 |
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CitNOW - promotes former CitNOW Head of Business Development, Sarah Sylvester, to Head of Customer Service |
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| 07.6.18 |
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Intelligent Vehicle Services - ABP Club member has front bumper parts for sale (parts ordered, but then not required) |
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| 07.6.18 |
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Volvo Product Technology Course - EXTRA DATE: Monday 11 June - two spaces left |
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| 07.6.18 |
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Artis Group - confirm acquisition of 1st QRC Enfield - now Artis Enfield |
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| 07.6.18 |
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Geely Auto Group - announce plans for new design studio in UK and a new R&D centre in Europe |
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| 06.6.18 |
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AA Fuel Price Update - "retailers refuse to pass on savings" |
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| 06.6.18 |
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EMACS - confirm the attendance of Aiden Mofatt and his race winning British Touring Car at the BRIAA 2018 (and MORE!) |
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| 06.6.18 |
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ABP Club Women's Automotive meeting at Volvo, Thurs 14 June - speaker bio: John Pitts, Training Manager, Volvo Car UK |
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| 06.6.18 |
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Industry Insights - working hard to get the Porsche Budgeteers' 928 back on the road for the REAL Rally |
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| 06.6.18 |
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Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) - highlights importance of cash and digital payments in HMRC consultation |
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| 06.6.18 |
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Automechanika Birmingham at the NEC - final day tomorrow (Thursday 7) includes Raising the Standard of Non-Structural Repair talk |
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| 06.6.18 |
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Markerstudy - wins ‘Data, Analytics and Artificial Intelligence’ trophy at Celent Model Insurer Awards 2018 |
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| 06.6.18 |
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SMMT - UK van market in May: 27,639 new vans hit British roads; a 2.4% rise |
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| 06.6.18 |
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The National Body Repair Association (NBRA) - rising costs for repairers; call for work providers to adjust rates and discounts |
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| 06.6.18 |
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Cazana's automotive insights - used car market remains in good health; ex fleet values retain stability despite volume increase |
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| 06.6.18 |
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Hermes - clients of investment management company include Hella and Valeo to support future mobility |
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| 06.6.18 |
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BSI - Disruptive Technologies Breakfast Meeting: Thursday 21 June at Etc Venue Marble Arch, London |
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| 06.6.18 |
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Cardiff Council - cyclist sentenced for £175,000 fraudulent pothole injury claim |
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| 06.6.18 |
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Farécla – rows for Charity this Saturday! |
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| 06.6.18 |
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Up to£30 million is available to UK businesses and research organisations to advance facilities for the development of self-driving vehicles |
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| 06.6.18 |
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Ford (one of just 15% of companies that reported a positive gender pay gap) - publish a Gender Pay Report |
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| 06.6.18 |
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Peugeot - new estate PEUGEOT 508 features frameless doors; goes on sale in the UK from January 2019 |
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| 06.6.18 |
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Volvo Car UK - staff joined Volvo Cars’ global initiative with a clean-up session on the beach at Lee-on-the-Solent |
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| 05.6.18 |
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The National Transportation Safety Board Preliminary Report: fatal Uber collision - emergency brake was disabled |
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| 05.6.18 |
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Ford - honours Axalta Coating Systems at 20th Annual World Excellence Awards |
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| 05.6.18 |
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AXA - unveils new forklift truck safety initiative to reduce accidents |
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| 05.6.18 |
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Automechanika Birmingham (5-7 June) at the NEC - OPEN LATE TOMORROW (WEDS) UNTIL 7PM |
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| 05.6.18 |
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Markerstudy - consolidates business; new MGA ‘MISL’ |
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| 05.6.18 |
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Admiral - speeding drivers most likely to get caught this month (& more accidents with pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists) |
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| 05.6.18 |
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ABP Club Women's Automotive meeting at Volvo, Thurs 14 June - speaker bio: Steve Plunkett, Volvo Body & Paint Programme Development Manager |
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| 05.6.18 |
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May sees worst increase in price of petrol in at least 18 years - "hellish" month for motorists, says the RAC |
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| 05.6.18 |
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90% drivers support minimum learning period 12 months -‘novice’ status for 2 years after passing driving test & night-time driving curfew |
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| 05.6.18 |
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UK new car demand grows 3.4% in May - top 3 best selling vehicles: Ford Fiesta, Ford Focus and Volkswagen Golf |
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| 05.6.18 |
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Digraph - CV motor factorappoints new Chief Executive Officer |
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| 05.6.18 |
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98% of hybrid cars can’t match their advertised MPG - according to HonestJohn.co.uk research |
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| 05.6.18 |
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FCA - sets out plans for regulation of claims management companies |
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| 04.6.18 |
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ABP Club Women's Automotive with Volvo Car UK - *** REMINDER TO REGISTER AND SHARE THIS INVITE WITH COLLEAGUES *** |
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| 04.6.18 |
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ABP Club: in partnership with Audatex & Thatcham Research - Recognising & Rewarding Apprentice Excellence at BRIAA (link below to register) |
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| 04.6.18 |
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Co-op Insurance - welcomes learner driver motorway driving law change |
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| 04.6.18 |
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MotorEasy - garages could use MOT changes to ‘hold motorists to ransom’ |
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| 04.6.18 |
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Neva Consultants - confirm partnership with AutoGlass Body Repair to repair minor accident damage |
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| 04.6.18 |
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Automechanika Birmingham (5-7 June 2018) - show opens tomorrow! |
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| 04.6.18 |
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What Car? - two out of three children are not safe when in a child seat |
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| 04.6.18 |
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LV= Nicola Dunning, Director of Sales & Service at LV= General Insurance, talks about Diversity & Inclusion |
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| 04.6.18 |
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Citroën UK - 61% of drivers believe motorway driving should be included in the driving test |
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| 04.6.18 |
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Mayor drives for more electric cars in the capital |
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| 04.6.18 |
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Auto Trader - announces 2018 New Car Awards winners |
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| 04.6.18 |
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Freeze on fuel duty has triggered 4.5 million tonnes of harmful emissions |
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| 04.6.18 |
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RAC - more than a third of motorists left out of pocket after 'non-fault' collisions |
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| 03.6.18 |
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USA: Michell - private equity firm Stone Point Capital acquire major shareholding in company from KKR |
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| 03.6.18 |
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Did you go to the BBA in Battersea on 10 May? - huge range of 1,200 photos now available for FREE download |
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| 03.6.18 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - Martin Burbidge (ex Toyota) joins as Body and Paint Programme Manager |
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| 02.6.18 |
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Revive! - replace their existing telematics system with new tracking solution from Ctrack |
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| 02.6.18 |
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CMA - finds merger between scrap metal recyclers EMR and MWR is not in the best interests of customers and suppliers |
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| 01.6.18 |
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DVSA - from Mon 4 June, learner drivers allowed on motorways for lessons but ONLY with an approved instructor |
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| 01.6.18 |
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Vauxhall - launch new "True Brit" campaign promoting British-built Astra |
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| 01.6.18 |
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British Coatings Federation (BCF) - present prestigious, silver medal to Martin Wallen of Firwood Paints |
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| 01.6.18 |
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BCF (British Coatings Federation) - move from Leatherhead to new offices in Coventry |
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| 01.6.18 |
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IBIS - agenda for the event on Tues 12 and morning of Wed 13 June in Munich; £1,885 + VAT to attend |
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| 01.6.18 |
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Guardian - as Matt LeBlanc resigns - "No host, no hope: is it time for Top Gear to be sent to the scrapheap?" |
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| 01.6.18 |
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Audatex - Honda now available on AudaVIN+; factory fitted options now obtainable for 25 car manufacturers |
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| 01.6.18 |
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Ultra low emission cars - Government extends £4,500 plug-in car grant from April until October 2018 |
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| 01.6.18 |
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Germany: Federal Government gives OK for German cities to ban pre-Euro 6 diesels with immediate effect |
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| 01.6.18 |
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Fix Auto - Patterson Accident Repairs join network as Fix Auto Felixstowe |
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| 01.6.18 |
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PJB Accident Repairs, Birmingham - BSi Excellence award finalist is impressed with their new GYS T3 welder |
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| 01.6.18 |
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Prudential Regulatory Authority (PRA) - warn insurers that current poor underwriting performance will not give sustained profitability |
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| 31.5.18 |
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Direct Line - most common accidental damage is having car scratched (68%) and car dented (66%) |
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| 31.5.18 |
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The Miles Consultancy (TMC) - fuel management company confirms partnership agreement with The Driving Doctor |
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| 31.5.18 |
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ABI - tougher action on nuisance calls "cannot come soon enough." |
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| 31.5.18 |
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Fuel strikes - multi-modal logistics partnership helps vehicle manufacturers assess supply chain threat and deliver suitable contingencies |
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| 31.5.18 |
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RAC - one in 20 motorists admit to breaking down after driving into floodwater |
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| 31.5.18 |
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Land Rover - NFU say thefts of Defenders are up 14% in rural areas in Daily Mail article |
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| 31.5.18 |
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Fully Charged LIVE - largest electric vehicle show in UK takes place at Silverstone on Sat 9/ Sun 10 June |
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| 31.5.18 |
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Broach Hill Garage, East Yorkshire - sad news of death of founder, Tony Good; funeral is Mon 11 June |
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| 31.5.18 |
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Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) - growing number of the complaints about telematics based car insurance |
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| 31.5.18 |
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Single skill apprenticeships (panel, paint, MET) - assessment plans submitted; the end is in sight! |
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| 31.5.18 |
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Automechanika Birmingham - at the NEC next week (Tues 5 - Thurs 7 June); register now for FREE admission |
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| 31.5.18 |
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Leasys UK - announces new Operations Manager and new Sales and Marketing Manager |
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| 31.5.18 |
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Free2Move Lease - regular maintenance and service reminder services for drivers |
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| 31.5.18 |
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Audatex - announce price increase for assessments and software from 1 July |
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| 31.5.18 |
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McLaren Automotive - new £50m McLaren Composites Technology Centre (MCTC) near Sheffield |
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| 31.5.18 |
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Autoglass and Bibby Distribution - announce three-year partnership for distribution and vehicle glass |
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| 31.5.18 |
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Comma - all-new Comma 60L Performance Motor Oil barrels optimise stock and coverage |
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| 31.5.18 |
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Audatex UK - new eBook explores latest bodyshop tech |
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| 31.5.18 |
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Audatex UK - new eBook explores latest bodyshop tech |
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| 30.5.18 |
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Which? - names Volvo as Britain’s best car brand in its 2018 awards |
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| 30.5.18 |
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ABP Club: in partnership with Audatex & Thatcham Research - Recognising & Rewarding Apprentice Excellence at BRIAA (link below to register) |
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| 30.5.18 |
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Veetec Motor Group - start work on a new bodyshop in Whitstable, Kent |
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| 30.5.18 |
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Baldwins Repair Group - hosting an apprentice showcase event at their Corby bodyshop: Saturday 9 June |
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| 30.5.18 |
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AA Garage Guide - welcomes IGA ‘Garage Work Provider’ report |
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| 30.5.18 |
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CRASH Services is Northern Ireland - new CRASH app to help motorists following an accident |
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| 30.5.18 |
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2018 World Cup: 15 days to go - World Cup "unlikely to impact demand for used vehicles" says cap hpi |
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| 30.5.18 |
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*** ABP Club Women's Automotive - REMINDER TO REGISTER AND SHARE THIS INVITE WITH COLLEAGUES *** |
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| 30.5.18 |
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Porsche Carrera Cup GB - title rivals Zamparelli (backed by Nationwide) and Ellinas re-engage at championship homecoming |
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| 30.5.18 |
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€6.92m RESOLVE project - electric L-category vehicles (powered 2 / 3 wheelers, quadricycles and micro cars) |
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| 30.5.18 |
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France: AXA and BlaBlaCar launch BlaBlaSure, the first insurance offer for ridesharers |
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| 30.5.18 |
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CitNOW - transparency is top priority for workshops post-MOT changes, says |
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| 30.5.18 |
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Lechler & GB Refinish - congratulate Fix Auto Dagenham for their BBA win; named Gallagher & Bassett, Repairer of the Year |
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| 30.5.18 |
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Ideagen - UK-based, global software firm and Connect Plus partnership for 30-year project to renew, improve, and maintain the M25 |
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| 30.5.18 |
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Lightfoot - new fleet-focused package rewards better drivers |
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| 30.5.18 |
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Aviva - £90m of UK claims fraud detected by Aviva in 2017 - up 5.4% |
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| 30.5.18 |
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The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) - to host live training at Automechanika Frankfurt |
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| 30.5.18 |
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Volkswagen and car-sharing company, Zipcar - 325 all-electric Volkswagen e-Golfs to hit the streets of London |
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| 30.5.18 |
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Insure The Box and the IFED - men plead guilty to fake car crash insurance claim worth £36k |
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| 30.5.18 |
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Insure The Box and the IFED - men plead guilty to fake car crash insurance claim worth £36,000
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| 30.5.18 |
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(REPOST FROM FORUM) R134A Gas Price Hike? |
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| 30.5.18 |
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Germany: Bosch - "it will soon be just as natural to have cars fitted with driver assistance systems as it is with a radio and ESP" |
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| 30.5.18 |
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New measures to beat "plague" of nuisance calls - directors to be made personally liable to stop them evading fines and punishment |
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| 29.5.18 |
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Ageas - claims negotiator jailed after stealing £271,489 from his employer, Ageas |
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| 29.5.18 |
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3M - human-powered submarine receives 3M makeover |
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| 29.5.18 |
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BuyaCar.co.uk - consumer confidence in hybrid cars unaffected by controversy over a future ‘ban’, says new research |
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| 29.5.18 |
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ABP Club Women's Automotive - register to attend the next meeting: Thursday 14 June @ the Volvo Training and Development Centre in Daventry |
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| 29.5.18 |
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Audatex - Audaenterprisegold 4.1 includes cap hpi valuations on all assessments from July |
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| 29.5.18 |
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Any West Midlands-based bodyshops with storage space? |
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| 29.5.18 |
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IFB (Insurance Fraud Bureau) - Raza Mir and Muhammed Asif jailed for fraudulent car insurance scams |
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| 29.5.18 |
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Sweden: Moses Bil & Lack - the world's fastest cars get their beauty in southern Sweden |
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| 29.5.18 |
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Baldwins Repair Group - wins BSI Kitemark Excellence Award at the British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) |
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| 29.5.18 |
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ŠKODA UK - PAS 300 certified civilian armoured Superb Estate developed by ŠKODA UK; development & engineering project for British-based team |
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| 29.5.18 |
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The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) - MPs visit dealers to raise awareness of the retail side of the automotive industry |
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| 29.5.18 |
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China - AkzoNobel's largest powder coatings plant opens in China |
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| 29.5.18 |
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Direct Line Group - current group financial controller, Jessie Burrows, to replace Steve Dalloz as claims managing director |
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| 29.5.18 |
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MotorEasy - one pothole could cost vehicle owners almost two months of an average UK salary |
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| 29.5.18 |
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Glass's: motorcycle market - following growth during Q1, registrations falter in April |
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| 29.5.18 |
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ACIS - promotes Ian Dalgarno to Business Development Director |
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| 29.5.18 |
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Vehicle Procurements - expands operations with a new vehicle remarketing centre in Nottingham |
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| 29.5.18 |
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S&G Response - one million yards golf charity challenge to raise money for the Manchester-based homelessness charity, Street Support |
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| 29.5.18 |
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RAC Fuel Watch - supermarkets have increased the price of petrol and diesel every day since the end of March |
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| 29.5.18 |
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AB Dynamics - self-driving motorcycle improves testing of autonomous vehicles |
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| 29.5.18 |
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AA - five out of six for AA as WHICH? Recommended breakdown provider |
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| 29.5.18 |
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Self-driving motorcycle - allows autonomous cars to be tested under more challenging "real life" conditions |
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| 27.5.18 |
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PricewaterhouseCoopers - "teaches insurers how to rip you off" says Daily Mail article; identify "time poor and cash rich" customers |
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| 27.5.18 |
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BRIAA (Body Repair Industry Apprentice Awards) - Tues 26 June, Ricoh; FREE for EVERYONE to attend |
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| 27.5.18 |
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Uber - invest €20 million to develop autonomous flying taxis at new Advanced Technologies Center in Paris with demonstration flights in 2020 |
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| 25.5.18 |
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IFED (Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department) - target 'opportunistic' insurance fraudsters in crackdown |
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| 25.5.18 |
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Bluegrasscoms - appointed as lead agency for Nissan Europe's Trade Parts Coaching and Support activity |
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| 25.5.18 |
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H Samson - senior panel beater, Alan Chadwick, retires after 50 years' service |
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| 24.5.18 |
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Young drivers crashes – mapping the casualties |
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| 24.5.18 |
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ABI - new Data Protection Act will enable insurance markets to continue to work for customers |
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| 24.5.18 |
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Volvo Car UK and Amazon - ultra-fast delivery service, Prime Now, team up to offer test drives in UK first |
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| 24.5.18 |
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"Self-driving cars" - who's to blame when they crash? |
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| 24.5.18 |
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NEW Body Repair Industry Apprentice Awards, with Audatex and Thatcham Research - Tuesday 26th June at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry |
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| 24.5.18 |
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ProVision - email status alerts function will flag any disruptions or malfunctions to a vehicle’s camera hardware |
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| 24.5.18 |
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Team Mirka - bids for the cup in charity football against Plunkys All Stars in match TONIGHT at MK Dons |
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| 24.5.18 |
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Audatex - unveils bodyshop management solution, PlanManager, to customers at Bond in Motion exhibition |
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| 24.5.18 |
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Suzuki - expands Business Sales department with three newly-created Regional Business Development Manager positions |
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| 24.5.18 |
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Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport masterclass - behind the scenes look at the F1 Paint Shop with Spies Hecker |
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| 24.5.18 |
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Mitsubishi Motors - to open new retail store in intu Lakeside shopping centre next month |
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| 24.5.18 |
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Public Contracts Scotland - almost 80% of public sector contract awards go to SMEs |
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| 24.5.18 |
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Salvage Wire - forthcoming dates for Electric and Hybrid training, a one-day course for vehicle recyclers |
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| 24.5.18 |
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Ford - introduces tech that can detect cyclists in or near the driver’s road ahead and automatically brake if a collision is imminent |
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| 24.5.18 |
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Copart UK - acquire Autovahinkokeskus OY (AVK), salvage company in Finland owned by Finnish insurers |
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| 24.5.18 |
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GEM - two thirds of motorists are concerned about safety on smart motorways |
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| 24.5.18 |
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The RAC - 14m drivers have firm plans for making the most of the bank holiday |
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| 24.5.18 |
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British Claims Awards (formerly Claims Management Awards / Claims Innovation Awards) - finalists announced |
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| 24.5.18 |
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H Samson - senior panel beater, Alan Chadwick, retires after 50 years' service |
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| 24.5.18 |
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Keoghs - people trafficker Mohammed Sangak jailed for 2 years for £3.5m motor claim fraud which also involved Essex Claims Ltd |
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| 24.5.18 |
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Roads for the Future - smart traffic lights, flexible use of kerbsides, segregated driverless zones, and sat-navs learning through AI |
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| 24.5.18 |
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ERS (Equity Red Star) - fraudster Shakeeb Akhtar is jailed for 6 months for making £45,000 bogus injury claim |
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| 24.5.18 |
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National Windscreens - wins sole supplier contract from Royal Mail for its 49,000 vehicle fleet |
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| 24.5.18 |
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Peritus GDPR – at least have a ‘Plan’ for ‘Intent’ by 25th May |
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| 24.5.18 |
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Sabre Insurance - trading update: "encouraged by the start to the year......lower whiplash claims frequency" |
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| 24.5.18 |
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BMW - car computer systems have 14 separate cyber-security flaws, vulnerable to hackers, says BBC |
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| 23.5.18 |
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BBA - over 600 photos from 10 May have been downloaded free of charge from huge range of photos now available |
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| 23.5.18 |
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ABP Club - Privacy Policy as required under GDPR; ABP Club members need take no action |
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| 23.5.18 |
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National Salvage - Institute of Traffic Accident Investigators (ITAI) Crash Day at Bruntingthorpe: Thursday 21 June |
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| 23.5.18 |
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AXA - join forces with Uber to set a new standard for protection of independent drivers and couriers |
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| 23.5.18 |
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Inflation rate - CPI down to 2.4% for last 12 months; RPI up to 3.4% |
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| 23.5.18 |
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The Mercedes-Benz Apprentice of the Year Awards - winners spend a week working with the MERCEDES-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team |
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| 23.5.18 |
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FORS – the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme - first FORS Practitioners graduate in Northern Ireland |
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| 23.5.18 |
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DriveTribe - hires editorial and community lead ahead of relaunch |
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| 23.5.18 |
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IFB - confirms Aviva’s Rob Townend as the new Chair of the IFB Board, replacing Amanda Blanc |
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| 23.5.18 |
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Gateshead Council - 64% reduction in collisions over the last 12 years |
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| 23.5.18 |
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Axalta Coating Systems - renews official sponsorship of the Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team: Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales |
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| 23.5.18 |
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Kindertons - Sovereign confirm sale to ExamWorks; has delivered gross return of 8x and a 73% IRR to investors |
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| 23.5.18 |
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Kindertons - ExamWorks UK (owners of Premex) announce intention to acquire business |
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| 22.5.18 |
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Insurance Fraud - former insurance broker turned ghost broker is sentenced to 12 months in prison |
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| 22.5.18 |
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Clean Air Strategy - 74% delegates at Microlise Transport Conference think Government is unfairly legislating against the transport industry |
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| 22.5.18 |
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The Road Haulage Association (RHA) - firmly opposes roll-out of Operation Stack |
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| 22.5.18 |
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EMaC (part of the Innovation Group) - expanding portfolio of revenue boosting services for dealers drives growth and market position |
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| 22.5.18 |
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Hastings Direct - adopts the Rant & Rave Platform to generate real-time, actionable customer feedback |
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| 22.5.18 |
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FleetWave - Derbyshire County Council will use Chevin FleetWave to improve the efficiency of its fleet and workshop operations |
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| 22.5.18 |
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Fix Auto UK - appoints former Area Network Controller for Direct Line Group, Mark Bushell, as Key Accounts Manager |
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| 22.5.18 |
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IFB - announces BGL Group as latest broker members |
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| 22.5.18 |
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ABP Club Women's Automotive - register to attend the next meeting: Thursday 14 June @ the Volvo Training and Development Centre in Daventry |
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| 22.5.18 |
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Used car prices continue to rise - +7% year-on-year in April |
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| 22.5.18 |
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Cooper Solutions - highlights the power of the unaccompanied test drive as EV and Hybrid popularity rises |
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| 22.5.18 |
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Slovakia: DTC - to install four specialist panel preparation booths for the new Jaguar Landrover site in Nitra |
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| 22.5.18 |
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Clean Air Strategy - "ambitious" new clean air strategy to tackle air pollution gives new powers to local government |
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| 22.5.18 |
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AXA Commercial - creates new director role and structure to enhance broker trading capabilities |
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| 22.5.18 |
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Mycarcheck.com market guide: May 2018 - positive signs for petrol hybrid plug-ins; bike and scooter sales rise |
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| 22.5.18 |
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Aston Martin - achieves first-quarter EBITDA of £43.7m on revenues of £185.4m; av selling price per vehicle >11% to £160k |
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| 22.5.18 |
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Charles Hurst - official Ferrari dealership in Belfast, has been nominated as a Ferrari Classiche “Officina” dealership for Northern Ireland |
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| 21.5.18 |
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R-M - interesting 3min 32sec video of their view of the Bodyshop of the Future; well worth a view! |
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| 21.5.18 |
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LV= Broker - strengthens business with new appointments and products |
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| 21.5.18 |
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Carpenters VS RSA Motability: Charity Football Match in May 2018 - raises £1,109 for Cancer Research and Whizz-Kidz |
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| 21.5.18 |
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Hyundai Mobis - aims to develop All autonomous driving sensors by 2020 |
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| 21.5.18 |
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Volvo Cars - to remove single-use plastics from all its offices, canteens and events across the globe by the end of 2019 |
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| 21.5.18 |
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Parliament Treasury Committee - £1.7m salary of Motability Operations CEO Mike Betts is "totally unacceptable" |
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| 21.5.18 |
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Lemonade - invites competitors and consumers to edit Lemonade's insurance policy "to drag insurance into the 21st century" |
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| 21.5.18 |
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Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) - 20% reduction in insurance costs at electrical specialist firm, Rexel, thanks to FORS training |
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| 21.5.18 |
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U-Pol - benefits of the Raptor Coatings System on show at CV event |
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| 21.5.18 |
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IMI - new tech boosts job opportunities for young people; extra 320,000 jobs being created between 2014 and and 2030 |
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| 21.5.18 |
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BBA 2018 - over 1,200 photos from Battersea NOW available on-line, FREE for you to view or download |
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| 21.5.18 |
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Smartdriverclub Insurance - 14% rise in policies that have been ghost-brokered over the past year |
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| 21.5.18 |
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Axalta Coating Systems - adds Voltatex 1175WL and Voltatex 1175WH to its Energy Solutions portfolio |
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| 21.5.18 |
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Citroën UK - appoints Karl Howkins as new Managaing Director, effective 1 June 2018. |
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| 21.5.18 |
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Volvo - becomes first car maker in the UK to comply with new WLTP fuel consumption and emission testing protocols |
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| 21.5.18 |
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CDK Global - announces new Connected Workshop concept |
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| 21.5.18 |
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IAM RoadSmart - urges drivers to be on ‘heightened alert’ for pedestrians as deaths rise by 10% |
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| 19.5.18 |
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NBRA - Big success for NBRA members at British Bodyshop Awards 2018 |
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| 18.5.18 |
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Salvage - Car Transplants, Motorhog (inc FAB Recycling) and DH Systems in merger talks |
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| 18.5.18 |
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Fuel prices reach three-and-a-half-year high - and worst still to come |
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| 18.5.18 |
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Mazda Motors UK - extends 19-year partnership with Allianz Partners |
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| 18.5.18 |
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New Peritus GDPR portal - ‘proves’ compliance for repairers and non-repairers; discount for ABP Club members (info below) |
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| 18.5.18 |
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Quantum - Julie Eley (ex ADR and Revive!) newly appointed as Operations Director for the Group |
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| 18.5.18 |
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SMMT - new heavy truck market declines in Q1 2018 |
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| 18.5.18 |
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‘Operation Stack’ - new plans announced to ease traffic for residents and businesses in Kent |
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| 18.5.18 |
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Auto industry supports wide array of vehicle safety measures proposed by European Commission |
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| 18.5.18 |
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insurethebox - telematics-based car insurance provider celebrates Learning at Work Week with continued commitment to people development |
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| 18.5.18 |
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Nationwide - Annual Award Winners celebrate in Monza |
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| 18.5.18 |
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Germany: Ford’s new state-of-the-art €70 million Environmental Test Centre - puts all the world’s weather under one roof |
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| 18.5.18 |
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MAPFRE - officially opens the company’s new headquarters in London City |
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| 18.5.18 |
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Thatcham Research - calls on UK Government and carmakers to not stall on mandatory fitment of AEB |
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| 18.5.18 |
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European Commission - Third Mobility Package proposes mandatory fitment of 10 safety systems to ALL new cars including crash data recording |
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| 18.5.18 |
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Fix Auto - announce plans entry to Irish repair market, led by Jonathan Penny, founder of Shop Bodyshop Direct |
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| 17.5.18 |
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ABI - Justice Select Committee Report "a claimant lawyer shopping list" |
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| 17.5.18 |
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Access to Justice (A2J)- Justice Select Committee Report is "a clarion call to re-think the reforms" |
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| 17.5.18 |
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House of Commons Select Committee on Justice - report on small claims limit for personal injury; full details |
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| 17.5.18 |
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BBA (British Bodyshop Awards) - over 1,200 photos NOW available on-line, FREE for all to view or download |
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| 17.5.18 |
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SMMT - new bus and coach market declines in first quarter |
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| 17.5.18 |
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15 Bits of Road-Based Trivia You Probably Didn’t Know - including the 40-mile hold up on the M1 in April 1985... |
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| 17.5.18 |
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British Bodyshop Awards - Gyles Brandreth was brilliant (again!) |
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| 17.5.18 |
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A1 Leeming to Barton upgrade officially opened - jobs and housing unlocked by road schemes valued at more than £570 million |
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| 17.5.18 |
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The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) - launches new website |
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| 17.5.18 |
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Vodafone Automotive - 82% of automotive leaders believe that most cars will be connected by 2020. |
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| 17.5.18 |
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RAC - motorists confused about new MOT rules coming into force on Sunday |
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| 17.5.18 |
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3M - Citroën 2CV receives 3M makeover for model’s anniversary |
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| 17.5.18 |
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Jennings Ford Direct in South Shields - Alex Lofthouse retires after 39 years in motor industry |
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| 17.5.18 |
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Ford and Waze - world’s largest community-based traffic and navigation app to the automaker’s lineup via the iPhone |
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| 17.5.18 |
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CAPS - David Neave (RSA, Co-op, LV=) appointed Chair of CAPS National Advisory Council following John O’Roarke’s successful 18-month tenure |
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| 17.5.18 |
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Milton Keynes - to host the largest ‘first and last mile’ transport trial in the world; could be doing up to 120km of journeys every day |
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| 17.5.18 |
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The European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) - Preventing road accidents and injuries for the safety of employees, Birmingham UK (23 May) |
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| 17.5.18 |
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Drive Vauxhall - Hartlepool site expansion doubles size of site as Group continues commitment to accident repair |
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| 17.5.18 |
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Jennings - £1m expansion and refurbishment programme at Ford site in Middlesbrough |
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| 17.5.18 |
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SMMT - used car market stays strong in Q1 with 2 million car transactions and a surge in zero emission vehicle demand |
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| 17.5.18 |
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Direct Tool Company - BEST range of consumables relaunched as BAXT |
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| 17.5.18 |
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SEAT UK - former Volkswagen Group Fleet Operations Manager, Lindsay Ephgrave, appointed as SEAT Area Fleet Manager for the East |
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| 17.5.18 |
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From June 2018 drivers will be able to use remote control parking on British roads |
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| 16.5.18 |
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FCA - Andrew Bailey, Chief Executive, speech at BIBA Conference |
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| 16.5.18 |
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The British insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) - working to deliver a ‘dating agency’ for brokers and insurtechs |
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| 16.5.18 |
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IMI - new Members & Guests Networking Conference (Thursday 21 June 2018) at Rockingham Motor Speedway |
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| 16.5.18 |
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Auto Express - New Car Awards (Tuesday 3 July at the Hilton London Bankside): nominations for 24 categories revealed |
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| 16.5.18 |
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Standox - new kit from Standox, to repair yellowing and other superficial damage to headlights; additional business for bodyshops |
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| 16.5.18 |
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Volvo - new Volvo S60 saloon to be the first from the brand to be produced without a diesel engine |
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| 16.5.18 |
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Direct Line - changes to its policy means that if a customer's car is damaged in certain scenarios1 they will not lose their NCD |
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| 16.5.18 |
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AkzoNobel combines digital tools to take color-matching to the next level |
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| 16.5.18 |
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Mio - entry pricing level (£50) MiVue C series range of compact, discreet dash cams go on sale |
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| 16.5.18 |
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Axalta Coating Systems - cycled 1,000km to raise money for Belgian cancer charity, Kom op Tegen Kanker (KOTK) |
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| 16.5.18 |
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ProVision - helps 24-hour breakdown and repair specialist, Dynes, reduce claims payouts and increase roadside safety thanks to CameraMatics |
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| 16.5.18 |
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Comma - offers spring cleaning tips for driver air conditioning systems |
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| 16.5.18 |
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Autocar Awards - president of Toyota, Akio Toyoda, Loughborough Uni professor & research associate, VW's Herbert Diess & BMW's Ian Robertson |
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| 16.5.18 |
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BBA (British Bodyshop Awards) - photos NOW available on-line; FREE for everyone to view or download |
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| 16.5.18 |
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3M - free 1-hour webinar to cover RPE fit testing on Monday 21 May @11am (link below to register) |
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| 16.5.18 |
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First Central Group - parent of 1st Central and Skyfire, announces Jonathan Guy as Chief Claims Officer |
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| 15.5.18 |
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Confused.com - 10% drivers have had an accident while travelling in the car with a pet, or know someone who has |
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| 15.5.18 |
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European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) - ‘Active’ vehicle safety most effective, new analysis of accident data shows |
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| 15.5.18 |
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GoCompare Car Insurance - warning ahead of new, tougher MOT rules |
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| 15.5.18 |
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Mercedes-Benz Vans UK - Andy Eccles as Head of Fleet, Ricky McFarland as Head of Rental and Leasing & new regional After Sales 'squad' |
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| 15.5.18 |
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Innocent motorists could face fines for offences they didn’t commit due to TfL legal loophole |
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| 15.5.18 |
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Nationwide - Dino Zamparelli shines under Monza sun |
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| 15.5.18 |
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2018 British Bodyshop Awards raise a record £13,261 for Rainbow Trust and AutoRaise |
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| 15.5.18 |
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Austria: international autonomous car research centre selects driving simulation solution from VI-grade for its site in Graz |
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| 15.5.18 |
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SEAT - breaks into top ten as True Fleet sales soar |
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| 15.5.18 |
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Autocar - Great British Women event (Wednesday 20 June 2018) confirms star-studded line-up |
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| 15.5.18 |
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Motofix - approval from Volkswagen Group UK (VWG) for their state-of-the-art accident repair centre in Oxford |
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| 15.5.18 |
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It’s Mental Health Awareness Week - Ben shows support for those working in the automotive industry |
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| 15.5.18 |
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CV-Library - majority of automotive professionals falling victim to the ‘always-on’ work culture |
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| 15.5.18 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) 2018 - Marks More Success for Nationwide |
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| 15.5.18 |
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Lookers - Q1 update: "outperformance in new car market and continued momentum in used and aftersales" |
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| 14.5.18 |
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BBA2018 BRINGS THE FUN! - thanks to Nationwide for the AWESOME Dodgems, and to Vision by Bluegrasscoms for the COOL Casino and Food Carts |
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| 14.5.18 |
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Congratulations to the winners and finalists at this year's BBAs! |
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| 14.5.18 |
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BBA 2018 - "congratulations to all the amazing repairers who were recognised at #bba2018 last night; ours is an industry like no other" |
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| 14.5.18 |
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BBA2018 photos available to download (FOR FREE) very soon - link below and instructions to download when ready |
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| 14.5.18 |
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Trak Global Group (TGG) - growing demand for new mobility services from car clubs to peer-to-peer car sharing platforms |
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| 14.5.18 |
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BEIS - £20 million boost for business innovators powering the UK’s hydrogen economy |
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| 14.5.18 |
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Lightfoot - new Head of Sales describes Lightfoot as "the future of telematics" |
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| 14.5.18 |
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BBA 2018 - thank you Diamond Partners: Audatex UK, Circle Leasing, Farecla, Mirka, Sika, Thatcham, U-Pol and Vision by Bluegrasscoms |
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| 14.5.18 |
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Inchcape UK - provides personal tool insurance for its 1,000 vehicle technicians |
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| 14.5.18 |
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Carly - Connected Car - London, Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds are the top four hot spots for mileage fraud in the UK |
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| 14.5.18 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) 2018 - a HUGE thank you to our Headline Partner, PPG |
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| 14.5.18 |
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Team Mirka - bids for the cup in charity football match for Willen Hospice |
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| 14.5.18 |
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insurethebox - warns young motorists to read the side effects of their hay fever remedies before hitting the road |
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| 14.5.18 |
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The Road Safety Trust - Sally Lines OBE appointed as new chief executive |
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| 14.5.18 |
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Trakm8 article: Dashboard Cameras and Driver Compliance - an in-car camera system can help "exonerate innocent drivers" |
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| 14.5.18 |
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What Car? - rise in electric vehicles on the market will only fuel test-drive demand |
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| 14.5.18 |
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Fix Auto Dagenham - win the Gallagher Bassett Customer Service Award at the British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) 2018 |
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| 14.5.18 |
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AA - potholes are costing drivers and insurers at least £1 million per month due to massive car repair bills |
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| 14.5.18 |
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Apollo Motor Group - hold successful open day in Portsmouth for youngsters looking for apprenticeships |
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| 12.5.18 |
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Porsche - "fiddled emissions test for the UK to save drivers £225 road tax a year" says Times |
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| 11.5.18 |
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Solus Warrington’s George Roberts - named Thatcham Research Mentor of the Year at the British Bodyshop Awards |
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| 11.5.18 |
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Congratulations to the BBA2018 Winners! |
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| 11.5.18 |
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Insurance Times Claims Excellence Awards - full list of all 14 winners plus finalists |
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| 10.5.18 |
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Nationwide - five Nominated for British Bodyshop Awards tonight! |
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| 10.5.18 |
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Petrol and diesel prices set to rise after US abandons Iran nuclear deal |
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| 10.5.18 |
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Industry Insights - confirms appointment of Adele Brownsell (ex-Nationwide) as Client Solutions Manager |
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| 10.5.18 |
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A message from Ray Jenkins, Eye-Load Software - regarding the last CAPS Conference at Windsor Race Course last week |
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| 10.5.18 |
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Vehicle Quality Solutions (VQS) - Sid Taylor joins VQS as its new head of sales and marketing |
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| 10.5.18 |
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AKZO NOBEL’s George Sneddon to Head Judging Panel for Farécla Apprentices and Students Bonnet Painting Competition |
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| 10.5.18 |
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Audatex UK - three quarters of UK bodyshops believe bodyshop management solutions will greatly impact the vehicle repair industry |
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| 10.5.18 |
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Original Equipment Suppliers Aftermarket Association (OESAA) - delivers yet another successful Autoinform for Scottish delegates |
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| 10.5.18 |
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Shell - owns more electric charging units in Europe than petrol stations; first ‘under the canopy’ Hydrogen refuelling station opens |
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| 10.5.18 |
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BBA - today; programme with detailed seating plan and guest list now available on-line for everyone |
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| 10.5.18 |
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Audatex UK - unveils innovative PlanManager bodyshop management solution to customers today at its exclusive event at the London Film Museum |
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| 10.5.18 |
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RAC - brings state-of-the-art ‘connected’ breakdown technology to telematics insurance customers |
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| 10.5.18 |
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Nationwide & Zamparelli - Porsche Carrera Cup GB @ Monza; 11 Nationwide Annual Award winners flying out to Italy to celebrate at the circuit |
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| 10.5.18 |
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BBA - today; ***please REMEMBER to bring YOUR TICKET; ***ALL guests will need ticket for admission to venue*** |
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| 10.5.18 |
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RSA - Q1 update: "headline profits are strongly up" |
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| 09.5.18 |
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Lancashire Constabulary & the Insurance Fraud Bureau - former Police Officer ordered to pay back £367,772 for crimes |
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| 09.5.18 |
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BMW - recalls 312,000 vehicles (2007-2011) after BBC Watchdog investigation finds cars "risk stalling completely" |
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| 09.5.18 |
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Audi - confirms plans to sell 800,000 electric vehicles in 2025 |
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| 09.5.18 |
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New 144mph, sub-£19,000 Ford Fiesta ST on sale - 3rd-generation hot hatch inc NCAP Pack (Lane-Keeping Alert and speed limiter) |
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| 09.5.18 |
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BBA - tomorrow; on-line ticket sales now closed; can only book by contacting Fiona Ambrose directly |
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| 09.5.18 |
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BBA - tomorrow; programme with seating plan available for everyone to view or download on the ABP website |
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| 09.5.18 |
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BBA - tomorrow: any name changes / additions? any dietary requirements? Please contact Fiona Ambrose direct |
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| 09.5.18 |
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BBA - tomorrow; don't forget your £10 note for the charity prize draw for AutoRaise and Rainbow Trust |
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| 09.5.18 |
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BBA - tomorrow: reminder that drinks reception starts at 6.15pm - ends at 6.50pm followed by the awards |
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| 09.5.18 |
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BBA - tomorrow; ***please REMEMBER to bring YOUR TICKET; all guests will need ticket for admission to venue*** |
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| 09.5.18 |
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SMMT - automotive challenges tech community to help shape future mobility with new collaboration opportunities |
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| 09.5.18 |
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BBA - tomorrow: coming by car - venue postcode is SW8 4NW; Chelsea Bridge side (NOT Albert Bridge side) |
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| 09.5.18 |
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City Auction Group - confirm locations of ten new nationwide defleet centres |
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| 09.5.18 |
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Director of Labour Market Enforcement - call for measures to tackle exploitation of low paid workers |
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| 09.5.18 |
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RAC - looks to recruit up to 60 patrols nationwide |
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| 09.5.18 |
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US:Uber - self-driving car 'detected' pedestrian but 'decided' she was a 'false positive' - an object in its path that wouldn't be a problem |
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| 09.5.18 |
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US:Uber - self-driving car 'detected' pedestrian but 'decided' she was a 'false positive' - an object in its path that wouldn't be a problem |
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| 09.5.18 |
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Volvo Cars and Volvo Trucks - share live vehicle data to improve traffic and safety |
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| 09.5.18 |
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IAM RoadSmart - convictions for traffic offences on the rise again in England and Wales in the past three years |
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| 09.5.18 |
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ECA: ABP’s recommended energy partners - partnership with telecoms auditor and provider, Equate Group |
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| 09.5.18 |
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Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) - "some of our powers are not fit for purpose for the challenging remit we have in the digital age" |
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| 09.5.18 |
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IMI - sponsoring BRSCC Championship driver, Teddy Clark |
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| 09.5.18 |
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Fleets urged to check vehicle safety recalls or face severe penalties as 2.3 million consumers use online tool in 2018 |
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| 08.5.18 |
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Zurich - takes strategic steps to strengthen UK underwriting |
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| 08.5.18 |
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Allianz’s - award-winning commercial motor team launch motor fleet product refreshes |
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| 08.5.18 |
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ABI - Insurance industry takes action on excessive differences between new customer premiums and renewals |
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| 08.5.18 |
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BBA - 2 days to go: coming by car - venue postcode is SW8 4NW; Chelsea Bridge side (NOT Albert Bridge side) |
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| 08.5.18 |
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BBA - 2 days to go: Tweet Wall returns; use #BBA2018 to appear on the giant screens throughout the evening |
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| 08.5.18 |
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BBA - 6 days to go: drinks reception now starts earlier at 6.15pm - ends at 6.50pm followed by awards |
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| 08.5.18 |
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Volvo Cars - working with Google to embed the voice-controlled services into its next-generation Sensus infotainment system |
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| 08.5.18 |
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BBA - 2 days to go; tickets sales at record levels - over 870 sold; last few tickets available |
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| 08.5.18 |
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BBA - 2 days to go; Don't forget your £10 note for the charity prize draw for AutoRaise and Rainbow Trust |
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| 08.5.18 |
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BBA - 2 days to go; new Silent Auction for our charities; see amazing range of items for you to bid on |
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| 08.5.18 |
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Nationwide and PPG-backed driver, Dino Zamparelli - wears the Italian flag and will want to extend his championship lead in Italy |
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| 08.5.18 |
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REPOST FROM FORUM: Air con gas price quadrupled |
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| 08.5.18 |
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Lightfoot - Boyden Tiles sees significant improvement and improved accident rates to their fleet thanks to Lightfoot |
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| 08.5.18 |
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GT Motive/Mitchell International - 2 showcase events taking place this week: Weds (Hinckley Island) and Thurs(Pestana Chelsea Bridge) |
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| 08.5.18 |
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NEW Fylde Coast ARC bodyshop - an update on building work progress |
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| 08.5.18 |
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Germany: Volkswagen - training with iPads, online learning, teamwork and augmented reality |
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| 08.5.18 |
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Motofix - announces five-year plan including a major £2 million refit programme |
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| 08.5.18 |
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BBA 2018 - 32 awards... 122 British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) finalists - and EVERY one of them a bodyshop business or a bodyshop team member |
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| 08.5.18 |
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DENSO - driving diesel engine efficiency with i-ART technology; sed inside Volvo’s Drive-E engine |
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| 08.5.18 |
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The NEXA AUTOCOLOR TURBO VISION range - expands with the introduction of new innovative Matt Binder |
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| 08.5.18 |
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USA: Union of Concerned Scientists - "driving electric is cleaner than ever"; average driver can save nearly £600 a year by driving EV |
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| 08.5.18 |
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AA - nine out of 10 drivers say roads are worse now compared to 10 years ago |
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| 08.5.18 |
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Fix Auto UK - Regional Operations Team are the network's first GDPR Champions |
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| 08.5.18 |
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Cambria Automobiles - results for H1 to 28 Feb: "in line with market expectations for the year as a whole" |
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| 07.5.18 |
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BBA - 3 days to go: any name changes / additions? any dietary requirements? Please contact Fiona Ambrose direct |
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| 06.5.18 |
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BBA - 4 days to go: menu available; need to tell us by noon on Tuesday of any vegetarian / dietary requirements |
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| 06.5.18 |
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The Sun - "Corsa Cannibals" return; thieves once again stripping parts from Corsas parked in the streets |
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| 05.5.18 |
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BBA - 5 days to go; programme available for everyone to view or download in publications area of ABP website |
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| 05.5.18 |
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Telegraph - UK legislation will require drivers of automated cars to put their hands on the wheel every minute |
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| 05.5.18 |
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Autocar - UK Government to confirm 2040 ban on sale of new cars which cannot travel at least 50 miles on electric power |
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| 04.5.18 |
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BBA - 6 days to go; tickets sales at record levels - over 860 sold; last few tickets available |
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| 04.5.18 |
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BBA - 6 days to go: drinks reception now starts earlier at 6.15pm and ends at 6.50pm; awards start at 7.10pm |
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| 04.5.18 |
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BBA - 6 days to go: last chance to tell us of any vegetarian or dietary requirements; full details of menus |
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| 04.5.18 |
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BBA - 6 days to go: coming by car or Uber - venue postcode is SW8 4NW |
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| 04.5.18 |
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BBA - 6 days to go; Don't forget your £10 note for the charity prize draw for AutoRaise and Rainbow Trust |
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| 04.5.18 |
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BBA - 6 days to go; new Silent Auction for our charities; see fabulous range of items for you to bid on |
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| 04.5.18 |
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BBA - 6 days to go; programme on-line to view or print NOW; see who's going and where you are sitting |
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| 04.5.18 |
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Ben - get your 10% discount on The Confused.com London Motor Show tickets! (Use code BEN10) |
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| 04.5.18 |
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BBA - 6 days to go; you can pre-order any additional drinks up until noon on Wednesday |
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| 04.5.18 |
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Automechanika Birmingham (5-7 June 2018, Birmingham NEC): join ABP Club (we're Offical Media Partners) - open 'til 7pm on Weds 6 June |
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| 04.5.18 |
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USA: Volkswagen - former Chief Executive, Martin Winterkorn, facing criminal charges over VW diesel scandal |
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| 04.5.18 |
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Park’s Motor Group - new purpose-built McLaren Leeds facility near M1 due for completion end of 2018 |
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| 04.5.18 |
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AutoRaise - new Platinum Partner, DeVilbiss Automotive Refinishing, pledge their support for a skilled future |
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| 04.5.18 |
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TechMan - five top reasons to track technician efficiency |
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| 04.5.18 |
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Colad - new High End Adhesives for plastic repair, glass repair, sealants and panel bonding |
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| 04.5.18 |
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SEAT - sets up sense-sharpening lab for employees working in quality control |
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| 04.5.18 |
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BuyaCar.co.uk - motorists waste thousands on in-car tech – because they don’t know what their dashboard symbols mean |
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| 04.5.18 |
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Australia - will be the first place in the world to use new camera technology to catch drivers using a mobile phone illegally |
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| 04.5.18 |
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Nationwide - extend Carrera Cup lead at Donington |
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| 04.5.18 |
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SMMT - UK new car registrations rise 10% in April; demand for Alternatively Fuelled Vehicles up 49% and diesel registrations down by 25% |
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| 04.5.18 |
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The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) - former MP and MEP Jonathan Evans appointed as Non-Executive Director |
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| 04.5.18 |
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The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) - 1000th registration on the new Apprenticeship Standard |
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| 04.5.18 |
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CitNOW - announces final call for automotive video presenters ahead of 2018 Video Awards ***deadline MONDAY*** |
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| 03.5.18 |
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RAC - April sees worst rise in fuel prices for 16 months |
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| 03.5.18 |
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BBA - 7 days to go; the dodgems return for the fifth year, once again sponsored by Nationwide |
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| 03.5.18 |
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BBA - 7 days to: new for 2018 - "midnight munchies" - after the meal snack carts sponsored by Bluegrasscoms |
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| 03.5.18 |
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MIT Technology Review - one way to get self-driving cars on the road faster: let insurers control them |
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| 03.5.18 |
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Vauxhall - DVSA confirm a criminal investigation has been launched into Zafira fires |
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| 03.5.18 |
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BBA - 7 days to go; new Silent Auction - including signed Messi boot, Wimbledon tickets, signed Joshua glove |
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| 03.5.18 |
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USA: Aptiv - connected car firm (with Dublin HQ) launches fleet of autonomous vehicles on the Lyft (ride hailing app) Network in Las Vegas |
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| 03.5.18 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) - just ONE week to go! Timings, and thank-yous... |
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| 03.5.18 |
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Cromax - ChromaVision Pro Mini – a new small, powerful spectrophotometer for faster colour matching |
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| 03.5.18 |
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Admiral - issue advice to drivers who find it awkward asking for petrol money in return for a lift |
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| 03.5.18 |
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Special Vehicle Operations (SVO) [home to JLR's paint facility] - Le Mans 24 Hours race legends test world’s fastest sports saloon |
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| 03.5.18 |
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Volvo Car UK - closer ties with data providers and leasing companies to focus on residual values |
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| 03.5.18 |
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ABI Blog: The significance of the Financial Guidance and Claims Bill |
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| 03.5.18 |
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Cooper Solutions - motorcycle and van appraisal diagrams added to part exchange and sale tool for dealers |
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| 03.5.18 |
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Ridge West - East Sussex business wins AA Garage Guide’s ‘Certified Garage of the Year’ |
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| 03.5.18 |
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esure - Q1 update: motor premium up 21% to £221m; motor policies up 17% to 1.956 million |
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| 03.5.18 |
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ECCO Safety Group - new Head of Business Development for the UK and Ireland, Steve Jones |
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| 03.5.18 |
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Eight and a half million leisure trips planned this spring bank holiday - (and near record-breaking temperatures on Bank Holiday Monday) |
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| 03.5.18 |
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Porsche Centre & Recommended Repairer Partners - take part in Classic Restoracing Competition to celebrate 20th birthday of Porsche Boxster |
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| 02.5.18 |
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Auto Windscreens - launches a new Elite Windscreen Technician Division |
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| 02.5.18 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) - please use the link below to pre-order your BBA drinks *BEFORE MIDDAY WEDNESDAY 9 MAY* |
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| 02.5.18 |
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comparethemarket.com - 44% of young drivers who don’t own a car say it is because they can’t afford the costs of fuel, insurance and upkeep |
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| 02.5.18 |
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BBA charities: AutoRaise and The Rainbow Trust Children's Trust - Silent Auction and Dinner Raffle |
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| 02.5.18 |
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London Motor Show 2018 (17-20 May) - the team from TV show, Car SOS, will be at The Confused.com London Motor Show |
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| 02.5.18 |
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Fix Auto Birmingham North and Fix Auto Sutton-in-Ashfield - celebrate 10-year milestone with network |
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| 02.5.18 |
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Sika PowerCure Adhesive System - receives the design distinction “Red Dot” |
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| 02.5.18 |
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East Bilney Coachworks - Great Yarmouth Panel Technician "legend" Kevin Fenn retires after 50 years |
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| 02.5.18 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) - 8 days to go; 8 reasons to get excited about next week's event! |
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| 02.5.18 |
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AkzoNobel - unwanted graffiti on roller door? new Interpon EC (Easy Clean) powder coatings can tackle that |
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| 02.5.18 |
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860,000 avoidable road crashes abroad - Brits don't understand road signs |
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| 02.5.18 |
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Which? - reveals worst car hire firm (InterRent) and the highest rated worldwide firm (Enterprise) |
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| 02.5.18 |
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Avis Budget Group - 6,000 Groupe PSA vehicles already in service, with a total of 11,000 connected cars expected by end of 2018 |
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| 02.5.18 |
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CBR Motor Bodies - restore 1987 VW T25 Footman James van... now it needs a name! |
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| 02.5.18 |
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Porsche - new plug-in hybrid model joins Porsche Cayenne range |
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| 02.5.18 |
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EEF - manufacturing industry calls for summit with Government to save "highly damaging" Apprenticeship Levy |
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| 02.5.18 |
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Redline Creative - does your website show up on the first page of results in search engines like Google or Yahoo? |
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| 02.5.18 |
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RAC - replacing lost car keys costs motorists over £180m |
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| 02.5.18 |
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Accident Exchange - wins ‘Outstanding Customer Journey’ award at the UK Customer Service Excellence Awards |
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| 02.5.18 |
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Meridien Modena - £3.5 million investment for Hampshire dealer; the only authorised Ferrari Classiche workshop on south coast |
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| 02.5.18 |
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GoCompare - urges motorists to "stay vigilant" despite three-month dip in car insurance premiums |
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| 02.5.18 |
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Pendragon - Q1 update: "anticipate our performance in 2018 to be in line with expectations" |
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| 02.5.18 |
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Direct Line - Q1 update: "continued progress towards strategic and financial targets"; motor GWP up 3% |
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| 02.5.18 |
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AA - ousted chief exec Bob Mackenzie concealed public street brawl to protect lucrative bonus says Sky News |
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| 01.5.18 |
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Insurance specialist law firm, DAC Beachcroft - 66% of newly announced promotions to Partners and Legal Directors are female |
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| 01.5.18 |
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JCT600 - Celebrating over 100 apprentices (and another 25 to come) |
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| 01.5.18 |
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Auto Repair Centre, Sheffield - police investigate after TWO vehicle repair centres on the same road are wrecked by vandals |
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| 01.5.18 |
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BBA - 9 days to go: drinks reception now starts at 6.15pm and ends at 6.50pm; awards start at 7.10pm |
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| 01.5.18 |
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Photographs from last year's British Bodyshop Awards - and a reminder about the BBA Tweet Wall |
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| 01.5.18 |
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BASF - Luke Stafford promoted to Sales Development Manager |
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| 01.5.18 |
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ERS - enhanced Classic car insurance product; younger drivers now considered |
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| 01.5.18 |
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Record-breaking 2018 British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) - 9 days to go... |
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| 01.5.18 |
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CitNOW - appoints Kristian Krapper (ex Toyota) as new General Director for Nordic and Baltic markets |
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| 01.5.18 |
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Subaru UK - active expansion of its dealer network |
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| 01.5.18 |
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Optal - research finds the complexity of B2B payments is holding back large organisations |
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| 01.5.18 |
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ABI - six things you need to know about motor insurance costs |
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| 01.5.18 |
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ABI - motor premiums at highest ever Q1 level, but fell 3% in Q1 2018 compared to Q1 2017 |
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| 01.5.18 |
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Germany: Axalta Coating Systems - takes Energy Solutions portfolio to the Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo Europe in Hanover |
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| 01.5.18 |
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Motorway recovery costs gain momentum – almost five times the cost of insurance |
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| 01.5.18 |
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Kennedys - insurance specialist law firm promotes ten to partnership |
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| 01.5.18 |
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EDAM Group - triumphs at UK Customer Service Excellence Awards |
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| 01.5.18 |
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Porsche - showcase for Porsche parts and service expertise opens in classic motoring centre, Bicester Heritage |
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| 01.5.18 |
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Arnold Clark - The Sir Arnold Clark Summer Camp Fund launched to provide work experience opportunities for young people |
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| 01.5.18 |
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China: AkzoNobel - seals recommended supplier agreement with Mercedes-Benz China |
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| 01.5.18 |
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Autovista Group - residual values rise will correct electric vehicle (EV) market pessimism |
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| 01.5.18 |
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The National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA) - raises £14,150 for Ben at annual AGM in Portugal |
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| 01.5.18 |
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Bodyshop Management Solutions (BMS) - new tools from Eclipse will give bodyshops clarity and control over data |
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| 01.5.18 |
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Aviva - commence £600 million share buy-back to use up some of its "significant excess capital" |
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| 01.5.18 |
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Volvo Trucks - sales and series production of new FL electric truck will start in Europe next year |
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| 01.5.18 |
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The Floow - 96% of insurance chiefs predict significant changes to motor insurance industry in next 10 years |
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| 30.4.18 |
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Mirka - new electrical wall and ceiling sander, Mirka LEROS, receives Red Dot: Best of the Best Award 2018 for "groundbreaking" design |
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| 30.4.18 |
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USA: The Floow - distracted driving will lead to increase in premiums by 2020 - data collected from survey with 70 US-based insurers |
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| 30.4.18 |
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Ferrari driving fraudster jailed for £9.8m international tax fraud |
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| 30.4.18 |
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The IMI - motor industry leads the way to prevent mis-selling of finance and insurance products |
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| 30.4.18 |
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BBA - 10 days to go; ticket sales top 860; FINAL CALL for your guest names for table plan and programme |
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| 30.4.18 |
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BBA - 10 days to go: start time brought forward due to record numbers attending; final agenda is here |
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| 30.4.18 |
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BBA - 13 days to go; ticket sales top 850; FINAL CALL for your guest names for table plan and programme |
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| 30.4.18 |
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‘Smart’ safety advice for commercial drivers - one-day specialist motorway training course for professional drivers |
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| 30.4.18 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) - CONGRATULATIONS! The full list of finalists up for an Award on Thursday 10 May in London |
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| 30.4.18 |
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Sikkens - Lifetime Warranty Program gives bodyshops marketing materials to tell customers about paint warranty & transfer guarantee if sold |
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| 30.4.18 |
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National Windscreens - inflatable cover proves a time-saving solution to coach and bus glazing |
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| 30.4.18 |
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The Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) - £30m Govt-industry funding available to develop low carbon powertrain technology in the UK |
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| 30.4.18 |
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ŠKODA Connect - now integrated into Amazon Alexa technology |
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| 30.4.18 |
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The Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) - celebrates one year of its Affiliate Model (membership fraud data sharing service) |
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| 30.4.18 |
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Trakm8 - helps HW Martin Group manage vehicles and plant with more than 400 tracking devices |
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| 30.4.18 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (Thursday 10 May, Battersea Evolution in London) - tickets have been sent - have you received yours? |
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| 30.4.18 |
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Zurich - exceeds solvency requirements, demonstrating balance sheet strength |
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| 30.4.18 |
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Volkswagen Polo - sixth generation Polo named ‘Safe Car of the Year’ at FirstCar Awards |
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| 30.4.18 |
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DENSO - new e-Videns tool offering world-first live engine health check to drivers |
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| 30.4.18 |
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HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) - East London car mechanic jailed for £5.3 million money laundering scam |
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| 30.4.18 |
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Slater and Gordon UK - announce a series of new senior appointments |
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| 28.4.18 |
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Bhavesh Patel - put his Tesla into autopilot on M1 and climbed into passenger seat; gets 18 month driving ban |
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| 28.4.18 |
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Daily Mail - "Anyone can buy tools to hack our cars admits BMW" |
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| 28.4.18 |
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Daily Mail - "Top car makers such as Range Rover, BMW and Volkswagen knew for years vehicles were a security risk… but kept quiet" |
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| 27.4.18 |
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BBA - 13 days to go; ticket sales top 850; please can we have your guest names for table plan and programme |
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| 27.4.18 |
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Post mag's British Insurance Awards (BIA) - full list of finalists; Motability up for 2 awards |
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| 27.4.18 |
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Volvo Cars - first quarter operating profit up 3.6% to £300m (MSEK 3,616); R&D and marketing may impact profits, Volvo warns |
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| 27.4.18 |
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Connected Solutions by Industry Insights - Highly Commended at the 2018 UK Customer Service Excellence Awards in London |
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| 27.4.18 |
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EDAM Group - achieves One-Star rating from Best Companies survey |
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| 27.4.18 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) - look out for the the BBA little black book (aka the BBA Programme) online just before the event! |
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| 27.4.18 |
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NFU - businesses urged to check their insurance ahead of GDPR; ABP Club members get 10% discount on GDPR courses with Peritus Learning |
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| 27.4.18 |
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Nationwide - aims for further Porsche Carrera Cup success with Zamparelli and Cammish (BTCC) |
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| 27.4.18 |
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insurethebox - partners with specialist intelligence analysis training provider Intelligencia Training for intelligence ops apprenticeship |
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| 27.4.18 |
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Private parking tickets surge by A MILLION - parking firms could be demanding £565 million from drivers on an annual basis |
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| 27.4.18 |
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SMMT - British engine manufacturing dips in March but Q1 output still up 5% |
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| 27.4.18 |
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UK Gross Domestic Product (GDP) - UK economy growth weakest since 2012 |
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| 27.4.18 |
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China: Groupe PSA and Huawei (a Chinese smartphone tech firm) - unveil their first connected vehicle |
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| 27.4.18 |
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Groupe Renault - registrations increased by 4.8% to 935,041 vehicles in a market up 2.7% |
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| 27.4.18 |
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Footman James - specialist insurance brokers for classic vehicles awarded Best Trade Stand Exhibit at international show |
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| 27.4.18 |
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Fix Auto - launch new online estimate service for retail work |
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| 27.4.18 |
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Porsche - aftersales helps drive increase in revenue and operating result in the first quarter |
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| 27.4.18 |
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electriccarexperts.com (ECE) - peer reviews platform wants to be "the TripAdvisor of the EV World" |
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| 27.4.18 |
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Japan: Nissan LEAF - 5* for first car to be assessed against Euro NCAP’s improved 2018 protocols AND the Japan New Car Assessment Program |
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| 27.4.18 |
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SMMT - UK commercial vehicle production declines for seventh month in March |
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| 27.4.18 |
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Ford USA - by 2020 will stop making cars (except Mustang and Focus Active); 90% of sales will be SUVs & trucks |
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| 26.4.18 |
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Innovation Group - acquire TCS Claims from Endsleigh; will combine it with Innovation repair network to create end-to-end claims capability |
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| 26.4.18 |
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iRG (Innovative Repair Group) - opens its 11th site - a 4-bay multi-repair Qube - in Newport South Wales |
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| 26.4.18 |
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UK Customer Service Excellence awards (formerly Modern Claims awards) - full list of all 13 winners |
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| 26.4.18 |
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Consumer Intelligence - biggest brand in motor insurance (and home) remains Direct Line |
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| 26.4.18 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) - please can table bookers let us have the names of their guests this week |
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| 26.4.18 |
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CAPS GDPR Conference - third and final event: Wednesday 2 May at The Royal Windsor Racecourse, SL4 5EZ |
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| 26.4.18 |
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CAPS - third and last GDPR conference is next Wed 2 May at The Royal Windsor Racecourse |
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| 26.4.18 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA 2018) - TWO WEEKS TO GO: record ticket sales and details of social media, plus the Tweet Wall is BACK! |
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| 26.4.18 |
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Consumer Intelligence - van premiums up 13% to £1,190 on a year ago due to rising claims costs |
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| 26.4.18 |
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43% of businesses suffered a cyber breach or attack in the past 12 months - costing, on average, £9,260 |
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| 26.4.18 |
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ABI - post-Grenfell tests show real-life fires could burn at least 100 degrees hotter than "utterly inadequate" lab tests |
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| 26.4.18 |
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British AI industry - £1 billion deal |
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| 26.4.18 |
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UN Global Road Safety Week (8 to 14 May) - speed contributes to c.1/3 of all fatal road traffic crashes high-income countries |
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| 26.4.18 |
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European car market recorded highest Q1 performance since 2000 - despite 5.2% fall in March |
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| 26.4.18 |
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H.R. Owen’s Rolls-Royce Motor Cars London - dealership hosts drive-out event for its aftersales customers |
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| 26.4.18 |
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SMMT - March double-digit decline for UK car manufacturing; 147,471 cars (down 13.3% on March 2017) |
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| 26.4.18 |
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The average company car driver travels 235 miles a week |
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| 26.4.18 |
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Allianz Global Assistance - eating, drinking or applying makeup at the lights? You could be penalised for ‘careless driving’ |
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| 26.4.18 |
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Hastings Group - Q1 trading update |
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| 26.4.18 |
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Redde plc - trading update; "increased underlying trading volumes" have been maintained |
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| 25.4.18 |
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£20m Clean Air Fund or Wales - 50mph speed limits over short stretches of road at five locations, two of which are sections of the M4 |
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| 25.4.18 |
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Highways England - using virtual reality to reduce the risk of commercial vehicle drivers being involved in incidents |
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| 25.4.18 |
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Young Driver Focus 2018 - one in five young drivers will crash within six months of passing their driving tests |
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| 25.4.18 |
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Thatcham - update New Vehicle Security Assessment (NVSA) programme for protection against digital theft |
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| 25.4.18 |
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BBA Thurs 10 May, Battersea - 15 days to go; record ticket sales - over 820 sold, all premium tables sold |
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| 25.4.18 |
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cap hpi - number of electric vehicles in UK has risen 128% in last 3 years but still only 37,000 on the road |
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| 25.4.18 |
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Euro NCAP - all-electric Nissan Leaf is first car tested to tougher 2018 standards and gets 5-star rating |
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| 25.4.18 |
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Thatcham - calls for all fully electrified vehicles to have standard-fit cyclist and pedestrian AEB systems |
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| 25.4.18 |
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Uni-Select - our UK business, The Parts Alliance, has opened 7 new branches since we acquired it in Aug 2017 |
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| 24.4.18 |
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Volvo Cars - aims for 50% of its sales to be fully-electric cars by 2025 |
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| 24.4.18 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) 2018 - all about the bar... |
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| 24.4.18 |
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AkzoNobel - 2018 Q1 results: volumes increased for Automotive |
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| 24.4.18 |
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The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) - New car registrations Q1 2018: 71,805... -5.5% on Q1 2017 |
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| 24.4.18 |
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Access to Justice (A2J) - campaigners renew calls for government rethink on whiplash reforms after official figures show big drop in claims |
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| 24.4.18 |
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CV Show (Birmingham NEC until Thursday April 26) - major new launches from Ford, Mitsubishi and Isuzu |
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| 24.4.18 |
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Volvo Cars Reading - work starts on multi-million-pound state-of-the-art Volvo dealership and workshop facility in Reading |
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| 24.4.18 |
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Sika Automotive - launch SikaReinforcer-600 heat-reactive, expandable adhesive tape for bonding of sheet metal in automotive body assembly |
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| 24.4.18 |
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The Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) - hand car washes inquiry launched |
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| 24.4.18 |
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SMMT - Brits’ dependence on commercial vehicles revealed as new research shows 9 in 10 would be worse off without them |
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| 24.4.18 |
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Ford - adds eight new vehicle converters to its approved Qualified Vehicle Modifier line up |
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| 24.4.18 |
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Compensation Recovery Unit (CRU) - claims for motor injury fall to lowest point in nearly a decade |
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| 24.4.18 |
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Highways England - Tyre-related deaths and injuries preventable say Highways England and Bridgestone |
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| 24.4.18 |
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Dales Scorrier - Cornwall-based business named SEAT Dealer of the Year 2017 |
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| 24.4.18 |
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(repost from the ABP Club Forum) - Spring Charity Ball 2018 Update: fundraising total is now £14,000 |
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| 24.4.18 |
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The British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) 2018 - TWO WEEKS AND TWO DAYS to go! |
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| 24.4.18 |
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Lightfoot - connected car company is the first to secure £1 million loan from Innovate UK |
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| 24.4.18 |
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The National Body Repair Association (NBRA) - comments on Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) motor insurance pricing inquiry |
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| 24.4.18 |
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Absolute Alignment - four wheel alignment recommended as part of MOT for ADAS-equipped vehicles |
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| 24.4.18 |
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New Ford Transit Custom - tech includes CV-first Intelligent Speed Assist and Blind Spot Information System with Cross Traffic Alert |
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| 24.4.18 |
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Allianz Partners - helps motorists manage the cost of repairs and maintenance |
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| 24.4.18 |
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Insurance Ombudsman - comments on FCA motor insurance pricing investigation as posted on ABP on 10 April |
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| 24.4.18 |
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APIL (Association of Personal Injury Lawyers) - personal injury motor claims at lowest level for a decade |
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| 23.4.18 |
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The Independent Distributor Alliance Limited (TIDAL) - welcomes Colourtone and Martin Brown Paints as official Alliance Partners |
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| 23.4.18 |
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SunLife - over 50s specialist adding 50,000 general insurance policies a year after launching motor cover in July 2017 |
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| 23.4.18 |
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It's business as usual at Baldwins of Leicester! - bodyshop fully operational following fire in a neighbouring unit on Friday 13 April |
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| 23.4.18 |
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British Bodyshop Awards - full list of all 122 finalists who are up for a BBA Award on Thursday 10 May in London! |
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| 23.4.18 |
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MG Motor UK - invests £500,000 in its Training Centre and distribution hub in Longbridge, Birmingham |
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| 23.4.18 |
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GYS - launch range of powerful induction heaters, Powerduction |
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| 23.4.18 |
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Avon - launches new ZT7 premium summer tyre |
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| 23.4.18 |
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Bodyshop Solutions - confirms appointment of Alan Smith (ex Celette UK, Spanesi and Radical Equipment) as Technical Salesman |
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| 23.4.18 |
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Martyn and Paul's 2018 Spring Charity Ball - £13,275 (so far) raised at fantastic charity event at the weekend! |
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| 23.4.18 |
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EEF - manufacturing industry urged to boost cyber defence as almost 50% of manufacturers report attack |
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| 23.4.18 |
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Michelin Tyre - ramp up activity in the B2B original equipment and replacement markets sector |
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| 23.4.18 |
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CAPS Conference - GDPR Conference North THIS Wednesday (25 April) at Manchester united Football Club |
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| 23.4.18 |
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David Punter launches Quantum Technical - ControlExpert UK's Paul Sykes appointed as NED & David takes advisory panel role at ControlExpert |
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| 23.4.18 |
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VisionTrack - to launch "cutting edge" FNOL platform |
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| 23.4.18 |
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DVLA - silver clings on to the title of Britain’s most popular car colour |
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| 23.4.18 |
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Essex Auto Group - doubles workshop video output using CitNOW |
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| 22.4.18 |
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Access to Justice (A2J) - motor insurance stats collected by insurers should be moved from ABI to the ONS |
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| 21.4.18 |
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Snap-on (owners of Car-o-Liner) - Q1 results: sales up 5.5% to $635m, with pre-tax profits up 5.7% to $224m |
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| 21.4.18 |
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Nissan - 'hundreds' of jobs to be cut at Sunderland factory due to short-term reduction in work |
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| 20.4.18 |
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LV= - looks to spend SOME of it's current £1 billion supplier chain bill with social enterprises who make a difference and help others |
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| 20.4.18 |
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THE mentor - in praise of the bodyshop mentor... in the latest issue of Auto Body Professional |
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| 20.4.18 |
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Allianz - appoints senior account development manager |
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| 20.4.18 |
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BBA (British Bodyshop Awards), Battersea, Thurs 10 May – heading for new record as ticket sales pass 800 |
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| 20.4.18 |
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Summer tyres? - new Continental summer car tyres; portfolio now featuring over 200 new items |
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| 20.4.18 |
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Truck platooning team - to update industry at the Microlise Transport Conference (16 May @ Ricoh Areana, Coventry) |
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| 20.4.18 |
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Chevin - launch fleet management software for SMEs inc accident history and claims & repairs tracking |
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| 20.4.18 |
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Ford - will have a fully autonomous vehicle in operation by 2021 |
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| 20.4.18 |
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Intelligent Telematics - launches camera monitoring solution to speed up claims management process |
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| 20.4.18 |
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Half of all drivers – 20 million people – believe it is acceptable to exceed the speed limit |
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| 20.4.18 |
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The BLOODHOUND SuperSonic Car - will take centre stage at ‘Built In Britain’, London Motor Show (17-20 May @ExCel) |
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| 20.4.18 |
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Comparthemarket.com - £170 insurance gender gap DESPITE the EU gender directive |
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| 20.4.18 |
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Auto Trader Retail Price Index - average price of a used car (£12,732) increased 6% year-on-year in March |
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| 20.4.18 |
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Volvo - Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) extends V60 fleet to 36 cars |
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| 20.4.18 |
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ABP Investigates... late payment in the bodyshop sector |
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| 20.4.18 |
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AA Premium Index - car insurance fell in Q1 2018 by 2%; average premium is now £661, 0.7% less than a year ago |
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| 19.4.18 |
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Japan: Advanced Propulsion Centre - 17 automotive exhibitors to represent the UK at the JSAE Spring Congress in Yokohama |
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| 19.4.18 |
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The London Motor Show (17-20 May @ ExCel) - 1979 Buick Regal with £20,000 paint job, plus a 19ft 6.0-litre Hummer in all-new BIG Zone |
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| 19.4.18 |
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Fix Auto Penzance - major investment announced to double repair centre |
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| 19.4.18 |
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AA and FIA - Pharrell Williams, Felipe Massa, Raphael Nadal and Antoine Griezman line up to support road safety campaign |
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| 19.4.18 |
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Morgan Motor Company - to reform the second-to-last Routemaster bus to have retired |
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| 19.4.18 |
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New FCA data - 3.76 million complaints about financial services firms |
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| 19.4.18 |
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The DPF Doctor - technician network continues to attract top talent |
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| 19.4.18 |
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Pendragon (Evans Halshaw) - expanding its network of SMART repair centres in addition to its 14 bodyshops |
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| 18.4.18 |
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CAPS - Successful CAPS GDPR event leads to repairers registering for their route to compliance |
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| 18.4.18 |
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ECA Automotive - launch energy baskets for bodyshop clients |
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| 18.4.18 |
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Porsche Carrera Cup GB - promises more action and surprises at Donington Park |
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| 18.4.18 |
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ABI Research - 8 million vehicles will be delivered with with SAE Level 3, 4 and 5 Autonomous Technology in 2025 |
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| 18.4.18 |
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Moneysupermarket.com Group PLC Q1 Trading Update - revenue up 4% thanks to "strong Insurance switching" |
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| 18.4.18 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) - PPG have been the BBA Headline Partner for SEVEN years and we'd like to say thank you! |
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| 18.4.18 |
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BMW - new M2 Competition "reworked" sports car includes a carbon-fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) high-precision strut |
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| 18.4.18 |
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The Volkswagen Group - records best ever delivery result for a single month in March |
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| 18.4.18 |
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Edenbridge Accident Repair Centre - the bodyshop that no longer relies on approved work provider provision... |
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| 18.4.18 |
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The Motor Ombudsman - volume of independent garages joining rises 107% during Q1 |
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| 18.4.18 |
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Standox Practical Tips - How to repair paintwork with tinted clearcoats |
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| 18.4.18 |
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Markerstudy - joins Brolly app panel |
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| 18.4.18 |
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Fitch - reduction in UK motor insurance premiums "appears to be underway" |
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| 18.4.18 |
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Impression Technologies Ltd (ITL) - Coventry-based automotive advanced lightweight tech firm receives £3m funding injection |
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| 18.4.18 |
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The Skills Show rebrands as WorldSkills UK LIVE - takes place 15 – 17 November at the NEC Birmingham |
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| 18.4.18 |
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Audi - partners with advertising platform DriveTribe as it gears up for EV launch |
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| 18.4.18 |
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Driver Power survey - BRITS LOVE THEIR CARS |
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| 18.4.18 |
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RAC - harsh winter weather leads to one of the worst quarters for RAC ‘pothole breakdowns’ |
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| 18.4.18 |
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Portugal: Volkswagen - makes Portuguese capital, Lisbon, a software development centre |
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| 18.4.18 |
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Cyber - UK commits up to £15 million on eve of the world's largest inter-governmental commitment on cyber security cooperation |
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| 18.4.18 |
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What Car? - hidden costs of electric vehicles mean thousands of drivers are in for a shock |
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| 18.4.18 |
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Car seat manufacturer Maxi-Cosi - launches the world's first child car seat with built-in airbags |
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| 17.4.18 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) - 18 companies, 32 awards and 119 finalists... |
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| 17.4.18 |
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Protek Bathgate - small bodyshop, BIG reputation |
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| 17.4.18 |
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Activate Group - acquisitions and ambitions since buying sopp+sopp 12 months ago |
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| 17.4.18 |
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North East Truck and Van - faulty acetylene cylinder causes "major fire" at a garage in Blaydon, Gateshead |
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| 17.4.18 |
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AA - facing a claim of up to £225m in damages from its former executive chairman, Bob Mackenzie |
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| 17.4.18 |
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Sika Automotive - to present and sponsor at 2018 CAR Symposium China |
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| 17.4.18 |
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South Africa: Axalta Coating Systems - launches its refinish brand, Nason Finishes |
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| 17.4.18 |
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DriveTribe - new App - Joyride - targets Gen Z and Millennials |
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| 17.4.18 |
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NFDA consumer attitude survey - high levels of satisfaction in aftersales |
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| 17.4.18 |
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TechMan - garage management system adds video capability to TechView to open up new opportunities |
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| 17.4.18 |
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LeaseCar - Top Ten Reasons for Road Rage |
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| 17.4.18 |
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Audatex UK - launch their own bodyshop management system - PlanManager; first user is Artis Accident Care |
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| 17.4.18 |
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Electric vehicle values rocket 41% compared to previous quarter |
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| 17.4.18 |
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Kia Promise - offers seven key benefits to customers inc complimentary 7-day insurance and £250 Insurance Excess Return for one year |
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| 17.4.18 |
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A million more family businesses since 2010 - family firms now generate a quarter of UK GDP |
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| 17.4.18 |
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GDPR - ICO consider that "a registration number is highly likely to be Personal Data in most circumstances" |
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| 17.4.18 |
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AA - results for y/e Jan 2018: profits up 41%; motor insurance policy count up 6% to 629,000 |
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| 17.4.18 |
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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles test drives RealWear’s Hands-Free HMT-1 augmented reality wearable device for speeding up maintenance and rep |
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| 16.4.18 |
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Vauxhall - give 2 years notice to ALL dealers this month; around one-third will not continue after April 2020 |
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| 16.4.18 |
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ABP Club member request for advice... Transit Tipper/Pick Up - tow bar came loose and worn holes |
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| 16.4.18 |
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Top 50 ultra-low emission car on the UK’s roads - Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV tops green car league table |
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| 16.4.18 |
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Insurance Europe - new, fairer deal for EU consumers could further line the pockets of those involved in "false claims" |
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| 16.4.18 |
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2018 Auto Trader Retailer Awards - nominations open for Rising Star, Business Initiative and Retailer of the Year dealer awards |
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| 16.4.18 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) - it's really important that you provide the names of guests attending BBA2018 |
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| 16.4.18 |
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Cecil Kimber College - MG Motor UK's Longbridge Training Venue now IMI accredited |
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| 16.4.18 |
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CAP HPI - nearly a third of all cars on UK roads now an SUV |
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| 16.4.18 |
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SMMT - female car owners up 20% in a decade, reveals UK’s biggest automotive Motorparc analysis |
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| 16.4.18 |
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Zurich UK - paid out 99% of consumer motor claims in the UK during 2017 |
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| 16.4.18 |
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Automechanika Birmingham, 5-7 June 2018 at the NEC - how efficient is your bodyshop? |
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| 16.4.18 |
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AXA and Burges Salmon - call for new standards to govern autonomous driving |
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| 16.4.18 |
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Concours d’Elegance - see "the finest car in the world", a 1929 Mercedes-Benz S Barker Tourer, at Hampton Court Palace (31 Aug - 2 Sept) |
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| 16.4.18 |
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Morgan Motor Company - double-sided digital screen ad covers 12 lanes of the M25, only one of its kind covering such quantity of LDN traffic |
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| 16.4.18 |
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Auto Body Professional - **NEW** 80-page Spring 2018 magazine available to read online... NOW! |
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| 16.4.18 |
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Fix Auto Oswestry- Richard Edwards celebrates 40 years of working for the Hitch family |
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| 16.4.18 |
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BT Fleet - "we will be expanding enormously in accident management"; focus on same-day repairs |
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| 16.4.18 |
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Revive! - former European Technical Manager for Sherwin Williams Paints, Ian Wetherell, sets up Revive! Huddersfield |
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| 16.4.18 |
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Smart cars are the most likely vehicles to be vandalised - more than one in every 100 Smart cars vandalised each year |
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| 16.4.18 |
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International Applications - achieves successful transition to new ISO Standard |
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| 16.4.18 |
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Re-post - Tom Hadfield of Circle Leasing responds to posting "GDPR - Can I take a copy of a driving licence?" |
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| 16.4.18 |
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Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche - testing autonomous parking at Hamburg Airport now, prior to on sale in 2020 |
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| 16.4.18 |
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SMMT - female buyers up 21% in last 10 years; 25% of cars on road are automatic; 1,500 different model ranges, up 25% in last 10 years |
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| 15.4.18 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - to cut 1,000 contract jobs at Solihull due to slump in sales of diesel cars |
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| 15.4.18 |
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Mail on Sunday - 4.5 million UK drivers have dashcams; can save 20% on car insurance; VMs may fit them as standard |
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| 15.4.18 |
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Carole Nash - reveal most accident prone roads are A38 and M25; most deadly roads are A1 and M6 |
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| 15.4.18 |
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Government - bring in new rules to curb bogus holiday sickness pay-outs after 500% increase in claim volumes |
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| 15.4.18 |
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BBA - no-one has been killed in the 50,000 Volvo XC90s sold in UK since 2002; Thatcham call for AEB to be standard fit on all vehicle |
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| 13.4.18 |
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Cash for Crash - gang of 11 led by Shazad Ali found guilty of false insurance claims totalling over £250,000 |
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| 13.4.18 |
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ABP Guide to Retail Charges - all new edition NOW available on-line; printed copies in post to ABP members |
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| 13.4.18 |
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Confused.com - average car insurance policy in Q1 2018 was £768, a fall of £13 from Q1 2017; 52% higher than Q1 2008 |
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| 13.4.18 |
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Reform - new report says coffee shop chains and others are relabelling low-skilled jobs as apprenticeships |
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| 13.4.18 |
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Automechanika Birmingham (ABP is their body repair media partner) - names Ch;oe Hyland as Marketing Manager |
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| 13.4.18 |
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IMI - Steve Nash calls for reforms to apprenticeship levy |
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| 13.4.18 |
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IFED - Abdul Hakim jailed for selling 21 fake car insurance policies and making 18 false claims worth £321,000 |
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| 13.4.18 |
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Paul Siemonek - leaves Fix Auto UK after 5 months to join National ARG as Corporate Client Business Manager |
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| 13.4.18 |
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Dave Calder (ex operations director with Fix Auto UK)- joins Gemini Australia as Corporate General Manager |
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| 13.4.18 |
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AMA (largest bodyshop group in Australia) - US private equity firm Blackstone to acquire bodyshop business; Andy Hopkins stays as CEO |
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| 12.4.18 |
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Pertwee & Back - Great Yarmouth-based Ford dealer attributes £1.12m of lost revenue to the sale of its bodyshop, report local newspaper |
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| 12.4.18 |
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Volkswagen - Used Car Event runs until 30 April includes 2 yrs warranty, roadside assistance, MOT cover and two services |
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| 12.4.18 |
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The ABI - voluntarily published gender pay gap figures |
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| 12.4.18 |
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Zurich UK - pilots chatbot, ‘Zara’, for first notification of claims |
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| 12.4.18 |
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Diesel cars at record number - well over 12 million on Britain's roads |
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| 12.4.18 |
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AXA - partners with insurance start-up Brolly on new car insurance offering |
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| 12.4.18 |
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IAM RoadSmart - Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) Scheme would be welcomed |
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| 12.4.18 |
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autoVHC - unsold aftersales work costing UK dealers more than £420 million in lost sales per year |
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| 12.4.18 |
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Electric Vehicles - 85,000 chargepoints operating at homes across the UK versus 6,152 public charging locations |
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| 12.4.18 |
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British Bodyshop Awards, Thurs 10 May - list of all 1190 finalist in award order |
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| 12.4.18 |
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British Bodyshop Awards, Thurs 10 May - list of all 119 finalist in repairer order |
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| 12.4.18 |
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AXA - partners with By Miles for product is aimed at motorists who drive under 7,000 miles a year |
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| 12.4.18 |
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"Left to their own devices, companies take advantage of consumers’ loyalty, and can charge them an average of nearly £1k per year for it" |
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| 12.4.18 |
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CMA - publishes new advice for joint ventures following recent case where two businesses in a bogus JV were fined £1.7 million |
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| 12.4.18 |
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Porsche - begins 2018 with further growth |
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| 12.4.18 |
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3.1 million vehicles were registered for the first time in Great Britain during 2017 - 6% lower than during the previous year |
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| 12.4.18 |
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New reforms to give consumers a better deal |
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| 12.4.18 |
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Hairdryers and plungers... consumer advice for dealing with minor dents and scratches |
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| 12.4.18 |
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Fix Auto UK - St Leonards Motor Bodyshop And Accident Repair Centre joins as Fix Auto Hastings |
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| 12.4.18 |
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ProVision - new CameraMatics app from ProVision closes reporting and compliance gaps |
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| 12.4.18 |
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"Brutally impressive" Porsche hybrid race car - faster than Formula One |
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| 12.4.18 |
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National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA) - Bike sales were up 4.7% in March with 15,208 units |
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| 12.4.18 |
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Saga - results for y/e 31 Jan 2018; motor insurance profits up 38%; WNS paid £35m in repair costs for Saga |
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| 12.4.18 |
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Covéa Insurance - progresses women in leadership agenda with the next generation |
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| 12.4.18 |
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TomTom Telematics - partnership with The Driving Doctor for driver behaviour solution targeting fleet and insurance sectors |
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| 12.4.18 |
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Canada: Symach - installs innovative FixStation equipment at Canadian bodyshop, Mervyn’s, in British Columbia |
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| 12.4.18 |
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Daily Star - "garage bosses are cashing in as speed humps wreck the nation’s cars" |
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| 11.4.18 |
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International Applications (IAL) - moves to free next day delivery |
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| 11.4.18 |
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Volvo - XC40 becomes Volvo's most successful new model launch in UK ever |
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| 11.4.18 |
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Aviva - partners with payroll software provider BrightPay to help smaller businesses get to grips with auto-enrolment |
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| 11.4.18 |
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Aviva - partbers with payroll software provider BrightPay to help smaller businesses get to grips with auto-enrolment |
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| 11.4.18 |
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BT - launches free, fast, secure Guest Wi-Fi for small businesses |
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| 11.4.18 |
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World-leading cyber centre to be developed in London’s Olympic Park |
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| 11.4.18 |
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Northumbria University and The Open University - new way to control the way liquids dry on surfaces could benefit car industry |
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| 11.4.18 |
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AD Williams- open repair centre no. 8: AD Williams Hemel Hempsted |
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| 11.4.18 |
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Bluegrasscoms - Mercedes-Benz Van UK have signed up to full VISION roll out |
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| 11.4.18 |
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Cooper Tire Europe - New World RX regulations for Cooper Tire Europe in 2018 |
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| 11.4.18 |
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The Peter Vardy Group - actively recruiting female technicians by developing specific campaigns to attract female talent |
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| 11.4.18 |
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IAM RoadSmart - Mike Quinton (ex Prudential, Churchill, RBS & Zurich) to replace Sarah Sillars as CEO |
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| 11.4.18 |
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Allianz - partners with Drivy to provide insurance for car sharing platform |
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| 11.4.18 |
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Volkswagen Group - statement |
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| 11.4.18 |
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Europe: Plug-in vehicle sales for Q4 and 2017 full year - 307,400 units; up 39% on 2016 sales |
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| 11.4.18 |
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Nationwide - support Cancer Research UK as their Charity Partner |
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| 10.4.18 |
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FCA - to investigate if insurers are inflating claims through referrals to CMCs and keeping volume discounts from their own repairers |
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| 10.4.18 |
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ABP Club Training Hub, with Peritus Learning: GDPR - Can I take a copy of a driving licence? |
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| 10.4.18 |
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Nearly a quarter of UK SMEs miss out on business opportunities due to lack of funding |
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| 10.4.18 |
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all new Ford Focus - technical details revealed; deliveries start September |
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| 10.4.18 |
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Peter Vardy Group - New Porsche Centre revs up in Perth |
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| 10.4.18 |
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Mirka - Karl Horsley and Mark Rimmer put pedal to the metal for charity |
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| 10.4.18 |
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Horwich Farrelly Large & Complex Injury Conference - telematics and autonomous vehicles on the agenda later this month |
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| 10.4.18 |
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Liberty Insurance Ireland - younger drivers ‘more fluid’ in their interpretation of insurance fraud
compared to older drivers |
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| 10.4.18 |
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Bentley Motors - to build the UK’s largest ever solar-powered car port |
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| 10.4.18 |
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ŠKODA UK - record March market share of 2.81% (13,300 cars registered) |
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| 10.4.18 |
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ABP Guide to Retail Charges - new edition NOW available on-line; printed copies in post to ABP members |
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| 10.4.18 |
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LexisNexis Risk Solutions - launch Attract for Motor, the sector’s first market-wide, policy data-based risk scoring |
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| 10.4.18 |
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Aviva customer's experience of nuisance calls - "Those responsible for the passing of this data should hang their heads in shame" |
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| 10.4.18 |
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Junair Spraybooths - Grahame Kitchin, Sales Director, to retire after 32 years in the automotive industry |
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| 10.4.18 |
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EMaC (part of Innovation Group) - customer, Motorline, reports sales growth up almost 50% in 2017 sees projected revenue increase for 2018 |
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| 10.4.18 |
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RAC Foundation - third of hospitals charge staff to park: £80 per week to park at work? |
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| 10.4.18 |
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The Qdos Group - insurtech firm recognised in The Sunday Times BDO Profit Track 100 |
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| 10.4.18 |
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BMW Group UK - from £131 a week, customers can drive BMW and MINI vehicles on a flexible, monthly "all-in" pay as you go |
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| 10.4.18 |
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Bluegrasscoms - BlueAudit mobile app and online management console can save up to 60% in bodyshop auditing time |
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| 10.4.18 |
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Channel 4's ‘Dispatches – Britain’s Diesel Scandal’ - RHA: "one of the UK’s most heavily regulated industries... cannot put lives at risk" |
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| 09.4.18 |
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France: Subaru - providing 3-years free comprehensive insurance cover on every new car for drivers over 30 |
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| 09.4.18 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) - finalists unveiled Wednesday (11 April) at noon; ticket sales at record level |
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| 09.4.18 |
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ABP Guide to Retail Charges - new 2018 - 2019 edition launched tomorrow (Tues 10 April) at noon |
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| 09.4.18 |
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EDT Automotive - auto transmission machine gets 5-star rating from Horton Cars |
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| 09.4.18 |
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IAL - Sales and Technical Team boosted with two key appointments |
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| 09.4.18 |
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Nationwide - celebrate 56th win in Porsche Carrera Cup GB with sponsored driver Dino Zamparelli |
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| 09.4.18 |
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DEKRA UK - appoint Jonathan Stevens as their new head of sales |
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| 09.4.18 |
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Inspect Any Car - launch their damage repair network with 300 mobile repair vehicles and rapid repair centres |
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| 09.4.18 |
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Fiat - confirm sell-off of their parts division, Magneti Marelli - by "end of 2018 or early 2019" |
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| 08.4.18 |
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Aylesford Body Repair Centre - suffers damage on Thursday from fire which started in spraybooth |
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| 08.4.18 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) 2018 - look out for the BBA Preview in the next issue of Auto Body Professional! |
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| 08.4.18 |
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Cooper Solutions - Gayan Thilakarathna appointed Software Developer |
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| 08.4.18 |
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LexisNexis Risk Solutions - launch Software Development Kit - plug-in Connected Car service for vehicle manufacturers |
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| 06.4.18 |
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DLG Auto Services (UKAARC) - 2017 results: pre-tax profit up 20% to £45m on turnover up 15% to £176m |
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| 06.4.18 |
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Churchill - car theft punishments not harsh enough; just 20% of trials result in jail sentence |
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| 06.4.18 |
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Mirka - Karl Horsley and Mark Rimmer cycling to Amsterdam to raise money for Willen Hospice |
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| 06.4.18 |
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Ford Credit Europe - gains approval to set up bank in Germany to mitigate any risk from Brexit |
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| 06.4.18 |
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Allianz Partners - trains its network of recovery operators on latest in Electric, Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrids |
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| 06.4.18 |
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Volvo - Body & Paint Apprentice Programme; recruiting more students to join 2018 intake |
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| 06.4.18 |
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PSA Group - creates new Low Emission Vehicles Business Unit to develop electric vehicle strategy |
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| 05.4.18 |
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What Car? - new car discounts at the highest level for a year; best deal - Seat Toldeo with 42.3% discount |
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| 05.4.18 |
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Apollo Motor Group - open 15th bodyshop in their group - Apollo Sittingbourne, managed by Paul Deadman |
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| 05.4.18 |
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Auto Windscreens (a MarkerStudy Group company) - cuts its national ADAS recalibration charges by 12% |
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| 05.4.18 |
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VisionTrack (a MarkerStudy Group company) - appoint Gary Barnes as Operations Director |
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| 05.4.18 |
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Dawn Swales (ex JCC) - joins Turners Accident Repair Centre in Selby; second site in Doncaster opens 16 April |
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| 05.4.18 |
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Axa - UK CEO, Amanda Blanc, leaves Axa to become CEO of Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) for Zurich |
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| 05.4.18 |
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Lightfoot - appoints Rupert Lyon Taylor as Managing Director of fleet division |
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| 05.4.18 |
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A reminder that registration for Skill Auto closes on 7th April |
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| 05.4.18 |
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Accident Exchange - boosts JCT600 bodyshop revenue by 34% |
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| 05.4.18 |
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Selsia Vehicle Accident Centres - exhibiting at the Fleet World Fleet Show at Silverstone on Wednesday 9 May 2018 |
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| 05.4.18 |
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Zurich - shareholders elect Michel Liès as new Chairman |
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| 05.4.18 |
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Nationwide - ready for new Porsche Carrera Cup campaign with Dino Zamparelli |
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| 05.4.18 |
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SMMT - new car sales down 15.7% in March; diesel sales down 37% |
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| 05.4.18 |
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Scottish Widows - one in 20 Brits expect to work until they die (that's more than three million people) |
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| 05.4.18 |
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Scottish Widows - one in 20 Brits expect to work until they die (that's more than three million people) |
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| 05.4.18 |
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GoCompare - UK average for car insurance is £826.77 |
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| 05.4.18 |
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Mercedes-Benz Cars UK - Rachael Thompson appointed Sales Director and Krishan Bodhani appointed Used Cars and Remarketing Director |
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| 05.4.18 |
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The Floow - 70% of UK insurance leaders expect motor insurance premiums to rise in the next two years |
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| 05.4.18 |
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Ford - launch Parts Plus, a direct sales channel offering a full range of trade parts directly to independent repairers |
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| 05.4.18 |
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Alton Cars Group - publish their gender pay gap report |
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| 05.4.18 |
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Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMI) - publish their gender pay gap report |
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| 05.4.18 |
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Direct Line Group (DLG) - publish their gender pay gap report |
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| 05.4.18 |
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Admiral Group plc (Admiral) - publish their gender pay gap report |
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| 05.4.18 |
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Euro Car Parts (ECP) - publish their gender pay gap report |
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| 05.4.18 |
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Nationwide Accident Repair Services (NARS) - publish their gender pay gap report |
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| 04.4.18 |
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The ABP Club Training Hub - GDPR with Peritus Learning: Can I pass personal information around the bodyshop? |
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| 04.4.18 |
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ABP Club, in partnership with Audatex and Thatcham Research - launch the Body Repair Industry Apprentice Awards & Graduation |
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| 04.4.18 |
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IMI - offers members legal assistance on legal complexities around equal pay |
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| 04.4.18 |
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CAPS GDPR Conferences – 1 week to go! Midlands-based GDPR Themed event: Wednesday 11 April in Hinckley |
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| 04.4.18 |
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BMW Group and Daimler - agree to combine mobility services to create a "true global mobility powerhouse" |
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| 04.4.18 |
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First Morgan Aero GT rolls off production line |
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| 04.4.18 |
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rFpro - World first platform enables the test and training of autonomous vehicles in simulation |
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| 04.4.18 |
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RAC - city drivers issued with more than one million penalty notices each year for driving in bus lanes |
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| 04.4.18 |
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Automechanika Birmingham - wins ‘Best Trade Show’ at Industry Awards |
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| 04.4.18 |
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Your Legal Friend - law firm reveals names of drivers and vehicles most likelt to cause a car accident (sorry... David, John and Sarah) |
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| 04.4.18 |
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Axalta Coating Systems - new names for the Spencer Coatings Group (industrial coatings) after successful acquisition |
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| 04.4.18 |
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NEW CAR TAX penalties for diesel buyers have forced up the price of popular family cars by more than £300 overnight |
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| 04.4.18 |
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Vauxhall - to build new Vivaro van at Luton |
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| 04.4.18 |
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Subaru - four new Subaru dealer franchises appointed: Shrewsbury, Andover, Exeter and Brompton On Swale |
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| 04.4.18 |
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Ford - new national awareness campaign in collaboration with Time to Change to “break the silence on mental health” |
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| 04.4.18 |
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Dow Jones News article - 'Latest Entrants Into Electric Car Race: Makers of Post-It Notes, Paint... ' |
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| 04.4.18 |
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FCA insurance transparency - comparethemarket.com comment |
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| 04.4.18 |
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LV= - What is machine learning and how can it help insurers? |
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| 04.4.18 |
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Isuzu - opens five new Isuzu dealer franchises: Norfolk, Cheshire, Kirriemuir, Devizes and Kelso |
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| 04.4.18 |
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Fix Auto World - announce appointment of Harry Dhanjal to the role of Global Strategic Developer, |
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| 04.4.18 |
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Solera Technology Centre (STC) - their joint venture with MAPFRE acquires CESVI (Center for Experimentation and Road Safety) in Brasil |
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| 04.4.18 |
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Solera - acquire RedCap to augment Digital Garage platform and further address the 54 transactions in the automotive lifecycle |
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| 03.4.18 |
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Swansway Accident Repair Centre - opens new £200,000 alloy wheel refurbishment centre in Crewe called 'Wheel Works' |
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| 03.4.18 |
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Direct Group (DG) - video usage to improve the PROPERTY claims journey |
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| 03.4.18 |
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Volkswagen’s electric van, eCrafter - to make debut at CV Show at NEC from 24-26 April |
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| 03.4.18 |
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Insurance firms still failing to meet FCA general insurance renewal rules - RAC apologises to customers |
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| 03.4.18 |
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National Living Wage - workers set for £600 pay rise from 1 April |
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| 03.4.18 |
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LV= - 2017 results: "a transformative year"; pre-tax profit of £122 million (£49 million loss previous year) |
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| 03.4.18 |
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Happy to be back at work after the Easter Bank Holiday weekend? |
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| 03.4.18 |
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Zurich - acquires RSA's high value motor and home insurance broker provider, Oak Underwriting |
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| 03.4.18 |
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GoCompare - Is PCP still king? Car finance options as PCP costs rise |
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| 03.4.18 |
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The Motor Ombudsman - makes it easier and quicker for consumers to rate and review a garage |
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| 03.4.18 |
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HPI - fewer crashes, self-parking vehicles and rent-a-car - the future of motoring... |
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| 03.4.18 |
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MoT - new rules from 20 May mean motorists could face £2,500 fine if car fails an early test |
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| 03.4.18 |
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USA - insurers alleged to under-price damage costs where policyholders send them photo of damage |
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| 03.4.18 |
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Apprenticeships - one year on from introduction of apprentice levy; number of new starts has fallen by 39% |
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| 03.4.18 |
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IoD (Institute of Directors) - new business survey shows need for Apprenticeship Levy reform |
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| 30.3.18 |
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Insurance Times Claims Excellence Awards - full list of all finalists |
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| 30.3.18 |
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CMA (Competitions and Markets Authority) - car hire sites to provide full costs upfront after CMA action |
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| 30.3.18 |
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UK Customer Service Excellence awards (formerly Modern Claims awards) - full list of finalists |
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| 29.3.18 |
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PPG - proud to be the headline partner of the British Bodyshop Awards for 2018! |
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| 29.3.18 |
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HSE - company fined £20k after apprentice suffers fractured skull at commercial vehicle maintenance company |
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| 29.3.18 |
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Financial Ombudsman Service - latest six-monthly complaints data |
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| 29.3.18 |
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Spring clean for England’s motorways - 200,000 bags of litter are collected every year from the motorway network |
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| 29.3.18 |
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Access to Justice (A2J) - MPs urged to remove cyclists and pedestrians from personal injury reforms |
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| 29.3.18 |
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Direct Line Group - introduces new company wide minimum salary of £18,000 |
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| 29.3.18 |
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Citroën - poor seating position could trigger back and neck pain for more than 5.5 million UK drivers |
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| 29.3.18 |
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Volvo XC60 - new SUV named 2018 World Car of the Year |
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| 29.3.18 |
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National Windscreens - Lisa Pugh, business development director (insurance), appointed a board member of the company |
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| 29.3.18 |
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Absolute Alignment - two new partnerships with UK race teams: the BTCC & the British GT Championship |
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| 29.3.18 |
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Eden Motor Group - boosts revenue by 60% with EMaC (a subsidiary of Innovation Group) Service Plan |
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| 29.3.18 |
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Aviva / IFED - boss of car hire company sentenced for £30,000 insurance fraud; blamed his mum for 2 crashes |
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| 29.3.18 |
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Volvo - wins Best Fleet Manufacturer award as voted by leasing and fleet customers |
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| 29.3.18 |
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Farécla - pre-Easter holiday fun! WIN the NEW G Plus Polishing Machine, plus two runners up prizes |
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| 29.3.18 |
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Fix Auto UK - appoints Neil Reader (ex Karl Vella and Nationwide) to Regional Operations Team to manage Region two (North of England) |
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| 29.3.18 |
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ThatchamResearch - appoint Graham Gibson (Allianz) as chairman ; replaces Ian Currie (RSA) who is rettring |
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| 29.3.18 |
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Audatex - launch "innovative new bodyshop solution" in London during the daytime of BBA Battersea event |
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| 29.3.18 |
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IMI - 82% of drivers don't know enough about electric cars to make the switch |
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| 29.3.18 |
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Mercedes-Benz Vans - 42% of delivery drivers admit to break parking laws and regulations "just to do their job" |
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| 29.3.18 |
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SMMT - British car manufacturing declines -4.4% in February to 145,475 units |
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| 28.3.18 |
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Allianz UK - celebrates a record year for fraud detection with savings reaching a total of £62.8m |
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| 28.3.18 |
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London minicab drivers face greater testing - TfL consults on tighter regulation of private hire sector |
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| 28.3.18 |
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Road Haulage Association - cash-strapped hauliers need incentive to upgrade their trucks, not penalties |
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| 28.3.18 |
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Allianz Worldwide Partners UK - new benchmark for roadside assistance technician training from |
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| 28.3.18 |
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NCR Bodyshops - new site - NCR Swindon - invests in Junair kit |
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| 28.3.18 |
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Glass's - part of Autovista Group - has extended its 12-year partnership with Ageas for the use of Glass eSalvage solution |
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| 28.3.18 |
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MG Cannon - secures BMW and MINI approval for all 4 sites |
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| 28.3.18 |
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Mitchell and GT Motive - to host two UK showcase events in May to demonstrate their product offering |
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| 27.3.18 |
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Intel - head of Intel's self-driving car program and CEO of Intel-owned sensor supplier Mobileye, on recent Uber incident |
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| 27.3.18 |
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Cleveland Police - issue warning following thefts of keyless vehicles |
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| 27.3.18 |
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British VW drivers start 'dieselgate' claim in High Court (Reuters report) |
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| 27.3.18 |
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Secret Supercar Meet - 300 supercars worth in excess of £75 million met at the weekend to raise money for Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice |
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| 27.3.18 |
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Rolls-Royce Motor Cars London - beats 137 other dealerships from around the world to take the Global Dealer of the Year title |
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| 27.3.18 |
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Jaguar I-PACE - will be the first premium self-driving electric vehicle in Waymo’s fleet (formerly Google car) |
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| 27.3.18 |
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BMW - UK sales of the BMW i3 exceed 10,000 units; best-selling compact electric vehicle in the premium segment |
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| 27.3.18 |
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Volvo Product Technology Course -EXTRA DATE: Monday 11 June |
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| 27.3.18 |
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Specialist Cars - BMW and MINI retailer group upgrades dealer management system (DMS) with Cooper Solutions |
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| 27.3.18 |
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The British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) - the largest dedicated body repair industry awards event in the UK! |
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| 27.3.18 |
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RSA - Catherine Frost appointed managing director of RSA Motability, effective immediately |
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| 27.3.18 |
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The bvrla - assesses threat of terrorism on the UK vehicle rental sector |
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| 27.3.18 |
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Kia Motors - builds its three millionth car in Europe |
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| 27.3.18 |
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The ABP Club Training Hub - when is a Number Plate personal data for GDPR? |
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| 27.3.18 |
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Would you trust an autonomous car? - vote now in the Autovista Group Survey |
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| 27.3.18 |
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RAC - arrival of the Easter break to spark almost 19m leisure trips by car |
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| 27.3.18 |
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Admiral - 43% of motor accidents happen during rush hour |
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| 27.3.18 |
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Direct Line Group - announces new partnership with Volkswagen Insurance Service |
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| 27.3.18 |
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Z/Yen - thinktank research ranks London as world's leading financial centre |
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| 27.3.18 |
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Local Government Association (LGA) - new pothole funding will provide just over 1 per cent of what is needed to tackle our current backlog |
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| 27.3.18 |
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DENSO - puts Start/Stop technology centre stage at Autoinform Live Glasgow |
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| 27.3.18 |
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What3words - more than 70% of UK motorists use sat navs but 27% end up at the wrong place |
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| 27.3.18 |
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Brussels: Audi - first fully electric Audi to be built at CO2-neutral plant |
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| 27.3.18 |
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Volkswagen - 12 years ago, Volkswagen was the world's first VM to offer a parking assistant with automatic steering |
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| 27.3.18 |
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ABI - 26 insurance companies commit to passing on cost benefits from Civil Liability Bill announcement |
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| 27.3.18 |
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Octo Telematics - partners with Renault's RCI Bank and Services to provide global telematics data analysis for vehicles |
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| 27.3.18 |
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AkzoNobel - to sell Specialty Chemicals to The Carlyle Group and GIC for €10.1 billion (£8.8 billion) billion) |
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| 26.3.18 |
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Nissan - Paul Willcox (chairman of Nissan Europe) resigns; replaced by Gianluca de Ficchy from Renault finance |
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| 26.3.18 |
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Creditsafe - late payment culture rife in Formula 1 |
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| 26.3.18 |
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National scrappage scheme plans shelved |
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| 26.3.18 |
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New greener police cars to run on hydrogen - zero emission vehicles to be used by taxi firms and police |
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| 26.3.18 |
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Rise in online shopping clogging up our roads with LGVs and causing potholes |
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| 26.3.18 |
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Baldwins Repair Group - first UK vehicle repairer working with Bluecity, London’s 100% EV car sharing scheme |
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| 26.3.18 |
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Hundreds over 100 hold driving licence |
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| 26.3.18 |
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Allianz - strengthens its Scottish presence with two senior appointments |
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| 26.3.18 |
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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) - fleet size at Leasys UK, the contract hire company of FCA Bank, up 33% to 11,358 vehicles |
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| 26.3.18 |
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What Car? - only half of cars claiming to take three child car seats can fit them in |
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| 26.3.18 |
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WorldSkills UK - latest Squad UK list announced for Car Painting, Autobody Repair and Automotive Technology |
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| 26.3.18 |
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Glass’s - predicts volatility in the CV market with ULEZ on the way |
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| 26.3.18 |
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RAC - 58% of motorists think modern vehicle headlights are so bright they risk causing other motorists to have accidents |
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| 26.3.18 |
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The Confused.com London Motor Show (17-20 May 2018, London ExCeL) - DriveTribe confirmed as official digital media partner |
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| 26.3.18 |
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Gemini - celebrate winning two Auto Industry Excellence Awards: Employer Excellence and Training and Development Excellence |
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| 26.3.18 |
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£100 million given to councils to help repair potholes and protect local roads from future severe weather |
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| 26.3.18 |
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LV= - 17 stag-do fraudsters who submitted false injury claims after a minor road accident brought to justice |
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| 26.3.18 |
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USA: Solera - acquires software company in the automotive industry, RedCap, to boost Solera’s Digital Garage platform |
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| 26.3.18 |
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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles - Van Fleet World/Vans A2Z awards Best Van Safety accolade awarded for standard autonomous emergency braking |
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| 26.3.18 |
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CitNOW - overseas customer snaps up six-figure Porsche 911 RS after viewing a video tour |
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| 26.3.18 |
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The Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) - gender pay gap & executive pay inquiry launched by Select Committee |
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| 26.3.18 |
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Volvo - to manufacture the Lynx & Co 01 model alongside the XC40 in Belgium |
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| 23.3.18 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA), Battersea, Thurs 10 May - THE RETURN OF THE Brandreth |
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| 23.3.18 |
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The IMI - Gallagher and GaraShield are confirmed as the new joint sponsors for the 2018/19 IMI Membership card |
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| 23.3.18 |
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Smartdriverclub - Connected Car Growth sees Smartdriverclub Insurance increase telematics capacity |
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| 23.3.18 |
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Industry Insights - finalists in the Best Customer Service Product for BUSINESS category, UK Customer Service Excellence Awards |
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| 23.3.18 |
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Nissan - aims to sell 1 million electrified vehicles a year by 2022 & equip 20 models with autonomous driving in 20 markets |
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| 23.3.18 |
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Nationwide Charity fundraising is Sky High! - £42,363.15 raised for UK Air Ambulances |
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| 23.3.18 |
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ABP Club Training Hub - More Repairers take the Peritus Accredited GDPR ‘Data Champion’ route training programme |
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| 23.3.18 |
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EDAM Group - launches Claims Academy to support growth |
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| 23.3.18 |
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Auto Industry Excellence Awards - Gemini winner of two awards; Devonshire Motors won Bodyshop Excellence Award |
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| 22.3.18 |
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Autotech Group - Duncan Leftley, CEO of five-site bodyshop group, taking part in 125-mile canoe race for The Childhood Eye Cancer Trust |
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| 22.3.18 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) 2018 - 49 days to go... |
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| 22.3.18 |
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William Medcalf Vintage Bentley - classic car specialist expands automotiv parts design and fabrication team |
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| 22.3.18 |
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SEAT - to launch one new car every six months until 2020 and kicks off its electric offensive |
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| 22.3.18 |
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UK General Insurance - cyber insurance protection launched for ‘the man and woman on the street’ |
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| 22.3.18 |
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Gallagher Bassett - appoints Simon Pemberton as UK Chief Executive Officer |
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| 22.3.18 |
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Ford - 'Collaborative Parking' technology being tested in Milton Keynes |
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| 22.3.18 |
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Ford - 'Collaborative Parking' technology being tested in Milton Keynes |
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| 22.3.18 |
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The Floow - launches the world’s first complete production-ready telematics platform |
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| 22.3.18 |
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Automechanika Birmingham - Garage of the Year 2018 now open for entries |
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| 22.3.18 |
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Tesla - shareholders award Elon Musk a $2.6 BILLION share-based pay deal; biggest in US corporate history |
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| 22.3.18 |
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Sabre Insurance - 2017 results: pre-tax profits down 12% to £55m on premiums up 7% to £210m |
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| 22.3.18 |
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Ford - to open a 5-car showroom in retail outlet, Next, in Manchester’s Arndale shopping centre |
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| 22.3.18 |
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AGM Services - awarded SafeContractor accreditation for achieving excellence in workplace Health and Safety |
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| 21.3.18 |
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Gateshead College student Callum Green, ChipsAway’s North Tyneside car care centre - accelerates to World Skills finals |
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| 21.3.18 |
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European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) - focus on vehicle safety measures with most tangible results, auto industry says |
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| 21.3.18 |
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Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) - motor finance market makes positive start to 2018: +7% by volume and +13% by value |
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| 21.3.18 |
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Volvo Car Insurance - receives the Feefo Trusted Service Award 2018; "recognises exceptional performance" inc Volvo Approved Repair network |
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| 21.3.18 |
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ABP Club Training Hub with Peritus Learning - When is a data controller a data processor? |
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| 21.3.18 |
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MotorEasy - by 2020, 40% of new car buyers will be millennials & 74% of millennials think new tech makes their life easier |
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| 21.3.18 |
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Allianz Worldwide Partners UK - collaborates with Apex Networks to bolster peace of mind for stranded motorists |
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| 21.3.18 |
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Lightfoot - Flower Station becomes the first company to adopt Lightfoot’s Vehicle Management package |
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| 21.3.18 |
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Fix Auto UK - becomes the title sponsor for championship-winning racer, Jac Constable |
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| 21.3.18 |
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Further woes for diesel drivers - fuel consumption found to be up to 75% more than stated by car manufacturers |
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| 21.3.18 |
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AW Group - wins LV= Community Award |
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| 21.3.18 |
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Gemini Accident Repair Centres and LV= - create ‘Mechanic Mentor’ films to help drivers feel more confident with car maintenance |
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| 21.3.18 |
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Sweden: AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals - joins partnership to explore opportunities for green hydrogen and 'electrofuels' |
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| 21.3.18 |
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CarKraft - Renault teams up with Carkraft road safety initiative for ninth consecutive year |
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| 20.3.18 |
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Germany: Volkswagen - vehicle paint technician joins other apprentices to develop and make unique Golf cars |
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| 20.3.18 |
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MOT - the key changes that take place to the test 2 months today - 20 May 2018 |
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| 20.3.18 |
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RAC Foundation - 92 years – average time before a road is resurfaced in England (31 years in London; 71 years in Wales) |
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| 20.3.18 |
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Todd Engineering - product range to now include Italian based manufacturer, Greentech Dryers |
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| 20.3.18 |
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Volkswagen - network of UK Retailers offer drivers a 'Spring Health Check' |
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| 20.3.18 |
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Tough new sanctions - new powers to give greater protection to staff and small suppliers in insolvent businesses |
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| 20.3.18 |
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Direct Line Group - Civil Liability Bill: "good news for motorists as benefits from these reforms flow through" |
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| 20.3.18 |
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Mycarcheck.com - used diesel cars in demand and 126-650cc bike sales soar |
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| 20.3.18 |
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Kwik Fit survey - vehicle damage from potholes rises by 34% in two years; 1.2 million bodywork repairs thanks to potholes |
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| 20.3.18 |
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Ageas - welcomes Ogden Personal Injury rate change |
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| 20.3.18 |
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Copart - "Double Delight" at LV= Claims Partner Awards |
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| 20.3.18 |
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Civil Liability Bill - Justice Secretary unveils new bill to cut car insurance premiums |
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| 20.3.18 |
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Triple tonne for Autofirst |
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| 20.3.18 |
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Lightfoot - Thrifty Car & Van Rental to reward better drivers with discounts on vehicle rental |
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| 20.3.18 |
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Inflation rate - CPI down to 2.5% for last 12 months; RPI down to 3.6% |
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| 20.3.18 |
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Annual Local Authority Road Maintenance (ALARM) survey - more than 24,400 miles of road identified as needing essential maintenance in 2018 |
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| 20.3.18 |
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Dacia - tops list of most affordable cars to run in 2018 |
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| 20.3.18 |
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New Civil Liability Bill would be ‘great news for motorists’ says ABI |
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| 20.3.18 |
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Personal injury compensation reforms announced - changes to the law of England and Wales relating to whiplash claims TODAY |
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| 19.3.18 |
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Uber - suspends all self-driving car tests in North America after fatal accident involving pedestrian |
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| 19.3.18 |
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USA: Tesla - reports claim Tesla is selling "a high volume of flawed parts" requiring costly rework |
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| 19.3.18 |
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Tracker - 82% of Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs) were stolen without the owner’s keys |
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| 19.3.18 |
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The new Genius iQ spectrophotometer from Standox - German technology for even better colour management |
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| 19.3.18 |
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Auto Trader - average price of a used car increased 6% year-on-year (like-for-like) in February |
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| 19.3.18 |
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Valspar - DeBeer’s innovative new Matt Clear simplifies matt refinishing |
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| 19.3.18 |
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CitNOW - announces new categories and sponsors for 2018 CitNOW Video Awards |
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| 19.3.18 |
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CV-Library - one in four automotive professionals risk job opportunities through social media activity |
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| 19.3.18 |
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RAC Foundation - poorest families in Britain spending 1/4 of their weekly £ running a car; £13.70 pw on insurance, repairs & maintenance |
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| 19.3.18 |
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AutoCar - average price of a used car increased 6% year-on-year (like-for-like) in February |
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| 19.3.18 |
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Zap-Map - integrates London’s new TfL EV rapid charging network |
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| 19.3.18 |
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Volkswagen - opens new centre of competence for safety in Wolfsburg, Germany - HQ of the Volkswagen Group |
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| 19.3.18 |
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Audi - co-developed Audi self-driving car and passenger drone on the horizon |
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| 19.3.18 |
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Audi - co-developed Audi self-driving car and passenger drone on the horizon |
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| 19.3.18 |
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Audi - co-developed Audi self-driving car and passenger drone on the horizon |
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| 19.3.18 |
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BIBA - signs up to the Woman in Finance Charter |
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| 19.3.18 |
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Direct Line Group - 3 significant barriers to a driverless future: control, ability and love of driving |
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| 19.3.18 |
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Land Rover - supports The Prince’s Countryside Fund with launch of the 2018 vehicle bursary |
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| 19.3.18 |
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ABI - insurance pay outs to help UK businesses deal with unpaid bills are at their highest since 2009 |
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| 19.3.18 |
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SEAT - named Most Improved Fleet Manufacturer of the Year |
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| 19.3.18 |
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The British Coatings Federation (BCF) - coatings industry association global leaders meet in Oxford |
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| 19.3.18 |
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Audatex - introduces latest D4.49 vehicle data release for Audaenterprisegold 4.0; 44 new models & updates to approx 100 vehicles |
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| 19.3.18 |
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PistonHeads - Pagani Zonda is the UK’s fantasy car purchase (and two members of PistonHeads just dream of owning a Ford Transit van) |
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| 19.3.18 |
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MOPAR (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles UK) - new Auto Service Finance (ASF) plan allows customer to pay accident repair costs over 6 months |
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| 19.3.18 |
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Brexit - EU vehicle manufacturers call for urgent action to solve sector-specific issues |
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| 16.3.18 |
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Volvo - Poole Accident Repair overall winners of Paint and Body High Achiever Recognition Awards |
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| 16.3.18 |
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3M - new Cavity Wax Plus solution protects even the hardest-to-reach places |
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| 16.3.18 |
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Revive! - annual conference celebrates best year ever, hitting £10m turnover target; 161 vans on the road |
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| 16.3.18 |
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Fix Auto UK - create new National Leadership Team, chaired by Terry Gilbert owner of Fix Auto Stevenage |
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| 16.3.18 |
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Fleet News Awards 2018 - list of all 29 award winners |
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| 15.3.18 |
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Post mag - finalists for 2018 Claims Awards announced |
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| 15.3.18 |
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BT - technology trumps "more meeting rooms" for workplace productivity boost, |
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| 15.3.18 |
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69% "would trust a driverless car" |
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| 15.3.18 |
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Arnold Clark - launches touring apprenticeship van |
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| 15.3.18 |
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Green Flag's Mud & Motors obstacle course - winner of 'common sense' driving event will receive a £1,000 cash prize |
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| 15.3.18 |
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EMACS - sponsoring Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship race-winner and BRDC Rising Star, Aiden Moffat |
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| 15.3.18 |
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Ageas - appoints new Chief Information Officer for UK Business, Mark Collins |
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| 15.3.18 |
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Cambria Automobiles, McLaren Hatfield (due to complete in January 2019) - McLaren’s seventh location in the UK |
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| 15.3.18 |
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Rolls-Royce Motor Cars - welcomed Minister for School Standards to the company’s HQ and plant during National Apprenticeship Week |
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| 15.3.18 |
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Committees call for a new Clean Air Act |
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| 14.3.18 |
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Vertu - Robin Harrison, bodyshop manager Vertu Volkswagen Mansfield, wins their Bodyshop Manager of the Year award |
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| 14.3.18 |
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Axalta - receive Frost & Sullivan's 2017 Market Leadership Award for the automotive refinish coatings industry |
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| 14.3.18 |
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SMH Fleet Solutions - appoints Mark Elliott as Head of Inspection Services |
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| 14.3.18 |
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Motorists urged to boycott traditional insurers as the average claim reaches record levels |
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| 14.3.18 |
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The Metropolitan Police Service & Toyota Mirai - the world’s largest fleet of zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell electric police vehicles |
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| 14.3.18 |
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Marshall Motor Holdings - chairman, Peter Johnson, to retire this summer |
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| 14.3.18 |
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Marshall Motor Holdings - 2017 results: "record performance" with underlying profit up 24% on turnover up 20% |
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| 13.3.18 |
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BGL - to create more than 200 apprenticeship roles and a new BGL Academy |
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| 13.3.18 |
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Spring Statement 2018 - how April 2018 changes to vehicle-related taxes will hit fleets and drivers |
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| 13.3.18 |
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Autofarm - 1973 Porsche Carrera RS 2.7 discovered in Trinidad to be meticulously restored by Porsche specialists, Autofarm |
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| 13.3.18 |
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National Body Repair Association (NBRA) - “body repair sector has been severely hampered by the practice of late payment“ |
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| 13.3.18 |
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The Training Hub - What will the Peritus Online GDPR courses do for my business? |
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| 13.3.18 |
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Spring Statement reaction: National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) |
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| 13.3.18 |
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Autotech Reading - achieve Volvo Body & Paint approval |
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| 13.3.18 |
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Spring Budget reaction: RAC - "motorists will be disappointed that the Chancellor hasn’t addressed the condition of local roads" |
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| 13.3.18 |
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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles - pilots Augmented Reality to support technicians with vehicle diagnosis and repair |
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| 13.3.18 |
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Volkswagen Group - expand production of EVs worldwide on “massive” scale with new EV “virtually every month” from 2019 |
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| 13.3.18 |
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Spring Statement - tackling late payments to small businesses, National Living Wage rises to £7.38 next month and £80m for apprentices |
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| 13.3.18 |
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CAPS GDPR Conferences - register now for CAPS GDPR events in the Midlands (Hinckley, 11/4), North (Manchester, 25/4) & South (Ascot, 2/5) |
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| 13.3.18 |
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BodyNet - recently launched AutoPad Version 2 introduced in Australia through local licensee, Axalta Coating Systems |
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| 13.3.18 |
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Audatex - double award recognition at the LV= GI Claims Partner Awards |
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| 13.3.18 |
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Chartwell - named Bentley Bodyshop of the Year 2017 |
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| 13.3.18 |
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Service Certainty - continues to expand its imageproof digital damage assessment product range with ‘self-serve motor’ web app |
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| 13.3.18 |
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Polestar 1 - first car from new electric performance brand now available to pre-order in 18 countries |
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| 13.3.18 |
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Volvo - new Volvo V60 residual values will save drivers money when buying the car on a personal lease |
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| 13.3.18 |
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Germany: Axalta Coating Systems - opens new Color Solutions Center in Frankfurt, Germany |
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| 13.3.18 |
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The Confused.com London Motor Show - HRH Prince Michael of Kent will formally open the event and ‘Built In Britain’ feature |
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| 13.3.18 |
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Bosch - eXtra rewards program grows to over 100,000 workshops worldwide |
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| 13.3.18 |
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BIBA - average motor insurance premium up 10.7% in 2017 (9.1% of that was in last quarter) |
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| 12.3.18 |
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APIL - "Government must stop dithering and act now to ban cold calling for PI claims" |
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| 12.3.18 |
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Man who defrauded Direct Line insurance for £18,369.89 goes on run after fabricating court evidence during fraud trial |
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| 12.3.18 |
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Allianz - research finds breadth of insurance cover NOT cost is the top priority for small businesses |
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| 12.3.18 |
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ANI - number of insurers offering apprenticeships increases by 47% |
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| 12.3.18 |
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Insurance Business magazine - interview with Dave Shepherd, Audatex on the role of repairers (and Audatex) in the claims process |
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| 12.3.18 |
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New health and safety standard - ISO 45001, published today - must be more than “pointless paperwork”, says TUC |
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| 12.3.18 |
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Pure EV sales in reverse - Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is the most common plug-in car grant eligible vehicle on the road |
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| 12.3.18 |
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HR Owen - renews remarketing deal with BCA |
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| 12.3.18 |
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Standox - offers new clearcoat additive for Mazda 46V Colour Soul Red Crystal |
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| 12.3.18 |
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National Accident Helpline - 1 in 5 people are cold called daily; Yorkshire and The Humber tops lists of regions |
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| 12.3.18 |
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Confused.com London Motor Show - interactive zones at this year's show: Built in Britain, World Car of the Year, Autonomous & Live Drive |
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| 12.3.18 |
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The Training Hub - forward-thinking independent repairers confirm GDPR course programme with Peritus |
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| 12.3.18 |
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Canford Classics - Bere Regis-based Porsche specialist brings refinishing work in-house |
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| 12.3.18 |
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Stanners - TKR XT2 riveter from Stanners gains Tesla approval |
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| 12.3.18 |
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insurethebox - drivers suffering with cold or flu might not be fit to be on the road |
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| 12.3.18 |
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Auto Trader - wintery weather gives SUVs a popularity boost in February |
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| 12.3.18 |
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Motor businesses named and shamed for underpaying minimum wage workers |
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| 12.3.18 |
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23 motor repair businesses named and shamed for underpaying minimum wage workers |
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| 12.3.18 |
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Canada: Aviva - investigation found dishonest billing (average overcharge 57%) from 9 out of 10 bodyshops |
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| 12.3.18 |
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Motability - spent £26m on refurbishing its offices (inc new artwork and stone vases); chief exec paid £1.7m last year |
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| 10.3.18 |
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ABI - average cost of a motor insurance claim is at a record level of £2,936 |
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| 09.3.18 |
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Morelli - launch GDPR solution specific to bodyshops; learn more at series of half-day roadshows round the UK |
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| 08.3.18 |
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Lightfoot - The Sovini Group installs Lightfoot in their fleet of 170 vehicles to improve driver safety and efficiency |
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| 08.3.18 |
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Rolls-Royce - appoints Henrik Wilhelmsmeyer (ex BMW) as Director of Sales and Marketing |
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| 08.3.18 |
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AutoRaise - confirm funding band for 2-year Multi-Skilled Standard Apprenticeship at £12k and announce two information days for repairers |
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| 08.3.18 |
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National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA) - "growing epidemic of crime involving scooters" could be hitting sales |
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| 08.3.18 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - expanded technician programme will help ex-services find jobs with Jaguar Land Rover retailers |
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| 08.3.18 |
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H.R. Owen - bodywork repairer and paint specialist Bodytechnics receives official brand accreditation from Lamborghini |
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| 08.3.18 |
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ChipsAway - encourage women’s confidence at car bodyshops |
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| 08.3.18 |
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British Bodyshop Awards - see which companies are already booked to attend on 10 May; 690 tickets sold; savings end 4pm TODAY |
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| 08.3.18 |
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Industry Insights - ControlExpert, Morelli Group, Pilkington Automotive and Thatcham Research join ConnectedSolutions programme |
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| 08.3.18 |
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Commercial Contract Engineers (CCE) - first Schmitz Cargobull Service Partner to offer courtesy trailer |
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| 08.3.18 |
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IMI - first female CEO of Citroën brand receives accolade at automotive industry event |
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| 08.3.18 |
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‘Beast from the East’ - causes surprise upsurge in 4x4s accidents |
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| 08.3.18 |
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JUST 3 HOURS left to save £50 per ticket for British Bodyshop Awards, Battersea - over 680 already sold - offer closes 4pm TODAY |
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| 08.3.18 |
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insurethebox - 26,000 drivers receive increased fines for mobile phone use in first year of new increased penalties |
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| 08.3.18 |
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Digraph (received investment from Euro Car Parts) - CV motor factor business agrees partnership with Millers Oils |
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| 08.3.18 |
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Diagraph (received investment from Euro Car Parts) - CV motor factor business agrees partnership with Millers Oils |
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| 08.3.18 |
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Comparethemarket.com - annual cost of running a car for 17-24-year olds hits £2,381.55, up by £180 over the past two years |
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| 08.3.18 |
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CitNOW - expands automotive video and image platform with Interior 360 to help push new tech in latest vehicles to sell cars |
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| 08.3.18 |
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Autocar’s Great British Women - nominations for 2018 event open today, on International Women’s Day 2018 |
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| 08.3.18 |
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Apprenticeship Diversity Champions Network (ADCN) - first year celebrations; 50 employers commit to apprenticeship diversity |
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| 08.3.18 |
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EMM - the 2018 EMM catalogue has arrived! |
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| 08.3.18 |
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Hyundai - wins ‘Best SME Aftersales Programme’ for 5th consecutive year; Fleet Aftersales Charter inc hourly labour rate capped at £60+VAT |
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| 08.3.18 |
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Zurich - proposes Jasmin Staiblin (Rolls-Royce NED and CEO of Swiss energy services provider, Alpiq) for election to the Board of Directors |
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| 08.3.18 |
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Zurich - proposes Jasmin Staiblin (Rolls-Royce NED and CEO of Swiss energy services provider, Alpiq) for election to the Board of Directors |
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| 08.3.18 |
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Volvo Car UK - encourages 60 undecided school leavers to join its retailer apprenticeship programme in 2018 |
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| 08.3.18 |
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Zurich - proposes Jasmin Staiblin (Rolls-Royce NED and CEO of Swiss energy services provider, Alpiq) for election to the Board of Directors |
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| 08.3.18 |
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RAC - fears extreme cold snap will lead to a Spring pothole plague (happy National Pothole Day – Thursday 8 March) |
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| 07.3.18 |
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Lookers - announcing more than 160 new Apprenticeship positions during National Apprenticeship Week |
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| 07.3.18 |
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24 hours left for ABP members to save £50 per ticket for British Bodyshop Awards, Battersea with Gyles Brandreth - offer closes 4pm Thursday |
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| 07.3.18 |
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mib - Dominic Clayden (ex QBE Insurance and Aviva) to succeed Ashton West OBE as Chief Executive of MIB |
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| 07.3.18 |
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AXA - to acquire XL Group for $15.3 billion (£11 billion) |
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| 07.3.18 |
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Average consumer claims to have reduced spending by £21.53 a week since the beginning of the year |
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| 07.3.18 |
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Ford - achieves highest February sales since 2004 |
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| 07.3.18 |
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Porsche - using using augmented and virtual reality to upskill technicians |
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| 07.3.18 |
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Spies Hecker - get the best results from digital colour management |
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| 07.3.18 |
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Valeo Innovation Challenge - students invited to create start-up and "revolutionize" the car of the future |
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| 07.3.18 |
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AA - Insurers face £35m worth of ‘dodgems’ car damage claims |
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| 07.3.18 |
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Enter the 2018 CitNOW Video Awards - deadline: Monday 7 May (two months to go) |
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| 07.3.18 |
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Lookers - 2017 results: profit up 5.4% on turnover up 14.9%; "we expect to make further progress over 2018" |
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| 07.3.18 |
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2018 CV Show (April 24-26) NEC, Birmingham - tech on show includes ADAS and vehicle management software |
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| 07.3.18 |
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Manufacturers of 'smart' devices will be expected to build-in tough new security measures that last the lifetime of the product |
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| 07.3.18 |
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esure - 2017 results; profits up 35% to £99m on premiums up 25% to £820m; motor profit up 35.7% |
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| 06.3.18 |
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The ABP Club Training Hub: Why use expensive GDPR consultants? - You are capable of achieving compliance yourself! |
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| 06.3.18 |
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The IMI - "Apprenticeships aren't a second class career route" |
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| 06.3.18 |
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Government to review driving laws in preparation for self-driving vehicles - three year regulatory review |
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| 06.3.18 |
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How's the parking (for staff) at your bodyshop? |
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| 06.3.18 |
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Kia Apprenticeship programme (light vehicle technician, service advisor, parts advisor) - 13th year of programme |
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| 06.3.18 |
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One in five (20%) SMEs report having problems with a high level of staff turnover |
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| 06.3.18 |
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AA - £33m (total) motor claims bill from Storm Emma and Beast from the East; 'more than £10m damage' to cars |
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| 06.3.18 |
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Fylde Coast ARC’s ambitious project! – the team in Blackpool are investing in a brand new bodyshop |
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| 06.3.18 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) Thurs 10 May, Battersea – over 640 tickets sold; ABP member saving of £50 per ticket ends 4pm this Thursday |
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| 06.3.18 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA), Battersea, Thurs 10 May - our celebrity host presenter is........ |
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| 06.3.18 |
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Insurethebox - celebrates apprentices’ success at the start of National Apprenticeship Week |
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| 06.3.18 |
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RAC - February brings relief for drivers at the pumps with 2p a litre drop |
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| 06.3.18 |
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Vauxhall - Free fuel card worth £500 with any new 18-plate Vauxhall (cars and vans) |
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| 06.3.18 |
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Farécla - 2018 Bonnet Painting Competition for Apprentices opens for entries |
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| 06.3.18 |
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GoCompare’s Switching Report - massive increase in car insurance switching from 22% to 27% in 2017 |
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| 06.3.18 |
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VW Trust Group - streamlines courtesy car fleet operations with Cooper Solutions' FullCover product |
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| 06.3.18 |
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Volvo XC40 - small SUV named 2018 European Car of the Year |
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| 06.3.18 |
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Interesting Forum post... do you/does your boss supply business mobile telephones for staff? |
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| 06.3.18 |
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VW I.D. VIZZION – four new, highly automated all-electric vehicles to launch in 2020 |
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| 06.3.18 |
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Chalmers University of Technology - untapped gold mine is lost from end-of-life vehicles |
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| 06.3.18 |
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Allianz - received 1,000+ calls in one morning (200 more than usual in a day) thanks to Storm Emma and the ‘Beast from the East’ |
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| 06.3.18 |
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Mercedes-Benz Vans - Skills Crisis or Automation Invasion? one in three fear they’ll be replaced by robots |
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| 06.3.18 |
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Hyundai Motor and Cisco - develop future hyper-connected production vehicles; to bring self-driving Hyundai vehicles to market by 2021 |
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| 06.3.18 |
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What NOT to do with your work mobile phone... FCA - bans former Co-operative Bank Chair, Paul Flowers, from the financial services industry |
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| 06.3.18 |
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Autovista Group’s Q1 2018 residual value outlook - UK (<1%), Germany (<1%), Spain(<2.2%/<3.2%), France (>1%+) and Italy (>1%+) |
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| 06.3.18 |
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Cambria - trading update; behind last year but in-line with expectations; 2 "bodyshop operations" closed |
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| 05.3.18 |
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Telegraph - 9 in 10 car firms could be putting lives at risk by not fitting automatic safety brakes as standard |
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| 05.3.18 |
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Automechanika Birmingham, 5 to 7 June 2018 ***ABP Club are an official Media Partner*** - UK automotive show to return to Birmingham |
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| 05.3.18 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) Thurs 10 May, Battersea – over 630 tickets sold; ABP member saving of £50 per ticket ends 4pm this Thursday |
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| 05.3.18 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA), Battersea, Thurs 10 May - record 20 companies presenting THEIR awards to winning bodyshops in THEIR network |
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| 05.3.18 |
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Good Egg Drivers - campaign, backed by Arnold Clark, launches pilot to reduce accidents involving young drivers |
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| 05.3.18 |
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National Apprenticeship Week 2018 - new apprenticeship programme (for media) kicks off NAW2018 at the BBC |
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| 05.3.18 |
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Learner drivers about to take their driving test could get their first taste of motorway driving after a change in the law |
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| 05.3.18 |
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Allianz Worldwide Partners - launches digital accident recovery and FNOL solution for retail and commercial brokers |
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| 05.3.18 |
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Dacia - hits 5 million global sales |
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| 05.3.18 |
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AkzoNobel - to elect Nils Andersen as next Chairman of Supervisory Board |
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| 05.3.18 |
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Fylde Coast ARC’s ambitious project! – the team in Blackpool are investing in a brand new bodyshop |
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| 05.3.18 |
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ERS (Equity Red Star) - 2017 results: losses reduced on premiums down 7%; " strong underlying performance" |
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| 05.3.18 |
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DriveTribe - growth plans for social media network for car enthusiasts - backed by Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May |
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| 05.3.18 |
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NFDA Winter 2017/2018 Dealer Attitude Survey - relationship between dealers and manufacturers "has further deteriorated" |
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| 05.3.18 |
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Regit - digital garage raises 50% of £1.2million fundraising target within the first 24 hours of crowdfunding campaign |
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| 05.3.18 |
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CitNOW - private equity firm investment sparks major European expansion plan with hub opening to serve Nordic and Baltic regions |
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| 05.3.18 |
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The BCF - welcomes PM's announcement to seek associate membership of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) as part of Brexit negotiations |
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| 05.3.18 |
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Allianz Worldwide Partners - invests in a Fleet of Ford Transit Custom vehicles for its multi brand roadside assistance services |
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| 05.3.18 |
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"Ridiculous repair bills" - Which? 'Grand theft auto' report: the great car hire rip off |
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| 05.3.18 |
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Atticus Innovation - confirms two key appointments: Milan Vjestica (Head of Operations) & Paul Kuczera (Network Services Manager) |
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| 05.3.18 |
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iwantobea.com - young People in the South West & North West best placed to find themselves an Apprenticeship |
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| 05.3.18 |
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SMMT - new car sales down 2.8% in February; diesel sales down 23.5% |
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| 04.3.18 |
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The ABP Training Hub - MG Cannon confirm Bodyshop GDRP course programme with Peritus |
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| 04.3.18 |
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Donnelly Van Centre, Dungannon - Volkswagen Van Centre celebrates 70 years of outstanding service |
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| 04.3.18 |
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Autoglym - named the Official Car Care Product for The Confused.com London Motor Show 2018 |
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| 04.3.18 |
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Cromax - extends its clearcoat tint portfolio to help refinishers get the best Mazda Soul Red Crystal repair |
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| 04.3.18 |
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RAC - diesel cars are being stricken by expensive cold weather fuel ‘waxing’ problem |
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| 04.3.18 |
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Activate Group Limited (AGL) - launches specialist repair network catering for UK’s half-million holiday travel vehicles |
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| 01.3.18 |
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DAF Trucks - Adam Baker named 2018 DAF Trucks’ UK Technician of the Year |
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| 01.3.18 |
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National Windscreens - "don’t underestimate the demand for ADAS calibration!" |
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| 01.3.18 |
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Euro Car Parts - opens second purpose-built training centre in Sunderland |
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| 01.3.18 |
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Hastings - 2017 results: pre-tax profit up 58% to £149m on premiums up 21% to £716m |
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| 01.3.18 |
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Auto Trader - refutes car finance bubble claims |
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| 01.3.18 |
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Co-op Insurance - reports 57% increase in motor incidents |
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| 01.3.18 |
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TIME is running out for motorists to take advantage of hefty new car discounts introduced by manufacturers as ‘scrappage’ schemes |
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| 01.3.18 |
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BMW.com relaunch - new digital home of the BMW brand; BMW upgrades central website |
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| 01.3.18 |
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Are you insured to drive during a red weather warning? - fake news stories ALARM motorists |
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| 01.3.18 |
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RAC - reports a record 80% hike in "stricken motorists" more than it would do normally on the first day of March |
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| 01.3.18 |
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AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals - Imagine Chemistry winner, FiliGrade, to supply watermark technology for packaging |
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| 01.3.18 |
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2018 ŠKODA Retailer of the Year winners - Simpsons ŠKODA, Preston, wins Service & Parts Award at ŠKODA's Retailer of the Year Awards |
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| 01.3.18 |
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PPG Refinish - introduces revolutionary commercial transport platform: Nexa Autocolor Turbo Vision |
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| 01.3.18 |
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Road safety fears at the top of the list of parental worries - one in six parents ‘terrified’ of their child learning to drive |
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| 01.3.18 |
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In the Siberian town of Oymyakon temperatures were as low as - 40 degrees Celsius this week yet drivers faced few, if any, delays |
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| 01.3.18 |
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1/5 of firms say drivers in accidents due to using handheld phones at the wheel - 40% of firms expect drivers to take calls on the road |
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| 01.3.18 |
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Redde - half-year results: profit up 13% to £20m on turnover up 11% to £253m; outlook remains strong |
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| 01.3.18 |
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Dyson - recruiting 300 extra engineers to join the 400 already working on their electric car due out 2020 |
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| 01.3.18 |
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Highway England's motorway fuel price sign trial - £50m plan to roll out motorway signs displaying live fuel costs scrapped |
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| 01.3.18 |
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Tens of thousands of drivers get increased fines for using mobiles at wheel |
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| 01.3.18 |
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Direct Line Insurance Group - appoint Gregor Stewart (Alliance Trust) and Mark Gregory (Legal & General) as Non-Executive Directors |
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| 01.3.18 |
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Defaqto - every 4 minutes another driver puts the wrong fuel in their car |
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| 28.2.18 |
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cap hpi - the average price of a new car has risen 38% over the last decade to £33,359 |
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| 28.2.18 |
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Revive! - named as one of 3 finalists for the 2018 Bfa/HSBC Award for Franchise Support |
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| 28.2.18 |
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mycarcheck.com (CDL) - 89% of consumers are unaware of the write-off category changes introduced in October |
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| 28.2.18 |
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Ferrari - dealers to host local schools in their Aftersales facilities to learn about Ferrari Apprenticeships |
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| 28.2.18 |
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Kwik-Fit - March set to break records for largest number of MoTs in a single month |
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| 28.2.18 |
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Germany: High court - gives city councils the right to ban older diesel vehicles to tackle pollution |
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| 28.2.18 |
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Auxillis - report regional issues within repair network due to weather |
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| 28.2.18 |
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NBRA - announce ReportCamPro, a new free video-based App for vehicle inspections, designed by Apps Etc |
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| 28.2.18 |
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IAG (Insurance Australia Group) - inspected 43,478 repaired vehicles last year; 0.51% had quality issues; 0.01% had safety issues |
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| 28.2.18 |
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Toyota - announce new Auris to be built at Burnaston in Derbyshire with engines from Deeside in North Wales |
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| 28.2.18 |
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GYS - announce approval from PSA Group for the GYS Next Generation Smart Booster, GYSCAP 500E |
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| 28.2.18 |
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What Car? - "Car safety technology - how it's sending repair prices soaring" |
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| 28.2.18 |
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The Independent - "Direct Line's stunning results explain why your insurance premiums are so high" |
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| 27.2.18 |
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Hastings - tribunal rule they can recover VAT paid on services provided to Gibraltar-based Advantage Insurance |
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| 27.2.18 |
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Marc Fossaluzza - seeks new opportunities after 8 years as Group Bodyshop Development Manager with Ford Retail |
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| 27.2.18 |
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Doug Kirk - leaves LKQ to join Sherwin Williams as Global Business Development Manager |
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| 27.2.18 |
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ABP Training Hub: GDPR - Not training your staff = writing off your business |
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| 27.2.18 |
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"Please, get on with it" - insurers tell Government on Brexit transition |
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| 27.2.18 |
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British Bodyshop Awards, Thurs 10 May, Battersea – over 600 tickets sold; only 9 days left for member savings |
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| 27.2.18 |
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LV= - on the personal injury discount rate: "One year on and we’re disappointed more progress hasn’t been made" |
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| 27.2.18 |
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ABI - personal injury compensation reforms can no longer be delayed; average motor insurance claim now £3,106 |
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| 27.2.18 |
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Ancaster Dartford - Fiat Chrysler dealer group moves to new purpose-built site, invests in workshop (servicing) & all-brands parts dept |
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| 27.2.18 |
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£40 million fund to transform UK’s coastal communities - open for applications |
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| 27.2.18 |
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Can you help a fellow ABP Club member with what to charge for ADAS alignment? |
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| 27.2.18 |
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MG Cannon Accident Repair Centre Westbury - acquire Motor Bodies Trowbridge |
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| 27.2.18 |
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Euro Car Parts - removes cost of lifetime warranties for turbochargers, clutches, diesel pumps, steering racks and rotating electrics |
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| 27.2.18 |
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Crossleys Accident Repair Centre - joins network as Fix Auto Liverpool |
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| 27.2.18 |
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Rolls-Royce Motor Cars - announces record number of places available for apprenticeship programme |
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| 27.2.18 |
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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) - to drop all diesels from its car ranges by 2022 reports the FT |
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| 27.2.18 |
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What women want from telematics insurance - 26.5% more women than men attracted by the safety benefits |
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| 27.2.18 |
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Tracker - names Mercedes-Benz C Class as the most ‘stolen and recovered’ vehicle in 2017 |
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| 27.2.18 |
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Rykar - North London prestige vehicle dealer enlists Junair's help to relocate booth an upgrade to high efficiency equipment |
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| 27.2.18 |
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SMMT - anti diesel backlash means UK could miss environmental goals |
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| 27.2.18 |
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Dick Lovett Group - opens first Jaguar Land Rover retailer, Melksham near Bath, with 21 ramp ‘drive-in’ workshop |
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| 27.2.18 |
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Bank of England - the old £10 note expires 1 March (Thursday); still £2.2 billion of old paper £10 notes in circulation |
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| 27.2.18 |
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Aston Martin - 2017 results: record profits of £87m; record car sales up 58% to 5,117 units |
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| 27.2.18 |
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Direct Line - 2017 results: pre-tax profit up 53% on premiums up 4%; new 5-year partnership with Volkswagen |
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| 26.2.18 |
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*** ABP Club Women’s Automotive meeting, Tuesday 27th February at Volvo, Daventry – cancelled due to weather warnings for snow *** |
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| 26.2.18 |
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Admiral - scoops four awards in Best Companies competition |
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| 26.2.18 |
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Association of British Insurers (ABI) - 4 in 5 insurers have diversity strategies but only 1 in 5 top jobs are held by women |
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| 26.2.18 |
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Volkswagen - to invest €80 million in production of brand's first SUV cabriolet - T-Roc - due 2020 |
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| 26.2.18 |
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SmartWitness - one in five drivers is still using their mobile at the wheel a year after tough new penalties were introduced |
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| 26.2.18 |
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Circle Leasing - drivers of courtesy cars incurred fines of almost £500,000 in 2017 (set to rise in 2018) |
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| 26.2.18 |
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Glass's - rising bike crime not yet impacting residual values |
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| 26.2.18 |
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DENSO - new vision sensor for improved night driving safety reduces accidents by detecting pedestrians and other road users in low-light |
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| 26.2.18 |
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Auto Windscreens - bolsters green credentials with electric vehicle introduction |
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| 26.2.18 |
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Allianz - launches return to work programme |
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| 26.2.18 |
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CV-Library - over half of automotive professionals place a ‘good salary’ as their TOP career priority |
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| 26.2.18 |
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Industrial Strategy funding - "transformational" investment in off-road self-driving technology |
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| 26.2.18 |
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What Car? - ADAS tech is adding "significantly" to the cost of car repair bills |
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| 26.2.18 |
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Latin America: Zurich - acquires QBE operations for $409m (£291m) now the leading insurer in Argentina; £563m combined gross written in 2017 |
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| 26.2.18 |
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RAC - 38% of motorists check car’s oil "at best" every two months and 7% wait for the warning light |
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| 26.2.18 |
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European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) - new EU vehicle safety standards essential to reducing child road deaths |
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| 26.2.18 |
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CapGemini - What will the Insurer of the Future look like? How will claims be handled? |
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| 26.2.18 |
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Japan: Nissan - start trial of autonomous driving taxi service in Yokohama, summoned by phone |
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| 26.2.18 |
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Companies House - new protection against identity fraud for company directors |
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| 26.2.18 |
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Nationwide - team up with Dino Zamparelli for the 2018 Porsche Carrera Cup GB championship |
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| 25.2.18 |
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Ireland: SIMI - 2018 award winners; Bodyshop of the Year - Tadg Riordan Motors Ltd, Ashbourne, Co Meath |
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| 23.2.18 |
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Driving licences - UK driving licences may not be accepted in Europe after Brexit says report in Telegraph |
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| 23.2.18 |
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Beast from the East - polar vortex of cold air and snow from Siberia to hit Britain next week; Met Office issue warning |
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| 23.2.18 |
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AutoFlow - new MD, Chris Yates, reveals details of some of the changes and updates coming this year |
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| 23.2.18 |
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AkzoNobel - coatings technology revives McLaren F1 team’s racing heritage on their 2018 car |
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| 23.2.18 |
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The Independent Distributor Alliance Limited (TIDAL) - appoint 13th partner, Nuneaton Replacement Panel Ltd |
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| 23.2.18 |
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Swinton (part of the Covea Group) - closes another 40 branches, with 268 staff facing redundancy |
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| 23.2.18 |
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The ABP Training Hub update - Fix Auto UK the first to commit to the Peritus GDPR online Bodyshop training programme |
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| 23.2.18 |
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British Bodyshop Awards, Thurs 10 May, Battersea – earlybird sales hit 600; savings end on 8 March |
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| 23.2.18 |
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Minimum wage / national living wage - 4.4% increase come into effect on 1 April |
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| 23.2.18 |
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Aviva - sells its remaining Spanish businesses for £178 million |
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| 23.2.18 |
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China: Anbang Insurance - government seize control of company and charge ceo with "economic crimes" |
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| 23.2.18 |
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UK Car of the Year 2018 - won by Volvo XC60 |
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| 23.2.18 |
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Airbags - Robert Czernik, guilty of selling £30,000 of counterfeits on eBay; receives suspended jail sentence |
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| 22.2.18 |
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USA: PPG Foundation - invests $63,000 in youth education organizations on behalf of PPG’s refinish business |
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| 22.2.18 |
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Motorhog - add more new DAF Transporter trucks to their fleet of 60 |
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| 22.2.18 |
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LKQ - 2017 results: turnover up 13.4% to $9.74 billion; pre-tax profits up 13.2% to 767 million |
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| 22.2.18 |
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USA: National Insurance Crime Bureau - rising cost of parts fuels interest of car thieves |
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| 22.2.18 |
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AXA UK & Ireland - 2017 results; "a really strong set of results" |
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| 22.2.18 |
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Axa worldwide - 2017 results: profit up 7%; "Excellent performance in line with Ambition 2020" |
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| 22.2.18 |
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Ford - North America president Raj Nair leaves company immediately due to "inappropriate behaviour" |
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| 22.2.18 |
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Water Watchdog finds just 2/5 small and medium-sized businesses think they can switch water retailer - ECA Group can help ABP members! |
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| 22.2.18 |
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insurethebox - warns against penalising young motorists and argues for a focus on encouraging safer driving behaviour |
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| 22.2.18 |
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Ben - 42% of people Ben supported last year experienced money problems with ‘low income’ accounting for more than half |
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| 22.2.18 |
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Gallagher Bassett - sign up as an AutoRaise Partner |
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| 22.2.18 |
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Volvo - launches new V60 five-door, mid-size premium estate (from £31,810) |
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| 22.2.18 |
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BIBA 2018 - Sophie Raworth does a Joanna Lumley... (for those who remember the 2014 British Bodyshop Awards!) |
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| 22.2.18 |
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Western Commercial - wins coveted Mercedes-Benz Vans accolade; they "smash target after target" in aftersales |
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| 22.2.18 |
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GoCompare Car Insurance - 80% of comprehensive car policies exclude misfuelling cover altogether |
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| 22.2.18 |
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Mitsubishi Motors UK - appoints Rob Lindley (ex Harley-Davidson) as Managing Director |
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| 22.2.18 |
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Mercedes-Benz Vans Business Barometer - ‘Confidence dip’ for Britain’s van drivers, owners and operators |
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| 22.2.18 |
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CAPS - announces plans to support members for GDPR readiness with a series of regional conferences |
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| 22.2.18 |
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Nationwide - Richard Littler joins as head of Motorglass business (ex National Windscreens and Auto Windscreens) |
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| 22.2.18 |
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Comma Oil - workshops ‘Scratch To Win’ prizes with Performance Motor Oil (PMO) lubricants |
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| 22.2.18 |
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Fleetline Coachworks - join the Ford Accident Repair Centre network |
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| 22.2.18 |
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USA: Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) - introduce rear crash prevention ratings programme to reduce accidents in car parks |
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| 22.2.18 |
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FairSquare - 44% of millennials and 32% of over 55s would rather shop online for a car than go to a dealership |
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| 21.2.18 |
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Privilege - drivers of 'hand-me-down' cars (most likely a red Ford) are 123% more likely to be involved in accidents than other motorists |
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| 21.2.18 |
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HERE Technologies - BMW and Daimler partner with HERE for autonomous driving tech on future Mercedes-Benz and BMW vehicles |
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| 21.2.18 |
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JOINING INSTRUCTIONS: ABP Club Women’s Automotive meeting - Tuesday 27 February at the Volvo Training and Development Centre in Daventry |
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| 21.2.18 |
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Bicester Heritage - to host ‘Affordable Classics' auction; 100+ vintage vehicles supplied by Jaguar Land Rover Classic from its Collection |
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| 21.2.18 |
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The Uninsured – the average UK household now owns £35,000 worth of ‘stuff’ |
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| 21.2.18 |
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Ford - new Ford Edge SUV features Post-Collision Braking, Evasive Steering Assist, and Stop-and-Go and Lane Centring Assist |
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| 21.2.18 |
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“Mind the trap!” – Insurers prepare to roll-over millions of drivers as peak renewal season approaches |
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| 21.2.18 |
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Churchill - whiplash fraudster, Shahid Hussain, jailed for causing deliberate accident and claiming £30,000 |
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| 21.2.18 |
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AA - new business strategy inc growth in insurance; profits expected to fall by 15% in 2018; shares plunge 24% |
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| 21.2.18 |
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AA - profit forecast cut as AA invests in digital and connected car products and data, and attracting younger policyholders and members |
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| 21.2.18 |
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Government - average wages up 2.5% in last 12 months; slight rise in number of employed and no of unemployed |
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| 21.2.18 |
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PM launches major review of post-18 education - people must have a genuine choice of high quality technical and academic options |
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| 21.2.18 |
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Zurich - workers over 55 choosing gig work to ease into retirement |
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| 21.2.18 |
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Ageas UK - 2017 results: moved back into profit; focussing on restoring the profitability of Motor portfolio |
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| 21.2.18 |
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Axalta - additional training dates for Cromax, Spies Hecker and Standox |
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| 21.2.18 |
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Porsche - officially ended production of all diesel vehicles on 15 Feb 2018 |
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| 21.2.18 |
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Rolls-Royce - confirms Cullinan as the name of its new "high-bodied vehicle" (SUV / 4x4 to everyone else) |
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| 21.2.18 |
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Allianz UK - 2017 results: GWP up 2.1%; operating profit up 26% - would have been higher but for Ogden impact |
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| 20.2.18 |
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The REAL Rally - 55 confirmed team entries for the 2018 Rally (with at least 50 cars from the vehicle repair industry) |
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| 20.2.18 |
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Audatex Paint Price Update March 2018: indicative average increase of 5.5% |
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| 20.2.18 |
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USA: Telenav - launches connected in-car advertising platform for automotive OEMs |
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| 20.2.18 |
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Lotus 3-Eleven 430 - 180 mph, full carbon bodywork £102,000 street-legal sports car available now... just 20 being produced, though |
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| 20.2.18 |
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AXA - British businesses are NOT ‘drowning in red tape’ |
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| 20.2.18 |
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Euro Car Parts - prepare for EURO 6 (in effect from May 2018) now and profit later |
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| 20.2.18 |
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Arval UK - vehicle leasing and fleet management cuts repair costs by 82% and accident rates by 67% |
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| 20.2.18 |
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Global: JATO Dynamics - worldwide car sales up by 2.4% in 2017 due to 'soaring' demand in Europe, Asia-Pacific and Latin America |
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| 20.2.18 |
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Industry Insights - Connected Solutions' motor claims partners mark £32.5m sales in 2017 |
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| 20.2.18 |
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ABP is seeking YOUR views on how we should improve the ABP Club website |
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| 20.2.18 |
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Turner Supplies - Dartford based refinish distribution specialist acquires Ponswood Paints Hastings |
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| 20.2.18 |
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AutoRaise - welcomes Axalta as a Gold Partner |
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| 20.2.18 |
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ABP Club Recommended Business Service Provider: InAutomotive - 13 ways not to lose your staff |
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| 20.2.18 |
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In-car Cleverness - sophisticated thieves pose new problem for caravan and motorhome industry |
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| 20.2.18 |
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VISION powered by Bluegrasscoms - 2018 milestone: £1billion of crash repair estimates across major European countries for intervention |
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| 20.2.18 |
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Hiscox - seven out of ten businesses fail cyber security readiness test; new ad campaign uses live cyber hacks |
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| 19.2.18 |
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The ABP Training Hub - bodyshop specific GDPR courses launched by leading automotive training experts, Peritus |
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| 19.2.18 |
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Aston Barclay’s 2017 Market Insights report - used diesel car prices reach two-year high |
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| 19.2.18 |
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The Parts Alliance - announces two new branch openings: Croydon and Newcastle |
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| 19.2.18 |
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Admiral - neighbouring driving test centre pass rates vary by up to 34% |
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| 19.2.18 |
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ContractHireAndLeasing.com - Volkswagen Group manufactured four of the top five most enquired about new cars to lease in January |
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| 19.2.18 |
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Vauxhall - safety equipment on the new leisure activity vehicle (LAV) segment vehicle, the Combo Life |
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| 19.2.18 |
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Volvo Cars - engine in new XC40 compact SUV is the first three-cylinder engine in the company's 91-year history |
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| 19.2.18 |
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Carillion: Official Receiver's update - to date 7,610 jobs have been saved and 1,141 jobs have been made redundant |
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| 19.2.18 |
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Sophus3 - car buying insight specialist hosts annual automotive customer experience debate |
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| 19.2.18 |
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Aston Martin St Athan, Wales - Phase I construction now complete |
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| 19.2.18 |
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Liverpool Van Centre - Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ largest Used Van Centre opens in Liverpool |
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| 19.2.18 |
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Porsche and Audi - develop architecture for electric vehicles |
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| 19.2.18 |
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The Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) - welcomes two Chief Claims Officers to the Board |
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| 19.2.18 |
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FORS (the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme) - retains CILT Awards sponsorship for fourth year |
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| 19.2.18 |
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Radical Equipment – awarded official distribution in the United Kingdom and Ireland for NitroHeat |
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| 19.2.18 |
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Fantastic news! The 3rd Annual Charity Spring Ball, organised by Martyn Rowley (Audatex) and Paul Glover (Morelli Group), has sold out! |
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| 19.2.18 |
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Farécla - coming soon... new G3 Pro range |
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| 19.2.18 |
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MG Cannon - appoints new former Waitrose HR Manager, Nicola Griffiths-Lumb, as Group HR Coordinator |
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| 19.2.18 |
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USA: Mitchell - launch solution using blockchain technology for securely sharing data between insurers and repairers |
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| 19.2.18 |
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confused.com - number of vehicles reported as dumped on roadside has increased 577% in last 4 years |
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| 19.2.18 |
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Saga - appoint Patrick O'Sullivan (ex Zurich) as Chairman [£325k pa]; he's also chair of ERS (Equity Red Star) |
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| 16.2.18 |
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British Bodyshop Awards, Thurs 10 May, Battersea – over 500 tickets sold; earlybird savings end on 8 March |
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| 16.2.18 |
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Farecla - launch new competition to find the UK’s most talented apprentice painters |
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| 16.2.18 |
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Government - roll out lane rental scheme to reduce congestion after successful trials in Kent and London |
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| 16.2.18 |
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IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists Ltd - accounts for y/e 31 March 2017 |
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| 16.2.18 |
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Volkswagen Group - to roll-out WLANp as standard in volume models from 2019 for communication between vehicles |
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| 16.2.18 |
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Confused.com London Motor Show (17 - 20 May) - to showcase new TVR Griffith |
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| 16.2.18 |
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Volkswagen - 10 UK individuals receive Gold Pin for their exceptional contribution to the business |
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| 16.2.18 |
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ACIS - extends contract with TrustFord to the Channel Islands |
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| 16.2.18 |
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Dan Cammish - ex-Porsche Carrera Cup driver sponsored by Nationwide, moves to Halfords Honda Team in the BTCC |
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| 15.2.18 |
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Dyson - plan a range of 3 electric vehicles with the first being released in 2020 or 2021 |
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| 15.2.18 |
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Lightfoot - Electrical wholesaler CEF significantly reduces fleet accidents, downtime and fuel costs by installing Lightfoot |
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| 15.2.18 |
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India: AkzoNobel - inaugurates powder coatings plant in Mumbai |
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| 15.2.18 |
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Autoglass and Service Certainty imageproof - launch new artificial intelligence (AI) technology to improve service to customers |
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| 15.2.18 |
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Venson Automotive - urges fleet managers to "ride the EV revolution" consider electric alternatives for van fleets |
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| 15.2.18 |
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MotorEasy - car maintenance company partners with UK’s first car leasing comparison site |
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| 15.2.18 |
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Last year 1,024 disqualifications were issued to children - up from 696 in 2014 |
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| 15.2.18 |
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How's the traffic been this week? - daily commute relieved of millions of cars during February half term |
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| 15.2.18 |
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Personalised number plate warning: BEWARE! If your vehicle is stolen or scrapped - ‘TAX1’ expected to reach £100,000 at auction |
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| 15.2.18 |
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RAC - calls on supermarkets to cut another 2p a litre off fuel as wholesale price of fuel continues to tumble |
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| 15.2.18 |
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Volkswagen - Gold Pins awarded to Master Technician at JCT 600 Sheffield and Sinclair Volkswagen Cardiff's Aftersales Manager |
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| 15.2.18 |
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IAM RoadSmart - ‘Queen of bikers’ Maria Costello renews ambassador safety role with IAM |
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| 15.2.18 |
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Mercedes-Benz Vans UK - teams up with Institute Of Vehicle Recovery for Health & Safety training for its mobile repair technicians |
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| 15.2.18 |
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ERS - classics still win the hearts on the dawn of autonomous cars |
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| 15.2.18 |
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BSi - Kitemark Excellence Award now open to all Kitemarked bodyshops; winner presented at BBA Battersea 10 May |
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| 15.2.18 |
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Motor Insurers’ Bureau of Ireland (MIBI) - 2016 jump in uninsured claims sustained in 2017 |
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| 15.2.18 |
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TrustFord - dealer network on recruitment drive for 78 apprentices including 10 BODYSHOP apprentices |
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| 14.2.18 |
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ABP Club Women's Automotive - 45 (so far) registered to attend Volvo meeting in Daventry on 27th Feb; still time to register |
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| 14.2.18 |
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SMEs not prepared for Brexit - need help with tax and exports, and more information and advice, according to a new study |
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| 14.2.18 |
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USA: Avis Budget to install telematics units in 50,000 rental vehicles in the US - converting them to connected cars |
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| 14.2.18 |
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For fleets - live in-car demonstrations of collision avoidance technology at Thatcham Research’s Upper Heyford Proving Ground next month |
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| 14.2.18 |
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Access to Justice (A2J) - campaign group investigates "Fake News and the Compensation Culture" |
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| 14.2.18 |
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Auto Trader - average price for a used car in 2017 was £11,819, 4% higher than in 2016 |
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| 14.2.18 |
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New Parliamentary group - electric and automated vehicles |
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| 14.2.18 |
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City Auction Group - new remarketing services business partnership with Vauxhall Finance |
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| 14.2.18 |
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SMMT - UK used car market stays strong in 2017, as 8.1 million vehicles change hands |
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| 14.2.18 |
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Iron Mountain - storage and information management firm reduces damage costs to 450-strong fleet by 78% |
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| 14.2.18 |
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The ABI Guest blog: Donna Scully, Carpenters - on personal injury reform: "I would like to see much, if not all, that most insurers want" |
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| 14.2.18 |
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Autocar Awards 2018 - readers asked to vote for their favourite hot hatch from a shortlist of 31 cars |
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| 14.2.18 |
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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles - annual awards recognise top Authorised Repairers and Van Centres |
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| 14.2.18 |
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Northgate Vehicle Hire - how much do road works cost a business? |
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| 14.2.18 |
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hpi - vehicle check company finds 74 stolen cars a day |
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| 14.2.18 |
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Unhappy Valentine's Day? - two thirds of automotive professionals are unhappy in their current jobs |
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| 14.2.18 |
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4 Elms Group - acquires the Hidsons Group Bodyshop in Rainham, Kent |
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| 13.2.18 |
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New Zealand - to tackle issue of write-offs repaired outside of NZ and then sold in NZ without buyers knowing |
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| 13.2.18 |
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Fix Auto UK - Fix & Go Isle of Wight opens; first express vehicle repair facility on the island |
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| 13.2.18 |
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Plymouth Herald - 70-year-old motor repair business boss, David Collier, AJ Motors, jailed for growing cannabis worth £1million |
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| 13.2.18 |
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EMaC (part of Innovation Group) - service plan revenue increases by over 25% year-on-year; £252m aftersales revenue generated |
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| 13.2.18 |
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Broach Hill Garage - Philip Nendick named Citroen VDA Assessor of the Year 2018 |
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| 13.2.18 |
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Volvo Cars UK - announce more dates for the popular Volvo Product Technology Course |
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| 13.2.18 |
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Gordon's Autos - family business welcomes third generation to Lincolnshire car repair garage |
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| 13.2.18 |
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JMK Solicitors - claim top spot as No.1 personal injury law firm in Northern Ireland for 4th consecutive year |
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| 13.2.18 |
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Ford - dates announced for the new Engineer and VDA Ford Technical Familiarisation Courses |
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| 13.2.18 |
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Pendragon - 2017 results: turnover up 4.5% but pre-tax profit down 10.5%; UK motor operating profit down 29.3% |
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| 13.2.18 |
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Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) & Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) - appoint new Chair of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme |
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| 13.2.18 |
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Balgores Motors & Twickenham Accident Repair Centre - first approved repairers for the London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC) within M25 |
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| 13.2.18 |
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Highways England - new ‘supercabs’ to tackle dangerous driving on England’s motorways |
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| 13.2.18 |
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British Motor Heritage (BMH) - replacement bodyshells specialist marks 40 years' service, supplying 6,000 shells to the classic car market |
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| 13.2.18 |
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Continental Tyres - bus drivers are voted the safest on the road by motorists, cyclists and pedestrians |
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| 13.2.18 |
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Inflation rate - CPI unchanged at 3.0% for last 12 months; RPI down slightly to 4.0% |
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| 13.2.18 |
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Porsche Classic - supplies classic parts from a 3D printer |
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| 12.2.18 |
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Daily Mail - "Insurance firms hike some excesses so high your cover can become pointless" |
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| 12.2.18 |
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Stericycle - airbags remained the main cause of passenger vehicle recalls and notifications - accounting for 30% of the total recalls |
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| 12.2.18 |
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British Bodyshop Awards, Thurs 10 May, Battersea – only 10 premium tables left |
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| 12.2.18 |
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Subaru UK - announce Chris Graham as Managing Director |
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| 12.2.18 |
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IMI - automotive sector is currently running on a 10:2 ratio of males to females in the workplace |
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| 12.2.18 |
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Kenotek - aftermarket vehicle care and finish specialists expands in the UK with MoreThanPolish |
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| 12.2.18 |
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AA’s Car Genie telematics device - British-built connected car device wins international Product of the Year award |
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| 12.2.18 |
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Mini - from next month all new Minis will be available with in-built 4G connectivity |
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| 12.2.18 |
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AutoRaise - invites applicants to join the charity's Board of Trustees |
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| 12.2.18 |
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Electric vehicles to help power people’s homes - £30 million investment in revolutionary V2G technologies |
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| 12.2.18 |
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Glass’s Used Commercial Hero for February - the Citroen Nemo |
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| 12.2.18 |
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The British Coatings Federation and the British Adhesives and Sealants Association - to host Brexit event |
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| 12.2.18 |
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BBC Radio 4 - You & Yours programme investigates 'racist' insurance pricing |
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| 12.2.18 |
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Lightfoot - Stephens Scown becomes the first business in the UK to install Lightfoot's ‘Fitbit for cars’ in pool vehicles |
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| 12.2.18 |
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RAC: UK snow - 80% of drivers don’t think Britain is prepared to deal with snow |
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| 12.2.18 |
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CV-Library - automotive professionals rely on colleagues for personal and professional support |
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| 12.2.18 |
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Saga - new quota share arrangement for in-house motor underwriter AICL; takes effect from February next year |
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| 09.2.18 |
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London Motor Show - will host its first ever autonomous vehicle zone at this year’s event (17 - 20 May) |
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| 09.2.18 |
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Nationwide Accident Repair Services Ltd (NARS) - former employee fined for selling customers personal data |
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| 09.2.18 |
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Direct Line - trading update: "2017 result will be ahead of market expectations....good results in Motor" |
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| 09.2.18 |
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Government - Prime Minister to ask Department for Transport to look into graduated licences for new drivers |
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| 09.2.18 |
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esure - helped by Keoghs, saves £1million on a "fundamental dishonest" claim for damages |
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| 09.2.18 |
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2018 AM Awards - full details of the 23 winners (plus all the finalists) |
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| 08.2.18 |
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Weightmans - man gets 8 months in prison for making £100,000 of false claims for hire cars and vehicle damage |
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| 08.2.18 |
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Summit’s Automotive Leaders event - discuss dealers in a digital age |
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| 08.2.18 |
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Spies Hecker - renews three-year agreement with Volkswagen Group UK |
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| 08.2.18 |
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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicle - offers 120 customers the chance to win a free van service |
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| 08.2.18 |
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ABP Club Women's Automotive at Volvo, Tues 27 Feb - SPEAKER PROFILE: Helen Wright, Founder, 9-2-3 |
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| 08.2.18 |
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CitNOW - number of video communications streamed on CitNOW’s servers surge by 45% in 12 months |
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| 08.2.18 |
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RAC - data suggests a sharp rise in fatal drink-drive crashes |
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| 08.2.18 |
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Volkswagen Group UK - launches Paint and Body websites |
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| 08.2.18 |
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IAM RoadSmart - drink driving is on the up again |
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| 08.2.18 |
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IFB - Morris Orman Hearle join IFB’s Affiliate Model |
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| 08.2.18 |
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Peugeot - drivers take their eyes off the road 7% of the time |
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| 08.2.18 |
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Nationwide spike in car theft should ring alarm bells for shoppers, warns TRACKER |
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| 08.2.18 |
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Nationwide - spike in car theft should ring alarm bells for shoppers, warns TRACKER |
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| 08.2.18 |
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Bicester Heritage - announces a partnership with leading classic car insurance specialist Hagerty in a new three-year deal |
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| 08.2.18 |
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What Car? - diesel could be cheaper and more efficient for twice as many drivers as petrol |
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| 08.2.18 |
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AA - trading update; 6% growth in motor policies to 629,000; further growth expected |
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| 07.2.18 |
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ABP Club Women's Automotive - meeting at Volvo, Tues 27 Feb; speaker bio: Andrew Jervis, Founder ClickMechanic |
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| 07.2.18 |
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British Bodyshop Awards, Thurs 10 May, Battersea - over 400 bookings made in first 48 hours; earlybird for members saves £500 per table |
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| 07.2.18 |
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Mercedes-Benz - third generation of the Sprinter launched today; on sale in June; electric version in 2019 |
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| 07.2.18 |
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Sewells - fleets are moving towards hybrid and electric powertrains much faster than industry anticipates |
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| 07.2.18 |
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Slater + Gordon UK - appoint David Neave (ex RSA / Co-op and LV) as non-exec director |
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| 07.2.18 |
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ACIS - become strategic partner to CVP (Commercial Vehicle Partnership) whose directors include Peter Horton |
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| 07.2.18 |
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Euro Car Parts - announce 1-day ADAS IMI-accredited training course at Euro Academy in association with Hella |
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| 07.2.18 |
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Alton Cars - open 13th site, a fast-flow and de-fleet centre in Rotherham |
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| 06.2.18 |
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ProVision - fleets should not operate a fleet camera system without a cloud connected solution |
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| 06.2.18 |
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Hexagon - north London car dealer creates a 3D walk-around 'virtual showroom' |
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| 06.2.18 |
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ABP Club Women's Automotive meeting at Volvo, Tues 27 Feb - speaker bio: Stuart Gover, Lead Product Trainer, Volvo |
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| 06.2.18 |
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Morgan Motor Company - record trading year sees 19% year-on-year revenue growth; pre-tax profits up by over 200% |
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| 06.2.18 |
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National Windscreens - targets insurance market new Insurance Hound (Insurance Age and Insurance Post) partnership |
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| 06.2.18 |
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Chapter8 Shop (Vehicle Livery Solutions) - in 2016, HGVs were involved in 9% of accidents where a fatality occurred |
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| 06.2.18 |
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Volkswagen Group UK - Martin Barrow-Starkey appointed Head of Group Fleet Services |
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| 06.2.18 |
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British Bodyshop Awards, Thurs 10 May, Battersea - earlybird booking NOW OPEN; save £500 per table |
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| 06.2.18 |
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Inrix - Traffic congestion cost UK motorists over £37.7 billion in 2017 |
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| 06.2.18 |
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IFB - announces contract with Mohawk Security |
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| 06.2.18 |
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Covéa Insurance - appoints new Apprenticeship Levy Lead |
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| 06.2.18 |
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SMMT Discussion Paper - Delivering UK automotive Brexit priorities |
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| 06.2.18 |
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The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) - Julie Page (Aon) appointed as Deputy Chair |
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| 06.2.18 |
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ABI - 10% of a young driver’s average annual salary now goes towards paying their motor insurance bill |
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| 06.2.18 |
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Laird Assessors - announce a complete new line up to their Business Development team for 2018 |
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| 06.2.18 |
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Arnold Clark - 300 new apprentices (including bodyshop) will get the opportunity to join the Group this year |
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| 05.2.18 |
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Leominster Scrap Metal - £12,159 penalty for unauthorised Leominster scrap metal and end of life vehicle (ELV) facility in Herefordshire |
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| 05.2.18 |
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AkzoNobel - receives triple recognition as Top Employer |
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| 05.2.18 |
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IMI - Nationwide's Training and Development Centre will host the Skill Auto Body Repair National Qualifiers in June |
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| 05.2.18 |
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SMMT - new van market sees decline in January; new van registrations fall -4.2% to 20,475 units in January 2018 |
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| 05.2.18 |
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ABP Club Women's Automotive - wage progression and the gender wage gap; mothers suffer big long-term pay penalty from part-time working |
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| 05.2.18 |
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Keychoice - partners with LV= for new specialist vehicle offering |
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| 05.2.18 |
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Porsche - plans to invest more than six billion euro in electromobility by 2022 |
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| 05.2.18 |
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RAC - comments on "disturbing" rise in social media insurance scams |
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| 05.2.18 |
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Trakm8 - launches the RoadHawk 600 4G Telematics Integrated Camera inc forward collision warnings and ADAS |
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| 05.2.18 |
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National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) - new car market (down 6% in January) "continues to perform in line with expectations" |
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| 05.2.18 |
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IFED - individual victims of ghost brokers lose on average £769 |
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| 05.2.18 |
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Consumer Intelligence - the top 10 motor insurance brands score an average 3.9/5 for customer service |
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| 05.2.18 |
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British Bodyshop Awards, Thurs 10 May, Battersea - earlybird booking opens 10am TOMORROW; save £500 per table |
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| 05.2.18 |
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Australia: Cisco - investing $1 million in ‘world-first’ Internet of Things technology pilot to prepare for autonomous vehicles |
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| 05.2.18 |
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CV-Library - 79% rise in job applications in the automotive industry |
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| 05.2.18 |
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Carillion - multi-million package of support for lending to small businesses and workers affected by Carillion liquidation |
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| 05.2.18 |
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SMMT - new car sales down 6.3% in January 2018; diesel sales down 25% |
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| 05.2.18 |
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ABP Guide to Retail Charges - as announced at Convention, research begins today on new edition; out in April |
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| 05.2.18 |
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uSwitch - 39% of drivers are now choosing to take a VOLUNTARY excess of over £250 |
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| 04.2.18 |
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new Mercedes A-Class - "greater use of high-strength, ultra high-strength and press-hardened sheet steel" |
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| 02.2.18 |
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MSL - Dan Tattersall (Fleet and Operations Manager) praises his network of 50 UK bodyshops |
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| 02.2.18 |
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EDAM Group (Easi-Drive) - targets dealer growth appointing Ben Parry as Business Development Director |
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| 02.2.18 |
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Apollo Group - Apollo Prestige in Chichester win Volkswagen PBN Challenge Cup 2017 |
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| 02.2.18 |
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British Bodyshop Awards, Thurs 10 May in Battersea - earlybird booking opens 10am Tuesday; save £500 per table |
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| 02.2.18 |
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British Bodyshop Awards, Tues 10 May in Battersea - earlybird booking opens 10am Tuesday; save £500 per table |
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| 02.2.18 |
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Government - "Road vehicles: improving air quality and safety" consultation includes penalty for cheat devices |
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| 02.2.18 |
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WhoCanFixMyCar.com - 2018 Garage Award winners revealed |
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| 02.2.18 |
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Renault UK - announces its Dealer of the Year Awards; RMB Automotive Northallerton win Gold award |
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| 02.2.18 |
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Apprentices - Government changes its mind and will not withdraw existing apprenticeship frameworks until 2020 |
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| 02.2.18 |
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IMI - call for government action to address 41% shortfall in new apprenticeship starts |
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| 02.2.18 |
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ABP Club Women's Automotive - 30 ladies have already booked to attend FREE meeting on Tues 27 Feb at Volvo's new £6m training centre |
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| 01.2.18 |
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BIBA 2018 - Andrew Bailey, Inga Beale, Lastminute.com co-founder and Canadian Astronaut to address conference |
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| 01.2.18 |
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Sandicliffe Motor Contracts - it’s ‘all systems go’ at SMC as new DRIVE software goes live! |
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| 01.2.18 |
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5 Cities Project - new project to boost diversity in apprenticeships |
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| 01.2.18 |
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IAM RoadSmart - wider use of mobile safety cameras is good news for road safety |
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| 01.2.18 |
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Brake - ‘Spinal Injury – The Road to Recovery’ seminar speakers confirmed |
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| 01.2.18 |
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VisionTrack - powers commercial fleet insurer, Camatics |
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| 01.2.18 |
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U-POL - celebrates 70 years of manufacturing expertise |
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| 01.2.18 |
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Germany: Daimler Financial Services - car2go increases its number of customers by 30 percent to 2.97 million |
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| 01.2.18 |
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IFED - 13 people sentenced after fraudulent bank cards were used to claim refunds on car insurance policies, totalling over £95,000 |
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| 01.2.18 |
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1st Central - Britain’s best and worst drivers revealed |
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| 01.2.18 |
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Bennetts - motorcycle insurance products maintain Defaqto 5-Star Rating |
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| 01.2.18 |
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Allianz - statement on proposed changes to Claims operations |
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| 01.2.18 |
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Autonomous vehicle trial announced by HumanDrive - 30-month project |
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| 01.2.18 |
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National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA) - predicts a challenging 2018 for the motorcycle industry |
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| 01.2.18 |
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The Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) - continues to lobby for investment into charging infrastructure |
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| 01.2.18 |
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Vizion and 3GRC - create data management standard for repair centres |
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| 01.2.18 |
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USA: Electric GT's Production Car Series (EPCS) - officially sanctioned by the FIA ahead of inaugural season |
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| 01.2.18 |
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CitNOW - female customers 60% more likely to view mobile content before they buy a car |
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| 01.2.18 |
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Renault Pro+ Commercial Vehicles - announce scrappage offer, new contract hire rates and 3 years servicing for £99 on models |
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| 01.2.18 |
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Sytner Tamworth - wins the 2018 Aftersales Performance Award at MINI's retail Awards |
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| 31.1.18 |
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Industry Insights - REAL challenge: 14 Connected Solutions Partners sign up to the 2018 REAL Rally! |
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| 31.1.18 |
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WhoCanFixMyCar.com - BMW, Audi and Mercedes: who's the most expensive to fix? (the answer is... Audi) |
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| 31.1.18 |
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CORRECTION - ABP News story of Mon 29 Jan; ITAS is an independent company and not owned by DAC Holdings, who only have a 25% stake in ITAS |
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| 31.1.18 |
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LV= and Allianz - announce strategic partnership business transfer plans; 400 jobs at risk of redundancy, but potential for 120 new roles |
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| 31.1.18 |
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IMI Channel 1 - the IMI launch a new video channel |
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| 31.1.18 |
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MINI UK - appoint David George (ex Sales Director at Mercedes-Benz UK) as new Director |
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| 31.1.18 |
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SMMT - UK commercial vehicle manufacturing declines -16.7% in 2017 |
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| 31.1.18 |
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First businesses to benefit from DVSA transport scheme announced |
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| 31.1.18 |
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RAC - reacts to comments on speeding made at the Roads Policing Conference |
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| 31.1.18 |
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Highways England - appoints major projects director |
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| 31.1.18 |
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FORS Members’ Conference – 2018 date confirmed |
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| 31.1.18 |
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Update from Radical Equipment: Spanesi - gain Tesla Approval |
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| 31.1.18 |
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The National Body Repair Association (NBRA) - writes to new Small Business Commissioner about the payment culture in our sector |
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| 31.1.18 |
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Who is the best at predicting the UK economy? |
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| 31.1.18 |
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BuyaCar.co.uk - women and ‘digital natives’ drove BuyaCar.co.uk to near doubling of online used car sales in 2017 |
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| 31.1.18 |
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SMMT - 2017 UK car manufacturing declines by -3% but still second biggest output since turn of the century |
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| 31.1.18 |
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LV= - the latest insurer to provide a multi car product for drivers |
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| 31.1.18 |
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Tractica - autonomous trucks and buses to reach 188,000 vehicle sales annually by 2022 |
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| 31.1.18 |
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RAC - motorists overwhelmingly back private parking industry code of practice bill |
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| 31.1.18 |
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China: Aston Martin - £600m+ investment drive in China after 89% growth - propelled by the successful introduction of the DB11 |
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| 30.1.18 |
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AutoRaise - welcomes apprentice champions, Car-O-Liner, as a Silver Partner |
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| 30.1.18 |
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Independent Garage Association (IGA) - warns businesses to be aware of advertising scam |
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| 30.1.18 |
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hpi - some electric vehicles are rising in value |
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| 30.1.18 |
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Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA) - hydrogen cars could rewrite depreciation curve |
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| 30.1.18 |
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GYS - appoints Greg Whale as new UK Divisional Manager for Bodyshop |
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| 30.1.18 |
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S&G Response - secure Investors in People Gold status to 2020 |
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| 30.1.18 |
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Plan Insurance - Motor Trade Lessons Learned From 2017 |
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| 30.1.18 |
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RAC Foundation - Ministers back parking firm clamp down |
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| 30.1.18 |
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New online service could help drivers report accidents |
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| 30.1.18 |
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IFED - crash for cash fraudsters "place financial gain above all else" |
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| 30.1.18 |
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RSA - key appointments at its Manchester trading site |
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| 30.1.18 |
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£9.8m for a Vehicle-to-Grid demonstrator project - 1,000 chargers will be installed over the next 3 years across the electricity networks |
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| 30.1.18 |
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Freight Transport Association (FTA) - HGV safety scheme "keeping cleaner trucks off London’s roads" |
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| 30.1.18 |
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Warrantywise - reveals details of its largest mechanical repair bills from 2017 (£10,000 on a McLaren MP4-12C gearbox repair) |
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| 30.1.18 |
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UK motorists are using their car as an extension to their kitchen |
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| 30.1.18 |
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Denso - wiper servicing tips are helping break the ice for a winter windfall |
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| 30.1.18 |
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MG Cannon Accident Repair Centres - Dorchester and Westbury BMW and MINI approved |
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| 29.1.18 |
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Mercedes - entire portfolio of Mercedes-Benz cars will be electrified by 2022 including 10 fully electric cars |
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| 29.1.18 |
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Zurich - publishes its UK gender pay gap |
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| 29.1.18 |
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Boost for drivers - government backs clamp down on rogue parking firms |
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| 29.1.18 |
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New accountability rules for insurers - senior execs held personally responsible for misconduct |
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| 29.1.18 |
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Nationwide - technical training coming to a site near you |
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| 29.1.18 |
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JATO - diesel car registrations in Europe fell by 7.9% in 2017, whilst SUV registrations reached a record 4.56 million units |
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| 29.1.18 |
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Consumer Intelligence - car insurance premiums increase 9.6% in a year |
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| 29.1.18 |
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Consumer Intellignce - car insurance premiums increase 9.6% in a year |
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| 29.1.18 |
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ABP Club Women's Automotive - register now to attend the first meeting of 2018: Tuesday 27 February: hosted by Volvo |
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| 29.1.18 |
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Italy: Autopromotec Conference (13-14 June 2018) in Bologna - digitisation and new mobility trends, the future of car repair |
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| 29.1.18 |
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Mazda - dealer profitability grows in 2017 |
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| 29.1.18 |
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Confused.com London Motor Show - World’s first Tesla-based production Shooting Brake (QWest) at this year’s event |
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| 29.1.18 |
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Britain’s most critical industries are being warned to boost cyber security or face hefty fines |
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| 29.1.18 |
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Axalta Coating Systems - new global product names: HyperDyne, ChromaDyne and Lumeera |
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| 29.1.18 |
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Porsche - "Porsche does not regard Level 5 automation – driving without a steering wheel, brake and accelerator pedal – as a priority" |
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| 29.1.18 |
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Work over wellbeing - automotive professionals struggle to balance work and fitness; 1 in 3 admit they don’t do any exercise at all |
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| 29.1.18 |
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Northern Ireland: Wilsons of Rathkenny – Ballymena-based repairer awarded full Volvo Bodyshop Approval |
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| 29.1.18 |
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Xpress Centres - opens its 20th same-day bodywork repair centre |
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| 29.1.18 |
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Northwood Coachworks - joins the Fix Auto UK network as Fix Auto Northwood |
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| 29.1.18 |
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Road Haulage Association - neglected roads cost hauliers millions and need urgent investment |
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| 29.1.18 |
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Covéa Insurance - "industry-leading" partnership with Audatex; Covéa’s customers can send pictures of damaged vehicle direct to repairer |
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| 29.1.18 |
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BODYSHOPS BEWARE: IFB - reveal 29 January as the day drivers most likely to be a victim of crash for cash |
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| 29.1.18 |
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AMA Group - owners of Gemini Aus confirm £303.7m acquisition bid from private equity firm, Blackstone |
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| 29.1.18 |
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Audatex UK - "The rising costs of repair in the claims process" |
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| 29.1.18 |
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Apprenticeship - new starts down 41% since levy introduced in April 2017 (compared to same period in 2016) |
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| 27.1.18 |
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Brexit - David Davis, Philip Hammond, Greg Clark write to businesses with plans for the implementation period |
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| 26.1.18 |
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Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) - £1m fine for One Call Insurance and its ceo for misuse of client money |
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| 26.1.18 |
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Fix Auto World - appoints two new members to Board of Directors, David Marshall and Robert Hattem |
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| 26.1.18 |
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Volvo Trucks (no connection to Volvo Cars) - to start selling electric trucks in Europe in 2019 |
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| 26.1.18 |
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Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Europe - owners of InsureTheBox relocate to new office in Leadenhall Street |
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| 26.1.18 |
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Sherwin Williams - CEO John Morikis provides more detail on progress with the Valspar integration |
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| 26.1.18 |
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Sherwin-Williams (inc Valspar) - 2017 results: sales up 26% to $15 billion; profits up 17% to $2.3 billion |
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| 26.1.18 |
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Watchstone (formerly Quindell) - trading update; after disposals, "group enters 2018 a far simpler business" |
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| 26.1.18 |
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RAC - quality of UK roads hangs in balance as pothole-related breakdowns continue to rise, up 11% in Q4 |
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| 26.1.18 |
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Stomeacre - "our 11 bodyshops continue to go from strength to strength"; rapid repair Cube performing well |
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| 25.1.18 |
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Atticus Innovation - new accident management company breaks new ground in service and cost controls |
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| 25.1.18 |
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ABP Club member request: Anyone recommend anyone sensible on Ford Courtesy car deals? |
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| 25.1.18 |
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PwC - 40% of the mileage driven could be done in autonomous vehicles and 55% of cars set to be electric in 2030 |
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| 25.1.18 |
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Motor Insurers' Bureau (MIB) - uninsured motor claims increasing after ten years of falls |
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| 25.1.18 |
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Operation Drive Insured - tackles uninsured driving on Scotland’s roads |
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| 25.1.18 |
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HMRC - halts thousands of scam text messages |
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| 25.1.18 |
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Environment Agency - car breaker given £3,952 penalty for waste documentation offences |
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| 25.1.18 |
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New MOT categories to be introduced in May |
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| 25.1.18 |
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FairSquare - launches UK’s first fully independent multi-brand new and used car sales & finance platform |
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| 25.1.18 |
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Spain: Verizon Telematics - continues European expansion with acquisition of Movildata Internacional |
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| 25.1.18 |
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The Local Government Association (LGA) - national roads receiving 52 times more funding than councils' local roads |
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| 25.1.18 |
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Fix Auto Manchester East - celebrates its 10th anniversary with the network |
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| 25.1.18 |
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Leeds Clean Air Zone (CAZ) - Fleet air quality summit comes to Leeds |
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| 25.1.18 |
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Privilege car insurance - Taureans are the worst drivers, whilst Scorpios rule the road with the least amount of accidents |
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| 25.1.18 |
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Carillion – trade credit insurers expect to pay just over £30 million to help businesses recover, says the ABI |
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| 25.1.18 |
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USA: Tesla – Fortune reports a Tesla Model S doing 65mph in “autopilot” mode has crashed into a fire engine near Los Angeles |
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| 25.1.18 |
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"I’m fed up of receiving nuisance calls about road accidents I have not even had and I run a claims management company" |
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| 25.1.18 |
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Vertu (Bristol Street) - trading update; "toughening market conditions"; cautious outlook for 2018 |
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| 24.1.18 |
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Keoghs - Privilege Insurance (UKI) succeeds in tort of deceit and contempt of court actions against claimant in landmark Gentry appeal |
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| 24.1.18 |
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Halliwell Jones - plans submitted for new BMW & MINI car dealership in Wilmslow, including bodyshop and aftersales facility |
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| 24.1.18 |
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AutoRaise - welcomes S&G Response as a Platinum Partner |
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| 24.1.18 |
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Porsche - 718 Cayman voted Best Sports Car under £50,000 at What Car? Awards |
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| 24.1.18 |
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All-new London Motor Show Live arena - road-going technology like autonomous braking is set to be showcased |
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| 24.1.18 |
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Labour Force Survey - UK employment level hits joint highest since 1971; job vacancies reach a new peak |
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| 24.1.18 |
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Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE) - calls for dynamic road-user pricing based on where, when and how motorists drive |
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| 24.1.18 |
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Lindleys Autocentres - Nottingham car service garage is now accepting virtual currency, Bitcoin, to pay for car repairs |
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| 24.1.18 |
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Ford - want to feel good? forget kissing, football and dancing – get a sports car |
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| 24.1.18 |
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Kennedys - law firm secures first authoritative court guidance on ‘fundamental dishonesty’ in PI claims |
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| 24.1.18 |
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HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) - a third of tax returns are outstanding a week before deadline |
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| 24.1.18 |
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Covéa Insurance - launches InsureTrek Initiative in support of IUAD (Insurance United Against Dementia) |
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| 24.1.18 |
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GEM Motoring Assist - calls for better regulation of eyesight tests for drivers |
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| 24.1.18 |
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“Canny” used car buyers are ignoring the diesel scare stories plaguing new car sales |
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| 24.1.18 |
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SEAT - Ateca claims victory in Crossover category of Company Car Today Awards |
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| 24.1.18 |
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Tesla Model S P100D race car prepared by Electric GT Holdings - passes official FIA crash test ahead of Electric Production Car Series debut |
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| 24.1.18 |
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Carillion - Auto Claims (UK) Services Ltd formed 17 Jan 2018 by Darren Swann, director of Auto Claims (UK) Ltd |
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| 24.1.18 |
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ABI - average motor premium in Q4 2017 hit a record high of £493; rising repair bills partly to blame |
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| 24.1.18 |
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Volvo - new XC40 wins What Car? Car of the Year and Best Family SUV awards; XC60 wins What Car? Safety Award |
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| 24.1.18 |
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Thatcham - sponsor What Car? Safety Award; Volvo XC60 is winner; VW T-Roc and Subaru XV are highly commended |
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| 24.1.18 |
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What Car? - who were the Car Safety award judges? What they were looking for? How did they choose the winners? |
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| 24.1.18 |
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Land Rover - new limited edition (999 examples) 2-door Range Rover SV Coupé to be launched at Geneva Show |
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| 24.1.18 |
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2018 What Car? awards - full list of all winners and finalists |
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| 23.1.18 |
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Admiral - deny charging more for Mohammed to insure a car rather than John |
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| 23.1.18 |
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12 million Brits have been involved in, or witnessed, a parking dispute |
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| 23.1.18 |
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SEAT - true fleet sales up 50% in 2017 |
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| 23.1.18 |
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Financial Reporting Council (FRC) - fines Tenon £1million for misconduct on Quindell audit in 2011 |
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| 23.1.18 |
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KP Garage and Bodyshop, Westbury - partner with UK Youth charity to help young people design and build a BMW |
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| 23.1.18 |
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Sytner Group McLaren Manchester - opens state-of-the-art facility in Wilmslow, Cheshire |
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| 23.1.18 |
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LEVC (London EV Company) - black cab driver from Chingford takes delivery of new TX electric taxi |
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| 23.1.18 |
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Cooper Solutions - nominates local charity, Guy’s Gift, as its charity of 2018 |
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| 23.1.18 |
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The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) - in 2017 the number of live telematics based policies reached almost one million, up 30% |
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| 23.1.18 |
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Inchcape - appoint Nigel Stein as new Chairman |
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| 23.1.18 |
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USA: Symach - Rowley’s, part of Axiom Accident & Hail Repair in Colorado, installs Symach FixStation equipment |
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| 23.1.18 |
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Young Driver - 2017 saw UK’s largest pre-17 driving scheme increase lesson sales by over 30% |
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| 22.1.18 |
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LV - 2 men who murdered Guy Hedger (LV marketing and brand director) sentenced to 34 years in jail |
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| 22.1.18 |
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National Windscreens - appoints Colin McIntosh as training and compliance manager in Scotland |
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| 22.1.18 |
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Sytner Group - Elite Technician Challenge returns in 2018 |
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| 22.1.18 |
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Vauxhall statement - meeting between Carlos Tavares (PSA) and Len McCluskey (Unite the Union) re UK car production sites |
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| 22.1.18 |
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Confused.com Willis Towers Watson - car insurance set to break record prices and reach £900 by end of 2018 |
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| 22.1.18 |
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RAC Foundation - almost 3,500 council-maintained road bridges in Great Britain are substandard |
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| 22.1.18 |
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Auto Windscreens - gains airside approval |
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| 22.1.18 |
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BMW Specialist Cars - test drives Gratnells trolleys |
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| 22.1.18 |
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Audatex - Audaconnect update: from 31 March 2018 Audatex will be switching off the Audaenterprisegold manual export functionality |
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| 22.1.18 |
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UK and France to strengthen links in tech sector and artificial intelligence |
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| 22.1.18 |
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Sewells - company car drivers start considering their next company car almost the instant they pick up keys to their current car |
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| 22.1.18 |
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Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) - consults on widening access to the Financial Ombudsman Service for small businesses |
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| 22.1.18 |
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The Association of Taxation Technicians (ATT) - HMRC urged to plug the gap on electric car charging |
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| 22.1.18 |
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SEAT - "This is how a car is painted: 84 robots and 5,000 litres of paint" |
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| 22.1.18 |
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Bosch Automotive Aftermarket - launch new online technician training solution for learning management |
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| 22.1.18 |
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MotorEasy - used diesel cars break down three times more than petrol |
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| 22.1.18 |
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Fix Auto UK - new Compliance Team headed by the newly appointed Gary Churcher, Head of Compliance and Andy Higgs, Regional Ops Manager |
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| 22.1.18 |
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SMMT - 7 in 10 new cars available with driver assistance systems; road accidents fall 10% in five years |
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| 22.1.18 |
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CV-Library - advertised salaries and jobs increase across the automotive industry |
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| 22.1.18 |
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Autocar - "UK road accidents down 10% in past five years thanks to new safety tech" |
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| 21.1.18 |
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Audi - ordered by Germany's KBA motor transport authority to recall 127,000 cars for emissions cheat software |
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| 21.1.18 |
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Government - launches new Office for Product Safety and Standards; it will NOT cover vehicles |
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| 20.1.18 |
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Consumer Intelligence - the top 10 insurance brands for claims satisfaction as voted for by consumers |
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| 19.1.18 |
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BBC - "Will we ever be able to trust driverless cars?" |
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| 19.1.18 |
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National Apprenticeship Awards - Lookers and Volvo feature in Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers list |
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| 19.1.18 |
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Churchill - vandalism costs drivers £1.9 bn; 3 million motorists affected each year at average cost of £661 |
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| 19.1.18 |
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Trak Global - telematics data analysis helps send man to jail for twenty years for manslaughter |
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| 19.1.18 |
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esure - CEO Stuart Vann steps down with immediate effect; Darren Ogden becomes interim CEO; profits up c.30% |
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| 18.1.18 |
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Practical advice on BS10125 inspection - can you help a fellow ABP Club member ? |
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| 18.1.18 |
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Can someone recommend a waste management company to a fellow ABP Club member? |
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| 18.1.18 |
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AW Repair Group - open first dedicated Fast Finish Centre in Denaby Main, South Yorkshire |
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| 18.1.18 |
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WNS - Q3 results: payments to repair centres in 3 months to 31 Dec 2017 down 42% on last year to £2.59m |
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| 18.1.18 |
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GYS - extends its GYSFLASH range with 2 new advanced chargers specifically developed for 12V lithium batteries |
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| 18.1.18 |
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CitNOW - buoyant used market to get tech boost in 2018 |
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| 18.1.18 |
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PPG - worldwide Q4 results: "continued above-market performance in automotive refinish coatings" |
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| 18.1.18 |
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Allianz - the nightmare possibility of having your car hacked and remotely controlled |
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| 18.1.18 |
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EXCLUSIVE: Autoflow - bought by directors of Vizion Network; "a huge financial investment by the Vizion board" |
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| 18.1.18 |
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Mercedes-Benz Cars UK - annual Retailer Awards at the O2 for "One Big Night" with Take That and Dermot O'Leary |
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| 18.1.18 |
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MoT test - government decide to keep first MoT test at 3-years, rather than 4-years they had proposed |
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| 17.1.18 |
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Government - businesses can apply for funding to develop new battery technology for electric vehicles, |
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| 17.1.18 |
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Mercedes - estimate that 25% of its new and used vehicle sales will be completed online by 2022. |
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| 17.1.18 |
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McLaren Automotive - unveil Yorkshire manufacturing centre that will make their carbon fibre tubs from 2019 |
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| 17.1.18 |
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INFINITI - to launch first pure electric vehicle in 2021 |
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| 17.1.18 |
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Land Rover - limited run of 150 original Defenders with V8 engine badged 70th Edition on sale at £150,000 each |
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| 17.1.18 |
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NAHL (inc National Accident Helpline) - trading update: underlying operating profit in line with expectations |
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| 16.1.18 |
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CAPS (Common Automotive Platform Standard) - new end user licensing agreement underpins GDPR compliance |
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| 16.1.18 |
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Aviva - Andrew Morrish (Motor Claims and Technology Director of Aviva UK) moves to Aviva UK GI Claims Director |
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| 16.1.18 |
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Vauxhall - appoint Stephen Norman as Managing Director |
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| 16.1.18 |
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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) - appoint new md for UK, Arnaud Leclerc (ex PSA Groupe UK) |
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| 16.1.18 |
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Vauxhall - 1-year free insurance on Corsa - underwritten by Ageas; all repairs done at Vauxhall bodyshops |
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| 16.1.18 |
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Looking for a SMART repairer in Northern Ireland - can you help a fellow ABP Club member? |
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| 16.1.18 |
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Audatex - confirm manual export functionality in Audaenterprisegold will be switched off on 31 March |
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| 16.1.18 |
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Carbon fibre repair volumes - can you help a fellow ABP Club member? |
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| 16.1.18 |
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Kwik Fit Tyre guide - can you help a fellow ABP Club member? |
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| 16.1.18 |
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Ford - step up electric vehicle race; $11bn investment will bring 16 fully electric & 24 plug-in hybrids by 2022 |
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| 16.1.18 |
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honcho - new mobile app where insurers will bid for your car insurance business launches in July |
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| 16.1.18 |
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Autotalks - the problem of coordinating autonomous and manned vehicles |
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| 16.1.18 |
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1 in 13 lorries tested by the DVSA have been found to be fitted with an emissions cheat device |
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| 16.1.18 |
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Inflation rate - CPI down slightly to 3.0% for last 12 months; RPI up slightly to 4.1% |
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| 16.1.18 |
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Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Europe - to buy remaining 24.99% of insurethebox; Mike Brockman departs |
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| 15.1.18 |
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AM Awards - full list of all finalists for the 23 awards; no award for bodyshops; ceremony on 8 Feb |
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| 15.1.18 |
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Carillion - guidance for repairers and guidance on Auto Claims (UK) Ltd who provide accident management for Carillion |
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| 15.1.18 |
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Mercedes - new G-class body shell is a variety of steel grades; wings, bonnet and doors are aluminium; on sale in UK summer 2018 |
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| 15.1.18 |
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ContractHireAndLeasing - unprecedented demand for hybrid sees Golf top December leasing enquiries |
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| 15.1.18 |
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Audatex - dip in new car sales and rise in used cars could lead to an increase in demand in the independent repair sector |
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| 15.1.18 |
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Sika - continues sponsorship of Rinspeed AG concept vehicle |
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| 15.1.18 |
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IFED - Daud Khan sentenced to 2 years in prison for being instigator behind two "crash for cash" plans |
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| 15.1.18 |
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Netflix – driving the rise in car leasing |
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| 15.1.18 |
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insurethebox - telematics data and forensic investigations prove that car was hit with hammer to inflate value of insurance claim |
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| 15.1.18 |
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Porsche - sets new records for deliveries; 2017 sales up 4% on previous year - 246,000 vehicles sold worldwide |
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| 15.1.18 |
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USA: Axalta - StarLite named 2018 Automotive Colour of the Year |
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| 15.1.18 |
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Take part in ILC day on Wednesday, 14 February - wear red to work and donate to Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity! |
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| 15.1.18 |
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Inchcape Volkswagen - Vince Cable MP visits car dealership in Twickenham to discuss apprenticeships in the automotive sector |
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| 15.1.18 |
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SMMT - Black knocks white off the top spot as UK’s favourite new car colour for first time in five years |
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| 15.1.18 |
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MG Cannon Accident Vehicle Repair Centre, Westbury - achieved the BSI Kitemark for Vehicle Damage Repair |
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| 15.1.18 |
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Markerstudy - announce strategic partnership with insurance software provider, Quotall |
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| 15.1.18 |
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Aston Martin - targeting floatation this year at value of £5 billion, reports Bloomberg |
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| 15.1.18 |
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National Driver Offender Retraining Scheme - record 1.4 million UK drivers attended "retraining course" last year |
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| 12.1.18 |
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Audatex - confirm they have received new pricing from paint companies; now with AZT for processing |
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| 12.1.18 |
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AXA UK - new management structure; Claims Director, Chris Voller, to retire; replaced by Waseem Malik |
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| 12.1.18 |
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Car Paint Warehouse - appoint Colin Thompson |
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| 12.1.18 |
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UK motorcycle sales - down 18% in 2017 to 105,000 |
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| 12.1.18 |
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HPI CrushWatch scheme - saves £94m of uninsured vehicles in 2017 from being crushed |
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| 12.1.18 |
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Michelin and Kwik Fit - 40% per cent of cars have a tyre that is dangerously / very dangerously underinflated |
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| 12.1.18 |
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insurethebox (Aioi Nissay Dowa) - telematics data and forensic investigations prove false car damage claim |
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| 12.1.18 |
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Government - only 5 councils have taken advantage of the £4.5m funding pot for electric car charge-points |
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| 12.1.18 |
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Paul Sykes (former Audatex UK MD) - joins ControlExpert UK Ltd as Regional Managing Director |
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| 12.1.18 |
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S&G Response - deliver record year of growth with further plans for expansion in 2018 |
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| 11.1.18 |
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Alton Cars - continues to grow with opening of their 12th Accident Repair Facility in Sheffield in May 2018 |
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| 11.1.18 |
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Marshall Motor - trading update; "2017 Performance Ahead of Previously Upgraded Expectations" |
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| 11.1.18 |
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James Alpe Ltd, Clitheroe - delighted to receive official BMW and MINI bodyshop approval |
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| 11.1.18 |
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TIDAL (The Independent Distributor Alliance Ltd) - appoint 12th partner, Fisher Motor Factors in Lincolnshire |
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| 11.1.18 |
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AW Repair Group - celebrate 1st birthday of new Nottingham branch |
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| 10.1.18 |
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Death announced of Bryan Phillimore, the former MD of Aplin Phillimore Associate & creator of Network Q |
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| 10.1.18 |
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Shortlist for UK Car of the Year 2018 announced – 13 cars from 74 entrants |
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| 10.1.18 |
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RAC - nearly a quarter of a million cars broken into in 2016 |
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| 10.1.18 |
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Cazana - review of the UK Automotive Market 2017 |
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| 10.1.18 |
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CV Library - automotive industry stands strong as one of the top sectors for a pay rise in 2018 |
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| 10.1.18 |
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British Coatings Federation (BCF) - renewed confidence reported for the UK coatings industry despite Brexit |
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| 10.1.18 |
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EuroNCAP - 2017's safest cars; Volvo XC60 was best overall performer |
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| 09.1.18 |
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ABTA - 1 in 5 Brits have been approached about making a compensation claim on insurance for holiday illness |
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| 09.1.18 |
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AA - former chairman Bob Mackenzie pursues employment tribunal over sacking; AA are "astonished" |
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| 09.1.18 |
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Spies Hecker - a day in the life of the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport Paint Shop |
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| 09.1.18 |
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Axalta - 65th Annual Global Automotive 2017 Color Popularity Report: white is the number one colour choice worldwide |
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| 09.1.18 |
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petrol and diesel - hit highest price level since Dec 2014 |
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| 09.1.18 |
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Vauxhall - cut further 250 jobs at Ellesmere Port; 650 of the 1,800 jobs have now gone since PSA acquisition |
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| 09.1.18 |
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Diesel cars - Aston University predicts "slow death"; by 2025 will be just 15% of new car sales in the UK |
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| 09.1.18 |
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Hastings - Chairman Mike Fairey leaves in May - replaced by CEO Gary Hoffman; Toby van der Meer becomes CEO |
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| 09.1.18 |
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Hyundai - NEXO is name of new "mass-market" production hydrogen fuel-cell car; availability begins early 2018 |
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| 09.1.18 |
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Kia - set out plans for electric vehicles, autonomous vehicles; fuel cell EV to launch in 2020 |
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| 09.1.18 |
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Government - no change at top of Departments of Transport (Grayling), BEIS (Clark) and DEFRA (Gove) |
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| 08.1.18 |
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Government - solicitor David Gauke becomes 6th Justice Secretary since May 2010 |
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| 08.1.18 |
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Hyundai announce partnership with Aurora to bring self-driving Hyundai vehicles to market by 2021 |
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| 08.1.18 |
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Volkswagen Group - announced strategic partnership with leading self-driving technology company Aurora |
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| 08.1.18 |
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Volkswagen Group - new FAST initiative with suppliers is working well |
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| 08.1.18 |
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Halo - open their 7th site; new site is in Eastleigh; more sites planned for 2018 |
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| 08.1.18 |
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AkzoNobel - launches new website for Sikkens Vehicle Refinishes |
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| 08.1.18 |
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Nvidia - announces AI-assisted vehicles with VW on new campervan (I.D.Buzz) and Uber on autonomous taxis |
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| 08.1.18 |
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Go Ultra Low - sales of 100% electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles grew 27% last year to 46,500 |
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| 06.1.18 |
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Payment Services Regulations - surcharges for paying by card banned from 13 Jan; changes to pre-authorisations |
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| 05.1.18 |
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NIBS Group - add Coachfinish NI to the membership to cover Northern Ireland |
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| 05.1.18 |
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Fix Auto UK - sponsor Power Maxed Arenacross UK Tour (Freestyle Motocross - performed on a motorbike) |
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| 05.1.18 |
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Can you help an ABP Club member with guidance on your policy towards "vaping" in the worksho? |
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| 05.1.18 |
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Motor Trader magazine - Julian Buckley takes over as new editor, replacing Curtis Hutchinson |
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| 05.1.18 |
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Manchester solicitor Andrew Clinch - suspended for 2.5 years for paying unlawful referral fees for claims |
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| 05.1.18 |
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LA Law Ltd - Brighton law firm specialising in Road Traffic Accident claims closes with loss of 24 jobs |
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| 05.1.18 |
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BMW Group - deliver 100,000 electrified vehicles in 2017; 25 fully electric and plug-in hybrid models by 2025 |
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| 05.1.18 |
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SMMT - top 10 selling models in 2017 |
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| 05.1.18 |
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SMMT - van market down 3.6% in 2017 however pick-up market grew 7.8% |
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| 05.1.18 |
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Co-op Insurance - 25 new apprentices join The Co-op Insurance Apprenticeship programme |
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| 05.1.18 |
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Sad news of death of Tom Cardall of MIPA Paints; funeral on Mon 15 Jan |
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| 05.1.18 |
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SMMT - UK new car market in 2017 fell 5.7% to 2.54 million; diesels down 17.1%; hybrids/EVs 119,800 up 34.8% |
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| 05.1.18 |
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2017 New Car Sales - fell 5.4% to 2.54m, includes 105,500 hybrid/plug-in hybrid cars and 13,500 electric cars |
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| 05.1.18 |
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ACH (Accident Claims Handlers Ltd) - director Miles Savory prosecuted for unlawfully obtaining personal data |
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| 04.1.18 |
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Autodata - reveals the most serviced vehicles of 2017 |
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| 04.1.18 |
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Chargemaster - UK’s biggest network of electric vehicle charging-points plans £170m float in June says Sky News |
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| 04.1.18 |
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ClickMechanic - adds machine learning algorithms to its quote engine to give accurate fully priced estimate |
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| 04.1.18 |
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RAC - more pump price rises take petrol to highest in three years |
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| 04.1.18 |
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Cambria - trading update: new car sales down 16%, used cars down 9%; two group bodyshops closed |
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| 04.1.18 |
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Saga - changes to Group Executive structure include Gary Duggan (ex BGL Junction) as CEO of Saga Services |
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| 04.1.18 |
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Rainbow Group - Richard Thorogood (ex Nationwide and Seward) joins as partner; new site acquired in Reading |
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| 04.1.18 |
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Audatex UK - aware of recent announcements on refinish paint price increases; working on updating their pricing |
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| 04.1.18 |
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Liverpool Arena Car Park Fire - ABI say motor insurers to pay out an estimated £20 million to customers |
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| 04.1.18 |
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Liverpool Arena Car Park Fire - Copart send their mobile Response Unit to Liverpool |
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| 03.1.18 |
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VRA (Vehicle Recyclers’ Association) - new name for the MVDA (Motor Vehicle Dismantlers Association) |
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| 03.1.18 |
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PPG - to discuss paints and coatings technology for Autonomous Driving and EV Batteries at Automobili-D Conference |
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| 03.1.18 |
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Bodyshop magazine - 2018 awards event will be at Birmingham Metropole on 28 September |
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| 03.1.18 |
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Zipcar - new Zipcar Flex, their ‘floating’ car sharing service is now available to nearly 3.5m Londoners |
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| 03.1.18 |
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Volkswagen Group UK - new paint and distribution contracts with Spies Hecker, Glasurit, NIBS and Morelli |
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| 03.1.18 |
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Automotive Glass Europe - record year in 2017; new ADAS calibration centre in Ireland |
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| 03.1.18 |
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Markerstudy - Qatar Reinsurance Company Limited to acquire Markerstudy Group Insurance companies subject to regulatory approval |
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| 03.1.18 |
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Carpenters - become latest IFB affiliate member |
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| 03.1.18 |
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AkzoNobel - appoints Renier Vree as CFO for Specialty Chemicals |
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| 03.1.18 |
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City AM reports the New Year's Eve multi-storey car park fire in Liverpool could mean £2m+ payout |
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| 03.1.18 |
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Baldwins Repair Group - enters its 15th year |
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| 03.1.18 |
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71% of UK adults are “not confident” that driverless cars will be a safe form of transport |
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| 03.1.18 |
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Nissan - 'Brain-to-Vehicle' technology redefines future of driving |
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| 03.1.18 |
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Motor Ombudsman - drivers urged to make a resolution to use a Motor Ombudsman-accredited garage when buying or servicing a car |
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| 03.1.18 |
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Zurich - acquires Bright Box to strengthen capabilities in connected cars |
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| 03.1.18 |
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RAC - 6,000 drivers caught at least twice for driving distracted using a handheld phone |
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| 03.1.18 |
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What Car? - 130% spike in online car buying research between Christmas Day and the day after Boxing Day |
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| 03.1.18 |
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ACIS - crash repair market could drive UK productivity improvements |
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| 03.1.18 |
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Markerstudy Insurance Group - acquired by Qatar Re |
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| 02.1.18 |
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Circle Leasing - appoint Tom Hadfield (ex Fix Auto) as Head of Sales and Marketing |
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| 02.1.18 |
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WBC - Steve Peart of new owners iRG confirms all 41 staff were TUPEd over |
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| 02.1.18 |
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comparethemarket - average premium up 35.5% (£199) in last 5 years; CPI inflation in same period was 7.4% |
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| 02.1.18 |
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DVLA - what thousands of people on Christmas Day did on-line with the DVLA inc 8,550 taxing their car |
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| 02.1.18 |
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Severn Bridges - toll price reduction from 8 January; government confirm toll free from 31 Dec 2018 |
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| 02.1.18 |
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Endsleigh - sold by Zurich to A-Plan Insurance (owned by Hg Capital) |
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| 02.1.18 |
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Watchstone (formerly Quindell) - Stefan Borson is new Group CEO, succeeding Indro Mukerjee |
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| 02.1.18 |
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Liverpool - fire at Liverpool Echo Arena car park destroys 1,400 vehicles |
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| 02.1.18 |
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ABP Website in 2017 - 1.25 million visits; 4.5 million pages viewed; 16.4 million hits |
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| 01.1.18 |
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FT - "Britain’s insurers find a sympathetic ear in Downing Street" |
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| 31.12.17 |
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2017 - top 15 news stories read by ABP Club members on the Forum |
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| 31.12.17 |
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UK 2018 car sales - by manufacturer together with commentary |
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| 31.12.17 |
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Belgium: Brussels - launches new low-emissions zone (LEZ) on 1 Jan 2018, following Antwerps LEZ in Feb 2017 |
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| 31.12.17 |
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Koenigsegg - see video of £1.4m Regera supercar being crash tested |
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| 29.12.17 |
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Mini - offer increased personalisation via the use of 3D printing for side scuttles and interior trim, |
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| 29.12.17 |
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Auto Trader - reveals most searched for cars in 2017: BMW 3-series tops chart followed by VW Golf and Mercedes C-class. |
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| 29.12.17 |
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LV= and Allianz - complete first stage in the creation of their new joint venture general insurance business |
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| 28.12.17 |
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Geely - (owner of Volvo Cars) spend $3 billion acquiring largest shareholding in Volvo AB, truck and bus maker |
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| 26.12.17 |
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Department for Transport - charging for road works is helping to improve journeys and reduce congestion |
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| 24.12.17 |
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Audi - recalls 1.27 million cars worldwide due to possible problems with some electrical connections |
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| 23.12.17 |
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Government - considering a "pay-per-mile" scheme for all UK lorries to cover the cost of damage to roads |
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| 23.12.17 |
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Government - launches consultation on which roads to include in new Major Road Network |
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| 23.12.17 |
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Kindertons - pay £500 compensation to British Army veteran after they falsely demanded compensation for a crash |
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| 22.12.17 |
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WBC - bought from administrators by Steve Peart's iRG Group; all 41 jobs saved |
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| 22.12.17 |
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USA: LKQ - Terry Fortner promoted to the position of Vice President of Insurance, Sales and Marketing |
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| 22.12.17 |
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Churchill - 371,820 cars written-off in 2016; 900 of them on Xmas eve and 300 on Xmas Day |
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| 22.12.17 |
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Allianz and LV - regulators grant approval for new joint venture combining both companies motor businesses |
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| 22.12.17 |
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CII (Chartered Insurance Institute) - Ant Gould, director of faculties and former Post mag editor leaves |
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| 22.12.17 |
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'Volkswagen emissions scandal' - Transport Minister, Jesse Norman, calls for owners in UK to be "compensated" |
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| 22.12.17 |
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ABP Club - offices closed from lunchtime today until 9am Tues 2 Jan; news items will still be posted on Forum |
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| 21.12.17 |
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Audi - extends UK scrappage scheme until the end of March 2018 (extra three months) |
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| 21.12.17 |
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REPOST FROM THE FORUM - THANKS for a record year in 2017! from Les Brooker - Minden Dust Extraction |
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| 21.12.17 |
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AW - convoy Tower donations to homeless Trust |
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| 21.12.17 |
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Sika - appoint Grove Group as preferred partner for UK automotive refinish market |
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| 21.12.17 |
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Vehicle type-approval and market surveillance - EU ambassadors endorse agreement to revamp the sector |
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| 21.12.17 |
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New car CO2 emissions RISE for the first time in 14 years as anti-diesel measures spark a mass return to petrol engines |
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| 21.12.17 |
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Londoners can tweet #SOSBattery on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day to receive a free package of batteries delivered straight to their door |
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| 21.12.17 |
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Labour rates and discounts - ABP Club investigates... |
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| 21.12.17 |
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ABI - European Commission proposes delay to the Insurance Distribution Directive (IDD) |
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| 21.12.17 |
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Christmas Cars help motorists save for Christmas shopping |
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| 21.12.17 |
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Don’t get caught out by festive flooding: Insurers stand ready throughout the Christmas period |
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| 21.12.17 |
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Allianz - welcomes brokers to new Southampton Commercial premises |
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| 21.12.17 |
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IFED - GP ordered to pay back £183,752.50 for involvement in fraudulent PI claims |
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| 21.12.17 |
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FCA Statement on EU Withdrawal - "supportive of open markets and free trade in financial services" |
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| 21.12.17 |
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Octo Telematics - UK telematics users save over £160 million on car insurance premiums in 2017 |
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| 21.12.17 |
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Germany: Deutsche Post DHL Group, StreetScooter and MANN+HUMMEL - launch the first emission neutral vehicle worldwide |
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| 20.12.17 |
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Apollo Motor Group – raises £940 for the Southampton General hospital |
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| 20.12.17 |
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WorldSkills Winners! - read all about it in the latest edition of Auto Body Professional |
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| 20.12.17 |
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Blackpool and The Fylde College (B&FC) - wishing you a healthy and wealthy 2018! |
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| 20.12.17 |
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Farecla - Jason Thomas wins charity boxing match at the weekend! |
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| 20.12.17 |
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hpi - helps motorists make an informed choice on petrol or diesel vehicles |
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| 20.12.17 |
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National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA) - market to pick up in January as dealers look to restock forecourts for the New Year |
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| 20.12.17 |
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Go Ultra Low - savings on fuel and tax from a 100% electric car could cover the cost of Christmas for average household (£645) |
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| 20.12.17 |
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EV charge point use in Scotland up by almost a half |
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| 20.12.17 |
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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles - just 33% of van drivers will be taking time off over Christmas |
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| 20.12.17 |
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20mph zones in Bath and North East Somerset - rise in death and serious injury rate |
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| 20.12.17 |
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PPG Refinish UK - announces Mark Clarke as new National Sales Manager |
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| 20.12.17 |
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CitNOW - video a ‘must’ for experienced car buyers |
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| 20.12.17 |
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Government - launches complaint handling service of Small Business Commissioner to ensure fair payment |
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| 19.12.17 |
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EDAM Group - puts team in driving seat to highlight dangers of driver distractions |
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| 19.12.17 |
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Sad news of death of Raymond Long, former president of VBRA and father of Charles Long |
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| 19.12.17 |
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Government - consult on changes to Highway Code to allow remote control parking and Motorway Assist |
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| 19.12.17 |
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Auto Body Professional Winter 2017 magazine - available to read online, NOW! |
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| 19.12.17 |
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NBRA - feature on Channel 4 programme, Supershoppers |
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| 19.12.17 |
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Nissan - production of all-new Nissan LEAF begins in Europe; deliveries in February |
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| 19.12.17 |
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SEAT - launches new fleet section of website |
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| 19.12.17 |
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GoCompare - to acquire MyVoucherCodes for £36.5m |
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| 18.12.17 |
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National Apprenticeship Week 2018 - takes place 5 - 9 March with theme of "apprenticeships work" |
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| 18.12.17 |
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Revive! - expands its mobile "Flying Squad" |
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| 18.12.17 |
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ACIS - L&I Eaton Edinburgh set to save 20% in costs through the reduction of waste and inventory losses thanks to ASCRIBE |
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| 18.12.17 |
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EY General Insurance Industry Outlook 2018 - "the motor insurance industry will enjoy a rebound... " |
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| 18.12.17 |
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McGurk Performance Cars - Aston Martin specialist opens new showroom in Kineton, Warwickshire |
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| 18.12.17 |
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Allianz - secures finding of dishonesty against claimant law firm, GSD Law |
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| 18.12.17 |
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Energy Cost Advisors (ECA) - announce new partnership deal with AutoRaise |
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| 18.12.17 |
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Andrew Page - expands in Eastleigh with a 40% bigger branch |
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| 18.12.17 |
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Ultra-green car league table - Mitsubishi Outlander remains top |
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| 18.12.17 |
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Jardine Motors Group - launches new apprenticeships scheme |
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| 18.12.17 |
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RoSPA - one-day Driver Development course awarded What Van? Safety Award |
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| 18.12.17 |
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RAC - more than 11 million getaway trips by car before Christmas Day |
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| 18.12.17 |
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What Car? Car of the Year Awards - long list nominees for 40th anniversary Awards revealed |
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| 18.12.17 |
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Audatex - appoint Simon Meredith (ex PPG) as Key Account Manager |
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| 18.12.17 |
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Are our jobs making us fat and unhappy? - a third of automotive professionals say so |
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| 18.12.17 |
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Redde plc - trading update; continued growth in first half of their financial year |
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| 18.12.17 |
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BMW -build Euro 100 million test-track in Czech Republic for testing of self-driving and electric vehicles |
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| 18.12.17 |
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Aston Martin - preparing for floatation in Q3 / Q4 2018 or a trade sale valuing business at £2 billion + |
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| 18.12.17 |
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Sytner Group - acquires high quality independent retailer, The Car People, who sell 18,000 used cars per annum |
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| 15.12.17 |
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Royal Wedding - Prince Harry and Meghan to marry on Saturday 19 May in Windsor; same day as FA Cup final |
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| 15.12.17 |
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ABI - insurers "bill for vehicle repairs in Q3 was £1 billion - up 16% on the same period last year"; "up 46% in last 4 years" |
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| 15.12.17 |
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Thatcham Research - ceases after-market parts certification services; role now carried out by TÜV Rheinland AG |
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| 15.12.17 |
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HMG Paints - winners of inaugural CSR and Student of the Year awards at annual BCF Awards night |
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| 15.12.17 |
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Toyota - 50% of sales will be electrified by 2030; announce agreement with Panasonic on battery development |
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| 15.12.17 |
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Volvo Car UK - opens its advanced new £6m Training and Development Centre in Daventry |
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| 15.12.17 |
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WBC Automotive, Bristol - formal notice of administration; continues to trade whilst buyer sought |
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| 15.12.17 |
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PPG - Board of Directors authorizes $2.5 billion share repurchase program |
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| 14.12.17 |
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ABI - Christmas shopping this weekend? How about a dash cam... |
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| 14.12.17 |
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HGV Driver shortage - RHA sets the record straight |
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| 14.12.17 |
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Reminder: Please support Jason in his fight against cancer |
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| 14.12.17 |
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The Ben Ball - annual charity event raised over £135,000 |
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| 14.12.17 |
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Call for news! Tell us about your year, thank your customers and colleagues, tell us about your Christmas plans or what's in store for 2018 |
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| 14.12.17 |
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Octo Telematics - extends telematics insurance to Autonet sales network to sell at point of new car purchase |
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| 14.12.17 |
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Covéa Insurance - appoints Carolyn Callan, Head of Small Business and Schemes and Nicki Crabb, Schemes Development Manager |
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| 14.12.17 |
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Premier Prince Michael International Road Safety Award - role of Electronic Stability Control (ESC) recognised as a life-saver |
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| 14.12.17 |
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Morelli - 60th Anniversary Diamond Ball raises £3,500 for AutoRaise |
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| 14.12.17 |
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Around five million motorists admit to driving when over the limit |
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| 14.12.17 |
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Revive! - named as one of the top 10 franchises in the UK in the latest industry league table |
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| 14.12.17 |
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The Motor Ombudsman - expands alternative dispute resolution team after demand for service grows |
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| 14.12.17 |
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Go Ultra Low - companycar drivers could save £3,974 in Benefit in Kind rates & £3,402 in fuel savings over three years with a 100% EV |
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| 14.12.17 |
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Audatex - introduces new Audaenterprisegold 4.0 features as part of latest data release |
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| 14.12.17 |
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Mazda - 71% of drivers still want to be able to drive even if self-driving cars become commonplace |
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| 14.12.17 |
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Steve Milner, Redashe Sales Director - sad news of his death |
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| 14.12.17 |
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Dave Bond, Bitec - sad news of the death of former PPG and Trade Group industry colleague |
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| 14.12.17 |
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Which? - loyal customers are being ripped off by not "haggling" with their car insurer |
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| 14.12.17 |
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MG Cannon - Truscotts Peugeot choose and approve MG Cannon Plymouth Accident Repair Centre |
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| 13.12.17 |
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Kia Motors - fleet managers say the number of accidents has dropped but the cost per accident has gone up |
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| 13.12.17 |
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Suzuki GB - “Dealers of the Year” announced at annual conference on the Canary Island of Tenerife |
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| 13.12.17 |
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Brake - tougher penalties for illegal mobile phone use behind the wheel undermined by lack of enforcement |
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| 13.12.17 |
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RAC - Monday 11 December busiest 24 hours for breakdowns since 2010 |
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| 13.12.17 |
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insurethebox - risk of accident increases by 12% during winter months |
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| 13.12.17 |
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Thatcham Research - reveals top ten safest cars of the year |
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| 13.12.17 |
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Jennings Motor Group - service department's Phil Johnston celebrates 65th birthday, 15 years' service and retirement - on the same day |
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| 13.12.17 |
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Thatcham - relaunched FIAT Punto scores unprecedented zero-star Euro NCAP rating |
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| 13.12.17 |
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Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) Professional - new guide aims to support driver recruitment, retention and engagement |
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| 13.12.17 |
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Petrol and diesel likely to rise by up to 3p a litre in run-up to Christmas |
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| 13.12.17 |
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LV= - confirm new General Insurance executive team: Steve Treloar appointed as Chief Executive of the General Insurance business |
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| 13.12.17 |
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Trakm8 - telematics and big data firm invests in engineering facilities at its’ Shaftesbury office |
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| 13.12.17 |
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Movac - wishes Ollie at JDH Joinery another successful racing season next year |
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| 13.12.17 |
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The Banking Protocol - finance industry, police and Trading Standards unite to tackle fraud |
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| 13.12.17 |
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Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) - consumer new car finance volumes down 7% in October |
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| 13.12.17 |
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H.R. Owen - Ferrari Service Centre in north London has been accredited as a Classiche-authorised workshop |
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| 13.12.17 |
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ClickMechanic - more than half of UK adults believe that young girls are discouraged from a career in "male-dominated" mechanics industry |
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| 13.12.17 |
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USA: Sika Automotive - returns as sponsor of 2018 North American International Auto Show |
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| 13.12.17 |
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Highways England - intelligent roads network: drones to report back on incidents and cars spot and report potholes |
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| 12.12.17 |
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Brunel University London - bags £9.6m for project on high volume production of High Strength Aluminium alloys |
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| 12.12.17 |
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IAAF- report on last weeks Annual Conference |
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| 12.12.17 |
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IAAF (Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation) - Annual Award winners |
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| 12.12.17 |
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IFED - man sentenced after making 13 false insurance claims for damage to his car against Royal Mail and NFU |
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| 12.12.17 |
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Potential UK energy crisis - gas prices up 58%, major oil pipeline cracked, gas processing facility shut |
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| 12.12.17 |
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Volkswagen Group - UK Paint and Body fantasy-football Sports Challenge Cup wins award at B2B Marketing Awards |
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| 12.12.17 |
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Leasecar - potholes in the spotlight |
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| 12.12.17 |
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ABP Club 2018 Media Pack is available NOW! Get in touch for your copy... |
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| 12.12.17 |
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Germany: Cruden - new dSPACE integration package makes easy work of combining driver and hardware-in-the-loop simulations |
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| 12.12.17 |
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Spies Hecker calendar 2018 - for the love of the job |
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| 12.12.17 |
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Sweden: Volvo Cars - 'real' drivers start testing autonomous cars on public roads in Gothenburg from today |
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| 12.12.17 |
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Junair - recent upgrade project at Protek Bathgate |
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| 12.12.17 |
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Inflation rate - CPI up slightly to 3.1% for last 12 months- highest since Mch 2012; RPI down slightly to 3.9% |
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| 12.12.17 |
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DENSO - develops world’s largest automotive head-up display |
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| 12.12.17 |
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USA: Second-Hand Car? - Mustangs destined for scrapheap get new life as high end watches |
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| 12.12.17 |
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JBR Capital - top ten supercars purchased via loans during 2017 |
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| 11.12.17 |
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Page Automotive Group - acquire their sixth site, G.C. South Accident Repair Centre in Southampton |
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| 11.12.17 |
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FCA - sets out its approach to authorisation and its approach to competition |
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| 11.12.17 |
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Geoffrey Insurance - named as overall winner at Ventana Research Digital Leadership Awards 2017 |
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| 11.12.17 |
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Allianz and Marmalade - drive new telematics partnership |
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| 11.12.17 |
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Auto Trader - used diesel prices see monthly decline in November, but are still up year-on-year |
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| 11.12.17 |
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Ford - UK scrappage scheme extension into 2018 |
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| 11.12.17 |
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MG - pledges further growth following aftersales success; parts sales up 62% year-on-year in YTD |
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| 11.12.17 |
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LKQ - to acquire leading European aftermarket parts distributor, Stahlgruber, for Euro 1.5 BILLION |
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| 11.12.17 |
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Allianz Worldwide Partners UK - comes together to raise £41,300 for Children in Need |
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| 11.12.17 |
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Co-op Insurance - severe weather sees 50% increase in collision claims |
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| 11.12.17 |
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Justice Committee - new inquiry into Government proposals for whiplash claims; written submissions welcome |
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| 11.12.17 |
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Sabre Insurance - shares begin trading today on London Stock Exchange |
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| 11.12.17 |
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Drive Assist - today is fifth anniversary of their administration; owed £7million to 150 bodyshop businesses |
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| 08.12.17 |
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Severn Bridges - tolls will be VAT exempt from 8 January, thus reducing before abolition by the end of 2018 |
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| 08.12.17 |
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Crah-for-cash - Mehmet Yavuz and his family of six receive jail sentences for £100,000 fraud against LV= |
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| 08.12.17 |
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PRA (Prudential Regulatory Authority) - write to all UK general insurers about financial "stress test" |
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| 08.12.17 |
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RHA - welcome news that Brexit negotiations are now moving on to phase 2 (transition & trade) |
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| 08.12.17 |
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Insurance Times Awards - full list of the 33 winners plus all the finalists |
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| 08.12.17 |
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AkzoNobel and Black Bear - to make powder coatings from old tyres |
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| 08.12.17 |
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The Independent Distributor Alliance Limited (TIDAL) - Car Colour Services, Express Paints and Paintline join network |
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| 08.12.17 |
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Kwik Fit - replacing 10-year-old diesel cars could reduce national fuel consumption by 173m gallons (but cost £97.3bn) |
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| 08.12.17 |
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SEAT - maintains position as fastest growing brand in True Fleet; sales up 54% YTD |
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| 08.12.17 |
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William Medcalf Vintage Bentley - polished or patinated copper hammer? |
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| 08.12.17 |
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WBC Automotive - Bristol bodyshop goes into administration but continues to trade whilst buyer sought |
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| 07.12.17 |
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£40 million Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund - future electric vehicle batteries: long-lasting, cleaner, better |
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| 07.12.17 |
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ABI - £33.3 million paid to motorists for repairing or replacing vehicles and in personal injury claims |
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| 07.12.17 |
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RAC - issues warning to drivers as cold snap arrives |
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| 07.12.17 |
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Suzuki Motorcycles - extends the three-year warranty period currently offered on all models |
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| 07.12.17 |
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Plan Insurance – sponsoring Family Business United (FBU) with ‘The Santa Dash’ to collect and distribute items donated to local good causes |
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| 07.12.17 |
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Gemini - enter 20 cars in 2018 REAL Rally; each site manager has a £500 budget to "go buy their own banger" |
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| 07.12.17 |
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National Windscreens - drives ever higher standards with new key appointment |
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| 07.12.17 |
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Japan: Nissan - robo-taxi trial will take place in Japan in March 2018 |
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| 07.12.17 |
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Auto Windscreens - introduces CitNOW to bolster transparency with partners |
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| 07.12.17 |
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Ireland: Portlaoise Circuit Court - 40-year driving ban for man convicted of uninsured driving... for 28th time |
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| 06.12.17 |
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Simon Bailes: Boundary 500 Santa Ride 2017 - 160+ bikes take party in charity bike ride for Zoe’s Place Baby Hospice |
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| 06.12.17 |
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Oracle Finance - Prestige car finance specialists "buck the Brexit trend" coming out on top to win a major European award |
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| 06.12.17 |
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Peugeot Trafic - 9-seater minibus earns nearly 10 times asking price, reveals Cooper Solutions |
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| 06.12.17 |
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Allianz - Solicitor struck off after Allianz and BLM expose false witness evidence |
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| 06.12.17 |
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Zurich - pays 99% UK claims totalling £958m in H1; 99% of consumer motor claims paid |
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| 06.12.17 |
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British Coatings Federation (BCF) - wins BSI’s Industry Leadership Award 2017 |
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| 06.12.17 |
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New TX eCity London Taxi - world’s most advanced electric taxi "ready for Londoners" |
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| 06.12.17 |
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Revive! - helps charity, Save Our Soldier (SOS), to convert a caravan to become mobile coaching unit |
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| 06.12.17 |
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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles - supports Driving for Better Business campaign |
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| 06.12.17 |
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IAM RoadSmart - social media addicts, drink and drug driving and mobile phone use worry drivers the most |
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| 06.12.17 |
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FCA - fines Bluefin £4m for misleading customers |
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| 06.12.17 |
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Allianz Worldwide Partners UK - Bruce Eaton Appointed as Head of Business Development |
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| 06.12.17 |
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Saga - trading update: profits to be up 2% this year but falling 5% next year due to investment requirements |
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| 06.12.17 |
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Sabre Insurance - set floatation price at 230p valuing company at £575m |
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| 05.12.17 |
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Carlac - appoint Paul Washbrook (ex Axalta) to strengthen their Technical Support Team |
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| 05.12.17 |
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Octo Telematics - completes acquisition of the usage-based insurance (UBI) assets of Willis Towers Watson |
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| 05.12.17 |
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Co-op Insurance - more accidents and collisions occur TODAY (Tues 5 Dec) than any other day of the year |
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| 05.12.17 |
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BS10125 - bodyshops requested to join the Committee which looks after the standard |
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| 05.12.17 |
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Motofix Group - launch bespoke Professional Quality Control training programme, in conjunction with PAAS Ltd (Phil Archer) |
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| 05.12.17 |
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What Car? - only 1% of car buyers are looking for electric vehicles despite Chancellor’s demonisation of diesels |
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| 05.12.17 |
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Jason Thomas, Farécla Sales Manager for Scotland & Ireland - braving the boxing ring in the fight against cancer |
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| 05.12.17 |
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National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) - on diesel: "Government is sending a confusing message to consumers" |
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| 05.12.17 |
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RAC - new car sales figures "a mixed bag" |
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| 05.12.17 |
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SMMT - UK car market declines in November as confusion over diesel continues to impact the market |
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| 05.12.17 |
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Is it legal to use a mobile phone as a satnav? |
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| 05.12.17 |
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Spain: DEKRA - opens Connected Car Test Area |
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| 05.12.17 |
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USA: Audi - Audi A8 (first car in the world developed for conditional automated driving at Level 3) is at AI Conference in California |
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| 05.12.17 |
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Petrol and diesel - at their most expensive for three years; average price went up by 2p a litre in November |
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| 04.12.17 |
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Highways England - lift and complete 400 miles of roadworks across the country; lmost 99% of motorways and strategic A roads clear for Xmas |
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| 04.12.17 |
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Ben - launches NEW mental health training programme exclusively for the automotive industry |
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| 04.12.17 |
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Lodge Garage - Aylesbury-based car dealership and bodyshop backed by British Business Bank loan |
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| 04.12.17 |
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Ingenie - young driver telematics insurer appoints Selim Cavanagh (ex Wunelli) as Chief Executive Officer |
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| 04.12.17 |
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GEM - new drivers need to be taught manners and coping strategies |
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| 04.12.17 |
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IPPR (Institute for Public Policy Research) - Post-Brexit restrictions could block 9 in 10 EU-born construction workers |
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| 04.12.17 |
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Covéa Insurance - newly relaunched Commercial Vehicle policy to attract ‘white van man’ |
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| 04.12.17 |
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MoneySuperMarket - motorists pay 15% more to insure their cars in December |
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| 04.12.17 |
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11 million motorists think driving tests should be retaken every five years to improve road safety |
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| 04.12.17 |
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CitNOW - video helps treble sales of used Aston Martins for the Leven Car Company |
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| 04.12.17 |
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RAC - new driving test manoeuvre "effectively contravenes rule 239 of the Highway Code" |
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| 04.12.17 |
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Tracker - 96% of car owners vulnerable to relay attack by criminals |
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| 04.12.17 |
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Admiral - women less likely to pass their driving test than men, new data shows |
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| 04.12.17 |
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IAM RoadSmart - new style driving test will ‘deliver big safety benefits and save lives’ |
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| 04.12.17 |
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Next Green Car Awards 2017 - winners revealed |
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| 04.12.17 |
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Admiral - young men claim 14% more on insurance than young women – and their claims are 46% more expensive |
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| 04.12.17 |
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Personal Injury Awards from Claims Magazine (Barker Brooks) - full list of winners and finalists |
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| 04.12.17 |
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Penfragon - strategy update: |
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| 01.12.17 |
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Fix Auto Wellingborough - celebrates 10 years as a Fix Auto franchisee |
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| 01.12.17 |
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Ford - Performance parts range of components |
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| 01.12.17 |
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Driving Test - changes from Monday 4 December |
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| 01.12.17 |
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Spraytech - Enfield bodyshop to host AutoRaise event on Saturday 9 December |
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| 01.12.17 |
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Aviva - upgrades growth, cash and dividends targets |
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| 01.12.17 |
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Revive! - reports "buoyant" trading |
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| 01.12.17 |
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Direct Line - middle lane drivers are responsible for over half of all lane drifts committed by UK motorists on motorways |
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| 01.12.17 |
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Consumer Intelligence - motor market moves into deflation |
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| 01.12.17 |
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RAC - drivers caught using a handheld phone falls by 11% after introduction of tougher penalties |
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| 01.12.17 |
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Axalta - ends acquisition discussions with Nippon Paint |
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| 30.11.17 |
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ABI on Justice Select Committee report on Discount Rate - "no other comparable country in the world has set a Rate this low" |
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| 30.11.17 |
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Data4Drivers campaign - EU rules needed to give drivers control of their vehicle data |
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| 30.11.17 |
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HERE Technologies - acquire ATS Advanced Telematic Systems to power highly secure software updates for connected and autonomous cars |
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| 30.11.17 |
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BVRLA - fleet industry ends the year with a positive outlook |
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| 30.11.17 |
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Sandwell College, West Bromwich - IMI (Institute of the Motor Industry), Halfords Autocentres and Valeo join curriculum advisory board |
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| 30.11.17 |
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Toyota - to introduce second generation Toyota Safety Sense (active safety features) package from 2018 |
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| 30.11.17 |
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Government, employers and education providers - embark on "ambitious" series of reforms to the technical education system |
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| 30.11.17 |
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Allianz Worldwide Partners UK - lends a helping hand to Stripey Stork; bringing Christmas cheer to children across the UK |
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| 30.11.17 |
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Plan Insurance blog: The Little Black Box Revolution - 5 reasons why you need telematics for your fleet |
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| 30.11.17 |
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MoneySuperMarket - Sunderland named UK’s drink and drug driving capital |
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| 30.11.17 |
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Volvo - new Steering Support system that claims 45% reduction in rear-end frontal crashes helps Volvo secure four Car Tech Awards |
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| 30.11.17 |
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Access to Justice (A2J - "Government slashes savings from proposed whiplash reforms by over 50%" to £458m |
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| 30.11.17 |
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Slater and Gordon - renew support for Access to Justice (A2J), campaign group against personal injury reform |
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| 30.11.17 |
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Aviva - upgrades its financial targets including earnings growth; in 2018 will "fund bolt-on acquisitions" |
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| 29.11.17 |
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Fix Auto Mid Devon - three potential apprentices "ready to sign-up" after Saturday's AutoRaise event |
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| 29.11.17 |
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Autocar-Courland Next Generation Award 2017 winner revealed - Teeside University graduate, Tom Lingard |
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| 29.11.17 |
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RAC - call for drivers to ‘slow down, make space and move on’ when passing breakdowns |
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| 29.11.17 |
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South Africa: Fix Auto - hold launch event with speakers including David Lingham, Audatex and Andrew Marsh |
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| 29.11.17 |
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SG Petch - servicing and bodyshop repairs contribute to increased sales at family run multi-franchise car & van dealer group |
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| 29.11.17 |
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Thatcham Research - carmaker safety efforts hailed as eight vehicles score Euro NCAP 5 star ratings |
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| 29.11.17 |
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Euro NCAP latest round of testing - seven of the eight vehicles tested receive a maximum five-star rating |
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| 29.11.17 |
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China: Lynk & Co - 01 SUV becomes World's fastest selling car; 3-day pre-sales event sold out in 137 seconds |
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| 29.11.17 |
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RMI - Chris Weeks (ex Innovation Group and Direct Line) appointed as Director of the NBRA and the VBRA |
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| 29.11.17 |
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Farecla - the 2017 Convention was "well-organised and a fantastic networking opportunity" |
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| 29.11.17 |
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MIB - tackling insurance application fraud through roadside enforcement |
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| 29.11.17 |
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Volkswagen - committed to diversity of workforce at Group's first Diversity Conference |
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| 29.11.17 |
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New Valeo Innovation Challenge to help students create a start-up - pitch new solutions in EVs, autonomous cars and digital mobility |
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| 29.11.17 |
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Porsche - fleet of 100 Porsche available "on demand" from One Transport inc short rides in Central London for a flat fare of £20 |
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| 29.11.17 |
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Car Care Plan - motoring warranty and insurance products business expands Bradford base |
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| 29.11.17 |
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Car Care Plan - |
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| 28.11.17 |
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InAutomotive - ABP Club Recommended Business Service Provider looking forward to Convention and Night of Knights 2018! |
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| 28.11.17 |
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Christopher Hanford - former owner of North West Mini Motors,Glossop flees with £300,000 of enthusiasts money |
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| 28.11.17 |
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NEW - ABP UK Body Repair Industry Yearbook 2017-2018 available NOW on-line |
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| 28.11.17 |
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Federation of German Industries - automotive industry could run short of key raw materials for batteries |
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| 28.11.17 |
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U-POL - Bodyshop Management System Award sponsor congratulates nominees and winners on "outstanding contribution and achievements" |
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| 28.11.17 |
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The Freight Transport Association (FTA) - brexit borders are a european problem so don’t ignore the risks |
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| 28.11.17 |
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iRG (Innovative Repair Group) - "proud" sponsors at this year's Night of Knights |
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| 28.11.17 |
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AXA - appoints Scott Wheway as Chairman of the Board |
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| 28.11.17 |
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Audatex - Tom Jackson (ex Glass's) named Chief Product Owner for Audatex UKSA to manage Audatex’s motor claims insurance portfolio |
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| 28.11.17 |
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BCF Awards - celebrate best and brightest in the coatings industry |
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| 28.11.17 |
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TIDAL - refinish distribution Alliance signs three-year supply agreement with PJM Group |
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| 28.11.17 |
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GoCompare Car Insurance - young Londoners spend the most on their first set of wheels |
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| 28.11.17 |
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FCA - publishes Final Summary of RBS’s treatment of SME customers referred to its Global Restructuring Group |
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| 28.11.17 |
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Leasys UK (part of FCA, Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Abarth, Jeep and Fiat Professional brands) - rises to 21st position in FN50 2017 ranking |
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| 28.11.17 |
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The Automotive Council - new Intelligent & Connected Vehicle product roadmap charts technological, social & infrastructural challenges |
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| 28.11.17 |
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CitNOW study - over half of urban consumers consult video material before making a purchase |
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| 28.11.17 |
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Solera - Tony Aquila recognized in the Dallas 500 as one of 2017's most powerful and influential business leaders |
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| 28.11.17 |
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Lookers - doubling technical apprentice intake for 2017 |
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| 28.11.17 |
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Cooper Solutions - appoints John Hutchins (ex Click OK) as IT Support Analyst |
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| 28.11.17 |
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ABI on the Industrial Strategy - insurance industry already helping Britain thrive |
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| 28.11.17 |
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Horwich Farrelly - justice for Aviva policyholder after trial defeat overturned |
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| 28.11.17 |
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Thatcham - offers guidance to drivers concerned about vulnerability to Keyless Entry theft |
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| 28.11.17 |
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Farécla - strengthens marketing team |
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| 27.11.17 |
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The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) - Minister of State for Transport, John Hayes, requests meeting with the IMI |
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| 27.11.17 |
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Autoglass - almost half of UK motorists call for a shake-up to the MOT to include the latest safety features |
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| 27.11.17 |
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Insure The Box - compelling telematics evidence thwarts over £170,000 in fraudulent insurance claims |
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| 27.11.17 |
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Volvo Product Technology Course - further date added: Wednesday 24 January 2018 |
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| 27.11.17 |
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Local authority parking profits - English councils made a record £819 million from their parking operations in the last financial year |
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| 27.11.17 |
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Government - unveils Industrial Strategy to boost UK productivity |
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| 27.11.17 |
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West Midlands Police - release footage of 'relay crime' where thieves to drive off in vehicles without needing to even see the owner’s keys |
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| 27.11.17 |
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Aviva - all Aviva UK employees to get 26 weeks leave on full basic pay following the arrival of a new child |
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| 27.11.17 |
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AkzoNobel - agrees to acquire V.Powdertech business to strengthen leading powder coatings business in South East Asia |
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| 27.11.17 |
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Mirka - national finalist award recognises Mirka’s commitment to customer service |
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| 27.11.17 |
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Porsche Cars Great Britain - welcomes new Managing Director, Alexander Pollich |
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| 27.11.17 |
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RAC Insurance - 10% rise in vehicle vandalism in three years; "The cost of repairing vehicles is now greater than it’s ever been" |
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| 27.11.17 |
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Ford - 470 young drivers trained at the three-day event at ExCeL London |
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| 27.11.17 |
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Industry Insights - Service Certainty confirmed as Connected Solutions’ Image and Digital Partner |
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| 27.11.17 |
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Continental Tyres survey - 47% of motorists think driving test should be updated to reflect new automotive technologies |
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| 27.11.17 |
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Autocar - no new car on sale next year will meet ‘impossible’ Budget tax exemption |
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| 24.11.17 |
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Fix Auto UK - appoints Michael McLaren to the newly created position of Head of Operations |
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| 24.11.17 |
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ABP website - moving to new host due to continued growth: site will be down for up to 12 hrs from 10am Sunday |
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| 24.11.17 |
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Government - 59% fall in apprenticeship starts in last quarter |
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| 24.11.17 |
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Caffyns - H1 results; underlying pre-tax profit down 27% on turnover up 1% |
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| 24.11.17 |
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Director of personal injury claims management company that made million of nuisance calls is banned for 7 years |
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| 24.11.17 |
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IMI - £400m for electric vehicle charging infrastructure; how much for electric vehicle technician training? |
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| 24.11.17 |
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Infiniti - new QX50 features first automotive use of SHF (Super High Formability) 980 MPa high-tensile steel |
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| 24.11.17 |
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Infiniti - new QX50 features first automotive use of SHF (Super High Formability) 980 MPa high-tensile steel |
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| 23.11.17 |
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IAM RoadSmart - speeding offences at six-year high |
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| 23.11.17 |
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Police hand out £5.5million in fines for phone use since March |
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| 23.11.17 |
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Allianz Worldwide Partners - calls for automotive industry to support roadside safety petition protecting recovery technicians |
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| 23.11.17 |
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Brussels: The European Parliament - to discuss advancing autonomous driving acceptance at open events co-hosted by The Autonomous Club |
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| 23.11.17 |
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Audatex - Dave Shepherd "thrilled" with award win at ABP's "fantastic convention and awards ceremony" |
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| 23.11.17 |
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Jato - AFVS recorded 2nd highest market share ever following 9.9% decline in diesel registrations in Europe during October 2017 |
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| 23.11.17 |
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IMI - £400 million for electric charging infrastructure – how much for electric technician training? |
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| 23.11.17 |
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BUDGET 2017 REACTION |
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| 23.11.17 |
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Allianz - launches a data initiative to tackle SME Underinsurance |
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| 23.11.17 |
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Zurich - increases its commitment to impact investments with "impact targets" including CO2 equivalent emissions avoidance |
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| 23.11.17 |
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Seat Leon - triumphs at the What Car? Used Car of the Year Awards |
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| 23.11.17 |
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CitNOW - sales team grows as Ollie Parsons appointed UK Head of Sales and Client Services |
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| 23.11.17 |
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Budget 2017 - 'Electric and driverless cars' and 'Funding for transport across England' and the National Minimum Wage rises |
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| 23.11.17 |
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Sabre Insurance Group plc - announce share price for floatation; values company at £550m to £600m |
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| 22.11.17 |
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Nexa Autocolor - named 2017 Paint Brand of the Year by repairers at the 2017 Night of Knights |
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| 22.11.17 |
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Stanners - launches weld test vehicle to carry out specialist training at your bodyshop site |
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| 22.11.17 |
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Bodyshop Solutions - 2017 Convention exhibitor enjoyed catching up with customers in a relaxed atmosphere |
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| 22.11.17 |
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Industry Insights - sponsor of 2017 Night of Knights Estimating System Award set target to win an Award themselves next year! |
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| 22.11.17 |
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Circle Leasing - Courtesy Car Provider of the Year Award winner, voted for by repairers, "will continue to strive for excellence in 2018" |
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| 22.11.17 |
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Axalta - confirm they are in discussions with Nippon Paint about possible acquisition of Axalta |
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| 22.11.17 |
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Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) - Budget 2017 a "missed opportunity" |
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| 22.11.17 |
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Ageas - delighted to win the 2017 Motor Insurance Company Award for a "remarkable" 8th time in 10 years |
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| 22.11.17 |
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Plan Insurance - "tone of positivity" at this year's Convention and Night of Knights |
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| 22.11.17 |
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ECA Group - "delighted" to sponsor the 2017 Night of Knights Independent Bodyshop Group Award |
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| 22.11.17 |
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Autumn Statement – driving simulators are the only way to test autonomous vehicles without risking road deaths or incidents |
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| 22.11.17 |
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RHA - extremely disappointed that the Chancellor failed to reduce fuel duty in today's Budget |
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| 22.11.17 |
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EFRA Chair diesel tax reaction - "many people bought [diesel cars] in good faith" |
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| 22.11.17 |
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Over a quarter of people driving on business related trips speed because they set off too late |
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| 22.11.17 |
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Downgraded growth (and maths, Jeremy Clarkson and Driverless Cars): Budget 2017 |
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| 22.11.17 |
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Allianz - launches new e-trade Mini Fleet proposition |
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| 22.11.17 |
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Private parking companies gearing up for "Christmas bonanza" |
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| 22.11.17 |
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Zurich - launches 'selfie' app to encourage people to buy life insurance |
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| 22.11.17 |
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South West loses £3.9bn due to public sector pay squeeze |
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| 22.11.17 |
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Honest John - just 322 early Mondeos remain as Ford that represented Blair’s Britain reaches major milestone |
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| 22.11.17 |
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FMG - signs 3-year, 2,000+ vehicle management deal with leasing and fleet firm, KeyFleet |
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| 22.11.17 |
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Fix Auto Mid Devon - hosting an AutoRaise apprentice open day this Saturday |
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| 22.11.17 |
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Belgium: start of production of Volvo’s first ever small premium SUV |
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| 22.11.17 |
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Leasecar.uk - British drivers will cover the distance to the moon and back during their motoring lifetime |
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| 22.11.17 |
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Free Motor Legal - Why aren’t British motorists unlocking up to £200million of savings? |
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| 22.11.17 |
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Cambria - results for y/e Aug 2017: "solid results in Group's 11th year, continued strategic progress" |
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| 22.11.17 |
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Credit Hire Organisation (CHO) - sign agreement with Hill Dickinson for new data-sharing anti-fraud platform |
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| 21.11.17 |
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Copart - Q1 worldwide results: 27% profit margin; profit up 11% on turnover up 21% |
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| 21.11.17 |
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Axalta - merger talks with AkzoNobel ended due to all-cash offer from Japan’s Nippon Paint Holdings Co |
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| 21.11.17 |
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AkzoNobel - merger discussions end with Axalta |
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| 21.11.17 |
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Brian Currie DAF - students join Iain Stewart MP for Milton Keynes South at local truck dealer for 'Takeover Day' |
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| 21.11.17 |
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CitNOW - secures second place in Thames Valley Business Awards 2017 |
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| 21.11.17 |
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REPOST FROM FORUM - can you help a member with advice on ADAS equipment? |
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| 21.11.17 |
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A thank you from ABP Club - you've helped to raise a total of £13,262 for charity this year! |
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| 21.11.17 |
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Co-op - 18% increase in motor claims expected this week |
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| 21.11.17 |
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The Road Safety Foundation and Ageas - new interactive Road Crash Index: look up crash statistics in your area |
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| 21.11.17 |
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Lightfoot - launches ‘driver perks’ to recognise better drivers as the solution to safer and more efficient fleets |
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| 21.11.17 |
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Post magazine’s Digital and Insurtech Awards 2017 - winners and shortlist |
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| 21.11.17 |
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MOT History Check - new, free and easy online tool to help motorists check a vehicle’s MOT history |
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| 21.11.17 |
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Fix Auto Mid Devon - holding apprenticeship showcase event on Sat 25 Nov; up to 3 apprentices each year |
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| 21.11.17 |
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EY - UK motor insurance market: 2017 profitability forecast to be close to breaking-even, and firmly in the black in 2018 |
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| 21.11.17 |
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The Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) - Chancellor planning tax grab against diesel drivers |
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| 21.11.17 |
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Dacia - to open its first ever pop-up at Westfieltratford |
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| 21.11.17 |
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Marshall Motor Holdings - announce closure of 5 franchised dealerships and 1 used car centre |
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| 21.11.17 |
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VisionTrack - scoops Connected Award at Post Digital Insurtech Awards for ‘fleet innovation’ |
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| 21.11.17 |
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USA: Sika Global Automotive - a Finalist for 2018 Automotive News PACE Awards for Innovation |
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| 21.11.17 |
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Selsia - delighted with second place in the ABP Repairers’ Choice Awards Accident Management category |
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| 21.11.17 |
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Selsia - announce partnership with AkzoNobel on new service for commercial vehicle fleet operators |
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| 21.11.17 |
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Education and Skills Funding Agency - Eileen Milner starts her role as new Chief Executive |
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| 21.11.17 |
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Volvo - to supply tens of thousands of autonomous drive-compatible XC90 cars to Uber between 2019 and 2021 |
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| 21.11.17 |
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National Windscreens - publish new report for fleet managers on importance of ADAS windscreen mounted cameras |
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| 21.11.17 |
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Belron (Autoglass parent) - owner D'Ieteren to sell 40% stake to private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice |
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| 20.11.17 |
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Allianz - two Chinese insurers considered buying Allianz in September; talks were called off at early stage |
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| 20.11.17 |
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Lloyds Banking Group - SMEs call on Government for more investment in transport and infrastructure |
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| 20.11.17 |
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ABI - Budget 2017: "the raid on the responsible must end here" |
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| 20.11.17 |
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World Skills 2019 - UK squad members for Refinish and Body Repair have been selected |
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| 20.11.17 |
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Luciana the Lady Painter - former Gateshead College student launches a new vehicle repair business in Sunderland |
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| 20.11.17 |
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Keoghs - minibus claims worth over £100k stopped dead in their tracks as Keoghs and Mulsanne Insurance prove fundamental dishonesty |
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| 20.11.17 |
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Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department (IFED) - appoint new head of department, DCI Andrew Fyfe, to tackle insurance fraud |
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| 20.11.17 |
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ABP Recommended Business Service Provider: ECA Group - new for 2017/2018 includes LPG/Gas Oil savings |
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| 20.11.17 |
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IMI - final amendment for Automated and Electric Vehicle Bill submitted by motor industry body |
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| 20.11.17 |
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Co-op Insurance - motor claims increase by a fifth as Black Friday sales start |
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| 20.11.17 |
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Skill Auto competition - winners of the 2017 Body Repair and Refinishing competitions announced |
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| 20.11.17 |
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REPOST FROM THE FORUM: Radical Equipment - VW & Porsche Approval |
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| 20.11.17 |
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A HUGE thank you to Night of Knights guests... you raised £3,902.50 for Rainbow Trust and AutoRaise! |
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| 20.11.17 |
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What Car? - discounts on diesel cars more than 25% higher than petrol, as Chancellor looks to raise taxes |
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| 20.11.17 |
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NEW ABP Club members' benefit: The Driving Seat - register now to attend a taster day in Thatcham OR Old Trafford (LIMITED PLACES) |
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| 20.11.17 |
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Trak Global - partners with Giftcloud to reward good drivers |
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| 20.11.17 |
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The Convention and Night of Knights photos are available to download for FREE - link below |
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| 20.11.17 |
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Audatex UK - celebrates decade of winning Repairers Choice "Best Estimating System" at Night of Knights Awards |
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| 20.11.17 |
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Audatex - celebrates a decade of winning ‘Best Estimating System’ at the 2017 ABP Club Night of Knights Awards |
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| 20.11.17 |
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CarFinance 247 - almost 7 in 10 drivers (69%) have had at least one accident since they started driving |
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| 20.11.17 |
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Car-O-Liner UK - sponsors the WorldSkills UK 2017 in Abu Dhabi last month, and the World Skills UK Competition, National Finals, last week |
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| 20.11.17 |
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Islington Council - first local authority to introduce diesel surcharge for short stay parking |
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| 20.11.17 |
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Fix Auto UK - D Sims Crash Repair Centre in Tonypandy joins as Fix Auto Tonypandy |
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| 20.11.17 |
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RAC - diesel duty hike in the Budget would not encourage drivers to switch their vehicles |
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| 20.11.17 |
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GYS - win second Tesla Approval |
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| 20.11.17 |
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Driverless cars - Jaguar Land Rover testing them on a public road in Coventry |
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| 20.11.17 |
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Brake - road collisions responsible for one in five trauma admissions to hospitals |
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| 20.11.17 |
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Driverless cars - I drove one on M4 and it nearly killed me twice after making two huge mistakes |
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| 20.11.17 |
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Driverless cars - Chancellor says they will be on Britain's roads by 2021 |
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| 17.11.17 |
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Tesla - new battery Roadster, "fastest production car ever made"; 0-60 in 1.9secs, 250mph, 600 mile range |
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| 17.11.17 |
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Tesla - unveil their "Semi", a big electric articulated lorry with a 500-mile range for 2019 production |
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| 17.11.17 |
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Selsia - appointed by Star to manage accident and bodywork repairs for its national fleet |
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| 17.11.17 |
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Co-op Insurance - motor claims increase by a fifth as Black Friday sales start |
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| 17.11.17 |
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IFED (Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department)- appoint new head to lead the fight against insurance fraudsters |
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| 17.11.17 |
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VWemissionsaction - Slater & Gordon represented UK consumer action group against VW in court on 27 Nov |
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| 17.11.17 |
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NEW - ABP UK Body Repair Industry Yearbook 2017-2018 available NOW on-line |
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| 17.11.17 |
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ABP Guide to Retail Charges - new 2018 - 2019 edition of the biennial guide to be published in March 2018 |
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| 16.11.17 |
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Rise in number of untaxed vehicles on UK roads - plus £107m loss in tax revenue |
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| 16.11.17 |
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HSE - vehicle recovery company and a recovery vehicles manufacturer fined after worker crushed to death |
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| 16.11.17 |
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Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) - growing debt blamed for putting half of teenagers off university |
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| 16.11.17 |
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Lightfoot - Ian Thorn first winner of Lightfoot’s new Fleet Manager of the Week initiative |
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| 15.11.17 |
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The 2017 Night of Knights Awards have just been announced! |
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| 15.11.17 |
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Admiral - CEO urges Chancellor not to raise IPT |
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| 15.11.17 |
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The Reep Group - vehicle advertising; the missed opportunity? |
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| 15.11.17 |
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Thatcham Research - applauds European Parliament’s backing for mandatory AEB fitment |
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| 15.11.17 |
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Lost Car Keys? - Auto Locksmith vs Car Dealer |
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| 15.11.17 |
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REMINDER for guests joining us for the Night of Knights this evening - drinks reception sponsored by Enterprise Rent-a-Car starts at 17:30 |
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| 15.11.17 |
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NEW Hybrid and Electric vehicle “Centre of Excellence” - for the Motorhog Group |
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| 15.11.17 |
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The Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) - calls for cut in fuel duty ahead of Budget |
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| 15.11.17 |
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Nationwide - body repair technicians Michael Kilner to Compete in IMI Skill Auto Final! |
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| 14.11.17 |
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Farécla - visit the Convention stand to check out the custom painted Speedster V3 open face helmet courtesy of Davida UK |
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| 14.11.17 |
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Audatex - statement of AZT and Audatex on the Paint Calculation Changes |
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| 14.11.17 |
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GoCompare - reject unsolicited proposal from ZPG plc |
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| 14.11.17 |
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ABP Night of Knights - 250 bodyshop staff from 100 companies operating 500 sites are attending |
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| 14.11.17 |
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Free Glaisyers Solicitors Legal Clinic at the Convention (plus a chance to win Fortnum & Mason champagne and chocolate!) |
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| 14.11.17 |
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ABP Convention and Night of Knights Event Programme – available online, NOW! |
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| 14.11.17 |
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A quick reminder of the 2017 Night of Knights Repairers’ Choice and Bodyshop Award Category finalists... |
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| 14.11.17 |
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The Secrets of America’s Greatest Body Shops - the book (& man) that will challenge everything you know about accident repair... |
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| 14.11.17 |
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Ready to meet the brilliant Night of Knights Guest Speaker, Matt King OBE? |
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| 14.11.17 |
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Voting opens for 2018 What Car? Reader Award |
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| 14.11.17 |
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L&I Eaton - supplier, AkzoNobel, helps to provides 'ninth winning formula' |
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| 14.11.17 |
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ABP Convention and Night of Knights - open invite to the stand of Bodyshop Estimating Systems sponsor, Industry Insights |
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| 14.11.17 |
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Allianz UK Financial Results - Q3(YTD) 2017: £36.4m drop in Operating Profit Q3(YTD) 2017 versus Q3 (YTD) 2016 |
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| 14.11.17 |
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ABP Annual Convention and Night of Knights – Delegate Joining Instructions |
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| 14.11.17 |
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New MOT reminder service launches in beta |
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| 14.11.17 |
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Body Perfect, Wrexham - bodyshop invests £500,000 to double capacity and facilities and looks to hire seven apprentices |
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| 14.11.17 |
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Inflation rate - CPI unchanged at 3.0% for last 12 months; RPI up slightly to 4.0% |
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| 14.11.17 |
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Brazil: Ford - create the Safe Cap, an innovative solution to travel fatigue |
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| 14.11.17 |
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Intelligent Car Leasing - driverless cars survey: 61% in support of human controlled vehicles |
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| 14.11.17 |
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Asset Protection Unit (APU) - £100,000 Porsche stolen from Birmingham bodyshop recovered |
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| 14.11.17 |
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Derbyshire - crash for cash gang members ordered to pay back over £37,000 |
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| 14.11.17 |
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Ireland: Aviva (life insurance) - to acquire Irish insurer Friends First for £116m, pushing Irish market share in life insurance to 15% |
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| 14.11.17 |
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U-POL are sponsoring the Bodyshop Management Systems Award at the #NightofKnights tomorrow in Birmingham |
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| 13.11.17 |
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ABP Convention / Night of Knights - 562 delegates from 227 companies inc 18 of top 20 bodyshop groups |
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| 13.11.17 |
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The ABP Club Tweet Wall is BACK! #NightofKnights to get on the BIG SCREEN |
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| 13.11.17 |
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URGENT - are you coming to Wednesday's ABP Club Convention or Night of Knights? Please read this |
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| 13.11.17 |
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Headline Partner: Bluegrasscoms - look forward to celebrating success in our industry at the Convention and #NightofKnights |
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| 13.11.17 |
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Optal at #NightofKnights - FREE coffee and a chance to win Goodwood Festival of Speed tickets |
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| 13.11.17 |
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The #NightofKnights Bodyshop Award finalists are announced! |
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| 13.11.17 |
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Decision Technology - industry working group explore the use of behavioural science to tackle insurance fraud |
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| 13.11.17 |
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TyreSafe - supports national roads policing initiative by handing out 2,000 digital tread depth gauges to traffic officers |
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| 13.11.17 |
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Fix Auto UK - RB Bruce Coachworks, recently acquired by Fix Auto Perth owners, joins as Fix Auto Fife |
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| 13.11.17 |
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Win an iPad or an Amazon Echo in the #NightofKnights Charity Prize Draw! |
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| 13.11.17 |
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Lightfoot - in-vehicle fleet driver improvement technology shortlisted for 2017 Design in Innovation Awards |
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| 13.11.17 |
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Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) - longest running Gold members celebrate more than five years at the top of their game |
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| 13.11.17 |
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ABP Annual Convention and #NightofKnights – Delegate Joining Instructions |
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| 13.11.17 |
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Glass’s - November Used Commercial Hero: Ford Ranger a "reliable 4x4 with plenty of on-road charm" |
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| 13.11.17 |
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AW Repair Group - meet new panel, paint and MET apprentices: Harvey, Charlie, Jack, Ryan, Joshua and Leon (repost, with photo) |
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| 13.11.17 |
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MotorEasy - adds new breakdown cover to its suite of car maintenance and ownership services |
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| 13.11.17 |
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EMaC (part of the Innovation Group) - Renault dealer partnership delivers 733% year-on-year increase in Service Plan related revenue |
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| 13.11.17 |
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Comparethemarket - Insurance premium tax costing young drivers £165 a year |
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| 13.11.17 |
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Conparethemarket - Insurance premium tax costing young drivers £165 a year |
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| 13.11.17 |
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AXA Group - simplifies operating model to accelerate its transformation; new executives in the leadership team |
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| 13.11.17 |
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Highways England - install traffic lights on motorway junction of M6 and M62 to cut congestion |
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| 13.11.17 |
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Government - 28% of cars are overdue for MoT test at any one time ; new reminder system launched |
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| 13.11.17 |
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Sabre - confirms December for London Stock Exchange floatation valuing company at £213m |
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| 13.11.17 |
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USA: Audi - to crack down on their approved bodyshops not following the manufacturer's repair procedures |
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| 10.11.17 |
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ABP Convention / Night of Knights – best ever speaker line-up; over 550 already booked; 36 exhibition stands |
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| 10.11.17 |
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AW Repair Group - six young people start their new apprenticeships |
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| 10.11.17 |
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Mirka - promotion of Steve Smith creates new national sales manager |
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| 10.11.17 |
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Lookers - Q3 trading update: "a positive financial performance" |
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| 10.11.17 |
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Amazon - recruiting insurance professionals in London for new team looking to disrupt the UK insurance market |
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| 10.11.17 |
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Fix Auto - new Fix Auto Fix & Go Isle of Wight to open by Xmas; 3rd Fix Auto site for Terry and Chris Clemens |
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| 10.11.17 |
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Diesel - FT says higher taxes will be imposed on the sale of new diesel vehicles in the UK in the Budget |
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| 09.11.17 |
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ABP Club Convention - in the fast lane with #NightofKnights Table Wine Sponsor: Sika |
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| 09.11.17 |
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ABP Club Convention and Night of Knights – meet an apprentice at the Gemini ARC stand! |
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| 09.11.17 |
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ABP Club Convention and Night of Knights – lunch is on Ezi-Methods! |
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| 09.11.17 |
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A quick reminder of the 2017 Repairers’ Choice #NightofKnights Awards finalists... |
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| 09.11.17 |
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UK Body Repair Industry Yearbook 2017-2018 - get your copy of the 'industry bible' at Convention next week! |
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| 09.11.17 |
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By Miles - ABI BLOG: Co-founder and CEO of By Miles (PAYG motor insurer), James Blackham |
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| 09.11.17 |
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Spies Hecker - congratulates Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport on a winning season #4TheTeam |
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| 09.11.17 |
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cap hpi - switching from diesel vehicles leaves motorists out of pocket by £380+ per year |
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| 09.11.17 |
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£84 million funding for artificial intelligence and robotics research and smart energy innovation announced |
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| 09.11.17 |
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USA: NAVYA - 100% autonomous and electric shuttle bus involved in accident in first day or service in Las Vegas |
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| 09.11.17 |
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Ford and Brake - 79% rise in mobile phone related collisions on UK roads since 2012 |
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| 09.11.17 |
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Autovista Group - “What does the WLTP introduction mean for your business?” - free whitepaper |
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| 09.11.17 |
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Where is the automotive industry heading amidst more stringent emissions targets? |
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| 09.11.17 |
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Mercedes-Benz - recognised at this year’s City & Guilds Group's Princess Royal Training Awards |
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| 09.11.17 |
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Consumer new car finance volumes down 11% in September |
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| 09.11.17 |
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These 213 businesses are going to the ABP Club Convention and Night of Knights - are you? |
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| 09.11.17 |
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Vauxhall (and Opel) - return to profitability by 2020: 2% automotive recurring operating margin & lower £€ break-even point (800k vehicles) |
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| 08.11.17 |
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Ageas - difficult post-Ogden market hits UK pre-tax profits: 56% drop to €28.7m (9M 17) versus same period last year (CORRECTION) |
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| 08.11.17 |
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ABI - IPT is unfair: video |
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| 08.11.17 |
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Allianz - difficult post-Ogden market hits UK pre-tax profits: 56% drop to €28.7 (9M 17) versus same period last year |
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| 08.11.17 |
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Allianz - prepares to launch global telematics services |
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| 08.11.17 |
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ABP Club Convention and Night of Knights – trio of products at Convention from exhibitor, EMM |
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| 08.11.17 |
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ABP Convention and Night of Knights – with sponsor Akzo Nobel, we welcome Guest Speaker, Matt King OBE |
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| 08.11.17 |
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IFED - former insurance underwriter sentenced after using five different names to con multiple insurance companies |
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| 08.11.17 |
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Germany: Volkswagen - new Wind Tunnel Efficiency Center can produce wind speeds up to 250 km/h |
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| 08.11.17 |
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Lamborghini Terzo Millennio concept - electric supercapacitor-powered hypercar features self-healing bodywork |
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| 08.11.17 |
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Euro NCAP - all cars in latest round of testing achieve a maximum five-star rating |
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| 08.11.17 |
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Spies Hecker - refinish tips for electric vehicles |
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| 08.11.17 |
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Spied Hecker - refinish tips for electric vehicles |
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| 08.11.17 |
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Porsche Centre Bolton - suspected arson attack at garage causes £3m of damage |
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| 08.11.17 |
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Chargemaster - 200,000 electric cars on UK roads by the end of 2018 |
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| 08.11.17 |
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Thatcham - new Volvo XC60 has “aced” latest Euro NCAP testing |
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| 08.11.17 |
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Volkswagen Group and Google - work together on quantum computers for traffic data, EV battery development and vehicle AI |
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| 08.11.17 |
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ABP Club Women's Automotive - Audatex write-up following recent meeting at Euro Car Parts |
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| 08.11.17 |
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esure - Q3 trading update: record quarter with 30.4% increase in motor gross written premiums: £561.5m, and 1.830m in-force policies |
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| 08.11.17 |
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ABP Club Convention and Night of Knights - meet ABP Club Recommended Business Service Provider InAutomotive: experts in recruitment & talent |
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| 08.11.17 |
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Young Driver - largest provider of pre-17 driving lessons buys new fleet of adapted vehicles |
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| 08.11.17 |
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Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) - launches market study to assess competition in the wholesale insurance broker sector |
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| 08.11.17 |
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ChipsAway - employee Callum Green reaches final 6 in IMI Skill Auto 2017 |
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| 07.11.17 |
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Apprenticeships - Trailblazer success for bodyshops with single-skill standards awarded £15,000 funding band |
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| 07.11.17 |
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EXCLUSIVE: ReMIT Resourcing Ltd - splits from ReMIT and the RMI and is renamed Outsorc Ltd |
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| 07.11.17 |
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car - joins Guidewire PartnerConnect as first rental solution partner |
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| 07.11.17 |
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ABP Convention / Night of Knights – best ever speaker line-up; over 520 already booked; 34 exhibition stands |
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| 07.11.17 |
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ABP Club Convention and Night of Knights - WIN a luxury hamper with ECA Group! |
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| 07.11.17 |
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Fix Auto UK - appoints Paul Siemonek, (ex VWG Paint & Body), Paul Smith (Direct Line) and Simon Nash (R&R Autos Bodyshop) to management team |
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| 07.11.17 |
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Ben - short film nominated in the Charity Film Awards! |
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| 07.11.17 |
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Britain’s Biggest Motoring Bugbears |
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| 07.11.17 |
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Covéa Insurance - offer home cyber cover as standard for its Executive Plus (High Net Worth) customers |
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| 07.11.17 |
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Acturis - general insurance software firm acquires ICE InsureTech from Hubio (Watchstone) |
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| 07.11.17 |
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ABP Club Convention and Night of Knights - The Titan 250 takes to the Grove Group stand |
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| 07.11.17 |
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International Underwriting Association (IUA) - warns against extending scope of European motor insurance directive |
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| 07.11.17 |
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Jaguar - awarded the Dewar Trophy for its all-electric I-PACE Concept |
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| 07.11.17 |
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Renault - debuts a world first in autonomous obstacle avoidance matching professional test drivers |
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| 07.11.17 |
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RAC - launches click and fit tyre service |
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| 07.11.17 |
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LexisNexis Risk Solutions - brings OEMs & insurers together with creation of European Telematics Exchange |
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| 07.11.17 |
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Direct Line - Q3 trading update; "continuing the good momentum"; motor claims frequency better than expected |
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| 06.11.17 |
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Transport Secretary Chris Grayling - outlines government progress with autonomous car technology and insurance |
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| 06.11.17 |
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Ireland: Dublin - taxi drivers being forced off the road due to the rising costs of insurance premiums |
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| 06.11.17 |
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RHA - comment on footage showing lorry driver with foot on dashboard among 4,000 caught by unmarked HGV cab |
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| 06.11.17 |
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Australia: Suncorp - using IBM Watson artificial intelligence to determine liability in motor accidents |
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| 06.11.17 |
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Motorhog - acquisition of Connected Solutions Partner, FAB Recycling, brings combined strength and expertise to green parts sector |
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| 06.11.17 |
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ABP Club Convention and Night of Knights - GYS: a Sponsor, Finalist and an Exhibitor! |
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| 06.11.17 |
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Opel/Vauxhall - will present the plan for its future at 9.15am on Thursday 9 November; watch it LIVE |
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| 06.11.17 |
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SMMT - new car sales fall for 7th month in a row, down 12.2% in October; diesel sales down 30% |
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| 06.11.17 |
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The REAL Rally 2018 - registration open for the three-day charity roadtrip to raise funds for AutoRaise |
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| 06.11.17 |
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Gemini - confirms acquisition of Duddingston Coachworks, now Gemini Edinburgh |
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| 06.11.17 |
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FCA - publishes Future Approach to Consumers |
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| 06.11.17 |
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Lightfoot - in car tech company wins place at UK’s leading innovation show |
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| 06.11.17 |
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ABP Club Convention and Night of Knights - reasons to visit the Car-O-Liner stand at the "industry leading event" |
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| 06.11.17 |
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ABP Club Convention and Night of Knights - SPONSOR PROFILE: FAB RECYCLING |
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| 06.11.17 |
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Standox Calendar 2018 - Comics & Cars |
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| 06.11.17 |
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ABP Club Convention and Night of Knights - SPONSOR PROFILE: PLAN INSURANCE |
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| 06.11.17 |
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EDAM Group - promotes Nigel Evans to Group Sales Director role and announces sales team appointment, Steve Ward |
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| 06.11.17 |
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Nissan - plans further expansion of bodyshop network as pan-European certification programme reaches 800 sites |
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| 06.11.17 |
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Revive! - appoints franchisee in the Isle of Wight |
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| 06.11.17 |
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Spies Hecker - named Paint Brand of the Year 2018 in Irish Auto Trade Awards |
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| 06.11.17 |
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EMM - newly optimised Colad Turbomix PaintSaver: an innovative stirrer for faster paint mixing and the perfect pigment blend |
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| 06.11.17 |
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ERS - Declan O’Mahony (ex Kennedys) joins ERS as Head of Large Loss Claims |
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| 06.11.17 |
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Inchcape Fleet Solutions (IFS) - achieves a Distinction in the ServiceMark accreditation from the Institute of Customer Service |
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| 06.11.17 |
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Application rates for jobs in the automotive industry soar for the first time in months - job vacancies and salaries also on the rise |
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| 06.11.17 |
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Admiral - motor offences data reveals professional footballers most likely to have a speeding conviction |
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| 06.11.17 |
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Police - have caught over 4,000 drivers in last 2 years using unmarked HGV to see into cars and lorry cabs |
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| 06.11.17 |
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Thatcham - Insurers set out criteria for what drivers should expect from vehicles described as "automated" |
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| 05.11.17 |
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BBC - Insurers 'burying price rises' in renewal letters |
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| 03.11.17 |
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London - Ultra Low Emission Zone starts April 2019; all non-Euro6 vehicles (before Sept 2015) will have to pay |
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| 03.11.17 |
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AW - Training & Apprenticeship Academy welcomes seven new apprentices |
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| 03.11.17 |
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Ireland: Irish Bodyshop Awards (part of the Irish Auto Trade Awards_; list of winners |
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| 03.11.17 |
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Markerstudy Insurance - 50 jobs at Chesterfield call-centre at risk "due to falling claims frequencies" |
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| 03.11.17 |
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Toyota - may skip level-3 autonomous cars due to handover issues from car to driver and go direct to level-4 |
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| 03.11.17 |
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Australia: IAG insurance group introduces extra cost option allowing drivers the choice of 'any repairer' if their car is damaged |
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| 03.11.17 |
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Direct Line - 73% of Britain’s motorists have been temporarily blinded by another driver’s headlights |
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| 03.11.17 |
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AA Insurance - demands cut to IPT (Insurance Premium Tax); supported by the Institute for Fiscal Studies |
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| 03.11.17 |
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DVLA - new ‘Tax it or lose it’ campaign is aimed at car tax dodgers |
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| 03.11.17 |
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FMG - appoint Domenico Mariconda as sales and marketing director. |
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| 03.11.17 |
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IONITY - new High-Power-Charging Network for electric cars being set up by BMW, Ford, Mercedes and VW Group |
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| 02.11.17 |
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DVSA - implement Transport Select Committee's proposed changes following Vauxhall Zafira fire recall |
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| 02.11.17 |
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Ageas - win Court of Appeal case against claimants who were "fundamentally dishonest" after a traffic accident |
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| 02.11.17 |
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Axalta - congratulate Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes on their F1 Championships in cars painted with Spies Hecker |
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| 02.11.17 |
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SMMT - latest forecast for UK new car and van registrations 2017, 2018 and 2019; 3 years of falling sales |
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| 02.11.17 |
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IMI - gets support from Shadow Minister for Transport, Karl Turner, for a technician "Licence to Practise" |
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| 02.11.17 |
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Glass's - Do high-end Bi-xenon or LED headlamps have a positive impact on residual values? |
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| 02.11.17 |
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Fraud - motor fraudsters are moving across to fraudulent travel insurance claims for gastric illness abroad |
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| 02.11.17 |
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Royal College of Physicians - pollution levels in 44 UK cities breach global safety limits |
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| 02.11.17 |
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Co-op Insurance - motorists ignorant of motorway rules; 32% don’t know what the national speed limit is |
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| 02.11.17 |
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NFU Mutual - further increases in the Insurance premium Tax (IPT) in Budget would hit farmers hard |
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| 02.11.17 |
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Bank of England - raises interest rate from 0.25% to 0.5%; first increase for over 10 years |
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| 02.11.17 |
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RSA - Q3 trading update: "continued progress...profits ahead of last year but by less than we had targeted" |
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| 02.11.17 |
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Service Certainty - attains ISO: IEC 27001:2013 Security Certification |
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| 02.11.17 |
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Tesla - loss of $619m in Q3 was biggest so far; Model 3 production months behind schedule; only 260 made in Q3 |
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| 02.11.17 |
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PM Theresa May - chaired a meeting of senior executives from the automotive sector yesterday at Downing Street |
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| 01.11.17 |
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ACIS - portal update provides bodyshop business overview at the click of a mouse |
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| 01.11.17 |
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ABP Club Women’s Automotive meeting at Euro Car Parts’ T2 distribution site |
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| 01.11.17 |
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ABP Club Annual Convention & Night of Knights: Wednesday 15 November at The Vox Resorts World‚ Birmingham – welcome aboard, Vizion & Gemini |
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| 01.11.17 |
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BS10125 - appeal for BODYSHOPS to join the Standing Committee SVS/20 |
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| 01.11.17 |
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Smartdriverclub - Smartphone alert to battery drain removes the pain of non-starts this winter |
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| 01.11.17 |
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Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) - named as a Best Employer for Race in new listing |
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| 01.11.17 |
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Motorists complain of worsening traffic on UK’s major roads |
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| 01.11.17 |
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DAC Beachcroft - fraudulent whiplash claimants caught out by identity parade |
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| 01.11.17 |
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CMA - Euro Car Parts must sell a depot in 9 areas where purchase of Andrew Page could lead to higher prices |
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| 31.10.17 |
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FAB Recycling - acquired by Motorhog |
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| 31.10.17 |
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Waymo (Google self-driving car project) - users become too reliant on technology and unable to take over |
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| 31.10.17 |
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ICO - New data protection advice service aimed at small organisations preparing for the General Data Protection Regulation |
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| 31.10.17 |
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ABP Club Annual Convention and Night of Knights - 18 sponsors PLUS a brilliant exhibitor line-up: Wednesday 15 November in Birmingham |
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| 31.10.17 |
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REAL Rally - 2018 event will take place 27 - 30 June starting in Worcester |
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| 31.10.17 |
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DfT - 4% year-on-year increase in road traffic accidents |
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| 31.10.17 |
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Parkside Garage in Leeds - four young vandals cause £30,000 of damage to vehicles and force owner to shut bodyshop |
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| 31.10.17 |
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LV= - reaffirms commitment to pass on savings from Ogden |
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| 31.10.17 |
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Ducati motorcycles - Rizoma to make special parts for Ducati bikes |
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| 31.10.17 |
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China: Dongfeng Renault Automotive Company (Joint Venture between Dongfeng and Renault) - targets 400k sales a year & 3 new EV models |
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| 31.10.17 |
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44 UK cities breach World Health Organization guidelines on air pollution |
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| 31.10.17 |
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ABP Club Repairers’ Choice Awards: finalists announced... |
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| 31.10.17 |
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Switzerland: Axalta celebrates the success of two solar car teams it supports at World Solar Challenge 2017 in Australia |
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| 31.10.17 |
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ABP Club Recommended Business Service Provider: ECA Group - saves bodyshops £1.5m+ on gas, electric and water bills |
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| 31.10.17 |
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hpi Crushwatch - comes to rescue of almost £1m worth of uninsured ‘supercars’ in just one month |
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| 31.10.17 |
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The IMI - push Government for licensing of vehicle technicians |
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| 31.10.17 |
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Social Market Foundation (SMF) - insurance premium tax now raising equivalent of £179 for each UK household |
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| 31.10.17 |
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National Stress Awareness Day (Wednesday 1 November 2017) - automotive professionals reveal why their job search is stressing them out |
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| 31.10.17 |
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Axalta - Anthony Cashel, Marketing Manager for UK & Ireland, has left and joined PayByPhone |
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| 31.10.17 |
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Service Certainty - attains ISO: IEC 27001:2013 Security Certification |
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| 31.10.17 |
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VisionTrack (Markerstudy Group) - launch new video based telematics ADAS camera |
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| 30.10.17 |
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ANALYSIS: ABP Club Repairers’ Choice Awards – who received the greatest number of ratings this year? |
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| 30.10.17 |
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Mercedes-Benz Pop-Up Shops - one million visitors to pop-up stores |
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| 30.10.17 |
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HonestJohn.co.uk - partners with Tootle to allow dealers to bid for private cars for sale via innovative platform |
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| 30.10.17 |
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Hastings Group - Q3 results: Gross written premiums up 25%, market share of UK private car insurance up to 7.2% |
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| 30.10.17 |
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ANALYSIS: ABP Club Repairers’ Choice Awards – UK bodyshops are happiest with their management system suppliers |
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| 30.10.17 |
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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) - publishes data on progress toward diversity targets and gender pay gap |
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| 30.10.17 |
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Fix Auto UK - celebrates another successful annual National Conference |
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| 30.10.17 |
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Hella - looking for outstanding bodyshops as part of "Experts at Work" campaign; winner receives €500 package |
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| 30.10.17 |
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Denso - expands A/C Compressors range to incorporate past and present models of Porsche, Mercedes and Toyota vehicles |
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| 30.10.17 |
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Lookers - wins the North East regional final of the National Apprenticeship Awards 2017 |
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| 30.10.17 |
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ABP Club Repairers’ Choice Awards – record voting for 2017 Awards; 405 bodyshops rated 11,188 suppliers and work providers |
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| 30.10.17 |
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Germany: Ford - robotic bottom “Robutt” sits on seat 25,000 times to test a decade of use in just three weeks |
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| 30.10.17 |
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Ripon Paint and Body - Ripon Farm Services receives £5m HSBC funding package to develop site, including paint and bodyshop services |
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| 30.10.17 |
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MotorEasy - creates "Halloween nightmare car" that costs £25,000 a year to fix |
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| 30.10.17 |
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Brown Brothers - new Bodyline Ultimate compound range offers premium polish solution |
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| 30.10.17 |
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Allianz - 28 new graduates join insurers' graduate programme including underwriting, claims and IT |
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| 30.10.17 |
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Axalta - confirms discussions with AkzoNobel regarding potential merger of equals transaction |
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| 30.10.17 |
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Axalta - confirms discussions with AkzoNobel regarding potential merger of equals eransaction |
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| 30.10.17 |
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AkzoNobel - confirms constructive discussions with Axalta regarding potential merger |
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| 30.10.17 |
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Akzo Nobel - approaches Axalta to discuss a possible merger says Reuters report |
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| 30.10.17 |
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Allianz - announce management changes following a review of its technical claims structure |
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| 27.10.17 |
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Tractable - have developed an artificial intelligence driven "full repair cost estimating system" |
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| 27.10.17 |
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ABP Repairers Choice awards – voting closes in 2 hours at 5pm TODAY (Friday); over 410 bodyshops have voted |
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| 27.10.17 |
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Confused.com Premium Index - average premium fell 1.1% in Q3 to £838, but still 13.7% higher than Q3 2016 |
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| 27.10.17 |
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Consumer Intelligence - average premium in Q3 was £755, a rise of 14.6% from Q3 2016 |
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| 27.10.17 |
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ABI Premium Tracker - average premium rose 1.2% in Q3 to a record high of £485; up 10.2% compared Q3 2016 |
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| 27.10.17 |
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AA Premium Index - average premium fell 4.9% in Q3 to £680, but still 9.7% higher than Q3 2016 which was £620 |
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| 27.10.17 |
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AW Repair Group - appointed to the BMW/MINI Approved Bodyshop Programme in partnership with Soper of Lincoln |
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| 27.10.17 |
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LKQ - secure agreement with 4 UK insurers for collision parts and paint supplies mandated to independent shops |
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| 26.10.17 |
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What Car? - Japanese car manufacturers dominate reliability study of 0 - 3 year old cars |
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| 26.10.17 |
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Repairers Choice awards - only 26 hours left to vote; over 350 bodyshops have voted so far; VERY close in most categories |
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| 26.10.17 |
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Reposted message: Richard Taylor; invitation to join the GT Motive Motor Claims Working Group |
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| 26.10.17 |
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PPG - expects more blue cars on the road in 2018 and beyond |
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| 26.10.17 |
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Axalta worldwide - Q3 results: sales up 7.0%; net sales in refinish end-market decreased 8.4% |
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| 26.10.17 |
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LKQ worldwide - Q3 results: profits up 11.4% on turnover up 11.7%; UK collision parts revenue up 15% |
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| 26.10.17 |
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Nissan - demonstrate fully autonomous prototype on public streets in Tokyo; planned for real-world from 2020 |
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| 26.10.17 |
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Direct Line - driverless car technology could help 1 million motorists aged over 75 get back behind the wheel |
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| 26.10.17 |
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Copart - invests in 30 new DAF Salvage Transporters |
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| 25.10.17 |
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AA - demand former chairman Bob Mackenzie, repays more than £1.2m in bonuses |
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| 25.10.17 |
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Estimated 12 million Brits seen or involved in parking disputes - 4 million people threatened with physical violence when parking a car |
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| 25.10.17 |
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Repairers Choice awards - incredibly tight in paint, distributor, insurer, acc man and VM programme categories; 50 hours left to vote |
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| 25.10.17 |
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ABP Club Women’s Automotive - 50 guests registered to attend the Autumn meeting at Euro Car Parts' T2 Distribution Hub in Tamworth |
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| 25.10.17 |
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To all bodyshop members - is your site above £3.5 million turnover? Do you have a group of 2 or more sites? If so, please read this message |
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| 25.10.17 |
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Markerstudy - Retail and Affinity divisions join forces |
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| 25.10.17 |
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Staggering 18.8% increase in advertised vacancies in automotive sector in the past 12 months; 5% rise in advertised salaries |
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| 25.10.17 |
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UK gross domestic product (GDP) - beats forecasts with 0.4% growth (July to Sept 17) |
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| 25.10.17 |
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Can anyone help an ABP Club member who needs grained self adhesive vinyl on a roll, like you use on door fames? |
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| 25.10.17 |
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Up to twelve million driving licence holders receive a penalty notice each year – the equivalent of one every 2.5 seconds |
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| 25.10.17 |
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ABP Club Annual Convention and Night of Knights: Wednesday 15 November at The Vox Resorts World‚ Birmingham – THREE WEEKS TO GO! |
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| 25.10.17 |
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Insure the Box - risk of accident increases 12% after Autumn clock change |
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| 25.10.17 |
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DENSO - helps MOT workshops identify signs of faulty Oxygen Sensors with expert servicing tips |
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| 25.10.17 |
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Young Driver - 1 in 3 current drivers unable to reverse park; 1 in 5 rely entirely on a sat nav to get from A to B |
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| 25.10.17 |
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Covea - first insurer to use Audatex's new Repair Allocation Manager (RAM) technology. |
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| 25.10.17 |
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Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) - motor tops list of most complained about insurance products in first half of 2017 |
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| 25.10.17 |
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New MP ambassadors appointed to champion apprenticeship programme |
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| 25.10.17 |
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SMMT - UK demand for Japanese car brands up 38.2% in 5 years; Japan is UK's 2nd largest export market for cars, 34.5% up since 2012 |
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| 25.10.17 |
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Redde plc - trading update: sales and profits ahead of last year |
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| 24.10.17 |
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2017 Fix Auto National Conference – 300 guests, including 120+ repairer franchisees, attend two-day event |
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| 24.10.17 |
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Fix Auto UK - Paul Siemonek joins Fix Auto UK as Head of Key Accounts |
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| 24.10.17 |
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Bollington - secures £80m of capacity for new MGA providing taxi, courier, self-drive hire and motor trade policies |
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| 24.10.17 |
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Repairers Choice Awards - 3 days left to vote; 250 bodyshops already voted; paint category incredibly tight |
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| 24.10.17 |
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Aviva - time to settle total losses is down 70% with new tool; 35% of total losses are settled on the first call |
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| 24.10.17 |
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Single/Double British Summertime (GMT + 1 in the winter and GMT + 2 in the summer) - would prevent 80 deaths on UK roads each year |
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| 24.10.17 |
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Pendragon - Chairman and non-executive director steps down with immediate effect |
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| 24.10.17 |
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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles - new National Central Billing to manage complete fleet operations through one central system |
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| 24.10.17 |
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LeasePlan UK - new Driver Pack will include a dash cam in its vehicles as standard |
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| 24.10.17 |
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Henkel Teroson - new flowable filler, pin-hole free & perfect for ultra-thin skims |
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| 24.10.17 |
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Car Transplants - awarded the new ISO 14001:2015 International Environmental Management Standard |
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| 24.10.17 |
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Auto Windscreens - helps TV show, Wheeler Dealers, for #ClassicRumble charity build |
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| 24.10.17 |
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Glass’s - Forecast Data & Product wins Product Innovation Award at the F&I Conference and Awards Ceremony 2017 |
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| 24.10.17 |
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Audatex UK - launches AudaFNOL to streamline the insurance claims process |
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| 24.10.17 |
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Xpress Centres - planning application for same-day repair unit at Tesco Sutton, reports local media |
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| 24.10.17 |
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Enterprise Holdings - report 6.5% rise in revenue to $22.3 billion (FY2017) |
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| 24.10.17 |
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LKQ - acquire the aftermarket business of Warn Industries, makers of high performance vehicle equipment |
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| 24.10.17 |
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Saga - chairman Andrew Goodsell, announces intention to stans down by May 2018 |
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| 23.10.17 |
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IBIS 2018 - to take place in Munich from 11 - 13 June 2018 |
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| 23.10.17 |
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TyreSafe - 93% of part worn tyres inspected recently have been sold illegally with more than half having safety-critical faults |
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| 23.10.17 |
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The 2017 Repairers Choice Awards - five more days to vote! |
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| 23.10.17 |
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Vauxhall - offers drivers a £25 25-point winter health check |
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| 23.10.17 |
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Lightfoot and Bott - secure preferred supplier status under Procurement for Housing tender framework |
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| 23.10.17 |
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Lightfoot and Bott - secure preferred supplier status under Procurement for Housing tender framework |
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| 23.10.17 |
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BVRLA - "Government policy should focus on trying to reduce car ownership instead of just choosing alternative vehicles" |
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| 23.10.17 |
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RAC - T-Charge "likely to impact smaller, possibly struggling businesses" who cannot replace vehicles |
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| 23.10.17 |
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Speeding course fees vary by a third - average price of a course is £88.90 |
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| 23.10.17 |
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Gordon Murray Automotive - launches low volume production car company |
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| 23.10.17 |
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Intelligent Telematics - fitting a vehicle camera is just part of the solution to reduce exposure to risk and better control insurance costs |
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| 23.10.17 |
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LeasePlan - partners with TomTom Telematics to offer cloud-based fleet management and connected car solutions |
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| 23.10.17 |
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Allianz - renews partnership with fleet driver telematics firm |
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| 23.10.17 |
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Toxin Charge (T-Charge) - near doubles the cost for some vehicles to drive in London’s Low Emission zone |
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| 23.10.17 |
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Mitsubishi - residual values of new Eclipse Cross SUV: up to 48% of its list price after three years or 60,000 miles |
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| 23.10.17 |
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Aviva - credit rating agency, Moody's, upgrades Aviva plc's credit rating to Aa3 |
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| 23.10.17 |
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Trakm8 - trading update |
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| 23.10.17 |
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Pendragon - Q3 trading update and strategy update |
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| 23.10.17 |
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Nationwide - "incredibly proud" of their Paint Technician, Daryl Head, for winning silver at World Skills 2017 |
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| 23.10.17 |
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BMW - HQ "inspected" by EU officials over allegations German carmakers had fixed prices in diesel technology |
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| 23.10.17 |
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Tesla - create a customized insurance package, InsureMyTesla |
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| 20.10.17 |
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Claims Management Companies - MoJ launches consultation on regulation fees for 2018-19 |
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| 20.10.17 |
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The vote from YOUR bodyshop matters – YOU chose the winners in the Repairers Choice awards |
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| 20.10.17 |
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Autoglass - launch industry-leading technician tools and technologies |
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| 20.10.17 |
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Revive! - Head office in Rugby named as a finalist in local Business of the Year award |
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| 20.10.17 |
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Marmalade - chooses Ignite as telematics partner for new young driver scheme underwritten by Markerstudy |
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| 20.10.17 |
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Nationwide - "overjoyed" with their 3 winners at the IMI Outstanding Achievers Awards 2017 |
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| 20.10.17 |
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CMA - launch enforcement cases against 2 car hire price comparison sites |
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| 20.10.17 |
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IRG (Innovative Repair Group) - appoint Jim Thomas (ex Fix Auto UK) as Group Business Development Director |
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| 20.10.17 |
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Bentley - appoint Adrian Hallmark (currently Global Strategy Directors at Jaguar Land Rover) as new CEO |
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| 20.10.17 |
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Endsleigh - Zurich seeking buyer for broker they've owned since 2007 says Sky News |
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| 20.10.17 |
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Mitsubishi Motors in the UK - MD Lance Bradley to step down in March 2018 after 17 years with the company |
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| 20.10.17 |
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DEKRA Automotive - appoint new UK Sales Director, Guy Pigounakis |
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| 20.10.17 |
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Government - unveils winners of £51m competition to develop world-leading self-driving car testing infrastructure |
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| 20.10.17 |
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Fix Auto UK - list of winners at their annual awards |
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| 20.10.17 |
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WorldSkills competition - Team UK won 7 medals inc silver for Daryl Head in car painting and bronze for Andrew Gault in Autobody repair |
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| 19.10.17 |
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RMI - Chairman Peter Johnson tells UK government to "encourage both economic and consumer confidence" |
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| 19.10.17 |
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World Skills competition - silver for Daryl Head in car painting and bronze for Andrew Gault in autobody repair |
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| 19.10.17 |
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Last chance to book for the free ABP Women's Automotive meeting on Thursday 26 October |
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| 19.10.17 |
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iRG Group (Innovative Repair Group) - complete phase two of new Commercial Repair Centre in Pontypridd |
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| 19.10.17 |
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Government - introduces Automated and Electric Vehicles Bill to the House of Commons |
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| 19.10.17 |
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Laird Assessors - Lee Baty (Head of Automotive) won IMI Learning & Development Outstanding Achiever Award |
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| 19.10.17 |
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PPG - Q3 worldwide results |
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| 19.10.17 |
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World Skills 2017 Abu Dhabi - 4 days of competition now finished; results announced tonight |
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| 19.10.17 |
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Daimler AG - examine a new 3 divisional structure; Mercedes-Benz Cars & Vans; Daimler Trucks & Buses; Daimler Financial Services |
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| 19.10.17 |
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Shell - open first 3 Shell Recharge sites, their new on-forecourt Electric Vehicle (EV) rapid charging service |
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| 19.10.17 |
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GoCompare - Sir Peter Wood to sell 21.3m of his shares (price around £1.05 each); still has 25% of the business |
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| 18.10.17 |
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Wiltshire Auto Refinishers - father and son open new bodyshop in Southwick, Wiltshire |
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| 18.10.17 |
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Avant Automotive - re-appointed by Volkswagen Group to manage VWG Paint & Body Field Services contract |
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| 18.10.17 |
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2017 UK Body Repair Industry Report - the pre-tax profit margin of 22 of the largest bodyshop groups averaged 6.3% |
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| 18.10.17 |
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BODYSHOPS - please register your vote in the Repairers Choice awards; the only awards where YOU choose the winners |
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| 18.10.17 |
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Motorists faced 3,700 jams a day as a result of disruption on motorways and A roads between September 2016 and August 2017 |
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| 18.10.17 |
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Road Safety Foundation - 50 high-risk A-roads in the UK on track to become safer |
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| 18.10.17 |
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London Electric Vehicle Company - world’s most advanced, electric, aluminium body taxis arrive on London’s roads today for testing |
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| 18.10.17 |
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Unemployment remains at lowest rate since 1975 |
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| 18.10.17 |
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Cooper Solutions - 89% of people would buy a car if their friends and family gave it the thumbs up |
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| 18.10.17 |
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The Motor Ombudsman - demand for dispute resolution service remains strong during third quarter |
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| 18.10.17 |
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Stanners - 2018 catalogue: out now! |
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| 18.10.17 |
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ABP Club Recommended Business Service Provider: Glaisyers - Employment Law Update Breakfast Seminar, 9th November in Manchester |
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| 18.10.17 |
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Congratulations to the winners in this year's IMI annual Outstanding Achiever Awards! |
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| 18.10.17 |
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Comma Oil - dramatic rise in turbocharged engines entering UK roads, but 9 in 10 failures down to wrong oil |
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| 18.10.17 |
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Allianz Global Assistance UK - 53% would pay fee to drive in ‘Clean Air Zones’ across the UK in order to restrict 'dirty cars' |
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| 18.10.17 |
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Dacia - 70% of motorists fail to recognise car dash symbols |
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| 18.10.17 |
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Insure The Box - lethal combination of inexperience and alcohol increases crash risk 6.5 times for drivers under 20 |
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| 18.10.17 |
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AkzoNobel - revenue and volumes up; transformation plan to deliver €110 million savings in 2018 |
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| 18.10.17 |
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Cromax - refinishers star in latest video campaign |
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| 18.10.17 |
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SMMT - UK’s specialist car manufacturing sector is the world’s largest – and growing; 60% production boost by 2020 |
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| 18.10.17 |
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AkzoNobel - announces Extraordinary General Meeting on November 30, 2017 |
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| 18.10.17 |
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Question on ABP Club forum: where do other repairers get their data on ADAS fitment on cars from? |
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| 18.10.17 |
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Australia: Action365 - launch Claim Mate, a "professional, client centric, claims management service" |
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| 18.10.17 |
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Government - want motorways opened quicker after incidents; traffic jams cost UK economy £9 billion a year |
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| 17.10.17 |
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Tantalum - urges businesses to take part in the ground-breaking Air.Car initiative |
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| 17.10.17 |
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Fix Auto Loughborough - “Promising apprenticeship candidates” attend recent AutoRaise open evening |
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| 17.10.17 |
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esure - first major car insurance to offer car insurance discount to emergency workers with Blue Light Card scheme |
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| 17.10.17 |
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UK inflation hits five-year high |
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| 17.10.17 |
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Volvo Cars and Geely Holdings - invest 640 million Euro (£570 million) to develop Polestar |
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| 17.10.17 |
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REMINDER TO REGISTER FOR ABP CLUB WOMEN'S AUTOMOTIVE MEETING - Thursday 26 October at ECP's T2 Distribution Centre in Tamworth |
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| 17.10.17 |
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ABP Club Annual Convention and Night of Knights: Wednesday 15 November at The Vox Resorts World‚ Birmingham - REGISTER NOW! |
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| 17.10.17 |
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Smartdriverclub - 'On the move’ pings an alert to the owner’s smartphone if their car moves from the spot they last parked it |
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| 17.10.17 |
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Markerstudy - new insurtech app: TRiCE |
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| 17.10.17 |
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IFB - KHA Hire Business Director sentenced to 12 months imprisonment for multiple crash for cash offences |
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| 17.10.17 |
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CitNOW Web Video and Smart Image - gets vehicle stock online in two hours |
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| 17.10.17 |
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Tec Group – Charity Dinner and Dance: Saturday 11 November, Burton on Trent |
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| 17.10.17 |
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Glass's - new Monthly Car Market report includes Residual Values performance |
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| 17.10.17 |
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Thinkware - dash cam crash footage could be sent direct to emergency services |
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| 17.10.17 |
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Accident Exchange - reports 285% increase in the use of dash cam footage in claims process |
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| 17.10.17 |
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Ageas UK - appoint its Director of IT, Robin Challand, as claims director, role previously held by Rob Smale |
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| 16.10.17 |
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Mercedes - recalls 400,000 cars in the UK over a potential airbag safety issue |
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| 16.10.17 |
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Bluegrasscoms - direct feed from Audatex UK gives improved VISION service for UK crash repair industry |
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| 16.10.17 |
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Repairers’ Choice Awards - voting now open for bodyshops to rate all of their suppliers and work providers |
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| 16.10.17 |
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Auto Body Professional magazine - Autumn 2017 edition has landed and is available to read online, NOW! |
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| 16.10.17 |
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Reading westbound services on the M4 has been named England’s top motorway services |
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| 16.10.17 |
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Ex-Hurricane Ophelia - Ireland's education and transport systems shut down as country faces its worst storm in 50 years |
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| 16.10.17 |
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IHS Markit - c70% of new light vehicles produced in 2023 will be equipped with some form of OEM telematics systems |
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| 16.10.17 |
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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) - recalls 469,988 vehicles worldwide to replace occupant restraint control modules |
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| 16.10.17 |
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LeasePlan - new global marketing campaign to push fully flexible ‘Any car, Anytime, Anywhere’ service |
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| 16.10.17 |
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USA: Lemonade - US start-up insurer develops software code that will allow online retailers to sell insurance product |
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| 16.10.17 |
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ChipsAway - celebrates at annual conference and awards dinner |
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| 16.10.17 |
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Fix Auto Goole - AK Bodyshop joins Fix Auto UK |
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| 16.10.17 |
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Penalty points for seatbelt offences are long overdue, says GEM |
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| 16.10.17 |
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Groupe Renault - appoints two electric vehicle fleet sales managers |
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| 16.10.17 |
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Fiat Doblo tops list of the UK’s best van for passing an MoTs; Britain’s best-selling van, the Ford Transit, fares worst |
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| 16.10.17 |
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EQUIP AUTO - 2017 trade show opens in Paris tomorrow (Tuesday) until Sat 21 Oct |
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| 16.10.17 |
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Carole Nash - UK's largest motorcycle insurance broker is acquired by Ardonagh Group |
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| 15.10.17 |
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2017 World Skills competition - day 1 of the 4 days of competition has concluded |
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| 15.10.17 |
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Artis Accident Care - new business formed by Jamie Smithyes and Paul Pancham (who has also formed Car Star cos |
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| 15.10.17 |
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Vauxhall - nearly 25% of the 1,800 staff at Ellesmere Port factory to lose jobs by end of the year |
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| 15.10.17 |
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Groupe PSA - joins forces with KBRW to develop a digital solution for distributing multi-brand spare parts |
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| 15.10.17 |
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BMW A-Call (Accident Call) - detects minor impacts and gives driver the option to contact BMW Accident Assist |
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| 15.10.17 |
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BMW Group - details of revised BMW Group EEA Bodyshop Standards; opens approval to more independents |
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| 15.10.17 |
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Alphabet Accident Management - save client £27k a year using courtesy cars, mobile repairs and reduced costs |
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| 15.10.17 |
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car - donate over $3 million to help recovery work on hurricane damaged Caribbean islands |
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| 15.10.17 |
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Waymo (Google's self-driving car project) - publishes 43-page detailed safety report |
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| 15.10.17 |
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Car theft - Gone in 60 seconds: police warning after gangs target luxury cars in spate of keyless thefts |
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| 15.10.17 |
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Vauxhall - Luton headquarters raided ‘over blazing cars scandal’ exposed by The Sun says newspaper |
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| 15.10.17 |
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2017 WorldSkills competition - opened Saturday in Abu Dhabi; two UK competitors from our industry taking part |
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| 15.10.17 |
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WorldSkills competition - to take place in Shanghai in 2021; Kazan in Russia in 2019 |
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| 13.10.17 |
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Kobe - data falsification issue now affecting steel as well as aluminium product; 9 car manufacturers affected |
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| 13.10.17 |
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European Parliament’s Transport Committee - call for range of safety devices to be standard on all new cars |
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| 13.10.17 |
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IFED - eight men sentenced for staging bus crash and faking injuries |
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| 13.10.17 |
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Motorsport of all types - under threat due to European Court of Justice ruling; please respond to consultation |
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| 13.10.17 |
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Repairers’ Choice Awards - voting now open for bodyshops to rate all of their suppliers and work providers |
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| 13.10.17 |
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Volkswagen - to reduce size of European dealer network and launch online sales |
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| 13.10.17 |
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Volkswagen - to reduce size of European dealer network and launch online sales |
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| 13.10.17 |
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HSE - waste and recycling industry being told to clean up by regulator; unannounced inspections now underway |
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| 13.10.17 |
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BMW - close to a deal with Great Wall, China’s largest SUV maker, to make MINIs in China |
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| 13.10.17 |
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new Mersey Gateway bridge - opens to traffic on Sat 14 Oct, with a £2 one-way toll for cars |
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| 13.10.17 |
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NAHL - announce 2nd ABS; this time with Lyons Davidson and to be called National Law Partners |
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| 13.10.17 |
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Aviva- sells its business in Taiwan |
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| 12.10.17 |
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Shell - buys NewMotion, owner of one of Europe's largest electric car charging networks |
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| 12.10.17 |
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Pizza Hut - fancy carrying some advertising on your vehicle in return for a free pizza? |
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| 12.10.17 |
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Nationwide Repairs - Daryl is in Abu Dhabi as WorldSkills Competition gets underway |
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| 12.10.17 |
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Nationwide Repairs - Daryl is in Dubai as WorldSkills Competition gets underway |
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| 12.10.17 |
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Jennings Motor Group - acquire Nesmo Truck Bodies in Stockton |
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| 12.10.17 |
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Watchstone (formerly Quindell) - file their "robust" defence to £637 million claim by Slater and Gordon |
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| 12.10.17 |
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Zurich - sells its UK workplace pensions and savings business to Lloyds Banking Group (Scottish Widows) |
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| 12.10.17 |
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Oxford Council - propose to introduce world’s first Zero Emission Zone from 2020 |
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| 12.10.17 |
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Octo Telematics - acquire 'Usage Based Insurance' assets inc key personnel of Willis Towers Watson |
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| 12.10.17 |
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Fleetline - named ‘Business of the Year’ in prestigious Awards |
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| 12.10.17 |
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Audatex - blog post: Audatex partners with the IAEA to provide ‘real world’ assessments as part of their Practical Exam |
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| 12.10.17 |
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Romania: Ford - production of new Ford EcoSport SUV begins in Craiova after €200 million investment in Romanian plant |
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| 12.10.17 |
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EV sales - UK plug-in car registrations achieve highest ever three-month run from July to September 2017 |
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| 12.10.17 |
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Fowlers of Bristol Suzuki - master technician, Dave Ball, has finished second in a European-wide competition |
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| 12.10.17 |
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IAM RoadSmart - warns driverless cars could more problems than they solve |
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| 12.10.17 |
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MASS - Chairman begins 2nd term with MOJ warning; "insurance premium rises, cannot be blamed on legal costs" |
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| 11.10.17 |
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ACIS - 170-strong Vauxhall network report enhanced customer relationships and improved efficiency with ACIS partnership |
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| 11.10.17 |
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Toyota Financial Services - reports £5m rise in revenue thanks to minor damage insurance |
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| 11.10.17 |
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Aviva - almost a million working carers hide caring duties from employers |
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| 11.10.17 |
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Fix Auto Loughborough - hosting an AutoRaise open evening tomorrow (Thursday 12 October) |
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| 11.10.17 |
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BIBA 2018 Conference - Manchester Central on May 16 & 17 with the theme: ‘Innovate Evolve Thrive’ |
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| 11.10.17 |
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AutoRaise - host VDA Trailblazer Employers Steering Group meeting at ITAS, Milton Keynes |
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| 11.10.17 |
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KPMG - appoints Justin Benson as UK head of automotive |
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| 11.10.17 |
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Industry Insights - award recognition for Connected Solutions Partners, Fix Auto and Peritus Learning, |
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| 11.10.17 |
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LeaseCar.uk - are you a: Boy Racer, Amber Gambler, Sunday Driver, Just Passed, Mum in a Hurry, Know It All or a Short Fuse driver? |
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| 11.10.17 |
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Standothek - new guide for special effect paints |
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| 11.10.17 |
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PPG - completes COLORFUL COMMUNITIES Project at St. Gregory’s Catholic Primary School in Birmingham |
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| 11.10.17 |
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MotorEasy - new warranty product that includes a plugin car diagnostics tools |
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| 11.10.17 |
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Vertu - H1 results: "Record profit before tax up 29%" |
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| 11.10.17 |
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5 sentence handed to former Police Officer, and suspended sentence to claimant law employee, who sold personal data of crash victims |
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| 11.10.17 |
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Willis Towers Watson - Tim Rourke, former LV= Head of Personal Lines Underwriting, joins insurance consulting & technology business |
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| 11.10.17 |
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iRG - complete £380,000 Pontypridd light commercial vehicle repair centre investment |
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| 11.10.17 |
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Netherlands: EMM International - has opened its new headquarters and distribution centre in Zwolle |
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| 11.10.17 |
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Bluegrasscoms - appoint Mike Thompson, former aftersales director at Nissan Motor (GB), as director |
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| 11.10.17 |
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Lexus - announce LC model in Structural Blue, a 7-layer paint using 300g of pigment with 300 billion pigment flakes on every car |
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| 11.10.17 |
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Bluegrasscoms - welcome new director, Mike Thompson, former aftersales director at Nissan Motor (GB) |
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| 11.10.17 |
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Kobe Steel - staff faked data on strength and durability of aluminium products used by Toyota, Honda and Mazda |
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| 10.10.17 |
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National Windscreens - appoints two new team members at Vocational Qualification Centre as ADAS pushes training to top of agenda |
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| 10.10.17 |
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Plan Insurance - take part in 9th annual Bangers 4 Ben... in a Swiss chalet! Fundraising total currently at £950 |
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| 10.10.17 |
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Kirkcaldy and Dundee are UK’s worst places for MOT failures |
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| 10.10.17 |
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Online news programme 'Engineering the Next Generation' launches - focus on work experience and apprenticeships |
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| 10.10.17 |
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Willis Towers Watson/Confused.com Car Insurance Price Index - motor premium drop 1.1% (£9) to £838 in Q3 2017 |
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| 10.10.17 |
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Venson Automotive - diesel no longer the default choice for business drivers |
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| 10.10.17 |
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GYS - new 20-page brochure with special offers across their range of Bodyshop Equipment and Tools |
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| 10.10.17 |
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TRACKER - warns car owners to take extra care as the evenings get darker |
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| 10.10.17 |
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RAC, Europ Assistance, Falck, and VHD - new road services alliance: ERA Automotive |
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| 10.10.17 |
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Mirka - commit to intelligent technology with introduction of sensors across its tools range |
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| 10.10.17 |
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Plan Insurance: Bangers 4 BEN 2017 – The Alpine Special! |
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| 10.10.17 |
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Tetrosyl - named Lubricant Supplier of the Year Award and Garage Cleaning Product of the Year at the Workshop Magazine Power Awards |
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| 10.10.17 |
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New drivers too nervous to brave the motorway |
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| 10.10.17 |
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Optal - revolutionising B2B payments in automotive insurance with industry expert, David Punter |
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| 10.10.17 |
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Auto Windscreens' technician - clinches second place at Auto Glass Week |
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| 10.10.17 |
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ERA Automotive - a new alliance of European-roadside assistance providers - RAC, Europ Assistance, Falck, VHD |
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| 10.10.17 |
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Tractable - discuss "Artificial Intelligence photo estimating" |
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| 09.10.17 |
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General Motors - acquires LIDAR technology company Strobe, to speed up "deployment of driverless vehicles" |
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| 09.10.17 |
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Axalta - warn they "expect to close the gap caused by raw material price pressure over the coming year" |
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| 09.10.17 |
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Memorial service details for Akis Georghiades: Friday 13 October in Teddington |
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| 09.10.17 |
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Zurich - announces new capacity partnership with specialist agricultural insurer, Rural Insurance |
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| 09.10.17 |
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OpenLV project - sharing electricity usage data about levels of capacity for charging EVs on local electricity networks |
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| 09.10.17 |
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Ben's Hats on 4 Mental Health Day: Friday 13 October - wear a hat to work & and donate £1 to support colleagues facing mental challenges |
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| 09.10.17 |
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Utilities companies under fire for issues with roadworks |
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| 09.10.17 |
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Millions of people caught in ‘vicious circle of monthly insurance payments’; paying on average £144 more for car insurance |
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| 09.10.17 |
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Guidewire - general insurer software firm acquires $275m data science and risk analytics software company, Cyence |
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| 09.10.17 |
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Sytner Group - Aston Martin Nottingham officially opens |
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| 09.10.17 |
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Ford and Google - create virtual reality (VR) driver education app smartphone app that simulates a crash |
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| 09.10.17 |
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Consumer new car finance volumes down 8% |
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| 09.10.17 |
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Endsleigh - appoints Paul Bolton (ex Samsung) as new Head of Personal Lines |
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| 09.10.17 |
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New Bank of Scotland £10 polymer note will come into circulation on 10 October; 1 week to spend old £1 coin |
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| 09.10.17 |
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67% of UK drivers do not want to buy electric and hybrid vehicles; 18 million drivers say they can’t afford it |
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| 09.10.17 |
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Data Protection Bill - register for ICO webinar for info on law enforcement provisions of the Data Protection Bill, Thurs 19 Oct @2pm |
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| 09.10.17 |
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Can you help an ABP Club member? 'Credit Repair Legal Advice Please' |
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| 09.10.17 |
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The Independent Distributor Alliance Limited (TIDAL) - welcomes Granville Supplies as an Official Alliance Partner |
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| 08.10.17 |
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Toyota - celebrates 25 years of engine manufacturing in Wales; 5.1 million engines have left Deeside factory |
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| 08.10.17 |
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Government - 50 years ago today the drink-drive law came into force |
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| 07.10.17 |
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Grove Group - invite their entire team of 95 to join them this weekend to celebrate 100 years in business |
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| 07.10.17 |
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Nigel and Nicola Mungur - Lancashire Police couple sentenced for selling details of 22,000 crash victims |
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| 07.10.17 |
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Ireland: Frank Byrnes Autobody Repairs - wins Bodyshop of the Year at the Irish Auto Trade Awards 2018 |
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| 07.10.17 |
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Insurance Times Awards 2017 - full list of finalist for the 29 awards to be presented on 7 December |
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| 05.10.17 |
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SMMT - demand for new vans declines -4.2% in September to 57,368 units |
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| 05.10.17 |
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STL - plays part in major expansion of family-owned business which has 21 booths on site and paints 60,000 panels per year |
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| 05.10.17 |
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DTC - appoint three new team members in a fortnight |
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| 05.10.17 |
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REPOST FROM ABP CLUB FORUM - Zoe from Panel Financial UK is Jumping off a bridge to raise funds for MS Society |
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| 05.10.17 |
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Apollo Motor Group - open new Swindon Accident Repair Centre - site number 14 for the Group |
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| 05.10.17 |
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EY Survey - automotive execs are concerned about Eurozone and political volatility and attracting and retaining talent |
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| 05.10.17 |
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DS Automobiles - UK’s first integrated contactless payment car key |
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| 05.10.17 |
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BikeTrac - reports busiest summer of recoveries |
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| 05.10.17 |
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PwC - UK growth to remain modest at 0.3% in Q3 according to PwC’s ‘nowcasting’ AI model |
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| 05.10.17 |
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National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) - "used car market has shown incredible signs of resilience" |
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| 05.10.17 |
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SMMT - demand for new cars declines in September as consumer and business confidence falls; down -9.3% to 426,170 units |
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| 05.10.17 |
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Steven Eagell - renews remarketing deal with BCA |
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| 05.10.17 |
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Honda - comes out on top in What Car? Servicing Satisfaction Survey |
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| 05.10.17 |
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XL Catlin’s - partners with UK-based insurtech startup |
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| 05.10.17 |
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SMMT - new car sales fell 9.3% in September; diesel sales down 21.7% |
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| 05.10.17 |
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Revive! West Lincs - shortlisted for regional business award |
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| 05.10.17 |
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RAC - welcomes petrol price cut just a day after calling for one |
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| 05.10.17 |
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IAM RoadSmart - University of Southampton wins £50,000 funding award into training drivers for automated vehicles |
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| 05.10.17 |
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Fix Auto UK-sponsored Jac Constable - secures Ginetta GT4 SuperCup Championship win |
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| 05.10.17 |
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Aviva - acquire Wealthify - 'robo' investment service aimed at Millenials; part of Aviva's digital strategy |
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| 04.10.17 |
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Tracker - stolen Rolls Royce worth £110,000 recovered in under two hours |
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| 04.10.17 |
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Henkel and Audi - develop patented 2-step process for surface treatment of multi-metal chassis with aluminium content of up to 100% |
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| 04.10.17 |
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IFED - Mohammed Taj gets 3 years in jail for grossly exaggerated injuries and £80,000 fraudulent motor claim |
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| 04.10.17 |
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Nationwide - signs off 2017 Carrera Cup season in style; 400 'Nationwiders' attend season finale |
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| 04.10.17 |
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Solera - CMA accepts proposals to resolve competition concerns around HPI's acquisition of Autodata |
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| 04.10.17 |
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Standox - dishes the DiRT in the latest instalment of the off-road racing game from Codemasters |
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| 04.10.17 |
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80% of EV owners have access to home charging, but 93% use the public charge point network |
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| 04.10.17 |
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Honda - to 'evolve' vehicle production systems in Japan, including closure of Saitama plant by 2022 |
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| 04.10.17 |
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Thatcham Research - Range Rover Velar stands out in competitive SUV safety segment |
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| 04.10.17 |
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Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA) - GDPR raises satnav and phone data issue for vehicle remarketing companies |
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| 04.10.17 |
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RAC Foundation - public nervous about intelligent cars taking control from drivers |
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| 04.10.17 |
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Range Rover - new SUV, Velar, awarded five stars in Euro NCAP safety rating tests |
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| 04.10.17 |
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AGL (Activate Group) - Paul Pancham (claims director at Tesco Underwriting) joins board as non-exec director |
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| 04.10.17 |
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The AA - three million cars still show a tax disc, three years after they were abolished |
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| 04.10.17 |
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REMINDER TO REGISTER FOR ABP CLUB WOMEN'S AUTOMOTIVE MEETING - Thursday 26 October at ECP's T2 Distribution Centre in Tamworth |
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| 04.10.17 |
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Audatex - enhances motor claims and damage repair process with upgrades to estimation solution, Audaenterprisegold |
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| 04.10.17 |
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Consumer Intelligence - drivers worry that electric cars not suitable outside cities |
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| 04.10.17 |
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Ford - new boss outlines its future; "evolving to become the world's most trusted mobility company" |
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| 04.10.17 |
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Range Rover Sport - 2018 model year includes Jaguar Land Rover’s first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle |
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| 03.10.17 |
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USA: State Farm Auto Insurance "forced" John Eagle's "shoddy repair" that trapped driver in burning Honda, says vehicle safety lawyer |
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| 03.10.17 |
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Government - appoints Small Business Commissioner to champion voice of small business |
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| 03.10.17 |
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Fix Auto UK - celebrates triple win at the Bodyshop Magazine Awards |
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| 03.10.17 |
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New GKN UK Innovation Centre - fast-tracking next-generation electric vehicle technologies |
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| 03.10.17 |
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Josam and AES UK - granted full homologation for Mercedes Benz Truck, Bus & Van |
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| 03.10.17 |
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Faraday Battery Institute - £65 million battery technology research institute announced |
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| 03.10.17 |
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CTSI - calls on government to address rise in ‘car clocking’ |
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| 03.10.17 |
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MoneySuperMarket - young drivers "clobbered" by car insurance hikes as "perfect storm" triggers premium inflation |
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| 03.10.17 |
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Insure The Box - “Proactive contact with speeding drivers could save 50 lives a year” |
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| 03.10.17 |
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RAC Fuel Watch - cost of fuel rose for the third consecutive month in September despite the wholesale price of petrol falling 6p a litre |
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| 03.10.17 |
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3M Automotive Aftermarket - new 3M PPS Series 2.0 spray Cup System with quarter-turn lid locking system |
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| 03.10.17 |
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Revive! - expands head office support team |
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| 03.10.17 |
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Renault - adapting its production system to address the new challenges facing the automotive industry |
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| 02.10.17 |
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USA: General Motors - outlines all-electric path to zero crashes, zero emissions and zero congestion |
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| 02.10.17 |
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ABP Club Annual Convention and Night of Knights: Wednesday 15 November at The Vox Resorts World‚ Birmingham - REGISTER NOW! |
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| 02.10.17 |
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ClickMechanic - the UK’s top 10 mechanical car repairs will cost the average driver £30,287 in their lifetime |
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| 02.10.17 |
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Arnold Clark - welcomes new apprentices following Get into Cars scheme; 9 graduates join 270 other apprentices |
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| 02.10.17 |
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Volkswagen - insurance group ratings for the all-new Crafter reduced by up to four groups thanks to the standard fitment of AEB |
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| 02.10.17 |
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PwC - electric vehicles cheaper than combustion models from 2025, according to new report |
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| 02.10.17 |
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USA: Lemonade - US start-up insurer (which received investment from Allianz in April) announces 'zero deductibles' (zero excess) product |
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| 02.10.17 |
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McLaren Automotive - tops list of Britain’s growing companies |
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| 02.10.17 |
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Ford UK - dealers seek 1,000 new technicians to support sales growth of advanced new generation models |
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| 02.10.17 |
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Nissan Motor (GB) - appoints new Sales Director, Andrew Sellars (ex Vice President Commercial Operations, APAC region, Volvo Car Group) |
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| 02.10.17 |
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ABP Club Annual Convention and Night of Knights: Wednesday 15 September at The Vox Resorts World‚ Birmingham - REGISTER NOW! |
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| 02.10.17 |
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MyCarCheck - Morden, South London, tops UK’s top five write-off hotspots |
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| 02.10.17 |
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Enness Global Insurance - international mortgage broker launches bespoke global insurance brokerage for suprecars |
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| 02.10.17 |
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Memorial service details for Akis Georghiades: Friday 13 October in Teddington |
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| 02.10.17 |
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ABI - Monarch collapse; standard travel insurance policies do not provide cover for failure of the air carrier |
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| 02.10.17 |
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Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) - wholesale markets remain volatile despite cooling off after Hurricane Harvey |
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| 02.10.17 |
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What Car? - value for money drives customers to independent garages for servicing, according to Servicing Satisfaction Survey |
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| 02.10.17 |
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Markerstudy - announces Group Commercial Director, Martyn Holman, to take up consultancy role |
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| 02.10.17 |
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PA Consulting Group - fully autonomous vehicles will not hit UK roads for over a decade |
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| 02.10.17 |
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Canada: Fix Auto - signs multi-year renewal agreement with Mitchell for estimating and bs management solutions |
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| 01.10.17 |
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By Miles (pay-per-mile motor insurer) - founder says car insurance companies must change to remain relevant |
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| 01.10.17 |
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Nationwide / PPG - Dan Cammish wins both races in today's Porsche Carrera GB, but just misses being champion |
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| 01.10.17 |
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Claims Rated.com - new website finds customer perception of the difficulty in making a claim does not match the reality |
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| 30.9.17 |
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Lotus - acquisition completed by the Chinese Geely Holding who own Volvo and the London Taxi Company |
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| 30.9.17 |
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Volkswagen - bill for fixing diesel emissions issue hits $30 BILLION |
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| 30.9.17 |
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bodyshop magazine awards - full list of all 17 winners |
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| 29.9.17 |
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Independent Garage Association (IGA) - to investigate Online Work Providers |
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| 29.9.17 |
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Petrol - pump price goes up as wholesale price falls; rural car owners driven towards electric vehicles |
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| 29.9.17 |
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Can you help an ABP Club member with advice on ADAS calibration kits for bodyshops? |
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| 29.9.17 |
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My Car Check - top 5 write-off hotspots headed by Morden, South London where 1 in 3 cars is a former write-off |
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| 29.9.17 |
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Bank of England - Mark Carney says that there could be a modest rate rise as early as November |
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| 29.9.17 |
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Salvage Code - consumer release; "Insurers update rules for handling write-offs to give consumers clearer info" |
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| 29.9.17 |
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Salvage - major revision of Code of Practice comes into play on Sunday 1 October |
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| 29.9.17 |
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Italy: Aviva - sells Avivipop, its Italian joint venture for £233m; other Italian operations are unaffected |
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| 28.9.17 |
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Belgium: Symach – latest FixStation installation supports Belron-owned Carglass’s plans to expand into auto body repair |
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| 28.9.17 |
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National Windscreens - expands ADAS education programme with SMMT and Thatcham Research partnership |
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| 28.9.17 |
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TfL - announces interim Direct Vision Standard ratings |
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| 28.9.17 |
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Allianz Insurance - appoints Ibi Moghraby as new director, business change |
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| 28.9.17 |
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Consumer Intelligence blog: What The CMA’s Aggregator Probe Means For The Market |
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| 28.9.17 |
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GEM - warns government as road fatalities reach a four-year high |
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| 28.9.17 |
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Fix Auto UK - appoint Swansea-based TWK Thomas & Son (Fix Auto Swansea) & Vehicle Body Services Direct of Aberdare (Fix Auto Aberdare) |
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| 28.9.17 |
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Moneypenny - automotive industry outsourced comms firm increases investment Live Chat service |
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| 28.9.17 |
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PA Consulting Group - fully autonomous vehicles (AVs) won’t be common sight on UK roads for more than 10 years |
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| 28.9.17 |
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Netherlands: AkzoNobel - converts to green energy for paint production in the Netherlands |
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| 28.9.17 |
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Global: Axalta Coating Systems - appoints Joseph McDougall, President Global Refinish |
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| 28.9.17 |
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Mercedes-Benz Vans & Freight Transport Association (FTA) new FleetCheck Fleet Safe compliance software for small to medium fleets |
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| 28.9.17 |
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TyreSafe - continued decline in casualties from tyre-related incidents cause for motivation not complacency |
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| 28.9.17 |
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Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) - highest number of deaths on Britain’s roads since 2011 |
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| 28.9.17 |
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ABP Charity Golf and Spa Day with Mirka – record attendance and fundraising record smashed! |
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| 28.9.17 |
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RAC - launches ‘click and fit’ tyre service |
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| 28.9.17 |
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Mazda, Denso, and Toyota - sign joint technology development contract for electric vehicles |
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| 28.9.17 |
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Valspar Automotive - boosts Prospray range |
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| 28.9.17 |
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Industry Insights - proud to support the future of skills in the repair sector with new AutoRaise partnership |
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| 28.9.17 |
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Road deaths reach a five-year high |
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| 28.9.17 |
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IFB - "major player" in notorious 60-strong crash for cash gang pays back £155,000 |
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| 28.9.17 |
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Tracker - reported vehicle theft up 30%; almost 50% of all cars stolen in the UK are never reunited with their legitimate owners |
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| 28.9.17 |
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Replacing a car windscreen has become more complex and costly; forward facing camera technology complicates replacement |
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| 28.9.17 |
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IAM RoadSmart, the RAC and partners - urge drivers to insist on Autonomous Emergency Braking |
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| 28.9.17 |
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European Commission - fines Scania (owned by Volkswagen) Euro 880 million for truck pricing cartel involvement |
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| 27.9.17 |
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ABI - response to CMA announcement on comparison websites |
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| 27.9.17 |
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Harris & Co - success for Industry Insights, Fix Auto UK and Prasco-sponsored mini at 2017 Mintex British Historic Rally Championship |
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| 27.9.17 |
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ABP Club Women’s Automotive - congratulates Sarah Chapman (3M) and Julia Muir (Gaia Innovation) for equality and inclusion award wins |
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| 27.9.17 |
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Audi - new New Carbon Edition versions of RS 4 Avant (£71,625) and RS 5 Coupé (£75,400) available; fully exposed CFRP roof in RS 5 |
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| 27.9.17 |
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Fix Auto UK - Carsmetix in Worcestershire joins as Fix Auto Pershore |
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| 27.9.17 |
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Groupe PSA and ChangAn Automobile (a Chinese automobile manufacturer) - to develop a new one-ton pick up to be launched by 2020 |
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| 27.9.17 |
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3M Safety Network Live event: Thursday 5 October - topics include tackling mental health in the workplace and HAV |
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| 27.9.17 |
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Vauxhall’s Parts Distribution Centre in Luton - marks 50th anniversary with a gold-wrapped truck |
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| 27.9.17 |
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Ford - invests in 20 Ford Smart Benches across London providing solar-powered mobile charging and Wi-Fi access to pedestrians |
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| 27.9.17 |
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Chargie - peer-to-peer electric vehicle (EV) charging service relaunches as Bookmycharge ahead of investment round |
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| 27.9.17 |
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SEAT UK - appoints Martin Gray as new Contract Hire & Leasing Manager |
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| 27.9.17 |
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H.R. Owen's Bugatti London dealership - appoints Paul Stevens as Brand Director |
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| 27.9.17 |
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RESQYOU - 46% of calls for assistance made to Allianz Global Assistance UK's PAYG service due to keys locked in cars |
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| 27.9.17 |
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Tetrosyl - distribution of Tetrosyl refinishing and car care products reverts back to brand from December 2017 |
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| 27.9.17 |
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REPOST FROM ABP CLUB FORUM: recommendation for temporary offices |
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| 27.9.17 |
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30% increase in stolen vehicles in three years |
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| 27.9.17 |
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AA - gives "cautious welcome" to CMA report on price comparison sites |
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| 27.9.17 |
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Poole Accident Repair - gain BMW Group approval |
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| 27.9.17 |
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Activate Group (AGL) - adds RVM Assist to its portfolio of Soopp + Sopp, Car Repair Network (CRN)and Vigilance |
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| 26.9.17 |
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Comparethemarket - named by Daily Telegraph as price comparison site being investigated by CMA |
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| 26.9.17 |
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Dyson - officially confirm they "have begun work on a battery electric vehicle due to be launched by 2020" |
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| 26.9.17 |
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Sabre Insurance - UK motor insurer appoint Patrick Snowball (ex Aviva) as director ahead of planned floatation |
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| 26.9.17 |
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AA - new boss says "we absolutely don’t want to sell our insurance business" |
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| 26.9.17 |
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AA - H1 results: profit up 67% on turnover up 1%; motor insurance policies up 8% to 616,000 |
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| 26.9.17 |
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Fix Auto UK - -sponsored driver Jac Constable moves closer to 2017 Ginetta GT4 SuperCup AM Class Championship |
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| 26.9.17 |
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BASF - supports young vehicle painters as it becomes a global WorldSkills competition sponsor |
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| 26.9.17 |
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Arctos Holdings (owner of SMH Fleet Solutions and Hudson Kapel - acquires CD Auction Group |
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| 26.9.17 |
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Slater + Gordon - foreign prosecutors made 1,625 applications in 2016 to pursue law-breaking UK drivers |
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| 26.9.17 |
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XL Motors, Coventry - backing Coventry’s bid to be UK City of Culture in 2021 |
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| 26.9.17 |
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Genuine Parts Company of USA - acquires Alliance Automotive Group (AAG) in Europe, inc GroupAuto in UK |
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| 26.9.17 |
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Co-op Insurance - announce Peter Hubbard (ex Axa) as new chairman |
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| 26.9.17 |
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Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) - "steps in to give people a better deal on comparison sites" |
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| 26.9.17 |
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P A Consulting - death of diesel and popularity of SUVs will mean large CO2 fines for manufacturers from 2021 |
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| 26.9.17 |
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Denmark: J S Group a/s - hand back distribution of QH (Quinton Hazell) to brand owner Tetrosyl in Dec. |
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| 25.9.17 |
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RSA - trading update: "results for the third quarter to date have been positive" |
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| 25.9.17 |
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IMI - very real concerns about access for independents to vehicle manufacturer data post-Brexit |
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| 25.9.17 |
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Autoglass - opens ADAS Calibration Centre in Cardiff; plan to have 45 calibration centres by end of 2017 |
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| 25.9.17 |
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CompareTheMarket - difference in car insurance costs for men and women have grown since EU gender directive |
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| 25.9.17 |
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Direct Line and charity Brake - award parliamentary road safety award to Birmingham MP Richard Burden |
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| 25.9.17 |
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Formula 1 - Aston Martin strengthens ties with Red Bull in 2018; team becomes Aston Martin Red Bull Racing |
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| 25.9.17 |
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Axa - number 1 insurance brand worldwide for the 9th consecutive year according to InterBrands |
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| 25.9.17 |
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AA - fuel pump prices hit six-month high - "due to Hurricane Harvey" - despite fall in wholesale price |
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| 25.9.17 |
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IFB (Insurance Fraud Bureau) - Birmingham is top spot for "crash-for-cash" incidents for 2nd year in a row |
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| 25.9.17 |
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Can you help a fellow ABP Club member from Australia? |
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| 25.9.17 |
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India: IFFCO-Tokio Insurance new Quick Claim Settlement (QCS) scheme for Motor Own Damage pays out in 30 mins |
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| 25.9.17 |
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Malta - Insurance Association hits back at completion authority decision which could hit safety standards |
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| 25.9.17 |
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Malta - competition authority tells 4 insurers to stop illegally only paying for repairs done at QVR garages |
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| 25.9.17 |
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Fix Auto Oswestry (pant Motor Bodies) - 6 cars damaged in suspected arson attack |
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| 25.9.17 |
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Ben Howarth of the ABI - talks to Fleet News about the insurers view of automated vehicles |
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| 22.9.17 |
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3M - file lawsuit against China-based Thunder Finish Co alleging patent infringement of 3M’s PPS technology |
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| 22.9.17 |
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Transport for London (TfL) - cancel Uber licence effective end September |
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| 22.9.17 |
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National Accident Repair Group - appoint Autoglass to provide static and dynamic ADAS calibrations for network |
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| 22.9.17 |
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Volkswagen - Greenpeace board ship to stop VW diesels arriving in UK; thousands of keys taken |
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| 22.9.17 |
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Volvo - electrification strategy recognised by United Nations |
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| 22.9.17 |
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Watchstone (formerly Quindell) - H1 results: loses reduce as legal fight with Slater & Gordon steps up |
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| 22.9.17 |
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Saga - results for half-year to 31 July 2017: motor insurance business down 3% to £172m |
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| 22.9.17 |
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Canada: Symach - FixLine System enables European Autobody to double volumes and improve key-to-key times |
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| 21.9.17 |
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Accident Assist Automotive Ltd - petition to wind up company heard today in High Court of Justice of Northern Ireland |
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| 21.9.17 |
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Fix Auto Loughborough - welcome local MP, Nicky Morgan, for a tour of their new Fix & Go facility |
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| 21.9.17 |
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NWS (Nationwide Windscreen Services) - win 3-year contract with Admiral to provide van glazing services |
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| 21.9.17 |
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PPG - announce senior management changes |
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| 21.9.17 |
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HSE - Rochdale MOT Centre Ltd and director Nazar Hussain fined total of £20,000 for failure to comply with INs |
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| 21.9.17 |
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BEIS Committee - launch inquiry into challenges electric vehicles will give to the electricity grid |
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| 21.9.17 |
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Volkswagen Group - Information Technology Center Munich is hub for machine learning / artificial intelligence |
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| 21.9.17 |
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Nissan - reveal colour trends on Micra over the last 14 years |
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| 21.9.17 |
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Ben - launches Ben4Business; to increase awareness about Ben and its services to people in the industry |
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| 21.9.17 |
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Consumer Intelligence - car insurance rising five times faster than inflation; average annual premium £755 |
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| 21.9.17 |
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Co-op Insurance - H1 results: operating losses increase to £11m; gross written premiums up 4% |
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| 21.9.17 |
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Marshall Motor Holdings - sell Marshall Leasing to Northridge (Bank of Ireland) for £42.5m |
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| 20.9.17 |
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Equip Auto - Star Finish anti-static gun from Mixplast wins Innovation Award in body and paint category |
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| 20.9.17 |
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Multi-Car Collision Avoidance (MuCCA) - project using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to reduce motorway pile-ups |
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| 20.9.17 |
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Government and unions - welcome 'important step' for UK steel industry that could secure the future of Port Talbot |
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| 20.9.17 |
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Admiral - receive grant of £668,500 from Welsh Government to grow business and create 193 new jobs |
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| 20.9.17 |
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J.D. Power - 2017 UK Vehicle Dependability Study released today; premium vehicle owners have higher loyalty |
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| 20.9.17 |
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Aviva - David Coulthard motor insurance ad banned by ASA for encouraging dangerous and irresponsible driving |
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| 20.9.17 |
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Copart worldwide - results for y/e 31 July 2017; pre-tax profit $440m (up 11%); turnover $1,286m (up 14%) |
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| 19.9.17 |
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USA: GM - major overhaul to format of repair procedures replaces technician judgment with precise instructions |
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| 19.9.17 |
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Motor Ombudsman - Motor Industry Code of Practice for Vehicle Sales gets 13,000 consumer contacts in year 1 |
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| 19.9.17 |
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Euro NCAP - presented with Innovation Award from Global NCAP for its vehicle rating Roadmap |
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| 19.9.17 |
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Credit Hire Organisation (CHO) - appoint Ian Budsworth as head of marketing and business development |
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| 19.9.17 |
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Fix Auto - add JS Coachworks in South London as Fix Auto Forest Hill |
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| 19.9.17 |
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Waymo (Google subsidiary) - team up with Intel (owners of Mobileye) to develop self-driving cars |
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| 18.9.17 |
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Gemini - first 13 of 40 apprentices start at EMTEC College in Nottingham |
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| 18.9.17 |
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Reep Group - opens its 6th detailing centre as they move into Reading |
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| 18.9.17 |
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cap hpi - 1 in 16 vehicles affected by mileage discrepancies; problem is growing |
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| 18.9.17 |
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3M - recognized by Dow Jones Sustainability Index for 18th consecutive year |
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| 18.9.17 |
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Government - faces Brexit revolt from unhappy carmakers in UK over customs arrangements says Sky News |
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| 18.9.17 |
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esure - shares rise on news that founder Peter Wood is planning to sell his 30.7% stake for £360m |
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| 18.9.17 |
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MoT tests - exemption for all cars and motorcycles first registered more than 40 years ago on a rolling basis |
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| 18.9.17 |
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Crash-for-cash - Sheram Tariq, Raja Ahmed Rauf, Anthony Salisbury plead guilty to attempt to defraud Zurich |
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| 18.9.17 |
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The Sun - exposes fraud gang selling no-claims certificates that are forged by an ‘insurance insider’ |
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| 16.9.17 |
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Parts Alliance (owned by Uni-Select) - acquire Blackburn Brakes Holding Ltd, owner of BBC Superfactors Ltd |
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| 16.9.17 |
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Churchill - 1 in 4 drivers will write off a car in their lifetimes - with men twice as likely as women to do so |
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| 15.9.17 |
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Akis Georghiades – a message from colleague and friend, Mark Leeming |
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| 15.9.17 |
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Akis Georghiades – a message from colleague and friend, John Moore |
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| 15.9.17 |
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Spectrum Vehicle Repairers LLP - Essex & Kent based CV repairer invest £1.8m in a new, specialist LCV accident repair centre |
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| 15.9.17 |
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Akis Georghiades, LKQ Coatings - sad news of the passing of Akis |
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| 15.9.17 |
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ACIS - Paul Buckingham leaves the business |
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| 15.9.17 |
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Accident Exchange (including DCML, In-Car Cleverness and APU) - under new ownership of Eight Bar Financial International |
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| 15.9.17 |
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ABI - vehicle repair bill hits a record £1 billion in the second quarter of the year |
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| 15.9.17 |
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LeasePlan - 36% of surveyed drivers are ready to embrace driverless technology |
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| 15.9.17 |
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MotorEasy - "technology-laden" cars make DIY mechanical repairs "almost impossible" |
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| 15.9.17 |
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Remit - car supermarket, Available Car, partners with Remit for apprentice training |
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| 15.9.17 |
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Renault, Nissan & Mitsubishi - 9million vehicles to share four common platforms;unit sales of 14 million & combined revenues of $240 billion |
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| 15.9.17 |
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Volvo Car UK - announces restructured Wholesale Used Car division |
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| 15.9.17 |
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Nationwide - target victory on return to happy hunting ground of Silverstone |
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| 15.9.17 |
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CMA - provisionally find Euro Car Parts acquisition of Andrew Page could damage competition in 10 local areas |
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| 15.9.17 |
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Insurance Times 2017 Tech & Innovation Awards - full list of winners; Audatex won Technology Partner of the Year - Insurer |
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| 14.9.17 |
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Germany: Volkswagen Group - European Research Project L3Pilot on automated driving launched in Wolfsburg |
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| 14.9.17 |
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Revive! - three Ss: three new franchisees... Solihull, Southampton and Stockport |
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| 14.9.17 |
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Brake - supports 20mph speed limit in built up areas in Scotland |
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| 14.9.17 |
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Traffic is at an all-time high - 70% increase in van traffic since 1993 |
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| 14.9.17 |
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Stanners - Elektron mi100control T welder achieves VWG approval |
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| 14.9.17 |
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Allianz Worldwide Partners UK - backs extended Suzuki Approved Used Car programme |
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| 14.9.17 |
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NIBS Charity Golf Day – £650 raised for Cancer Research |
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| 14.9.17 |
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Marshall - 3 brand new, state-of-the-art Jaguar Land Rover showrooms in Cambridge, Ipswich & Oxford now open; Marshall JLR Newbury opens Dec |
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| 14.9.17 |
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3M - congratulates automotive refinishing contest finalists |
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| 14.9.17 |
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ProVision - new, free online fleet risk assessment tool |
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| 14.9.17 |
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USA: Samsung - creates $300 million fund to develop innovations for next-generation, smart, connected vehicles |
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| 14.9.17 |
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Oponeo - Glasgow is the most car-friendly city in the UK; Manchester is the safest: one accident per 1,000 inhabitants |
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| 14.9.17 |
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The Independent Distributor Alliance Limited (TIDAL) - Rainbow Paints, Turner Supplies and FMP Motor Factors appointed as official partners |
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| 14.9.17 |
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Data Protection Bill - data laws to be made fit for digital age |
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| 14.9.17 |
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Tesla - a few UK facts; 4,500 on UK roads as at end 2016; new Model 3 deliveries in UK will "begin in 2019" |
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| 14.9.17 |
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RAC - motorists demand end to ‘self-policing’ by private parking industry; ticket issued every 7 seconds by private parking providers |
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| 14.9.17 |
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USA: Ford - designs a lighting method for self-driving vehicles to signal their intent to pedestrians, human drivers and bicyclists |
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| 14.9.17 |
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Tesla - to unveil its electric articulated lorry next month |
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| 13.9.17 |
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Sabre Insurance - planning £600m floatation later this year or early in 2018 |
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| 13.9.17 |
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IMI - accounts for y/e 31 March 2016; pre-tax loss of £974,000; chief exec £233,000 salary |
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| 13.9.17 |
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South Africa: Innovation Group - interesting article on "How the traditional automotive industry is shifting gears" |
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| 13.9.17 |
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USA: The National Transportation Safety Board - Tesla driver’s inattention & over reliance on vehicle automation were factors of fatal crash |
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| 13.9.17 |
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BEST Finique - new C7 Disposable Coveralls |
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| 13.9.17 |
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Allianz - on how to tackle application fraud |
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| 13.9.17 |
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Euro Car Parts and Sukhpal Singh - invest in UK heavy truck parts market with 14-sites Digraph Transport Supplies |
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| 13.9.17 |
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IMI - official sponsor for the 2018 London Motor Show |
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| 13.9.17 |
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Government - lowest unemployment rate at 4.3% since 1975; employment rate at 75.3% highest since 1971 |
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| 13.9.17 |
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Government - average pay in UK up 2.1% in last year to £24,743 (exc bonus) |
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| 13.9.17 |
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Arval - leasing and fleet management company partners with online car repair search site, ClickMechanic |
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| 13.9.17 |
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NFDA - new leaflet to help dealers discuss "the diesel debate" |
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| 13.9.17 |
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Carbuyer - motorists hit by £35 million MoT "cash cow" |
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| 13.9.17 |
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Autumn Budget 2017 date confirmed - Wednesday 22 November |
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| 13.9.17 |
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Volvo Car UK - Steve Beattie (ex Vauxhall Motors) appointed as Head of Business Sales |
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| 13.9.17 |
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USA: Symach - Gary Lyons appointed as new Symach Project Manager North America |
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| 13.9.17 |
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The ABP Club State of the Industry Survey closes at 5pm TODAY; make your views known |
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| 12.9.17 |
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Euro Car Parts - founder, Sukhpal Singh, extends his contract as chairman for further 3 years |
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| 12.9.17 |
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Slater & Gordon - London Evening Standard says "Slater & Gordon has stepped up its legal fight with Quindell" |
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| 12.9.17 |
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Australia: Slater and Gordon - review of Australian business results in 7% of staff losing their jobs |
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| 12.9.17 |
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Honda - commits to electrified technology for every new model launched in europe |
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| 12.9.17 |
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SEAT - will be the first automotive brand in Europe to integrate Amazon Alexa voice recognition in its vehicles |
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| 12.9.17 |
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Rising cost of fuel contributes to rise in UK inflation rate to 2.9% |
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| 12.9.17 |
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RAC - issues advice to drivers with arrival of Storm Aileen |
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| 12.9.17 |
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TomTom Telematics - a quarter of businesses do not check vehicles are roadworthy |
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| 12.9.17 |
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The Audi Aicon concept car - no steering wheel or pedals in Audi's four-door four-seater that's "fit for the fully autonomous future" |
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| 12.9.17 |
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RSA - former RSA Claims Specialist sentenced for £270,000 insurance fraud |
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| 12.9.17 |
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Storm Aileen first named storm of Autumn 2017 |
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| 12.9.17 |
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LexisNexis Risk Solutions - "insurance providers have the power to reduce their claims costs and deliver fairer, more accurate premiums" |
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| 12.9.17 |
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Motorcycle sales - registrations in August fell by –17.8% compared to Aug 2016; total number of bikes sold down to 6,856 units |
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| 12.9.17 |
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Thatcham Research - Euro NCAP to hold car makers accountable for autonomous car safety as it launches “Road Map 2025” |
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| 12.9.17 |
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Euro NCAP - Road Map 2025: safety assessment of autonomous vehicles and ADAS |
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| 12.9.17 |
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Mercedes-AMG - brings Formula 1 technology to the road with Project ONE hypercar; top speed 217 mph; 0-60 |
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| 12.9.17 |
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Revive! Basingstoke - team return from world’s largest charity car rally |
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| 12.9.17 |
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Nationwide - Paint Technician and Thatcham graduate, Daryl Head, is representing the UK in World Skills Abu Dhabi next month |
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| 12.9.17 |
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Hastings - confirm talks with AA but says they "have ceased"; strategy is "organic growth" |
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| 12.9.17 |
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AA - confirm they had "preliminary discussions with Hastings in early summer" on possible insurance merger |
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| 12.9.17 |
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AA - FT says it is planning separate its insurance business and then merge it with Hsstings |
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| 12.9.17 |
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Government - publishes route for £1.6 BILLION upgrade of 8 miles of A303 near Stonehenge with 1.8 mile tunnel |
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| 11.9.17 |
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Australia: Auto Industry Consulting - signs agreement with Car Craft Group to distribute Ezi-Methods |
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| 11.9.17 |
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USA - developments in accident management, including use of AI and telematics |
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| 11.9.17 |
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Volkswagen Group - comprehensive electrification initiative - “Roadmap E”; 80 new electric vehicles by 2025 |
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| 11.9.17 |
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The Welding Institute (TWI) - nominations now open for The Welding Institute Awards 2018 |
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| 11.9.17 |
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RSA - on MOJ's new proposed Ogden rate: will "stop the rot of steep rises in premiums" |
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| 11.9.17 |
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CitNOW - video growth secures CitNOW’s Sunday Times Hiscox Tech Track 100 status; ranked 59th fastest growing company in Britain |
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| 11.9.17 |
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City of London seatbelt campaign aims to educate drivers, parents and passengers |
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| 11.9.17 |
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Automotive Systems (UK) - supports Cooper Solutions' mobile vehicle appraisal tool for dealers, FullAppraisal |
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| 11.9.17 |
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Tell ABP Club about the key threats to your business; complete the four-minute survey |
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| 11.9.17 |
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MoneySuperMarket - identifies just 1,000 charging points in key UK cities |
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| 11.9.17 |
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2017 IMI Skill Auto finalists announced! |
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| 11.9.17 |
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IMI - EV Revolution will fail unless Government tackles lack of skills |
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| 11.9.17 |
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Remit Group - new Automotive Academy in Derby |
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| 11.9.17 |
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Standox - launches Standopedia, an online guide for refinishers |
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| 11.9.17 |
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"The Great Auto-Renewal Swindle" – drivers paying up to £800m too much despite new rules on renewal letters |
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| 11.9.17 |
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New Ford Mustang - ADAS technologies for European market |
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| 11.9.17 |
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Activate Group Ltd (AGL) - new group comprising Sopp + Sopp, Car Repair Network (CRN), Vigilance; return of Dave Butler (ex WNS) |
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| 11.9.17 |
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EY - revised Ogden Rate proposals could save insurers £2.5bn |
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| 11.9.17 |
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PPG - complete Colorful Communities project to revitalise two schools in Birstall, Leicestershire |
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| 11.9.17 |
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Coalition calls on mobile industry to help cut driver distraction caused by phones |
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| 11.9.17 |
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TVR - brand returns with all-new Griffith sports car, supported by LKQ Coatings and Euro Car Parts |
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| 08.9.17 |
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Gormac Coachworks in Renfrew - win Special Recognition award for outstanding support provided to local people |
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| 08.9.17 |
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PSA Group (Peugeot/Citroën) - accused of using emissions cheat software in 2 million Euro-5 diesel vehicles |
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| 08.9.17 |
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SYMACH - appoint Gary Lyons as SYMACH Project Manager of North America |
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| 08.9.17 |
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Insure The Box - welcomes Government rethink on Ogden |
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| 08.9.17 |
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MG Cannon - Management Team meeting held at The Haynes International Motor Museum |
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| 08.9.17 |
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Audi - showcasing its autonomous driving strategy at next week's Frankfurt Motor Show |
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| 08.9.17 |
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Audatex - upgrade to calculation element this weekend; re-calculation may change paint labour and materials |
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| 07.9.17 |
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BBC Crime Calculator - find your personal risk of being a victim of vehicle related theft |
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| 07.9.17 |
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BEIS - Business Minister urges UK's largest companies to increase transparency around workplace diversity |
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| 07.9.17 |
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Average price of fuel goes up by more than 2p a litre in August - the cost of filling a typical 55-litre family car up by £1.24 to £64.63 |
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| 07.9.17 |
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Mazda and Suzuki - latest VMs to offer a scrappage scheme |
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| 07.9.17 |
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Consumer Intelligence - home and motor insurers ‘face £100 million GDPR loyalty bill’ |
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| 07.9.17 |
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BIBA - welcomes the Lord Chancellor’s proposals on the way compensation payouts are calculated |
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| 07.9.17 |
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ABI - Discount Rate announcement, "if implemented... will help relieve some of the cost pressures on motor" |
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| 07.9.17 |
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Auto Trader - consumers "exhausted" by today’s stressful car buying journey |
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| 07.9.17 |
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Allianz Insurance - Lee Watts joins Claims Management Board as head of claims technical |
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| 07.9.17 |
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comparethemarket.com - proposed Ogden rate changes, if set at 0.5%, would reduce the average premium by around £23 |
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| 07.9.17 |
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LV= - commits to passing on 100% of savings produced by MOJ reforms to the personal injury discount rate |
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| 07.9.17 |
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RAC - welcomes proposals to change personal injury discount rate in England and Wales as "good news for motorists" |
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| 07.9.17 |
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Global market for Connected Autonomous Vehicles (CAV) technology could be worth £907bn in 2035 |
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| 07.9.17 |
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Government - launches MERIDIAN to accelerate connected autonomous vehicle technology development in the UK |
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| 07.9.17 |
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Electric cars are almost £330 more expensive to insure than petrol or diesel equivalents - average policy stands at £1,070 |
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| 07.9.17 |
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hpi - people are switching their cars more often than mobile phones |
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| 07.9.17 |
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AkzoNobel - confirms its Sikkens partnership with Admiral |
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| 07.9.17 |
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Ford prepares for September rush as scrappage scheme accelerates |
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| 07.9.17 |
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Redde plc (formerly Helphire Group plc) - results y/e June 2017: |
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| 07.9.17 |
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Ogden rate - government revises change in discount rate to 0% to 1%; ABI welcomes change |
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| 07.9.17 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - every new vehicle we launch from 2020 wil be hybrid or electric; no self-driving cars yet |
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| 07.9.17 |
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ACIS - joins forces with Coachfinish NI |
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| 07.9.17 |
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Stanners - TKR XT2 riveter from Stanners receives global Jaguar Land Rover approval |
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| 07.9.17 |
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Please spend just 4 minutes to give ABP Club YOUR views on the state of the body repair industry; complete the QUICK survey today |
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| 06.9.17 |
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RMI - BBC’s Andrew Neil announced as guest speaker at RMI Annual Dinner; Thursday 19 October in London |
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| 06.9.17 |
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Spain: Roberlo - acquires industrial paint company Cromaresme |
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| 06.9.17 |
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Save Our Soldier (SOS) - repair industry supports military veterans charities |
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| 06.9.17 |
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Co-op Insurance - trials UK’s first car insurance Chatbot |
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| 06.9.17 |
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Fix & Go Loughborough - 3D videographer creates a virtual 360° tour of new site |
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| 06.9.17 |
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Gordon Murray Design at The Low Carbon Vehicle (LCV) Event 2017 - carbon aluminium automotive hybrid structures on show |
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| 06.9.17 |
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Government - plans to charge utility companies for digging up roads |
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| 06.9.17 |
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Multi-million upgrade for A1 in Northumberland - new dualled section of the A1 |
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| 06.9.17 |
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39% of grandparents who never use a car seat believe children are safe with just a seatbelt |
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| 06.9.17 |
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Peugeot - launches world’s smallest car dealership... in a London phone box |
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| 06.9.17 |
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Nissan - second generation LEAF EV features one-pedal driving, 50% longer range, ProPILOT ADAS and fully autonomous parking |
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| 06.9.17 |
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CAPS - recognised for Insurance Times Excellence in Technology category for service provided |
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| 06.9.17 |
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Gauntlet Group - fleet insurer earns Chartered Insurance Broker status from the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) |
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| 06.9.17 |
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EuroNCAP - ‘In Pursuit of Vision Zero’ Road Safety Conference on 12 Sept to celebrate 20 years of EuroNCAP |
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| 06.9.17 |
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Thatcham - 5-star rating from EuroNCAP for new Ford Fiesta in latest crash test results |
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| 05.9.17 |
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Australia - Dave Lingham (Fix Auto World) and Ben Cardy (Ezi Methods) appear at Paint & Panel L!VE conference |
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| 05.9.17 |
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ABP Club member asks for advice on bonus systems for VDAs - can you help? |
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| 05.9.17 |
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Scottish Government - "We will phase out the need for new petrol and diesel cars and vans by 2032"; RAC respond |
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| 05.9.17 |
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SMH Fleet Solution - new £16m, 40,000 sq ft vehicle refurbishment facility in Bedfordshire; £1m in new paint booths and equipment |
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| 05.9.17 |
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Venson Automotive Solutions - 113 delegates from 45 organisations have successfully attended fleet safety courses |
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| 05.9.17 |
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Tracker - 20% increase in car crime; the biggest increase in a decade |
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| 05.9.17 |
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ABP Club Women's Automotive - next meeting confirmed for Thursday 26 October at Euro Car Parts (ECP) T2 distribution centre in Tamworth |
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| 05.9.17 |
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SMMT - van market in August up 1.5% to best August for 10 years; YTD vans down 2.8% |
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| 05.9.17 |
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EMaC part of the Innovation Group - launches new automated service plan quotation product |
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| 05.9.17 |
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Italy: Symach - Future Center in Bologna hosts leading paint companies to test their products on Symach equipment |
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| 05.9.17 |
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NFDA comments on SMMT figures - new car sales fell 6.4% in August; diesel sales down 21.3% |
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| 05.9.17 |
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Electric Nation - smart charging (vehicle to grid) can be key solution to challenge of network demand from EVs |
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| 05.9.17 |
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The Motor Ombudsman - 54% of drivers don’t know where to turn when buying and servicing their first car |
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| 05.9.17 |
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SMMT - new car sales fell 6.4% in August; diesel sales down 21.3% |
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| 05.9.17 |
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ASA Ruling on Motor Data Ltd t/a MotorCheck - Not Upheld |
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| 05.9.17 |
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Insurance Times awards - finalists announced; Audatex is finalist in "Business Partner of the Year" category |
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| 05.9.17 |
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Kia - seven-seat flagship SUV, Sorento, now with DRiVE WISE Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) |
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| 05.9.17 |
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Cambia Automobiles - trading update: "in-line with expectations" |
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| 05.9.17 |
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In-car Cleverness - average speed in London drops to nearly 5mph within a one mile radius of the centre |
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| 04.9.17 |
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Saint-Gobain Abrasives - launch Norton Cyclonic; a range of colour-coded sanding products |
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| 04.9.17 |
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Morelli Group - appointed official distributor for Koch Chemie in the UK |
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| 04.9.17 |
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**ALL BODYSHOPS** ABP Club's State of the Body Repair Industry Survey – QUICK & EASY to complete: link below |
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| 04.9.17 |
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Jaguar ‘FUTURE-TYPE’ - the steering wheel could become the only part of the car that you own |
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| 04.9.17 |
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One in four adults considering buying an electric car within five years |
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| 04.9.17 |
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Volkswagen Group - first VM to sign up to new ‘smart radio’ feed for connected cars |
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| 04.9.17 |
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eDriving - online driver training and global driver risk management provider joins Global Road Safety Partnership steering committee |
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| 04.9.17 |
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Kia - £2,000 scrappage bonus against any car over seven years old |
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| 04.9.17 |
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Zircotec Group - acquires Performance 1 Coatings to offer a complete range of ceramic coating solutions |
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| 04.9.17 |
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Nationwide - three finalists in the IMI Outstanding Achievers Awards 2017 |
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| 04.9.17 |
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AkzoNobel - finalizes acquisition of Disa Technology |
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| 04.9.17 |
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FCA - scrappage scheme: up to £5,300 off Euro 1-4 petrol and diesel cars registered before 31st December 2014 |
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| 01.9.17 |
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Petrol prices - 4p litre rise expected as result of Hurricane Harvey in Houston taking it above diesel price |
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| 01.9.17 |
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Slater Gordon - results y/e June 2017; UK Solutions business (SGS) made pre-tax loss of AUS$335m |
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| 01.9.17 |
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Volvo - new XC40 (BMW X3 / Audi Q3 competitor) will have safety system that cuts insurance claims by 28% |
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| 01.9.17 |
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Government - new real world emissions and fuel consumption tests begin today for all "newly designed cars" |
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| 01.9.17 |
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Slater Gordon - all UK operations to be separated off into new company owned by its hedge-fund lenders |
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| 01.9.17 |
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Vertu (Bristol Street) - trading update: "our trading continues as expected" |
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| 01.9.17 |
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VW Group - 4 manufacturers offer scrappage incentive scheme for old pre 2010 diesel vehicles |
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| 31.8.17 |
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Siemens - to acquire autonomous driving software firm, TASS International, to boost automotive portfolio |
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| 31.8.17 |
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SMMT - "platooning technology will revolutionise our industry" |
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| 31.8.17 |
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Global Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) Market Analysis & Trends: Industry Forecast to 2025 report |
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| 31.8.17 |
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Fix Auto UK - Jac Constable extends lead at the top of the Ginetta GT4 SuperCup Am Class Championship |
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| 31.8.17 |
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Mirka - launch new Direct Electric Orbital Sander (DEOS) optimised for net abrasives by incorporating more than 45 holes in the pad |
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| 31.8.17 |
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MoneySuperMarket - drivers with personalised registrations 6X more likely to be caught speeding; BMW and Audi owners most likely ‘posers’ |
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| 31.8.17 |
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Detroit Electric - UK-based electric vehicle start-up secure US$1.8 billion in capital from a joint venture agreement |
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| 31.8.17 |
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Germany: Ethics Commission: Automated and Connected Driving report - "damage to property must take precedence over personal injury" |
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| 31.8.17 |
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Motor Fuel Group (MFG) - 413 BP, Shell, Texaco, JET and and Murco forecourts in UK to install electric vehicle rapid chargers |
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| 31.8.17 |
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Auto Windscreens and parent company Markerstudy - supports Ashgate Hospicecare ‘Sponsor a Nurse’ campaign |
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| 31.8.17 |
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UK businesses can apply for a share of up to £25 million to work on innovative technologies, future products and services |
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| 31.8.17 |
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First Insurance Solutions - commercial broker reduces fleet clients' premiums by 55% using Intelligent Telematics' 3G vehicle cameras |
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| 31.8.17 |
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YourParkingSpace.co.uk - how do you feel about "lazy drivers" using parent and child parking spaces? |
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| 31.8.17 |
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Continental Tyres - fewer road accidents & fatalities will be delivered by improving the actions of road users, rather than autonomous tech |
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| 31.8.17 |
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NFDA - Brian Currie DAF Truck dealership in Northampton visited by Mp |
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| 31.8.17 |
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Mirka - launch new Direct Electric Orbital Sander (DEOS) optimised for net abrasives by incorporating more than 45 holes in the pad |
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| 31.8.17 |
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Revive! - confirms appointment of Mike Collyer as Head of Mobile Sales |
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| 30.8.17 |
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AXA - crash tests self-driving vehicles in Switzerland... with some interesting results |
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| 30.8.17 |
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NBRA - partners with CAPS to help members exchange critical data securely |
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| 30.8.17 |
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ComparetheMarket.com - motor insurance premiums have risen by 7.6% year on year which is roughly three times the rate of inflation |
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| 30.8.17 |
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DfT attitude survey on transport - speed cameras save lives, say 56% of drivers |
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| 30.8.17 |
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Department for Transport and Highways England - green light for lorry 'platooning' |
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| 30.8.17 |
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Audi - changes at the top of Finance, IT and Integrity, Marketing and Sales, Human Resources and Organisation, and Production and Logistics |
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| 30.8.17 |
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AA - jump in uninsured driver crashes entirely predictable as premium pain bites |
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| 30.8.17 |
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Groupe Renault and Connected Energy - install two quick-charge stations that use a stationary energy storage system |
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| 30.8.17 |
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USA: Domino’s and Ford - begin consumer research of pizza delivery using self-driving vehicles |
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| 30.8.17 |
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CitNOW - expands video service into Northern Ireland |
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| 30.8.17 |
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Australia: Huddle - new start-up insurance "company" uses technology to approve motor claims in seconds |
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| 30.8.17 |
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Driving Test - 4 changes from Dec 2017 to include following directions from a sat nav |
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| 30.8.17 |
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Chris Weeks - (ex Innovation Group & Direct Line) now Interim Motor Change Consulting at Insurance Services 1 |
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| 29.8.17 |
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BIBA - comment on joint industry response to the Motor Insurance Directive REFIT |
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| 29.8.17 |
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Drug driving crackdown - more dangerous motorists off roads; conviction rates for the new drug driving offence at 98% |
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| 29.8.17 |
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China: Renault-Nissan Alliance and Dongfeng Motor Group - forge partnership to co-develop electric vehicles |
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| 29.8.17 |
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RAC - comments on MIB's reported increase in the number of compensation claims by victims of uninsured drivers |
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| 29.8.17 |
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New corporate governance reforms announced to enhance the public's trust in business |
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| 29.8.17 |
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The Motor Insurers’ Bureau of Ireland (MIBI) - 1 in 8 claims received by MIBI ‘suspicious’ |
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| 29.8.17 |
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Hyundai - scrappage scheme offers discounts across the entire range; up to £5,000 off list price; pre-Dec 09 cars (Euro 1-4 emissions) |
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| 29.8.17 |
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Mail on Sunday - "Insurance bosses should hang their heads in shame for appalling treatment of loyal customers" |
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| 29.8.17 |
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Mail on Sunday - "probe into the seedy world of car insurance shows widespread customer disillusionment" |
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| 29.8.17 |
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Government - Tough new 'real world' test comes into force for diesel cars to clean up our air |
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| 29.8.17 |
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Motor Insurer's Bureau (MIB) - sees 10% rise in claims from victims of uninsured drivers |
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| 29.8.17 |
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John Martin - Scottish dealer group sees 91% increase in losses; bodyshop in Bonnyrigg sold in March 2017 |
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| 25.8.17 |
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Allianz Insurance - five people sentenced for leaking customer data |
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| 25.8.17 |
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National Windscreens - retains preferred supplier status with ARI Fleet UK |
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| 25.8.17 |
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IAM RoadSmart - drivers need reassurance on safety, cybercrime and terrorism if truck platoons are to deliver, says |
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| 25.8.17 |
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RAC - "safety of all other roads users must always be the priority and guiding principle of a robust [autonomous lorries] trial" |
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| 25.8.17 |
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Fix Auto Coalville - invest in second unit to relocate mechanical repair facilities and MOT centre into a standalone facility |
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| 25.8.17 |
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mycarcheck.com - Ford Fiesta Zetec is UK’s most popular used car |
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| 25.8.17 |
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Wireless lorries on motorways - lorry 'platooning' could have major benefits for motorists and businesses in the UK |
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| 25.8.17 |
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UK roads among the safest in Europe – let’s keep them that way says RHA |
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| 24.8.17 |
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RAC - excels in Which? customer service survey of top UK brands |
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| 24.8.17 |
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SMMT - UK production of commercial vehicles declines -26.1% to 6,499 units in July 2017 |
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| 24.8.17 |
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Highways England - technology used for architectural lighting, such as monuments and halls, adapted for M62 and M621 in Yorkshire |
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| 24.8.17 |
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IMI - call for security checks on technicians who will have access to personal data when working on internet-connected cars |
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| 24.8.17 |
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Prospect of owners of off-road vehicles needing insurance is unnecessary, unworkable and unfair says the insurance industry |
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| 24.8.17 |
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Warrantywise - Mechanics now less popular than Estate Agents; Labour charges of up to £230/hour mean main dealers are seen as the costliest |
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| 24.8.17 |
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SMMT - UK car output rises 7.8% in July as manufacturers ramp up production with new models |
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| 24.8.17 |
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Volvo Cars - speakers moved to the dashboard in the new XC40 small city SUV to create storage space for tablets, tissues and takeaways |
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| 24.8.17 |
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Jardine Motors Group - extends long-term accident management service partnership with Accident Exchange |
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| 23.8.17 |
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IMI - 84% parents would choose university over an apprenticeship for their children, despite 61% admitting work experience is in demand |
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| 23.8.17 |
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RAC - teams up with fuelGenie to offer exclusive deal on RAC Business Breakdown cover |
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| 23.8.17 |
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Brake - road safety charity calls for compulsory rural driving lessons for learners |
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| 23.8.17 |
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TrustFord - offers daily rate insurance for vehicle loans in new partnership with Cooper Solutions |
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| 23.8.17 |
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Drive Vauxhall - continues to invest in training with EMaC (part of the Innovation Group) to drive 200% increase in Service Plan sales |
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| 23.8.17 |
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Tesla - new features for Model S and Model X with over‑the‑air software updates |
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| 23.8.17 |
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cap hpi - Citroen C Zero Hatchback boasts the lowest total cost of ownership at £18,319 making it the best value used EV |
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| 23.8.17 |
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Nearly a million more leisure trips by road this coming August Bank Holiday Monday |
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| 23.8.17 |
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Trial of improved smart motorway emergency areas continues |
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| 23.8.17 |
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Lightfoot - country’s 2nd largest provider of home entertainment and kitchen appliances signs up to in-car driver coaching devices for fleet |
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| 23.8.17 |
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Co-Op Insurance – offers free Dash Cam for new Co-op motor insurance customers |
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| 23.8.17 |
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Auto Windscreens - staff ‘saddle’ up in aid of Spinal Research |
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| 23.8.17 |
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ABP Club would like to apologise for the interrupted service to our members over the last 24 hours |
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| 22.8.17 |
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DENSO - Wiper Blades delivering autumn workshop sales |
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| 22.8.17 |
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Ford - joins Mercedes-Benz and BMW in announcing car and van scrappage scheme for vehicles pre-December 2009 |
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| 22.8.17 |
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Hendy - dealer group teams up with Smartdriverclub to offer connectivity upgrade for used car customers |
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| 22.8.17 |
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Porsche - £10,773 braided carbon wheels option for the Porsche 911 Turbo S Exclusive Series |
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| 22.8.17 |
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Covéa Insurance - launches in-house university degree in Software and Web Development |
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| 22.8.17 |
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IAM RoadSmart - rise in dash cams could mean fewer visible traffic patrols as officers spend more time analysing amateur footage |
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| 22.8.17 |
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Martin Milliner (LV claims director)- "Insurers should support bodyshops" who invest in training and tooling to repair ADAS vehicles |
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| 22.8.17 |
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Vizion Network - 2016 results: pre-tax profit up 26%; turnover up 20% to £25.3m; 221,000 vehicles repaired |
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| 22.8.17 |
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National ARG - 2016 results: pre-tax profits up 77%; turnover up 38% to £1.64m |
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| 22.8.17 |
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UKAARC (DLG Auto Services) - 2016 results: pre-tax profit up 4%; turnover up 15% to £153m; dividend £25m |
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| 22.8.17 |
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Solus (Aviva bodyshops) - 2016 results: pre-tax profit up 42%; turnover up 11% to £73m; dividend £nil |
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| 22.8.17 |
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Nationwide Accident Repair Services - 2016 results: underlying pre-tax profit of £11.8m; turnover up 25% to £306m |
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| 21.8.17 |
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Nationwide Accident Repair Services - four finalists in the bodyshop Awards 2017 |
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| 21.8.17 |
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STL Spraybooth - revamped vehicles continue ‘exciting times’ for STL |
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| 21.8.17 |
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ACIS - warns of "highly-charged" debate over electric and hybrid vehicle repairs |
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| 21.8.17 |
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Classic Motor Cars (CMC) - restoration of a 1954 XK120 SE by Pininfarina - could be the rarest Jaguar ever |
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| 21.8.17 |
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PJB Accident Repairs – successful annual shooting day for Birmingham-based ABP Club bodyshop member! |
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| 21.8.17 |
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Allianz Legal Protection - partners with personal injury law firm, EAD Solicitors |
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| 21.8.17 |
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Industry Insights - signs Autoglass BodyRepair (AutoRestore) as Connected Solutions Mobile Repair Network Partner |
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| 21.8.17 |
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3M Atherstone Automotive Refinish Centre (ARC) - invite repairers to take a tour of the 3M ARC |
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| 21.8.17 |
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Zenith Vehicle Contracts - Regional Employer of the Year Finalists address the automotive skills shortage |
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| 21.8.17 |
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Motorway canopies planned to contain air pollution |
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| 21.8.17 |
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AA Ireland - just 1 in 4 motorists consider adding partner to policy to cut costs |
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| 21.8.17 |
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LW Smart Repairs Limited of Alfreton, Derbyshire - fined over death of worker who suffered extensive burns while cleaning a spraybooth |
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| 21.8.17 |
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Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) - warns companies about the "costly consequences" of making nuisance calls |
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| 21.8.17 |
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RSA - to partner with Validus' motor subrogation portal, Verify, post successful 3-month trial |
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| 21.8.17 |
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Cyber Security - government slams big businesses for failure to deal with potential cyber attacks |
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| 21.8.17 |
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cap hpi - LCV registrations to drop 5% for 2017 - first time in five years that LCV registrations have not topped the previous year’s |
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| 21.8.17 |
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Trak Global - renews calls for telematics to be used in the fight against terrorism |
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| 21.8.17 |
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AA - 18-24-year-olds most likely to own an EV |
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| 21.8.17 |
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UK Select Accident Repair Centres, Ross On Wye branch - same-day radar and camera calibration service for local repairers |
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| 21.8.17 |
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Question for ABP Repairer Members: Does any one use holiday cover workshop staff? If so who do you use |
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| 21.8.17 |
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Volvo Car UK - Mike Johnstone appointed as Marketing Strategy Director to help hit target of selling 60,000 cars a year in the UK by 2020 |
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| 18.8.17 |
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Continental Tyres - drivers fail to see that automated and driverless vehicles will deliver promised benefits |
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| 18.8.17 |
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Churchill - 11.6 million penalty points on UK driving licences; 8.6 million of them are for speeding |
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| 18.8.17 |
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BBC - driver received 99 points on his licence in a 25 day period by speeding 11 times on the Orwell Bridge |
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| 18.8.17 |
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Inside Online - digital marketing agency says Aviva has the best on-line presence of all insurers |
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| 18.8.17 |
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Qamar Anwar (managing director of First4Lawyers) - "greedy fat-cat insurers are lining their pockets" |
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| 18.8.17 |
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Autonomous cars - new research from IHS Markit finds technology is not yet popular among a broad audience |
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| 18.8.17 |
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Free Motor Legal - breakdown cos (AA, RAC, Green Flag) charge members £180 for recovery after an accident |
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| 18.8.17 |
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Fix Auto - Headley Bodyshop joins network as Fix Auto Newbury |
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| 18.8.17 |
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Uni-Select - acquires The Parts Alliance, Uk's 2nd largest nationwide independent distributor of parts |
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| 18.8.17 |
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Fiat Chrysler - joins BMW, Intel and Mobileye to bring a highly automated and fully automated driving solutions to market by 2021 |
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| 18.8.17 |
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Mike Collyer (ex Pendragon and Vertu) - joins Revive as Head of UK Mobile Division |
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| 17.8.17 |
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ABP Club - only 8 places now left for ABP charity golf day, Wed 27 Sept at The Warwickshire; 88 booked already |
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| 17.8.17 |
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Pentagon Motor Holdings - acquired for £28 million by South African company - Motus, part of Imperial Holdings |
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| 17.8.17 |
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Government - 2 bodyshops named in list of companies failing to pay staff National Minimum Wage and Living Wage |
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| 17.8.17 |
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IAM RoadSmart - full safety benefits of self-driving cars will not be had until all cars on the road are connected |
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| 17.8.17 |
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Independent Motor Dealers Association (IMDA) - 'not-for-profit' association for used-car dealers launched |
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| 17.8.17 |
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Aviva - Half of drivers set to use dash-cams due to road safety fears; new Connected Car report now available |
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| 17.8.17 |
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Mercedes - join BMW in offering £2,000 scrappage allowance in the UK for older diesels |
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| 17.8.17 |
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Electric cars - could leave us with a big battery waste problem |
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| 16.8.17 |
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CAPS - new release is a major upgrade of its data transfer system with improved security and user interface |
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| 15.8.17 |
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CitNOW - four in every five car buyers open to using video to support purchase |
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| 15.8.17 |
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Davies Group - acquires Claims Management Services Ltd (trading as CMSL) |
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| 15.8.17 |
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MoneySuperMarket - 76% of drivers with a conviction have been caught speeding |
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| 15.8.17 |
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Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) - 23% rise in motor insurance complaints Q1 2017 v Q1 2016 |
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| 15.8.17 |
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Inflation rate – CPI unchanged at 2.5% for last 12 months; RPI up slightly to 3.6% |
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| 15.8.17 |
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GoCompare - sneaky insurers hike car insurance prices just as your old policy is about to expire |
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| 15.8.17 |
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Marshall Motor Holdings - H1 results: "another record trading result"; pre-tax profit up 33% |
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| 14.8.17 |
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Plenham (bodyshop mag / IBIS) - appoint Jason Moseley as CEO from 19 October |
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| 14.8.17 |
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FT insurance correspondent Oliver Ralph - reports on how using a telematics equipped car changed his driving |
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| 14.8.17 |
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BEN - charity welcomes Mike Brewer as Celebrity Ambassador and face of Hats on 4 Mental Health Day’ campaign |
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| 14.8.17 |
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Direct Line - analysis of 700,000 crashes in last 5 years shows Friday is worst day and Sunday best day |
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| 14.8.17 |
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Free Motor Legal - new firm offers free Legal Expenses Insurance for all motorists |
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| 14.8.17 |
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Federation of Awarding Bodies - announce IMI as 3`3'Innovation of the Year' finalist for its MOT products |
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| 14.8.17 |
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National Caravan Council - touring caravan and motorhomes increasing in popularity in the UK |
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| 14.8.17 |
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Germany - believes European Commission will set a minimum number of electric cars quota for Europe |
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| 14.8.17 |
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Vehicle safety standards - coalition of industry groups call for government to improve standards |
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| 14.8.17 |
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Nationwide / PPG - sponsored Dan Cammish wins round 10 of Porsche Carrera Cup GB but shunted out of round 11 |
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| 13.8.17 |
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Government - learner drivers able to have lessons on motorways from 2018 |
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| 12.8.17 |
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Daily Mail - "How insurers rip you off: Paying by instalments for car and home cover costs Britons £500 million" |
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| 11.8.17 |
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Sabre Insurance - picks bankers to help company float with a valuation of over £500m |
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| 11.8.17 |
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TIDAL (The Independent Distributor Alliance Ltd) - welcomes two new members |
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| 11.8.17 |
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Volkswagen UK - offer free Dataplug to enable Volkswagen Connect to link to your mobile |
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| 11.8.17 |
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Lotus - financial turnaround as company moves into profit; now part of Chinese Geely Group, owners of Volvo |
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| 11.8.17 |
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Baldwins Repair Group - using the AutoPortal to recruit ex-military personnel into accident repair industry |
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| 10.8.17 |
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NFU Mutual - Jon Crawley joins as head of claims, replacing Matthew Scott |
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| 10.8.17 |
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Zurich UK - H1 results: loss of £121m, due to £182m hit from Ogden discount rate change |
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| 10.8.17 |
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ERS (Equity Red Star) - H1 results: £13m trading loss in "difficult motor market" |
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| 10.8.17 |
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Nationwide - Sponsored Dan Cammish resumes his Porsche Carrera GB racing season this weekend at Knockhill |
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| 10.8.17 |
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AA - launch Car Genie, plug-in connected car device which gives immediate help if car involved in an accident |
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| 10.8.17 |
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Allianz Worldwide Partners UK - new 5 year contract extension providing extended warranty cover to BMW / MINI |
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| 10.8.17 |
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BMW / MINI - offer extra £2,000 Lower Emissions Allowance for trading in diesel Euro-4 standard (or older) car |
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| 09.8.17 |
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MFS - Selsia and MS Amlin; a retraction |
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| 09.8.17 |
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Autoglass - becomes sole provider of Vehicle Glass Replacement and Repair for Admiral for next 5 years |
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| 09.8.17 |
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Germany: VW Group - offers German customers up to £9,000 discount to trade in an old diesel for a new car |
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| 09.8.17 |
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Auto Trader - reveals true impact of demonizing of diesel on car buying behaviour and second-hand car prices |
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| 09.8.17 |
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NBRA (NAB and VBRA) - Jason Moseley resigns |
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| 09.8.17 |
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BMW - launch Encory, a joint venture with Alba Group to develop vehicle part reconditioning and remarketing |
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| 09.8.17 |
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Slater Gordon - reports say firm is strategically reviewing its “business legal services” operations in UK |
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| 09.8.17 |
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Hill Dickinson - legal firm in advanced talks to transfer its entire insurance group to Keoghs |
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| 08.8.17 |
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MFS - chose Selsia as its approved repair management partner; includes accident management for Amlin Insurance |
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| 08.8.17 |
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Selsia - growing demand from fleet clients for recycled parts; now offer Euro Car Parts’ RE-NEW and Autofinity |
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| 08.8.17 |
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Can you help a fellow ABP Club member and recommend a provider of short-term insurance for courtesy cars? |
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| 08.8.17 |
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Can you help a fellow ABP Club member with prices for workers health checks? |
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| 08.8.17 |
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Consumer Intelligence - public support growing for petrol and diesel ban; 50% will consider electric car next |
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| 08.8.17 |
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Stanners Equipment - appoint Jack Farley as Technical Sales Demonstrator |
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| 08.8.17 |
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DTC (Direct Tool Company) - launch new range of £49 Delton Air Tools |
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| 08.8.17 |
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Fix Auto UK - online learning portal service proves to be big hit with franchisees |
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| 08.8.17 |
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bodyshop magazine - finalists announced for their awards |
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| 08.8.17 |
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Crash-for-cash - Sajid Rasheed and Lutfullah Lutfullah sentenced to jail for insurance frauds |
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| 08.8.17 |
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Mazda - launch world's first compression ignition petrol engine in 2019; part of “Sustainable Zoom-Zoom 2030" |
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| 08.8.17 |
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Recruitment and Employment Confederation - staff shortages are pushing up pay; "many EU workers returning home" |
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| 08.8.17 |
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Tesla - to raise $1.5 billion in order to help fund the production of its new Model 3 |
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| 08.8.17 |
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Action for Justice - "55% of all personal injury referrals to claims management companies come from insurers" |
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| 07.8.17 |
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RMIF - accounts for y/e 31 Dec 2016: profit up 42% to £2.1 million; no membership growth for NAB and VBRA |
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| 07.8.17 |
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TST Group - rebrands all 10 sites as iRG (Innovative Repair Group) and resigns from Fix Auto network |
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| 07.8.17 |
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Spa Day - places available for non-golfers on Wed 27 Sept as alternative to ABP Club Golf Day at Warwickshire |
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| 07.8.17 |
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ABP Club - just 16 places left for charity golf day on Wed 27 Sept at The Warwickshire |
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| 07.8.17 |
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Pendragon (Evans Halshaw & Stratstone) – H1 results: pre-tax profits up 12.7%; "higher activity in aftersales" |
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| 07.8.17 |
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Europcar - Telegraph says that "repair cost overcharging scandal" could have hit disabled Motability customers |
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| 07.8.17 |
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Europcar - writes to suppliers telling them to stop inflating invoices for repairs and cease paying it secret rebates |
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| 07.8.17 |
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Pendragon (Evans Halshaw / Stratstone)- raise base pay of all technicians across the company |
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| 07.8.17 |
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PPG - Jérôme Zamblera becomes vice president, automotive refinish, Europe, Middle East and Africa |
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| 06.8.17 |
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USA: Allstate Insurance - QuickFoto Claim photo estimating system replaces jobs of 500 engineers |
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| 04.8.17 |
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3M - human-powered submarine, sponsored by 3M, wins awards hat-trick in global contest |
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| 04.8.17 |
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Auto Windscreens - expands offering with new plant and agricultural team |
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| 04.8.17 |
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Service Certainty - launch self-service motor repair imaging solution |
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| 04.8.17 |
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Volvo Cars and Geely - form new technology joint venture called GV Automobile Technology (Ningbo) Co. Ltd. |
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| 04.8.17 |
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Allianz and LV - “Until the deal completes (later this year) we remain competitors” |
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| 04.8.17 |
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Nationwide - Porsche Carrera Cup GB points scoring streak continued at Snetterton with super-sub Scott Malvern |
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| 04.8.17 |
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Toyota and Mazda - sign agreement for extensive business alliance and mutual shareholding |
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| 04.8.17 |
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Axa UK - H1 results: "focusing on profitable business rather than volume" |
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| 04.8.17 |
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Allianz UK - H1 results: operating profit down 14% |
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| 04.8.17 |
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SMMT - new car sales fell 9.3% in July, 4th consecutive monthly fall this year |
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| 04.8.17 |
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David Smith PPG - reminder: memorial service today at 2pm at Northamptonshire Cricket Club |
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| 04.8.17 |
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Allianz and LV= - agree joint venture to create third largest personal insurer in the UK market |
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| 03.8.17 |
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Thompsons Solicitors - challenge Direct Line to explain their 9.5% increase in operating profits |
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| 03.8.17 |
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Aviva - H1 results: "for the fourth year in a row we have grown our operating profit" |
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| 03.8.17 |
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Aviva chief executive - "the UK car insurance market is dysfunctional.....I don't think it works properly" |
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| 03.8.17 |
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BSi - announce 3 major enhancements to the BS10125 Kitemark scheme including one announced visit per annum |
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| 03.8.17 |
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Institute for Apprenticeships - appoints Open Awards to deliver External Quality Assurance (EQA) of apprenticeship end-point-assessment |
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| 03.8.17 |
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Aviva - announce 10-year deal with HSBC in the UK to provide them with a "range of General Insurance products" |
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| 03.8.17 |
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Axa Group - worldwide H1 results: "another strong performance....on track to achieve our cost savings target" |
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| 03.8.17 |
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esure - H1 results: "excellent first half with growth in premiums, policies and profits" |
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| 03.8.17 |
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AA - Bob Mackenzie, the sacked executive chairman, could lose his £95 million share bonus |
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| 03.8.17 |
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Allianz - close to deal to acquire a substantial minority stake in the general insurance operations of LV= |
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| 02.8.17 |
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RSA - H1 results: "we did well in the first half...record underwriting results"; UK personal motor grew 35% |
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| 02.8.17 |
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Access to Justice (A2J) - accuses ABI of "breathtaking hypocrisy" for not condemning “dodgy repair practices” |
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| 02.8.17 |
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MG Cannon - acquire Platinum Accident Repair Centre in Frome |
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| 02.8.17 |
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Isuzu - add Raptor Tough and Protective coating from U-POL to the Isuzu range of accessories |
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| 02.8.17 |
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Fix Auto Inverness - new 20,000 sq ft site opened by O'Hare family who own Fix Auto Elgin and Aberdeen |
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| 01.8.17 |
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AA - trading update: "a robust performance in the first half"; now have 619,000 motor policyholders |
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| 01.8.17 |
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AA - executive chairman Bob Mackenzie sacked for gross misconduct |
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| 01.8.17 |
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Opel and Vauxhall - join Groupe PSA |
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| 01.8.17 |
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ABP approved partner ECA - comments on plans to reduce consumer energy costs by up to £40 billion by the year 2050 |
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| 01.8.17 |
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RAC - data shows road quality has worsened despite mild weather |
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| 01.8.17 |
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AutoRestore - to be rebranded as Autoglass BodyRepair |
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| 01.8.17 |
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Direct Line - H1 results: motor premiums up 10%, motor profits up 28% |
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| 01.8.17 |
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crash-for-cash - Qasim Nasser, Hanna Sheikh and Kassam Ishaaq, jailed for 3yr 9mths for insurance fraud |
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| 01.8.17 |
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RAC - 31% increase in pothole-related faults attended in Q2 2017 compared to Q2 2016 as roads deteriorate |
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| 01.8.17 |
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Thatcham - clear distinction needed for public between “Assisted” and “Automated” systems |
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| 01.8.17 |
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Car damage repair costs - 3 news stories on ABP each with a different figure for impact on total claims costs |
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| 31.7.17 |
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Europcar - half-year results reveal Euro 44 million provision due to repair cost investigation |
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| 31.7.17 |
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Traffic Police - overall numbers down by 30% in last 10 years; Manchester down 69%, Notts down 56%, West Mids down 52% |
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| 31.7.17 |
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Gemini ARC - growth continues with acquisition of SMB Bodyshop in Manchester |
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| 31.7.17 |
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SMMT - Government urged to put automotive at heart of Brexit agenda as UK motorists face 10% increase in servicing costs |
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| 31.7.17 |
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ABI - comment on Telegraph story on repair costs; "Repair costs still contribute less than a fifth towards the cost of a motor premium |
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| 31.7.17 |
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Whiplash reforms - could be dropped as tribunal fees ruling could apply to car insurance plans |
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| 31.7.17 |
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U-POL - launch new range of premium aerosols, with 3 special edition Morgan Cars SATA spray guns to be won |
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| 31.7.17 |
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Porsche - to enter electric racing Formula E in 2019 and withdraw from LMP1 class at Le Mans at end of 2017 |
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| 31.7.17 |
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Markerstudy - launch new Solar Distinction motor product with "experienced and dedicated VIP claims service" |
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| 31.7.17 |
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Fix Auto Dagenham - Motor Trader Bodyshop award win was their third major award in the last 12 months |
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| 31.7.17 |
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Car hire - 'major rental firms don't actually carry out the repairs you pay for' says report in Daily Mail |
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| 31.7.17 |
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Daily Telegraph - "insurers are using secret deals to grossly inflate repair bills by up to 100%" |
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| 28.7.17 |
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S&G Response - appoint Matt Poole to the position of Repair Network Manager |
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| 28.7.17 |
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Continental Tyres - experience Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) at Brooklands 31 July - 13 Aug for free |
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| 28.7.17 |
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Co-op Insurance - as car theft rises 20%, online map (ParkSmart) launched of the nation’s car crime hotspots |
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| 28.7.17 |
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CompareTheMarket - electric cars are almost 50% more expensive to insure than the average car |
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| 28.7.17 |
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David Smith PPG - memorial service to be held on Friday 4 August at Northamptonshire Cricket Club |
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| 28.7.17 |
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Fix Auto UK - appoints Steve Thompson of Industry Insights as a non-executive director |
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| 28.7.17 |
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Rob Terry - founder of Innovation Group and Quindell, plans to float his new Quob Park Estate business |
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| 27.7.17 |
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RESQYOU (Allianz Global Assistance) - new pay-as-you-go, digital roadside assistance service |
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| 27.7.17 |
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DENSO - A/C Compressor range adds 27 new part numbers to provide increased coverage for the peak sales period this summer |
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| 27.7.17 |
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Lightfoot - driver coaching tech firm comments on petrol and diesel ban |
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| 27.7.17 |
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EMaC - automotive service plan and customer retention scheme appoints former BMW Bodyshop BDM as Sales Development Manager of Ireland |
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| 27.7.17 |
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Engine - automotive moves off bottom of pile for best customer service |
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| 27.7.17 |
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USA: Mitchell - launch cloud-based estimating solution for repairers |
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| 27.7.17 |
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Nationwide - look to continue Snetterton winning streak with super sub Malvern |
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| 27.7.17 |
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Drivers moving away from saloons in favour of alternative body styles - has this change in demand filtered down to residual values? |
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| 27.7.17 |
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Emtec College, Nottingham - approved to run IMI VDA (Vehicle Damage Assessor) accreditation assessments and qualifications |
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| 27.7.17 |
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RAC - "the UK is nowhere near ready for such a sweeping shift to electric vehicles" |
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| 27.7.17 |
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The Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) - welcomes "pragmatic steps" to end the sale of all new conventional petrol and diesel cars by 2040 |
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| 27.7.17 |
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Fix Auto UK - Bodytech Repair Centre joins the network as Fix Auto Harlow |
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| 27.7.17 |
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Memorial arrangements for David Smith, PPG - Friday 4 August at Northamptonshire County Cricket Club |
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| 27.7.17 |
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National Travel Survey - trends in car travel and ownership |
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| 27.7.17 |
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CitNOW - regional product experts enhance proactive support network for CitNOW video users |
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| 27.7.17 |
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The Motofix Group - announced as finalist for Surrey Super Growth Awards 2017 |
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| 26.7.17 |
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Arthur J. Gallagher - appointed as the RMI’s insurance broker to provide insurance services for members |
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| 26.7.17 |
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Government - official announcement on 2040 ban on "the sale of all new conventional petrol and diesel cars" |
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| 26.7.17 |
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Government - ban on sale of new petrol and diesel sales from 2040, then eliminate them from our roads by 2050 |
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| 26.7.17 |
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Supreme Court - fees for those bringing employment tribunal claims ruled unlawful; government to refund them |
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| 26.7.17 |
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CAP HPI - overall used market for electric vehicles has seen gains with values increasing by 7% this year |
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| 26.7.17 |
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BGL - appoints Junction, Commercial Partnerships Director, Andrew Taylor (ex COO for ACE) |
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| 26.7.17 |
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MG Cannon - bodyshop group's new website goes live |
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| 26.7.17 |
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Auto Express 2017 Driver Power Survey - GEM named the UK’s number one breakdown recovery provider |
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| 26.7.17 |
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POLAR - UK’s largest electric vehicle charging network switches to 100% renewable energy |
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| 26.7.17 |
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The IMI - diesel scrappage scheme cannot be a 'token gesture' |
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| 26.7.17 |
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SMMT - reaction to proposed ban in UK from 2040 of all new petrol and diesel cars and vans |
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| 26.7.17 |
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BIBA - new InsurTech app to reduce motor claims costs and timescales by up to 90% |
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| 26.7.17 |
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Volkswagen Group, Mercedes, BMW - alleged to have colluded to fix price of diesel emission control systems |
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| 26.7.17 |
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Over 50s specialist SunLife launches car insurance - with Junction (BGL Group) |
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| 26.7.17 |
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ABP Club Annual Charity Golf Day with Headline Partner, Mirka - Wednesday 27th September, including a non-golfer Spa Day, Warwickshire |
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| 26.7.17 |
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Vertu - trading update: "well positioned both operationally and financially"; £3m share buyback programme |
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| 26.7.17 |
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BMW - announce electrification plan, includes electric MINI to be made in Oxford from 2019 |
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| 25.7.17 |
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UK Government - to announce a ban on the sale of all new diesel and petrol cars and vans from 2040 |
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| 25.7.17 |
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Italy: Carglass Italy (part of Belron Group) - reaches an agreement to acquire Eurocar Point, a franchise network of 250 bodyshops |
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| 25.7.17 |
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USA: GM to Launch Collision Certification Program in Early 2018 |
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| 25.7.17 |
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The BusinessCar Fleet Technology Awards – winners of ‘the Techies’ announced |
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| 25.7.17 |
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The DVLA shared 1.74 million records with private parking companies in the first quarter of the 2017-18 financial year |
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| 25.7.17 |
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A heads-up for bodyshop staff - ICO warns workers about illegally sharing other people’s personal information |
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| 25.7.17 |
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Co-op Insurance - 90% of young drivers experience nervousness and worries when driving, with parking topping the list of fears |
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| 25.7.17 |
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NFU Mutual and Browne Jacobson - powerful fraud deterrent message; "precedent case" in "landmark" costs victory against PI firm |
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| 25.7.17 |
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Moneysupermarket - fined £80,000 by ICO for ignoring customers’ marketing email opt-outs |
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| 25.7.17 |
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Allianz - John Berry (Head of Pricing, Personal Lines), promoted to role of Director of Underwriting and Technical, Personal Lines |
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| 25.7.17 |
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Major new cyber security innovation centre for London |
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| 25.7.17 |
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Tracker - 52% increase in the number of caravan thefts compared to last year |
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| 25.7.17 |
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2017 British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) - the winners, photos and more! The BBA Review is ready to read online, now |
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| 25.7.17 |
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The Motor Ombudsman (automotive ADR) - 13% increase in the level of Service and Repair related contacts handled by its team |
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| 25.7.17 |
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Moneysupermarket - insurance price comparison site fined £80,000 for ignoring customers’ marketing email opt-outs |
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| 25.7.17 |
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More than $80 billion expected to be spent on global electric vehicle infrastructure development by the end of 2025 |
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| 25.7.17 |
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Intelligent Telematics & Plexus Laws - claims management service saves self-insured fleets 40% of claims spend; FNOL and TPI by Sopp + Sopp |
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| 25.7.17 |
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ACIS - launches ASCRIBE V2: ACIS' web-based stock management and ordering solution |
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| 25.7.17 |
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Question from the ABP Forum: Can anyone recommend a body camera for recovery drivers to wear to capture abuse from customers? |
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| 25.7.17 |
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Cooper Solutions - 46% of consumers want a smarter experience at car dealerships |
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| 25.7.17 |
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Transport Research Laboratory (TRL) - Highway Code stopping distances should be increased - drivers' thinking time has been underestimated |
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| 25.7.17 |
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AkzoNobel - announces new structure for Executive Committee |
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| 24.7.17 |
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Bodyshop Solutions - appointed as Distributor for Telwin bodyshop equipment |
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| 24.7.17 |
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LexisNexis Risk Solutions - just 18% of motor insurers believe the industry is fully prepared for digital risks |
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| 24.7.17 |
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High risk of unprecedented Winter rainfall, says the new Met Office supercomputer |
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| 24.7.17 |
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RAC Foundation - Summer holiday road hotspots revealed; A458 heading towards Snowdonia sees the biggest seasonal increase in traffic |
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| 24.7.17 |
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Audatex - sign partnership agreement with the National Body Repair Association (NBRA) |
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| 24.7.17 |
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The Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) - new competition for funding of the UK’s first automotive battery manufacturing development centre |
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| 24.7.17 |
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Ravenscroft Motors - roadside assistance and vehicle recovery specialist successfully defends £6k fake insurance claims repair bill |
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| 24.7.17 |
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Direct Line Group - 45% of drivers surveyed believe manufacturers of driverless technology should be liable in an accident |
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| 24.7.17 |
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Axalta Coating Systems - OEM car colour trend predictions |
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| 24.7.17 |
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Venson Automotive Solutions - signs deal with r2c Online to manage clients' commercial vehicle fleets |
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| 24.7.17 |
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The IMI - working with Remit Training and S&B, plus Calex and the London Taxi Company, to pilot new Light Vehicle Apprenticeship Standard |
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| 24.7.17 |
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RAC - 69% of drivers think the condition of motorways and major roads is better in continental Europe than in the UK |
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| 24.7.17 |
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AA Garage Guide - most common causes for MOT failure include wipers and washers, suspension and registration plate bulbs |
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| 24.7.17 |
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Mitsubishi Motors - on of the founding partners of the UK’s first multi-brand electric vehicle showroom, in Milton Keynes |
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| 24.7.17 |
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BMW - Accident Call (A-Call); new BMW Teleservice feature available gives help after low speed accidents |
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| 23.7.17 |
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Car hire - Telegraph now reports "a litany of examples of sharp practice in the industry" |
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| 23.7.17 |
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VW - "will not pay £2.5m compensation" to London for congestion charge payments missed as result of dieselgate |
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| 21.7.17 |
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Ireland; Zurich uncover substantial Eastern European fraud ring behind injury claims from staged accidents |
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| 21.7.17 |
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National Windscreens - open new fitting and calibration centre in Bangor |
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| 21.7.17 |
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Autoglass - Dr Chris Davies appointed Professor in Practice for his outstanding professional achievement |
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| 21.7.17 |
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European Parliament - committee approves type approval amendments which would mean retaining the OBD |
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| 21.7.17 |
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Hella - launch new range of aftermarket OE sensors |
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| 21.7.17 |
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Axalta Coating Systems - to impose a price surcharge for coating products containing titanium dioxide |
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| 21.7.17 |
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Co-op Insurance - Co-op Safe Used Car Award goes to Volvo V40 with optional Driver Support Package |
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| 21.7.17 |
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Apprenticeships - update for training providers on procurement for non-levy paying employers |
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| 21.7.17 |
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Dawn Swales (ex JCC) - joins another ABP, this one is Associated British Ports |
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| 21.7.17 |
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Severn Bridge - tolls for all vehicles to be abolished "at the end of 2018" |
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| 21.7.17 |
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Can any ABP Club member help this fellow member with a "smart repair matrix"? |
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| 20.7.17 |
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Court ruling shows The Earl of Lytton was 100% right - Highways England contractors have inflated Crown property claims |
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| 20.7.17 |
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Van drivers face 29.5% insurance price rise, says Consumer Intelligence |
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| 20.7.17 |
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Dramatic rise in electric vehicles (EVs) predicted - with sales being more than 90% of all cars by 2050 |
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| 20.7.17 |
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Consumer Intelligence - motorists shopping around at renewal as premiums rise |
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| 20.7.17 |
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USA: 3M Automotive Aftermarket Division - product solutions in action at 2017 NACE Automechanika Show in Chicago |
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| 20.7.17 |
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AXA - average person plans on driving 740 miles this summer |
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| 20.7.17 |
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Venson Automotive Solutions - 69% of motorists don’t know the correct legal tyre tread depth limit (1.6mm) |
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| 20.7.17 |
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Chargemaster - one million electric cars will be on UK roads by 2022 |
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| 20.7.17 |
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MotorEasy - the hidden insurance pitfall in car finance deals |
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| 20.7.17 |
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Lightfoot - fleet telematics firm announces plans to increase workforce by 60% |
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| 20.7.17 |
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eDriving - new two-hour online training course helps fleets shape driver behaviour |
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| 20.7.17 |
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AA Trust - 33% of drivers want electric car driving lessons |
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| 20.7.17 |
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Radius Law - The Motor Ombudsman endorses specialist motor law firm's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Readiness programme |
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| 20.7.17 |
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Volvo Cars and Chinese car group, Geely - deepen partnership and establish joint venture to develop electric vehicle technology |
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| 20.7.17 |
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Nissan Motor (GB) - new apps: Michael Stewart - Head of Leasing, Specialist Fleet Sales & Rental, & Andrew Sellars - Network Sales Director |
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| 20.7.17 |
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USA: LORD Corporation (Fusor adhesives) - sponsors helicopter golf ball drop at NACE to support Collision Repair Education Foundation |
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| 20.7.17 |
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Fix Auto Deepcut - apprentice Scott Packer completes IMI Level Two & receives certificate from retiring Training Co-ordinator, Derek Jackson |
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| 20.7.17 |
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cap hpi - automatic cars' market share up 12% since 2008 |
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| 20.7.17 |
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IAM RoadSmart - offers free driving sessions in crash blackspots: Portsmouth and Southampton |
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| 20.7.17 |
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MoneySupermarket - H1 results: insurance revenue up 18%; total revenue up 4.9%, profits up 5.1% |
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| 19.7.17 |
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Nissan - new Leaf (world's top selling electric car) launches 6 Sept with new e-Pedal which brakes, slows and accelerates |
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| 19.7.17 |
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Mercedes-Benz - 3 million diesel cars to be recalled in Europe and UK for software fix to reduce emissions |
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| 19.7.17 |
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Payment Swap (from Exchange and Mart) - offers a "customer-friendly" equity checker for car owners |
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| 19.7.17 |
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MG Cannon - all four bodyshop sites are now Tesla approved |
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| 19.7.17 |
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HELLA Sonne - appoints Colin Thompson (ex Valspar) as Business Development Manager |
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| 19.7.17 |
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RDM - SWARMs forward with new driverless vehicle technology |
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| 19.7.17 |
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Mercedes-Benz X-Class - "first genuine pickup with convincing passenger car characteristics" |
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| 19.7.17 |
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Jennings Motor Group - MD Nas Khan OBE receives honorary degree |
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| 19.7.17 |
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Ford GT - 50+ sensors and computing systems that use more software code than a fighter jet |
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| 19.7.17 |
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Government - to ban surcharge for paying with credit cards by January |
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| 19.7.17 |
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AkzoNobel CEO Ton Büchner steps down with immediate effect - Thierry Vanlancker announced as new CEO of AkzoNobel |
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| 19.7.17 |
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BEST Finique (formerly known as BEST Products) - launch new PPE range |
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| 19.7.17 |
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UK Export Finance (UKEF) - 60% increase in government finance provided for exports; £3 billion of support for for exports to 63 countries |
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| 19.7.17 |
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Asia: Aviva - announces £340m sale of life assurance and investment business, Friends Provident International, to focus on 'core' insurance |
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| 19.7.17 |
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Allianz Global Assistance launches Van Breakdown Assistance for private drivers and sole traders |
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| 19.7.17 |
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NAHL Group- trading update; "in line with Board's expectations" |
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| 19.7.17 |
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Auxillis (formerly Albany Assistance) - adds 160 new employees as business continues to grow |
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| 19.7.17 |
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USA: Fix Auto - adds 17 new franchise locations, bringing its total number of sites to 116 |
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| 18.7.17 |
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Canada: Fix Auto - conduct social experiment to test human nature in light of potential vehicle damage |
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| 18.7.17 |
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Inflation rate – inflation down; CPI falls to 2.6% for last 12 months; RPI down to 3.5% |
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| 18.7.17 |
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FISITA - influential automotive mobility audience gather in London for first FISITA PLUS conference |
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| 18.7.17 |
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'Black Saturday' - Saturday, July 22 at 2pm is the peak time for a crash in Britain this year |
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| 18.7.17 |
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Employer survey reveals attitudes to vocational qualifications |
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| 18.7.17 |
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LexisNexis Risk Solutions - "traditional" motor underwriter transitions to telematics |
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| 18.7.17 |
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Hull Mitsubishi - Andrew Iveson, Sales Manager and Andrew Roebuck, Valeter, each celebrate 20 years' service |
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| 18.7.17 |
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Allianz Worldwide Partners - 2016 revenues up 8.5% to 7.893 billion euros; 55.7% increase in operating profit (417 million euros) |
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| 18.7.17 |
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2017 Wolfson Economics Prize competition - pay per mile charge collected by insurers could replace fuel duty and VED |
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| 18.7.17 |
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cap hpi - 36% of dealers are concerned that the incidence of clocking will have a negative impact on their business, denting profits |
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| 18.7.17 |
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Autocar-Courland Next Generation Award - call for innovative ideas to improve UK automotive aftermarket |
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| 18.7.17 |
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Lloyd’s - "extreme" cyber-attack could cost £41 billion |
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| 18.7.17 |
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CF Motoring Services - secures EU funding for electric car repair training scheme, delivered by Gateshead College |
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| 18.7.17 |
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ABI - motor premiums rising at fastest rate ever |
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| 18.7.17 |
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GYS - new GYSCAP 500 E Smart Booster provides starting power much higher than a conventional battery booster |
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| 18.7.17 |
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REPOST FROM ABP FORUM: Wyndon Motors to climb Snowdon for Charity |
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| 17.7.17 |
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FMG and Xpress Centres - join forces to reduce repair times |
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| 17.7.17 |
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TrustFord - appoints Stuart Foulds (former Managing Director, Evans Halshaw Ford Group) as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer |
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| 17.7.17 |
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Tracker - helps police reunite owners with stolen motorhome worth £60,000 |
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| 17.7.17 |
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Keoghs - Birmingham tops list of postcodes for suspicious claimants |
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| 17.7.17 |
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Autoglass - ADAS Calibration centre opens in Coventry |
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| 17.7.17 |
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Gateshead College - apprentices keep Sunderland bus firm, Arriva, in the fast lane |
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| 17.7.17 |
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Brake’s Fleet Safety Awards 2017 70 organisations are in with a chance of winning one of 15 prestigious awards |
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| 17.7.17 |
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Auto Trader - automotive outperforms nine industries in Auto Trader Digital Excellence Study |
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| 17.7.17 |
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Fix Auto UK - Newcastle Accident Repair Centre (part of Tyne Tees Vehicle Repair Group) joins network as Fix Auto Newcastle |
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| 17.7.17 |
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M3 gets first ‘orange’ smart motorway emergency area |
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| 17.7.17 |
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Negotiations continue today to form a new partnership with the EU |
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| 17.7.17 |
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The National Body Repair Association (NBRA) - welcomes Small Business Commissioner appointment |
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| 17.7.17 |
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France: Axalta - insight into new electrocoat technology innovations at International Conference on Automotive Body Finishing (SURCAR) |
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| 17.7.17 |
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ACIS - creates bespoke version of web-based stock management and ordering system, ASCRIBE, for BMW bodyshop network |
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| 17.7.17 |
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Admiral - Luton Airport is the most expensive airport to park at |
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| 17.7.17 |
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ABP Recommended Business Service Provider: ecagroup - plan now for October energy renewals |
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| 17.7.17 |
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Europcar - Serious Fraud Office preparing a "criminal inquiry" says Telegraph as hire industry faces investigation |
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| 17.7.17 |
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Financial Services Consumer Panel - driver shop around for motor insurance - but don’t rely on consumers to boost competition, says Panel |
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| 14.7.17 |
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Jaguar - new E-PACE to compete with BMW X1 / Audi Q3; body structure and ADAS system details inc bonnet airbag |
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| 14.7.17 |
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Ireland: Volvo - launch Volvo Car Insurance with cars repaired in Volvo bodyshops to Volvo standards |
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| 14.7.17 |
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1easycall Ltd - announce Jim Monteith (ex FARG and RAC) has joined as Commercial Director |
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| 13.7.17 |
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Allianz Legal Protection - launches new After the Event scheme with Tozers Solicitors |
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| 13.7.17 |
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SMMT - clarity of what is and isn’t a commercial vehicle welcome as demand for pickups grows |
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| 13.7.17 |
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Consumer Intelligence - "Lies, Damned Lies, And Marketing Claims" |
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| 13.7.17 |
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The new Jaguar E-PACE has set an official record with 15.3 metre-long jump complete with a 270-degree corkscrew-like ‘barrel roll’ |
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| 13.7.17 |
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EMac (Innovation Group) - £200M of aftersales revenue generated by service plans in the last 12 months |
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| 13.7.17 |
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Unite - reaction to news of Aviva's decision to close Southend site with 120 job cuts |
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| 13.7.17 |
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Freight Transport Association (FTA) - Taylor Review fails to define ongoing working conditions |
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| 13.7.17 |
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ABP Club has moved! **Please note new address and telephone number below** |
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| 13.7.17 |
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Glass’s Used Van Hero for July - third generation facelift Ford Transit (in production 2006-2013) |
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| 13.7.17 |
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8.4 million Brits could be denied entry to foreign countries due to previous criminal convictions |
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| 13.7.17 |
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Fix Auto Fix & Go Loughborough - opens for business after £500,000 investment by Fix Auto Loughborough owner, Paul Smith |
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| 13.7.17 |
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Ford Transit Custom - new tech include CV-first Intelligent Speed Limiter & Blind Spot Info System |
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| 13.7.17 |
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Euro NCAP - elect Pierre Castaing as President and Chairman of the Board of Directors, replacing retired Andrew Miller (x Thatcham Research) |
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| 13.7.17 |
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CompareTheMarket - car insurance premiums have risen 12 times faster than inflation in the past two years |
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| 13.7.17 |
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Eco Repair Systems - introduces brand new ‘Alu T-hotbox |
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| 13.7.17 |
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Germany: Axalta - Supports German Student Racing Team’s World Solar Challenge Entry |
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| 13.7.17 |
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Pendragon - open new 10-acre distribution / de-fleet / refurb centre in Coventry under Evans Halshaw brand |
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| 12.7.17 |
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Motor Trader mag awards - full list of winners; Fix Auto win Bodyshop award, MG Cannon highly commended |
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| 12.7.17 |
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CitNOW Video Awards winners revealed - JCT600 Body Clinic Sheffield wins Best CitNOW Bodyshop Video |
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| 12.7.17 |
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Aviva - almost 1 in 5 businesses miss their auto-enrolment staging date |
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| 12.7.17 |
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BBC Watchdog - thousands of VW owners claim their vehicles have lost power while driving following recall to remove emissions defeat device |
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| 12.7.17 |
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Zipcar - car-sharing network launches one-way, drive and drop service in London - 29p per minute |
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| 12.7.17 |
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Gray & Adams - company started by panel beater and motor mechanic 60 years ago receives a royal visit |
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| 12.7.17 |
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Employment has reached a new record high - 74.9%: 32.01 million people now in work |
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| 12.7.17 |
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Glass's - have we fallen out of love with convertibles? |
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| 12.7.17 |
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MIB - comments on "unusual case" of Howe vs MIB |
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| 12.7.17 |
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RAC Foundation - cost of catastrophic injury claims pushing up insurance premiums |
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| 12.7.17 |
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3M - spraybooth efficiency and safety webinar takes place on Thurs 20 July - link to register below |
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| 12.7.17 |
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MoneySuperMarket - car loan values increase by 6.6% |
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| 12.7.17 |
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Sonne - further increases refinish offering: anti-scratch clearcoat, fade out thinner and accelerated thinner |
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| 12.7.17 |
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ABP Club chairman, David Cresswell, has secured agreement with fellow director Mark Bull to acquire Mark's 50% share of the company |
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| 12.7.17 |
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Porsche Carrera Cup GB - Cammish remains the favourite to make it as far as the top step of the podium at Silverstone this weekend |
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| 12.7.17 |
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Young Driver - 57% of UK motorists think they’re a worse driver now than when they passed their test |
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| 12.7.17 |
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OEConnection LLC (OEC) - completes purchase of Clifford Thames Group |
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| 11.7.17 |
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Auto Windscreens - clear on compliance: first windscreen provider to join the r2c Online network |
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| 11.7.17 |
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Fix Auto UK - Dave Calder leaves Fix Auto UK after ten years |
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| 11.7.17 |
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Sytner Group - state-of-the-art Aston Martin dealership opens in Nottingham |
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| 11.7.17 |
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National Windscreens - 900-mile journey to fit a new windscreen for a coach stranded in Barcelona |
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| 11.7.17 |
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Taylor Review - 115-page report calls for fairer working conditions for all |
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| 11.7.17 |
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Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) - defendant solicitors, Weightmans LLP and Clyde & Co, join the IFB as new Affiliate Model gathers pace |
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| 11.7.17 |
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Porsche - unveils the most powerful 911 of all time: the £207k + 911 GT2 RS |
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| 11.7.17 |
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AutoRaise - Industry Summer Ball raises £16,000 to support future vehicle repair apprentice skills |
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| 11.7.17 |
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IMI - 47% growth in popularity of EV & hybrids this year but more still needs to be done to encourage motorists to make the switch |
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| 11.7.17 |
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CBI/Pearson Education and Skills Survey - major skills reforms must deliver quality training, not just quantity |
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| 11.7.17 |
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2017 RAB Lee Memorial Golf Day - £5,760 raised for Clic Sargent and Cystic Fibrosis charities |
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| 11.7.17 |
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USA: Mirka - Mirka's AOS-B 130NV sanding machine a Red Dot Design Price |
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| 11.7.17 |
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USA: Car part retailers hit by the "Amazon effect" |
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| 11.7.17 |
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AXA - calls for clarity on data sharing and cyber security to drive forward the driverless cars revolution |
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| 11.7.17 |
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By Miles - new pay-as-you-drive insurance scheme launching soon |
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| 11.7.17 |
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Covéa Insurance - named PL Insurer of the year for a second year |
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| 11.7.17 |
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Allianz - 7,300 reasons to celebrate a decade of success for Allianz’s Excellence in Claims skills development programme |
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| 11.7.17 |
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New Zealand: Collision Repair Association - repair duration could be cut by 33% if insurers reduced red tape |
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| 11.7.17 |
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GoCompare - trading update: "good progress during year to date....... well positioned for remainder of 2017" |
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| 11.7.17 |
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University of Bolton - new £13 million 45,000 sq ft National Centre for Motorsport Engineering (NCME) |
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| 11.7.17 |
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Slater Gordon - settle class-actions with AUS$36.5 payment to their disgruntled shareholders |
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| 11.7.17 |
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RPC - 23% jump in data breaches at financial services businesses in last year; biggest increase from insurers |
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| 10.7.17 |
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Apologies from ABP Club for problems with our website this morning - all back up and running now |
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| 10.7.17 |
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Volkswagen Group Research and automation specialist KUKA - conclude new cooperation contract |
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| 10.7.17 |
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Customers buying Budget car insurance through MoneySuperMarket from today until 8th August 2017 can benefit from £35 price saving |
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| 10.7.17 |
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More than half of UK SME leaders (52%) have five or less days holiday a year |
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| 10.7.17 |
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£20 million government investment will help develop electric vehicles capable of returning electricity to the grid |
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| 10.7.17 |
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GoCompare - “Insurers threw the old rate book out the window a while ago – it’s every
driver for him or herself now” |
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| 10.7.17 |
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Brexit - Government Ministers "step up" engagement with small businesses |
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| 10.7.17 |
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DVLA - nearly-new car buyers advised to check tax rates |
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| 10.7.17 |
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USA: Sika Automotive - appoints Jason Versical Key Account Manager in North America Automotive |
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| 10.7.17 |
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Brexit – the "fluidity of HGV movements" must be maintained through our ports, says RHA |
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| 10.7.17 |
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Electric Nation - UK’s local electricity networks can cope with the increase in electric vehicles, but smart ‘managed’ charging needed |
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| 10.7.17 |
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Motorists "sceptical" driverless cars will be commonplace in 20 years’ time |
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| 10.7.17 |
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Car Dealer Power Awards 2017 - winners announced |
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| 10.7.17 |
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Auto Windscreens - introduces first of its kind ‘Technician Tracker’ |
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| 10.7.17 |
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Groupe Renault and motorway operator, Sanef - announce their cooperation in the development of advanced solutions for autonomous vehicles |
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| 10.7.17 |
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Audi A8 – luxury saloon to feature advanced new camera-linked adaptive suspension |
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| 10.7.17 |
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ABP Club has moved! **Please note new address and telephone number below** |
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| 10.7.17 |
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RAC - only 3 in 5 drivers who use a handheld phone say causing an accident would make them kick the habit |
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| 10.7.17 |
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Cooper Solutions - strengthens team with three new appointments |
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| 10.7.17 |
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Fix Auto Deepcut – collection and delivery driver, Mark Lee, has raised more than £2,500 for St Evelina Hospital for Children charity |
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| 10.7.17 |
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Honest John - young people are giving up on the idea of learning to drive; 20% drop in the overall number of under-25s learning to drive |
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| 10.7.17 |
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RAC - comments on latest Motor Premium Index from the ABI |
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| 10.7.17 |
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Markerstudy - considering relocation options for their Malta-registered motor insurer, St Julians Insurance Company, ahead of "hard Brexit" |
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| 10.7.17 |
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Willis Towers Watson /Confused.com – “increasing repair costs” push cost of UK car insurance close to all-time high; biggest Q rise in 7 yrs |
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| 10.7.17 |
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CitNOW Video Awards - What Car? deputy editor Darren Moss joins speaker line-up |
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| 08.7.17 |
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ABI - average motor premium in Q1 2017 was £462, up 8% since Q1 2016; claims frequency by age of driver |
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| 07.7.17 |
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Ireland: EC officials - raid four insurance brokers regarding allegations of price-fixing in truck insurance |
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| 07.7.17 |
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ABI - insurers thwart 2,400 fraudulent insurance claims valued at £25 million every week |
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| 07.7.17 |
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Aviva - former employee Tracey Miller from Oldham gets two year suspended sentence for selling accident data |
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| 07.7.17 |
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Circle Leasing - investing £1/4 million in MyFleet Vehicle Hire 2.0 to improve Courtesy Car Cost Recovery |
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| 07.7.17 |
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France - set to ban sale of petrol and diesel vehicles by 2040 |
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| 06.7.17 |
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Industry Insights - signs IMO Car Wash Group as vehicle care service provider |
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| 06.7.17 |
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Unilever - hires 50% of the candidates it screens with the help of 'digital recruitment' technology |
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| 06.7.17 |
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3M - better spraybooth efficiency and protection for your paint shop |
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| 06.7.17 |
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Alfa Romeo - first SUV, Stelvio, gets 5* EuroNCAP thanks to ctive safety systems and lightweight and rigid body |
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| 06.7.17 |
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VW - the new Arteon receives top mark of 5 stars in the Euro NCAP |
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| 06.7.17 |
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National Windscreens - new docu-video highlights need for calibration as ADAS soars |
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| 06.7.17 |
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Fix Auto Huntingdon - now fully operational following arson attack in September 2016 |
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| 06.7.17 |
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National Windscreens - at Insurance Post roundtable event on ADAS and the costs for insurers, repairers, and motorists |
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| 06.7.17 |
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IAM RoadSmart - Tony Greenidge appointed as Business Development Director |
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| 06.7.17 |
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Denso - advice for workshops offering A/C Compressor replacement and servicing |
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| 06.7.17 |
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ABP Club has moved! **Please note new address and telephone number below** |
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| 06.7.17 |
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Carzone index - bi-annual Irish motoring market trends report reveals insurance is main financial concern for motorists |
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| 06.7.17 |
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SEAT Ibiza - AEB, Front Assist, driving assist and occupant protection systems help SEAT secure 5 star rating |
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| 06.7.17 |
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ABP Club Annual Charity Golf Day with Headline Partner, Mirka - Wednesday 27th September, including a non-golfer Spa Day, Warwickshire |
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| 06.7.17 |
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REPOST FROM FORUM: does anyone know how much an EziMethods subscription is per year? |
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| 06.7.17 |
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RAC - reduce accidents (by up to 75%) and keep people moving with cloud computing platform, Microsoft Azure |
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| 06.7.17 |
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Volkswagen Group - backing virtual reality solutions in production & logistics |
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| 06.7.17 |
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China: AkzoNobel - adds golden touch to China's high-speed train technology |
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| 06.7.17 |
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BVRLA - 70% of BVRLA's members and fleet managers believe vehicle manufacturers have an obligation to provide vehicle data |
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| 06.7.17 |
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Vauxhall Insignia - new active and passive safety technologies secure 5 star Euro NCAP rating |
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| 06.7.17 |
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Ford - all-new Fiesta inc Pre-Collision Assist & pedestrian detection and body panels manufactured using new, high-tech stamping process |
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| 06.7.17 |
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BASF: Glasurit - sponsors Car Painting at the 44th WorldSkills: Abu Dhabi, UAE October 14-16 |
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| 06.7.17 |
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Volvo - every car it launches from 2019 will have an electric motor; many will still have an engine eg hybrids |
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| 06.7.17 |
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British Insurance Awards from Post mag – full list of all 24 winners announced earlier tonight |
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| 05.7.17 |
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Peugeot/Citroen - European Commission give unconditional approval for takeover of GM/Vauxhall |
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| 05.7.17 |
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LV= Broker - joins O2 Telematics panel |
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| 05.7.17 |
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Direct Tool Company (DTC) - celebrates "best ever" month |
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| 05.7.17 |
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3M webinar: Thursday 20 July 2017, 12pm-1pm - care and maintenance of your spraybooth (register below) |
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| 05.7.17 |
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SMMT - UK new car market declines -4.8% in June, with 243,454 units registered as market adjusts to expected levels |
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| 05.7.17 |
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RAC Fuel Watch - June sees forecourt fuel fall by 2p a litre for second month in a row |
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| 05.7.17 |
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Tracker - presents award to Detective Constable Mark Anson; recognising excellence in the field of vehicle tracking and telematics |
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| 05.7.17 |
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MotorEasy - car maintenance and ownership website teams up with TV channel, Dave |
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| 05.7.17 |
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Admiral - Londoners driving a VW Golf in France most likely to have an accident abroad |
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| 05.7.17 |
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MotorCheck - dealers set to benefit from faster finance registration and improved data quality |
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| 05.7.17 |
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Thatcham Research - Ford responds to Euro NCAP Mustang safety rating, SEAT sets new Supermini safety benchmark |
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| 05.7.17 |
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Euro NCAP - 5* for Alfa Romeo Stelvio, Hyundai i30, Opel Insignia, SEAT Ibiza and VW Arteon; Honda Civic (4*) and Ford Mustang (3*) |
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| 05.7.17 |
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Admiral - research shows the most congested cities: 1. London, 2. Manchester, 3. Bristol and 4. Glasgow |
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| 05.7.17 |
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Transport Investment Strategy - local roads will benefit from a multi-billion pound fund and the proposed creation of a major road network |
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| 05.7.17 |
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What Car? - reveals the best car interiors as drivers spend more than a day a year sitting in jams |
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| 05.7.17 |
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Zurich - face record payout for Enterprise van used in Westminster Bridge attack by terrorist Khalid Masood |
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| 04.7.17 |
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FORS Professional - new collision management training for fleet operators |
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| 04.7.17 |
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Online fraud - now the most commonly experienced crime in England and Wales, but overlooked by government, law enforcement and industry |
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| 04.7.17 |
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IAM RoadSmart - Commercial Director Lesley Upham's tenure as Commercial Director for the charity will come to a close at the end of July |
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| 04.7.17 |
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AA Ireland - 1 in 4 motorists have considered switch to third party car cover to combat rising insurance costs |
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| 04.7.17 |
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Wunelli - telematics data shows speeding increases in summer months |
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| 04.7.17 |
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Advice for bodyshops running EV (electric vehicle) courtesy cars |
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| 04.7.17 |
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Ireland car insurance market anticipated to gain moderate and steady growth in the coming years |
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| 04.7.17 |
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AM - reports Group 1 Automotive (see below for bodyshops it owns) has acquired Beadles Group |
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| 04.7.17 |
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FCA - publishes proposals on staff incentives and performance management in insurance firms |
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| 04.7.17 |
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Bodyshop Solutions - appoints Tony Mottram (ex Eco Repair Systems and Stanners) as Key Account Manager |
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| 04.7.17 |
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Ageas - Ant Middle, Chief Executive Officer at Ageas Retail, on 'Seven ways the future of insurance claims will be completely different' |
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| 04.7.17 |
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Certus Communications - report commissioned by campaign group, Access to Justice (A2J), reveals PI reforms will impact 600,000 injured |
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| 04.7.17 |
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MoneySuperMarket - car insurance "rockets" by almost 20% in just two years |
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| 04.7.17 |
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Fleetline - Croydon bodyshop "scouts future talent" with AutoRaise open evening event, Wednesday 12 July |
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| 04.7.17 |
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BVRLA - total business fleet leasing market for cars and vans has grown 6.5% year-on-year to 1.345 million |
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| 04.7.17 |
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David Smith, PPG - details of a Just Giving page set up in memory of Dave, to raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust |
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| 04.7.17 |
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GEM Motoring Assist and Sussex Safer Roads Partnership - 3,500 people experience the ‘tumbling car’ seatbelt demonstrator at Goodwood FOS |
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| 04.7.17 |
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CDK Global’s International - dealer management system platform to enable dealers to utilise selected third-party business management tools |
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| 04.7.17 |
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Marshall Motor Holdings - trading update; "further material improvements in profitability" |
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| 03.7.17 |
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Aviva - one in five employees dare not ask about flexible working options, despite their legal right to do so |
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| 03.7.17 |
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Trak Global - calls for telematics to be used in the fight against terrorism; 14 "vehicle attacks" and 850 casualties globally since 2015 |
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| 03.7.17 |
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Blackpool and The Fylde College (B&FC) - new £200,000 cutting-edge Accident Repair Complex (ARC) training facility opens |
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| 03.7.17 |
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SsangYong Motor UK - Authorised Repairers sought for inner M25 and Northern Scotland |
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| 03.7.17 |
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Markerstudy Group - appoints end-user experience management, Nexthink, to better support team |
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| 03.7.17 |
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Insure The Box - warns young motorists to check hay fever medication before getting behind the wheel to avoid the risk of a driving ban |
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| 03.7.17 |
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Volkswagen Group Research - visionary "innovation scout" and strategic partner for all the brands in the Group |
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| 03.7.17 |
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Go Compare - only 29% of drivers taking their car overseas check they will be fully covered by their insurer |
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| 03.7.17 |
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New Digital Infrastructure Investment Fund - will unlock over £1 billion for full fibre broadband across the country |
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| 03.7.17 |
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ŠKODA - bolsters fleet team with senior appointments |
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| 03.7.17 |
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Revive! - on rising car loan debt - "an opportunity for the used car market and car repair professionals" |
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| 03.7.17 |
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ABI - leaving the EU without a deal "not acceptable" warns the ABI |
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| 03.7.17 |
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'No idling' zones - can help to protect vulnerable people from air pollution, says NICE |
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| 03.7.17 |
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National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) - working with car dealers to comply with new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) |
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| 03.7.17 |
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Mirka - and Italian superabrasive wheels and tools manufacturer, Cafro, join forces to expand in the field of superabrasives |
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| 03.7.17 |
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AkzoNobel - makes double acquisition to strengthen leading global position in Performance Coatings |
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| 03.7.17 |
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TrakM8 Holdings - results for y/e March 2017: "disappointing results", much improved performance now expected |
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| 03.7.17 |
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Quartix Holdings - trading update; moving away from insurance business due to inadequate returns |
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| 02.7.17 |
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Europcar - more allegations from Telegraph on teams targeted find new damage when the car is returned and charge inflated prices for repairi |
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| 02.7.17 |
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Fleetline Coachworks, Croydon: holding open evening on Wed 12 July for potential apprentices and their parents |
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| 30.6.17 |
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USA: Fiat Chrysler Jeep - grant permission to LKQ to sell range of 1,100 genuine OE-parts |
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| 30.6.17 |
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Circle Leasing - fundraising for Cancer Research has already smashed their £10,000 target for 2017 |
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| 29.6.17 |
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Consumer Intelligence - telematics on the rise, and not just with young drivers |
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| 29.6.17 |
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David Smith, PPG - further message from David Heal, PPG Refinish UK & Ireland Market Director, following the sad news of David's passing |
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| 29.6.17 |
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TRACKER - Light Commercial Vehicles (LCV) worth over half a million pounds were recovered by TRACKER in 2016 |
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| 29.6.17 |
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Oxbotica and supermarket, Ocado - UK First: Autonomous Grocery Delivery Trials in Greenwich |
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| 29.6.17 |
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Auto Express - Britain’s Land Rover Discovery named Car of the Year |
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| 29.6.17 |
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Auto Express - Britain’s Land Rover Discovery named Car of the Year |
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| 29.6.17 |
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SMMT - new car production falls -9.7% overall in May; 136,119 new cars were manufactured |
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| 29.6.17 |
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Robby’s Auto Dismantling Ltd in Stanley, County Durham - scrap yard licence revoked for illegal activity |
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| 29.6.17 |
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France: Valeo - signs deal with Cisco to develop autonomous parking technology |
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| 29.6.17 |
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Volkswagen - will enable vehicles to communicate with each other from 2019 to increase safety of vehicles in traffic |
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| 29.6.17 |
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Zurich - achieves carbon emission and energy consumption reduction targets ahead of schedule |
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| 29.6.17 |
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Australia: Slater and Gordon - CEO Andrew Grech steps down as business is recapitalised by lenders |
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| 29.6.17 |
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David Smith, National Sales Manager for PPG - tragically killed in an accident on a motorcycle holiday |
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| 29.6.17 |
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Co-op Insurance - reveals Top 10 Safest Used Cars 2017; Volvo V40 (with safety pack) crowned as the winner for the second year running |
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| 29.6.17 |
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Thatcham Research - Price trumps safety as UK’s safest used first car is revealed (it's a Skoda Citigo) |
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| 29.6.17 |
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TIDAL (The Independent Distributor Alliance Limited) - new UK refinish distribution alliance headed up by Paul Blunt (ex Valspar) |
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| 29.6.17 |
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Government - tells insurers the good news that they are looking to change the "outdated" Ogden discount rate |
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| 29.6.17 |
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Redde plc - trading update; "positive trend shown in the first 9 months of the year has continued" |
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| 29.6.17 |
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Insurance Times 2017 Tech & Innovation Awards - fill list of finalists |
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| 29.6.17 |
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Ant Financial - roll out algorithm-based AI system that does full car damage assessment in 6 seconds |
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| 28.6.17 |
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ADAS - National Windscreens takes the lead in education |
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| 28.6.17 |
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MIB - one in four millennials (18-24 year olds) would scrimp on car insurance to save money |
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| 28.6.17 |
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National Windscreens - state of UK’s roads highlights need to check windscreens |
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| 28.6.17 |
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Axalta Coating Systems - "by 2018, 20% of all cars are likely to be painted with consolidated processes" [OEM paint lines] |
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| 28.6.17 |
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Vertu Motors - celebrates its top performers; 27 colleagues from the Group's 124 dealerships |
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| 28.6.17 |
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HELLA and ZF - form strategic partnership for assistance and autonomous driving systems |
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| 28.6.17 |
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Simon Bailes Peugeot - appoints John Sedgwick as new Managing Director |
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| 28.6.17 |
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FTA - logistics sector needs European workers to keep Britain trading, says FTA |
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| 28.6.17 |
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DVSA - Parents urged to check prom limo hire is safe and legal; DVSA has impounded 31 unsafe limos & crushed 20 in last 6 years |
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| 28.6.17 |
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FTA - "delighted" DUP deal seals investment for NI road improvements |
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| 28.6.17 |
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New Enterprise Allowance (NEA) - more than 105,000 businesses helped through start-up fund |
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| 28.6.17 |
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Germany: Volkswagen - Startup Challenge: programming for the Volkswagen Group digital factory |
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| 28.6.17 |
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USA: Fix Auto World - announce plans to regain the rights to the Fix Auto trademark in the USA |
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| 27.6.17 |
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National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) - post-Brexit predictions |
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| 27.6.17 |
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RAC - potential fuel Uber-style 'surge pricing' a "cynical way to increase prices by stealth" |
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| 27.6.17 |
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Gladwins HGV (Nationwide Repairs) - local haulage company acquires former Gladwins site in Cambridgeshire |
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| 27.6.17 |
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East Bilney Coachworks - panel technician, Keith Evans, retires after 50 years in the bodyshop trade |
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| 27.6.17 |
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Volvo Cars and Autoliv - team up with NVIDIA to develop advanced systems for self-driving cars |
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| 27.6.17 |
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APD Global Research - volume car brands offer highest levels of customer care |
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| 27.6.17 |
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USA: Schroders - are car loans a slow-motion car crash? |
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| 27.6.17 |
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Watchstone - Stefan Borson appointed as Group Chief Executive Officer |
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| 27.6.17 |
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Nationwide - emerges victorious after epic dual for Le Mans glory |
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| 27.6.17 |
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Aston Martin - confirms production of RapidE - the brand’s first all-electric model |
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| 27.6.17 |
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GYS - "proudly" attend the Auto Body Roadshow at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester |
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| 27.6.17 |
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Saint-Gobain Abrasives - launch Norton Cyclonic range of sanding products |
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| 27.6.17 |
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EMM International: Colad - introduces WaterlessWash |
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| 27.6.17 |
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National Body Repair Association (NBRA) - comments on the allegations that Europcar fraudulently overcharging customers for repairs |
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| 27.6.17 |
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Autocar - diesel desertion: Autocar predicts major slump in new diesel sales over pollution fears |
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| 26.6.17 |
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The Car People - new £6 million Warrington used-car dealership includes bodyshop |
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| 26.6.17 |
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ABI - new analysis shows that a thriving insurance sector benefits the whole UK economy |
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| 26.6.17 |
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ESFA - cancel current procurement for apprenticeship training provision for non-levy-paying employers |
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| 26.6.17 |
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Takata (Japanese airbag manufacturer) - files for bankruptcy following worldwide recalls |
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| 26.6.17 |
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Fix Auto UK - 2017 conference - Driving Forwards - Thurs 19 October, with social activities on Wed 18 Oct |
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| 26.6.17 |
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EMM - introduce Colad WaterlessWash |
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| 26.6.17 |
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Nexa Autocolor - introduces Paint It |
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| 26.6.17 |
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Saint-Gobain Abrasives - launch Norton Cyclonic; a range of colour-coded sanding products |
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| 26.6.17 |
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MG Cannon Salisbury - wins Marketing Excellence Award at annual South Wilts Business of the Year awards |
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| 24.6.17 |
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Europcar - "accused of fraudulently overcharging customers for repairs" says Daily Telegraph |
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| 23.6.17 |
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Cromax - The Punch Powertrain Solar Team unveils this year’s entry to Bridgestone World Solar Challenge that sports Cromax |
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| 22.6.17 |
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Tesla - updates Autopilot software; "all Tesla vehicles have the hardware needed for full self-driving capability" |
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| 22.6.17 |
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USA: Sika - David Danko has been appointed to the position of Key Account Manager, North America Automotive |
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| 22.6.17 |
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Fairer Finance - launches motor insurance ratings scheme |
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| 22.6.17 |
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Venson - supports introduction of electric vehicles bill in Queen’s Speech |
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| 22.6.17 |
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On the road with ABP - positive feedback from Coventry meeting attendees |
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| 22.6.17 |
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Consumer Intelligence - GDPR Count Down: 11 Months Until Delete Day |
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| 22.6.17 |
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LexisNexis Risk Solutions - responds to the civil liability bill to tighten rules on whiplash claims, announced in the Queen’s Speech |
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| 22.6.17 |
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ABP Roadshow in Coventry on Wednesday (21 June) |
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| 22.6.17 |
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UK Autodrive - UK’s largest collaborative trial of connected and autonomous vehicle tech gets the go ahead for roads in MK and Coventry |
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| 22.6.17 |
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Consumer Intelligence - car insurance accelerates as compensation rules bite |
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| 22.6.17 |
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IFB - welcomes confirmation of Government commitment to the whiplash reforms |
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| 22.6.17 |
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RAC - comments on new draft Transport Strategy for London |
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| 22.6.17 |
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R-M - new Refinish Competence Center in Netherlands opens and includes new spraybooth with high panorama windows |
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| 22.6.17 |
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Aviva - appoints Maurice Tulloch to Aviva plc Board |
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| 22.6.17 |
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Bluegrasscoms - now managing the FCA approved bodyshop programme |
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| 22.6.17 |
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PPG - introduces Paint It |
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| 22.6.17 |
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Jennings Group - parts advisor at Jennings Ford in Gateshead loses nearly 14 stone in weight loss, charity fundraising competition |
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| 22.6.17 |
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BVRLA - welcomes London’s ambitious transport strategy |
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| 22.6.17 |
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IAM RoadSmart - drivers support diesel scrappage scheme - but say drivers, government and car makers can deliver cleaner air together |
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| 22.6.17 |
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Ford - trials connected vehicle technology that could help emergency services reach their destination quicker |
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| 22.6.17 |
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Glass's - is negative diesel press affecting values regionally? |
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| 22.6.17 |
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Queen's Speech - RAC reaction to announcements that will affect drivers |
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| 22.6.17 |
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Nationwide People Team - non-technical Nationwide Repairs team receive paint and panel skills training |
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| 22.6.17 |
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Queen's Speech - Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) comments |
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| 22.6.17 |
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Queen's Speech - ABI comments |
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| 22.6.17 |
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Saga - trading update; "core insurance business has continued its good start to the year" |
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| 21.6.17 |
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AXA - Father to son businesses undergo revival in the face of a precarious job market |
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| 21.6.17 |
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Queen's Speech - comment from AXA |
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| 21.6.17 |
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Queen's Speech - National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) comments |
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| 21.6.17 |
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Queen's Speech - NBRA comments |
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| 21.6.17 |
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Euro Car Parts - latest air-con catalogue published to address refrigerant legislation |
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| 21.6.17 |
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Queen's Speech - Insure The Box calls for detailed consultation as it welcomes new rules on whiplash claims |
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| 21.6.17 |
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Queen's Speech - PwC comments on motor insurance and whiplash claims |
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| 21.6.17 |
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Queens Speech - Access to Justice comments |
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| 21.6.17 |
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Volkswagen Group - actively engages in Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) |
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| 21.6.17 |
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Queen’s Speech 2017 - Ageas comments |
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| 21.6.17 |
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Queen's Speech - comparethemarket.com comment |
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| 21.6.17 |
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Queen's speech - response from insurer LV= |
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| 21.6.17 |
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Frost & Sullivan - (UK) automotive aftermarket is set to grow thanks to new business models and aging car market |
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| 21.6.17 |
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Queen's Speech 2017 - new legislation announced to crack down on whiplash and motor insurance "compensation culture" |
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| 21.6.17 |
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MG Cannon Westbury - officially receive Volkswagen Group Paint and Body Approval |
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| 21.6.17 |
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REPOST FROM ABP FORUM: Mick Whitehead – Update and thanks from all at the M&M Group (Fix Auto Stoke & North Staffs) |
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| 21.6.17 |
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In-car Cleverness - technology could halve unexpected breakdowns and save motorists £1.3 billion |
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| 21.6.17 |
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Europcar UK - Alphabet Supplier Awards recognise ongoing focus on flexibility and quality |
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| 21.6.17 |
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Autocar - names autonomous driving engineer as winner of Great British Women in the Car Industry - Rising Stars accolade |
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| 21.6.17 |
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Australia: Slater and Gordon - confirm they have been served with a class action by disgruntled shareholder |
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| 20.6.17 |
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Accident Exchange - 'Autofocus Seven’ jailed for roles in ‘industrial scale’ fraud case |
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| 20.6.17 |
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FTA - French government must act after driver dies in migrant roadblock |
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| 20.6.17 |
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H.R. Owen Bodytechnics - bodyshop in Slough breaks new ground by earning full Rolls-Royce aluminium structural accreditation |
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| 20.6.17 |
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SMMT - UK automotive industry calls for “business as usual” interim arrangements with EU to avoid Brexit cliff edge |
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| 20.6.17 |
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UK making "slow progress" on road safety - new report |
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| 20.6.17 |
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The Share Centre - 33% drop in confidence from personal investors for Theresa May to secure a positive Brexit outcome for the UK |
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| 20.6.17 |
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Confused.com - a third of "sun worshippers" have had an accident or near miss as a result or of trying to get a tan while driving |
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| 20.6.17 |
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Centre for Connected & Autonomous Vehicles - announced as headline sponsor for automotive mobility engineering profession conference |
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| 20.6.17 |
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Thatcham Research - challenging decisions lie ahead for bodyshops, as modern vehicles trigger need for specialised repair strategies |
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| 20.6.17 |
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Paul Gibson - departs Ageas; now available to help repairers with tenders and business strategies |
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| 20.6.17 |
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The Motor Ombudsman - warranty provider and maintenance and ownership service, MotorEasy, joins Code of Practice |
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| 20.6.17 |
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SMMT - UK Automotive achieves record turnover of £77.5 billion, marking seventh consecutive year of growth |
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| 20.6.17 |
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Mycarcheck.com - strong demand for "good" used cars |
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| 20.6.17 |
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MG Cannon - "'Home Grown' talent fits our ethos" |
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| 20.6.17 |
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ABP Roadshows - Coventry tomorrow morning "SOLD OUT" with 180 guests; space at Manchester on Tues 27 June |
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| 20.6.17 |
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Automotive Counci - rise in British parts used in British car production as manufacturers boost UK automotive supply chain investment |
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| 20.6.17 |
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Credit hire - new High Court ruling may allow insurers to recover costs from credit hire companies |
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| 19.6.17 |
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F1 - 2018 schedule of 21 races released |
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| 19.6.17 |
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‘Tumbling Car’ seatbelt demonstrator - Goodwood Festival of Speed |
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| 19.6.17 |
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Allianz - forms partnership with Youth Sport Trust (YST), a national charity that encourages PE and school sport for all |
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| 19.6.17 |
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Williams Motor Company - pre-tax profits up 18% at Bolton-based bodyshop |
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| 19.6.17 |
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click4reg - Statistics reveal the UK areas for the worst vehicle crime 2016 |
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| 19.6.17 |
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Admiral - young women would ditch dating for driving |
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| 19.6.17 |
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Fulford Body Repairs - Essex-based bodyshop completes surprise restoration of Vauxhall Carlton GSi |
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| 19.6.17 |
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Brexit - negotiations start today to form a new partnership with the EU |
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| 19.6.17 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - use new UK music band, Gorillaz, mixed reality app as innovative recruitment tool |
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| 19.6.17 |
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Autocar’s Great British Women in the Car Industry – Rising Stars event to name top 100 female stars in automotive |
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| 19.6.17 |
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PPG Refinish UK & Nationwide sponsored Daniel Cammish - on top of the world at Porsche Carrera Cup Le Mans |
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| 19.6.17 |
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Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance and Toyota Financial Services - invest in Finnish start-up, MaaS Global - “Netflix of transportation” |
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| 19.6.17 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - to hire 5,000 staff to enhance its expertise in autonomous and electric technology |
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| 19.6.17 |
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Toyota and its insurance partner Aioi Nissay - invest in Finnish mobility-as-a service company MaaS Global |
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| 17.6.17 |
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PPG / Nationwide sponsored driver, Dan Cammish - sensational win in Porsche Carrera Cup Le Mans |
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| 17.6.17 |
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RMIF - Roger Collings of North East Accident Repair Centres appointed to Board |
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| 16.6.17 |
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Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) - tells Admiral to contact customers who received inaccurate renewal data |
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| 16.6.17 |
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Direct Line - Brits are falling out of love with driving |
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| 16.6.17 |
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M. Wilson & Co - Darlington bodyshop targeted by thieves three times in the last four months, reports The Northern Echo |
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| 16.6.17 |
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Carbuyer - Renault Kadjar owner "fuming" with grit in 16-plate SUV's paintwork |
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| 16.6.17 |
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Autoflow - letter to customers on the "internal security breach"; there is "no data breach" |
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| 16.6.17 |
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Autoflow - NBRA comment on "Internal security breach at AutoFlow" |
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| 15.6.17 |
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Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) - provides update on regulatory sandbox |
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| 15.6.17 |
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Ford - launches new UK paternity workshop for expectant fathers |
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| 15.6.17 |
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Bank of England - prospect of an early rate hike increase |
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| 15.6.17 |
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National ARG - register now to attend National ARG repairer meetings in Coventry and Manchester: on the road with ABP |
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| 15.6.17 |
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IMI - offers full support to new Skills Minister |
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| 15.6.17 |
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RAC - Fuel price cut |
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| 15.6.17 |
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Auto Trader - Jaguar XF takes New Car of the year Award |
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| 15.6.17 |
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Tyre Safe - initiatives to be announced at Tyre Safety Month Briefing will ‘broaden impact’ of campaign |
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| 15.6.17 |
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ABP Roadshow - ABP meeting at Ricoh Arena meeting (21st June) is now full; spaces for NARG Members' meeting available in the afternoon |
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| 15.6.17 |
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Motofix - announces holding of Volkswagen Group UK (VWG) Category A Aluminium approval at its Exeter bodyshop |
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| 15.6.17 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - New Classic Works site in Coventry: investment in traditional car-making and restoration skills |
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| 15.6.17 |
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Volvo Car UK - appoints Selwyn Cooper as Head of Financial Services |
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| 15.6.17 |
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AW Crash Repair - five bodyshop sites acting as drop off point for curtains and cutlery (only) for victims of the London tower block fire |
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| 15.6.17 |
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The RAC - RAC's view on tackling the country's air quality problem |
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| 15.6.17 |
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Apple - CEO Tim Cook says company is focusing on "autonomous systems....one of the most difficult AI projects" |
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| 14.6.17 |
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Volkswagen - to provide 2-year guarantee on cars in Europe fitted with emissions cheating devices |
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| 14.6.17 |
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Salvage - new industry Code of Practice comes into effect on 1 October 2017; full 16-page Code available now |
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| 14.6.17 |
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Fix Auto World - announce appointment of Graham Kresfelder (ex-Innovation) as Global Strategic Developer |
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| 14.6.17 |
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North Kensington - fire brigade are continuing to battle tower block fire more than 12 hours after it broke out, at 1am on Wednesday |
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| 14.6.17 |
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Tributes paid to friends and bodyshop apprentices, Josh Davies and Shaun Durham from Lincolnshire, tragically killed in car accident |
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| 14.6.17 |
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Employment reaches record high |
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| 14.6.17 |
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Kwik Fit study - just 13% of Brits more likely to buy British-made car after leaving Europe |
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| 14.6.17 |
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National ARG - register now to attend National ARG repairer meetings in Coventry and Manchester: on the road with ABP |
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| 14.6.17 |
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CitNOW - honoured as Partner of the Year by Lookers |
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| 14.6.17 |
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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles - increases worldwide deliveries by 5.4 per cent up to end of May |
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| 14.6.17 |
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Tracker - stolen vehicle recovery tracker signal leads police to car chop shops across England |
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| 14.6.17 |
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Reports of employment scams rise 300% in past year |
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| 14.6.17 |
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Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) - 38% increase in complaints about motor insurance 2016/2017 versus 2015/2016 |
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| 14.6.17 |
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USA: SYMACH - to host Information Session at NACE Automechanika, Chicago |
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| 14.6.17 |
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The Road Haulage Association (RHA) - launches funded legal action against the £4bn truck cartel |
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| 14.6.17 |
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Slater and Gordon - issues AUS $1 billion (£600m) claim against Watchstone Group Plc (formerly Quindell Plc) |
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| 13.6.17 |
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General Election 2017 - PM's first meeting with new Cabinet: 13 June 2017 |
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| 13.6.17 |
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Amazon - will sell cars – starting in the UK! |
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| 13.6.17 |
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National ARG - register now to attend National ARG repairer meetings in Coventry and Manchester |
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| 13.6.17 |
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The ABI - insurance industry is driving Yorkshire’s city economies |
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| 13.6.17 |
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MotorEasy - the £2 billion "wasted" by UK motorists on servicing |
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| 13.6.17 |
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REPOST FROM ABP FORUM: looking to get someone in to cover estimators' holidays |
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| 13.6.17 |
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LexisNexis Risk Solutions UK - almost a third of motor insurers are "stuck in manual" when it comes to underwriting processes |
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| 13.6.17 |
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Fix Auto UK - Ginetta GT4 Supercup Championship driver, Jac Constable, has weekend of wins at Croft |
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| 13.6.17 |
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UK Inflation - cost of living up to highest level for four years, to 2.9% |
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| 13.6.17 |
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Classic Car Auctions’ (CCA) - classic car market "robust"; June Sale saw 80%t of cars sold for total sales of £1.8 million |
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| 13.6.17 |
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Covéa Insurance - completes its small business products e-trade transformation |
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| 13.6.17 |
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SEAT UK - Sam Hothi appointed Rental & Motability Manager at SEAT UK |
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| 13.6.17 |
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Ben - "being a strong manager goes some way to being an effective leader" |
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| 13.6.17 |
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Brown Brothers - gain ISO 9001:2015 certification |
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| 13.6.17 |
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Ashgrove Motor Body Co - open new state-of-the-art bodyshop in Inverness; 1.2 acre site includes main workshop and SMART repair unit |
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| 13.6.17 |
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Sabre Car Insurance - Sky News reports that Qatar Reinsurance Company (backed by a US investment firm) has offered £500m to buy Sabre |
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| 13.6.17 |
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Akzo Nobel - CEO Ton Büchner on Akzo Nobel's new strategy |
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| 13.6.17 |
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BLOODHOUND SSC - supersonic racing car designed to reach speeds of 1,000mph debuts in Newquay in October 2017 |
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| 13.6.17 |
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CAPS - agreement on framework that will support CAPS as the industry standard for connecting claims data |
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| 12.6.17 |
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IFB - crash for cash fraudsters sentenced in Warwickshire following IFB’s landmark 500th conviction |
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| 12.6.17 |
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ABI Blog: Five issues to consider from General Election 2017, by Huw Evans, ABI Director General |
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| 12.6.17 |
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Glass's - Vauxhall Vivaro has been named as Glass’s "Used Van Hero" for June |
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| 12.6.17 |
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The IMI - garages warned to be prepared ahead of MOT rush |
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| 12.6.17 |
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REPOST FROM ABP FORUM: Academics Required in Accident Repairs |
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| 12.6.17 |
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REPOST FROM ABP FORUM - re: ADAS, re-calibration solution |
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| 12.6.17 |
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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles - online support hub gives customers access to instant advice and support |
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| 12.6.17 |
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Chargemaster - Electric Vehicle Experience Centre in Milton Keynes public launch |
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| 12.6.17 |
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CitNOW Video Awards - JCT600’s Bradford & Sheffield sites will battle for the Bodyshop crown alongside reigning 2016 champion, Spraytech |
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| 12.6.17 |
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ABP Club 'On Tour' Roadshow: 21 June (Coventry) and 27 June (Manchester) **FREE TO ATTEND** - LIMITED EXHIBITION SPACE |
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| 12.6.17 |
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PPG - announces key advances in third-generation Spectrophotometer, RapidMatch XI |
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| 12.6.17 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - invests £19m in US rideshare company, Lyft |
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| 12.6.17 |
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The Motofix Group - Liam Kearney appointed as new CEO; Richard Tutt, the current CEO, assumes the role of Chairman |
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| 12.6.17 |
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TUC - "government back to the drawing board & negotiate a Brexit deal that puts UK jobs, decent wages and workers' rights first" |
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| 12.6.17 |
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Election 2017: Prime Minister and ministerial appointments - Chris Grayling MP continues as Secretary of State for Transport |
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| 12.6.17 |
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The British Coatings Federation (BCF) - Brexit debate at 2017 BCF Annual Conference demonstrates unity in supply chain |
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| 12.6.17 |
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NFU Mutual - Summer budget following General Election 2017? NFU Mutual comments on personal finance implications |
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| 12.6.17 |
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Autocar - "stellar line-up of leaders" to address audience at Autocar’s Great British Women in the Car Industry – Rising Stars event |
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| 12.6.17 |
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The National Body Repair Association (NBRA) - continues to supports ICO’s search warrant |
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| 12.6.17 |
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The National Body Repair Association (NBRA) - |
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| 12.6.17 |
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Nationwide Repairs - Daryl Heads To Abu Dhabi for WorldSkills 2017 |
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| 12.6.17 |
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NAHL Group - brand relaunch for National Accident Helpline |
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| 09.6.17 |
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Claims Management Awards (from Claims Mag) - full list of last night's winners incluing Laird Assessors |
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| 09.6.17 |
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ICO - more homes searched in North West linked to the theft of customer data from car repair centres |
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| 09.6.17 |
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ICO - former manager at UK Claims Organisation Ltd, fined £2,000 over blagging calls to obtain personal data |
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| 09.6.17 |
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Aston Martin - CEO calls clarity over our relationship with Europe following the inconclusive election |
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| 08.6.17 |
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MIB - unveil Herd About MK Cow with support of The Children’s Trust in celebration of MK’s 50th Birthday |
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| 08.6.17 |
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Glass's - residual value gap between automatic and manual continues to widen |
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| 08.6.17 |
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Italy: Autopromotec - 113,616 visitors to 2017 trade show, up 9% on previous exhibition |
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| 08.6.17 |
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British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing - to play a crucial role in weight reduction of automobiles |
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| 08.6.17 |
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Poole Accident Repair - recruiting three additional apprentices |
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| 08.6.17 |
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USA: Wind River (Intel's embedded software company) - new partnerships to develop connected and autonomous cars |
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| 08.6.17 |
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CitNOW - enhances quality control with ‘Rate this video’ feature |
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| 08.6.17 |
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ABP Employer Protect (Glaisyers Solicitors) - General Election 2017: employment law and the main manifestos |
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| 08.6.17 |
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RAC - presses retailers to cut fuel prices as oil price slumps |
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| 08.6.17 |
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Bentley - named Best Employer in the Automotive Sector |
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| 08.6.17 |
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Ford - maintains market lead in May UK sales |
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| 08.6.17 |
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REPOST FROM ABP FORUM: re Thatcham's recent post - "repair costs are not high, they are too low" |
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| 08.6.17 |
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CalAmp - connected vehicle services system includes automated crash notification, accident reconstruction and damage assessment |
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| 08.6.17 |
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Australia: Slater and Gordon - given notice of legal action from disgruntled shareholder |
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| 07.6.17 |
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Poole Accident Repair - showcases its high-tech facilities and abilities |
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| 07.6.17 |
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USA: AkzoNobel - completes expansion of coatings research facility in Houston |
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| 07.6.17 |
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Glass’s - seeing a "gradual uplift" in petrol residual values |
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| 07.6.17 |
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3M Automotive Refinish Centre (ARC) - automotive refinishing heats underway to find UK’s top young talent |
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| 07.6.17 |
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Industry Insights – appoint Justin Bown (ex Kwik Fit, Nationwide and Euro Car Parts) as Customer Services Manager |
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| 07.6.17 |
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SMMT - British motorists buy more car parts, accessories and services online than cosmetics or groceries finds new research |
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| 07.6.17 |
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The IMI - political uncertainty threatens future success of the UK motor industry |
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| 07.6.17 |
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RAC-owned Nebula Systems - cloud diagnostic platform wins major award |
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| 07.6.17 |
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Volvo - one hundred thousand Volvo cars optimised as Polestar reports record sales growth |
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| 07.6.17 |
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ABP Employer Protect (Glaisyers Solicitors) - on gender pay gap reporting, the evidence so far |
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| 07.6.17 |
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The British Coatings Federation (BCF) - long-serving members of the BCF recognised at 2017 Annual Conference |
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| 07.6.17 |
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Nissan LEAF - UK sales hit 20,000; all-electric car named ‘Best Green Car’ in 2017 Driver Power New Car Survey |
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| 07.6.17 |
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KP Garage and Body Shop - Wiltshire-based bodyshop moves to new premises |
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| 07.6.17 |
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USA: Reuters - U.S. plans to update self-driving guidelines in coming months |
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| 07.6.17 |
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Derby Telegraph - ghost broking victim sent 121 insurance documents for policies he hasn't taken out |
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| 07.6.17 |
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Markit/REC Report on Jobs - demand for staff (all sectors) at 21-month peak as employers struggle to find the right candidates |
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| 07.6.17 |
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Israel: Porsche - invests eight-figure sum in Israel innovation office |
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| 07.6.17 |
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RMI - offers free MOT training for members |
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| 07.6.17 |
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Be Phone Smart campaign - welcomes new Do Not Disturb While Driving feature for iOS |
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| 07.6.17 |
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Marshall Motor Holdings - acquire Leeds Volvo from Harratts Group |
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| 06.6.17 |
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Venson Automotive Solutions - ‘Plug-In Vehicle Guide’ to widen drivers' knowledge of the cost and convenience of EVs |
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| 06.6.17 |
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Brake - welcomes new "do not disturb while driving" feature for iPhones |
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| 06.6.17 |
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Switzerland: Axalta - acquires CH Coatings, Swiss importer of Spies Hecker |
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| 06.6.17 |
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Apple - new software update includes 'Do Not Disturb While Driving' features |
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| 06.6.17 |
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Nissan Motor (GB) - appoints new Fleet Sales Director |
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| 06.6.17 |
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REPOST FROM ABP FORUM: Mick Whitehead - M&M Group (Fix Auto Stoke & North Staffs) |
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| 06.6.17 |
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North Somerset Council - 201 motor insurance claims in 6 years, reports North Somerset Times |
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| 06.6.17 |
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China: Sika Global Automotive - new laboratories offer expanded technical service capabilities at Sika Automotive Suzhou, China facility |
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| 06.6.17 |
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J.D. Power 2017 UK Customer Service Index - Land Rover ranks highest among Premium Brands; Mazda ranks highest among Volume Brands |
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| 06.6.17 |
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SEAT - aims to reduce its environmental footprint by 50% by 2025 |
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| 06.6.17 |
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Aviva - UK drivers top global survey claiming best behaviour behind the wheel |
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| 06.6.17 |
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Solera - announces acquisition of Dutch data and software company Colimbra |
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| 06.6.17 |
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Repair Focus 2017 - Thatcham Research calls for new thinking and approaches to halt spiralling cost of repair |
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| 06.6.17 |
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RMI - 2017 General Election Policy Statement |
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| 06.6.17 |
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Aviva - unusual insurance claims and requests: including a 1970s F1 Ferrari in full working order but kept on a plinth in a hallway |
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| 05.6.17 |
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Thatcham Research - appoint Richard Billyeald (ex Williams Advanced Engineering) as Chief Technical Officer |
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| 05.6.17 |
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IMI - to launch online video channel |
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| 05.6.17 |
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Harris & Co - Fix Auto, Industry Insights, Connected Solutions and Prasco Parts-sponsored car : "drama" in British Historic Rally round 4 |
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| 05.6.17 |
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Aston Barclay Group - management buyout injects multi-million pound investment into Aston Barclay Group |
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| 05.6.17 |
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International Applications (IAL) - appoints Scott Way, Head of Procurement & Commercial Development, & Simon Green, Sales Channel Manager |
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| 05.6.17 |
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HELLA Sonne - one year on after purchasing refinish paint brand, Sonne |
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| 05.6.17 |
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ACIS and Fix Auto - share a common heritage and growth trajectory |
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| 05.6.17 |
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WorldSkills UK - announce Team UK member for Car Painting: Daryl Head, Nationwide Crash Repair in Swindon |
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| 05.6.17 |
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NFDA - new car market declines in may, but remains set for a strong year |
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| 05.6.17 |
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AutoRaise - Multi Skilled Apprenticeship Standard receives sign off |
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| 05.6.17 |
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Gallagher Bassett - acquire Strata Solicitors |
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| 05.6.17 |
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Inchcape UK - receives ‘building a partnership’ award by Macmillan |
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| 05.6.17 |
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AW Repair Group - sponsor Porsche Club GB Track Day at Blyton Park Driving Centre for fifth consecutive year |
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| 05.6.17 |
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RAC - price of fuel falls in May as retailers pass on wholesale savings; petrol down by nearly 2p & diesel down 2.5p per litre |
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| 05.6.17 |
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SMMT - new car sales fell 8.5% in May ahead of general election |
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| 05.6.17 |
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Hastings / advantage - awaits outcome of tax tribunal on £20m reclaim of VAT on goods & services bought in UK |
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| 04.6.17 |
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LKQ Corporation - Nick Zarcone has now taken role of CEO; Robert Wagman is now part-time Strategic Advisor |
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| 02.6.17 |
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Thatcham - Andrew Miller, Chief Technical Officer, to retire |
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| 02.6.17 |
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Post magazine Claims awards - list of 14 winners |
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| 01.6.17 |
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***REGISTER NOW** Annual ABP Club meeting at Thatcham Repair Focus: Tuesday 6 June |
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| 01.6.17 |
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Nissan - three UK Nissan dealerships win coveted Nissan Global Award |
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| 01.6.17 |
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Consumer Intelligence - 57% of consumers say they would not want to share data from their use of social media with their insurer |
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| 01.6.17 |
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Churchill Car Insurance - one car written off every 90 seconds in the UK |
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| 01.6.17 |
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Belgium: Axalta Coating Systems - cycles 1,000kms in Belgium for cancer charity |
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| 01.6.17 |
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Ridgeway Technologies - innovative new start-up chooses Thatcham Research’s repair data |
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| 01.6.17 |
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Alloy Bodies - Manchester-based commercial vehicle body building specialist purchased by Scottish firm, The Anderson Group |
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| 01.6.17 |
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BIBA - millions hit by increased bills as insurance tax goes up |
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| 01.6.17 |
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Consumer Intelligence - expands with a specialist advisory arm |
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| 01.6.17 |
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IFED / Insure The Box - three men plead guilty to fake car crash insurance claim worth £36,000 |
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| 01.6.17 |
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Ageas - former employee jailed after stealing £271,489 from insurer |
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| 01.6.17 |
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GoCompare comments as IPT rises to record high - the latest "cynical tax rise that will hurt those already paying the most" |
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| 01.6.17 |
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Slovakia: Spies Hecker - Road legal race car: Brutal S1 painted with Spies Hecker |
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| 01.6.17 |
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Fix Auto Wrexham - moves to new 11,000 sq ft site |
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| 01.6.17 |
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Mycarcheck.com - busts myth that expensive used cars are more likely to have clear history... new data suggests the opposite! |
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| 01.6.17 |
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Smartdriverclub - 1 in 4 motorists putting off next car purchase |
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| 01.6.17 |
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Laird - joins 5G Automotive Association to develop 5G communications solutions for connected vehicle |
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| 01.6.17 |
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CitNOW - in the top 20% of fast-growing companies in Europe |
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| 01.6.17 |
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AkzoNobel - reaffirms commitment to accelerating growth and enhancing profitability |
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| 01.6.17 |
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PPG - announces decision to withdraw proposal and not pursue offer for AkzoNobel |
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| 01.6.17 |
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SEAT - virtual handover to 42 new SEAT Leon owners at Red Bull |
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| 01.6.17 |
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3M - Human-powered submarine gets 3M treatment |
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| 01.6.17 |
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Bluegrasscoms - selected as the new Partner for the Opel Vauxhall European Trade Programme |
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| 01.6.17 |
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Europcar UK - helps employers tackle "£750m grey fleet question" with new calculator |
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| 01.6.17 |
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DCML drives towards paperless fleet management with DCM Connected |
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| 01.6.17 |
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Annual ABP Club meeting at Thatcham Repair Focus - Tuesday 6 June |
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| 31.5.17 |
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Europcar - long-term rental offers a great way to get into a new car without signing up to a PCP |
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| 31.5.17 |
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Solus - Aviva-owned network of bodyshop celebrates 20th anniversary with a brand refresh |
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| 31.5.17 |
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ABI - third rise in Insurance Premium Tax in under two years heaps more pressure on ‘just about managing’ families |
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| 31.5.17 |
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Corsa - young drivers (18-24) can get a £1,000 insurance contribution when they buy a Corsa |
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| 31.5.17 |
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What Car? - poorly fitted child car seats put 8 out of 10 kids in danger |
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| 31.5.17 |
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Nissan Motor (GB) - appoints Chris Marsh as UK Aftersales Director |
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| 31.5.17 |
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RSA - "cyber awareness that wins you new business" |
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| 31.5.17 |
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LexisNexis Risk Solutions - Keith Binley, Managing Director of LexisNexis Risk Solutions, UK and Ireland on this week's IPT increase |
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| 31.5.17 |
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Car Transplants - salvage management company awarded ISO 27001 certification for information security management |
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| 31.5.17 |
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Carrot Insurance - enhances productivity with Eclipse’s Proclaim motor policy payment debt recovery system |
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| 31.5.17 |
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Euro NCAP - Škoda and MINI get top safety ratings |
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| 31.5.17 |
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Marshall Motor Group - extends 11-year relationship with accident management provider, Accident Exchange |
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| 31.5.17 |
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Pinetree, part of PPG - announce ActiveWeb upgrade to Microsoft Azure providing "unparalleled" scalability and security |
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| 31.5.17 |
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STL - new directors and new website for growing spraybooth manufacturer, STL |
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| 31.5.17 |
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Thatcham Research - hails Volkswagen as a "trailblazer" as it announces standard fitment of AEB on all UK vans from 1 June 2017 |
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| 31.5.17 |
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Volkswagen - first van manufacturer to fit AEB as standard |
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| 31.5.17 |
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Boyd Group acquire Assured Automotive - Canada’s largest non-franchise collision repair company with 68 sites - for $193.6m (£151m) |
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| 31.5.17 |
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ŠKODA - new SUPERB (from £20,050) features Advanced function Manoeuvre Assist to detect obstacles in front of the vehicle |
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| 31.5.17 |
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Lady Diana - Mercedes in which she died was a rebuilt wreck which had previously been rolled 12 times |
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| 31.5.17 |
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BMW - production hit by shortage of Bosch steering components |
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| 30.5.17 |
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ABP Club National Meeting at Thatcham Research: Tuesday 6 June 2017 - register now (link below) |
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| 30.5.17 |
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AutoRaise - tickets available for Summer Ball fundraiser, Friday 23 June in London |
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| 30.5.17 |
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Insure The Box - announces plans to induct over 60 staff onto further education courses over 2017 |
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| 30.5.17 |
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IFED - man who caused a crash and then blamed it on the other driver is sentenced |
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| 30.5.17 |
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Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) - welcomes new insurer and broker members |
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| 30.5.17 |
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Auto Windscreens - revealed as main sponsor of AFC Rushden & Diamonds |
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| 30.5.17 |
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Volvo - first China-built Volvo S90 saloons arrive in Europe via "ground-breaking" rail link |
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| 30.5.17 |
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Roberlo - solvent-based colour systems by Roberlo launched worldwide |
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| 30.5.17 |
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Sharp fall in migration from Eastern Europe means many firms will face a very different post-Brexit labour market |
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| 30.5.17 |
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TRAX - Oxford-based automotive and catering charity seeks final big push for its crowdfunding campaign |
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| 30.5.17 |
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IAM RoadSmart - road safety charity's manifesto leads the call to work together and save lives on our roads |
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| 30.5.17 |
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Maidstone MG (part of FG Barnes Group) with Maidstone accident repair centre - opens new £1 million showroom |
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| 30.5.17 |
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Auto Trader - study of c70 motor dealers reveals ‘pioneering retailers' are performing much better than ‘traditional dealers’ |
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| 30.5.17 |
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The Motor Ombudsman - record level of customer contacts during opening four months of 2017 |
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| 30.5.17 |
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Thailand: AkzoNobel - opens new €31 million Performance Coatings facility in Chonburi, Thailand |
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| 30.5.17 |
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comparethemarket.com - average car insurance policy has risen by almost £100, or 14%, in the past year and by £200 over the past two years |
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| 30.5.17 |
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MoneySuperMarket - 51% of policies taken out by 17 year olds so far this year have been telematics products |
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| 30.5.17 |
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Accenture - Autonomous Vehicles: Three key areas of opportunity for insurers |
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| 30.5.17 |
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PPG - issues statement regarding decision by Dutch court |
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| 30.5.17 |
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AkzoNobel - defeat challenge in Dutch court from US activist investor, to remove their chairman |
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| 29.5.17 |
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Valspar Corporation - adds 200% more production capacity for automotive refinish coatings for global market |
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| 29.5.17 |
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Aviva - reports 9.5% increase in rejected claims due to fraud; "Whiplash fraud remains biggest concern" |
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| 26.5.17 |
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M&M Group, Stoke - Mick Whitehead recovering from surgery after motor racing accident in his Caterham |
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| 26.5.17 |
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Ridgeway Technologies - to launch new TTS estimating system; fascinating list of names involved / shareholders |
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| 26.5.17 |
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NAHL Group - agreement with NewLaw Legal (part of Redde group) to form new ABS trading as Your Law LLP |
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| 25.5.17 |
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Global: Ford - series of senior appointments |
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| 25.5.17 |
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British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) - seminar to highlight new data protection rules |
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| 25.5.17 |
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ChipsAway - launch new website |
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| 25.5.17 |
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Confused.com - driving under the influence of antihistamine? |
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| 25.5.17 |
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Allianz Global Assistance UK - backing Team BMW in the British Touring Car Championships (BTCC) |
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| 25.5.17 |
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Consumer Intelligence - GDPR: 365 days to save sales pipeline, warns Consumer Intelligence |
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| 25.5.17 |
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Few places available to attend free, one-day Porsche Product Technical Seminars |
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| 25.5.17 |
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ABP Club National Meeting at Thatcham Research: Tuesday 6 June 2017 - register now (link below) |
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| 25.5.17 |
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TST LCV Express Repair - new 22,000 sq ft facility in Pontypridd South Wales |
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| 25.5.17 |
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SMMT - late Easter bank holiday affects CV production: -28.3% in April 2017 |
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| 25.5.17 |
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Revive! MD, Mark Llewellyn - raised over £20k for Children with Cancer charity, running 20 races over the past few years |
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| 25.5.17 |
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SMMT - UK car manufacturing falls in April, but YTD output remains strongest for 17 years |
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| 25.5.17 |
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MyCarCheck - used car of the month: Volvo V60 (2014-); used bike of the month: Triumph 675 Daytona (2006-2008) |
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| 25.5.17 |
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ABP Employer Protect – Glaisyers Solicitors: Proposals to double the length of paid paternity leave and will it make a difference? |
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| 25.5.17 |
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Prestige Fleet Servicing (from their latest newsletter) - Service Centre Spotlight: Magnet Autos |
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| 25.5.17 |
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Radical Equipment - |
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| 25.5.17 |
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GM - committed to delivering autonomous vehicle technology |
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| 25.5.17 |
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HonestJohn.co.uk - winners of the Honest John 2017 product awards announced |
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| 25.5.17 |
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HonestJohn.co.uk - winners of the Honest John 2017 product awards announced |
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| 25.5.17 |
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Velocity Motor Solutions - new company launched at ABP Club’s road show in Twickenham offers improved buying terms for repair industry |
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| 25.5.17 |
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RAC - predicts busiest late May bank holiday traffic for four years as temperatures rise |
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| 25.5.17 |
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PPG - host AW Repair Group Apprenticeship training |
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| 25.5.17 |
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Inchcape - trading update; consistent with our expectation for growth |
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| 25.5.17 |
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NAHL - AGM statement; new financial year has commenced in line with expectations |
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| 25.5.17 |
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Lotus - to be bought by Chinese Geely, owners of Volvo and London Taxi |
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| 25.5.17 |
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PPG - "Akzo management are only defending their own jobs"; interview published with Dutch magazine |
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| 24.5.17 |
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Nationwide - storms to Oulton Park clean sweep |
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| 24.5.17 |
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EMaC, part of Innovation Group - staff enter X-Runner Mud Run raising over £2,500 for Alder Hey Hospital in Liverpool |
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| 24.5.17 |
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Accident Exchange Ltd v Nathan George-Broom and Others - judgement today at 9.30am; seven defendants now await sentencing |
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| 24.5.17 |
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Nissan - sign partnership deal with Northern Powergrid for electric vehicle and battery development |
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| 24.5.17 |
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GEM - supports call for urgent action on vehicle safety standards |
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| 24.5.17 |
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Autocar Awards Winners 2017 |
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| 24.5.17 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - VM's transformation secures top Autocar Award for CEO Ralf Speth |
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| 24.5.17 |
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Mazda Motors UK - MD, Jeremy Thomson, wins Autocar award for Outstanding Leadership |
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| 24.5.17 |
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IAM RoadSmart - drunk motorists cause thousands of accidents on UK roads every year |
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| 24.5.17 |
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Ford - dealers in Europe offer servicing and parts for all makes of non-Ford vehicles |
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| 24.5.17 |
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Plan Insurance (blog): Brexit & the Motor Trade – Who has the most to lose? |
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| 24.5.17 |
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Euro Car Parts (LKQ) - acquisition of Andrew Page referred for an in-depth merger investigation by the CMA |
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| 24.5.17 |
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US government - suing Fiat Chrysler for allegedly selling vehicles with emission test "defeat devices" |
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| 23.5.17 |
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Toyota - MIT Media lab partner to explore blockchain for driverless cars |
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| 23.5.17 |
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Zurich - unveils seven-point manifesto ahead of 2017 UK General Election |
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| 23.5.17 |
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LV= - on artificial intelligence, machine learning and understanding human psychology: "act now or risk being extinct" |
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| 23.5.17 |
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Ford Mustang - best-selling sports car on the planet; 15,000 Mustangs sold in Europe in 2016 |
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| 23.5.17 |
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Axalta Coating Systems - acquires the Spencer Coatings Group |
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| 23.5.17 |
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The 2017 REAL Rally - Bob Linwood's report from last week's Rally; £25K+ raised for AutoRaise & REAL- The Ethan Rees Linwood Memorial Fund |
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| 23.5.17 |
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Bollington - motor trade insurance broker awarded for 'Exceptional' customer service |
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| 23.5.17 |
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Motor Insurers' Bureau (MIB) - appoints Anna Fleming to Chief Operating Officer role |
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| 23.5.17 |
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Concept Car Credit - Radcliffe used-car dealer fined £40,000 for sending 336,000 spam texts |
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| 23.5.17 |
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ABI - Conservative manifesto references to tackling whiplash and nuisance calls will be backed by honest insurance customers |
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| 23.5.17 |
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Batmobiles, Goblin Gliders, and Party Wagons – the evolution of Superhero vehicles |
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| 23.5.17 |
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Smartdriverclub - cutting motor insurance costs a priority for 63% of motorists |
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| 23.5.17 |
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ABP Roadshow @ Twickenham Stadium, Wednesday 24 May: info on new payment system "transforming the way drivers pay for their vehicle repairs" |
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| 23.5.17 |
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Insure The Box - continues with National Road Safety Conference sponsorship for 2017 |
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| 23.5.17 |
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Manchester Arena - latest statement from Greater Manchester Police |
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| 23.5.17 |
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Audatex - takes top spot at the Insurance Times Claims Excellence Awards |
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| 23.5.17 |
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ABP Club National Meeting at Thatcham Research: Tuesday 6 June 2017 - register now (link below) |
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| 23.5.17 |
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Ford - appoints Jim Hackett as CEO to strengthen operations, replacing Mark Fields who retires after 28 years with Ford |
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| 23.5.17 |
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National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA) - raises record-breaking £17,450 for Ben |
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| 23.5.17 |
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Venson - reminds company car drivers to be aware of current European motoring laws this summer |
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| 23.5.17 |
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BVRLA - "incentivise the fitment of Autonomous Emergency Braking and other technology proven to have a demonstrable impact on accidents" |
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| 23.5.17 |
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MG Cannon Plymouth Accident Repair Centre - approved Speedwell Honda choose and approve |
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| 23.5.17 |
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PPG - file statement at Amsterdam Court of Appeals to get AkzoNobel to meet to discuss possible takeover |
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| 22.5.17 |
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Vauxhall - £2,000 Scrappage Allowance offered towards the cost of a new Vauxhall |
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| 22.5.17 |
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Hyundai Motor UK - world-first Contactless Car fundraising campaign for Stand Up To Cancer |
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| 22.5.17 |
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Industry Insights - Porsche Budgeteers smash £5k fundraising target |
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| 22.5.17 |
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Nationwide and PPG backed Dan Cammish - takes Porsche Carrera Cup GB championship lead |
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| 22.5.17 |
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ABP Roadshow: Wednesday 24 May at Twickenham Stadium - more than 100 people have registered to attend - have you? |
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| 22.5.17 |
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PPG - Bodyline enhance the Affinity Fillers range from Brown Brothers |
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| 22.5.17 |
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Germany: Axalta - to exhibit at the Automotive Engineering Expo (AEE) 2017 trade fair |
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| 22.5.17 |
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Mercedes-Benz West Bromley - Ben Wood, Mercedes-Benz Technician Apprentice of the Year & Lewis Bainbridge, Parts Operations Specialist |
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| 22.5.17 |
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Volkswagen - showcases future-oriented Group IT projects, including Quantum computing, virtual concept car and digitalised workplace |
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| 22.5.17 |
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Classic Car Auctions (CCA) - expertly restored ‘Holy Grail’ VW Camper for auction |
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| 22.5.17 |
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Auto Trader - reveals the Premier League star car transfer market |
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| 22.5.17 |
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Mycarcheck.com - UK’s five most popular used car colours: 1) Black 2) Silver 3) Blue 4) White and 5) Grey |
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| 22.5.17 |
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Audatex - REAL Rally team - Martyn Rowley and Steven Hames - thank you for your support! |
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| 22.5.17 |
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RAC - motorists lack awareness of emergency refuge areas on smart motorways |
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| 20.5.17 |
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New report says by 2030 95% of miles traveled will be served by on-demand autonomous electric vehicles |
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| 19.5.17 |
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Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) Solera’s acquisition of Autodata vehicle data platform merger faces in-depth investigation |
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| 19.5.17 |
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Dragon200 - dealer and workshop management software to boost efficiency and and labour sales |
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| 19.5.17 |
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AkzoNobel - to be sustainability partner for next Volvo Ocean Race |
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| 19.5.17 |
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Office for National Statistics - internet users in the UK: 2017 |
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| 19.5.17 |
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Office for National Statistics - unternet users in the UK: 2017 |
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| 19.5.17 |
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National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) - 2017 Election Manifesto calls for Free Trade Agreement |
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| 19.5.17 |
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Margaret Stanners - wife of the late Duncan, and the much loved mother of John, Ann and Michael, sadly passes away aged 85 |
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| 19.5.17 |
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Insurance Times Claims Excellence Awards - list of 15 winners; Audatex win Claims Technology Initiative award |
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| 18.5.17 |
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Allianz - the future of claims |
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| 18.5.17 |
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ABP Roadshow: Wednesday 24 May at Twickenham Stadium - Exclusive launch of an all-new service to help repairers buy better, Gethyn Davies |
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| 18.5.17 |
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Renault - partners with Qualcomm Technologies and Vedecom to demonstrate dynamic wireless electric vehicle charging (DEVC) |
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| 18.5.17 |
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MG - gears up for further expansion in Northern Ireland with dealer and bodyshop appointment, Greg Mitchell MG |
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| 18.5.17 |
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DRS Connect- puts dealerships back at the heart of the customer journey |
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| 18.5.17 |
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BVRLA - Matt Dyer named as new BVRLA chairman |
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| 18.5.17 |
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Impressive list of exhibitors at ABP Roadshow and National Accident Repair Group meeting: Wednesday 24 May, Twickenham Stadium |
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| 18.5.17 |
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Ageas - pioneers UK-first Artificial Intelligence (AI) approach in motor claims handling |
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| 18.5.17 |
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ABP Roadshow in Twickenham: Wednesday 24 May - register now to attend and hear how to make YOUR bodyshop team into the sporting elite! |
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| 18.5.17 |
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India: Volvo Cars - to start assembly operations in India this year |
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| 18.5.17 |
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Kia - offer free year of insurance for all-new Kia Picanto (OTR from £9,450) customers |
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| 18.5.17 |
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Admiral - Britain’s best Young Driver Scheme aims to half the accident rate of newly qualified drivers |
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| 18.5.17 |
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BOOK NOW for the ABP Club National Meeting at Thatcham: Tuesday 6 June 2017 |
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| 18.5.17 |
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QUESTION FROM ABP MEMBER: looking for repair methods for an Izuzu Pick up. If anyone has any suggestions? |
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| 18.5.17 |
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Auto Windscreens - celebrates double success at the North Midlands & South Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards |
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| 18.5.17 |
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CitNOW - powers first OEM-based, pan-European video communications programme |
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| 18.5.17 |
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Michelin - changing tyres at 3mm unnecessary, costly and harmful to the environment |
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| 18.5.17 |
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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles - Damir Zubairi, Citygate Van Centre, London wins Volkswagen Group Apprentice of the Year award |
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| 18.5.17 |
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Audatex - 4% price rise across core product range; lower transactional costs; upfront subs costs; end to AudaEnterpriseGold volume banding |
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| 18.5.17 |
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Revive! - former Bentley employee Kevin Johnson joins Wrexham Revive! |
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| 18.5.17 |
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Revive! - former Bentley employee Kevin Johnson joins Wrexham Revive! |
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| 18.5.17 |
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Nationwide - Dan Cammish looks to add to his victories as the Porsche Carrera Cup heads to Oulton Park |
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| 18.5.17 |
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Axalta - BM approve Spies Hecker and Standox brands for use in 40 countries - but not UK |
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| 17.5.17 |
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USA: KPMG - Autonomous Vehicles could lead to a 50% decline in the collision repair market within 15 years |
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| 17.5.17 |
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Europcar - diesel the preferred choice by hire customers |
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| 17.5.17 |
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AkzoNobel - ramps up use of renewable energy with Vattenfall |
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| 17.5.17 |
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VW Caddy - Glass’s Used Van Hero for May |
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| 17.5.17 |
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Industry Insights - REAL Porsche 928 - ‘team Porsche Budgeteers’ - sets off! |
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| 17.5.17 |
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ABP Twickenham Roadshow on Wednesday 24 May - Robert Snook, BSG, on repairers' 3 options for the future: growth, fund or exit |
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| 17.5.17 |
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The Motor Ombudsman - online Vehicle Recalls tool records an 80% increase in usage |
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| 17.5.17 |
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The National Body Repair Association (NBRA) - issues advice following data security breech |
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| 17.5.17 |
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DTC - dust free sanding achieved with new Best ceramic net abrasive range |
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| 16.5.17 |
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ABP website - busiest week for 2 years with over 31,000 visits last week |
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| 16.5.17 |
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Over 720 images have already been downloaded FREE from this year’s British Bodyshop Awards |
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| 16.5.17 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) 2017 - guests raise £6,150 for AutoRaise, Ben and Rainbow Trust |
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| 16.5.17 |
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Insure The Box - black box motor insurance provider increases office space in response to growing demand for telematics |
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| 16.5.17 |
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Be prepared! - NFU Mutual warns of flood risk as torrential rain is forecast for tomorrow (Wednesday 17 May) |
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| 16.5.17 |
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Chargie - opens its bookable electric car charging service and eyes international expansion |
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| 16.5.17 |
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AutoRaise - vehicle repair industry charity secures esure’s support as Gold Partner |
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| 16.5.17 |
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Smartdriverclub - road traffic injuries are the biggest killer of teenagers, says World Health Organisation (WHO) |
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| 16.5.17 |
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BIBA - urgent changes are needed in the way the damages discount rate is set; concerns around reduced capacity in the motor insurance market |
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| 16.5.17 |
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ABI - climate change likely to increase risk of costly storms |
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| 16.5.17 |
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ABP Club member request: estimating via tablets |
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| 16.5.17 |
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ABP Club member request: estimating platform advice |
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| 16.5.17 |
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ABP Club 'On Tour' Roadshow: 24 May (Twickenham), 21 June (Coventry) and 27 June (Manchester) **FREE TO ATTEND** - LIMITED EXHIBITION SPACE |
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| 16.5.17 |
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Inflation rate – inflation up sharply; CPI up to 2.7% for last 12 months; RPI up to 3.5% |
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| 16.5.17 |
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PPG Refinish UK & Ireland - support local charity with REAL rally participation! |
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| 16.5.17 |
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Volvo Cars - partners with Google to build Android into next generation connected cars |
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| 16.5.17 |
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Volvo Cars - partners with Google to build Android into next generation connected cars |
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| 16.5.17 |
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Confused.com - 3,000 accidents recorded in variable speed zones on motorways (which can drop from 70mph to 20mph) since 2013 |
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| 16.5.17 |
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Bonhams - £5 million of Aston Martins sold at Bonhams |
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| 16.5.17 |
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Ford - plans to cut 10% of global workforce to save $3bn |
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| 16.5.17 |
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Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup in Barcelona/Spain - PPG and Nationwide Repairs-sponsored Dan Cammish finishes third at the weekend |
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| 16.5.17 |
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JBR Capital - cars remain one of the best investments to yield growth over the last decade |
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| 16.5.17 |
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Sophus3 - virtual test drives and buying a car on your mobile is the future of car sales, say automotive digital marketing analysts |
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| 16.5.17 |
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esure - appoints the RAC to provide insurance customers with breakdown cover |
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| 15.5.17 |
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RAC Insurance - a quarter of drivers have kept penalty points secret from their insurer |
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| 15.5.17 |
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BBA - 1,059 photos available NOW for viewing or downloading FREE |
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| 15.5.17 |
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Rob Smale - moving within Ageas, from Claims Director to Operations Transformation Director |
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| 15.5.17 |
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SEAT - 30 people and 1,500 hours spent on fully restoring a unique 600 convertible on the occasion of its 60th anniversary |
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| 15.5.17 |
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Robins & Day - 42-site dealer group reduces debtor days by 201% with cash management system |
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| 15.5.17 |
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Global cybercrime attack - more than 200,000 computers in 150+ countries hit, Renault, Germany's train network & NHS struck |
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| 15.5.17 |
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ABI - a fair deal for claimants, customers and taxpayers – ABI sets out alternative framework for the Discount Rate |
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| 15.5.17 |
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Ford - carbon fibre lightweighting; GT serves as a 'test bed' for new tech and advanced materials |
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| 15.5.17 |
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Brake - free webinar for fleet and road safety professionals on eliminating fleet driver distraction |
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| 15.5.17 |
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FIAT Chrysler Automobiles - FCA Fleet services launches new personal contract hire product |
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| 15.5.17 |
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RAC - condition of local roads on a "knife-edge" as RAC sees surprise 62% increase in first quarter pothole-related breakdowns |
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| 15.5.17 |
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South America: Caterham - expands its global presence with Latin American Distributor |
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| 15.5.17 |
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Fix Auto UK - five take on REAL Rally charity challenge |
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| 15.5.17 |
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Insure The Box - warns parents against the black box ‘white lie’ |
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| 15.5.17 |
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Nationwide - double scoop at British Bodyshop Awards |
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| 12.5.17 |
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Allianz - in talks with LV about acquiring a minority share in LV= general insurance operations says Sky News |
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| 12.5.17 |
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Stuart Alexander - celebrates 25 years of service with Car-O-Liner as he returned to work at this week's BBA |
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| 12.5.17 |
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Horwich Farrelly - close their Zest Legal, their claimant arm and focus on defendant insurance work |
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| 12.5.17 |
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British Coatings Federation - Industry and MPs aligned on future of REACH |
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| 12.5.17 |
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Fix Auto UK - announce that S&D Pollitt Ltd has joined the network as Fix Auto Wigan |
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| 12.5.17 |
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Car finance deals - soar to new record on popularity of PCP deals; £32.5 billion of car finance in last year |
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| 12.5.17 |
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Allianz - Q1 trading update; hit by £58m Ogden charge but strong underlying performance with positive outlook |
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| 11.5.17 |
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Consumer Intelligence blog: Fixing The ‘Broken’ Personal Lines Market |
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| 11.5.17 |
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Tesla - Solar Roof plans |
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| 11.5.17 |
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British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) - Vivek Banga heads-up newly-formed cross-industry innovation working group |
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| 11.5.17 |
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VW - new £30,000+ Volkswagen Arteon's Pre-Crash system uses Side Assist data and can detect danger behind the vehicle |
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| 11.5.17 |
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SEAT and Saba - sign global agreement to develop connected vehicle services associated with parking |
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| 11.5.17 |
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Bank Rate held at 0.25% |
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| 11.5.17 |
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Germany: The Volkswagen Group - ramping up activity with tech innovation start-ups |
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| 11.5.17 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) 2017 - photos available to download FOR FREE! |
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| 11.5.17 |
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TST Group - acquire Motorvation Prestige Body Repairs in Bridgend, South Wales; takes TST Group to eight sites |
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| 11.5.17 |
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BIBA - insurance industry could be facing a perfect storm warns BIBA CEO, Steve White |
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| 11.5.17 |
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Granth Cars - car dealer sold cut and shut Mini Cooper welded together from four cars |
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| 11.5.17 |
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Aston Barclay - vehicle auction group completes £500k refurbishment of customer and employee facilities at Leeds |
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| 11.5.17 |
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The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) - launches new telematics scheme with Marmalade |
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| 11.5.17 |
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Industry Insights - congratulates Fix Auto UK on four award wins at 2017 British Bodyshop Awards |
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| 11.5.17 |
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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles - delivers 161,700 vehicles worldwide in first four months |
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| 11.5.17 |
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Consumer Intelligence - drivers save an average £63 after a year if they switch insurance providers |
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| 11.5.17 |
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Slater and Gordon - agree new AUS $40m working capital facility with its Senior Lenders |
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| 11.5.17 |
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LV= Broker - achieves Institute of Customer Service 'ServiceMark' accreditation |
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| 11.5.17 |
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Germany: Porsche milestone - one-millionth 911 rolls off the production line |
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| 11.5.17 |
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Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) - record £400k fine for firm behind nearly 100 million RTA nuisance calls |
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| 11.5.17 |
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Revive! - adds new East Lancashire franchise in Blackburn |
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| 11.5.17 |
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Post mag's British Insurance Awards - shortlist announced; awards event on Wed 5 July |
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| 11.5.17 |
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Brown Brothers - sponsored Aiden Moffat racks up points on Thruxton touring car weekend |
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| 11.5.17 |
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Tracker - 32% of stolen vehicles recovered, valued at under £5,000 |
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| 11.5.17 |
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MG Cannon - shortlisted for prestigious industry award |
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| 11.5.17 |
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Motor Trader awards - shortlist announced; awards event on Wed 12 July |
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| 11.5.17 |
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Lookers - Q1 trading update; "strong performance and continued improvements across the business" |
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| 11.5.17 |
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Slater and Gordon - intend to issue £600m claim for misrepresentation against Watchstone (formerly Quindell) |
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| 10.5.17 |
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Dayinsure - short-term vehicle insurance pace-setter continues to receive rave Trustpilot reviews |
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| 10.5.17 |
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FIAT Chrysler Automobiles - Andrew Tracey has been appointed Brand Country Manager, Alfa Romeo and Jeep |
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| 10.5.17 |
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Tracker - urges fleets to back Air.Car (a solution to estimate accurately real-time NOx emissions) trial |
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| 10.5.17 |
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Euro Car Parts (LKQ) - buyout of Andrew Page faces possible in-depth merger probe from CMA |
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| 10.5.17 |
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Fix Auto - network triumphs at the British Bodyshop Awards |
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| 10.5.17 |
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PPG - disappointed in AkzoNobel response; will now consider whether to make bid for AkzoNobel |
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| 10.5.17 |
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IEED - "foul-mouthed and abusive" insurance fraudster sentenced |
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| 10.5.17 |
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Volkswagen Group - announces multi-billion investments in eco-friendly drives |
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| 10.5.17 |
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NFU Mutual - insurer rewards loyal motor insurance customers with higher special bonus |
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| 10.5.17 |
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NFY Mutual - insurer rewards loyal motor insurance customers with higher special bonus |
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| 10.5.17 |
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National Institute of Economic and Social Research - UK GDP expected to grow at 1.7% this year and 1.9% in 2018 |
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| 10.5.17 |
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Spain: Aviva - withdraws €475m of capital from Spain |
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| 10.5.17 |
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Martyn Holman to head up new Markerstudy commercial offering, Guild Business Insurance |
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| 10.5.17 |
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DieselCar - reveal Diesel Car and Eco Car Top 50; Peugeot 3008 takes top spot |
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| 10.5.17 |
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LexisNexis - Policy Insights, a new predictor of motor claims loss |
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| 10.5.17 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) 2017: THE WINNERS! |
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| 10.5.17 |
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Gyles Brandreth - message from Gyles to the 823 guests he entertained last night at the BBA |
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| 09.5.17 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) - reminder to share your photos on Twitter using #BBA2017 |
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| 09.5.17 |
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Drink Drive Casualties - data shows rise on 50th anniversary of Road Safety Act |
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| 09.5.17 |
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The Motor Ombudsman - nearly a quarter of motorists are influenced by an advertisement when buying a new car |
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| 09.5.17 |
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REAL Rally 2017: Team Industry Insights (AKA Porsche Budgeteers) - Porsche 928 in next week's Rally |
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| 09.5.17 |
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REAL Rally 2017: Team Audatex - Steven Hames and Martyn Rowley are taking part in next week's Rally to raise funds for AutoRaise |
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| 09.5.17 |
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Thatcham Repair Focus and ABP Club meeting: Tuesday 6th June 2017 - Bodyshop of the Future |
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| 09.5.17 |
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Driving to tonight's BBA in Battersea? Be sure to use postcode SW8 4NW; Chelsea Bridge entrance |
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| 09.5.17 |
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Wizzle - Selling times for diesels doubled in early 2017, while barely changing for petrol |
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| 09.5.17 |
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BEN: Why mental health is key to wellbeing - by Yvonne Hignell, Care and Support Services Director |
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| 09.5.17 |
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Defra - New air quality plan published for consultation to improve air quality by reducing nitrogen dioxide levels in the UK |
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| 09.5.17 |
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Confused.com - study finds bugs, bacteria and faecal matter lurking inside the nation's cars |
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| 09.5.17 |
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AW Repair Group - prestige TLC for 1968 Porsche 911 Project at Lincolnshire site |
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| 09.5.17 |
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Babcock - Toby Diggins, BMW Sytner Solihull named Overall Apprentice of the Year at Babcock Automotive Apprentice of the Year competition |
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| 09.5.17 |
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Babcock - Toby Diggins, BMW Sytner Solihull named Overall Apprentice of the Year at Babcock Automotive Apprentice of the Year competition |
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| 09.5.17 |
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VisionTrack - to launch ‘game-changing’ new video cloud telematics product at BIBA |
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| 09.5.17 |
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Monday's ABP Club Newsletter - 'the evening edition' |
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| 09.5.17 |
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PPG and Akzo - the potential takeover battle continues as Akzo reject 3rd offer; it could become hostile |
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| 09.5.17 |
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Cambria Automobiles - H1 results; "another strong set of results"; underlying profit up 22% |
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| 08.5.17 |
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Apollo Motor Group - announce major expansion plans to move from 12 to 17 sites by early 2018 |
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| 08.5.17 |
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AutoRaise REAL Rally - last-minute space for Rally which takes place next week (17-19 May) |
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| 08.5.17 |
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Consumer Intelligence - appoints second Consumer Research Manager, Stuart Peters |
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| 08.5.17 |
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National Body Repair Association (NBRA) - Europcar and NBRA are working together for BS10125 |
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| 08.5.17 |
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Fix Auto Stoke-on-Trent - British Bodyshop Awards finalist named 2017 Modern Claims Awards Bodyshop of the Year |
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| 08.5.17 |
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International Applications (IAL) - appoints Shaun Perry, Jodie Kempster and Jez Chapman |
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| 08.5.17 |
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Mitsubishi Motors UK - UK dealer network technicians to receive IMI qualifications in electric and hybrid vehicles |
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| 08.5.17 |
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GEM - calls on all drivers and riders to reflect on the speeds they choose |
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| 08.5.17 |
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eBay - cloned cars are being sold via eBay, a BBC investigation has discovered |
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| 08.5.17 |
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The Institute of Directors - starting and scaling businesses must be election priority |
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| 08.5.17 |
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Mon Motors Group (bodyshops in Bristol, Newport and Cardiff) - pilots vehicle collection and delivery solution |
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| 08.5.17 |
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Volvo - S90, V90 and XC90 have all received the brand's highest-ever residual values in their respective segments |
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| 08.5.17 |
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LexisNexis Risk Solutions - gap in cover is new risk factor for motor as strong link to loss is identified |
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| 08.5.17 |
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Spies Hecker - challenges behind painting the new livery of the 2017 Mercedes-AMG F1 W08 EQ Power+ race car |
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| 08.5.17 |
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RAC - calls on fuel retailers to cut further, faster as wholesale prices continue to drop |
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| 08.5.17 |
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Rye Street Group - invest in LED bodyshop lighting technology upgrade from IDES |
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| 08.5.17 |
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Auto Windscreens - to introduce 40 new apprentices in 2017 |
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| 08.5.17 |
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PPG - disappointed at AkzoNobel's refusal to enter negotiation |
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| 08.5.17 |
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AkzoNobel - rejects third unsolicited proposal from PPG |
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| 08.5.17 |
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Direct Line - 11 million collisions caused by drivers not looking |
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| 08.5.17 |
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Profits - average UK car dealer made record profits of over £114,000 per site in March |
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| 08.5.17 |
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British Bodyshop Awards - all guests should have received their e-ticket; if not please contact Fiona Ambrose |
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| 08.5.17 |
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British Bodyshop Awards - Tweet wall returns; #BBA2017 @britishbodyshop |
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| 08.5.17 |
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Going to tomorrow's BBA in Battersea? Doors open 6:15pm; drinks reception starts 6:30pm |
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| 08.5.17 |
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Coming to tomorrow's BBA in Battersea? Don't forget your £10 note for the charity auction |
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| 08.5.17 |
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Driving to tomorrow's BBA in Battersea? Be sure to use postcode SW8 4NW; Chelsea Bridge entrance |
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| 08.5.17 |
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Coming to tomorrow's BBA in Battersea? - programme now available on-line; find your table |
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| 04.5.17 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) 2017 - MC for the night, Gyles Brandreth, |
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| 04.5.17 |
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The Automotive Aftermarket Liaison Group (AALG) - paving the (automotive) way for a post-Brexit Britain |
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| 04.5.17 |
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Sika Automotive - can the right adhesives technology help make car bodies 40% lighter? |
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| 04.5.17 |
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London Motor Show 2017 - sponsored by Confused.com, 130+ new cars are on display at Battersea Evolution until Sunday |
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| 04.5.17 |
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Smartdriverclub - making business miles claims easier |
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| 04.5.17 |
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Coming to the British Bodyshop Awards on Tuesday? Programme now available on-line; see where you're sitting and who else is going |
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| 04.5.17 |
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AutoRaise - Indasa’s Phill Blowers and Andrew Tindall are cycling 229 miles to raise money for repair industry charity |
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| 04.5.17 |
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One in seven people approaching retirement without a private or workplace pension (Prince Philip is probably ok, though) |
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| 04.5.17 |
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Fix Auto UK - sponsors the Caterham Graduates Championship |
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| 04.5.17 |
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Let me take a #BBA2017 selfie - three ways to get your selfie action ON at the British Bodyshop Awards |
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| 04.5.17 |
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Standox - Standowin iQ update: a neat design makes operation easier |
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| 04.5.17 |
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ABP Employer Protect: Glaisyers Solicitors - Probate fee increase rushed through ahead of general election |
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| 04.5.17 |
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Toyota Prius - takes the title as April’s fastest selling used car, Auto Trader data shows |
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| 04.5.17 |
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Bank of England - 150 million old-style paper £5 notes - still in circulation - will not be accepted by retailers after 5 May (tomorrow) |
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| 04.5.17 |
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IMPORTANT INFO: ***BRITISH BODYSHOP AWARDS (BBA) E-TICKETS*** |
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| 04.5.17 |
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Mycarcheck.com - reveals write-off, finance and stolen risks for top 3 models: Ford Fiesta Zetec, Mini Cooper and Vauxhall Corsa Sxi |
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| 04.5.17 |
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IMI - over half of Brits fear their car could be accessed and controlled by a hacker |
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| 04.5.17 |
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National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) - decline in new vehicle sales a result of increase in VED and political uncertainty |
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| 04.5.17 |
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Stop the Crash - demonstrating Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) at London Motor Show 2017 (4-7 May) at British Bodyshop Awards venue |
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| 04.5.17 |
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Tonight, Matthew, I'm going to be... performing LIVE at British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) 2017: Matt Shaw, AKA Stars In Their Eyes' Meat Loaf! |
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| 04.5.17 |
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Tesla - Q1 losses rise to $372m; will open the first Tesla-owned body repair shops later this year |
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| 04.5.17 |
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Ssangyong - adds increased safety for B-segment SUVs Tivoli (£13,300) & Tivoli XLV (£19,200) |
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| 04.5.17 |
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DENSO - to use plant-derived plastics to improve environmental impact |
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| 04.5.17 |
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Thatcham Research - drivers challenged to make car safety a ‘deal-breaker’ when buying a car |
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| 04.5.17 |
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CitNOW Video Awards - entries close on Mon 8 May |
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| 04.5.17 |
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SMMT - new car market fell as expected in April, down 19.8% on last year ; year-to-date sales up 1.1% |
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| 04.5.17 |
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RSA - Q1 trading update; "The year has begun well for RSA", good progress with strong results |
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| 04.5.17 |
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esure - Q1 trading update; "we have started 2017 better than we expected" |
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| 03.5.17 |
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RAC - supermarket cuts pump prices by 2p as RAC calls for retailers to play fair with motorists |
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| 03.5.17 |
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S&G Response - appoints Charles Layfield as new Chairman |
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| 03.5.17 |
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Motorplus - unveils new brands Coplus and Brokerplus |
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| 03.5.17 |
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AutoRaise - 20 teams from the bodyshop industry are taking part in this month's REAL Rally |
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| 03.5.17 |
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Subaru UK - William Brown appointed as Operations Director for Subaru UK |
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| 03.5.17 |
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Barclays - opens Europe’s largest FinTech site in London |
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| 03.5.17 |
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Automotive Refinish Coatings Market report - top 5 players represented 65% of market value in 2015; Axalta & PPG held cumulative share 40%+ |
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| 03.5.17 |
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Singapore: Groupe PSA and nuTonomy - form strategic partnership to test fully autonomous Peugeot 3008 SUV for on-road testing this year |
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| 03.5.17 |
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Willis Towers Watson - potential for the $100 billion small business insurance market to experience transformational digital disruption |
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| 03.5.17 |
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Admiral - May is the worst month of the year for drink-driving, new figures have shown |
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| 03.5.17 |
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Thatcham Research - the first to deliver ADAS fitment features to repairer’s fingertips |
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| 03.5.17 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) 2017 - SIX days to go - SIX reasons to get excited about next week's BIG industry event - the SIXTH BBAs! |
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| 03.5.17 |
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British Insurance Brokers’ Association’s (BIBA) - appoints motor trade commercial insurance broker director to BIBA board |
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| 03.5.17 |
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Allianz Global Assistance - has motorists covered with new Pan-European Breakdown |
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| 03.5.17 |
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AutoRaise - first National Repairer Steering Group meeting "informative and engaging" |
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| 03.5.17 |
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National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) - on FCA enquiry into motor finance: PCPs "affordable and flexible" |
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| 03.5.17 |
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Trakm8 - awarded 3-year telematics contract extension by Direct Line |
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| 03.5.17 |
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Nissan - Signal Shield concept uses 180-year-old invention to tackle smartphone distraction behind the wheel |
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| 03.5.17 |
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Direct Line Group - Q1 trading update; "strong performance in Motor"; mention of "damage repair cost inflation" |
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| 03.5.17 |
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Belron (owner of AutoGlass/AutoRestore) - parent company D'Ieteren seeks new minority partner for Belron |
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| 02.5.17 |
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Harris & Co - Fix Auto, Industry Insights, Connected Solutions and Prasco Parts-sponsored car 1st in class & category at Pirelli Int Rally |
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| 02.5.17 |
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Wunelli - updates road speed database to help cut claims and save lives |
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| 02.5.17 |
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Chargie - world-first home chargepoint booking service will boost electric vehicle uptake |
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| 02.5.17 |
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Brown Brothers Distribution - gain Vauxhall Preferred Distribution Partner Approval |
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| 02.5.17 |
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GoCompare.com - 21% of parents pick up the insurance bill for their kids' cars |
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| 02.5.17 |
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LV= Guy Hedger, marketing and brand director, tragically killed during burglary at his home in Dorset |
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| 02.5.17 |
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ABP Club 'On Tour' Roadshow: 24th May (Twickenham), 21st June (Coventry) and 27th June (Manchester) **FREE TO ATTEND** |
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| 02.5.17 |
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Work and Pensions Committee - “bogus” self-employment passes buck onto welfare state while reducing tax revenues |
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| 02.5.17 |
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Audi - National Contract Hire and Leasing Manager, Tom Brennan, moves into top fleet role replacing James Douglas |
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| 02.5.17 |
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HPI - team up with Goal to reveal the Top 10 ‘rich list’ of Premier League cars; collective value of £5.5m |
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| 02.5.17 |
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ChipsAway - smart repair brand launches 2017 consumer TV campaign |
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| 02.5.17 |
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Auto Windscreens - celebrates double success at Modern Claims Awards 2017 |
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| 02.5.17 |
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Thorite - Gary Parkes, National Contracts Manager for Thorite, is also a racing driver and team manager |
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| 02.5.17 |
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RAC - six-point Motoring Manifesto calls for promise not to raise fuel duty or Insurance Premium Tax for the duration of next Parliament |
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| 01.5.17 |
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List of all 105 finalists at the British Bodyshop Awards, showing which awards they are finalists for |
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| 01.5.17 |
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British Bodyshop Awards - list of all 258 companies attending |
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| 01.5.17 |
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Nicholas Martin Samuel May - 5 year disqualification for director of Mill Lane Engineering (Coachworks) Ltd |
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| 01.5.17 |
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27 of top 30 bodyshop groups and 8 of top 10 motor insurers are attending next week's British Bodyshop Awards |
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| 01.5.17 |
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British Bodyshop Awards - list of all 226 companies attending |
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| 01.5.17 |
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Richard Taylor (former Head of Collision Repair Relations with ECP) - joins GT Motive as Sales Director |
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| 28.4.17 |
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ChipsAway - Celebrates Its Ninth Year of TV Advertising; £39m of enquiries from TV advertising in 2016 |
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| 28.4.17 |
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World Skills - Andrew Gault from Glenn Allen Accident Repair will represent UK in Autobody Repair in Abu Dhabi |
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| 28.4.17 |
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Churchill - 1 in 12 fraudulent claims relate to phantom passengers; fraudulent claims on the increase |
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| 28.4.17 |
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PPG - proud to be headline partners of the British Bodyshop Awards for the sixth consecutive year |
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| 28.4.17 |
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Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) - launch members benefits package from Direct Insurance Group |
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| 28.4.17 |
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ERS Insurance - average premium to increase by 20% (£60) in 2017; £15 of this is due to higher repair costs |
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| 28.4.17 |
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Thorite - Gary Parkes - National Contracts Manager - is racing driver and team owner at weekends |
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| 28.4.17 |
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House of Commons Transport Committee - Vauxhall showed "a reckless disregard for safety" of Zafira drivers |
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| 28.4.17 |
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Hastings - trading update: GWP up 26%; policy count up 14%; "well positioned to continue profitable growth" |
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| 28.4.17 |
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M&M Group, Stoke – win Modern Claims Magazine bodyshop-of-the-year award |
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| 27.4.17 |
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British Bodyshop Awards - we're raising money for AutoRaise, Ben and Rainbow Trust |
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| 27.4.17 |
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AA - car insurance hikes inevitable thanks to government blunders, says AA |
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| 27.4.17 |
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Paint and Body Network Sports (PBN) Challenge Cup – update on VW's Challenge Cup Incentive which has so far saved 50 potential write-offs |
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| 27.4.17 |
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mycarcheck.com - A survey of 1,289 customers has revealed a significant shift in where people buy used cars |
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| 27.4.17 |
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NFDA - "hourly rate, measured in [recent] motoreasy survey does not equate to final bill and is not reflective of the final cost of service" |
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| 27.4.17 |
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Cooper Tire Europe - Arsenal players take on Cooper Tire Europe’s Reaction Challenge |
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| 27.4.17 |
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USA: BASF named a General Motors Supplier of the Year for 12th time |
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| 27.4.17 |
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Auto Body Professional - Editor’s choice |
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| 27.4.17 |
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Allianz Worldwide Partners - Leah Osborne joins the Warranty and F&I team as Account Manager |
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| 27.4.17 |
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TyreSafe - tyre-related incident? Share your story to participate in #ItHappenedToMe campaign |
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| 27.4.17 |
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**IMPORTANT REMINDER** British Bodyshop Awards (BBA): 2017 we need names for the BBA table plan and programme by 5pm today |
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| 27.4.17 |
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RAC - new traffic figures "underline importance in having a road network that is fit for purpose" |
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| 27.4.17 |
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Solus - joins forces with Emergent Network Intelligence in developing artificial intelligence to speed up accident repairs |
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| 27.4.17 |
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Accident Exchange - more than 10,500 accidents estimated for Friday, April 28 for bank holiday weekend |
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| 27.4.17 |
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Glass's - Prius values gain more than 4% in 2017 |
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| 27.4.17 |
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Alton Cars - appoint 25 Apprentices from their recent Apprentice Open Day! |
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| 27.4.17 |
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Bodyshops - risk losing custom by playing generic music on hold |
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| 27.4.17 |
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Pendragon - trading update: "comfortably positioned with respect to our expectations" |
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| 27.4.17 |
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Redde - trading update |
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| 26.4.17 |
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USA: insurers might use Facebook to see pictures of what your car looked like before the accident |
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| 26.4.17 |
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Swinton - puts 900 roles at risk of redundancy |
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| 26.4.17 |
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USA: Waymo (Google's autonomous car) - self-driving car ready for trial with real people on roads in Phoenix, USA |
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| 26.4.17 |
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British Car Auctions (BCA) - unveils expansion plans for Bedford centre |
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| 26.4.17 |
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National Windscreens - ADAS campaign named as finalist in Insurance Marketing and PR Awards 2017 |
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| 26.4.17 |
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Ford - Intelligent Speed Limiter scans traffic signs and adjusts the throttle to help drivers stay within the legal speed limit |
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| 26.4.17 |
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FleetLocum - lack of fleet management specialists is exposing companies to risk |
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| 26.4.17 |
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Axalta - acquires Valspar Wood, North American Industrial Wood Coatings business for $420m |
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| 26.4.17 |
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Motoreasy - Garage (mechanical) labour rates vary from £36 to £234 per hour depending on location and business type |
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| 26.4.17 |
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HPI - number of clocked cars on UK roads up 25% since 2014: now one in 16 show mileage discrepancies |
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| 26.4.17 |
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US: Accenture - insurers believe artificial intelligence (AI) will transform their industry in the next three years |
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| 26.4.17 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) 2017 **IMPORTANT REMINDER** we need names for the table plan by 5pm Thursday 27 April (tomorrow) |
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| 26.4.17 |
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National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) - what stops UK motorists from buying an electric car? |
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| 26.4.17 |
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BMW i8 - Bill Plant driving school offer Central London driving lessons in BMW's i8 hybrid sportscar for £50 per hour |
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| 26.4.17 |
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Uber - plans to test on-demand flying cars (Aurora eVTOL Aircraft) network by 2020 |
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| 26.4.17 |
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Brake - report on effective road safety education interventions released in support of UN Road Safety Week next month |
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| 26.4.17 |
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MG Motor UK - expands national network with Tyneside dealer appointment, Henson Motor Group |
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| 26.4.17 |
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TRACKER - we're not all Tom Hardy... survey reveals a nation of reluctant superheros |
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| 25.4.17 |
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AkzoNobel - shareholders approve all resolutions at Annual General Meeting (AGM) |
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| 25.4.17 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) 2017 - This year's celebrity presenter is... |
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| 25.4.17 |
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CMA - urges used car buyers to check MOT details online – the paper certificate is too susceptible to forgery |
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| 25.4.17 |
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Confused.com - £1,860: the cost of walking into a car dealership |
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| 25.4.17 |
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Glass's - ease-of-use, tablet optimisation and slick estimating makes Glass’s Repair Estimate “the natural evolution” of GlassMatix |
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| 25.4.17 |
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VW - Transport Committee continues to seek answers for UK customers |
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| 25.4.17 |
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AkzoNobel - strongly supports Chairman in response to EGM request |
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| 25.4.17 |
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S&G Response - win PSA Groupe contract to deliver Accident Assistance programme |
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| 25.4.17 |
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Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) - FCA Board appoints new members to the Regulatory Decisions Committee |
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| 25.4.17 |
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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles UK - Lee Titchner, Network Development Director & Sebastiano Fedrigo is Mopar Service, Parts & Customer Care Dir |
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| 25.4.17 |
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Ford - soon, some vehicle interiors could be made from a combination of bamboo and plastic to create super hard material |
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| 25.4.17 |
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Co-op Insurance - 16% of UK motorists admit to using phones whilst driving in the last month, despite new laws |
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| 25.4.17 |
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SMMT - defending diesel: 1.8 million sole traders now depend on their vans for their livelihoods |
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| 25.4.17 |
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Ford - expands Mobile servicing programme throughout UK |
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| 24.4.17 |
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REPOST FROM ABP FORUM: does anyone have any experience with fuel cards? Are they cheaper than paying at the pump? Any recommendations? |
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| 24.4.17 |
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Service Certainty Imageproof - enhanced imageviewer cuts work load and claims costs |
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| 24.4.17 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) 2017: THE FULL LIST OF FINALISTS - 14 and a half days to go... ! |
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| 24.4.17 |
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XL Catlin - fleet of driverless vehicles using UK-built software to be trialled between Oxford and London in 2019 |
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| 24.4.17 |
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US: Volkswagen - appoints Larry D. Thompson as Independent Compliance Monitor |
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| 24.4.17 |
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Gocompare.com - 54% parents consider fronting to reduce children’s car insurance premiums; insurance cost 2nd biggest concern after safety |
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| 24.4.17 |
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AkzoNobel - responds to PPG's revised proposal to AkzoNobel to combine the two companies |
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| 24.4.17 |
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Italy: SYMACH - to Host Open House During AUTOPROMOTEC in Italy, 25 and 26 May |
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| 24.4.17 |
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IMI - submits evidence for Government’s Technology and Aviation Bill focusing on lack of skilled technicians to repair electric vehicles |
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| 24.4.17 |
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PPG - submits revised proposal to AkzoNobel to combine the two companies |
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| 24.4.17 |
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BVRLA - opposes Transport for London’s proposal for a new Direct Vision Standard (DVS) for trucks entering London from 2020 |
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| 24.4.17 |
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New sentencing guidelines for excessive speeders |
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| 24.4.17 |
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UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) - robotics tech centre, RACE, to support driverless cars |
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| 24.4.17 |
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Banbury and Bicester College - offer classic car maintenance courses from Bicester Heritage |
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| 24.4.17 |
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Footman James - classic bike insurance broker introduces new products for support vehicles |
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| 24.4.17 |
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AA - ‘disappointed’ whiplash reforms have been dropped |
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| 23.4.17 |
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Congratulations to Dave Sergeant, md of Gemini ARC - he completed todays London Marathon in 3hrs 38mins |
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| 23.4.17 |
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Dave Sergeant, md of Gemini ARC doing brilliantly so far in todays London Marathon - 1hr 45min for first half |
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| 21.4.17 |
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North East Accident Repair Centres (NEARC) - start 8 new apprentices through Remit |
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| 21.4.17 |
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Staged accidents - Shafiq Sultan of On Time Claims in High Wycombe jailed for 9 months for £35,000 fraud |
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| 21.4.17 |
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Dave Sargeant - md of Gemini ARC, runner 42347 in Sunday's London Marathon; update on progress |
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| 21.4.17 |
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Allianz SE - invests in Lemonade; world's largest insurer aligns with world's newest insurer |
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| 21.4.17 |
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Nationwide - Dan Cammish in Donington podium charge |
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| 21.4.17 |
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HonestJohn- 84% of British motorists unaware of new speeding fines that come into force on Mon 24 April |
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| 21.4.17 |
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BuyaCar.co.uk - Never mind the planet – UK’s car choice priorities are all about money, comfort and style |
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| 21.4.17 |
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ABI - average motor premium up 8% in last 12 months to £462; "increasing repair bills" are a cost pressure |
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| 21.4.17 |
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Symach - offer private tour of their new training centre during AutoPromotec Show (May 24-28) |
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| 21.4.17 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) 2017 - 18 days to go! |
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| 20.4.17 |
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PPG - CEO Michael H. McGarry criticises AkzoNobel's new strategic plan |
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| 20.4.17 |
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Lightfoot - Government recognises Lightfoot with major funding for “Rewarding better drivers” |
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| 20.4.17 |
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Tantalum Corporation - Korean automotive technology firm, Handysoft, invests in the connected car firm |
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| 20.4.17 |
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CitNOW - FT1000 success for CitNOW |
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| 20.4.17 |
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ACIS - supports fights against creeping use of solvents in bodyshops |
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| 20.4.17 |
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Central College Nottingham’s Emtec Centre - automotive apprentices look to WorldSkills in new competition |
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| 20.4.17 |
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Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) – conducting review of motor finance for potential “conflicts of interest” and “irresponsible lending” |
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| 20.4.17 |
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Enterprise Insurance Company (in liquidation) - Gibraltar Financial Services Commission (GFSC) hires independent inspectors |
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| 20.4.17 |
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Slater Gordon - Cath Evans, former CEO of their UK business, has resurfaced at a law firm in Brisbane |
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| 20.4.17 |
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AXA - information re: insurance premium tax (IPT), which increases to 12% on 1 June 2017 |
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| 20.4.17 |
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The IMI - welcomes call for Licensing of EV Technicians |
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| 20.4.17 |
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Whiplash reforms - delayed as Prison and Courts Bill will not go through Parliament before General Election |
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| 20.4.17 |
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Driverless cars - legal changes required will not go through Parliament before General Election |
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| 20.4.17 |
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Epson - Longdean School BTEC Fashion students and Slam Signs print stunning car wrap using Epson digital print |
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| 20.4.17 |
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SMMT Connected 2017 - review of recent connected and autonomous technology conference |
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| 20.4.17 |
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China: Baidu - China’s leading search engine makes its self-driving car platform available to all for free |
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| 20.4.17 |
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China: Baidu - China’s leading search engine Baudi makes its self-driving car platform available to all for free |
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| 20.4.17 |
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Groupe Renault UK - announces the appointment of Vincent Tourette as Managing Director |
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| 20.4.17 |
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Ford - grey becomes most popular colour choice for new Ford customers |
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| 20.4.17 |
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Freight Transport Association (FTA) - calls for national scrappage scheme for vehicle users ahead of air quality plan announcement |
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| 20.4.17 |
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Freight Transport Association (FTA) - alls for national scrappage scheme for vehicle users ahead of air quality plan announcement |
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| 20.4.17 |
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Volvo - first all-electric car will be made in China |
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| 20.4.17 |
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EVs - just 6 electric cars charging in close proximity at peak time could overload the grid and disrupt the local power supply |
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| 19.4.17 |
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PPG - reject AkzoNobel's strategic plan and continue to call for the two companies to combine |
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| 19.4.17 |
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Audatex - paint price rises mean paint index increases by 4.5% average from today, Wed 19 April |
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| 19.4.17 |
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Sturgess Bodycraft, part of Leicester dealer group - new £2.5m preparation facility and bodyshop near Broughton Astley |
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| 19.4.17 |
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USA: The Secrets of America’s Greatest Body Shops - new book shares 'secrets of success' from US bodyshops |
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| 19.4.17 |
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Smartdriverclub - ‘Give the heave-ho to insurance hikes’ says TV presenter, Mike Brewer |
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| 19.4.17 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) 2017... 20 days to go; 733 tickets sold |
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| 19.4.17 |
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3M - new Impact Resistant Structural Adhesive, a two-part epoxy adhesive |
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| 19.4.17 |
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The Motor Ombudsman - the Welsh and Scottish are the best at recommending their local garage for a service or MOT |
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| 19.4.17 |
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ABP Employer Protect - inheritance tax advice from Glaisyers Solicitors |
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| 19.4.17 |
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NBRA - responds to government's industrial strategy green paper |
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| 19.4.17 |
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Direct Tool Company (DTC) - introduce new BEST L75 Clearcoat product |
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| 19.4.17 |
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STL Spraybooth - ‘fast track’ TEMPO improves business for Fix Auto Mid Devon |
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| 19.4.17 |
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MG Cannon Salisbury - apprentice panel technician, Patryk Borowicz, nominated to represent Volkswagen at Babcock skills competition |
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| 19.4.17 |
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Auto Express - original Mini names as best British-built car of all time |
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| 19.4.17 |
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Vauxhall - new Grandland X SUV with “breakthrough” C-pillar and AEB, pedestrian detection & drowsiness alert |
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| 19.4.17 |
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Footman James - specialist insurance broker awarded the ‘Feefo Gold Trusted Service award’ for third year running |
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| 19.4.17 |
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Volkswagen Group - reports a significantly higher than expected operating result for the first quarter of 2017: c€4.4 bn |
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| 19.4.17 |
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China: VW at Auto Shanghai 2017 - “Volkswagen will become even more Chinese in the coming years"; launches 3 electric vehicles |
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| 19.4.17 |
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Hagerty and RAC - classic car insurer and valuation experts announce partnership to provide classic car owners with "market-leading" product |
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| 19.4.17 |
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AkzoNobel - reports a "record performance" for its first quarter; Specialty Chemicals to be separated |
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| 18.4.17 |
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3M - file lawsuit against K2 Concepts and Phoenix Automotive Refinishing for patent and copyright infringement |
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| 18.4.17 |
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Sweden: Volvo Cars and Autoliv - autonomous driving joint venture Zenuity starts operations |
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| 18.4.17 |
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Auto Body Professional - Spring 2017 magazine is available to read online, NOW! |
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| 18.4.17 |
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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) - publishes its Mission and Business Plan |
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| 18.4.17 |
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Axalta - product compatibility can impact quality refinish outcomes: avoiding the pitfalls of incorrect system usage |
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| 18.4.17 |
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AXA - joins a fourth Government-funded autonomous vehicles project |
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| 18.4.17 |
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Government - Therea may calls snap general election on 8 June |
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| 18.4.17 |
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Thatcham Research, on last week's EuroNCAP crash rest results - another poor safety performer from FIAT, 5 stars for latest BMW |
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| 18.4.17 |
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Dacia - celebrates 100,000 models sold in the uk |
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| 18.4.17 |
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FTA Van Excellence Gold Partners - ARI, Bott Ltd, Brigade Electronics, Hertz, Lex Autolease and Microlise |
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| 18.4.17 |
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Global: Volkswagen - brand deliveries rise in March |
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| 18.4.17 |
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TRACKER - sees number of Land Rover Defenders stolen and recovered increase by over 50% |
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| 18.4.17 |
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ProofCam - dash cams are "an increasingly essential motoring accessory" |
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| 18.4.17 |
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IFED - ghostbroker ordered to pay back £253,000 for his "ill gotten gains" |
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| 18.4.17 |
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Cooper Solutions - 3 out of 4 dealership employees overpay benefit in kind on company cars |
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| 18.4.17 |
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SEAT UK - overall fleet growth of 32% in Q1 led by 86% rise in true fleet sales |
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| 18.4.17 |
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Fix Auto - Northwood Coachworks open new site, which becomes Fix Auto Watford |
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| 18.4.17 |
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USA: State Farm (largest motor insurer) - requires welding certification from their approved repairers |
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| 18.4.17 |
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USA: Automotive Service Association (ASA) - issue statement supporting scan of all vehicles before and after repairs |
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| 18.4.17 |
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Auto Express - a million unsafe cars on UK roads as owners ignore manufacturer recalls |
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| 18.4.17 |
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Fix Auto Oswestry - win regional Vauxhall Approved Bodyshop of the Year award; final at BBA on 9 May |
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| 18.4.17 |
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Tracy Howard (ex Howard Basford) - Inglewood Manor wins Hotel of the Year in Wirral Tourism Awards 2017 |
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| 18.4.17 |
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esure - Richard Hughes (ex RAC and RSA) joins in the role of Senior Network Manager |
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| 18.4.17 |
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Salvage - revised Code of Practice to finally come into effect in October 2017 |
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| 17.4.17 |
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PPG – publish open letter to all AkzoNobel Stakeholders from PPG CEO Michael H. McGarry |
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| 17.4.17 |
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Motability scheme - 51,000 disabled drivers have lost their Motability cars after change in benefits rules |
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| 17.4.17 |
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Government - Theresa May overrules ministers and orders a scrappage scheme for older diesel cars |
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| 17.4.17 |
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London Motor Show - at Battersea Evolution, weekend before British Bodyshop Awards, to be sponsored by Confused.com |
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| 17.4.17 |
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Driving test - 4 key changes from 4 December 2017 include following directions from a sat nav |
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| 17.4.17 |
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PPG & Nationwide sponsored Dan Cammish – what a weekend at Donington in Porsche Carrera Cup GB |
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| 12.4.17 |
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All-New Subaru XV - wins JNCAP Grand Prix Award for top safety score |
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| 12.4.17 |
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Auto Express - a million unsafe cars on the road as owners ignore recalls |
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| 12.4.17 |
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Euro NCAP - BMW 5 Series gets a top five-star safety rating and FIAT's Doblò gets three stars |
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| 12.4.17 |
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PPG - issues updated statement in connection with its proposal to AkzoNobel to form a combined company |
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| 12.4.17 |
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AkzoNobel - calls on Elliott Advisors and PPG to clarify relationship |
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| 12.4.17 |
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Nationwide - look to continue winning streak at Donington Park |
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| 12.4.17 |
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RAC - Mercedes-Benz appoints RAC as its new Roadside Assistance Partner |
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| 12.4.17 |
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Employment remains at record high rate of 74.6% |
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| 12.4.17 |
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3M - hosts "inspirational" ABP Women’s Automotive event |
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| 12.4.17 |
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NMDA - motorbike sales down again in March |
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| 12.4.17 |
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Paul Glover & Martyn Rowley 2017 Charity Ball - April 7th & 8th Darnford Moors Golf Club, Lichfield |
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| 12.4.17 |
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RAC - EU cross-border enforcement directive - statement from the RAC |
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| 12.4.17 |
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Mycarcheck.com - reveals risks for top 20 makes: Honda worst for write-off, Audi for finance and Yamaha stolen |
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| 12.4.17 |
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British Bodyshop Awards 2017 (BBA) - THE FINALISTS ARE ANNOUNCED! |
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| 12.4.17 |
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Ripon, North Yorkshire - bizarre series of bonnets and doors being stolen from parked cars |
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| 11.4.17 |
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Allianz - appoints Bob Dawson as claims major loss manager to lead major loss and multi-track motor and casualty claims handling teams |
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| 11.4.17 |
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Confused.com / Willis Towers Watson - car insurance premiums see 16% annual rise |
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| 11.4.17 |
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Tantalum and Imperial College London - awarded £1m to deliver Air.Car - Connected and Autonomous Vehicles - project |
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| 11.4.17 |
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Thatcham Research - standards for cyber security on new cars gets the green light |
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| 11.4.17 |
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National Body Repair Association (NBRA) - North West homes raided as part of nuisance calls related to data theft from bodyshops |
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| 11.4.17 |
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Ben - new campaign highlights key social challenges for automotive industry’s people |
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| 11.4.17 |
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Tracker - thieves continue to target the BMW X5 |
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| 11.4.17 |
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Rab Lee Memorial Golf Day 2017 - Thurs 29 June - Sat 1 July at The Belfry Hotel and Resort; fundraising page link below |
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| 11.4.17 |
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Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity – making a donation to include old-style £5 notes ASAP |
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| 11.4.17 |
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Mirka - Mirka AOS-B "smallest battery driven spot repair sander on the market" |
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| 11.4.17 |
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Axalta and Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport - celebrate team win at Chinese Grand Prix (Spies Hecker paint on the car) |
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| 11.4.17 |
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Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) - has awarded £62 million funding to projects to develop innovative low carbon technology in the UK |
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| 11.4.17 |
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Independent Garage Association (IGA) - independent garages top consumer satisfaction charts |
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| 11.4.17 |
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Vertu Motors and BCA - sign five-year exclusive remarketing deal |
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| 10.4.17 |
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Ivan Marriott - details of funeral to take place on Monday 24 April |
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| 10.4.17 |
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Fix Auto UK - confirm Michael McLaren is new Regional Operational Manager for Scotland, the north of England and Northern Ireland |
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| 10.4.17 |
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Axalta Coating Systems - celebrates Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport team win at F1 Chinese Grand Prix |
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| 10.4.17 |
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PPG / AkzoNobel - concerns about Dutch opposition to a takeover dismissed by former head of competition at EC |
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| 10.4.17 |
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Arnold Clark - death announced of founder, Sir Arnold Clark |
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| 10.4.17 |
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Vauxhall Insurance Scheme (underwritten by Ageas/Tesco) - Rob Smale and Peter Millis comment |
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| 10.4.17 |
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Ivan Marriott (Collins Associates engineer and IAEA branch chairman) - sad news of Ivan's death on Friday |
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| 10.4.17 |
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International Applications Limited (IAL) - appoints Ian McCahill as Channel Manager of its Supply360 division, |
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| 10.4.17 |
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IFB - Rameo Mohammed, crash for cash fraudster sentenced to two years in prison for staging car accidents |
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| 10.4.17 |
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IFB - Mohammed Asghar, Dharminder and Davinder Nagra each get 5 years in jail for orchestrating crash-for-cash gang |
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| 10.4.17 |
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Mercedes - this autumn's updated S‑Class takes a further, major step towards autonomous driving |
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| 07.4.17 |
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REPOST FROM ABP FORUM: Can anyone recommend a good machine for the new air con gas (R1234yf) please? |
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| 07.4.17 |
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Mazda’s in-house Customer Relations Centre - deals with over 10,000 customer contacts a month |
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| 07.4.17 |
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Volvo Car UK - launches fleet-friendly tax web app |
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| 07.4.17 |
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Gemini - supports future talent with 40 AutoRaise apprenticeships |
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| 07.4.17 |
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Markerstudy - scoops ‘Innovation & Emerging Technologies: Reducing Fraud’ at Celent Model Insurer Awards 2017 |
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| 07.4.17 |
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Consumer Intelligence - average car insurance premium up 9.4% to £661 |
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| 07.4.17 |
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Circle Leasing - Aidan Minogue signs-up for ‘Director’s Challenge’ in aid of Circle Leasing’s 2017 Charity of Choice; Cancer Research UK |
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| 07.4.17 |
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Monika Schulze (Global Head of Marketing at Zurich) - how the motor insurance market will radically change |
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| 06.4.17 |
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PPG - proud to be headline partners of the British Bodyshop Awards again for 2017! |
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| 06.4.17 |
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Post magazine - full list of finalists for Claims awards; winners announced on 1 June |
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| 06.4.17 |
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British Coatings Federation (BCF) - survey reveals post-Brexit concerns from coatings sector |
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| 06.4.17 |
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BEN - announced as one of the five most popular payroll giving charities |
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| 06.4.17 |
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Audi - new A8 uses intelligent mix of four materials - aluminium, steel, magnesium and CFRP - for body |
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| 06.4.17 |
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Navigant Research - Ford ranks at number one (with Tesla at number 11) at developing automated driving systems |
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| 06.4.17 |
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PPG - make THIRD offer to Akzo Nobel to enter into discussions to explore proposal to form a combined company |
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| 05.4.17 |
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USA: Axalta - takes a "Quantum Leap" with new Acquire Quantum EFX Spectrophotometer in the US |
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| 05.4.17 |
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Only one day left to enter the IMI Skillauto contest! DEADLINE: Friday 7, April |
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| 05.4.17 |
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University of Edinburgh - to become centre of excellence for cyber security research |
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| 05.4.17 |
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Axalta Coating Systems - recognised by General Motors as a 2016 Supplier of the Year Winner |
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| 05.4.17 |
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ABP Women's Automotive meeting at 3M - global brands, engaging speakers and behind-the-scenes of 3M's inventions at networking meet-up |
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| 05.4.17 |
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GYS - win Tesla approval |
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| 05.4.17 |
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Selsia - launches Mobile Services: a nationwide, centrally managed mobile repair service for cars, vans and heavy commercial vehicles |
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| 05.4.17 |
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Selsia - launches 'Mobile Services', a nationwide, centrally managed mobile repair service for cars, vans and heavy commercial vehicles |
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| 05.4.17 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - one sold every 30 seconds in March |
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| 05.4.17 |
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Netherlands: EMM - construction of new EMM International headquarters reaches highest point! |
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| 05.4.17 |
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Cooper Solutions - countdown to increased VED rates from 1st April adds to new and used car demand​ |
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| 05.4.17 |
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McLaren - GREAT Britain campaign partners with McLaren for 2017 |
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| 05.4.17 |
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SHB - vehicle hire and management company SHB takes delivery of 176 Fiat Professional vans |
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| 05.4.17 |
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Brown Brothers - sponsored Aiden Moffat has a frustrating start to the 2017 season |
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| 05.4.17 |
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Ford blog: "What it Takes to be a Self-Driving Leader" |
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| 05.4.17 |
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AutoRaise - Alton Cars Group apprentice event in Leeds “restores faith in the talent of young people” |
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| 05.4.17 |
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Fix Auto World - acquisition of global rights to 11 glass and automotive aftermarket companies |
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| 05.4.17 |
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NFDA - small growth of diesel in March (SMMT figures) shows there's still a market for cleaner and modern diesel vehicles in the UK |
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| 05.4.17 |
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Fuel drops by 2.5p a litre |
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| 05.4.17 |
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SMMT - March was all-time record month for new car sales; up 8.4% to 562,000 |
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| 04.4.17 |
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Harris & Co - report from Rally North Wales, 1.4.17, in Fix Auto, Industry Insights, Connected Solutions and Prasco Parts-sponsored car |
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| 04.4.17 |
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Mayor plans to introduce Ultra Low Emission Zone in April 2019 |
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| 04.4.17 |
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TyreSafe - tyre defects account for 27% of all car MoT failures; second most common reason for a failure after lighting |
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| 04.4.17 |
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The Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) - opens membership to insurance supply chain |
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| 04.4.17 |
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ONLY 4 days left to enter IMI Skillauto contest! |
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| 04.4.17 |
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Suffolk New College - Ipswich MP unveils £400,000 Suffolk New College Fabrication and Welding Centre |
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| 04.4.17 |
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Nexa Autocolor - launch digital TV channel |
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| 04.4.17 |
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Mercedes-Benz - wins top fleet aftersales award for the second time |
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| 04.4.17 |
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Auto-Motivate - to run free seminar on its highly successful Mindset Performance training |
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| 04.4.17 |
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David Sargeant, Gemini ARC's MD, is running the London Marathon 2017 in April for Leukaemia CARE - 350 miles covered in training! |
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| 04.4.17 |
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Ingelby - 3-month free trial of new app that streamlines car service and MOT booking process for dealers and customers |
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| 04.4.17 |
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Nationwide - takes double Brands Hatch win as Cammish exerts his superiority |
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| 04.4.17 |
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Fix Auto UK - sponsors exciting teenage race ace, Jac Constable, in Michelin Ginetta GT4 SuperCup Championship |
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| 03.4.17 |
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LexisNexis Risk Solutions - delivers "data injection" at point of quote for enhanced risk assessment |
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| 03.4.17 |
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Institute for Apprenticeships - new institute to ensure quality skills training; investing in "home grown-skills" |
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| 03.4.17 |
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Spies Hecker - new clear coat additive for ultra-brilliant blue colours |
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| 03.4.17 |
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PPG Refinish UK and Nationwide - Daniel Cammish begins the season with a double Brands Hatch position! |
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| 03.4.17 |
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Mirka UK - gains approved supplier status to VW Group Clever Repair Programme |
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| 03.4.17 |
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Comma - Manista hand cleaner - more environmentally friendly - no longer made with plastic polychips |
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| 03.4.17 |
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Vehicle Procurements - complete Classic Car Challenge for Lincs and Notts Air Ambulance |
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| 03.4.17 |
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Ben Blog - best practice for paying employees commission |
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| 03.4.17 |
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British Coatings Federation (BCF) - offering new range of classroom-based courses in coatings technology |
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| 03.4.17 |
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Still time to enter IMI Skillauto contest – but hurry! |
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| 03.4.17 |
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PPG - launch digital product circle tool |
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| 03.4.17 |
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Motoreasy - 4 in 5 motorists ‘phone a friend’ before approving garage work |
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| 03.4.17 |
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Euro Cars Parts (ECP) - acquires Team P R Reilly and Karkraft (N.I.) Limited of Belfast |
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| 03.4.17 |
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Advantage Parts Solutions - announce promotion of David Gaskell to Director, UK Insurer Programmes |
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| 03.4.17 |
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GoCompare.com - the cost of getting a young driver on the road falls to £5,733 |
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| 03.4.17 |
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Belgium: Cromax - becomes Silver Partner of Punch Powertrain Solar Team |
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| 03.4.17 |
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RAC - digital driving licence will be arriving in 2018 |
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| 03.4.17 |
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Smartdriverclub - connected cars to transform life for millions |
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| 03.4.17 |
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NFDA - ready to explain the new tax rates? |
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| 03.4.17 |
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Volvo Car UK - aims to grow UK sales by nearly 30% to 60k by 2020 |
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| 02.4.17 |
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ABP Club website - over 328,000 visits to site in Q1, with 1.288 million pages viewed |
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| 02.4.17 |
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Government - to unveil plans for Toxin Tax, £20 a day for older diesel cars to drive in UK cities |
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| 02.4.17 |
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National Living Wage - increased on Saturday for 1.7 million workers aged 25 years and over to £14,877 pa |
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| 02.4.17 |
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Nationwide / PPG sponsored Dan Cammish starts Porsche Carrera Cup season with 2 pole positions and 2 wins |
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| 02.4.17 |
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Australia: Slater and Gordon - served with new class action from shareholders alleging errors by company |
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| 02.4.17 |
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Australia: Slater and Gordon - get £44m in emergency loans from banks to help support struggling UK business |
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| 31.3.17 |
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IFED - 6 fraudsters sentenced for £530,000 insurance claims fraud after 5 years of police investigation |
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| 31.3.17 |
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Michael T McLaren (ex Nationwide and Allied Vehicles) - joins Fix Auto UK as Regional Operations Manager |
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| 31.3.17 |
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Tracey Chamberlain - promoted to Head of Approved Repair Network at Nationwide Network Services. |
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| 31.3.17 |
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Neville Pearson (ex FMG) - joins Nationwide Network Services as Network Manager |
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| 31.3.17 |
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Allianz - launches live video streaming platform for customer property claims |
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| 31.3.17 |
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AIG UK - improves claims service to motor fleet customers by using cloud-based technology from VUEcloud |
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| 31.3.17 |
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Apprenticeships - Government policies have a worrying lack of focus and will not fill widening skills gaps |
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| 31.3.17 |
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SMMT - young people to lead Connected and Autonomous Vehicle (CAV) revolution as they see big benefits |
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| 31.3.17 |
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Fix Auto UK - announce new franchisee; Auto Sphere Body Repairs becomes Fix Auto Edinburgh Central |
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| 31.3.17 |
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British Coatings Federation - offer new range of classroom-based courses in coatings technology |
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| 31.3.17 |
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Comparethemarket - drivers waste £2.7 billion on motor insurance each year by not shopping around |
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| 31.3.17 |
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APU - private prosecution for £29,000 fraudulent claim leads to 18 month jail for conman with fake Ferrari |
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| 30.3.17 |
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DVLA - publish their strategic plan for next 3 years, 2017-20; "Simpler; Better; Safer" |
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| 30.3.17 |
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CAPS - to be made available free of charge for bodyshops from April 2017 |
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| 30.3.17 |
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Accenture - Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things attracted 50% of all InsurTech Funding in 2016 |
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| 30.3.17 |
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ABP Club bodyshop member seeking advice on "doing tyres in-house" - can you help him? |
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| 30.3.17 |
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Personal injury discount rate (Ogden) - comment from ABI, LV= and RAC on consultation launched today |
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| 30.3.17 |
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MoJ - launches consultation on "The Personal Injury Discount Rate (Ogden); How it should be set in future" |
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| 30.3.17 |
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U-Pol - Isuzu gives official seal of approval to Raptor protective coating; "simply the best" |
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| 30.3.17 |
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Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Company of Europe (Insure The Box) - appoint Group Head of People and Culture |
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| 30.3.17 |
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Euro Car Parts - launches all-new trade website called Omnipart |
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| 30.3.17 |
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ERS (formerly Equity Red Star) - promote Donna Willis to the role of Chief Operations Officer |
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| 30.3.17 |
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Fix Auto UK - new extended agreement with Co-op Insurance provides additional repair capacity in key regions |
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| 30.3.17 |
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Nationwide - target new records as Carrera Cup season starts at Brands Hatch |
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| 30.3.17 |
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Lloyd's of London insurance market - 2016 result: £2.1 billion profit on £29.9 billion of premiums |
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| 29.3.17 |
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TCH Leasing - FMG mitigated over £25,000 in costs from 67 repairs in six months, involving TCH Leasing customers |
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| 29.3.17 |
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The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) - UK Automotive demands government delivers deal to safeguard competitiveness |
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| 29.3.17 |
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Ford - future virtual reality technology offers a more convenient way to “try before you buy” |
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| 29.3.17 |
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ERS (formerly Equity Red Star) - 2016 results; profit hit by change in Ogden discount rate |
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| 29.3.17 |
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Vauxhall Motors - to end sponsorship of Home Nations football after 2018 |
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| 29.3.17 |
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National Accident Repair Group - Chris Elton (ex JCC) joins National Accident Repair Group (NARG) as Finance Director |
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| 29.3.17 |
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Brexit - PM triggers Article 50 to start the formal process of leaving the European Union |
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| 29.3.17 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) 2017 – not long to wait to find out who the finalists are… |
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| 29.3.17 |
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The AA - customer trial shows connected car tech device, Car Genie, can predict a third of breakdowns before they happen |
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| 29.3.17 |
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Suffolk New College - new £400,000 Fabrication and Welding Centre to open on Friday |
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| 29.3.17 |
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Nationwide - support UK Air Ambulances as Corporate Charity for 2017 |
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| 29.3.17 |
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Leicester Mercury interview with Darren Edwards, chief exec of Sytner Group - former bodyshop apprentice now runs £4.9bn a year business |
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| 29.3.17 |
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Prestige Fleet Servicing - launches VehicleTrak to give fleets greater transparency |
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| 29.3.17 |
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BEST - new flexible paint cup system which eliminates the traditional requirement of additional paint mixing pot and paper filter |
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| 29.3.17 |
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Auto Express - Driver Power Best Car Dealer Survey launches new database of top 1,000 dealers for 2017 |
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| 29.3.17 |
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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles - extended opening hours across the entire network of 72 Van Centres and 24 Authorised Repairers |
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| 29.3.17 |
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SunLife - since turning 50, 21% of people have experienced age discrimination when trying to take out insurance |
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| 29.3.17 |
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WNS - paid £3.6m in fees and £37.2m in repair costs for claims handled by Acromas (Saga) in y/e Jan 2017 |
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| 28.3.17 |
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Insurance Times - finalists for Claims Excellence Awards on 18 May include Audatex and Thatcham |
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| 28.3.17 |
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Audi - parts shortage hits A4 and A5 production at Ingolstadt |
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| 28.3.17 |
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Skills Funding Agency (SFA) and Education Funding Agency (EFA) - to merge to become a combined funding agency |
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| 28.3.17 |
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AkzoNobel - to outline new strategy and updated financial guidance at investor update on April 19, 2017 |
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| 28.3.17 |
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IMI Skill Auto 2017 - deadline for entries is Friday 7 April |
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| 28.3.17 |
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The Insurance Fraud Register (IFR) - industry sign-up to Insurance Fraud Register ahead of target |
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| 28.3.17 |
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**REMINDER** 3M Webinar: Hand Arm Vibration in the Bodyshop - Wednesday 29 March, 12-1pm |
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| 28.3.17 |
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AutoRaise - comments on think tank’s call for Skills Levy |
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| 28.3.17 |
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Heatons Garage - Lancashire-based classic car restoration bodyshop suffers spraybooth extraction unit fire |
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| 28.3.17 |
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IAEA National Conference - early bird booking ends soon for 6 May conference in Donington |
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| 28.3.17 |
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American Express - Brits spend £206 billion on running costs over the average car lifespan |
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| 28.3.17 |
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Groupe PSA - initial tests of the Groupe PSA's autonomous car for "non-expert" motorists |
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| 28.3.17 |
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Oxbotica - AI software for driverless cars firm wins FT award |
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| 28.3.17 |
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RoSPA - adopting Single/Double Summer Time (GMT+2) would have the net effect of saving around 80 lives and 212 serious injuries a year |
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| 28.3.17 |
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Competition and Markets Authority - price comparison websites could be more transparent and competitive |
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| 28.3.17 |
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GEM - tells drivers to "expect motorcyclists at junctions" in bid to reduce collisions |
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| 28.3.17 |
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Gocompare.com - on auto-renewal: warns that new rules on displaying last year’s premium on renewal letters may not go far enough |
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| 28.3.17 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) 2017 – seven weeks to BBA! |
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| 28.3.17 |
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IPPR (think tank) - North-South divide will be widened by new £2bn-a-year apprenticeship scheme, finds think tank |
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| 28.3.17 |
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Fix Auto Croydon - relocate the business to a 40,000 sq ft building to double production |
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| 28.3.17 |
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Wunelli - Fiat Panda, Kia Picanto and Citroen C3 top the list of ten cars that are cheap to run and safely driven |
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| 28.3.17 |
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Asphalt Industry Alliance (AIA) - within the next five years one in six local roads will need to be repaired or face closurure |
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| 28.3.17 |
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Stanners - plastic welding unit from Stanners receives Volkswagen Group approval |
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| 28.3.17 |
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Accident Exchange, MyCarNeedsA and AutoRestore - smartphone App allows drivers to ‘click’ for a replacement car accident |
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| 28.3.17 |
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comparethemarket.com - average premium for drivers over 50 years old has risen to £398, up £40 (11%) year on year |
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| 28.3.17 |
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Accident Exchange and MyCarNeedsA.com - launch new smartphone App that allows drivers to ‘click’ for a replacement car after an accident |
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| 28.3.17 |
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National Apprenticeship Awards - now open for entries |
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| 27.3.17 |
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PPG - team of executives snubbed by AkzoNobel board during visit to Netherlands on Friday |
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| 27.3.17 |
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Sherwin-Williams - three month delay to June for completion of Valspar acquisition |
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| 27.3.17 |
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PPG - announce customer-specific automotive OEM and industrial coatings price increases in Europe from 1 May |
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| 27.3.17 |
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Town Centre Automobiles - complete rebrand for Sunderland-based car dealership, aftersales and body repair business |
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| 27.3.17 |
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Allianz (commercial) - enhanced legal services for business customers |
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| 27.3.17 |
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Haymarket Media - invests £50m in What Car?, Autocar and Pistonheads in new automotive venture - 'Haymarket Automotive' |
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| 27.3.17 |
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Cooper Solutions - 14,500 vehicles sold in 2016 via FullAuction – "the most trade-to-trade sales since launch" |
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| 27.3.17 |
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Consumer Intelligence - one in three car owners have cut back on driving to save money |
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| 27.3.17 |
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The Floow - telematics firm receives £13m investment, including further funding from existing investor, Direct Line Group |
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| 27.3.17 |
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Venson - 85% of motorists would now seriously consider buying an electric vehicle |
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| 27.3.17 |
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IMI - receives Skills Funding Agency (SFA) approval for 3 new standards: Light, Heavy Vehicle and Bus and Coach Engineering Technician |
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| 27.3.17 |
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Alton Cars Group - add 11th site, Brookstead Panelcraft in Rotherham |
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| 27.3.17 |
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AkzoNobel - to be carbon neutral and use 100% renewable energy by 2050 |
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| 27.3.17 |
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**REMINDER** 3M Webinar: Hand Arm Vibration in the Bodyshop - Wednesday 29 March, 12-1pm |
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| 27.3.17 |
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Belgium: Europcar Group - new flagship station in Brussels offers rental and car sharing booking |
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| 27.3.17 |
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What Car? - the cars about to be "clobbered" with 25 times the tax |
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| 26.3.17 |
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USA: Root - start-up insurer offers context-insurance for Tesla's with lower premium when in autonomous mode |
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| 26.3.17 |
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PwC - 30% of existing UK jobs could be impacted by automation by early 2030s, but should be offset by job gains elsewhere |
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| 26.3.17 |
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CitNOW - Ford becomes first manufacturer to roll out pan-European video communication programme |
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| 26.3.17 |
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Uber - suspends its entire autonomous car test programme in the USA after major crash |
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| 25.3.17 |
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Copart - announces a Two-for-One share split |
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| 24.3.17 |
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Motofix Group - Exeter branch successfully re-approved by Mitsubishi and gains "Centre of Excellence" rating |
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| 24.3.17 |
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DWF - call for collective response to organised fraud in Scotland as injury claims rise 16.6% in four years |
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| 24.3.17 |
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Malta - will be the biggest beneficiary of Brexit for insurers and financial services companies |
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| 24.3.17 |
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PWC - 32% of UK jobs in finance and insurance potentially at high risk of automation by the early 2030s |
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| 24.3.17 |
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Modern Claims Magazine - finalists for their awards announced including new bodyshop-of-the-year award |
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| 24.3.17 |
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CECRA - calls for a robust regulatory framework for a standardised secure in vehicle telematics platform |
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| 24.3.17 |
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Edam Group (owners of Easi-Drive) - plans to double in size to £100m turnover include move into fleet market |
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| 24.3.17 |
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Ofsted - inspection of apprenticeships from May 2017 |
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| 24.3.17 |
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Australia: Slater and Gordon - ASIC investigation concludes with no enforcement action |
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| 23.3.17 |
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**REMINDER** 3M Webinar: Hand Arm Vibration in the Bodyshop - Wednesday 29 March, 12-1pm |
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| 23.3.17 |
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Consumer Intelligence - 45% of all drivers believe their premium will rise at their next renewal |
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| 23.3.17 |
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Andrew Gault, Glenn Allen Car Body Repairs - Riverpark Training apprentice is aiming to represent UK at Global Skills Competition |
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| 23.3.17 |
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Selsia - appointed by RSPB to manage accident repairs to the charity's fleet of vehicle |
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| 23.3.17 |
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Industry Insights - appoints Kelly Dalwood to support marketing and communications |
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| 23.3.17 |
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Venson Automotive Solutions - 24% increase in turnover from 2011 to 2015 |
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| 23.3.17 |
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Volvo Product Technology Course - Volvo celebrate reaching the 500 delegate mark; next course is 12 October |
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| 23.3.17 |
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Revive! - annual conference celebrates meteoric business growth |
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| 23.3.17 |
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Mirka - powers ahead Abranet Ace HD range |
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| 23.3.17 |
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Auto Windscreens - celebrates after shortlist success at Modern Claims Awards 2017 |
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| 23.3.17 |
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The Beaconsfield Workshop - Bucks-based Rolls-Royce, Bentley and Lotus approved bodyshop moves to new premises |
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| 23.3.17 |
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Covéa Insurance - target to increase representation of women in senior positions by 30% over the next 5 years |
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| 23.3.17 |
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SMMT - UK car manufacturing enjoys biggest February for 17 years as production rises 8.0% to 153,041 units |
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| 23.3.17 |
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Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) - New Chair of the Smaller Business Practitioner Panel announced |
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| 23.3.17 |
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Fix Auto Wrexham - announces relocation plan to double capacity |
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| 23.3.17 |
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PSA Group UK - David March Becomes Director of UK Franchising, Network Development and Quality for Citroën, DS and Peugeot brands |
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| 23.3.17 |
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ABI - countdown to 1 April changes aimed at helping insurance consumers understand their options at renewal |
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| 23.3.17 |
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The National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA) - average car at auction selling value down 4.8% in Feb from £5,296 to £5,041 |
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| 22.3.17 |
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On every car they sold in 2016 - Porsche made average £14,200 profit; Ferrari made average £40,900 profit |
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| 22.3.17 |
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British Coatings Federation (BCF) - joins manufacturers’ organisation, EEF, to help ensure a competitive future for the UK coatings industry |
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| 22.3.17 |
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Which? - our independent tests reveal the worst diesel cars for air pollution |
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| 22.3.17 |
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Nationwide - raise £78,000 for Macmillan |
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| 22.3.17 |
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Admiral - drivers’ relaxed attitude to speeding and using their mobile phone revealed |
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| 22.3.17 |
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MoneySuperMarket - new FCA rules won't stop over 40% of drivers auto-renewing their car insurance |
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| 22.3.17 |
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Brown Brothers Distribution - interviews British Touring Car Championship racing driver, Aiden Moffat |
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| 22.3.17 |
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IAM RoadSmart - new video highlights the real cost of business crashes |
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| 22.3.17 |
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Eco Repair Systems - new nitrogen generator for cost-effective plastic fusion welding |
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| 22.3.17 |
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Livepoint Software Solutions - new cloud-based bodyshop software system launched "as an alternative to the outgoing Glassmatix" |
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| 22.3.17 |
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Autocar - time is running out for Autocar Great British Women nominations |
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| 22.3.17 |
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Shine! - Derbyshire-based smart repair business invests in 16 Mercedes-Benz Vito vans |
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| 22.3.17 |
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3M Webinar: Hand Arm Vibration in the Bodyshop - Wednesday 29 March, 12-1pm |
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| 22.3.17 |
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AkzoNobel - rejects 2nd unsolicited bid proposal from PPG Industries; improved offer up 7% to €24 billion |
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| 22.3.17 |
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London Taxi Company (LTC) - opens new £300m factory near Coventry to build the new TX5 electric black cab |
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| 22.3.17 |
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Poole Accident Repair - open new 8,000sq ft, 16-bay, state-of-the-art multi-material repair facility |
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| 21.3.17 |
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RMI Bodyshops (NAB & VBRA) - rebranded as the National Body Repair Association (NBRA) |
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| 21.3.17 |
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SAVE THE DATE! Rab Lee Golf Day: Thursday 29 June - Saturday 1 July at The Belfry Hotel and Resort |
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| 21.3.17 |
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IFED - insurance claims manager sentenced to 5 years for stealing £1.8m from insurance underwriting agency he worked for |
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| 21.3.17 |
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AutoRaise - 82 potential body and paint apprentices attend Motofix Group’s Yeovil event |
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| 21.3.17 |
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Swansway Jaguar - new £5 million centre to open on 1 April |
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| 21.3.17 |
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ABP Women's Automotive - last call to register to attend next week's meeting at 3M in Bracknell, Berkshire: Thursday 30 March, 12-4pm |
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| 21.3.17 |
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MIB (Motor Insurers’ Bureau) - uninsured driving the focus of MPs visit to MIB |
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| 21.3.17 |
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Cooper Solutions - launches mobile bidding helping dealers trade cars anytime, anywhere |
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| 21.3.17 |
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Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) - whistleblowers offered up to £100,000 in campaign to crack down on cartels |
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| 21.3.17 |
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ABI - increase in inflation makes a sensible Discount Rate more important than ever |
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| 21.3.17 |
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Confused.com - 64% of hay fever sufferers admit to driving after taking medication; 1/20 have had an accident as a result |
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| 21.3.17 |
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Co-op Young Driver Insurance - has rewarded policyholders over £11.8m since it launched in 2011 |
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| 21.3.17 |
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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) - Nick Stace appointed as a Non-Executive Director to its board |
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| 21.3.17 |
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VisionTrack - video saves insurer over £16,000 after motorist jumps red light crashing into fleet driver |
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| 21.3.17 |
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hpi - cost of motoring soars by more than 10% in a year |
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| 21.3.17 |
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SEAT - expands four-day test drive across range for business customers |
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| 21.3.17 |
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Inflation rate – inflation shoots up; CPI up to 2.3% for last 12 months; RPI up to 3.2% |
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| 21.3.17 |
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BMW - a fully autonomous BMW (level 5) is at least 10 years away |
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| 21.3.17 |
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USA: "So God Made a Bodyshop Owner" video on You Tube - made by a Colorado bodyshop owner |
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| 21.3.17 |
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NAHL (brands include National Accident Helpline) - 2016 results: pre-tax profit of £16m on turnover of £51m |
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| 21.3.17 |
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Trend Tracker - publisher of UK Car Body Repair Market reports, announces its closure on 1 April |
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| 21.3.17 |
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Akzo Nobel - reported to have Axalta as an acquisition target |
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| 21.3.17 |
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PPG - reported to be preparing enhanced bid for Akzo Nobel after rejection of initial $22.4 billion bid |
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| 20.3.17 |
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Direct Tool Company (DTC) - new DEL500 Mobile Dust and Fume Extractor by Delton Tools |
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| 20.3.17 |
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Covéa Insurance - CPD accreditation for the Covéa Insurance Broker Training Academy |
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| 20.3.17 |
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Ageas - on the Pre-Second Reading Prisons and Courts Bill; wider reforms to credit hire/repair should also be considered |
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| 20.3.17 |
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Road Haulage Association (RHA) - insurance rate rises could hit hauliers hard says RHA |
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| 20.3.17 |
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Ageas - François-Xavier Boisseau comments on young drivers and the cost of car insurance |
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| 20.3.17 |
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MPs debate cost of motor insurance for young drivers - today (Monday 20 March) at 4.30pm |
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| 20.3.17 |
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Bank of England - predicts UK motor insurance market reduction of 21% by 2040 |
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| 20.3.17 |
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Barretts Motor Group - to open a new Jaguar Land Rover dealership in Ashford |
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| 20.3.17 |
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Audatex UK - new blog post: 'How connected and autonomous cars are disrupting the claims industry' |
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| 20.3.17 |
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Servicing Stop - 26% rise in searches for online car service bookings |
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| 20.3.17 |
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Brexit - Article 50 to be triggered on Wednesday 29 March |
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| 20.3.17 |
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Toyota - donates new 4x4 to Ben’s Birch Hill Care Centre in Berwick-upon-Tweed |
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| 20.3.17 |
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BuyaCar.co.uk - rural dwellers are leading a revolution in the way Britain buys cars |
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| 20.3.17 |
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Ford - rolls out Video Check service (servicing work) |
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| 20.3.17 |
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GEM Motoring Assist - 9 out of 10 drivers want L-test change based on graduated driver licensing |
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| 20.3.17 |
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Hertfordshire Independent Living Service (HILS) - 43% reduction in annual collision/damage incidents |
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| 20.3.17 |
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3M - supports Alton Cars to inspire tomorrow’s auto body repair professionals |
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| 20.3.17 |
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MG Cannon - bodyshop group boosts team by five with bodyshop manager, marketing, HR and finance appointments |
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| 20.3.17 |
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Justice Committee - launches whiplash and small claims limits inquiry |
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| 20.3.17 |
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Saga - animals caused more than £600,000 worth of damage to Saga's customers' vehicles last year |
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| 20.3.17 |
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MoneySuperMarket - comments on premium price increases due to Ogden discount rate change |
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| 20.3.17 |
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ABI - Ogden discount rate change effective today will result in three waves of insurance premium increases |
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| 20.3.17 |
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Government - announce £23m funding boost to accelerate take up of hydrogen-powered vehicles and infrastructure |
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| 17.3.17 |
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Fix Auto Barnsley - announces investment plans to double production capacity |
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| 17.3.17 |
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Toyota - announces £240m investment in Burnaston factory |
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| 17.3.17 |
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Slater Gordon - confirm 94% of its debt has traded hands from original lenders to distressed debt investors |
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| 16.3.17 |
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RAC - 14% describe their neighbour’s parking as ‘poor’ or ‘appalling’ |
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| 16.3.17 |
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Germany: Sika Automotive - exhibiting at the Strategies In Car Body Engineering 2017 conference, in Bad Nauheim, Germany, this month |
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| 16.3.17 |
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Netherlands: Valspar Automotive begins new build in Lelystad, the Netherlands |
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| 16.3.17 |
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Emtec - World Skills UK Competition, Regional Pilot for Vehicle Body Repair Technicians on Thursday 23 March |
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| 16.3.17 |
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GT Motive - launches free trial of estimating system |
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| 16.3.17 |
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Lark - opt for a made to measure claim service from FMG |
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| 16.3.17 |
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Bollington - appoints Scott Miles as new Motor Trade Account Manager |
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| 16.3.17 |
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National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) - members' concerns supported by the House of Lords |
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| 16.3.17 |
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IAM RoadSmart - moves towards driverless cars must not produce lazy drivers reliant on gadgets |
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| 16.3.17 |
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Alton Cars - video captures all 'the buzz' from the recent AutoRaise apprentice open day |
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| 16.3.17 |
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Highways England - urged to make CCTV of “swerve to avoid” crashes available to insurers |
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| 16.3.17 |
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AXA Insurance - with law firm, rradar, develops innovative machine learning app |
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| 16.3.17 |
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Fleet News Awards - full list of all 32 winners (and finalists) from last nights Awards event |
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| 16.3.17 |
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Slater Gordon - media reports that rescue is underway after major banks sold their debt in the company |
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| 16.3.17 |
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DLG Auto Services - the new name for the 19 Direct Line accident repair centres (formerly known as UKAARC) |
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| 16.3.17 |
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RMI Bodyshops - appoint Peter Eden (ex Euro Car Parts and Renault) as regional manager |
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| 16.3.17 |
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Frank Harvey - former Head of RMI NAB (re)joins Karl Vella Group |
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| 16.3.17 |
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Euro Car Parts - Richard Taylor, Head of Collision Repair Relations, has left the business |
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| 15.3.17 |
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Glaisyers - register for a new seminar: Employment Law Update, Thursday 27 April in Manchester |
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| 15.3.17 |
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Volkswagen Group - hosts gender balance awareness day at MK HQ: ‘A Day in their Shoes’ |
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| 15.3.17 |
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Smartdriverclub - alerts motorists to data harvesting by motor manufacturers |
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| 15.3.17 |
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3M - named a '2017 World’s Most Ethical Company' |
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| 15.3.17 |
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Drive Software Solutions - fleet technology company promotes Director of Sales and Marketing, Simon West-Oliver, to the new, Director role |
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| 15.3.17 |
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The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) - hosts apprenticeship 'match-making' event with leading insurers |
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| 15.3.17 |
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Infiniti - Karim Habib, former Head of BMW Design, named Head of Infiniti Design |
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| 15.3.17 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) 2017 - 55 days till the industry's best bash! |
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| 15.3.17 |
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Road Haulage Association (RHA) - Driverless trucks... the UK road network just isn’t up to the job says RHA |
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| 15.3.17 |
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REPOST FROM ABP FORUM - where can I get the info on what alloy/diamond cut wheels are allowed to be repaired? |
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| 15.3.17 |
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Marshall Motors - 2016 results: underlying profits up 60% on turnover up 54% |
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| 15.3.17 |
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Cromax - launches updated, user-friendly and faster version of ChromaWeb colour management software |
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| 15.3.17 |
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Consumer Intelligence - rising claim costs push van insurance premiums up 14.1% in a year to an average £1,344 |
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| 15.3.17 |
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Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAV) - new report says Government is "too focused" on private road vehicles (driverless cars) |
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| 15.3.17 |
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Wunelli - new, senior appointments prepare for ‘pivotal year’ of growth in telematics policies |
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| 15.3.17 |
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Gocompare.com - survey of 1,000 parents find 10% had children who’d had an accident within 1yr of passing test |
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| 15.3.17 |
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Government - rate of wage growth slows to 2.2% for year to January 2017 |
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| 15.3.17 |
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Government - unemployment rate drops to lowest level for 40 years |
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| 15.3.17 |
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LV - reported to have held merger talks with Royal London and received approaches for general insurance division |
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| 14.3.17 |
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PPG Refinish - launches new digital platform... PPG TV! |
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| 14.3.17 |
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Ford - named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for eighth year in a row |
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| 14.3.17 |
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ChipsAway - achieve coveted 5* rating on TrustPilot |
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| 14.3.17 |
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G&P – innovative quality system prevents £2.5 billion worth of automotive and aerospace parts waste |
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| 14.3.17 |
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Page to make a charity donation in memory of Jim Pearson, Supertune Automotive |
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| 14.3.17 |
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SMMT - Government & UK automotive industry discuss Britain as world leader in electric, connected and autonomous vehicle technology |
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| 14.3.17 |
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L&L Automotive Group - Hertfordshire-based dealer has seen 550% increase in profit on part exchanges with Cooper Solutions' tools |
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| 14.3.17 |
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BVRLA - personal contract hire has overtaken contract hire |
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| 14.3.17 |
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Kwik Fit - more than four million drivers admit to driving without a valid MOT |
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| 14.3.17 |
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MS Amlin - renews contract with National Windscreens |
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| 14.3.17 |
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WhoCanFixMyCar - Fred Parkes joins WhoCanFixMyCar from FTSE 250 technology business |
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| 14.3.17 |
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IMI - 45% of drivers said they felt pressured by a salesman to buy add-ons when they most recently bought a car from a dealership or garage |
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| 14.3.17 |
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China: Volkswagen Group - use quantum computers on a research project for traffic flow in Beijing |
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| 14.3.17 |
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SEAT - ‘Fleet Excellence’ dealership programme launches to enhance fleet service |
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| 13.3.17 |
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Aldermore - one in five SMEs miss new business opportunities due to lack of finance |
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| 13.3.17 |
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Intel - announces £12.5bn acquisition of Mobileye "to create automated driving solutions" |
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| 13.3.17 |
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Auto Windscreens - aftermarket ADAS recalibration solutions official backed by Mazda, Toyota and Volkswagen Group UK |
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| 13.3.17 |
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TTC Group - former AA DriveTech MD, Jim Kirkwood, joins road safety training organisation TTC Group as CEO |
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| 13.3.17 |
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Rolls-Royce Motor Cars - welcomes minister of state to its Technology and Logistics Centre |
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| 13.3.17 |
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CitNOW - digital training helps workshops boost customer satisfaction by a fifth |
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| 13.3.17 |
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Briggs Automotive Company (BAC) - Liverpool-based supercar manufacturer launches apprenticeship scheme with Riverside College |
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| 13.3.17 |
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Allianz - becomes and official partner to the FIA Formula E Championship |
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| 13.3.17 |
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Volkswagen Group and Tata Motors - to explore strategic alliance for joint development projects |
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| 13.3.17 |
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Autocar and Courland Automotive - applications open for Autocar Courland Next Generation Award 2017 |
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| 13.3.17 |
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hpi - puts diesel consumers’ minds at ease with free future valuations tool |
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| 13.3.17 |
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Direct Line - end of car mods? Number of motorists penalised for unlawfully altered exhaust systems & silencers decreased 43% from 2013-2015 |
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| 13.3.17 |
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Saga Car Insurance - in the last 12 months Saga paid out almost £100,000 in claims related to hitting or swerving to avoid potholes |
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| 13.3.17 |
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Alton Cars - 137 applications for apprenticeships from Saturday's Apprentice Open Day; over 400 visitors |
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| 13.3.17 |
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Watchstone - article in Sunday Times on how the new CEO, Indro Mukerjee, is turning round the former Quindell |
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| 13.3.17 |
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Accident Exchange - trial against 7 former Autofocus employees continues with 3 already admitting offences |
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| 10.3.17 |
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International Applications Limited (IAL) - Keith Parvin (ex Farecla) joins as Sales and Marketing Director |
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| 10.3.17 |
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Government - £220 million to help motorists beat congestion |
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| 10.3.17 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - begins construction of new £200m design and engineering centre at Gaydon |
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| 10.3.17 |
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Auto Trader - Ford is winning hearts and minds with UK motorists interested in a driverless future |
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| 10.3.17 |
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Horizon Vehicle Management - new incident management company with Paul Goddard as network manager |
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| 10.3.17 |
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Nationwide - targeting an increase to 250 Apprentices on their Apprenticeship Programme in 2017. |
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| 10.3.17 |
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esure - 2016 results: motor GWP up 22%; motor policies up 12% to 1.6 million; "now in full growth mode" |
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| 10.3.17 |
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LKQ Corporation - CEO Robert Wagman to step down and be replaced by CFO Dominick Zarcone |
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| 09.3.17 |
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AutoRaise - message from CEO, Bob Linwood, after successful Motofix event, and ahead of Alton Cars' and Gemini Worcester’s apprentice days |
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| 09.3.17 |
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IMI Skill Auto 2017 - entries close in three weeks: Friday 7 April |
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| 09.3.17 |
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Derwent Coachworks - Bryan Jowsey and Fred Weatherley, former owners of York-based bodyshop, have both died within weeks of each other |
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| 09.3.17 |
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UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and The Financial Services Agency of Japan (JFSA) - cooperate to support FinTech companies |
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| 09.3.17 |
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ECCO - extends its exclusive range of Compact LED Worklamps |
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| 09.3.17 |
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GYS - check out the new range of GYS bodyshop products |
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| 09.3.17 |
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National Windscreens - first technicians in UK to achieve ADAS qualifications |
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| 09.3.17 |
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British Bodyshop Awards 2017 - what a line-up! Partners: PPG, Circle Leasing, Enterprise, Farecla, Mirka, Plan, Thatcham, U-POL & Vision |
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| 09.3.17 |
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Aviva - 2016 results: best UK underwriting result for 10 years; UK motor business flat |
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| 09.3.17 |
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Harris & Co Mini Cooper rally car - now sponsored by Fix Auto, Industry Insights, Connected Solutions and Prasco Parts |
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| 09.3.17 |
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Funeral arrangements for Jim Pearson, Supertune Automotive - Friday 17 March in York |
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| 09.3.17 |
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Brian Robson Coachworks - two current apprentices, brothers Calum and Daniel Reed, both pass their NVQ Level 2 qualifications |
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| 09.3.17 |
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AW Repair Group - James Dunn promoted to Group Operations Manager role |
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| 09.3.17 |
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TomTom - deal signed to power first phase of the the Volvo Drive Me programme with TomTom's HD Map |
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| 09.3.17 |
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PPG - AkzoNobel and PPG "combination" is a "very compelling strategic opportunity" |
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| 09.3.17 |
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AkzoNobel - reviewing strategic options to separate Specialty Chemicals |
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| 09.3.17 |
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ABP Employer Protect partners, Glaisyers Solicitors - Thursday is the new Friday... but booze you lose! |
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| 09.3.17 |
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Accident Exchange - partners with HR Owen to drive customer service; direct 350 incidents to bodyshop less than 12 months |
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| 09.3.17 |
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Budget - government considering "appropriate tax treatment" for diesel cars and possibly a scrappage plan |
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| 09.3.17 |
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IMI - launches ‘Vision for the Future’, a news-style programme with ITN Productions |
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| 09.3.17 |
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Thatcham Research - hosts the "new wave" of potential bodyshop technicians |
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| 09.3.17 |
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The Motofix Group - hosts successful AutoRaise apprenticeship event in Yeovil with 82 young attendees and industry-wide support |
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| 09.3.17 |
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Alton Cars - Apprentice Day this Saturday hits capacity with 300 youngsters booked to attend! |
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| 09.3.17 |
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Akzo Nobel - reject unsolicited $22 BILLION bid from PPG |
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| 09.3.17 |
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Budget - reaction from ABI, BVRLA, RMI NAB, SMMT |
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| 08.3.17 |
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Budget - new technical qualification (T-levels) inc 3-month work placement; more training for technical students |
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| 08.3.17 |
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Budget - extra money for road pinch-points in Midland and North; £270m for technologies inc driverless cars |
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| 08.3.17 |
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Budget - no change in VED for hauliers; no further increase in alcohol and cigarette duties |
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| 08.3.17 |
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Budget - confirms commitment to raise personal allowance to £12,500 and 40% tax band to £50,000 by 2020 |
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| 08.3.17 |
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Budget - working parents with 3 & 4 year-olds get free childcare entitlement doubled to 30 hours a week |
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| 08.3.17 |
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Budget - the tax-free dividend allowance falls from £5,000 to £2,000 with effect from April 2018 |
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| 08.3.17 |
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Budget - higher taxes for self-employed workers |
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| 08.3.17 |
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Budget - business rates; no change but some relief in specific cases |
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| 08.3.17 |
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Budget - UK economy expected to grow 2.0 % in 2017 (rather than 1.4%); inflation expected to be 2.4% in 2017 |
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| 08.3.17 |
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Jaguar Land Rover and Getty Images - create a more realistic portrayal of women in engineering |
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| 08.3.17 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) 2017 – full list of 16 Presenting Companies, with 27 awards to be handed out on Tuesday 9 May |
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| 08.3.17 |
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Standox - new Standolux iQ daylight lamp detects metamerism |
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| 08.3.17 |
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Admiral - 2016 results: UK gross written motor premiums up 16% to £1.79bn; UK motor customers up 11% to 3.65m |
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| 08.3.17 |
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FAB Recycling - strengthens its board with appointment of Steve Thompson, Industry Insights |
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| 08.3.17 |
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Ford - tests 3D printing of large, one-piece lightweight car parts |
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| 08.3.17 |
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Road Haulage Association (RHA) - road safety needs more effective Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) systems |
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| 08.3.17 |
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International Applications (IAL) - BS Supplies becomes International Applications distributor |
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| 08.3.17 |
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3M - dedicated state-of-the-art Automotive Refinishing Centre (ARC) in Atherstone to help bodyshop customers succeed |
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| 08.3.17 |
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Lookers - 2016 results: turnover up 17% to £4.3 billion; record profits up 46% to £92m; |
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| 07.3.17 |
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EurotaxGlass’s Group - relaunched as Autovista Group |
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| 07.3.17 |
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Deloitte - companies spent nearly $300billion on ‘disruptive innovation-related’ M&A deals in 2016, four times the $72billion in 2012 |
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| 07.3.17 |
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Peugeot 3008 - all new SUV named 2017 Car of the Year in Geneva |
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| 07.3.17 |
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ABP Women’s Automotive meeting at 3M UK, Bracknell, Thursday 30 March - 3M, Volvo Car UK and Autocar confirmed as speakers |
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| 07.3.17 |
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Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) - telematics broker Carrot Insurance latest member to join IFB in fight against fraud |
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| 07.3.17 |
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Gauntlet - motor fleet insurance firm urges commercial clients to act fast following "insurance upheaval" |
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| 07.3.17 |
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ABI - legislation brings automated cars closer to our roads (blog) |
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| 07.3.17 |
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Vehicle Procurements (VP) - announce "best value for money courtesy car deal they have ever offered" |
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| 07.3.17 |
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National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) - van sales in February down 4.3% is "concerning" |
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| 07.3.17 |
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National Apprenticeship Week 2017 - 10th annual National Apprenticeship Week 2017 (6 to 10 March) |
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| 07.3.17 |
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China: Sika Global Automotive - Suzhou, China manufacturing facility has achieved ISO/TS 16949 certification |
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| 07.3.17 |
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DENSO - extends Wiper Blade range to cover 90% of total car fleets |
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| 07.3.17 |
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Volkswagen Group - Sedric (self-driving car) concept; first vehicle in the group created for level 5 autonomous driving (no human driver) |
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| 07.3.17 |
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ABI - business and charity groups call on the Government to scrap the planned rise in Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) |
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| 07.3.17 |
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Volvo - unveil new XC60 model; production starts next month |
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| 07.3.17 |
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The Share Centre - Direct Line’s full year operating profit hit by new personal injury discount rate |
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| 07.3.17 |
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Direct Line - 75,000 repairs carried out in their owned shops in 2016; 3 new shops added; now have 19 shops |
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| 07.3.17 |
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Direct Line Group - 2016 results: profits take b£217m hit from Ogden changes; growth for motor |
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| 07.3.17 |
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Cambria Automobiles - trading update: "robust trading momentum"..."pressures on new car volumes in 2017" |
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| 06.3.17 |
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Arnold Clark - recruiting 270 new apprentices |
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| 06.3.17 |
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IMI - number 93 in The Sunday Times Top 100 for a second year |
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| 06.3.17 |
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Power-TEC - celebrates 20 years of marketing the Miracle System in the UK |
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| 06.3.17 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) 2017 – early bird booking has now closed, but ABP members can still save money on tickets! |
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| 06.3.17 |
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Honda (UK) - Brindley Honda (West Bromwich) named Most Improved Aftersales Dealer |
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| 06.3.17 |
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Honda UK Manufacturing - set to double number of manufacturing apprentices |
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| 06.3.17 |
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RAC - four in 10 motorists think the Chancellor will raise IPT again in the Budget on Wednesday |
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| 06.3.17 |
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Kwik Fit - announce 200 new apprenticeship roles |
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| 06.3.17 |
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Comma - new mobile app provides workshops with a quick and easy way to look up recommended products for any vehicle |
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| 06.3.17 |
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West Yorkshire Police - three men involved in cash for crash scam which killed an 88-year-old woman in Leeds have been convicted |
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| 06.3.17 |
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Autoglass - 1 in 6 fleets don’t have ADAS checks in place during repair and maintenance |
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| 06.3.17 |
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Vehicle Procurements (VP) - raise £6,000 for the Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance Service (LNAA) |
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| 06.3.17 |
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Plan Insurance - one of ABP's Recommended Business Service Providers, Plan Insurance, cuts Spraytech bodyshop's insurance bill by £41,000 |
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| 06.3.17 |
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Lancaster Insurance (part of Markerstudy) - appoints Andrew Evanson as Senior Operations Manager |
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| 06.3.17 |
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ABI - driverless definitions promised by Government "vital" to successful roll out |
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| 06.3.17 |
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SMMT - van sales in February down 4.3% |
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| 06.3.17 |
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SMMT - new car sales down 0.3% in February; year-to-date up 1.8% |
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| 06.3.17 |
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CitNOW - entries for the Best CitNOW Bodyshop Video 2017 category in the annual Video Awards now open |
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| 06.3.17 |
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Cromax - introduces new, next generation surfacer |
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| 06.3.17 |
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International Applications Limited (IAL) - Japanese automotive supplier, Eguchi Iwao, announces investment in IAL taking a 20% shareholding |
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| 06.3.17 |
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Energy and Utilities Alliance (EUA) - "maintain or increase the differential between diesel and gas duty" |
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| 06.3.17 |
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Funeral service for Jim Pearson, Business Manager at Supertune Automotive - Friday 17 March, 11.40am at York Crematorium |
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| 06.3.17 |
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Local Government Association (LGA) - drink drive limit should be lowered to cut accidents, urge councils and fire authorities |
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| 06.3.17 |
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Auto Trader - 49% of today’s motorists say 'no' to driverless cars |
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| 06.3.17 |
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The IMI - Apprenticeship Levy has the power to transform apprenticeships with employer backing |
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| 06.3.17 |
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Mercedes - to recall 1 million cars worldwide (75,000 in UK) due to starter motor fault that could cause fire |
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| 06.3.17 |
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PSA (Peugeot Citroen) - announce deal to acquire GM Europe (Opel/Vauxhall) by end of 2017 |
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| 03.3.17 |
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PSA / Opel - deal agreed at this afternoon's PSA board meeting says Reuters; announcement Monday |
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| 03.3.17 |
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PPG - rated in first place within its industry category in Fortune’s 'World’s Most Admired Companies' |
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| 03.3.17 |
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USA: LKQ - complete sale of OEM glass manufacturing business to Vitro for $310m |
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| 03.3.17 |
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PSA Group / Opel - still hoping for deal announcement on Monday; $10 billion pension deficit is big problem |
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| 03.3.17 |
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Audatex – Dave Shepherd is new UK managing director; Paul Sykes leaves to pursue new opportunity |
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| 02.3.17 |
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AutoRaise - ABP News editor Kelly Dalwood appointed to newly created Communications role |
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| 02.3.17 |
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BBA (British Bodyshop Awards) - 85% of tickets sold - just 110 left; earlybird offer ends at 2pm on Monday |
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| 02.3.17 |
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Admiral Group plc - confirm Annette Court (ex Direct line and Zurich) will become new chairman in April |
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| 02.3.17 |
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motoreasy - 20% of motorists drive faulty cars because they can't afford the repairs |
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| 02.3.17 |
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Tesla - offer InsureMyTesla, an insurance bundle with car purchase in Asia and Australia |
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| 02.3.17 |
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Axalta - renews 3-year agreement with Vauxhall with approval for Cromax, Spies Hecker and Standox |
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| 02.3.17 |
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SMMT - CO2 emissions from new cars fell in 2016 for 19th consecutive year; anti-diesel agenda will halt progress |
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| 02.3.17 |
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ILC (I Love Claims) - Insure The Box become an ILC Insurer Partner |
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| 02.3.17 |
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IMI - urge Chancellor to support, rather than penalise, UK motorists in Budget on Wed 8 March |
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| 02.3.17 |
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Hastings - 2016 results: gross written premiums up 25%; record-breaking year with strong profitable growth |
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| 02.3.17 |
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Australia - top barristers warned to only undertake new work for Slater Gordon if payment is made beforehand |
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| 01.3.17 |
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ABP Employer Protect - on 'Repayment of loans to employees', from our partners, Glaisyers Solicitors |
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| 01.3.17 |
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National Windscreens - opens 108th ADAS centre to meet growing demand |
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| 01.3.17 |
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Comparethemarket - as insurers call on Ogden Rate change to be revised, annual car running costs for Young Drivers hit new record |
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| 01.3.17 |
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RMI NAB - Frank Harvey departs RMI after 4 years as Head of NAB |
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| 01.3.17 |
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Gocompare - drivers in Scotland have the highest proportion of offences for using a mobile phone behind the wheel |
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| 01.3.17 |
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Continental Tyres - 40% drivers admit they don’t know how to use all of the tech in their car; 4/10 say safety is compromised as a result |
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| 01.3.17 |
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Ferrari - applications for September 2017 intake for Ferrari's Bodyshop Technician Apprenticeship now open |
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| 01.3.17 |
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Thatcham Research - Fiat 500 (3*), Citroën C3 (4*) and Ford Ka+(3*) superminis disappoint in latest round of Euro NCAP testing |
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| 01.3.17 |
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JATO Dynamics - signs new agreement with TecAlliance for the use of their Service Maintenance and Repair (SMR) cost forecast data |
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| 01.3.17 |
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PPG UK - gains Vauxhall preferred paint partner approval |
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| 01.3.17 |
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IMI Skill Auto 2017 - search begins for UK’s most talented paint and body technicians |
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| 01.3.17 |
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Motorists using a phone while driving - will now receive 6 points on their licence and a £200 fine |
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| 01.3.17 |
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BSI - Happy 10th Birthday PAS 125! |
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| 01.3.17 |
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Ford - partners with Vodafone to offer built-in modem with Wi-Fi; new app will enable drivers to lock/unlock doors remotely & locate car |
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| 01.3.17 |
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Vertu Motors - trading update: "in line with expectations with continued growth in revenues and profits" |
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| 01.3.17 |
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Ogden discount rate change - Chancellor of the Exchequer agrees to urgent consultation following meeting with insurers |
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| 28.2.17 |
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Ogden discount rate change - Aviva: will mean one-off £385 million charge to our 2016 profits |
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| 28.2.17 |
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Vauxhall - new appointments: Tim White, National Fleet Sales Manager & Steve Beattie, National Contract Hire and Leasing Manager |
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| 28.2.17 |
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The Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For – Swansway Group, Motorpoint and JCT600 make the list |
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| 28.2.17 |
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American Express - Brits to spend £108 billion on cars in 2017; it costs nearly £1,500 to keep motors running |
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| 28.2.17 |
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Ogden discount rate change - "drivers are being hit with news about rising costs left, right and centre at the moment," says Gocompare.com |
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| 28.2.17 |
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Financial Ombudsman Service - data for last 6 months of 2016 shows 5% increase in general insurance complaints |
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| 28.2.17 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) 2017 - ONLY 1 PREMIUM TABLE LEFT ***early bird discount offer ends 2pm on Monday*** |
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| 28.2.17 |
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cap hpi - five convicted in 7.5 million mile car clocking conspiracy case |
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| 28.2.17 |
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Ogden discount rate change - CEOs of top 15 insurers meeting Chancellor today to call for change in rules |
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| 28.2.17 |
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Ogden discount rate change - Willis Towers Watson: industry cost will be one-off hit of £5.8 billion ; annual extra cost of £868 million |
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| 28.2.17 |
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Ogden discount rate change - Ageas: announces additional EUR 100 million negative impact on 2016 results |
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| 28.2.17 |
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Nissan - conducts on-road autonomous vehicle testing in London; 10 models to be launched by 2020 by the Renault-Nissan Alliance |
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| 28.2.17 |
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Volkswagen Group - returns to profitability with new record for sales revenue and operating result in 2016 |
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| 28.2.17 |
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Admiral - young drivers would sacrifice spending money on new clothes and socialising to stay on the road |
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| 28.2.17 |
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Co-op Insurance - 40% of motorists unaware law changes tomorrow (Wednesday 1 March) for driving using a mobile phone |
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| 28.2.17 |
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Renault-Nissan Alliance and Transdev - sign research contract to develop mobility services system for self-driving vehicles |
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| 28.2.17 |
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Volvo - new XC60 SUV to be unveiled at Geneva Show next month, will automatically steer you out of trouble |
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| 28.2.17 |
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Ogden discount rate change - Saga: one-off £4m hit for 2016; no material impact on financial outlook |
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| 28.2.17 |
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Redde - half-year results: pre-tax profits up 9% to £20m on turnover up 38% to £227m; 705 increase in repair numbers |
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| 27.2.17 |
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Jim Pearson, Supertune - sad news of the death of Jim, Business Manager at Supertune Automotive |
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| 27.2.17 |
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Ogden discount rate change - "bizarre decision from the Government," says the RAC |
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| 27.2.17 |
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Ogden discount rate change - “Change in Personal Injury Discount Rate is reckless,” says Insure The Box |
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| 27.2.17 |
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Ogden discount rate change - Zurich UK: "we will fight against this punitive change |
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| 27.2.17 |
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Hella - appoint Bryan Knott as head of commercial vehicle, and Mark Adams as Head of Product Management |
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| 27.2.17 |
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Ogden discount rate change - PwC: average premium increase of £60; up to £1,000 increase for 18-22 year olds |
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| 27.2.17 |
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Ogden discount rate change - MoneySupermarket: increased cost will be partly set-off by reduction in accidents |
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| 27.2.17 |
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Ogden discount rate change - LV=: this "risks pricing younger and older drivers off the road" |
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| 27.2.17 |
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Ogden discount rate change - AA: "astonishing decision" drivers face significant premium increases as a result |
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| 27.2.17 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) 2017 – 75% of tickets for this year’s BBAs have already been sold – get yours, quick! |
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| 27.2.17 |
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Slater Gordon - shares down 22% today to 12 cents, down 98% in two years; Australian news coverage |
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| 27.2.17 |
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Slater and Gordon worldwide: half-year results: loss of AUS$425m; "material uncertainties"; net cash outflow |
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| 27.2.17 |
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UK Government - £17 million boost for the UK's "booming" artificial intelligence and robotics sector |
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| 27.2.17 |
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SGS (Slater Gordon Solutions) - old Quindell business makes AUS$291m loss due to goodwill impairment charge |
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| 27.2.17 |
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Nissan - new £37m 5,200 Tonne XL press starts production at Nissan's Sunderland plant; capable of stamping 2.5m panels a year |
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| 27.2.17 |
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cap hpi - high volumes depress used values, and diesel values slip |
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| 27.2.17 |
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Copart - latest salvage and used vehicles auction site in Newbury is 15th location in the UK for Copart |
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| 27.2.17 |
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Sytner Group - take First Place at the Sunday Times Best Big Companies to Work For Awards |
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| 27.2.17 |
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Markerstudy - officially 4th ‘Best Big Company to Work For’ in the UK |
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| 27.2.17 |
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BBC - "car insurance premiums are set to soar after compensation changes" |
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| 27.2.17 |
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Chartwell - appoint Kevin Richardson as General Manager, former Group Manager at Lloyds Motors |
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| 27.2.17 |
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Autocar - search for rising female British stars in the car industry |
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| 27.2.17 |
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Quartix Holdings - 2016 results: "delighted with the progress made in 2016"; profit up 9% on turnover up 19% |
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| 27.2.17 |
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Ogden discount rate change - could mean young drivers pay an extra £1,000, says PwC |
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| 27.2.17 |
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Peugeot - Instinct Concept features changeable ‘Autonomous’ and ‘Drive’ Modes and IoT platform ‘learns’ driver’s lifestyle |
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| 27.2.17 |
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Ogden discount rate change - Hastings; one-off charge in 2016 of £20m; no impact on 2017 outlook |
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| 27.2.17 |
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Ogden discount rate change - comparethemarket; concerned much of the money will move into the lawyers pockets |
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| 27.2.17 |
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Ogden discount rate change - ABI responds to 'crazy' decision; claims costs will soar and premiums will go up |
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| 27.2.17 |
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Ogden discount rate change - Direct Line it will reduce their pre-tax profit by around £220 million |
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| 27.2.17 |
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esure - 2016 trading update: "profit will be ahead of market expectations"; policy count up 9% |
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| 27.2.17 |
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Ogden discount rate change - esure comment on impact to reserves and capital position |
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| 27.2.17 |
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Ogden discount rate change - Direct Line to provide financial impact details later today |
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| 27.2.17 |
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Ogden discount rate change - Admiral delay publication of 2016 results to allow impact to be included |
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| 27.2.17 |
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Ministry of Justice - huge blow for insurers as Ogden personal injury discount rate set at minus 0.75% |
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| 25.2.17 |
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ABP website - Thursday was busiest day for 9 months with the 'Nationwide buying RSA QRC sites' exclusive story |
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| 24.2.17 |
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Royal Mail - price of postage to rise from 27 March; get your mailshots sent before then! |
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| 24.2.17 |
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Nationwide - appoint Louise Cope to head up their People Support Services |
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| 24.2.17 |
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National Accident Repair Group - appoint John Taisler to head up HGV repair network |
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| 24.2.17 |
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AkzoNobel - develop new colour - Tarocco Orange - for 2017 McLaren-Honda Formula 1 racing car |
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| 24.2.17 |
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RMI Bodyshops - "delighted" with yesterday's Information Commissioner’s Office raid in London |
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| 24.2.17 |
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Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) - raid house in London following concerns raised with them by Nationwide |
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| 23.2.17 |
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ChipsAway - repairers show off their favourite jobs |
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| 23.2.17 |
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SMH Fleet Solutions - multi million pound investment in fleet vehicle management |
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| 23.2.17 |
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The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) - truck manufacturers call for action to prevent aftermarket emissions devices |
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| 23.2.17 |
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Lightfoot - wins award for accident reduction |
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| 23.2.17 |
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National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) - Government must invest in road maintenance and connectivity network |
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| 23.2.17 |
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Hella - Sonne brand introduces an accelerated thinner to range |
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| 23.2.17 |
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LV= - response to MoJ Prison and Courts Bill - Whiplash Reform |
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| 23.2.17 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) 2017 – 75 days till BBA - THE industry event! |
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| 23.2.17 |
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Ageas UK - "far too much money needlessly moving through the legal system after a car crash," said Andy Watson, Chief Exec of Ageas UK |
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| 23.2.17 |
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Axalta Coatings - new High Productive Accelerator from Cromax speeds up air-drying |
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| 23.2.17 |
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ABP Women's Automotive - first meeting of 2017 confirmed: Thursday 30 March at 3M's UK HQ in Bracknell, Berkshire |
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| 23.2.17 |
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The IMI - “More charging points isn’t the only thing needed to encourage greater adoption of electric and hybrid cars” |
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| 23.2.17 |
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Department for Education (DfE) - 3 in 4 SMEs that employ apprentices report increased productivity thanks to apprenticeships |
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| 23.2.17 |
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Venson Automotive Solutions - work related driving accidents kill 541 people in 2016 |
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| 23.2.17 |
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REPOST FROM ABP FORUM - FUNNY but stupid! |
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| 23.2.17 |
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PSA Group - acquires a minority stake in automotive data firm, Autobiz; further investment in PSA's used car business |
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| 23.2.17 |
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Co-op Insurance - new green programme offsets a proportion of its motor and home insurance customers’ carbon emissions |
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| 23.2.17 |
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BBC - driver from West Yorkshire had a total of 62 points on his licence - yet was still legally driving when caught speeding |
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| 23.2.17 |
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AXA UK and Ireland - delivers 5th consecutive year of profitable growth; strong growth for all motor lines |
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| 23.2.17 |
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hpi Crushwatch - saves £87m worth of uninsured vehicles from scrapheap |
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| 23.2.17 |
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Prisons and Courts Bill - ABI comment: "The reforms to whiplash claims in the Bill cannot come soon enough" |
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| 23.2.17 |
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Prisons and Courts Bill - new act includes new fixed tariffs capping whiplash compensation and a ban on claims without medical evid |
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| 23.2.17 |
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BBC - Peugeot boss fails to commit to future of Vauxhall factories in discussion with Theresa May |
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| 23.2.17 |
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Nissan - Carlos Ghosn hands over CEO role, to focus on their alliance with Renault and Mitsubishi |
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| 23.2.17 |
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RSA - 2015 results: operating profit up 25% to £655m; "from Turnaround towards Outperformance" |
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| 23.2.17 |
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Nationwide – acquire the 6 QRC sites from RSA; adds 160,000 sq ft, 30,000 jobs pa capacity, over 300 staff |
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| 22.2.17 |
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Vehicle Technology and Aviation Bill - details self-driving car insurance and electric vehicle charge points |
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| 22.2.17 |
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Hyundai Motor UK - fleet aftersales programme is named "officially the best in the business" for SME car fleets |
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| 22.2.17 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) 2017 - Diamond Partners announced! |
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| 22.2.17 |
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RSA - Rory O’Connor, former Chief Financial Officer of RSA Ireland fined and banned for misconduct |
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| 22.2.17 |
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3M and Festool - launch comprehensive solutions for collision repair shops |
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| 22.2.17 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) 2017 - Circle Leasing, Enterprise, Farécla, Mirka, Plan, Thatcham and Vision confirmed as Diamond Partners! |
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| 22.2.17 |
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FCA - wins ‘Most Improved Fleet Manufacturer’ at Fleet World Honours |
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| 22.2.17 |
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Exchange and Mart - 10% of car buyers would buy unseen online from a franchised dealer |
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| 22.2.17 |
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Storm Doris - expect high winds and snow in Scotland on Thursday; heavy rain and high winds for parts of England and Wales |
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| 22.2.17 |
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Vauxhall / Opel - latest on possible acquisition by PSA |
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| 22.2.17 |
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KAR Auction Services (owners of HBC salvage in UK) - 2016 results: profit up 4% to $355m on turnover up 17% |
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| 22.2.17 |
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Copart - worldwide half-year results: pre-tax profit of $202.6 million, up 16.9% on turnover up 18.2% to $695m |
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| 21.2.17 |
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IAEA - 2017 conference set for Sat 6 May at Donington; David Cresswell to compere |
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| 21.2.17 |
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Today (Tues 21 Feb) is tenth anniversary of launch of the “Thatcham BSI Kitemark scheme” (PAS125) |
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| 21.2.17 |
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Bristol Street Motors - Simon Dennison appointed as General Manager at Ford West Bromwich |
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| 21.2.17 |
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BMW Group and Mobileye - agree to generate new kind of crowd sourcing sensor data for automated driving |
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| 21.2.17 |
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Lloyd Cooke Motors - Northern Ireland bodyshop invests in Rapid Repair Line with the help of LKQ |
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| 21.2.17 |
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Oil price - under downward pressure from continued high production and record levels of refined gasoline in US |
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| 21.2.17 |
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USA: New York - video shows man's extraordinary escape when a car crashed through a shop window in New York |
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| 21.2.17 |
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Octo Telematics - partners with insurance software provider, Guidewire, to help motor insurers |
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| 21.2.17 |
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RAC - reacts to LGA warning that heavier vehicles are likely to cause surge in pothole levels |
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| 21.2.17 |
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AXA new Vantage app offers motor fleet and motor trade commercial broker news and updates |
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| 21.2.17 |
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SATA UK - teams up with Remit to support apprentice training |
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| 21.2.17 |
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The Department for Education (DfE) - new 'Apprenticeship Diversity Champions Network' established to encourage diversity in apprenticeships |
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| 21.2.17 |
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USA: Ford - invest $200 million in new wind tunnel facility to drive better fuel efficiency and engine performance |
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| 21.2.17 |
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Autoliv - airbag, ADAS and autonomous driving systems company with partnership with Volvo Cars declares increased dividend |
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| 21.2.17 |
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Gocompare.com - motorists waste £1.5bn a year by auto-renewing car insurance |
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| 21.2.17 |
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Chargemaster - to manage the first-ever multi-brand electric vehicle showroom in the UK in Milton Keynes |
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| 21.2.17 |
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Harris & Co - Industry Insights and Fix Auto sponsored Mini Cooper takes double win in 1st round of 2017 Mintex MSA British Historic Rally |
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| 21.2.17 |
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Hastings - update on acquisition of 29.9% holding by South African investment company, Rand Merchant |
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| 21.2.17 |
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VW - fire at interior plastics supplier leads to parts shortage which hits Passat production |
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| 21.2.17 |
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Kaspersky, AlienVault and ESET - hackers could use mobile apps to steal connected cars |
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| 21.2.17 |
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TrakM8 – trading update: “this year has been very disappointing”; profits “significantly below” last year |
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| 20.2.17 |
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The IMI - "diesel's day is probably done," says motor tech guru James Dillon |
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| 20.2.17 |
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Euro NCAP - to "ramp up" crash test star ratings for electric ADAS; Thatcham Research's Matthew Avery talks to Auto Car magazine |
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| 20.2.17 |
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I Love Claims - date confirmed for the 8th Motor Conference: Tuesday 4 July at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry |
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| 20.2.17 |
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The Local Government Association (LGA) - more potholes because of spike in number of heavy lorries; Freight Transport Association hits back |
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| 20.2.17 |
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Morgan - 2016 delivered a growth in sales and the best financial performance for four years; three-year dispute with Charles Morgan settled |
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| 20.2.17 |
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Gocompare.com Car Insurance - a consumer guide on how to challenge a car insurance write-off |
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| 20.2.17 |
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The IMI - 65% of London motorists are put off of electric and hybrid cars because of high insurance costs |
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| 20.2.17 |
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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles - AA’s order of 500 VW Transporters last year is bolstered by further 158 vehicles |
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| 20.2.17 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) 2017 - 70% of this year's BBA tickets have already been sold! |
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| 20.2.17 |
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IFED - Dorset man charged in fake Honda airbag investigation |
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| 20.2.17 |
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Allianz UK - 2016: operating profit: up 324% to £154m; Combined Ratio: 96.4%; Gross Written Premium £2,141m |
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| 20.2.17 |
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Auto Trader - a positive aftersales experience ranked as the lowest factor to drive VM brand loyalty |
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| 20.2.17 |
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Nationwide - Victoria Turner joins as Head of Strategic Business Development. |
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| 20.2.17 |
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Park’s Motor Group - Cooper Solutions’ fleet management system streamlines courtesy car service in Scotland |
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| 20.2.17 |
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Willis Towers Watson - Ogden discount rate change could cost UK motor insurers a one-off charge of £4.9 BILLION |
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| 20.2.17 |
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AutoRaise – 3 showcase events taking place over next 3 weeks; Motofix Yeovil, Alton Cars Leeds, Gemini Worcester |
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| 20.2.17 |
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Direct Line - delay releasing 2016 results due to Govt review of the discount rate for personal injury claims |
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| 20.2.17 |
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Zurich UK - paid claims totalling almost £2 billion in 2016 |
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| 19.2.17 |
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Aviva - threaten to terminate contracts with suppliers that fail to promote women to senior roles. |
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| 19.2.17 |
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Vauxhall/Opel - Prime Minister Theresa May to meet PSA head, Carlos Tavares, about takeover threat |
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| 19.2.17 |
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I Love Claims - date of annual motor conference changed to Wed 5 July 2017 |
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| 19.2.17 |
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USA: Audatex - donated $2.3 million in software subscriptions to collision schools across the country in 2016 |
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| 19.2.17 |
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Ireland: SIMI - 2017 award winners; Bodyshop of the Year - Fitzpatrick's Garage Accident Repair Centre, Dublin |
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| 19.2.17 |
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USA: CCC - private-equity owners exploring sale that values company at $3 billion |
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| 17.2.17 |
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London - new £10 T-Charge from Oct 2017 for the most polluting vehicles (pre 2006) on top of Congestion Charge |
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| 17.2.17 |
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Volvo UK - recruiting 300 new technicians for dealers as a result of continued brand growth |
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| 17.2.17 |
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Dubai - Roads and Transport Authority signs agreement with Tesla to buy 200 cars to be self-driving taxis |
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| 17.2.17 |
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Allianz - give up on a major acquisition and launch a share buyback worth up to €3bn. |
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| 16.2.17 |
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Volkswagen - upgrades for connected car technology, Car-Net, includes automatic accident notification |
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| 16.2.17 |
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British Bodyshop Awwards (BBA) 2017 - BBA hits 500! |
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| 16.2.17 |
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Peugeot - new electric five-seater Partner Teepee with 100+ miles range |
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| 16.2.17 |
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GYS - latest bodyshop equipment brochure - out now! |
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| 16.2.17 |
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Motofix Group - hosting an AutoRaise career guidance evening at Motofix Yeovil on Thursday 23 February |
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| 16.2.17 |
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Peugeot / Citroen (PSA) - latest round-up of news on likely deal to buy Vauxhall / Opel |
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| 16.2.17 |
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Watchstone (formerly Quindell) - issues claim against Aviva Canada for breach of contract |
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| 16.2.17 |
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Ford - crowd sourced virtual pothole map being tested by Ford |
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| 16.2.17 |
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Fletchers Solicitors and Cycling UK - "stand up" for vulnerable road users in latest whiplash consultation |
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| 16.2.17 |
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GYS - launch new 100+ product range of bodyshop tools |
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| 16.2.17 |
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Slater and Gordon - trading update: cash-flow remains a challenge; UK recovery slower than expected with lower than expected trading results |
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| 16.2.17 |
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Ingelby Automotive Aftersales Service app - innovative app updates driver during car service and provides insurance reminders |
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| 16.2.17 |
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Motor Trader 2017 Awards - bodyshop award category DROPPED less than 2 weeks after announcement |
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| 16.2.17 |
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Allianz Insurance - welcomes 36 new brokers to its Scholarship Programme |
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| 16.2.17 |
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Fuel prices - pump prices rise to two-year high |
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| 16.2.17 |
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Aviva UK - announce senior management changes in its UK Insurance business |
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| 16.2.17 |
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Aviva UK - announce senior management changes; Rob Townend will continue to run General Insurance claims |
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| 16.2.17 |
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Global: Willis Towers Watson - 74% of insurers believe their sector has failed to show leadership in digital innovation |
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| 16.2.17 |
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The Ombudsman Service - 8% of consumers say they "are resigned to poor service" from motor vehicle repairers and dealerships |
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| 16.2.17 |
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Nissan Europe - new technologies and services anticipated to contribute 30% of Nissan’s aftersales revenue in Europe by 2022 |
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| 16.2.17 |
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Inchcape South Midlands - named Mercedes-Benz Cars UK Retailer of the Year 2016 |
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| 16.2.17 |
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Liverpool - site used by Bump n Fix accident repair centre to be developed into 3 tower blocks with 277 flats |
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| 15.2.17 |
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Direct Tool Company - expands in-house expertise after hiring new paintshop tooling solutions specialist, Nick Piper |
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| 15.2.17 |
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Unite - meet with minister to discuss possible Vauxhall sale to Peugeot – "we will not accept any job losses" |
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| 15.2.17 |
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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) - warn consumers about unauthorised Yorkshire-based motor insurer, Halifax and Penn |
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| 15.2.17 |
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General Motors (GM) - confirms PSA Group's statement re potential acquisition of Opel Vauxhall by PSA |
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| 15.2.17 |
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SMMT - more than 8 million used cars sold in 2016 – a new UK record |
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| 15.2.17 |
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Gocompare.com - high level executives have the highest proportion of speeding convictions of any occupation in the UK |
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| 15.2.17 |
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Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) and Derbyshire Police - crash for cash gang exposed after half a million pound fraud |
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| 15.2.17 |
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Government - employment rate is at the highest since records began in 1971; unemployment at 11 year low |
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| 15.2.17 |
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Government - average total pay has increased by 1.8% in last year to £26,500 pa |
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| 15.2.17 |
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Ageas worldwide - 2016 results: group profits impacted by losses in UK due to exceptional items |
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| 15.2.17 |
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Sika Global Automotive - returns as Headline Sponsor to 2017 GALM Lightweighting Series of programs |
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| 15.2.17 |
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Jaguar and Shell - launch first payment system by a car using PayPal or Apple Pay via touchscreen in car to pay for fuel |
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| 15.2.17 |
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Land Rover Discovery - arrives in Land Rover’s 118 UK retailers this week; 4,000+ on-pre order for £43,495+ SUV |
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| 15.2.17 |
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Selsia - approved specialist heavy commercial vehicle repairers - 'Commercial Vehicle Club' - meets at Euro Car Parts |
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| 15.2.17 |
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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles - annual awards recognise top Van Centres; Canterbury Van Service wins Authorised Repairer |
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| 15.2.17 |
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Markerstudy - Ross Barrington takes the helm of Markerstudy Retail |
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| 15.2.17 |
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Inflation rate - CPI up to 1.8% for last 12 months; RPI up to 2.6% |
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| 14.2.17 |
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REPOST FROM THE ABP FORUM: response from Bob Linwood, on behalf of AutoRaise, re today's Apprenticeship Levy news story |
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| 14.2.17 |
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Bristol Street Motors Chesterfield Vauxhall - parts expert, Kenny Cryans, clocks up 40 years at dealership |
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| 14.2.17 |
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Bristol Street Motors Chesterfield Vauxhall - parts expert, Kenny Cryans, clocks up 40 years at dealership |
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| 14.2.17 |
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PSA Group - confirm talks with General Motors to buy Opel and Vauxhall |
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| 14.2.17 |
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Reep Midlands - 7,500 sq ft state-of-the-art luxury car care and detailing facility opens close to Leicester city centre |
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| 14.2.17 |
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Alphabet - fleet leasing and management company named one of UK’s Top Employers in 2017 |
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| 14.2.17 |
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Allianz - Allianz signs global deal as title sponsor of Drone Racing League races, the “Allianz World Championship” series |
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| 14.2.17 |
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Connected Car Insurance Europe 2017 – Metromile CEO joins the keynote speaker line-up |
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| 14.2.17 |
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National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) - wants UK to retain as many benefits of single market membership as possible |
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| 14.2.17 |
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AXA - law firm, Asons, repays AXA £70,000 for systematically inflating its legal costs in 65 PI cases |
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| 14.2.17 |
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BSI - achieves accreditation from UKAS to certify bodyshops to the updated BS 10125 standard |
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| 14.2.17 |
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Apprenticeships - registration open for online apprenticeship service |
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| 14.2.17 |
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ABI - calls for pension cold call ban to extend to texts and emails |
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| 14.2.17 |
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Smartdriverclub - adds Tax and MOT reminders to list of benefits available with connected car service |
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| 14.2.17 |
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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles - Matt Belsom appointed as the new area fleet manager for London and the South East |
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| 14.2.17 |
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FMG - Head of Operations, John Keeton, appointed to the newly-formed role of Operations Director |
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| 14.2.17 |
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IAM RoadSmart - single this Valentine's Day? Perhaps it's because you're a bad driver |
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| 14.2.17 |
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What Car? - new car prices have risen by 5.2% on average since UK voted for Brexit |
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| 14.2.17 |
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Apprenticeship Levy - 33% of UK employers who will have to pay the new levy from April are "not aware of its existence" |
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| 14.2.17 |
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Rolls Royce - **aerospace engineering - separate to Rolls-Royce Motor Cars** reports record £4.6bn loss |
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| 14.2.17 |
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Pendragon - 2016 results: underlying profits up 8%; "continues to make significant progress" |
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| 13.2.17 |
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British Motor Heritage - launches long-awaited replacement bodyshells for MK1 Mini |
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| 13.2.17 |
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USA: Carfax - number of vehicles with unfixed recalls in the US skyrockets 34% over past year |
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| 13.2.17 |
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TrustFord - marks official opening of Long Marston Fleet Distribution Centre with SMART repair and bodyshop facility |
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| 13.2.17 |
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Jennings Motor Group - Group Service and Bodyshop Manager, Brian Johnston, celebrates 45 years with the company on his 65th birthday |
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| 13.2.17 |
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Ford - comparison of car headlights from the past century highlights effectiveness of today’s tech |
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| 13.2.17 |
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Vauxhall Motors - recognised by the Top Employers Institute for its exceptional employee offerings, for the seventh year in a row |
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| 13.2.17 |
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Allianz Worldwide Partners - becomes exclusive insurance partner of car2go in Europe |
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| 13.2.17 |
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Consumer Intelligence - wins three Global Business Excellence Awards |
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| 13.2.17 |
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Jennings Motor Group - apprentice vehicle body paint technicians at Jennings Ford’s Yarm Road dealership in Stockton |
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| 13.2.17 |
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Standox - new Clearcoat Additive KA677 for particularly brilliant blues |
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| 13.2.17 |
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Marshall Paint & Body Repair Centre Grimsby - BMW dealership acquires Scratch Match |
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| 13.2.17 |
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Allianz - signs up to Audatex’s AudaEnterpriseGold (AEG) in Ireland |
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| 13.2.17 |
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British Bodyshop Awards 2017 - check out the newly updated BBA website! Video highlights from BBA 2016 and our 2017 Partners are revealed... |
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| 13.2.17 |
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ABP Employer Protect - Monday blues? Top 10 excuses for being absent from work |
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| 13.2.17 |
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AGM Services - Scotland Spraybooth Service and Maintenance Engineer, Andy Boal, recruited by AGM |
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| 13.2.17 |
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Euro Car Parts - giving away £4 million in prizes in February oil, air, fuel or cabin filter promotion |
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| 13.2.17 |
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USA: Ford - invests $1bn in Argo AI, a new artificial intelligence company, for autonomous vehicle due in 2021 |
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| 13.2.17 |
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CitNOW - appoints Claudia Munn as Chief Financial Officer |
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| 13.2.17 |
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UK to get new car-maker producing 20,000 tough traditional 4x4 off-roaders in style of Land Rover Defender |
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| 13.2.17 |
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Co-op Bank - put up for sale; will have no effect on Co-op Insurance |
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| 11.2.17 |
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Fix Auto World - appoint Carl Brabander as Vice President of Marketing |
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| 10.2.17 |
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VW emissions issue - 750,000 of the 1.1 m affected vehicles in the UK will be fixed by end Feb |
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| 10.2.17 |
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Ogden discount rate - what is it and why is changing is it so financially important for insurers? |
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| 10.2.17 |
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Castle Cover (broker owned by Ageas) - closes for new business |
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| 09.2.17 |
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AM magazine Awards - full list of all 23 winners from tonights ceremony |
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| 09.2.17 |
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JATO Dynamics - global car sales up by 5.6% in 2016 due to soaring demand in China, India and Europe |
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| 09.2.17 |
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AlloyGator - drivers in London and Birmingham are the most likely to confess to damaging their partner's car |
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| 09.2.17 |
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McLaren - new Composites Technology Centre for research and development of future Monocell and Monocage carbon fibre chassis |
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| 09.2.17 |
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USA: Symach - 3D Auto Body & Collision Centers open 30,000 sq ft Symach shop in Pennsylvania |
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| 09.2.17 |
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Zurich UK - 2016 results: profits in UK general insurance division rose 137% |
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| 09.2.17 |
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PPG Refinish UK - announces David Heal as new Market Director |
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| 09.2.17 |
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National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) - Chief Executive members meet MPs at the House of Commons to discuss Brexit |
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| 09.2.17 |
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VW - new ‘My Volkswagen’ app lets drivers book and track a service for their vehicle |
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| 09.2.17 |
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Gas Networks:Wales & West Utilities, National Grid and Northern Gas Networks - join forces with the Natural Gas Vehicle Network |
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| 09.2.17 |
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ABP Employer Protect - from Glaisyers Solicitors: ten bizarre reasons for not paying the National Minimum Wage |
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| 09.2.17 |
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Waitrose - launches Europe’s first fleet of Scania-built renewable biomethane CNG-fuelled trucks with 'game-changing' 500-mile range |
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| 09.2.17 |
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Grandmother cleared over runaway Nissan - product recall on the horizon? |
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| 09.2.17 |
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Fiat Professional - appoints Richard Chamberlain (ex Volvo and Renault Trucks) as Head of Sales to grow Fiat's LCV market share |
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| 09.2.17 |
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UK road traffic levels – at all time high in 2016 |
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| 09.2.17 |
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Stratstone Aston Martin Wilmslow - newly refurbished site for luxury automotive dealer |
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| 09.2.17 |
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Insolvency Service - eight-year extended bankruptcy for Atherstone man who made a false insurance claim worth £51,870 |
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| 09.2.17 |
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Zurich - 2016 results: worldwide profits up 55%; "a very good year for us" says CEO |
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| 09.2.17 |
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Aviva - sells its 50% shareholding in French life insurance business Antarius to Société Générale for £425m |
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| 09.2.17 |
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Tesla - CEO, Elon Musk: "our target for AutoPilot is a 90% reduction in crashes, currently getting 40% reduction" |
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| 09.2.17 |
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Zenith - UK's 7th largest leasing / fleet management provider with 85,000 cars, to be acquired by Bridgepoint |
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| 08.2.17 |
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FSCS - refunds premiums to 33,000 Enterprise customers, which is 75% of all Enterprise motor policyholders |
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| 08.2.17 |
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Accident Exchange - trial begins against 7 former Autofocus employees for contempt of court |
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| 08.2.17 |
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Ageas Group - worldwide results will be hit by closure of Kwik Fit site and expected change to discount rate |
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| 08.2.17 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) - 417 places were booked for this year's BBA within 48 hours of booking opening on Monday! |
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| 08.2.17 |
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Aston Barclay - signs exclusive remarketing agreement with John Banks Group |
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| 08.2.17 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - fined £900,000 after worker injured in car accident |
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| 08.2.17 |
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Germany: Sika Automotive - presenting at 2017 In-Adhesives International Symposium in Munich, 14-15 February |
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| 08.2.17 |
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Renault-Nissan Alliance - delivers significant growth in 2016: 9.96m vehicles; extends electric vehicle sales record |
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| 08.2.17 |
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Jenson Button’s Ford GT is for sale - estimated price of £250,000 to £300,000 |
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| 08.2.17 |
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The VRA - appoints 3 new directors to its Board: Rupert Pontin (Glass’s), Tim Hudson (Cox Automotive) & Philip Nothard (CAP HPI) |
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| 08.2.17 |
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Colin Gale, a Mechanic from Sussex - convicted of manslaughter of a bomb disposal expert who worked for Princess Diana charity |
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| 08.2.17 |
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LV= Broker - form partnership with UNA Alliance (group of 13 regional insurance brokers) |
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| 08.2.17 |
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Grand View Research - global Collision Avoidance System market worth $18.97 billion by 2025 |
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| 08.2.17 |
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Volvo Cars - 66% increase in operating profit in 2016 to 11 billion Swedish crowns (£99 million) |
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| 08.2.17 |
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Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) - Government's 'whiplash' reforms miss the mark, MPs told |
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| 08.2.17 |
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UK Customer Satisfaction Index (UKCSI) - latest Automotive Sector Report: Land Rover is the best performer in the sector |
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| 08.2.17 |
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IAM RoadSmart - support for tougher sentences for those who kill on the road, says survey of 2,000 road users |
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| 08.2.17 |
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RSA - continue tidy-up of business with disposal of £834m of UK legacy insurance liabilities |
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| 08.2.17 |
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AA - trading update: transformation on track; growth for motor insurance business |
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| 07.2.17 |
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Gocompare.com - the ‘switching classes’ are on the march – driven by rising car insurance and energy bills |
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| 07.2.17 |
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Hitachi Automotive Systems and Honda - sign MoU to establish joint venture company for electric vehicle motors |
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| 07.2.17 |
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BIBA 2017 conference and exhibition - Manchester, 10 and 11 May with the theme ‘Connections’ |
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| 07.2.17 |
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Fleet Alliance - fleet management specialist acquires Neva Consultants, a contract hire and leasing company |
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| 07.2.17 |
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The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) - has paid back 75% of Enterprise motor policyholders |
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| 07.2.17 |
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Vauxhall - calls for vehicle fire database |
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| 07.2.17 |
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LeasePlan - CarCost Index 2016: UK had the second cheapest Service Maintenance and Repair costs across 24 European countries surveyed |
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| 07.2.17 |
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UK Autolinks - new website to drive retail repairs into bodyshop network |
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| 07.2.17 |
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Volvo Car UK - Bodyshop & Dealer High Achiever Recognition Award 2017 |
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| 07.2.17 |
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Accident Exchange - bodyshop industry can benefit from additional £150m repair windfall in Winter says study |
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| 07.2.17 |
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AA - half of drivers think fronting to reduce young driver premiums is ‘acceptable’ |
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| 07.2.17 |
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Vauxhall - criticised by Transport Select Committee for handling of Zafira fire issues; only 74% have been fixed |
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| 06.2.17 |
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IFED - Doctor sentenced to two years after submitting false medical claims worth £183k |
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| 06.2.17 |
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Modern Claims Magazine - The Doctors Chambers Modern Claims Awards introduce a Bodyshop of the Year Award category |
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| 06.2.17 |
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Older workers - government advisor calls for target of one million more older workers in the UK workforce by 2022 |
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| 06.2.17 |
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SMMT - modest 1.2% rise in van registrations in January 2017; 21,363 new light commercial vehicles on UK roads |
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| 06.2.17 |
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Ecclesiastical - insurance brokers are more concerned about Trump than Brexit |
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| 06.2.17 |
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InstaVolt - energy companies ‘seriously underestimating’ impact of EVs, warns new report |
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| 06.2.17 |
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British Bodyshop Awards - Tuesday 9 May 2017 - early bird bookings now open |
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| 06.2.17 |
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Fuel - rises 2p a litre in January to highest for more than two years; tank of petrol £9.53 more expensive than January 2016 |
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| 06.2.17 |
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Vauxhall – new Insignia Sport Tourer: 200kg lighter than outgoing version and first Vauxhall with an active aluminium bonnet |
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| 06.2.17 |
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AutoTrader - 2013 Vauxhall Zafira MPV Diesel Automatic was UK’s fastest selling used car in January |
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| 06.2.17 |
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BuyaCar.co.uk - "discount war" breaks out between motor manufacturers |
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| 06.2.17 |
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Endeavour Automotive - owner of Volvo Cars London approved Body and Paint Centre plans flagship Hyundai North London dealership |
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| 06.2.17 |
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SMMT - new car sales up 2.9% in January - highest level since 2005; hybrids up 20% |
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| 06.2.17 |
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Gocompare.com - on "record high premiums", price comparison site says “stop paying the loyalty tax!” |
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| 06.2.17 |
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Vizion - plans for new Wellingborough office include providing replacement vehicles and total-loss support |
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| 06.2.17 |
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Admiral - Annette Court (ex Direct line and Zurich) tipped to take over from Alastair Lyons as chairman |
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| 06.2.17 |
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Selsia - win 3-year contract to manage accident repairs for Amey's fleet of over 10,000 vehicles |
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| 06.2.17 |
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Motofix - appoint Stuart Ballantyne as non-exec director |
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| 06.2.17 |
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Nissan Navara 4x4 D40 2005-08 pick-up - newspapers report that rust could cause vehicle to snap in half |
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| 03.2.17 |
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Government - could introduce a "scrappage scheme for diesel cars within months" says Telegraph |
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| 03.2.17 |
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Motor Trader - launch their 2017 awards to be held on 12 July; includes Bodyshop of the Year category |
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| 03.2.17 |
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Increased accident repair costs - BBC and national newspapers say this is part reason for record premiums |
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| 03.2.17 |
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DfT - hold "Driving for Work Summit" with insurers & fleets as part of "Driving for Better Business" campaign |
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| 03.2.17 |
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Audatex, Autoflow and Vizion - working together on data security; encrypted file format to be introduced March |
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| 03.2.17 |
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Direct Line - "The crash factor": over 47,000 traffic accidents caused by drivers failing to look properly |
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| 03.2.17 |
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RAC Insurance - comments on new ABI data showing motor premiums are at a high |
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| 03.2.17 |
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ABI - motor premiums up 9.3% in 2016 to hew high of £462; increased repair costs (up 32% in last 3 years) are key factor |
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| 02.2.17 |
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2017 British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) - **REMINDER** early bird booking opens on Monday - save £500 just by booking early! |
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| 02.2.17 |
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Mercedes-Benz - starts the new year with more than 18% growth and a new sales record |
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| 02.2.17 |
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Consumer Intelligence - top 10 motor insurance brands for customer satisfaction, voted by consumers |
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| 02.2.17 |
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cap hpi - the Ford Fiesta - Britain’s favourite car - is set for refresh |
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| 02.2.17 |
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H.R. Owen - Maserati London dealership celebrates most successful year in its history and opening the biggest aftersales centre in Europe |
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| 02.2.17 |
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Sandicliffe Motor Contracts - says farewell to Managing Director of 10 years, Gary Benfield |
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| 02.2.17 |
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The IMI - appoints senior apprenticeship manager to help dealers, training providers & colleges with Apprenticeship Levy changes |
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| 02.2.17 |
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Volvo - wants volunteers to take part in its self-driving cars trial in London |
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| 02.2.17 |
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Bank of England - interest rates held at 0.25% |
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| 02.2.17 |
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Horwich Farrelly - insurance industry law firm announces best ever year with turnover up 21% to £34m |
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| 02.2.17 |
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DfT - total of 25,160 people were killed or seriously injured (KSI casualties) in the year ending September 2016, up by 6% on previous year |
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| 02.2.17 |
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02 - becomes the first mobile phone company in the UK to offer car insurance |
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| 02.2.17 |
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Stoneacre - partners with Smartdriverclub to become UK’s first ‘connected’ used car dealer; telematics data to automate repair alerts |
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| 02.2.17 |
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USA: Consumer Watchdog - autonomous car disengagement reports show technology NOT ready for safe use without human driver behind wheel |
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| 02.2.17 |
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MoneySuperMarket - car insurance premiums up 7% year-on-year; cost of cover has risen by 28 per cent in last two years |
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| 02.2.17 |
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Citroën - new Citroën C3 & Grand C4 Picasso take double win in Contract Hire and Leasing.com awards 2016/2017 |
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| 02.2.17 |
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Witham Vehicle Solutions - SsangYong main dealer and bodyshop in Essex named SsangYong Dealer of the Year |
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| 02.2.17 |
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3M and Merseyside Car Hospital (CASE STUDY) - an interview with the Birkenhead bodyshop and 3M customer, Merseyside Car Hospital |
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| 02.2.17 |
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Met Office - weather warning for motorists for Friday 3 February: high winds in the south of England and Wales |
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| 02.2.17 |
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Allianz - promotes Mike Wildy to the role of Senior Business Developer for Allianz Legal Protection (ALP) for personal injury market |
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| 02.2.17 |
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IMI - 70% of drivers are put off electric and hybrid cars by high insurance costs |
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| 02.2.17 |
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Thatcham - amazing crash test shows 20 years of car safety advancement; 1997 Metro v 2017 Honda Jazz |
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| 02.2.17 |
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Thatcham - every year 15,000 people in UK are saved from being killed or seriously injured due to Euro NCAP |
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| 01.2.17 |
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Euro NCAP - celebrates saving 78,000 lives in it's first 20 years; 630 ratings after 1,800 crash tests |
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| 01.2.17 |
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ABP Employer Protect - advice from Glaisyers: expired warnings - consigned to the dustbin or useful evidence of likely future conduct? |
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| 01.2.17 |
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McLaren - Proactive Chassis Control II system monitors dynamic and driver inputs to provide handling balance, grip and ride comfort |
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| 01.2.17 |
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REPOST FROM FORUM: 12 Nexa 471 line tinters that are no longer required, open to offers |
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| 01.2.17 |
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Hyundai - first customers to have bought via Hyundai’s Click To Buy website take delivery of their new cars |
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| 01.2.17 |
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Gocompare Car Insurance - GPs are Britain’s worst drivers for the fourth year in a row |
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| 01.2.17 |
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Lightfoot and Allianz Insurance - to launch a new programme to encourage and reward better driving among UK fleets |
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| 01.2.17 |
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H.R. Owen - VIP Services (Luxury Hire and Chauffeur Drive) enjoys "phenomenal" growth over 2016 |
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| 01.2.17 |
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RAC - supports Bill calling for tax transparency for motorists at the pumps |
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| 01.2.17 |
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Icarus / Car Repair Network / CRN / Activate Group - the full story |
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| 01.2.17 |
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ABP website – January was busiest month since May 2016 with over 114,000 visits |
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| 01.2.17 |
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Co-op Bank - "facing risk of being wound down"; will not affect Co-op Insurance which is no longer directly connected to the Bank |
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| 31.1.17 |
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Tractable - an Artificial intelligence (AI) company claim they can estimate vehicle repair costs from an image |
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| 31.1.17 |
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Allianz UK - proposed changes to claims operations include closure of Bristol motor claims unit |
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| 31.1.17 |
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Dept of Transport - legislation to be introduced in "next month or so" to allow driverless cars on UK roads |
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| 31.1.17 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) 2017 - BBA earlybird bookings open on Monday |
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| 31.1.17 |
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Spain: GT Motive - receive Euro 10million financing from Kartesia |
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| 31.1.17 |
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Accident Exchange - Prentice Portadown renews Accident Exchange contract following improved bodyshop sales and customer satisfaction |
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| 31.1.17 |
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Ben - signs an employee might need support |
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| 31.1.17 |
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REPOST FROM ABP FORUM: Does anyone have a matrix or a way of working out the charge for R1234YF gas? |
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| 31.1.17 |
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RAC - "adding a 50% parking price surcharge to diesel vehicles is unlikely to make any difference to London’s air quality" |
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| 31.1.17 |
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Rolls-Royce Motor Cars - record number of places are available for the company’s 2017 Apprenticeship Programme |
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| 31.1.17 |
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Direct Line - huge growth in off-street parking despite postcode price lottery |
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| 31.1.17 |
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Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) - target of 3 million apprenticeships and new funding system risk poor value for money |
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| 31.1.17 |
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Shell and Total - to install electric car chargers on their European forecourts |
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| 30.1.17 |
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Davies Group (inc MFS / Managed Fleet Services) - acquired by US private equity firm HGGC |
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| 30.1.17 |
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Germany: Allianz - reports say they made informal 14 billion Euros takeover approach for QBE Insurance (Australia's biggest insurer) |
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| 30.1.17 |
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Allianz UK - awarded Chartered Insurer status by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) |
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| 30.1.17 |
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GM and Honda - to jointly mass produce a hydrogen fuel cell system for use in their vehicles starting in 2020 |
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| 30.1.17 |
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AutoRaise - announce their first charity ball to take place on Friday 23 June in central London |
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| 30.1.17 |
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Legal Ombudsman - has handled 4,638 complaints about claims management companies since it started 2 years ago |
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| 30.1.17 |
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bodyshop magazine - awards event returns to Birmingham Metropole 28 - 29 September |
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| 30.1.17 |
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David Sargeant, Gemini ARC's MD - running the London Marathon 2017 in April for Leukaemia CARE |
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| 30.1.17 |
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M & M Stoke - md, Mick Whitehead, named as one of 100 most influential people in Stoke by local paper for second year running |
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| 30.1.17 |
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The British Coatings Federation (BCF) - coatings industry welcomes long-awaited Industrial Strategy amidst Brexit uncertainty |
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| 30.1.17 |
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Wolverhampton - garage owner jailed for 3yr 7 mths for running £448,000 stolen car "chop shop" |
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| 30.1.17 |
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Auto Trader - Alison Ross, Auto Trader’s Customer Experience & Operations Director, awarded Woman of the Year in Women in IT Awards |
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| 30.1.17 |
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Mercedes-Benz Vans - supports FTA Van Excellence Operational Briefings based around a dramatisation of a serious road traffic collision |
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| 30.1.17 |
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Hatfield Volkswagen Van Centre - new showroom and bodyshop opens in Hertfordshire |
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| 30.1.17 |
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cap hpi - tells motorists to get "clued up" on incoming VED tax changes; new supplement of £310 per vehicle on £40,000+ new cars from April |
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| 30.1.17 |
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Direct Line – two new board directors, including Mike Holliday-Williams, md of their personal lines business |
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| 30.1.17 |
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CitNOW - 7.9% increase in used cars fuels CitNOW sales video adoption |
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| 30.1.17 |
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Innovation Group - John O’Donnell, Sales Director of the UK Motor business, appointed MD of Innovation Group’s EMaC division |
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| 30.1.17 |
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Volvo - S90 and V90 achieve top AEB Pedestrian safety ratings from Euro NCAP |
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| 30.1.17 |
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VW 'dieselgate' emissions - legal action begins today in UK High Court on behalf of 25,000 owners |
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| 29.1.17 |
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Geoffrey Insurance - wins "Car Provider of the Year" from MoneyFacts; they also win "Best Claims Service" |
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| 28.1.17 |
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Katz Auto Services (bodyshop near Guildford) - has appeal for conviction over "bad smells" dismissed |
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| 28.1.17 |
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Westminster City Council - to trial pollution surcharge of 50% on parking charges for diesel cars |
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| 27.1.17 |
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RMI Bodyshops - seeks support from MEPs to ensure continued access to vehicle repair information |
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| 27.1.17 |
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Fix Auto UK - sponsor Masters Series within the BRSCC 2017 Mazda MX-5 SuperCup |
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| 27.1.17 |
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AM magazine - full list of all finalists for the AM Awards 2017 to be held on 9 February |
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| 27.1.17 |
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Driverless cars - study shows drivers take 26 seconds to take control if something goes wrong |
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| 27.1.17 |
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APU - telematics evidence used in Old Bailey fatal collision case; driver sentenced to over 3 years in jail |
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| 27.1.17 |
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Winn Solicitors - gearing up for further success in 2017 after substantial growth in 2016 |
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| 27.1.17 |
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Apprenticeship Delivery Board – recognises its achievements in the 12 months since it was formed |
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| 27.1.17 |
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USA: Ford - 2016 saw second highest profits ever - £8.26 billion; hourly US workers each get $9,000 bonus |
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| 27.1.17 |
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Environment Agency - team of 8 officers in crack-down on business pollution in the North-East |
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| 26.1.17 |
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RMI - Vehicle Data Access - Your support needed |
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| 26.1.17 |
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USA: PPG products earn Good Housekeeping Seal |
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| 26.1.17 |
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Simon Hall – tributes paid to former CEO of Quindell Motor Services and MD of Innovation Group's UK Motor Services |
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| 26.1.17 |
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SunLife - what would you do with £100k? (42% would buy a new car, according to a new report) |
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| 26.1.17 |
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Skoda – Octavia, Skoda's best-selling model in the UK, gets safety and assistance systems boost for new 2017 range |
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| 26.1.17 |
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Kindertons - new website drives up service levels for bodyshops and insurers |
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| 26.1.17 |
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TomTom and Mappy - navigation firm and web mapping specialist extend their long-term relationship |
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| 26.1.17 |
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France: PSA Group - makes electric commercial vehicles available for car sharing as part of a partnership with the Paris Town Hall |
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| 26.1.17 |
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Audatex - founder, chairman and CEO of Solera at Twitter HQ to discuss threat of connected cars, LIVE Q&A AT 7:40pm TONIGHT (Thursday) |
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| 26.1.17 |
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Frost & Sullivan - fully autonomous vehicles spur LIDAR sensors mass adoption |
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| 26.1.17 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - retains position as Britain’s number one automotive manufacturer; 544,401 cars built in 2016 |
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| 26.1.17 |
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Nissan UK - Production in Sunderland of 507,430 vehicles last year - the second highest total in the plant’s history |
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| 26.1.17 |
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Volkswagen - heated wire-free windscreen with conductive layer of silver called 'the climate windscreen' a £300 option on VW models |
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| 26.1.17 |
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Canada: Belron (AutoGlass/AutoRestore) - explain why they have bought Speedy Repair network of 25 bodyshops |
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| 26.1.17 |
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CAP - Kevern Thompson announced as CAPS Commercial Manager |
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| 26.1.17 |
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CAP - Kevern Thompson announced at CAPS Commercial Manager |
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| 26.1.17 |
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Cooper Solutions - reports demonstrator and courtesy car fleets on the rise |
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| 26.1.17 |
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Insure The Box - reveals peak days for Accident Alerts: 15th, 23rd and 28th January |
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| 26.1.17 |
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SMMT - UK car production in 2016 hit a 17 year high of 1.72 million cars; 79% of them were exported |
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| 25.1.17 |
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Admiral - non-executive chairman, Alistair Lyons, to retire in April after 16 years in the role |
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| 25.1.17 |
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AXA - Minifleet product more accessible for brokers - customisable cover for motor fleets up to 15 vehicles under one policy |
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| 25.1.17 |
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Freight Transport Association (FTA) - offers 200 fully funded HGV driver Traineeships & Apprenticeships to fill skills gap |
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| 25.1.17 |
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Ford - hires Apple's Global Marketing and Communication Director for Retail, Musa Tariq |
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| 25.1.17 |
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Revive! - insurers are paying too much for vehicles to be over-repaired by bodyshops |
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| 25.1.17 |
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My Car Check - warns car buyers to watch out for written-off Land Rover Defenders |
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| 25.1.17 |
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KPMG - value of UK fraud breaks £1 billion barrier for the first time in 5 years |
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| 25.1.17 |
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Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) - 47% of small businesses that employ EU citizens predominantly rely on mid-skilled workers |
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| 25.1.17 |
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USA: Solera Holdings - acquires 100% ownership of Digidentity - online digital identity protection and verification tech firm |
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| 25.1.17 |
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India: PSA Group and the CK Birla Group - sign joint-venture agreements to produce and sell "safe" vehicles and components in India by 2020 |
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| 25.1.17 |
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Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) - publishes general insurance value measures scorecard including add-ons to motor policies |
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| 25.1.17 |
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3M and Cougar Accident Repair Centre (CASE STUDY) - "Success in a challenging industry" |
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| 25.1.17 |
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IAM RoadSmart, Police Scotland and Clelands Volvo - bring driving skills into the school day for under 15 to 17-year-olds in the Borders |
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| 25.1.17 |
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London’s Direct Vision Standard - TfL takes next step to remove dangerous lorries |
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| 25.1.17 |
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TL Darby - Staffordshire-based dealer group celebrates 50th anniversary and joins MG Motor UK’s network |
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| 25.1.17 |
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Thatcham Research - first two star Euro NCAP rating since 2008 bucks car safety trend |
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| 25.1.17 |
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Euro NCAP - top-3 best performing cars ever are now all Volvo models; Ford Mustang gets just 2 star rating |
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| 25.1.17 |
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Cuvva - new pay-as-you-drive insurer, launches revolutionary new subscription-based car insurance |
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| 24.1.17 |
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Kindertons Accident Management - Ops Director Dan Athorn challenges 700 staff to beat him in the Crewe FC Colour Run 2017 |
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| 24.1.17 |
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BMW - changes policy on car comparison sites following CMA action |
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| 24.1.17 |
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USA: Axalta - marks the sale of its 40,000th spectrophotometer |
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| 24.1.17 |
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Brexit - Parliament must vote on whether the government can start the Brexit process, the Supreme Court has ruled. |
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| 24.1.17 |
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Standox - new refinish guide for new Peugeot special colours |
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| 24.1.17 |
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Mercedes-Benz - wins Large Employer National Apprenticeship Award |
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| 24.1.17 |
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London pollution - back gas-powered HGVs for cleaner London air, urges former Minister |
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| 24.1.17 |
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TyreSafe - vast majority of part worn tyres continue to be sold illegally |
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| 24.1.17 |
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British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) and Acturis Insurance Price Index - car insurance premiums up 8.9% |
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| 24.1.17 |
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Consumer Intelligence - appoints former Deloitte Vice Chairman Louis Jordan as the firm's first Chairman |
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| 24.1.17 |
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RMI - warns against "unnecessary" MOT extension |
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| 24.1.17 |
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First planned mobile phone enforcement campaign of 2017 - takes place this week: Monday 23 – Sunday 29 January |
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| 24.1.17 |
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RAC - motorists driving to France warned about new emissions sticker system |
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| 24.1.17 |
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Wunelli - young drivers with telematics policies exercise greater caution in winter than summer |
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| 24.1.17 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) 2017 - a new category for 2017: The BSI Kitemark Excellence Award |
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| 24.1.17 |
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Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy - PM delivers 'Industrial Strategy' plan for post-Brexit Britain |
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| 24.1.17 |
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USA: Ford - launch new Omnicraft all-makes part brand |
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| 24.1.17 |
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Nissan - John Ferguson at Nissan UK's Sunderland plant wins award for digital e-ink and e-paper tech idea; for "limitless" car colour choice |
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| 24.1.17 |
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Honda - Chiswick Honda joins Crown Honda as UK dealership for NSX - Honda's 3.5-litre, V6 hybrid sports car |
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| 24.1.17 |
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Access to Justice - 80% of the 44,000 people directly involved in pi claims could lose their jobs from clamp down on whiplash |
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| 24.1.17 |
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Sentencing Council - speeding fines up 50% for more serious cases; 85mph in a 60mph zone is 150% of weekly salary |
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| 24.1.17 |
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AA Motor Insurance Index - premiums up 11.7% over year to £636, a 4-year high; repair cost inflation a factor |
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| 23.1.17 |
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**ABP CORRECTION** CAPS Consortium - new CAPS National Advisory Council unites repairers and insurers; FULL DETAILS |
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| 23.1.17 |
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CAPS - comments from NAC Members following the inaugural meeting, 11 January 2017 |
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| 23.1.17 |
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2017 British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) – Thursday 9 May 2017 at Battersea Evolution **EARLY BIRD OFFER INFO** |
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| 23.1.17 |
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Which? Money - undercover investigation finds companies selling personal and financial data for as little as 4p |
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| 23.1.17 |
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Wizzle.co.uk - used car stock trade purchases tripled in the first 12 working days of January 2017 versus whole of December 2016 |
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| 23.1.17 |
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RAC - cost and availability of parking is a growing concern for motorists |
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| 23.1.17 |
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2017 REAL Rally, in partnership with AutoRaise - ***REMINDER*** deposits must be paid ASAP to secure entry*** |
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| 23.1.17 |
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Direct Tool Company (DTC) – Supamask, a new high density extra strong clear masking film from Best |
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| 23.1.17 |
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Driver Doctor - new telematics systems provides online driver behaviour improvement software |
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| 23.1.17 |
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REPOST FROM ABP FORUM: can anyone recommend a company to help with the recruitment of temporary bodyshop staff? |
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| 23.1.17 |
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Consumer Intelligence - car insurance premiums up 9.3% in the past year with drivers over the age of 50 seeing the biggest hike |
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| 23.1.17 |
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Volkswagen Group - Paint and Body Network Sports Challenge Cup 2017 kicks off! |
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| 22.1.17 |
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SMMT - favourite colour for new cars in UK last year was white with 20.5% market share; black second 20.2% |
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| 22.1.17 |
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FSCS - move Enterprise Insurance claims handling from Claims Consulting Solutions (CCSL) to Gallagher Bassett |
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| 22.1.17 |
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KPMG - new survey says more than half of today’s car owners will not want to own a car in less than a decade |
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| 22.1.17 |
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USA: Tesla - regulator finds no evidence of defects following death crash last May |
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| 22.1.17 |
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MOT test - government proposing to extend the period before the first MOT test is needed from 3 to 4 years |
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| 22.1.17 |
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Sunday Times - Highways England considering 60mph pollution-related rush-hour speed limit on M1 near Sheffield |
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| 21.1.17 |
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Toyota – considering “how to survive” in a UK outside the EU single market reports the FT |
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| 21.1.17 |
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Insure The Box - ceo Mike Brockman welcomes BIBA findings of a 65% increase in telematics policies |
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| 21.1.17 |
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BIBA - no of telematics insurance policies in UK grew by 65% in 2016 to 751,000 live policies |
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| 20.1.17 |
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Tesco Underwriting - Paul Pancham (ex DWS / Aviva) joins as claims director |
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| 20.1.17 |
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Consumer Intelligence - winners of "Award for Motor Claims 2017": Aviva, Direct Line, LV=, Saga |
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| 20.1.17 |
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ACIS - Ryan O’Neill joins to help roll out ASCRIBE bodyshop replenishment programme |
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| 20.1.17 |
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U-Pol - investing £5.3 million to upgrade factory in Wellingborough to meet rapidly growing demand |
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| 19.1.17 |
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Germany: 3M - wins preliminary injunction against China-based company, Summit, for infringement of PPS patent |
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| 19.1.17 |
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USA: Enterprise Rent-A-Car - supports open, no-cost data platform for claims repair industry |
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| 19.1.17 |
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Spain: 3M - wins preliminary injunction against BossAuto for infringement of PPS technology patent |
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| 19.1.17 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - customers to experience newly launched vehicles (before they arrive at the dealership) using virtual reality headsets |
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| 19.1.17 |
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Jato - record SUV registrations: accounting for 1 in 4 cars sold in Europe last year |
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| 19.1.17 |
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Peugeot - unveils first fully comprehensive online car-buying process (including home delivery of the new vehicle) |
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| 19.1.17 |
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Zurich UK - simplifies business structure for future success; 240 jobs to go as Life and General Insurance are brought together |
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| 19.1.17 |
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Kindertons - appoint Mike Slater (ex Nationwide Network Services) as their new Network Manager |
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| 19.1.17 |
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Dayinsure (underwritten by Aviva) - short-term insurance company provides learners with cover to practise driving a borrowed car |
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| 19.1.17 |
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Hyundai - launches ‘maintenance menu’ for out of warranty vehicles |
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| 19.1.17 |
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Deloitte: tax return made easy - 12 things to remember when completing Self-Assessment |
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| 19.1.17 |
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Co-op - ordered to tell drivers the cost of no-claims bonus protection |
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| 19.1.17 |
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ABP Employer Protect - employment status in the gig economy: from our ABP partner, Glaisyers Solicitors |
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| 19.1.17 |
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Citizens Advice - workers given just 48 hours notice of shifts starting, changing or being cancelled |
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| 19.1.17 |
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McLaren Super Series - new supercar features active rear wing with airbrake functionality to optimise balance when braking from high speed |
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| 19.1.17 |
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CMA - calls for urgent review after Highways England contractor confuses 3.5 tonne truck with a supercar |
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| 19.1.17 |
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Aviva plc - all UK insurance businesses (general, life & health) come together under Andy Briggs |
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| 19.1.17 |
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LV= - joins forces with industry to tackle insurance fraud |
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| 19.1.17 |
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RAC - appoints Roger Williams (formerly the AA) to head up Business Services (telematics) sales team |
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| 19.1.17 |
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Fix Auto UK - join LV=, Enterprise, U-Pol, Morelli, Audatex and R-M as an AutoRaise Platinum Partner |
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| 19.1.17 |
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Watchstone Group plc (formerly Quindell plc) - trading update: turnover up 9% to £64m |
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| 19.1.17 |
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Moneysupermarket.com Group PLC - trading update: turnover up |
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| 19.1.17 |
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First4Lawyers - claims management company sees profit fall by 32% to £2.5m; turnover fell 3% to £11.2m |
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| 19.1.17 |
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Formula 1 - Silverstone to "definitely drop" the British Grand Prix after 2019 due to spiralling costs |
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| 18.1.17 |
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GTG Training - bookings are now open for NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety |
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| 18.1.17 |
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Singapore’s first hypercar - the all-electric Dendrobium concept, gets global debut in March at Geneva Motor Show; partner to Williams |
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| 18.1.17 |
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Waze - data from real-time navigation app used to predict when 'get fit' New Year’s resolutions - trips to the gym - stop |
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| 18.1.17 |
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Spies Hecker - ColorSpot from Spies Hecker: making colour identification more accurate |
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| 18.1.17 |
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REPOST FROM ABP FORUM: car dealer smashed his Mercedes into a family's people carrier and threatened to slap a mother-of-three |
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| 18.1.17 |
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REPOST FROM ABP FORUM: garage fined £120k after apprentice accidentally ran over colleague |
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| 18.1.17 |
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MedCo - Martin Heskins as Executive Chair with responsibility for leadership and strategic direction |
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| 18.1.17 |
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Vauxhall - all-new Crossland X SUV with two-tone paintwork and ADAS including Three-level Driver Drowsiness System |
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| 18.1.17 |
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All-New Honda Civic - CAP forecast the 10th generation Civic will hold up to 37% of its value after 36 months and 60,000 miles |
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| 18.1.17 |
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TomTom - acquires Berlin-based autonomous driving start-up, Autonomos |
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| 18.1.17 |
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National Windscreens - appoints John Smallman as board member to drive growth |
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| 18.1.17 |
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BVRLA - top challenges for 2017: Brexit, air quality crisis, regulation, diesel cars and franchised repair networks |
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| 18.1.17 |
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Footman James - boost in the number of female classic car owners |
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| 18.1.17 |
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BIBA - launches its ‘Innovation Station’ to develop artificial intelligence and customer service chatbots |
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| 18.1.17 |
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Verex - reappointed by Hyundai Motor UK to operate its Motor Insurance and Accident Aftercare programmes |
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| 18.1.17 |
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UK Government - average total pay up 2.8% in last year to £26,600 inc bonuses |
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| 18.1.17 |
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UK Government - unemployment rate at lowest level since 2005 |
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| 18.1.17 |
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Quartix Holdings plc - trading update: "profit is expected to be in line with expectations" |
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| 18.1.17 |
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NAHL Group PLC - trading update: "in line with Board expectations |
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| 17.1.17 |
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ABI - comment on Prime Minister's Brexit speech |
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| 17.1.17 |
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NFDA - comment on Prime Minister's Brexit speech |
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| 17.1.17 |
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Volvo - **reminder** spaces available on the next Volvo Product Technology Course, Friday 17 February in Daventry |
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| 17.1.17 |
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Retail Automotive Alliance (RAA) - record growth in 2016 |
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| 17.1.17 |
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Robins & Day Citroen Birmingham - dealership closed following arson attack on Monday eve; est £100,000 damage to cars in showroom & workshop |
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| 17.1.17 |
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Charity Spring Ball - organised by Martyn Rowley (Audatex) and Paul Glover (Morelli), Friday 7 and Saturday 8 April in Lichfield |
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| 17.1.17 |
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H&H Classics - classic car and bike auction house says future classic motorbikes are a great investment |
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| 17.1.17 |
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Wunelli - Government urged to make telematics mandatory for young drivers |
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| 17.1.17 |
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Brexit speech: A Global Britain - Parliament will get vote on final Brexit deal |
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| 17.1.17 |
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Towergate - uninsured SMEs are putting an average of over half a million pounds of property at risk |
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| 17.1.17 |
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Audi - UK remains the largest export market for Audi in Europe |
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| 17.1.17 |
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BMW - 7 Series with collision avoidance system that can provide steering assistance at speeds of up to 100mph |
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| 17.1.17 |
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EMM International - new simple-to-use HR 1400 Hamach Spraygun Cleaner |
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| 17.1.17 |
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BIBA - 2017 Manifesto calls for no further IPT increases, commitment to telematics and autonomous vehicles tech and CMC regulation |
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| 17.1.17 |
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Tracker - stolen vehicle recovery expert appoints national network of 250 independent installers |
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| 17.1.17 |
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Gocompare.com Money - 6 million Brits have been a victim of financial fraud |
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| 17.1.17 |
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Driving test - numbers of fraudulent stand-ins caught taking test on behalf of someone else are revealed |
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| 17.1.17 |
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Inflation rate - CPI up to 1.6% for last 12 months; RPI up to 2.5% |
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| 17.1.17 |
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MASS - road traffic lawyers accuse MoJ of cherry-picking motor accident data to justify its "policy agenda" |
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| 16.1.17 |
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BT - 30 million nuisance calls a week, 12 million about accident claims; new free service to block such calls |
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| 16.1.17 |
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Tecreports - Charles Griffin, CEO, Tecreports, is fundraising in aid of Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity. |
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| 16.1.17 |
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National Windscreens - Lisa Pugh promoted to new Director of Insurance Business Development role |
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| 16.1.17 |
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Fix Auto Huntingdon - on course to "rise from the ashes" of arson attack |
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| 16.1.17 |
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Allianz - court of appeal win in exaggerated personal injury claims case |
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| 16.1.17 |
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Honest John - seven out of 10 drivers will pay more tax under new VED rules |
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| 16.1.17 |
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Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) - consumer new car finance volumes up 7% in November |
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| 16.1.17 |
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2017 REAL Rally, in partnership with AutoRaise - Wednesday 17- Friday 19 May, latest information below |
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| 16.1.17 |
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Deloitte - digital motor insurance policies could top €15 billion by 2020 |
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| 16.1.17 |
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2017 Modern Families Index - the 'fatherhood penalty': half of men say work-life balance is increasingly a source of stress |
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| 16.1.17 |
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TomTom - number of source devices (GPS location traces) hits the 500 million milestone; TomTom now active in 54 countries |
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| 16.1.17 |
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REPOST FROM ABP FORUM: new 1234yf gas air-conditioning in vehicles in the workshop |
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| 16.1.17 |
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Renault - two new electric commercial vehicles launched: the Master Z.E. and New Kangoo Van Z.E |
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| 16.1.17 |
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CarGurus - a "Flashy" BMW, or a more "Practical" Ford? |
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| 16.1.17 |
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DENSO and Toshiba - developing Artificial Intelligence technology for autonomous vehicles modelled on the human brain |
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| 16.1.17 |
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Ben - money worries have the biggest impact on your workforce; online help |
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| 16.1.17 |
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USA: Symach - installs state-of-the art equipment in Axalta’s new Customer Experience Centre in North Carolina |
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| 16.1.17 |
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RAC - 47% or young driver admit they believe insurance fronting is OK |
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| 16.1.17 |
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C & D Services (UK) – VW approval takes multi-motor-manufacturer-approved bodyshop tally to 17 |
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| 16.1.17 |
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HR Owen - luxury dealer group boasts the #1 individual Lamborghini dealer worldwide and is the #1 dealer group overall |
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| 16.1.17 |
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Department for Transport - Government allocates £1.2 billion roads funding to councils |
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| 16.1.17 |
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HR Owen - luxury dealer group boasts the #1 individual Lamborghini dealer worldwide and is the #1 dealer group overall |
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| 16.1.17 |
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Allianz - looking for a "big acquisition"; no comment on possible move for Zurich Ins Co |
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| 16.1.17 |
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MG Motor UK - awards for Nathaniel MG, Falmouth Garage, Maidstone MG and Summit Garage |
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| 13.1.17 |
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Severn Crossing - Government proposes to cut tolls by up to 75%; cars £3 instead of £6.70; toll barriers to go |
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| 13.1.17 |
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National Windscreens - retains sole supplier contract with Hoyer |
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| 13.1.17 |
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ABI - comment on Confused.com /Tower Watson findings of 14% increase last year in car premiums |
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| 13.1.17 |
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Nissan - announce first on-road autonomous vehicle tests demonstrations will take place in London next month |
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| 13.1.17 |
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Churchill Insurance - 250,000 drivers fail to verify their identity when stopped by police |
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| 13.1.17 |
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Audatex UK - launches subrogation portal, Quantex, and has signed up LV= as the first customer |
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| 13.1.17 |
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Kwik Fit Insurance - Ageas confirm Uddingston office to close in March with loss of 521 jobs |
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| 13.1.17 |
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Confused.com/Towers Watson - average premium up 14% in 2016 to £767, second highest ever level |
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| 13.1.17 |
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Fiat Chrysler (FCA) - Dept of Transport seeks details of US probe into diesel emissions software |
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| 13.1.17 |
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Consumer Intelligence - reveal Top 10 Insurers for Motor Claims Satisfaction as voted for by consumers |
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| 12.1.17 |
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Autoglass - accident management rated #11 in list of concerns expressed by fleet managers |
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| 12.1.17 |
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GSF Car Parts – replace 350 vans - 60% of its UK fleet – across its nationwide network of 65 branches with Peugeot LCVs |
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| 12.1.17 |
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Go Ultra Low - UK set to pass 100,000 plug-in car mark after bumper 2016; 2017 set to be a "landmark year" |
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| 12.1.17 |
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Halfords Training Academy for female prisoners - offenders learn vital skills to maintain and repair bicycles |
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| 12.1.17 |
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Direct Tool Company (DTC) - launches new innovative online ordering platform - DTC Hub |
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| 12.1.17 |
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Spies Hecker - evolution of the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport relationship with Spies Hecker |
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| 12.1.17 |
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AkzoNobel UK - bodyshops harness the power of AkzoNobel’s digital color technology - Colorvation |
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| 12.1.17 |
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Canada: Symach - CSN Blue Mountain Collision bodyshop featuring Symach FixLine technology due to open in April |
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| 12.1.17 |
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cap hpi - as UK prepares for heavy snow, cap hpi reveals best 4x4 buys for wintry conditions |
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| 12.1.17 |
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Hastings Direct - David Walker appointed as Managing Director, Insurer Services |
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| 12.1.17 |
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Bristol Street Motors - says farewell to long-standing colleague, Joyce Scott, retired after 46 years in parts department |
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| 12.1.17 |
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Fix Auto Petersfield - celebrates 10 years as a Fix Auto franchisee |
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| 12.1.17 |
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Insure The Box - drivers 20% more likely to be in a car accident during the winter months |
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| 12.1.17 |
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AW Repair Group, new Beeston Bodyshop - empty shell to a fully functional bodyshop in just 3 months: fifth site for the group |
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| 12.1.17 |
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Donington Park - sold to Jonathans Palmer's MSV Group |
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| 12.1.17 |
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University of Leicester’s Department of Criminology - hit & run drivers "really weren't aware of what to do after they'd had an accident" |
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| 12.1.17 |
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Thatcham Research - eco-friendly Toyota Prius could reduce the UK’s £1.7 billion annual parking damage bill |
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| 12.1.17 |
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Vertu Motors - Darlington SEAT celebrates colleagues’ achievements |
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| 12.1.17 |
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PwC - appoints Jim Bichard as new UK insurance leader |
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| 12.1.17 |
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The IMI - invests in significant IT upgrade to service huge surge in demand from MOT testers for DVSA assessment and training |
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| 12.1.17 |
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Suzuki - Graeme Jenkins (ex Maserati Corporate Sales Manager) appointed as Head of Fleet |
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| 12.1.17 |
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REPOST FROM ABP FORUM: How much would you expect to pay for a plasma cutter and which brands would repairers recommend? |
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| 12.1.17 |
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Mirka - cleans up with new dust extractors |
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| 12.1.17 |
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Tracker - connected technology will compromise vehicle security |
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| 12.1.17 |
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Marshall Motor Holdings plc - trading update: "comfortably in line with our expectations" |
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| 12.1.17 |
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Times - number of cars clamped has more than doubled since paper tax discs were abolished in October 2014 |
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| 12.1.17 |
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What Car? awards - Thatcham sponsored Car Safety award won by Toyota Prius |
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| 12.1.17 |
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What Car? awards - list of all winners; BMW 5-series takes overall Car of the Year |
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| 11.1.17 |
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USA: VW emissions scandal - company pleads guilty to 3 criminal charges and pays $4.3bn (£3.5billion) fine |
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| 11.1.17 |
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Motorcycle sales - rose by 11.7% in 2016 to 128,644 units; 40% of sales were "commuter sized bikes" |
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| 11.1.17 |
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USA: Lemonade - ne household insurer reviews, agrees and pays claim in 3 seconds using artificial intelligence |
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| 11.1.17 |
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The IMI - demonstration of Professional Competence across BT Fleet Technicians |
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| 11.1.17 |
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Apple car - "Project Titan" indicates interest in creating an automotive solution that revolves around the iPhone (Frost & Sullivan) |
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| 11.1.17 |
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USA: Sika - Rinspeed AG Concept Vehicle on display at 2017 North American International Auto Show in Detroit |
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| 11.1.17 |
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REPOST FROM ABP FORUM: is there a market for a spot weld drill sharpening service? |
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| 11.1.17 |
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Markerstudy - dash cam proves liability in Gloucester motorcyclist crash |
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| 11.1.17 |
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I Love Claims - 7th Motor Claims Networking Lunch takes place next Friday, 20 January at the Grand Connaught Rooms in Covent Garden |
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| 11.1.17 |
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Bluegrasscoms - details of the latest Nissan Total Loss Avoidance reward scheme |
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| 11.1.17 |
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HMRC - revealed: most bizarre excuses for underpaying staff the National Minimum Wage |
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| 11.1.17 |
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CV Show 2017 – 25-27 April at the NEC, Birmingham |
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| 11.1.17 |
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ABP EXCLUSIVE: Why courtesy car prices are rising |
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| 11.1.17 |
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Car leasing - costs up 8% in last two months driven by post-Brexit inflation |
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| 11.1.17 |
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Octo - announce new agreement with LV= Broker, as demand for telematics grows |
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| 11.1.17 |
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BMW Group - applications for 2017 (manufacturing) apprenticeships programme now open with 40 places across three UK manufacturing sites |
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| 11.1.17 |
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REPOST FROM ABP FORUM, RE: Thatcham Method Request |
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| 11.1.17 |
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Volkswagen Group - delivers 10.3 million vehicles in 2016, what was a "challenging" year for VW |
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| 11.1.17 |
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Viezu - engine remap firm warns that cloned and fake tuning tools are causing serious problems for drivers modifying their cars |
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| 11.1.17 |
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Co-op Insurance - 5,853 young drivers disqualified in last five years due to points rule |
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| 11.1.17 |
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MoneySuperMarket - construction industry workers top list of drink-drive occupations |
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| 11.1.17 |
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Volvo Car UK - appoint Chris Eady as Head of Network and Distribution Strategy; new role for retail network development |
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| 11.1.17 |
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Saga - trading update: "business continues to perform well.....on course to meet expectations" |
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| 11.1.17 |
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Penske Automotive Group (owners of Sytner) - acquire 5-site CarShop including used car prep centre |
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| 11.1.17 |
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Whiplash - Harley Street doc charged insurers £thousands for a non-existent physio to treat whiplash victims |
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| 11.1.17 |
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ABI - response to government consultation on whiplash claims: "proportionate compensation for minor injuries" |
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| 11.1.17 |
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ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office) - fines RSA £150,000 for loss of the personal information of 60,000 customers |
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| 11.1.17 |
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Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department (IFED) - man sentenced for making false car insurance claims |
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| 10.1.17 |
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ABI - insurance system must be "developed in parallel" to that of automated vehicles |
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| 10.1.17 |
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REPOST FROM ABP FORUM: do any repairers deal with Venson Fleet and if so how do you rate them? |
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| 10.1.17 |
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Volvo - next Product Technology Course takes place Friday 17 February |
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| 10.1.17 |
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Axalta - Official Team Supplier to Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport |
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| 10.1.17 |
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Alton Cars - Apprenticeship Open Day at Leeds site, Saturday 11 March, with AutoRaise |
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| 10.1.17 |
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BMW - global sales up 5.3% in 2016 to 2,367,603 vehicles |
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| 10.1.17 |
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GEM Motoring Assist - drivers of ‘one-eyed monsters’ more likely to be involved in a collision or parking incident |
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| 10.1.17 |
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Sweden: Volvo Cars - unique approach to autonomous driving technology: based on the role of the driver - not the vehicle |
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| 09.1.17 |
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India: Euro Car Parts (ECP) and Seeba – founders invest in e-waste management solution firm, EcoCentric |
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| 09.1.17 |
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India: Euro Car Parts (ECP) and Seeba – invests in e-waste management solution firm, EcoCentric |
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| 09.1.17 |
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Rolls-Royce - 2016 was the second highest sales in the marque’s 113-year history; UK up 26% - a record year |
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| 09.1.17 |
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Volkswagen - VW Passenger Cars brand finished 2016 with full-year vehicle deliveries 2.8% up on the figure for 2015; 5.99 million vehicles |
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| 09.1.17 |
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Canada: Belron (owners of AutoGlass and AutoRestore in UK) - acquire Speedy Collision network of 24 bodyshops |
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| 09.1.17 |
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Simon Hall - former CEO of Quindell Motor Services and MD of Innovation Group's UK Motor Services has died |
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| 09.1.17 |
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CitNOW - trains workshop technician video experts online with eLearning programme |
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| 09.1.17 |
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Met office - issue Severe Weather Warnings for snow and wind for NW England and Scotland from Wed to Friday |
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| 09.1.17 |
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Markerstudy Group - sign agreement with Inter-est to supply Inter-cept Triage to fast-track repairs |
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| 09.1.17 |
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The Local Government Association (LGA) - 2017 could be ‘tipping point year' for potholes, warn councils |
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| 09.1.17 |
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Markerstudy - Chris Collings joins Markerstudy as Non Executive Director |
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| 09.1.17 |
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Redline Creative - mobile searches for vehicle repair and maintenance grew by 80% last year;
bodyshops need a mobile-friendly website |
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| 09.1.17 |
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What Car? - consumer car buying brand launches new car sales service |
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| 09.1.17 |
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Aldermore SME Future Attitudes report - 43% of UK small business owners say finding the right staff is a challenge |
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| 09.1.17 |
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FMG - saves Welsh Water £48,000 through intelligent repair management and control of replacement vehicle costs |
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| 09.1.17 |
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REPOST FROM ABP FORUM: does anyone know of a North East or North Yorkshire Skoda dealer who has all the gear to do camera resets? |
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| 09.1.17 |
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Direct Line - being a bad driver costs an extra £560 a year on fuel |
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| 09.1.17 |
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UK Car of the Year - Shortlist for UK Car of the Year 2017 announced – 12 cars from 56 entrants |
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| 09.1.17 |
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Kia - 2018 Kia Stinger fastback sport saloon launched at US auto show; production model of the GT concept |
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| 09.1.17 |
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Volvo Cars - to establish new shared mobility business unit |
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| 09.1.17 |
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VW Emissions scandal - Slater Gordon and Harcus Sinclair take legal case to High Court as a Group Action |
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| 09.1.17 |
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Octagon Insurance (Horizon Insurance) - ceases to write now motor policies; claims expected to be paid in full |
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| 08.1.17 |
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Lotus - pleads for cash from its Malaysian owner reports Sunday Times after losing £86m in the last two years |
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| 08.1.17 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - worldwide sales up 20% in 2016 to a new record of 583,313 |
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| 06.1.17 |
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Ben - industry charity raised £10,000 from its 'Hats on 4 Mental Health Day' in November |
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| 06.1.17 |
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PPG Refinish UK - announce renewed joint sponsorship of Daniel Cammish in the Porsche Carrera Cup GB 2017 |
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| 06.1.17 |
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Ford - becomes first vehicle manufacturer to integrate with the Amazon Echo smart home device (Alexa) |
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| 06.1.17 |
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Japan - insurance firm replaces 34 claims staff with Artificial Intelligence (AI) system called Watson |
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| 06.1.17 |
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Government - responds to consultation on advanced driver assistance systems and automated vehicle technologies |
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| 06.1.17 |
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DfT - new study shows that driverless cars could significantly reduce delays |
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| 06.1.17 |
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Axalta - announces its automotive colour of the Year 2017 – Gallant Gray |
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| 06.1.17 |
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Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) - prosecutes 3 former Enterprise staff for selling customer accident claims information |
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| 05.1.17 |
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USA: Copart - opens new sites in Colorado and Wyoming; now operating in 46 out of 50 states in the US |
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| 05.1.17 |
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The Independent Garage Association (IGA) - launches MOT training campaign |
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| 05.1.17 |
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Audi - developing Artificial Intelligence and working on piloted driving with NVIDIA and Mobileye |
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| 05.1.17 |
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Harman and WayRay - develop wide view angle full windshield heads-up display proof of concept for automotive market |
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| 05.1.17 |
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USA: Tesla - Consumer Watchdog calls on Uber to release robot car test data |
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| 05.1.17 |
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Beacon Independent Medical Examiners - standard of medical reporting in the UK needs an overhaul |
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| 05.1.17 |
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SMMT - record number of new vans sold in 2016 - 375,000 - marks 4 years of growth |
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| 05.1.17 |
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EasiRent - car hire company moves into insurance-hire market with Direct Hire to provide courtesy cars |
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| 05.1.17 |
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USA: Ford - connects with commercial fleet tool, DriverScore app, to help private car drivers get lower quotes for insurance |
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| 05.1.17 |
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BMW - using augmented reality on Google smartphones to sell BMW i models |
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| 05.1.17 |
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Euro Car Parts - opens first branch in the Republic of Ireland, in Dublin |
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| 05.1.17 |
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Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) - injured people ‘victimised’ by Government reforms |
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| 05.1.17 |
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IAM RoadSmart - car and smartphone makers must come up with an answer to hand-held mobile phone dangers |
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| 05.1.17 |
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Continental Tyres - drivers hope autonomous technology might "save us from ourselves" |
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| 05.1.17 |
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SMMT - tell Sky News that car prices will start rising within weeks due to slump in pound |
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| 05.1.17 |
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Kia Motors UK - appoints former Nissan Regional Director, Steve Hicks, as Sales Director |
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| 05.1.17 |
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Motoreasy.com - a third of female drivers think garages rip them off because of gender |
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| 05.1.17 |
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TomTom - 82% of OEMs at global tech show, CES, are evaluating TomTom’s HD Maps for autonomous driving |
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| 05.1.17 |
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SMMT - UK new car market achieves record 2.69 million registrations in 2016 with fifth year of growth |
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| 05.1.17 |
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Frost & Sullivan - vehicles will become the "new living space" |
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| 05.1.17 |
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SMMT - UK new car sales hit record high of 2.69m in 2016; Ford Fiesta tops best sellers' list |
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| 05.1.17 |
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Plan Insurance - 10 Motor Trade Predictions for 2017 from one of ABP's Recommended Business Service Providers |
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| 05.1.17 |
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Government - consultation on Reforming the Soft Tissue Injury (‘whiplash’) Claims Process closes tomorrow |
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| 04.1.17 |
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Ericsson, Orange and PSA Group - partner on 5G connected car pilot |
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| 04.1.17 |
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Thompsons Solicitors - pre-tax profits drop from £16.2m to £3.4m at PI firm, reports The Law Society Gazette |
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| 04.1.17 |
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Faraday Future (FF) - reveals "super fast" self-driving electric car that can accelerate from 0 to 60mph in 2.39 seconds |
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| 04.1.17 |
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Solera Holdings - to acquire Autodata, cloud-based diagnostics and mechanical repair intelligence data |
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| 04.1.17 |
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Sopp+Sopp - directors "delighted with turnaround of business"; turnover up 75%, gross profit up 30% |
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| 04.1.17 |
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Motofix - top 10 Independent Bodyshop Group continues its support for Ben as industry charity of choice |
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| 04.1.17 |
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) - machines likely to replace human decision-making process in insurance claims |
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| 04.1.17 |
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Venson Automotive Solutions - supports industry calls to collect data and set a liability framework for autonomous vehicles |
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| 04.1.17 |
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Petrol and diesel prices - rose 15% during 2016, but are still below those of 2011 - 2014 |
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| 04.1.17 |
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USA: Tesla - lawsuit filed against Tesla Motors alleging the Model X has a serious "Sudden Unintended Acceleration" defect |
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| 04.1.17 |
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GATEway (autonomous vehicle project) - successfully demonstrate remote operation of an unmanned vehicle |
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| 04.1.17 |
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Institute for Apprenticeships - Government seeking views on their first DRAFT strategic guidance |
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| 04.1.17 |
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BIBA - Keith Frampton (Forces Insurance) and Jonathan Cumpstey (A-Plan Insurance Group) to head up BIBA’s Motor Panel |
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| 04.1.17 |
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Cambria - trading update: trading performance in first quarter ahead of last year and in-line with expectations |
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| 04.1.17 |
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Euro Car Parts - signs agreement to distribute Alldata Repair, original unedited manufacturer repair info |
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| 04.1.17 |
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Ford - to invest $4.5 billion in electrified vehicles inc Transit Custom plug-in hybrid for Europe in 2019 |
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| 03.1.17 |
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AXA - £69m loss following completion of sale of Bluefin (their commercial broking arm) to Marsh |
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| 03.1.17 |
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GoCompare.com - 30% of consumers plan to shop around for a better deal on car insurance in 2017 |
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| 03.1.17 |
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cap hpi - record used volumes predicted for 2016; "motor retail is in great shape heading into the new year" |
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| 03.1.17 |
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Sweden: Volvo - final deal signed for joint venture with Autoliv for new ADAS and autonomous driving software |
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| 03.1.17 |
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USA: Toyota - $3.4 billion settlement to have the frames of Toyota Tacoma, Sequoia and Tundra vehicles inspected for excessive rust |
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| 03.1.17 |
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Volkswagen Group - Paint and Body Network Sports Challenge Cup 2017 kicks off! |
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| 03.1.17 |
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Vnuk - Boris Johnson launches stinging attack on European Court of Justice ruling on motor insurance |
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| 03.1.17 |
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Marmalade (Allianz) - black box insurance provider (underwritten by Allianz) helps track down young driver's stolen car |
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| 03.1.17 |
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Sweden: Volvo - for the first time in 55 years the top selling car in Sweden is not a Volvo, it's a Volkswagen |
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| 03.1.17 |
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JCT600 Vauxhall Bradford - new £1.1m dealership opens |
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| 03.1.17 |
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What Car? - shortlist of 43 new cars battling for 2017 Car of the Year crown |
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| 03.1.17 |
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EU Commission - "tightens screws on car emissions testing"; Real Driving Emissions (RDE) testing introduced |
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| 03.1.17 |
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DfT - to introduce reforms on cost and availability of charging points for electric vehicles |
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| 03.1.17 |
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Vnuk - how a Slovenian famer has changed the law on vehicle insurance; UK Government launch consultation |
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| 03.1.17 |
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Vehicle Quality Solutions (VQS) - FCA Group (Fiat Chrysler) and Vauxhall Network Q renew inspection contracts |
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| 03.1.17 |
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EY - general insurance industry outlook for 2017; challenging year; motor likely to end year in the red |
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| 02.1.17 |
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USA: Collision Repair Education Foundation - starts 2nd year of school career fairs |
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| 02.1.17 |
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Petrol – warning that price could rise to 125p a litre this month after OPEC deal to slash oil production |
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| 02.1.17 |
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AXA - confirm completion of sale of Bluefin (their commercial broking arm) to Marsh |
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| 01.1.17 |
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Government - new 12-sided £1 coin comes into circulation on 28 March; old £1 coins only legal tender until 15 October |
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| 01.1.17 |
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ABP website - 2016 in numbers: 17.1 million hits; 1.31 million visits; 4.92 million pages viewed; 562,000 hours spent on the site |
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| 31.12.16 |
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ABP website - top 10 postings viewed on-line in 2016 |
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| 31.12.16 |
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Confused.com - more people are caught drink-driving on New Year’s Day than any other day of the year |
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| 31.12.16 |
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New Year Honours list - OBE for MD of Jennings Group; CBE for CEO of DVSA; MBE for JLR Community head |
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| 30.12.16 |
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Nissan - British drivers think self-driving cars will deliver most benefit to the disabled and the elderly |
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| 30.12.16 |
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Admiral - backs change of law allowing learner drivers to get practice on motorways |
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| 30.12.16 |
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DVSA - propose range of 9 changes to improve motorcycle training; biggest shake-up in 30 years |
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| 30.12.16 |
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Government - research programme recommends minimum of 120 hours tuition before taking driving test |
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| 30.12.16 |
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DVSA - plans to let learner drivers have motorway driving lessons revealed |
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| 30.12.16 |
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Volvo Cars - become first car maker to introduce Skype for Business to its cars |
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| 30.12.16 |
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Autocar - survey UK car buyers on their attitude to autonomous cars; "confusion reigns" |
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| 30.12.16 |
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BMW - build new £25million import centre (inc paint and repair bays) in North Lincolnshire; opens end2017 |
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| 30.12.16 |
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Ford US - introduce the next-generation Ford Fusion Hybrid autonomous development vehicle |
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| 29.12.16 |
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Auto Trader - the top 10 most searched-for cars of the year; most searched-for vehicle was the BMW 3-series |
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| 28.12.16 |
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Volkswagen Group - to recruit 1,000 international IT experts from the gaming industry and top-level research |
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| 28.12.16 |
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HELLA GUTMANN SOLUTIONS - CSC-Tool chosen by Autoglass, National Windscreens and Nationwide Windscreen for ADAS calibration |
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| 28.12.16 |
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HELLA GUTMANN SOLUTIONS - CSC-Tool chosen by Thatcham for ADAS calibration |
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| 28.12.16 |
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Slater and Gordon - "forced into new deal with lenders" says The Australian newspaper |
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| 28.12.16 |
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Comparethemarket - cost of motor insurance hits record high of £714 in Q4, up 9% on last year |
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| 28.12.16 |
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FSCS - has now paid over £26m in compensation on claims following the collapse of Enterprise Insurance Co |
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| 28.12.16 |
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BuyaCar - many new cars registered after 1 April 2017 face huge increases in road tax |
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| 23.12.16 |
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Fix Auto UK - add to the network as S W Automotive becomes Fix Auto Biggin Hill |
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| 23.12.16 |
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WNS - sell 3 subsidiaries to parent company inc WNS Assistance Ltd and Accidents Happen Assistance Ltd |
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| 23.12.16 |
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WNS UK - results for y/e Mch 2016: profit down 51% on turnover down 4%; opens in France, Poland and Romania |
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| 22.12.16 |
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IFED - two people (one an ex LV= employee) jailed for leaking confidential data to claims management co |
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| 22.12.16 |
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Mazda - has developed a new bio-plastic for cars doesn't need painting |
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| 22.12.16 |
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HR:4UK - Do you truly value your staff? |
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| 22.12.16 |
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Consumer Intelligence - Ian Hughes makes his top 10 predictions for the UK General Insurance Industry for 2017 |
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| 22.12.16 |
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Aston Martin - 50 year old DB4 left outside in a forest for over 40 years expected to sell for £385,000 |
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| 22.12.16 |
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First4Lawyers - survey says 50% of claimant personal injury lawyers will shut if whiplash reforms go ahead |
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| 22.12.16 |
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Happy Christams: Last Daily Newsletter is today; resumes on Tues 3 Jan; news will be posted on-line meantime |
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| 22.12.16 |
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UK road traffic levels - at highest volumes EVER in first 9 months of 2016; up 1.3% on last year |
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| 22.12.16 |
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IAAF - 2016 awards winners and runners up |
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| 22.12.16 |
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Volkswagen Group - CV apprentice becomes their youngest ever Master Technician at just 20 years old |
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| 22.12.16 |
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RAC - warns motorists of possible disruption due to Storm Barbara on Friday 23 Dec and morning of Sat 24 Dec |
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| 22.12.16 |
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Auto Body Professional: Editor’s Choice – Heather Grant picks her top 5 features from the Winter issue |
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| 22.12.16 |
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European Commission - new report recommends mandatory fitment of 19 advanced safety measures to vehicles |
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| 22.12.16 |
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Belgium: D’Ieteren (parent of Belron / Autoglass)- to set up a nationwide franchise network of bodyshops |
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| 21.12.16 |
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Australia: Slater and Gordon - regulator investigating possible "falsified or manipulated" financial records |
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| 21.12.16 |
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Honda - enters into formal discussions to use the technology of Waymo (Google's self-driving car company) |
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| 21.12.16 |
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3M - 1,000mph Bloodhound SSC is being painted this week at 3M's Atherstone facility by paintbysimon |
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| 21.12.16 |
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Petrol and diesel sales - highest volumes in last quarter since 2010, up 2.0% on last year; YTD sales up 2.1% |
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| 21.12.16 |
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CitNOW - uploads ten millionth video; volumes up 64% this year to 5.25m worldwide |
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| 21.12.16 |
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Valspar - full year results and Q4 results |
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| 20.12.16 |
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FORUM REPOST - when is your business closing for Christmas and New Year? |
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| 20.12.16 |
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Motofix - link with AutoRaise to hold educational insight event at their Yeovil site on Thurs 23 Feb |
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| 20.12.16 |
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AutoRaise - formally announce LV= Insurance have become a Platinum Partner |
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| 20.12.16 |
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Volvo Car UK - reintroduce LifePaint, reflective spray which increases the visibility and safety of cyclists |
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| 20.12.16 |
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Volkswagen - accident research provides data to help engineers reduce the risk of accidents |
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| 20.12.16 |
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HPI - CrushWatch helps finance & leasing companies recover £7.75m of uninsured cars headed for crusher in Nov |
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| 20.12.16 |
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APU - telematics data leads to jail terms for 5 criminals in £1.1m crash scam involving 300 accidents |
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| 20.12.16 |
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BEST - new Reusable Racetec R7 ESD coverall will revolutionise global PPE for paint shops in 2017 |
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| 20.12.16 |
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AW Repair Group - open their fifth site, AW Accident Repair Centres (Nottingham Central), in Beeston |
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| 20.12.16 |
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RAC Telematics - to fitted by Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions to all of its new commercial vehicles |
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| 19.12.16 |
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USA: LKQ - LKQ sells OEM glass manufacturing business of Pittsburgh Glass Works to Vitro for $310M |
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| 19.12.16 |
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FSCS - good news for Enterprise policyholders who dealt with Motorway Direct and NCI Roadside Assistance |
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| 19.12.16 |
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Gable Insurance - FSCS warns motor policy holders that their policies lapsed on 16 December |
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| 19.12.16 |
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CFC Underwriting - insurance claims for data breaches are being made at a rate of more than one a day |
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| 19.12.16 |
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Waymo (Google's autonomous car brand) - acquires 100 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid MPVs for testing new technology |
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| 19.12.16 |
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High Tide Foundation - success for Teeside charity's initiative to attract new blood into automotive sector |
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| 19.12.16 |
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Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) - raid North West business as part of nuisance call investigation |
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| 16.12.16 |
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Hubject - VW becomes 7th shareholder in electric car charging network, joining BMW, Mercedes and Bosch |
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| 16.12.16 |
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USA: GM - to immediately begin testing self-driving cars on public roads in Michigan |
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| 16.12.16 |
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USA: Terence "Bud" Crawford - world boxing champion goes to jail after fracas over bill from car bodyshop |
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| 15.12.16 |
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ABP Convention and Night of Knights photos - still available to download for free! |
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| 15.12.16 |
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THE WEEK IN NUMBERS: Friday 9 - Thursday 15 December - a quick look at some of the figures making the headlines from the past week |
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| 15.12.16 |
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Mexico: Roberlo - opens subsidiary in Mexico |
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| 15.12.16 |
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Volkswagen Group - more women and international personnel in top management and adopt English as the Group language in the future |
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| 15.12.16 |
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ABP Club Convention 2016 - Annual Convention Presentations and Video available to download from the Publications section of the website |
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| 15.12.16 |
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Jaguar - unique Jaguar F-PACE, personally specified by Jaguar Director of Design Ian Callum, raises £102,500 at the Ben ball |
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| 15.12.16 |
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Germany: Volkswagen Group - invests in Hubject, the leading eRoaming platform for Europe-wide charging of electric vehicles |
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| 15.12.16 |
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VW - Dynamic Road Sign Display delivers the latest information in real time |
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| 15.12.16 |
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Rain Trust Children's Charity - Christmas eCards - there is still time to order |
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| 15.12.16 |
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Rybrook Holdings - dealer group signs deal for new 15,237 sq ft aftersales and preparation centre for Rolls Royce and McLaren vehicles |
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| 15.12.16 |
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McLaren Automotive - the 10,000th car - a McLaren 570S finished in Ceramic Grey paintwork - rolls off the production line in Woking |
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| 15.12.16 |
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Skoda Octavia - new ADAS features include Front Assist, Blind Spot Detect and Manoeuvre Assist for us with trailers |
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| 15.12.16 |
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Ben Ball 2016 - Ben’s flagship event of the year raises over £203,000 |
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| 15.12.16 |
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Whiplash reforms - Richard Burgon (Shadow Justice Secretary) asks for extension to consultation period |
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| 15.12.16 |
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Continental - drivers back blanket block on mobiles |
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| 15.12.16 |
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Vauxhall - announces new fleet marketing and motability manager |
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| 15.12.16 |
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BVRLA - fleet sector ready to embrace wider ULEV adoption |
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| 15.12.16 |
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Uber - launches self-driving pilot in San Francisco with Volvo Cars |
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| 15.12.16 |
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Tracker - 64% of stolen cars taken with keys in the north compared to just 42% in the south |
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| 15.12.16 |
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Allianz UK - extend support of British Paralympic Association to the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games |
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| 15.12.16 |
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MoneySupermarket - average car premium up 12% in last year to £597 |
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| 15.12.16 |
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Uber - launch self-driving taxi pilot in San Francisco using Volvo XC90s |
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| 15.12.16 |
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Fix Auto - announces it will begin operations in Germany from February 2017 headed by Roy de Lange |
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| 15.12.16 |
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Yahoo - over 1 BILLION user accounts may have been affected in a hacking attack dating back to 2013 |
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| 15.12.16 |
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Redde - trading update; profits remain ahead of expectations and last year |
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| 14.12.16 |
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Hastings - South African investment company, Rand Merchant Investment, to acquire 29.9% shareholding |
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| 14.12.16 |
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National Windscreens - appointment Alistair Carlton as technical manager |
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| 14.12.16 |
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Google - give the name Waymo to their 7-year old self-driving car project; next step is let people use the car |
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| 14.12.16 |
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MyCarCheck.com - lighting & signaling is the top reason for a car failing an MOT |
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| 14.12.16 |
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Porsche Carrera Cup GB - catch Cammish if you can as double-champion leads record 20 early registrations |
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| 14.12.16 |
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DWP - unemployment rate remains at lowest level in over a decade |
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| 14.12.16 |
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Euro NCAP - Best in Class Cars of 2016: Toyota Prius, Hyundai Ioniqin and the VW Tiguan |
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| 14.12.16 |
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DENSO - improves in-vehicle sensors to increase pedestrian safety; built to meet and exceed upcoming NCAP standards |
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| 14.12.16 |
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ChipsAway - insurance companies "penalise motorists for accidents or minor damage – even when it’s not their fault" |
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| 14.12.16 |
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RAC - launches first used car code to be fully accredited by the Chartered Trading Standards Institute |
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| 14.12.16 |
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RMI Bodyshops (NAB & VBRA) - comments on BS1015 Kitemark pricing "system error" |
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| 14.12.16 |
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What Van? - seventh consecutive safety win for Mercedes-Benz Vans |
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| 14.12.16 |
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Inflation rate - CPI up to 1.2% for last 12 months; RPI up to 2.2% |
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| 14.12.16 |
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Admiral - first major company to offer Car Sharing Insurance – an instant, comprehensive policy for 1 hour to 30 days |
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| 14.12.16 |
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Aston Martin - to develop new manufacturing facility in Wales; Aston Martin SUV to start production at new site in 2019 |
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| 14.12.16 |
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Government - average salaries up 2.5% in last 12 months |
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| 14.12.16 |
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Government - unemployment in last quarter decreased slightly to 1.62 million; down 100,000 on a year ago |
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| 14.12.16 |
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BSi - revised BS1015 Kitemark pricing sent to bodyshops was incorrect due to a system error; rise is only £40 |
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| 13.12.16 |
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Prohire (inc Fleetlogic Accident Management) - acquire Sunrent |
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| 13.12.16 |
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Fix Auto World - David Lingham appointed to role of Head of Business for Fix Auto World |
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| 13.12.16 |
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PPG - initiates global restructuring; targeting $125 million in annual savings |
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| 13.12.16 |
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REPOST FROM ABP FORUM: Can anybody recommend any good companies that specalise in training for body repair? |
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| 13.12.16 |
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Covéa Insurance - comes top in Insurance Times' broker service survey |
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| 13.12.16 |
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Eca-group- announce zero capital outlay LED switchover |
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| 13.12.16 |
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USA: Intelligent Mechatronic Systems (IMS) - recognised in four major categories in Aite Group's Insurance Telematics Vendor Awards |
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| 13.12.16 |
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Wessex Garages - supply two EV Nissan Leafs to Avon and Somerset Constabulary |
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| 13.12.16 |
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The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) - welcomes review of discount rate for personal injury damages awards |
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| 13.12.16 |
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National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA) - November motorcycle sales up 12.1% over the same period last year |
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| 13.12.16 |
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Admiral - donated more than 2,500 Christmas presents to disadvantaged children in the Swansea area, through the Mr X Appeal |
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| 13.12.16 |
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Arnold Clark - Linwood Toyota technician, David McBride, scoops prestigious Business Apprentice of the Year 2016 Award |
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| 13.12.16 |
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SMMT - Ministers discuss Brexit with the automotive industry |
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| 13.12.16 |
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Innovate UK - Growing Infrastructure Systems: apply for business funding to develop connected transport |
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| 13.12.16 |
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SEAT - automotive industry uses X-rays and CT scans usually associated with sectors such as medicine or biotechnology |
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| 13.12.16 |
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Nissan - CEO Carlos Ghosn says 'Disruptive Triangle' of technologies promises opportunity to improve quality of life for billions |
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| 13.12.16 |
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M&S Bank car insurance - Christmas shopping at risk in underinsured cars |
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| 13.12.16 |
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National Windscreens - over half of insurers say the repairer is liable for incorrectly calibrated ADAS cameras in windscreens |
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| 13.12.16 |
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AW Repair Group - add Honda and Hyundai approvals to Group's VM approval list; at SW Lincolnshire and AW South Nottinghamshire |
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| 13.12.16 |
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Simon Bailes Peugeot - Simon Bailes' Northallerton bodyshop collecting donations for the TFM Mission Christmas Toy Appeal |
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| 13.12.16 |
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Claims Management & Adjusting (CMA) - lodges formal complaint with Highways England over destruction of potentially vital CCTV evidence |
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| 13.12.16 |
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CitNOW - launches across 20-site Renault Retail Group and Renault UK network |
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| 13.12.16 |
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National Windscreens - offers 30-minute drive away time thanks to Dow Automotive technology |
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| 13.12.16 |
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RMI Bodyshops (NAB & VBRA) - on BS10125 price increase: "will be contacting BSI to take further action on this decision" |
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| 12.12.16 |
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Gemini ARC - Gemini Worcester gain Mercedes-Benz approval |
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| 12.12.16 |
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RAC Foundation - local authority parking surplus hits new high; £60 million from parking charges and fines |
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| 12.12.16 |
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Auto Express Driver Power - car satisfaction survey relaunched and to include aftersales and insurance benchmarking data |
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| 12.12.16 |
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Women in Finance Charter - insurance leaders join financial services bosses to guide the next generation of senior women |
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| 12.12.16 |
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Allianz - 36%) will take on the role of Designated Driver over the festive period so that their passengers can have a drink |
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| 12.12.16 |
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Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) - car insurance comparison websites under scrutiny in next year |
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| 12.12.16 |
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Volvo - enhances connectivity in its 90 series cars; Android Auto joins existing Apple CarPlay smartphone integration |
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| 12.12.16 |
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Axalta - “Global Automotive 2016 Color Popularity Report”: strong preference for neutrals... but colour is coming back |
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| 12.12.16 |
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H Samson (Bolton) - vehicle painter Satish Tailor celebrates 40 years' service at Bolton bodyshop |
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| 12.12.16 |
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Legal & General - appoints Cheryl Agius as the new CEO of Legal & General’s General Insurance business (excl motor) |
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| 12.12.16 |
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Health and Safety Executive (HSE) - latest Motor Vehicle Repair eBulletin |
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| 12.12.16 |
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In-car Cleverness - boosts global connectivity with Aeris to provide more reliable data for dealer vehicles |
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| 12.12.16 |
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ABP Employer Protect - Glaisyers Solicitors on "the perils of holding office Christmas parties... " |
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| 12.12.16 |
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Spies Hecker - congratulates Nico Rosberg on winning his first FIA Formula OneTM World Drivers’ Championship |
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| 12.12.16 |
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The European Commission - UK is one of seven countries sued over VW emissions scandal |
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| 12.12.16 |
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Brown Brothers Distribution - partner with Laser Tools Racing in British Touring Car Championship 2017 |
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| 12.12.16 |
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Brown Brothers Distribution - [artner with Laser Tools Racing in British Touring Car Championship 2017 |
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| 12.12.16 |
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Thatcham Research - safest cars in UK for 2017 announced |
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| 12.12.16 |
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Hyundai Motor - advances development of connected car operating system |
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| 10.12.16 |
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Glassmatix - replaced by Repair Estimate; existing users must swap to new system by 31 March 2017 |
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| 10.12.16 |
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Ireland - Glassmatix withdraws from Irish market in Q1 2017 and "there will be no replacement" in Ireland |
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| 09.12.16 |
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USA: National Insurance Crime Bureau - show new technology that can open vehicles and drive them away |
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| 09.12.16 |
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IHS Markit - electric vehicles expected to account for between 15% and 35% of world’s vehicle sales in 2040 |
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| 09.12.16 |
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Fylde Coast ARC - invest in manufacturer trained apprenticeships |
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| 09.12.16 |
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Allianz Global Assistance UK - rewards recovery operators with new quarterly Excelerate Awards |
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| 09.12.16 |
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USA: Fix Auto USA - agree parts sourcing and ordering deal with PartsTrader |
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| 09.12.16 |
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Ford - 2017 Trend Report: consumers rethinking and assessing their priorities in today's "sampling society” |
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| 09.12.16 |
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East Bilney Coachworks - completion of expansion at King's Lynn site set to create new jobs |
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| 08.12.16 |
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Collingwood Business Solutions and Winn Solicitors - national broker joins forces with legal giant |
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| 08.12.16 |
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Consumer Intelligence - how telematics is reducing insurance premiums for young drivers |
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| 08.12.16 |
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VW - Best Apprentice Award 2016: Volkswagen Group honors its best apprentices from all over the world |
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| 08.12.16 |
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Ford - car buying consumers wants honest advice and simple information |
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| 08.12.16 |
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BCF - Trading Standards Officers tour LKQ as part of VOC Compliance Campaign |
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| 08.12.16 |
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HPI - 21% of UK motorists have paid more for a vehicle than its true value |
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| 08.12.16 |
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Vauxhall - statement and official Q & A on Corsa "fire issue" as reported on Watchdog and in the Sun |
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| 08.12.16 |
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Euro Car Parts - strengthens partnership with Autologic |
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| 08.12.16 |
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REPOST FROM ABP FORUM: Real Time Capacity Measure |
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| 08.12.16 |
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Volvo Cars - Henrik Green appointed as Senior Vice President Research & Development |
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| 08.12.16 |
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Fix Auto UK - announces five new franchisees to enhance Scotland coverage |
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| 08.12.16 |
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Safeline and Cooper Solutions - software hackathon invites developers to pitch new ideas to help charity harness technology |
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| 08.12.16 |
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Marches Centre of Manufacturing & Technology in Bridgnorth - launch event of new £3m training centre |
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| 08.12.16 |
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Co-op - donating £10 to British Red Cross for every new motor insurance policy bought |
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| 08.12.16 |
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Spies Hecker - Hobbies 2017 calendar published featuring bodyshop customers' paint jobs |
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| 08.12.16 |
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Plan Insurance Brokers - Facing the Flood – Prevention Guide |
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| 08.12.16 |
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ABP Employer Protect - Glaisyers Solicitors on employing illegal workers - bodyshop "Directors beware!" |
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| 08.12.16 |
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ABI - calls for ‘clear commitment’ to a transitional implementation period following Brexit |
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| 08.12.16 |
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USA: Audi - Traffic Light Information is the first true Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I) service by an automobile brand |
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| 08.12.16 |
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Heritage Volkswagen Van Centre Bristol - youngest Master Technician in the Group, Harry Garraway, wins Gold Award UK Skills Show |
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| 08.12.16 |
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Phil Smith (ex Wayside) - obituary notice and funeral arrangements |
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| 07.12.16 |
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Volkswagen Commercial - redeveloped centre in Colindale has new onsite commercial vehicle paint and bodyshop |
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| 07.12.16 |
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AutoRaise – AutoRaise launch the Vehicle Repair industry charity at exclusive event at The Tower
of London |
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| 07.12.16 |
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What Car? - reveals nominees for prestigious Car of the Year Awards 2017 |
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| 07.12.16 |
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Zurich - Green Light for construction of Zurich’s new headquarters |
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| 07.12.16 |
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Plan Insurance - reports on bodyshop trends and shares five ways the sector can improve: margins, telematics, retail, numbers and premiums |
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| 07.12.16 |
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Autoglass - appoints former National Windscreens and IMI man, Tim Camm, to lead Technical Training; responsible for ADAS awareness training |
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| 07.12.16 |
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Jolt - man who invented app that turns any phone into a dashboard cam to record crashes says new tech will turn around insurers' fortunes |
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| 07.12.16 |
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BLM and Ageas - Dr Grace Kerali, a GP medico-legal expert, to pay £100,000 for exaggerated whiplash cases; a UK legal first |
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| 07.12.16 |
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Collision Repair Sector Trailblazer Group - Trailblazer standards in final phase |
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| 07.12.16 |
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REPOST FROM ABP FORUM: Euro NCAP variation for Accident Repairers |
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| 07.12.16 |
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Carbon Aluminium Automotive Hybrid Structures (CAAHS) project - five partner to research and develop next generation aluminium alloy |
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| 07.12.16 |
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IAM RoadSmart - 2,500 crashes and 17 fatalities in 2015 caused by sun glare |
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| 07.12.16 |
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Vauxhall - Corsa fires lead to calls for national database; BBC1 Watchdog reports tonight (Wednesday) at 8pm |
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| 07.12.16 |
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Vauxhall - Sun investigates fires in Corsa D/E models; says 1 million cars are at risk and demands recall |
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| 06.12.16 |
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R-M SAFETY PACK - R-M's top 50 bodyshop customers will be the first to receive comprehensive Safety Pack |
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| 06.12.16 |
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McLaren - Extended Warranty now covers cars up to 12 years of age |
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| 06.12.16 |
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RMI Bodyshops (NAB & VBRA) - recoup £150,000 in 2016 on behalf of members |
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| 06.12.16 |
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Vehicle Procurements - launch new mobile app |
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| 06.12.16 |
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ABP Club Convention 2016 slides and videos are now online at www.abpclub.co.uk |
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| 06.12.16 |
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My Car Check’s - new Vehicle Factsheet provides free valuation, mileage and MOT data |
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| 06.12.16 |
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AXA - commercial claims opening hours over Christmas and New Year 2016 |
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| 06.12.16 |
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Allianz Legal Protection (ALP) - launch facility to support law firms for disbursement costs |
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| 06.12.16 |
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Gowling WLG & UK Autodrive - law firm's report on the moral dilemmas arising from autonomous vehicles |
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| 06.12.16 |
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REPOST FROM ABP FORUM: Remote VDA? |
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| 06.12.16 |
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REPOST FROM ABP FORUM: Is this pushing independents out of the game? |
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| 06.12.16 |
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Towergate - it would cost over £27million to insure Father Christmas; how much to repair the sleigh? |
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| 06.12.16 |
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Bodyshop Solutions - sells all the spot welders for the Bennett`s Group Scotland £1 million+ bodyshop upgrade |
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| 06.12.16 |
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Auto Trader - Ford Galaxy clocks up its third month as the UK’s fastest selling car in November |
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| 06.12.16 |
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Consumer Intelligence - van insurance up 11.7% to £1,591 a year |
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| 05.12.16 |
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Thatcham Research - Daniel Payne appointed to new Chief Digital Officer role |
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| 05.12.16 |
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I Love Claims (ILC) - Motor Networking Lunch on Friday 20 January 2017, Grand Connaught Rooms, London |
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| 05.12.16 |
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RAC - motorist stopped for eating cereal at the wheel during police crackdown |
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| 05.12.16 |
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Germany: MOIA – the Volkswagen Group’s new mobility services company |
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| 05.12.16 |
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Confused.com - ahead of 'confusing' new backless booster seat laws, FOI request reveals 4,600 broke child seatbelt laws in 2015 |
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| 05.12.16 |
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REPOST FROM ABP FORUM: re: Advantage Assistance Ltd |
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| 05.12.16 |
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SMMT - November growth delivers 2.5m YTD record for UK new car market |
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| 05.12.16 |
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Japan: Nissan - introduces driverless towing system at Oppama Plant |
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| 05.12.16 |
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Cooper Solutions - dealers put paid to uninsured drivers |
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| 05.12.16 |
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RAC - petrol and diesel prices down in November but rises on the cards |
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| 05.12.16 |
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U-Pol - Rapid Clearcoat: Sustainable Innovation Award finalist at the British Coatings Federation (BCF) Awards |
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| 05.12.16 |
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Lightfoot - welcomes NICE call for businesses and transport services to adopt ‘smooth’ driving skills |
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| 05.12.16 |
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Vehicle Quality Solutions - secures Network Q inspection contract |
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| 05.12.16 |
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MoneySuperMarket - vehicle crime makes Bristol England’s riskiest place to be a motorist |
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| 05.12.16 |
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National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) - new uk car market on track to break record |
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| 05.12.16 |
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Winter flooding - 5,000 on standby for insurers’ winter flooding response (ABI) and new commercial insurance scheme for businesses from BIBA |
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| 05.12.16 |
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REPOST FROM ABP FORUM - Minimum wage and labour rates |
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| 05.12.16 |
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European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) - vehicle data access for 3rd parties: competition, security, privacy and safety |
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| 05.12.16 |
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REPOST FROM ABP FORUM - time to charge for estimates for retail customers? |
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| 05.12.16 |
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The Ministry of Justice - announced a consultation on criminal driving sentencing, with a promise to jail killer drivers for life |
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| 04.12.16 |
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Apple - appear to have admitted they are working on a self-driving electric car |
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| 02.12.16 |
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AutoRaise launch - a few highlights from today's event at the Tower of London |
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| 02.12.16 |
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AutoRaise - launch took place today of new charity specific to UK body repair industry |
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| 02.12.16 |
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European Commission - wants manufacturers to build more internet-connected cars |
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| 01.12.16 |
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Axalta - paint championship winning cars in F1 (Nico Rosberg) and NASCAR (Jimmie Johnson) |
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| 01.12.16 |
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Insurance Times awards - full list of finalists and winners for all 32 awards presented at tonights ceremony |
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| 01.12.16 |
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Swansway (winners of ABP Franchised Bodyshop Group award)- acquire Thompson Motor Co |
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| 01.12.16 |
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AA - ‘Frosting’ victims lose everything as cars are stolen in freezing weather |
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| 01.12.16 |
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GEM Motoring Assist - average of 240 are killed in UK through drink-driving each year |
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| 01.12.16 |
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Mitsubishi Motors – David Stoole - ex Toyota and Lexus - joins expanding team as Corporate Sales Manager |
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| 01.12.16 |
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IAM RoadSmart – estimated nearly 3,000 crashes a year are caused by poor driver vision |
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| 01.12.16 |
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Autocar-Courland - Next Generation Award 2016 winner announced |
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| 01.12.16 |
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Hyundai Motor UK – launches ‘Click To Buy’ |
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| 01.12.16 |
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Ford - new custom Transit van and Torneo minibus range includes ADAS and sports trims |
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| 01.12.16 |
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Hyundai Motor – IONIQ achieves five-star NCAP rating |
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| 01.12.16 |
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Venson Automotive Solutions - two appointments focus on commercial vehicle fleet clients and supplier relationships |
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| 01.12.16 |
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Vehicle Procurements - two new recovery vehicles added to short term hire fleet for bodyshops |
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| 01.12.16 |
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Autodata - Ford Focus was the most serviced vehicle model in garages this year. |
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| 01.12.16 |
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ABP Club – charity fundraising at our events in 2016 raises £15,057 - THANK YOU! |
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| 01.12.16 |
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China: Fix Auto launches 78-location bodyshop network in China |
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| 01.12.16 |
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BVRLA - vehicle rental and leasing sector records further growth in 2016 |
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| 01.12.16 |
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Selsia Vehicle Accident Centres - signs new contract with Opus Autoroute |
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| 01.12.16 |
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Autoecosse Autobody - owners of Dundee bodyshop open second Mitsubishi dealership in Tayside |
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| 01.12.16 |
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Aston Martin - Maximilian Szwaj - ex Maserati and Ferrari - appointed as Vice President and Chief Technical Officer |
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| 01.12.16 |
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BCA & PSA UK - sign outsourced remarketing deal |
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| 01.12.16 |
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W.S.Kilbourn & Son, Norwich - £45,000 of damage to car showroom at independent Ford Dealer after crash |
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| 01.12.16 |
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FTA - number of vans operated in the UK exceeded 4m for the first time (2016); report highlights growth & need for professionalism |
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| 01.12.16 |
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Nissan - fewer car accidents and lower stress levels were rated equally as the top health benefits of autonomous cars |
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| 01.12.16 |
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REPORT FROM ABP FORUM: ADAS, Lidar, and Radar calibration |
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| 01.12.16 |
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Spies Hecker - new PSA (Peugeot/Citroën) Textured Matt Training Course |
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| 01.12.16 |
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Nissan Futures event - returns with spotlight on autonomous driving and bold plans for electric vehicle battery technology |
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| 01.12.16 |
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Direct Line - Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety (PACTS) Constituency Road Safety Dashboard now includes uninsured drivers |
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| 01.12.16 |
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ABI - beware: the Ice Bandits |
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| 01.12.16 |
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MoneySuperMarket - Crewe named UK's drink and drug-driving capital for second year running |
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| 01.12.16 |
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Direct Line and PACTS - December casualties: Over 60s at risk on the roads |
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| 01.12.16 |
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ABP website – November was 31st month in a row with over 100,000 visits in the month |
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| 30.11.16 |
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Nationwide's sponsored racing driver Dan Cammish - to also race in the 2017 Supercup supporting the F1 races |
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| 30.11.16 |
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Mirror Image Accident Repair Centre in Bridgend - severely damaged by fire on Tuesday afternoon |
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| 30.11.16 |
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AXA - small businesses keep cool heads on Brexit, but scale back growth plans for 2017 |
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| 30.11.16 |
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RSA - strengthens IT team with group chief technology officer appointment, David Germain |
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| 30.11.16 |
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AXA - motor trader crash for cash fraudster sentenced to 20 months in prison |
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| 30.11.16 |
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IMI - CPD Support Evenings |
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| 30.11.16 |
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Ford - Next Generation Fiesta (on sale summer 2017) is "World’s Most Technologically Advanced Small Car" |
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| 30.11.16 |
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Ford - Next Generation Ford Fiesta (on sale summer 2017) has 36% more boron steel |
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| 30.11.16 |
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EU: European Commission - vehicles that can talk to each other and to the infrastructure on EU roads as of 2019 |
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| 30.11.16 |
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Greater Manchester Police - shocking CCTV footage of road rage attack after collision between lorry and pick-up truck on M62 |
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| 30.11.16 |
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Carbuyer - Alfa Romeo Giulia named as Safest New Car in Best Cars 2017 Awards |
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| 30.11.16 |
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Thatcham Research - "disappointing" Euro NCAP results announced today for two superminis |
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| 30.11.16 |
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IAM RoadSmart - bite-size safer driving modules for private drivers |
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| 30.11.16 |
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IAM RoadSmaer - bite-size safer driving modules for private drivers |
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| 30.11.16 |
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SMMT - new President: Tony Walker, Deputy Managing Director, Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK and Managing Director, Toyota Motor Europe |
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| 30.11.16 |
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SMMT - new report calls on Government and automotive sector to grasp £74bn opportunity from digital manufacturing |
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| 30.11.16 |
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Circle Leasing - bodyshops need to be aware of new Vehicle Excise Duty; WILL affect courtesy car hire charges |
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| 30.11.16 |
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REPOST FROM ABP FORUM: "Labour rates should increase with minimum wage increases" |
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| 30.11.16 |
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Panasonic - nearly 20% of Panasonic UK's fleet users now drive electric or hybrid cars |
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| 30.11.16 |
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Euro NCAP - latest safety ratings: Audi Q2 (5*), Hyundai Ioniq (5*), Ford Edge (5*), Suzuki Ignis (3*/5*) and the SsangYong Tivoli (3*/4*) |
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| 30.11.16 |
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Watchstone (formerly Quindell) - Slater Gordon warranty claim from sale of PSD has a "prospect of success" |
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| 30.11.16 |
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Public Accounts Committee Report - more measures needed to assess the success of apprenticeships |
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| 30.11.16 |
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Admiral - accidents involving young men cost nearly twice as much as those involving young women |
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| 30.11.16 |
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Phil Smith- formerly with Wayside and before that EuroPanels, dies at age of 74 |
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| 29.11.16 |
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Ford - to start testing autonomous cars on European roads next year |
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| 29.11.16 |
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Nationwide - sponsor Dan Cammish for 2017 as he attempts to win Porsche Carrera Cup GB for third time in a row |
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| 29.11.16 |
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Covéa Insurance - "connected cars are making roads safer" |
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| 29.11.16 |
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MIB - further increase in IPT is "disappointing" for millions of motorists, especially young drivers |
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| 29.11.16 |
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Business Success Global (BSF) - why don’t we plan for exiting the business? |
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| 29.11.16 |
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Bosnia Herzegovina: meet bodyshop technician Muhibija Buljubasic, AKA the "Magnetic Mechanic" |
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| 29.11.16 |
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Honda - first Honda Clarity Fuel Cell arrives in Europe |
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| 29.11.16 |
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MM Motor Repair Centre in Oldham - business as usual at bodyshop following fire which destroyed three vehicles |
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| 29.11.16 |
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DWF - insurance legal firm to merge with Belfast-based motor claims law firm, C & H Jefferson, to form DWF's 12th UK office |
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| 29.11.16 |
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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) - call for evidence on high-cost credit and overdrafts includes "high-cost" motor finance products |
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| 29.11.16 |
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Only Young Drivers (OYD) - signs deal with Trak Global for its telematics app |
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| 29.11.16 |
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MoneySuperMarket - new cars up to 23% cheaper to run than older models |
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| 29.11.16 |
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Renault-Nissan Alliance - makes significant advancements to close the gender gap |
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| 29.11.16 |
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British Coatings Federation (BCF) - welcomes support for exports and infrastructure |
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| 29.11.16 |
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EU: BMW, Daimler, Ford Motor and Volkswagen Group with Audi & Porsche - to form a brand-independent network for EV charging infrastructure |
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| 29.11.16 |
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Thatcham Research - continues its sponsorship of the What Car? Safety Award; won by the Volvo XC90 in 2016 |
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| 28.11.16 |
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Claims Magazine Personal Injury Awards - all 19 winners; Winn Solicitors win Outstanding Achievement award |
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| 28.11.16 |
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Juniper Research - taxi sector will push the self-driving vehicle market to more than 22million vehicles on the road by 2025 |
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| 28.11.16 |
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Fix Auto Slough - Christmas gift to local Maidenhead Round Table charity: a perfectly refinished sleigh! |
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| 28.11.16 |
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REPOST FROM ABP FORUM: "Hire companies demanding updates" |
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| 28.11.16 |
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AA Trust - launches new campaign, as two million passengers ignore their driver texting |
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| 28.11.16 |
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cap hpi - city car values remain strong in buoyant market |
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| 28.11.16 |
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LKQ - expand into Sweden with "significant equity interest" in Mekonom, independent parts and service chain in the Nordic region |
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| 28.11.16 |
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USA: San Francisco transport agency - law firm Mishcon de Reya Cyber's Security Lead, comments |
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| 28.11.16 |
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Circle Leasing - reinforces vehicle appraisals with launch of Vehicle Hire App Video Function |
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| 28.11.16 |
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Europcar - new Chief Executive Officer Caroline Parot to accelerate Group's growth |
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| 28.11.16 |
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Vehicle Procurements - charity gala evening, Saturday 25 February 2017 at the Dakota Hotel Nottingham |
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| 28.11.16 |
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Nebula Systems (RAC) - cloud-based vehicle diagnostics set to disrupt aftermarket sector |
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| 28.11.16 |
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DVSA - drivers who tow trailers urged to carry out basic safety checks following tragic death of 3-year-old Freddie Hussey |
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| 28.11.16 |
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ABP Recommended Business Provider: eca-group - "Another ‘Night of Knights’ to remember" |
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| 28.11.16 |
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Opinium for Bizdaq - is running your bodyshop business taking its toll on your health? |
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| 28.11.16 |
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Honda UK - new MD, Dave Hodgetts, takes over the helm at Honda UK |
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| 28.11.16 |
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Wizzle - dealers and consumers share the same fears in the world of cash for car trading |
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| 28.11.16 |
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ABI - UK now has sixth highest Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) in Europe; IPT revenue overtakes most ‘sin taxes’ |
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| 28.11.16 |
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Trakm8 - contract win from Smart Driver Club |
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| 25.11.16 |
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British Coatings Federation (BCF) - winners from last night's awards event |
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| 25.11.16 |
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Caffyns PLC - half-year results: sales ahead of market but cautious for the second half of the year |
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| 24.11.16 |
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The Week in Numbers - Autumn Statement 2016 special |
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| 24.11.16 |
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Exchange and Mart - 95% of all road accidents blamed in part to human error; staggering 75% of these can be wholly blamed on human error |
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| 24.11.16 |
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AutoVolo - it’s black (car) friday! |
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| 24.11.16 |
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Credit Hire Organisation - Whiplash Consultation - effectively a four-week consultation; "makes a mockery of the term 'consultation'" |
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| 24.11.16 |
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Suzuki - Advanced Apprenticeship Programme, 19 trainee technicians and aftersales parts consultants collect their Completion Certificates |
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| 24.11.16 |
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VW Group UK - appoints new Group Aftersales and Customer Quality Director, Nithia Pillay |
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| 24.11.16 |
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Germany: Ford - ‘Weather Factory’ will simulate weather conditions at touch of a button |
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| 24.11.16 |
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My Car Check - used car sales stay strong |
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| 24.11.16 |
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Consumer Intelligence - 2/3 consumers don’t trust that insurers will pass on savings from reduced personal injury pay-outs |
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| 24.11.16 |
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ABP Recommended Business Provider: eca-group - forthcoming deregulation of the water market: April 2017 |
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| 24.11.16 |
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IFED - insurance ‘ghost broker’ who set up 133 false policies worth £89k ordered to pay back £17k |
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| 24.11.16 |
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Trakm8 - how will telematics change car insurance in the next 10 years? |
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| 24.11.16 |
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Don't Innovate - What a Driverless Future Might Look Like, a brilliant must-read blog! |
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| 24.11.16 |
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SMMT - export growth drives UK production; eight out of 10 cars shipped overseas in October |
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| 24.11.16 |
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The Government’s Autumn Statement 2016 - what it means for the motor industry |
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| 24.11.16 |
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SMMT - commitment to connected and autonomous vehicle testing infrastructure has the potential to prevent more than 25,000 accidents |
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| 24.11.16 |
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FTA - fuel freeze will help – but cut would have more impact |
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| 24.11.16 |
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BIBA - increase in IPT will hit JAMs and is "outrageous" |
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| 24.11.16 |
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SunLife - average car insurance for 17 year old now over £2k following insurance tax hike |
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| 24.11.16 |
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REPOST FROM ABP FORUM: Alloy wheel insurance products |
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| 24.11.16 |
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Nationwide - Technicians Theo (Cardiff) & Lewis (Swavesey) finish in the medals at the IMI Skills Auto competition |
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| 24.11.16 |
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ABP Convention and Night of Knights - Business Success Global (BSG) "great feedback from our conference session" |
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| 24.11.16 |
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Co-op Insurance - Black Friday (tomorrow) motor incidents increased by almost 10% last year |
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| 24.11.16 |
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Robin Reames - death announced of former claims director of Axa and Swiftcover |
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| 24.11.16 |
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Nationwide - fire on Sunday night at former Sewards site in Bournemouth being treated as arson by police |
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| 23.11.16 |
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Autumn Statement 2016 - Comment from Jason Moseley, Director of RMI Bodyshops (NAB/VBRA) |
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| 23.11.16 |
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Autumn Statement 2016 - AA: "Chancellor has created the illusion of being the motorists’ friend with a freeze on fuel duty" |
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| 23.11.16 |
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Autumn Statement 2016 - Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) |
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| 23.11.16 |
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AAH DIRECT - launches redesigned website |
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| 23.11.16 |
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Autumn Statement 2016 - RAC: fuel duty freeze |
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| 23.11.16 |
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Autumn Statement 2016 - RAC: Insurance Premium Tax the stealth tax of our time |
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| 23.11.16 |
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Autumn Statement 2016 - LV= responds to IPT increase from 10% to 12% |
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| 23.11.16 |
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Autumn Statement 2016 - ABI: IPT increase "a hammer blow for the hard pressed" |
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| 23.11.16 |
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Autumn Statement 2016 - LV= welcomes Chancellor Hammond's support for whiplash reforms |
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| 23.11.16 |
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Lookers – new £4 million Lookers Volvo Stockport dealership to open next year |
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| 23.11.16 |
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Autumn Statement 2016 – Insurance Premium Tax to increase from 10% to 12% next June |
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| 23.11.16 |
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Thatcham Research - improved online repair methods to meet the needs of the crash repair sector: escribe and escribe plus |
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| 23.11.16 |
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Autumn Statement - insurance premium tax rises again - now up to 12% |
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| 23.11.16 |
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Symach - unique Drytronic technology dries paint in record time |
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| 23.11.16 |
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Ben - looking after your family’s mental health, Ben's Yvonne Hignell, Care & Support Services Director |
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| 23.11.16 |
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ABP Convention and Night of Knights - Graeme Bennett, Devonshire Motors, wins the Radical Equipment prize draw |
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| 23.11.16 |
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Canada: Trak Global Group - UK based telematics provider partners with Canadian insurance broker – InsureMy |
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| 23.11.16 |
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BIBA - IPT should not be increased & should be removed from Telematics based insurance |
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| 23.11.16 |
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IAM RoadSmart - 86% of UK motorists think distraction caused by mobile phones has become worse in the last three years |
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| 23.11.16 |
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Volvo Cars - 90 series cars receive safety, powertrain and connectivity updates |
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| 23.11.16 |
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BVRLA - Government’s road tax plans set to cost car hire firms millions |
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| 23.11.16 |
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Circle Leasing - wins Repairers’ Choice Courtesy Car Provider Award - two years in succession |
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| 23.11.16 |
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(Global) Zurich - SMEs’ cyber risk awareness is on the rise |
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| 23.11.16 |
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Jemca - signs up to FullAppraisal from Cooper Solutions across its 11 Toyota and Lexus sites |
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| 23.11.16 |
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ABP Convention and Night of Knights - "venue, positive atmosphere & professionalism of the businesses we met was impressive" Plan Insurance |
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| 23.11.16 |
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Claims Management & Adjusting (CMA) - MD Philip Swift talks cash for crash in TV exposé |
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| 23.11.16 |
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Kwik Fit Insurance - owners Ageas have told the 521 staff in Scotland that the business will close in March |
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| 22.11.16 |
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ABP Convention and Night of Knights - photographs available to download for free - now! |
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| 22.11.16 |
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RAC - urges Chancellor to "play fair" with motorists in tomorrow's Autumn Statement |
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| 22.11.16 |
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Gocompare.com Car Insurance - nearly half of all car insurance policies exclude cover for valet parking |
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| 22.11.16 |
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GEM - urges drivers to use daytime running lights; "drivers tend not to crash into things they can see" |
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| 22.11.16 |
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Brian Robson Coachworks - skills "paramount", says St Albans-based Brian Robson Coachworks |
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| 22.11.16 |
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Auto Windscreens - "vehicles unsafe if ADAS recalibration after windscreen replacement is NOT carried out by manufacturer dealerships" |
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| 22.11.16 |
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National Windscreens - Business Development Manager James Cook appointed to strengthen fleet services |
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| 22.11.16 |
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Allianz Global Assistance UK - provides range of benefits for Mitsubishi Approved
Used Car Programme |
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| 22.11.16 |
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RAC - issues advice to motorists driving in current wet conditions |
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| 22.11.16 |
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Gable Insurance - update on UK private motor insurer in liquidation, Gable Insurance AG |
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| 22.11.16 |
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National Windscreens - impact of ADAS on insurers to be hot topic at webinar |
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| 22.11.16 |
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ABI - the challenges for insurance and regulators in a Big Data world |
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| 22.11.16 |
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ABP Convention and Night of Knights - National Accident Repair Group golf competition - the results! |
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| 22.11.16 |
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CD Auction Group - new accident repair apprenticeship scheme for three motor body repair technicians |
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| 22.11.16 |
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Highways England - roads to become safer for motorcyclists through new partnership |
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| 22.11.16 |
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Poole Accident Repair - take on their first Volvo Bodywork Apprentice |
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| 22.11.16 |
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Industrial Strategy - PM announces major research boost to make Britain the go-to place for innovators and investors |
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| 22.11.16 |
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Spies Hecker - wins the 2016 ABP British Repairers’ Choice Award for most highly-rated paint brand |
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| 22.11.16 |
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ABI - every day insurers paid to customers £28.6 million to motorists for repairing or replacing vehicles and in personal injury claims |
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| 22.11.16 |
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ABI and Thatcham Research - ask: "Who pays when a driverless car crashes?" |
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| 22.11.16 |
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GVE London - UK’s first full-service showroom launched with addition of detailing centre |
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| 22.11.16 |
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ABI - driverless cars must share crash data if something goes wrong; insurers want international data standard |
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| 22.11.16 |
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Copart - Q1 worldwide results: pre-tax profits up 25.3% on turnover up 19.8% |
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| 22.11.16 |
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Cambria - results for y/e 31 Aug 2016: profit up 53% on turnover up 17% |
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| 21.11.16 |
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Nationwide - fire at former Seward site in Bournemouth |
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| 21.11.16 |
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USA: Why shouldn't franchised dealerships just give up on collision repair? |
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| 21.11.16 |
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ACIS - leading distributor into accident repair market sees 7% turnover increase in last financial year |
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| 21.11.16 |
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AA - trial of ‘AA Connect’ technology in 10,000 cars found that 17% developed problems that were identified before breakdown |
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| 21.11.16 |
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RESPOST FROM FORUM: Thanks, apologies and clarifications! - Bob Linwood, on behalf of AutoRaise |
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| 21.11.16 |
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REPOST FROM FORUM: Lookers Paint & Body BS10125 Approval |
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| 21.11.16 |
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Standox - digital tools and services to help bodyshops with accurate colour matching |
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| 21.11.16 |
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ABP Night of Knights - ECA-Group's MD, Steve Silverwood, presents Darren Roberts from Central Accident with a luxury M&S hamper |
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| 21.11.16 |
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Covéa Insurance - motorists up to 33% more likely to make a car insurance claim during Winter |
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| 21.11.16 |
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Fix Auto UK - selected as an official repair network for LV= |
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| 21.11.16 |
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Confused.com - 23% of drivers have had an accident or near-miss when driving in bad weather conditions |
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| 21.11.16 |
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Covéa Insurance - appoint Gavin Dollings (ex Allianz) as Director of Commercial Underwriting |
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| 21.11.16 |
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Allianz Insurance - Mona Said appointed as Head of Propositions (broker partner relations) |
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| 21.11.16 |
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FSCS - works with MIB to identify Enterprise policyholders driving without insurance |
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| 21.11.16 |
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IAM RoadSmart - advocates better road sharing and more tolerance of all road users on Road Safety Week |
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| 21.11.16 |
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Car-O-Liner - once again "proud" to be the Official Sponsors of The Skills Show 2016 |
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| 21.11.16 |
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Marshall Motor Group - new Marshall Jaguar Ipswich & Marshall Land Rover Ipswich now open. |
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| 21.11.16 |
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Allianz Worldwide Partners - Franck Pivert appointed Director of Direct & Digital Solutions, including motor insurance |
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| 21.11.16 |
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RMI Bodyshops (NAB & VBRA) - seeking a meeting with government to outline views on whiplash claims |
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| 21.11.16 |
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ABP Night of Knights - Cunbar Paints Limited "delighted" to have won the Repairer's Choice Award for Distributor of the Year |
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| 21.11.16 |
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ABP Convention and Night of Knights - CAPS Consortium "extremely pleased" at the interest in their 'multi data connector' marketing kit |
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| 21.11.16 |
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ABP Convention and Night of Knights - Bryan McLauchlan, KC Autos Group and Steve Plunkett, Volvo win £500 excess cover with XS Paid |
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| 21.11.16 |
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USA: NHTSA - fully self-driving cars are at least "20 years away"; current concern is vehicle cybersecurity |
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| 21.11.16 |
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Accident Exchange - giant SUVs possible factor in 35% surge in parking prangs costing £1.4bn per year |
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| 21.11.16 |
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Brake - speeding and distracted drivers revealed as most feared on the roads |
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| 21.11.16 |
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IMI - world-class apprentices compete for Gold, official IMI press release |
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| 21.11.16 |
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Insurance Fraud Bureau - crash for cash scam worth over £650,000 concludes with 34 fraudsters sentenced |
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| 21.11.16 |
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Digital Insurance 2016 awards (from Post mag) - full list of the winners plus finalists for all 13 awards |
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| 19.11.16 |
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SkillAuto competition - Automotive Body Repair gold medal won by Shawn Dyson of Chartwell |
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| 19.11.16 |
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SkillAuto competition - Automotive Refinishing gold medal won by Michael Massey of Alton Cars |
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| 19.11.16 |
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IMI - chief exec Steve Nash spells out his fears for the automotive sector at the Skills Show |
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| 19.11.16 |
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Skills Show - 3-day event closed Saturday night with competition awards ceremony |
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| 18.11.16 |
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Fix & Go, Bournemouth - new express repair centre opens; owned by Terry & Chris Clemens (Fix Auto Portsmouth) |
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| 18.11.16 |
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Consumer Intelligence - consumers don’t trust insurers to pass on savings from reduced personal injury payments |
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| 18.11.16 |
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EXCLUSIVE: Gethyn Davies to leave PPG in January |
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| 18.11.16 |
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Glasurit - supporting the SkillAuto competition at the Skills Show |
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| 18.11.16 |
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Skills Show - the classic Morelli "Valentine" delivery van on display |
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| 18.11.16 |
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Volvo - trial a concierge service in LA which fills your car up, gets it washed and takes it in for service |
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| 18.11.16 |
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NEW ABP UK Body Repair Industry Yearbook 2016-17 available NOW on-line |
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| 18.11.16 |
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Volkswagen - to cut 30,000 jobs worldwide, 23,000 of them in Germany |
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| 18.11.16 |
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MIB (Motor Insurers’ Bureau) - trying to trace 11,500 Enterprise Insurance customers who are no longer insured |
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| 17.11.16 |
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RMI Bodyshops - met with "group of leading UK insurers" to discuss data issues |
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| 17.11.16 |
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Thompsons Solicitors - "claims of a whiplash epidemic are unsubstantiated" |
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| 17.11.16 |
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Ageas UK - reports nine month income growth and profitable performance:UK net profit £43m, down on the same period last yr (46.9m) |
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| 17.11.16 |
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cap hpi - which electric vehicles make a good secondhand buy? |
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| 17.11.16 |
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MoneySuperMarket - whiplash claims are only part of the problem |
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| 17.11.16 |
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AA - 11% see ‘nothing wrong’ with claiming for fake whiplash |
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| 17.11.16 |
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ABI - "ensure fair compensation for genuine claimants" |
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| 17.11.16 |
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LV= - welcomes Government consultation to implement whiplash reforms |
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| 17.11.16 |
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Ministry of Justice - new crackdown on whiplash claims set to cut insurance premiums by £1 billion |
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| 16.11.16 |
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ABP Night of Knights - 2016 winners announced! |
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| 16.11.16 |
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Balgores - secure Tesla approval for structural repairs |
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| 16.11.16 |
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Karl Vella Group - Barry Whittles joins the Karl Vella Group board |
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| 16.11.16 |
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R-M and Vauxhall Heritage - team up at the recent NEC Classic Car Show |
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| 16.11.16 |
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ABP Convention and Night of Knights - Guest Speaker, Jo Salter, will join us this evening thanks to sponsor, Akzo Nobel |
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| 16.11.16 |
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BIBA - SSP is not providing their contracted service or suitable communications to brokers |
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| 16.11.16 |
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GoCompare.com - almost half of motorists don’t understand their dashboard warning lights |
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| 16.11.16 |
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ABP Convention and Night of Knights - today's the day! |
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| 16.11.16 |
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ABP Convention and Night of Kights - today's the day! |
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| 16.11.16 |
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ABP Convention and Night of Nights - today's the day! |
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| 16.11.16 |
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ABI - 99% pay-out rate for private motor claims |
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| 16.11.16 |
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TomTom and Elgin - partner to deliver unprecedented insights into the impact of roadworks in the UK |
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| 16.11.16 |
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IAM RoadSmart - many UK companies manage road risk “inconsistently and poorly” says safety manager |
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| 16.11.16 |
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Wunelli - braking black-spots found at 80% of Speed Camera locations |
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| 15.11.16 |
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ABP Convention and Night of Knights - Sponsors and Exhibitors: the low-down |
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| 15.11.16 |
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FSCS - paid more than £2m compensation on return of premium motor policy claims following the collapse of Enterprise Insurance |
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| 15.11.16 |
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IFED - RSA insurance claims handler from Liverpool ordered to pay £37k by court |
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| 15.11.16 |
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ABP Convention and Night of Knights: to do list |
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| 15.11.16 |
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Cooper Solutions - invests in automotive retailer expertise |
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| 15.11.16 |
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ABP Night of Knights, REPOST FROM FORUM: room available at the Crown Plaza Hotel - see below for details |
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| 15.11.16 |
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Vauxhall - up to £2,000 Scrappage Allowance offered towards the cost of a new Vauxhall (although pre-1991 models will be saved!) |
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| 15.11.16 |
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Fiat - 'The Big Swappage Deal’ initiative offers drivers an extra incentive to trade in their current vehicle for a new one |
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| 15.11.16 |
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Inflation rate - CPI fell slightly to 0.9% for last 12 months; RPI unchanged at 2.0% |
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| 15.11.16 |
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ABP Convention - a world exclusive from Radical Equipment, PLUS win an ATE-7A Power Battery Booster! |
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| 15.11.16 |
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ABP Convention and Night of Knights - we've SMASHED last week's already record-breaking numbers! |
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| 15.11.16 |
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ONE DAY TO GO! ABP Convention and Night of Knights Event Programme - available online NOW! |
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| 15.11.16 |
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ABP Annual Convention and Night of Knights – Delegate Joining Instructions |
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| 15.11.16 |
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Jaguar - reveal I-PACE Concept car; a 'production preview' of their new electric car available in 2018 |
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| 14.11.16 |
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Lesonal - new Accelerator product helps speed up the repair |
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| 14.11.16 |
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Spies Hecker - Nico Rosberg’s racing helmets, designed by Jens Munser, using Spies Hecker Hi-TEC Performance System paints |
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| 14.11.16 |
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China: Axalta - to build new coating manufacturing and logistics facility in Nanjing, China |
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| 14.11.16 |
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1st Central - extends its partnership with Hubio |
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| 14.11.16 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - Colin Riley (ex Slater Gordon & Innovation) joins as bodyshop program development manager |
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| 14.11.16 |
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ABP Convention and Night of Knights - win £200 worth of 'Love to Shop' high street vouchers with EMACS! |
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| 14.11.16 |
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WHAT TO WEAR… a reminder of the #nightofknights evening dress code: no suits, no ties, no jeans |
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| 14.11.16 |
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THINGS TO PACK! REMINDER #2: business cards |
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| 14.11.16 |
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ASDA - cuts price of unleaded petrol by up to 3p per litre for first time in 8 months; inc RAC comment |
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| 14.11.16 |
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THINGS TO PACK! REMINDER #1 |
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| 14.11.16 |
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ABP Convention and Night of Knights Event Programme - available online NOW! |
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| 14.11.16 |
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Pukka - van insurance specialist considers may also move to private car insurance, reports Insurance Age |
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| 14.11.16 |
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SSP Worldwide - broker system down again |
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| 14.11.16 |
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Mobile phone use - PM says using a phone whilst driving should be "culturally unacceptable" |
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| 14.11.16 |
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BVRLA - Brexit, the Grey Fleet, emissions and business car taxation on the agenda at Industry Conference: 1 December |
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| 14.11.16 |
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AXA - to sell its UK P&C commercial broker Bluefin to Marsh in £295 million deal |
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| 14.11.16 |
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IMI - updates to SCQF L6 Body Diploma & SVQ Review (Scotland) |
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| 14.11.16 |
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Ageas - Ageas-sponsored Road Safety Foundation report driving change |
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| 14.11.16 |
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Bentham Europe - announces proposed funding of Claim against truck manufacturers' cartel |
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| 14.11.16 |
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ABP Annual Convention and Night of Knights – Delegate Joining Instructions |
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| 14.11.16 |
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BIBA - new guide to help small businesses avoid under-insurance |
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| 14.11.16 |
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ABP Convention and Night of Knights - Visit Plan Insurance and get an exclusive £250 discount voucher |
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| 14.11.16 |
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ABP Convention and Night of Knights - have a go at golf with National Accident Repair Group! |
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| 14.11.16 |
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ABP Employer Protect: Glaisyers - important information for bodyshop members re employees, workers and self-employed individuals |
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| 11.11.16 |
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ABP Annual Convention and Night of Knights – Delegate Joining Instructions |
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| 11.11.16 |
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Allianz UK - Q3 results; UK property casualty business sees falls for premiums and profit |
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| 11.11.16 |
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Zurich UK - Q3 results: profits up 44% on premiums down 8% |
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| 11.11.16 |
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Zurich - appoint Tulsi Naidu as CEO of its UK business |
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| 11.11.16 |
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Apprenticeships - Quantity not quality, says BBC education editor |
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| 11.11.16 |
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Apprenticeships - Earning and learning: Making the system work for 16–18 year-olds; new report from IPPR |
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| 11.11.16 |
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Apprenticeships - government programme needs stronger focus on quality says Policy Exchange |
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| 10.11.16 |
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Germany: Tesla - responds to criticism that Autopilot term is misleading |
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| 10.11.16 |
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The CONVENTION and NIGHT of KNIGHTS in numbers! |
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| 10.11.16 |
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Selsia - appoints Max Dickson as Operations Coordinator, to work with approved repairers |
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| 10.11.16 |
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RH Commercial Vehicles - responds to skills shortage by training its own HGV technicians |
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| 10.11.16 |
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Auto Trader Group - "focused on creating a simpler and more efficient marketplace" |
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| 10.11.16 |
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E-Training World - "virtually all minor vehicle damage can be prevented" |
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| 10.11.16 |
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Road traffic - Q3 was second busiest EVER on the UKs roads with 80.0 billion miles driven |
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| 10.11.16 |
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ABP Convention and Night of Knights - visit Business Success Global (BSG) for advice that is proven and guaranteed to benefit your business! |
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| 10.11.16 |
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Standox - new 2017 calendar published |
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| 10.11.16 |
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IMI - recruits the DVSA's MOT specialist, David Easton, to push training and assessment |
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| 10.11.16 |
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ABP Convention and Night of Knights - A RECORD-BREAKING YEAR! |
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| 10.11.16 |
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VW - 2017 Golf update; new bumpers and front wings and LED headlights replace all Xenon lights |
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| 10.11.16 |
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Department for Education - millions invested in degree apprenticeships |
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| 10.11.16 |
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Wizzle.co.uk - reveals where people are selling the "classiest" – and the cheapest – used cars in Britain |
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| 10.11.16 |
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"Spray time for three-stage pearl, engineer trying to knock this off estimate" - question from ABP Forum |
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| 10.11.16 |
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FTA - better enforcement needed to cut mobile phone use as new penalties are announced |
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| 10.11.16 |
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ABP Convention and Night of Knights Event Programme - available online NOW! |
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| 10.11.16 |
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IMI - FCA proposes a shake-up of the £1bn general Insurance add-on markets |
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| 10.11.16 |
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Fawcett Society - today is Equal Pay Day; women effectively work for free from 10 November to the end of the year thanks to pay gap |
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| 10.11.16 |
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Pinetree Consulting (a PPG business) - builds first UK partnership with GT Motive |
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| 10.11.16 |
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ABP Convention and Night of Knights - find out about the ABP Employer Protect scheme with Glaisyers! |
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| 09.11.16 |
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Enter the IMI Skill Auto 2017 Competition - link and email to contact below, 2016 finals at the Skills Show next week! |
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| 09.11.16 |
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The IMI - call from ITN for bodyshop sector to get involved in news and current affairs-style programme |
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| 09.11.16 |
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TruckEast - Graduation Day arrives for Scania apprentices |
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| 09.11.16 |
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Industry Insights - Connected Solutions partners, Peritus Learning and Fix Auto, launch bodyshop business learning platform |
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| 09.11.16 |
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Winn Solicitors - new contract with Saffron Insurance spells expansion for Winns |
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| 09.11.16 |
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Sika Automotive - introduce the first full range of water-based pre-treatments for direct glazing |
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| 09.11.16 |
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BVRLA - a tribute to John Leigh and Peter Cooke |
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| 09.11.16 |
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Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) - Chancellor must cut fuel duty to keep up consumer spending |
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| 09.11.16 |
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Beadles Group - trade only, online auction site boosts sales at 11-site franchised dealer group |
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| 09.11.16 |
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VisionTrack - regional 2016 Gartner Financial Services "Eye on Innovation" winner for connected vehicle camera road safety technology |
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| 09.11.16 |
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LV= - Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) wins LV= Broker minibus |
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| 09.11.16 |
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ABP Convention and Night of Knights – pick up a replica model of Vehicle Procurements’ 1969 Morris Minor Parts Van! |
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| 09.11.16 |
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ABP Convention and Night of Knights - XS Paid Ltd will be giving away £1000 worth of our motor excess policies |
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| 09.11.16 |
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ABP Convention and Night of Knights – visit U-Pol to find out about the Rapid system which increases bodyshop productivity by up to 40% |
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| 09.11.16 |
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IFED and LV= - man sentenced for insurance fraud after CCTV proves he wasn’t in the car at the time of crash |
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| 09.11.16 |
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AA - Tuesday 8 November 2016 the busiest day of the year so far for the AA, 2,000 more calls than expected |
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| 09.11.16 |
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Lookers - trading update: revenue and profits ahead of last year and in line with market expectations |
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| 09.11.16 |
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Esure – trading update; continued strong growth; on track for the full year |
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| 09.11.16 |
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Donald Trump is the new US President; Hilary Clinton concedes defeat |
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| 08.11.16 |
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Message from Stuart Alexander, Car-O-Liner - "thanks to everyone for their kind, get well-wishes" |
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| 08.11.16 |
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Nissan - taps into social networking to pioneer world’s first digitally powered shared car ownership scheme |
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| 08.11.16 |
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Confused.com - UK COLD SNAP: 24% of drivers have had an accident or near-miss when driving in bad weather conditions |
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| 08.11.16 |
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ABP Convention and Night of Knights - win an M&S hamper with ABP's Recommended Business Service Provider for energy management, eca-group |
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| 08.11.16 |
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ABP Convention and Night of Knights - visit the Ben stand to win a bottle of champagne and a cuddly toy |
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| 08.11.16 |
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Groupe Renault - strategic partnership with IT innovator Chronocam ADAS and autonomous driving for "vision-enabled vehicles" |
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| 08.11.16 |
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RAC - welcome stiffer penalties for handheld mobile phone use; "this will send a very strong message to motorists" |
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| 08.11.16 |
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Fix Auto UK - Conference fundraiser generates £5,000 for AutoRaise |
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| 08.11.16 |
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ABP Night of Knights – our guest speaker is the inspirational Jo Salter, the first female RAF fast-jet pilot! |
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| 08.11.16 |
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IAM RoadSmart - higher penalties for hand-held mobile phone drivers welcomed by iam roadsmart – but more action need |
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| 08.11.16 |
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What Car? - almost two fifths of buyers replace their car more frequently than a decade ago |
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| 08.11.16 |
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Go Ultra Low - 69% of company car drivers likely to go electric, if employers offered plug-ins |
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| 08.11.16 |
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Direct Line Group - trading update: 4% growth in motor policies; motor GWP up 10% |
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| 07.11.16 |
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AW Repair Group - lease new 12,500 sq ft premises at Beeston Business Park, Nottingham |
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| 07.11.16 |
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LV - drop WNS from Jan 2017; new repair network is 60% Own Network and 40% for Nationwide, Fix Auto and Vizion |
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| 07.11.16 |
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ABP Convention and Night of Knights - 2016 marks the tenth year of Glasurit's support! |
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| 07.11.16 |
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ABP Annual and Night of Knights - Audatex and ABP Club celebrate "landmark" partnership year |
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| 07.11.16 |
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RSA - creates 200 new jobs in Peterborough including service and claims team |
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| 07.11.16 |
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When will we see driverless cars on UK roads? - next House of Lords' inquiry hearing - investigating driverless vehicles - tomorrow |
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| 07.11.16 |
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US: Eptica - seven key issues that are holding back digital transformation in insurance |
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| 07.11.16 |
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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) - successful Project Innovate sandbox firms announced but
no motor insurance-related companies |
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| 07.11.16 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - Jaguar Land Rover sales up 12% in October; year-to-date sales to more than 480,000 vehicles |
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| 07.11.16 |
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Lotus Evora Sport 410 - "war on weight" - 70 kg lighter with adoption of hand-made carbon fibre components; £82,000 UK retail price |
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| 07.11.16 |
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Bentley Motors - 60 opportunities for 2017 intake, vcancies at apprentice, undergraduate and graduate level |
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| 07.11.16 |
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ABP Convention and Night of Knights - IMPORTANT: please advise ABP of any dietary requirements ASAP |
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| 07.11.16 |
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National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) - "retail motor industry has demonstrated its resilience since the EU referendum" |
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| 07.11.16 |
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Vauxhall - 5 new models in 2017: Insignia Grand Sport, Sports Tourer and Country Tourer, Crossland X and new C-segment crossover |
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| 07.11.16 |
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BBC One Show - figures from 12 police forces reveal smart motorways catch more than 1,000 speeding drivers a week |
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| 07.11.16 |
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National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) - new van registrations declined by 4.5% in October, but remain 2% up on 2015 |
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| 07.11.16 |
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ABP Convention and Night of Knights – agenda and speaker line-up announced! |
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| 04.11.16 |
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Lookers - confirmation of completion of sale of parts business and acquisition of Drayton Motor Group |
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| 04.11.16 |
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Slater and Gordon - "a lot more work needs to be done to build a sustainable business in the UK" |
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| 04.11.16 |
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Australia - Slater and Gordon CEO: "group cash flow remains challenging and liquidity remains finely balanced" |
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| 04.11.16 |
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USA: SEMA Show - police raid 8 Chinese stands and close them due to display of counterfeit Jeep parts |
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| 04.11.16 |
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SMMT - UK new van demand fell 4.5% in October; market remains strong, with YTD 2016 the highest on record |
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| 04.11.16 |
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USA: Symach - appoint Chad Seelye to role of vice-president Symach USA |
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| 04.11.16 |
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SMMT - new car sales up 1.6% in October; year-to-date up 2.5% |
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| 04.11.16 |
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Solus - open new site in Erith (SE London) dedicated to only repairing light commercial vehicles |
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| 04.11.16 |
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Direct Line Group - "When your car drives itself, what will you do with the extra time?" |
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| 03.11.16 |
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THE WEEK IN NUMBERS: Friday 28 October - Thursday 3 November - a quick look at some of the figures making the headlines from the past week |
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| 03.11.16 |
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Aviva - a third of people have taken a day off because of stress at some stage of their career |
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| 03.11.16 |
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FAB Recycling and Silverlake - UK Recyclers clean up at ARA Awards Evening |
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| 03.11.16 |
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Zurich - four out of five SMEs fear impact of climate change on their business |
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| 03.11.16 |
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Driving distracted - 10,000 drivers have been caught twice for being distracted at the wheel |
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| 03.11.16 |
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Renault - 250-mile range electric ZOE, from £13,995 on-the-road (after Plug-in Car Grant) |
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| 03.11.16 |
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ABP Club Annual Convention and Night of Knights - Meet the Exhibitors! |
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| 03.11.16 |
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The Car Dealer Magazine Bangers4Ben event 2016 - raised a record-breaking £56,448 |
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| 03.11.16 |
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Honda - new car colour registrations: white tops the list for third year in a row, with 21% of the market share |
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| 03.11.16 |
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AXA - Q3 worldwide trading update: "disciplined growth during the first nine months of 2016" |
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| 03.11.16 |
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Fix Auto Rochdale - sponsor local football amateur club |
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| 03.11.16 |
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HELLA Sonne - DO NOT MISS this FANTASTIC Wembley prize draw at the Night of Knights! |
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| 03.11.16 |
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HELLA Sonne - rugby fans... you do not want to miss this FANTASTIC prize draw at the Night of Knights! |
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| 03.11.16 |
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Ford – next-gen tech to avoid collisions made avail on Ford vehicles in next 2 years |
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| 03.11.16 |
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Air pollution - diesel drivers could be charged for driving in city centres |
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| 03.11.16 |
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BREXIT - Government does not have the power to trigger article 50 without consulting parliament, rules High Court |
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| 03.11.16 |
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ACIS "delighted to support the Night of Knights, which always proves to be one of the key events in our calendar" |
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| 03.11.16 |
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AXA - "ghost brokers are constantly adapting their methods to try and beat our fraud prevention measures so we must stay on their toes" |
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| 03.11.16 |
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Covéa Insurance - Vicki Heslop, Senior Manager, Policyholder Claims: National Customer Service Week blog |
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| 03.11.16 |
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ABP Night of Knights in numbers: 374 bodyshops voted, 10,000 ratings on over 100 companies. Now we have 51 finalists for 15 awards! |
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| 03.11.16 |
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Allianz - Lorraine Malcolm appointed as Property & Casualty Manager for Scotland |
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| 03.11.16 |
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RAC - fuel prices now at highest since July 2015: 116.73p per litre for petrol and 118.65p for diesel |
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| 03.11.16 |
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Rye Street Group and AutoRaise - one year on... |
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| 03.11.16 |
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Insure The Box - 3 billion miles of black box driving data and 100,000 Accident Alerts triggered |
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| 03.11.16 |
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Insure The Box - billion miles of black box driving data and 100,000 Accident Alerts triggered |
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| 03.11.16 |
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Volkswagen - realigns motorsport programme to focus on "new technologies and customer sport"; leave FIA World Rally after winning 12 titles |
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| 03.11.16 |
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Brexit - Government loses High Court challenge; Parliament must decide if UK can leave the EC |
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| 03.11.16 |
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"Insurance is about pooling risk, not pricing people out of the market - unless, they of course, are reckless in the extreme" |
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| 03.11.16 |
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Global NCAP - Nissan finally take Zero Star Tsuru out of production following NCAP campaign |
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| 03.11.16 |
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esure - completed demerger of GoCompare this morning; now trades on Stock Exchange as separate company |
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| 03.11.16 |
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RSA - trading update: strong Q3; "on track for strong operating earnings increases for 2016 overall" |
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| 02.11.16 |
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Motor Ombudsman - new name for rebranded Motor Codes; unclear if Service & Repair Code applies to body repair |
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| 02.11.16 |
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Honda - to continue investment in Swindon factory despite Brexit: "no intention" of withdrawing from the UK |
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| 02.11.16 |
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Vauxhall - response to tonight's BBC Watchdog programme referencing fires in Vauxhall Corsa 1.4 Turbo models |
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| 02.11.16 |
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ABP Night of Knights - the finalists are announced! |
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| 02.11.16 |
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Insure The Box - drivers who speed 20% of the time increase their chance of a crash by 87% |
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| 02.11.16 |
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Lloyds Bank Insurance - 18% of UK adults rent out their car or vehicle and 12% happy to share their parking space or driveway |
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| 02.11.16 |
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Admiral - firstcarquote trial delayed as may breach Facebook policy by using social media profile data to quote for car insurance |
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| 02.11.16 |
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Bluegrasscoms - launch Control Centre, a CRM package for the automotive sector |
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| 02.11.16 |
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RAC - two-thirds of drivers say their vehicles have been damaged in car parks; RAC advice: get bodywork repaired |
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| 02.11.16 |
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Euro Car Parts - celebrates "everyday hero" independent motor trader (IMT) in Glasgow with new TV ad campaign |
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| 02.11.16 |
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Can anyone recommend a company that offers mobile estimates? (repost from ABP Forum) |
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| 02.11.16 |
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Nationwide Repairs - Porsche Carrera Cup 2016: highlights from the last race of the season |
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| 02.11.16 |
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ABP website – October was 30th month in a row with over 100,000 visits in the month |
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| 02.11.16 |
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LKQ - paid £16.5m for "substantially all the business assets of Andrew Page Ltd"; UK revenue fell 6.3% in Q3 |
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| 02.11.16 |
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Malta - Ian Clutton (ex Ai, Lex, ABS and esure) launches new QVR (Quality Vehicle Repair) Scheme |
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| 02.11.16 |
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China: CAPA - working with Intertek to bring non-OE parts certification program for China’s domestic market |
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| 01.11.16 |
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DENSO - UK Aftermarket reinforces sales team as business strengthens |
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| 01.11.16 |
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Nissan - 28,000 UK automotive supply chain jobs supported by Nissan – from a total of 78,000 |
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| 01.11.16 |
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RAC - Microsoft to add scale to its telematics platform and to transform data into new services |
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| 01.11.16 |
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Free safety and info signage - repost from ABP Forum |
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| 01.11.16 |
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National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA) - Dealer Attitude Survey results: Harley Davidson, KTM and Triumph rated top 3 franchises |
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| 01.11.16 |
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The IMI - new Apprenticeship Standard (Trailblazer) programme for the Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle) |
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| 01.11.16 |
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New matchmaking service for small businesses looking for finance |
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| 01.11.16 |
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HM Treasury - businesses urged to get ready for historic new 12-sided £1 coin. |
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| 01.11.16 |
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CitNOW - Gordon Grant, Sales Director of CitNOW UK, streams company's first video from a car dealer in Essendon, Australia |
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| 01.11.16 |
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RAC - "Concerted, sustained effort needed from government, police and motorists" to end phone use epidemic |
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| 01.11.16 |
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AutoRaise - Repairer Consortium assesses unique young people engagement initiatives |
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| 01.11.16 |
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Vauxhall - largest Police car factory in Europe opens in Luton, Bedfordshire |
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| 01.11.16 |
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PPG - partners with I Love Claims for the sixth year |
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| 01.11.16 |
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BVRLA - Treasury must use Autumn Statement to end tax unfairness on rental and leasing industry |
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| 01.11.16 |
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GreenRoad Technologies - help Hertfordshire Independent Living Service (HILS) cut accident-related insurance claims by 42% |
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| 01.11.16 |
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Vauxhall Heritage, Automotive Refinish (BASF) and ITAS - two-year, "ground-up" restoration project nears completion |
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| 01.11.16 |
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SEAT - more people at SEAT employed to design screens than car exteriors |
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| 01.11.16 |
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National Windscreens - need for ADAS calibration drives opening of Birmingham centre |
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| 01.11.16 |
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The Motor Ombudsman (formerly Motor Codes) - 43% of drivers put off taking their car to a garage despite suspecting a fault |
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| 01.11.16 |
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Apprenticeships - single-skill trailblazer team; minutes of 6th meeting held on 20 Oct |
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| 01.11.16 |
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MoneySupermarket - trading update: revenues up 12%; strong growth in insurance |
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| 01.11.16 |
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Hastings - trading update: gross written premiums up 26%; policy numbers up 16% t0 2.29 million |
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| 31.10.16 |
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USA: Sherwin-Williams and Valspar - comment on "unfounded market rumours" and speculation |
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| 31.10.16 |
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AXA (Healthcare) - lost employees cost SMEs £28,436 |
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| 31.10.16 |
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Zurich - 99% of personal lines motor claims paid (first half of 2016) |
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| 31.10.16 |
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US: 3M - recognised as one of the best places to work around the world |
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| 31.10.16 |
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Germany: Subaru EyeSight - convinces in ADAC comparison of emergency brake assistance systems |
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| 31.10.16 |
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East Bilney Coachworks - acquire Pertwee & Back bodyshop in Gorleston and double the size of their Kings Lynn site |
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| 31.10.16 |
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Good deals on courtesy cars? |
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| 31.10.16 |
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ABP Night of Knights - room available on Wednesday 16 November 2016 - contact Angela (details below) |
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| 31.10.16 |
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Auto-Assess - updated service portfolio includes Automotive Glazing, Weld testing and a wider coverage for Hybrid Training |
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| 31.10.16 |
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ABP Night of Knights: the votes are in! Bodyshop Capital Equipment Supplier/Manufacturer |
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| 31.10.16 |
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ABP Night of Knights: the votes are in! Refinishing Consumables, Tools Supplier/Manufacturer |
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| 31.10.16 |
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ABP Night of Knights: the votes are in! Paint Distributor |
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| 31.10.16 |
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ABP Night of Knights: the votes are in! Paint Brand |
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| 31.10.16 |
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ABP Night of Knights: the votes are in! Motor Insurance Company |
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| 31.10.16 |
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ABP Night of Knights: the votes are in! Courtesy Car/Replacement Car Provider |
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| 31.10.16 |
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ABP Night of Knights: the votes are in! Accident Management Company |
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| 31.10.16 |
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VW - 25,000 staff to be cut over the next decade because of electric vehicle production |
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| 31.10.16 |
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USA: Fiat Chrysler - launch campaign to promote use of OEM parts in collision repair |
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| 31.10.16 |
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Ireland: Enterprise Insurance Company - now in liquidation, FSCS will pay thousands of motor policy holders following the collapse |
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| 31.10.16 |
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Ireland: Enterprise Insurance Company - now in liquidation, FCA details |
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| 31.10.16 |
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ABP Night of Knights: the votes are in! Estimating System Award |
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| 31.10.16 |
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ABP Night of Knights: the votes are in! Bodyshop Management Systems |
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| 31.10.16 |
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ABP Night of Knights: the votes are in! Vehicle Manufacturer Bodyshop Programme |
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| 31.10.16 |
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ABP Night of Knights: the votes are in! Vehicle Manufacturer Approved Programmes |
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| 31.10.16 |
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Consumer Intelligence - consumers would buy all their insurance cover from a single company if they could |
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| 31.10.16 |
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AXA - appoints Brendan McCafferty to new general insurance leadership role |
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| 31.10.16 |
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Uber - union GMB wins "monumental victory" in "employment case of the year" against Uber; can no longer classify drivers as self-employed |
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| 31.10.16 |
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ABI - average comprehensive motor premium up 9% over the last year to £440; vehicle repair costs up 25% to average of £1,665 |
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| 31.10.16 |
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Ireland - winners from the bodyshop section of the 2017 Irish Auto Trade awards |
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| 31.10.16 |
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Car-O-Liner - Snap-On CEO and CFO talk about their new acquisition |
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| 31.10.16 |
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Grand View Research - global automotive collision repair market expected to reach $202.24 billion by 2024 |
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| 30.10.16 |
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Kindertons - sponsor local Cheshire League Premier Division team, Crewe FC |
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| 30.10.16 |
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USA: GM - issue statement directing technicians to scan damaged vehicles both before and after repairs |
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| 30.10.16 |
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Andy MacDonald - former Tesla and Aston Martin body repair manager joins Verifacts in USA |
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| 28.10.16 |
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Uptin Motors Ltd - bodyshop in Newcastle since 1986 finds its premises are due to be demolished |
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| 28.10.16 |
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The Motofix Group - announces appointment of new distribution partner, LKQ Coatings |
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| 28.10.16 |
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LKQ - CEO and CFO answer questions on Andrew Page acquisition |
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| 28.10.16 |
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LKQ - the UK insurers "in our program are very consistently happy with the results we've been delivering" |
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| 28.10.16 |
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LKQ - Q3 results: profit up 21% on turnover up 30%; ECP collision parts sales up 13.2% |
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| 28.10.16 |
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Ireland: Frank Byrnes Autobody Repairs - launch "It’s Your Car, It’s Your Choice" campaign following Aviva's changes to network |
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| 27.10.16 |
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Last call for eligible bodyshops for an entry in the UK Body Repair Industry Yearbook |
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| 27.10.16 |
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Infiniti UK - fleet operational team expands to support 180% increase in overall sales |
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| 27.10.16 |
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Bentley - HRH The Princess Royal opens new Bentley Motors research and development centre |
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| 27.10.16 |
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THE WEEK IN NUMBERS: Friday 21 - Thursday 27 October - a quick look at some of the figures making the headlines from the past week |
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| 27.10.16 |
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HE WEEK IN NUMBERS: Friday 21 - Thursday 27 October - a quick look at some of the figures making the headlines from the past week |
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| 27.10.16 |
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FINAL CALL FOR VOTES: 2016 British Repairers Choice Awards voting ends MIDNIGHT FRIDAY 28 OCTOBER |
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| 27.10.16 |
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RMI Bodyshops - on rising motor insurance premiums: "the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is failing to engage with us on this issue" |
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| 27.10.16 |
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RAC - new data "lays bare the scale of the country's handheld mobile phone epidemic" |
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| 27.10.16 |
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TrustFord Huddersfield - wins prestigious Customer Service award |
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| 27.10.16 |
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ABP Convention & Night of Knights - meet the UK’s largest BSi accredited network of accident repair centres, National Accident Repair Group |
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| 27.10.16 |
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Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) - will pay thousands of motor policy holders following the collapse of Enterprise Insurance |
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| 27.10.16 |
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UK economy - grew 0.5% in three months after Brexit vote |
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| 27.10.16 |
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Prime Minister Theresa May on Nissan Sunderland plant announcement - Gov "committed to creating and supporting" the auto industry |
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| 27.10.16 |
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SMMT - UK car exports pass the million mark in 2016 |
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| 27.10.16 |
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ABP Club Annual Convention and Night of Knights - NEW venue, free-to-attend for all Gold and Platinum ABP members*, BOOK NOW! |
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| 27.10.16 |
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Thatcham - advanced active safety technologies still not a top priority for every new car |
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| 27.10.16 |
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Motors.co.uk - majority of consumers want to change car brand |
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| 27.10.16 |
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Mitsubishi Motors - new Approved Used Car Programme offers lifetime health checks, MOT protection and guaranteed service history |
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| 27.10.16 |
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Germany: new Porsche plant in Leipzig produce complete outer shell of the new Panamera, made exclusively of aluminium |
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| 27.10.16 |
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HAVE YOU VOTED? 2016 British Repairers Choice Awards: Just TWO DAYS LEFT to vote for YOUR winners! |
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| 27.10.16 |
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UK Body Repair Industry Yearbook - YOUR bodyshop could be eligible for entry in this year's Yearbook |
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| 27.10.16 |
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Nissan - confirms the next Qashqai AND the new X-Trail models will be build at Sunderland, plant |
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| 27.10.16 |
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Rainbow Trust - Officially the first Christmas-related news story from ABP... |
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| 27.10.16 |
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National Franchised Dealers Association - new Apprenticeship Levy: "concerned with the short timescale of implementation" |
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| 27.10.16 |
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Williams Garage - Direct Tool Company (DTC) helping accident repair centre get back in business after devastating fire |
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| 27.10.16 |
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SEAT - transformation of SEAT's fleet Business Centres continues as flagship sites receive new brand identity |
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| 27.10.16 |
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UK Autodrive (Jaguar Land Rover, Ford and Tata Motors) - completes first connected and autonomous vehicle technology trials |
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| 27.10.16 |
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US: Ford - to invest $5 million investment in the future of composites such as carbon fibre (CF), mass-market, high volume CF vehicles? |
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| 27.10.16 |
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RMI Bodyshops - responds to new apprenticeship funding announcement |
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| 27.10.16 |
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Gibraltar Financial Services Commission (GFSC) - to investigate £96m collapse of Enterprise Insurance Company |
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| 27.10.16 |
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AA British Insurance Premium Index - average premium up 3.7% in Q3; up 16.3% in last year to £585 |
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| 27.10.16 |
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MoneySupermarket - appoint Mark Lewis (retail director at John Lewis) as new CEO to replace Peter Plumb |
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| 27.10.16 |
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Inchcape - trading update: solid performance in line with expectations |
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| 26.10.16 |
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Mercedes - show concept version of its new for 2017 pick up range - the Mercedes X-class |
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| 26.10.16 |
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Vauxhall - all new Insignia Grand Sport replaces current Insignia in March; "lightweight materials" save 175kg |
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| 26.10.16 |
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Audi - confirms it will end World Endurance Championship (WEC) programme [including Le Mans] to focus on electric race cars |
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| 26.10.16 |
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TyreSafe - ‘incompetence’ among part worn tyre retailers supplying safety critical components is ‘unacceptable’ |
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| 26.10.16 |
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RoSPA - daylight savings at 100 – "a century of wasted opportunity" |
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| 26.10.16 |
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BODYSHOPS: SINGLE SITE AND GROUPS - please read to check if you're eligible for entry in the UK Body Repair Industry Yearbook |
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| 26.10.16 |
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ŠKODA - revamps used car sales process in "bold" three-month trial where previous owners will help to sell their cars to new customers |
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| 26.10.16 |
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The Institute for the Motor Industry (IMI) - welcomes "Halfon's U-turn" but says more needs to be done |
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| 26.10.16 |
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ABP Convention and Night of Knights - 21 days to go... 417 already booked to attend! |
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| 26.10.16 |
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Insure The Box - Autumn clock change increases evening accident risk by 30% |
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| 26.10.16 |
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2016 British Repairers Choice Awards: JUST THREE DAYS LEFT TO VOTE FOR YOUR WINNERS! - voting ends at 11.59pm on Friday 28 Oct |
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| 26.10.16 |
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Minden Systems - ventures to Las Vegas for the Sema Show to secure new distributors in the USA |
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| 26.10.16 |
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car - donates $60 million to fight hunger, to celebrate the company's 60th anniversary |
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| 26.10.16 |
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Ethical Marketing Charter - marks ground-breaking first year with more than 60 PI sector firms signed up |
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| 26.10.16 |
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Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) - public consultation announced by financial services watchdog |
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| 26.10.16 |
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Solicitors Regulation Authority - proportion of settlements accounted for (motor-related claims) increased from 59% (06/07) to 76% (14/15) |
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| 26.10.16 |
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Horwich Farrelly - appoints high value motor PI claims expert, Martin McKenna, as Partner |
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| 26.10.16 |
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Mirka - upgraded DEROS sander features latest technology to safeguard users from HAVS (hand arm vibration syndrome) |
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| 26.10.16 |
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Breeze Volkswagen - South Coast Volkswagen dealer group boosts part-ex profitability with digital appraisal solution |
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| 26.10.16 |
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Fix Auto UK - launches online "shop floor to boardroom" learning platform to bodyshop network |
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| 26.10.16 |
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Apprenticeships - government issue more details on funding changes "to transform investment in skills" |
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| 26.10.16 |
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RoadSafe - endorses new app to improve fleet safety management |
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| 26.10.16 |
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Euro NCAP - new Fiat Tipo only receives 3-star rating; goes up to 4-star with optional cost extra safety pack |
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| 26.10.16 |
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Redde - trading update: "profits are ahead of our expectations" |
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| 25.10.16 |
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Heathrow - government approves third runway at Heathrow to expand UK airport capacity. "London will be the city of planes," said Boris |
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| 25.10.16 |
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Just Car Clinic Redditch - receptionist and two panel technicians plan 15,000ft skydive to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support |
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| 25.10.16 |
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SINGLE SITE BODYSHOPS (either single site businesses or sites within a group) – PLEASE READ |
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| 25.10.16 |
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Trak Global - Appy Fleet set to disrupt global fleet telematics market |
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| 25.10.16 |
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Direct Line - 198,370 luxury cars are currently registered off the road |
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| 25.10.16 |
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VisionTrack (Markerstudy) - fleet risk advisor says fleets could be ‘missing a trick’ when it comes to camera telemetry |
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| 25.10.16 |
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ABP Club Annual Convention & Night of Knights - Free of Charge to all Gold & Platinum members (see info), just £99 (+VAT) for Bronze members |
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| 25.10.16 |
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My Car Check - 28% of used Ford Fiesta Zetecs flag up write-off warning |
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| 25.10.16 |
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Motoring.co.uk - majority of car buyers attitudes not affected by Brexit vote |
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| 25.10.16 |
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ALL repairers with TWO or more bodyshops – IMPORTANT INFORMATION, PLEASE READ |
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| 25.10.16 |
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Mitsubishi Motors - eighteen new apprentices begin their training at Cirencester HQ |
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| 25.10.16 |
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Ford – new Ford Kuga Vignale and Ford Edge Vignale meet “growing consumer demand for more luxurious SUVs” |
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| 25.10.16 |
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cap hpi - NOW (could be) the ideal time to buy a used car |
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| 25.10.16 |
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US: Honda Clarity Fuel Cell - achieves EPA Driving Range of 366 miles in the US; heading to Europe by the end of 2016 |
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| 25.10.16 |
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Subaru EyeSight - collision avoidance technology highly commended for safety innovation |
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| 25.10.16 |
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3M - partners with EuroSkills, the Olympics-style competition held in Gothenburg, Sweden, in December |
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| 25.10.16 |
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National Windscreens - pushing ADAS to the top of the insurance agenda |
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| 25.10.16 |
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Auto Trader - integrates CitNOW video into Autotrader.co.uk (11.5m unique monthly browsers) plus AA’s Vcars.co.uk and Motors.co.uk |
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| 25.10.16 |
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2016 British Repairers Choice Awards: YOU'VE GOT FOUR DAYS TO VOTE! - voting ends at 11.59pm on Friday 28 Oct - |
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| 25.10.16 |
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Markerstudy - to launch 5 star commercial insurance broker next month |
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| 25.10.16 |
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Petrol and diesel - 10th week in a row for price rises; now highest prices since August 2015; but still lower than 2010 |
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| 25.10.16 |
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Pendragon - trading update: sales up 5.7%; profits up 6.3%; "in line with expectation" |
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| 24.10.16 |
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British Coatings Federation (BCF) - supports international lead poisoning prevention week of action |
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| 24.10.16 |
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Tekno Painting and R Miller Bodyworks - part of £0.5m crash-for-cash insurance fraud in Carlisle |
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| 24.10.16 |
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Vehicle Procurements, Nottingham - Acquire “Best Condition MG in the World” |
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| 24.10.16 |
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CALLING ALL BODYSHOPS! IT'S TIME TO VOTE! 2016 British Repairers Choice Awards |
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| 24.10.16 |
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Cromax - new high chroma blue clearcoat tint, AM22 Pure Blue |
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| 24.10.16 |
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Suzuki - 470+ Suzuki aftersales staff and technicians from across the UK and Ireland take part in the annual Skills Awards |
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| 24.10.16 |
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Volkswagen - countdown to Golf update next month: "The third Golf - wedge shaped and heralding a new era of safety" |
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| 24.10.16 |
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MoneySuperMarket - drivers "burn" £1.5 billion a year paying monthly for car insurance |
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| 24.10.16 |
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2017 REAL Rally - change of dates to next year's event, NEW DATES: 18th, 19th and 20th May 2017 |
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| 24.10.16 |
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Direct Line - Crashes involving drivers with poor eyesight injure equivalent to nearly a person a day on Britain’s roads |
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| 24.10.16 |
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Car Tech Awards - Volvo named Brand of the Year, Vauxhall Astra and Volkswagen Passat named Tech Cars of the Year |
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| 24.10.16 |
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Axa - in talks to sell Bluefin - its insurance broking network - to Marsh for £300m |
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| 22.10.16 |
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Tesla - all cars produced from now on have Full Self-Driving Hardware fitted as standard - but not software |
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| 22.10.16 |
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IFED - warn motorists about dangers of ghost brokers as part of nationwide uninsured driving crackdown |
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| 22.10.16 |
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RSA - claims director Bill Paton leaves Apr 2017; successor is Karl Helgesen, currently Zurich Chief Claims Officer |
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| 21.10.16 |
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Nationwide Training Centre – win Specialist Centre of the Year 2016 at IMI Outstanding Achievers Awards |
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| 21.10.16 |
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Euro Car Parts - announces Lifetime Parts Warranty can be purchased on a wide range of mechanical parts |
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| 21.10.16 |
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Nissan - to make investment decision next month on whether to produce new 2019 Qashqai in Sunderland |
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| 21.10.16 |
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USA: GM - issues statement on requirement for pre and post repair scans |
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| 21.10.16 |
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Fix Auto Plymouth - md Daryll Cain explains "Why Brexit could make the cost of car repairs more expensive" |
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| 21.10.16 |
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IBIS - 2017 date confirmed as 12 - 14 June in Madrid |
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| 21.10.16 |
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RMI - board member Colin Parlett, calls on government to engage with the motor industry |
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| 21.10.16 |
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Trustford (formerly Ford Retail) - create national fleet distribution hub, including bodyshop, at Long Marston |
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| 21.10.16 |
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Nissan - acquires 34% stake in Mitsubishi Motors and becomes largest shareholder |
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| 21.10.16 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - working with Ford and Tata on connected technology that allows cars to talk to each other |
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| 21.10.16 |
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Dayinsure - final countdown to start of 2016 Dayinsure Wales Rally GB - our round of the FIA World Rally Championship |
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| 21.10.16 |
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Editor’s Choice – Heather Grant editor Auto Body Professional mag picks her top 5 features from latest issue |
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| 21.10.16 |
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IMI - Outstanding Achievers Awards; Nationwide JCC win Specialist centre; body and paint student winners |
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| 20.10.16 |
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ABP Club Annual Convention & Night of Knights: limited number of rooms available at the Genting Hotel for the 15th (night before Convention) |
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| 20.10.16 |
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cap hpi - smoking in the car can cut the value of a vehicle by as much as £2,000 |
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| 20.10.16 |
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SEAT – unveils its new SEAT Leon "packed" with safety features |
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| 20.10.16 |
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Auto Trader – marketplace to advertise brand new cars |
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| 20.10.16 |
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My Car Check – Toyota RAV4 is the used car of the month, the Moto Guzzi V7 Café Racer is used bike of the month |
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| 20.10.16 |
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Hyundai Motor UK – women are angrier than men behind the wheel |
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| 20.10.16 |
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MG Motor UK - partners with local Birmingham colleges |
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| 20.10.16 |
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GEM - Project EDWARD results in 39% cut in road deaths |
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| 20.10.16 |
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Alfa Romeo – New Giulia receives strong residual values forecast from CAP |
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| 20.10.16 |
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RMI - calls on Government to engage with the industry |
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| 20.10.16 |
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Fix Auto 2016 National Conference - "there is no other business like us in the UK collision repair market" |
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| 20.10.16 |
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US: CCC Information Services - one of the three big estimating systems in the US suffers outage |
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| 20.10.16 |
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Nissan - acquires 34% stake in Mitsubishi Motors for 237bn yen (£1.5bn) |
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| 20.10.16 |
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Nissan - acquires 34% stake in Nissan strengthens alliance with acquisition of 34% stake in Mitsubishi Motors for 237bn yen (£1.5bn) |
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| 20.10.16 |
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Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman - major failings by the DVLA in assessing people’s fitness to drive: new report |
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| 20.10.16 |
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Cooper Solutions - dynamic web-based solutions to over 1700 new and used car retailers |
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| 20.10.16 |
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2016 ABP Club Economic Climate Survey, sponsored by Mirka UK - 74% of bodyshops report an increase in repair volumes |
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| 20.10.16 |
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Ford - keeps customers on the road with winter tyre and ‘hotel’ storage offers |
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| 20.10.16 |
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Circle Leasing - expands vehicle hire service by adding insurance bolt-on |
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| 20.10.16 |
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DCM Connected - advanced telematics-based vehicle management tool goes mobile with software overhaul for bodyshops |
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| 20.10.16 |
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Lightfoot - telematics company to launch reward-based driver behaviour technology to company car and grey fleet markets |
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| 20.10.16 |
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Volkswagen - "Golf made airbags and ESC the norm"; Golf update due next moth |
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| 20.10.16 |
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US: Enterprise Holdings (Enterprise Rent-A-Car parent company) - recognised for best practices in workplace training and development |
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| 19.10.16 |
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Apprenticeships - the three single-skill trailblazer apprenticeship standards are with government for review |
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| 19.10.16 |
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CMA - "not appropriate to open a formal investigation at this time" into Volkswagen’s vehicle emission tests |
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| 19.10.16 |
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Government - average gross salary (excluding bonuses) up 2.4% in last year to £24,740 pa (£474 per week) |
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| 19.10.16 |
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Government - unemployment up 10,000 but still at its lowest rate since 2005 |
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| 19.10.16 |
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Inflation rate - CPI increases to 1.0% for last 12 months (highest since Nov 2014); RPI increases to 2.0% |
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| 19.10.16 |
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Care After Combat - Annual Gentlemen's Lunch: Monday 28 November, The Dorchester Hotel, London |
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| 19.10.16 |
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Insure The Box - £50,000 saved as telematics data disproves Claimants’ story |
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| 19.10.16 |
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Nissan - launches used car campaign on world’s best-selling 100% electric LEAF |
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| 19.10.16 |
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i-Wonder Aggregator Services - appoints Scott Kelly (ex Ageas and Head of Car Insurance for Gocompare) as Business Development Director |
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| 19.10.16 |
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TyreSafe - new 360 degree video app dramatically demonstrates dangers of low tread depth |
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| 19.10.16 |
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2016 British Repairers Choice Awards - who gets your vote for Motor Insurer of the Year? |
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| 19.10.16 |
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CitNOW - upgraded CitNOW dashboard enhances video performance insights for bodyshops |
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| 19.10.16 |
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ABP Club Annual Convention and Night of Knights: 27 DAYS TO GO! Details of Eca-Group's free Convention consultation and competition |
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| 19.10.16 |
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Cyber Crime Seminar (free-to-attend) - Sixways Stadium, Worcester, Thursday 27 October 2016 - 8am to 10am |
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| 19.10.16 |
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In-car Cleverness - technology to boost dealer aftersales by £40k in 2017 - worth £40m for the top 10 dealer groups |
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| 19.10.16 |
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Autoglass - renewed two-year contract with Inchcape Fleet Solutions' 26,000 vehicles |
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| 19.10.16 |
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RAC - "perfect storm" adversely affecting fuel prices |
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| 19.10.16 |
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Direct Line - over four million Brits don't take their holiday allowance - are you one of them? |
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| 19.10.16 |
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Thompson Solicitors - car insurance claims costs fall for fifth year in row "giving the insurers a £2.5 billion windfall" |
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| 19.10.16 |
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Co-op Insurance and Thatcham Research - safety should be ‘standard’ on all new cars according to over half of UK motorists |
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| 18.10.16 |
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USA - Can a bodyshop be responsible for a part failure? What if "The Insurer Made Me Do It"? |
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| 18.10.16 |
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Confused.com - urge motorists to "remember that car insurance is an essential expense" |
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| 18.10.16 |
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Wunelli - responds to ABI Five Point Action List, from 'Lifting the Bonnet on Car Insurance' |
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| 18.10.16 |
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US: Mopar - introduces awareness campaign on 'Right to Request' OE collision parts |
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| 18.10.16 |
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Blackpool Rock - ABP went West for the latest issue of Auto Body Professional |
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| 18.10.16 |
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Cromax ChromaLamp – new hand-held LED light source designed to help refinishers identify paint defects and compare colour samples |
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| 18.10.16 |
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Ageas - Glyn Hughes replaces Kevin Kiernan as Director of Motor Underwriting |
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| 18.10.16 |
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DfT - treatment of VW's UK customers is "unacceptable"; vehicle owners should be compensated for the "inconvenience, uncertainty and worry" |
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| 18.10.16 |
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RAC - demands Government clarifies its plans to clamp down on fraudulent whiplash insurance claims |
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| 18.10.16 |
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2016 British Repairers Choice Awards – BODYSHOPS VOTE NOW! The ONLY awards where YOU decide the winners |
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| 18.10.16 |
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US: OCTO North America - releases new mobile and in-vehicle solutions and doubles UBI telematics policies |
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| 18.10.16 |
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The Motor Insurers' Bureau (MIB) - notification of the transfer of Insurance Database Services Limited (IDSL) services into MIB |
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| 18.10.16 |
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@abpclub Twitter poll: 83% say the speed limit on motorways should be increased |
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| 18.10.16 |
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ABI - sets out what is needed to help reduce the rising cost of motor insurance |
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| 18.10.16 |
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Autonet Insurance - van and car insurance specialist create 260 new jobs at the company's Stoke-on-Trent HQ |
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| 18.10.16 |
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Mitsubishi Motors - bolsters team who provide fleet and retail sales support to dealers |
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| 18.10.16 |
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US: Snapsheet - two leading US motor insurers back $20 million deal for app that helps drivers make a claim after a crash |
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| 18.10.16 |
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SEAT UK - SEAT Ateca SUV available to UK fleet and business customers for extensive four-day test drive |
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| 18.10.16 |
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Malaysia: Stop The Crash partnership - Global NCAP-led initiative to promote crash avoidance technologies in Southeast Asian countries |
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| 18.10.16 |
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Operation Drive Insured - one in 38 vehicles on the UK’s roads are being driven uninsured |
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| 18.10.16 |
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BVRLA - company car sector "unites" to oppose employee benefit tax hike |
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| 18.10.16 |
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Professional Driver magazine and iCabbi - average fleet size of more than 500 vehicles for top 100 taxi and private hire operators |
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| 18.10.16 |
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ABI - average vehicle repair bill up 25% in last 3 years to £1,665 due to increasing vehicle technology |
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| 18.10.16 |
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ABI - new report: "Lifting the Bonnet on Car Insurance; what your premium pays for" |
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| 18.10.16 |
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Marshall Motors - mystified by sudden drop in share price; issue strong trading update |
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| 17.10.16 |
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Apple - scraps the iCar, (Project Titan)- its road car - instead will develop autonomous driving software |
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| 17.10.16 |
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2016 British Repairers Choice Awards Survey - bodyshops, vote now to decide the winners of your best suppliers and work providers |
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| 17.10.16 |
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Snap-on - to acquire Car-o-Liner for $155m; deal to close within 30 days |
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| 17.10.16 |
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Highways England - up to 74,000 deer-related motor vehicle accidents estimated for this year |
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| 17.10.16 |
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MINI - first plug-in hybrid model by the British brand |
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| 17.10.16 |
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The FIXer - Steve Peart features in the latest issue of Auto Body Professional |
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| 17.10.16 |
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Ben - launches new mental health campaign & first ever industry national fundraising day; donate £1 and wear a hat to work on 10th November |
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| 17.10.16 |
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Jeep celebrates 75th anniversary with world’s first pop-up dealership, accessible only by 4x4 |
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| 17.10.16 |
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ABP Club Annual Convention and Night of Knights: FAB Recycling, sponsors of the Accident Management and Credit Hire companies Award |
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| 17.10.16 |
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NIBS Group - appoints Damon Curtis (ex LKQ Coatings) as Sales Director |
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| 17.10.16 |
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BVRLA - responds to workplace charging announcement; more clarity needed on travel reimbursements for electric mileage |
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| 17.10.16 |
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Vizion Network Ltd – results y/e Dec 2015; strong, sustainable growth; no borrowings and debt free |
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| 15.10.16 |
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BMW - new 5-series; body secrets inc aluminium for bonnet, boot lid, roof, doors & rear side-member |
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| 15.10.16 |
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BMW - new 5-series has pop-up aluminium bonnet in case of collision with pedestrian |
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| 15.10.16 |
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BMW - new 5-series; a look at some of the ADAS safety technology fitted to vehicle |
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| 14.10.16 |
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Nissan - CEO Carlos Ghosn "confident" about UK post-Brexit following meeting with Theresa May |
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| 14.10.16 |
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Transcare - commercial bodyshop in Alfreton has worker airlifted to hospital with serious head injury |
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| 14.10.16 |
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Right to Repair conference - aftermarket associations from around the world meet to discuss access to data |
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| 14.10.16 |
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CMA - investigating the acquisition of Andrew Page by Euro Car Parts; initial enforcement order made |
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| 14.10.16 |
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Mercedes - our self-driving cars will run over a pedestrian to save the lives of those in the car |
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| 14.10.16 |
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Direct Line - millions of motorists are failing to disclose medical conditions |
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| 14.10.16 |
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My Car Check - Billingshurst with 42.8% of used cars returning a write-off warning is worst place in UK |
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| 14.10.16 |
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Claims Technology Seminar - fleets are achieving claims cost savings of up to 50% from 3G vehicle cameras |
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| 14.10.16 |
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Electric vehicles - govt pledges £35 million for more chargepoints for electric cars, vans, taxis and scooters |
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| 14.10.16 |
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Euro Car Parts - launch Euro Academy programme, a technical & training resource to support independent garages |
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| 14.10.16 |
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Bentley Motors - new apprentices join team to restore classic 1965 T-series at Crewe HQ |
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| 14.10.16 |
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ACEA - European car sales up 7.2% in September; up 8.0% year-to-date |
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| 14.10.16 |
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Eddie Longworth (JEL Consulting) - Time to Move On As Whiplash Reforms Hit the Buffers |
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| 14.10.16 |
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Jennings Motor Group - promote Andrew Gills to bodyshop manager at Jennings Ford Gateshead |
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| 13.10.16 |
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RMI Bodyshops (NAB & VBRA) - disappointed at MoJ delay to whiplash reforms |
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| 13.10.16 |
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APIL (Association of Personal Injury Lawyers) - welcome news that Government has set aside whiplash reforms |
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| 13.10.16 |
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MASS (Motor Accident Solicitors Society) - pleased with MoJ decision not to proceed with whiplash reform |
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| 13.10.16 |
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Hella Sonne paint - "doing exceptionally well" in UK; recruit Simon Allan as senior technical manager |
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| 13.10.16 |
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Farecla - install 400 solar panels on roof if main site in Hertfordshire; will provide 69% of their electricity |
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| 13.10.16 |
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cap hpi - strengthens relationship with Network Q as they announce new partnership with Greenhous Group |
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| 13.10.16 |
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Auto Windscreens - technician Steve Abrahams from UK wins bronze at international Auto Glass Week competition |
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| 13.10.16 |
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Venson - urges the fleet industry to collaborate to tackle cyber security fear |
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| 13.10.16 |
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Henkel - Loctite products accelerate UH racing to Formula Student success |
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| 13.10.16 |
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Australia: Slater and Gordon - confirm $250m class action from disgruntled shareholders has been served on them |
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| 13.10.16 |
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ABI - government delays to whiplash reforms mean "ambulance chasers are laughing all the way to the bank" |
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| 13.10.16 |
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Whiplash reforms - government dropping planned compensation reforms says Times; will lead to higher premiums |
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| 12.10.16 |
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Covea Insurance - every engineers receives a "distinction" pass from Audatex recertification programme |
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| 12.10.16 |
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Fix Auto UK conference - a selection of Tweets covering this mornings sessions at the conference |
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| 12.10.16 |
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Crawford & Company UK - loss adjusting firm granted ABS Licence and opens Crawford Legal Services |
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| 12.10.16 |
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Australia: Slater and Gordon face $250 million class-action from over 3,000 disgruntled shareholders |
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| 12.10.16 |
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USA: Mitchell - working with Tractable to offer automated triaging and repair cost control from images |
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| 12.10.16 |
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Vertu - half-year results: record half year revenues (up 17%) and pre-tax profits (up 14%) |
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| 12.10.16 |
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RAC - nearly a quarter of the 31m cars on UK roads are silver; popularity of white has doubled in last 4 years |
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| 12.10.16 |
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Fix Auto Dagenham - winners of bodyshop magazine's Large Bodyshop of the Year Award praise support from R-M |
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| 11.10.16 |
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Fix Auto UK conference - a selection of Tweets covering the afternoon sessions at todays conference |
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| 11.10.16 |
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Fix Auto UK - list of all 10 annual award winners |
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| 11.10.16 |
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Telematics - could allow vehicle manufacturers to handle FNOL and take claims control out of insurers’ hands |
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| 11.10.16 |
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Germany - Bundesrat votes to ban purchase of new petrol and diesel fuelled cars by 2030 |
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| 11.10.16 |
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Spies Hecker - congratulates the MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team on achieving The Triple |
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| 11.10.16 |
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esure - issue update on proposed demerger of Gocompare; shares to start trading on 3 November |
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| 11.10.16 |
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Fix Auto UK conference - a selection of Tweets from the morning sessions at todays conference |
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| 11.10.16 |
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Driverless cars - UK's first test vehicle took to a 0.6 mile loop of Milton Keynes pavements today |
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| 11.10.16 |
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Research Garage, Nuneaton - solves problem of 40 bogus claims a year by fitting SmartWitness In-Vehicle CCTV |
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| 11.10.16 |
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FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) - continues its strong commitment to diversity and inclusion |
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| 11.10.16 |
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Autoglass® - appoints Asa Wirsenius as new People Director |
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| 11.10.16 |
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Confused / Towers Watson Premium Index - average up 17.3% in last 12 months; cost of complex vehicle repairs blamed |
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| 10.10.16 |
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Plan Insurance - take part in the Bangers for BEN 2016 rally |
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| 10.10.16 |
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National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) - Allianz named 'Industry Partner' at 2016 NFDA Autumn Ball |
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| 10.10.16 |
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Additive Manufacturing (AM) Optimisation - latest issue of Auto Body Professional, page 68, read online NOW! |
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| 10.10.16 |
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Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) - motorists to be hit by rise in prices at the pump |
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| 10.10.16 |
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Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) - consumer new car finance market grew 9% by value in August |
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| 10.10.16 |
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What are you reading? - Rob Smale, Claims Director, Ageas Insurance, picks one of his all-time favourite motivational books |
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| 10.10.16 |
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CAPS - appoints former LV= Managing Director, John O’Roarke, as Chairman of advisory board |
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| 10.10.16 |
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Brake - joins safety groups and emergency services to call for lower drink driving limit; 77% of public in favour of a lower limit |
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| 10.10.16 |
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Lister Motor Company - CEO puts £280k Bentley Mulsanne on eBay with no reserve |
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| 10.10.16 |
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Mercedes-Benz - for the first time sells more than 200,000 vehicles (worldwide) in one month |
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| 10.10.16 |
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Comparethemarket.com - motor insurance premiums to soar to over £700 by end of 2016; rising repair bills a factor |
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| 10.10.16 |
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Kwik Fit - Police force data reveals that tyres now account for 50% of defective vehicle offences |
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| 10.10.16 |
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Auto Trader - Ford Galaxy is the quickest set of used wheels off the UK’s forecourts in September |
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| 10.10.16 |
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RBS - "secretly squeezed struggling businesses in 2008 to boost profits" says BBC report |
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| 08.10.16 |
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Motorsport fan? - key 2017 dates inc British GP, Le Mans, IoM TT, Goodwood and BTCC |
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| 06.10.16 |
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Swansway Crewe - "Exceptional Performance", profile in the latest issue of Auto Body Professional |
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| 06.10.16 |
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Nissan - recognised as fourth fasted growing brand in the world |
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| 06.10.16 |
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WorldSkills winners – where are they now? |
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| 06.10.16 |
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Spain: Axalta – unveil of Axalta-sponsored Wolfast UniOvi MotoStudent IV motorbike |
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| 06.10.16 |
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PSA Group – launches mobility solution Free2Move |
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| 06.10.16 |
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YourParkingSpace.co.uk – demand for spare parking spaces on the rise; businesses can earn £1,492 a year by renting out a space |
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| 06.10.16 |
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Jaguar Land Rover – new vehicles drive sales success |
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| 06.10.16 |
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Roberlo - Vital: the new styrene-free putty for car refinish |
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| 06.10.16 |
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Consumer Intelligence - average car insurance premiums rise 13.5% to £788 in a year |
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| 06.10.16 |
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Germany: JATO Dynamics - new White Paper: Car connectivity in German new car market |
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| 06.10.16 |
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Finaccord - motor insurance aggregator sites "have reached a peak in the mature UK market" |
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| 06.10.16 |
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Auto Body Professional - hot topic on the ABP Forum... leaking data to third parties? ABP Investigates: data transfer |
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| 06.10.16 |
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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) - 300,903 complaints about general insurance in the first half of 2016, +1% previous 6 months |
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| 06.10.16 |
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Brexit: ABI - publish analysis of how how EU legislation impacts on the insurance industry |
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| 06.10.16 |
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AXA - AXA named the #1 Global Insurance Brand in Best Global Brands ranking |
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| 06.10.16 |
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Claims Management & Adjusting (CMA) - worrying rise in “swerve to avoid” and “tyre blowout” related claims |
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| 06.10.16 |
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Direct Line and Brake - one in ten drivers have nearly crashed while trying to eat at the wheel |
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| 06.10.16 |
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Auto Body Professional magazine - is your bodyshop losing £600 each year on EVERY courtesy car you run? |
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| 06.10.16 |
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Jaguar Land Rover UK - Rachael Thompson promoted to Sales Director role |
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| 06.10.16 |
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RAC - company car drivers are twice as likely to speed on motorways compared to private motorists |
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| 06.10.16 |
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cap hpi - used car market set to hit record 7.6m vehicles in 2016 |
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| 05.10.16 |
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Vizion - announce winners of 2016 Shine Awards |
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| 05.10.16 |
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ABP - Club website received its 1 millionth visit of the year on Monday |
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| 05.10.16 |
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Markerstudy - Matt Duffy becomes Markerstudy Group Contact Centre Manager |
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| 05.10.16 |
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SMMT – van market remains strong in September with sales up 1.9% to 60,00; YTD up 2.7% to 292,000 |
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| 05.10.16 |
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US: Bentley - trials innovative on-demand fuel-delivery service with mobile app service |
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| 05.10.16 |
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Aviva - fined £8.2m by FCA for breaking rules on the protection of clients' savings. |
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| 05.10.16 |
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Covéa Insurance - signs up to the Women in Finance Charter |
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| 05.10.16 |
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Auto Body Professional magazine, 76-page Autumn 2016 issue – read online NOW! |
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| 05.10.16 |
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3M bodyshop customer case study: Alton Cars - Group Bodyshop Manager, Graham Connell: "vehicle repair has become more complex" |
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| 05.10.16 |
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RAC - September sees second consecutive month of pump price rises |
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| 05.10.16 |
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Hastings - group of founding investors (including Neil Utley) sell £100m of shares in business |
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| 05.10.16 |
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SMMT - new car sales up 1.6% in September to 470,000; year-to-date 2.15 million sold, up 2.6% |
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| 05.10.16 |
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ABP Club Annual Convention and Night of Knights: Plan Insurance – “an event that helps promote the industry’s best” |
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| 05.10.16 |
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Andrew Page Ltd - their press release about their acquisition by LKQ |
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| 04.10.16 |
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ABI Guest Blog - Nigel Teasdale, Head of Motor, Fraud, Costs and Claimant Teams at DWF Law and a Director of Medco |
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| 04.10.16 |
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Vizion - announce acquisition of the NFU Claims Centre in Wellingborough |
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| 04.10.16 |
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Funding Option - ‘White Van Man’ snubbed by banks as number of ageing vans on the road grows |
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| 04.10.16 |
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Harris & Co - Fix Auto and Industry Insights sponsored 2016 Mintex MSA British Historic Rally Championship mini |
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| 04.10.16 |
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Vizion - issue challenge to BSi |
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| 04.10.16 |
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Vizion - will place 220,000 bodyshop repairs in 2016 (around 10% of UK total); some great statistics |
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| 04.10.16 |
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Audatex UK - driverless cars article published by Finance Monthly |
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| 04.10.16 |
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LKQ, Euro Car Parts - acquires automotive parts business, Andrew Page |
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| 04.10.16 |
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Chelsea FC - TyreSafe’s latest signing |
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| 04.10.16 |
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cap hpi - strengthens insurance division with promotion of Scott Chandler to Strategic Account Manager role |
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| 04.10.16 |
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cap hpi - strengthens insurance division with promotion of Scott Chandler to Strategic Account Manager role |
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| 04.10.16 |
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Nissan - partners with telematics company, Telogis, to offer fleet customers new connected vehicle services |
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| 04.10.16 |
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3M and Spandex - announce ‘Cool Cars’ competition to showcase unique and creative wraps for a chance to win £2000 of 3M wrap products |
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| 04.10.16 |
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Canada: Symach - announces new FixLine System for multi-VM approved European Autobody in Ontario, Canada |
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| 04.10.16 |
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ABP Club Annual Convention and Night of Knights, 16 November, Resorts World Birmingham – Mirka sponsor the Industry Knight Award |
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| 04.10.16 |
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Marshall Jaguar and Marshall Land Rover - flagship dealership opens on later this month following Ridgeway acquisition |
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| 04.10.16 |
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CitNOW - appoints Geoffrey Page-Morris (ex Sytner) as Non-Executive Chairman to support global expansion |
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| 04.10.16 |
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HM Treasury - further funding certainty for hundreds of British projects which are reliant on EU funding, announced by the Chancellor |
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| 04.10.16 |
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BS10125 - ABP and RMI Bodyshops issue corrected clarification note |
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| 03.10.16 |
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VSG (Vehicle Service Group) - owners of Elektron, Chief and Rotary acquire the Ravaglioli Group |
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| 03.10.16 |
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Revive! East Anglia - named winner at the 2016 bfa HSBC Franchisee of The Year awards |
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| 03.10.16 |
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GT Motive Estimate - UK launch |
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| 03.10.16 |
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Reported Road Casualties in Great Britain - total value of prevention of reported road accidents in 2015 estimated to be £15.3 billion |
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| 03.10.16 |
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Just Motor Law - driver caught shaving whilst driving on the M5 |
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| 03.10.16 |
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PPG and Nationwide Crash Repair Centres (NCRC) - Paul Goulden, NCRC Bridgend, secures PPG Nationwide Lead Painter competition victory |
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| 03.10.16 |
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Ben - unveils new brand and logo with plans to help more people in the automotive industry |
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| 03.10.16 |
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AA plc - Interim Results for the six months ended 31 July 2016: trading revenue £467m +2.2%, operating profit £132 =2015 |
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| 03.10.16 |
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H.R. Owen - Luxury Hire and Chauffeur Drive business celebrates five-fold fleet increase in less than a year |
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| 03.10.16 |
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National Minimum Wage - young workers set for pay increase of up to £450 thanks to increase in National Minimum Wage |
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| 03.10.16 |
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The IMI - Government apprentice reforms are a ticking time bomb |
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| 03.10.16 |
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Cooke and Mason - fines and jail recommended for cyber security breaches |
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| 03.10.16 |
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Sigerson Associates - ROSPA calls for better information for firms employing apprentices |
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| 03.10.16 |
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Insure The Box - highlights financial burden of Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) increase on youngest drivers |
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| 02.10.16 |
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Dingbro - Scottish distributor in Sunday Times Top Track 250 of the fastest growing mid-size companies |
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| 02.10.16 |
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Nationwide / PPG sponsored Dan Cammish - ends Porsche Carrera Cup GB season with his 12th win from 16 races |
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| 01.10.16 |
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ABP website – September was 29th month in a row with over 100,000 visits in the month |
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| 30.9.16 |
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ACIS - showcasing its crash repair technology at the industry’s major exhibitions this autumn |
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| 30.9.16 |
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ABI - sets out five priorities to ‘make the best of Brexit’ |
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| 30.9.16 |
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Insurance premium tax - goes up from tomorrow for second time in a year |
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| 30.9.16 |
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Churchill - police seize 52 Porsches, 11 Ferraris, six Bentleys and four Maseratis |
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| 30.9.16 |
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Admiral - highest ever number of claims from its customers driving in Europe this August |
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| 30.9.16 |
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My Car Check - 1 in 4 cars checked in London and Birmingham in last 12 months had previously been written-off |
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| 29.9.16 |
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Aston Martin - £155,000 DB11 goes into production; 3,000 people already have one on order |
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| 29.9.16 |
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Confused.com - Department of Transport given the green light to go ahead with smart motorway plans |
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| 29.9.16 |
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HMG Paints - appoints Paul McGuinness (ex PPG) as Sales & Technical Manager in Ireland |
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| 29.9.16 |
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BONNET LATCH RECALL ON KIA SEDONA - 9,955 vehicles built between 2005 and 2015 affected |
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| 29.9.16 |
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ABP Club Annual Convention and Night of Knights, 16 November, Resorts World Birmingham – with Evercoat |
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| 29.9.16 |
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Nationwide / PPG - sponsored Porsche Carrera GB champion, Dan Cammish, has last races of season this weekend |
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| 29.9.16 |
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Germany: 3M - win patent infringement case on their PPS technology against Summit (Qingdao Summit Industrial) |
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| 29.9.16 |
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Prasco – confirms OE equivalent parts are independently certified by Thatcham, Cappa, TUV and are of the highest quality |
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| 29.9.16 |
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ABP Club Annual Convention and Night of Knights, 16 November, Resorts World Birmingham – with evening dinner sponsor, Circle Leasing |
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| 29.9.16 |
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CitNOW - Video Roadshow sees 735 ŠKODA technicians and service advisors trained onsite |
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| 29.9.16 |
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TomTom - to supply Volvo Trucks with connected navigation services, and traffic info to ŠKODA |
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| 29.9.16 |
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Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) - Government to review motor insurance price comparison websites and apps |
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| 29.9.16 |
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Fix Auto Hertford - Fix Auto High Wycombe and Fix Auto West Hampstead owners acquire Marshall Panel Craft of Hertford |
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| 29.9.16 |
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On Hire - replacement vehicles and repair management company named fastest growing company |
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| 29.9.16 |
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Circle Leasing - Bristol-based WBC Automotive deploys Circle Leasing’s Vehicle Hire App to manage courtesy cars |
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| 29.9.16 |
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Bluegrasscoms - Ford trade marketing and telesales campaign |
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| 29.9.16 |
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Wunelli - 14% of drivers killed in RTAs last year were 17-24 years old; "make telematics mandatory for young drivers" |
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| 29.9.16 |
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JCT600 - continues 11-year relationship with Accident Exchange for all 50 JCT600 sites across the UK |
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| 29.9.16 |
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RAC - car insurance is the biggest cost concern for motorists |
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| 29.9.16 |
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AutoRaise and Audatex - announce Platinum Partnership agreement |
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| 28.9.16 |
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TyreSafe - second member of the family which operates Moss Tyres in Lincolnshire has been convicted of selling illegal tyres |
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| 28.9.16 |
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SMMT - British-built cars more popular than ever |
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| 28.9.16 |
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TomTom - partners with gaming software firm, NVIDIA, for cloud-to-car mapping system for self-driving cars |
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| 28.9.16 |
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Latest Euro NCAP safety ratings - top marks for Mercedes-Benz E-Class (5*) and Peugeot 3008 (5*) |
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| 28.9.16 |
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Thatcham - latest car safety ratings highlight gulf in standards between continents |
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| 28.9.16 |
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cap hpi - global launch for insight and data services with a new global coding system |
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| 28.9.16 |
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REPOST FROM ABP FORUM: AXA, introduction of non-OE parts - responses from Chris McKie |
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| 28.9.16 |
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Brake - calls for urgent investment in road policing after huge drop in number of drivers caught on mobiles |
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| 28.9.16 |
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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) - proposes new measures to maintain firms’ focus on culture |
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| 27.9.16 |
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HERE - open location company creates next generation real-time data services for automotive industry to cut accidents |
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| 27.9.16 |
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Insurance Times awards - full list of finalists for the 26 awards; winners unveiled on 1 December |
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| 27.9.16 |
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North East Accident Repair Centres - annual charity night in aid of Cancer Research is a great success! |
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| 27.9.16 |
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AlloyGator - potential bodyshop upsell? Alloy wheel protection range now in gold and bronze |
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| 27.9.16 |
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AkzoNobel - Dutch Human Power Team achieves a top world ranking with AkzoNobel support |
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| 27.9.16 |
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AA - eight out of 10 of UK drivers feel the loss of hard shoulders has made motorways less safe |
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| 27.9.16 |
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ABP Recommended Business Provider: eca-group - for Gas, Electricity and Water Supplies |
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| 27.9.16 |
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Standox - new UV-A filler for professional paint repairs |
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| 27.9.16 |
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Nissan - develops an autonomous ProPILOT chair |
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| 27.9.16 |
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Fix Auto UK - success at the recent Bodyshop Awards for the Fix Auto Network |
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| 27.9.16 |
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National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) - mileage fraud is "a serious safety issue" |
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| 27.9.16 |
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Cooke & Mason - flooding between December 2015 - January 2016 caused by storms Desmond, Eva and Frank: new report highlights cost to SMEs |
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| 27.9.16 |
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Huw Evans, ABI Director General - "diversity needs to be front and centre for business" |
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| 27.9.16 |
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ChipsAway - record 25,900 consumer leads in August 2016 |
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| 27.9.16 |
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Symach - 46 bodyshops worldwide using the FixLine process |
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| 27.9.16 |
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Renault-Nissan and Microsoft - sign global, multiyear contract to work on next-generation connected car technologies |
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| 27.9.16 |
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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles - 110 Transporters, 10 Crafters and 10 Caddys wrapped, branded and racked out |
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| 27.9.16 |
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Institute for Apprenticeships - government appoints Peter Lauener as Shadow Chief Executive on part-time basis |
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| 26.9.16 |
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Motor Insurers' Bureau (MIB) - one million uninsured drivers "still too many" |
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| 26.9.16 |
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Covéa Insurance - receives Community Foundation for Calderdale (CFFC) award for helping the community during floods |
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| 26.9.16 |
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Unsolicited Marketing Communications (Company Directors) Bill 16-17 - Scottish MP company directors punished in crackdown on nuisance calls |
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| 26.9.16 |
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Wirth Research - develops world’s first long-endurance hydrogen-powered terrain mapping drones |
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| 26.9.16 |
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India: The IMI - sign deal to export motor industry skills to India |
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| 26.9.16 |
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GoCompare - only 8% of fully comprehensive car insurance policies extend fully comp. cover for the policyholder to drive other cars |
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| 26.9.16 |
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TomTom - highly accurate digital map products help automated vehicles precisely locate themselves on the road and plan manoeuvres |
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| 26.9.16 |
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ABP Club Annual Convention and Night of Knights, 16 November, Resorts World Birmingham – with Guest Speaker Sponsor, Akzo Nobel and MIXIT |
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| 26.9.16 |
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Top Gear - Matt LeBlanc a £2m two-series deal with the BBC to continue hosting Top Gear |
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| 26.9.16 |
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Vauxhall - extend “Direct From Supplier” central billing programme to include Dry Goods and Consumables |
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| 26.9.16 |
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PPG Refinish UK - invests in Technical Training Centre and supporting website |
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| 26.9.16 |
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ABP and RMI Bodyshops (NAB/VBRA)- issue joint industry guidance note to clarify changes to the BS 10125 standard |
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| 26.9.16 |
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Co-op Insurance - H1 results; 60% growth in motor premiums; motor policies up 43% to 881,000 |
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| 26.9.16 |
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CBI/PwC financial services survey - post-Brexit vote, UK insurers accelerate hiring and technological innovation |
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| 26.9.16 |
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ABP Club Forum - question posted by a bodyshop member: automatic courtesy cars supplier? |
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| 26.9.16 |
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H.R. Owen - opens first non-franchise showroom – H.R. Owen Ecurie in Cheltenham - range of performance and supercars |
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| 26.9.16 |
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MoneySuperMarket - insurance premium tax (IPT) "hike is an unwelcome extra burden" |
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| 23.9.16 |
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Insurance Times Tech Awards – full list of winners and finalists |
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| 23.9.16 |
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Ireland - "dropped repair garage owners hit out at insurance giant Aviva" says Irish Independent |
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| 23.9.16 |
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Canada - Fix Auto Canada launches Fix Automotive Network includes exhaust, brake and windscreen companies |
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| 23.9.16 |
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Alcoa - unveils RSR spot riveting technology for joining dissimilar materials eg aluminium and steel |
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| 23.9.16 |
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MG - to close final assembly line at Longbridge |
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| 22.9.16 |
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THE WEEK IN NUMBERS: Friday 16 - Thursday 22 September - a quick look at some of the figures making the headlines from the past week |
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| 22.9.16 |
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HE WEEK IN NUMBERS: Friday 16 - Thursday 22 September - a quick look at some of the figures making the headlines from the past week |
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| 22.9.16 |
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Bodyshop mag awards – full list of all the winners and finalists; 610 attendees |
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| 22.9.16 |
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ABP Club's news ed - charity walk for Brain Tumour Research this Saturday |
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| 22.9.16 |
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Dacia - tops list of SUVs with the lowest total cost of ownership reveals cap hpi data |
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| 22.9.16 |
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SMMT - UK CV production falls by 12.2% in August |
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| 22.9.16 |
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MG Motor UK - geared up for a successful September |
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| 22.9.16 |
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Aspen Risk Management Limited and Liberty Specialty Markets – enters renewal rights agreement |
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| 22.9.16 |
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FAB Recycling - FAB expands with new 6.5 acre site |
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| 22.9.16 |
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Transport Research Laboratory (TRL) & Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety (PACTS) - country lanes 25% riskier than av road |
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| 22.9.16 |
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ABP Club Forum - question posted by a member: advice on dashcams |
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| 22.9.16 |
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IAM RoadSmart - Mary Berry is the latest high-profile driver to take IAM RoadSmart’s Mature Driver Assessment |
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| 22.9.16 |
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Which? - high-price car insurance by so-called over-50s motor insurance specialists |
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| 22.9.16 |
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Apple - reportedly approach McLaren for investment or takeover bid, but McLaren says it is "not in discussion" with tech giant |
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| 22.9.16 |
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IMI, FE Week Article - Steve Nash likens the PM to “drunk in a china shop” for not "recognising" apprenticeship funding cuts |
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| 22.9.16 |
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Le Riche Automobile Restorers, Jersey - start 1967 red Honda S800 restoration project with Honda UK |
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| 22.9.16 |
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SMMT - UK car manufacturing achieves 14-year high in August as exports drive demand |
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| 22.9.16 |
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Ford - Bridgend engine plant production reaches twenty-millionth milestone |
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| 22.9.16 |
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GWR Kia, Norton Way Group - largest Kia dealership in Europe opens in Brentford, inc underground bodyshop and servicing workshop |
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| 22.9.16 |
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ABP Club Forum - question posted by a bodyshop member: customers trying to claim for extra damage, it is just our bodyshop? |
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| 22.9.16 |
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Mirka - new range of small, brushless, battery-driven, spot repair, cordless sanders |
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| 22.9.16 |
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Circle Leasing - makes Vehicle Hire App available for iPhone or iPad users |
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| 22.9.16 |
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Fix Auto UK - reveals final line-up for sell out 2016 National Conference, inc Sir Clive Woodward CBE & Head of UK Brand for Innocent Drinks |
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| 22.9.16 |
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bodyshop magazine awards / Insurance Times Tech & Innovation Awards - both take place tonight in SW London |
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| 22.9.16 |
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Ireland - major insurer sacks entire repairer network and puts all work with one bodyshop group |
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| 21.9.16 |
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Copart - CEO Jayson Adair, explains how the European salvage market works for insurance total losses |
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| 21.9.16 |
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Copart - UK sales volumes up 12.6% in Q4; non-insurance volumes grew by 24% and now represent 17% of total |
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| 21.9.16 |
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USA: Copart - great facts and details on current US market for accident frequency, car body repair and total losses |
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| 21.9.16 |
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City Motor Holdings - Thames Valley dealer group goes into administration with loss of 267 jobs |
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| 21.9.16 |
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Apple - in talks to acquire McLaren (F1 and supercar firm) for between £1 billion and £1.5 billion says FT |
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| 21.9.16 |
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Zurich - to merge Corporate and Commercial businesses to streamline global operations |
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| 21.9.16 |
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USA: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration - autonomous vehicles are a "critical tech" |
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| 21.9.16 |
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Petrol and diesel sales - highest volumes in first eight months since 2009; up 2.2% on last year |
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| 21.9.16 |
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Insure The Box - new drivers faced with immediate ban for using mobile phone at the wheel |
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| 21.9.16 |
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Dayinsure - Q&A with Founder and and Chairman of Allianz and Aviva-backed short-term car insurance firm, inc courtesy and demonstrator cars |
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| 21.9.16 |
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Telsa - upgrades Autopilot autonomous driving system following fatal collision and updates software after hack |
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| 21.9.16 |
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FCA - publishes feedback statement on Big Data Call for Input; "no market study required at the present time" |
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| 21.9.16 |
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IFED - former LV= Insurance and CMC company employees appear in court over data leak |
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| 21.9.16 |
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PSA Group - Citroën C4 Picasso demonstrators have travelled more than 60,000 km in autonomous mode in Europe |
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| 21.9.16 |
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Volkswagen Truck & Bus - launch cloud-based operating (telematics) system - "RIO" - on open platform to include vehicles of competitors |
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| 21.9.16 |
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Prestige Fleet Servicing - launches mobile servicing to cut fleet downtime |
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| 21.9.16 |
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Motors.co.uk - Brexit has not affected car buying attitudes |
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| 21.9.16 |
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ABP Club Convention and Night of Knights - celebrating Glasurit's 10-year partnership with the ABP Night of Knights! |
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| 21.9.16 |
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ABP Club Convention and Night of Knights - celebrating Glasurit's 10-year partnership with the Night of Knights! |
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| 21.9.16 |
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NAHL Group (National Accident Helpline) - H1 results: profit up 17% on turnover up 1% |
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| 21.9.16 |
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Saga - H1 results: motor profit up 10%; motor policies up 23% to 1.4 million |
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| 21.9.16 |
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Copart - worldwide full year results: profits up 19.2% to $396m on turnover up 10.7% to $1.27 billion |
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| 20.9.16 |
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IBIS - next years event to be held in Madrid from 12-14 June 2017 |
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| 20.9.16 |
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Nissan - appoints Alex Smith (ex Volkswagen UK Director) as UK Managing Director |
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| 20.9.16 |
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Kia - fully driverless cars will account for 50% of car sales in 25 years’ time |
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| 20.9.16 |
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Auto-Assess - British Standards - Weld Testing: additions to the Qualification & Assessment suite |
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| 20.9.16 |
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GEM - comment on Government plans to double fines for drivers using mobile phones |
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| 20.9.16 |
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Telsa Model S Hijacked Remotely |
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| 20.9.16 |
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Renault-Nissan - acquires French software-development company, Sylpheoo, to accelerate connected vehicle development |
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| 20.9.16 |
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Latin America: Sika Automotive - opens new factory in Sao Paolo, Brazil |
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| 20.9.16 |
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Consumer Intelligence - car insurance races 13.5% ahead in a year to £788 |
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| 20.9.16 |
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IAM RoadSmart - joins forces with the rest of Europe to campaign for zero deaths on EU roads for a day |
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| 20.9.16 |
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USA: AON - autonomous vehicles could reduce US motor premiums by more than 40% by 2050 |
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| 20.9.16 |
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Ford - new £8,995 KA+ five-door hatchback constructed from nearly 50% high-strength steels and boasts lowest insurance group rating |
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| 20.9.16 |
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Nationwide Crash Repair - Cammish seals back-to-back titles with double Silverstone win |
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| 19.9.16 |
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Nissan - 76% of millennials see switching to an eco-friendly car as the single best action to drive a more sustainable future |
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| 19.9.16 |
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REGISTER NOW! ABP Club Annual Convention and Night of Knights, Wednesday 16th November - Resorts World, Birmingham |
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| 19.9.16 |
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Octo Telematics article: A World of Robo-Taxis - will self-driving cars lead to the demise of privately-owned cars? |
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| 19.9.16 |
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Automechanika Frankfurt - provisional figures show 136,000 visitors from 170 countries with 4,820 exhibitors |
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| 19.9.16 |
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Inchcape Fleet Solutions (IFS) - launch free app for fleet clients |
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| 19.9.16 |
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IFED / esure - Walsall fraud gang sentenced over £500k false insurance claims |
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| 19.9.16 |
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PPG - launches brand new series of repair process videos |
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| 19.9.16 |
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Horwich Farrelly - couple in staged accident busted after Facebook posts reveal martial arts expert & Playboy model were faking PI claims |
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| 19.9.16 |
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Axalta Coating Systems - supports five Formula Student racing teams across Europe |
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| 19.9.16 |
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Fitch Ratings - UK motor insurance premiums to keep rising in 2016 |
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| 19.9.16 |
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Munich: Volkswagen Group - expands its competence in artificial intelligence |
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| 19.9.16 |
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Confused.com - almost a third (32%) of drivers admit to being a middle-lane hogger |
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| 19.9.16 |
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Department for Transport - fine for using handheld mobile phone while driving doubled to £200 and points increased from three to six |
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| 19.9.16 |
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National Apprenticeship Week 2017 date announced - 6 to 10 March |
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| 19.9.16 |
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Stanners - Elektron proves longevity with Mercedes-Benz |
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| 19.9.16 |
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Comparethemarket.com - 4.5 million people forced to cancel credit & debit cards in the last year due to online fraud |
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| 19.9.16 |
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LV - H1 results: general insurance profits down 69%; high motor repair costs due to increasing technology |
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| 19.9.16 |
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Honda - all new Civic includes new bodyshell construction and comprehensive suite of safety features |
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| 19.9.16 |
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Watchstone - issue response to Slater and Gordon statement |
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| 19.9.16 |
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Slater and Gordon - to launch legal claim against Watchstone (formerly Quindell) |
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| 18.9.16 |
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Nationwide / PPG – sponsored driver Dan Cammish wins Porsche Carrera Cup GB for second year |
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| 16.9.16 |
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Fix Auto Painton - choose Junair 1 series spraybooth for their new Fix & Go express facility |
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| 16.9.16 |
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Fix Auto Huntingdon (AS Whitaker) - "business as usual"; back repairing cars just days after arson attack |
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| 16.9.16 |
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Jeremy Clarkson - new programme, The Grand Tour, (with Hammond and May) debuts on Amazon on 18 Nov |
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| 16.9.16 |
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Nationwide / PPG sponsored Porsche - Dan Cammish heads to Silverstone with title firmly in his grasp |
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| 16.9.16 |
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Tesla - criticised by former business partner Mobileye for 'pushing the envelope' on safety |
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| 16.9.16 |
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Electric Nation - seeks electric vehicle /plug-in hybrid drivers for smart charging trial |
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| 16.9.16 |
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Auto Windscreens (owned by Markerstudy Group) - appoints Rupert Armitage as new managing director |
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| 16.9.16 |
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House of Lords Science and Technology Committee - launches inquiry on future uses of autonomous vehicles |
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| 16.9.16 |
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City Motor Holdings - dealer group inc Gowrings Reading facing administration; some sites already closed |
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| 16.9.16 |
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Watchstone Group (formerly Quindell) - H1 results for owners of Ingenie |
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| 16.9.16 |
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Nissan - celebrates 15,000 LEAF sales with £500 customer reward |
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| 16.9.16 |
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Slovakia: Jaguar Land Rover - begins construction of Slovakian plant which includes a highly automated paint shop process |
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| 16.9.16 |
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NACFB report - Small business lending hits record levels |
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| 16.9.16 |
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EUROPE: JATO – August car registrations increase by 9.3%` |
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| 15.9.16 |
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Renault - hands over the key to its 100,000th electric vehicle |
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| 15.9.16 |
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PSA Group - included in the NYSE Dow Jones Sustainability Index for the first time |
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| 15.9.16 |
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AkzoNobel UK - joins forces with SOFEA to inspire young people |
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| 15.9.16 |
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DCM Connected - gets into gear with Rockar |
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| 15.9.16 |
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LowCVP - announces Low Carbon Champions Award Winners 2016 |
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| 15.9.16 |
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Department for Transport’s National Travel Survey - fewer young drivers than ever before taking driving test |
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| 15.9.16 |
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RAC - Snap, chat, text, tweet – anything goes at the wheel as motorists relax attitudes towards use of mobiles |
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| 14.9.16 |
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Waze - UK is ranked 17th out of 38 countries in Annual Driver Satisfaction Index, scores 9.3/10 for 'safety' but 2.7 for happiness |
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| 14.9.16 |
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USA: NACE and Automechanika to hold combined show in Chicago in July 2017 |
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| 14.9.16 |
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Cataclean - special promotion to help more vehicles pass MOT, in the worse month for MOT test failures |
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| 14.9.16 |
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Right Car - doubles its Renault and Dacia portfolio with new Grimsby dealership |
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| 14.9.16 |
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Women's Automotive - important joining instructions for ABP Members coming to tomorrow's meeting at the Ageas Bowl, Southampton S030 3XH |
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| 14.9.16 |
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Office for National Statistics (ONS) - employment reaches a record high with 31.77 million people in work |
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| 14.9.16 |
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Europcar - biggest ever UK order of the all-electric Renault ZOE to support Europcar’s city-based Deliver & Collect service |
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| 14.9.16 |
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Standox practical tips - how to successfully refinish white pearl paintwork |
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| 14.9.16 |
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Zenith Aviation (owned by Markerstudy) to add two new Learjet 75 Aircraft to its charter service fleet |
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| 14.9.16 |
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ABP Annual Convention and Night of Knights - Audatex and ABP Club celebrate landmark partnership year |
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| 14.9.16 |
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Farécla - updated packaging for popular G3 Regular Grade Paste |
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| 14.9.16 |
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Asset Protection Unit (APU) - Neil Thomas appointed to International Association of Auto Theft Investigators (IAATI) board of directors |
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| 14.9.16 |
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WarrantyWise - data reveals the real cost of repairs for exotic cars including Maserati, Aston Martin and Porsche |
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| 13.9.16 |
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CitNOW - secures Santander Growth Capital and a new equity investor |
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| 13.9.16 |
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IMI - announce global skills partnership with Automechanika |
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| 13.9.16 |
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The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) - to investigate motor insurance pricing in Ireland |
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| 13.9.16 |
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National Windscreens - new ADAS calibration centre in Inverness is 108th in the UK |
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| 13.9.16 |
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NI Road Safety Awards 2016 sponsored by CRASH Services - nominations officially open |
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| 13.9.16 |
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AUS: ASIC - Australia's financial regulator to address "serious failures" in the sale of add-on insurance through car dealers |
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| 13.9.16 |
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The Telegraph - uninsured driver who called 999 while police are chasing him to ask them to stop is jailed for 15 months |
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| 13.9.16 |
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Renault-Nissan Alliance - historic EV milestone in August with 100,000 EVs sold in one year; Nissan LEAF top-selling EV |
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| 13.9.16 |
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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles UK (Fiat, Abarth, Jeep and Alfa Romeo) - new used car and van programmes launched |
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| 13.9.16 |
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Aston Martin - hires first employees for Welsh factory; skilled technicians return to Wales to build the Aston Martin crossover |
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| 13.9.16 |
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Treasury Committee - launches inquiry into EU Insurance Regulation |
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| 13.9.16 |
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Belron - Autoglass and AutoRestore parent company to invest £50,000 in personalised customer relationship startup called Sorry as a Service |
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| 13.9.16 |
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Europcar - new Long Term fixed rate from £360 per month, monthly car hire product "an ideal alternative to car ownership" |
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| 13.9.16 |
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Isuzu Truck - appoints TruckEast in Corby as its Service and Parts Dealer for Northamptonshire |
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| 13.9.16 |
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Auto Trader - just 7% of UK consumers claim to trust used car dealerships |
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| 13.9.16 |
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The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) - will stop providing taxi driving assessments for local councils from 31 December 2016 |
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| 13.9.16 |
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ADEPT (advanced diesel-electric powertrain) project - affordable 48V hybrid car goes on first public ride & drives |
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| 13.9.16 |
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HM Treasury - Chancellor backs British exporters as he steps up business engagement ahead of Autumn Statement |
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| 13.9.16 |
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Inflation rate - remains low: CPI unchanged at 0.6% for last 12 months; RPI down slightly to at 1.8% |
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| 13.9.16 |
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ABI - 70,000 dishonest motor claims detected in 2015, down 2% on 2014, with a value of £800 million, down 10% |
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| 13.9.16 |
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esure - confirm proposed demerger of Gocompare as a separate listed company in Q4 2016 |
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| 12.9.16 |
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Spain: Copart - announces opening of their first Spanish total loss vehicle storage and processing facility |
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| 12.9.16 |
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Germany: Copart - announces opening of their first German vehicle storage and auction location |
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| 12.9.16 |
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Ageas - support the ABI/Thatcham response to government consultation on insurance and automated vehicles |
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| 12.9.16 |
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BIBA - taking a lead in facilitating "constructive discussions" with SSP over outage |
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| 12.9.16 |
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Gocompare.com - slash the cost of car insurance with these seven secret industry tricks |
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| 12.9.16 |
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ABP Club Annual Convention and Night of Knights, Wednesday 16th November at Resorts World Birmingham - REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! |
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| 12.9.16 |
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esure - reports suggest esure will reveal £500m demerger plans this week |
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| 12.9.16 |
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Vizion’s Conference & Exhibition - less than a month to go till Vizion Ignite; Tuesday 4th October, Donington Park |
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| 12.9.16 |
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Harris & Co - Fix Auto and Industry Insights' jointly sponsored 1963 Classic Mini Cooper rally car at the Rally Isle of Man |
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| 12.9.16 |
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Vizion’s Conference & Exhibition - less than a month to go till Vizion Ignite; Tuesday 4th October, Donington Park |
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| 12.9.16 |
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Venson Automotive Solutions - automated customer service lines waste time and money for fleet managers and their drivers |
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| 12.9.16 |
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RAC Cars - most unlucky car is a ‘used’ blue car bought seven and a half months ago |
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| 12.9.16 |
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Volkswagen Group - resale values help up by customer loyalty despite emissions scandal last year |
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| 12.9.16 |
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Zap-Map - UK electric vehicle charging platform tops 40,000 users and seeks £500k investment for growth |
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| 12.9.16 |
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Volvo - Drive Me, the world’s most ambitious and advanced public autonomous driving experiment, begins |
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| 12.9.16 |
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CitNOW - achieves top 20 ranking in Sunday Times Hiscox Tech Track 100 |
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| 12.9.16 |
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AS Whitaker / Fix Auto Huntingdon - suffers "significant fire" on Saturday night attended by 50 firefighters |
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| 10.9.16 |
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USA - ADAS will affect the body repair industry within 3 years as claims frequency will fall by 29% |
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| 09.9.16 |
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USA - ADAS will affect the body repair industry within 3 years as claims frequency will fall by 29% |
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| 09.9.16 |
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Euro Car Parts (ECP) - open new 18,000 sq ft distribution centre in Uxbridge |
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| 09.9.16 |
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Fix Auto Loughborough - owner Paul Smith announces plans for new 10,000 sq ft Fix & Go express repair facility |
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| 09.9.16 |
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Driverless Cars - Thatcham and ABI give joint response on behalf of insurers to Government Consultation |
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| 09.9.16 |
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IAM RoadSmart - charity to move HQ from Chiswick to Welwyn at end of year |
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| 09.9.16 |
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British Bodyshop Awards - Charlie Cresswell completes his Children's Society charity trek to Everest base camp |
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| 09.9.16 |
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PPG and Nationwide - second Lead Painter Accreditation Course (LPAC) underway; final on 27 September |
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| 09.9.16 |
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Apprenticeships - YOUR feedback is needed on the new draft Apprenticeships for our industry |
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| 09.9.16 |
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1ST CENTRAL Insurance - work with IFED to prosecute fraudster's claim for loss of income after car crash |
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| 09.9.16 |
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Churchill - in last ten years over 150,000 motorists caught driving whilst banned and fined average £247 |
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| 09.9.16 |
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IAM Roadsmart - 74% of drivers think insurers should provide cover for damage caused by hackers |
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| 09.9.16 |
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Aviva - urges government "to end this compensation merry-go-round and scrap cash compensation for whiplash" |
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| 08.9.16 |
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DK Autos (Aldershot) Ltd - Happy 40th Birthday! |
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| 08.9.16 |
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ECA Group - CALLING ALL BODYSHOPS: short window to get the best possible savings on gas and electricity for next year! |
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| 08.9.16 |
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Volkswagen – new £20,780 VW e-up! available to order |
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| 08.9.16 |
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YouGov / Thatcham Research – survey shows over 40% of motorists have left car keys with a stranger |
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| 08.9.16 |
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BMW Group - the world’s most sustainable automotive company in Dow Jones Sustainability Index |
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| 08.9.16 |
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My Car Check - compares car buying preferences of four leading rugby league towns: Hull, St Helens, Warrington and Wigan |
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| 08.9.16 |
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Department for Transport - more drivers choose ultra low emission vehicles |
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| 08.9.16 |
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USA: 3M - sells temporary protective film business to Pregis LLC |
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| 08.9.16 |
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Toulouse School of Economics (TSE) - new research suggests cheating on car emission tests is industry-wide |
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| 08.9.16 |
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Mercedes-Benz Vans - invests half a billion Euros in future van concept - adVANce: digitalisation, automation and robotics in vans |
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| 08.9.16 |
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Studio434 - new vehicle storage facility established; room for 400 classic and high value cars and motorcycles |
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| 08.9.16 |
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Land Rover – British adventurer and Land Rover Owner Bear Grylls puts seat fold technology to test |
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| 08.9.16 |
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Glass's - car buyers need education on PCP wear and tear; evidence suggests some drivers being penalised due to car condition |
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| 08.9.16 |
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Sports Direct – owner and chairman face backlash from shareholders |
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| 08.9.16 |
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Women's Automotive - final call to register for meeting next week: Thursday 15th Sept at the Ageas Bowl, Southampton |
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| 08.9.16 |
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VM ignores independent assessment of paintwork by approved bodyshop - have any ABP Club bodyshop members had a similar experience? |
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| 08.9.16 |
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NIBS Charity Golf day - Charity Golf Hole raises £500 for Cancer Research |
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| 08.9.16 |
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Premier Mitsubishi – Rochdale Mitsubishi dealer praised for work experience programme |
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| 08.9.16 |
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MG Motor UK - helps to set international automotive safety standards (eCall) |
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| 08.9.16 |
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Confused.com - 17 to 21 year-olds are 3 to 4 times more likely to have an accident than 70 year-olds |
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| 08.9.16 |
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ABP Employer Protect - Glaisyers Solicitors host Brexit breakfast with Sir Howard Bernstein; Thursday 29th Sept in Manchester |
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| 08.9.16 |
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ABP Club member update: 2016 Convention & Night of Knights launch, Economic Survey update and next issue of Auto Body Professional out soon! |
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| 08.9.16 |
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RMI NFDA - Peter Jones, NFDA Chairman, resigns as director of RMI (Retail Motor Industry Federation) |
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| 08.9.16 |
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Fix Auto Dagenham - wins customer service and training awards at the Barking and Dagenham Chamber of Commerce Business Awards |
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| 08.9.16 |
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KAS Racepaint - Kettering bodyshop reports fantastic results from Dynacoat’s value products |
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| 07.9.16 |
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USA: CCC - new telematics platform allows vehicle to automatically notify an insurer when a crash occurs |
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| 07.9.16 |
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Fix Auto - Thompson ARC joins as Fix Auto Carlisle; John Paton & Sons joins as Fix Auto Glasgow East |
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| 07.9.16 |
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ACIS - rail refurbishment company adopts ASCRIBE bodyshop technology for stock control and cost management after trial |
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| 07.9.16 |
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SEAT - how does a 1963 SEAT 600 D to the current SEAT Ibiza FR when it comes to safety? |
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| 07.9.16 |
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Repairer member request - Can anyone recommend a good four wheel alignment system that can be used with a two poster ramp? |
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| 07.9.16 |
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Industry Insights - appoints experienced motor claims specialist Simon Smith (ex Nationwide and Aviva) as Commercial Director |
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| 07.9.16 |
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Ducker Worldwide - new study shows aluminium content in cars to increase by up to 30% |
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| 07.9.16 |
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Generali (Italy and Europe inc UK) and Progressive (USA) - announce telematics R&D agreement for Europe and USA |
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| 07.9.16 |
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British Coatings Federation - survey reveals barriers to recycling leftover paint (households) as faced by local authorities in the UK |
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| 07.9.16 |
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Ageas - motor claims awarded ServiceMark accreditation by the Institute of Customer Service (ICS) |
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| 07.9.16 |
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Gocompare.com Car Insurance - 15% of drivers have delayed repairing or servicing their car |
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| 07.9.16 |
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The Financial Ombudsman Service - latest complaints figures (Jan-June 2016); Direct Line Group most complained about in General Insurance |
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| 07.9.16 |
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Admiral - 4x4s are most common in north east of Scotland and west London; loved by farmers, stockbrokers and property developers |
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| 07.9.16 |
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3M: Safety Network Live event - Tues 27th Sept at 3M's Head office in Bracknell, and Tues 4th Oct at Man United FC |
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| 07.9.16 |
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Firefly - world’s first car for 5-10 yr olds launched; £6,900, top speed 10mph, collision avoidance tech and bespoke paint colours |
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| 07.9.16 |
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Renault - expects diesel engines to disappear from most of its European cars says Reuters report |
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| 07.9.16 |
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TrakM8 - trading update: "encouraging start"; new orders up 37% |
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| 06.9.16 |
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The Freight Transport Association (FTA) - trial continues to show benefits of longer semi-trailers, says FTA |
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| 06.9.16 |
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Allianz - applications open for Allianz's Scholarship Programme |
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| 06.9.16 |
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Rainbow Trust Children's Charity - Grate48: the UK’s tallest stair climb challenge at 48 floors |
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| 06.9.16 |
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Volvo Cars - create joint venture with automotive safety systems manufacturer, Autoliv, for new ADAS and autonomous driving software |
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| 06.9.16 |
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Shorade and Morelli - sign long term supply and services agreement |
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| 06.9.16 |
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Global Vehicle Trust OX - world’s first ‘flat-pack’ truck revealed, set to bring aid to remote parts of Africa and the developing world |
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| 06.9.16 |
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IFED - feature in ITV “Secrets of your car insurance” documentary |
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| 06.9.16 |
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NFDA Trusted Dealers - more than half of parents surveyed have installed a black box to cut their child’s car insurance costs |
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| 06.9.16 |
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Women's Automotive - meeting hosted by Ageas at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton next week, Thursday 15th Sept. BOOK NOW! |
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| 06.9.16 |
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Volvo Cars UK - book now for the Volvo Product Technology Course; next dates Monday 3rd and 10th October in Daventry |
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| 06.9.16 |
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Bridgestone - more than 27% of tyres were already illegal when they were replaced |
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| 06.9.16 |
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Octo Telematics - partners with AXA Insurance and LV=Broker plus two other insurers |
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| 06.9.16 |
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ABI - Director General pledges personal commitment for HeForShe, gender parity, campaign |
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| 06.9.16 |
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Evans Halshaw - welcomes Chatfields DAF Trucks (formerly Pendragon), inc truck body and paint shop and repairs |
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| 06.9.16 |
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National Audit Office - new report; "Delivering value through the apprenticeships programme" |
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| 06.9.16 |
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Ansible Motion - making people sick in a simulator on purpose to help prevent motion sickness in the next generation of autonomous cars |
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| 06.9.16 |
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IMI - new MOT changes made simple |
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| 06.9.16 |
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cap hpi - German premium car brands top list of most in demand used cars |
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| 06.9.16 |
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AW Repair Group - can now offer customers a Nissan Leaf (electric vehicle) as a courtesy car |
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| 06.9.16 |
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Euro Car Parts - win multiple Workshop Power Awards including Best Large Motor Factor and Suspension Supplier of the Year |
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| 06.9.16 |
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Canada: Fix Auto World - appoint Nick Spiers (ex Nationwide and ABL) as International Operations Manager |
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| 06.9.16 |
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Canada: Fix Auto World - appoint Ben Pugh as International Brand Manager |
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| 06.9.16 |
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NFDA - Dealer Attitude Survey rates Mercedes and Kia as the best franchises with Citroen and Alfa Romeo worst |
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| 06.9.16 |
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USA: GM - offer free 3-hour on-site body repair training (InShop Clinic) for independent bodyshops |
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| 06.9.16 |
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Poole Accident Repair - their apprentice, Sam O'Shea named as VW Group Paint and Body Apprentice of the Year |
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| 05.9.16 |
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ACIS - holds three national conferences this month for its distributor membership |
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| 05.9.16 |
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Reed Autos - used car dealership in Cambridgeshire, open brand new eco-friendly bodyshop on 22 Sept |
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| 05.9.16 |
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Dayinsure - 2,300 customer reviews for UK’s leading short-term vehicle insurer give them average 9.1 out of 10 |
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| 05.9.16 |
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Helphire and Albany Assistance - rebranded together under a new name – Auxillis |
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| 05.9.16 |
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Tonight programme - now available to view on-line; ABI comment; Times runs story |
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| 05.9.16 |
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SMMT - van sales up 6.3%; best August for 11 years; year-to-date van sales up 2.9% |
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| 05.9.16 |
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Millbrook - testing ground, bought from GM in 2013 for £20m by venture capitalist, sold for £122m to Spectris |
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| 05.9.16 |
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SMMT - new car sales up 3.3% in August; year-to-date up 2.8% |
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| 05.9.16 |
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Axa - research British public to get their perception of, and attitude towards, autonomous cars |
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| 05.9.16 |
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CitNOW - have stand at Automechanika Frankfurt to showcase their workshop video technology |
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| 05.9.16 |
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Cambria Automobiles - trading update: "substantially ahead" of last year |
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| 05.9.16 |
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Davies Group - acquires Core Claims, market leaders in the defence of motor impact claims |
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| 02.9.16 |
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My Car Check - reveals 10 cars most likely to have been written-off |
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| 02.9.16 |
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Confused.com - back to school next week adds 40mins per week to average commute |
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| 02.9.16 |
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RMI bodyshops (NAB / VBRA) - urge government to review proposed new apprentice funding rates |
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| 02.9.16 |
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CMA - reminds insurers they must give customers the costs and benefits of no-claims bonus protection |
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| 01.9.16 |
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THE WEEK IN NUMBERS: Friday 26 August - Thursday 1 September - a quick look at some of the figures making the headlines from the past week |
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| 01.9.16 |
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ITV programme, Tonight - "Secrets of Your Car Insurance"; whiplash, credit hire, crash-for-cash all featured |
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| 01.9.16 |
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Recent Trailblazer postings - (repost from Forum) |
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| 01.9.16 |
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Tesla – set to launch "major improvements" to autonomous self-driving system, available "within weeks" |
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| 01.9.16 |
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Freight Transport Association (FTA) – alternatively powered vehicles only make up 0.2% of the UK’s HGV fleet |
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| 01.9.16 |
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TomTom – launches CURFER plug-in performance tracker |
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| 01.9.16 |
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Canada: University of British Columbia (UBC) - engineer creates valve to reduce vehicle emissions |
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| 01.9.16 |
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John Clark Motor Group - accident repair and parts growth contributes to 10% growth for multi-franchise dealer group in Scotland |
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| 01.9.16 |
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Ford - new super-tough van key still works even after being submerged in water, dropped onto concrete, and exposed to extreme temperatures |
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| 01.9.16 |
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FCA Automotive Services - former global account manager (Volvo Car) at Santander Consumer Finance joins FCA as marketing and sales director |
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| 01.9.16 |
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SSP - broker system still out of action after 5 days; FSA and MIB now involved |
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| 01.9.16 |
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Advantage DS Ltd - changes its name to Advantage Parts Solutions Ltd |
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| 01.9.16 |
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ABP website – August was 28th month in a row with over 100,000 visits in the month |
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| 01.9.16 |
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MIB - latest blog from Ashton West OBE, Chief Executive, MIB |
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| 01.9.16 |
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ABI - Guest blog: Digital and data innovation in motor insurance – how cloud-based services will bring insurance into the 21st Century |
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| 01.9.16 |
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Canada: J.D. Power - Lexus Dealerships Ranks Highest in Customer Satisfaction With Automotive Service for Second Consecutive Year |
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| 01.9.16 |
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TomTom - GO smart satnavs add Wi-Fi |
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| 01.9.16 |
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Motor Codes - launches Vehicle Sales Code of Practice for the sale of new & used cars, & supply of associated finance & warranty |
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| 01.9.16 |
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Emmerson Hill Associates - release ‘The real cost of travel’ report |
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| 01.9.16 |
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EQUA Mpg – provides fuel economy figures for 60,000 cars |
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| 01.9.16 |
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Engine annual Customer Experience Survey - automotive sector drops to bottom of pile for best customer service, joint with insurance |
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| 01.9.16 |
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UK Gov - £45 million injection for Midlands automotive sector to create 3,000 skilled jobs |
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| 01.9.16 |
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Enterprise Insurance Co - further information from the FSCS |
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| 01.9.16 |
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Redde plc - full year results: "another strong year of growth"; 154.1% increase in total number of repairs |
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| 01.9.16 |
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Vertu (Bristol Street) - trading update: full year results expected to be in line with market expectations |
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| 31.8.16 |
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ERS - teams up with two motor fraud specialists: The Cotswold Group and The Brownsword Group |
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| 31.8.16 |
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Farécla - triple presence at Automechanika 2016; 13 - 17 September, Frankfurt |
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| 31.8.16 |
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My Car Check - reveals 10 cars most likely to have been written-off; Peugeot 208 Active tops the list |
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| 31.8.16 |
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Vizion - make 3 further key appointments to strengthen management team; 2nd ops centre under development |
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| 31.8.16 |
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Wunelli, LexisNexis - skills shortfall in danger of leaving insurance adrift in the connected world |
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| 31.8.16 |
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AXA - Leadership team takes on Jurassic Coast charity challenge for Alzheimer's Research UK |
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| 31.8.16 |
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Renault - details of the all-new Scénic vehicle structure which includes "ultra-high elastic" |
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| 31.8.16 |
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GoCompare.com - 16% of drivers say their next car will run on alternative fuel; the insurance implications of owning these vehicles |
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| 31.8.16 |
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LeasePlan Corporation N.V - fleet growth: 1.62 million vehicles under management at the end of June 16, up 8% compared to end of June 15 |
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| 31.8.16 |
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Thatcham Research - latest Euro NCAP results reveal new family cars are prioritising high levels of safety as standard |
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| 31.8.16 |
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Chorley Group, Preston - four-day working week at Preston workshop a huge success with staff and customers |
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| 31.8.16 |
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Euro NCAP - Renault and Subaru get Top Safety Ratings with AEB across the Board |
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| 31.8.16 |
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LeasePlan UK - annual guide to company vehicle taxation and fleet funding published |
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| 31.8.16 |
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USA: Case IH - autonomous tractor uses radar, lidar and onboard video cameras to automatically plant and harvest |
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| 31.8.16 |
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Hyundai - second-generation i10 £8,995 city car now includes active safety features Front Collision and Lane Departure Warning |
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| 31.8.16 |
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Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) - young people fear for their job prospects following Brexit |
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| 30.8.16 |
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Paint, Panel and Mechanical Trailblazer Apprenticeship Standards - available for review as part of Industry Consultation |
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| 30.8.16 |
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SSP - insurance brokers nit by major outage in software system |
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| 30.8.16 |
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Smart Insurance and AMS Insurance Services - new GAP insurance product |
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| 30.8.16 |
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Classic Motor Cars Ltd - £5.2 million classic car restoration company given to staff |
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| 30.8.16 |
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Revive! UK - Mark Llewellyn, MD, smart repair network has seen a "marked increase" in repairs carried out on dealers' used car stock |
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| 30.8.16 |
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MIRA - despite Brexit, UK remains ideally positioned to lead the development of driverless cars |
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| 30.8.16 |
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Motor Insurers’ Bureau of Ireland (MIBI) - 17% jump in uninsured driver claims in Ireland |
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| 30.8.16 |
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Confused.com - West Mercia Police record a "road accident while playing Pokémon" |
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| 30.8.16 |
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MG Motor - invests in tomorrow’s engineers with internship programme inc body structure and chassis development |
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| 30.8.16 |
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Willis Towers Watson study - five-year analysis reveals soft pricing and low interest rates no excuse for poor performance of insurers |
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| 30.8.16 |
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Freight Transport Association (FTA) - need to explore why more women aren’t coming into the industry |
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| 30.8.16 |
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Allianz - appoints fraud manager, Mark Merrix |
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| 30.8.16 |
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Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy - Business & Energy Secretary Greg Clark praises auto sector’s continued growth |
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| 30.8.16 |
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AGM Services - maintaining spraybooths is key to productivity |
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| 30.8.16 |
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IMI - new Apprentice Funding arrangements are a car crash says IMI |
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| 30.8.16 |
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Citroën - plug-in hybrid petrol-electric Cxperience Concept car features rear-hinged doors and adjustable air intakes on the front bumper |
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| 30.8.16 |
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British Motor Heritage (BMH) - ‘great’ tit halts mini production |
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| 30.8.16 |
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Comparethemarket.com Young Drivers report - annual costs of running a car for a 17–24 year old has hit £2,299 |
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| 30.8.16 |
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Slater Gordon - results y/e June 2016: Aus$1 billion (£588m) loss; UK business showed significant improvement in the second half |
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| 26.8.16 |
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Singapore: nuTonomy - begins limited public trial of a driverless taxi on the streets of Singapore |
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| 26.8.16 |
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Slater and Gordon - much improved second-half; likely to hit loss of AUS$1 billion for the full year |
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| 26.8.16 |
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SMMT - record number of used cars bought in first half of year as 4 million cars change owners |
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| 26.8.16 |
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USA: AAA - tests show automatic emergency braking systems vary greatly in performance, and many are not designed to stop a moving car. |
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| 25.8.16 |
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THE WEEK IN NUMBERS: Friday 19 - Thursday 25 August - a quick look at some of the figures making the headlines from the past week |
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| 25.8.16 |
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Lotus Elise 250 Special Edition - super light, carbon fibre and aluminium bodied car, 0-60 in 3.9 seconds |
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| 25.8.16 |
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Consumer Intelligence - average best buy premiums for vans increase 11% to £967 |
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| 25.8.16 |
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RAC Telematics - driver distraction tops connected car concerns |
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| 25.8.16 |
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Glyn Hopkin - creates 20 new jobs with opening of new Renault and Dacia dealerships in Colchester and St Albans |
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| 25.8.16 |
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IAM RoadSmart – to stage first female-only bike skills day at Thuxton circuit, Monday 19 September |
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| 25.8.16 |
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Kia - launches its first plug-in hybrid inc 51% advanced high-strength steels body |
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| 25.8.16 |
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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles - appoints new network development head |
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| 25.8.16 |
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ClassicLine Insurance - petition the Government to encourage schools and colleges to promote the IMI Diploma in Classic Vehicle Restoration |
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| 25.8.16 |
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City of London Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit (PIPCU) - VMs analyse suspected counterfeit airbags as part of ongoing investigation |
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| 25.8.16 |
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Women's Automotive - Ageas, Zurich and TBS UK confirmed as speakers at next month's meeting, Thursday 15 Sept at the Ageas Bowl, Southampton |
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| 25.8.16 |
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Spies Hecker - new Permasolid HS Speed Clear Coat 8800 offers superfast drying – even under extreme conditions |
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| 25.8.16 |
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Consumer Intelligence - blog by Elinor Zuke: What's Happening With No Protected Claims Bonuses? |
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| 25.8.16 |
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Europcar - traffic and breaking down on a long journey - things motorists dread |
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| 25.8.16 |
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Circle Leasing - reaches 100,000th vehicle milestone with NCR Bodyshops |
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| 25.8.16 |
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MG Cannon - acquire three Heritage Automotive bodyshops in Westbury, South Newton and Dorchester and appoint Vince Scudder as Group Director |
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| 24.8.16 |
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IMPORTANT! CALLING ALL ABP BODYSHOP MEMBERS - we need your views |
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| 24.8.16 |
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ABI blog - Matt Cullen: Underwriting profit in motor insurance for the first time since 1994 |
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| 24.8.16 |
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Prestige Fleet Servicing - reaches 1m vehicles thanks to new client wins |
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| 24.8.16 |
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Confused.com - 80% traffic lights ‘should be ripped out’ over concerns they are detrimental to road safety, the economy and the environment |
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| 24.8.16 |
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The Markit/REC Report on Jobs - UK job market: increased use of temps |
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| 24.8.16 |
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Direct Line for Business - British small businesses wrote off a combined £5.8 billion in debt in last financial year |
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| 24.8.16 |
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Zurich - 350 executives based in the UK to lose jobs by end of this month |
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| 24.8.16 |
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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles UK - Ashley Andrew appointed FCA UK Managing Director |
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| 24.8.16 |
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Honda - triumphs in 2016 Which? Breakdown Survey |
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| 24.8.16 |
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JMK Solicitors - legal firm announce 10 new jobs in £1m growth plan |
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| 23.8.16 |
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SsangYong Motor UK - Vehicle Preparation Centre at Portbury, Bristol, under management of VM |
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| 23.8.16 |
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Ageas - 60% of bicycle claims are for theft from the home |
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| 23.8.16 |
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RAC - bumper bank holiday in store as twice the holiday traffic expected on the roads compared to last year |
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| 23.8.16 |
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ABP bodyshop members - ABP needs just four minutes of your time, please! |
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| 23.8.16 |
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Europcar - enhancements to UK-wide service makes car and van hire even more convenient |
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| 23.8.16 |
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Hyundai - 360 Workshop Automation scoops top fleet technology award |
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| 23.8.16 |
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USA: Service King - open new 70,000 sq ft shop in California; now have 301 shops in 23 States |
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| 23.8.16 |
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Deer crash - caused £10,500 of damage to Audi A6 which will not be returned to owners until after Christmas |
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| 23.8.16 |
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Daily Mail - "greedy insurers push up prices for motorists in a crash - even if it wasn't their fault" |
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| 22.8.16 |
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bodyshop magazine - circulation falls for 12th year in a row |
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| 22.8.16 |
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Airbus - move over, autonomous cars, flying cars are the next big thing! |
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| 22.8.16 |
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Admiral Group - using Verint integrated recording and speech engine to capture and analyse inbound and outbound calls |
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| 22.8.16 |
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LV= - appoints Heather Smith (ex Aviva) as its first Digital Transformation Director, General Insurance (GI) |
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| 22.8.16 |
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Stanley Financial Holdings (Complete Claim Solutions) - Claims Management Regulator removes licence to act as a CMC |
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| 22.8.16 |
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Labour rates - spotted by ABP's news editor (just for fun!) |
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| 22.8.16 |
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Important information for ABP Club bodyshop members - the deadline to complete the Economic Climate Survey is Thursday 25 August |
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| 22.8.16 |
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Selsia - at Commercial Fleet Van & Truck and Fleet Management LIVE to encourage fleets to outsource accident repair management |
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| 22.8.16 |
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Fix Auto Plymouth - eighth Fix & Go express repair centre opens - Fix Auto Paignton, the second bodyshop for Daryll Cain |
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| 22.8.16 |
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Sytner Sheffield BMW - Jason Gilbey, Bodyshop Technician at Sytner Sheffield receives 30 year Service Award |
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| 22.8.16 |
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Barclays & the Centre for Economics and Business Research - av. gap in lifetime earnings potential between apprentices & graduates is 1.8% |
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| 22.8.16 |
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Andrew Parker, Partner at DAC Beachcroft - guest blog for ABI: "claims frequency must be tackled" |
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| 22.8.16 |
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HARMAN - 59% of car buyers concerned about possibility of car hacking |
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| 22.8.16 |
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Veritas Medical Solutions - 15% discount for all ABP Members on First Aid at Work training |
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| 22.8.16 |
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Thatcham - 2015 results: growth in turnover and surplus |
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| 22.8.16 |
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My Car Check - used car sales dip ahead of September new plate |
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| 22.8.16 |
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Lookers - acquire Knights Group, six BMW/ MINI dealerships in Stafford, Stoke-on-Trent and Crewe |
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| 22.8.16 |
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Panel Financial UK - taking part in The Malvern Hills Challenge (repost from Forum) |
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| 22.8.16 |
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Direct Line Car Insurance - driving with your mother-in-law is distracting |
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| 22.8.16 |
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cap hpi - consumers are likely to change their car more often than they change their mobile phone or mattress |
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| 22.8.16 |
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Which? - motorists pay up to 39% extra for car insurance after "minor scrape" |
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| 22.8.16 |
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IFED / IFB - insurance fraudster Hojjat Nickhoo who staged car accidents in £39,000 injury scam is sentenced |
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| 21.8.16 |
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Thatcham - propose to change name from "The Motor Insurance Repair Research Centre" to "Thatcham Research" |
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| 19.8.16 |
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Axalta - how Carlyle made $4.45 BILLION profit on the deal; bought company for $1.35bn and sold it for $5.8bn |
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| 19.8.16 |
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Sigerson Associates / Cooke and Mason - increases in health and safety fines |
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| 19.8.16 |
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Uber - to provide autonomous taxis "within weeks" in Pittsburgh; will still have human back-up driver |
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| 19.8.16 |
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Volkswagen - more details on the parts shortages stopping production; gearbox cases and seat trims |
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| 19.8.16 |
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Ireland - new €500 fixed penalty notices for vehicle refinishers operating without a certificate of compliance |
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| 19.8.16 |
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BCA - used car values remain at near record levels; average values up 8.2% year-on-year |
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| 19.8.16 |
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Titanium repairs - ABP obtain response from Icona on use of titanium in their Vulcano supercar |
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| 19.8.16 |
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Petrol and diesel sales - highest July sales volumes since 2009; up 7% on July 2013 |
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| 18.8.16 |
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Audatex - issue statement on paint; "we do not anticipate any changes being finalised during 2016" |
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| 18.8.16 |
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Volvo - join forces with Uber in $300m joint project to develop their own autonomous cars |
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| 18.8.16 |
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Volkswagen - production at Wolfsburg, Kassel and Emden hit by parts shortages |
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| 18.8.16 |
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Brightside - 2015 results: broker sees profits fall 24% on revenues down 15%; "challenging" motor market |
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| 18.8.16 |
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Brexit - could see end of "gender directive"; thus allowing insurers to again price based on male or female |
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| 17.8.16 |
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Police - dismiss officer for failing to declare he ran a business aimed at stopping 'crash for cash' schemes |
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| 17.8.16 |
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BEN - charity launches new recruitment website for automotive industry |
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| 17.8.16 |
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IAM RoadSmart - show fleet experts the hard truth about the financial bottom line impact of crashes |
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| 17.8.16 |
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MoneySuperMarket - average car insurance premium rose 14% in last year to £512 |
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| 17.8.16 |
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Petrol and diesel - prices have fallen for last 4 weeks; now lower than Aug 2008 |
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| 17.8.16 |
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RMI - to open two new MoT training centres in the North and South of England |
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| 17.8.16 |
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Paul Glover (Morelli) and Martyn Rowley (Audatex) - huge success for their first charity ball; £2,650 raised |
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| 17.8.16 |
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Government - unemployment has dropped to its lowest rate since 2005; average wages up 2.2% in last 12 months |
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| 17.8.16 |
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Lookers - H1 results; "excellent performance"; turnover up 33%, pre-tax profit up 17% |
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| 17.8.16 |
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Admiral - H1 Results: record profit up 4%; UK car insurance business up 16% with policyholders up 11% to 3.52m |
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| 17.8.16 |
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Inflation rate - inflation rates increase, but remain low: CPI at 0.6% for last 12 months; RPI at 1.9% |
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| 16.8.16 |
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Axalta - launch Syrox, a new car refinish brand, providing a cost-effective alternative to premium products |
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| 16.8.16 |
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Ford - within 5 years we will mass produce a fully autonomous vehicle with no steering wheel and no pedals |
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| 16.8.16 |
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Marshall Motor Holdings plc - H1 results: profit up 33% on turnover up 30% |
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| 16.8.16 |
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RAC - telematics use by UK businesses has doubled in last year with 65% now using telematics in vehicles |
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| 16.8.16 |
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Ireland - private investigators using vehicle-tracking devices to follow suspected insurance fraudsters |
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| 15.8.16 |
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National Windscreens - win new 3-year contract with Brightside Group |
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| 15.8.16 |
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Axalta - receive Renault's supplier award for innovation for its new refinish fast-cure clearcoat |
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| 15.8.16 |
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Please read this if you are an ABP bodyshop member |
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| 15.8.16 |
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Verex - appointed by Volvo Car UK to operate seven-day and annual insurance underwritten by Allianz |
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| 15.8.16 |
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Lookers - to acquire Drayton Group, 7-site Mercedes dealer group in West Midlands, for £55m |
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| 15.8.16 |
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Australia: AARN(Australian Accident Repair Network) - announces it is to be shut after 20 years of trading |
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| 14.8.16 |
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Nationwide / PPG - sponsored Porsche Carrera driven by Dan Cammish wins both weekend races |
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| 14.8.16 |
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Telford - police warn of 'crash-for-cash' scam on A518 between Donnington and Newport |
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| 12.8.16 |
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Arnold Clark - to build new bodyshop on derelict site in Dundee |
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| 12.8.16 |
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Top Gear - Matt LeBlanc returns as main host (replacing Chris Evans) in £1million per series deal |
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| 12.8.16 |
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Apprenticeships - more details on the April 2017 changes; traditional apprenticeships will still be eligible |
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| 12.8.16 |
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Apprenticeships - government issue 23-page document on funding proposals from May 2017 |
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| 12.8.16 |
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Graphene - ABP obtain response from BAC on use of Graphene panels in their Mono supercar |
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| 12.8.16 |
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Co-op insurance - car insurance is a grudge purchase for 43% of drivers + the top 10 insurance terms divers find baffling |
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| 12.8.16 |
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AA - completes sale of AA Ireland to Carlyle for 156 million euros |
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| 11.8.16 |
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Nationwide / PPG - sponsored Porsche Carrera, driven by Dan Cammish, heads to Knockhill this weekend |
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| 11.8.16 |
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USA: NACE - annual 2-day North American collision repair industry expo starts today in California |
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| 11.8.16 |
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DfT - age of vehicles on UK roads; 51% of licensed cars are less than 8 years old |
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| 11.8.16 |
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DfT - 37.8m vehicles now on UK roads inc 31.4m cars and 3.8m vans; cars up 38% in last 20 years, vans up 72% |
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| 11.8.16 |
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Zurich UK - H1 results; Business Operating Profit up 148% on Gross Written Premium down 8% |
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| 11.8.16 |
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A W Repair Group - add two new vehicle manufacturer approvals |
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| 11.8.16 |
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drink/drug driving - 55% fall since 2013 in number of breath tests given, but failure rate doubles to 10.2% |
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| 11.8.16 |
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Zurich worldwide - H1 results: operating profit down 2% on unchanged business volumes |
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| 11.8.16 |
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Hastings - H1 results: gross written premiums up 28%; operating profit up 20%; over 2.2m motor policyholders |
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| 11.8.16 |
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Government - changes to stop insurers avoiding VAT on repair of insured goods via an offshore insurance entity |
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| 10.8.16 |
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Calling all bodyshops - PLEASE complete our quick and simple (13 questions) annual Economic Climate Survey |
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| 10.8.16 |
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Octo Telematics - joins calls for government to reduce Insurance Premium Tax on telematics insurance products |
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| 10.8.16 |
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Nissan - anthropologist helps develop next generation of autonomous vehicles |
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| 10.8.16 |
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Bodyshop magazine - finalist announced for the bodyshop awards at Twickenham on 22 September |
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| 10.8.16 |
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FCA - publish policy statement on general insurance renewals; changes required by April 2017 |
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| 10.8.16 |
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Thompson Solicitors – 1 in 5 UK motorists face an Ethnic Penalty on car insurance costs; angry denial from ABI |
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| 10.8.16 |
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Loctite - new LB 8065 product is anti-seize in a stick |
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| 10.8.16 |
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Auto Windscreens - switches to VisionTrack telematics cameras |
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| 10.8.16 |
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Range Rover - 2017 models receive a suite of advanced semi-autonomous driving technologies |
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| 10.8.16 |
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Ageas UK - H1 results: profitable performance; motor GWP up 10%; now cover 3.8 million motor policies |
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| 10.8.16 |
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Lookers - to sell parts division to Alliance Automotive for £120 million |
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| 09.8.16 |
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Apprenticeships - Robert Halfon confirmed as new minister of state for apprenticeships and skills |
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| 09.8.16 |
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Apprenticeship levy - details will be released on Friday; only 15 bodyshop groups likely to pay levy |
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| 09.8.16 |
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Tesla - H1 results: $567m pre-tax loss (up from $332m loss in H1 2015); 34,000 cars made in H1 |
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| 09.8.16 |
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Workplace pensions - ignore auto-enrolment at your peril; special rates for ABP members from Bates & Partners |
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| 09.8.16 |
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AutoRaise - announce Platinum Partnership agreement with Morelli Group |
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| 09.8.16 |
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Quindell - advisor Cenkos fined £535,000 by FCA for "failures" in its diligence |
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| 09.8.16 |
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TyreSafe - over 27% of tyres illegal at point of replacement; situation worse than last year |
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| 09.8.16 |
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Google - self-driving car unit loses its chief technologist; future direction of unit unclear |
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| 09.8.16 |
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IAA Commercial Vehicle Show - opens in Hannover on 22 September; preparations ahead of previous show |
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| 09.8.16 |
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Axa - expose two fraudulent car crash cases seeking £95k by proving evidence was "fundamentally dishonest" |
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| 09.8.16 |
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GEM - continuing rise in road deaths and injuries shows Government policies are not working |
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| 09.8.16 |
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Department for Transport - provisional road casualty figures for y/e March 2016 |
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| 09.8.16 |
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Peugeot - "Just Add Fuel" (fixed price motoring package) including telematics insurance extended to 308 range |
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| 08.8.16 |
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USA: Tesla - driver uses AutoPilot function to drive him to hospital after he suffers pulmonary embolism |
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| 08.8.16 |
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Parts Pro UK - invitation to join the Parts Pro UK Repair Services network |
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| 08.8.16 |
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Car Insurance Premium Indexes - 6 providers, 6 sets of varying data; all agree prices are on the increase |
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| 08.8.16 |
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Renault-Nissan - "reasonably optimistic" over Brexit; deal will determine future UK plant investment |
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| 08.8.16 |
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IFED - personal injury fraudster caught when CCTV shows he wasn't even in car during collision |
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| 08.8.16 |
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Law firm Keoghs - private prosecution of 21 fraudsters (19 were jailed) saves £140,000 for Service Ins Co |
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| 08.8.16 |
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ABI - average motor premium up 10% in last 12 months to £434 |
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| 08.8.16 |
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Vizion Network - appoint Neil Orton as Commercial Director |
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| 05.8.16 |
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Allianz UK - H1 results: profits up 37% on premiums down 3.5%; aim to become largest UK motor trade insurer |
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| 05.8.16 |
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Eco Repair Systems - offers trade-in deals on panel repair tools and equipment |
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| 05.8.16 |
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Trakm8 - acquire Roadsense to grow their share of the SME telematics market |
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| 05.8.16 |
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Volvo Car UK - invests £6 million in all new Training and Development Centre in Daventry opening summer 2017 |
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| 05.8.16 |
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Fix Auto UK - Car Care of Kings Norton joins as Fix Auto Kings Norton |
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| 05.8.16 |
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Allianz worldwide - H1 results: profit down 10% on turnover down 5%; UK gross written premiums down 3.7% |
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| 05.8.16 |
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esure (inc Gocompare) - H1 results: underlying profit down 2% on turnover up 21%; motor up 16% |
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| 04.8.16 |
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THE WEEK IN NUMBERS: Friday 29 July - Thursday 4 August - a quick look at some of the figures making the headlines from the past week |
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| 04.8.16 |
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South America: Sika Automotive – receives Top Supplier Award from Ford Motor Company |
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| 04.8.16 |
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The Steel Market Development Institute (SMDI) - releases its Steel Industry Technology Roadmap for Automotive |
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| 04.8.16 |
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RAC - July brings an end to rising fuel prices |
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| 04.8.16 |
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RAC – Tameside garage to become flagship RAC garage |
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| 04.8.16 |
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Brazil: Nissan – unveils world's first Solid-Oxide Fuel-Cell vehicle |
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| 04.8.16 |
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The Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) - comments on decision to cut Bank Rate |
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| 04.8.16 |
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Brazil: Williams Advanced Engineering – partners with Nissan for BladeGlider collaboration |
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| 04.8.16 |
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Euro Car Parts (ECP) - opens new branch in Portadown, County Armagh, Northern Ireland |
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| 04.8.16 |
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Thatcham Research - Tom Hudd (ex Direct Line, UKAARC) appointed as Operations Manager in the Repair Technology Centre (RTC) |
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| 04.8.16 |
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Pronto Paints - David Beckford, Pronto Industrial Paints' MD, elected as Vice President of the British Coatings Federation (BCF) |
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| 04.8.16 |
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British Bodyshop Awards 2016, Rainbow Trust Children's Charity - Brent Morris, Morris Associates enjoys a meal in London after winning prize |
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| 04.8.16 |
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Gocompare.com - bad news for savers, pensions and holidaymakers as the Bank of England cuts its base rate to 0.25% |
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| 04.8.16 |
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ABI - interest rate cut- 'likely to put downward pressure on annuity rates' |
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| 04.8.16 |
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Prime Minister Theresa May - an economy for all means hearing the voice of UK's 5.4 million small business |
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| 04.8.16 |
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Octoral - Scratch Resistant Rapid Repair Clear - dry in just three minutes |
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| 04.8.16 |
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Bank of England - UK interest rates cut to 0.25%, a record low and the first cut since 2009. |
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| 04.8.16 |
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Sandicliffe Motor Group - Tour De Sandicliffe raises £5,811 for Nottingham Hospitals and Cystic Fibrosis Care |
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| 04.8.16 |
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RoSPA - better safety information and advice needed for firms employing apprentices |
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| 04.8.16 |
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Reported road casualties in Great Britain - estimates for accidents involving illegal alcohol levels: 2014 (final) and 2015 (provisional) |
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| 04.8.16 |
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Euro Car Parts - acquires Dublin-based Hella Ireland |
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| 04.8.16 |
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BIBA - publishes free legal guide to The General Data Protection Regulation |
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| 04.8.16 |
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National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) - latest SMMT figures confirm overall retail sales are going through a stabilisation period |
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| 04.8.16 |
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Audit Scotland - urgent action is needed if the condition of Scotland's roads is to improve. |
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| 04.8.16 |
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Volkswagen Group - new particulate filter for petrol engines can cut emissions of fine soot particles by up to 90%, from 2017 |
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| 04.8.16 |
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CitNOW - 'broadcasting’ more video than the BBC |
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| 04.8.16 |
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SMMT - new car sales up 0.1% in July |
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| 04.8.16 |
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Aviva - H1 results: "our UK businesses delivered encouraging results; we are growing in the UK" |
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| 04.8.16 |
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RSA - H1 results: "excellent progress, results are ahead of plans"; UK motor - commercial down, personal up |
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| 04.8.16 |
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AA - trading update; "in-line with expectations" |
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| 04.8.16 |
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Australia: Fix Auto - prepare for launch of country's first national franchise network of collision repairers |
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| 03.8.16 |
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Axa UK - H1 results; profit up 8% on turnover up 7%; "significant increase in motor repair costs" |
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| 03.8.16 |
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Re: AZT Paint Data thread on the Forum - Audatex response |
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| 03.8.16 |
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Wunelli - backs BIBA’s call for tax break on telematics products |
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| 03.8.16 |
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Ageas - new Back Me Up insurance app launched by Ageas |
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| 03.8.16 |
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IMI: Scottish Qualifications & MA Frameworks for Review 2016/17 - Expert Working Group meetings announced |
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| 03.8.16 |
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The Ethan Rees Linwood Memorial Fund - 2016 REAL Golf Day hailed a great success! |
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| 03.8.16 |
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Rolls-Royce Carbon Fibre Program - new bespoke, replacement panel options for current models includes £5,400 bonnet |
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| 03.8.16 |
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Swinton - 1 in 10 who have claimed on their comprehensive car insurance in the last 3 years say they were dissatisfied with outcome |
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| 03.8.16 |
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RMI Bodyshops - comments on new CMA car insurance recommendations: "the focus has been transactional and lacks transparency" |
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| 03.8.16 |
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Brexit Britain – 46% of UK adults think they will be worse off as a result of Brexit and a quarter will drive less as a result |
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| 03.8.16 |
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The IMI: Skill Auto - first ever Skill Auto Heavy Vehicle Engineering finalists are revealed |
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| 03.8.16 |
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The IMI: Skill Auto - the six Body Repair finalists are announced! |
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| 03.8.16 |
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The IMI: Skill Auto - the six Refinishing finalists are announced! |
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| 03.8.16 |
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Mitsubishi Motors - seven apprentice vehicle technicians have graduated from Mitsubishi Motors’ advanced apprentice scheme |
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| 03.8.16 |
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Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) - Enterprise Insurance - Update, 2 August |
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| 03.8.16 |
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Harris & Co - Fix Auto and Industry Insights' jointly sponsored 1963 Classic Mini Cooper rally car at the Harry Flatters Rally |
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| 03.8.16 |
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Venson Automotive Solutions - three management team appointments at independent leasing and fleet management specialist |
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| 03.8.16 |
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Nissan - more electric car charging stations than fuel stations by 2020 |
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| 03.8.16 |
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Moneysupermarket - H1 results: profits up 25% on turnover up 10% |
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| 03.8.16 |
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Moneysupermarket - ceo Peter Plumb to step down by May 2017 |
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| 03.8.16 |
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Axa Worldwide - H1 results: "resilient earnings despite headwinds" |
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| 03.8.16 |
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Car Dealer magazine - list of their 24 award winners; inc CitNOW, Euro Car Parts, Plan Insurance and Autoglym |
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| 02.8.16 |
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The Guardian: alleged use of child labour to mine mica used in pearlescent pigments – Axalta and PPG respond |
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| 02.8.16 |
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Euro NCAP - Official Statement from Euro NCAP in response to the Dispatches broadcast from Monday 1st of August |
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| 02.8.16 |
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Petrol and diesel sales - highest volumes in first 6-months for 8 years; up 2.8% on last year |
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| 02.8.16 |
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Office for National Statistics (ONS) - transport and storage sector has highest rate of days lost to labour disputes of any sector in 2015 |
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| 02.8.16 |
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BBC - motorist caught speeding at 154mph banned from driving for 56 days and fined £365 |
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| 02.8.16 |
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Keystone Law - new ruling means settlement agreements can be "undermined" many years after they have been reached |
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| 02.8.16 |
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The Road Haulage Association (RHA) - to represent the haulage industry in "coordinated truck price fixing cartel" |
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| 02.8.16 |
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Vauxhall - new Mokka X SUV (from £17,600) includes mobility assistant, OnStar as standard, with automatic airbag deployment alert |
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| 02.8.16 |
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The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) - HGV dismantling company fined for safety failings |
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| 02.8.16 |
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Axalta - new Europe, Middle East and Africa "regional-focus strategic management" HQ centre in Basel, Switzerland |
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| 02.8.16 |
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BEN - announces the appointment of new CEO, Zara Ross, experienced charity sector director |
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| 02.8.16 |
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FSCS (Financial Services Compensation Scheme)- declares Enterprise Insurance Company to now be in default |
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| 02.8.16 |
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Jamaica: Enterprise Holdings - signs franchise deal with car dealer, ATL Automotive, part of Sandals Resorts International (SRI) Group |
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| 02.8.16 |
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Plan Insurance Brokers - named Trade Insurance Provider of the Year at the Car Power Awards |
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| 02.8.16 |
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Incisive Media - owners of Post mag and Insurance Age, explores £100m sale |
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| 02.8.16 |
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Euro Car Parts - acquires leisure specialist, Arleigh Group, distributor of caravan and motorhome products & accessories |
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| 02.8.16 |
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RecoAuto - now offer a 12-month guarantee for green recycled parts |
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| 02.8.16 |
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Horwich Farrelly (HF) – LV=’s John O’Roarke, Chairman of HF, makes first hire: Thomas Reynard, HF’s new Chief Operating Officer |
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| 02.8.16 |
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ERS (formerly Equity Red Star) - H1 results: GWP up 5%; pre-tax profit of £7.3m, compared to loss of £2.8m |
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| 02.8.16 |
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Pendragon (Stratstone/Evans Halshaw) - H1 results: turnover up 1.5%; pre-tax profit down 26.8% |
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| 02.8.16 |
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How safe is your car? - Channel 4 Dispatches programme last night; link to watch the 27 min programme |
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| 02.8.16 |
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Direct Line - H1 results: turnover up 1.6% but profits down 5.2%; 3.8 million in-force motor policies |
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| 01.8.16 |
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CMA - "Drivers benefit as CMA motor insurance order goes live" |
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| 01.8.16 |
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LKQ / ECP - $80m annualised revenue from UK collision market; parts agreement with Car Repair Network |
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| 01.8.16 |
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LKQ / ECP - $80m annualised revenue from UK collision market; achieve parts "approval status" from Nationwide |
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| 01.8.16 |
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LKQ - building pan-European procurement function; looking at opportunities to sell auto glass in Europe |
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| 01.8.16 |
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Nationwide Crash Repair/PPG - double Snetterton win consolidates championship lead for Cammish |
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| 01.8.16 |
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Mike Brewer (Wheeler Dealer and Mike Brewer Motors) - looking for bodyshop in Bedford area |
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| 01.8.16 |
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Netherlands: Axalta - acquire Geeraets Autolak, a distributor of Cromax |
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| 01.8.16 |
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DeBeer - three-minute drying time - passion to be the fastest: DeBeer’s 8-114 Scratch Resistant Fast Repair Clear |
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| 01.8.16 |
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What Car? - petrol cars are back in favour: 7/10 motorists would choose a petrol car as their next vehicle |
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| 01.8.16 |
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ABP Employer Protect - Employment Law Implications of Brexit, latest newsletter from Glaisyers |
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| 01.8.16 |
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Standox - new VOC Pro Filler Accelerator U7535 ensures faster drying |
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| 01.8.16 |
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RAC - reacts to today's supermarket 2p per litre fuel price cuts |
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| 01.8.16 |
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Octoral - bright red colour with a candy effect in an instant, Octoral introduces mixing colour Metallic Bright Red |
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| 01.8.16 |
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British Motor Heritage - Anglo Parts now an Approved Specialist for MG, Triumph, Austin-Healey, Land Rover Defender & Morris Minor parts |
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| 01.8.16 |
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cap hpi - Bimbo, Deliboy and Lettuce: top 10 list of amusing vehicle names compiled by team of expert Black Book editors |
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| 01.8.16 |
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Autoglass - new guidance from ADAS Repair Group "is unequivocally clear" |
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| 01.8.16 |
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Porsche Centre Leicester and Chartwell Derby - joint project wins Best Paint & Body at the Silverstone Classic Motor Event |
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| 01.8.16 |
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BIS (Department for Business Innovation & Skills) - responsibilities confirmed at new Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy |
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| 01.8.16 |
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Nationwide / PPG - Dan Cammish takes two wins and two poles in Sunday's Porsche Carrera races at Snetterton |
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| 01.8.16 |
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RAC - 125% increase in ten years in vehicle breakdowns due to potholes |
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| 01.8.16 |
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Spies Hecker - carbon fibre sculptures by artist Alastair Gibson coated in Spies Hecker paints |
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| 01.8.16 |
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Allianz - 180 staff from specialist engineering arm of Allianz complete relay walk for the Association of Air Ambulances Charity |
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| 01.8.16 |
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Reis Motorsport Insurance (Markerstudy) - provides cover to three track-only Aston Martin Vulcans at UK launch |
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| 01.8.16 |
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BIBA - motor insurance premiums highest since BIBA-Acturis premium index began in 2010; Ageas calls to scrap IPT for telematics |
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| 01.8.16 |
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Enterprise Insurance Co PLC - further update from liquidator |
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| 01.8.16 |
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ABP website - 775,000 visits in first 7-months of 2016, viewing 2.82 million pages |
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| 31.7.16 |
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AA Premium Index - average fully comp motor policy up 17.2% in last year to £568 |
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| 31.7.16 |
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Autocar - Increasing complexity in our cars is making it more difficult - and more costly - to repair them |
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| 30.7.16 |
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Plenham Ltd (bodyshop magazine and IBIS) - balance sheet total falls for 3rd year in a row; now at £29,906 |
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| 30.7.16 |
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Alton Cars - woman found guilty of taking a vehicle without consent after refusing to return courtesy car |
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| 29.7.16 |
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Nationwide - sponsored Porsche returns to Carrera Cup GB this weekend at Snetterton, driven by Dan Cammish |
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| 29.7.16 |
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Fix Auto Maidstone - move to new larger premises with £500,000 investment; includes express repair equipment |
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| 29.7.16 |
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Hella - enter UK refinish paint market with their new Sonne brand; Paul Tredgold to head UK paint division |
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| 29.7.16 |
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LKQ - Q2 results: Worldwide t/o up 33% to $2.45 billion; Europe t/o up 62%; ECP collision sales up 18% |
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| 28.7.16 |
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THE WEEK IN NUMBERS: Friday 22-Thursday 28 July - a quick look at some of the figures making the headlines from the past week |
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| 28.7.16 |
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USA: HIS Markit Survey – advanced technology drives consumer preferences but they don't want to pay extra for ADAS |
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| 28.7.16 |
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Sweden: Volvo – autonomous vehicle with 'self-drive' (for motorways) set for 2021 |
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| 28.7.16 |
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Germany: Audi – three electric vehicles by 2020 |
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| 28.7.16 |
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Germany: Porsche - production of the first all-electric Porsche sports car will create 1,400 new jobs |
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| 28.7.16 |
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Germany: Reuters report - Germany plans to make 'black box' mandatory |
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| 28.7.16 |
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Uninsured vehicles – officers seize UK’s 1.5 millionth uninsured vehicle |
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| 28.7.16 |
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Apollo Vredestein (UK) – behind tyre safety campaign |
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| 28.7.16 |
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Motors.co.uk - campaigns for greater driver safety |
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| 28.7.16 |
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H.R. Owen Bugatti - opens newly designed showroom in London |
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| 28.7.16 |
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Suzuki – named ‘most improved organisation’ thanks to use of genuine parts and accident aftercare |
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| 28.7.16 |
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Renault – tops UK’s biggest car satisfaction survey |
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| 28.7.16 |
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Thatcham Research - new voluntary code of practice for replacing or refitting windscreens on vehicles with ADAS |
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| 28.7.16 |
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SEAT - can you drive a car without seeing through the windows? |
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| 28.7.16 |
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BSI: East Bilney Coachworks (King’s Lynn) - BSI guy "took time to speak to the apprentices"; commitment to service "will cross generations" |
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| 28.7.16 |
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USA: Porsche - J.D. Power study of 33 manufacturers reveals Porsche has the most satisfied customers |
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| 28.7.16 |
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USA: J.D Power - safety features score big, boosting new-vehicle appeal, J.D. Power study finds |
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| 28.7.16 |
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RAC - plea for immediate pump price cuts of 3p per litre in the wake of falling oil and wholesale fuel prices |
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| 28.7.16 |
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bodyshop magazine - announce names of assessors and jury for 2016 awards |
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| 28.7.16 |
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Fix Auto Manchester East - cut costs associated with the running of its courtesy car fleet with new Circle Leasing app |
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| 28.7.16 |
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Wunelli - selects Vodafone for Insurance Telematics Services |
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| 27.7.16 |
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Enterprise Ins Co - update: liquidator "cannot make any payment for a claim at this stage"; updated Q&A |
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| 27.7.16 |
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Glass's Guide - after 83 years of continuous publication, Glass's Guide goes digital only from September |
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| 27.7.16 |
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Quartix - telematics and tracking device company reports "exceptional" demand from drivers and insurers |
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| 27.7.16 |
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Car & Commercial Vehicle Services (C&C) - Oldham-based bodyshop appoints former fleet management man, Mark Newnes, as Operations Director |
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| 27.7.16 |
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PSA Group - acquires controlling interest in Autobutler, an online quote platform for automotive aftermarket repair services |
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| 27.7.16 |
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MOJ - number of authorised CMCs falls from 3,213 in 2011 to 1,610 CMCs in 2016; vehicle repair more profitable than injury claims for CMCs |
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| 27.7.16 |
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Zurich v Hayward - fraudsters who deliberately exaggerate claims could face post-settlement recovery of pay-outs |
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| 27.7.16 |
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MyCarNeedsA.com and Belron Group - new key service provider deal with AutoRestore and AutoGlass' parent company, Belron |
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| 27.7.16 |
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Keystone Law - "a slightly more level playing field will now be available in the insurers v insureds games of risk management" |
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| 27.7.16 |
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Total Transparent Solutions Limited (TTS360) - AMC appointed as third party administrator (TPA) for Blufin Insurance |
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| 27.7.16 |
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R-M - Graphite strengthens R-M performance products for CV sector |
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| 27.7.16 |
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PPG - delivers a FASTER, HARDER, BETTER Clearcoat |
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| 27.7.16 |
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Auto Express - NFU Mutual tops the Auto Express Best Car Insurance Companies 2016 list |
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| 27.7.16 |
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IFED - two jailed for a total of eight years for conspiracy to handle stolen motorcycles worth more than £100,000 |
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| 27.7.16 |
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ABI - lies are lies: Supreme Court ruling sends out the wrong message to customers |
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| 27.7.16 |
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AkzoNobel - seamless fix for ‘Ice’ textured repairs |
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| 27.7.16 |
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Ssangyong - further boost to aftersales service with four new appointments |
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| 27.7.16 |
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The IMI - supports business-wide call for delay to apprenticeship levy |
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| 27.7.16 |
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M&E Accident Repair Centre - Leicester-based bodyshop owner from Poland tells the Leicester Mercury staff and turnover doubled in 4 years |
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| 27.7.16 |
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RoSPA Fleet Safety - relaunched with help of fleet consultancy, Fleet Managers’ Friend (FMF) |
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| 26.7.16 |
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Quindell - FCA tells city stockbroker Cenkos to expect £700,000 fine over handling of Quindell says Sky News |
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| 26.7.16 |
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Amazon - Prime Air: a future service that will deliver packages up to five pounds in 30 minutes or less using small drones |
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| 26.7.16 |
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Moneypenny - bodyshops miss the most telephone calls on a Tuesday at 3.00pm |
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| 26.7.16 |
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Cogent Breeding - fleet company praised for included grey fleet drivers within all-embracing at-work driving policy |
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| 26.7.16 |
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Euna - UK insurance underwriting MGA opens dedicated motor trade office in CHelmsford |
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| 26.7.16 |
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ABI - Richard Rowney, Chief Executive of LV, appointed to the Board of the ABI to replace Mike Rogers |
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| 26.7.16 |
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CitNOW - Technicians could be replaced by Video Relationship Managers and Technical Presenters within five years |
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| 26.7.16 |
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RAC - vehicle check service extended to cover motorcycles, motorhomes and light commercial vehicles |
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| 26.7.16 |
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USA: Sika Automotive - headline sponsor, presenter & exhibitor at the Global Automotive Lightweight Materials Detroit Conference, 23-25 Aug |
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| 26.7.16 |
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Accident Exchange - estimated £2bn in revenue generated for the franchised network |
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| 26.7.16 |
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Insure The Box - telematics data provides compelling evidence when used for the first time at liability trial |
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| 26.7.16 |
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Marshall Motor Holdings’ CEO Daksh Gupta - leaps to fundraising success and raises £142,000 for BEN |
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| 25.7.16 |
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BMW Financial Services - celebrates over 36,000 UK Insured Warranty customers and a renewal rate of over 50% |
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| 25.7.16 |
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Porsche Centre Leeds - Porsche Restoration Competition, sponsored by Glasurit |
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| 25.7.16 |
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Allianz - launches new initiative to tackle underinsurance for SMEs |
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| 25.7.16 |
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Volvo V40 - UK’s safest used car, says Co-op Insurance |
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| 25.7.16 |
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C&S Equipment – UK importer, installer and service provider for Reglo WALL-MAN and LIFTMANTM products are "on top of the world" |
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| 25.7.16 |
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Gocompare.com - replacing a broken headlight bulb is the task motorists are least likely to be able to complete |
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| 25.7.16 |
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Apprenticeship Levy - employers call for delay to levy, due to start in April 2017, applied to all employers with a wage-bill of £3m or more |
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| 25.7.16 |
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The AA - drivers fear accidents caused by long grass at junctions |
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| 25.7.16 |
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Covéa Insurance - Louise Hopkins, ex Allianz, joins Covéa Insurance as Reading Branch Manager |
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| 25.7.16 |
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Allianz - announces technical senior management team |
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| 25.7.16 |
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Remit Training - supporting apprentices to fill bodyshop industry skills gap |
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| 25.7.16 |
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Cap hpi - black is the new white for car colour according to latest data |
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| 25.7.16 |
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Koenigsegg - publish post-crash analysis after €2.8 million Koenigsegg One:1 supercar crashes at the Nürburgring Circuit in Germany |
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| 25.7.16 |
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USA: Grand View Research - Automotive Refinish Coatings Market Worth $14.88 Billion By 2024: new report |
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| 25.7.16 |
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Which? - insurers blame fraud for rise in premiums |
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| 25.7.16 |
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Allianz - £30,000+ crash for cash fraudsters receive prison sentence |
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| 25.7.16 |
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Emtec - automotive training division of Central College Nottingham to develop IMI automotive assessment centre in China |
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| 25.7.16 |
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Allianz - Golden Tours' bus driver’s account goes up in smoke as case is dismissed for fundamental dishonesty |
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| 25.7.16 |
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WarrantyWise - average service and maintenance repair bill comes to £603 |
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| 25.7.16 |
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Venson - welcomes BVRLA report urging UK businesses to reduce “grey fleet” mileage by 50% by 2020 |
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| 25.7.16 |
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HPI CrushWatch - £9 million worth of uninsured vehicles saved from disposal in May |
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| 25.7.16 |
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Comparethemarket.com - young drivers struggling to get on the road could save over £730 by becoming a named driver on their parents' policy |
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| 25.7.16 |
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Saga - animals caused more than £500,000 worth of damage to over 50s vehicles last year |
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| 25.7.16 |
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City of London Police - work with motor industry experts to tackle car part counterfeiting |
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| 22.7.16 |
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Enterprise Insurance Co (NOT related to Enterprise Rent-a-Car) - UK's 22nd largest motor insurer is insolvent - FULL DETAILS |
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| 21.7.16 |
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Charles Hurst Group - sales grow by 13% to over £1/2 billion, but profits drop 12% to £7m |
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| 21.7.16 |
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Tesla - Elon Musk announce new "Master Plan" for company |
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| 21.7.16 |
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THE WEEK IN NUMBERS: Friday 15-Thursday 21 July - a quick look at some of the figures making the headlines from the past week |
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| 21.7.16 |
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19-year-old Naomi Bowler - car insurance quote of £11,500 a year - nearly six times the value of her £1,700 Peugeot 206 |
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| 21.7.16 |
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RAC - Britain’s ‘superficial society’ of motorists |
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| 21.7.16 |
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Suffolk Free Press - refused car insurance because an email from the business, The Cock Inn pub, is blocked by ‘bad language’ filter |
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| 21.7.16 |
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My Car Check market guide: July 2016 - used car of the month: BMW 1 Series |
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| 21.7.16 |
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Eco Repair Systems - wins contract with ATS ELGI in India to supply its Total Fast Track Solutions package |
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| 21.7.16 |
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Auto Windscreens - Rapid Response scooter takes to the road for dashcam installations |
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| 21.7.16 |
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Akzo Nobel - Human Power Team aims to break 140 km/h barrier with AkzoNobel support |
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| 21.7.16 |
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ClassicLine - classic car insurer reveals top ten most endangered cars in Britain |
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| 21.7.16 |
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BSI - four days left to comment on proposed changes to BS 10125 |
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| 21.7.16 |
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Which? - annual car survey: Lexus tops the reliable car brands list, "ultra-cheap" Dacia makes top 5 |
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| 21.7.16 |
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ABP Club Charity Golf Day with Mirka - just two places left; Wednesday 28 September at The Warwickshire Golf and Country Club |
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| 21.7.16 |
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Movac: Paint Shop Consumables - new paint shop consumables website now live! |
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| 21.7.16 |
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BEN - launches new healthy lifestyle drive as 23.3 million days were lost in the UK due to work-related ill health in 2014/15 |
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| 21.7.16 |
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Bosch - 56% of motorists surveyed expect that by 2025 cars will take control to avoid an accident |
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| 21.7.16 |
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ABI - yesterday's landmark supreme court ruling: 'A blow for honest customers' |
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| 20.7.16 |
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KPMG - insurers unprepared for driverless vehicles disruption, says KPMG report |
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| 20.7.16 |
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Infiniti - rapid growth of the authorised repairer network; seven authorised repairers to commence operation |
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| 20.7.16 |
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Supreme Court - ruling today around collateral lies on insurance claims: insurers will not be able to throw out valid claims on technicality |
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| 20.7.16 |
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Ford - teams up with US tequila brand, Jose Cuervo, to make car parts from Agave - a plant by-product |
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| 20.7.16 |
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DVLA - annual accounts show a £93m loss in revenue following the abolition of the paper tax disc |
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| 20.7.16 |
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RAC - 44% rise in road traffic accidents as heatwave causes "havoc" |
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| 20.7.16 |
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BVRLA - £5.5bn: the cost of people using their own cars for work; 14 million cars - 40% of all vehicles on the road - are 'grey fleet' |
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| 20.7.16 |
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Vauxhall Zarifa fires - Vauxhall admits first Zafira fire was recorded in 2009 - six years before it contacted owners about the issue |
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| 20.7.16 |
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Ocean Finance - Betty the most popular car name among Brits |
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| 20.7.16 |
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MoneySavingExpert.com - millions face paying admin fees of up to £50 to renew car insurance |
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| 20.7.16 |
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RAC - lower petrol prices fuel business expansion |
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| 20.7.16 |
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UK Labour Market: July 16 - av regular pay (ex bonuses) for employees in GB was £471 per week - £24,492 per year - before tax and deductions |
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| 20.7.16 |
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Best Price Financial Services - €85 fine and up to 4 points on your licence if you break the law by having a sip of water while you drive |
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| 20.7.16 |
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Zenith - vehicle leasing and fleet management company invests in converted high roof VW Crafter for series of roadshow events |
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| 20.7.16 |
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Fix Auto Hereford - new Fix & Go express repair centre opens just 4 months after owner, Steve Peart, bought the bodyshop site from Cavanaghs |
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| 20.7.16 |
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Vertu (Bristol Street) - trading update; full year results expected to be in line with market expectations |
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| 19.7.16 |
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Fix Auto Portsmouth - invest £400,000+ to develop new express repair centre: Fix Auto Fix & Go Bournemouth |
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| 19.7.16 |
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LinkedIn - bodyshops... want to support your young team members? Sign-up to LinkedIn's Bring In Your Parents Day, 4 November 2016 |
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| 19.7.16 |
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Opinium - a fifth of under 30s do not think they will ever retire |
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| 19.7.16 |
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Trakm8 - new cloud-based virtual fleet manager for SMEs launched to help cut fleet insurance bills |
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| 19.7.16 |
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Ireland: Cartell - 10.75% of all UK imports registered in Ireland over a 6-month-period in 2015 were previously written-off in the UK |
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| 19.7.16 |
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All Party Parliamentary Group on Insurance and Financial Services - Direct Line calls for access to accident data of driverless cars |
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| 19.7.16 |
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Venson - FTA Van Excellence Certification renewed in recognition of commitment to safety for staff operating LCVs |
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| 19.7.16 |
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MoneySuperMarket - Harrison and Allison most likely to have speeding penalty points on their driving licence |
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| 19.7.16 |
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Petrol and diesel - 23 weeks in a row of price increases, but still lower than July 2010 |
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| 19.7.16 |
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Pendragon Vehicle Management - new three-year deal for Europcar to be its primary supplier of rental vehicles |
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| 19.7.16 |
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ALD Automotive UK - appointed to a new vehicle telematics framework agreement established by the Government’s Crown Commercial Service |
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| 19.7.16 |
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BCA Marketplace - acquires Paragon Automotive for £105m plus earn out payments up to £30m; BCA will now manage over 1.5 million cars a year |
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| 19.7.16 |
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Thatcham Research - backs calls to simplify safety jargon to help second hand car buyers |
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| 19.7.16 |
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Inflation rate - inflation rates increase – but remain low: CPI at 0.5% for last 12 months; RPI at 1.6% |
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| 18.7.16 |
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Co-op Insurance / Thatcham Research - just 4% of car shoppers placing vehicle safety at the top of their buying criteria |
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| 18.7.16 |
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FCA UK appoints new National Corporate and Leasing Manager and new Contract Hire and Leasing Manager (South) |
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| 18.7.16 |
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USA: Sika Automotive - nominated for Altair Enlighten Award for its SikaPower Crash-Resistant Adhesive Technology on the 2016 BMW 7 Series |
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| 18.7.16 |
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RAC - 2016 end-of-term getaway will lead to 5.4m more car trips from Thursday to Sunday than last year |
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| 18.7.16 |
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The Local Government Association (LGA) - millions of miles knocked off cars in ‘clocking' surge, councils warn - |
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| 18.7.16 |
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Australia: Gemini - have you ever considered living in the land down under? |
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| 18.7.16 |
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Lookers Fleet Services and ROSPA - to join Forces and Deliver Driver Risk Assessment & Training |
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| 18.7.16 |
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Warranty Direct’s Reliability Index - electrical, suspension and engine faults most common in four-year old cars |
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| 18.7.16 |
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Verex - appointed by RCI Financial Services (RCI FS) to manage Renault and Dacia repairs in approved repair network |
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| 18.7.16 |
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Nationwide / PPG - sponsored Porsche Carrera Cup GB driver, Dan Cammish, still leads championship |
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| 18.7.16 |
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USA: Honda in America - issue Position Statement on pre- and post-collision repair system scanning following Nissan and FCA statements |
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| 18.7.16 |
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Motor Trader blog - Steve Evans, chief executive of Automotive & Insurance Solutions Group (AIS): accident management - change is on the way |
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| 18.7.16 |
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IFB - celebrates 10th anniversary: 1,180+ arrests since its inception and currently managing 133 complex organised fraud investigations |
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| 18.7.16 |
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Lloyds Bank and Bank of Scotland - do you bank online? Online lending doubles in the last two years for small business |
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| 18.7.16 |
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Germany: Standox - iconic VW bus extensively restored with Standox |
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| 18.7.16 |
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Aviva - reports 150% increase in claims made more than 300 days after the accident: 720 million PI nuisance calls and texts |
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| 18.7.16 |
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Wunelli - welcomes consultation on data recording and sharing of accident data |
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| 18.7.16 |
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IMI - welcomes return of skills to the ministerial remit for education |
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| 18.7.16 |
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Insure The Box - welcomes inclusive approach being taken to Driverless Car consultation |
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| 18.7.16 |
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Yamaha - new Yamaha Trak vehicle tracking range includes both Thatcham Approved Category 6 and Category 2-1 systems |
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| 18.7.16 |
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My Car Check - Triumph Sprint ST 1050 most likely motorcycle model to be a write-off |
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| 15.7.16 |
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letters after an engineers name - response to question from 'I need to know' |
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| 15.7.16 |
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USA: Tesla - calls for company to stop calling its system autopilot as it is 'too much autonomy too soon' |
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| 15.7.16 |
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Transport Committee - report on VW emissions scandal: "we found much of VW’s evidence to be not credible" |
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| 14.7.16 |
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RAC - calls on new Transport Secretary to keep motorists' needs front of mind |
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| 14.7.16 |
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Bluegrasscoms - assisting Ford UK to create "an even more successful" Total Loss Avoidance programme |
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| 14.7.16 |
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THE WEEK IN NUMBERS: Friday 8 – Thurs 14 July 2016 - a quick look at some of the figures making the headlines from the past week |
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| 14.7.16 |
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Auto Trader’s Annual Buying Report - 17-24 year olds open to buying a new or used car |
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| 14.7.16 |
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Sopp + Sopp - Sopp Parts: a new business venture from sopp+sopp |
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| 14.7.16 |
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JATO: Top 5 European markets - see strongest first half performance since 2008 |
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| 14.7.16 |
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Association of British Insurers (ABI) - insurers highlight Pokemon No Go’s |
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| 14.7.16 |
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DENSO - new collaborative partnership with Exa |
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| 14.7.16 |
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Renault – LCV range welcomes Euro 6 engines and Thatcham-approved alarm as standard |
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| 14.7.16 |
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Brake - charity launches partnership with Aviva |
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| 14.7.16 |
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Ireland: FBD Insurance - group convinced FBD Insurance to pay €4,000 for crashing into a cow they had earlier let out onto the road |
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| 14.7.16 |
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YouGov survey - apprenticeships have an 'image problem’ |
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| 14.7.16 |
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IMI SKILL AUTO 2016 National Qualifiers - check out the 2016 Body Repair and Refinishing Heats videos! |
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| 14.7.16 |
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FMG - £100m turnover milestone marked, news story via Insider Media |
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| 14.7.16 |
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Bank of England - maintains Bank Rate at 0.5% |
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| 14.7.16 |
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USA, France, Germany and Brazil: Farécla Products Ltd. and the Indasa Group - major strategic partnership announced |
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| 14.7.16 |
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Hyundai Motor UK - develops car technology driven solely by the power of the mind |
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| 14.7.16 |
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Claims Management & Adjusting (CMA) - fleet and insurance industry support for highlighting excessive highway repair bills |
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| 14.7.16 |
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Germany: Ford - one of the first VMs to develop a integrated use of car workers and robots - or co-bots - on the assembly line |
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| 14.7.16 |
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LexisNexis Risk Solutions/Wunelli - 78% of motorists think the price of motor insurance should be linked to driving behaviour |
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| 14.7.16 |
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Veterans’ Garage – restoring a Grade 2 listed WWII airport terminal building into a base for a classic car & bike restoration bodyshop |
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| 14.7.16 |
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IAM RoadSmart - 16% of motorists polled believe road safety will deteriorate on UK roads post-Brexit |
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| 14.7.16 |
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Theresa May - new Prime Minister makes series of key Government appointments including Boris Johnson as Foreign Secretary |
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| 14.7.16 |
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What do you typically pay to have your chassis jigs recalibrated? |
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| 14.7.16 |
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Can anyone recommend a good plastic welder? |
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| 14.7.16 |
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Courtesy Car Hire Forms - advice from other bodyshop members, please? |
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| 14.7.16 |
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S Class Rear Panel Riveter - can anyone help? |
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| 13.7.16 |
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CitNOW - reveals winners of 2016 Video Awards: Spraytech in Enfield wins Best Bodyshop Video Category |
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| 13.7.16 |
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Motor Trader awards - MG Cannon win Bodyshop of the Year; full list of all 26 winners plus finalists |
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| 13.7.16 |
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Intelligent Telematics - introduces combined 3G vehicle camera and claims handling solution with Sopp+Sopp to reduce costs by up to 50% |
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| 13.7.16 |
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FCA fines Towergate and former director Timothy Philip - for client and insurer money failings |
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| 13.7.16 |
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US: Tesla - third Tesla vehicle in AutoPilot mode involved in an accident |
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| 13.7.16 |
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Law Society - joins forces with whiplash claimant solicitors representing victims of personal injury in a strategic alliance |
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| 13.7.16 |
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The Freight Transport Association (FTA) - consultation on driverless vehicle regulations is a "positive step" |
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| 13.7.16 |
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Japan: Nissan - new Serena ProPILOT technology makes autonomous drive first for Japanese automakers; goes on sale in Japan next month |
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| 13.7.16 |
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ABI - Women in Finance Charter: Insurers are leading the charge |
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| 13.7.16 |
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RAC - calls on fuel retailers to pass on wholesale unleaded price savings; 2p cut expected off unleaded; possible diesel cuts to follow |
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| 13.7.16 |
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Flexed - drivers expect insurance discounts for safety gadgets |
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| 13.7.16 |
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J.D. Power Study - Škoda ranks highest in vehicle dependability in the UK for a second consecutive year |
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| 13.7.16 |
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Hastings - appoint two new non-exec directors; Alison Burns (ex Aviva and Axa), Dr Teresa Robson-Capps |
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| 13.7.16 |
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Marshall Motor Holdings - trading update: "significant growth in the first half giving record results" |
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| 13.7.16 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - fleet of 100 cars to test Connected and Autonomous Vehicle technologies on public roads |
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| 13.7.16 |
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MoT - Government "raise the standard of MOT testing to improve road safety"; new qualification and assessments |
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| 12.7.16 |
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Aldridge Accident Repair Centre (AARC) - repost of corrected news item: AARC celebrate 90th birthday of founder Alan Collins |
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| 12.7.16 |
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Juniper Research - automotive head-up display market will exceed 16 million installed units by the end of 2021, driven by ADAS |
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| 12.7.16 |
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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) - third Annual Report published |
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| 12.7.16 |
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Brightside - signs up Covéa Insurance for new capacity agreement |
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| 12.7.16 |
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Plunkys All Stars - update and thanks from Steve Plunkett |
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| 12.7.16 |
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The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) - skills essential for successful implementation of driverless cars on UK roads |
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| 12.7.16 |
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Andrew Page - expands in the Midlands with Halesowen branch |
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| 12.7.16 |
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Nationwide Crash Repair - Dan Cammish splashes his way to top ten in Silverstone Supercup |
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| 12.7.16 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - multi-million pound autonomous all-terrain driving research project |
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| 12.7.16 |
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SsangYong - dealer network subscribes to Motor Codes Service and Repair Code of Practice |
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| 11.7.16 |
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Vehicle Lease & Service (VLS) - "WNS Assistance has fine tuned its accident repair processes to provide a tailored white labelled service" |
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| 11.7.16 |
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Driverless cars - Government launches autonomous vehicle insurance consultation |
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| 11.7.16 |
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Theresa May - set to become the UK's next Prime Minister; possibly within the next few days |
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| 11.7.16 |
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AMT Group - Leeds headquartered vehicle rentals company hosts charity golf day for UK Youth with Nigel Mansell |
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| 11.7.16 |
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Covéa Insurance - motor claims operation awarded “ServiceMark” accreditation by The Institute of Customer Service |
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| 11.7.16 |
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Women in Finance Charter - 15 insurers sign up to new government Charter designed to improve gender diversity in senior positions |
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| 11.7.16 |
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Aviva - Motor Claims Centre of Excellence in Norwich: an update |
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| 11.7.16 |
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Gocompare.com - GPs are Britain’s most accident prone drivers; 13% have made at least one at-fault claim in the past three years |
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| 11.7.16 |
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Land Rover Defender - could go back into production in the UK, thanks to a chemical industry billionaire |
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| 11.7.16 |
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AA Insurance - guaranteed courtesy car for insurance customers - regardless of circumstances – for policies bought direct |
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| 11.7.16 |
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Smartdriverclub Insurance - new motor insurance concept underwritten by Admiral Insurance |
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| 11.7.16 |
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LV= - commits to Women in Finance Charter; next Women's Automotive meeting 15 September with hosts, Ageas, at the Ageas Bowl, Southampton |
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| 11.7.16 |
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Brake - 91% of people think drivers on drink or drugs who kill should be charged with manslaughter |
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| 11.7.16 |
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VW - vehicles and components manufactured by the brand now 25% more green than five years ago, says VW |
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| 11.7.16 |
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IFED - Birmingham pair arrested in crash for cash investigation |
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| 11.7.16 |
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Glasurit - signs three-year partnership with international federation of historic vehicles, FIVA |
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| 11.7.16 |
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Confused.com/Willis Towers Watson car insurance price index - increase due to "cost and complexity of repairs" |
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| 11.7.16 |
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IFED - Aviva secondee bids farewell to IFED after ‘best six months’; new recruit from Direct Line Group to join IFED soon |
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| 11.7.16 |
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Confused.com/Willis Towers Watson car insurance price index - average premium up 19% in last year to £715 |
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| 11.7.16 |
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AXA - ramping up activity in corporate and retail partner sector with new hire, Allison Hughes, former Ageas Digital Trading Manager |
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| 11.7.16 |
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BGL -owners of comparethemarket, Budget and Junction, take steps towards £2 billion floatation in Q1 2017 |
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| 08.7.16 |
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The Great British Women awards - recognise the Top 100 British women in global car industry |
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| 07.7.16 |
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Audatex UK - Paul Sykes, takes Regional Managing Director responsibility for the UK and South African insurance businesses |
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| 07.7.16 |
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Nationwide - celebrates 14th year of motor racing sponsorship |
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| 07.7.16 |
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IAM RoadSmart - 60th anniversary car party this Saturday, 9 July, at Gaydon Motor Museum |
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| 07.7.16 |
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THE WEEK IN NUMBERS: Friday 1 – Thursday 7 July 2016 - a quick look at some of the figures making the headlines from the past week |
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| 07.7.16 |
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Aldridge Accident Repair Centre - celebrate 90th birthday of founder Alan Collins |
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| 07.7.16 |
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IMI - Nationwide Accident Repair Services and TEXA UK to sponsor their membership card for 2016/17 |
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| 07.7.16 |
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Autocar - Great British Women in the Car Industry event Friday 8 July; 100 most influential women in automotive to be announced |
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| 07.7.16 |
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Allianz - refreshes motor trade proposition |
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| 07.7.16 |
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RoSPA - winners of occupational fleet safety awards - sponsored by Allianz - have been announced |
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| 07.7.16 |
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US: Tesla - hits back at media reports after second Tesla vehicle allegedly crashes while driving in Autopilot mode |
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| 07.7.16 |
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Motor Insurers Bureau (MIB) - chief exec goes on air to discuss East London - UK's top uninsured driving hotspot |
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| 07.7.16 |
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Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) - insurance industry extends commitment to the Insurance Fraud Register |
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| 07.7.16 |
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ABI - BT is the first major technology firm to sign up to the Association of British Insurers’ (ABI’s) Associate Membership scheme |
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| 07.7.16 |
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Fix Auto Loughborough - two-year sponsorship deal with Mazda MX5 of Andy Coombs, JZ Racing Developments, in BRSCC Supercup Series |
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| 07.7.16 |
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Fix Auto Loughborough - two-year sponsorship deal with Mazda MX5 of Andy Coombs, JZ Racing Developments, in BRSCC Supercup Series |
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| 07.7.16 |
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Repair Link - accident management company upgrades repairer network operating system |
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| 07.7.16 |
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Motor Transport magazine awards - full list of all 20 winners and the finalists from last night |
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| 07.7.16 |
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DayInsure - record first half of year with 1.4 million days of temporary vehicle cover provided |
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| 07.7.16 |
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British Insurance Awards (from Post magazine) - full list of all 27 winners and the finalists from last night |
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| 06.7.16 |
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Markerstudy - signs up advanced threat detection specialists, Cyberseer to defend against cyber threats |
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| 06.7.16 |
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GEM - New Driving Mobility video aims to boost safety for older drivers |
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| 06.7.16 |
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BVRLA - 63% of fleets want industry-wide standards on data |
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| 06.7.16 |
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AXA - appoints Kim Pearce (ex Allianz and RSA) to new role of Claims Customer Services as part of Claims Transformation Programme |
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| 06.7.16 |
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The REAL Rally - raises over £30,000; and 2017 event is launched: three-day-event in northern Europe, 15-17 June 2017 |
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| 06.7.16 |
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AW Repair Group - Junair drive-through spraybooth installed at AW's Denaby, South Yorkshire, bodyshop |
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| 06.7.16 |
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Ocean BMW Group - plans for new BMW and MINI dealership and bodyshop in Teignbridge, Devon |
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| 06.7.16 |
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Admiral - estimates car insurance for Brooklyn Beckham and his new car will cost over £7K |
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| 06.7.16 |
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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) - Sue Lewis re-appointed Chair of the Financial Services Consumer Panel |
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| 06.7.16 |
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RAC - recruiting 30 additional patrols across the UK |
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| 06.7.16 |
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cap hpi - "groundbreaking" approach to vehicle data unlocks global view of automotive industry |
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| 06.7.16 |
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Nationwide Crash Repair and PPG sponsored Dan Cammish - heads to Silverstone this weekend for biggest race of the year! |
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| 06.7.16 |
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Ford GT - high-performance colours and materials; including structural carbon fibre; 600bhp and a £300,000 price tag |
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| 06.7.16 |
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Thatcham Research - Mercedes-Benz C-Class tops the UK's best-selling cars of 2016 ranked by AEB fitment |
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| 06.7.16 |
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SMMT - new car sales fall 0.8% in June; all-time record sales in first half of year |
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| 06.7.16 |
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Insurance Times Tech Awards - finalists announced; awards ceremony on 22 September |
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| 06.7.16 |
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M&M Group - invest £600,000 in new premises for growing signs & graphics business; will free space for growth in vehicle repair business |
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| 06.7.16 |
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Cambria - trading update: "significantly ahead of last year"; acquire JLR dealership in South Woodford |
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| 05.7.16 |
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ABI - signs up to Women in Finance Charter - diversity in the insurance sector; next Women's Automotive meeting 15.09.16 with hosts, Ageas |
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| 05.7.16 |
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Aviva - launches 'Auto-enrolment Costs Explained' |
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| 05.7.16 |
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J.D. Power 2016 UK Customer Service Index (CSI) Study - service department hold key to customer loyalty |
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| 05.7.16 |
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The British Coatings Federation (BCF) - non-compliance campaign to ensure compliant use of solvent-based basecoats in vehicle repairs |
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| 05.7.16 |
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Peugeot - apprentices complete 205 GTi renovation; every Peugeot UK apprentice in the last two years involved with the project |
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| 05.7.16 |
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London Ultra-Low Emission Zone - The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, announces plans to clean up London's "filthy air" |
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| 05.7.16 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - New Technical, Manufacturing & Paint Centre located near Coventry represents a £20m investment by JLR |
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| 05.7.16 |
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Henkel - wider scope of application for gasketing adhesives |
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| 05.7.16 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - creating 250 jobs across its Special Operations division (inc technicians) in 2016; an increase of nearly 25% |
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| 05.7.16 |
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City of London Police and Cifas - youth targeted: fraud victims aged 30 and under up by 52% in 2015 |
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| 05.7.16 |
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GYS - win Mercedes-Benz approval for NEOPULSE 300 Pulse MIG/MAG welder |
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| 05.7.16 |
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Corporation Tax - Chancellor George Osborne announces corporation tax cut |
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| 05.7.16 |
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IFED - Scottish residents warned their address may be target for insurance ghost brokers |
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| 05.7.16 |
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RAC - motorists hit by fourth straight month of fuel price rises |
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| 05.7.16 |
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MPs - inadequate careers advice in many schools is exacerbating skills gap |
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| 04.7.16 |
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2017 REAL Charity Golf Day - Thursday 14th July at Saffron Walden Golf Club, Essex |
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| 04.7.16 |
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ABI - signs up to Women in Finance Charter - diversity in the insurance sector; next Women's Automotive meeting 12.09.16 with hosts, Ageas |
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| 04.7.16 |
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Top Gear - Chris Evans stepping down; "Gave it my best shot but sometimes that's not enough" |
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| 04.7.16 |
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Clarion - blind spot eliminating camera for driving in congestion and when parking |
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| 04.7.16 |
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ClassicLine - launches campaign to save popular British classics being driven to extinction |
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| 04.7.16 |
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WhoCanFixMyCar.com - announce partnership with Confused.com |
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| 04.7.16 |
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Gocompare.com - UK companies have paid out nearly £140m in refunds and goodwill gifts to social media complainers in the last 12 months |
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| 04.7.16 |
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Auto Body Professional - ABP caught up with Squad UK - car painting and body repair - in the latest issue. Read it online, NOW! |
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| 04.7.16 |
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Ireland UnderGround - "underwhelming" protest against rising cost of motor insurance in Ireland |
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| 04.7.16 |
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The Association of British Insurers (ABI) - AXA's Amanda Blanc and Steve Lewis, RSA, join ABI board. |
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| 04.7.16 |
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Older Drivers Task Force (supported by Ageas) - raise licence renewal age to 75 and make eyesight tests compulsory |
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| 04.7.16 |
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Volvo - invests in the UK motor trade with the launch of its ‘Sponsored Dealer’ programme |
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| 04.7.16 |
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ACIS - signs "strategic alliance" with Fix Auto UK as its preferred partner for paint and repair consumables |
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| 04.7.16 |
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LV - new TV ad for ‘Good value, great values’ campaign features "quirky machines" mending a damaged car |
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| 04.7.16 |
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Churchill - East London tops UK's uninsured driving hotspots |
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| 04.7.16 |
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BMW - link with Intel and Mobileye to bring fully automated driving vehicles into series production by 2021 |
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| 04.7.16 |
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Trakm8 - win telematics contract from Allianz's Global Telematics business |
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| 03.7.16 |
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Platinum Accident Repair Centre in Frome - acquired by Dick Lovett Group and renamed Wellsway Bodyshop Bath |
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| 03.7.16 |
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Fix Auto Rochdale - include 4-bay Junair MultiBooth as part of their £1m development of new Fix and Go site |
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| 03.7.16 |
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Enterprise Rent-a-Car - founder, Jack Taylor, dies at age of 94; gave away $860m in his lifetime |
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| 01.7.16 |
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Audatex - AZT Paint Calculation update |
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| 01.7.16 |
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Fix Auto UK - appoint Martin Willis (ex JCC Nationwide Swindon) as 6th member of Regional Operations team |
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| 01.7.16 |
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Zurich UK - head of general insurance and interim personal lines MD both leave the business |
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| 01.7.16 |
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AkzoNobel - introduce Dynacoat Clear 6000 HS AS to UK market, distributed exclusively by LKQ Coatings |
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| 01.7.16 |
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Aviva - fraudster claiming ‘moderately severe’ whiplash caught after finishing 7th out of 2,000 in 10k race |
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| 01.7.16 |
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Tesla - US authorities opening investigation after driver killed whilst car in Autopilot mode |
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| 01.7.16 |
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Renault - introduce new Alaskan model; their first pick-up truck |
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| 01.7.16 |
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RMI Bodyshops (NAB & VBRA) - go back on the road with AutoRaise and Remit |
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| 01.7.16 |
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CitNOW - after success in their workshops, Nissan GB roll-out video technology to new and used car sales |
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| 01.7.16 |
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Quartix Holdings (telematics co) - trading update; "remain on track .......progress in all markets" |
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| 01.7.16 |
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RSA - announces completion of the sale of its operations in Uruguay; all South American operations now sold |
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| 01.7.16 |
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ABP website – over 670,000 visits in first half of 2016, viewing 2.5 million pages |
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| 01.7.16 |
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ABP website – over 670,000 visits in first half of 2016, viewing 670,000 pages |
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| 01.7.16 |
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Oxyburn Recovery Systems (ORS) - open bodyshop next to factory in Halesowen |
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| 30.6.16 |
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Auto Body Professional - NCR Bodyshops is a "future proofed" business. read all about it in the latest issue, online, NOW! |
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| 30.6.16 |
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PSA Group - acquires an interest in TravelerCar, a start-up offering new parking and car rental solutions |
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| 30.6.16 |
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Auto Body Professional - Nationwide, post-DWS acquisition. Read our EXCLUSIVE interview with Michael Wilmshurst, online, NOW! |
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| 30.6.16 |
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Germany: Axalta - opens expanded European Technology Center in Wuppertal, Germany |
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| 30.6.16 |
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Ireland's Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) - investigating rising motor insurance costs "not the best use of resources" |
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| 30.6.16 |
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ABP Employer Protect - Glaisyers Solicitors outline important changes to corporate law |
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| 30.6.16 |
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Professor Nick Reed, Academy Director, TRL - robots on the road: opportunities and implications |
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| 30.6.16 |
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IMI Skill Auto 2016 - photos from the four National Qualifiers to view on the IMI Facebook page |
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| 30.6.16 |
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PSA Group & TomTom Telematics - TomTom WEBFLEET fleet management solution available for all connected Peugeot, Citroën, & DS fleet vehicles |
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| 30.6.16 |
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APU - fraudster who stole hire cars worth over £200k sentenced to two years in prison |
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| 30.6.16 |
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esure - comments on Sky News report that bid is to be made and says "no approach has been received" |
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| 30.6.16 |
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Auto Body Professional - ACIS has seen 20% growth in the past year. Read all about it in the latest issue, online NOW! |
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| 30.6.16 |
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Markerstudy - acquires UK telematics motor insurance business, Drivology |
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| 30.6.16 |
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Reported road casualties in Great Britain: fatalities (down 2%) and serious injuries (down 3%), traffic levels up (1.6%) |
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| 30.6.16 |
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Free Motor Legal - breakdown companies charge members to recover after a road accident – because it is not a “breakdown” |
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| 30.6.16 |
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Auto Body Professional - Bodyshop Grand Designs featuring Chartwells, WBC Automotive, Pennings Group and Sapphire Garage. Read online NOW! |
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| 30.6.16 |
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Transport Committee - motorway hard shoulders shouldn't be used as permanent driving lanes |
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| 30.6.16 |
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PSA Retail - launches the Marseille spare parts platform; increase number of automotive repair customers to 1,600, proj revenue €80 million |
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| 30.6.16 |
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UKAARC (Direct Line owned bodyshops) - 2015 result: 27.0% pre-tax profit margin and £25m dividend |
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| 30.6.16 |
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UKAARC (Direct Line bodyshop group) - add 2 new locations - Warwick and Peterborough - takes them to 18 sites |
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| 30.6.16 |
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ECA Group - Brexit energy and YOU! |
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| 30.6.16 |
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Vindis Group - first phase of works at new Huntingdon Audi dealership due to be completed next month |
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| 30.6.16 |
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Fix Auto - Essex-based Chelmsford Accident Repair Specialists joins network as Fix Auto Chelmsford |
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| 30.6.16 |
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SMMT - UK car production up a quarter in May but business certainty vital for future |
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| 30.6.16 |
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RMI - Jason Moseley appointed as main board director of The Retail Motor Industry Federation Ltd. |
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| 30.6.16 |
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Nationwide - raised £48k in 2015 for Mission Motorsport and announce Macmillan Cancer Support as 2016 charity partner |
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| 30.6.16 |
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AA - announces proposed sale of AA Ireland to Carlyle for €156.6m |
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| 30.6.16 |
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Redde plc - trading update; results "likely to slightly exceed market expectations" |
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| 29.6.16 |
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cap hpi - Audi TT Coupe 1.8FSI sports 2DR has the lowest total cost of ownership in top ten sports cars list |
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| 29.6.16 |
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Auto Body Professional - Alton Cars Group: a strategy and "appetite" to grown; read our profile in the latest issue, NOW! |
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| 29.6.16 |
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Auto Body Professional magazine - latest issue includes EXCLUSIVE analysis by ABP on 28 of the largest bodyshops in the UK |
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| 29.6.16 |
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AutoeBid.com - top 10 most discounted cars in UK: Renault Grand Scenic, Hyundai i30 and Ford Focus top list |
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| 29.6.16 |
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Key Reported Road Casualties Scotland 2015 statistics - IAM RoadSmart comments |
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| 29.6.16 |
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Vizion - 2016 'Vizion Ignite' Conference & Exhibition, Tuesday 4 October, Donington Park, Leicestershire |
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| 29.6.16 |
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Free Motor Legal - AMC launches free app and checklist to help motorists after a crash |
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| 29.6.16 |
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Admiral - new underwriting, policy administration and billing systems underpin motor insurer’s continued innovation and product development |
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| 29.6.16 |
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Toyota and Lexus - airbag and fuel ECU safety recalls affecting some Prius, Auris and Lexus CT 200h models; 72,885 UK-registered vehicles |
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| 29.6.16 |
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Volatility in the financial markets following the result of the EU Referendum - insurance sector "well capitalised and built to withstand" |
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| 29.6.16 |
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RAC Truck Rescue - trucks off the road costing businesses more than £7k a year |
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| 29.6.16 |
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Go Ultra Low - ‘Electric vehicle registrations to dominate new car market by 2027’, say industry experts |
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| 29.6.16 |
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Fix Auto Rochdale - opens Fix & Go express repair facility |
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| 29.6.16 |
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SMMT - UK Automotive reports record £71.6 billion turnover and urges government to keep Britain open for business |
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| 29.6.16 |
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PPG Fleetwatch - announce sponsorship deal with owner of CV bodyshop, Tor Trucks' Shane Brereton, in British Truck Racing Championship 2016 |
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| 29.6.16 |
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Thatcham Research - Matthew Avery, Director of Research, will this evening feature on ITV4’s 'Goodwood First Glance' at 9pm |
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| 28.6.16 |
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AutoRaise - announce association with CTP Future Horizons; MOD-affiliated service to repatriate young, former-service personnel |
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| 28.6.16 |
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Baylis - independent Vauxhall dealer with three bodyshops (Gloucester, Cirencester and Cheltenham) invests in facilities across the group |
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| 28.6.16 |
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Viezu Technologies - new, contract-free vehicle tracking and usage system for bodyshop courtesy car fleets |
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| 28.6.16 |
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Brake - Brexit must not impede road safety; European Commission regulations and requirements include vehicle crash protection standards |
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| 28.6.16 |
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S&G Response - Q&A with Steve Thompson, S&G non-exec director and Director, InduSTry Insights |
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| 28.6.16 |
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RAC - latest reaction to Brexit vote's effect on fuel prices |
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| 28.6.16 |
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EMM - HCV 50 TQ EX Aluminum pre-separator for the separate collection of potentially explosive dust in accordance with ATEX EU directives |
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| 28.6.16 |
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Innovate UK and the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) - £25m funding to develop innovative low carbon automotive tech |
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| 28.6.16 |
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Revive! - Ashley Kelly, Revive! Bristol and Nathan Holmes, Revive! Cambridge, named as finalists for prestigious business awards |
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| 28.6.16 |
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Bumper2Bumper - thieves steal £7,000 worth of bikes and equipment from Kent-based bodyshop |
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| 28.6.16 |
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Thatcham Research & Jessica Sévellec, M.E.T. Technician at Solus ARC and Multi-Skills Apprentice - next generation of crash repair techs |
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| 27.6.16 |
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Motor Trade Radio- repost of Forum message from ABP Club member |
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| 27.6.16 |
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Auto Body Professional, Summer 2016 - latest issue available to read online, NOW! |
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| 27.6.16 |
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2016 British Bodyshop Awards – Review publication is online – now! |
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| 27.6.16 |
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Pronto Paints - launch new customer-focused website with digital colour selector and distributor map |
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| 27.6.16 |
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ACIS - more than £4 million worth of sales had been transacted through ASCRIBE, its online stock management and replenishment solution |
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| 27.6.16 |
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MG Cannon - what a month! Three awards in June for Salisbury-based business |
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| 27.6.16 |
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Thatcham - the bodyshop of the future will be fully focused on the customer experience |
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| 27.6.16 |
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Gocompare.com - just 41% of Brits driving on holiday abroad check their car insurance cover |
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| 27.6.16 |
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Laid Assessors - report from the recent Thatcham Repair Focus event |
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| 27.6.16 |
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Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne - British economy is "fundamentally strong, highly competitive and we are open for business" |
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| 27.6.16 |
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BMW Group Financial Services - seeks young companies with disruptive technologies to speed up development of new financial products |
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| 27.6.16 |
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Education, Skills and Economy Committee hold latest hearing on apprenticeship inquiry – Wednesday 29 June (3.30pm) |
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| 27.6.16 |
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US: Youth Centre, Summer Education Program - students in Ms Huber's class share safer driving article with ABP |
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| 27.6.16 |
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BIBA - members provide more flexibility in the insurance arrangements for service personnel and their families |
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| 27.6.16 |
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ABI - 19 motor insurers agree to changes to policies of those in the armed forces stationed abroad |
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| 27.6.16 |
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Euro Car Parts - publishes new Corrosion Repair Guide: advising "replacement parts are a cost-effective alternative to filler" |
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| 27.6.16 |
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Aviva - confirm Brexit will have "no significant operational impact on the company"; financial position remains strong |
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| 24.6.16 |
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Oil pricing - the reality is oil has increased by 3.4% from £34.10 a barrel to £35.37 a barrel |
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| 24.6.16 |
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BIBA (British Insurance Brokers’ Association) - comments on EU referendum decision |
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| 24.6.16 |
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Brexit - reactions from Vauxhall, BMW, Ford and Toyota |
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| 24.6.16 |
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Germany: Stanners - Elektron moves to Bräunlingen |
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| 24.6.16 |
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ABP Club Annual Charity Golf Day with Headline Partner, Mirka - 73 already booked, just 19 places remain: Wed 28 Sept, Warwickshire |
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| 24.6.16 |
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Glass's - Short-term challenges of "BREXIT" will affect the motor trade |
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| 24.6.16 |
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Brexit - EU leaders "regret this decision"; EU law continues to apply to the full in UK until membership ends |
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| 24.6.16 |
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RAC - predicts pump prices to rise by up to two pence |
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| 24.6.16 |
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BVRLA - "fleet industry will need time to assess the ramifications of the referendum result" |
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| 24.6.16 |
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Bluegrasscoms - Ford sign up to VISION system |
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| 24.6.16 |
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Wessex Garages - appoints Digital Parts Executive to run Parts Online website and eBay and Amazon sites |
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| 24.6.16 |
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The National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA) - "as important to European importers as it is to UK market that a deal is put in place" |
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| 24.6.16 |
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The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) - urge the UK government to swiftly negotiate a trade deal across Europe" |
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| 24.6.16 |
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AA - fuel prices, driving in Europe, motor insurance could all be affected by UK exiting EU, says AA |
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| 24.6.16 |
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S&G Response - Nick Stone, Jim Toole, Chris Gibson, and Sean Harper, and AMT's Andy Crinson cycle 360 miles for UK Youth |
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| 24.6.16 |
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Canada: Symach - new 28,000 sq ft FixLine bodyshop for Zenetec CSN multi-shop collision repair business in Barrie, a city in Ontario, Canada |
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| 24.6.16 |
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PwC - "significant uncertainty over the coming months", non-UK insurers with EU HQ in the UK may relocate |
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| 24.6.16 |
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Bank of England - Governor, Mark Carney, issues statement |
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| 24.6.16 |
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RMI Bodyshops (NAB & VBRA) - Jason Moseley: “The result... to leave the EU, echoes the views of the majority of our bodyshop members" |
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| 24.6.16 |
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Direct Line - deploys emergency response vehicles in London and Essex as flash floods affect UK |
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| 24.6.16 |
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David Cameron, Prime Minister - will step down in next four months after UK voted to leave the European Union |
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| 24.6.16 |
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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) - statement on EU referendum result |
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| 24.6.16 |
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Aviva - comments on referendum decision to leave the EU; "no significant operational impact on the company" |
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| 24.6.16 |
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Lloyd's - comments on the Referendum vote to leave the EC |
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| 24.6.16 |
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SMMT - comments on the EU Referendum vote to leave the EC |
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| 24.6.16 |
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ABI - comments on the EU Referendum vote to leave the EC |
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| 23.6.16 |
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ABP Club - issues with our telephone line! Please use 01162 396687 |
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| 23.6.16 |
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Greg Stansfield, AutoRestore - supporting Spirit of Belron Challenge Event with a 750M open water swim to raise money for Afrika Tikkun |
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| 23.6.16 |
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Europe: JATO Dynamics - Europe's 'Big Five' markets results; Germany posted its highest May sales since 2012 |
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| 23.6.16 |
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Prospray Automotive - announces exciting changes to its livery |
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| 23.6.16 |
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DWF Law - What would Brexit mean for the Premier League? (not industry-related, but interesting... still!) |
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| 23.6.16 |
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GEM - supports European claims that police cuts are costing lives on the roads |
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| 23.6.16 |
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Amber - new advanced, affordable vehicle tracker gives fleets greater information, control and security |
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| 23.6.16 |
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Beazley’s Hacked! Conference - UK companies to face increased cyber regulations and fines even with Brexit warn risk experts |
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| 23.6.16 |
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ECA Group - TecReports' Charles Griffin wins the business card draw at the recent Club meeting and Thatcham Repair Focus event |
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| 23.6.16 |
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ECA Group - TechReports' Charles Griffin wins the business card draw at the recent Club meeting and Thatcham Repair Focus event |
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| 23.6.16 |
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The Institution of Mechanical Engineers - up to 30% of all road haulage vehicles on UK roads are empty; calls for new freight strategy |
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| 23.6.16 |
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Henkel - newly improved LOCTITE 577 thread sealant now suitable for more applications |
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| 23.6.16 |
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EU Referendum – "Brexit advantageous for motor insurers in some circumstances" says AMC, Free Motor Legal |
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| 22.6.16 |
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Comparethemarket.com - Gulf between cheapest and average premium hits 17% in May; average motor premium is £698 |
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| 22.6.16 |
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Chartwell - 19-year-old Apprentice Shawn Dyson gets first place at the IMI Awards Qualifier |
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| 22.6.16 |
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Volkswagen Group - tells 3,000 shareholders of VW's multi-billion euro investment in an “electrification initiative second to none" |
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| 22.6.16 |
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WNS - agreement with Sompo Canopius (KGM Motor in UK) to provide back and middle office operational functions |
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| 22.6.16 |
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BEN - HUGE week of fundraising banks more than £50,000 for BEN |
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| 22.6.16 |
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AutoRaise - call for contact from repairers who are interested in talking to potential apprentice candidates |
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| 22.6.16 |
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US: Sika Automotive - announces the North America personnel appointments |
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| 22.6.16 |
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Insurance Ireland - tackling the country's rising motor insurance costs; premiums up 60% in two years |
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| 22.6.16 |
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ABP Club Annual Charity Golf Day with Headline Partner, Mirka - Wednesday 28th September, including a non-golfer Spa Day, Warwickshire |
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| 22.6.16 |
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Bibby Distribution - appoints Andrew Mawson as its new Head of Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) |
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| 22.6.16 |
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Thatcham - five-star cars embrace safety by featuring advanced high performance automatic braking systems |
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| 22.6.16 |
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Euro NCAP - Alfa Romeo Giulia, SEAT Ateca and VW Tiguan - all with AEB - receive five star rating in latest tests |
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| 22.6.16 |
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ABI: Guest Blog, Kevin Thompson, CEO, Insurance Ireland - "is in both the interest of the UK and Ireland that the UK remains in the EU" |
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| 22.6.16 |
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USA: Nissan North America - issue Position Statement on Pre- and Post-Collision Repair System Scanning |
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| 21.6.16 |
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IFED / NFU Mutual - South Wales man convicted of falsifying documents in £300k insurance claim |
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| 21.6.16 |
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Germany: Volkswagen - former boss, boss Martin Winterkorn, under investigation in Germany over emissions scandal |
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| 21.6.16 |
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Venson Automotive Solutions - alternative fuel vehicles take four times longer to sell at auction compared to petrol or diesel |
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| 21.6.16 |
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SMMT - remaining in Europe "critical" to future of UK automotive industry |
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| 21.6.16 |
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Euro Car Parts - opens branch in Carmarthen, Wales |
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| 21.6.16 |
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Women's Automotive / PPG - PPG's report from the recent meeting the Williams F1 Conference Centre |
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| 21.6.16 |
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Ford - new driving app experiment rewards "good" drivers with cheaper car hire and (potentially) discounted insurance |
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| 21.6.16 |
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KIA MOTORS - recall on all Soul and Soul EV vehicles produced between 18 January 2014 and 30 September 2015 due to a potential steering fail |
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| 21.6.16 |
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Toyota - to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve vehicle safety and avoid accidents |
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| 21.6.16 |
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Saga - trading update; "good start to the year" |
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| 20.6.16 |
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Aviva - becomes first auto-enrolment Group Personal Pension Provider to feature on The Pension Regulator website |
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| 20.6.16 |
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Frost & Sullivan - ahead of London Intelligent Mobility: the industry is at cusp of driverless cars and accident free transportatation |
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| 20.6.16 |
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cap hpi - used market remains buoyant amid referendum fears |
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| 20.6.16 |
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Tracker - wifi and cloud based applications bring a new wave of car hacking |
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| 20.6.16 |
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Dealerweb survey: repost from ABP Club member - more than half of UK car dealership sales staff intend to vote for Britain to leave the EU |
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| 20.6.16 |
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Bowker BMW, Preston - BMW service engineer is the first technician in England to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award from BMW UK |
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| 20.6.16 |
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Cuvva - users of Cuvva, the hourly car insurance app, have driven over 1 million miles whilst insured under the app |
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| 20.6.16 |
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BIBA - chairman asks members to "consider carefully the benefits to the insurance broking sector of remaining in Europe" |
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| 20.6.16 |
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ABI - international insurance leaders urge the UK to remain |
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| 20.6.16 |
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Tesla - will unveil new SUV, Model X, at this weekend's Goodwood Festival of Speed and Moving Motor Show |
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| 20.6.16 |
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NIG / Direct Line Group - NIG claims process updated following streamlining of Direct Line Group's repair services |
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| 20.6.16 |
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cap hpi - 83% of motorists admit it hadn’t occurred to them to ask the seller of the vehicle they now own about vehicle recalls |
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| 20.6.16 |
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IMI - repairs could rise by 30%, and up to 40,000 independent businesses could go bust if Britain votes to leave the EU |
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| 20.6.16 |
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ABP Club Member profile: Broach Hill Garage - state-of-the-art 55,000 sq ft bodyshop in East Yorkshire |
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| 20.6.16 |
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ABI - if UK votes Leave, insurers would have work within even more different regimes, and could find harder to attract European business |
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| 20.6.16 |
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IAM Roadsmart - in a survey of 1,070 parents and grandparents, half said they are more distracted drivers than before |
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| 20.6.16 |
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Euro Car Parts (ECP) - stocks new range of manufacturer of Bilstein shock absorbers |
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| 17.6.16 |
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Activa Contracts - launch end-of-contract vehicle damage charges app |
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| 17.6.16 |
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LV= - nominated for the UK's largest diversity awards |
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| 17.6.16 |
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US and Canada: PPG - "trained over 16,000 students last year—more than any other automotive paint company" in the US |
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| 17.6.16 |
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Germany: BASF - to acquire global automotive surface treatment provider Chemetall |
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| 17.6.16 |
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BVRLA - identifying best practice for connected car data to minimise repair costs |
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| 17.6.16 |
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ABP Club Library - view the five PowerPoint presentations from the ABP Club National meeting at Thatcham repair Focus |
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| 17.6.16 |
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SEAT - 7-year-old british boy and "devoted SEAT fan" invited to visit SEAT headquarters in Spain |
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| 17.6.16 |
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Emtec College / IMI - Stephen Turner, Emtec Sector Development Manager (Automotive), is now International Regional Quality Assurer (IRQA) |
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| 17.6.16 |
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IMI - new standalone assessed outcome module, AOM 133, for bonded and mechanically fixed panels |
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| 17.6.16 |
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The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association’s (ACEA) - the automotive sector accounts
for 5.6% of all EU jobs |
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| 17.6.16 |
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EY - motor insurance market reports an underwriting loss in 2015 after two years of profits; premiums predicted to fall by £50 per policy |
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| 17.6.16 |
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Fix Auto Loughborough - secures Vauxhall approval |
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| 17.6.16 |
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LV - appoints Richard Rowney (currently head of their life and pensions business) as its new Chief Executive |
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| 16.6.16 |
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Netherlands: Fixico - new start-up allows drivers to send photos from their phone for cosmetic repairs; more than 50,000 orders generated |
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| 16.6.16 |
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VW - plans to launch 30 electric cars by 2025 which will account for 25% of their total sales in readiness for the new age of mobility |
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| 16.6.16 |
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Germany - targets a ban on the sale of all new petrol and diesel cars in 14 years time |
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| 16.6.16 |
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Rolls Royce - unveil driverless concept car - VISION NEXT 100 - their vision of the future of luxury mobility |
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| 16.6.16 |
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ABP Employer Protect: Glaisyers - read the June 2016 Employment Newsletter for the latest updates |
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| 16.6.16 |
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Comparethemarket.com - one third of UK motorcyclists are over 46 |
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| 16.6.16 |
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Sytner BMW, High Wycome - limited workshop service after fire on Tuesday night damages 20 cars |
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| 16.6.16 |
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Car-O-Liner - Lamborghini global approval for Car-O-Liner frame straightening and measuring systems |
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| 16.6.16 |
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Aviva - partners with high street optician, Vision Express, to offfer free eye tests to customers who register for MyAviva system |
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| 16.6.16 |
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Car-O-Liner - UK MD, Charlie Busby, has left Car-O-Liner following European operation restructure |
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| 16.6.16 |
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Fix Auto Edinburgh West - doubles the size of its production facilities with new £300,000 panel repair facility |
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| 16.6.16 |
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Ireland: Road Safety Authority (RSA) - alcohol a factor in 38% of collisions between 2008 and 2012 on Irish roads |
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| 16.6.16 |
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EU: European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) - automated vehicles need ‘driving tests’ |
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| 16.6.16 |
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Birmingham City Council and Solihull Borough Council - Birmingham to reintroduce average speed cameras |
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| 16.6.16 |
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Winns - supports Access to Justice campaign group and launch new TV advert |
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| 16.6.16 |
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RAC Business - vehicles damaged by potholes tops list of concerns for business fleet owners |
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| 15.6.16 |
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Ageas - abusive Porsche driver causes collision with 74 year old then lies about dog |
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| 15.6.16 |
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ABP Club meeting at Thatcham Repair Focus - the Future Bodyshop |
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| 15.6.16 |
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IFED / Swiftcover - Bolton man sentenced for using charity's bank account to pay for car insurance |
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| 15.6.16 |
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Thatcham - active safety #STOPTHECRASH campaign gathers momentum in Latin America |
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| 15.6.16 |
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British Bodyshop Awards - watch the video highlights from the 2016 BBAs |
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| 15.6.16 |
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Young Driver - new research shows 39% of parents have forgotten ‘Mirror, Signal, Manoeuvre’ |
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| 15.6.16 |
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Allianz Global Assistance UK - promotes former Roadside Assistance Technician Mark Debenham to UK Network Manager |
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| 15.6.16 |
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Government - Unemployment has dropped to its lowest rate since 2005; average wages up 2.6% in last 12 months |
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| 15.6.16 |
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2016 CitNOW Video Awards - Arnold Clark ARC, JCT600 Body Clinic, Berry BMW, Sytner ARC and Spraytech shortlisted in bodyshop category |
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| 15.6.16 |
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3M - showcases latest vehicle customisation and repair products at Goodwood Festival of Speed 2016: 23-26 June |
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| 15.6.16 |
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IAM Roadsmart - give motorists advice on avoiding car crash scammers |
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| 15.6.16 |
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Tesla - invite ABP Club bodyshop members to contact them for consideration as an approved UK body repairer |
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| 15.6.16 |
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Free Motor Legal - commission-receiving membership site providing free lifetime membership to motorists says don't pay for motor legal ins |
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| 15.6.16 |
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Brake / Ageas - 38% of people surveyed are scared of traffic in their neighbourhood |
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| 15.6.16 |
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Petrol and diesel - sixteen weeks in a row of price increases; still lower than June 2010 |
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| 15.6.16 |
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Inflation rate - inflation unchanged: CPI at 0.3% for last 12 months; RPI at 1.4% |
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| 14.6.16 |
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International Cooperative and Mutual Insurance Federation (ICMIF) - positive results for mutual/cooperative insurers |
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| 14.6.16 |
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Turners Garage - David Garnham, Senior Estimator, and Neil Bailey, Panel Technician, celebrate 25 years at Selby-based bodyshop |
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| 14.6.16 |
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Carole Nash, Ageas and ERS - offer free coverage during Ride to Work Week (20-24 June) |
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| 14.6.16 |
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LeasePlan - 32% of businesses 'waste time' on vehicle management and claims admin |
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| 14.6.16 |
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ABI - Hugh Savill, ABI's Director of Regulation, on Telegraph newspaper article suggesting insurers can operate outisde EU regulation |
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| 14.6.16 |
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Cyber crime - more than £45 million lost by businesses in the City Of London to online crime in the last year; 68% rise in insurance fraud |
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| 14.6.16 |
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LeasePlan - "Will we really need two billion cars by 2035?" |
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| 14.6.16 |
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cap hpi - East Anglia & London the regions where the greatest number of stolen cars were discovered by buyers with HPI Check |
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| 14.6.16 |
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SMMT - UK aftermarket key facts: £21 billion turnover, 345,000 UK jobs and c42,544 dealers, garages and repairers |
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| 14.6.16 |
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KPMG - just 3% of companies successfully use technology to detect fraud; companies fail to harness new methods of fraud detection |
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| 14.6.16 |
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Alphabet - fleet leasing company launch new service and maintenance programme for company cars which utilises BMW telematics data |
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| 14.6.16 |
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Ageas - the customer of the future will be "fiercely protective of their personal information" |
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| 14.6.16 |
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Glyn Hopkin - online parts store www.glynhopkinpartsonline.co.uk reaches £1 million turnover milestone |
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| 14.6.16 |
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Shout out for South Wales Repairers - repost from forum from Bob Linwood |
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| 14.6.16 |
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Nissan - developing world’s first SOFC-powered vehicle system that runs on bio-ethanol electric power |
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| 14.6.16 |
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Claims.co.uk - public perception of whiplash claims varies wildly |
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| 14.6.16 |
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AkzoNobel - RAB Lee Golfing Day on 19 May raised over £19,000 for its nominated charities |
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| 14.6.16 |
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Glass's - Dan Parnell appointed head of account management; David Littleford moves to Key Account Manager role |
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| 13.6.16 |
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Microsoft - to buy LinkedIn for £18 BILLION in cash |
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| 13.6.16 |
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National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) - growth in ultra-low emission vehicles (ULEV) sales set to continue |
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| 13.6.16 |
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ABI - "Prime Minister is right to note the strong support from the insurance and long-term savings industry for remaining in the EU" |
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| 13.6.16 |
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vGroup - 46% of road fatalities prevented and £1.5 billion per year saved if prompt accident management and first-aid were at accident scene |
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| 13.6.16 |
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RMI Bodyshops (NAB & VBRA) - launch investigation into bodyshop management system data leak to third party legal firms and AMCs |
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| 13.6.16 |
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Auto Trader - Vauxhall Corsa is the fastest selling car off the UK’s forecourts in May |
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| 13.6.16 |
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RAC - 52% of motorists survey want hardher penalties for drivers caught using a hand-held phone while driving |
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| 13.6.16 |
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Health and Safety (HSE) - Just Mercedes Limited: vehicle repair company fined after work experience student crushed by vehicle |
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| 13.6.16 |
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Sheilas’ Wheels (esure) - men are quoted on average 13% more than women for car repairs |
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| 13.6.16 |
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AutoRaise - announce second Industry Showcase Event at Rainbow Bodyshops in Farnborough |
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| 13.6.16 |
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Markerstudy - boss emails workforce to encourage them to Vote Remain in EU Referendum, reports Kent Online |
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| 13.6.16 |
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Auto-Assess – source PPE equipment supplier and compile list of equipment for repairers to safely work with electric and hybrid vehicles |
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| 13.6.16 |
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ABP Club National Meeting - Tuesday 14 June (TOMORROW) at Thatcham Repair Focus: 08:30-14:30 - ast chance to book! |
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| 13.6.16 |
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Gocompare.com - car insurance the most switched financial product; 22% have changed in the last year but 36% have never switched |
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| 13.6.16 |
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LV= - appoints The Co-operative Group's Chief Financial Officer, Kieran O'Keeffe,as Finance Director General Insurance |
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| 13.6.16 |
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Insure the Box - telematics data provides ground-breaking evidence in insurance fraud ring case |
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| 13.6.16 |
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Allianz - former management programme graduate and motor underwriter promoted to role of strategic account manager |
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| 13.6.16 |
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IMI - MOT Tester qualification formally published following sucessful pilot |
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| 13.6.16 |
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Northern Ireland: JMK Solicitors - earns top spot for road traffic personal injury claims |
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| 13.6.16 |
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MORE TH>N Smart Wheels (RSA) - partners with road safety initiative Good Egg Drivers to reduce young driver accidents |
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| 13.6.16 |
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Insure the Box - black box data used to disprove 31 fraudulent motor claims worth £500k |
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| 13.6.16 |
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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles - 25 new Authorised Repairers added to network; 98 outlets includes 73 dedicated Van Centres |
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| 13.6.16 |
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Aviva - Nissan Qashqais giveaway to promote the insurer’s MyAviva system, which includes safer driver app |
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| 13.6.16 |
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etwb (total loss valuation company) - announce appointment of David Punter (ex Glass's) as Commercial Director |
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| 11.6.16 |
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Queen's Birthday Honours list - includes Knighthood for Peter Wood, founder of Direct Line and esure |
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| 10.6.16 |
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USA: Fiat Chrysler US - every vehicle must have system scan before and after every crash repair |
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| 10.6.16 |
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Allianz - Grandpa Lewis advert; featuring an 81-year old Lewis Hamilton and his grandchildren |
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| 10.6.16 |
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Farécla - G3 Premium football tickets competition winner, Lee Allen from Mark Allen Cars in Reading, heads to Marseille |
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| 10.6.16 |
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MIB (Motor Insurers' Bureau) - welcomes European Commission’s proposed amendments to Motor Insurance Directive |
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| 10.6.16 |
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FAB Recycling - win Best Service Supplier Award for their stand at National Association of Police Fleet Managers´ (NAPFM) Conference |
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| 10.6.16 |
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Claims magazine - Claims Innovation Awards winners; FMG won Claims Management Company Team of the Year |
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| 10.6.16 |
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Kia Motors - extends relationship with Fusion Management to manage Kia's Approved Bodyshop Network |
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| 10.6.16 |
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Revive! - hires Cathryn Hayes QFB as franchise director, influential figure in franchise industry, former head of franchising for HSBC bank |
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| 10.6.16 |
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Mirka - range of Non Corrosive solutions from Mirka eliminates cross-contamination |
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| 10.6.16 |
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Zurich UK - general insurance and life to be brought together; personal lines md departs after 8 months in job |
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| 10.6.16 |
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Honda - new NSX multi-material body includes 3D bent and quenched frame and ablation cast aluminium frame nodes |
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| 10.6.16 |
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RAC - the nation needs you, bodyshop valeters! |
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| 10.6.16 |
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PPG Refinish UK - renewed partnership with The Retail Automotive Alliance (RAA) for a further 3 years |
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| 10.6.16 |
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Zurich - announce major global senior management restructure |
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| 09.6.16 |
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Chris McKie, Vizion - repsponds to questions about Autoflow and CAPS on the forum: Chris' responses in full below |
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| 09.6.16 |
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IAM RoadSmart - one in 10 admitting to causing a crash because they were distracted; IAM launch new distraction awareness video |
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| 09.6.16 |
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Direct Line - wedding crashers: drink driving guests exposed; 1 in 10 admits they have driven when they could be over the limit |
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| 09.6.16 |
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ABP Club National Meeting at Thatcham Repair Focus - Tuesday 14 June: register now to attend bodyshop vehicle technology & Skills sessions |
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| 09.6.16 |
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April Rowley, VDA at Central Accident Repair Centre – the youngest female to achieve ATA VDA accreditation thanks to Bridge Automotive Academy! |
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| 09.6.16 |
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DeBeer Refinish and Morelli - support the REAL Rally as the automotive family comes together to help raise funds |
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| 08.6.16 |
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ABP Women's Automotive - 49 attended todays meeting at Williams F1 centre, supported by PPG |
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| 08.6.16 |
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IHS Automotive - global sales of autonomous vehicles - 600,000 units in 2025 and 21 million in 2035 |
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| 08.6.16 |
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Euro Car Parts - open new branch in Aberystwyth |
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| 08.6.16 |
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Fiat Chrysler - in talks with Uber about a partnership on driverless cars, reports Reuters |
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| 08.6.16 |
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Infiniti - to roll out motorway self-driving capabilities on its new models |
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| 08.6.16 |
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University of Sussex - Think talking on your hands-free while driving is safe? Think again, says new research |
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| 08.6.16 |
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ABI - issues statement on the EU referendum |
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| 08.6.16 |
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BEN - almost doubles the number of people they supported in the automotive industry last year |
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| 08.6.16 |
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J D Power UK - a dealers service department is the most important determinant of customer satisfaction |
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| 07.6.16 |
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Selsia - strengthens support team with appointment of Lynn Henshall |
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| 07.6.16 |
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Hankham Motorworks, Euro Car Parts, Hobbs Recovery Service and Brown Brothers - help Sussex Downs College repair car for former serviceman |
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| 07.6.16 |
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Allianz - launches free online cyber risk assessment tool for commercial customers |
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| 07.6.16 |
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BEN - Auto Industry Gets On Its Bike for 2016 Paris Motor Show |
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| 07.6.16 |
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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles - promotes £99 ‘Stop and Breathe’ (brakes and air con) service at Volkswagen Van Centres |
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| 07.6.16 |
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France: AXA - updated AXA Drive 2 app now available in Belgium, Switzerland and Luxembourg, 3 years after launch |
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| 07.6.16 |
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HSE - tyre firm fined £1 million after an employee is killed by an exploding tyre |
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| 07.6.16 |
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Thatcham - BBC Radio programme features AEB discussion, link below |
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| 07.6.16 |
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IMI - Suzi Perry and IMI CEO Steve Nash talk about training and technology at Automechanika Birmingham |
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| 07.6.16 |
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Aviva / ABI - Aviva's Andy Briggs to be next ABI Chairman |
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| 07.6.16 |
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IMI: DVSA MOT TESTER CHANGES - MOT Tester annual assessment is now live! |
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| 07.6.16 |
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Farécla Winners Headed for France - Lee Allen, Mark Allen Cars, Andy Kavanagh, SMH Fleet Solutions & Darren Greaves, Griffin Mill Val Gwent |
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| 07.6.16 |
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Mercedes-Benz Vans - new online videos highlight the importance of GenuineParts, including bumpers and brakes |
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| 07.6.16 |
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Consumer Intelligence - van insurance races ahead as annual cost hits £954; average best buy premiums increase 9.7% in the year to April |
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| 07.6.16 |
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RAC - eight out of 10 businesses that run vehicle fleets, say they would benefit from greater awareness of sleeping disorder affecting 10% |
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| 07.6.16 |
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Adrian Flux - UK's first driverless car insurance policy launched; aimed at motorists with driverless features in car such as self-parking |
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| 07.6.16 |
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SMMT - British cars among world’s best kept with £21.1 billion spent on service and repair every year |
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| 07.6.16 |
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esure - announce strategic review of Gocompare and new ceo of Gocompare |
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| 06.6.16 |
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Mitsubishi Outlander - BBC show how to easily hack its alarm system; Mitsubishi advise owners to disable Wi-Fi |
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| 06.6.16 |
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RoSPA Fleet Safety Theatre in conjunction with Driving Monitor, for the latest driver safety trends |
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| 06.6.16 |
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Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) - national social media campaign against cold calling |
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| 06.6.16 |
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HPI - 45% of first time car buyers ask their dad for advice |
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| 06.6.16 |
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Car running costs - average annual cost of running a car has fallen 22% since 2013 |
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| 06.6.16 |
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Venson Automotive - 88% of businesses overload vans, posing a risk to drivers and other road users |
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| 06.6.16 |
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Classic Car Auctions (CCA) - E-type barn finds ready for resurrection at CCA |
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| 06.6.16 |
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Stanners - introduce future-proof XT2 TKR riveter |
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| 06.6.16 |
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Nationwide / PPG - Dan Cammish wins Carerra Cup GB Oulton Park double |
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| 06.6.16 |
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SMMT - new car sales up 2.5% in May; highest May sales since 2002; YTD sales up 4.1% |
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| 06.6.16 |
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Plan Insurance - winner of the Plan Insurance Track Day competition at ABP EXPO in March is Mr Omeltschenko from Delete-a-Dent |
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| 06.6.16 |
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RAC - third month in a row of petrol price increases: tank of petrol now £4.77 more expensive than at the end of February |
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| 06.6.16 |
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SEAT - Samsung smartphone technology and VR Gear headset used in virtual handover of 129 new SEAT Leons |
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| 03.6.16 |
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USA - Toyota, Fiat Chrysler, Volkswagen, Mitsubishi are still selling new vehicles with defective air bags |
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| 03.6.16 |
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Women's Automotive - speakers from PPG, Glaisyers and ACIS confirmed to speak at next week's meeting at Williams F1 Conference Centre |
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| 03.6.16 |
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US: Sika Automotive - commissions new mixing equipment facility at Missouri manufacturing plant in the US |
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| 03.6.16 |
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The Parts Alliance and Independent Motor Trade Factors Associated (IFA) - take further steps to develop their business relationship |
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| 03.6.16 |
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Peter Vardy Group - marks 10th birthday by transferring >£5m family-owned equity shares to its 800 colleagues in the business |
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| 03.6.16 |
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Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) - autonomous cars will need a regular “software MoT” |
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| 03.6.16 |
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IFED - teenage ghost broker jailed for 12 months for selling fake Allianz car insurance policies on Gumtree |
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| 03.6.16 |
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TechCrunch – to Tesla and Google on driverless cars: “no matter how prepared we are there will be failures, crashes and fatalities” |
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| 03.6.16 |
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Allianz - Personal Injury reform: Shaking up the compensation culture’ article |
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| 03.6.16 |
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Direct Line Group - DLG's Chief Marketing and Communications Officer tells marketing magazine the insurance sector is too focused on price |
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| 03.6.16 |
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AlloyGator - upsell: new glow in the dark range of alloy wheel protectors |
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| 03.6.16 |
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ŠKODA - teams up with VWFS Fleet to offer emergency services vehicle leasing, including repair and maintenance |
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| 03.6.16 |
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Egress Software Technologies - Freedom of Information (FOI) request data reveals 317% rise data breaches at insurers |
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| 03.6.16 |
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Ageas - invests in the future of its repairer network by providing intensive training programme for owners |
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| 03.6.16 |
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Mario Panico and Rajesh Kurmi - final two in crash for cash gang sentenced |
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| 03.6.16 |
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TSB - average price of a second-hand car is £3,206, but 1 in 20 find a bargain for under £500 |
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| 03.6.16 |
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AutomotiveData.co.uk - Brexit: UK dealership staff vote 76% OUT, 11% IN and 13% UNDECIDED |
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| 03.6.16 |
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FMG – provide accident management to utility companies contractor firm, Enserve Group; telematics cuts fleet fuel bill by £225,000 |
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| 03.6.16 |
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Post mag claims awards - full list of winners and finalist; LV won personal lines claims team of the year |
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| 03.6.16 |
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Copart - opens first site in Republic of Ireland; now operate in 11 countries |
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| 02.6.16 |
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REAL Rally - Vella Boys - last call for donations; help Karl and David reach £1,500 |
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| 02.6.16 |
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Fix Auto Rochdale - becomes the eighth franchisee to join the network’s 10th Anniversary Club. |
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| 02.6.16 |
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Vauxhall - new service, maintenance, repair package including MOT, Vauxhall Assistance and concierge-style booking service |
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| 02.6.16 |
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Fife College - students stage mass rally outside college over plans to axe body repair apprenticeships |
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| 02.6.16 |
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Cumbria - 4 garage owners, including Tekno Painting and R Miller Bodyworks, found guilty of insurance fraud |
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| 02.6.16 |
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Australia - Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries reports 33,000 fake Toyota parts seized in China |
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| 02.6.16 |
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PSA Group - steel supplier ArcelorMittal receives best supplier award for second year running |
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| 02.6.16 |
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Axalta - provides a glimpse into the future of coatings for lightweight automotive design |
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| 02.6.16 |
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Co-op Insurance - half of motorists in the UK believe that motor insurance is too complex |
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| 02.6.16 |
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BS10125 - proposed amendments to allow manufacturer training to be acceptable for proof of competency |
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| 02.6.16 |
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KAR Auction Services (US owners of HBC salvage) – acquire GRS Remarketing from Greenhous Group |
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| 01.6.16 |
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PPG / RSA Motability - 24 hours of walking in the Lake District... the team's English 3000s charity challenge! |
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| 01.6.16 |
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Nationwide & PPG - Dan Cammish leads the Porsche Carrera Cup Great Britain championship heading to Oulton Park this weekend |
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| 01.6.16 |
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Euro Car Parts - launches new £1 million mobile optimised website with performance parts and Click & Collect service |
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| 01.6.16 |
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ABP Club National Meeting at Thatcham Repair Focus - Tuesday 14 June: book now! |
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| 01.6.16 |
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Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) - Aviva’s Head of Fraud, Tom Gardiner, appointed new Chair of IFB Technical Board |
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| 01.6.16 |
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Brake - new gap analysis tool helps fleet managers understand whether they are reporting and recording their collision data effectively |
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| 01.6.16 |
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Tesla - stuck in second gear: Tesla CEO confesses to being "completely clueless" in the early days |
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| 01.6.16 |
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car - European CFO named in 100 Leading Ethnic Minority Executives in UK and US list |
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| 01.6.16 |
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Carwow - £645 to drive around the world in an electric vehicle compared to £3,585 in a petrol car |
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| 01.6.16 |
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Manchester Evening News report - IMI: businesses who “grow their own” technicians… outperform market-recruited technicians |
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| 01.6.16 |
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Operation Stack - case for £250m lorry park not yet made |
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| 01.6.16 |
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Comparethemarket.com - average UK motorcycle premium across the UK hits £285 vs. £518 in London; 1 in 10 UK bikes registered in London |
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| 01.6.16 |
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Tata Steel - 4,400 jobs saved as Tata finalises deal with investment firm to save British Steel |
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| 01.6.16 |
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AutoRaise - industry at "crisis point" over skills shortage |
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| 01.6.16 |
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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Performance Awards - JCT600 Van Service, Wakefield wins Authorised Repairer Award |
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| 01.6.16 |
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My Car Check - Vauxhall Corsa is worst for combined write-off and finance warnings |
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| 01.6.16 |
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Vertu - continue on the acquisition trail purchasing the Gordon Lamb group of 5 dealerships for £19m |
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| 01.6.16 |
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RSA - announces completion of the sale of its operations in Mexico |
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| 01.6.16 |
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ABP website - May was busiest month of the year so far with 117,000 visits; up 5% on last year |
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| 01.6.16 |
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RAC Foundation - over 250 miles of roads now covered by permanent average speed cameras; doubled since 2013 |
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| 31.5.16 |
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Vertu / BSM - from valeter to manager: Darren Simpson joins Bristol Street Motors (BSM) Renault and Dacia in Bradford |
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| 31.5.16 |
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Roberlo - new Soft, Multi and Glazing putty lines |
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| 31.5.16 |
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Axalta - takes part in IMI Driving Change programme |
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| 31.5.16 |
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Goals galore! - Plunky’s football matches on target to raise more than £9,000 in aid of four charities |
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| 31.5.16 |
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IFED / Allianz / NFU / Covéa - man sentenced as police continue appeal over £100k Mr Whippy van insurance fraud |
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| 31.5.16 |
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Sytner Group - dealer group with 9 bodyshops raises £27,721 for BEN, via its online auction site |
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| 31.5.16 |
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Confused.com - driver in Cambridgeshire clocked a speed of 156mph in 2015 – the fastest recorded in the UK; BMWs most likely to speed |
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| 31.5.16 |
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US: Symach - first US shop to adopt Symach's European repair process is Chicago-based Erie-LaSalle Body Shops |
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| 31.5.16 |
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Zurich - Martin Senn, former Zurich Insurance CEO commits suicide |
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| 31.5.16 |
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Consumer Intelligence - 1/3 motorists put in fake details on price comparison websites to avoid follow-up calls; 27 insurers won't quote |
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| 27.5.16 |
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US: Apple – granted patent to use an iPhone as a virtual car key |
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| 27.5.16 |
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British Bodyshop Awards - tell us what you loved! |
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| 27.5.16 |
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Inchcape and BCA - announce new three-year remarketing deal |
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| 27.5.16 |
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ABI - £36m was paid in insurance claims to small businesses last year, due to customer insolvency or late payment |
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| 27.5.16 |
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RAC Telematics - Ringtons, with fleet of 250 vehicles, slashes fuel bill by 10% following telematics trial |
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| 27.5.16 |
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RMI Bodyshops (NAB & VBRA) - currently, the BS10125 requirements are "inflexible to the needs and growth of the industry" |
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| 27.5.16 |
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ABP Club National Meeting at Thatcham Research Tuesday 14 June - top speaker line-up, tech and live VDA competition |
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| 27.5.16 |
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AXA - Amanda Blanc is appointed Chief Executive Officer of AXA UK |
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| 27.5.16 |
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Confused.com - 1 in 20 motorists surveyed said they've had an accident as a result of bad traffic over a Bank Holiday Weekend |
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| 27.5.16 |
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H.R. Owen - dealer group incl. Bodytechnics bodyshop in Slough offers driver training to football stars who buy a luxury car from them |
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| 27.5.16 |
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Insurance Fraud Taskforce - Government accepts ALL recommendations from Taskforce to investigate and reduce insurance fraud |
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| 27.5.16 |
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Horwich Farrelly / esure - kick boxing fraudster claimed injuries sustained in the ring during a fight were as a result of crash |
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| 27.5.16 |
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IFED / Aviva / Insure The Box - "brazen" Bradford crash for cash fraudsters foiled by member of the public and police |
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| 27.5.16 |
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International Association of Auto Theft Investigators (IAATI) UK - car crime up as police Stolen Vehicle Units are cut |
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| 27.5.16 |
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Wunelli - traditional data sources for underwriting motor insurance will become obsolete with the emergence of the connected car |
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| 26.5.16 |
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BT Fleet - telematics now integrated with accident management solution to trigger FNOL and incident and third party capture |
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| 26.5.16 |
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GEM - thousands of drivers willing to break the law, with more than one in 10 prepared to use a hand-held mobile at the wheel |
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| 26.5.16 |
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cap hpi - used car values down 1.9% in May |
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| 26.5.16 |
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RAC - small businesses lose £3.5K a year on preventable breakdowns |
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| 26.5.16 |
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Nationwide DWS acquisition - Investec and Barclays funding gives NARS "confidence to embark on a fresh cycle of growth" |
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| 26.5.16 |
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Just Car Clinics Academy & North Lindsey College - recruiting students for 12-week level 1 qualification in body repair programme |
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| 26.5.16 |
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IMI - all IMI Tech Level 3 qualifications, approved and funded by the DfE, have been allocated UCAS points, equivalent to A Levels |
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| 26.5.16 |
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Be Wiser - third of parents let their children drive on public roads before they turn 17 |
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| 26.5.16 |
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LV= - drivers lose more than a day a year due to roadwork delays and diversions |
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| 26.5.16 |
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Allianz - car-sharing insurance partnership with peer-to-peer car rental marketplace, RideLink |
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| 26.5.16 |
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SMMT - Motor Industry Facts 2016: 37,113,358 vehicles on UK roads; |
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| 26.5.16 |
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RMI Bodyshops (NAB & VBRA) - debt recovery service has collected over £70,000 of aged debt for members |
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| 26.5.16 |
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Financial Ombudsman Service - 17% increase in motor insurance complaint cases, highest number for 5 years |
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| 26.5.16 |
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Which? - NFU Mutual has been named Which? Insurance Provider 2016 |
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| 26.5.16 |
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Copart - Q3 worldwide results: net profit up 29% on turnover up 17% |
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| 26.5.16 |
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Inchcape (11 UK bodyshops)- trading update; revenue up 12% worldwide |
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| 26.5.16 |
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Marshall Motor Group (73 dealers & 8 bodyshops) - acquire Ridgeway Group (30 dealers & 2 bodyshops) for £107m |
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| 26.5.16 |
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Motorhog - add two new sites in Paddock Wood and Bury St.Edmunds |
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| 25.5.16 |
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RAC - more than 15 million cars will be on the country’s major roads for the coming bank holiday getaway |
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| 25.5.16 |
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IFED / Liberty Insurance - insurance ghost broker who set up 133 false policies sentenced; fraud worth £89,000 |
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| 25.5.16 |
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SMMT - UK car manufacturing data (April): up 16.4% with 149,334 units built |
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| 25.5.16 |
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Government - plans to make switching insurance providers quicker and easier |
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| 25.5.16 |
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AXA - policyholders pay around 13% of the typical motor insurance premium towards meeting the cost of pay-outs on fraudulent claims |
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| 25.5.16 |
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Fiat Professional Tradesman Trials - calling all bodyshop technicians - want to win a one-month trial at a Football League Club? |
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| 25.5.16 |
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Tracker - car crime up 8%; 81,000 vehicles stolen (2015); parts shortage makes classic cars a target |
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| 25.5.16 |
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Experian - insurance industry identifies record-high of £3.6 million of fraud every day |
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| 25.5.16 |
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Volvo Cars UK - next Volvo product and technology update course is on Friday 2 September in Daventry |
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| 25.5.16 |
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Caliber Collision - largest US bodyshop consolidator refuses to rule out move to UK and Europe |
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| 25.5.16 |
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Government - autonomous vehicle motor insurance to include product liability; insurers to be reimbursed by VMs |
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| 25.5.16 |
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Canada / UK - insurer American International Group (AIG) launches crowdfunding product for UK and Canada |
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| 25.5.16 |
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IMI - Paul Whiteside, trained by Blackpool and The Fylde College, back 25 years later to speak at IMI regional network meeting |
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| 25.5.16 |
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AXA Group - divests tobacco industry assets, currently valued at approximately 1.8 billion euros |
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| 25.5.16 |
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Deloitte - motor insurance premiums rise to £13.9bn in 2015, but headline net combined ratio (NCR) increases to 102% |
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| 25.5.16 |
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Volvo Car UK - Jon Wakefield appointed as acting Managing Director; former MD, Nick Connor, appointed Chief Exec of performance arm Polestar |
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| 25.5.16 |
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Autocar - Volvo XC90, Vauxhall Astra, Ford Focus RS, Bentley Bentayga, BMW M2 and Jaguar XE named Autocar’s "Game-Changers" |
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| 25.5.16 |
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NAHL - trading update; uncertainties remain on regulatory changes to personal injury market |
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| 25.5.16 |
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Birch Lane Garage, Gorton, East Manchester - huge fire destroys one unit |
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| 25.5.16 |
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Axalta - Carlyle sell another 25m shares for £480m; now down to 18% shareholding |
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| 24.5.16 |
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IMI Skill Auto - practical heats for Skill Auto Body Repair technicians take place at Babcock |
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| 24.5.16 |
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PPG Refinish UK & Ireland - proud to support the ABP Women’s Automotive Group meeting on 8 June at Williams F1 |
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| 24.5.16 |
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Road fuel (petrol and diesel) sales volumes - highest April level since 2012 |
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| 24.5.16 |
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ABP Club National Meeting at Thatcham’s Repair Focus – Tuesday 14 June; book your place now! |
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| 24.5.16 |
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Commercial Vehicle Show - attendance at 2016 show down 3% on last year |
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| 24.5.16 |
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Petrol and diesel - thirteen weeks in a row of price increases; still lower than at any time since 2009 |
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| 24.5.16 |
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Henkel - save up to 30% on paintwork polishing time with new compound |
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| 24.5.16 |
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Vertu Volkswagen Nottingham - £1.4m redevelopment of dealership and aftersales (servicing) facility |
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| 24.5.16 |
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ABI - insurers have made "significant steps" to embrace digital technologies and share data with customers make insurance "more accessible" |
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| 24.5.16 |
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RAC - 1,437 fewer dedicated roads policing officers in 2015 than in 2010 (excludes Met Police) |
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| 24.5.16 |
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Aviva - signs up to The 30 Per Cent Club target: at least 30% of its executive committee will be women |
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| 24.5.16 |
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In-car Cleverness - connected vehicle and telematics technology to save rental fleets £5m insurance bill |
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| 24.5.16 |
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EMF (Electromagnetic Fields at Work) - new Directive to be introduced this year will affect the WHOLE vehicle repair industry |
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| 24.5.16 |
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FCA - paper on consumer access to financial services including insurance published |
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| 24.5.16 |
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IAM RoadSmart - 11-17 year olds in Scotland get behind the wheel of a car well before reaching legal driving age |
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| 24.5.16 |
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Carweb - launches diagnostics SMR platform for fleet industry |
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| 24.5.16 |
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Fix Auto - Sir Clive Woodward to be guest speaker during Fix Auto UK’s National Conference |
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| 24.5.16 |
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Nationwide - DWS acquisition supported by Investec and Barclays |
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| 24.5.16 |
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Circle Leasing - new Vehicle Hire App: convert your courtesy cars from an expense to a potential source of income |
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| 24.5.16 |
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National Accident Repair Group - announces Sapphire Garage in Manchester has joined network |
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| 24.5.16 |
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AA - confirm "exploring options" for AA Ireland; media say Carlyle Cardinal Ireland possible £150m acquirer |
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| 23.5.16 |
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Claims Mag - finalists announced for Claims Innovation Awards |
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| 23.5.16 |
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BMW - extends choice of exterior paint finishes for the BMW i8 model; a from £5,495 option on car (OTR price is £104,540) |
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| 23.5.16 |
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MORE TH>N (RSA) - young drivers understand emoji road signs better than real road signs |
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| 23.5.16 |
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Brexit - if the UK exits the UK we would head into a year-long recession and lose 820,000 jobs within two years, says George Osborne |
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| 23.5.16 |
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British Bodyshop Awards - have you completed the survey? Your feedback is important! |
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| 23.5.16 |
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RSA - launches risk management service for mid-market businesses |
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| 23.5.16 |
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ABI - calls for database to help UK take lead in the global cyber insurance market |
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| 23.5.16 |
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RAC - expects fuel prices to be "kept in check for the UK’s 30 million car drivers" despite fears oil price will go back above $50 |
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| 23.5.16 |
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cap hpi - strengthens industry expertise |
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| 23.5.16 |
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Smart Witness - 62% of drivers would feel less safe on the roads alongside other vehicles with no human behind the wheel |
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| 23.5.16 |
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Volkswagen Group - to shape themselves into a "mobility provider" as part of new business plan |
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| 22.5.16 |
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Motor Trader Awards - just 2 finalists for their Bodyshop award - MG Cannon and Norton Way Group |
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| 21.5.16 |
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Glass's - Dave Punter says "Thank you for nine great years" as he announces his departure as Head of Sales (Bodyshop & Insurance Sector) |
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| 20.5.16 |
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USA: Solera - CEO Tony Aquila interviewed on Bloomberg TV: "The App War Is Coming" |
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| 20.5.16 |
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Fix Auto - names date for National Conference 2016: 10-12 October, St. George's Park, Burton-upon-Trent |
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| 20.5.16 |
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Commercial Body Specialists - workshop fined £20,000 and ordered to pay costs of £4,461 after two workers injured moving 18 tonne vehicle |
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| 20.5.16 |
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Aviva - 1.5m employees do not know their pension fund choices or have never reviewed them |
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| 20.5.16 |
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Spies Hecker - Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 team 2016 race car: 8 colours, 150 hours to paint, 0.03mm tolerance for an aerodynamic part |
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| 20.5.16 |
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Euro Car Parts (ECP) - opens in Dumfries; 16th ECP branch in Scotland |
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| 20.5.16 |
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Driverless cars - Hampshire trials and the RAC asks, how soon will driverless cars become a 'real option' for the majority of motorists? |
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| 20.5.16 |
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Google car - Google files patent for 'sticky car' concept to reduce crash injuries |
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| 20.5.16 |
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Allianz - COO Stephanie Smith included on the inaugural City A.M. Power 100 Women list |
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| 20.5.16 |
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SMMT - motor industry comes together to attract new female talent |
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| 20.5.16 |
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MoneySuperMarket - the ‘original’ Mini is Britain's most modified car |
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| 20.5.16 |
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ABI - Automated Driving: insurers’ role in the road safety revolution |
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| 20.5.16 |
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British Bodyshop Awards - your feedback is important! Please complete this quick survey |
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| 20.5.16 |
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ABI - new Board members: Anthony Baldwin (AIG UK), Antonio Lorenzo (Lloyds), Vibhu Sharma (Zurich) and Julian Adams (Prudential) |
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| 20.5.16 |
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Pendragon - commence £20million share buyback programme to return surplus cash to shareholders |
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| 19.5.16 |
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Brightside - re-launches mainstream van product targeting 10% market share; UK van market worth between £600m-£1.0bn annually |
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| 19.5.16 |
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IAM and IAM RoadSmart – celebrating 60 years of better driving and riding |
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| 19.5.16 |
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Ford - 55% of motorists would share their car for money (just 17% would share their dog for a fee) |
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| 19.5.16 |
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UK car traffic levels at an all-time high - number of cars in Britain up 43% from 21m in 1995 to more than 30m in 2015 |
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| 19.5.16 |
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India: Global NCAP - zero stars for all cars in latest Global NCAP crash tests |
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| 19.5.16 |
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Fife College - students protest over plans to axe body repair apprenticeships |
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| 19.5.16 |
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ABI - reacts to Modern Transport Bill, from yesterday's Queen's Speech; "fully automated vehicles will be a safety revolution" |
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| 19.5.16 |
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Global Cyber Alliance - phishing, weak identity protection and vulnerable and compromised websites top list of cyber threats |
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| 19.5.16 |
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Zopa - loan provider launches car refinancing service for UK consumers |
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| 19.5.16 |
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Vauxhall - announce second recall action on all 235,000 Zafira B models |
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| 19.5.16 |
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Ageas UK - Q1 results: "profitable performance driven by Motor"; now have 3.9 million Personal Motor customers |
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| 18.5.16 |
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Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) - warns of increase in fuel prices as crude oil soars by 80% |
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| 18.5.16 |
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Queen's Speech - industry reactions: National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) |
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| 18.5.16 |
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Queen's Speech - industry reactions: Nissan |
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| 18.5.16 |
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Consumer Intelligence - 7/10 motorists fear driverless cars will drive up £insurance; insurers say premiums will be cut in the long-run |
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| 18.5.16 |
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Autocar - to name car industry’s top 100 British women |
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| 18.5.16 |
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Jennings Ford bodyshop - partners with Darlington College to highlight motor repair apprenticeships |
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| 18.5.16 |
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Queen's Speech - encourage investment in driverless cars and make insurance available to users of driverless cars |
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| 18.5.16 |
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Paragon Automotive - restructures and invests six figure sum to deliver a customer focused end to end service |
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| 18.5.16 |
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Lightfoot - in-car driver coaching technology; Exeter’s citywide driver-behaviour trial shows promising early results |
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| 18.5.16 |
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ABI - general insurance claims firm, Horwich Farrelly, sign up to ABI Associate Membership |
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| 18.5.16 |
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British Bodyshop Awards - your feedback is important! Please complete this quick survey |
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| 18.5.16 |
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Thatcham - the definitive timeline and stages towards the fully automated car arriving in 2025 |
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| 18.5.16 |
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Government - highest employment rate (74.2%) since records began; average wages up 2.0% in last 12 months |
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| 17.5.16 |
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Aviva - to invest £20m supporting Founders Factory, technology incubator set up by the founder of Lastminute.com |
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| 17.5.16 |
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Dews Motor Group - dealer group based in Halifax, closes together with its bodyshop |
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| 17.5.16 |
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ABI - automated vehicles will do more to save lives than the invention of the seatbelt, insurers say |
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| 17.5.16 |
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National Windscreens - showcases Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) investment and Partscheck at BIBA 2016 |
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| 17.5.16 |
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Connected Solutions - Industry Insights launches a unique end-to-end motor claims supply chain solution to deliver speed and value |
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| 17.5.16 |
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Connected Solutions - Industry Insights launches a unique end-to-end motor claims supply chain solution to deliver speed and value |
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| 17.5.16 |
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Revive! - in a blog for Fleet News, Revive!'s MD Mark Llewellyn writes "time to look again at smart repair" |
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| 17.5.16 |
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Nissan - re allegations that UK built Nissan Qashqai cars were fitted with emissions defeat devices: "firmly denies any wrong doing" |
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| 17.5.16 |
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esure - Brits ignore red lights with convictions up 5,000 in 2015; 31 million cars on the road in the UK |
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| 17.5.16 |
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Ford - carbon-fibre-bodied Ford GT will debut optional carbon-fibre wheels, offering new clear-coated, bare-carbon finish |
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| 17.5.16 |
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Bicester Heritage - becomes home to pioneering historic vehicle restoration apprenticeship course |
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| 17.5.16 |
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Information Commissioner's office- fines claims management company £250,000 for 17.5 million nuisance calls but company liquidated in March |
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| 17.5.16 |
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Inflation rate - inflation falls again: CPI down to 0.3% for last 12 months; RPI falls to 1.3% |
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| 17.5.16 |
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DVLA - developing smartphone version of the driving licence |
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| 17.5.16 |
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Lookers - Q1 trading update: "strong performance with continued improvements in all areas of the business" |
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| 16.5.16 |
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RAC Passport - dealers can now carry out provenance check for commercial vehicles |
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| 16.5.16 |
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Glasurit - paints Europe’s largest vacuum tanker, the Terminator |
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| 16.5.16 |
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Autoglass - appoints Nick Cleary and Sarah Ringrose to newly created customer experience roles |
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| 16.5.16 |
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CBI - predicts slower growth for UK in 2016 and 2017 as dark cloud of uncertainty looms |
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| 16.5.16 |
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USA: Sherwin-Williams - acquisition of Valspar receives second request from US Federal Trade Commission |
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| 16.5.16 |
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Allianz UK - Q1 results: "good results"; operating profit up 43% on premiums down 1.5% |
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| 16.5.16 |
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Swiss Re - "frontier markets" Nigeria, Ecuador, Vietnam and Azerbaijan offer attractive long-term potential for insurers |
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| 16.5.16 |
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Comparethemarket.com - young drivers are spending over £4,750 just to get on the road |
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| 16.5.16 |
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Insure The Box - insurance telematics provider to sponsor 2016 National Road Safety Conference |
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| 16.5.16 |
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ABP Club National Meeting - Tues 14 June at Thatcham "biggest and best ever ABP Club meeting"; book NOW |
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| 16.5.16 |
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Fix Auto UK - hat-trick of awards at the British Bodyshop Awards: Fix Auto Henley-on-Thames, Fix Auto Stoke-on-Trent and Fix Auto Wrexham |
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| 16.5.16 |
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ABP Club website - last week was busiest week this year, with 28,324 visits |
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| 16.5.16 |
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insurethat/Smart Insurance - offer non-regulated dealers IAR (Introducer Appointed Representative) status to offer GAP and SMART insurance |
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| 16.5.16 |
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Markerstudy - partners with Keychoice, the insurance distribution group owned by SSP |
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| 16.5.16 |
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AXA Insurance - new online tool to accurately calculate the business interruption (BI) risk for individual commercial clients |
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| 16.5.16 |
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The Observer – how clever car technology will shake up the insurance market |
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| 16.5.16 |
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Ageas - Ageas employees across UK raise over £88,000 for the NSPCC |
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| 16.5.16 |
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Aviva - and All 4 join forces with Tinchy Stryder and the Chuckle Brothers to promote safer driving |
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| 15.5.16 |
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BBA – Tweet Wall at BBA was a huge success: 821 posts with a total reach of 3.6 million people |
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| 13.5.16 |
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Tech World - what happens when driverless cars create accidentless cars? |
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| 13.5.16 |
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RAC - new Comprehensive Plus European breakdown cover includes accident legal cover and vehicle repatriation fro write-offs |
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| 13.5.16 |
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New Scientist - driverless cars feature: "London is set for driverless car roll-out – so what comes next?" |
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| 13.5.16 |
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Morelli Group website, Slim’s Detailing - included in Google Certified Shops program |
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| 13.5.16 |
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British Bodyshop Awards - 2017 WorldSkills Autobody Repair and Car Painting squads "buzzing" after your support at BBAs |
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| 13.5.16 |
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RAC Telematics - smartphone app now in Microsoft App Store |
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| 13.5.16 |
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Co-op Insurance - home and motor claims were up a third on the last Friday 13th (13 November 2015); today is the only Friday 13th in 2016 |
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| 13.5.16 |
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Confused.com - motorists charged with drug-driving up 140% across the UK in the last year; 2,090 motorists in 2015 |
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| 13.5.16 |
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BEN - Mercedes-Benz fundraising event organised by Prestige Car Service for BEN, Saturday 14 May, Finchdean, Hampshire |
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| 12.5.16 |
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British Bodyshop Awards - the photos are available to view online NOW! FREE TO DOWNLOAD |
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| 12.5.16 |
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IFED / Aviva - Manchester ghostbroker who set up over 150 fraudulent motor insurance policies in £200k scam jailed for 20 months |
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| 12.5.16 |
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Bodyshop Consulting - manager/owner coaching day, Tuesday 17 May in Burnham near Slough |
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| 12.5.16 |
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British Bodyshop Awards - highlights from Twitter - @BritishBodyshop #2016bba |
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| 12.5.16 |
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Nissan - to take 34% share of Mitsubishi Motors and become largest shareholder |
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| 12.5.16 |
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DVLA, VCA and DVSA - RAC responds to publication of motoring services strategy |
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| 12.5.16 |
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Henkel - win one of six CAT S40 Smartphones in the new LOCTITE Racing Game |
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| 12.5.16 |
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Hertz Accident Support - CCL Accident Support relaunched, three years after acquisition by Hertz |
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| 12.5.16 |
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Swansway ARC, Crewe - £80,000 investment to become Audi UK’s R8 specialist repair centre; Martin Smith, 1 of 5 Body Tech in world trained |
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| 12.5.16 |
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British Bodyshop Awards - your generosity raised £8,190 for The Rainbow Trust Children's Charity, BEN and The Children’s Society. THANK YOU! |
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| 12.5.16 |
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Employers’ Forum for Reducing Reoffending (EFFRR) - employing ex-offenders helps ship repair business meet need for specialist skills |
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| 12.5.16 |
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The Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) Fleet Support Scheme - public and private sector fleets can get up to 75% off zero emission cars |
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| 12.5.16 |
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British Bodyshop Awards - a huge thanks to the 804 guests who attended the BBAs on Tuesday evening |
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| 12.5.16 |
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HPI - partners with SMMT for HPI Recall Check to protect consumers against buying a car with a manufacturing fault or defect |
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| 12.5.16 |
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Spies Hecker - Priomat 1K Spot Primer 4074, corrosion protection for small sand-through areas |
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| 12.5.16 |
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HMG Paints / Craftmaster / Heritage Paints - help restore world’s most famous locomotive, the Flying Scotsman; part of £4.2 million project |
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| 12.5.16 |
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What Car? - motorists don’t trust ‘black box’ tech to prove if they are safe drivers or not |
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| 12.5.16 |
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Winns - gain new two year contract with national insurance broker Barry Grainger Ltd |
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| 11.5.16 |
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Clarkson, Hammond & May - "the Grand Tour" is the name of their new car show on Amazon Prime from this autumn |
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| 11.5.16 |
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Daisy Cutters FC vs Plunky’s Allstars FC - charity football match at Wolverhampton Wanderers FC tomorrow (Thursday) |
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| 11.5.16 |
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Dick Lovett and Spraymaster - Glasurit-sponsored Porsche Restoration Competition is underway |
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| 11.5.16 |
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LexisNexis Risk Solutions and Wunelli - tout motor broker innovation at BIBA 2016 |
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| 11.5.16 |
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CitNOW - appoints Jason Jeggo as its new Head of Sales for the UK |
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| 11.5.16 |
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British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) and Acturis - 2016 Q1 private motor insurance premiums up 7.2% on 2015 |
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| 11.5.16 |
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Whatcar.com - motorists don’t trust ‘black box’ tech to prove if they are safe drivers or not |
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| 11.5.16 |
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Vertu - results for y/e Feb 2016: profits up 24% on turnover up 17%; accident repair business grew 8.0% |
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| 10.5.16 |
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British Bodyshop Awards - winners announced! Full list of all the winners... |
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| 10.5.16 |
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BBA - reminder that drinks reception starts at 6.15pm, come and meet Zoe Ball, call to your seats at 6.50pm |
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| 10.5.16 |
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BBA - driving to the awards? Sat Nav code is: SW8 4NW |
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| 10.5.16 |
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BBA - going to the awards tonight? Remember a £10 note for the charity prize draw |
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| 10.5.16 |
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ECA Group - now providing independent energy services to 8 of the top 30 Bodyshop Groups in the ABP 2015-2016 Industry Yearbook |
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| 10.5.16 |
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RAC - all lane running inquiry: RAC reacts to latest evidence given |
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| 10.5.16 |
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Baldwins Repair Group - Stratford Upon Avon bodyshop gains Honda Accident Repair Approval through local Listers Honda dealer |
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| 10.5.16 |
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British Bodyshop Awards - get your messages on the BBA Tweetwall, follow and mention @BritishBodyshop and use #2016BBA |
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| 10.5.16 |
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Cambria - half-year results; profit up 73% on turnover up 15%; confident of maintain momentum for full year |
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| 09.5.16 |
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Gemini Accident Repairs UK - announce CARSTRUCK of Yeovil acquisition taking group to 19 bodyshop sites |
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| 09.5.16 |
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IAEA AGM and Conference - technology is changing the role of insurers and engineers |
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| 09.5.16 |
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Swansea Crown Court - telematics fraud uncovered in Wales as couple switch number plates to avoid paying for "big hike" in insurance |
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| 09.5.16 |
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Circle Leasing - smash £5,000 sponsorship target in Wings for Life World Run at the weekend |
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| 09.5.16 |
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BBA - reminder that drinks reception starts at 6.15pm, come and meet Zoe Ball, call to your seats at 6.50pm |
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| 09.5.16 |
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BBA - driving to the awards? Sat Nav code is: SW8 4NW |
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| 09.5.16 |
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BBA - going to the awards tomorrow night? Remember a £10 note for the charity prize draw |
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| 09.5.16 |
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British Bodyshop Awards - EIGHT vehicle manufacturers have booked to attend; BBA guests: remember to bring your ticket - printed or on phone |
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| 09.5.16 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - aims to deliver a five-fold increase on ex-service recruitment in the next four years |
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| 09.5.16 |
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Motor Insurers Bureau (MIB) - Ashton West OBE, the MIB's CEO, is recognised for contribution to the insurance industry |
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| 09.5.16 |
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IFED - RSA insurance claims handler jailed for £55k fraud |
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| 09.5.16 |
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MoneySuperMarket - average motor premiums rise 12% in year to Q1 2016 |
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| 09.5.16 |
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BMW - Sandal Wakefield wins BMW Approved Bodyshop of the Year 2016 and Steve Cantle at Fairfield named BMW Bodyshop Manager of the Year 2016 |
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| 09.5.16 |
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RAC - new data shows total number of reported thefts of vehicle number plates in England and Wales is down |
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| 09.5.16 |
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RMI Academy of Automotive Skills - newly opened MOT tester training centre available to all MOT garages in the motor trade |
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| 09.5.16 |
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Sandicliffe Motor Contracts - first ever Open Day to celebrate newly extended Long Eaton HQ was a great success! |
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| 09.5.16 |
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C&D Services UK - Essex bodyshop adds Nissan approval taking VM approval tally to 12 |
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| 09.5.16 |
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Simon Duckworth, D M Keith Ltd - bodyshop manager is 1 of 7 to gain Postgraduate Level Seven Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership |
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| 09.5.16 |
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esure - car ownership has grown at twice the rate of residential parking spaces since 2011 |
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| 09.5.16 |
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British Bodyshop Awards - Zoe Ball, star host, looking forward to a night of excitement and celebrations tomorrow! |
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| 09.5.16 |
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Claims Management Regulation Unit (CMRU) - raid offices of rogue claims companies in Swansea and Birmingham |
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| 08.5.16 |
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John Dwyer - shock result as he loses vote for Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner |
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| 07.5.16 |
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Canada: Fix Auto - acquire Prime CarCare Group, owners of Speedy Auto Service, Minute Muffler and Brake |
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| 06.5.16 |
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Axalta Coating Systems - marks 150 years of innovative coatings with roadshow at Welwyn Training Centre |
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| 06.5.16 |
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Allianz UK - announces top management structure for new combined Commercial and Personal Lines business |
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| 06.5.16 |
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Warren Buffett and Bill Gates - self driving car will prove disastrous for the insurance industry |
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| 06.5.16 |
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SMMT - new van sales rise 12% in April; 3.3% up year-to-date |
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| 06.5.16 |
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SMMT - new car sales up 2.0% in April; alternative fuel vehicles up 27% |
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| 06.5.16 |
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Hastings - Q1 trading update; "strong profitable growth"; premiums up 29%; 2.1 million policies |
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| 05.5.16 |
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British Bodyshop Awards - ALL 6 of the top 6 paint companies and 8 of the top 10 paint distributors will be at BBA |
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| 05.5.16 |
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British Bodyshop Awards - the Nationwide Dodgems... back by popular demand! |
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| 05.5.16 |
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HMG Paints - appoint Steve Pellatt as Decorative Business Area Manager, and David Leverton as Industrial Sales Representative |
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| 05.5.16 |
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GYS - win latest Ford certification for Spot Welder |
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| 05.5.16 |
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British Bodyshop Awards - look out for your BBA tickets! |
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| 05.5.16 |
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British Bodyshop Awards - 2017 WorldSkills Autobody Repair and Car Painting squads will be at the BBAs next week! |
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| 05.5.16 |
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Farécla - G3 Premium now offers even better value with 2 new Spring Promotions |
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| 05.5.16 |
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Babcock - win new contract to manage the Ministry of Defence’s fleet of lease and hire vehicles including repair management |
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| 05.5.16 |
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Sika Automotive - receives the Frost & Sullivan 2015 European Award for OEM weight reduction adhesive products |
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| 05.5.16 |
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Artex Risk Solutions - targets UK motor growth with Quest Holdings acquisition - the largest insurance manager in Gibraltar |
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| 05.5.16 |
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Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) - Lord Faulks "shares scepticism" on insurers' pledge to pass savings to consumers |
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| 05.5.16 |
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Alton Cars - the new bodyshop acquisitions: Beeson & Galloway, Blenheim Express Repairs and JD Bodyworks |
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| 05.5.16 |
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Alton Cars Group - acquire 3 new sites; now have 10 sites and £31m turnover making them the 3rd largest group; looking to acquire more sites |
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| 05.5.16 |
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Motor Codes - automotive industry watchdog passes Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI)’s approval scheme for vehicle repair |
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| 05.5.16 |
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British Insurance Brokers' Association (BIBA) - Enterprise Bill: new Act means good news for the insurance sector & good news for business" |
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| 05.5.16 |
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British Bodyshop Awards - Diamond Partner, Mirka, the BBAs "recognise the best skills and talent in the industry" |
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| 05.5.16 |
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Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department (IFED) - ice cream van used to stage fake accidents in £100k "Mr Whippy van insurance fraud" |
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| 05.5.16 |
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IMI - car businesses must employ more women or risk missing out on £millions; just 1% of vehicle technicians are female |
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| 05.5.16 |
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Petrol and diesel - eleven weeks in a row of price increases; still lower than at any time since 2009 |
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| 05.5.16 |
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Gemini Accident Repairs UK - acquires independent, Mercedes-Benz approved bodyshop, MMBRE of Worcester |
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| 05.5.16 |
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esure - Q1 trading update: "excellent start to 2016 with strong growth"; motor premiums up 17%; 1.459 million motor policies |
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| 05.5.16 |
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RSA - Q1 trading update: "the year has started well"; "profits strong and ahead of expectations" |
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| 05.5.16 |
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Insurance Times Claims Excellence awards - full list of all 16 winners; LV big winners with 3 awards |
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| 04.5.16 |
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British Bodyshop Awards - ALL 20 of the top 20 bodyshop groups have booked to attend - have you? |
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| 04.5.16 |
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British Bodyshop Awards - eight of the top 10 motor insurers are attending the BBAs next week |
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| 04.5.16 |
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Consumer Intelligence - car insurance renewal price rises double |
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| 04.5.16 |
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National Windscreens - selected as windscreen partner for Connected Solutions, a one-stop fleet and insurance solution |
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| 04.5.16 |
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USA: Symach – new 24,000 sq ft bodyshop in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania for US MSO, 3D Auto Body & Collision Centers |
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| 04.5.16 |
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AkzoNobel - mission accomplished for RAID Cross Challenge 2016, humanitarian challenge backed by AkzoNobel |
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| 04.5.16 |
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Henkel - win big with selected promotional packs of vehicle repair and maintenance sector products |
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| 04.5.16 |
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Women's Automotive - next meeting hosted by PPG on Wednesday 8 June, Williams F1 Conference Centre, Grove |
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| 04.5.16 |
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Claims Management & Adjusting (CMA) - urges fleets and insurers to contest "excessive" road surface repair bills following a crash |
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| 04.5.16 |
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Global NCAP - four major automotive names will join forces at the London Motor Show as part of the Global NCAP #STOPTHECRASH partnership |
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| 04.5.16 |
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British Bodyshop Awards - Diamond Partner U-POL is "looking forward to the industry’s finest event" |
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| 04.5.16 |
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RAC Business - appoints Phil Barnes as Strategic Sales and Development Manager, a newly created role to grow RAC's telematics product |
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| 04.5.16 |
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AXA UK - to sell off its life and pensions businesses |
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| 04.5.16 |
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RMI Bodyshops (NAB/VBRA) - to meet the SMMT’s Vehicle Manufacturers Body Repair Working Group (VMBRWG) over key industry issues |
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| 04.5.16 |
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British Bodyshop Awards - list of companies booked to attend BBA, Tuesday 10 May, Battersea Evolution, London |
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| 04.5.16 |
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AA British Insurance Premium Index - average quoted motor premiums levelling off with a fall of just £2.43 or 0.4% |
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| 04.5.16 |
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Balgores Colchester’s Trevor Sibley - takes on 800-mile trek across Spain in memory of his wife, Beverley, who died of cancer |
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| 04.5.16 |
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Volkswagen - new Aftersales Digital Reception (ADR) for car servicing customers |
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| 04.5.16 |
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Google - test fleet for their 'self-driving system' increases with addition of 100 minivans from Fiat Chrysler |
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| 04.5.16 |
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Direct Line Group - Q1 trading update: strong growth for motor; 3.73 million in-force motor policies |
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| 03.5.16 |
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Allianz Group - Q1 2016 results: total revenue down 6.4% and operating profit down 3.5% |
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| 03.5.16 |
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Allianz - Q1 2016 results: total arevenue down 6.4% and operating profit down 3.5% |
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| 03.5.16 |
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British Bodyshop Awards - the full list of finalists ahead of next week's British Bodyshop Awards, TUESDAY 10 MAY @ Battersea Evolution |
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| 03.5.16 |
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Volvo and Thatcham - details and quotes from today's conference on Autonomous Driving Cars and insurance |
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| 03.5.16 |
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Tracker - criminals are one step ahead of modern vehicle security technology |
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| 03.5.16 |
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British Bodyshop Awards - ONE WEEK TO GO! |
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| 03.5.16 |
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Nationwide Accident Repair Services - announces DWS acquisition |
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| 03.5.16 |
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IMI - new Assessed Outcome Module, AOM 133 – Bonding and Mechanical Fastenings Following Researched Repair Methods |
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| 03.5.16 |
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Revive! - poor bodywork is the number one reason why buyers walk away from buying a used car, according to AA-Populus poll |
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| 03.5.16 |
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ABI - James Dalton's speech at A Future With Autonomous Driving Cars - Implications for the Insurance Industry seminar |
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| 03.5.16 |
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IMI - Government must invest £30m in training to boost sales of electric vehicles |
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| 03.5.16 |
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Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) - Amanda Blanc, CEO of AXA UK & Ireland General Insurance, has been appointed as the new IFB Chair |
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| 03.5.16 |
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Allianz - won over 400 litigated claims involving casualty, motor and fraudulent claims with the total saving reaching £2.5m in Q1 2016 |
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| 03.5.16 |
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Tesco Underwriting / Ageas - Colin Anthony (ex Direct Line) joins Tesco Underwriting as Chief Underwriting Officer |
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| 03.5.16 |
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Thatcham Research - warns drivers they should not get too relaxed as autonomous cars get closer |
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| 03.5.16 |
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Volvo / Thatcham Research - number of crashes set to drop by 80% cent by 2035 |
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| 03.5.16 |
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Accident Exchange - £402m repair bill for brand new cars; 10% of all accidents over the last 12 months involved new 15 & 65-plate vehicles |
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| 03.5.16 |
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Vertu - acquire Leeds Jaguar from Inchcape for £650,000; will operate under the Farnell brand |
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| 02.5.16 |
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Slater and Gordon Group - successfully agrees revised bank facility; new agreement is until March 2018 |
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| 01.5.16 |
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ABP website - April was busiest month of 2016; over 100,000 visits every month for the last 24 months in a row |
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| 30.4.16 |
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John Dwyer - hopes voters keep him as Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire in 5 May election |
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| 29.4.16 |
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Modern Claims Awards - list of all 17 winners; WNS won "Claims Management Company of the Year" |
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| 29.4.16 |
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The Metro - motorist sends front, rear and side images of herself - not her car - to motor insurer |
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| 29.4.16 |
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British Bodyshop Awards - the Awards Dinner Menu and Drinks pre-ordering details |
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| 29.4.16 |
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Volkswage and Inchcape - new Inchcape West London Volkswagen dealership open off A4, flagship site is VW's largest to date |
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| 29.4.16 |
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End-of / Go-Cam - accident reporting app records, sends and saves video evidence on incidents |
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| 29.4.16 |
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British Bodyshop Awards - Diamond Partner Farécla looking forward to an "outstanding event"! |
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| 29.4.16 |
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NI: Euro Car Parts (ECP) - opens branch in Londonderry, Northern Ireland |
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| 29.4.16 |
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Covéa - Paul Ali, Business Change Manager, takes on 615-mile ultramarathon for the Alexander Devine Children’s Hospice Service |
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| 29.4.16 |
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A&R Vehicle Services - CV repairer's new website and online estimating feature and goes live |
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| 29.4.16 |
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CRASH Services - 20th year of success after record year of growth; accident management and breakdown recovery firm adds 35% more staff |
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| 29.4.16 |
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Revive! - Mark Llewellyn, Revive's MD, completes London Marathon hat-trick for Children with Cancer UK |
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| 29.4.16 |
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British Bodyshop Awards - *IMPORTANT REMINDER* names needed by TODAY - FRIDAY - to be included on Table Plan and Awards Programme |
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| 29.4.16 |
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International Cooperative and Mutual Insurance Federation (ICMIF) - 20% more new jobs created by mutual insurers since economic crisis |
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| 29.4.16 |
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Churchill Car Insurance - excuses from uninsured drivers include "it was my husband’s car. He is dead but he is still insured." |
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| 28.4.16 |
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US: CAPA’s globally recognised standards to form foundation of Chinese standards for aftermarket automotive sarts |
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| 28.4.16 |
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Tri-Sphere - now the sole distributor in the UK and Ireland for all new equipment manufactured by Chief Automotive Technologies from the US |
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| 28.4.16 |
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LKQ - worldwide Q1 results: revenue up 8.3% to $1,921 million but pre-tax profits fall 2% to $166 million |
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| 28.4.16 |
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British Bodyshop Awards: PPG & Brown Brothers Distribution - sponsored race cars will be on show at the BBAs...straight from the track! |
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| 28.4.16 |
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IAM RoadSmart - driverless cars poll: 65% of motorists believe that a human being should always be in control of the vehicle |
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| 28.4.16 |
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Kindertons - buys credit hire taxi firm, Sovereign Automotive, to become the UK’s largest taxi credit hire provider |
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| 28.4.16 |
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WNS - worldwide results y/e March 2016: unchanged pre-tax profit of $81m on turnover of $562m, up 5.6% |
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| 28.4.16 |
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Insure The Box - driver tiredness is as much a risk factor as alcohol when it comes to road safety |
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| 28.4.16 |
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Thatcham Research - Repair Focus: 'Bodyshop of the Future’ at Thatcham, Tuesday 14 June, including ABP Club meeting |
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| 28.4.16 |
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Malton Coachworks (part of Classic and Sportscar Centre) - celebrate 25th Anniversary with black tie dinner at The National Railway Museum |
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| 28.4.16 |
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GEFCO - automotive logistics firm selects ACIS for de-fleeting efficiencies across three sites |
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| 28.4.16 |
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FAB Recycling - Tim McCarthy joins FAB Recycling's Board of Directors as Business Development Director |
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| 28.4.16 |
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Revive! - Robert Hawes, ex head of division for smart repair company Up-to-Scratch, joins Revive! Management Team |
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| 28.4.16 |
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Fix Auto UK - first class honours for Fix Auto after offering leadership & management course to its network |
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| 28.4.16 |
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Geoffrey Insurance - new name from today for Chaucer Direct; owned by Markerstudy since July 2015 |
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| 28.4.16 |
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Inchcape Fleet Solutions (IFS) and FMG - outsourced incident management deal for UK fleets; repairs to IFS approved network |
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| 28.4.16 |
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Arval - vehicle leasing and fleet management firm calls on RAC to provide enhanced support to accident management customers |
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| 28.4.16 |
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Arval - vehicle leasing and fleet management firm calls on RAC to provide enhanced support to accident management customers |
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| 28.4.16 |
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Arval - vehicle leasing and fleet management firm calls on RAC to provide enhanced support to accident management customers |
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| 28.4.16 |
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Arval - vehicle leasing and fleet management firm calls on RAC to provide enhanced support to accident management customers |
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| 28.4.16 |
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Inchcape Fleet Services (IFS) and FMG - outsourced incident management deal for UK fleets; repairs to IFS approved network |
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| 28.4.16 |
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British Bodyshop Awards - *IMPORTANT REMINDER* names needed by tomorrow (Friday 29 April) to be included on Table Plan and Awards Programme |
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| 28.4.16 |
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Apprenticeships - CBI warns that the new levy scheme may not be viable by April 2017 launch date |
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| 28.4.16 |
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Pendragon - trading update: underlying profit before tax increased by 8.7% |
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| 28.4.16 |
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Redde plc - trading update: "profits are continuing to exceed the Board’s original expectations" |
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| 27.4.16 |
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British Bodyshop Awards - Diamond Partner, Circle Leasing: BBAs "is the highlight of our events calendar" |
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| 27.4.16 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) - in PPG's five years of Headline Sponsorship the BBAs have welcomed nearly 3,000 guests |
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| 27.4.16 |
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RAC - May Day Bank Holiday weekend traffic warning |
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| 27.4.16 |
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BIBA 2016 - former British Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, announced as keynote speaker at |
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| 27.4.16 |
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Glass's - growing pressure on used car values into 2017 |
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| 27.4.16 |
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AXA - nets trio of fraudsters using the fundamental dishonesty defence, saving £60,000 |
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| 27.4.16 |
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CV Show: BVRLA - unveils latest HGV Fair Wear & Tear guide |
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| 27.4.16 |
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2016 Fleet Show - fleet service companies to the fore at Silverstone Fleet Show |
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| 27.4.16 |
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ABP Expo Review 2016 - printed copies in the post, read the EXPO Review online, now! |
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| 27.4.16 |
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Scope Technologies - pioneering virtual reality technology for "accurate and transparent" damage assessment |
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| 27.4.16 |
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Euro NCAP - Chinese has become the tenth language in which content on the Euro NCAP website is available |
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| 27.4.16 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBAs) - Diamond Partner, Audatex, "proud to support" the BBAs |
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| 27.4.16 |
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IAM RoadSmart - the new name for the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) |
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| 27.4.16 |
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Swansway Group - record first quarter for Swansway Group aftersales |
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| 27.4.16 |
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The Freight Transport Association (FTA) - rebranded Lightfoot telematics product for cars and vans |
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| 27.4.16 |
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Japan: Mitsubishi - admits it cheated on fuel mileage tests for 25 years; cars ONLY sold in Japan |
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| 27.4.16 |
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ABI Motor Conference 2016 - 18 October, The Grange Tower Bridge Hotel, London |
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| 27.4.16 |
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Aviva - Brits say whiplash fraud is just as unacceptable as drink-driving |
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| 27.4.16 |
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Avia - Brits say whiplash fraud is just as unacceptable as drink-driving |
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| 27.4.16 |
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Staysure - over 50s car and travel insurance specialist creates 120 jobs |
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| 27.4.16 |
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ABI - comment on Volvo Drive Me London project |
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| 27.4.16 |
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Vauxhall - driver explains OnStar’s Automatic Crash Response feature after being involved in a head-on collision |
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| 27.4.16 |
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Tungsten Network - SMEs lose £9bn in invoice fraud; cyber-crime costing average SME business £1,658 per year |
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| 27.4.16 |
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Volvo - plan in-depth trial of self-driving cars on Britain's roads starting early next year |
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| 27.4.16 |
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CV Show: Venson - fit crash tested storage equipment to ensure vehicles are safe and fit for work |
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| 26.4.16 |
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Loughborough University - unique head restraint and car seat system could reduce whiplash injuries |
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| 26.4.16 |
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RSA; Andy Warren - confirms his departure on Friday 29 April after 17 years at RSA |
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| 26.4.16 |
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Retail Automotive Alliance - adds three new members: Chambers Group, Gates Ford and Hartwell Group |
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| 26.4.16 |
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Cold callers - forced to display phone numbers under new Government plans |
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| 26.4.16 |
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ACIS / Simon Bailes Accident Repair Centre - supports Boundary 500 SOS Challenge to raise funds for Children’s Hospice, Zoe’s Place |
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| 26.4.16 |
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IAEA National Conference 2016 - Saturday 7th May 2016, Coventry Transport Museum |
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| 26.4.16 |
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Road Haulage Association (RHA) - announces new insurance service, FR8, with Aviva and broker, Griffiths & Armour Insurance |
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| 26.4.16 |
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GEM Motoring Assist - concern over Britain’s drug drivers |
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| 26.4.16 |
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CV Show: SMMT - number of vans on UK roads has passed 4 million for the first time and 57% of them are white |
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| 26.4.16 |
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CV Show: Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles - newly added tipper body truck with HSS, developed in partnership with conversions specialist, VFS |
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| 26.4.16 |
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Scope Technologies - virtual reality software - when used with telematics device data - allows insurers to 'recreate' accidents |
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| 26.4.16 |
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Acope Technologies - virtual reality software - when used with telematics device data - allows insurers to 'recreate' accidents |
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| 26.4.16 |
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SMMT - safety technology undermined as 88.5% of vans checked by DVSA last year were dangerously overloaded |
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| 26.4.16 |
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Aliweld, Newcastle - aluminium specialist truck body builder and bodyshop purchases adjacent site for expansion |
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| 26.4.16 |
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TrakM8 - trading update: revenue up 44%; 151,000 telematics units now in operation |
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| 26.4.16 |
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USA: Audatex - announces strategic relationship with Driven Brands, the largest multi-site bodyshop operator |
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| 25.4.16 |
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Retail Automotive Alliance (RAA) - John Matthews (ex AutoRestore and Fix Auto) adds 3 new dealership members |
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| 25.4.16 |
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RSA Group - Andy Warren to leave senior position within RSA Group |
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| 25.4.16 |
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Ford Motor Co - "Apple is now a major rival, we think they are building a car...we will not build it for them" |
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| 25.4.16 |
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British Bodyshop Awards - the official BBA Preview is online NOW! |
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| 25.4.16 |
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Carlac - partners with Silco to offer unique air cure technology clearcoat and primer |
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| 25.4.16 |
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Sweden: Spies Hecker - 1930s Ford A Roadster restored last year by Austrian air brush artist Knud Tiroch and Spies Hecker takes top prize |
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| 25.4.16 |
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Pilkington Glass - lose appeal against size of 357 million euro fine for automotive glass cartel in 2008 |
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| 25.4.16 |
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British Bodyshop Awards - Twitter banter from the finalists... |
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| 25.4.16 |
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Ireland: AA Motor Insurance - Irish motorists more concerned about cost of insurance than Gardaí enforcing traffic laws |
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| 25.4.16 |
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Weightmans - how to deal with 'diminution in value' motor claims |
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| 25.4.16 |
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UK General Insurance - technology spurs further growth in the UK insurance schemes market |
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| 25.4.16 |
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Cheshire Constabulary: Norwich Police - 'Operation Action'; two arrests and three vehicles seized in road safety crackdown |
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| 25.4.16 |
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Farécla - daylight lamp Colad Check Light added to product line-up |
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| 25.4.16 |
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Fix Auto UK - announces new national agreement to provide motor repair services to AXA Insurance |
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| 25.4.16 |
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Gocompare.com - record 1.2m drivers attended a speed awareness course in 2015; up 170% in five years |
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| 25.4.16 |
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ABI Quarterly Motor Insurance Premium Tracker - 10% year on year rise in cost of the average comprehensive policy |
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| 25.4.16 |
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The REAL Rally - all 31 teams arrive back safely! Around £20k raised for REAL - The Ethan Rees Linwood Memorial Fun |
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| 25.4.16 |
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East Bilney Coachworks - Kings Lynn Bodyshop is now ISO9001 and BS10125 certificated |
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| 25.4.16 |
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Nationwide - success for Nationwide and PPG sponsored Dan Cammish in Porsche Carrera Cup GB races 3 and 4 at Silverstone |
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| 25.4.16 |
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Edam Group (owners of EasiDrive) - after a record 2015 set for more growth with Yorkshire Bank funding package |
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| 25.4.16 |
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Quindell - ex- chief, Rob Terry, says he made £30m from scandal-hit business |
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| 25.4.16 |
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Admiral Group - founder Henry Engelhardt talks to The Telegraph before he hands over to David Stevens |
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| 25.4.16 |
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USA - growth in use of advanced high-strength steel (AHSS) for car bodies exceeds forecast |
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| 25.4.16 |
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APU - conman Naveed Shah found guilty of using fake insurance policies to steal hire cars worth over £200k |
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| 25.4.16 |
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RAC - illegal handheld mobile phone use at the wheel still rife |
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| 25.4.16 |
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Telematics - "Black box technology and coaching have made me a better driver" says Mail on Sunday article |
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| 25.4.16 |
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Canada - first autonomous vehicle (AV) conference held; their arrival will be a radically disruptive event |
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| 22.4.16 |
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Emissions - Mercedes, Opel, Audi, Porsche and VW to recall 630,000 diesel-powered cars to fix engine software |
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| 22.4.16 |
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Fiat Chrysler - to recall 1.1m vehicles worldwide over fears they may roll away after drivers get out |
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| 22.4.16 |
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Volkswagen Group - 2015 results: loss of 16.2 BILLION Euros is largest in company's history |
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| 22.4.16 |
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Audatex - update to AZT paint calculation planned for 1 July 2016 will have implications for the Paint Index |
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| 22.4.16 |
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Road fuel (petrol and diesel) sales - hit highest levels for 8 years in March and in Q1 |
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| 22.4.16 |
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Direct Line - millions of motorists risk driving with bad eyesight |
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| 22.4.16 |
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Selsia (with Penning's Group Repair Pods) - win "Innovation in Accident Management" award from Fleet World |
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| 22.4.16 |
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RSA - seeks to halve staff redundancy pay and close final salary pension scheme |
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| 22.4.16 |
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Saga - Acromas sells last 32% of Saga it still owned; no longer has any shareholding in Saga |
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| 21.4.16 |
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Emissions - UK and German govt tests show VW only manufacturer fitting defeat devises; new tests from 2017 |
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| 21.4.16 |
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BLM Law - government’s focus on whiplash claims has led to a rise in casualty fraud |
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| 21.4.16 |
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The Floow - telematics company awarded the 2016 Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the Innovation category – UK’s highest accolade for business |
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| 21.4.16 |
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The Queen’s Cars - celebrating the Queen's 90th Birthday, ABP Club checks out the Royal garage... |
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| 21.4.16 |
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Accident Exchange / True Solicitors - team ‘Tower Rangers’ to cycle over 500 miles for Winston’s Wish |
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| 21.4.16 |
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IAEA National Conference 2016 - Saturday 7th May 2016, Coventry Transport Museum |
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| 21.4.16 |
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Denso - redesigned Electric Power Steering (EPS) system for autonomous vehicles |
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| 21.4.16 |
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Aviva - 'Distinct' motor product for high net worth and mass affluent insurance markets; part of new Aviva Private Clients division |
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| 21.4.16 |
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Volvo Cars - announces new "deliberately ambitious" target of one million electrified cars sold by 2025 |
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| 21.4.16 |
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cap hpi - predicts 48% rise in used LCV stock by 2019 |
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| 21.4.16 |
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The REAL Rally - 28 teams, 30 cars... and they're off! |
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| 21.4.16 |
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CitNOW - Judges confirmed for 2016 CitNOW Video Awards |
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| 21.4.16 |
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David Prentice BMW - bodyshop sales growth of 27% YTD supported by Accident Exchange referrals |
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| 21.4.16 |
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British Bodyshop Awards - less than 3 weeks to go! 19 reasons to attend the biggest and best independent awards event in this industry! |
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| 21.4.16 |
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Chartwell - celebrates its Golden Anniversary and predicts "rapid change again" over the next 50 years |
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| 21.4.16 |
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Department for Work and Pensions - employment rate at record 74.1%; wages continue to rise 2.2%; 31.4m people in work up 360,000 in a year |
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| 20.4.16 |
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NI: The Dennison Bodyshop – Co. Antrim-based bodyshop and Volvo Truck and Bus dealer group hold first ever Health Awareness Week |
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| 20.4.16 |
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C&D Services (UK) - Essex bodyshop adds Fiat Car, Alfa Romeo, Fiat Professional, Abarth, Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge approvals with FCA Group |
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| 20.4.16 |
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Euro NCAP - Toyota Prius first car for Euro NCAP’s newest test of autonomous emergency braking (AEB) technology for pedestrians |
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| 20.4.16 |
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PPG - resign long standing partnership deal with F1 team, Williams Martini Racing |
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| 20.4.16 |
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Fix Auto UK - Michael G Motors of central Luton joins as Fix Auto Luton |
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| 20.4.16 |
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Euro Car Parts - opens 10,000 sq ft Warwick branch |
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| 20.4.16 |
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Richardsons bodyshop - Colchester's longest established bodyshop celebrates 50th anniversary |
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| 20.4.16 |
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The REAL Rally: The Martini Boys / Chartwell - Chris Brightmore, Kev Richardson and Steve Wells are ready to rally! |
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| 20.4.16 |
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Mansells - former F1 champion Nigel Mansell’s newly extended Mitsubishi showroom and workshop in Jersey officially opens |
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| 20.4.16 |
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Moneysupermarket - Q1 trading update: group revenue up 9% but insurance dips 2% |
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| 19.4.16 |
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National Accident Repair Group - launches member benefits programme for its network repairers |
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| 19.4.16 |
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Circle Leasing - Team Circle joins the Wings for Life World Run to raise money for spinal cord injury research |
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| 19.4.16 |
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British Bodyshop Awards - the bar is OPEN! (for drinks pre-orders) |
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| 19.4.16 |
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Tracker - Land Rover Defender thefts up 75%; "significant rise in demand for parts"; NFU Mutual urges owners to boost their vehicle security |
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| 19.4.16 |
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Allianz Global Assistance UK - Kate Walker joins to lead insurance and assistance product and service expansion |
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| 19.4.16 |
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Markerstudy - new structure for Retail Division as Managing Director, Russell Bence, departs end of this month |
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| 19.4.16 |
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ACIS - outperforms the bodyshop market with 20% growth; double the performance of the sector as a whole |
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| 19.4.16 |
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RMI Bodyshops (NAB/VBRA) - to host a series of 'Know How' events |
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| 19.4.16 |
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British Bodyshop Awards - full list of all 103 finalists A-Z |
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| 19.4.16 |
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Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) - motorists at mercy of insurance industry 'smokescreen' |
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| 19.4.16 |
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The REAL Rally - Team BRIDGE… on your marks get set GO…The REAL Rally |
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| 19.4.16 |
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Motor Insurers Bureau (MIB) - survey of drivers convicted of ‘hit and run’ reveal 16-22% 'ran' because there was no damage to the vehicles |
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| 19.4.16 |
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Barry Whittles - back in the industry as 50% owner of Porpora Marketing with Jenny Anderson (ex-JCC marketing manager) |
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| 19.4.16 |
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Saga - results for y/e 31 Jan 2016: motor insurance revenue up 4% to £510m; motor profit up 185 to £118m |
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| 18.4.16 |
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The Freight Transport Association (FTA) - new fleet vehicle safety and roadworthiness audits |
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| 18.4.16 |
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DfT - new rules mean unnecessary and out-of-date road signs can be removed from our roads from this Friday |
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| 18.4.16 |
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IMI / London Motor Show - encourages visitors to Battersea Evolution London Motor Show next month, just before the British Bodyshop Awards! |
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| 18.4.16 |
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Gary Burnett / Aviva - "naïve" footballer given suspended jail sentence over false whiplash claim |
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| 18.4.16 |
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NCR Bodyshops / AGM Services - NCR calls on AGM for site conditioning assessment of new Swindon bodyshop acquisition |
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| 18.4.16 |
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Thatcham Research - welcomes UN support for AEB as standard on all new cars |
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| 18.4.16 |
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Huffington Post article: The Developing World Needs Safer Cars - safety measures taken out of cars produced for the Latin American market |
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| 18.4.16 |
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National Windscreens - to focus on Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADA) at Commercial Vehicle Show next week |
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| 18.4.16 |
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Saga - paid out more than half a million pounds repairing customers caravans in 2015 |
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| 18.4.16 |
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TTC Group - stressed drivers more likely to be in a road crash, warns the TTC Group as part of Stress Awareness Month |
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| 18.4.16 |
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Ireland: Small Firms Association (SFA) - small businesses facing insurance cost crisis because of Ireland's "compo culture" |
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| 18.4.16 |
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British Bodyshop Awards - full list of all 103 finalists in 24 award categories |
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| 18.4.16 |
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Eugene Kaspersky, Kaspersky Lab – IT security expert warns connected cars are at risk of being hacked for next 10 years |
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| 18.4.16 |
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Apprenticeships - Government gives go-ahead for development of single-skill trailblazer apprenticeships; members of trailblazer group named |
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| 18.4.16 |
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Confused.com Willis Towers Watson Car Insurance Price Index - motorists face annual price hikes of 14%; av comp premium £671 in Q1 2016 |
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| 18.4.16 |
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FT - cars that connect to the internet will be vulnerable to hackers for a decade says cyber security expert |
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| 18.4.16 |
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REAL Rally - the route, the teams and names of the team members; it all begins on Thursday |
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| 15.4.16 |
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Vehicle Procurements - new head office and remarketing centre open day a great success! |
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| 15.4.16 |
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Auto Body Professional magazine: Mind the Skills Gap - bodyshop managers talk about struggling to attract new talent |
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| 15.4.16 |
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OSV - almost one in three motorists have had a parking prang in the last 12 months and 12% 'bump and run' |
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| 15.4.16 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - JLR Intelligent vehicle a reality within the next 10 years and it will "real-world test" technologies this year |
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| 15.4.16 |
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REAL Rally: the Vellaboys - Karl and David Vella join the REAL Rally, starting Thursday 21 April from Essex for a three-day tour of Europe |
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| 15.4.16 |
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Ageas - employees across UK raise over £88,000 for the NSPCC |
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| 15.4.16 |
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Australia: 'Ghost car' - dashcam footage of a crash caused by a car that appears out of nowhere |
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| 15.4.16 |
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Brown Brothers - TC Harrison, four-site dealer bodyshop group, renew supply partnership with Brown Brothers |
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| 15.4.16 |
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Easifix: UK's largest car insurance fraud scam - of the 2/82 people convicted: one ordered to pay just £10 & the other fails to attend court |
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| 15.4.16 |
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Confused.com - average Brit spends 48 and a half hours a year stationary at traffic lights; "motorists running red lights cause accidents" |
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| 15.4.16 |
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LV= - chief executive, Mike Rogers, to step down after 10 years in role |
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| 14.4.16 |
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British Bodyshop Awards: Zurich - finalists announced for the Bodyshop of the Year Award |
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| 14.4.16 |
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France: Renault - 80% fall in serious or fatal accidents involving Renault's cars in France over 15 years thanks to ADAS |
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| 14.4.16 |
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British Bodyshop Awards: Vauxhall - finalists announced for the Bodyshop of the Year Award |
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| 14.4.16 |
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Allianz UK - to withdraw from direct motor market from June; 170 jobs at risk; new single trading division |
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| 14.4.16 |
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British Bodyshop Awards: Toyota - finalists announced for the Cycle Time, Repair Growth and Estimating Excellence Awards |
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| 14.4.16 |
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HMG Paints - Acrythane ACE, a new high performance 2K Acrylic Polyurethane finish |
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| 14.4.16 |
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non-OE parts - Ulster TV runs news article "replica car parts ‘risk lives’ says report" |
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| 14.4.16 |
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RAC - launches new telematics driver app for smartphones |
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| 14.4.16 |
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USA: Louisiana - seeks to ban insurers from fitting non-OE anti-lock brake parts or airbag system components |
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| 13.4.16 |
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Co-op Insurance - young drivers call for a driving test overhaul |
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| 13.4.16 |
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British Bodyshop Awards: Thatcham - finalists announced for the Apprentice Mentor of the Year Award |
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| 13.4.16 |
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British Bodyshop Awards: Sopp & Sopp - finalists announced for the HGV, LGV and Car Repair Bodyshop of the Year Awards |
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| 13.4.16 |
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Go Ultra Low - 115 EVs registered a day in Q1 2016, equivalent to one electric car every 13 minutes |
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| 13.4.16 |
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Crash for cash? - HGV's dashcam catches moment Vauxhall Astra switching lanes and suddenly braking in front of HGV |
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| 13.4.16 |
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Brown Brothers Distribution - Official Partner to Laser Tools Racing for a second year running in BTCC 2016; see the car at BBA next month! |
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| 13.4.16 |
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Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) - Tracey McDermott to leave the FCA |
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| 13.4.16 |
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USA: Solera Holdings - Solera Founder to speak at 2016 IBIS Global Summit in Barcelona, Spain on 25 May |
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| 13.4.16 |
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Selsia Vehicle Accident Centres - Selsia to show how fleets can slash repair costs at Silverstone Fleet Show next month |
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| 13.4.16 |
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British Bodyshop Awards - meet our BBA party band, CandyAMP |
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| 13.4.16 |
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Auto Windscreens - new Eco Touch Waterless Car Wash to save windscreen repair company 8.3 million litres of water and around £80k a year |
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| 13.4.16 |
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Wunelli - evolves Driver Signature analytics for smartphone telematics apps |
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| 13.4.16 |
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USA: Sika Automotive - to sponsor and exhibit at WardsAuto Interiors Conference in Michigan, USA, Wednesday 11 May 2016 |
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| 13.4.16 |
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DCML - telematics helps dealers offer unaccompanied test drives to boost sales |
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| 13.4.16 |
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PPG: Nexa Autocolor - new range of Premium Primer Surfacer for a high quality finish and maximum repair throughput |
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| 13.4.16 |
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British Bodyshop Awards: Peugeot - finalists announced for the Customer Service Award |
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| 13.4.16 |
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XL Motors Accident Repair Centre - three men caught on CCTV breaking into Coventry bodyshop |
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| 13.4.16 |
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British Bodyshop Awards: Nationwide Network Services - finalists announced for the Customer Service and Bodyshop of the Year Awards |
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| 13.4.16 |
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British Bodyshop Awards: National Accident Repair Group - finalists announced for the Member of the Year and Associate Member of the Year |
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| 13.4.16 |
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British Bodyshop Awards: LV= - finalists announced for the Best Loved Bodyshop Award |
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| 13.4.16 |
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Baldwins Repair Group - invest more than £165,000 in spraybooths |
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| 13.4.16 |
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Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department - criminals target insurance staff in pubs, cafés or through social media to get customer data |
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| 13.4.16 |
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Apprentices - employers of young apprentices will no longer pay National Insurance contributions |
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| 13.4.16 |
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Tesco Insurance - results for y/e Feb 2016: profits fell as motor policies decreased during the year |
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| 12.4.16 |
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Auto Soft - new features released today (Tuesday 12 April) includes Glasssmatix Panel Mech Labour and Paint Labour splits and more |
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| 12.4.16 |
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HMG Paints / Prodrive - HMG Decorative coatings in pole position at Prodrive HQ |
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| 12.4.16 |
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AW Repair Group - newly refurbished reception areas & Junair booths at Newark (Nottingham) and Denaby Main (South Yorkshire) bodyshops |
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| 12.4.16 |
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Winns - acquires D H Hire Limited, a Kent-based niche hire replacement vehicle specialist |
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| 12.4.16 |
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Wunelli - "game-changing" 12V device takes telematics to the mass market at nearly 15% of the cost of a black box |
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| 12.4.16 |
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Inter-est - Ian Douglas (ex Koch-Chemie, Audatex and IRIS) joins Inter-est as Business Development Manager |
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| 12.4.16 |
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Bollington Insurance - Gary Ferguson appointed Motor Trade Account Manager in Scotland |
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| 12.4.16 |
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Inflation rate - inflation unchanged: CPI up to 0.5% for last 12 months; RPI up to 1.6% |
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| 12.4.16 |
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Comparethemarket.com - UK drivers lose £3.5bn a year by delaying motor insurance premium renewals |
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| 12.4.16 |
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Volkswagen Financial Services UK Ltd (VWFS) - David Maloney appointed as new CEO |
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| 12.4.16 |
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Credit hire - businessman loses £236,000 hire claim for Ferrari needed to get to and from work for 7 months |
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| 11.4.16 |
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British Bodyshop Awards: Innovation Group - finalists announced for the Customer Choice Award |
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| 11.4.16 |
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British Bodyshop Awards: Innovation Group - finalists announced for the Repairer of the Year Award |
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| 11.4.16 |
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British Bodyshop Awards: Gallagher Bassett - finalists announced for the Best Customer Service Award! |
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| 11.4.16 |
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British Bodyshop Awards: Fix Auto UK - finalists announced for the Fix Auto UK Cycle Time Performance Award! |
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| 11.4.16 |
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RSA - David Coughlan appointed RSA UK Personal Lines Managing Director, replacing Mark Christer |
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| 11.4.16 |
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US: Good2Go - insurance company CEO asks vehicle manufacturers to make cars safer by removing distracting technology |
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| 11.4.16 |
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US: Toyota / Microsoft - collaborate to being next-generation telematics service |
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| 11.4.16 |
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Ford - tests Fusion Hybrid autonomous research vehicles at night using LiDAR sensor technology |
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| 11.4.16 |
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British Bodyshop Awards: Direct Line Group's three categories - Best for Customer and Speedy Repairer - finalists announced! |
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| 11.4.16 |
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BASF - Luke Stafford (ex LKQ Coatings and IRIS) joins BASF UK as Key Account Manager |
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| 11.4.16 |
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British Bodyshop Awards: Covea Repairer Group of the Year Award finalists announced! |
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| 11.4.16 |
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British Bodyshop Awards: Citroen Customer Service Award finalists announced! |
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| 11.4.16 |
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ABP Employer Protect: Glaisyers - National Living Wage; important information |
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| 11.4.16 |
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Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) - report commissioned by IMI warns Govt to make it illegal for untrained technicians to work on EVs |
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| 11.4.16 |
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Morelli - new IT partner, MAM, to provide operational efficiencies across branch and warehouse operations |
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| 11.4.16 |
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American International Group (AIG) - 125 jobs - up to 5% of AIG's UK headcount - could go, according to Blomberg reports |
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| 11.4.16 |
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Ridgeway - new £10m Jaguar Land Rover Ridgeway showroom and aftersales facility in Newbury opens December 2016 |
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| 11.4.16 |
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Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) - InMotion, new JLR tech start-up, to develop connected car products in North America, Europe and Asia |
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| 11.4.16 |
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Pracso - parts supplied to repairers through Prasco's insurer partnerships are either OES/OEM sourced or externally certified |
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| 11.4.16 |
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AA - results for y/e 31 January 2016: pre-tax profits down 72%; own motor underwriting has started |
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| 11.4.16 |
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Covea Insurance - 2015 results: premiums up 6% but pre-tax profit down 26% as investment income falls |
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| 11.4.16 |
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ComparetheMarket - average premium in Q1 was £682, up 11.6% on same time last year |
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| 11.4.16 |
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Non-OE panels - NIBA report tested 3 non-OE panels from Tong Yang and ORAN; full details of safety concerns |
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| 08.4.16 |
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Non-OE parts in the vehicle body repair process - a statement from Euro Car Parts CEO |
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| 08.4.16 |
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Experian - half of all UK small businesses have no data breach plan; 64% of consumers would be "discouraged" to do business with victims |
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| 08.4.16 |
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ingenie - survey finds 51% of us have been in the car with someone speeding - but 36% wouldn't say anything |
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| 08.4.16 |
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Motor Claims Services - specialist motor claims handling business expands operations in Northampton |
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| 08.4.16 |
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Tollers Solicitors / MASS - whiplash: "banning real claims for people with nasty injuries does not seem at all fair, reasonable or sensible" |
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| 08.4.16 |
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Rolls Royce - it takes 7 days and more than 100lb of paint to apply a "flawless exterior finish" on a new Rolls Royce |
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| 08.4.16 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) - 32 days till... the biggest and best independent awards event in this industry! |
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| 08.4.16 |
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Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) - cars bought on finance by consumers through dealerships up 27% in Feb 2016 vs Feb 2015 |
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| 08.4.16 |
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AutoRaise - invited by Government to create new VDA Apprenticeship |
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| 08.4.16 |
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cap hpi - Tesla Model 3 with a "mass market price tag... will be seriously good value" |
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| 08.4.16 |
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Innovate UK - invests £561 million to back cutting-edge UK firms |
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| 08.4.16 |
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Tesla - "the week electric vehicles went mainstream"; 325,000 deposits of $1,000 in first week for new Model 3 |
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| 08.4.16 |
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Churchill - 57% of motorists admit to being aggressive behind the wheel, 4% have "chased a car in anger" |
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| 08.4.16 |
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LV - ex-employee offered member of staff £300 for each name and number of a road accident victim |
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| 07.4.16 |
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Revive! - record new car registrations could segment used car market |
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| 07.4.16 |
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National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) - 21.5% increase in Alternative Fuel Vehicles (AFVs) sales is "positive" |
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| 07.4.16 |
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Autoglass - rolls out UK-wide ADAS calibration service |
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| 07.4.16 |
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Autoglass - launches UK-wide ADAS calibration solution |
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| 07.4.16 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) - The 2016 BBAs, Tuesday 10 May, Battersea Evolution, London - book your place NOW! |
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| 07.4.16 |
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China: Volvo Cars - plans let local drivers test autonomous driving cars on public roads |
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| 07.4.16 |
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car - wins Graduate Employer of the Year award at TARGETjobs awards |
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| 07.4.16 |
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Audatex - new Global Claims Centre homepage, includes latest vehicle FAQs and useful info to help with assessments and training |
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| 07.4.16 |
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Skill Auto UK - FREE TO ENTER competition. Bodyshops, nominate your talented young people NOW! DEADLINE 5pm TODAY (Thursday) |
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| 07.4.16 |
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EXPO: Check out the highlights from EXPO! - all the action from EXPO 2016 in a two-minute video by TBS UK |
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| 07.4.16 |
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RMI Bodyshops (NAB & VBRA) - looks into use of non-OE parts in the vehicle body repair process |
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| 07.4.16 |
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What Car? - sat navs (64%), heated seats (60%) and DAB radio (50%) more popular with new car buyers than AEB safety systems (19%) |
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| 07.4.16 |
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PSA Group ( Peugeot, Citroën and DS) - has filed more than 130 self-driving car / autonomous vehicle technology patents |
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| 07.4.16 |
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Co-operative Insurance - 2015 results: pre-tax loss of £66m; motor policy numbers up 26% to 771,000 |
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| 07.4.16 |
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Dennison Bodyshop in Northern Ireland - commercial vehicle shop makes £1/2 million investment to grow business |
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| 07.4.16 |
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LV= Britannia Rescue - re-introducing A and B call out rates for its Road Rescue network; between 6pm and 6am call out rate increases by £5 |
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| 07.4.16 |
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NCR Bodyshops - open new bodyshop in Swindon, becomes their 3rd site together with Newbury and Basingstoke |
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| 06.4.16 |
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Vauxhall - offer interest free finance over 3-months on accident repair and smart repair work |
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| 06.4.16 |
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Smartdriverclub - new telematics insurance and connected vehicle service for used cars launched by former MD and co-founder of Wunelli |
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| 06.4.16 |
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Skill Auto UK - FREE TO ENTER competition. BODYSHOPS, nominate your talented young people NOW! DEADLINE 5pm THURSDAY 7th April |
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| 06.4.16 |
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RecoAuto - sponsor the Complete Auto Recycling and Secondary Materials (CARS) Trade Show; ABP also a show partner: 13/14 July , Donnington |
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| 06.4.16 |
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cap hpi - consumer demand key to used market in 2016 warns cap hpi |
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| 06.4.16 |
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Hastings - Neil Utley, former Hastings Chairman, sells 3.6m Hastings shares; reducing his holding in insurer from 7.13% to 6.59% |
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| 06.4.16 |
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SMMT - 10 facts about the UK new car market in March 2016 |
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| 06.4.16 |
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Aldridge Accident Repair Centre - provide a minibus to transport cycling team in aid of local charity, Breast Friends Sutton Coldfield |
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| 06.4.16 |
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Highways England - spend £150 million on harnessing new technology, including trials of driverless car technology on motorways |
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| 06.4.16 |
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SMMT - new car sales up 5.3% in March; biggest month since 1999 with over ½ million new cars sold in month |
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| 06.4.16 |
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Tata - Business Secretary Sajid Javid in Mumbai today for a meeting with Tata Group Chairman Cyrus Mistry to encourage "responsible" sale |
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| 06.4.16 |
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car - City Car Club Becomes Enterprise Car Club to increase access to on-demand motoring |
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| 06.4.16 |
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Bristol Street Motors Birmingham - old bodyshop demolished as part of £1 million makeover, including a brand new bodyshop |
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| 06.4.16 |
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NIBA (Northern Ireland Bodyshop Alliance) - new study says lives "being put at risk" by use of non-OE parts |
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| 06.4.16 |
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ABP Club website – March was 23rd month in a row with over 100,000 visits; 30,000 unique visitors; 1.5m hits; 406,000 pages viewed |
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| 05.4.16 |
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EXCLUSIVE: Page Automotive Group - A&J Lawrence joins Page Automotive Group; Jon & Tony Lawrence stay to assist "smooth transition" |
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| 05.4.16 |
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Covéa Insurance - Deputy Chief Executive John Blundell to leave at the end of May |
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| 05.4.16 |
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Calling all bodyshops - just 2 days left to enter your young people for this years Skill Auto competition |
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| 05.4.16 |
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Winns - becomes first law firm to partner with global insurance software provider |
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| 05.4.16 |
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Steve Hawes, BASF - swims Solent Sea for Aspire, spinal cord injury charity |
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| 05.4.16 |
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Pratts Auto Bodyshop, Carlow, Ireland - "Best Bodyshop in Leinster" and 2015 SIMI Bodyshop of the Year praises Cromax refinish paints |
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| 05.4.16 |
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Motor Insurers' Bureau - former West Midlands Police Inspector Paul Bennett joins MIB to help tackle uninsured driving |
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| 05.4.16 |
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1st Central / the Freight Transport Association (FTA) - truck drivers are the fourth BEST drivers on the roads, according to new figures |
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| 05.4.16 |
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Peugeot Citroën Automobiles UK – Bodyshop of the Year Awards for Franchised & Group and Independent Approved Accident Repair Network |
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| 05.4.16 |
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AXA - nearly £400,000 saved because the insurer defended three suspicious motor claims |
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| 05.4.16 |
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Hyundai Motor Group - ‘Hyper-connected and Intelligent Car’ concept, including smart remote maintenance services and autonomous driving |
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| 05.4.16 |
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Akzo Nobel - new Lesonal 2K Graphite Filler cuts application time to boost efficiency |
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| 05.4.16 |
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ACIS - moves to new 7,500 sq ft warehouse and office HQ in Warwick |
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| 05.4.16 |
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RAC - price of petrol goes up 3p a litre in March in first rise since July 2015 |
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| 05.4.16 |
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Marshall Motor Holdings - dispose of 3 dealerships: Toyota in Peterborough & Kings Lynn; Nissan in Bury St Edmunds |
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| 05.4.16 |
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UNECE - paves the way for automated driving by updating UN 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic |
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| 04.4.16 |
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REAL Rally - a message from The Dark Knights Paul Glover, Paul Lees & Paul Blunt (Paul Glover, Paul Lees & Paul Blunt) |
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| 04.4.16 |
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Ipswich ARC - celebrates 25th anniversary this month; read MD Rick Kerry's story of what's changed in the bodyshop industry since 1991! |
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| 04.4.16 |
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BT Fleet - launch new business telematics package |
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| 04.4.16 |
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Hot Topics - Rob Smale tells online tech website the "customer journey is incredibly important" to Ageas |
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| 04.4.16 |
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Vauxhall - ADAM drivers can now personalise exterior and roof colours, interior trims and foils & bumpers with visible underbody protection |
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| 04.4.16 |
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Steve Maples, Sytner Nottingham - well-earned retirement for bodyshop manager after 46 years in the industry |
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| 04.4.16 |
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Stanners - Plasto-Fused Plastic Repair System designed to achieve strong, safe and fast plastic repair |
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| 04.4.16 |
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Charity Football Match: Little Daisy Cutters FC vs Plunky’s Allstars FC - Thurs 12 May In aid of Bliss Foundation & Little Daisy Mae Story |
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| 04.4.16 |
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Confused.com - 3% of pet-owner motorists have had a motor-related accident because of their pet |
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| 04.4.16 |
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Thompsons - insurer's latest crash for cash statistics are a "cynical PR stunt from Aviva" |
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| 04.4.16 |
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Warranty Direct - Mercedes Benz R-Class most susceptible to suspension damage; average repair bill £350; most vulnerable cars 15 times worse |
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| 04.4.16 |
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USA - good article on what bodyshops need to do in order to "thrive, not just survive" |
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| 01.4.16 |
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Tesla - Tesla's release of 'affordable' electric car puts pressure on Government |
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| 01.4.16 |
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The Guardian / AA / Claimfast - driver taken to court over £4,000 courtesy vehicle hire |
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| 01.4.16 |
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US: Metromile - launches first-of-its-kind pay-per-step walking insurance |
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| 01.4.16 |
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Citroën and Arsenal Football Club - world’s first retractable sunroof at the club’s Emirates Stadium |
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| 01.4.16 |
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Fix Auto UK - sign new three-year repair agreement with Covéa Insurance |
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| 01.4.16 |
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Mini - announce new Hipster Hatch with Instagram filtered windows |
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| 01.4.16 |
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Honda - in talks with DVLA to introduce emoji registration plates |
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| 01.4.16 |
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HMG Paints - announce the “HMG Delivery Drone” |
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| 01.4.16 |
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Revive! - launch new ‘Bodyshop’ mobile beauty salon service |
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| 01.4.16 |
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Coachwork Renovations Ltd - approved accident repair centre is Gold winner in the 2015 Citroen Independent Bodyshop of the Year Award |
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| 01.4.16 |
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Vauxhall - world’s first full-size production kinetic car with zero running costs and emissions; a wind-up? |
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| 01.4.16 |
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SunLife - courtesy cars are so popular, SunLife adds 'Courtesy Pet’ to its pet cover product |
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| 01.4.16 |
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Confused.com - Britain chooses BREXIT, the traffic lights will change to red, white and blue – to reflect the Union Jack |
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| 01.4.16 |
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Reis Motorsport Insurance - provides cover for iconic batmobile at Batman v Superman premieres across Europe and the UK |
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| 01.4.16 |
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Motofix Group - Brian Johnson (ex Mirka) appointed as new Operations Director |
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| 31.3.16 |
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British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) - announcing 2016 BBA Awards Host: Zoe Ball! |
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| 31.3.16 |
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Winn Solicitors - shortlisted for the ‘Claims Management Company of the Year’ award at this year’s 2016 Modern Claims Awards |
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| 31.3.16 |
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GEM Motoring Assist - 85% of drivers who cause fatigue-related crashes are male, and more than one third of these are aged under 30 |
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| 31.3.16 |
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RMI Bodyshop (NAB & VBRA) - launch new set of high value healthcare services accessible to members |
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| 31.3.16 |
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Europcar - launches £1 one-way rental on selected city routes to help Europcar "to move cars around optimally" |
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| 31.3.16 |
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cap hpi - applauds Government's pledge to change law to close clocking loophole |
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| 31.3.16 |
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ABI - legal claims specialist Keoghs has become the third firm to join the Association of British Insurers (ABI) as associate members |
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| 31.3.16 |
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BCA - signs two-year remarketing agreement with JCT 600 |
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| 31.3.16 |
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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles - launches 2016 technician apprenticeship applications for VW Van Centres or Authorised Repairers |
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| 31.3.16 |
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Aston Martin Stoneacre, Newcastle - new state-of-the-art 1,950m2 facility |
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| 31.3.16 |
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One Call Accident Management - driver who caused £21k damage when he drove into AM firm office jailed and banned from driving for 18 months |
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| 31.3.16 |
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Audatex - paint price update April 2016; an indicative average increase of 3.5% on the calculated paint and materials |
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| 31.3.16 |
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Aviva - detects new crash for cash claimant every three hours; Birmingham remains UK’s crash for cash capital |
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| 30.3.16 |
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Tata Steel - announce plans to sell off UK plants |
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| 30.3.16 |
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JCT600 - planning permission granted for new £1.1m Vauxhall Bradford dealership |
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| 30.3.16 |
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R-M - new Onyx Easy Blender has the invisible touch |
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| 30.3.16 |
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FCA - general insurance complaints (July to December 2015) 296,505 complaints; down 3% compared to the previous six months |
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| 30.3.16 |
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MoneySuperMarket - offers insurance tips for Saudi prince coming to London with his fleet of golden supercars |
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| 30.3.16 |
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Caterham Cars / Reynolds Technology / Simpact - produce world’s first car chassis using bicycle, butted tubing technology |
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| 30.3.16 |
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British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) - AEB should be made mandatory for all new registered cars and vans |
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| 30.3.16 |
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Young Driver - two-seater electric car for five to 10 year olds is to launch for the first time; test drivers needed; top speed 10mph |
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| 30.3.16 |
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RAC - number of children convicted of driving without insurance rises by 21% in two years |
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| 30.3.16 |
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Saga - over 50s specialist secures reinsurance deal with subsidiary of world's biggest reinsurer, Munich Re, to cover 75% of motor book |
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| 29.3.16 |
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Ford - first 1,000 Ford Mustangs delivered to UK customers |
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| 29.3.16 |
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Thatcham – call for nominations for Apprentice Mentor of the Year for the 2016 British Bodyshop Awards, Tues 10 May, London |
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| 29.3.16 |
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Thatcham - Repair Focus event and ABP Club meeting: Tuesday 14 June 9:00am - 16:30pm |
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| 29.3.16 |
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Unicorn Underwriting - Berkshire Hathaway International Insurance backs global insurer, AmWINS Group's, London-based motor fleet agent |
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| 29.3.16 |
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Hitachi and Honda - develop prototype of portable alcohol detection device for vehicle smart keys |
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| 29.3.16 |
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SMMT - more than half of UK’s new cars - 1.5 million vehicles - now sold with autonomous safety technology |
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| 29.3.16 |
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cap hpi - Strong demand sees used values outperform the seasonal trends; small average increase of 0.1% |
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| 29.3.16 |
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Confused.com - school holidays save drivers 40 minutes a week on their morning commute |
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| 29.3.16 |
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Co-operative Insurance - Friday is the most dangerous day to be a young driver; drivers of cars aged 8-11 years old most likely to claim |
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| 29.3.16 |
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Best Price Financial Services - GI opt-out selling outlawed; saving on motor legal expenses insurance could reduce premiums by £570m |
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| 29.3.16 |
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Farécla - Farécla promotions offer bodyshops 2 more chances to score football tickets for France this Summer |
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| 29.3.16 |
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AutoRaise and REAL - first ever AutoRaise Industry Showcase Event a runaway success; 150+ young people visit Rye Street Bishops Stortford |
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| 29.3.16 |
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CCL (owned by Hertz) - founding director Austin Snelgrove leaves; Nikki Mancini appointed Senior Director CCL |
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| 29.3.16 |
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Calling all bodyshops - just 9 days left to enter your young people for this years Skill Auto competition |
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| 29.3.16 |
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USA: BASF - launch Norbin, a new brand of automotive refinish products designed for the economy segment |
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| 29.3.16 |
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Australia: AMA Group (owners of Gemini) - announce half-year results; "delighted with the Gemini performance" |
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| 29.3.16 |
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Bristol Street Motors Ford in Bolton - celebrate Bev Gresty's 30th year of working in the bodyshop |
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| 28.3.16 |
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Credit Hire - Observer article on "car insurance and the little-known world of credit hire companies" |
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| 28.3.16 |
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BGL Group Ltd – results for y/e June 2015: pre-tax profits down 15% to £70m on unchanged turnover of £507m |
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| 27.3.16 |
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USA - hail storm in Dallas Forth Worth area causes damage to 50,000 vehicles |
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| 25.3.16 |
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Daily Telegraph - "A question that splits Europe: who has the right to make spare parts for cars?" |
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| 24.3.16 |
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VW and Porsche - global recall for 391,000 Touaregs and 409,000 Cayennes due to faulty pedal mechanism |
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| 24.3.16 |
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EXPO - attendee numbers up 18% to over 1,400 |
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| 24.3.16 |
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Happy Easter from ABP Club - next newsletter after today's (Thursday) will be Tuesday 29 March |
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| 24.3.16 |
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Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) - petrol retailers ‘desperately’ trying to hold down pump prices in time for Easter getaway |
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| 24.3.16 |
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Tracker - helps police close the net on criminal gangs shipping Range Rovers overseas |
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| 24.3.16 |
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Venson Automotive Solutions - diesel vehicles have "bounced back" from the emissions scandal |
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| 24.3.16 |
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Suzuki Motorcycles - new Vintage Insurance scheme offers owners of classic models bespoke policies |
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| 24.3.16 |
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US: LexisNexis Risk Solutions - provides mobile telematics for US insurer Nationwide's SmartRide Program |
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| 24.3.16 |
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FR: AkzoNobel - backs adventurers in humanitarian challenge; Peugeot 205 in RAID Cross Challenge 2016 to deliver medical aid in Morocco |
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| 24.3.16 |
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Vehicle Procurements and VP Autolease - open event, THURSDAY 14 APRIL 2016, 9am-7pm, Mapperley, Nottingham NG3 6EW |
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| 24.3.16 |
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EXPO: ECA Group - winner of the ECA Luxury Hamper business card raffle: Julie Proudlock, National Sales Manager: Revive! Auto Innovations |
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| 24.3.16 |
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Bevan Group - CV services specialist celebrates 40th anniversary with key team promotions and shareholding in A&R Vehicle Services bodyshop |
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| 24.3.16 |
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Thatcham – call for nominations for Apprentice Mentor of the Year for the 2016 British Bodyshop Awards, Tues 10 May, London |
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| 24.3.16 |
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Reco Auto / IAEA - free Electric and Hybrid Training; Thursday April, 7pm, The Fox, Easter Compton, Bristol, BS35 5RA |
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| 24.3.16 |
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SMMT - double-digit growth for British car manufacturing in February; 13.1% growth; 284,507 cars built in the year so far, up 10.6% on 2015 |
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| 24.3.16 |
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Swinton Insurance - 30% spike in claims calls to its motor insurance team following the Easter Bank Holiday |
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| 23.3.16 |
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Swansway dealer Group - after success of first Jobs Fair, hold second event on 7 April |
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| 23.3.16 |
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US: Octo Telematics - Mcity: the city with no drivers, a high-tech, open-air urban simulation environment for automated car tests |
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| 23.3.16 |
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IFB - supports SRA warning notice to tackle personal injury fraud |
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| 23.3.16 |
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The Netherlands: LeasePlan Corporation NV - consortium of long-term investors completes €3.7 billion acquisition of LeasePlan |
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| 23.3.16 |
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Adrian Flux - unique black box app brings gamification to car insurance |
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| 23.3.16 |
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Ageas - appoints Cardinus Risk Management as its new outsourced provider of Commercial risk surveys |
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| 23.3.16 |
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Venson Automotive Solutions - 28% of motorists surveyed are excited about the future of driverless cars, saying that ‘progress is good’ |
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| 23.3.16 |
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RAC - local roads: "condition appears to be getting worse rather than better" |
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| 23.3.16 |
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Tetrosyl - renews Ginetta Junior Scholarship investment until 2018 |
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| 23.3.16 |
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Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) / Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) - sign agreement to support of fintech companies |
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| 23.3.16 |
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Thatcham – call for nominations for Apprentice Mentor of the Year (D/L 29th March) for the 2016 British Bodyshop Awards, Tues 10 May, London |
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| 23.3.16 |
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HMRC - from 1 April 2016 workers aged 25+ will be entitled to a new minimum pay rate of £7.20 per hour, called the National Living Wage |
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| 23.3.16 |
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Brussels - UK to observe a minute's silence for victims of the Brussels terrorist attacks, 11am on Wednesday 23 March |
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| 23.3.16 |
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Brussels - UK to observe a minute​​'s silence for victims of the Brussels terrorist attacks, 11am on Wednesday 23 March |
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| 23.3.16 |
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EXPO: ServiceCertainty Imageproof - insurers and repairers alike gave the thumbs up to unique and easy web driven service |
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| 23.3.16 |
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Kwik Fit - pothole damage leaves nation’s drivers with £684 million repair bill |
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| 23.3.16 |
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APU - £1m worth of stolen luxury vehicles back in UK from Ugandan crime ring; 12 insurers affected and 24 cars involved |
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| 23.3.16 |
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EXPO: Circle Leasing - Circle Leasing presents automotive and insurance trends at AutoBody Expo 2016 |
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| 23.3.16 |
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Nissan - to further increase Qashqai production at Sunderland factory |
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| 23.3.16 |
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Lloyd's - 2015 results: profits down 30%; premiums up 6%: motor business falls 7.7% |
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| 23.3.16 |
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Petrol & diesel sales – volumes in first two months of 2016 were highest for seven years |
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| 22.3.16 |
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Inflation rate - inflation unchanged: CPI remains at 0.3% for last 12 months; RPI remains at 1.3% |
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| 22.3.16 |
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EXPO: Sandicliffe - Expo was "a great success and a credit to the autobody industry" |
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| 22.3.16 |
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RAC - responds to call by MPs for more average speed cameras on UK's roads |
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| 22.3.16 |
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Uinsure - Barry Smith, former Ageas UK Chief Executive, joins GI provider Uinsure |
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| 22.3.16 |
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Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) - poor communication an "underlying problem" in complaints FOS receives about motor insurance |
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| 22.3.16 |
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Thatcham Research - Europe risks falling behind America in vehicle safety |
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| 22.3.16 |
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The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) - warns solicitors over personal injury fraud; inc cold calling and breaching referral fee ban |
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| 22.3.16 |
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The Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) - Jason Potter announced as new IFB Head of Investigations |
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| 22.3.16 |
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Vauxhall - Gerty the Boxer dog parallel parks Vauxhall Corsa to test Advanced Park Assist technology |
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| 22.3.16 |
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Junair - Junair Spraybooth upgrades for AW Repair Group |
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| 22.3.16 |
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BBC report - "Crash test: The tech driving down car insurance fraud" |
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| 22.3.16 |
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AW Repair Group - 11 employees to reach a cumulative total of 142 years' service |
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| 22.3.16 |
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Wunelli - claims frequency doubles when motorists use their mobile hand held |
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| 22.3.16 |
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Auto Windscreens - proudly support Sport Relief |
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| 22.3.16 |
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British Car Auctions (BCA) - Tony Booth (ex Pendragon) joins BCA Technical Services as Managing Director |
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| 22.3.16 |
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London Hydrogen Network Expansion project (LHNE) - Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell Car completed around 50 laps of the M25 motorway |
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| 22.3.16 |
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TVR - new production facility will be built in South Wales; follows Aston Martin's investment in St Athan, Wales |
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| 22.3.16 |
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TomTom - UK traffic congestion 14% worse than five years ago |
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| 22.3.16 |
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Sainsbury's Bank - a quarter of UK adults are considering buying a car before September 2016 |
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| 22.3.16 |
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LV= - speeding offences up 20% in two years; drivers with a speeding conviction are 25% more likely to make a claim on their car insurance |
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| 21.3.16 |
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Fix Auto Birmingham East - double success in South and City College of Birmingham's awards |
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| 21.3.16 |
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R-M - final call for entries for R-M Best Painter Contest |
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| 21.3.16 |
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Ford - new Glare-Free Highbeam avoids drivers having to dip their headlights by blocking rays that would otherwise blind oncoming drivers |
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| 21.3.16 |
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LKQ - extend European business as they complete the €1.04 billion acquisition of Rhiag-Inter Auto Parts Italia |
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| 21.3.16 |
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EXPO: Photos - check out ABP Club's Facebook page for the photos from last week's Expo! |
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| 21.3.16 |
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HSE / Ultimate Traders - scrap metal firm in court over worker’s severe forklift injuries |
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| 21.3.16 |
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Allianz Global Assistance and Vauxhall - launch new warranty website for mechanical and electrical repairs |
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| 21.3.16 |
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CAP HPI - 8 of top 10 new car models now cost at least £250 extra if ordered in white,
reports cap hpi |
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| 21.3.16 |
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BEN - David Main, Chief Executive of BEN, to retire after seven years with charity |
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| 21.3.16 |
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EXPO: Business Success Global (BSG): Robert Snook, BSG, Expo seminar facilitator, shares short YouTube video from Expo |
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| 21.3.16 |
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RAC - warns of a long ‘Bad’ Friday on the roads this Easter |
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| 21.3.16 |
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BASF - 56th anniversary of R-M's heat-resistant black clearcoat being blasted into orbit as part of the first NASA space mission in 1960 |
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| 21.3.16 |
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The Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) - in the last two years the IFB has had over 450 intelligence reports linked to at least one CMC |
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| 21.3.16 |
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Autoglass - Graham Palin appointed as Head of Central Operations; will play key role in operational delivery of the ADAS at Autoglass |
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| 21.3.16 |
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Fleet World - vehicle manufacturers offer first drive opportunities at Silverstone Fleet Show |
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| 21.3.16 |
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Chubb Insurance (UK's 42nd largest motor insurer) - announces new claims team |
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| 21.3.16 |
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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles - new Transporter vans used by start-up businesses as 'hot-desking' spaces |
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| 21.3.16 |
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AXA - 12 million people receive a cold call every day from claims management companies encouraging PPI and insurance claims |
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| 21.3.16 |
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Social Mobility and Child Poverty Commission - apprenticeships are 'failing young people' |
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| 21.3.16 |
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Watchstone Group plc (formerly Quindell plc) - management incentive and retention plan |
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| 21.3.16 |
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AXA - Group CEO, Henri de Castries, to retire on September 1st, 2016; Thomas Buberl to be new CEO |
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| 21.3.16 |
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Valspar - to be acquired by Sherwin Williams for $11.3 billion; deal expected to close by end Q1 2017 |
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| 18.3.16 |
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Simon Bailes Peugeot - named as one of the '1000 Companies to Inspire Britain' |
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| 18.3.16 |
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Ageas - donates 500 Easter eggs to Southampton General hospital patients |
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| 18.3.16 |
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Kia - Verex appointed to run insurance and accident repair programme; new Kia motor policy underwritten by Allianz |
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| 18.3.16 |
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Junction (BGL Group) - new car insurance product with Bank of Scotland |
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| 18.3.16 |
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Allianz - updates Computer cover for businesses to reflect the emerging data corruption and cyber-attacks risks |
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| 18.3.16 |
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ABI - Reflections on the 2016 Budget: last year’s IPT increase was the single biggest revenue raiser in the summer Budget, worth £8 billion |
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| 18.3.16 |
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ABI - Reflections on the 2016 Budget: last year’s IPT increase was the single biggest revenue raiser in the summer Budget, worth £8 billion |
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| 18.3.16 |
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IAM and Under 17 Car Club - form partnership to provide young people with driving skills before they reach their 17th |
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| 18.3.16 |
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Axalta - new two-day Cromax commercial vehicle training course |
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| 18.3.16 |
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EXPO: Car-O-Liner - Expo was "a great success" |
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| 18.3.16 |
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EXPO: 3M and Richard Hutchins, Cardiff & Vale College - 3M's interview with Richard following the ABP Club National meeting |
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| 18.3.16 |
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EXPO: Car-O-Liner - Expo competition winners announced! |
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| 18.3.16 |
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DAC Beachcroft - becomes the Association of British Insurers’ (ABI) second Associate Member |
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| 18.3.16 |
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EXPO: JCC Nationwide - Expo Skills Area "very informative and a great atmosphere" |
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| 18.3.16 |
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Insure The Box - telematics insurance provider says Budget 2016 IPT increase is "hugely disappointing" for young drivers |
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| 18.3.16 |
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Junair Spraybooths - EXPO was a "huge success" as they showed their new MultiBooth Spraybooth and SmartAir |
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| 18.3.16 |
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Co-operative Insurance - 15% spike in malicious damage to cars |
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| 18.3.16 |
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Direct Line - #Driverfail: motorists issued with 28 million fixed penalty notices |
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| 18.3.16 |
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Confused.com - in the last year 17,000 motorists aged 70+ have had driving licence revoked or refused due to a medical condition |
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| 18.3.16 |
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Beeson and Galloway Ltd and Blenheim Express Repairs Ltd - postings removed; Alton Cars statement |
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| 18.3.16 |
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Insure The Box - telematics device reveals real story and catches serial personal injury claimants |
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| 18.3.16 |
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NFU Mutual - 2015 results: general insurance underwriting profit up 84% on premiums up 2% |
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| 18.3.16 |
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Audatex UK - refreshed Certification training course is receiving excellent ratings from the delegates |
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| 17.3.16 |
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Admiral - all staff to receive farewell gift of £1,000 from retiring chief exec Henry Engelhardt and his wife |
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| 17.3.16 |
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Auto Windscreens (Markerstudy Group) - launches new Training & Innovation Academy which is IMI Accredited |
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| 17.3.16 |
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AkzoNobel Global - new UV clear coat heralds revolution in fast-track repairs; drying time of 12 mins without baking |
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| 17.3.16 |
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Fix Auto - Brian Tindall's The Paint and Bodyshop of Hull is latest addition to network as Fix Auto Hull |
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| 17.3.16 |
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ABP Club meeting - overview of Monday's ABP Club meeting at EventCity Manchester |
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| 17.3.16 |
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Revive! - annual conference celebrates significant growth in their network |
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| 17.3.16 |
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European Court of Justice - decision on VAT on claims handling services could increase costs for UK insurers |
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| 17.3.16 |
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Caffyns - sell Land Rover dealership in Lewes to Harwoods Group |
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| 17.3.16 |
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EXCLUSIVE: Karl Vella Group - Q & A with David Vella on first anniversary of group's expansion to six sites |
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| 17.3.16 |
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ABP Website Statement from Nigel Allen, CEO Slater Gordon Solutions Motor |
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| 17.3.16 |
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Colne Valley Accident Centre, Huddersfield - major blaze on upper floor of their building |
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| 17.3.16 |
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Marshall Motor Holdings - 2015 results: record year; profit up 19% to £15m; turnover up 13% to £1,230m |
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| 17.3.16 |
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Budget - tolls on Severn Bridges to halve by 2018 |
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| 17.3.16 |
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USA: Reuters - major car manufacturers set to announce pact to install auto-braking systems by 2022 |
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| 17.3.16 |
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Budget: ABI response - change in CMC regulator "is absolutely the right thing to do" |
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| 17.3.16 |
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Budget: SMMT response - "contains some positive measures" |
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| 17.3.16 |
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Budget: RMI's NFDA and PRA responses |
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| 17.3.16 |
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Budget - tougher regulation for Claims Management Company as they will now come under the FCA |
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| 17.3.16 |
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Budget - government will provide details on the operating model of the new Apprenticeship Levy in April |
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| 17.3.16 |
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Budget - trials of autonomous cars on UK public roads by 2017; confirm lorry platooning trials |
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| 17.3.16 |
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Budget - motoring taxes; company car tax to be CO2 based until 2021 |
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| 17.3.16 |
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Budget - increase in Insurance Premium tax from Oct 2016 will be used to fund flood defence improvements |
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| 16.3.16 |
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Budget news - highlights last slot: IPT up 0.5%; unchanged fuel duty; CGT cut to 20%; ended at 1.38pm |
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| 16.3.16 |
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Budget news - highlights from his 2nd 30 mins; Severn Bridge toll to be halved; cuts for small business rates |
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| 16.3.16 |
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Budget news - highlights from first 30 mins; corporation tax cut to 17% by 2020 |
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| 16.3.16 |
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Insure The Box - appoint Adrian Steele (from Aioi Nissay) as group claims director |
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| 16.3.16 |
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Mazda - dealers invest £12m in brand upgrade and focus on a culture of customer excellence |
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| 16.3.16 |
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DfT - fall in the total number of offences recorded on roads in England and Wales (from 4.3 million in 2004 to 1.5 million in 2014 |
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| 16.3.16 |
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Euro Car Parts - now sells RoadHawk dashboard cameras; ECP reports 20% drop in fault accidents since fitting RoadHawk |
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| 16.3.16 |
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National-ARG - Malcolm Banner, Managing Director of National-ARG, discusses the impact of losing Just Car Clinic |
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| 16.3.16 |
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HMG Paints - nine apprentices progress to full time members of staff |
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| 16.3.16 |
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EXPO: Volvo (stand H32) - first time exhibitors pleased with interest in the new Volvo XC90 at Expo |
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| 16.3.16 |
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Government - average earnings up 2.2% on same time last year; record levels of people in work |
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| 16.3.16 |
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USA: LKQ - bodyshops in USA owe their existence to company’s parts preventing total losses |
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| 16.3.16 |
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Autoglass - insurers now recognising the potential of on-board cameras to reduce fraud and assist claims |
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| 16.3.16 |
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Court of Appeal - rule against insurer who inexcusably delayed a case they expected to prove was fraud |
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| 16.3.16 |
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Chubb Insurance - add Diminution in Value cover as standard on all UK motor policies on cars over 15 years old |
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| 16.3.16 |
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CitNOW - former Operations Director of Sytner Group, Geoffrey Page-Morris, joins senior team |
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| 16.3.16 |
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USA: Google - urges country to set national laws on self-driving cars, rather than state-by-state |
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| 15.3.16 |
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EXPO; Apprentices - 200 apprentices signed up to attend Expo |
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| 15.3.16 |
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EXPO: 3M networking dinner / Rainbow Trust - Expo guests help raise £1,227 - thank you! |
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| 15.3.16 |
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EXPO: Mirka (stand H28) - exclusive look at Mirka's new Non-Corrosion Product Range for aluminium repairs |
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| 15.3.16 |
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EXPO: Brown Brothers (stand C10) - race BTCC driver, Aiden Moffat, at Expo! |
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| 15.3.16 |
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EXPO: Enterprise (showroom) - Exotic Cars display; new level of rental - "for those who know" |
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| 15.3.16 |
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EXPO: 3M (stand E32) - running three competitions at Expo, giving visitors to the 3M stand a chance to win a number of fantastic prizes |
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| 15.3.16 |
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EXPO: Day one - by lunchtime we've already had MORE visitors to Expo than in TOTAL on day one last year! |
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| 15.3.16 |
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Inchcape - 2015 results: UK profits down 2.8% on sales up 10.2% |
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| 15.3.16 |
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Hastings - 2015 results: profits up 19% on premiums up 27%; " strong profitable growth"; over 2m live motor policies |
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| 14.3.16 |
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AA - almost three quarters of drivers are unaware that they have to pay tax for breakdown cover |
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| 14.3.16 |
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Andrew Page - acquires Solid Auto (UK) Ltd and announces annual results |
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| 14.3.16 |
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Fix Auto USA - announces #AwFixAuto Social Media Contest |
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| 14.3.16 |
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Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) – plans to simplify National Insurance Contributions (NICs) calculation and payment |
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| 14.3.16 |
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Saint Gobain - appoint new Technical Sales Manager, Richard Hill |
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| 14.3.16 |
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Geoffrey Insurance (formerly Chaucer) - sponsors British GT racer, Rick Parfitt Jnr |
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| 14.3.16 |
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Wunelli - telematics head says usage based insurance is "on the cusp" of going mainstream |
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| 14.3.16 |
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ABP Club - updated version of the UK Body Repair Industry - Guide to Retail Charges 2016-2017 published |
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| 14.3.16 |
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DEFRA - publishes revised Waste Duty of Care Code of Practice following consultation |
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| 14.3.16 |
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EXPO National (stand D4) - National conference, Tuesday 15th March, 1pm, at the Auto Body & Motor Claims Show, EventCity, Manchester |
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| 14.3.16 |
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EXPO: 3M - amazing 3M innovation, bodyshop and apprentice prizes at Expo! |
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| 14.3.16 |
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Covéa Insurance - apprentice Chelsea Keenan meets MP Nicky Morgan, Sec of State for Education and Minister for Women and Equalities |
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| 14.3.16 |
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Welsh Secretary - apprenticeships bring value to businesses |
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| 14.3.16 |
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Consumer Intelligence - average motor premium up 13% in year to Feb; over 50s worst hit; black box technology limits rise for under 25s |
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| 14.3.16 |
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Ford - invests £2.1 million in 2016 to train thousands more inexperienced young drivers in Europe |
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| 14.3.16 |
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Free postcode mapping tool - handy tool shared by ABP Club member |
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| 14.3.16 |
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HPI - gang arrested in connection with the theft and cloning of 180 vehicles in a scam worth £2 million |
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| 14.3.16 |
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EXPO: Winns (stand D28) - Winn Solicitors takes on first ever apprentices as the Newcastle-based law firm expands workforce |
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| 14.3.16 |
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Roberlo - new Kronox 610 clearcoat |
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| 14.3.16 |
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RAC - 68% motorists surveyed by the RAC would be negatively impacted by a duty rise |
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| 14.3.16 |
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Ageas - Darwinsure scheme provides specialist cover for small businesses |
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| 14.3.16 |
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cap hpi - Low monthly running costs & attractive ‘service & maintenance’ costs offer competitive ‘total cost of ownership’ on EVs |
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| 14.3.16 |
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Coming to ABP Club meeting or EXPO by car? - sat nav postcode is M17 8AS for EventCity |
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| 14.3.16 |
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DAC Holdings - Karl Durham, DAC Holdings' Chief Exec tells ABP why he invested in ITAS |
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| 14.3.16 |
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I Love Claims (ILC) - The 7th ILC Motor Conference, Thursday 30 June, Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, London |
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| 14.3.16 |
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BIBA (British Insurance Brokers’ Association) - telematics policy numbers in the UK rise by 40% in last year to 455,000 |
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| 14.3.16 |
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LV - 2015 results: group operating profit up 127% but general insurance operating profit down 22% |
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| 14.3.16 |
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USA: Transport Secretary - says autonomous driving technology should not be compared against perfection |
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| 14.3.16 |
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AA - warn against possible further increase in Insurance Premium Tax in this week's Budget |
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| 14.3.16 |
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Government - announces increases in minimum wage for under 25 year olds (inc apprentices) from October 2016 |
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| 13.3.16 |
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IMI - launch series of 4 news-style "TV programmes" |
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| 13.3.16 |
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National Apprenticeship Week - Skills Minister, Nick Boles: only standards that are valued by employers will be approved and funded" |
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| 13.3.16 |
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Thatcham - calls for funding clarity to help fill UK automotive industry skills gap |
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| 13.3.16 |
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PPG Refinish UK - proud to announce new sponsorship with Tsingtao MV Agusta Racing |
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| 13.3.16 |
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EXPO: Equate Group (stand D8) - will show you how they have saved bodyshops up to 50% on their telephony costs |
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| 13.3.16 |
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EXPO: AutoRaise (stand F14) - delighted to be involved with the EXPO event and the opportunities it gives them |
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| 12.3.16 |
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USA: General Motors - acquires Cruise Automation to accelerate development of autonomous vehicle technology |
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| 12.3.16 |
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EXPO - 26 of the top 30 independent bodyshop groups have booked to attend EXPO on Tues 15 or Wed 16 March |
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| 12.3.16 |
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EXPO - 9 of the top 10 motor insurance companies (and 14 of the top 20) have booked to attend EXPO on Tues 15 or Wed 16 March |
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| 12.3.16 |
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EXPO - 9 of the top 12 accident management companies have booked to attend EXPO on Tues 15 or Wed 16 March |
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| 12.3.16 |
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EXPO - 9 of the top 12 paint distributors have booked to attend EXPO on Tues 15 or Wed 16 March |
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| 12.3.16 |
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EXPO - all 6 of the top 6 refinish paint companies have booked to attend EXPO on Tues 15 or Wed 16 March |
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| 11.3.16 |
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EXPO: 3M (stand E32) - amazing 3M innovation, bodyshop and apprentice prizes up for grabs at Expo! |
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| 11.3.16 |
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Allianz Legal Protection (ALP) - improved Equity ATE Insurance product for law firms and customers handling personal injury claims |
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| 11.3.16 |
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Chartwell - Chartwell Charity Drive (Real Rally) Ethan Rees Linwood Memorial Fund; the Martini Boys' entry! |
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| 11.3.16 |
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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles - nearly 50% of all light commercial vehicles in the UK still fail first MOT test |
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| 11.3.16 |
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LKQ Coatings - signs sub-stockist deal with John Roberts Paint & Consumables in Cornwall, owner of John Roberts Bodyworks |
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| 11.3.16 |
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EXPO: VRVE (stand F16) - Rev’d up and raring to go! |
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| 11.3.16 |
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EXPO: Innovation Group (stand A6) - Innovation Group supports ABP Expo meeting |
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| 11.3.16 |
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EXPO: National (stand D4) - National conference, Tuesday 15th March, 1pm, at the Auto Body & Motor Claims Show, EventCity, Manchester |
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| 11.3.16 |
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Ferrari - new website for Official Ferrari Dealer Network Bodyshop Technician apprenticeship places |
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| 11.3.16 |
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Statista Digital Market Outlook - UK connected car market revenue growth of 40% expected for 2016; 1.8m connected cars in the UK |
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| 11.3.16 |
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EXPO: Brown Brothers Distribution (stand C10) - British Touring Car Driver Aiden Moffat and his racing simulator on the BBD stand! |
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| 11.3.16 |
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AW Repair Group - Markham Vale, Derbyshire bodyshop celebrates first birthday |
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| 11.3.16 |
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EXPO: Seminar Schedule - Tuesday 15 March and Wednesday 16 March at EventCity, Manchester |
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| 11.3.16 |
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M & M Vehicle Repairs / Jason Moseley - new head of NAB goes 'Back to the Floor'; daily video updates |
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| 10.3.16 |
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Axalta - pro golfer Jamie Donaldson’s sportscar gets a Radical new look with Cromax |
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| 10.3.16 |
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Bollington Insurance - Jim Knight joins as Motor Trade Account Manager; brings bodyshop background and knowledge to Luton-based insurer |
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| 10.3.16 |
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esure - personal injury fraudsters cost the NHS £38 million per year in lost GP time |
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| 10.3.16 |
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RMIF Petrol Retailers Association - chancellor must keep fuel duty frozen to hang onto his VAT and income tax receipts |
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| 10.3.16 |
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HMG Paints - develop the new green livery for the Aston Martin V8 Vantage GTE in time for the racing season launch |
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| 10.3.16 |
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esure - Daily Mail criticises insurer for pocketing £55m in "sneaky customer fees" |
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| 10.3.16 |
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EXPO: Auto3P (stand D26) - free of charge trial of Auto3P's estimatics and claims handling modules for Expo visitors |
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| 10.3.16 |
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EXPO: Minden (stand C38) - launch ‘30 Year celebration’ of UK manufacturing and promote a ‘Buy British – Buy the Best’ Campaign |
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| 10.3.16 |
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EXPO: CitNOW (stand J33 & J34) - most creative or entertaining CitNOW SmartVideo produced at Expo will win an Apple Watch |
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| 10.3.16 |
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EXPO: Farécla (stand E16) - fantastic prizes to be won in Farécla's Expo prize draw |
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| 10.3.16 |
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EXPO: Bluegrasscoms (stand A18) - awarded Nissan GB Trade Programme Contract |
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| 10.3.16 |
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Bike Trac - motorcycle tracking device manufacturer recovers 40 stolen bikes in first two months of the year |
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| 10.3.16 |
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EXPO: National (stand D4) - National conference, Tuesday 15th March, 1pm, at the Auto Body & Motor Claims Show, EventCity, Manchester |
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| 10.3.16 |
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EXPO: Ageas (stand G16) - Ageas UK celebrates 10-year anniversary of Solution Centres at the Auto Body Expo event |
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| 10.3.16 |
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Aviva - 2015 results: 0perating profits up 20%; "we have completed the fix phase of our transformation" |
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| 10.3.16 |
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Aviva - Colm Holmes promoted to CEO of Aviva UK General Insurance replacing Maurice Tulloch who takes on Global role |
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| 10.3.16 |
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Autospray Body Repairs of Penryn - 25 years of successful trading in Cornwall for owner David Boulton |
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| 10.3.16 |
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Perth, Scotland - council say pothole must now be more than 2.4 inches deep before they will repair it |
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| 09.3.16 |
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TVR - new car factory likely to be in St Athan, Glamorgan, next to new Aston Martin factory |
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| 09.3.16 |
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EXPO: EMACS (stand E23) - displaying 2,000 bhp Lucky Devil drag car with prize draw to Santa Pod's Main Event |
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| 09.3.16 |
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EXPO - AAH Direct (stand D20) - first time exhibitors look forward to showing they can help grow your business |
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| 09.3.16 |
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Wunelli - urge Government to remove Insurance Premium Tax on telematics based car insurance in Budget |
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| 09.3.16 |
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EXPO - Glaisyers Solicitors (stand E25); can a contract be established through social media? |
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| 09.3.16 |
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EXPO - visit ECA (stand F34) to see how they saved the Accident Repair Centre (ARC) Group 55% on gas and 19% on electricity |
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| 09.3.16 |
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Malaysia: Thatcham - sign agreement to provide Malaysian crash repair industry with repair data |
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| 09.3.16 |
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Canada: Fix Auto - interview with Jean Charles Dupuis newly appointed Chief Operations Officer |
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| 09.3.16 |
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APU - telematics proved driver innocent of speeding as his car had been cloned |
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| 09.3.16 |
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IAM - appoint Derek McMullan, former head of motor supply chain at Zurich Insurance, as vice-chairman |
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| 09.3.16 |
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HPI CrushWatch - helped finance and leasing companies recover over £67m of uninsured vehicles in 2015 |
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| 09.3.16 |
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Australia: WNS - to provide high-end analytics globally for QBE Insurance Group |
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| 09.3.16 |
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Grove Group - launch new website for their Typhoon Safe Solvents gun cleaner |
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| 09.3.16 |
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Vertu motors - raises £35m through share placing to fund further dealer acquisitions |
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| 09.3.16 |
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Valexa (Solera Group) - CHOX link with Keoghs provides insurers with credit hire and repair claims management |
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| 09.3.16 |
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FMG - win 3-year claims management contract from Flint Insurance brokers |
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| 09.3.16 |
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Crash-for-cash - group of 5 men found guilty of attempted £30,000 fraud against RSA and get suspended jail sentences |
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| 09.3.16 |
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KGM - owners Sompo Canopius considering future of Lloyds motor syndicate KGM including possible sale |
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| 09.3.16 |
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Lookers - 2015 record results; pre-tax profit up 6% on turnover up 20%; strongly positioned for future growth |
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| 08.3.16 |
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IMI - 1 in 5 women not ‘comfortable’ to get car repairs done |
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| 08.3.16 |
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EXPO National (stand D4) - National conference, Tuesday 15th March, 1pm, at the Auto Body & Motor Claims Show, EventCity, Manchester |
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| 08.3.16 |
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Farécla - Farécla G3 Premium offers bodyshops the chance to score football tickets for France this Summer |
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| 08.3.16 |
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Octagon / DWF – four crash for cash PI fraudsters must pay £40,000 to van driver victim |
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| 08.3.16 |
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ABP Club Meeting - agenda for the first ABP Club meeting of 2016: Monday 14 March at EventCity, Manchester |
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| 08.3.16 |
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Vertu - trading update; "ahead of expectations with record revenues and profits" |
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| 08.3.16 |
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esure - 2015 results: profit up 30% to £134m on turnover up 15% to £550m = 24% profit margin |
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| 07.3.16 |
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London Stock Exchange - 16 businesses with bodyshops in new report "1,000 Companies to Inspire Britain” |
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| 07.3.16 |
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RAC Car Passport - CDL's Vehicle Information Services (VIS) to provide vehicle data services to the RAC |
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| 07.3.16 |
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Prasco UK - expands certified and OES replacement parts portfolio to include suspension range |
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| 07.3.16 |
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British Bodyshop Awards - join over 450 other guests who have already booked for 2016 - early bird offer ends soon! |
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| 07.3.16 |
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EXPO: Energy Cost Advisors (stand F34) - win a luxury M & S hamper at Expo & Energy Procurement session at Club meeting, Monday 14th March |
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| 07.3.16 |
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Volvo Cars UK - four places available for body product/technology update course Thursday 24 March in Daventry |
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| 07.3.16 |
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EXPO: VISION by Bluegrasscoms (stand A18) and tecnodiagnostics (A16) - free 10” Windows tablet Expo show offer |
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| 07.3.16 |
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AkzoNobel - revolutionary new real-time updates colour software |
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| 07.3.16 |
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New Audi R8 with Carbon Fibre-Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) – new repair process alert; Swansway Crewe is UK specialist CFRP Repair Centre |
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| 07.3.16 |
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Volvo - new line of high-performance enhancement Polestar Performance Parts for S60, V40, V60 and XC60 |
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| 07.3.16 |
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AA Garage Guide / IMI / Motor Codes - steer motorists towards member dealers and garages |
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| 07.3.16 |
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MoneySuperMarket - motorists warned that "having paintwork done" to modify their vehicle could add 36% to their premium |
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| 07.3.16 |
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EXPO: Volvo (stand H32) - 14 reasons to visit Volvo at Expo |
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| 07.3.16 |
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Auto Body Professional magazine - The need for speed: new issue includes some of the most successful bodyshop fast track models |
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| 07.3.16 |
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Quindell - former CEO, Rob Terry, accused of putting a £100,000 swimming pool on his expenses |
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| 07.3.16 |
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Cambria Automobiles - trading update: "substantially ahead" of previous year |
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| 06.3.16 |
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Nissan - 2017 Nissan Qashqai will be the first Piloted Drive vehicle available in Europe |
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| 05.3.16 |
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Autonomous vehicles - govt to announce a trial of driverless lorries on M6 will take place later this year |
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| 04.3.16 |
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Ageas - win Best Customer Service Co-creation/ Collaboration award at UK Customer Satisfaction Awards |
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| 04.3.16 |
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Auto Windscreens (Markerstudy) - win Best Customer Satisfaction Strategy at UK Customer Satisfaction Awards |
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| 04.3.16 |
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SMMT - new van sales up 0.4% in February; highest February sales for 7 years |
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| 04.3.16 |
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USA: Solera - announce deal to be acquired by Vista Equity Partners has been completed |
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| 04.3.16 |
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Auto Windscreens (Markerstudy Group) - partner with Pilkington Automotive for glass provision |
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| 04.3.16 |
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SMMT - new car sales up 8.4% in February; highest February sales for 12 years |
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| 04.3.16 |
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SMMT - 77% of members of SMMT members say remaining in Europe best for our business |
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| 03.3.16 |
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USA: CCC - publish 2016 Crash Course report on the trends and business drivers impacting the industry |
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| 03.3.16 |
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RTA Claim Solutions / Industry Insights - agree new preferred supply partner deal for parts, refinish materials and products |
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| 03.3.16 |
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Audi - CEO, Rupert Sadler says hybrids are just a transitional technology for about the next ten years |
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| 03.3.16 |
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Saxon - appointed UK distribution partners for Motip automotive paints "number 1 in Europe for spray paints" |
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| 03.3.16 |
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Modulex Loading Board - "wanted!" message from ABP Club member |
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| 03.3.16 |
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Expo: Junair (stand B30) – Expo 2015 was a “huge success”, more of the same for 2016! |
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| 03.3.16 |
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Fix Auto Birmingham East - apprentice paint technician Adam Wilson is a finalist for South and City College of Birmingham training award |
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| 03.3.16 |
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Auto Body Professional magazine - DAC Holdings' Karl Durham talks exclusively to ABP in the latest issue |
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| 03.3.16 |
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RAC - February sees price of petrol fall for eighth straight month |
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| 03.3.16 |
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Ageas - wins Institute of Customer Service award for *household* claims supply chain development |
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| 03.3.16 |
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SunLife - it’s better to be simple than cheap (when it comes to financial products) |
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| 03.3.16 |
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Motor Insurance Bureau of Ireland (MIBI) - motor premiums to rise by €50 after court rules MIBI must pay €90 million in Setanta liabilities |
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| 03.3.16 |
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Department for Business, Innovation & Skills - Government to cut red tape by £10 billion to "free firms from heavy-handed over-regulation" |
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| 03.3.16 |
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Akzo Nobel - Lesonal Clearcoat takes customer satisfaction to a new level |
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| 03.3.16 |
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EXPO: DCML (stand E21) - courtesy car risk management software demo plus fastest lap on driving simulator wins an Apple watch! |
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| 03.3.16 |
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EXPO: 3M (stand E32) - sharing innovation with 3M at ABP Expo 2016 |
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| 03.3.16 |
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Ageas - second largest motorcycle insurer in the UK - helps disabled motorcyclists ride again after an accident |
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| 03.3.16 |
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Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) - five drivers caught doing more than 100pmh on 30 and 40mph limit roads |
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| 03.3.16 |
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Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) - five drivers caught doing more than 100pmh on 30 and 40mph limit roads |
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| 03.3.16 |
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Admiral - 2015 record results: profit up 6% on turnover up 8% ; "year of the uncut diamond - not lumpy coal" |
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| 03.3.16 |
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RAC - acquire vehicle diagnostics specialists Nebula Systems to boost telematics offering |
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| 03.3.16 |
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Swinton Insurance (part of the Covea Group) - to close 130 of its 325 branches by mid-2017. |
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| 03.3.16 |
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VW emissions scandal - chief exec of VW Group, Martin Winterkorn, knew of issue 16 months before he resigned |
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| 02.3.16 |
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EXPO: Glaisyers (stand E25) - information on "Zero Hours Contracts" |
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| 02.3.16 |
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Fix Auto Rochdale - owner Phil Ewbank interviewed on Channel 5 about Rochdale being UK's most struggling town |
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| 02.3.16 |
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Vehicle Procurements (VP) - open state-of-the-art head office and vehicle re-marketing centre in Nottingham |
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| 02.3.16 |
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UK Select Accident Repair Centre - acquire bodyshop in Ludlow, the 2nd of their planned growth to 6 sites |
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| 02.3.16 |
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House of Lords - holds 10 minute debate on whiplash; work on reforms is developing; fraud is at root of issue |
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| 02.3.16 |
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Innovation Group - Post mag reports that Chris Ashworth, Jane Hall, head of property and CEO are all leaving |
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| 02.3.16 |
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EXPO: AGM Services (stand B30) - showcasing new customer information portal to manage all documentation |
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| 02.3.16 |
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Axalta - win "Global Procurement Trucks and Buses" supplier award from Daimler AG for their painting materials |
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| 02.3.16 |
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GoCompare - the cost of getting a young driver on the road falls to £6,455 |
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| 02.3.16 |
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FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) - to publish claims scorecards; pilot starts Summer 2016 |
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| 02.3.16 |
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Co-operative Insurance - Young Driver telematics product saves policyholders £7.4m in first year of driving |
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| 02.3.16 |
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Driving for better business - launches free Fleet Safety Benchmarking tool to help reduce crashes at-work |
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| 02.3.16 |
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Innovation - Chris Ashworth to leave 16 March; Graham Kresfelder takes on responsibility for UK Motor Business |
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| 01.3.16 |
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Spanesi - Italian bodyshop equipment manufacturer appoints Radical Equipment as exclusive UK and Ireland distributor |
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| 01.3.16 |
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EXPO: Octoral (Valspar, Expo stand F32) - Octoral’s new non sanding primer unlocks the potential of your bodyshop |
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| 01.3.16 |
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Glass's - more cars on the roads = more accidents? |
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| 01.3.16 |
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EXPO: DeBeer Refinish (Valspar, Expo stand F32) - new non sanding primer from DeBeer Refinish offers increased productivity |
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| 01.3.16 |
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ABI - further Insurance Premium Tax increase would be ‘double blow’ for businesses across UK says ABI |
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| 01.3.16 |
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FBD - Irish insurer warns of further premium rises after suffering €85m pre-tax loss |
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| 01.3.16 |
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US: Google car - hit a bus in California; Google's self-driving car believed to be at fault |
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| 01.3.16 |
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Horwich Farrelly - LV=, esure and legal services firm link a series of seemingly unrelated insurance claims in the West Yorkshire area |
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| 01.3.16 |
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Markerstudy - celebrates 4th year as ‘Best Company to Work For’ in Britain |
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| 01.3.16 |
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IMI Skill Auto - online registration for IMI Skill Auto 2016 Automotive Refinishing and Body Repair competitions now open |
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| 01.3.16 |
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McLaren Automotive - six-year £1 billion R&D investment to launch 15-all new cars or derivatives |
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| 01.3.16 |
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Auto Body Professional magazine - bodyshop skills crisis, Nationwide's apprenticeship programme & Thatcham's view on the future of training |
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| 01.3.16 |
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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) - piloting the publication of general insurance ‘scorecards’ on a small number of (tbc) products |
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| 01.3.16 |
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EXPO: TBS UK Video Production – new partnership with ABP Club… lights, camera, action! |
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| 01.3.16 |
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EXPO: TBS UK Video Production – new partnership with ABP Club… lights, camera, action! |
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| 01.3.16 |
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Direct Line - 2015 results: profit up 11% on premiums down 1%; motor profit up 14% on premiums up 5% |
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| 01.3.16 |
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Vertu - acquire Greenoaks, a group of 3 Mercedes-Benz franchises in the Thames Valley, for £21.9m |
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| 01.3.16 |
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RSA - completes sale of its business in Brazil; expects to sell all its Latin-American businesses by September |
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| 01.3.16 |
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ABP Club website – February was 22nd month in a row with over 100,000 visits; 29,000 unique visitors; 1.6m hits; 482,000 pages viewed |
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| 29.2.16 |
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3M and Festool - announce global "strategic collaboration" on surface preparation and finishing systems |
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| 29.2.16 |
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Switch Car Leasing - new "hybrid" short-term vehicle leasing product with 1-month, 3-month, 6-month and 12-month terms |
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| 29.2.16 |
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Bloomberg New Energy Finance - electric vehicles will be 35% of global new car sales by 2040; 41 million vehicles |
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| 29.2.16 |
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The Telegraph / Fairer Finance - consumer group MD warns of car insurance small print |
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| 29.2.16 |
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USA: LKQ - to acquire Pittsburgh Glass Works, a global distributor and manufacturer of automotive glass |
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| 29.2.16 |
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Ageas - provide ABP with statement on their association with MDS, which went into liquidation on 12 February |
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| 29.2.16 |
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Slater Gordon Solutions - MD, Ken Fowlie, confirms "plan to undertake a reorganisation of UK business" |
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| 29.2.16 |
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EXPO: Volvo Cars (stand H32) - Rob Linehan joins as new Volvo Body & Paint Apprentice Programme Trainer and Assessor |
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| 29.2.16 |
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Cheshire Police - 800% increase in drug drive arrests since laws were introduced in March 2015 |
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| 29.2.16 |
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The AA - quarter of motorists plan to spend £12,000 on a new car this year; 20% more motorists than last year |
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| 29.2.16 |
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EXPO: Auto Body Professional magazine - look out for the Expo 2016 preview in the latest issue of Auto Body Professional - out this week! |
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| 29.2.16 |
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Australia: Slater & Gordon Ltd - has 2 months to convince banks on its restructuring plans |
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| 29.2.16 |
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Quartix - 2015 results; telematics company saw profits up 19% on turnover up 28% |
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| 29.2.16 |
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Weather - Met Office predicts snow in the second half of March, with the possibility of a white Easter |
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| 28.2.16 |
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Slater Gordon - 6mth results: AUS$958 million loss due to write-downs in UK business; SGS Motor to continue |
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| 28.2.16 |
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MDS Borehamwood - Ageas repairer run by Barrie Dudey and focussed on fast track repairs, goes into liquidation |
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| 27.2.16 |
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Police - more than five motorists are caught every day in the UK speeding at over 100mph |
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| 26.2.16 |
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Tesla - Elon Musk "sceptical that machine learning" will be able to handle fully autonomous driving |
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| 26.2.16 |
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Rye Street Group - acquires its seventh site; Rye Street Borehamwood (formerly MDS) |
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| 26.2.16 |
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Global NCAP - head of crash test organisation tells Autocar UK "we will eradicate zero-star-rated cars by 2020" |
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| 26.2.16 |
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US: Enterprise Rent-A-Car - national average length of replacement rental vehicle hire is 11.5 days in US |
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| 26.2.16 |
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Churchill - every week a child (aged under 17) is prosecuted for dangerous driving |
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| 26.2.16 |
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EXPO: Glaisyers (stand E25) - Inheritance Act Claims advice from ABP Employer Protect partners, Glaisyers |
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| 26.2.16 |
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The Parts Alliance - SAS Autoparts joins the Group |
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| 26.2.16 |
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Pentagon - open new Mitsubishi dealership Lincoln (previously Charles Warner), but accident repair centre remains Charles Warner |
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| 26.2.16 |
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EXPO: Automotive Glazing Academy (stand B17) - the latest from automotive glazing including how ADAS technology will impact repairs |
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| 26.2.16 |
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Kwik Fit Insurance Services (part of Ageas Retail Limited) - partners with Auto Replace to offer Write-Off Replacement service as standard |
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| 26.2.16 |
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Covéa Insurance - named as one of the Sunday Times Top 100 Best Companies to Work For in the UK for second year |
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| 26.2.16 |
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Insurance Ireland - awards for whiplash in Ireland average €15,000 per case compared with €5,000 in the UK; AIG Ireland calls for ban |
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| 26.2.16 |
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BGL Group (comparethemarket.com, Budget, Junction brands) - appoint Dominic Platt as Chief Financial Officer |
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| 26.2.16 |
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LKQ – there is “at least a solid 10 years left of collisions that are going to stay pretty normalised” |
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| 26.2.16 |
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LKQ – confirm acquisition of salvage business in Sweden and an interest in a European remanufacturer |
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| 26.2.16 |
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LKQ - 9 of top 10 UK motor insurers on their collision parts program; roll-out on Continent later this year |
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| 26.2.16 |
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Volvo Cars - limited places are now available for Volvo Cars' Body & Paint Apprentice Programme |
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| 26.2.16 |
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Volvo Cars - limited places are now available for Volco Cars' Body & Paint Apprentice Programme |
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| 26.2.16 |
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Just Car Clinics - invests in new phone system for all 28 branches, Training and Support Centre and Customer Claims Centre |
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| 26.2.16 |
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AA Garage Guide - reports rapid garage network growth; now more than 2,2000 garages offering servicing and MOTs |
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| 26.2.16 |
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CAP HPI - strong demand drove up used values by an average of 0.4% in February |
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| 26.2.16 |
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Royal Automobile Club - world's first Autonomous Vehicle Trial will take place in London in October to mark the opening of London Motor Week |
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| 26.2.16 |
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RAC Business - 52% of businesses claim a reduction in accidents involving staff due to adoption of telematics |
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| 25.2.16 |
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Autoraise / REAL - Industry Showcase Event for young people at Rye Street last night was a huge success |
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| 25.2.16 |
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EXPO: Auto Body & Motor Claims Expo - networking aplenty! |
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| 25.2.16 |
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LKQ - 2015 worldwide results: profits up 10.4% on turnover up 6.7%; ECP collision parts sales up 19% in Q4 |
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| 25.2.16 |
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Boundary Garage (Bury) Ltd - team member, Mike Ashcroft, competes in Born Survivor army assault course for charity |
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| 25.2.16 |
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The Grove Group (Expo stand G13) - Never clean your spray guns in solvent again! |
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| 25.2.16 |
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PwC Global Economic Crime Survey 2016 - over half of UK organisations have been the victim of economic crime in the past 24 months |
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| 25.2.16 |
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British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) - Nicola Maguire steps up to become BIBA's Head of Commercial |
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| 25.2.16 |
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EXPO: Brown Brothers (stand C10) - EXCLUSIVE product launch and a race car simulator competition to win £500 Bodyline Bundle at Expo! |
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| 25.2.16 |
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Brake / Direct Line - parliamentarians, campaigners, educators and volunteers recognised at road safety awards |
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| 25.2.16 |
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Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) - establishes new industry group to guide fleet driver risk management |
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| 25.2.16 |
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EXPO: Brown Brothers (stand C10) - 3 EXCLUSIVE product launches and a race car simulator competition to win £500 Bodyline Bundle at Expo! |
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| 25.2.16 |
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AW Repair Group - new mobile-friendly website promotes AW bodyshop's slogan: Keeping you moving |
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| 25.2.16 |
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AXA UK & Ireland - 2015 results: total motor revenue up 11% to £900m includes direct motor up 12% to £400m |
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| 25.2.16 |
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AXA worldwide - 2015 results: "a very satisfying year - the highest level of underlying earnings ever reached" |
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| 25.2.16 |
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Confused.com - Nearly 1.3m drivers have managed to dodge speeding fines when pulled over by police on British roads |
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| 25.2.16 |
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RSA - Stephen Hester, chief exec, gives his views on todays 2015 results |
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| 25.2.16 |
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RSA - UK business is implementing new UK operating model with revised contractual terms for major suppliers |
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| 25.2.16 |
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RSA - 2015 results: "a year of major achievement"; operating profits up 43%; underwriting profit up 437% |
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| 25.2.16 |
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Redde plc (formerly Helphire Group plc) - half-year results: revenue up 35%; profits up 45%; repairs up 107% |
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| 24.2.16 |
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Nissan - security expert reveals vulnerability of Leaf electric car to being hacked over the internet |
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| 24.2.16 |
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Nationwide / PPG - first test for Dan Cammish's jointly-sponsored Porsche; already faster than last season |
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| 24.2.16 |
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Top Gear - Jeremy Clarkson apologises to producer Oisin Tymon, who receives £100,000 of damages |
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| 24.2.16 |
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EXPO: Silcar UK (C44) - new ABP Club member and new brand to the UK signs up to Expo! |
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| 24.2.16 |
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Australia: Fix Auto - report "large number of repairers" are interested in model following series of clinics |
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| 24.2.16 |
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Movimento - automotive software company reveals design for industry's first "intelligent car to cloud gateway" for big data analytics |
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| 24.2.16 |
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IFED - suspended prison sentence, unpaid work and £1,461 fine for man over fraud to pay mother's car insurance |
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| 24.2.16 |
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EXPO: Cooke & Mason (stand C12) - acquired by The Carlyle Group-backed PIB Insurance Brokers (PIB) |
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| 24.2.16 |
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H. R Owen - new H.R Owen Maserati South Manchester dealership to open in May; includes full aftersales service with Maserati technicians |
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| 24.2.16 |
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Go Ultra Low - national campaign for electric cars tells motorists they could save £306 a year on (mechanical) car maintenance by switching |
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| 24.2.16 |
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Slater and Gordon (owners of Quindell Professional Services) - shares suspended on Australian Stock Exchange |
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| 24.2.16 |
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EXPO: CitNOW (J33) - entries open for second running of CitNOW Video Awards including Best Bodyshop Video; deadline Saturday 30th April |
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| 24.2.16 |
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EXPO: Fix Auto (H13) and Industry Insights (G14) - bring jointly sponsored 1963 Classic Mini Cooper rally car to Expo |
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| 24.2.16 |
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EXPO: Auto Body & Motor Claims Expo 2016, 15-16 March, EventCity, Manchester - Steve Peart’s portable Eco-Qube, the new Volvo XC90 & MORE |
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| 24.2.16 |
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British Motor Heritage (BMH) - classic car body builder hosts students from TRAX, the oxford-based charity for disadvantaged teenagers |
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| 24.2.16 |
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SWP Training Ltd, Durham - wound up & liquidated on 22 January 2016; full details plus contact details |
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| 24.2.16 |
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Ageas / Towergate - sign £300 million partnership with commercial broker, Arista, for motor, property and liability products |
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| 24.2.16 |
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One Call Accident Management - hire car customer on bail after crashing into accident management firm causing £20,000 of damage |
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| 24.2.16 |
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Aston Martin - announces significant new investments in the UK: St Athan, Wales and Gaydon; up to 1,000 new jobs by 2020 |
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| 24.2.16 |
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Aston-Martin - chose St Athan in Vale of Glamorgan for new factory to build new DBX Crossover model from 2020 |
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| 23.2.16 |
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AA - 13% of drivers questioned for AA Poplus Motoring Panel have had an accident in the last three years |
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| 23.2.16 |
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Gocompare - 17% of parents committing fraud by 'fronting' car insurance |
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| 23.2.16 |
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AutoRaise - almost 100 signed-up for Industry Showcase Event at Rye Street Group, Bishops Stortford, 5pm and 8pm |
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| 23.2.16 |
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Footman James - specialist motor insurance broker awarded accolade for excellence in customer service |
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| 23.2.16 |
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EXPO: 21-day countdown! - record exhibitor numbers, FREE practical training, ABP Club meeting, network meetings, legal clinics and MORE |
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| 23.2.16 |
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The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) - complaints about general insurance up 5%; Direct Line receives most complaints |
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| 23.2.16 |
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US: Virginia Tech Transportation Institute - US study on crash risk factors proves self-driving cars are less likely to be in an accident |
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| 23.2.16 |
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Infiniti - short usage “plug ’n play” showroom in Bristol designed to be easily transported by truck and can be put up in two days |
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| 23.2.16 |
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Petrol & diesel sales - January 2016 was highest January sales volume for seven years |
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| 22.2.16 |
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Quartix - vehicle telematics specialist turns 15 |
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| 22.2.16 |
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Days Fleet - complete rebrand (previously Days Contract Hire) as company expands managed fleet service |
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| 22.2.16 |
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Canada: Intact Insurance - offers customers Service Centres where they can drop off car after accident |
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| 22.2.16 |
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EXPO: Glaisyers (stand E25) - important information for ABP members who employ apprentices |
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| 22.2.16 |
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National Accident Repair Group - Baldwins Repair Group upgraded to full membership |
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| 22.2.16 |
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Gauntlet - fleet motor insurance specialist launches new web-based accident management tool |
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| 22.2.16 |
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EXPO: Morelli (stand G30) - see airbrush whizz Simon Evans painting bonnets at Expo for the REAL Rally cars |
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| 22.2.16 |
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Volvo - recalls 7,000 cars in the UK over software glitch that briefly shuts down engine |
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| 22.2.16 |
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IFED / esure - appeal to trace Enfield man wanted in £10,000 crash for cash scam |
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| 22.2.16 |
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IMI - Steve Nash asks, what’s wrong with working in the automotive sector? |
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| 22.2.16 |
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IFED - Home Secretary visits IFED following launch of Joint Fraud Taskforce |
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| 22.2.16 |
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AA - sun glare contributes to around 3,000 crashes resulting in injuries per year |
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| 22.2.16 |
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EU referendum - ABI: "UK economy benefits from membership of the EU single market and being part of the world's largest trading block" |
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| 22.2.16 |
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US: Samsung - new Connect Auto dongle will bring usage-based insurance to the mass market |
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| 22.2.16 |
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PPG Refinish UK and Nationwide - continue joint Porsche Carrera Cup sponsorship as Dan Cammish defends his crown |
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| 22.2.16 |
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IMI - driving safety infographic: common causes of road accidents due to vehicle defects |
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| 22.2.16 |
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Revive! - produce a series of franchise recruitment videos for social media |
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| 21.2.16 |
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RMI NAB / VBRA - launch repair methods survey |
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| 21.2.16 |
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Today is ninth anniversary of launch of the “Thatcham BSI Kitemark scheme” (PAS125) |
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| 21.2.16 |
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Today (21 February) is the 7th anniversary of the launch of the “Thatcham BSI Kitemark scheme” (PAS125) |
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| 19.2.16 |
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Industry Insights - sponsors Harris & Co Mini Cooper S for the 2016 Mintex MSA British Historic Rally Championship |
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| 19.2.16 |
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Volvo Cars – the first car manufacturer to launch a car without a key |
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| 19.2.16 |
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EXPO: Cooke and Mason (stand C12) - visit the team from Cooke and Mason/Sigerson for essential bodyshop HSE and IT compliance info |
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| 19.2.16 |
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EXPO: AutoFlow (stand C16) - live CHECKmate demo at Auto Body and Motor Claims Expo 2016, Tues 15th - Weds 16th March, EventCity Manchester |
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| 19.2.16 |
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Autotech Recruit - recruitment firm launches new Bodyshop Division for temporary and permanent technicians, estimators and admin staff |
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| 19.2.16 |
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Allianz - 2015 UK results: UK operating profit of £102.8m; Combined Operating Ratio of 97.9%; GWP up 2.6% |
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| 19.2.16 |
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Spain: Roberlo - opens new €2.5 million research, development and innovation centre in Spain |
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| 19.2.16 |
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Direct Line - 28% of older drivers have a medical condition that must be disclosed to DVLA but half (one million motorists) fail to do so |
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| 19.2.16 |
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Co-op Insurance - fronting, lying about mileage, overnight storage and vehicle value: tricks parents use to reduce motor insurance premium |
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| 19.2.16 |
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Thatcham - autonomous vehicle technology may mean fewer vehicles are written off, and more work for repairers |
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| 19.2.16 |
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Staffordshire Police - 5,700 uninsured vehicles seized by Staffordshire Police in Cars Behind Bars campaign |
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| 19.2.16 |
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USA: PPG completes $7.8 million investment at global paint and coatings research and development hub |
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| 19.2.16 |
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Allianz - 2015 results: worldwide operating profit up 3.2% on revenues up 3.2% |
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| 18.2.16 |
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Ireland: SIMI - winners of tonights Irish industry awards; Red Abbey Motors in Cork win Bodyshop of the Year |
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| 18.2.16 |
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RAC - Britain exiting the EU could lead to a 20% reduction in the strength of the £ - and add average 4p per litre to petrol |
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| 18.2.16 |
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City of London Police - motorists warned after hundreds of fake Honda airbags sold on eBay; 680 motorists told to return vehicles ASAP |
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| 18.2.16 |
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Symach - first bodyshop installation in Canada complete; bodyshop owners predicts 40% increase in productivity |
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| 18.2.16 |
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Rye Street Group and AutoRaise - offer an open invitation to the industry! |
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| 18.2.16 |
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Fix Auto Mid Devon - open network's fourth Fix & Go express repair centre |
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| 18.2.16 |
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CitNOW Web - technology to feature on car search site, Motors.co.uk |
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| 18.2.16 |
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ERS (Equity Red Star) - 2015 results: profits down 27% to £6m on gross premiums up 2% to £394m |
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| 18.2.16 |
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ACIS / Bodyshop Revolution - fleet refurbishment company increases throughput from 150 to 1,000 vehicles per week |
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| 18.2.16 |
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MINI - now include eCall plus Teleservices (tells dealer of car problem); now also offer FlexiMile insurance |
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| 18.2.16 |
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Aviva - detected fraud on 2,200 new commercial motor policies in 2015 using Experian's Hunter product |
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| 18.2.16 |
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RAC - nearly 7 million (18%) motorists would not tell insurer about driving penalty points |
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| 18.2.16 |
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IAM - survey of 2,600 drivers and ex-drivers aged 55-101 finds majority want to continue to drive to keep their independence |
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| 18.2.16 |
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Nissan - pre-painted front and rear bumpers now available through Nissan dealers; 7 Nissan models and 28 different colours |
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| 18.2.16 |
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Ford - Belgium test centre replicates effects of worst potholes in the world to develop Continuous Control Damping with Pothole Mitigation |
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| 17.2.16 |
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EXPO - Just Car Clinics to send their apprentices to the show to take advantage of FREE training sessions |
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| 17.2.16 |
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Complete Auto Recycling and Secondary Materials (CARS) trade show - ABP Club supports CARS in 2016! |
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| 17.2.16 |
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Aviva - Quotemehappy.com - Aviva's online insurance brand - suffers customer car insurance data breach |
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| 17.2.16 |
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Bodyshop wanted - ABP Member seeks to buy bodyshop in south / south west London |
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| 17.2.16 |
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Spraytech / Plan Insurance (Expo stand H22) - Harry Charles, MD of Spraytech, tells Plan about "one of the proudest moments of his life" |
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| 17.2.16 |
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Government - record level of job vacancies as employment level rises; wages up 2% in last year |
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| 17.2.16 |
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Manchester Evening News (MEN) / Slater and Gordon - Michael Hardacre, Principal Lawyer,"sets the record straight" on PI claims |
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| 17.2.16 |
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car - 250 vacancies available for 2016 Management Trainee Programme |
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| 17.2.16 |
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British Bodyshop Awards - Tuesday 10th May 2016 - Early bird bookings now open |
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| 17.2.16 |
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Riversimple - road-legal, carbon composite engineering prototype hydrogen powered car gets approval for 20-vehicle trial |
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| 17.2.16 |
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GEM Motoring Assist - calls for a new European target to reduce serious road injuries |
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| 17.2.16 |
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Bosch - 2015 results: sales surpass €70bn for the first time; 9.9% revenue growth; inc connected car and driver assistance systems |
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| 17.2.16 |
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Auto Trader Group plc - trading update: "ahead of current market expectations" |
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| 17.2.16 |
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Ageas UK - 2015 results: profits down due to December storms; motor policy count up to 3.8 million |
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| 16.2.16 |
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Axalta - Cromax, Spies Hecker and Standox 2016 training courses announced |
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| 16.2.16 |
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Thompsons Solicitors - £7 billion windfall for car insurers over four years; increasing profits despite decreased claims & pay outs |
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| 16.2.16 |
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Post magazine - Motor Insurance World 2016 conference, Wednesday 25 May, Double Tree Hilton Hotel in Milton Keynes |
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| 16.2.16 |
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Venson Automotive - Welwyn Garden City bodyshop offers vans and 4x4s within M25 area a spray-on coating to prevent rust and corrosion |
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| 16.2.16 |
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ABI - another rise in Insurance Premium Tax would ‘hit millions of people doing the right thing’ says ABI |
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| 16.2.16 |
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Eptica / Ageas - Ageas Insurance Solutions (EXPO stand G16) transforms customer service and reduces calls by 23% thanks to Eptica software |
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| 16.2.16 |
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Gocompare.com Car Insurance - warns of insurance implications of signing-up to taxi-hailing apps or making money on daily commute |
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| 16.2.16 |
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Mazda - to open new parts warehouse in Northamptonshire as part of focus on aftersales growth |
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| 16.2.16 |
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EXPO: Roberts Automotive / Blackhawk (stand B10)- new Blackhawk generation on display at Expo |
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| 16.2.16 |
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Plan Insurance – administrator turned IT technician; apprentice success at specialist motor insurance broker |
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| 16.2.16 |
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Allianz - relaunches personal lines policy wording for its Clear private car product |
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| 16.2.16 |
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Inflation rate - inflation rises slightly but remains low: CPI at 0.3% for last 12 months; RPI at 1.3% |
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| 16.2.16 |
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Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department (IFED) - officers to feature in BBC daytime documentary |
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| 16.2.16 |
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Devonshire Motors - wins Excellence In Customer Service category at this year’s AM Awards |
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| 16.2.16 |
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Adrian Flux - specialist broker adds bloggers, vloggers and Tweeters added to car insurance occupations list |
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| 16.2.16 |
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Pendragon - 2015 results: pre-tax profit up 22% on turnover up 11% |
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| 15.2.16 |
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Royal London - today's workers will need to work into their late 70s to enjoy similar pension to their parents' generation |
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| 15.2.16 |
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Allianz Commercial - Jon Santer promoted to motor trade manager |
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| 15.2.16 |
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Expo: 29 days till Auto Body and Motor Claims Expo 2016, Tues 15th - Weds 16th March, EventCity Manchester |
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| 15.2.16 |
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EXPO - 29 days till Auto Body and Motor Claims Expo 2016, Tues 15th - Weds 16th March, EventCity Manchester |
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| 15.2.16 |
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EXPO - 29 days till Auto Body and Motor Claims Expo 2016, Tues 15th - Weds 16th March, EventCity Manchester |
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| 15.2.16 |
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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles - Volkswagen Van Service Spalding / Crowson Motors Ltd wins Volkswagen CV Authorised Repairer award |
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| 15.2.16 |
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IMI - comments on Apprenticeship Levy that will tax all businesses paying over £3 million per annum on salaries |
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| 15.2.16 |
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SMMT - white is Britain’s favourite car colour for third year running (look out for mauve cars in the West Midlands) |
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| 15.2.16 |
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Road Safety GB - Petition created by North Yorkshire Police inspector calls for road safety education in National Curriculum |
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| 15.2.16 |
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US: Solera - AutoPoint's new Targeted Display Advertising (TDA) solution drives 30% more service revenue for US dealer |
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| 15.2.16 |
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Wakefield College - 17-year-old body repair technician, Davey Herridge, becomes British Jet Skiing Champion |
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| 15.2.16 |
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Flood damaged cars - Autocar mag visits Michael Douglas Auto Salvage in Carlisle to understand the problem |
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| 14.2.16 |
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Europe - Sunday Express says the EU has declared war on drivers with a congestion charge for every town |
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| 14.2.16 |
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Silverstone - could be bought by Jaguar Land Rover for £25m says Daily Mail; decision this week |
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| 14.2.16 |
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Nationwide – annual awards winners - “our people are central to our success” - list of the winners |
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| 14.2.16 |
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Australia: LKQ - sells its share in non-OE and recycled parts company ACM to partner Suncorp Insurance |
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| 12.2.16 |
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EXPO: Training and Apprentices - free training at the Auto Body and Motor Claims Expo 2016, EventCity, Manchester on 15th/16th March |
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| 12.2.16 |
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The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) - working to establish partnerships with vehicle technology companies |
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| 12.2.16 |
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IFED - four solicitors charged in connection with £950,000 fraudulent medical and credit hire invoices |
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| 12.2.16 |
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Novae Group - former Allianz chief exec, Andrew Torrance, joins underwriter as independent non-exec director |
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| 12.2.16 |
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Thatcham - only 17% of cars available to buy in the UK have standard fit AEB |
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| 12.2.16 |
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The Independent Garage Association (IGA) - retains record membership numbers for a second year in a row |
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| 12.2.16 |
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Northern Ireland: Operation Nascar - former insurance assessor jailed for €200,000 accident and PI scam |
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| 12.2.16 |
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US: Google Car - US vehicle safety regulator tells Google a computer can be classed as a driver |
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| 12.2.16 |
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Northern Ireland: Crash Services - more road collisions occur in Northern Ireland on a Monday than any other day of the week |
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| 12.2.16 |
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100 in 100 apprenticeship campaign - Pendragon one of the employers pledging to help create 100 new apprenticeships within the next 100 days |
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| 12.2.16 |
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VisionTrack / Brake - telematics and training key to reducing fleet accident rate which, in 2015, was 86% |
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| 12.2.16 |
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What Car? - leads calls for autonomous emergency braking - "the £40 safety feature" - to be fitted as standard on all new cars |
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| 12.2.16 |
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Top Employers 2016 - Akzo Nobel, Bentley, LeasePlan, Saint Gobain, Valeo, Vauxhall and Volkswagen make the list |
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| 12.2.16 |
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Churchill - spend on traffic calming measures is up 53% since 2013 |
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| 12.2.16 |
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CitNOW - UK automotive industry reaches video ‘tipping point’ as 3 million CitNOW videos created in 2015 |
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| 12.2.16 |
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Automotive Council - 5,000 jobs vacant in UK automotive due to skills shortage |
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| 11.2.16 |
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Institution of Mechanical Engineers - making all vehicles autonomous could cut 95% of all traffic accidents |
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| 11.2.16 |
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AM magazine awards - full list of all 24 winners; Devonshire Motors win Excellence in Customer Service award |
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| 11.2.16 |
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Euro Car Parts - construction of new 778,000 sq ft National Distribution Centre at Tamworth has been completed |
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| 11.2.16 |
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IFED - 4 Birmingham men sentenced in ghost-broker insurance scam uncovered by Ageas |
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| 11.2.16 |
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I Love Claims - managing director, Martin Egan, leaves after just over two years to return to Direct Line |
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| 11.2.16 |
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Zurich UK - 2015 results: UK general insurance made a loss of £62m, compared to a profit of £213m in 2014 |
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| 11.2.16 |
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Top Gear - Chris Evans reveals his final line-up of 6 presenters for new series starting in May |
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| 11.2.16 |
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BEN - automotive industry charity appoints Carol Keller as Marketing and Communications Director |
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| 11.2.16 |
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Vauxhall/Opel - announce new "game-changing" Ampera-e battery car for 2017 |
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| 11.2.16 |
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Covea - announce successful launch of Provident, its new direct insurance brand |
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| 11.2.16 |
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Fix Auto Rochdale / Junair - expansion and investment in new Fix & Go facility includes the latest Junair 4 bay MultiBooth spraybooth oven |
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| 11.2.16 |
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UK road traffic volume - at highest level EVER in 2015; up 2.2% on 2014; 11 successive quarters of growth |
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| 11.2.16 |
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Zurich - 2015 results: group profits down 37%; general insurance profits down 71%; 8,000 jobs to go by 2018 |
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| 11.2.16 |
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AkzoNobel - in discussion with BASF about a potential purchase of their Industrial Coatings business |
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| 11.2.16 |
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BCH Car Hire Ltd - accounts overdue; director David Porter declared himself bankrupt in Oct 2014 |
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| 10.2.16 |
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IFED - new taskforce brings together law enforcement, Government and the financial sector to crack down on fraud |
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| 10.2.16 |
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EXPO: Mirka (H28) - Mirka’s Abranet Perfection campaign raises issue of air quality control |
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| 10.2.16 |
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Post Powerlist 2016 - Peter Shaw, Thatcham, make the Post magazine Powerlist 2016 |
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| 10.2.16 |
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RMI - appoint Jason Moseley (ex Audatex and Thatcham) as executive director of NAB and VBRA |
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| 10.2.16 |
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Netherlands: BASF - Katja Scharpwinkel appointed to head up Automotive Refinish Coatings Solutions European business |
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| 10.2.16 |
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Drink drive limit in Scotland - cut from 80mg per 100ml of blood to 50mg in 2014 (equivalent to just under one pint for the average man) |
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| 10.2.16 |
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EXPO: Glaisyers (stand E25) – free legal clinic for all delegates and exhibitors, plus Top Legal Tips for Bodyshop Operators sessions |
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| 10.2.16 |
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Happy Birthday Ken Lane! - 70 is the new 50.... |
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| 10.2.16 |
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RAC Truck Rescue - ​almost a third of businesses investing in safer trucks |
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| 10.2.16 |
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GEM Motoring Assist - recent rise in road fatalities shows how much work is needed |
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| 10.2.16 |
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USA: Google - government safety regulators (NHTSA)say computer piloting self-driving Google car is the driver |
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| 09.2.16 |
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RSA - Bristol office to close; 50 jobs at risk |
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| 09.2.16 |
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EXPO – details of the first ABP Club meeting of 2016, free-to-attend networking drinks and dinner, plus exhibitors at Expo and more |
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| 09.2.16 |
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KWH Mirka - global "dust-free-perfection" competition; winner to receive a Mirka DEROS electric sander and Abranet Discs |
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| 09.2.16 |
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ACIS - rail refurbishment company adopts ASCRIBE bodyshop technology to automate stock control and and improve cost management |
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| 09.2.16 |
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Business Continuity Institute (BCI) / BSI - ​cyber attack more of a threat to businesses than supply chain disruption or H&S incidents |
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| 09.2.16 |
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Spain: Ford - to launch new vehicle, plus data, analytics and autonomous driving technologies at the 2016 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona |
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| 09.2.16 |
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Automotive Council - 5,000 jobs vacant across the entire UK automotive due to skills shortage |
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| 09.2.16 |
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Canada: Mirka - benefit from training session run by PPG on lean work flow processes in the bodyshop |
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| 08.2.16 |
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HR Owen - luxury and supercar dealer buys Bodytechnics bodyshop in Slough |
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| 08.2.16 |
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Vertu Motors - Paul Bonner, bodyshop manager at Bristol Street Motors Gloucester Ford, named Vertu's ‘Bodyshop Manager of the Year’ |
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| 08.2.16 |
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SMMT - van sales 4.3% in January, but still up 83% on January 2010 |
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| 08.2.16 |
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Energy Cost Advisors (ECA) Group - help ARC Group save 19% on electricity and 55% on gas; visit the ECA stand at Expo to find out more |
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| 08.2.16 |
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Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) - majority of the public say independent regulation would increase trust in solicitors |
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| 08.2.16 |
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Auto Body and Motor Claims Expo 2016 – 26 new exhibitors signed up to Expo 2016, register to attend - now! |
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| 08.2.16 |
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Volkswagen - appoints Scania board member to head up development of VW Commercial Vehicles, including autonomous driving solutions |
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| 08.2.16 |
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Constitution Motors - Mitsubishi dealer in Norwich renovates neglected workshop to meet demand for servicing and repairs |
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| 08.2.16 |
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Bodyshop Solutions - appointed as Vamag UK Distributor for the range of 3D wheel aligners, tyre changers and wheel balancers |
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| 08.2.16 |
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Jennings Motor Group - opens a Subway sandwich franchise at the Jennings Kia dealership |
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| 08.2.16 |
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Age UK - charity accused of promoting car insurance policies to elderly drivers that are not the cheapest available from provider, Ageas |
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| 08.2.16 |
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Brake - road deaths up 3% since 2014; road safety charity slams government complacency |
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| 08.2.16 |
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AutoRaise / REAL / Rye Street Group - Industry Showcase Event attracts local press coverage |
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| 08.2.16 |
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ABP Club - no increase in membership fees for 2016 - unchanged for the seventh year in a row |
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| 08.2.16 |
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Poole Accident Repair - gains Tesla approval, one of just a few UK approved accident repairers for the prestige electric car brand |
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| 05.2.16 |
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Repair Qube - Steve Peart (Fix Auto TST) and Spraybooth Technology develop the "bodyshop in a box" |
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| 05.2.16 |
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International Association of Auto Theft Investigators (IAATI) - Criminal gangs target 1980s classic cars, motorbikes, vans & campervans |
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| 05.2.16 |
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Ford - Corporal Jones’s van is back in service after repairs at its Dagenham Birthplace |
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| 05.2.16 |
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Aviva - UK drivers are baffled by basic rules of the road |
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| 05.2.16 |
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Bodyshop magazine - 2016 awards evening will be on Thursday 22 September at Twickenham stadium |
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| 05.2.16 |
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BIBA - two key debates - Europe and the threat of terror - at the heart of this year's conference in May |
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| 05.2.16 |
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The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) / Russell Automotive - Director of north London repairer stars in ITN film |
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| 05.2.16 |
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AutoRaise - announce Board of Trustees: Cathy Walsh OBE, Hannah Crick, Karl Vella MBE, Dave Sargeant, Steve Cafearo and Chris Oliver |
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| 05.2.16 |
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Dublin: TheJournal.ie - forensic engineer tells court "probable potential" for whiplash injury in collisions of just 5mph |
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| 05.2.16 |
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National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) - outlines economic and business policy concerns for the forthcoming Budget Statement |
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| 05.2.16 |
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I Love Claims / Rainbow Trust - ILC Networking Lunch smashes fundraising target |
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| 05.2.16 |
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Auto Body and Motor Claims Expo 2016 - Mirka returns to Expo with innovative products to boost efficiency and profitability |
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| 05.2.16 |
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Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) - newly-created regime "aims to produce benefits for consumers of at least 10x its running costs" |
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| 05.2.16 |
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PSA Peugeot and Citroen - Audatex Estimator of the Year 2015 Winners announced |
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| 05.2.16 |
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AXA Insurance - blocks £50,000 fraud attempt as judge finds claimants were ‘fundamentally dishonest’ |
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| 05.2.16 |
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Environment Agency- James Drake, owner of Japscrap, (illegal car scrap business) fined over £5,000 by court |
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| 04.2.16 |
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Allianz - set £1million fundraising target for new charity partner, Association of Air Ambulances Charity (AAAC) |
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| 04.2.16 |
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Occupational Road Safety Alliance (ORSA) - new fleet safety online tool will gather work-related road safety information from fleets |
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| 04.2.16 |
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LV= Broker - LV= Broker’s Commercial Motor Trade & Motor Trade Combined claims teams brought ‘under one roof’ |
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| 04.2.16 |
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Junair Spraybooths and AGM Services - proud to sponsor the BEN Lynwood to Paris charity cycle ride |
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| 04.2.16 |
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DfT - reported road casualties in Great Britain, estimates involving illegal alcohol levels: 2014 figures published |
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| 04.2.16 |
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KMPG - self-driving technology will be a priority for new car buyers by 2030; Toyota will lead the way |
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| 04.2.16 |
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Reis Motorsport Insurance - launch bespoke commercial motorsport product |
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| 04.2.16 |
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Central College Nottingham / Emtec - new five-year deal to deliver Hyundai body and paint apprenticeships |
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| 04.2.16 |
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National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) - 15,000 new franchise dealer jobs in 2016 to service growing car parc |
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| 04.2.16 |
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Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) - regulator surveys personal injury solicitors |
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| 04.2.16 |
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SMMT - automotive industry launches new scheme to recycle ‘orphan vehicles’ with Autogreen |
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| 04.2.16 |
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AA Underwriting Insurance Company Ltd - new insurer launched Saturday; target 250,000 policies over next few years |
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| 04.2.16 |
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SMMT - best January for new car sales since 2005; up 2.9% on last year |
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| 04.2.16 |
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AA - trading update; The Insurance Underwriter was launched in the last week of January |
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| 03.2.16 |
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C F Accident Repairs Ltd - director Charlotte Wright gets 3 1/2 years disqualification as company director |
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| 03.2.16 |
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BodyKraft Group – new £250,000 Fastrack by BodyKraft facility officially opened |
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| 03.2.16 |
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Ford - 7 new or facelift models to launch this year; targeting new revenue streams inc fleet and smart mobility; challenging premium brands |
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| 03.2.16 |
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Chaucer Direct - Chaucer Direct will be re-branded as Geoffrey Insurance Services from March 2016 |
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| 03.2.16 |
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Zurich - Cecilia Reyes, Zurich's chief risk officer, says the insurer is "prepared to shrink" or "walk away from some risks" |
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| 03.2.16 |
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Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) - new report claims mature drivers favour checks on over-70s |
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| 03.2.16 |
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rac - Average price of diesel falls by 5p a litre in January saving £2.72 a fill-up; Petrol price falls for seventh month in a row |
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| 03.2.16 |
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Direct Line - 1 in 4 older motorists don't know the licence expiry age and 1 in 10 have had an accident in last 5 years |
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| 03.2.16 |
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Government - YOUR chance to comment on proposal to develop single skill trailblazer bodyshop apprenticeships |
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| 03.2.16 |
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Petrol and diesel prices - prices at lowest for over 6 years; diesel now cheaper than petrol |
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| 02.2.16 |
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Audatex - Paint Price Updates 2016 |
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| 02.2.16 |
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Bristol Street Motors - former technician has been appointed as Business Manager at Bristol Street Motors Peugeot Worksop dealership |
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| 02.2.16 |
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Horwich Farrelly - LV='s John O'Roarke to join insurance industry firm as Chairman |
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| 02.2.16 |
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The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) - new website ‘The Go To Place’ for insurance broking issues |
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| 02.2.16 |
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Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department / Direct Line - £38k crash for cash trio sentenced |
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| 02.2.16 |
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JATO Dynamics: European new car registrations - SUV takes over as the best-selling segment in europe for the first time |
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| 02.2.16 |
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Fix Auto Hereford - Steve Peart (Fix Auto Cardiff, Pontypridd and Swansea) acquires former Cavanaghs Ltd bodyshop in Hereford |
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| 02.2.16 |
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SP:The Organization of Consumers and Users (OCU) - Honda & Toyota named most reliable manufacturer in survey of over 30,000 European drivers |
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| 02.2.16 |
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National Motor Museum, Beaulieu - talking crash test dummy on display |
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| 02.2.16 |
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ADPA - new European Independent Automotive Data Publishers Association formed |
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| 02.2.16 |
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EXCLUSIVE: Mike Monaghan - joins i2i as interim CEO; continues to work for CitNOW on a consultancy basis |
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| 01.2.16 |
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USA: LKQ Corporation - increases its credit facility by $900m, from $2.3 billion to $3.2 billion |
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| 01.2.16 |
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CLARIFICATION - S & G Response is not linked to Slater & Gordon (sometimes abbreviated to S & G) |
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| 01.2.16 |
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EXCLUSIVE: Page Automotive - acquire Prestige Quality Repair Centre, Reading; takes group to 4 sites with £9m turnover |
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| 01.2.16 |
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UK Gov - Driverless cars technology receives £20 million boost |
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| 01.2.16 |
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We Buy Any Car - 13% of motorists will go on longer journeys and use their car more often thanks to lower fuel prices |
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| 01.2.16 |
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British Safety Council - the cost of breaking the law just went up; keeping your employees healthy and safe pays |
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| 01.2.16 |
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Farécla - Jason Thomas appointed as Regional Sales Manager for Scotland and Ireland |
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| 01.2.16 |
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Business North - holds first Northern Powerhouse meeting |
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| 01.2.16 |
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AA - Storm Henry brings serious difficulties for drivers |
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| 01.2.16 |
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Auto Body and Motor Claims Expo 2016 - Farécla return to Expo 2016 with an exciting new product launch |
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| 01.2.16 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - ground-breaking research will help programme future autonomous cars to have driver-like reactions |
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| 01.2.16 |
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ABI - further £20m Government funding keeps driverless cars projects on track |
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| 01.2.16 |
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ABI - Insurance Premium Tax fuels rise in the average private car comprehensive insurance premium paid in the last quarter, 2015 |
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| 01.2.16 |
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Fix Auto Rochdale - announce major £1million expansion plans including a new Fix & Go express repair facility |
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| 01.2.16 |
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RAC - 68% of Britain's 38 million drivers steer clear of motorways despite them statistically being some of the safest roads |
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| 01.2.16 |
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Japan: Subaru - EyeSight safety technology cuts rear-end collisions by 84% and vehicle-to-vehicle crashes by 62% |
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| 01.2.16 |
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Auto Body and Motor Claims Expo 2016 – Manchester, 15-16 March: 61 sponsors and exhibitors signed up; book your place now! |
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| 01.2.16 |
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Wunelli - delivers driving insights to young drivers and their parents in deal with broker, Autosaint |
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| 01.2.16 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - new 41 mile ‘living laboratory’ of UK roads to test and develop next-generation connected and autonomous vehicles |
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| 01.2.16 |
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Nissan - embark on "Lightweighting Programme" using "prototype material structure" to reduce vehicle weight |
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| 01.2.16 |
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Toyota - to take full control of Daihatsu in an effort to harness their small car expertise |
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| 01.2.16 |
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Toyota - due to parts shortages following explosion at supplier, all Japanese production suspended for 1 week |
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| 01.2.16 |
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ABP Club website – January was 20th month in a row with over 100,000 visits; 29,000 unique visitors; 1.6m hits; 482,000 pages viewed |
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| 01.2.16 |
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Slater and Gordon - "Quindell’s spectre still looms large for its ill-fated Aussie owners" says Telegraph |
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| 01.2.16 |
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Slater & Gordon - "forced into restructuring talks amid concerns over the deteriorating state of its finances" says Telegraph |
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| 29.1.16 |
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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles - names PPG as their "Sustainability Supplier of the Year" |
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| 29.1.16 |
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WhoCanFixMyCar.com - data shows Audi body repairs are more expensive than those to BMW and Mercedes vehicles |
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| 29.1.16 |
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RSA - completes sale of its Russian insurance business |
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| 29.1.16 |
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Fix Auto - former McDonald’s UK communications expert, Cheryl Chung, provides consultancy services to Fix Auto franchisee network |
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| 29.1.16 |
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RSA - union Unite to enter discussions with RSA to prevent 190 job losses at Birmingham office |
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| 29.1.16 |
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RAS - union Unite to enter discussions with RSA to prevent 190 job losses at Birmingham office |
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| 29.1.16 |
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The Greenwich Automated Transport Environment project - London's first driverless cars based on Heathrow 'pods' |
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| 29.1.16 |
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Revive! - Craig Cavener appointed as UK sales manager |
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| 29.1.16 |
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Land Rover - last ever Defender rolled off production line in Solihull at 9.25am today; the 2,016,933rd |
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| 29.1.16 |
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LV - calls for full and fast action by Government as UK named world capital for whiplash |
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| 29.1.16 |
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RAC - warns drivers with arrival of Storm Gertrude |
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| 29.1.16 |
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Chubb (ACE) - announces underwriting leadership for product lines and professional lines appointments for UK and Ireland |
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| 29.1.16 |
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Crash for cash - caught on camera: BMW driver slams on brakes in from of 14-wheel lorry on M57 |
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| 29.1.16 |
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Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department (IFED) - targets 'slip and trip' fraudsters in two-day crackdown |
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| 29.1.16 |
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Lotus - new cars registrations in the UK are the best since 2010; 375 sold in 2015, up 60% on previous year |
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| 29.1.16 |
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Be Wiser Insurance - win National Apprenticeship Award (Large Employer of the Year) with over 250 apprentices |
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| 29.1.16 |
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SMMT - why Europe matters: UK automotive firms speak out on critical business benefits |
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| 29.1.16 |
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LV= - UK is world capital for whiplash claims – beating even the USA |
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| 29.1.16 |
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USA: GM - forms team to hasten the development of self-driving (Autonomous) and electric cars |
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| 29.1.16 |
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Solera Holdings - Q2 worldwide results; "continued benefits from our ongoing growth initiatives" |
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| 28.1.16 |
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Direct Line - #directfix campaign helps Stuart 'Psycho' Pearce sign for UK's worst football club |
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| 28.1.16 |
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European Commission - fines two car parts producers £105 million in antitrust cartel settlement |
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| 28.1.16 |
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The Department of Local Communities and Government - information for business affected by flooding |
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| 28.1.16 |
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RAC Business - successful NHS trial to fast track commercial drivers who display the symptoms of a sleeping disorder |
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| 28.1.16 |
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Covéa Insurance - announces Personal Lines promotions |
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| 28.1.16 |
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Insurance Fraud Register (IFR) - workshops to encourage insurers to use first industry-wide database of known insurance fraudsters |
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| 28.1.16 |
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The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) - 50% of all faults found on MOTs could be avoided by simple maintenance |
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| 28.1.16 |
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Eco Repair Systems - announces April training course dates for plastic fusion welding, small damage and medium panel repair |
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| 28.1.16 |
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Mirka - new kit provides a cost-effective and easy to use solution for the removal of scuffs and scratches on a variety of glass surfaces |
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| 28.1.16 |
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DfT - Roadwork rules change to reduce congestion |
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| 28.1.16 |
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RMI / The Independent Garage Association (IGA) - independents to take more servicing work from franchised dealers |
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| 28.1.16 |
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US: Google - self-driving car passes the "Woman-in-Wheelchair-Chasing-Duck" test |
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| 28.1.16 |
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The AA - wins BusinessCar Awards 2016 Accident Management award, as voted for by readers |
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| 28.1.16 |
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VisionTrack - launches next generation 3G vehicle cameras for fleets |
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| 28.1.16 |
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RSA - 190 jobs at risk with closure of Birmingham office |
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| 28.1.16 |
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TyreSafe - regular tyre checks will reduce thousands of road casualties and save millions of pounds |
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| 28.1.16 |
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BMW Group - on the search to hire new talent for manufacturing apprenticeships |
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| 28.1.16 |
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Government - UK employers facing talent poverty as skills shortages rise 130% in four years |
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| 28.1.16 |
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National Apprenticeship Awards - full list of winners |
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| 28.1.16 |
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The City & Guilds Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers |
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| 27.1.16 |
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National Accident Repair Group - to hold their 2nd Annual Conference at the ABP Expo on Tues 15 Mch |
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| 27.1.16 |
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Bond Dickinson - insurance lawyers win a landmark case for bus company Go North East against a fraudulent personal injury claim |
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| 27.1.16 |
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National Police Chiefs’ Council - Christmas drink and drug drive campaign results: nearly 50% of people stopped found to be drug driving |
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| 27.1.16 |
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Cap HPI - data reveals green cars the mostly likely to be stolen, clocked or written off |
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| 27.1.16 |
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Easi-Drive - record £35m turnover for Manchester-based accident management firm |
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| 27.1.16 |
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BSI / Baldwins - case study from BSI: what the new BSI Kitemark for vehicle repair means to the five-bodyshop-site Baldwins Group |
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| 27.1.16 |
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BGL Group / Comparethemarket.com - owners of price comparison site planning meerkat stock market float |
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| 27.1.16 |
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Cap (with HPI, part of Solera) - used car market stabilised in January as used values dropped by an average of just 0.5% |
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| 27.1.16 |
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The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) - CII apprenticeships guide launched in wake of changes |
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| 27.1.16 |
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Junair Spraybooths - the very first Junair spraybooth, at Robinwood Garage, is still going strong... 26 years later! |
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| 27.1.16 |
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Rainbow Trust - it’s that time again – ILC Day 2016: Friday 12th February. Get your company involved today! |
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| 27.1.16 |
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car - new UK Exotic Car Collection at Heathrow includes Rolls-Royce, Maserati, Lamborghini, Porsche, Ferrari and Bentley |
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| 27.1.16 |
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Winns - BDaily, an online business news publication, picks up on "Winns' Win With ABP", Repairers’ Choice Award for CMC of the Year 2015 |
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| 27.1.16 |
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AA - one in seven drivers suffer memory blanks driving, causing accidents - most likely - on familiar streets near home |
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| 27.1.16 |
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Hyundai Motor - wins Best SME Aftersales Programme at Business Car Manager Awards for third consectve year |
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| 27.1.16 |
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The Guardian - 10-30% insurance premium increase for motorists who attend a speed awareness course |
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| 27.1.16 |
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Aviva - 2 in 5 businesses don’t believe they are at risk of cyber crime and 23% would not know what to do if they became the victim |
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| 27.1.16 |
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RAC Telematics - wins BusinessCar Award for 92% crash detection accuracy |
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| 27.1.16 |
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The Department for Transport - wants to increase penalty points and fines for using a hand-held phone whilst driving |
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| 27.1.16 |
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Zurich - confirms appointment of Mario Greco as new CEO |
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| 26.1.16 |
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Oct Telematics - announces milestone of 4 million worldwide connected users on the roads |
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| 26.1.16 |
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Axa UK - first insurer to publish their own detailed claims statistics for motor, home and travel insurance |
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| 26.1.16 |
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BodyKraft - to launch new £250,000 Fastrack repair centre in Kingswinford, West Midlands |
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| 26.1.16 |
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National Windscreens - announce £1million investment to equip all 108 centres with ADAS calibration equipment |
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| 26.1.16 |
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USA: NACE - ten vehicle manufacturers commit to the show in Anaheim, California on Thurs 11 and Fri 12 August |
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| 26.1.16 |
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Tesco - criticised by supermarket ombudsman for putting their profit before fair treatment of their suppliers |
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| 26.1.16 |
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Dave Perkins - funeral arrangements |
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| 26.1.16 |
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FCA - Andrew Bailey appointed as new CEO (currently he is CEO of the Prudential Regulation Authority) |
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| 26.1.16 |
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ABI - reveal 99% of motor claims were paid out at average £2,160 per claim; 10% of policyholders made a claim |
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| 26.1.16 |
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Accident Exchange - over 10,500 accidents expected on Friday 29 January, making it busiest day of the year |
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| 26.1.16 |
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Asset Protection Unit (APU) - provide telematics evidence that leads to killer hit-and-run driver being jailed |
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| 25.1.16 |
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Auto Body and Motor Claims Expo 2016 - 60 days till Expo! |
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| 25.1.16 |
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RAC - UK could afford to lose around 80% of traffic lights that cause unnecessary delays which cause a loss of up to £16 billion a year |
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| 25.1.16 |
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Office for National Statistics (ONS) - increase in car insurance fronting pushes up insurance related fraud offences by 24% |
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| 25.1.16 |
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Czech Republic: ŠKODA - produces 18 millionth car |
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| 25.1.16 |
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The Insurance Fraud Taskforce - calls for better data sharing; tougher regulation of CMCs and better customer service from insurers |
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| 25.1.16 |
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Mayor of London / Safer Lorry Scheme - Borris Johnson unveils plan for extra windows to make lorries safer |
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| 25.1.16 |
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Covéa Insurance - launches new Sterling Executive Motor Product |
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| 25.1.16 |
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Brake / Arval - vehicle leasing and fleet management company partners with road safety charity to deliver training courses |
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| 25.1.16 |
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Brake / Arval - vehicle leading and fleet management company partners with road safety charity to deliver training courses |
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| 25.1.16 |
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Independent - angry readers ask "Why can't the insurers play fair instead of forcing customers to haggle on price?" |
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| 25.1.16 |
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Mercedes boss, Dieter Zetsche - Apple and Google have made good progress on their automotive projects |
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| 25.1.16 |
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Vertu (Bristol Street) - acquires 3 Honda dealerships from Lookera in Derby, Nottingham and Stockton-on-Tees |
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| 25.1.16 |
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`Apprenticeships - government calls on public sector to have 2.3% of their work force as apprentices |
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| 25.1.16 |
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Government - £40 million to drive green car revolution in Nottingham, Bristol, Milton Keynes and London |
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| 23.1.16 |
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St David's Crash Repair / Easifix - family behind Wales' "great car crash con" on BBC One Wales - link to iPlayer |
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| 23.1.16 |
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London - new average speed cameras at 32 sites covering an 11 miles stretch of A40 net £100,000 a month |
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| 23.1.16 |
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Petrol and diesel sales - 2015 road fuel sales volumes in the UK were up 1.2% to highest level since 2010 |
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| 22.1.16 |
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The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) - launch new website dedicated to women returning to work after a career break |
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| 22.1.16 |
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I Love Claims (ILC) - Consumer Intelligence presents first ever “Best Motor Claims” awards, voted for by car drivers, at today's ILC Lunch |
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| 22.1.16 |
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Motoring.co.uk - 7,500 motorists driving ‘illegally’ in the UK |
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| 22.1.16 |
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Consumer Moneyfacts Awards - LV= wins Car Insurance Provider of the Year award |
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| 22.1.16 |
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Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department (IFED) - DCI Oliver Little takes on the role of leading the IFED team from DCI Angie Rogers |
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| 22.1.16 |
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Direct Line - drivers in the North East are the safest, according to telematics data |
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| 22.1.16 |
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BEN - Tracy Brislen, former Partnership Development Manager at BEN, departs after almost 12 years with motor charity |
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| 22.1.16 |
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Direct Line - more than 14 million motorists drive damaged cars; damage to body work is the most common type of problem (44%) |
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| 22.1.16 |
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St David's Crash Repair / Easifix - family behind Wales' "great car crash con" on BBC One Wales tonight (Friday) @ 9pm |
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| 22.1.16 |
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Turkey: Axalta Coating Systems - MBA student at Sabanci University, Istanbul, receives the first annual Axalta Scholarship for 2015-2016 |
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| 22.1.16 |
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ABI - Alastair Ross appointed new ABI Head of Public Policy (Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland) |
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| 22.1.16 |
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Australia: MTAA and AMBRA - bodyshops urged to back call for a Senate Inquiry into the Motor Body Repair Industry |
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| 22.1.16 |
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Auto Body and Motor Claims Expo 2016 - custom paint and airbrush superstar, Simon Evans, live "show painting" with Morelli |
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| 22.1.16 |
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Brake - 1 in 35 drivers tested were over the legal limit in Scotland over Christmas and New Year |
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| 22.1.16 |
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Government - "pricing of insurance products is a commercial matter for individual insurers" |
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| 22.1.16 |
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Thompsons Solicitors - Government has no mechanisms to guarantee insurers pass on whiplash savings to motorists |
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| 21.1.16 |
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Audi - car booked in for service taken for 106mph drive by dealership staff |
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| 21.1.16 |
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121 Accident Management Ltd - director Mark John Jenkins receives 5-year director ban after company liquidated |
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| 21.1.16 |
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121 Accident Management Ltd - director Constantine Nicholas receives 5-year director ban after company liquidated |
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| 21.1.16 |
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NAB - seek clarification on parts usage for Redde plc (Helphire/Albany) contract |
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| 21.1.16 |
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Laird - connected technology specialist completes acquisition of German-based telematics company, Novero |
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| 21.1.16 |
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Canada: Aviva - acquires HBC General Insurance Co (home and motor insurer) for £281 million |
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| 21.1.16 |
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Aviva and Ageas - agree industry-first IT portal to slash the cost of third party claims handling |
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| 21.1.16 |
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AXA Insurance - gears up for Manchester mid-market push with new Branch Manager hire, Andy Williamson, ex Zurich |
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| 21.1.16 |
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Zurich - article on the biggest technology trends and how they might affect customers now and in the future |
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| 21.1.16 |
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Department for Education - standards rise as more pupils take core academic subjects at academies (govt not local council funded schools) |
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| 21.1.16 |
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Department for Business, Innovation & Skills - more young people choose apprenticeships as choices grow for school leavers |
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| 21.1.16 |
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Belgium: Symach - completes FixLine bodyshop project at Dennis Bogemans in Brussels |
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| 21.1.16 |
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Northern Ireland: Fleet Financial - celebrates 20-year business milestone |
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| 21.1.16 |
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121 Accident Management Ltd - director Glenn Paul Thwaites receives 5-year director ban after company liquidated |
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| 21.1.16 |
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Covéa Insurance - Commercial Lines and High Net Worth business has been awarded the prestigious “Chartered Insurer” status by the CII |
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| 21.1.16 |
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The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) - modernising consumer claims handling system; brokers could be facing a £19m FSCS levy |
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| 21.1.16 |
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Covéa Insurance starts 2016 with two new community partnerships |
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| 21.1.16 |
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IAM - head of driving advice, Peter Rodger, made an Honorary Life Member of the Association of Industrial Road Safety Officers (AIRSO) |
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| 21.1.16 |
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TVR - confirms first-ever, full-production, carbon fibre construction on its all-new sports car |
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| 21.1.16 |
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Comparethemarket.com - appoints new Chief Operating Officer Jesper With-Fogstrup, joins from LateRooms.com |
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| 21.1.16 |
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Nissan - new £26.5m investment project at Sunderland manufacturing plant secures EV battery innovations for the UK |
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| 21.1.16 |
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SMMT - 1.6 million cars built in UK in 2015, highest for 10 years; 78% exported; JLR beat Nissan as top maker |
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| 21.1.16 |
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Admiral - ten years since Admiral launched Multicar policy 3.7 million cars have been insured |
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| 21.1.16 |
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USA: General Motors - launch Maven, a personal mobility solution; includes renting vehicles by the hour or day |
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| 21.1.16 |
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Amlin (Summit Policies) - £3.468 billion acquisition by Mitsui Sumitomo to take place on 1 February |
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| 21.1.16 |
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Office of National Statistics - average salary up 2.1% in last 12 months; highest ever level of employment |
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| 21.1.16 |
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Global stock markets - fall into "bear-market territory" as oil hits 12 year low to around $27 barrel |
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| 21.1.16 |
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Axalta Coating Systems - appoints Dan Key as Head of Global Operations |
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| 21.1.16 |
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Standard & Poor’s - development of autonomous cars could shrink the size of the UK motor insurance market |
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| 21.1.16 |
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AA Insurance Index - premiums up 10.4% in Q4 alone due to rise in premium tax (IPT); up 20.3% in 2015 to £626 |
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| 20.1.16 |
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National Accident Repair Group - announce KC Autos have joined; 8 of top 10 bodyshop groups now in network |
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| 20.1.16 |
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Autofix Service and Body Ltd, Stroud - launch rebranded Prestige Group of businesses; now have 3 bodyshops |
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| 20.1.16 |
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CitNOW - Jardine Motor Group, rolls out CitNOW video technology across its sales facilities. |
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| 20.1.16 |
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IMI - Professional Register campaign shortlisted for an "Association Excellence Award" |
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| 20.1.16 |
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IAEA - announce 2016 National Conference will at Coventry Transport Museum; David Cresswell as facilitator |
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| 20.1.16 |
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IFED (Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department) - Vicki Mulholland from Aviva is seconded to help battle fraud |
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| 20.1.16 |
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Zurich Insurance Group - Q4 trading update: UK storms will cost us $275m (£195m) |
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| 20.1.16 |
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message from Audatex - 9.25am "continuing to experience calculation issues with AudaEnterpriseGold" |
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| 20.1.16 |
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3D printing - how it could move into widespread use within the body repair industry |
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| 20.1.16 |
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message from Audatex - 8.54am "currently experiencing calculation issues with AudaEnterpriseGold" |
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| 20.1.16 |
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NAHL Group plc (National Accident Helpline) - trading update |
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| 20.1.16 |
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Which? - reveals more cars breaking emissions limits; 95% of diesel cars emitted more NOx than permitted |
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| 20.1.16 |
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Saga - over 50s account spent £42.4bn on motoring in the year to September 2015 = half of all motoring spend |
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| 19.1.16 |
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Dave Perkins, Apollo Motor Group - sadly passes away |
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| 19.1.16 |
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Nexa Autocolor - Increase productivity with the new 2K Plastic Additive for Primer |
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| 19.1.16 |
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AkzoNobel - opens vehicle refinishes training centre in the UK |
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| 19.1.16 |
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Aviva - new parking app - AppyParking - helps drivers find spaces and cheapest fuel |
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| 19.1.16 |
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British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) / Acturis - cost of private car insurance premiums soars in the final quarter of 2015 |
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| 19.1.16 |
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Association of British Insurers (ABI) / British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) - ensuring older people can access insurance |
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| 19.1.16 |
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Saga - over 50s account for almost half of all motoring spend |
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| 19.1.16 |
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Association of British Insurers (ABI) and Thatcham Research - head up group of 11 insurers in new autonomous cars initiative |
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| 19.1.16 |
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VW - Kevin Rendell appointed to head up brand’s Service and Parts operation nationwide |
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| 19.1.16 |
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GEM - welcomes Government plan to get tough on killer drink and drug drivers |
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| 19.1.16 |
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Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) - rally legend Paddy Hopkirk, 82, appointed IAM ambassador to champion older drivers’ interests |
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| 19.1.16 |
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VW - Volkswagen has made a list of non-governmental organisations’ (NGOs') “most hated” brands in the UK |
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| 19.1.16 |
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IMI - regulations needed to ensure technicians are properly trained to work with electric cars or they "risk death" |
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| 19.1.16 |
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Inflation rate - inflation remains negligible: CPI at 0.2% for last 12 months; RPI at 1.1% |
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| 19.1.16 |
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Insurance Fraud Taskforce - Government welcomes measures to tackle insurance fraud |
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| 19.1.16 |
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Government Insurance Fraud Taskforce final report calls on the Solicitors Regulation Authority to get tougher |
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| 19.1.16 |
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LDV vans - go back on sale in the UK, but are now made in China by SAIC, owners of MG |
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| 18.1.16 |
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Friends Reunited - web site that ITV bought for £175 million in 2005 is closed down due to lack of users |
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| 18.1.16 |
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Autoglass (Belron) - appoint Oliver Sanger as their new Business Development Manager |
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| 18.1.16 |
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Prime Minister and Business Secretary - host UK’s top businesses to celebrate employing thousands of apprentices |
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| 18.1.16 |
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R-M - launches 12th international R-M Best Painter Contest |
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| 18.1.16 |
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Tetrosyl Group - signs exclusive distribution deal for Hycote Paint |
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| 18.1.16 |
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Direct Line - Dr Richard Ward appointed to the Board as a Non-Executive Director and Senior Independent Director |
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| 18.1.16 |
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The Floow - Sheffield-based telematics company will boost workforce by 50% in first quarter of 2016 |
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| 18.1.16 |
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TU Automotive - GM tells telematics hub - TU Automotive - 2016 is a "fundamental transitional time" for connected car development |
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| 18.1.16 |
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Jato - full year 2015 combined registrations for Germany, UK, France, Italy and Spain totalled 10.39 million units |
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| 18.1.16 |
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Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) - latest Small Business Index (SBI) uncovers North-South divide in small business confidence |
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| 18.1.16 |
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Tata Steel - to cut 1,050 UK jobs including 750 at Port Talbot in Wales - the UK's biggest steelworks - which is losing £1 million a day |
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| 18.1.16 |
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LV= - Guidewire software will be used for underwriting, policy administration and billing |
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| 18.1.16 |
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GoCompare - 1.7 million drivers admit to parked vehicle hit-and-run |
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| 18.1.16 |
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US: Google – doesn’t want to “become a car maker” so is looking for automotive industry partners |
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| 18.1.16 |
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US: World Patent Marketing - new invention for trucks: an LED signal light that lets drivers flash messages to other motorists |
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| 18.1.16 |
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Thompsons Solicitors - launches ‘Small Claims, Big Impact’ campaign to challenge government attacks on people injured in RTAs |
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| 18.1.16 |
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The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) - profitability remains strong as financial services firms focus on costs |
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| 18.1.16 |
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CBI/PwC Financial Services Survey - profitability up across insurance sector; start-ups and FinTech companies "on the minds of insurance" |
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| 18.1.16 |
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YourParkingSpace.co.uk - home owners and businesses turn empty parking spaces into £2 million |
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| 18.1.16 |
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AA - just 4% of motorists believe car manufacturers and insurers should "own" data generated by their connected car |
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| 15.1.16 |
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Hugh Nightingale - regular magician at annual ABP Golf Day and Night of Knights killed by falling tree |
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| 15.1.16 |
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hpi - warns used car buyers to beware of water damaged vehicles hiding behind a temptingly low price tag |
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| 15.1.16 |
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Slater Gordon Solutions - to handle fault and non-fault insurance claims for Brightside (top 20 broker) |
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| 15.1.16 |
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Tom Smith Commercials and Alf Kymes in Lancashire - 8 arrested in huge stolen parts police swoop at scrapyards |
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| 15.1.16 |
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HPI - warns used car buyers to beware of flood-damaged vehicles |
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| 15.1.16 |
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PSA Peugeot Citroën - confirm compliance to French testing laboratory's pollutant emissions requirements |
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| 15.1.16 |
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Autodata - landmark solution creates opportunities to easily embed technical data for mechanical repairs and diagnostics |
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| 15.1.16 |
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Intertek laboratory - new Milton Keynes testing laboratory supports Britain’s booming plug-in vehicle market |
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| 15.1.16 |
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RAC - sees 24% rise in vehicles damaged by potholes |
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| 15.1.16 |
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BEN - charity launches Financially Fit initiative to help people struggling with financial worries |
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| 15.1.16 |
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ACEA - European car sales up 9.3% in 2015; data by country and manufacturer group |
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| 15.1.16 |
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Quartix Holdings plc (telematics company) - trading update; revenue and profits ahead of market expectations |
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| 15.1.16 |
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Moneysupermarket.com Group - trading update; turnover up 14%; profit "a little ahead of market expectations" |
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| 15.1.16 |
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VBRA - Malcolm Tagg left VBRA in November 2015 and is now chairman and director of VBTA Ltd |
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| 15.1.16 |
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WNS - talk about the auto claims business and their ABS license enabling them to now provide legal services |
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| 14.1.16 |
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Kwik Fit - car ownership rises fastest in Eastern England |
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| 14.1.16 |
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ACE/Chubb - $27.9bn (£20.6bn) deal expected to complete today, Wednesday 14 January |
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| 14.1.16 |
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US: Google Car - 13 near-miss incidents in two months |
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| 14.1.16 |
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Renault - police raid several factories to check equipment; Renault shares fall wiping €5bn off the company's market value |
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| 14.1.16 |
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Standards & Poor's (S&P) - Central Bank "failed" to regulate insurance sector |
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| 14.1.16 |
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WNS (Holdings) Ltd - worldwide Q3 results; profits down 7.0% on turnover up 6.2% |
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| 14.1.16 |
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AutoRaise / REAL / Rye Street Group - announce Industry Showcase Event to attract 14 - 16 year olds to the vehicle repair industry |
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| 14.1.16 |
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Euro NCAP - Best in Class Cars of 2015 revealed; Volvo’s XC90 named best overall performance of 2015 |
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| 14.1.16 |
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IAM - calls for increased investment in roads answered, as councils spend more on road projects |
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| 14.1.16 |
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RAC - petrol and diesel prices may go as low as 86p a litre - cheaper than some bottled water - if oil price continues to fall |
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| 14.1.16 |
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Confused.com/Towers Watson - UK car insurance increased by 13% last year to average of £672 |
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| 14.1.16 |
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Cambria Automobiles plc - trading update; "significantly ahead" of last year |
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| 14.1.16 |
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Admiral Insurance - research reveals the myths and misconceptions about black box insurance |
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| 14.1.16 |
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Thatcham - comment on the What Car? magazine Car of the Year Safety award |
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| 14.1.16 |
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Thatcham - Key Steps to Improving Vehicle Safety inc fitting AEB and other safety features as standard |
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| 14.1.16 |
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What Car? magazine - Volvo XC90 wins Safety Award, sponsored by Thatcham, at Car of the Year awards event |
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| 13.1.16 |
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European Court of Human Rights - bosses allowed to read staff's private messages sent during work hours |
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| 13.1.16 |
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Toyota - Jim Lentz, CEO, tells 2016 Automotive News World Congress "a human driver must always be behind the wheel" |
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| 13.1.16 |
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Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) - legal services study launched by CMA |
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| 13.1.16 |
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RAC Business - privacy concerns hinder company car technology adoption |
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| 13.1.16 |
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FAB Recycling - vehicle dismantlers leads the way in environmental standards |
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| 13.1.16 |
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Adrian Flux - just 3% of motorists will buy an electric car, survey shows |
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| 13.1.16 |
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Northern Ireland - new road safety measures passed by Assembly incl tougher drink driving laws and night restrictions on young drivers |
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| 13.1.16 |
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Setanta - Motor Insurance Bureau of Ireland (MIBI) appeals against High Court ruling that it must cover Setanta Insurance claims |
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| 13.1.16 |
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RAC - oil could fall to $10 a barrel |
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| 13.1.16 |
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Consumer Intelligence - 2 out of 5 'suffer insurance claim issues' but 84% believe their claim was handled fairly |
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| 13.1.16 |
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HMG Paints - joined EU funded PolyGraph Project to develop stronger, tougher and more flexible grapheme materials |
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| 12.1.16 |
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Audi R8 V10 - brand new supercar flipped onto its roof during test drive |
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| 12.1.16 |
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3M - launches 3M Select partner programme for vehicle graphics in the UK and Ireland |
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| 12.1.16 |
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Motoring.co.uk - 35 million motorists want the tax disc back |
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| 12.1.16 |
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Allianz Global Assistance UK - 1 in 5 calls to Allianz Global Assistance UK during January relate to tyre issues |
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| 12.1.16 |
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comparethemarket.com - last minute car insurance is costly |
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| 12.1.16 |
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ABP Employer Protect - ABP's partners, Glaisyers Solicitors, invite members to an employment law seminar in Birmingham, Wednesday 3rd Feb |
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| 12.1.16 |
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RSA - settles employment case with former Ireland CEO, Philip Smith, for £1 million |
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| 12.1.16 |
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Bodyshop Consulting - spaces available on IMI accredited Managers/Owners training course in Slough on Tuesday 19 January |
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| 12.1.16 |
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Right Choice Insurance Brokers (RCIB) - acquires Autonational, AutoAid and Eurorescue motor insurance breakdown brands from ERS |
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| 12.1.16 |
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Bentley Motors - 10,100 cars sold in 2015; UK established as second highest selling country; 85% exported around the world |
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| 12.1.16 |
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Volvo / Apple - Volvo XC90 range now offers Apple CarPlay in-car connectivity |
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| 12.1.16 |
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Netherlands: TomTom - chosen by the Dutch National Road Authority to develop national Traffic Innovation Centre |
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| 12.1.16 |
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car - employee fined for stealing and selling accident data from customer records |
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| 12.1.16 |
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US: Ford - new leasing pilot in Texas means families, small groups of friends and neighbours can now share a Ford vehicle |
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| 12.1.16 |
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New Scientist – vehicle manufacturers, not Google, are driving autonomous car development |
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| 12.1.16 |
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US: Ford - new automotive wearables lab at Ford's Research and Innovation Centre developing smart watch-in-car active safety technology |
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| 12.1.16 |
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Saga - trading update; "results in line with expectations"; motor insurance positioned for growth in 2016 |
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| 12.1.16 |
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Marshall Motor Holdings - trading update; "further material improvement in profitability" |
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| 12.1.16 |
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Direct Line - update on recent weather events; total claims cost £110 to £140m; no recovery under reinsurance |
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| 11.1.16 |
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US: Ford conducts industry-first snow tests of autonomous vehicles – further accelerating development program |
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| 11.1.16 |
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FTA - Logistics Skills Summit to tackle shortage of engineers and technicians |
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| 11.1.16 |
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Citroën - 99,268 new car and CV registrations in 2015; year-on-year increase of 14.3% |
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| 11.1.16 |
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Volkswagen Group - 2% drop in sales worldwide in 2015 compared to 2014; 9,930,600 vehicles delivered in 2015 |
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| 11.1.16 |
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VW - 4.8% drop in sales worldwide in 2015 compared to 2014; 5.82 million vehicles delivered in 2015 |
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| 11.1.16 |
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Ford - new iTunes-type platform to connect driver to vehicle manufacturer |
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| 11.1.16 |
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Steve Plunkett, Volvo - Plunkys All Stars CF v @FNF FLK Mercenaries FC charity football match is on 19 May |
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| 11.1.16 |
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Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) - Sian Fisher appointed as CEO |
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| 11.1.16 |
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Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) - recent study into how insurers use social media data could lead to "broader market investigation" |
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| 11.1.16 |
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Principal Insurance - Manchester-based specialist insurer acquires Simply Insurance's motorcycle book |
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| 11.1.16 |
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esure - appoint David Meader, ex Direct Line, as Head of Motor Underwriting |
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| 11.1.16 |
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Junair - new training facility project completed at North East Scotland College (NESCOL) |
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| 11.1.16 |
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Covéa Insurance and Sterling - integration completed and new Birmingham office open |
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| 11.1.16 |
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Aviva - will appoint new CEO for UK General Insurance (UKGI), as Maurice Tulloch will focus on Chairman, Global GI role |
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| 11.1.16 |
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Symach - moves to new 160,000 sq ft premises in Bologna, Italy |
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| 11.1.16 |
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Spies Hecker - new Raderal Plastic Putty 2015 Black offers an efficient solution to repairing plastic part surfaces even without a primer |
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| 11.1.16 |
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AAH DIRECT - acquires CARBODYBIDS.com and scraps charges; totally FREE for registered bodyshops and users |
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| 11.1.16 |
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Aviva - 10 'safer driver' occupations revealed by Aviva Drive app; #1 Construction Worker, #2 Staff Nurse and #3 Operations Manager |
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| 11.1.16 |
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ABI and BIBA - launch industry Code of Good Practice to provide extra support for vulnerable customers when renewing motor insurance |
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| 11.1.16 |
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Motoring.co.uk - reveals top ten most valued cars in 2015; Ford Focus #1 followed by Ford Fiesta and the Vauxhall Corsa |
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| 11.1.16 |
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Dunfermline Sheriff Court - bodyshop owner banned from driving for 10 years gets licence back early because his business was affected |
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| 11.1.16 |
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Euro Car Parts (ECP) - opens new 10,000 sq ft, standalone Enfield branch, to replace ex-Unipart site |
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| 11.1.16 |
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MoneySuperMarket - speeding conviction adds up to £55 to insurance premiums; 66% of all driving convictions are for speeding |
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| 11.1.16 |
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Volkswagen - 'V-Charge' - fully automatic parking space locator and charging of electric vehicles - wins 2015 Connected Car Award |
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| 11.1.16 |
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Classic Motor Cars Ltd (CMC) - first car ever to be fully restored by apprentices in the UK led by bodyshop apprentice, Dan Conway |
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| 11.1.16 |
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Abarth - UK sales up 67% in 2015; 2,743 vehicles sold |
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| 11.1.16 |
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ABI - total insurance payout from recent UK floods likely to be £1.3 billion; 5,600 motor claims received |
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| 11.1.16 |
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Cambria Automobiles - acquire Land Rover Welwyn and dispose of Grange Jaguar Exeter |
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| 10.1.16 |
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Zurich Insurance AG - to name head of Generali, Mario Greco, as new CEO of Zurich worldwide |
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| 08.1.16 |
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Women’s Automotive – meeting dates for 2016 confirmed |
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| 08.1.16 |
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Brake / Direct Line - 71% of drivers have dangerously poor knowledge when it comes to winter stopping distances |
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| 08.1.16 |
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GSF Car Parts - GSF Sealey Tool Van takes over 500 ‘Garage Essentials’ on tour |
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| 08.1.16 |
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Motorpoint - Ford tops "Best Selling Used Car Models" at Motorpoint in 2015 |
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| 08.1.16 |
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Met Office - typical January weather next week: colder conditions in the north heading south bringing ice |
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| 08.1.16 |
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National Windscreens - renewed sole supplier status for 44,000 vehicles Police Force vehicles and other emergency vehicles |
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| 08.1.16 |
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Service Certainty - vehicle damage imaging tool, imageproof LCD, will be renamed imageproof Self Service |
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| 08.1.16 |
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Volvo Car UK - best sales performance for 21 years: 43,432 cars sold in 2015; 6% year-on-year increase |
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| 08.1.16 |
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Mercedes-Benz - achieves fifth record year in a row; 1,871,511 vehicles sold worldwide in 2015, an increase of 13.4% |
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| 08.1.16 |
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Continental Tyres - despite benefits of self-driving vehicles, safety, technology and trust are "big worries" |
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| 08.1.16 |
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Canada: Accuscore - driver analytics company calls for standardisation of driver behaviour and related risk assessment |
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| 08.1.16 |
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Isuzu UK - sales results for 2015 improve 13% year-on-year; strong D-Max pick-up sales contribute to 478% sales boost since 2009 |
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| 08.1.16 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - record global sales in 2015: 487,065 vehicles; sales have more than doubled since 2009; 6th successive year of growth |
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| 08.1.16 |
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Infiniti - opens tenth UK dealership - Infiniti Centre Bristol (Motorline Group) - and first Infiniti Service Partner to open in Exeter |
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| 08.1.16 |
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Axalta - celebrates 150 years in the coatings industry |
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| 08.1.16 |
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The Renault/Nissan Alliance - will launch more than 10 mainstream, mass-market cars with autonomous drive technology in the next four years |
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| 08.1.16 |
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Watchstone Group plc (formerly Quindell plc) - dispose of two small subsidiaries |
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| 08.1.16 |
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Motorcycle Industry Association - total sales in 2015 up 12% to 114,000, highest total since 2008 |
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| 08.1.16 |
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M & M Stoke - Managing Director, Mick Whitehead, named as one of the 100 most influential people in Stoke by local paper |
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| 08.1.16 |
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SMMT - record CV sales in 2015; van sales up 15.6% to new record high; truck sales up 25.5% |
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| 07.1.16 |
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Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) - three drivers with more than 40 points on their driving licences are still allowed on the road |
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| 07.1.16 |
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US: Delphi - taking active safety and automated driving to the next level incorporating vehicle-to-everything – V2E – capabilities |
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| 07.1.16 |
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Renault - car sales up 14% in 2015 to 75,618 vehicles; 2.9% UK marker share |
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| 07.1.16 |
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Audi - fifth record year in succession as Audi UK sales reach another unprecedented peak |
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| 07.1.16 |
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Nissan - registered a record 153,937 passenger cars in the UK in 2015 |
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| 07.1.16 |
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Kia Motors UK - new annual sales record of 78,489 in 2015 |
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| 07.1.16 |
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BMW and MINI - celebrate highest ever UK sales; total 230, 972 BMW and MINI vehicles were registered, 14% up on 2014 |
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| 07.1.16 |
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Drive Assist - Christopher Wright, a former Drive Assist Director, has been disqualified from acting as a Director for thirteen years |
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| 07.1.16 |
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McLaren Automotive - record year: 1,654 McLaren cars delivered from the McLaren Production Centre in 2015 |
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| 07.1.16 |
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Ford - number one UK car brand for 39 successive years |
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| 07.1.16 |
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Mitsubishi Motors - UK’s fastest growing mainstream brand in 2015 according to SMMT's year-end sales results |
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| 07.1.16 |
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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) - Acting Chief Executive Tracey McDermott withdraws from permanent Chief Exec recruitment process |
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| 07.1.16 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - registrations exceed 100,000 for first time in UK |
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| 07.1.16 |
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The ABI - reminds business and home owners at risk of flooding about resilience measures |
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| 07.1.16 |
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Transpoco - Irish telematics company to double employment to 40 in 2016 |
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| 07.1.16 |
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A.M. Best Briefing - flood losses to hit UK insurers’ 2015 earnings; est. losses from Storms Desmond and Eva £900 million - £1.5 billion |
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| 07.1.16 |
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Thomson Reuters - car manufacturers, not tech companies, will lead autonomous car development |
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| 07.1.16 |
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Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) - last in group of eight £120,000 PI claim fraudsters found guilty |
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| 07.1.16 |
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uSwitch.com - reports of driverless car collisions have made two thirds of Brits more concerned about the technology |
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| 07.1.16 |
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Ford - Write-off Avoidance Programme continues in 2016 and opened up to more non-Ford bodyshops |
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| 07.1.16 |
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Aviva - thwarts £250,000 bogus whiplash claim by 'party bus' passengers; £70 damage to bus yet 46 whiplash claims were submitted |
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| 07.1.16 |
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SMMT - UK car sales rose 9.3% in 2015 to hit an all-time high with 2.63 million registrations |
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| 07.1.16 |
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Kia - restrictions on testing their autonomous car on public roads in Nevada are highlighted by Telegraph |
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| 06.1.16 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - Kev Thompson, UK National Bodyshop Manager, has left the company |
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| 06.1.16 |
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Sandicliffe Motor Contracts - welcomes new Commercial Manager, Jason Marshall |
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| 06.1.16 |
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Association of British Insurers (ABI) - UK insurance industry is "committed to providing affordable flood insurance" |
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| 06.1.16 |
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Ageas - announces a series of key new year appointments Niraj Shah, Underwriting Director and Thomas Quirke, Chief Actuary |
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| 06.1.16 |
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US: McKinsey & Company - by 2030, 15% of all new cars sold will be fully autonomous |
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| 06.1.16 |
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Brake - free webinar for fleet operators, offering advice on how to get the most out of telematics systems |
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| 06.1.16 |
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Gemini ARC - donates a Skoda Octavia to Worcester-based St Richard’s Hospice to transport patients to medical appointments |
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| 06.1.16 |
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Ageas - "the supply chain has to be viewed as an extension of the claims team"; Rob Smale article |
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| 06.1.16 |
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Kia - new "Drive Wise" autonomous driving and ADAS technology sub-brand launched as Kia is granted licence to test self-driving Kia in US |
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| 06.1.16 |
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RAC - price of petrol falls for sixth month in a row |
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| 06.1.16 |
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Fix Auto - new national repair partner deal with RSA Group; fifth insurance contract win for network |
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| 06.1.16 |
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Fix Auto UK - appointed as one of RSA's repair network partners |
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| 06.1.16 |
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US: Bosch - showcases new technology for automated driving and parking at Las Vegas show |
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| 06.1.16 |
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Jennings Motor Group - North East-based group acquires Leeds Harley-Davidson motorcycle dealership in West Yorkshire |
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| 06.1.16 |
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etouch solutions - survey of 1,048 motorists reveals 26% would "definitely" use an app to report an insurance claim |
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| 06.1.16 |
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Standox - two new special effect mixing tints Caribbean Blue Pearl Mix 290 and Indigo Fine Pearl Mix 289 |
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| 06.1.16 |
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Revive! - awarded the Investors in People (IIP) accreditation |
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| 05.1.16 |
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Markerstudy - after four years as Insurer Development Director at Swinton, Chris Collings has joined Markerstudy as Non Executive Director |
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| 05.1.16 |
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Rolls-Royce Motor Cars - begins testing all-new aluminium space-frame architecture on next-generation models due for launch in 2018 |
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| 05.1.16 |
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US: Ford - targets drone-to-vehicle technology to aid emergency services and commercial businesses |
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| 05.1.16 |
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GARDX Protection - appointed as official supplier of paint and interior protection products to BMW Group UK |
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| 05.1.16 |
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Volvo Cars and Microsoft -launch a wearable-enabled voice-control system |
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| 05.1.16 |
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HARMAN - demonstrates first pupil-based driver monitoring system at CES 2016; technology aimed at OEMs |
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| 05.1.16 |
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TomTom - BMW partners with TomTom for traffic information in Russia, New Zealand and Australia |
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| 05.1.16 |
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WhoCanFixMyCar.com – average bodywork repair quote in 2015 (including accident repair, scuffs, SMART repairs etc) was £341 |
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| 05.1.16 |
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WhoCanFixMyCar.com – average bodywork repair quote in 2015 (including accident repair, scuffs, SMART repairs etc) was £341 |
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| 05.1.16 |
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The Claims Portal - changes to Claims Portal "will not be known" until the outcome of the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) consultation in 2016 |
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| 05.1.16 |
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USA: Department of Justice files civil complaint against Volkswagen for alleged Clean Air Act violations |
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| 05.1.16 |
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AutoRaise - updates ABP with the latest Trailblazer news following receipt of recent Department of Education letter |
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| 05.1.16 |
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IMI and Society of Operations Engineers (SOE) - campaign to formalise skills for heavy vehicle sector technicians in 2016 |
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| 05.1.16 |
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Ford - triples its autonomous driving car test fleet - to 30 vehicles; more than any other vehicle manufacturer |
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| 05.1.16 |
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AA - launches Intelematics Europe, a JV to develop connected-car software for services and products |
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| 05.1.16 |
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Ford SmartDeviceLink - smartphone app interface adopted by Toyota; under consideration by PSA, Honda and Mazda |
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| 05.1.16 |
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Storm floods - insured loss now estimated at £1 billion to £1.4 billion; Aviva, Direct Line & RSA hardest hit |
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| 04.1.16 |
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KPMG - 2016 predictions for automotive industry |
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| 04.1.16 |
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CitNOW - appoint four Product Experts to enhance sales force |
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| 04.1.16 |
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Markerstudy - to rebrand Chaucer (acquired in July 2015) as Zenith Marque from March 2016 |
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| 04.1.16 |
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Audatex - 2016 paint price changes in hand |
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| 04.1.16 |
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The ARC Group - south west repair group celebrates an "eventful" 2015 and is ready to mark 25th anniversary for the business this year |
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| 04.1.16 |
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Volvo - developing intelligent, high-bandwidth streaming capabilities with Ericsson for self-driving cars |
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| 04.1.16 |
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GEM Motoring Assist - road safety organisation calls for overhaul of driver eyesight test |
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| 04.1.16 |
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Warranty Direct - study reveals Mercedes-Benz drivers in Gloucestershire to be the top regional high miler in the UK |
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| 04.1.16 |
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ERS - appoints ex Insure The Box chief claims officer, Neil Joslin, and Amlin's former counter-fraud manager, Jacquie Ensinger |
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| 04.1.16 |
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Motor Insurers' Bureau (MIB) - 'You will get caught' warning as 118,500 uninsured vehicles seized from roads |
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| 04.1.16 |
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Allianz - two new key account developers appointed to Broker Partnerships team |
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| 04.1.16 |
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Fix Auto UK - partners with Steve Thompson and Sharon McLeod, Industry Insights, to develop insurer relations |
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| 04.1.16 |
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LV= - launches new legal advice service in partnership with Lyons Davidson |
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| 04.1.16 |
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AA - Monday 4 January likely to be one of the busiest days for breakdowns in 2016; AA will attend up to 15,000 call-outs (up 17% on usual) |
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| 04.1.16 |
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Direct Line - 32% of non-drivers plan to learn in 2016 and 43% of motorists make driving-related resolutions for the new year |
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| 04.1.16 |
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Road fuels - supermarkets now cut diesel to below £1 litre, following petrol cut to under £1 before Xmas |
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| 04.1.16 |
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RSA - announces completion of sale of its business in Italy |
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| 04.1.16 |
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Government - Britain marks 50 years of seatbelt safety |
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| 04.1.16 |
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AA - announces new 3-year B2B contract with Lex Autolease (Lloyds Bank); includes incident management |
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| 01.1.16 |
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ABP website - 2015 in numbers: 17.6 million hits; 1.5 million visits; 4.8 million pages viewed; 640,000 hours spent on the site |
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| 31.12.15 |
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Thompson Solicitors - What ‘fraud pandemic’? Claims costs for UK car insurers have fallen 29% since 2010 |
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| 31.12.15 |
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AA - estimate 6,700 cars worth £45m have been damaged by flood water; warn of danger of buying one |
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| 31.12.15 |
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Lookers - sell their Toyota / Lexus business in Leeds plus Toyota business in Wakefield to Meridian Motor Group |
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| 31.12.15 |
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FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) - shelve inquiry into culture, pay and behaviour of staff in banking |
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| 31.12.15 |
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ABP website - 2015 averages by day of week; busiest and quietest week; busiest weekend |
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| 31.12.15 |
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New Years Honours - list of recipients connected to our industry |
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| 30.12.15 |
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PwC - update estimated cost of floods to UK insurers to between £900 million and £1.2 billion, exc Storm Frank |
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| 30.12.15 |
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Canada - Fix Auto Canada win two awards for their "First Word" advertising campaign |
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| 30.12.15 |
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EMM - introduce new Colad Turbomix PaintSaver for faster paint mixing and saving paint |
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| 30.12.15 |
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CARS Expo 2016 - recycling show at Donington Park, 13 and 14 July; free admission |
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| 30.12.15 |
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Flooding - insurers continue to support affected businesses says ABI |
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| 30.12.15 |
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CompareTheMarket - cost of motor insurance hits record high; average premium - renewal £676; shop-a-round £568 |
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| 29.12.15 |
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Flooding - comment from Co-op Insurance, NFU Mutual and Direct Line |
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| 29.12.15 |
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Flooding - ABI comment |
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| 29.12.15 |
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ABP website - the ten most read messages of 2015 in the ABP Forum |
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| 28.12.15 |
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PwC - estimate December floods will cost UK insurers between £700 million to £1 billion and possibly even more |
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| 28.12.15 |
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Trak Global - appoint Nick Street (ex CIS and RBS) as insurer solutions and claims manager |
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| 28.12.15 |
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IMI - issue winter safety warning |
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| 28.12.15 |
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Consumer Intelligence - average premium in 2015 rose 10.9% (inc premium tax increase) to £696 |
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| 28.12.15 |
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Government - "Insurers vow to pass on whiplash reform savings" |
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| 28.12.15 |
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Daily Mail - "end of whiplash insurance farce as plans unveiled to stop fraudulent compensation claims" |
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| 23.12.15 |
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Volvo - add new date for Product Technology Course and also for the new XC90; open to all |
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| 23.12.15 |
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The ABI - Christmas weather warnings - insurers will be on hand |
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| 23.12.15 |
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Look back on 2015 and predictions for 2016 - Graham O'Neill, Chief Executive, ACIS |
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| 23.12.15 |
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Look back on 2015 and predictions for 2016 - Andy Pennell, Group Operations Manager, Balgores Motor Group |
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| 23.12.15 |
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My Car Check Used Market Guide - seasonal value drop of 2% on all but most popular 4x4s |
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| 23.12.15 |
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US: Ford / Google - Automotive News reports Ford and Google are in talks over contract to build self-driving car |
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| 23.12.15 |
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Confused.com - one in 20 (5%) Brits have been bought a new car for Christmas |
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| 23.12.15 |
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CAP - used car market weak during December as used values dropped by 1.8%, in a predicted seasonal slide; 2016 will be "challenging" |
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| 23.12.15 |
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Brake - government’s Road Safety Statement is a "missed opportunity to save lives" |
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| 23.12.15 |
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Ford - record number of patents from Ford including autonomous and connected vehicle inventions and electric vehicle technology |
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| 23.12.15 |
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Audi - low energy, high intensity LEDs are now available across the board for all Audi models |
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| 22.12.15 |
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Petrol and diesel - prices at lowest level for over 6 years |
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| 22.12.15 |
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Government - responds to petition to keep small claims track limit for personal injury claims at £1,000 |
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| 22.12.15 |
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Look back on 2015 and predictions for 2016 - Rob Smale, Claims Director, Ageas |
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| 22.12.15 |
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Look back on 2015 and predictions for 2016 - Dave Sargeant, Managing Director, Gemini Accident Repair Centres |
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| 22.12.15 |
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LKQ - extend European operations with acquisition of Rhiag-Inter Auto Parts Italia S.p.A for 1 billion euros |
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| 22.12.15 |
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Merry Christmas from ABP Club |
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| 22.12.15 |
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IE: Central Statistics Office (CSO) - 25% increase in the cost of motor insurance premiums expected in 2016 — following a 27% rise this year |
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| 22.12.15 |
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Arnold Clark - fire breaks out at Aberdeen branch service centre |
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| 22.12.15 |
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Covéa - 180% increase in claims from Storm Desmond; motor claims fast-tracked using imaging technology with 2-3 day TL settlement |
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| 22.12.15 |
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Aviva UK - appoints Lindsey Rix as Managing Director, General Insurance, personal home, motor and specialty lines business |
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| 22.12.15 |
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LeasePlan UK - 2015 has been an "eventful year" for the fleet industry; telematics and driverless cars represent "fundamental change" |
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| 22.12.15 |
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Petrol and diesel - November was highest month for sales volume for 5 years; all-time record for diesel sales |
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| 22.12.15 |
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ABP Employer Protect - latest case study from Glaisyers Solicitors clarifies role of HR department in disciplinary matters |
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| 22.12.15 |
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ABI Research - 10 million users milestone The Usage Based Insurance (UBI) market reaches 10 million users milestone |
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| 22.12.15 |
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RAC - calls for a cut in diesel pump prices as wholesale savings are not being passed on at the forecourt |
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| 22.12.15 |
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AA - all we want for Christmas is... a clean fully serviced car; AA reveals top motoring related gifts for 2015 |
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| 22.12.15 |
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The Freight Transport Association (FTA) - road safety measures are a positive step forward |
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| 22.12.15 |
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GEM Motoring Assist - government road safety measures don’t go far enough |
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| 22.12.15 |
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RAC - comments on proposals for motorway driving experience for learner drivers |
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| 22.12.15 |
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Just Car Clinics - Redditch branch ‘reverse’ Christmas tradition in support of local shelter |
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| 21.12.15 |
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BCA - 52% of motorists want stricter penalties for motorists using hand-held mobiles and smartphones |
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| 21.12.15 |
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Sandicliffe - Alan Bartlett & Sons ‘root’ for contract hire |
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| 21.12.15 |
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Auto Body and Motor Claims Expo 2016 - 25 exhibitors already signed-up! Online registration now open for visitors |
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| 21.12.15 |
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Department for Transport - leaners drivers allowed on the motorway with an approved instructor to gain experience |
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| 21.12.15 |
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GEM - welcomes proposed increase in driver mobile phone penalties |
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| 21.12.15 |
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Formula 1 - BBC end F1 coverage; moves to Channel 4 from next season; Sky to continue to show all races live |
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| 21.12.15 |
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US: Ernst & Young (EY) cyber security, anti-bribery and corruption and data privacy are greatest threats for 2016 |
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| 21.12.15 |
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Aviva - new major awareness campaign promotes safer driving with free Aviva Drive app |
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| 21.12.15 |
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AA Insurance - welcomes proposed penalty increase for using a hand-held mobile phone while driving as offenders 4 times more likely to crash |
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| 21.12.15 |
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Asset Protection Unit (APU) - tenth of all theft and taking without consent cases involve a company vehicle |
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| 21.12.15 |
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NFU Mutual - Santa need insurance to guarantee a courtesy sleigh |
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| 21.12.15 |
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NFU Mutual - Santa need insurance to guarantee a courtesy sleigh |
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| 21.12.15 |
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The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) - free 60-minutes advanced driving lesson offer for all UK licence holders expires 31 December |
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| 21.12.15 |
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RAC - 26% of young drivers - 706,000 motorists - admit to drink and drug driving in 2015 |
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| 21.12.15 |
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Trakm8 – acquires Route Monkey, fleet routing optimisation specialist, for £9.1m |
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| 18.12.15 |
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Thatcham / What Car? - nominees for Car of the Year Awards 2016 announced; includes Thatcham Safety Award |
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| 18.12.15 |
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The ABI - insurers help 1,500 families in the wake of Storm Desmond; 2,800 motor claims; £2.6m in emergency payments |
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| 18.12.15 |
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TomTom - moves to the next generation, real-time map platform |
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| 18.12.15 |
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Churchill - young motorists five times more likely to drink-drive if their parents do |
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| 18.12.15 |
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Honda - Saturday 19 December at 9.23am is the most dangerous time on the road over the festive period |
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| 18.12.15 |
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Volkswagen emissions scandal - solution finalised and agreed for all European vehicles; implementation starts late January |
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| 18.12.15 |
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ABI - UK insurers ready to meet new Solvency II capital rules effective on 1 Jan 2016 |
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| 18.12.15 |
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ABI - launch new Associate Member category; law firm BLM becomes first to join |
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| 17.12.15 |
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Just Car Clinics - Automotive Toolzone present £1,000 of Teng Tools to Just Car Clinics Training Centre |
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| 17.12.15 |
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Covea - fraudulent claimant found guilty of contempt of court and sentenced to 4 months imprisonment |
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| 17.12.15 |
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Insolvency Service - Charles Adair, director of ex-Verve dealer group in Glasgow, gets 8-year disqualification |
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| 17.12.15 |
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Government - concerned that aftermarket catalytic converter approval process is not working correctly |
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| 17.12.15 |
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Covea - to launch direct insurance business named Provident in early 2016 |
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| 17.12.15 |
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Government - plug-in car grant extended until March 2018; will treble number of greener cars on UK roads |
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| 17.12.15 |
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Roberlo - launch new products for winter; Resin Glass, Prymanyl 2120, Plus 24 and Roblight |
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| 17.12.15 |
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Australia: Slater and Gordon - issue financial update; unlikely to hit profit targets; shares fall 17% |
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| 17.12.15 |
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Valspar Automotive - appoint Paul Blunt as new National Sales Manager for Valspar Automotive UK |
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| 17.12.15 |
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Government - average wages up 2.4% in last year as UK employment rate reaches new record high of 73.9% |
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| 17.12.15 |
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Nationwide Building Society - one of UK's largest home insurance schemes moves from Direct Line to RSA |
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| 17.12.15 |
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California - issues draft regulations for public operation of autonomous driving cars |
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| 17.12.15 |
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Google - creating autonomous driving taxi business to rival Uber, which is also developing a self-driving car |
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| 17.12.15 |
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GoCompare - new Accident Record helps motorists collect relevant claims information |
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| 17.12.15 |
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Lookers - appoint new non-executive director |
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| 17.12.15 |
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Redde plc - trading update |
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| 16.12.15 |
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Automotive Glazing Academy - Aftermarket must prepare for windscreen recalibration |
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| 16.12.15 |
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Kia / Hyundai - granted licence by Nevada to test autonomous cars on public roads |
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| 16.12.15 |
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Farecla - competition to win one of 3 pairs of tickets to Euro 2016 group stages in France next summer |
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| 16.12.15 |
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Ford - to begin testing next year of fully autonomous vehicles on public roads in California |
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| 16.12.15 |
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EuroNCAP - latest safety rating give 5-stars to Peugeot Traveller, Toyota Proace and Citroën Spacetourer |
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| 16.12.15 |
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Watchstone Group (formerly Quindell) - court approves Reduction of Capital and Return of Capital |
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| 16.12.15 |
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Fix Auto - UK network provides financial support to Pontypridd hero of Tunisian terrorism attack |
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| 16.12.15 |
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RAC - urge supermarkets to also drop diesel below £1 litre as wholesale price is now 3p below petrol |
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| 16.12.15 |
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Watchstone Group (Formerly Quindell) - planned temporary share suspension begins today relating to return of capital |
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| 16.12.15 |
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Auto-glazing sector - new Trailblazer Apprenticeship work underway |
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| 15.12.15 |
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DVSA - issue information for Vauxhall Zafira B owners affected by heating and ventilation issue |
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| 15.12.15 |
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Auto Trader - alternative fuel cars show largest growth in new Retail Price Index |
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| 15.12.15 |
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CAP - printed Black, Green and Red used vehicle valuation guides will end in April 2017 as they go digital |
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| 15.12.15 |
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Covea Insurance - revamps private car policy to make it easier to understand; includes guaranteed courtesy car |
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| 15.12.15 |
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Public Accounts Committee - serious concerns about financial health of FE colleges; 70 colleges at risk |
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| 15.12.15 |
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Rolls-Royce Motor Cars - celebrates 10th anniversary of apprenticeship programme with record intake |
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| 15.12.15 |
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Jaguar- confirm return to racing in electric powered FIA Formula E championship in Autumn 2016 |
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| 15.12.15 |
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Inflation rate - CPI at 0.1% for last 12 months; RPI at 1.1% |
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| 15.12.15 |
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Watchstone Group (formerly Quindell) - receive letter of claim for £9m from law firm acting for 342 claimants |
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| 15.12.15 |
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RHA - welcome government approval of LGV Trailblazer apprenticeship scheme; lobby for £150m to fund training |
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| 14.12.15 |
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CMA (Competition and Markets Authority) - publish plans for 2016/17; no mention of insurance or motor |
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| 14.12.15 |
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USA: Solera Holdings - financial disclosure relating to the financing of pending merger with Vista Equity Partners |
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| 14.12.15 |
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Vauxhall - DVSA acknowledge that fires in Zafira B are caused by improper repair of the thermal fuse |
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| 14.12.15 |
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Quindell - former head of Legal Services buys York based law firm |
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| 14.12.15 |
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IBIS - date of 2016 event clashes with Post magazine's all new Motor Insurance World event |
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| 14.12.15 |
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Carlyle Group - buys significant equity stake in PIB Insurance Brokers |
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| 14.12.15 |
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Cromax - introduces new aerosol 1K Sandthrough Sealer |
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| 14.12.15 |
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Service Certainty - Storm Desmond causes 50% increase in volume |
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| 14.12.15 |
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Smartwitness - poll says 62% of drivers do not want changes in law on drink driving in England and Wales |
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| 14.12.15 |
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Co-operative Insurance - learner drivers at risk of losing their licences this Christmas |
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| 14.12.15 |
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Renault and Nissan - agree to strengthen the Renault-Nissan Alliance |
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| 14.12.15 |
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ABP - Guide to Retail Charges; updated edition to be released at EXPO in March 2016 |
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| 14.12.15 |
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ABI - Paris climate change agreement "a great achievement for international co-operation" |
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| 14.12.15 |
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messageLOUD - new smartphone app that automatically reads your texts and email out loud while you are driving |
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| 14.12.15 |
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Trackster - launch Trackstar Leisure, new Stolen Vehicle Tracking system for Caravans |
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| 14.12.15 |
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EXCLUSIVE: Page Automotive Group - headed up by Steve Field aiming for 25 bodyshops in next 3 to 4 years |
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| 14.12.15 |
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AA - extend relationship with Trakm8 into new telematics based business-to-business fleet management system |
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| 12.12.15 |
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Drive Assist - 3 years since administration; repairers get £0.5m; administration cost £4.5m; legal action begun |
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| 11.12.15 |
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Trend Tracker (Chris Oakham) - good news for bodyshops |
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| 11.12.15 |
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Auto Body Professional - latest issue online NOW! Includes three exclusive interviews, four event reports and five predictions for 2016 |
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| 11.12.15 |
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Switzerland: Zurich - Mario Greco, Generali's Chief Exec, tipped as favourite to be next Zurich Insurance CEO |
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| 11.12.15 |
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Fleet Hires - appointed by Cancer Research UK to cut fleets costs and promote best practice, includes accident management provision |
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| 11.12.15 |
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Sky News Jaguar - UK manufacturer plans to launch a team in the Formula E electric race car series, reports Sky News |
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| 11.12.15 |
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Sky News Jaguar - UK manufacturer plans to launch a team in the Formula E electric race car series, reports Sky News |
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| 11.12.15 |
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EMM - new Colad Optimus abrasive solution for faster polishing |
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| 11.12.15 |
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The Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) - ‘Ground-breaking’ intelligence sharing system to go beyond motor fraud, into property and liability |
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| 11.12.15 |
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Pronto Accident Repair Centre - King's Lynn bodyshop receives BMW & Mini Approved Accident Repair Centre Accreditation |
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| 11.12.15 |
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VW Commercial Vehicle – 25 new apprentices hired |
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| 11.12.15 |
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Bentley – 18 worldwide awards in 2015 |
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| 11.12.15 |
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BEN – 2015 BEN Ball raises £256,000; newly launched Volvo XC90 TB was the top prize, raising £70,000 |
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| 11.12.15 |
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The Parts Alliance - named UK’s Most Innovative Automotive Distributor |
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| 11.12.15 |
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Zurich - David Nichols appointed as COO for UKGI business |
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| 11.12.15 |
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ASDA - cuts price of petrol to 99.7ppl and diesel to 103.7ppl this weekend (Friday 11-Sunday 13 December) |
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| 11.12.15 |
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IAM - tachometer breaks cause nearly 1,700 road closures in one year alone |
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| 11.12.15 |
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Citroën - 94% of all Citroën LCVs stolen this year recovered within two hours thanks to telematics system that's fitted as standard |
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| 11.12.15 |
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Germany: Subaru - independent test names Subaru as one of only five brands to beat official CO2 ratings in real world driving |
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| 11.12.15 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - first British carmaker to open a manufacturing facility in Slovakia; first car off the production line in 2018 |
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| 11.12.15 |
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Ford – investing $4.5 billion in electric vehicles; 13 new models and 40% of line-up electric by 2020 |
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| 10.12.15 |
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AA Insurance - half of drivers’ parked cars (30,000 motorists) damaged in past year |
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| 10.12.15 |
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US: Subaru - Highest possible safety rating awarded to Subaru Outback with EyeSight collision avoidance technology by USA’s IIHS |
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| 10.12.15 |
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Insurance Fraud Taskforce - insurers must understand the three different types of fraudsters |
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| 10.12.15 |
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Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) and the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) - share insurance fraud intelligence |
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| 10.12.15 |
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Volkswagen - future emissions tests evaluated independently; technical solutions for customer in Europe start next month |
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| 10.12.15 |
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Aylesbury Panelcraft - the first specialist accident repairer to achieve the receive IMI Employer Recognition Award |
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| 10.12.15 |
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Ford - dedicated manager appointed for new Vignale range |
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| 10.12.15 |
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Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) - consumer finance up 7% in October; new car finance up 6% by volume and 13% by value |
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| 10.12.15 |
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Storm Desmond – day 4 of Cumbria floods; 4 flood warnings in place, ABI sets out 6 key stages of help |
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| 10.12.15 |
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Health and Safety Executive (HSE) - DM Accident Repair Centre fined £20,000 for failing to have spraybooth inspected |
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| 10.12.15 |
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US: Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) - safety awards go to 61 models for 2016 |
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| 10.12.15 |
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Carfused.com (Confused.com) - 49% of learner drivers take lessons from parents and 1 in 7 have insurance "funded" by mum and dad |
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| 10.12.15 |
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Germany: Mercedes - new E-Class features Driving Assistance Package inc radar and camera-based Active Lane Change Assist |
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| 09.12.15 |
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USA: NHTSA propose changes to 5-star vehicle safety ratings (New Car Assessment Program) for the future |
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| 09.12.15 |
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IMI - CEO Steve Nash: government must address careers advice if it expects to attract 16-18 year olds to apprenticeships |
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| 09.12.15 |
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Markerstudy - announces Thatcham Research membership |
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| 09.12.15 |
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Todd Engineering – quadruple eco-spraybooth installation complete at Car Shop UK |
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| 09.12.15 |
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VW emissions scandal - CO2 issue largely concluded; number of cars affected cut to 36,000 - nine model variants |
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| 09.12.15 |
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Rainbow Trust - send a personalised Christmas eCard with your company logo and greeting, £50 discount to ABP Club members |
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| 09.12.15 |
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Germany: VW emissions scandal - sources at VW believe FEWER than 40,000 cars are affected |
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| 09.12.15 |
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Porsche - 209,894 cars delivered worldwide from January to November 2015; 24% up on same period in 2014 |
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| 09.12.15 |
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Honda (UK) - celebrates network success with annual Dealer of the Year Awards |
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| 09.12.15 |
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Cromax - new brand values video goes undercover |
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| 09.12.15 |
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CitNOW - AA Cars signs up video technology service for online used car buyers |
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| 09.12.15 |
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Storm Desmond - NFU Mutual estimates Cumbria flood claims will cost over £20m |
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| 09.12.15 |
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Denmark: Nissan - trials Vehicle to Grid (V2G) technology; transforms electric vehicles into mobile energy sources |
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| 09.12.15 |
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Vauxhall - signs two-year, multi-million pound 200-vehicle fleet deal with 28 police forces |
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| 09.12.15 |
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Nissan - autonomous, electric car "Fuel Station of the Future" concept designed by London Gherkin architects |
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| 09.12.15 |
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RAC - predict petrol to fall to below £1 a litre for Christmas as oil price falls to below $40 |
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| 09.12.15 |
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RSA - announces sale of operations in Russia |
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| 09.12.15 |
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USA: Solera - shareholders approve acquisition of Solera by Vista Equity Partners; completion early in Q1 |
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| 08.12.15 |
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The Financial Ombudsman Service - 30,000 new complaints about insurance (2015); claims, communication and premium prices top complaints |
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| 08.12.15 |
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Brake - calls for changes to how we are deemed “fit to drive” after inquiry finds crash that killed six people could have been prevented |
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| 08.12.15 |
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DCM Connected - becomes a permanent addition to Spire dealerships |
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| 08.12.15 |
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IMI - working with ITN to produce a 60-minute programme to explore the importance of the retail motpr industry |
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| 08.12.15 |
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HERE/Backed by new shareholders (Audi, BMW, Daimler), HERE to accelerate deployment of real-time maps |
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| 08.12.15 |
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Halo - British Olympic Snowboard X athlete, Zoe Gillings-Brier, uses Halo dashcam |
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| 08.12.15 |
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Car Dealer Magazine’s Used Car Awards 2015 - awards for Luscombe Mitsubishi and Salisbury Mitsubishi |
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| 08.12.15 |
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Suzuki - announces winners of 2015 Dealer of the Year awards at the annual national Dealer Conference in Tenerife |
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| 08.12.15 |
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Continental Tyres - driver error is the greatest cause of accidents |
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| 08.12.15 |
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AutoRaise - Minister of State for Skills writes to AutoRaise; clear "momentum from the government to rebuild the apprenticeship system" |
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| 08.12.15 |
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Channel 4 Dispatches - Who's really benefiting from the 3 million apprenticeships the Government has promised? |
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| 08.12.15 |
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Government - full details of their "English Apprenticeships: Our 2020 Vision" |
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| 08.12.15 |
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Prime Minister - section of his speech On Monday dealing with Government's "apprenticeship 2020 vision" |
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| 07.12.15 |
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Audi, BMW Group and Daimler - acquire HERE mapping business to openly and independently develop the future of digitised driving |
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| 07.12.15 |
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USA: Bosch - new connected car technology includes alert for approaching driver on the wrong side of the road and black ice warning |
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| 07.12.15 |
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What Car? and Thatcham Research - search is on for Britain's safest car |
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| 07.12.15 |
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AGM Services - apprentices James and Joseph join the team |
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| 07.12.15 |
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AXA - eServe digital claims tracking tool wins Agile award |
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| 07.12.15 |
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Storm Desmond - insurers helping businesses and homeowners in wake of storm |
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| 07.12.15 |
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Brake - more than 1 in 10 young make drivers involves in crashes over the legal drink drive limit |
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| 07.12.15 |
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Porsche - first 100% electrically powered Porsche on the road by 2019; Porsche will invest 1 billion EUROS and over 1,000 jobs in Mission E |
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| 07.12.15 |
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IMI - the price you see is the price you pay: Tesla waves goodbye to traditional forecourts and haggling |
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| 07.12.15 |
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The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) - severe claims costs increase 11% per year |
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| 07.12.15 |
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The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) - increase in severe claims costs increase 11% per year |
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| 07.12.15 |
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Bank of England Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) - Solvency II internal models approved for 19 insurers |
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| 07.12.15 |
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AXA - now provides business cover for breach of data protection and "negative social media crisis" |
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| 07.12.15 |
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ABI - FCA clarification on complaints handling comes too late to avoid additional costs for insurers |
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| 07.12.15 |
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CAP - predicts new registrations will exceed 2.6m in 2015, and dealers think next year will be bigger |
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| 07.12.15 |
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Euro Car Parts - opens 200th branch, in Manchester, and reveals plans for 230 branches by 2018 |
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| 07.12.15 |
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RSA - announces approval of its Solvency II internal model |
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| 07.12.15 |
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Government - Prime Minister to reveal plans for 3 million new apprenticeships in speech later today |
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| 07.12.15 |
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Government - urges Britain's firms to prepare for new National Living Wage which becomes law in April 2016 |
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| 04.12.15 |
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Government - reaffirms UK’s commitment for almost all cars and vans to be zero emission by 2050 at Paris COP21 conference |
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| 04.12.15 |
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RAC Foundation - c4,600 miles of British roads have no 2G mobile phone coverage (ABP - how will autonomous cars work?) |
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| 04.12.15 |
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esure - Elspeth Hackett appointed as Head of Personal Lines for esure and Sheilas Wheels' home and motor products |
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| 04.12.15 |
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Roberlo - new product launches: Resin Glass, Prymanyl 2012 and Plus 24. |
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| 04.12.15 |
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Hawkwell Motor (MGA) - private motor and commercial vehicle policies available via The Insurer Cloud (TIC) technology |
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| 04.12.15 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - considering deal to buy Silverstone |
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| 04.12.15 |
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DfT / Transport Research Laboratory – can telematics reduce the number of young driver accidents? More data needed, says report |
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| 04.12.15 |
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Volvo – new S90 Safety Cage: 35% of total body weight is hot formed steel, body comprises 5 steel strengths and aluminium |
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| 04.12.15 |
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AA Ireland and Insurance Ireland - judges get tough on motor insurance fraud, as two recent cases highlight; Facebook helps in crackdown |
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| 04.12.15 |
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The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries’ (IFoA) - top 6 UK cities with highest road accident PI claims all in the North West |
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| 04.12.15 |
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IFED - former Aviva bodily injury claims department manager sentenced for stealing customer collision details to sell to CMC |
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| 04.12.15 |
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ABI and APFA - provide guidance to life insurers ahead of new information exchange rules |
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| 04.12.15 |
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MoneySuperMarket - FCA proposals to address auto renewal practices a "pivotal moment" |
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| 04.12.15 |
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Co-op Insurance - Saturday 5th December is the riskiest day of the year to drive; Vauxhall Astra drivers are in the most collisions |
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| 03.12.15 |
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Aviva - new guide to workplace pensions auto-enrolment for SMEs |
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| 03.12.15 |
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BVRLA - Transport Minister recognises the role of the vehicle rental and leasing sector and says government is not "anti-diesel" |
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| 03.12.15 |
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comparethemarket.com - FCA proposal "a welcome change" |
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| 03.12.15 |
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ECA Group - first ever Night of Knights proves a success for innovative bodyshop energy specialist |
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| 03.12.15 |
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Volvo Cars - new Volvo S90 executive class saloon with semi-autonomous drive - Pilot Assist - IntelliSafe package |
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| 03.12.15 |
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CARSTAR Canada - franchise giant, Driven Brands, acquires one of Canada's largest MSOs; now operates 2,200 bodyshops in US and Canada |
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| 03.12.15 |
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LeasePlan - specialist public sector brand, Automotive Leasing, reports success of GreenPlan project |
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| 03.12.15 |
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ABI - FCA proposal to require general insurance providers to publish details of last year’s premium on renewal notices "a good idea" |
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| 03.12.15 |
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uSwitch.com - FCA proposals to require general insurance providers to publish details of last year’s premium on renewal notices "welcomed" |
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| 03.12.15 |
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Germany: Ford - high-tech plasma thermal spray coating technology means that old engines can be remanufactured |
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| 03.12.15 |
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IAM / Auto Express - experiment shows half of drivers would fail driving test if retaken |
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| 03.12.15 |
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Global: Zurich - SMEs’ concerns over cybercrime have doubled |
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| 03.12.15 |
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PPG Refinish UK - launch new fully responsive Nexa Autocolor brand website |
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| 03.12.15 |
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RAC - landmark fuel month: diesel drops to lowest price in six years and petrol drops for fifth month in a row |
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| 03.12.15 |
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Audatex - workplace consultant, Saracen Interiors, to revamp Theale offices, a "dynamic new workplace" |
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| 03.12.15 |
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FCA - wants insurance firms to publish details of last year’s premium |
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| 03.12.15 |
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RAC - 70% rise in cases of DVLA clamping vehicles in last 12 months |
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| 03.12.15 |
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Thatcham - prospects for “vulnerable road users” such as pedestrians and cyclists are improving |
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| 02.12.15 |
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Junair - new apprentices latest in successful 15-year scheme |
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| 02.12.15 |
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Symach - Italian bodyshop chain increases repairs per week from 38-68 using Symach's FixLine process |
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| 02.12.15 |
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Intelligent Telematics - 3G vehicle camera and tracking solutions specialist hires Justin White as Sales Director |
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| 02.12.15 |
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Hertz - new Hertz UK General Manager and change management specialist, David Rowlands |
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| 02.12.15 |
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Easifix - seven face trial in Cardiff Crown Court over £150,000 crash for cash scam that took place between 2009-2011 |
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| 02.12.15 |
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Rainbow Trust - send a personalised Christmas eCard with your company logo and greeting, £50 discount to ABP Club members |
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| 02.12.15 |
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Hiscox - new office in York opens; underwriting, claims and Customer Experience Centre for the North |
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| 02.12.15 |
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Ageas UK - Adam Clarke promoted to MD for Ageas Retail Direct, RIAS and Castle Cover brands |
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| 02.12.15 |
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Saga - Acromas, Saga's largest shareholder, sells 145 million shares - or a 13% stake - in the over 50s insurance specialist |
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| 02.12.15 |
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Volvo Cars - November is best sales month in its 88-year history and 26% growth |
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| 02.12.15 |
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Ford - Ford is the most trusted automotive brand in the UK, whilst VW fails to make top 10, according to Future Thinking survey |
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| 02.12.15 |
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Euro NCAP - latest results for 15 cars: 11 achieved 5 stars, two got 4 stars, one was awarded 3 stars and another only 2 stars |
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| 02.12.15 |
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CAP and HPI - Solera-owned business gears up for growth with key appointments including former directors from Walmart and Plusnet |
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| 02.12.15 |
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RAC - Carlyle Group sells stake in RAC to new CVC Capital Partners and GIC partnership |
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| 02.12.15 |
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Insurance Times Awards - full list of all 29 award winners and the finalists |
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| 01.12.15 |
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CDL Vehicle Information Services / My Car Check - warns consumers about seasonal rise in used vehicle scams |
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| 01.12.15 |
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Google - new patent for text and voice messages to allow Google's car to "talk" to pedestrians |
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| 01.12.15 |
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Bank of England - 46% of respondents concerned about cyber attacks in latest Systemic Risk Survey |
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| 01.12.15 |
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Renault - more than one-in-five electric vehicles sold in Europe are Renault |
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| 01.12.15 |
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Juniper Research - c20 million fully autonomous or self-driving vehicles on the road by 2025, but representing just 1% of all vehicles |
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| 01.12.15 |
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CRASH Services - Northern Ireland road safety champions honoured |
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| 01.12.15 |
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Aviva - Chris Esson appointed as Group Investor Relations Director |
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| 01.12.15 |
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PSA Peugeot Citroën and Toyota - three new vehicles from co-operation program |
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| 01.12.15 |
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Met Office - odds are on for cold spells, snow and frost in the weeks before Christmas, with temperatures predicted to dip down to-20C |
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| 01.12.15 |
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Co-op Insurance - 744,000 drivers say they will be over the limit when they drive this Christmas |
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| 01.12.15 |
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USA: Stanford University - students tested in a simulated self-driving car "fell asleep" unless distracted by a book or screen |
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| 01.12.15 |
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Just Car Clinics Academy – another successful year for JCC's Academy |
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| 01.12.15 |
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Auto Industry Consulting - The End of Approved Networks? |
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| 01.12.15 |
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One in five motorists would consider a low-carbon car, but new vehicle tax changes likely to put them off |
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| 01.12.15 |
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IMI - Government investment in next generation of electric vehicles likely to fail because of shortage of skilled technicians |
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| 01.12.15 |
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Zurich Insurance - Group CEO Martin Senn steps down; Tom de Swaan appointed interim CEO |
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| 01.12.15 |
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Vertu - acquire AceParts (Whos Ace Holdings Ltd), a specialist on-line parts retailer |
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| 01.12.15 |
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ABP Club website - 120,000 visits to the site in November; 19th month in a row with over 100,000 visits |
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| 30.11.15 |
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ROBORACE - a global race series for driverless electric cars announced by FIA; first race next season |
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| 30.11.15 |
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CCR Bodyworks - fire engulfs Leicester repair centre |
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| 30.11.15 |
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RMI - welcome the government's £3 billion a year apprenticeship levy |
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| 30.11.15 |
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Deloitte - cyber attacks leave a fifth of consumers out of pocket; data protection is number one concern for UK consumers |
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| 30.11.15 |
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LV= - appoints Katie Wadey as New Member & Customer Director, formerly Customer Experience Director at Tesco |
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| 30.11.15 |
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Allianz UK - new charity partnership with the Association of Air Ambulances (AAAC) for 2016 |
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| 30.11.15 |
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RAC - welcomes inquiry into all-lane running smart motorways |
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| 30.11.15 |
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Ageas - two award wins: ‘Gold Standard for Insurance’ and IT Team of the Year Award at the Data and Technology Awards |
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| 30.11.15 |
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HPI CrushWatch - recovery update data: 7,605 enquiries, 840 total finance hits with a value of £6,556,560 |
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| 30.11.15 |
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Standox - Standoflex stopper for refinishing plastic components |
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| 30.11.15 |
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HMG Paints - win 2015 Coatings Care Award |
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| 30.11.15 |
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Italy: Ferrari - signs €2.5 billion syndicated credit facility to "further step towards separation" from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles group |
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| 30.11.15 |
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Honda UK - Announces Price Increase Across Car Range |
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| 30.11.15 |
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Emissions Analytics - new vehicle NOx rating scheme to clear air quality confusion |
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| 30.11.15 |
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Fitch Ratings - UK Insurers may be slow to pass on lower whiplash claims |
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| 30.11.15 |
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Redde (new name for Helphire) - comment on Government consultations for hhiplash reform |
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| 29.11.15 |
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Top Gear - returns with Chris Evans on Sunday 8 May |
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| 28.11.15 |
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Daily Mail - VMs "refuse to sort out MPG scam for 5 years ... want to delay more accurate tests until 2020" |
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| 28.11.15 |
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Slater & Gordon - Australian Herald Sun: "share fall has raised questions over company’s financial future" |
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| 27.11.15 |
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Canada: Fix Auto - Ian Pugh, Fix Auto UK, welcomes new Fix Auto World board of directors |
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| 27.11.15 |
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Covéa Insurance - launches new e-trade product for tradesmen and professionals; guaranteed thirty-minute referral response |
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| 27.11.15 |
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Classics Restoration and Classic Car Show - organisers on the look out for outstanding restoration jobs |
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| 27.11.15 |
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IAM and MoneySuperMarket - driving penalty points cost over £132 million a year in higher insurance premiums |
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| 27.11.15 |
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BGL Group - new office digital, data, technology and media hub in London for brands such as comparethemarket.com |
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| 27.11.15 |
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LKQ Corporation - Sukhpal Singh Ahluwalia to investigate potential business development in India |
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| 27.11.15 |
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NAHL (National Accident Helpline) - ready for Government's compensation culture reforms |
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| 27.11.15 |
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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) - seeks views on its approach to small businesses |
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| 27.11.15 |
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RAC - fleet reliability could hit deliveries during Black Friday rush |
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| 27.11.15 |
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Thomson Reuters’ Top 100 Global Innovators - 3M, BASF, DuPont, Honda, Nissan, Saint-Gobain, Toyota and Valeo |
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| 27.11.15 |
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Allianz (Germany) - no need for new liability regulations for autonomous cars |
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| 27.11.15 |
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Post Office - new BISL car insurance product for the over 50s |
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| 26.11.15 |
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ABP Club - new edition of Industry Yearbook and AudaStats analysis now available on-line |
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| 26.11.15 |
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Takata (airbag supplier to Toyota and Honda)- manipulated test results as far back as 2000 says New York Times |
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| 26.11.15 |
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Quindell plc - name changes to Watchstone Group plc from today |
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| 26.11.15 |
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China: Allianz, Baidu (IT) and Hillhouse (Capital Group) - agree joint venture to create innovative digital insurance solutions in China |
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| 26.11.15 |
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Allianz - climate protection will become part of core business |
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| 26.11.15 |
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ABI - insurance leaders join forces to call for global agreement on 2°C in Paris |
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| 26.11.15 |
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RAC - reacts to new official data showing number of untaxed vehicles has more than doubled since 2013 |
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| 26.11.15 |
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Zurich - takes the lead to ensure gender equality |
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| 26.11.15 |
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Sigerson Associates / Cooke & Mason - health & safety experts comment on the recent Alton Towers accident investigation |
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| 26.11.15 |
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Sigerson Associates / Cooke & Mason - health & safety experts comment on the recent Alton Towers accident investigation |
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| 26.11.15 |
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Admiral Young Driver - early driver education programme campaigns to get driving on the school curriculum |
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| 26.11.15 |
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Allianz Insurance - receives regulatory approval of Solvency II internal model |
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| 26.11.15 |
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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) - fines Barclays £72 million for failing to check a number of "ultra-high-net-worth" clients |
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| 26.11.15 |
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Ireland: FBD Insurance - staged car crash duo who claimed to be strangers convicted of fraud after being spotted together on Facebook |
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| 26.11.15 |
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The Netherlands: LeasePlan Corporation NV - confirms global market leadership with 1.5 million vehicle landmark |
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| 26.11.15 |
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Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) - consults on changes to PPI complaint handling rules |
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| 26.11.15 |
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LeasePlan UK - happy to see the Government’s continued commitment to Ultra Low Emission Vehicles in the UK |
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| 26.11.15 |
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Slater & Gordon - ABC News Australia asks "Is the law firm going broke" |
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| 26.11.15 |
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Canada - repairers and insurers work together to streamline the FNOL process to improve customer experience |
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| 26.11.15 |
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Glenn Allen Car Body Repairs - owner died at roadside whilst apprentice was winning Gold at Skill Auto final |
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| 26.11.15 |
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Corsa (and Astra) Cannibals - move from Bedfordshire up to Teeside; cars stripped of accident repair parts |
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| 26.11.15 |
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Slater & Gordon - Australian law firm that bought Quindell's Professional Services Division saw shares fall 44% today |
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| 25.11.15 |
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Government compensation culture reforms - APIL (Association of Personal Injury Lawyers criticises changes |
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| 25.11.15 |
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Government compensation culture reforms - welcomed by AA, RAC, MoneySuperMarket, comparethemarket and uSwitch |
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| 25.11.15 |
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Government compensation culture reforms - welcomed by ABI plus comment from Ageas, Aviva, Axa, RSA, |
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| 25.11.15 |
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VW emissions scandal - details published on how VW will solve the NOx exhaust emissions issue in Europe |
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| 25.11.15 |
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"Compensation culture reform" - no right to cash compensation; upper limit for small claims rises to £5,000 |
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| 25.11.15 |
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Government - autumn statement gives more details on apprenticeship funding and levy from April 2017 |
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| 25.11.15 |
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Government - Autumn Statement; the key points |
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| 25.11.15 |
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Chancellor - to "bring forward reforms to the compensation culture around minor motor accident injuries" |
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| 25.11.15 |
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Repair & Refinish Review magazine - publication to end as of 2016 |
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| 25.11.15 |
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CAP - Tesla is "ultimate green motoring choice"; has luxury price tag but holds value better than any other car |
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| 25.11.15 |
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AXA - David Williams asks, can "sensors and telematics can accurately record when the driver hands over control to the car?" |
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| 25.11.15 |
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Saga - 2/5 shoppers over the age of 50 either walk or catch the bus rather than drive and pay to park to shop on the high street |
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| 25.11.15 |
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This is Money (Daily Mail) – damning report on PI “claims sharks… preying on consumers in hospital car parks" and "bribing" insurers |
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| 25.11.15 |
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General Medical Council (GMC) - disclose to the DVLA if a patient should not be driving, doctors told |
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| 25.11.15 |
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LexisNexis Risk Solutions - 8.4m UK motor insurance policies at risk of application fraud; more than 3m "comfortable" with claims fraud |
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| 25.11.15 |
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Consumer Intelligence - motor insurance customers complain about phone rage |
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| 25.11.15 |
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RAC - Motorists NOT put off diesel but VW emissions scandal HAS damaged motorists’ trust in all vehicle manufacturers’ environmental claims |
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| 25.11.15 |
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SMMT - Driverless pods win sixth SMMT Automotive Award for Innovation |
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| 24.11.15 |
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IMI Skill Auto 2015 competition - IMI's official press release |
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| 24.11.15 |
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VW emissions scandal - German prosecutors investigate five VW employees in connection with suspected tax evasion |
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| 24.11.15 |
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AW Repair Group - well-wishers raise £1,079 for the British Heart Foundation |
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| 24.11.15 |
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Allianz - to significantly grow its portfolio across casualty lines to address growth of PI claims in the UK |
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| 24.11.15 |
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FCA - Call for Inputs on the use of Big Data in the retail general insurance sector |
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| 24.11.15 |
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RAC - issues pleas to Chancellor ahead of Spending Review and Autumn Statement |
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| 24.11.15 |
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Gothenburg, Sweden: Volvo - teams up with PostNord for the world’s first commercially available in-car delivery service |
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| 24.11.15 |
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PSA Peugeot Citroën and Transport & Environment - cooperate to publish real-world fuel economy data |
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| 24.11.15 |
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Next Green Car Awards 2015 - winners include Volkswagen Passat GTE, Fiat 500 0.9 TwinAir and Peugeot 208 1.6 BlueHDi |
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| 24.11.15 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - to double the size of its engine plant |
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| 24.11.15 |
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Cambria - results for y/e Aug 2015; profits up 45% on turnover up 16%; well placed to continue growth |
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| 23.11.15 |
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Copart - worldwide Q1 results; turnover and profit down 0.5%; offer to repurchase shares; appoint new CFO |
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| 23.11.15 |
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VW emissions scandal - BBC Panorama shows European VW cars have cheat software fitted and working |
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| 23.11.15 |
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SmartWitness - six out of ten motorists support raising the driving age to 18 |
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| 23.11.15 |
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Aviva - typical motorist has owned seven different cars |
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| 23.11.15 |
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WhoCanFixMyCar.com – annual trends data reveals peak times for aftersales services |
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| 23.11.15 |
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IAM - 12,445 accidents took place on built up roads that were either flooded or wet in the dark in 2014 – a 19% increase since 2010 |
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| 23.11.15 |
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Newport Caravans – South Wales motorhome business invests half a million pounds in new bodyshop facility |
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| 23.11.15 |
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Vertu Motors - Robert Forrester CEO of Gateshead-based Vertu Motors back Northern Powerhouse |
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| 23.11.15 |
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Plunkys All Stars CF match - time to dust off those boots for the Alzheimer’s Society |
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| 23.11.15 |
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Xchanging - nearly half of insurers "underprepared" for major, TalkTalk style cyber attack |
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| 23.11.15 |
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Germany: Volkswagen - rolls out 3D smart glasses as standard equipment for order picking |
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| 23.11.15 |
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ABP Annual Convention & Night of Knights - £2,800 raised for BEN and the Rainbow Trust Children's Charity |
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| 23.11.15 |
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H Samson (Bolton) Ltd - Bolton bodyshop receives RBS funding package to boost expansion plans and take on new staff |
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| 23.11.15 |
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USA: Valspar Automotive - showcases products and brands at 2015 SEMA Show |
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| 23.11.15 |
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Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) - contacts 1,000 companies who buy and sell customer data in crackdown on nuisance calls |
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| 23.11.15 |
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Co-op Insurance - 5% reduction in the number of accidents, collisions and thefts on ‘Black Friday’ (27 November 2015) between 2013 and 2014 |
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| 23.11.15 |
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RAC - air quality targets must include "heavily-polluting" bus and taxi fleets, as well as incentivising motorists |
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| 23.11.15 |
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Brake - ‘Drive less, live more’ campaign launched by Brake |
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| 23.11.15 |
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HBC - UK salvage business owned by the American firm KAR Auction Services; Q3 results |
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| 22.11.15 |
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WorldSkills Abu Dhabi 2017 - Car Painting and Auto Body Repair members of Squad UK announced |
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| 22.11.15 |
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Skill Auto competition - winners announced of refinishing and body repair competitions |
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| 22.11.15 |
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Slater Gordon Solutions (SGS) - former Quindell Professional Services Division (inc Ai Claims)changes strategy |
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| 22.11.15 |
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EY (Ernst & Young) - motorists face 8% price hike for insurance in 2016; biggest rise in premiums since 2011 |
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| 20.11.15 |
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Canada: Fix Auto - appoint new board of directors; Guy Bessette and Manon Duplantie no longer involved |
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| 20.11.15 |
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Volkswagen Group - reduces level of capex, planned 2016 investment capped at approximately EUR 12 billion |
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| 20.11.15 |
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PPG - launches new responsive website optimised for smart devices |
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| 20.11.15 |
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Lloyd's - London insurance market was “leading the way” in embracing FinTech opportunities |
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| 20.11.15 |
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Government - should consider a diesel scrappage scheme and ensure that Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) changes tackle harmful NO2 pollution |
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| 20.11.15 |
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Axalta - Standox VOC Nonstop Primer Surfacer U7580 ready to use from the spray can |
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| 20.11.15 |
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AXA, IFC and the World Bank - panel discuss the role of insurance in promoting Road Safety |
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| 20.11.15 |
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Karl McCartney MP / LV= - PI claims debated at Westminster after MP spends a day with LV='s fraud claims team |
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| 20.11.15 |
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MoneySuperMarket - Crewe is the UK drink-drive capital with a rate of 1.74 per 1,000 drivers with convictions |
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| 20.11.15 |
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Direct Line - Anxiety, panic and £135: the real cost of being without a car |
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| 20.11.15 |
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comparethemarket.com (Budget BGL Group) - hires former Walmart VP, Bora Arslan, as its new Customer Analytics and Decision Science Director |
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| 20.11.15 |
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Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) and the Transport Research Laboratory (TRL) - multi-tasking at the wheel a potentially fatal myth |
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| 20.11.15 |
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Volvo Cars - developing next-generation automotive technologies with Microsoft; autonomous driving &predictive analytics to improve safety |
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| 20.11.15 |
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H. R. Owen - launches luxury full-service insurance concierge for high-net-worth clients |
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| 20.11.15 |
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Ford - new Ford Mondeo Vignale prototype grille was 3D printed; technology can be used to print templates for 1,000 models at home |
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| 20.11.15 |
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Data, Analytics & Technology Awards (DATA) - newest insurance awards from Post mag; winners and short list |
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| 19.11.15 |
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Berg Insight - telematics to be fitted to 8.9 million commercial vehicles by 2019; TomTom Telematics no.1 in Europe |
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| 19.11.15 |
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Axalta - Global Automotive 2015 Color Popularity Report reveals white is worldwide number one |
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| 19.11.15 |
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Glasurit - Porsche Driving experience raises more cash for BEN! |
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| 19.11.15 |
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UK cyber security - a top priority for UK Government |
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| 19.11.15 |
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The Met Office - issues a Level 2 cold weather alert across Yorkshire and Humber, the North East and the North West |
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| 19.11.15 |
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IMI - employers say government must focus on “quality” apprentices to close skills gap |
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| 19.11.15 |
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Confused.com - number of councils who use CCTV to catch motorists committing traffic offences has risen by 76% since 2012 |
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| 19.11.15 |
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Auto Retail Network - The Website Report 2015 – UK’s top retail websites reviewed and ranked |
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| 19.11.15 |
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ABP Convention and Night of Knights – brand new £150m venue for 2016: Resorts World Birmingham |
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| 19.11.15 |
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IMI Skill Auto - Skill Auto final starts this morning at the Skills Show, NEC, 19-21 November |
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| 19.11.15 |
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Autotrader - used 4x4 sales rise as UK temperature drops |
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| 19.11.15 |
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Thatcham Research - key role for Thatcham as Chinese motor insurance introduces vehicle insurance rating scheme |
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| 19.11.15 |
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Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) - British car makers achieve best 10 month performance in a decade; 1,318,452 new cars |
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| 19.11.15 |
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Volvo Cars - Concept 26 autonomous drive concept to "delegate driving to the car" in stop-start traffic |
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| 19.11.15 |
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Wales Rally GB - team overcomes the elements to host successful event |
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| 19.11.15 |
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Thatcham Research - backs calls for worldwide mandatory fitment of Electronic Stability Control (ESC) |
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| 18.11.15 |
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CitNOW - appoint Pam Cameron as UK Field Sales Manager and Stephen Bateson as Head of Client Services |
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| 18.11.15 |
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Zurich Insurance - UK Chief Claims Officer, Tony Emms, departs; replaced from Dec 2015 by Karl Helgesen |
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| 18.11.15 |
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USA: AudaExplore - integrate system with MyPriceLink, GM's dynamic collision parts pricing data |
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| 18.11.15 |
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LKQ Corporation - appoint Robert Hanser (ex Bosch) to board; has extensive knowledge of European aftermarket |
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| 18.11.15 |
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Fix Auto - six more bodyshops celebrate 10 years with Fix Auto |
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| 18.11.15 |
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Motor Insurers' Bureau (MIB) - warns public over scam insurance claims calls |
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| 18.11.15 |
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Direct Line - anxiety, panic and £135: the real cost of being without a car |
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| 18.11.15 |
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motoring.co.uk - 88% of UK motorists believe speed cameras are primarily used for generating cash |
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| 18.11.15 |
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ABP Club Industry Knight 2015 - Michael Wilmshurst, Chief Executive of Nationwide |
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| 18.11.15 |
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RAC - petrol and diesel cuts expected as oil hits $40 a barrel |
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| 18.11.15 |
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Hastings - Q3 trading update; "consistent, profitable growth" now have 5.7% share of UK private car market |
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| 17.11.15 |
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ABP Club Night of Knights – winners announced! |
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| 17.11.15 |
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Pen Underwriting - looking for business from brokers following UK motor insurance exit of Liberty Specialty Markets |
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| 17.11.15 |
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EDT - wins bronze Green Apple Award for reducing vehicle emissions; average 63.5% emissions reduction in Sep incl. BMW, Ford, Jaguar, Mazda |
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| 17.11.15 |
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ACEA - 26th consecutive month of growth for EU passenger car market |
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| 17.11.15 |
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Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) - fines and bans former Investment Analyst at Aviva Investors |
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| 17.11.15 |
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Gemini Repairs UK - Dave Sargeant and Phil Coleman running the London Marathon for St Richard’s Hospice |
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| 17.11.15 |
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Lex Autolease - businesses hit by £25m bill for road accidents |
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| 17.11.15 |
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Marshall Motor Holdings - acquire S.G. Smith (SGS), south-east based dealer group, for £24.4m |
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| 17.11.15 |
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Government - insurance sector is amongst worst for pay-gap between men and women; up to 40% difference |
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| 16.11.15 |
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World Economic Forum - 8 of the most powerful road-safety adverts |
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| 16.11.15 |
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Allianz - €5,000 competition prize for cyclist UK road safety ideas |
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| 16.11.15 |
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AXA - 2 in 5 UK small businesses impacted by climate change but just 12% have conducted a risk assessment |
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| 16.11.15 |
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Transport Select Committee - call for evidence in newly launched inquiry to examine vehicle type approval |
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| 16.11.15 |
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Department for Transport (DfT) - "refreshed strategy" consultation to overhaul DVLA, DVSA and VCA |
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| 16.11.15 |
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Ford - tests autonomous vehicles in full-scale simulated urban environment |
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| 16.11.15 |
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Caryle Group - receives court approval for acquisition of Innovation Group; shares delisted from 18 November |
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| 16.11.15 |
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Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) - £60 million overall decline in crash for cash fraud |
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| 16.11.15 |
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Kia - invests $2billion to develop autonomous vehicle technology; introduction of tech by 2020; fully-autonomous vehicle target of 2030 |
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| 16.11.15 |
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Volkswagen emissions scandal - details of affected vehicles from 2016 model year; includes petrol engines |
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| 16.11.15 |
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BMW - Carbon Core body of the new BMW 7 Series wins EuroCarBody Award 2015 |
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| 16.11.15 |
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USA: Service King - acquires 15 CARCARE Collision Center sites; largest deal of the year |
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| 16.11.15 |
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Ireland: FBD - Irish insurance market will continue to make a loss in 2015 and 2016 |
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| 16.11.15 |
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RAC Garage Compare - Six in 10 motorists worry about hidden garage costs; 12% end up with a more expensive bill than they expected |
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| 16.11.15 |
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Copart / John Pritchard - Fiesta ST finishes 47th in the 2015 Wales Rally GB in "horrendous conditions" |
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| 16.11.15 |
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Government - UK will observe a minute's​ silence at 11am today (Monday) in remembrance of the Paris deaths |
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| 15.11.15 |
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Night of Knights - full list of finalists for the 16 awards to be presented on Tuesday evening |
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| 14.11.15 |
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ABP Club Convention / Night of Knights - the list of 168 companies attending; 431 delegates booked |
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| 14.11.15 |
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Government - announce all working speed cameras (including on motorways) to be painted yellow by October 2016 |
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| 13.11.15 |
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Zurich Insurance Group AG - seeking replacement for Martin Senn (their current CEO) says Swiss magazine |
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| 13.11.15 |
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Allianz - Ross McCallum appointed as Distribution Manager to strengthen broker relations |
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| 13.11.15 |
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US: Google car - stopped by police for doing 24 mph in a 35 mph zone in California |
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| 13.11.15 |
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Reco Auto - launch a new Certified Automotive Recycling Standard for the UK |
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| 13.11.15 |
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Co-operative Insurance - appoints ex Legal & General GI MD, Diane Buckley, and former Tesco Bank GI MD, Julie Hopes, as Non Exec Directors |
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| 13.11.15 |
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BVRLA - Intelligent Mobility roundtable proposes introduction of ‘NCAP’ style ratings system that would rank vehicles on cyber security |
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| 13.11.15 |
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Peugeot - announces two-year sponsorship of Jamie Murray, Andy’s older brother |
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| 13.11.15 |
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CAP / HPI - 2015 will mark another record sales year for UK new car market, despite October SMMT figures, says CAP Automotive |
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| 13.11.15 |
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MoneySuperMarket - Lexus and Land Rover drivers make most at-fault claims, drivers of Mercedes Benz' smart car least likely |
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| 13.11.15 |
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USA: Mitchell - Q3 2015 data average gross collision appraisal value of $3,147 - £2067.67 - $7 less than same period last year |
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| 13.11.15 |
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RAC - Keychoice chooses RAC as exclusive partner for motor breakdown services |
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| 13.11.15 |
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Brake - "heading for gridlock" with DfT figure of 316.1 billion vehicle miles, highest rolling annual total ever |
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| 12.11.15 |
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Revive! - appoint Julie Eley as Franchise Manager |
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| 12.11.15 |
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National Statistics - motor vehicle traffic increased by 2.2% to a new high of 316.1 billion vehicle miles |
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| 12.11.15 |
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Ireland Central Bank - announced that it is to conduct an inquiry into former Quinn Insurance management |
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| 12.11.15 |
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TomTom - signs deal to provide maps and traffic data for Uber Driver App |
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| 12.11.15 |
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Ford - Active Noise Control, debuts on new Mondeo Vignale, works like noise-cancelling headphones to cancel out engine sounds in the cabin |
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| 11.11.15 |
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ACIS - new central billing helps to reduce costs and boost efficiency |
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| 11.11.15 |
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The National Association of Bodyshops (NAB) - meet with DFT to express concerns over consumer safety |
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| 11.11.15 |
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Sandicliffe Motor Contracts - supplied a new Nissan Note to local children's charity, Rainbows |
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| 11.11.15 |
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Transport Research Laboratory (TRL) - develops eCall test proposals ahead of mandatory roll-out in 2018 |
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| 11.11.15 |
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Vertu / Bristol Street Motors Nissan, Ilkeston - top performer in Nissan's Customer Quality (Aftersales) category |
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| 11.11.15 |
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Sainsbury's Bank - Q2 results from supermarket show bank business income (inc motor insurance) up 6% |
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| 11.11.15 |
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Glasurit - happy birthday, Ara! The Glasurit parrot celebrates its 90th birthday |
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| 11.11.15 |
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ABP Annual Convention & Night of Knights - join Abridge Vehicle Management for a midnight bacon sandwich feast! |
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| 11.11.15 |
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Audatex - Peugeot moving to AZT Painting 19th November 2015 |
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| 11.11.15 |
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Eldon Insurance / RAC - GoSkippy and Footprint policyholders offered RAC breakdown cover |
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| 11.11.15 |
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US: Insurance Careers Month, February 2016 - market leaders pledge to promote insurance to next generation of industry leaders |
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| 11.11.15 |
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World Automotive Refinish Coatings Market report - 6.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) with $11.3 billion sales forecast by 2020 |
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| 11.11.15 |
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RAC - over half of young drivers underestimate cost of insurance for their first year; average is £810 |
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| 11.11.15 |
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esure Group - Q3 results; motor premiums YTD up 5.9% to £364m; motor policies up 2% to 1.438 million policies |
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| 11.11.15 |
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Volkswagen emissions scandal - UK government statement on actions undertaken by DfT and VCA; real-world testing from 2017 |
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| 10.11.15 |
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Australia: Fix Auto - head 'down-under'; David Lingham is part of team introducing Fix Auto to Australia |
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| 10.11.15 |
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Driverless Technology Conference & Exhibition 2015 - Thatcham provide expert views on cyber security and vehicle Active Safety and ADAS |
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| 10.11.15 |
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USA/Canada - aggressive growth of multi-region, multi-shop operators (MSO) continues |
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| 10.11.15 |
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Ageas Insurance Limited (AIL) - Standard and Poor’s raises Ageas' rating and changes outlook to ‘stable’ |
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| 10.11.15 |
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Volkswagen - Group Board of Management and Works Council agree on joint steps |
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| 10.11.15 |
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Lovecars - new social media site for automotive fans |
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| 10.11.15 |
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Zurich - 1 in 10 organisations unaware of who their key suppliers are, leaving them open to severe disruption with mismanaged supply chain |
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| 10.11.15 |
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Financial Conduct Authority - Project Innovate celebrates first anniversary with plans for ‘regulatory sandbox’ |
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| 10.11.15 |
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IMI - to deliver DVSA MOT Testing qualifications in 2016 |
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| 10.11.15 |
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Euro NCAP - new test will check how well vehicles autonomously detect and prevent collisions with pedestrians |
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| 10.11.15 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - launch Leap 4.5; secret project to slash £4.5bn in costs and double production by 2019 |
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| 09.11.15 |
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Selsia - strengthens operations team with the appointment of Lee Elliot |
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| 09.11.15 |
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ABP Club Economic Survey 2015 – at capacity? Around three quarters of bodyshops report a significant increase in repair volumes |
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| 09.11.15 |
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Activa Contracts - new Ashwoods Lightfoot in-vehicle option for fleet customers can cut accident rates by up to 60% |
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| 09.11.15 |
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RSA - fraud investigation results in donation for Brays Road School, a Birmingham special needs school |
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| 09.11.15 |
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LV= - Bournemouth and Huddersfield offices become BBC Children in Need call centres to take pledges for the charity |
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| 09.11.15 |
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Zurich - to cut up to 440 jobs from UK general insurance business |
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| 09.11.15 |
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The Telegraph - speed awareness courses could 'invalidate insurance' |
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| 09.11.15 |
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Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) - paid out £702,377 in "golden goodbyes" for 56 roles, reports City Wire |
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| 09.11.15 |
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Porsche - global sales of more than 190,000 vehicles in the first ten months of 2015 |
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| 09.11.15 |
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Zurich - Zurich’s research suggests a 10% drop in the price of fuel could lead to a 2.5% increase in motor accident claims |
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| 09.11.15 |
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Tracker - help West Midlands Police recover stolen £25,000 BMW M3 in just 20 minutes |
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| 09.11.15 |
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Allianz UK - Q3 results; premiums up 2.7% but profits fall 12% |
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| 09.11.15 |
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LV= - more than 30,000 potholes on UK roads awaiting repair; national pothole problem now covers 12,000 miles |
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| 09.11.15 |
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ABP Annual Convention & Night of Knights - one week to go! Car-O-Liner share their plans for the Convention |
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| 09.11.15 |
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Auto Industry Consulting (AIC) - intricate repair techniques are now in use on everyday high volume vehicles like the Astra |
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| 09.11.15 |
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Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks - SMEs prioritise staff training and development over "premises, plant or machinery” |
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| 09.11.15 |
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The Freight Transport Association (FTA) - industry-led training schemes and vocational skills loans needed to address skills shortage |
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| 09.11.15 |
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LV= - Aviva's Steve Treloar to replace GI Managing Director, John O’Roarke |
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| 09.11.15 |
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AutoRaise - their Draft Apprenticeship Standard has now been signed off and fully approved by the BIS |
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| 09.11.15 |
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Enkahnz (Bradford customising bodyshop) - owner, Naveed Khan, repays alleged cash-for-crash insurance pay-out |
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| 09.11.15 |
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Quindell plc - to change name to Watchstone plc |
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| 08.11.15 |
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Volvo Product Technology and XC90 courses added for December and January - book now! |
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| 08.11.15 |
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Ireland - Calls for the car insurance crisis to be tackled head-on |
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| 07.11.15 |
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Crash for cash - Admiral and IFED investigation prevents former prison friends £16K fraud |
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| 06.11.15 |
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Allianz - Q3 results; total revenues up 3.5% to €95.5 billion euros; operating profit stable at €8.15 billion; |
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| 06.11.15 |
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North Lindsey College - Just Car Clinic Group's partner opens new Technology Centre |
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| 06.11.15 |
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RSA / DWF LLP - couple ordered to pay exemplary damages of £3,000 to the driver that crashed into them after trying to defraud RSA |
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| 06.11.15 |
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Euro Car Parts - relocated Hull branch now open |
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| 06.11.15 |
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Crawley Down Group - car sales, service and parts operations of Crawley Down Group closes; bodyshop in East Park, Crawley WILL NOT close |
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| 06.11.15 |
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Northampton Crown Court - Shaun Davis who filmed himself at 192 mph jailed for 28 months and disqualified from driving for 10 years |
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| 06.11.15 |
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Allianz - industry first as Allianz launches British Sign Language video relay service for home and motor claims |
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| 06.11.15 |
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BCA / BEN - Bangers4BEN sale at BCA raises £26,550 |
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| 06.11.15 |
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Apprenticeship standards - Accident Repair Technician Apprenticeship Standard published |
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| 06.11.15 |
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Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) - landmark consultation on affiliate membership extending fraud data sharing beyond insurers to supply chain |
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| 06.11.15 |
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Halifax - on average, men in full time employment still earn 32% more than females |
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| 06.11.15 |
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Allianz - Lee Watts appointed Head of Casualty Claims, formerly claims investigation services manager at QBE |
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| 06.11.15 |
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AkzoNobel - creates independently owned distribution partner dedicated to the Irish market, called Synergy |
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| 06.11.15 |
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ABP Annual Convention & Night of Knights - LATEST NEWS: speaker line-up includes Google, TomTom and VW |
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| 06.11.15 |
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RAC Business - 500 UK businesses polled and 23% would pay a charge rather than invest in upgraded fleets to operate in clean air zones |
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| 06.11.15 |
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Vauxhall - recalling 220,000 Zafira B cars to inspect heating and ventilation systems following 133 fires |
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| 06.11.15 |
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Institute of Advanced Motorist’s (IAM)- first major survey into safety culture highlights key areas of risk on the road |
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| 06.11.15 |
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Solera - worldwide Q1 results; turnover up 12% to $313m; net loss of $67 million due to non-recurring charges |
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| 05.11.15 |
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BMW Group UK - award DHL 6-year contract to deliver parts to their 116 UK dealers |
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| 05.11.15 |
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Covéa Insurance - sponsors Henley-based rower, Charles Cousins |
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| 05.11.15 |
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SMMT – van sales up 6.2% in October; truck sales fall 31.5% |
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| 05.11.15 |
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Bedfordshire Police - turn on speed cameras on M1 (Junc 10 to 13) to fill £1 million budget gap, says the Sun |
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| 05.11.15 |
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Transport Research Laboratory (TRL) - Accident investigation course for fleet managers dealing with aftermath of work-related accidents |
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| 05.11.15 |
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Transport Research Laboratory (TRK) - Accident investigation course for fleet managers dealing with aftermath of work-related accidents |
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| 05.11.15 |
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Prestige Fleet Servicing - combined motor trade insurance policy proves popular |
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| 05.11.15 |
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ABP Annual Convention & Night of Knights - we are proud to announce Ex-British Army Officer Chris Moon as our guest speaker |
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| 05.11.15 |
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McLaren Automotive - production starts on new £143,000 Sports Series 570S Coupé; new range forecast to more than double McLaren sales |
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| 05.11.15 |
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McLaren Automotive - production starts on new £143,000 Sports Series 570S Coupé; new range forecast to more than double McLaren sales |
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| 05.11.15 |
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Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) - UK skills gap getting worse, with 20% more insurance companies reporting shortages than in 2013 |
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| 05.11.15 |
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Solera - confirm HPI office Salisbury is to close; HPI and CAP will operate jointly from office in Leeds |
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| 05.11.15 |
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IAM - welcome 7% fall in road casualties in year to June, despite 2.3% increase in traffic |
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| 05.11.15 |
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SMMT - after record 43 months of growth, new car market stabilises in October with a 1% fall |
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| 05.11.15 |
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RSA - Q3 results; "profit trends well above 2014"; UK personal motor down 3%; UK commercial motor up 21% |
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| 04.11.15 |
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USA: Solera - Hollander (its salvage industry solution) has renewed exclusive agreement with ebay until 2020 |
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| 04.11.15 |
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Bentley / Nissan - achieve vehicle weight reduction with £7.15m Lightweighting Excellence Programme |
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| 04.11.15 |
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Guardian Money - third-party insurance holders charged thousands more even though they offer less protection than fully comp cover |
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| 04.11.15 |
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Ron Jones - Ageas to investigate after 98-year-old motorist receives £20,030 motor insurance quote |
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| 04.11.15 |
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BMW - 3 Series advert banned for encouraging speeding |
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| 04.11.15 |
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Ageas - CMA's failure to crack down on inflated non-fault credit hire and repair costs partly to blame for rising costs, reports IT |
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| 04.11.15 |
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ABP Annual Convention & Night of Knights - our partner, I Love Claims, announces details of 6th annual Motor Claims networking lunch |
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| 04.11.15 |
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ABI Biennial Conference - "the conduct of insurers has not always been something to write home about", says FCA's Acting Chief Exec |
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| 04.11.15 |
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CitNOW - Bangers4BEN ‘double effort’ pays off with more than £2,000 raised for BEN |
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| 04.11.15 |
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CitNOW’s - Bangers4BEN ‘double effort’ pays off with more than £2,000 raised for BEN |
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| 04.11.15 |
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VW emissions scandal - diesel controversy hasn't dented car fuel choice, new AA Cars research finds |
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| 04.11.15 |
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RAC Fuel Watch - price of petrol falls for fourth consecutive month; unleaded reduced by nearly 2p a litre, diesel still near 2009 low price |
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| 04.11.15 |
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uSwitch.com - millions of drivers potentially driving without valid car insurance because job changes |
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| 04.11.15 |
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US: Axalta Coating Systems - Lori Ryerkerk, Shell's Exec VP, Global Manufacturing, joins Axalta's Board of Directors |
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| 04.11.15 |
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Euro NCAP - latest test results for Audi A4 (5*), Honda HR-V (5*), Honda Jazz (5*) and VW Caddy (4*) |
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| 04.11.15 |
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Ageas UK - Q3 results; "a profitable performance in a challenging market"; stable motor performance |
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| 04.11.15 |
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Quindell - completes acquisition of PT Healthcare Solutions Corp |
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| 04.11.15 |
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Volkswagen emissions scandal - Board of Management issue update; 800,000 vehicles affected at cost of 2 billion euros |
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| 03.11.15 |
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DfT - confirm new wording on V5C for cat C salvage vehicles |
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| 03.11.15 |
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Glasurit - next generation Glasurit 68 Line primed to deliver increased productivity and savings |
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| 03.11.15 |
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Deloitte - European Commission decision could mean increased tax costs for UK insurers |
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| 03.11.15 |
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KPMG - new Big Data Observatory at Imperial College London; 64 monitors with 313 degrees of surround vision, powered by 32 computers |
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| 03.11.15 |
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Auto Industry Consulting (AIC) - Toyota Prius 4: The Need To Know |
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| 03.11.15 |
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Highways England - motorway fuel price sign trial on M5 |
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| 03.11.15 |
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ABP Annual Convention & Night of Knights - find out how bodyshops are slashing energy bills by 20%+ with the help of ECA Group |
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| 03.11.15 |
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US: Google car - self-driving car trained to recognise children and adjust speed accordingly |
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| 03.11.15 |
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Bates and Partners - new Workplace Pension government campaign aimed at employers like the accident repair sector |
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| 03.11.15 |
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BIBA - works with the ABI to create a joint industry code to help vulnerable customers and to reinforce consumer trust |
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| 03.11.15 |
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ABI - announce package of reforms including move to new officesand board changes |
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| 03.11.15 |
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ABI - announce new measures to build consumer trust in insurance; "a real watershed moment" will include average claims cost on motor |
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| 03.11.15 |
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Pendragon - Q3 results; profit up 6.6%; "continue to go from strength to strength with another strong quarter" |
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| 03.11.15 |
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Direct Line - Q3 results; motor up 6.8% in Q3 and up 4.1% YTD; telematics sales up 76% to 67,000 policies |
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| 03.11.15 |
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VW emissions scandal - US Govt EPA says illegal software found on 10,000 3.0 litre Porsche, Audi and VW cars |
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| 02.11.15 |
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USA - Solera announce integration of parts procurement solutions to form InPartTM, online parts procurement |
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| 02.11.15 |
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Swinton - appoint Carpenters Law to handle all their motor claims with immediate effect |
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| 02.11.15 |
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esure - appoint Graham Hughes (ex RSA and Allianz) as new Head of Claims |
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| 02.11.15 |
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ABI - insurers ask for FCA clampdown on "compensation cowboys" |
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| 02.11.15 |
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Allianz - adopts Insurance Act changes ahead of August 2016 deadline |
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| 02.11.15 |
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Castle Coachworks Northampton - 20 year old panel tech, Ellis Lennon, is the youngest to pass Mercedes-Benz's Aluminium qualification |
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| 02.11.15 |
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ABI - call for FCA to regulate claims management companies; 23% of them were warned or had authorisation cancelled in last year |
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| 02.11.15 |
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ECP Network - independent bodyshop network operation moves into new Stevenage offices |
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| 02.11.15 |
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TomTom - Mercedes-Benz to make TomTom's navigation services available to app users |
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| 02.11.15 |
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Japan: Nissan - reports net income of 325.6 billion yen for first half of FY2015; 2.62 million vehicles sold globally |
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| 02.11.15 |
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RAC - motorists spend more than £6bn a year on cars that may have "nasty" past including 1 in 10 that are insurance write-offs |
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| 02.11.15 |
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Sandicliffe Motor Contracts - new marketing intern, Jonathan Myers, joins the fleet |
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| 02.11.15 |
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BIBA - pressure on very small businesses as premium increases coupled with rise in IPT see insurance costs up by almost 7% |
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| 02.11.15 |
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ABP Annual Convention & Night of Knights - get ready for fully digitalised colour-matching with Akzo Nobel |
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| 02.11.15 |
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ABI - insurers should be more transparent and relevant, says ABI chairman, Paul Evans |
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| 02.11.15 |
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Quindell - first 90p of the 100p distribution to shareholders to take place in December |
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| 02.11.15 |
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Ireland - Fianna Fail (Republican party) call for action to rein in motor insurance costs |
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| 01.11.15 |
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ABP web site - an excellent October; 130,000 visits with 400,000 pages viewed |
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| 31.10.15 |
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Solera - shareholders meeting on 6 Dec to approve merger with Vista Equity; deal expected to be completed Q1 |
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| 30.10.15 |
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AXA - evidence from forensic engineer helps secure conviction of PI fraudster |
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| 30.10.15 |
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Skills shortage - hitting building / construction industry |
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| 30.10.15 |
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Skills shortage - hitting painting and decorating industry |
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| 30.10.15 |
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Kia - fleets average 17 incidents and 14 accidents a year; UK businesses spend an average of £11,256 each per year covering these |
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| 30.10.15 |
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EMM International - new easy-to-use hand held work light, Colad Check Light, launched |
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| 30.10.15 |
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Heritage Painting / HMG Paints - 1901 Hull tram restored to original glory |
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| 30.10.15 |
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ABP Club 2015 Repairers Choice Awards Survey – deadline to vote extended till midday Thursday 5 November |
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| 30.10.15 |
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Honda (UK) - first Honda Bodyshop of the Year Awards announced, inc. Chiswick Honda, Bodytek Taunton & Balgores Motor Group (East Anglia) |
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| 30.10.15 |
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My Car Check Trade - used car, LCV and motorcycle market updates; values down 2-3%, 4X4s popular and prime time to sell repairs |
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| 30.10.15 |
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ABP Club 2015 Repairers Choice Awards Survey - last chance to complete, deadline today, VOTE NOW! |
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| 30.10.15 |
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European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) - real driving emissions (RDE) testing standards "challenging" |
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| 30.10.15 |
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European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) - real driving emissions (RDS) testing standards "challenging" |
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| 30.10.15 |
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Service Certainty - launches new no-charge “imageproof OnSite” Product |
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| 30.10.15 |
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Carfused.com - "nightmare" crashes: 43% of motorists have bumped their car |
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| 30.10.15 |
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Aviva - chief exec says motor insurance fraud is a "national scandal"; staff are approached to sell details |
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| 30.10.15 |
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BVRLA - "make AEB a mandatory requirement" for vehicle in government fleets, say BVRLA members at Vehicle Safety roundtable |
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| 30.10.15 |
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HPI - urges dealers to protect themselves from reputation damage by inadvertently selling on a clocked vehicle |
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| 30.10.15 |
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Moneysupermarket - Q3 trading update; strong performance, group turnover up 14% but flat for insurance |
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| 30.10.15 |
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Lookers - Q3 trading update; record result with continued improvements in all areas of the business |
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| 30.10.15 |
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ABI - consumers much more likely to shop around for insurance than for a new bank account or phone contract |
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| 30.10.15 |
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SMMT - three new apprenticeship standards for the commercial vehicle sector have been approved by government |
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| 29.10.15 |
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LKQ - "collision parts sales in UK up 34% on 2014"; "our paint business is dragging down the organic growth" |
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| 29.10.15 |
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LKQ - Q3 results; European turnover up 3.1% with EBITDA up 26.4% |
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| 29.10.15 |
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Xpress Centres - take delivery of first repair centre at Tesco superstore; national network planned |
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| 29.10.15 |
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Accident Exchange - study of repair costs in Northern Ireland reveals 51% increase in last 12 months |
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| 29.10.15 |
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Ford - survey shows 18 to 24-year-olds most likely to have accident by using phone while crossing road |
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| 29.10.15 |
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Aviva - Q3 trading update; further evidence of progress with the turnaround of the business |
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| 29.10.15 |
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Redde (formerly Helphire) - positive start to new financial year has continued; profits ahead of expectation |
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| 29.10.15 |
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USA - new DIY car paint shop launched in Texas; booth hire is %25 hour, bring your own spray-gun and paint |
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| 29.10.15 |
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RAC - motorists to pay an extra £386 million a year as result of ‘stealth’ insurance tax increase |
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| 29.10.15 |
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Volkswagen Group - new chief, Matthias Müller, outline the five point plan to realign the group |
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| 29.10.15 |
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Thatcham - to help set industry standards as part of the Cyber Security Consortium for Connected Vehicles |
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| 28.10.15 |
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ABP Annual Convention & Night of Knights – want to win a Porsche driving experience day or an Apple Watch? |
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| 28.10.15 |
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ABI - webinar now available: Cyber - risk vs revolution. Are insurers preparing for the future? Supplier chain identified as a risk |
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| 28.10.15 |
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ERS - insurer's first private fraud prosecution lands six-month jail term for fraudster |
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| 28.10.15 |
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ABP Convention and Night of Knights – 474 hours (or thereabouts) till kick-off! |
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| 28.10.15 |
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Volkswagen - makes its first quarterly loss in 15 years due to emissions scandal; Audi top profit brand, then Porsche, then VW |
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| 28.10.15 |
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Treasury Committee - will continue to work on cyber crime - "one of the biggest concerns in financial services" - following TalkTalk hack |
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| 28.10.15 |
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Cuvva - launch of the UK’s first hourly car insurance app |
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| 28.10.15 |
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US: Enterprise Holdings - grows revenue nearly 9% to $19.4 billion |
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| 28.10.15 |
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Nissan - autonomous, EV concept; full carbon fibre body & hollow-structure A-pillars; in cities by 2020 |
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| 28.10.15 |
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Northern Ireland: Coleraine - car repair workshop fire started "deliberately"; 50 firefighters tackle blaze near oil depot |
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| 28.10.15 |
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Octo Telematics - new mobile telematics app uses real-time weather data which could increase premiums for driving in rain and ice |
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| 28.10.15 |
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AA - youngest drivers and Londoners bear brunt of IPT; drivers will attempt to falsify information to reduce premiums, warns the AA |
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| 28.10.15 |
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DCML - links with In-car Cleverness to launch DCM Connected, an advanced dealer and fleet management tool that incorporates telematics |
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| 27.10.15 |
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Redde (formerly Helphire) - complete the acquisition of FMG Group following approval from FCA and SRA |
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| 27.10.15 |
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Post mag - "Motor manufacturers accepting liability for autonomous vehicle crashes does not signal the demise of motor insurance" |
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| 27.10.15 |
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Ford - Q3 results show record profit of $2.7 billion in USA; European losses down 59% to $182 million |
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| 27.10.15 |
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Wunelli - analysis of telematics data reveals top 10 hard braking spots created by speed cameras |
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| 27.10.15 |
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Ford - announces new app to make it easier for drivers who wish to use social media while on the move |
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| 27.10.15 |
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Axalta - support solar-powered car built by Bochum University students that came 3rd in World Solar Challenge |
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| 27.10.15 |
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Sytner - select STL to design and equip new dual-branded BMW / MINI Stage One bodyshop in Tamworth |
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| 27.10.15 |
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AIC - Back to the Future with BMW i3 or The Spectre of the Future |
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| 27.10.15 |
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RAC Business - more than 80% of company car drivers admit speeding on the motorway |
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| 27.10.15 |
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BEN - charity helps tackle mental health issues within automotive industry |
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| 27.10.15 |
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Mercedes UK - multi-media advertising campaign (inc TV) to recruit staff to work at their dealerships |
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| 26.10.15 |
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Apprenticeships - Skill Funding Agency publish new Standard for service and repair technician apprentices |
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| 26.10.15 |
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Petrol - at its cheapest since 2010: Asda cuts 2p off a litre of unleaded as average pump price heads towards the £1 mark |
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| 26.10.15 |
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Women's Automotive - Christmas Lunch date set: Friday 4 December, 1pm at Palm Court Brasserie, London WC2E 8JS |
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| 26.10.15 |
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Volkswagen emissions scandal - Volkswagen confirms EA288 engines designed for EU5 and EU6 are not affected |
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| 26.10.15 |
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Germany: Volkswagen Group - appoint Dr Thomas Sedran s Head of Group Strategy |
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| 26.10.15 |
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Oak Underwriting (part of the RSA Group) - high net worth insurer brings claims team in-house |
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| 26.10.15 |
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Covéa Insurance - fraud fighters scoop “Counter-Fraud Initiative of the Year” award at The Insurance Fraud Awards |
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| 26.10.15 |
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ABP Club 2015 Repairers Choice Awards Survey - deadline FRIDAY 30 OCTOBER - vote now! |
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| 26.10.15 |
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DfT - new Consumer Guide to "Buying Repaired 'written off' Vehicles" |
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| 26.10.15 |
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DfT - VIC check ends today saving honest motorists £10 million a year; cat A and B cannot be re-registered |
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| 26.10.15 |
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Allianz Commercial - partnership with Lightfoot for "radically different approach to traditional telematics" |
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| 26.10.15 |
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AXA - Amanda Blanc heads up AXA's insurance operations in Ireland |
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| 26.10.15 |
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Allianz Global Assistance - technical trainer Mike Donley wins the IMI's Outstanding Accredited Professional (technical) award |
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| 26.10.15 |
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France: Equip Auto 2015 - visitor numbers up 4% on 2013 |
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| 26.10.15 |
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Car insurance premiums - analysis of the 3 main indexes; what's really happening to car insurance prices? |
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| 26.10.15 |
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TyreSafe - reminds parents to check tyres ready to half-term car trips |
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| 26.10.15 |
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S&G Response - outsourced repair management delivers 42% savings to Saint-Gobain |
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| 26.10.15 |
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Boeing - the world's lightest metal, Microlattice; essentially 99.99% air, with a bone-like structure |
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| 26.10.15 |
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MoneySuperMarket - Insurance Premium Tax: millions will be hit by the 58% increase |
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| 26.10.15 |
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Experian - Romford, home to the most fast-growing companies, is Britain's best performer |
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| 26.10.15 |
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Thatcham - four-year Stop the Crash campaign partnership with Global NCAP |
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| 26.10.15 |
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Toyota - September global sales at Toyota top Volkswagen Group for first time in six months; "Toyota will be the No. 1 for this year" |
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| 26.10.15 |
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China - Solera and MAPFRE launch CESVICHINA Vehicle Research Center in Beijing; |
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| 26.10.15 |
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Carlyle Group / RAC - Private equity firm CVC offers £1bn for a stake in car insurance and roadside recovery firm |
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| 26.10.15 |
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RAC - three-year partnership with The Scout Association to promote road safety; RAC patrols to visit local Scout Groups |
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| 26.10.15 |
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Ford Impact Conference - around 240 repairers in the Ford network attend the fifth Ford Impact Conference aptly titled 'Go Further' |
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| 26.10.15 |
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ABI - average comprehensive premium in Q3 was £379, up 5.6% on previous year; action needed to tackle unscrupulous claims management cos |
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| 26.10.15 |
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ABI - the 58% increase in Insurance Premium Tax (to 9.5%) will add average of £13 to the 7.3 million private car policies |
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| 23.10.15 |
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Ford Impact Conference and Excellence Awards 2015 – winners announced! The full list of all 10 winners |
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| 23.10.15 |
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Fix Auto National Conference - sell-out conference attracts world-class speakers |
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| 23.10.15 |
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20/20 Vizion Network/Ford Impact Conference and Excellence Awards 2015 - Vizion winners announced |
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| 23.10.15 |
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SMMT Automotive Award for Innovation - DAF Lightweight Future Truck Chassis Concept makes the shortlist |
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| 23.10.15 |
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Tracker - key fobs of 140 different popular makes and models of vehicles at risk from hackers |
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| 23.10.15 |
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Disability Confident initiative - MPs should do more to help more disabled jobseekers into work |
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| 23.10.15 |
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BIBA - annual Scottish conference takes place Thursday 5 November in Falkirk |
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| 23.10.15 |
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Euro Car Parts - Milwaukee Yamaha's British Superbike rider Josh Brookes wins BSB Championship at Brands Hatch |
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| 23.10.15 |
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Just Car Clinics - JCC's Training Centre named Specialist Centre of the Year at the IMI’s Annual Outstanding Achievers Awards 2015 |
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| 23.10.15 |
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IMI Outstanding Achievers Awards 2015 - JCC, James Grayson, Chesterfield College and Elizabeth Hodgson, Hull College named winners |
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| 23.10.15 |
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Vauxhall - ask Zafira B owners to get in touch if problems with ventilation system after reports of 130 fires |
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| 23.10.15 |
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Churchill - quarter of a million motorists caught without insurance in last 18 months; average fine just £372 |
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| 23.10.15 |
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Axa - underwriting head, David Williams, says driverless cars will be a challenge for the insurance sector |
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| 23.10.15 |
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USA - largest multi-site franchisee - Maaco - with 465 sites, buys CARSTAR, second largest with 430 sites |
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| 22.10.15 |
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ACIS - secures the exclusive UK rights to Bodyshop Revolution |
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| 22.10.15 |
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AA - motor premium index shows another quarterly rise; average premium up 9.2% in last year to £569 |
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| 22.10.15 |
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Goomapre.com - motorists warned to shop around for car insurance to beat 3.5 IPT rate hike |
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| 22.10.15 |
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Dave Roberts, Roberts Automotive - a message from Dave to ABP members |
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| 22.10.15 |
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Total Bodyshop Solutions UK (TBS UK) - launch bodyshop video marketing and production service |
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| 22.10.15 |
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£2m auto renewal insurance rip-off - claims Justin Madders MP |
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| 22.10.15 |
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Setanta - further setback for hundreds of policyholders |
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| 22.10.15 |
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Bodykraft - golf day raises £2,000 for the Steve Bull Foundation |
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| 22.10.15 |
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Spectator - The car insurance industry is a disgusting racket |
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| 22.10.15 |
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Australia - IAG chairman steps down as exodus continues |
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| 22.10.15 |
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Inchcape - trading update; "On Track to Deliver a Robust Full Year Performance" |
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| 22.10.15 |
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Fix Auto Annual Network Awards Ceremony - winners announced |
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| 21.10.15 |
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Fix Auto National Conference – update #2 from Fix Auto’s two-day conference |
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| 21.10.15 |
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Roberts Automotive - Blackhawk equipment distributor scoop The Irish Auto Trade 'Bodyshop Tools & Equipment Supplier of The Year' award |
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| 21.10.15 |
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Volvo Car UK - LifePaint launch this weekend to increase the visibility and safety of cyclists on the road |
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| 21.10.15 |
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Why do we weld? |
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| 21.10.15 |
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F-gas refrigerant - DEFRA confirms F-gas (R134a) can be sold to unqualified persons serving mobile systems |
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| 21.10.15 |
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Fix Auto National Conference – update from Fix Auto’s two-day conference |
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| 21.10.15 |
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LeasePlan UK - appoints new tyre fitment suppliers |
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| 21.10.15 |
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The Grove Group - launch Safe Solvents gun washing machine |
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| 21.10.15 |
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FirstCar - new partnership with Creditplus to help get young drivers on the road |
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| 21.10.15 |
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Go Ultra Low - eight out of ten 14 year olds in UK plan to make their first car purchase an electric one |
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| 21.10.15 |
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Toyota - recalls 6.5 million cars worldwide over defective window switch |
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| 21.10.15 |
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Ferrari - shares make debut on Wall street; IPO raises $900m; values company at $10 billion |
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| 21.10.15 |
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Frost & Sullivan - payment for insurance premiums for autonomous vehicles will shift from drivers to VMs |
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| 21.10.15 |
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IMI - CEO Steve Nash issues stark warning to Government of critical skills shortage of vehicle technicians |
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| 21.10.15 |
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Petrol and diesel sales volumes - highest September since 2011; up 2% on last year |
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| 21.10.15 |
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Mercedes - from 2017 S-class and E-class to have CO2 aircon at 100 bar; other models to use R1234yf refrigerant |
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| 21.10.15 |
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Ireland - winners of Auto Trade Awards 2016 announced |
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| 20.10.15 |
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Auto Body Professional magazine - latest issue includes match report from Plunky's All Stars; £4,500+ raised for charity! |
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| 20.10.15 |
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OUTstanding annual power list - Lloyd's of London Chief Executive Inga Beale named most influential LGBT executive |
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| 20.10.15 |
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Direct Line Group - CEO Paul Geddes tells Bloomberg autonomous cars will "still have accidents" and need insurance |
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| 20.10.15 |
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Ford - researchers study the gecko’s sticky toe pads for clues to improve adhesives and increase the recyclability of auto parts |
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| 20.10.15 |
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ABP Club 2015 Repairers Choice Awards Survey - deadline FRIDAY 30 OCTOBER - vote now! |
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| 20.10.15 |
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Auto Body Professional magazine - latest issue includes the five-minute estimate and new rules for motor insurers |
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| 20.10.15 |
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World Steel Association - new study reveals untapped potential for steel lightweighting |
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| 20.10.15 |
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HPI - Birmingham trader jailed for clocking highlights the need for dealer best practice |
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| 20.10.15 |
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China: The Floow - UK company signs telematics deal for "giant" Chinese market |
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| 20.10.15 |
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Glass's - vehicle valuation "getting ever more complicated" because of greater model diversity and number of disposal routes |
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| 20.10.15 |
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GEM Motoring Assist - ending the "pointless practice" of putting the clocks back would reduce the number of road collisions |
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| 20.10.15 |
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Liberty Speciality Markets - will stop writing UK motor insurance from 1 November |
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| 20.10.15 |
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APU - hit and run courtesy car driver sentenced after telematics data proves guilt in court |
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| 20.10.15 |
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The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) - scoops top European award for company driver safety programme |
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| 20.10.15 |
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Audatex - Peugeot moving to AZT Painting |
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| 19.10.15 |
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LV= - Tim Rourke appointed head of personal lines underwriting at LV= Broker |
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| 19.10.15 |
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ACIS - supports Boundary 500 SOS Challenge to raise money for Zoe’s Place Baby Hospices |
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| 19.10.15 |
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My Car Check - reunites a vehicle with owner thanks to Facebook |
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| 19.10.15 |
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ABP Club 2015 Repairers’ Choice Awards Survey - who gets your vote for motor insurance company of the year? |
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| 19.10.15 |
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ABP Club - UK Body Repair Economic Climate Survey: without sustainable margins, attracting skilled staff will be a problem for bodyshops |
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| 19.10.15 |
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Cancer Research UK - a message from Activ8 Solutions' Managing Director, Janet Blake |
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| 19.10.15 |
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The World Health Organisation (WHO) / Global NCAP - calls for mandatory electronic stability control and crash testing |
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| 19.10.15 |
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Auto Body Professional magazine - latest issue includes latest financial results from 16 insurers and accident management companies |
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| 19.10.15 |
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Copart - John Pritchard (ex esure) finalises his car design for Wales Rally GB |
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| 19.10.15 |
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AGM - new customer information portal manages spraybooth documentation, certification and service & maintenance history in safe place |
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| 19.10.15 |
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Germany: Axalta - 1979 T2 VW Camper van restored by Spies Hecker |
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| 19.10.15 |
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Ageas - one of first UK insurers to adopt the principles of the Insurance Act 2015, 10 months ahead of the 12 August 2016 live date |
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| 19.10.15 |
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Enterprise Bill - Lloyd's of London's Chief Exec warns new law could "cripple" the insurance market |
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| 19.10.15 |
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Lightfoot - in-car fleet driver behaviour device could reduce accidents by up to 60% |
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| 19.10.15 |
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IMI - MPs unaware of lack of regulation in vehicle repair sector; 1 in 5 believe all technicians in their local garage are fully-qualified |
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| 19.10.15 |
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Aviva - employee dismissed and IFED criminal investigation launched over Aviva motor claims customer data theft |
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| 19.10.15 |
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RAC Business - 35% of UK businesses have used telematics to contest a speeding fine or a false insurance claim |
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| 18.10.15 |
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Admiral - their two new legal firms set up following referral fee ban in 2013 made £6.3m profit last year |
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| 16.10.15 |
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Auto Body Professional magazine - latest issue includes exclusive analysis on the deal of the century and changes to ABP's 2015 Convention |
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| 16.10.15 |
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Essential Fleet Services - fleet accident management company hires EurotaxGlass’s MD - Ed Hummel - as Commercial Director |
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| 16.10.15 |
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The Office for National Statistics (ONS) - 5.1m online fraud incidents and 2.5m cybercrime offences |
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| 16.10.15 |
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Germany: Zurich - consolidation brings 500 job cuts in Germany; nearly 10% of workforce |
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| 16.10.15 |
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Lookers / Vauxhall - ADAM driver, Lauren Ridge, is Vauxhall OnStar’s first customer in the UK |
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| 16.10.15 |
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SMMT - British automotive industry set to create up to 28,000 new supply chain jobs by 2020 |
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| 16.10.15 |
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Kwik Fit - 4m car owners had to keep their car off the road because they couldn’t afford mechanical repairs |
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| 16.10.15 |
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RIAS (Ageas) - nearly a third (31%) of drivers that drink admit to driving when over the legal alcohol limit |
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| 16.10.15 |
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Akzo Nobel - Sikkens’ performance coatings helps one of the fastest bicycle teams on earth regain its world record |
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| 16.10.15 |
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WNS - Q2 results; UK motor claims business made loss; its volumes have been declining for last seven quarters |
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| 16.10.15 |
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Quindell - spend £11 million to settle 21 million share options granted to employees before 2015 |
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| 15.10.15 |
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UK weather - Britain is facing its longest winter in 50 years |
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| 15.10.15 |
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Commercial Vehicle Repairs - gas explosion at Hereford CV repairer |
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| 15.10.15 |
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Tesla - new software update enables all 60,000 Tesla cars on the road to drive in "autopilot mode" |
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| 15.10.15 |
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Tesco Underwriting (Tesco Bank and Ageas) - Steve Kingshott appointed as CEO |
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| 15.10.15 |
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Selsia - gains “Shop Window” with UK utility buyers |
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| 15.10.15 |
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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) - action taken against taxi insurance broker, AAA Insurance |
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| 15.10.15 |
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The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) - more than 17,000 convicted of careless driving in past two years |
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| 15.10.15 |
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Volvo Cars - global compact car range extended |
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| 15.10.15 |
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Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department (IFED) - LV= ghost broker jailed for £100,000 motor insurance fraud |
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| 15.10.15 |
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Volvo Cars - global electrification strategy: plug-in hybrids will be introduced across its entire range; up to 10% of total car sales |
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| 15.10.15 |
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Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA) - third award this year for Karen Cole who has devoted over a decade to motorcycle safety |
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| 15.10.15 |
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Gocompare.com Money - spam PPI calls and text messages top the list of the nation’s ‘money gripes’ |
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| 15.10.15 |
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RAC - launch of RAC Black Box Insurance (underwritten by BISL); no curfew or mileage limits; technology detects 92% of accidents |
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| 15.10.15 |
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ABP Club 2015 Repairers’ Choice Awards Survey − have YOUR say on who should collect a coveted Repairers’ Choice Award 2015 |
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| 15.10.15 |
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Brian Bowles Accident Repair Centre – BSI case study on one of the first bodyshops to achieve BS 10125 for Vehicle Damage Repair |
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| 15.10.15 |
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Auto Body Professional magazine - new 72-page issue in the post; available on-line NOW; EXCLUSIVE interview with Michael Wilmshurst |
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| 14.10.15 |
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VW emissions scandal - at least 30 managers involved says German magazine Spiegel |
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| 14.10.15 |
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Insure The Box - black box evidence helps uncover £10,000 fraudulent insurance claim |
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| 14.10.15 |
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Ageas UK - motor and home insurance partnership with Virgin Money |
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| 14.10.15 |
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Accident Exchange - report raises spectre that dishonest ‘Autofocus’ practices never went away |
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| 14.10.15 |
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Covéa Insurance - bespoke Audatex training for Covéa's engineers |
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| 14.10.15 |
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National Crime Agency - UK internet users potential victims of serious cyber attack; UK losses estimated at £20m |
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| 14.10.15 |
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Allianz - 33 graduates welcomed onto insurer's 2015 programme |
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| 14.10.15 |
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Auto Industry Consulting (AIC) - Ezi-Methods 2016 pricing "less than a third of any other equivalent package on the market" |
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| 14.10.15 |
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Dent Repair 247 - publishes 11 dent removal help guides online in response to surging damage stats |
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| 14.10.15 |
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Vertu (Bristol Street) - half-year results; record profits; full year results will be ahead of expectations |
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| 13.10.15 |
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Consumer Intelligence - 1 in 4 customers use the phone to renew motor and home insurance policies, but 83% have been angered by calls |
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| 13.10.15 |
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Tressler Coachwork - Ukfield-based bodyshop approved by Vauxhall and repairs a Google Street View car |
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| 13.10.15 |
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Ernst & Young Global - insurance industry's engagement with customers is "terrible" |
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| 13.10.15 |
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HM Treasury and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) - views sought to radically improve access to financial advice |
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| 13.10.15 |
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Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL)/Forum of Insurance Lawyers (FOIL) - serious injury guide |
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| 13.10.15 |
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ABP Club - 2015 UK Body Repair Economic Climate Survey: repairers want better terms and labour rates |
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| 13.10.15 |
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HPI - automated number plate recognition systems fuelling a rise in vehicle identity theft |
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| 13.10.15 |
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RSA - new RSA Smart Fleet app aimed at SMEs with fleets of up to 15 vehicles |
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| 13.10.15 |
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Farécla - Gary Smith, Farécla Key Accounts Manager, polishes off championship win |
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| 13.10.15 |
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The Judicial College - PI claims; damages awarded in whiplash cases should rise by 5% or more |
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| 13.10.15 |
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Sainsbury’s Bank (Direct Line) - offers new car insurance customers money-off fuel vouchers each month |
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| 13.10.15 |
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Gocompare.com - 23% could risk a conviction by using either Google or Apple maps via a smartphone while driving |
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| 13.10.15 |
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Volkswagen Brand Board of Management - reorientation of the diesel strategy; investments to be reduced by €1 billion per year |
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| 13.10.15 |
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Road Angel Group - £199 Halo dashcam has built-in parking protection to capture footage when a vehicle is left unattended |
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| 13.10.15 |
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Solera - announce that proposed $6.5 billion acquisition by Vista has cleared its first regulatory hurdle |
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| 13.10.15 |
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Solus - 2014 results; 16 sites; turnover falls 12% to £61m; average job: £1,743; pre-tax profits fall 37% |
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| 13.10.15 |
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GSF - Northampton branch raises money for MacMillan Cancer Support |
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| 13.10.15 |
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Fleet Service Great Britain - enhances vehicle and driver management services to meet customer demand |
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| 13.10.15 |
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Nationwide/PPG - Porsche Carrera Cup GB champion Dan Cammish takes 11th race win at Brands Hatch |
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| 13.10.15 |
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Inflation rate - CPI falls into negative area, prices down 0.1% in last year; RPI falls to 0.8% |
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| 13.10.15 |
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Sandicliffe - ranked 107 in the Sunday Times Grant Thornton Top Track 250 |
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| 13.10.15 |
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VW - German paper says they want £2.3 BILLION in price cuts from suppliers to help pay for emissions scandal |
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| 12.10.15 |
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UK Government - new statement on action regarding Volkswagen and vehicle emissions testing |
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| 12.10.15 |
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VW emissions scandal - UK boss tells Commons Transport Select Committee that 400,000 cars in UK with 1.6 engine need injectors replaced |
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| 12.10.15 |
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Circle Leasing - L&I Eaton Bodyshop signs up to MyFleet MyFleet Vehicle Hire |
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| 12.10.15 |
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AA - launches Automyze, a 'personal assistant' for cars |
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| 12.10.15 |
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QBE Insurance - appoint Roger Ball (ex Allianz) as director of motor |
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| 12.10.15 |
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PAAS Ltd - now offer IMI Awards QCF Level 3 Hybrid Electric Vehicle training & assessment |
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| 12.10.15 |
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Hastings - shares fall on first day of trading |
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| 12.10.15 |
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FMG - partners with Opus UK for fleet risk management programme with driver behaviour telemetry |
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| 12.10.15 |
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European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) - auto industry calls for a balanced, real driving emissions proposal |
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| 12.10.15 |
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DAS - legal expenses broker's motor breakdown service now available to Bluefin Network's brokers |
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| 12.10.15 |
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Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department - courier company owner who forged Allianz insurance policies to win £700k business sentenced |
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| 12.10.15 |
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ABP Club - 2015 UK Body Repair Economic Climate Survey: 100% of respondents have chosen to terminate a contract this year; volumes & PTP up |
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| 12.10.15 |
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Just Car Clinics - Linzi Holmes promoted to Bodyshop Manager at Just Car Clinic Lincoln |
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| 12.10.15 |
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France: Equip Auto - international auto aftermarket exhibition in Paris, Tuesday 13 till Saturday 17 October |
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| 12.10.15 |
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US: Google car - nine accidents in the past year were caused by "other cars' human drivers" |
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| 12.10.15 |
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MG Cannon - South Wiltshire University Technical College students visit Salisbury bodyshop for a lesson in health & safety |
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| 12.10.15 |
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VW emissions scandal - despite the headlines, Kent-based garage D&D Autos has "not had a single call about it"; comments from ECP & Klarius |
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| 12.10.15 |
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Churchill - more than 5 million Brits have loaned their car to someone who isn’t on their insurance policy in the last 12 months |
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| 09.10.15 |
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Innovation - acquisition by Carlyle approved by 99.9% of shareholders; finalised on 17 November |
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| 09.10.15 |
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Toyota - autonomous vehicle technology available on passenger cars by 2020 |
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| 09.10.15 |
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Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) - consumer new car finance for August up 8% by volume, up 11% by value |
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| 09.10.15 |
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ABI - helps insurers avoid collateral damage on new international tax avoidance rules |
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| 09.10.15 |
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Motor Accident Solicitors Society (MASS) – insurers to blame for the myth that whiplash is “easy money” |
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| 09.10.15 |
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UK Government - new vehicle hire agreement with 12 suppliers is anticipated to save over £19 million |
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| 09.10.15 |
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NFU Mutual - making 85 positions redundant; motor and personal claims operations move to York and Bristol |
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| 09.10.15 |
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Thatcham Research - The car crash of the future; Andrew Miller's article for Automotive Megatrends Magazine |
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| 09.10.15 |
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AGM Services - launching customer information portal at the 20|20 Vizion/Ford Impact event, 22-23 October, Castle Donnington |
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| 09.10.15 |
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Vauxhall / ingenie - £99 insurance offer for 18- to 20-year-olds now includes selected ADAM and Corsa models |
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| 09.10.15 |
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PPG - new rapid air dry primer range speeds up repair process |
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| 09.10.15 |
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CitNOW - doubles up for Bangers for BEN 2015 |
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| 09.10.15 |
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Revive! - KartForce injured troops defeat BTCC Champ Andrew Jordan at the Annual Revive! Karting Championship |
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| 09.10.15 |
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Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) - driver error cited in 74% of accidents; more than 117,000 casualties |
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| 09.10.15 |
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VW emissions scandal - UK Government says they are now starting their own testing programme |
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| 08.10.15 |
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VW emissions scandal - recall to fix cars in Europe to start in January 2016 and will take all year |
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| 08.10.15 |
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VW emission scandal - cheat software was switched on in Europe says German newspaper |
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| 08.10.15 |
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Thatcham Research - RSA’s Ian Currie appointed as Chairman of Thatcham non-executive Board; replacing Tony Emms |
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| 08.10.15 |
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Automotive Repair Systems - £40,000 worth of damage to 97 panels on cars as vandals key 20 cars in 2 minutes at Kent SMART repair bodyshop |
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| 08.10.15 |
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Vodafone Automotive UK - new tracking-on-demand product for fleet and rental operators |
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| 08.10.15 |
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Roadsense Live Plus – the first combined 3G camera and telematics in a single "cost-effective" unit |
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| 08.10.15 |
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Risk Technology - agrees long term deal with CAS to profile global driver behaviours |
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| 08.10.15 |
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Volvo - Chief Exec Håkan Samuelsson to say Volvo will "accept full liability whenever one if its cars is in autonomous mode" |
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| 08.10.15 |
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VW emissions scandal - MD of Volkswagen’s British business to face MPs over rigged diesel emissions tests ; 1.2m UK cars affected |
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| 08.10.15 |
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Axalta - Cromax launches two new special effect mixing tints in blue |
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| 08.10.15 |
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HMG Paints - new website to celebrate 85th anniversary |
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| 08.10.15 |
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VW emissions scandal - head of VW USA tells Congress he knew about cheating "defeat device" in early 2014 |
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| 08.10.15 |
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Waregrain Group - golf event raises £600 for Macmillan Cancer Support |
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| 08.10.15 |
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IMI - fewer than 2% of technicians properly qualified to work on electric and hybrid vehicles |
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| 08.10.15 |
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British Insurance Brokers Association (BIBA) - 2016 conference theme announced: ‘The Go To Place…’; 11-12 May 2016, Manchester |
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| 08.10.15 |
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Admiral - more than a fifth of motorists have hit another car in the rear; kids, pets and good-looking pedestrians to blame |
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| 08.10.15 |
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Direct Line - two thirds of SMEs unprotected; just 37% have Professional Indemnity insurance (PII) |
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| 08.10.15 |
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Comparethemarket.com - telematics policies now the cheapest option for 49% of young drivers |
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| 08.10.15 |
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Auto Trader - VW Sharan diesel was UK’s fastest selling car in September |
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| 08.10.15 |
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Auto Industry Consulting (AIC) - Frankfurt show 2015 - a pivotal moment? |
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| 07.10.15 |
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US: World Economic Forum blog - how inequality affects road safety; disadvantaged more likely to die in car crashes than the wealthy |
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| 07.10.15 |
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Is Sabre the most profitable motor insurer in the world? £60m pre-tax profit on £149m of premiums |
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| 07.10.15 |
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AXA - new Faster Payments system has paid out more than 3,000 claims within two hours since launch, in August, totalling £6m |
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| 07.10.15 |
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Halo - file 22 page patent application with World Intellectual Property Organization for a "Self Contained Vehicle Repair Shop" |
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| 07.10.15 |
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SSP - fraudulent or inaccurate motor insurance applications cost insurers over £1bn a year in lost premiums |
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| 07.10.15 |
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National Windscreens – appointed by RAC as sole glass provider |
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| 07.10.15 |
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Euro NCAP - 3 new crash test results; 5-star rating for the Hyundai Tucson; 4-star for Vauxhall Viva and Mazda MX-5 |
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| 07.10.15 |
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Lexus – driveable, electric “Origami Car” made from 1,700 laser-cut pieces of cardboard |
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| 07.10.15 |
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Markerstudy - launches new apprenticeship scheme with Babington Group |
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| 07.10.15 |
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Ireland: SuperValu - supermarket chain partners with American International Group (AIG) to offer car and home insurance |
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| 07.10.15 |
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Google Car - the Guardian's technology reporter takes a test run in self-driving car |
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| 07.10.15 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - 2016 apprentice recruitment drive launched; 200+ opportunities |
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| 07.10.15 |
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Revive! - commenting on yesterday's SMMT new car sales figures predicts a used car market crash on the horizon |
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| 07.10.15 |
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AGM Services - Mark Williams appointed as service engineer providing maintenance and breakdown assistance to customers in the West Midlands |
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| 07.10.15 |
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Tesco - to improve payment terms for small and medium suppliers as it admits to 69 breaches of grocery sector code of practice |
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| 07.10.15 |
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VW emissions scandal - official news release says "Our most important task is to win back the trust we have lost" |
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| 06.10.15 |
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PSA Peugeot Citroën - prototype car travels 360 miles from Paris to Bordeaux in autonomous mode |
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| 06.10.15 |
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Masternaut and SmartWitness - team up to offer integrated telematics and camera technology |
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| 06.10.15 |
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Lithium Technologies - 23% of UK consumers say customer service in the financial services sector the most frustrating |
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| 06.10.15 |
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ABP Club Annual Convention and Night of Knights Awards Ceremony - six weeks to go! |
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| 06.10.15 |
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Willis Group - new European motor data risk analyser to drive better insurance rates for broker's clients |
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| 06.10.15 |
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National ARG - management changes; Barry Nyblen joins, Mike Monaghan and Julie Eley leave |
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| 06.10.15 |
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Volvo Cars - uses the world’s most advanced chassis simulator to develop the next generation of its cars |
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| 06.10.15 |
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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) - new whistleblowing rules, take full effect in September 2016; apply to insurers |
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| 06.10.15 |
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CitNOW - Mike Monaghan joins senior team as Channel Development Manager to support growth in insurance claim and accident repair sectors |
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| 06.10.15 |
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SMMT - strong new commercial vehicle sales in UK in September; vans up 19%, trucks up 25% |
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| 06.10.15 |
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Co-operative Insurance (CIS) - moves general insurance operation from banking arm to main group |
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| 06.10.15 |
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HMG Paints - HMG customer, St Helens Arriva painting team, receive an award for "phenomenal standard of finish" of buses |
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| 06.10.15 |
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Ethan Rees Linwood Memorial Fund - current World Snooker Champion Stuart Bingham joins Ethan Rees Linwood Memorial Fund Charity Golf Day! |
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| 06.10.15 |
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Chartwell - technician Daniel Barker selected as one of six to compete in the IMI Skill Auto Automotive Body Repair final |
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| 06.10.15 |
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Chartwell - technician Daniel Barker selected as one of six to compete in the IMI Skill Auto Automotive Body Repair final |
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| 06.10.15 |
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SMMT – record September for UK new car market, up 8.6%; 43rd consecutive month of growth |
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| 05.10.15 |
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UKAARC (Direct Line owned bodyshops) - 2014 results reveal a 24.4% pre-tax profit margin and £16m dividend |
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| 05.10.15 |
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VW emissions scandal - DfT's VCA (car emissions test body) receives 70% of cash from motor industry, reports the Guardian |
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| 05.10.15 |
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Met Police - crash-for-cash fraudster jailed for insurance scam; not even in the UK at the time of the alleged collision |
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| 05.10.15 |
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RMI - abolition of the Vehicle Identity Check (VIC) measures "do not go far enough" |
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| 05.10.15 |
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Zurich - latest SME Risk Index found one in six (16%) SMEs are (or will be) using smart devices to monitor their business premises remotely |
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| 05.10.15 |
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Covéa Insurance - Solicitors’ Regulation Authority (SRA) willing to ‘explore all options with insurers’ to prevent legal malpractice |
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| 05.10.15 |
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TyreSafe - AA Tyres, the AA's mobile tyre fitting business, sign up to safety campaign membership |
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| 05.10.15 |
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Ageas Insurance - latest insurer to join the Insurance Fraud Register |
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| 05.10.15 |
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Brake - supporting road crash victims: conference for traffic police family liaison officers and victim support professionals |
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| 05.10.15 |
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Volvo Cars - reveals safe and seamless user interface for self-driving cars |
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| 05.10.15 |
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Neil Herron/Fleet News - motorist avoids fine for speeding by using telematics data |
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| 05.10.15 |
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Allied Market Research - global automotive refinish coatings market expected to reach $11.3nm by 2021 |
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| 05.10.15 |
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Interbrand - Toyota tops automotive list of 100 most valuable global brands |
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| 05.10.15 |
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Bentley Motors - 139 graduates, apprentices and industrial placement students this week, the company’s highest intake in history |
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| 05.10.15 |
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Herald Claims Limited / Isleworth Crown Court - £5.6m crash for cash fraudster fails to show for sentencing |
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| 05.10.15 |
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Saga - Animals cause almost £1 million of damage to over 50s vehicles a year |
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| 05.10.15 |
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MoneySuperMarket - insurance claims by profession: hygienists most likely to make at-fault claim; parachute packers least likely |
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| 05.10.15 |
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Ford - increases insurance contribution on selected Fiesta models now up to £2,240 with insurance partner, Marmalade |
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| 05.10.15 |
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NCR Bodyshops Newbury - appointed as a Volvo Approved Body and Paint Centre |
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| 05.10.15 |
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Euro Car Parts - signs exclusive distribution deal with Autologic for diagnostics data |
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| 05.10.15 |
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Allianz - appoint Ibi Moghraby in new role as head of claims strategy and customer experience |
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| 03.10.15 |
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VW emissions scandal - UK government confirms it will not seek extra tax from affected individuals |
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| 02.10.15 |
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Laird Assessors - time to rethink UK speed limits? An article for ABP from Laird's MD, Nik Ellis |
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| 02.10.15 |
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ABP Club Charity Golf and Spa Day - another huge success! |
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| 02.10.15 |
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Claims Management - government launch independent review of the way claims firms are regulated. |
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| 02.10.15 |
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VW emissions scandal - DVSA advice for affected owners |
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| 02.10.15 |
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Consumer Rights Act - businesses urged to comply with new Consumer Rights and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) laws |
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| 02.10.15 |
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Herald Claims Limited - crash for cash gang to be sentenced over £5.6 million claims management company scam |
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| 02.10.15 |
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Standox - new Standocryl VOC 2K Additive stops clearcoats drying too quickly |
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| 02.10.15 |
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Fix Auto - Fix Auto Leeds South opens; latest in Fix & Go network of fast repair centres |
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| 02.10.15 |
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Markerstudy - fourth annual 'Markerstudy Day’ raises more than £5,000 for charity |
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| 02.10.15 |
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The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) - 8.7 million UK drivers do not understand their motor insurance cover |
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| 01.10.15 |
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VW emissions scandal - statement from board; "will inform the public in regard to solutions found for the problems next week" |
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| 01.10.15 |
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Audatex UK - launch new 'Operational Forum' bringing together 12 bodyshops to tackle their business challenges |
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| 01.10.15 |
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Junair Spraybooths - install commercial spraybooth for First Bus in Glasgow |
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| 01.10.15 |
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Google - hire John Krafcik to head up their self-driving car programme; vehicle shown to the press |
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| 01.10.15 |
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ecall - technical implementation details being discussed before compulsory introduction in March 2018 |
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| 01.10.15 |
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Ferrari - begin launch of its stock market floatation tomorrow |
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| 01.10.15 |
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Allianz - announces new panel of loss adjusters, chosen in consideration of the FCA claims handling review |
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| 01.10.15 |
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Farécla - Compound Interest: Triallists Hail New Farécla Compound |
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| 01.10.15 |
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Markerstudy - complete their 5th acquisition of 2015 as AA AutoWindshields becomes part of Auto Windscreens |
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| 01.10.15 |
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Vertu - acquire SHG Holdings, VW Audi dealer group in South Hereford, for £12.8m |
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| 01.10.15 |
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National Minimum Wage - up to £6.70 an hour from today; apprentice minimum wage up to £3.30 hr |
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| 01.10.15 |
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ABP website – another record month in September with 132,000 visits from 33,000 unique visitors and 1.6 million hits |
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| 30.9.15 |
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VW emissions scandal - Volkswagen UK announce their rectification plans; 1.2 million vehicles affected in UK |
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| 30.9.15 |
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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) - complaints about general insurance falls to 1,204,783 |
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| 30.9.15 |
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Citroën - Ready-to-Run CV range fitted with Teletrac Telematics Units as standard |
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| 30.9.15 |
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Axalta Coating Systems - sets up scholarship at University of Applied Science Vienna, Austria |
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| 30.9.15 |
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Car Transplants - "Mint Green" recycled parts reclaimed from late model, low mileage (<5,000 miles) cars |
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| 30.9.15 |
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Glass's - trade values of Volkswagen used cars so far only marginally affected by emissions scandal |
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| 30.9.15 |
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Fix Auto UK - Fix Auto Pontypridd named Small Bodyshop of the Year; Outstanding Achievement Award for Fix Auto Dagenham's Chris Oliver |
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| 30.9.15 |
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Saga - half-year results: profits more than double; motor policies up 10% to 1.112 million; new motor panel working well |
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| 30.9.15 |
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Quindell - half-year results: £35.4m pre-tax loss "we continue to put the past behind us, we look forward to the future" |
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| 29.9.15 |
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Solera - IHS deny they are seeking to make offer |
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| 29.9.15 |
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Fix Auto UK appoints Mark Hutchins (ex Thatcham) as Business Development Manager |
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| 29.9.15 |
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Glasurit - raises over £400 for Ben charity with Porsche Experience Days prize |
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| 29.9.15 |
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VW emissions scandal - comprehensive refit plan for all 11 million vehicles to start in next few days |
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| 29.9.15 |
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Just Fleet - 65% of collisions "preventable"; post-collision/incident analysis via FleetWatch to improve safety and cut insurance costs |
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| 29.9.15 |
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VW emissions scandal - details by brand of the 11 million vehicles sold with rigged emissions software |
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| 29.9.15 |
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Just Car Clinics – results for y/e 30 June 2015; big improvement in pre-tax profit margin to 3.16% |
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| 29.9.15 |
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VW emissions scandal - Zurich believed to be lead insurer of VW's directors' and officers' (D&O) insurance; consortium providing €500m cover |
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| 29.9.15 |
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etouch solutions – develops smartphone app for Hastings Direct |
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| 29.9.15 |
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The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) - Lesley Upham, IAM's Commercial Director, receives Lifetime Achievement Award |
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| 29.9.15 |
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AW Repair Group - celebrate winning Medium Bodyshop of the Year 2015 by raising money for the British Heart Foundation |
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| 29.9.15 |
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RAC's David Bizley - main emissions lab test needs to be supported by on-road ‘conformity’ test, says RAC's Chief Engineer |
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| 29.9.15 |
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Consumer Intelligence Motor Insurance Index - car insurance costs accelerate but not for under-25s |
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| 29.9.15 |
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Quindell - receive Notice of Claim from law firm acting for a claimant group under the Financial Services and Markets Act; claim is up to £9m |
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| 28.9.15 |
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Page Automotive Group - (owners of Wedd & White, Darracott and F W Jesty bodyshops) appoint Steve Field as CEO |
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| 28.9.15 |
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Halo Accident Repair Centres - Eddie Longworth stood down as Executive Chairman in May 2015 after 13 months in job |
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| 28.9.15 |
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Ageas - secures new, extended 10-year deal with Age UK |
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| 28.9.15 |
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Thatcham – James Smith appointed as Head of Communications to increase focus on consumer awareness of Safety and Security technologies |
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| 28.9.15 |
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ABP Club Annual Convention and Night of Knights Awards Ceremony - 50 days to go! Online bookings open NOW |
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| 28.9.15 |
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AkzoNobel - provide high performance coating for Bloodhound SSC, supersonic car aiming to first land vehicle to achieve 1,000mph |
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| 28.9.15 |
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VW emissions scandal - German state prosecutors begin fraud probe into former VW CEO, Martin Winterkorn |
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| 28.9.15 |
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GoCompare.com - 1 in 10 motorists aren’t confident enough to perform ANY basic car maintenance tasks |
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| 28.9.15 |
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Emissions scandal - now Audi say 2.1 million of their cars are fitted with the VW emission cheat software |
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| 28.9.15 |
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VW emission scandal - Bosch warned Volkswagen in 2007 about illegal engine management software |
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| 28.9.15 |
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Copart - Chris Williams joins Copart's John Pritchard as 2015 Wales Rally GB co-driver; Spraytone and PPG help rebuild John's Fiesta ST |
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| 28.9.15 |
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Just Car Clinic - Martin Willis, JCC Swindon General Manager, named Bodyshop Manager of the Year 2015 |
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| 28.9.15 |
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RIAS (Ageas) - 96-year-old policyholder who drives 793 miles a year says RIAS are "ageist" after her premium increases 69% in a year |
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| 28.9.15 |
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International Applications and General Paint UK - announce strategic partnership |
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| 28.9.15 |
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Southern Derbyshire Magistrates' Court - Derbyshire man threatened to kill delivery driver over whiplash injury claim |
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| 28.9.15 |
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Allianz / Euler Hermes car registration report - UK beats all-time record a 5-6% hike in registrations so far in 2015 |
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| 28.9.15 |
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Direct Line - protester on hunger strike outside Direct Line's Bromley office |
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| 28.9.15 |
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The Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department - clampdown on household insurance claims reveals how insurers are using smartphone metadata |
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| 28.9.15 |
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RSA - chief exec, Stephen Hester, has identified 8 potential buyers for company says Sunday Times |
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| 28.9.15 |
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The Co-operative Insurance - 100,000 parents currently ‘fronting’ their children’s motor insurance |
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| 28.9.15 |
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Insurance Times - winners of their annual Tech Awards |
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| 28.9.15 |
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InsureTheBox - ties in with AA Driving School with launch of AA GetDriving |
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| 28.9.15 |
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VW emissions scandal - Secretary of State for Transport, Patrick McLoughlin, issues statement |
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| 28.9.15 |
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Thatcham - hosted annual RCAR (Research Council for Automobile Repair) conference, 20 - 25 Sept |
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| 27.9.15 |
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DfT - VIC check abolition; Cat A & B total losses cannot be registered and put back on the road |
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| 27.9.15 |
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Nationwide / PPG - Dan Cammish, sponsored by Nationwide and PPG wins Porsche Carrera Cup GB Championship |
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| 27.9.15 |
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VW emissions scandal - 5 million vehicles worldwide are affected; working intensively on remedial measures |
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| 27.9.15 |
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VW emissions scandal - issue new statement on current situation |
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| 27.9.15 |
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VW emissions scandal - new management structure for group; new Porsche brand group with Bentley and Bugatti |
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| 27.9.15 |
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VW emissions scandal - 62 yr old Matthias Müller (Porsche chairman) appointed CEO of the Volkswagen Group |
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| 26.9.15 |
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Solera - Reuters reports that IHS will make offer next week to top Vista Equity |
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| 25.9.15 |
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Bodyshop mag – full list of 16 winners plus the finalists from tonight’s awards in front of 698 guests
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| 25.9.15 |
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Global [Re]Insurance magazine - commentry on how the Volkswagen emissions scandal will affect insurers |
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| 25.9.15 |
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WhoCanFixMyCar.com - drivers are prepared to travel 3.7 miles for bodywork and Smart repairs |
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| 25.9.15 |
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West Yorkshire Police - national vehicle purchase consortium led by West Yorkshire Police will save £5.3m |
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| 25.9.15 |
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VW emissions scandal - Transport Secretary statement: "taking robust action... UK regulator will re-run laboratory tests where necessary" |
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| 25.9.15 |
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PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) / Confederation of British Industry (CBI) - insurers "willing to explore strategic alliances" for growth |
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| 25.9.15 |
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WNS Holdings (WNS Assistance parent company) - launches analytics technology suite for travel industry |
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| 25.9.15 |
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Whs Holdings (WNS Assistance parent company) - launches analytics technology suite for travel industry |
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| 25.9.15 |
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Fix Auto UK - 2015 National Conference sells out for second successive year; Tues 20-Thurs 22 October, St George’s Park, Burton-Upon-Trent |
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| 25.9.15 |
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West Yorkshire Police Roads Policing Unit - officers deliver a takeaway after seizing delivery driver's uninsured car |
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| 25.9.15 |
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Innovation Group - trading update; profits for this year will be "significantly lower than their previous expectations" |
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| 25.9.15 |
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Freight Transport Association (FTA) - figures show fall in HGV fatal accident rate; down 3.5% per billion lorry miles in 2014 |
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| 25.9.15 |
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VW emissions scandal - BMW issue staement denying cheating claims made bu AutoBild magazine |
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| 23.9.15 |
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VW emissions scandal - chief exec of VW Group, Martin Winterkorn, resigns; his statement in full |
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| 23.9.15 |
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Innovate UK and Dstl (the Defence, Science and Technology Laboratory) - automated & autonomous vehicle research business funding available |
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| 23.9.15 |
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AXA - 'Faster Payments' process means insurer can pay out on claims within two hours of authorisation; incl 3rd party, TL and CH |
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| 23.9.15 |
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VW emissions scandal - BBC Newsnight in Dec 2014 showed how emission test are rigged; 2 min video |
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| 23.9.15 |
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Eclipse Proclaim Personal Injury Awards - Allianz, Laird, First4Lawyers, National Claims Helpline and Winns shortlisted for an award |
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| 23.9.15 |
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Axalta - Cromax, Spies Hecker and Standox offer discounts on 2015 training courses |
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| 23.9.15 |
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Euro Car Parts - ECP opens new generation automotive hub in Saltash, Cornwall |
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| 23.9.15 |
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Highways England / DfT - considering shortening roadworks, ""common sense decisions" needed |
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| 23.9.15 |
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Social Media - Instagram overtakes Twitter in popularity and now has 400 million users worldwide |
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| 23.9.15 |
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Crash for ready cash - criminal gangs cause accidents then demand cash at the scene - typically £50-£200; targeting elderly and young women |
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| 23.9.15 |
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Vauxhall - Tim Tozer quits as MD after 18 months; replaced by Rory Harvey |
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| 23.9.15 |
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VW emissions scandal - ACEA (Association of European VMs) says "no evidence it is an industry-wide issue" |
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| 23.9.15 |
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Kia - more than a million cee’ds sold already; cumulative UK sales now well over 100,000 |
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| 23.9.15 |
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IAM - advice to motorcyclists about how to minimise the risk of an accident |
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| 23.9.15 |
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USA: AAA - only 1 in 4 American motorists trust autonomous parking technology, according to North America's largest motoring organisation |
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| 23.9.15 |
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Applied Systems - mini-fleet commercial products from AXA and RSA now available to brokers |
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| 23.9.15 |
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Aviva - over-50s making their biggest contribution to the UK workforce since records began |
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| 23.9.15 |
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Covéa Insurance - team tackle 5k obstacle race to raise money for local Berkshire charity, the Alexander Devine Children’s Hospice Service |
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| 23.9.15 |
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Trackstar - GPS fleet tracking and telematics software provider launches new Stolen Vehicle app |
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| 23.9.15 |
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VW emissions scandal - BMW, Renault, Toyota and Honda all deny being involved in similar practises |
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| 23.9.15 |
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Copart - results for y/e 31 July 2015: pre-tax profit up 23% on turnover down 1.5% |
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| 22.9.15 |
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VW emissions scandal - New York Attorney General, Eric Schneiderman, issues statement |
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| 22.9.15 |
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VW emissions scandal - CEO Martin Winterkorn to face supervisory board meeting on Wednesday |
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| 22.9.15 |
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VW emissions scandal - SMMT issue statement; UK cars unaffected; "accept current test method is out of date" |
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| 22.9.15 |
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VW emissions scandal - CEO Martin Winterkorn posts video; "deeply sorry that we have broken peoples trust" |
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| 22.9.15 |
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VW emissions scandal - new statement; they are "working at full speed to clarify irregularities" |
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| 22.9.15 |
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AA - half-year results: £64m pre-tax loss compared to £10.2m profit last year |
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| 22.9.15 |
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BVRLA - comment on VW emissions announcement |
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| 22.9.15 |
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Selsia Vehicle Accident Centres - UK fleet operators paying too much for accident repairs |
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| 22.9.15 |
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North East Accident Repair Centres - raise £9,000 for local charity, Down Syndrome North East |
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| 22.9.15 |
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AXA - Judge throws out ‘phantom passenger’ case as fraudsters attempt to fleece AXA in whiplash scam |
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| 22.9.15 |
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Ageas - appoints Nick Lemans as interim Managing Director, Ageas Retail Direct - RIAS and Castle Cover (over 50s insurance specialists) |
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| 22.9.15 |
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AXA - women may be largest growth opportunity; by 2030, the insurance industry is expected to earn up to $1.7 trillion from women alone |
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| 22.9.15 |
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Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) - UK's financial watchdog announces final exec committee appointment: Georgina Philippou as COO |
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| 22.9.15 |
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EXCLUSIVE: DWS - accounts show further big improvements with profits doubling on turnover up 37% |
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| 22.9.15 |
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VW emissions scandal - profits warning issued; £4.7 BILLION set aside; shares down 37% since Friday |
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| 22.9.15 |
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The IMI - Riverpark Training turns out top talent for local business |
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| 22.9.15 |
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France: VULOG - carsharing tech firm secures €8.4 million to develop new generation software |
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| 22.9.15 |
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RSA - new bids expected; Allianz and Axa are mentioned by analysts |
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| 22.9.15 |
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APU - plays critical role in cross-border crime agencies’ dismantling of London-based Ugandan car theft ring |
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| 22.9.15 |
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VW - Group CEO, Martin Winterkorn, apologises for diesel emissions scandal in USA |
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| 22.9.15 |
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Apple - to launch electric car in 2019 says Wall Street Journal |
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| 22.9.15 |
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Solera - IHS said to be working on deal to top Vista Equity and acquire company |
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| 21.9.15 |
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Global Motor Insurance: Finaccord - real value of motor insurance market "likely to decline" in UK |
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| 21.9.15 |
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AA Garage Guide - ranks dealerships and mechanical and servicing garages by quality and standards, not price |
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| 21.9.15 |
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HPI (part of Solera Group which includes Audatex) - used car buyers set to benefit from the new Consumer Rights Act |
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| 21.9.15 |
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Women's Automotive - women mean business; highly successful third meeting of 2015 hosted by the IMI |
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| 21.9.15 |
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Burbage Youth Project - Hinckley and Rugby Building Society donate £250 to help classic car restoration project |
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| 21.9.15 |
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GSF Car Parts (The Parts Alliance) - add four new LuK liveried Fiat Fiorino mechanical parts delivery vans to growing fleet |
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| 21.9.15 |
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HMG Paints - iconic phonebox in Holmes Chapel transformed into a lifesaving defibrillator station |
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| 21.9.15 |
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HMG Paints - iconic phonebox in Holmes Chapel transformed into a lifesaving defibrillator station |
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| 21.9.15 |
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GSF - acquired by The Parts Alliance |
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| 21.9.15 |
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Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) - to "evolve IFB focus on organised motor fraud to detect cross-industry fraud in other product lines" |
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| 21.9.15 |
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IAM - finds reductions in killed and seriously injured casualties in only a third of police force area |
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| 21.9.15 |
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Copart - Copart Returns to Wales Rally GB |
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| 21.9.15 |
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Motoring.co.uk - 1.5 million motorists driving illegally as their vehicles have not got a valid MOT |
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| 21.9.15 |
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FCA and PSR Boards - appoint new members to decision-making committees, including new chair and two deputy chairs |
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| 21.9.15 |
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Bodyshop Solutions - appoint Chris Pleass to head up the new division at Bodyshop Solutions |
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| 21.9.15 |
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Sandicliffe Motor Contracts and The Danwood Group - the secrets of a successful partnership |
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| 21.9.15 |
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LV= - launches business protection product range |
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| 21.9.15 |
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Zurich - announce in-depth review of their general insurance business worldwide which will lose $200m in Q3 |
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| 21.9.15 |
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Zurich - announces it does not intend to make an offer for RSA |
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| 21.9.15 |
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RSA - Zurich's poor general insurance results led to termination of discussions regarding a possible offer |
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| 21.9.15 |
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CAA - founders David Quance, Simon Bennett and Mark Collis leave the business; David Hayward becomes MD |
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| 19.9.15 |
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USA: VW - EPA says software in ecu designed to cheat emissions test, 482,000 cars recalled; possible £18 billion fine |
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| 18.9.15 |
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Revive! - repair network release a Rugby World Cup video |
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| 18.9.15 |
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Enterprise Bill - small business commissioner to make it easier to tackle late payments from clients; includes insurance payouts |
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| 18.9.15 |
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NFDA - Consumer Rights Act 2015: biggest overhaul of consumer rights in a generation |
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| 18.9.15 |
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Thatcham - challenges EU car manufacturers to match USA crash avoidance pledge to fit autonomous emergency braking (AEB) as standard |
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| 18.9.15 |
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United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) and Global NCAP - call for worldwide adherence to UN car safety standards |
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| 18.9.15 |
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PwC - UK insurance practice sponsors Startupbootcamp accelerator to encourage development of 'Big Data' insurance technology |
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| 18.9.15 |
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Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department - second person sentenced in LV= £26k ‘crash for cash’ case on Manchester A- road |
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| 18.9.15 |
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Glasurit - Tesla Motors approves Glasurit's refinish products for its global bodyshop network |
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| 18.9.15 |
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Covéa Insurance - Chief Exec tells Insurance Times of plans to launch direct motor insurance brand for aggregators |
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| 18.9.15 |
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Allianz - appoints Tony Newman as head of motor claims |
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| 18.9.15 |
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KPMG - release new report: "a new world of opportunity: the insurance innovation imperative" |
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| 17.9.15 |
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Audatex (UK) - to include Telsa Model S in their next Data Release |
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| 17.9.15 |
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Bosch - groundbreaking battery technology giving twice the range for electric vehicles available by 2020 |
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| 17.9.15 |
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GSF - new campaign for ‘right antifreeze, right vehicle’ |
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| 17.9.15 |
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USA: "The Infuriating Reason That Car Repairs Are So Expensive" |
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| 17.9.15 |
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Innovation Group - more details on Carlyle acquisition; expected to complete on 17 November |
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| 17.9.15 |
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Women’s Automotive – Kelly Dalwood announced as Chair during group’s third networking meeting of 2015 at the IMI |
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| 17.9.15 |
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Institute and Faculty of Actuaries’ (IFoA) - Liverpool remains motor personal injury claims capital of the UK |
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| 17.9.15 |
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Financial Services Consumer Panel - calls for FCA to set up simple rating system on financial services firms |
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| 17.9.15 |
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Europen new car market - records 24th consecutive month of growth |
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| 17.9.15 |
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HPI (part of Solera Group which includes Audatex) - launch digital HPI Used Car Buyer’s Guide |
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| 17.9.15 |
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BMW UK - launch 2015 Girls Go Technical programme |
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| 17.9.15 |
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BMW UK - 43 new recruits begin training at UK MINI and BMW production plants |
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| 17.9.15 |
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USA: Ford - collaborate with Alcoa on more formable and design-friendly next-generation aluminium alloys |
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| 16.9.15 |
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Wages - national average pay up 2.9% in 12 months; steepest rise for five years |
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| 16.9.15 |
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RAC Foundation (RACF) - Britain's diesel pumps could "run dry" because of a growing dependence on foreign fuel |
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| 16.9.15 |
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Barry Whittles - Thank you and Goodbye from an emotional CEO |
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| 16.9.15 |
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Engine - worst results in customer experience survey: insurers, vehicle manufacturers and dealers must improve |
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| 16.9.15 |
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Axalta / Spies Hecker - refinisher Martin Moss from RRG Toyota in Bolton wins Toyota Technical Skills competition |
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| 16.9.15 |
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Angry Jester - tools brand appoints Lesley Howells as its first Sales and Technical Development Manager |
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| 16.9.15 |
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Axalta Coating Systems - appoints Matthias Schönberg as Vice President of Axalta and President of its Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) |
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| 16.9.15 |
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AkzoNobel - leads Sustainability Index for fourth year running |
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| 16.9.15 |
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Aston Martin announces DB11 nameplate |
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| 16.9.15 |
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Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) - major changes to fleet risk reduction services, including telematics |
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| 16.9.15 |
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Aston Martin announces DB11 nameplate |
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| 16.9.15 |
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Glass's - damage to cars is becoming more of an issue as the used market becomes more exacting about vehicle condition |
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| 16.9.15 |
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Aston Martin announces DB11 nameplate |
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| 16.9.15 |
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Car buying season: 24% of adults are considering buying a car before March 2016 |
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| 16.9.15 |
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RSA - Paul Middle promoted to Global Telematics Partnering Director |
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| 16.9.15 |
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The AA - new app helps driver decipher warning light hieroglyphs; AA patrols attend 17,000 warning light-related call-outs a month |
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| 16.9.15 |
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Aviva - one in five SMEs "not confident" that they have the right insurance cover |
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| 15.9.15 |
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Canada: Aviva - bodyshop owner charged with fraud |
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| 15.9.15 |
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Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department (IFED) / Zurich - £34k confiscated from 'crash for cash' conman for bogus whiplash and repair claims |
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| 15.9.15 |
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Inflation rate - CPI falls slightly to 0.0%; RPI up slightly 1.1% |
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| 15.9.15 |
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TomTom and Tech Mahindra - collaborate for connected car solutions incl Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Pedestrian Detection |
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| 15.9.15 |
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Solera- Tony Aquila explains to employees the Vista Equity deal to take the company private |
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| 15.9.15 |
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Solera - Q & A on the Vista Equity deal |
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| 15.9.15 |
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LV= - Peter Horton, LV= Chief Operating Officer leaves insurer to "look at other projects in the market" |
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| 15.9.15 |
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The Parts Alliance - car parts and accessories website Autosessive.com offers Reserve and Collect service |
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| 15.9.15 |
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Road Safety Foundation - data reveals the cost of road crashes; estimated 2% of total GDP is lost in road crashes |
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| 15.9.15 |
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Quindell - US hedge fund and "distressed debt turnaround" specialist, Beach Point Capital, ups stake in Quindell to 5% |
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| 15.9.15 |
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AXA Group - aquisition of insurance solutions provider, Global Insurance Market, for breakdown and GAP insurance VM & dealer products |
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| 15.9.15 |
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Hastings - IPO on London Stock Exchange to raise £180m; motor insurer sets target of 2.5m customers by end of 2017 |
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| 15.9.15 |
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Consumer Intelligence - 54% of drivers were offered cuts after querying a renewal quote; 41% of customers always shops around |
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| 15.9.15 |
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Hyundai - advanced connectivity features, traffic data and wearable gesture controls, on display at Frankfurt Motor Show |
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| 15.9.15 |
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Nissan - 2015 sales up 9% to date; electric vehicles and autonomous drive technology part of European growth strategy |
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| 15.9.15 |
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Nissan - 2015 sales up 2015 to date; electric vehicles and autonomous drive technology part of European growth strategy |
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| 14.9.15 |
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Jaguar - new F-Pace SUV is aluminium intensive with steel doors and composite tailgate; AEB as standard |
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| 14.9.15 |
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Germany: Ford leads €3.5 million research project to develop near zero particulate emission diesel cars that could run on converted CO2 |
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| 14.9.15 |
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Junair - installs sustainable, biomass spraybooth at Looker's Blackburn bodyshop |
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| 14.9.15 |
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The Parts Alliance - agrees market changing strategic partnership with the Independent Motor Trade Factors Associated (IFA); 240 dist.sites |
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| 14.9.15 |
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WR Davies - automotive group with two bodyshops secures £4.5m investment |
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| 14.9.15 |
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Bodyshop Solutions - appointed as exclusive UK bodyshop distributor for Consul lifts |
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| 14.9.15 |
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BMW / The Guardian - self-driving cars on the road from 2020; roboticss replace mechanics |
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| 14.9.15 |
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Deloitte - mixed results for top 100 UK law firms in first quarter; top 100 law firms achieve average fee income increase of 6.8% in Q1 FY16 |
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| 14.9.15 |
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ERS (Equity Red Star) - Specialist motor insurer ERS hires Baljit Sodhi |
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| 14.9.15 |
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Brightside Group - Executive Chairman Mark Cliff (ex Ageas Retaill CEO) replaces Brightside's Andrew Wallin as CEO |
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| 14.9.15 |
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Fix Auto UK - sponsors Harris & Co 1963 Classic Mini Cooper competing in the Mintex MSA British Historic Rally Championship |
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| 14.9.15 |
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The Co-operative Insurance - March is a good month to pass your driving test; make your own "nostalgic" driving playlist |
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| 14.9.15 |
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ABP Ireland National Meeting and Expo - successful two days in Dublin and Belfast |
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| 14.9.15 |
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Freight Transport Association (FTA) - Transport Committee's investigation into lack of skilled drivers is good news for UK economy |
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| 14.9.15 |
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Australia: Gemini Repair Centres - bought by AMA Group for up to AUS$100 million |
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| 14.9.15 |
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Mitsubishi Motors UK - record number of apprentice technicians join dealer network for IMI's Level Three Diploma in light vehicle repair |
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| 14.9.15 |
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TomTom - launches RoadDNA: precise localisation technology for automated driving; 2D & 3D technology to create a unique pattern of road |
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| 14.9.15 |
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Solera - enters into definitive agreement to be acquired by Vista Equity Partners for $55.85 per share |
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| 12.9.15 |
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Thatcham - Neale Phillips, strategy and development director, on the state of the UK industry |
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| 12.9.15 |
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Taylors Vehicle Repair Centre - their turnaround story as told by the US Fender Bender magazine |
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| 12.9.15 |
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USA: DOT and IIHS - 10 car manufacturers to make AEB systems a standard feature in future but no date set |
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| 11.9.15 |
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IAAF - appoints Mike Smallbone (ex Parts Alliance) as Membership Development Manager. |
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| 11.9.15 |
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Quindell - disgraced ex-boss still has access to company penthouse in Canada almost a year after he was fired |
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| 11.9.15 |
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Germany: Porsche - opens a new €30m, 14,000 sq m training centre in Zuffenhausen, Stuttgart |
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| 11.9.15 |
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ABP Ireland National Meeting and Expo: Dublin - write-up in Autobiz Magazine "ABP scores another success at Croke Park" |
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| 11.9.15 |
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Mark Allen, ABI - comments on seven-year sentence for man who claimed £1.7m life insurance payouts over fake death |
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| 11.9.15 |
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Honda (UK) - Leon Brannan appointed Head of Franchise & Dealer Development and Phil Webb takes the role of Head of Cars |
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| 11.9.15 |
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Ireland: Consumers’ Association of Ireland (CAI) - calls on government to conduct an independent review of insurance industry |
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| 11.9.15 |
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Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) - consumer new car finance volumes up 13% in July; 70,444 new and 102,322 used cars bought on finance |
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| 11.9.15 |
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City of London Police / Aviva / LV= / Legal & General - 7-year sentence for man for fake car crash death in £1.7m life insurance fraud |
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| 11.9.15 |
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Aston Martin - new Assured Provenance rating for classic cars at repair facility, Aston Martin Works in Newport Pagnell |
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| 11.9.15 |
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MINI - driving a powerful car provokes a more dramatic physical response than proposing, a rollercoaster ride or jumping out of a plane |
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| 11.9.15 |
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Solera - to move HPI office functions in Salisbury into CAP Automotive in Leeds |
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| 10.9.15 |
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Bikers Legal Defence (BLD) - administration for the UK's 16th largest accident management company |
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| 10.9.15 |
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DfT MyLicence - drivers with a clean licence could face higher premiums as a result of a Government-backed data-sharing project |
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| 10.9.15 |
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European Court of Justice - employees' time spent travelling to appointments is working, rules EU |
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| 10.9.15 |
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Axalta Coating Systems - new 175,000 sq ft Global Innovation Center at The Navy Yard in Philadelphia |
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| 10.9.15 |
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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) - broker Ralph Whittington of Savesure fined £42,111 and banned |
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| 10.9.15 |
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Henkel - Premier Panels Skills bodyshop won 2014 Porsche Classic Restoration competition with the help of Henkel's Teroson products |
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| 10.9.15 |
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Energy cost advisors (Eca) - help Balgores save £36K on their gas and electricity costs in just six months |
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| 10.9.15 |
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National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA) - motorcycle registrations continue to grow ahead of 65-plate change |
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| 10.9.15 |
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Total Loss Avoidance feature - request for input for the next issue of Auto Body Professional! |
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| 10.9.15 |
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The ABI / The Money Advice Service (MAS) - launch joint campaign to encourage take up of protection insurance |
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| 10.9.15 |
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IMI - new Assessed Outcome Module (AOM) to meet demand from bodyshops wishing to maintain the BSI standard as it evolves to BS10125 |
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| 10.9.15 |
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Allianz Global Assistance UK - partners with IMI for roadside technician three-year development scheme |
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| 10.9.15 |
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The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) - new-look system helps rental and leasing industry fight fraud |
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| 10.9.15 |
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Confused.com - school traffic adds an average 35 minutes a week to morning commutes |
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| 10.9.15 |
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Accident Exchange - write-off UK: the £2 billion cost of car crashes; 1 in 10 accidents result in write-off |
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| 10.9.15 |
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Solera - in advanced talks with private equity firms Thoma Bravo and Vista Equity Partners for $3.6 billion |
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| 09.9.15 |
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Policy Expert / Insurance Age - Her Majesty the Queen's £15,697-a-year car insurance bill |
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| 09.9.15 |
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My Electric Avenue - 18-month trial to help electricity companies manage the demands from increase in EVs |
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| 09.9.15 |
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AXA - business directors trust their lawyer more than their insurer |
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| 09.9.15 |
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US: LexisNexis - drivers more motivated by driving app scores than premium discount |
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| 09.9.15 |
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Rainbow Trust Children's Charity - use your Big Hour to help the family of a child with a serious illness |
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| 09.9.15 |
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National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) - Summer 2015 Dealer Attitude Survey results revealed; Mercedes top, Skoda bottom |
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| 09.9.15 |
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Gocompare.com - mobile devices, social media and sat-navs are driving young motorists to distraction |
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| 09.9.15 |
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US: Toyota - reportedly developing a flying car, or "aerocar" feature |
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| 09.9.15 |
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Euro Car Parts (ECP) - new Halifax branch opens later this month; now more than 190 ECP branches |
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| 09.9.15 |
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Navigant Research - annual sales of autonomous-capable vehicles expected to reach 85 million by 2035 |
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| 09.9.15 |
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FMG - acquisition by Redde (Helphire) will help FMG "cement itself as the incident management outsourcer of choice", reports Fleet News |
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| 09.9.15 |
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KPMG - fully autonomous cars set to remain science fiction, writes System Driving's Simon Cook, for KPMG |
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| 09.9.15 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - ‘Warm Air Blanket’ technology could dramatically reduce energy consumed when heating a vehicle |
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| 09.9.15 |
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The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) - 18,000 pedestrians injured in road accidents in one year – IAM calls for urgent action |
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| 09.9.15 |
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Association of British Insurers (ABI) - issues consumer guide to reassure customers about the use of their personal data |
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| 08.9.15 |
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Allianz - sign expansion of collaboration with Maiden to develop branded insurance for OEMs and their customers |
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| 08.9.15 |
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RAC - Report on Motoring 2015: state of local roads named number one motoring concern |
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| 08.9.15 |
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Spies Hecker - Austrian airbrush artist Knud Tiroch and Spies Hecker resurrect vintage American car |
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| 08.9.15 |
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Innovate UK - Integrated transport innovation: apply now for share of £10m government business funding to improve transport system |
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| 08.9.15 |
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Jonathan Petit / Security Innovation - homemade gadget can disable the systems that allow self-driving cars to see where they are going |
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| 08.9.15 |
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Experian - poor availability of data could be impacting the effectiveness of fraud prevention in EMEA |
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| 08.9.15 |
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Saint Gobain Abrasives - Norton brand partners with air power tool manufacturer, Dynabrade |
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| 08.9.15 |
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Goodyear - Kids and Coders design new Young Driver safety app & psychologists find different driving personalities - take the quiz! |
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| 08.9.15 |
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Insurance Ireland - viability of the Irish motor insurance market now in jeopardy |
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| 08.9.15 |
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Association of British Insurers (ABI) - calls for the regulation of Medical Reporting Organisations to ensure MedCo provides fair service |
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| 08.9.15 |
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Elite Insurance - ABI member withdraws from the GTA calling fees charged by CHOs "excessive and unreasonable" |
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| 08.9.15 |
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Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) - new financial services register; now search for firms that WERE once FCA authorised as well as currently |
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| 08.9.15 |
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International Applications (IAL) - Scott Ballantine hired as Sales and Marketing Director for Trade Group and Supply360 dist divisions |
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| 08.9.15 |
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Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) - public fights back against insurance cheats; 71% of all Cheatline reports received relate to motor fraud |
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| 08.9.15 |
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Association of British Insurers (ABI) - calls for clampdown on rogue CMCs as public is plagued by PI nuisance calls and texts |
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| 08.9.15 |
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Direct Line - reveals a fifth of Brits are unable to get to work without a car to promote new Guaranteed Hire Car cover |
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| 08.9.15 |
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LV Insurance - half-year results: general insurance operating profit up 52% |
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| 08.9.15 |
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Amlin (Summit Policies) - agree £3,468 million offer from Mitsui Sumitomo |
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| 08.9.15 |
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Cambria Automobiles - trading update; performing well with results expected to be ahead of expectations |
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| 08.9.15 |
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RSA - announces sale of operations in Latin America for £403m |
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| 08.9.15 |
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Amlin (aka Summit Policies) - UK's 21st largest motor insurer, set to be bought by Mitsui Sumitomo of Japan (MS & AD) |
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| 07.9.15 |
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MIB (Motor Insurers’ Bureau) - 10% increase in claims for accidents caused by uninsured drivers; third of uninsured drivers aged under 30 |
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| 07.9.15 |
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Deloitte - insurers must step up their digital game; new digital savvy entrants will snap up customers |
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| 07.9.15 |
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The MIB (Motor Insurers’ Bureau) - new Drive Insured campaign launched to target 1.03million uninsured drivers on UK roads |
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| 07.9.15 |
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The Welding Institute (TWI) - new welding apprenticeship standards receive government approval |
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| 07.9.15 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - new £100million Jaguar Land Rover Academy; lifelong learning for 36,000-strong global workforce |
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| 07.9.15 |
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Thatcham - new car registrations to bring record-breaking safety to UK roads; 1.7% of cars with autonomous emergency braking (AEB) |
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| 07.9.15 |
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Just Car Clinics - JCC Training Centre shortlisted for IMI’s Outstanding Achievers Awards 2015 Specialist Centre Award |
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| 07.9.15 |
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NIBS Group - Mark Sherratt, former Honda UK Bodyshop Programme Manager, appointed as Business Development Director |
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| 07.9.15 |
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Ford - all new S-MAX and Galaxy Achieve Maximum 5-Star Euro NCAP Safety Ratings; second-row seat side-airbags for the first time |
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| 07.9.15 |
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US: Quartix appoints Claire Devney as head of US operations |
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| 07.9.15 |
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First 4 Lawyers - 182% rise in personal injury advertising; lawyers and CMCs spend £208k per day on marketing |
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| 07.9.15 |
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AXA - autonomous trucks could save haulage industry up to £47.5bn over a decade; automated vehicles "eventually less likely to crash" |
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| 07.9.15 |
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Michelin - 37% of cars on the road have tyres so underinflated they are classed as ‘dangerous’ or ‘very dangerous’; 5% drive with puncture |
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| 07.9.15 |
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Glaisyers Solicitors - expands with new family department with the appointment of Solicitor, Kathryn Hulmes |
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| 07.9.15 |
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ABP Ireland National Meetings 2015 - first stop: Dublin |
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| 07.9.15 |
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Deloitte - 320 million European motor insurance policies could be up for grabs by 2020; motor insururance at a "tipping point" |
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| 07.9.15 |
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The week’s ABP industry news in numbers - HUGE acquisitions, losses and trucks |
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| 04.9.15 |
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SMMT - strong commercial vehicle sales in August; vans up 14%, trucks up 20% |
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| 04.9.15 |
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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles - launches easy to use online service booking tool |
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| 04.9.15 |
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NZ / US: IBM - real-world use of big data in insurance; Facebook friends, and customers’ "socioeconomic positions" used to price premiums |
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| 04.9.15 |
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Dyson - could be about to join Apple and Google and release its own car with double the battery life of rivals |
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| 04.9.15 |
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MoneySupermarket – the real cost of running a new car vs used car |
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| 04.9.15 |
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Post Claims Club - insurers must play their part in shaping the future of claims management company regulation |
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| 04.9.15 |
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Epyx - vehicle defleet refurbishment, transport, storage and inspection options added to the 1link Disposal Network |
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| 04.9.15 |
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Zurich Insurance Group - Mike Kerner, Zurich Global GI CEO to leave at the end of the year; Kristof Terryn appointed as replacement |
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| 04.9.15 |
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James Harvey, BLM Law - landmark Europe-wide court case set to change the future of motor insurance |
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| 04.9.15 |
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Northern Ireland: Freight Transport Association (FTA) - Smart Motorways make safety sense and reduce accidents |
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| 04.9.15 |
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Vehicle Procurements Ltd - fleet management company acquires Westdale Garage in Nottingham as new head office |
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| 04.9.15 |
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Lancashire Police - innocent motorist must pay £150 after car was wrongly impounded for being driven without insurance |
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| 04.9.15 |
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Peter Vardy - financial performance revs up with sharp acceleration in sales and 64% rise in profits for H1 2015 |
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| 04.9.15 |
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The Floow - Renault-Nissan Alliance first motor manufacturer to monetise ‘OEM’ data through The Floow Insurance Telematics scoring platform |
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| 04.9.15 |
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Markerstudy - acquire motor trade broker, Lionheart Insurance adding in excess of 1,500 policy holders and £2m of premium |
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| 04.9.15 |
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AXA - two fraudsters forced to withdraw fake but financially significant personal injury claims totalling £25k |
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| 04.9.15 |
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SMMT - UK new car market up again in August, marking 42nd consecutive month of growth |
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| 04.9.15 |
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Carfused.com / Confused.com - DVLA fails to spot MILF on the road |
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| 04.9.15 |
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Admiral - anxious new drivers are more worried about driving alone and in the dark than crashing |
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| 04.9.15 |
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Co-operative Insurance - half-year results: revenue down 16%; "business has suffered years of underinvestment" |
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| 04.9.15 |
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Direct Line - provides Guaranteed Hire Car (NOT courtesy car) as standard from today for all repairs |
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| 03.9.15 |
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ingenie - LV= Broker joins ingenie telematics panel |
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| 03.9.15 |
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SprayStyle - Stoke-on-Trent prestige bodyshop expands family business |
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| 03.9.15 |
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New Zealand: The Gemini Group - move into New Zealand with the purchase of Kevey Collision Repairs in Auckland |
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| 03.9.15 |
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FMG - celebrates 10-year partnership with CLM |
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| 03.9.15 |
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AA Ireland - motor insurance premiums expected to jump by at least 30% this year, according to The AA Ireland |
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| 03.9.15 |
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Intelligent Telematics - Safety League Table helps fleet operators to monitor the best and worst performing drivers |
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| 03.9.15 |
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RAC - fuel falls more than 4p a litre in August as oil price plummets to six-year low |
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| 03.9.15 |
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Nissan - £100m investment in Sunderland car plant; new generation Nissan Juke to be built in the UK |
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| 03.9.15 |
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SEAT - ambitious plan to prioritise in-car connectivity across all of its models for increased safety and efficiency |
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| 03.9.15 |
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Lookers - acquire Addison Motors Ltd t/as Benfield with 30 dealerships in north-east for £87.5m |
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| 03.9.15 |
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Redde plc (Helphire) - results for year to 30 June 2015: profits double on turnover up 26% |
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| 03.9.15 |
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Quindell - chairman says founder Rob Terry told him to "F off"; Quindell name to go by Xmas |
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| 02.9.15 |
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ADR - 2014 results; £46,000 a week loss during the two full years under AutoRestore ownership |
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| 02.9.15 |
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Vertu - trading update; continued growth in volume, revenue and profit |
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| 02.9.15 |
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Google - reports say self-driving cars won't have windscreen wipers; passengers won't be able to see when it's raining |
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| 02.9.15 |
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Recco Auto - new vehicle Recycling Network launched; quality green parts for TLA |
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| 02.9.15 |
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Tracker - 70% of motorists put off buying keyless cars because of security risk |
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| 02.9.15 |
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British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) - appoints Yutree to provide new liability scheme for members |
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| 02.9.15 |
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Euro NCAP - new ratings released ahead of the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show; 7 out of 9 models tested earn top five-star rating |
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| 02.9.15 |
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IMI - announces Outstanding Achievers Awards 2015 finalists |
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| 02.9.15 |
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CitNOW - increased support for dealer customers; 1.5 million personalised videos uploaded by UK dealers in last 12 months |
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| 02.9.15 |
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Autoglym - new Complete Kits feature latest Bell Packaging design |
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| 02.9.15 |
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GEM Motoring Assist - welcomes DfT proposals to raise fit to drive declaration to 75 |
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| 02.9.15 |
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Citizens Advice - faulty second-hand cars from independent dealers, mobile phones and car servicing and repairs: biggest consumer problems |
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| 02.9.15 |
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uSwitch.com - one in four motorists can't prove innocence and face higher premiums |
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| 01.9.15 |
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MoneySuperMarket - new cars "more cost effective" than a used one; cheaper running & insurance costs saving motorists up to 22% in first yr |
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| 01.9.15 |
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Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) - open letter to the insurance industry: Jonathan Wheeler, APIL's President |
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| 01.9.15 |
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Glass's - new 65 plate success painting false picture; volume of sub-one-year-old cars is also up by 43%; "huge rise" in pre-regs |
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| 01.9.15 |
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British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) - UK rental and leasing trade body approved as Consumer ADR |
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| 01.9.15 |
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Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) - new car registrations for August up 32% compared to 2014; up 30% for the year 2015 |
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| 01.9.15 |
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DfT - driverless cars and tests: "motoring revolution" draft report seen by the Independent on Sunday reveals dramatic reforms |
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| 01.9.15 |
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Department for Business, Innovation & Skills - penalty doubled for companies who fail to pay minimum wage |
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| 01.9.15 |
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Octo Telematics - new smartphone app helps motorists track their driving and provides insurer partners with data |
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| 01.9.15 |
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Women's Automotive Meeting - last chance to book for next meeting at the IMI, Hertford, Thursday 17 September |
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| 01.9.15 |
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Nissan - launches five year light commercial vehicle warranty on new Nissan LCVs purchased from 1 September; includes paintwork |
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| 01.9.15 |
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Drive Software Solutions - fleet management technology company signs up to Leaseurope, European leasing industry trade body |
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| 01.9.15 |
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Brake - offers free membership for small businesses; funding provided by Bibby Line Group |
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| 01.9.15 |
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Innovation Group - acquisition by Carlyle Group (owners of Nationwide and RAC) confirmed |
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| 01.9.15 |
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Innovation Group - directors to recommend offer from Carlyle Group (owners of Nationwide and RAC) |
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| 01.9.15 |
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ABP website – busiest ever August is also 2nd busiest month ever; over 1 million visits so far this year |
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| 28.8.15 |
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BBC - learning to drive a driverless car is more difficult than it sounds |
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| 28.8.15 |
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Royal London - British SMEs uninformed about business insurance |
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| 28.8.15 |
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Honest John - "ridiculous and obstructive UK car insurance business... run by profit-hungry private equity funding" |
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| 28.8.15 |
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Innovation - talks with Carlyle on £500m buyout have been going on for several weeks |
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| 28.8.15 |
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Innovation Group - in advanced discussions with Carlyle Group, owners of Nationwide |
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| 28.8.15 |
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UK Government - ambitious target that £1 in every £3 government spends will be with small businesses; vehicle repair contracts available |
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| 28.8.15 |
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Swinton Insurance - data reveals a 47% surge in motor insurance claims calls to high street broker after bank holiday weekend |
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| 28.8.15 |
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- new taskforce and consultation announced to obliterate pointless road signs; number of signs has doubled in last 20 years |
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| 28.8.15 |
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Brake - who’s putting your life on the line? For a quarter of drivers, it’s family |
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| 28.8.15 |
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Slater and Gordon - results for y/e 30 June 2015; chief exec defends acquisition of Quindell's PSD |
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| 28.8.15 |
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Quindell - Professional Services Division (inc old Ai Claims) to be re-branded as Slater Gordon Solutions (SGS) |
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| 27.8.15 |
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FTA - 34% of transport managers plan to quit their jobs in the next five years; shortage of drivers & technicians in freight and logistics |
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| 27.8.15 |
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BMW - new Shortfall Insurance product from Global Assistance protects customers should their car be written off |
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| 27.8.15 |
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Brake - calls on everyone to "drive less, live more" ahead of November's Road Safety Week |
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| 27.8.15 |
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Hastings Insurance Group - half-year results; profit up 54% on premiums up 25%; increased accident frequency |
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| 27.8.15 |
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Aston Martin - ten more apprenticeship opportunities at Gaydon HQ, including paint |
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| 27.8.15 |
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Axalta: Spies Hecker - Evgeny Khmelev appointed Training Leader Europe, Middle East and Africa |
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| 27.8.15 |
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CARS Show - recycling show announces 2016 dates: 14 and 15 July at Donington |
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| 27.8.15 |
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AXA - pair jailed for 30 months for staged accident which AXA paid out £15,000 on; eyewitness account helps police investigation |
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| 27.8.15 |
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Auto Windscreens (owned by Markerstudy) - appoint Simon Limbrick (ex Autoglass) as National Sales Manager |
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| 27.8.15 |
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Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) - terrible drivers are a turn off; bad driving reduces attractiveness by 50% |
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| 27.8.15 |
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Chris Oliver, Fix Auto Dagenham - "Stay independent and don't chase volume" says Chris in a video interview with Australasian Paint & Panel |
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| 27.8.15 |
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The Co-operative Insurance - tailgating tops the list of motoring annoyances in the UK |
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| 27.8.15 |
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Asset Protection Unit (APU) - police face alarming ‘skills gap’ with telematics data |
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| 27.8.15 |
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LV= - motorists run dry gambling on fuel levels; almost a million don't notice or ignore fuel light |
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| 27.8.15 |
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Churchill Car Insurance - police seize 27,688 cars because they aren’t insured |
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| 27.8.15 |
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AA - August bank holiday - travel update: 13 million drivers take to the roads this weekend |
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| 26.8.15 |
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GoCompare - auto-renewal trap could cost 5.8 million motorists up to £1.2 billion a year |
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| 26.8.15 |
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Ford - collision-avoidance technology and parking assistance systems growing in popularity |
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| 26.8.15 |
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ABP Club - team update; Tracy Jesson |
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| 26.8.15 |
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WhoCanFixMyCar.com - "higher car repair prices for women" myth pulled apart |
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| 26.8.15 |
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Axalta: Cromax - Punch Powertrain Solar Team’s car – sporting Cromax coatings - unveiled to public at Belgian ceremony |
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| 26.8.15 |
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QuestGates - announces acquisition of TSS Loss Adjusting |
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| 26.8.15 |
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National Accident Repair Group - Gemini's acquisition of 8 fixed-site AutoRestore shops take NARG to 200 |
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| 26.8.15 |
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ABP Employer Protect - Glaisyers Solicitors invite members to an Employment Law seminar on Wednesday 14 October in Manchester |
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| 25.8.15 |
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Solera - worldwide results for full-year to 30 June; big jump in pre-tax profits on turnover up 15.6% |
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| 25.8.15 |
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Valspar - fiscal third quarter 2015 net sales of $1.15 billion, a decrease of 7% over previous year |
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| 25.8.15 |
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Zurich - proposes £5.6billion ($8.8billion) takeover of rival RSA, reports Reuters; deal now "inevitable" |
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| 25.8.15 |
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ABP Club Charity Spa Day - Thursday 1 October 2015 at Hill Valley Hotel, Whitchurch, Shropshire; book your place now! |
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| 25.8.15 |
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The Financial Ombudsman Service - latest six-monthly complaints data; Direct Line, AXA and Ageas top three complaints for General Insurance |
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| 25.8.15 |
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Gocompare.com - auto-renewal trap could cost 5.8m motorists up to £1.2bn a year; 31% of drivers have been with the same insurer for 3+ years |
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| 25.8.15 |
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Standox - 1K Primer Filler U3010 in spray cans now available in black and white |
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| 25.8.15 |
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ACIS - Ian Dalgarno, national account director for ACIS, gains Safe Volvo Repair Certificate |
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| 25.8.15 |
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Gocompare.com / iovation - new device-based fraud protection for aggregator's car insurance partners |
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| 25.8.15 |
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Europe: Zurich - SMEs looking to the EU for skilled employees |
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| 25.8.15 |
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BusinessCar - business car fleets' Techie Awards winners announced |
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| 25.8.15 |
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PPG / Nationwide - sponsored Porsche Carrera driven by Dan Cammish dominates double-header at challenging Scottish track |
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| 25.8.15 |
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AutoRestore - announce sale of their 8 fixed sites to Gemini |
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| 25.8.15 |
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RSA - board to recommend a 550p possible offer from Zurich |
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| 25.8.15 |
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Gemini - announce acquisition of the 8 fixed site AutoRestore bodyshops; Gemini now 3rd largest group in UK |
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| 24.8.15 |
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Coffee or car insurance? – keen coffee drinkers spend nearly as much on beans (£515) as they do on motor premiums (£549) |
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| 24.8.15 |
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Ireland; Motor Insurance Market - "a scene of carnage"; Irish have softer necks than in UK |
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| 24.8.15 |
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ABP Ireland National Meetings 2015 – team up with Thatcham to demo Methods data using GlassMatix at two Ireland meetings |
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| 24.8.15 |
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RAC Business - 52% admit hiring or leasing a car for a business meeting to improve first impressions |
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| 24.8.15 |
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BIBA and AXA - new guide published to clarify insurance fraud |
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| 24.8.15 |
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One Call Insurance - UK insurance broker launches Live Drive app-based telematics solution with SSP and Wunelli |
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| 24.8.15 |
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Ford - first UK deliveries in sight as right-hand drive Ford Mustang orders reach almost 2,000; Race Red most popular colour |
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| 24.8.15 |
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Gocompare.com - warns drivers to check their insurance before offering a lift-share or becoming an Uber driver |
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| 24.8.15 |
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Financial Times: motor claims analysts - CMCs “out of control”; total claims bill will increase by about 5% a year |
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| 24.8.15 |
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Mazda - Digital Service Record celebrates ten years in the UK; data from 400,000 cars and over than a million services recorded |
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| 24.8.15 |
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FBD Insurance plc – Ireland’s 4th largest motor insurer posts half-year euro 96m loss; car insurance numbers down 21% in last year |
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| 24.8.15 |
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Zurich / RSA - Zurich asks for more time to make a formal offer for RSA, reports the Financial Times |
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| 24.8.15 |
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Bodyshop magazine - circulation falls for 10th year in succession |
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| 24.8.15 |
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AXA - launches mid-market, sector-specific broker proposition; targets Motor Trade and Motor Fleet |
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| 24.8.15 |
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Churchill - police seize 27,688 uninsured cars in 2015; including 3 Lamborghinis, 2 Ferraris and 10 Bentleys |
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| 24.8.15 |
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Auto Trader - 2012 model BMW 1 Series Petrol Auto is the UK's fastest selling car in July; BMW & Vauxhall dominate top 10 sales in the South |
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| 21.8.15 |
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This week’s ABP news in numbers - medals, aquisitions and tablets |
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| 21.8.15 |
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CCL - seeking additional staff for expansion following acquisition by Hertz two years ago |
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| 21.8.15 |
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East Bilney Coachworks - at official opening of new site in Lynn reveal they are already looking at expansion |
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| 21.8.15 |
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ABP Ireland National Meetings 2015 - Roberts Automotive/Blackhawk signed up as exhibitors |
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| 21.8.15 |
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Zurich/RSA - Financial Times reports that Zurich's bid to buy RSA in "in jeopardy" |
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| 21.8.15 |
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ASDA - fuel prices cut: unleaded drops from 111.7 to 109.7ppl; RAC: "motorists are now benefiting from the plummeting price of oil" |
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| 21.8.15 |
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Thompsons Solicitors - "no amount of profit seems enough to satisfy the car insurers"; calls for action to protect motorists |
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| 21.8.15 |
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XpertHR - wages increase by average of 2%; top bosses now earning over 180 times more than the average full-time employee, says TUC |
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| 21.8.15 |
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The Road Haulage Association (RHA) - apprenticeship levy looks like a tax on payroll |
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| 21.8.15 |
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GEM (The Guild of Experienced Motorists) - achieves Which? Recommended Provider status for breakdown cover |
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| 21.8.15 |
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Warrantywise - £55 per month used car service and maintenance plan cover for electric vehicles |
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| 21.8.15 |
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Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) - offering a free advanced driving taster session to any UK licence holder |
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| 21.8.15 |
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Brown Brothers Distribution - launches new advanced waterbased Easycut Liquid Compound |
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| 21.8.15 |
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Accident Exchange - six years after exposing Autofocus new fraudulent activity emerges; second investigation launched |
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| 21.8.15 |
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Government - consultation on apprenticeship levy starts today until 2 Oct; levy will be operational from Apr 2017 |
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| 21.8.15 |
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Government - Prime Minister to unveil plans today to boost apprenticeships and transform training |
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| 20.8.15 |
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Solera - confirm they are "exploring strategic alternatives" |
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| 20.8.15 |
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AA - awarded Which? Recommended Provider status for both consumer and AA-provided manufacturer breakdown cover for tenth year in a row |
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| 20.8.15 |
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Aviva - ends its tenure as main sponsor of Norwich City FC; now signed as community partner in three-year deal |
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| 20.8.15 |
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Arc Legal Assistance - new deals with Provincewide and Prestige double Northern Ireland business |
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| 20.8.15 |
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Freight Transport Association (FTA) - calls for compensation for Operation Stack; cost to UK hauliers stuck on M20 was over £21million |
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| 20.8.15 |
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Nissan - dealer profits up by 66% year-on-year; 1.5% return on sales; gross profit up 12.2% in service and 9.6% in parts |
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| 20.8.15 |
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Axalta - Cromax introduces new activator for hot weather use with its Ultra Performance Energy Clear CC6700 |
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| 20.8.15 |
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Celsus - new in-car DAB video brings message to motorists; aftermarket upsell opportunity for workshops |
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| 20.8.15 |
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Bates & Partners - Workplace Pension Scheme - are you ready? |
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| 20.8.15 |
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Confused.com - one in 10 motorists admit to "rubbernecking"; FOI data reveals ‘incident screens’ used just 77 times in the last 3 years |
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| 20.8.15 |
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Helphire (Redde) - acquire FMG for £43.2m |
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| 19.8.15 |
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MOT - system in meltdown with motorists being forced off the road and garages unable to issue certificates |
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| 19.8.15 |
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Solera - "exploring a sale that has attracted interest from private equity firms" reports Bloomberg |
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| 19.8.15 |
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MoneySuperMarket - 86.8% of all insurance claims being for a motor accident compared with 86.5% the previous year |
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| 19.8.15 |
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Motofix Group - acquires Fairweather Autoshine in Exeter just a month after buying bodyshop in Yeovil to expand business in the South West |
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| 19.8.15 |
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HSE - hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) report does not find "strong evidence" of link between exposure to vibration and "health outcomes" |
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| 19.8.15 |
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Revive! - KartForce injured troops to take on BTCC Champ Andrew Jordan at the Annual Revive! Karting Championship |
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| 19.8.15 |
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ABP Ireland National Meetings 2015 – innovative technology from the Auto3P team; ABP exclusive software launch! |
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| 19.8.15 |
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Brown Brothers Distribution - launch PPG Envirocron Powder Coatings range; environmentally friendly high-performance coatings |
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| 19.8.15 |
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Admiral - half-year results; group profit up 2% on turnover up 1%; UK car insurance profit up 6% |
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| 18.8.15 |
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Government - Small Business, Enterprise & Employment Act; ALL companies affected, changes to legal requirements inc Companies House files |
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| 18.8.15 |
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FMG - outsourcing helps to control at-fault incident third party claims costs; data shows 140% increase in demand for FMG 's services |
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| 18.8.15 |
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Quindell - investigations by SFO and FRC could take several years |
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| 18.8.15 |
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Lookers (inc Dutton Forshaw and Dovercourt) - more dealerships in Scotland on the cards; "higher margin aftersales business performs well" |
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| 18.8.15 |
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RSA - former ceo, Richard Gamble, says acquisition by Zurich would put RSA out if its misery |
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| 18.8.15 |
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ABP Ireland National Meetings 2015 - increase bodyshop productivity and boost profits with Mirka's help |
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| 18.8.15 |
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Circle Leasing - turns to Twitter to reward customers with £99 Fiats |
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| 18.8.15 |
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Consumer Intelligence - drivers don't want to haggle over motor policy renewals |
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| 18.8.15 |
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Junair - new MultiBooth Spraybooth Oven designed and developed to address industry issues |
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| 18.8.15 |
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Volvo Cars UK - appoints Poole Accident Repair as a Volvo approved Body and Paint Centre |
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| 18.8.15 |
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Vamco Ltd and Kingsley Law Ltd - went into creditors voluntary liquidation on 31 July |
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| 18.8.15 |
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China: Tianjin (China's largest port for car imports) - Volkswagen says 2,700 cars damaged in China port blasts |
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| 18.8.15 |
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Nissan - Nissan LEAF concept vehicle pioneers audible pedestrian alert system solution for electric vehicles |
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| 18.8.15 |
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Continental Tyres - 45% of UK motorists judge other drivers based on the colour and type of car |
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| 18.8.15 |
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GSF Car Parts - co-branded Bosal van the latest to join the GSF fleet |
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| 18.8.15 |
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AW Repair Group - tablets for Technicians set to save £6,000 per year |
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| 18.8.15 |
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Inflation rate - CPI up very slightly to 0.1%; RPI unchanged at 1.0% |
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| 18.8.15 |
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My Car Check - sharp rise in used vehicle scams; buyers and sellers targeted online by organised criminal gangs |
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| 18.8.15 |
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Marshall Motor Holdings - profits up 9.8% on turnover up 16%; strong balance sheet |
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| 18.8.15 |
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Quindell - FCA discontinued investigation in light of SFO (Serious Fraud Office) investigation |
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| 17.8.15 |
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Jolt - revolutionary new platform created by Imperious Technologies targets fraud allowing lower premiums for honest drivers |
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| 17.8.15 |
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World Skill - download the free Sao Paulo 2015 Team UK Supplement, published by FE Week |
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| 17.8.15 |
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ABP Ireland National Meetings 2015 - meet the 3M Ireland Automotive Aftermarket team and win a 28366 File Belt Sander with 12.7mm Arm |
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| 17.8.15 |
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GoCompare - car buyers' wish lists include features that make driving easier and safer; more important than top speed and acceleration |
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| 17.8.15 |
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SEAT UK - strengthens fleet team with two new recruits: Steven Colborne-Baber and Lerato Barrett |
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| 17.8.15 |
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Retirement Advantage - 6% of over 50s and 11% of over 60s who are yet to retire do not plan to ever do so |
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| 17.8.15 |
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Spies Hecker - paint supplier to professional Top Fuel Bike drag racer, Ian King |
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| 17.8.15 |
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Just Car Clinics - Ryan Jones has done us proud at World Skills |
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| 17.8.15 |
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Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department (IFED) - CMC director jailed for 12 months for £24K bogus PI claims paid out by Travelers |
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| 17.8.15 |
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IFED - 12 months jail for Samir Kahn (Waheed Rafiq) for £24k bogus personal injury claim against Travelers Insurance |
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| 17.8.15 |
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Thorite - Karl Vella Group's Deeside bodyshop installs new HPC compressor and aluminium pipework ring main |
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| 17.8.15 |
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World Skills - detailed scores for every competitor in Car Painting and Autobody Repair categories |
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| 17.8.15 |
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National-ARG - Mike Monaghan appointed General Manager to head up new head office in Doncaster |
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| 17.8.15 |
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Department for Transport (DfT) - government report dispels electric vehicle ownership and usage myths; 82% of EV owners use it as main car |
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| 17.8.15 |
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Jaguar - new Jaguar XF has lower insurance group rating and better residual values than key rivals |
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| 17.8.15 |
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Insurance Fraud Department (IFED) - pair jailed for four and a half years for £167,000 Quinn Insurance personal injury scam |
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| 17.8.15 |
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Which? - calls for end to rip-off car insurance fees; Age UK (Ageas) best, online intermediator, IG04 (Zenith partnership) worst |
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| 17.8.15 |
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EXCLUSIVE: National ARG - in bullish mood for future, despite JCC being bought by Nationwide |
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| 17.8.15 |
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IMI - government will miss its target to increase apprenticeships to 3 million |
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| 17.8.15 |
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IMI - has become an Ofqual regulated awarding organisation |
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| 17.8.15 |
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Quindell - appoint Indro Mukerjee as new Group CEO |
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| 17.8.15 |
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World Skills - medal winners in the accident repair categories; 2 of 3 car painting medalists were female |
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| 17.8.15 |
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World Skills - 8 medals for Team UK; full list |
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| 17.8.15 |
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World Skills - Rebecca Wilson; congratulations on your bronze medal in the Car Painting category |
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| 17.8.15 |
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World Skills - Rebecca Wilson celebrating her Bronze medal in Car Painting |
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| 16.8.15 |
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World Skills - Rebecca Wilson wins Bronze Medal in Car Painting; no medal for Ryan Jones in AutoBody Repair |
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| 16.8.15 |
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Auto Express magazine - IAM Surety rated top car insurer by 61,000 readers; More Than rated last |
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| 16.8.15 |
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Redde - Albany to take on 30 more staff to help handle new Hastings Direct accident management contract |
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| 16.8.15 |
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Quindell - report that telematics company Tantalum (owned by Edi Truell) wants to buy them |
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| 15.8.15 |
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World Skills - Car Painting competition finished at 3.30pm today (Saturday); AutoBody Repair finishes at 4pm |
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| 15.8.15 |
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Apple - self-driving car (Project Titan), is more developed than many suspected; testing ground being sought |
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| 14.8.15 |
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CMA - ABP asked if they were still monitoring the private motor insurance industry; here's their reply |
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| 14.8.15 |
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World Skills - update from JCC's Ryan Jones competing in the Autobody Repair category |
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| 14.8.15 |
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ERS (formerly Equity Red Star) - half-year results; £2.8m loss compared to £1.2m profit last year |
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| 14.8.15 |
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DfT - traffic levels in UK up 2.3% in last year to an all-time high; van traffic shows greatest growth, up 6.3% |
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| 14.8.15 |
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SFA (Skills Funding Agency) - publishes 2015/2016 Business Plan; warn of reducing budgets |
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| 14.8.15 |
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Skills Funding Agency - moratorium on qualification approvals |
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| 14.8.15 |
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World Skills - competitors now half-way through the 4 day competition |
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| 14.8.15 |
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Fortress Distribution - launch new Black Mamba heavy duty impact glove |
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| 14.8.15 |
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RSA - what is impact of them exiting private motor sold through brokers? |
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| 13.8.15 |
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Australia: Solera - risk management solutions chosen by Suncorp Insurance to simplify claims process and improve customer communications |
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| 13.8.15 |
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HPI (part of Solera Group which includes Audatex) - launch Vehicle Monitor to dealers generate more sales leads |
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| 13.8.15 |
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Ford - all-new Mustang is first vehicle to be equipped with a new type of knee airbag integrated into glove-box lid |
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| 13.8.15 |
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RSA - exits private motor sold through brokers (7% of total motor); NOT exiting all personal lines motor |
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| 13.8.15 |
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APU (part of Automotive Insurance Solutions Group which includes Accident Exchange) - anti-faud team help secure convictions for stolen car |
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| 13.8.15 |
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Hastings Direct - appoints Helphire as their single provider of mobility and repair services for all policyholders |
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| 13.8.15 |
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FCA - publishes rules on how it will apply the new accountability regime to approved persons within insurers |
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| 13.8.15 |
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Hastings Direct - appoints Helphire as their single provider of mobility and repair services for all policyholders |
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| 13.8.15 |
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Volkswagen Group - Nick O'Neill moves from head of Paint and Body programme to National Used Car Manager for SKODA UK |
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| 13.8.15 |
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ABI - over 4,000 fraudulent motor insurance applications uncovered every week |
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| 12.8.15 |
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Just Car Clinics - 3 vans set on fire at their Hinckley site on Tuesday night |
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| 12.8.15 |
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Henkel - congratulate Nelson Piquet junior on winning the first Formula E championship |
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| 12.8.15 |
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esure - former Miss England contestant jailed for £3,000 fraudulent whiplash scam; blamed claims company for pressurising her |
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| 12.8.15 |
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J D Power - car servicing satisfaction survey; Volvo highest ranked premium brand; Honda top volume brands |
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| 12.8.15 |
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Nationwide Network Services - appoint Tracey Chamberlain as Area Manager for the South |
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| 12.8.15 |
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Lookers - half-year results: profit up 7% on turnover up 9% |
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| 11.8.15 |
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Darcy the cat - survives 3 days and a 150 mile journey in Mercedes engine bay before rescue by Fix Auto Lichfield |
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| 11.8.15 |
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Canada: Collision Repair magazine buys its rival, Bodyshop magazine |
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| 11.8.15 |
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Quindell - chairman and one non-executive director were paid £3.8m in fees for sale of legal division to Slater & Gordon |
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| 11.8.15 |
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WorldSkills competition - 2019 event will be held in Kazan in Russia |
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| 11.8.15 |
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Just Car Clinins - cheering on Ryan Jones at the World SKills competition in Sao Paulo this week |
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| 11.8.15 |
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Toyota - first shipment of Mirai, hydrogen fuel cell car, arrived in UK at the weekend |
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| 11.8.15 |
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ABP - sad death reported of Nigel Glass of Axalta / DuPont |
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| 11.8.15 |
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AW Repair Group - arrange Powerpoint training day for staff's children delivered by Insight IT Training |
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| 11.8.15 |
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Fix Auto UK - two franchisees named as finalists for bodyshop awards |
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| 11.8.15 |
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Fix Auto Dagenham - celebrates 10 years with Fix Auto UK; they were the first UK franchisee |
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| 11.8.15 |
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Moneysupermarket - £528 million wasted every month driving further for 'cheapest' fuel |
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| 11.8.15 |
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Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) Dept - lifting restrictions on invoice finance will help small firms grow |
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| 11.8.15 |
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Telegraph - return of whiplash scandal to add 15% to car insurance costs as criminal find ways round new laws |
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| 11.8.15 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - to open factory in Slovakia in 2018 to manufacture a range of aluminium JLR vehicles |
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| 11.8.15 |
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Daily Mail - Surge in bogus whiplash claims and falling price of petrol sends cost of insurance soaring for millions of honest motorists |
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| 11.8.15 |
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Co-operative Bank - comments on enforcement notices from FCA and PRA; apologises to customers for their failings |
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| 11.8.15 |
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PRA - censures Co-operative Bank for serious risk management and transparency failings |
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| 11.8.15 |
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FCA - censures the Co-operative Bank for listing rules breaches and failing to be open with the regulator |
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| 10.8.15 |
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New Insurers’ Regime - Mark Carney (Bank of England governor) to unveil new rules for insurance managers |
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| 10.8.15 |
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Porsche Carrera Cup GB - Nationwide & PPG sponsored Dan Cammish enjoys perfect weekend; double pole, double win, double fastest lap |
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| 10.8.15 |
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National Windscreens - retains its preferred supplier contract with Amlin Insurance |
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| 10.8.15 |
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Thatcham - welcome delegation from new Saudi Arabia partners who also visited Newbury Crash Repair |
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| 10.8.15 |
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World Skills - 40 young people in Team UK have flown out to Sao Paulo for 2015 competition; Prime Minister sends message |
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| 10.8.15 |
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Government - to nullify nullify contractual terms which seek to prohibit assignment of invoices |
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| 10.8.15 |
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Snap-On - acquire Ecotechnics, Italian air-conditioning business, for $130m |
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| 10.8.15 |
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Allianz UK - half-year results: profits down 12%; challenges and competitive dynamics experienced in private car market |
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| 10.8.15 |
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Just Car Clinics - named as finalists for 3 bodyshop awards |
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| 10.8.15 |
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Churchill - 284 children (under 17 yr old) have been disqualified from driving so far this year |
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| 10.8.15 |
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esure (now inc Gocompare) - half-year results: pre-tax profits up 85% (underlying profit down 21%); claims income up 43% |
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| 08.8.15 |
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Quindell - how big a deal is the loss of the Swinton contract to new owners, Slater and Gordon? |
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| 07.8.15 |
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Telegraph - Will driverless cars be the death of the insurance industry? |
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| 07.8.15 |
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Rochdalel Vehicle Breakers - major fire this afternoon (Friday); over 50 cars alight |
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| 07.8.15 |
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IFED - dash cam footage leads to conviction of Manchester woman, Kalin Khan, for £26,000 crash-for-cash fraud against LV |
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| 07.8.15 |
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Motors.co.uk - new study reveals that 20% of UK drivers admit to having damaged another car and left withourt leaving their details |
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| 07.8.15 |
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bodyshp magazine - finalists announced for awards event on 25 September |
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| 07.8.15 |
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Allianz - half-yer results: worldwide pre-tax profits up 8.1% on premiums up 7.1% |
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| 07.8.15 |
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Qundell - Rob Terry welcomes Serious Fraud Office (SFO) criminal investigation into his former business |
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| 07.8.15 |
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Tesla - latest manufacturer to have one of their vehicles controlled by hackers from outside the car |
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| 07.8.15 |
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Nokia - more details on HERE the mapping company sold this week to Audi, BMW and Mercedes |
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| 07.8.15 |
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Motorpoint - drivers call for insurance premium reduction if they fit a dash cam |
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| 06.8.15 |
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Ofcom - smartphones have overtaken laptops as most popular device for getting online; average adult spends over 20 hours a week on-line |
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| 06.8.15 |
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EMM - launch new Colad, Breathable Spraymask (masking foil) in 6m width. |
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| 06.8.15 |
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Claims Management Regulator - fine of £220,000 for Aurangzeb Iqbal (using variety of trading names, mainly in loss of hearing claims) |
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| 06.8.15 |
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Aviva - win 7 year deal with TSB for general insurance products including motor; claims handled from Perth |
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| 06.8.15 |
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SMMT – van sales in July show small 0.9% fall; truck sales up 39.7% |
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| 06.8.15 |
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Zurich - half-year results; worldwide profits down 15%; UK general insurance profits down with expenses higher than necessary |
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| 06.8.15 |
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RSA - Zurich see significant benefits in the acquisition, but would walk away if the price is too high |
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| 06.8.15 |
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Farecla - give major facelift to interior of their architecturally award winning HQ in Ware |
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| 06.8.15 |
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SMMT - new car sales in July up 2.3%; 41 consecutive months of growth |
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| 06.8.15 |
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Quindell - shares resume trading, down 30% to 87p |
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| 06.8.15 |
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Aviva - half-year results: UK general insurance pre-tax profits halved, operating profit down 11% |
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| 06.8.15 |
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RSA - half-year results: worldwide profit up 317%; best UK underwriting results since 2006; UK telematics strong |
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| 05.8.15 |
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HPI - dealers back EU proposals to outlaw mileage correction firms |
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| 05.8.15 |
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Malton Coachworks Garage Services - technician Nick Gordge trains mechanics in Sierra Leone on charity trip |
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| 05.8.15 |
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Quindell - the view from Australia on todays announcements; hefty losses cast doubt over Slater & Gordon acquisition |
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| 05.8.15 |
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Auto Windscreens (owned by Markerstudy Insurance) - acquires AA AutoWindshields |
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| 05.8.15 |
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Quindell - investigation opened by Serious Fraud Office |
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| 05.8.15 |
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Ireland: 8.9% of the 34,000 used car imports from UK in first 6 months of 2015 has been previously written off in the UK |
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| 05.8.15 |
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Quindell - 2014 results finally published plus outlook for 2015 on remaining businesses |
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| 05.8.15 |
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Quindell - 2014 results reveal £258m loss on revenue of £72m; shares to resume trading tomorrow |
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| 05.8.15 |
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Quindell - announcement from AIM |
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| 05.8.15 |
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Quindell - Financial Reporting Council announcement |
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| 05.8.15 |
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ABP Ireland National Meetings 2015 - "new look" products and free samples of the Optimised Paint System on the Farécla Products stand |
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| 05.8.15 |
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Toyota - Aygo city car and Yaris supermini now available with Toyota Safety Sense: pre-collision and forward collision systems; £400 option |
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| 05.8.15 |
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Revive! - Rugby HQ team help local retired man and Age UK volunteer on town allotments |
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| 05.8.15 |
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Maiden Insurance Partnerships - announces Europa Group as its insurance administration and technology partner |
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| 05.8.15 |
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Ireland: AA - premiums jump by 20%; "one of the worst years for motor premiums" |
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| 05.8.15 |
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Dorset Police - local paper, Dorset Echo, reveals Dorset Police spent more than £53k per month vehicle fleet last year; 103 insurance claims |
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| 05.8.15 |
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Brake - road safety charity issues guidance for employers on education and training for at-work drivers |
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| 05.8.15 |
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Venson - 17.5% of company car drivers wouldn’t report minor vehicle damage to their employer |
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| 05.8.15 |
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The Co-operative Insurance - 38% of drivers don't know what the national speed limit is |
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| 05.8.15 |
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Ageas UK - half-year results: net profit up 17%; now insures 3.6 million motor policies; motor income down 4% |
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| 04.8.15 |
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Direct Line - pushing forward on claims with customer tracking of repair progress and claims reporting via smartphone |
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| 04.8.15 |
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ACEA - UK was the largest European market for electric and hybrid vehicles during the first half of 2015 |
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| 04.8.15 |
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My Car Check - overview of July mrket for used cars and LCVs |
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| 04.8.15 |
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ILC - annual Motor Claims networking lunch takes place on Fri 22 Jan 2016; guest speaker Michael Portillo |
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| 04.8.15 |
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Solera (owners of Audatex) - acquire Netherlands-based Autodata to expand vehicle valuation and dealer management software solutions |
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| 04.8.15 |
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Stanners - introduce new tool - Press-it - making it easier to fit parking sensors to new bumpers |
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| 04.8.15 |
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HMRC - targetting use of demonstrators and courtesy cars |
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| 04.8.15 |
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Fuel prices - diesel now below petrol for first time since 2001 according to latest government figures |
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| 04.8.15 |
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Pendragon - half-year results: exceeding expectations with underlying profits up 23% to £40.3 million |
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| 04.8.15 |
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AXA UK - half-year results: underlying UK earnings up 27% to £150 million; whiplash claims increasing |
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| 04.8.15 |
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Axa - Amanda Blanc to head up new combined general insurance organisation in UK |
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| 04.8.15 |
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AXA - worldwide half-year results: record underlying earnings of 3.1 billion Euro, up 12% on total revenues up 2% |
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| 04.8.15 |
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Direct Line - half-year results; overall profit up 48% on unchanged premiums; increased repair costs and credit hire costs |
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| 03.8.15 |
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UK Body Repair Economic Climate Survey - Final reminder for bodyshops to complete the quick and easy short survey |
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| 03.8.15 |
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Solera (Audatex) - selected as sole choice of Tesla Motors for its global certified collision repair centers. |
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| 03.8.15 |
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USA: General Motors - to only provide crash repair parts pricing on-line; no more price lists from Autumn |
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| 03.8.15 |
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Audi, BMW and Daimler - auto industry consortium buys Nokia's Here digital mapping business for €2.8billion; automated driving development |
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| 03.8.15 |
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British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) - creates regional young ambassadors to promote the interests of younger members |
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| 03.8.15 |
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LV= - invests in robo-adviser Wealth Wizards, an automated advice system, for LV='s retirement telephone advice service |
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| 03.8.15 |
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RSA - holding out for 600p share from Zurich; Axa and Aviva both said to be considering bids |
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| 03.8.15 |
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Deutsche Bank - there are real questions as to whether there will even be a car insurance industry as we know it in 20 years |
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| 02.8.15 |
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Cyber car thefts - rapidly rise across the UK in numbers of cars being stolen; keyless cars especially vulnerable |
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| 01.8.15 |
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ABP website – busiest month ever in July with over 142,000 visits from over 36,000 unique visitors |
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| 31.7.15 |
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US: Ford - disputes repair costs quoted by Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) following crash safety test |
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| 31.7.15 |
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ABP Club Charity Spa Day - Thursday 1 October 2015 at Hill Valley Hotel, Shropshire; book your place now! |
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| 31.7.15 |
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Webuyanycar.com - 20,000 qualified motorists completed an online driving theory test... 1 in 3 qualified drivers failed |
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| 31.7.15 |
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Direct Line Group - Steve Maddock, Claims Director, tells Post mag there's no evidence insurer-managed ABSs were fuelling claims frequency |
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| 31.7.15 |
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AW Repair Group - mobile claims and repairs monitoring app downloaded more than 200 times in two weeks |
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| 31.7.15 |
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David Cameron - south-east Asia trade mission to promote the UK as leading FinTech centre in the world |
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| 31.7.15 |
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Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department (IFED) / Saga - insurance fraudsters from Manchester jailed for three years for fake PI claims |
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| 31.7.15 |
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US: Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) - aluminium-bodied 2015 Ford F-150 more expensive to repair than 2014 steel-bodied model |
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| 31.7.15 |
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Automotive Compliance - free GAP rule change August roadshow for retail motor dealers: 18th - Bristol, 19th - Clayton, 20th - Bexley |
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| 31.7.15 |
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Zurich - announce departure of Tim Holliday, Managing Director for UKGI Personal Lines and Endsleigh, permanent successor to be appointed |
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| 31.7.15 |
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Zurich - announce departure of Tim Holliday, Managing Director for UKGI Personal Lines and Endsleigh, permanent successor tp b |
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| 31.7.15 |
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Farécla - Steve Simpson appointed in R & D as Applications Technician, former Sales Development Manager at Movac |
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| 31.7.15 |
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Autoglass - Simon Blake appointed as Operations and Supply Chain Director, former Head of Global Supply Chain Management at Belron |
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| 30.7.15 |
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Quartix - half-year results for leading fleet telematics supplier show sales up 24% |
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| 30.7.15 |
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Selected highlights from the first half results of some key vehicle manufacturers |
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| 30.7.15 |
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Sun Life - to set up general insurance division this year, starting with car insurance and aiming for 250,000 policyholders within 4 years |
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| 30.7.15 |
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Government - issue advice for travellers on situation in Calais |
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| 30.7.15 |
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LKQ Corporation - Q2 and half-year results; H1 worldwide turnover up 8.3% |
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| 30.7.15 |
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Top Gear - Clarkson, Hammond and May sign for Amazon Prime to make new motoring programme series to start in 2016 |
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| 30.7.15 |
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RecoAuto - launch online auction platform for low value complete vehicles plus cat C and D |
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| 30.7.15 |
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DfT - new Salvage code will go ahead, but Government have turned down request to make it a statutory code |
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| 30.7.15 |
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Liberty Insurance (who bought Quinn Insurance in 2011) - 200 jobs saved in Enniskillen as call-centre outsourced to Teleperformance |
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| 30.7.15 |
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ABI - average motor insurance premium rose 2.1% in last quarter; average premium now £367 up 2.9% in last year; PI claims up 12% |
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| 30.7.15 |
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Moneysupermarket.com - half-year results; turnover up 18%; pre-tax profit up 43%; 24m unique visitors per month |
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| 30.7.15 |
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DCML - new Dealer Car Manager app calculates BIK (Benfit in Kind); increases efficiency for Sytner Audi fleet |
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| 30.7.15 |
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Inchcape - half-year results; underlying profit growth; new 60,000 sqft bodyshop opened in Singapore |
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| 29.7.15 |
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Vauxhall - 5 million calls a month to OnStar from its subscriber base of more than 7 million - the "original" connected car |
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| 29.7.15 |
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NAB and VBRA - NAB Exec Commitee and VBRA National Repairers Council meet to discuss future plans for bodyshop sector |
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| 29.7.15 |
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Audi - new Matrix OLED flat lights; thinner and flatter than conventional LEDs |
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| 29.7.15 |
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Lloyds Bank Insurance - UK's microbusinesses (fewer than 10 employees) benefit from family support economy of £64.3 million per week |
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| 29.7.15 |
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Cumbria Constabulary and the Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) - 38 cash for crash fraudsters charged |
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| 29.7.15 |
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China - the ultimate fake PI claim: pensioner pretends to get run over by car stationary at red light; dash cam footage helps clear driver |
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| 29.7.15 |
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WorldSkills 2015 - keep calm! Ben Eaton, former WorldSkills competitor, offers advice to this year's contenders |
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| 29.7.15 |
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Classic Car Weekly - consumer magazine says "illegal path of information from broker to claims chaser still exists" |
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| 29.7.15 |
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USA: General Motors (GM) - "pushing ahead of the competition" to engage with telematics insurers |
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| 29.7.15 |
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Auto Express and Warrantywise - average hourly mechanical repair labour rates vary by 220% across Britain |
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| 29.7.15 |
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British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) and Acturis - upward trend in motor prices, according to latest Insurance Price Index |
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| 29.7.15 |
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Mexico: Daimler and Renault-Nissan Alliance - manufacturing joint venture for Mercedes-Benz and Infiniti compact vehicles |
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| 29.7.15 |
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Go Ultra Low - Motorists’ confidence in ultra low emission cars grows as average home charging rates almost triple in a single year |
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| 29.7.15 |
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GEM Motoring Assist - UK's number one breakdown recovery provider, according to 2015 Auto Express Driver Power Survey |
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| 29.7.15 |
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Young Driver - motoring experts back petition to include practical and classroom-based driving lessons on the school curriculum |
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| 29.7.15 |
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RSA - Zurich say their offer to buy RSA will be solely in cash |
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| 28.7.15 |
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Managed Fleet Services Ltd (MFS) - has been acquired by Davies Group, commercial property and housedold insurance claims provider |
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| 28.7.15 |
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The IMI - Skill Auto Auto Refinishing, Auto Tech or Auto Body finalists announced; finals at the NEC, Birmingham, 19-21 November |
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| 28.7.15 |
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Isuzu Truck - celebrates first year of success of its Advanced Apprenticeship Programme |
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| 28.7.15 |
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US: NACE - organisers "disappointed" in overall numbers, reports BodyShop Business magazine |
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| 28.7.15 |
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RSA - issue statement regarding possible bid from Zurich |
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| 28.7.15 |
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Volkswagen - knocks Toyota off the top spot as the world's most popular selling vehicle manufacturer |
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| 28.7.15 |
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Thatcham - latest insight papers and research include the Lexus RC with Carbon Fibre Reinforced Plastic (CFRP) for the roof and bonnet |
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| 28.7.15 |
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Henkel - new Loctite workshop hand cleaner is now ultra-safe |
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| 28.7.15 |
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LeasePlan - new report published in partnership with Deloitte offers expert guidance on fleet funding & taxation |
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| 28.7.15 |
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AkzoNobel - new-look labelling for vehicle refinishing products |
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| 28.7.15 |
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GoCompare - 1.2 million motorists have had an accident or near miss thanks to dashboard distractions |
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| 28.7.15 |
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Accident Exchange - 2014 stats show 9% of collisions involved driver pulling from a side road; 12% increase in a year; £266m repair bill |
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| 28.7.15 |
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Mercedes-Benz Vans - Rescue Assist QR code stickers can now be retrofitted to Mercedes-Benz UK vans built since 1996 free of charge |
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| 28.7.15 |
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US: JD Power - safety and collision avoidance technology such as blind-spot monitoring and park assist make cars more appealing to drivers |
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| 28.7.15 |
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RSA Insurance Group - Zurich confirms they are evaluating a possible offer for RSA |
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| 28.7.15 |
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Quindell - Shareholder Action Group is "impressed by the professionalism and pedigree" of Quindell's new Board of Directors |
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| 27.7.15 |
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Ageas - partners with Hampshire Police to reduce uninsured driving |
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| 27.7.15 |
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Just Car Clinics - annual awards at Doncaster Racecourse celebrate the JCC team; JCC Hull named Bodyshop of the Year |
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| 27.7.15 |
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UK Body Repair Economic Climate Survey - Reminder for bodyshops to complete the quick and easy short survey |
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| 27.7.15 |
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The Freight Transport Association (FTA) - calls for construction vehicles such as concrete mixers to be subject to HGV regulatory framework |
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| 27.7.15 |
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Plaxton's - Alexander Dennis fined for exposing workers to HAVS at aftersales, repair and refurbishment depot |
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| 27.7.15 |
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HMG Paints - Future Entrepreneurship Partnership Future Entrepreneurship Partnership: benchmark for coatings sector training programmes |
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| 27.7.15 |
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Ethical Marketing Charter - National Accident Helpline and law firms launch industry-led initiative to promote ethical PI practices |
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| 27.7.15 |
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Cumbria Constabulary - 38 charged with 'cash for crash' offences across Cumbria |
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| 27.7.15 |
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Australia: Berkshire Hathaway - commercial insurance: Warren Buffett's insurance firm "wants to put brokers out of business" |
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| 27.7.15 |
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Nissan - new retail insurance partnership with Maiden Insurance Partnerships |
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| 27.7.15 |
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Valeo - aftermarket sales up 8%; OE sales of €6,316 million, up 16% (7% like-for-like) thanks to autonomous vehicle technology |
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| 27.7.15 |
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Institute of Advanced Motorists’ (IAM) - high-mileage drivers drivers think speed cameras are a waste of time |
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| 27.7.15 |
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Quindell (Slater & Gordon) - contract renewal ended with Swinton for 1.2m motor policies |
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| 27.7.15 |
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Apprenticeships - government to crack down on poor quality training courses being passed off as apprenticeships |
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| 26.7.15 |
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Government - Small Business Commissioner to help tackle payment disputes and other unfair practices |
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| 24.7.15 |
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Ethan Rees Linwood Memorial Fund - last few places at charity golf day, Wednesday 29th July |
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| 24.7.15 |
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Department for Transport - government response to Transport Select Committee: Second Special Report - 12 recommendations |
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| 24.7.15 |
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AkzoNobel - new-look labelling for vehicle refinishing products |
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| 24.7.15 |
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Sure Thing - Scottish Motor broker, set up by ex Kwik Fit boss, celebrates successful first year |
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| 24.7.15 |
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Nationwide JCC - today's acquisition for £13.77m takes NARS to 108 bodyshops; 7% UK accident repair market share |
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| 24.7.15 |
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Thatcham - Repair Focus 2015 highlights - check out the video! |
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| 24.7.15 |
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Allianz - 23 university students join insurer's 2015 Summer Internship Scheme |
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| 24.7.15 |
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Sandicliffe Motor Contracts - appoints Gary Black, previous Fleet Manager of the Year, to head up sales support |
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| 24.7.15 |
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Nationwide Accident Repair Services - acquires Just Car Clinic group for £13.8m; 28 JCC bodyshops |
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| 24.7.15 |
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Lexus - one-off RC F high-performance coupe has body panels finished in electro-luminescent paint |
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| 24.7.15 |
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Insurance Revolution - Manchester motor broker that specialises in drivers who find it difficult to get insurance trebles workforce |
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| 23.7.15 |
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Chaucer (part of Markerstudy Group) - agreement to buy Quinn Direct car insurance book making Markerstudy 8th largest insurer (ABP yearbook) |
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| 23.7.15 |
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Irish Independent - reporting that Aviva and Allianz are refusing to cover new customers in Ireland driving cars 15 years or older |
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| 23.7.15 |
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ChipsAway - 24% of repairs are on silver cars |
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| 23.7.15 |
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Volkswagen and Fleet Investments BV - dispose of holding in LeasePlan for €3.7 billion |
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| 23.7.15 |
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US: Apple - another automotive industry name joins technology giant, Apple: Doug Betts, former Fiat Chrysler Automobiles exec |
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| 23.7.15 |
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SMMT - British CV production up almost a third in first half of 2015 |
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| 23.7.15 |
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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) - financial services firms no longer able to charge customers premium rates for complaints calls |
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| 23.7.15 |
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Generali - acquisition of motor insurance technology company, MyDrive Solutions |
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| 23.7.15 |
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Lloyd’s Market Association (LMA) - rise of autonomous cars will change the nature of car ownership and challenge the motor insurance market |
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| 23.7.15 |
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Ptolemus Consulting Group - telematics insurance in the UK: 2013 forecast of 163% growth in the UK; actual growth just 15% |
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| 23.7.15 |
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RM - gains worldwide approval for R-M automotive refinish paints for use by the Tesla distribution and bodyshop network |
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| 23.7.15 |
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uSwitch - car insurance price rise will be double blow for young drivers |
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| 23.7.15 |
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Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) - dangerous drivers: taking selfies (9%), video calls (18%) and watching TV (7%) |
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| 23.7.15 |
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SMMT - best half-year for UK car manufacturing since 2008 as productivity accelerates |
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| 23.7.15 |
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Vertu (Bristol Street Motors) - trading update; sales growth continues with strong profitability |
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| 22.7.15 |
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Auto Body Professional - 2015 is a "pivotal year" for motor insurers, says Paul Sykes, Audatex UK MD |
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| 22.7.15 |
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National Apprenticeship Week 2016 - dates announced for next year: 14 to 18 March 2016 |
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| 22.7.15 |
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Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) - outgoing chief exec, Martin Wheatley, has "unfinished business" |
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| 22.7.15 |
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Aston Martin - tjust released railer for Spectre, the new James Bond film, features the new Aston Martin DB10 |
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| 22.7.15 |
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Bike Trac - £642,729 worth of motorcycles recovered in first six months of the year using tracking device; double same period last year |
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| 22.7.15 |
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GoCompare - rising premiums and IPT increase should be a wake-up call to complacent drivers |
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| 22.7.15 |
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Post - Insurance Fraud Awards 2015 shortlist announced |
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| 22.7.15 |
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Jennings Motor Group - new motorhome business venture between Ford Transit Centre in Middlesbrough and local firm, Devon Conversions |
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| 22.7.15 |
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US: NACE - International Autobody Congress and Exposition underway in Detroit, USA |
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| 22.7.15 |
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US: Wired magazine - cybersecurity researchers remotely hack into Jeep Cherokee using telematics system |
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| 22.7.15 |
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RMI and VBRA - VBRA board resigns, replaced by members of RMI board; VBRA accounts show reserves of £836,000 |
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| 22.7.15 |
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Australia: Suncorp Insurance and Audatex - roll-out new Audanet repair platform |
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| 21.7.15 |
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Motofix Group - acquire their 7th bodyshop, Andrew Symms in Yeovil; more acquisitions in south west in coming months |
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| 21.7.15 |
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European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) - #letsgo campaign: calls on European Comission for target reduce serious road injuries |
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| 21.7.15 |
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Global NCAP - European Parliament awarded 2015 Consumer Champion Award for saving thousands of lives over the past 20 years |
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| 21.7.15 |
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UK Assistance Accident Repair Centre Heywood - arsonists cause half a million pounds of damage to cars at Direct Line's Heywood bodyshop |
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| 21.7.15 |
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Aviva - the fight against insurance fraud: global claims director David Lovely tells Post "some competitors are feeding the beast" |
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| 21.7.15 |
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Vauxhall - technicians to capture on video recommended repair work and share it with owners immediately via mobile and email |
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| 21.7.15 |
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SmartWitness - dash cam maker names 11am on Saturday 25 July the most likely time that motorists will have a crash |
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| 21.7.15 |
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Fix Auto Dagenham - two more awards for the team at Barking & Dagenham Chamber of Commerce Business Awards 2015 |
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| 21.7.15 |
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The Financial Ombudsman Service - Apr-June 2015 complaints data: 55% of complaints are PPI insurance; 6,263 enquiries about motor insurance |
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| 21.7.15 |
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Petrol and diesel prices - price differential at narrowest for 5 years |
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| 21.7.15 |
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Admiral - second largest UK motor insurer (ABP Industry Yearbook) annouces 280 new jobs in Wales: Newport, Cardiff and Swansea |
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| 21.7.15 |
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Austria: Axalta - Standox lends support to Formula Student motorsport competition in Austria |
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| 21.7.15 |
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Petrol and diesel sales - hit 5-year high in first half of 2015 |
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| 21.7.15 |
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Waregrain Group - announces 2015 golf day; Tuesday 29th September at The Players Club, Chipping Sodbury |
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| 21.7.15 |
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Germany: TomTom and Bosch - partner on innovative mapping technology for automated driving |
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| 21.7.15 |
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The National Audit Office - decline in the financial health of further education (FE) colleges; 110 operating with a deficit |
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| 21.7.15 |
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AA - average motor premiums increase by 5.2%, now £549.46; the days of cheap premiums are over according to the AA index |
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| 20.7.15 |
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Quindell Legal Services - planning permission to expand Professional Services Division office to accomodate an additional 140 staff |
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| 20.7.15 |
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Auto Body Professional - VW's Total Loss Avoidance programme: just 1 repair a month could generate £36k per year in part sales for bodyshop |
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| 20.7.15 |
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UK Government - £20m govenment cash matched by industry to fund research and development for driverless vehicles |
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| 20.7.15 |
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EurotaxGlass’s - targets European automotive market with new data division to provide insight to manufacturers and fleets |
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| 20.7.15 |
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RAC - Diesel motorists to benefit from UK ‘fuel price flip’ – but there’s scope for a further 4p per litre to come off the pump price |
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| 20.7.15 |
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Direct Line - "seven day" prize draw to promote Direct Line's Seven Day Fix service |
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| 20.7.15 |
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HPI - a four-year MoT period opens the door for clockers looking to make a fast profit, says HPI |
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| 20.7.15 |
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LeasePlan - survey of 3,777 lease vehicle drivers reveals that in-vehicle telematics would affect driver safety, leading to fewer accidents |
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| 20.7.15 |
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Just Car Clinics - two 5-a-side teams complete in One Call Insurance charity football tournament to raise funds for Eve Merton Dreams Trust |
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| 20.7.15 |
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Trading Standards - new legislation from October to assist consumers in resolving their disputes with businesses |
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| 20.7.15 |
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Ford - camera-based advanced front lighting system widens beam at junctions and roundabouts after interpreting traffic signs |
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| 20.7.15 |
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Met Police - north London crash for cash gang convicted for attempting to defraud Zurich and Direct Line of £5.6million |
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| 19.7.15 |
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Jim Monteith - (ex Ai Claims and FARG) leaves RAC and now seeking new challenge |
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| 19.7.15 |
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Aviva - to spend £millions this year fighting over 1,000 spurious claims for whiplash compensation |
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| 17.7.15 |
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Quindell - Evening Standard reports that accounts are now "in order with its shares set to resume trading on AIM" |
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| 17.7.15 |
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LORD Fusor and INDASA Abrasives (UK) - new partnership for automotive aftermarket distribution |
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| 17.7.15 |
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Dicksons of Forres - car servicing centre to close to accomodate expanding bodyshop side of the business |
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| 17.7.15 |
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Deloitte - latest "Insurance Disrupted " report identifies 9 killer applications of digital technology in general insurance |
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| 17.7.15 |
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The Retail Automotive Alliance - confirms John Matthew's (ex Audatex, Fix Auto & AutoRestore) appointment as Business Developement Director |
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| 17.7.15 |
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Fix Auto UK - Wilson & Co join network as Fix Auto Bolton |
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| 17.7.15 |
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Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) - chief exec Martin Wheatley to stand down in September |
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| 17.7.15 |
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PPG Industries - Michael McGarry appointed as President and CEO from 1 September; replaces Charles Bunch who has been CEO for 10 years |
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| 17.7.15 |
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London Road Danger Reduction Partnership - cyclists invited to see for themselves how difficult it is for LGV driver to see other road users |
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| 17.7.15 |
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US: San Jose, Santa Clara County - latest staged crash scam involing the “Coffee Break” gang; 100 false claims could be worth more than $2m |
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| 17.7.15 |
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Google - three Google employees suffer minor whiplash in accident involving Lexus SUV self-driving car prototype |
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| 17.7.15 |
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Independent Transport Commission (ITC) - younger people are ‘falling out of love’ with the car; just 64% of 16-24 yr olds learning to drive |
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| 17.7.15 |
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Tracker - urges fleet managers not to be seduced by the volume of telematics data, intelligence is only intelligent if useable |
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| 17.7.15 |
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Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) - US & EU trade deal to increase automotive trade by 20%; $20bn income boost |
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| 17.7.15 |
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FMG - FMG Legal (ABS law firm jointly owned with FMG) extends contract with PI firm, NewLaw Solicitors |
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| 17.7.15 |
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LV= - Brits under siege from 60m nuisance calls and texts every day; over 80% who receive PI calls have never been in accident |
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| 17.7.15 |
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Ministry of Justice - review of the MedCo system; call for evidence on system for allocating medical reports in support of whiplash claims |
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| 16.7.15 |
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bodyshop magazine - finalists announced for the paint, panel and VDA awards; 4 of the 8 technician finalists are from Devonshire Motors |
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| 16.7.15 |
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Euro Car Parts (ECP) - invests over £500,000 in major bodyshop technical training programme to deliver 300 events at 225 branches |
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| 16.7.15 |
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WNS (Holdings) - results for Q1; worldwide profits up 8.7% on turnover up 2.4% |
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| 16.7.15 |
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Auto Body Professional magazine - telematics: analytics that are "impartial and incontestable" writes Malcolm Banner, NARG |
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| 16.7.15 |
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ABP Ireland National Meetings 2015 - 15 exhibitors confirmed! Tues 8th Sept - Dublin & Weds 9th Sept - Belfast |
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| 16.7.15 |
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BSI - appoints Dr Stephen Page as a non-exec director; specialises in in corporate risks such as cyber security and counterterrorism |
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| 16.7.15 |
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Aviva - semi-professional football player ordered to pay insurer's costs of more than £11,000 for dishonest whiplash claim |
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| 16.7.15 |
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Telefónica (O2) - two new telematics products and an app for the Spanish market that offers car insurance savings |
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| 16.7.15 |
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BASF Coatings - new Global Trend Book features 65 colours and info on global and regional color trends |
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| 16.7.15 |
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ACIS - L&I Eaton Accident Repair Centres signs up to ASCRIBE online stock management and ordering |
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| 16.7.15 |
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PPG / Nationwide - sponsored Porsche Carrera driven by Dan Cammish leads championship half way through season; "best car on the grid" |
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| 16.7.15 |
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Covéa Insurance - new service initiative with Audatex to provide customers with a 48-hour decision on most reported motor claims |
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| 16.7.15 |
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Southend Magistrates' Court - disqualified driver arrested driving home from court after receiving ban... he was driving without insurance |
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| 16.7.15 |
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Covéa - Head of Claims Motor Engineers for Covéa insurance and Thatcham's Executive Director attends first PACTS meeting |
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| 16.7.15 |
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AW Repair Group - launch free App; includes crash data capture, QuickQuote calculator and claim and repair tracking |
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| 16.7.15 |
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Paint Perfect Motorsport - Lincoln-based bodyshop starts crowd funding share scheme to get Clio Cup race car back on track |
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| 15.7.15 |
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Direct Line - landlord insurance radio ad banned by ASA |
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| 15.7.15 |
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MIRA - research establishment in Nuneaton acquired by Japanese HORIBA |
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| 15.7.15 |
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The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) - an increase in whiplash claims are NOT driving up the price of car insurance |
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| 15.7.15 |
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Standox - provides practical advice for painters: correct refinish techniques for summer |
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| 15.7.15 |
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RMI - attack draft of proposed new salvage Code of Practice; "clearly drafted to protect insurers" |
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| 15.7.15 |
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MoneySuperMarket - drivers given the chance to drive the UK’s first mind-controlled car; a BMW i3 that registers brain waves |
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| 15.7.15 |
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S&G Response - reliable and readily available repair methods for CV repairs a "big concern" says MD, Andy Whatmough |
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| 15.7.15 |
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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) - publishes final guidance on competition powers; Insurance Age reveals FCA staff spending hit £1.7m |
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| 15.7.15 |
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Helphire - the GTA will survive without Helphire, says CHO Director General, Martin Andrews |
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| 15.7.15 |
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Vauxhall - 2,275 borderline total losses saved: worth £4,811,441 to the bodyshop industry: read ABP's interview with Tony Neff, online, now! |
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| 15.7.15 |
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ERS (formerly Equity Red Star) - 161 staff to leave ERS, reports Post; 15th largest UK motor insurer in ABP Yearbook |
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| 15.7.15 |
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Volkswagen - develops "V-Charge": automated parking and charging of electric vehicles |
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| 15.7.15 |
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Government - average pay up 3.2% compared to this time last year, with unemployment down and employment up |
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| 15.7.15 |
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Markerstudy - Simon Marsh, vehicle secutiry and safety systems expert, appointed to head up TeleMGA - in-vehicle techology policies |
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| 15.7.15 |
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Bobatoo.co.uk - in a survey of 911 UK motorists, less than a third would choose a driverless car; main concern is safety |
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| 15.7.15 |
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Moneysupermarket.com - trading update |
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| 15.7.15 |
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AA - expands its financial services products in conjunction with Bank of Ireland to offer morgages, ISAs, lonas, credit cards |
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| 14.7.15 |
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Swindon Crown Court - three spared jail after admitting "entirely fictitious" road traffic collision and PI claims |
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| 14.7.15 |
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Brightside - specialist insurance broker launches branded car insurance |
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| 14.7.15 |
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Copart - "A Smashed Car Is Gold To Copart"; bullish view from American investment house |
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| 14.7.15 |
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Maxi-Low UK - CV company takes over producxtion facilities of Allfleet Bodyshop Services, Loughborough, which ceased trading in February |
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| 14.7.15 |
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The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) - EU review of car hire sector:Avis Budget, Enterprise Rent-a-Car, Europcar, Sixt & Hertz |
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| 14.7.15 |
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Churchill Car Insurance - 35% of drivers wrongly think a fully comp policy fully covers them to drive any vehicle |
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| 14.7.15 |
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Inflation rate – falls again; CPI down to 0.0%; RPI unchanged at 1.0% |
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| 13.7.15 |
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USA: Solera - to acquire remaing 50% (to give 100% ownership) of Identifix, an SMR provider of vehicle diagnostics and repair intelligence |
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| 13.7.15 |
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2015 AGS HBC Gumball Rally - UK motor claims industry rallies around to support charties |
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| 13.7.15 |
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Helphire - withdraw from ABI GTA on credit hire; replaced with bilateral agreements |
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| 13.7.15 |
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Bodyshop mag - Celtic Manor event & awards on 25 Sept; exhibition & conference in same room; suppliers to pay £95 to attend during daytime |
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| 13.7.15 |
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Axa - victory over £140,000 organised, contrived motor collisions gang operating in Southampton |
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| 13.7.15 |
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Auto Body Professional - find out how Chartwell have seen a 70% reduction in supplementary estimates in the latest issue; read online now! |
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| 13.7.15 |
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Fred Smith & Sons (Motor Bodies) Ltd in West Brom - secures 7-figure funding package for expansion |
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| 13.7.15 |
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Bosch - joint research initiative between Bosch and 21 partners from 4 countries to develop computers for automated driving |
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| 13.7.15 |
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Honda UK - Honda Borderline Write Off Avoidance programme incentive now live |
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| 13.7.15 |
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I Love Claims - register now at the newly re-launched I Love Claims website |
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| 13.7.15 |
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Thatcham - Solus ARC announces apprenticeship strategy and recruitment drive for new generation of repair technicians |
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| 13.7.15 |
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Spraybooth Technology Limited (STL) - East Bilney Coachworks' new STL system with 5 moveable bays and a static booth at King Lynn site |
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| 13.7.15 |
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AA - blue overtakes silver as the most popular car colour choice for AA members |
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| 13.7.15 |
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The ABI - insurance fraud: insurers expose £3.6 million every day; motor insurance fraud most common & highest value: £835m up 3% on 2013 |
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| 13.7.15 |
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Cambridgeshire police - 235 careless drivers caught in crackdown on tailgating, hogging the middle lane and driving too slowly |
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| 13.7.15 |
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Secretary of State for Business - the UK is home to the "world’s most productive automotive sector" |
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| 13.7.15 |
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CBI - 68-page survey says "Skills Emergency" could starve growth in UK |
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| 13.7.15 |
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Confused.com/Towers Watson - motor insurance premium index shows annual rise of 3.6% to £600 (with1.6% rise in last quarter) |
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| 12.7.15 |
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Daily Mail - insurers will have to show last years premium on renewal letters and explain why price has gone up |
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| 12.7.15 |
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Sunday Times - "Insurance costs are set to soar after ‘stealth’ tax rise" |
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| 10.7.15 |
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Fix Auto Wrexham - ABP's visit to Fix Auto Oswestry's second site; bodyshop acquired and refurbished in less than two months |
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| 10.7.15 |
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Selsia Vehicle Accident Centres - targeting the fleet sector as exhibitors at three fleet shows this autumn |
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| 10.7.15 |
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TomTom Telematics - landmark milestone of 500,000 subscribed vehicles passed; more than 36,000 global customers |
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| 10.7.15 |
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DVLA - driving licence check code extended from 72 hours to 21 days: "a victory for common sense", sayd RAC |
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| 10.7.15 |
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Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department (IFED) - large-scale referral fee fraud investigation sees nationwide police action |
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| 10.7.15 |
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Diesel prices - drivers "ripped off by £40m a week"; retailers making 6x more profit on every litre of diesel sold than petrol |
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| 10.7.15 |
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Thatcham - auto-braking: HGVs to catch up with cars: November deadline for mandated fitment of AEB systems in new HGV over 7.5 tonnes |
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| 10.7.15 |
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Budget - Glass's: summer Budget "supports the ongoing economic recovery in general terms and that this is good news for the motor industry" |
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| 10.7.15 |
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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) - clarifies how it decides to handle cases of misconduct |
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| 10.7.15 |
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HPI - consumers see buying a used car privately as a more "trustworthy" and "sincere" option than buying from the trade |
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| 10.7.15 |
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Health and Safety Executive (HSE) - Auto Bodyworks and Wheel Clinic fined for failing to comply with improvement notices |
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| 10.7.15 |
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Rye Street Group - Billy Duffy "delighted" and "proud" with Motor Trader Bodyshop of the Year Award |
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| 10.7.15 |
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Staffordshire Police - 4,386 vehicle seized in first two years of crackdown on uninsured drivers |
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| 10.7.15 |
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Privilege Insurance (Direct Line Group) - Lincoln named the road raage capital of Britain |
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| 10.7.15 |
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London Tube Strike - 1,495 separate congestion hotspots recorded at 17.40 yesterday evening |
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| 10.7.15 |
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Carole Nash - Groupama owned motorcycle insurance broker reports 0.5% rise in pre tax profit in "fiercely competitive" market |
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| 10.7.15 |
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Enterprise - how they won Outsourced Partner Claims Initiative of the Year at this week's British Insurance Awards |
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| 10.7.15 |
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Axa - how their "Making Claims Clear" initiative won Claims Initiative of the Year at this week's British Insurance Awards |
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| 09.7.15 |
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RMI - signs agreement with VBRA |
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| 09.7.15 |
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Fix Auto - $8.2M (Canadian) investment in Fix Auto World "most important strategic move in the history of Fix Auto" |
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| 09.7.15 |
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House of Commons - new Transport Select Committe membership; Louise Ellman re-elected as chair |
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| 09.7.15 |
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USA: LKQ - pay $29m forCoast, one of the largest wholesale aftermarket suppliers of replacement parts for the recreational vehicle industry |
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| 09.7.15 |
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Auto Body Professional magazine - read online now! Exclusive insight into Carlyle, new owners of Nationwide |
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| 09.7.15 |
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Motor Codes - consumer arm of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) appointed ADR provider for UK automotive industry |
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| 09.7.15 |
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Auto Body Professional - latest issue inclues: GT Motive to start in UK in Q3 as major Audatex competitor & Carlyle - new Nationwide owners |
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| 09.7.15 |
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3M - applying 3M science at Goodwood Festival of Speed |
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| 09.7.15 |
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Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) - number of new cars bought on finance provided through dealerships grew 6% in May |
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| 09.7.15 |
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Romania - GI market recorded losses of €30 million; insurance market overall reduced total loss by €300m versus 2014 |
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| 09.7.15 |
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Budget - Ernst & Young (EY): increase in Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) of more than 50% could mean a rise in uninsured drivers |
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| 09.7.15 |
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Autosales Mitsubishi - Aftersales Manager Paul Harrison organises charity fun run to raise money for Market Drayton Foodbank |
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| 09.7.15 |
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LV= - insurer sets up temporary office in Premier Inn hotel to cope with flood of claims following freak hail storm in the north east |
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| 09.7.15 |
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Ireland:Galway Circuit Civil Court - judge throws out two €38,000 PI claims by brothers in case against Aviva |
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| 09.7.15 |
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Budget - KPMG: Insurance Premium Tax increase will raise an additional £1.75bn for the UK government |
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| 09.7.15 |
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British Insurance Awards from Post mag - full list of winners (& finalists) for all 25 awards |
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| 09.7.15 |
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Motor Trader awards - full list of winners (& finalists) for all 25 awards; Rye Street win Bodyshop of the Year |
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| 09.7.15 |
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Budget - MoneySuperMarket: increase to insurance premium tax will add £35 to insurance bills for the average two-car family |
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| 09.7.15 |
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Budget - NFU Mutual: "Budget will provide welcomed reassurances for many mid-sized business owners" |
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| 09.7.15 |
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Budget - AA outrage at hiked Insurance Premium Tax; increase will mean extra £17.50 on average £530 premium |
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| 09.7.15 |
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Marshall Motor Holdings - trading update; good growth in profits; well placed for acquisitions |
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| 08.7.15 |
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USA: LKQ - acquire PartsChannel (second largest aftermarket parts distributor in US) |
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| 08.7.15 |
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I Love Claims - ABP's report from the sixth annual I Love Claims Motor conference |
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| 08.7.15 |
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Budget - comment from Aviva on George Osborne’s proposed review of CMCs and cap on the fees they can charge |
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| 08.7.15 |
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ABP Club Charity Spa Day - Thursday 1 October 2015 at Hill Valley Hotel, Whitchurch, Shropshire; book your place now! |
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| 08.7.15 |
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Budget - responses from ABI, BIBA, RHA, FTA, |
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| 08.7.15 |
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CitNOW Video Awards - winners announced; Cooper BMW Bodyshop, Chelmsford, win the CitNOW Bodyshop video" award |
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| 08.7.15 |
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Budget - IFB (Insurance Fraud Bureau) welcomes review into the regulation of claims management companies |
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| 08.7.15 |
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Budget - road improvement and upgrades announced |
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| 08.7.15 |
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Auto Body Professional magazine - latest magazine includes industry Q2 financial results |
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| 08.7.15 |
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ABP Club Charity Spa Day - Thursday 1 October 2015 at Hill Valley Hotel, Whitchurch, Shropshire; book your place now! |
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| 08.7.15 |
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Budget latest - £9 an hour "national living wage" by 2020; personal tax allowances up; budget speech ended at 1.42pm |
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| 08.7.15 |
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Paragon Automotive - Ian Carlisle appointed as new group CEO; fomer Autoglass Managing Director UK and Ireland 1996 – 2003 |
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| 08.7.15 |
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Budget latest - changes to dividend tax; corporation tax cut; pension tax allowance changed; benefits cap introduced |
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| 08.7.15 |
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Budget latest - Sunday trading hours to be relaxed; devolving power to create "Northern Powerhouse"; inheritance tax changes |
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| 08.7.15 |
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Budget latest - apprenticeship levy to be applied to all large firms |
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| 08.7.15 |
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Budget latest - new Roads Fund financed by Vehicle Excise Duty on new cars from 2017; MOT now not until car 4 years old |
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| 08.7.15 |
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Budget latest - insurance premium tax up to 9.5% (from 6%); major review of regulation of claims management companies |
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| 08.7.15 |
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Budget latest - public sector pay rises set at 1% for next 4 years |
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| 08.7.15 |
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Budget latest -key positioning statements; significant slowing pace of deficit reduction - less austerity |
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| 08.7.15 |
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Office for National Statistics (ONS) - latest ONS figures for Profitability of UK companies: January to March 2015 |
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| 08.7.15 |
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Zurich Insurance Group - selects BT as global networking provider for insurer's operations in 49 countries |
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| 08.7.15 |
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Dent Wizard - mobile SMART repairer supplied with 25 new long wheelbase Mercedes-Benz Vito vans by Fleet Alliance |
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| 08.7.15 |
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Markerstudy - 9th largest motor insurer (ABP Yearbook figures) launches Coat of Arms at staff conference |
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| 08.7.15 |
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RS Motors - Richard Smith of RS Motors, an accredited shotgun coach, wins the Birmingham Proof House trophy 2015 |
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| 08.7.15 |
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Axalta - awarded Volvo Car Corporation's Quality Excellence (VQE) Award in Germany |
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| 08.7.15 |
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Australia: Symach – new Gemini Brisbane site is Australia’s largest bodyshop and the fifth Symach-Gemini project in two years |
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| 08.7.15 |
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Mercedes - new E-class (W123), due Mch 2016, will "take a further major step along the road to accident-free and autonomous driving" |
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| 08.7.15 |
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Axalta - Cromax Repair Systems: a range of four repair systems that cover everything from spot repairs to refinishing premium vehicles |
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| 08.7.15 |
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Dews Motor Group - new 24-hour email helpline for service customers trialed; if popular, could be rolled out to accident repair customers |
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| 08.7.15 |
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China: Solera (owners of Audatex) - parter with MAPFRE Insurance to invest $5 million in Chinese car insurance research facility |
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| 08.7.15 |
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RSA - accounting watchdog to investigate individuals involved with financial irregularities at RSA Ireland |
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| 07.7.15 |
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Going to Motor Trader awards or British Insurance awards on Wednesday evening? Warning no tube trains after 6pm Wed and all day Thurs |
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| 07.7.15 |
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TyreSafe - 10 million tyres on the roads of England, Scotland and Wales could be dangerous and illegal in 2015 |
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| 07.7.15 |
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Steve Thompson - former Group Sales Director of Nationwide joins I Love Claims to grow motor business |
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| 07.7.15 |
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Cambridge News - customer service from an insurer or "how to avoid taking any responsibility whatsoever" |
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| 07.7.15 |
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Bahrain: Bodyshop Revolution - Bahrain-based Euro Motors reveals plans for $10 million bodyshop facility |
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| 07.7.15 |
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The Financial Conduct Authority - Jonathan Davidson (ex Direct Line COO) appointed new Director of Supervision – Retail and Authorisations |
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| 07.7.15 |
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Innovation Group - UK insurers urged to “overtake competitors by exploiting digital” |
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| 07.7.15 |
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Glass's - June Hot Five dominated by family-friendly MPVs and 4x4s as summer gets underway; budget brand Dacia hits top 5 for first time |
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| 07.7.15 |
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Just Car Clinics - Bradford bodyshop awarded Jaguar Land Rover approval incl structural steel and aluminium repairs; £55k investment |
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| 07.7.15 |
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The MIB (Motor Insurers’ Bureau) - updated uninsured drivers' agreement will come into force for accidents occurring on or after 1 Aug |
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| 07.7.15 |
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Autoglass - Melvin Rolling (AutoRestore Technical Director, 14 yrs) appointed Head of UK Facilities - responsible for fleet at Autoglass |
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| 07.7.15 |
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RSA - appoint Scott Egan (ex Towergate, Zurich and Aviva) as Group Chief Financial Officer |
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| 06.7.15 |
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ABP Club - 2015 UK Body Repair Economic Climate Survey launched |
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| 06.7.15 |
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Honda UK - Write Off Avoidance Programme offers VDAs a £10 high street voucher for each successful claim submitted |
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| 06.7.15 |
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Auto Body Professional magazine – we asked 1,500 bodyshops about second hand car parts in body repairs; read the results in the latest issue |
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| 06.7.15 |
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SMMT – record first half for commercial vehicle sales; vans up 19.8%; trucks up 40.6% |
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| 06.7.15 |
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Auto Body Professional magazine - latest issue features Duncan Price from the DfT talk of plans to review structural repairs |
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| 06.7.15 |
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Ageas - Personal Accident cover is hit and miss for SMEs – only six out of 10 have cover |
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| 06.7.15 |
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Auto Body and Motor Claims Expo 2016 - stand bookings now open; check out the 2015 Expo Review online now! |
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| 06.7.15 |
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Netherlands: Axalta Coating Systems - acquires Metalak, Spies Hecker importer in the Netherlands and Belgium |
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| 06.7.15 |
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AA Insurance - hailstones the size of golf balls cause £1.5m damage to 1,700 cars in the north east |
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| 05.7.15 |
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Sunday Mirror - reader found a treasured car destroyed rather than repaired by his insurer – is there anything he can do |
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| 05.7.15 |
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Sunday Times - exposes strong arm tactics of CSS (Complete Claim Solutions); their cold callers push clients into false car accident claims |
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| 04.7.15 |
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Quindell - lawsuit against the firm by 600 of its shareholders could begin next week in form of a group litigation order |
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| 03.7.15 |
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EMM - introduces Colad Sensor Covers, the quick and easy solution for masking integrated parking sensors |
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| 03.7.15 |
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ILC Motor Conference - last call to book for next Tuesdays event at Ricoh; discounted rate for ABP bodyshop members |
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| 03.7.15 |
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Solera - acquisition of CAP Automotive by HPI, cleared by CMA; full 42-page decision available |
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| 03.7.15 |
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Axalta- BB Body Repairers discusses the benefits of Axalta’s Paint and Refinish Apprenticeship Programme |
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| 03.7.15 |
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Auto Body Professional - new issue available on-line, inc GT Motive to start in UK in Q3 as major Audatex competitor & new Nationwide owners |
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| 03.7.15 |
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Blue Insurance - 100 jobs announced at Dublin-based insurer |
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| 03.7.15 |
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The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) - Dr Michael Grenfell appointed Executive Director – Enforcement |
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| 03.7.15 |
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Department for Work and Pensions - millions more to be automatically enrolled into workplace pensions |
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| 03.7.15 |
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US: Enterprise Holdings - veterans and reservists comprise nearly 10 percent of Enterprise Holdings' total US workforce |
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| 03.7.15 |
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Google's self-driving car - insurers to "lose": premiums could shrink by 50% by 2025 and 80% by 2040 |
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| 03.7.15 |
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Henkel - Mini Cooper, Colchester named "Best Workshop" in the UK for time lapse video showing the team colour coding a Mini Countryman |
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| 03.7.15 |
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PPG Industries - confirm headline sponsorship of ABP Ireland National Meetings 2015, Tues 8th Sept - Dublin & Weds 9th Sept - Belfast |
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| 03.7.15 |
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AW Repair Group - pass Volkswagen Audit with flying colours; one of 33 bodyshops to hold Volkswagenfull structural aluminium approval |
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| 02.7.15 |
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Thatcham - Harmonised Future 3D Vehicle Test Target Event – Tuesday 28th July 2015 |
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| 02.7.15 |
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Vauxhall - BBC report: stolen parts being sold on to the body repair market |
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| 02.7.15 |
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BMW - testing hydrogen fuel cell technology from the BMW i8 and 5-series GT prototypes in production vehicles |
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| 02.7.15 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - sign agreement with Magna Steyr to "build some future vehicles in Graz, Austria" |
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| 02.7.15 |
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APU - new ‘crash for ready cash’ motoring scam identified: criminals demand money at scene of staged accident to avoid insurer involvement |
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| 02.7.15 |
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Grove Group - Anne White (ex Akzo Nobel) appointed as Business Development Manager for the South West region |
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| 02.7.15 |
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Tracker - stolen £20,000 caravan in Northamptonshire recovered just 4 hours after theft thanks to telematics technology |
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| 02.7.15 |
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Gocompare.com - 42% of comprehensive car policies exclude misfuelling |
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| 02.7.15 |
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Auto Body Professional magazine - new issue on its way in the post; available on-line NOW - biggest ever issue: 72 pages! |
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| 02.7.15 |
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BIBA - welcomes improved level playing field for customers with conclusion of Insurance Distribution Directive (IDD) political process |
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| 02.7.15 |
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The ABI - new ABI data shows why age is a factor in the price of car insurance; more likely to have accidents and make expensive PI claims |
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| 02.7.15 |
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ClickMechanic - women drivers charged £45 more than men for mechnical repairs; eight out of the ten cities charged a ‘female premium’; |
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| 02.7.15 |
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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles - nearly 50% of van drivers, equating to over 1.2 million vehicles, are driving overloaded vans on UK roads |
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| 02.7.15 |
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The Co-operative Insurance - 6,523 motorists driving on the roads with over 12 penalty points; male driver in Liverpool with 45 points |
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| 02.7.15 |
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Motor Transport awards - full list of all 19 winners and 74 finalists |
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| 01.7.15 |
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Chubb Insurance (UK's 42nd largest motor insurer) - to be bought by ACE, a Swiss insurance company, for $28.3 BILLION |
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| 01.7.15 |
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CAA (Countrywide Accident Assistance Ltd) - acquired by Gallagher Bassett International |
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| 01.7.15 |
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Auto Body and Motor Claims Expo 2016 – stand bookings are now open for Expo 2016 15th & 16th March, EventCity, Manchester |
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| 01.7.15 |
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ClickMechanic - online mechanical repairs marketplace; "UK repair industry has abundance of repair data & great mobile mechanics" |
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| 01.7.15 |
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Gallagher Bassett International (GBI) - global third party claims administrator acquires CAA (Countrywide Accident Assistance Limited) |
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| 01.7.15 |
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Saga - Bennetts bike insurance purchase, latest press release reveals the UK’s over 50s spent £340 million on motorcycles in 2014 |
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| 01.7.15 |
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Spies Hecker - new Magic Sparkle mixing tint contains glass flake pigment |
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| 01.7.15 |
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Keoghs - latest Fraud Index reveals sophisticated fraudsters in top hotspots: Birmingham, Manchester, East London, Bradford and North London |
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| 01.7.15 |
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The Deregulation Act 2015 - policyholder no longer needs to have receipt of motor insurance certificate for policy to be valid |
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| 01.7.15 |
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BVRLA - fleet sector demands safer vehicles; autonomous driving and safety technologies are key to reduced accident rates |
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| 01.7.15 |
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One Call Leasing - new interactive fleet vehicle procurement and management website |
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| 01.7.15 |
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AA - announce joint venture in India for roadside assistance |
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| 01.7.15 |
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Saga - complete £26m acquisition of Bennettts, one of UK's largest motorbike insurers with 220,000 customers |
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| 01.7.15 |
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USA -Rhode Island state pass bill that creates a 2-tier accident repair industry; Class A repairers need to be certified by an OEM |
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| 01.7.15 |
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ABP website in June 2015: 127,282 visits and 1.46 million hits; record of 59,500 hours spent visiting site during the month |
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| 30.6.15 |
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Warning - strikes on FGW trains and London tube on Wed 8 July, day of awards in London for Motor Trader, British Insurance, CitNOW video |
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| 30.6.15 |
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Markerstudy - receives FCA approval for Chaucer purchase making them the 9th largest motor insurer (ABP Industry Yearbook figures) |
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| 30.6.15 |
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Gocompare.com - 7 million drivers have delayed servicing a car due to financial difficulties |
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| 30.6.15 |
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CitNOW Video Awards - shortlist announced including Best CitNOW Bodyshop video |
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| 30.6.15 |
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SMMT - UK auto industry record £69.6bn turnover, up 6.6%; av worker generates £440k; jobs up 3.5%; UK car output expected to reach 1.95m |
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| 30.6.15 |
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The Telegraph - very old drivers tend to pay the most relative to the claims they make; 90+ claim an average 52% of the premium paid |
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| 30.6.15 |
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I Love Claims - Motor Claims Conference takes place next Tuesday, 7th July at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry; free registration for under 30s |
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| 30.6.15 |
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Accident Exchange - increases Surrey dealership Drift Bridge Group loan car capacity by 20%; renews third two-year contract |
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| 30.6.15 |
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Belguim: Symach - new FixLine bodyshop for Bogemans, Brussels; third Symach Belguim bodyshop project in 12 months |
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| 30.6.15 |
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AA - Q1 trading update; "excellent progress in the AA's transformation"; insurance services revenue decreased by 13.0% |
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| 29.6.15 |
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Spraytech – £1.4m investment in two-acre "superbodyshop" |
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| 29.6.15 |
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Autoglass - insurers tell Post they will continue to work with the firm following consumer complaints on BBC Watchdog |
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| 29.6.15 |
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Zurich - calls for standard set of driver metrics for behavioural telematics; Risk Technology data reveals why drivers crash |
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| 29.6.15 |
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City of London Police - new CV unit cracks down on uninsured and unsafe HGVs to improve road safety; 95 vehicles off the road in first month |
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| 29.6.15 |
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Intelligent Telematics - 3G vehicle camera and tracking company launches new mobile app with instant crash alerts and video function |
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| 29.6.15 |
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Consumer Intelligence - one in five young male drivers have black box telematics policy; premium reductions & refunds key to increase uptake |
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| 29.6.15 |
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Toyota - VM's virtual crash test dummies replicate human reactions |
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| 29.6.15 |
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Admiral - Redtail Telematics deal to generate video footage of a crash using Google Earth within minutes of the accident occurring |
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| 29.6.15 |
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Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department (IFED) - jailed ghost broker must repay £650k to victims for UK biggest fake car insurance scam |
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| 29.6.15 |
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The Co-operative Insurance - one in 10 new drivers break the speed limits within a day of passing their test; drivers over 55 are safest |
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| 29.6.15 |
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Redde (formerly Helphire) - trading update; "continuing the positive trend .......results likely to be ahead of expectation" |
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| 29.6.15 |
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Quindell - new statement regarding share suspension; no date yet for release of 2014 accounts |
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| 29.6.15 |
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Quindell - Slater and Gordon (new owners of Quindell's Professional Services Division) finds errors in its last 3 years accounts |
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| 29.6.15 |
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Quindell - Slater and Gordon (new owners of Quindell's Professional Services Division) say FCA investigation will not affect them |
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| 28.6.15 |
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Daily Mail - "Scourge of the smash and grab insurers....my premium soared after I reported slight dent" |
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| 26.6.15 |
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IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists - " very concerned at the alarming 4% increase in road deaths"; calls for VMs to do more |
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| 26.6.15 |
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Aftermarket magazine - to close following retirement of Bob Sockl (Crystal Communications (UK) Ltd) former organiser of CV Show and ATS Show |
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| 26.6.15 |
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FMG - partner with Direct Fleet Insurance (underwritten by Markerstudy) to provide claims management service |
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| 26.6.15 |
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Salvage - Sussex pair face jail after selling "selling hundreds of write-offs" without declaring history to customers |
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| 26.6.15 |
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The HBC/AGS Gumball 2015 - They're off! 34 teams from motor claim industry, 600 miles around Ireland: Friday 26 - Monday 29 June; Ireland |
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| 26.6.15 |
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Just Car Clinics - Michael Kilner, Apprentice Panel Technician at Sheffield branch wins 'Learner of the Year' from Chesterfield College |
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| 26.6.15 |
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MINI - to offer a car- sharing option starting in the US in 2016 |
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| 26.6.15 |
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Guardian - actress Sheila Hancock asks if insurers are biased against older people as Admiral increase her premium from £870 to £2,250 |
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| 26.6.15 |
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Hiscox - acquire RH Specialist Insurance (specialist UK classic car business) from Willis; underwriting continues with ERS |
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| 26.6.15 |
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Liberty Insurance (who bought Quinn Insurance in 2011) - cut 270 jobs as they pull out of UK motor market |
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| 26.6.15 |
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Co-operative Group - Peter Plumb, chief exec of MoneySupermaket appointed as non-exec director |
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| 26.6.15 |
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BCB Dover - bodyshop busines in Dover has closed after 48 years |
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| 26.6.15 |
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Quindell - Slater and Gordon (SGH) issue statement following suspension of Quindell's shares and 17% fall in SGH shares |
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| 25.6.15 |
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DfT - Reported Road Casualties in Great Britain: 146,322 personal-injury road traffic accidents were reported to the police in 2014 |
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| 25.6.15 |
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I Love Claims Motor Conference - Tuesday 7 July, Ricoh Arena, Coventry: Claims In a Consumer-Driven World |
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| 25.6.15 |
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EY (Ernst & Young) - motor insurance market: 2014 is second consecutive year of profit since the 90s but EY predicts fall back to red |
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| 25.6.15 |
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Stuart Sandell, Enterprise Rent-A-Car - team of ten tackle 100-mile Ride London 2015 cycle challenge |
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| 25.6.15 |
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Allianz Global - only 30% of drivers plan ahead for car repair costs; 52% of people would use a credit card or savings to pay for repairs |
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| 25.6.15 |
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GYS - expands range with two compressed air portable lifts |
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| 25.6.15 |
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Quindell - shares in Slater & Gordon (new owners of Quindell Professional Services Division) fall 17.5% on news of FCA investigation |
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| 25.6.15 |
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Consumer Intelligence - motor premiums rose by 0.3% to £677 in 12 mths to May; premiums for over-50s up 5.2% and for under-25sdown 10.3% |
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| 24.6.15 |
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Euro Car Parts - opens dedicated collision parts centre in Glasgow |
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| 24.6.15 |
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Kindertons Accident Management - two new all-electric Nissan LEAF vehicles proving popular |
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| 24.6.15 |
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Enterprise Holdings - Khaled Shahbo Appointed as Managing Director, UK & Ireland at Enterprise |
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| 24.6.15 |
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FCA - rules to force insurers to publish claims data to show "value" of policies |
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| 24.6.15 |
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DfT - Transport Minister hosts skills summit to celebrate female engineers working in transport |
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| 24.6.15 |
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BEN - outsources Payroll Giving to Charities Aid Foundation to support staff giving of 400 automotive companies |
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| 24.6.15 |
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Alton Cars - The Ben Nevis Charity Challenge... conquered in just under 11 hours! |
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| 24.6.15 |
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HPI - partners with Confused.com for white label HPI Check & free valuations; price comparison site currently runs 2,500 valuations per day |
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| 24.6.15 |
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L&I Eaton - new £600,000 bodyshop in Carlisle creates 30 jobs; sixth bodyshop for group |
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| 24.6.15 |
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Renault-Nissan Alliance - 250,00th electric vehicle milestone reached; Nissan LEAF worlds best-selling EV |
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| 24.6.15 |
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Europcar - launches 100% electric Nissan LEAF vehicles in Birmingham; target of 5% electric car fleet by 2020 |
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| 24.6.15 |
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Euro NCAP - 3 new crash test resuts; 5-star for the new Skoda Superb; 4-star for Hyundai i20 and 3-star for Fiat Panda Cross |
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| 24.6.15 |
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AA - millions of second cars could be electric, AA president tells industry at today's Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership Conference |
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| 24.6.15 |
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Ford - 12,000 Ford drivers in London to pilot peer-to-peer car car-share scheme |
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| 24.6.15 |
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Quindell - shares suspended whilst board reviews "historic transactions and acquisitions" and 2014 audit finalised |
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| 24.6.15 |
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Quindell - announce FCA are investigating "public statements made regarding the financial accounts of the Company during 2013 and 2014" |
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| 23.6.15 |
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Audatex - highlights benefits of online and mobile technology to reach customers and engage with them beyond simple insurance cover |
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| 23.6.15 |
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Ford - launches Front Split View Camera as £400 option on S-Max to see round corners to avoid collisions |
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| 23.6.15 |
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Saga - trading update; on track to launch new Motor Insurance panel in summer 2015; received FCA approval for acquisition of Bennetts Bikes |
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| 23.6.15 |
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Thatcham - new repair validation crash test video [good repair v bad repair] on VW Golf now available on-line (replaces Vectra video) |
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| 23.6.15 |
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IMI - ask the SNP's Nicola Sturgeon to support a "Licence to Practise" for car mechanics in the Westminster Parliament |
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| 23.6.15 |
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I Love Claims - two weeks to Motor Conference (Tuesday 7 July); final agenda |
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| 23.6.15 |
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Ford - new video technology to help drivers see around corners to avoid collisions wll debut on Galaxy and S-MAX as £400 option |
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| 23.6.15 |
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Legal & General - insurer and biggest pension fund manager to move out of Kingswood office as part of company-wide location plan |
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| 23.6.15 |
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Nissan - Mike Thompson appointed as aftersales director, former national aftersales manager at Audi UK |
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| 23.6.15 |
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Axalta - Klemens Bartmann tells SURCAR 2015 delegates that lightweight body design is leading to new levels of innovation in coatings |
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| 23.6.15 |
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Standox - positive feedback from Automechanika Dubai |
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| 23.6.15 |
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Glass's - central and local government warned against "demonising diesel" which could impact residual values thanks to higher running costs |
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| 23.6.15 |
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CIPS Supply Management Awards - LV=, Enterprise Rent-a-Car, Jaguar Land Rover, Babcock International Group & Nexus Vehicle Rental named |
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| 23.6.15 |
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Benfield - dealer group launches new low-cost leasing service for retail customers and small businesses |
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| 23.6.15 |
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Samsung - 'Safety Trucks' on test in Argentina to reduce collisions; trucks fitted with cameras and use rear displays to assist overtaking |
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| 23.6.15 |
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Poole Accident Repair - major rebrand and refurbishment for south coast bodyshop |
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| 23.6.15 |
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LV= - new multimillion pound car insurance TV campaign shot on location in Cape Town; theme is "make a change" |
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| 22.6.15 |
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Ireland - RSA's former CEO awarded 1.2million euros for constructive dismissal; RSA to appeal |
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| 22.6.15 |
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TFSmiths (Fix Auto Bradford South) - police investigating after three cars set alight in bodyshop compound |
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| 22.6.15 |
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RAC Cars - “We’re on course to be market leader” as 200,000 listing milestone is passed |
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| 22.6.15 |
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Gocompare.com - risk-averse actuaries named Britain's best drivers, oil rig workers "the most reckless behind the wheel" |
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| 22.6.15 |
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Road Angel - new Halo HD in-car camera has recording mode to capture car park bumps |
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| 22.6.15 |
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Roadsense - Roadwatch Live, new fleet camera system, reduces accident frequency by over 50% and the cost of accidents that do occur by 24% |
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| 22.6.15 |
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Henkel - provides technical support to nine UK universities in the first half of 2015 |
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| 22.6.15 |
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Saint Gobain - new Norton Pro Film Q275 abrasive film discs |
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| 22.6.15 |
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Beta Group - expands maintenance division with Midlands-based Spraybooth Maintenance Services acquisition |
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| 22.6.15 |
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Porsche - takeover deal of toolmaking division of Kuka to boost lightweight vehicle body production |
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| 22.6.15 |
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VansA2Z.com - 82% of owner operators aren’t aware of legislation that could land them in jail; half of all vans fail first MoT attempt |
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| 22.6.15 |
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Citizens Advice - 26% rise in the number of their cases involving parking tickets given on private land; fines can be as high as £300 |
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| 22.6.15 |
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Cars Direct (CD Auction Group) - 40% of trade buyers bid on vehicles ‘out-of-hours' |
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| 22.6.15 |
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MIB (Motor Insurers Bureau) - number of hit-and-run accidents on the rise; 13,500 in 2014 compared to 12,900 previous year |
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| 22.6.15 |
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Daily Mail - "Drivers 'are baffled by no-claims discounts': Millions paying for protection in mistaken belief it will stop premiums rising" |
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| 20.6.15 |
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Daily Mail - "the great insurance swindle: Motorists hit by £1billion rip-off as firms hide huge rises in premiums" |
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| 19.6.15 |
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Bank of England (BoE) - driverless car liability shifts to VMs, says BoE blog |
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| 19.6.15 |
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The IMI - Does the raised education or training participation age mean schools will hold onto pupils to maintain quotas? |
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| 19.6.15 |
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FT report - UK aims to be destination of choice for driverless car testing |
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| 19.6.15 |
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Fix Auto - Forward Motors Ltd (Andrew Ridley) join network as Fix Auto Malvern |
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| 19.6.15 |
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Google - in talks to buy business behind Tesco Clubcard; data from 1bn shoppers |
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| 19.6.15 |
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ABP National Meeting - exclusive announcement by DfT at yesterday's Thatcham meeting; 3 new categories proposed for vehicle salvage disposal |
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| 19.6.15 |
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Salvage Code of Practice - DfT gives ABP Club meeting full details; will be a Statutory Code in 2016; look at structural repairs in 2017 |
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| 19.6.15 |
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Nissan - welcome to Friday, the least productive working day of the week |
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| 19.6.15 |
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Confused.com - New FOI data reveals a 36% decrease since 2012 in drivers and passengers pulled over for not wearing a seatbelt |
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| 19.6.15 |
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Lookers - inaugural Lookers Supercar event in aid of the Prince's Trust hailed a “roaring success" |
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| 19.6.15 |
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Northants Herald & Post - £150,000 uninsured Bentley seized by police after driver was stopped for "silly overtake" |
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| 19.6.15 |
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AA - soaring price of petrol "is forcing drivers off the road" |
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| 19.6.15 |
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CV-Library - auto industry least likely to receive training even though demand for "essential" training is high |
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| 19.6.15 |
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USA - state of California finally reveals details of 6 self-driving car accidents having initially claimied they were confidential |
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| 18.6.15 |
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Admiral - former Admiral employee sentenced for role in £5,000 false whiplash claim against her employer |
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| 18.6.15 |
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AXA - point-of-quote data enrichment checks for CV book of business |
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| 18.6.15 |
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Co-operative Insurance (CIS) - £55m new IT platform agreement with IBM |
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| 18.6.15 |
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MedCo - will now audit firms registered to handle whiplash claims in response to criticism of system, |
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| 18.6.15 |
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BIBA - UK SMEs spend over 600,000 hours a year on company administration rather than core business activities |
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| 18.6.15 |
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Vertu (Bristol Street Motors) - fourth annual Vertu Motors awards |
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| 18.6.15 |
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The Mirror - article refers to accident management as "entire industry of companies more or less designed to make claims and take their cut" |
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| 18.6.15 |
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Akzo Nobel - 30-strong team from Irish repair sector Climb4Cancer to raise funds |
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| 18.6.15 |
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Saab - original Saab parts supplier, Orio UK, now offers next day delivery service |
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| 18.6.15 |
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HMG Paints - renews technical partnership with Prodrive |
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| 18.6.15 |
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ABP Employer Protect - Glaisyers Solicitors explain new laws on workplace pensions and new rules regarding auto-enrolment |
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| 18.6.15 |
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Blackhawk - new products launched at Worldwide Open Day |
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| 18.6.15 |
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Grove Group - appointed sole supplier of Valspar's Matrix refinish products in England, Scotland and Wales |
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| 18.6.15 |
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Spies Hecker - expert primer application advice |
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| 18.6.15 |
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Tesco Underwriting (Ageas and Tesco Bank) - announces resignation of Geoff Carter, CEO |
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| 17.6.15 |
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Salvage code - BVSF criticise proposed changes; call for salvage buyers to be allowed to sell tested undeployed airbags |
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| 17.6.15 |
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Employmentrage - average salaries up 2.7% in last year; unemployment continues to fall as employmet levels rise |
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| 17.6.15 |
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HPI (part of Solera Group) - uncover 649 vehicles a day for sale which were insurance write-offs; offers guide to selecting a safe one |
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| 17.6.15 |
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Trakm8 - telematics provider acquires DCS Systems (RoadHawk, Dogcam and Lawmate) for £3.2m; 3 new directors appointed |
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| 17.6.15 |
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Ireland - 3 men receive suspended sentences for staged car crash |
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| 17.6.15 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - reveal saftey research includes measuring brainwaves to monitor driver concentration and reduce accidents |
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| 17.6.15 |
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Innovation Group- secure £46m software deal with "a Tier One UK Insurer" |
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| 16.6.15 |
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Salvage - Radio 5 Live Investigates; over1,800 cat A and B write-offs have been returned to UK roads in last 3 years |
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| 16.6.15 |
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BBC - Chris Evans to be new Top Gear presenter and lead all-new line-up; signs 3-year deal to replace Jeremy Clarkson |
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| 16.6.15 |
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HBC Vehicles Services - salvage company bought by American giant KAR Auction Services in their first expansion into UK |
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| 16.6.15 |
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ABI - Thousands given false hope of compensation pay outs for industrial deafness as claims lawyers look to exploit the new whiplash |
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| 16.6.15 |
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Peugeot - updated 108 available with Active City Brake and Lane Departure Warning System |
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| 16.6.15 |
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Peugeaot - updated 208 available in "textured paint", (a world-first technology on a volume production vehicle) same price as pearlescent |
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| 16.6.15 |
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AA - Will MedCo cut whiplash compensation claims?; 11% of drivers see ‘nothing wrong’ in claiming for injury even if none was suffered |
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| 16.6.15 |
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Proworx - make 3 new appointments to sales team; Jason Ashfield, Steve Blewitt, Andrew Sarling |
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| 16.6.15 |
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Solera (Audatex) - a "solid business with untapped potential In Asia" says Seeking Alpha investment research |
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| 16.6.15 |
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Inflation – small rise in rate of inflation; CPI up slightly to 0.1%; RPI also up slightly to 0.1% |
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| 16.6.15 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - reveals some of the prototype technologies they are developing to deliver autonomous driving |
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| 15.6.15 |
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Aviva - motor claims office in Manchester to close by end 2016 as hundreds of jobs cut across country |
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| 15.6.15 |
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Salvage - insurers back proposals to mandate revised Code of Practise; full story at Thursdays ABP Club meeting |
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| 15.6.15 |
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RMI – 2014 results; operating profit up £1.4million; £471k salary total for executive directors |
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| 15.6.15 |
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ABP Club meeting: this week on Thursday 18 June at Thatcham - book now to hear how the autonomous car will affect the body repair industry |
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| 15.6.15 |
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Skill Auto - the 12 finalists announced for competition final at Skills Show in November |
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| 15.6.15 |
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The Guardian - driver who uploaded "fabricated" policy from made-up insurance company approved to pick up customers by taxi firm, Uber |
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| 15.6.15 |
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Allianz - PI claims costs represent half of the insurer's overall claims costs; |
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| 15.6.15 |
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Greater Manchester Police - gang sentenced in £225,000 "complex" carsh for cash scam involving Optimum Car Hire |
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| 15.6.15 |
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Henkel - emergency repairs with new high-strength adhesive tape from Henkel |
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| 15.6.15 |
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GEM Motoring Assist (The Guild of Experienced Motorists) - Boris-style tough targets needed to reduce road deaths and injuries nationally |
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| 15.6.15 |
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MoneySuperMarket - car insurance premiums up 8% year-on-year; average premium now £443 - £32 more than May 2014 |
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| 15.6.15 |
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The Alliance of British Drivers (ABD) - call to action for Britain's 30 million motorists |
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| 13.6.15 |
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Queen's Birthday Honours List - MBEs for Colin Hagan of Riverpark Training and Janet Wilkinson of SMMT |
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| 12.6.15 |
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LV= - Broker's Highway motorbike product is now available through software provider Applied Systems |
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| 12.6.15 |
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Scottish Motor Trade Association (SMTA) - Douglas Robertson, chief executive retires, reports AM |
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| 12.6.15 |
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Audatex - system issues resolved at 11.45am |
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| 12.6.15 |
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Audatex - situation update at 11.30am |
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| 12.6.15 |
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ABP Club meeting, Thursday 18 June - book now to see new Thatcham repair validation crash test video; replaces the 2009 Vectra video |
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| 12.6.15 |
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MSL Legal Expenses - two new sales team appointments: Tracey Speke (ex IAM) and Amanda Woosey (ex DAS Legal Expenses and Co-op Insurance) |
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| 12.6.15 |
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Insurance Act 2015 - comes into force on 12 August 2016; free guide to highlight the changes |
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| 12.6.15 |
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Fix Auto Portsmouth - brothers Terry and Chris Clemens take on the South Downs off-road cycle challenge in aid of Royal Brompton Hospital |
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| 12.6.15 |
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CAP - double win at the International Auto Finance Network awards |
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| 12.6.15 |
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The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) - more than 400 people a month arrested for drug-driving in England and Wales |
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| 12.6.15 |
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GSF Car Parts - new signage lights up GSF investment in Peterborough branch |
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| 11.6.15 |
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Your help wanted - 1988 industry trip to Holland with Sikkens; can you identify any of the people in the picture? |
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| 11.6.15 |
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Your help wanted - 1988 industry trip to Holland with Sikkens; can you identify any of the people in the picture? |
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| 11.6.15 |
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Your help wanted - 1988 industry trip to Holland with Sikkens; can you identify any of the people in the picture |
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| 11.6.15 |
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RAC - more stringent identify checks on motor insurance applicants needed |
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| 11.6.15 |
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Aviva - organised fraud up 28% as gangs continue to exploit cash for crash; 1 in 9 whiplash claims "tainted by fraud" |
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| 11.6.15 |
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ABP Club National Meeting - Thatcham, Thursday 18 June 2015 |
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| 11.6.15 |
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GSF Car Parts - speedier parts deliveries with motorcycles |
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| 11.6.15 |
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Italy: Symach - work restarts on the new 173,000 sq ft Symach factory in Bologna; part of a €7 million investment programme |
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| 11.6.15 |
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Alton Cars - Neilson's The Ben Nevis Charity Challenge! |
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| 11.6.15 |
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ILC motor conference, 7 July - additional speakers added to agenda |
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| 11.6.15 |
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Volvo - extensive study reveals their City Safety technology (AEB) reduces insurance claims for rear-end frontal collisions by 28% |
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| 11.6.15 |
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Audatex - enhances AudaVIN+ as it now also provides the manufacturer’s Paint Codes |
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| 11.6.15 |
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SMMT - launch new consumer-facing web portal to enable motorists to identify if their vehicle is on a safety recall list |
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| 10.6.15 |
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Mercedes - start pilot project with Bosch and car2go for automated parking in a car park via your smartphone |
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| 10.6.15 |
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Mercedes - "autonomous driving set to become a reality much more quickly than public thinks"; will be on new E-class (W213), due March 2016 |
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| 10.6.15 |
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Telegraph - "'a query about replacing a house door panel cost me £300 on my Direct Line insurance - even though I didn't make a claim" |
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| 10.6.15 |
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Platinum Accident Repair Centre - publicise Emily Monk winning AutoRaise apprentice award at British Bodyshop Awards |
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| 10.6.15 |
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Insure The Box - Post magazine reports 60 jobs at risk of redundancy at the telematics firm |
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| 10.6.15 |
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ABP Club meeting at Thatcham on Thursday 18 June; book now to learn about the bodyshop of the future; over 120 members have already booked |
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| 10.6.15 |
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Germany: Allianz - plans to cut sales costs and invest in digitising its German operations at Allianz, Europe's largest insurer |
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| 10.6.15 |
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CitNOW - expert judging panel confirmed for the first ever automotive industry video awards |
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| 10.6.15 |
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Glass's - personalising new cars to individual tastes: making the wrong cosmetic changes affects residual values |
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| 10.6.15 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - ‘Pothole Alert’ research could help save motorists billions of pounds in punctures, vehicle damage and accidents |
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| 10.6.15 |
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Google - new Google Compare app allows tech giant to gather insurance data; is Google planning to offer insurance for self-driving car? |
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| 10.6.15 |
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Enterprise - agrees three-season Official Partner deal for the UEFA Europa League to target European audience |
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| 09.6.15 |
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Waregrain - acquire Body and Paintshop Supplies from administrator; makes them UK's 7th largest paint distributor |
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| 09.6.15 |
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Body and Paintshop Supplies Ltd - notices of administration and creditors meeting |
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| 09.6.15 |
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ABP Club meeting at Thatcham, Thurs 18 June - come and hear the latest on the salvage changes from the man at the DfT heading up the project |
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| 09.6.15 |
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IFED and Aviva - prolific conman who made up van crashes to con £33,000 from insurer jailed; kept an "accident notebook" |
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| 09.6.15 |
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Tracker - telematics company partners with BEN |
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| 09.6.15 |
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PwC - lack of career progression in insurance industry deters "new era of talent": female millenials (born 1980-1995) |
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| 09.6.15 |
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MoneySuperMarket - motorists overspend by £1 billion a year- or £62 per policy - by paying for car insurance in monthly installments |
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| 09.6.15 |
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RSA - Suzy Tiffany, currently head of development and commercial claims, Motor and Injury, appointed head of UK legacy |
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| 09.6.15 |
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R-M - new Graphite HD tinter, CV 41 Blue |
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| 09.6.15 |
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Revive! - Julie Proudlock appointed national sales manager |
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| 09.6.15 |
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ERS (Equity Red Star) - plans to increase headcount in Swansea from 230 to more than 400 |
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| 09.6.15 |
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Brown Brothers - Hampshire-based AD Williams Coachworks signs PPG paint and distribution deal |
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| 09.6.15 |
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Motor Insurance - excellent article on how motor insurers need to engage better with their policyholders |
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| 08.6.15 |
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BASF - Dean Niland, ex Morelli, joins BASF Commercial Transport Solutions as Glasurit and R-M technical sales specialist |
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| 08.6.15 |
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Rowan Atkinson - sells McLaren F1 supercar for £8 million, four years after Aviva foots £910,000 repair bill |
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| 08.6.15 |
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Pendragon PLC - acquisition of Californian Lexus dealership cancelled |
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| 08.6.15 |
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BEN - Kate Weaver, suffered a stroke, gave birth 3 days later, completes 5k run in sub 40 minutes to raise funds for two charities |
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| 08.6.15 |
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Axalta Coating Systems - Georg Tautz, business director, refinish systems for Axalta in Central and Eastern Europe presents at IBIS |
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| 08.6.15 |
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Freight Transport Association (FTA) - 72% of London parking fine appeals won |
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| 08.6.15 |
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Licencecheck - abolition of paper counterpart will improve road safety |
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| 08.6.15 |
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3M - technical expertise helping Bloodhound SSC to title of world's fastest car |
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| 08.6.15 |
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Bury2Bury Charity Cycle Ride 2015 - SATA's Matt Stevens leads team to pedal from Bury Football Club to Bury St Edmunds |
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| 08.6.15 |
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Apprenticeships - industry responds positively to AutoRaise Apprentice Draft Agreement; now presented to trailblazers for approval |
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| 08.6.15 |
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DVLA - from today (8 June 2015), the paper counterpart to the photocard driving licence replaced by an online service |
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| 06.6.15 |
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FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) - appoint Mark Steward as new Director of Enforcement and Market Oversight |
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| 05.6.15 |
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Nationwide - Carlyle Group issue press release confirming completion of acquisition; intend to create a "fully integrated.....solution" |
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| 05.6.15 |
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BEN - thank everyone who donated at British Bodyshop Awards |
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| 05.6.15 |
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Post magazine Claims Awards - full list of finalists and winners |
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| 05.6.15 |
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Claims Innovation awards (Claims magazine) - full list of finalists and winners |
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| 05.6.15 |
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Fix Auto UK - new-look corporate website relaunch for network incudes geolocation technology and link to repair tracking portal |
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| 05.6.15 |
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Allianz Commercial - agrees commercial fleet and motor trade deal with FMG |
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| 05.6.15 |
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Fleet Managers' Friend - helps London-based electric vehicle chauffer company cuts premiums by 22% |
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| 05.6.15 |
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RMIF - National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) SMMT's new car and van registration figures "positive" news |
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| 05.6.15 |
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Ocean Automotive - owners of Poole Accident Repair and Yeovil Accident Repair ranked in Investec top 100 with t/o growth of 34% |
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| 05.6.15 |
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GoCompare.com - half of drivers think they don't need additional insurance to drive abroad |
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| 05.6.15 |
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CitNOW - video sent to Harwoods Group's (BMW dealer) customers is a great sales and marketing tool |
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| 05.6.15 |
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RSA Motability - 2015 team tackle the Snowdonia 10 peaks challenge: 20 hours to scale 10 of the highest peaks in Wales |
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| 05.6.15 |
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Carlyle Group - completes Nationwide purchase; Michael Wilmshurst: "Together we intend to broaden and expand our offer" |
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| 05.6.15 |
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PPG - promotes benefits of PPG and Sopp + Sopp CV repair network - FleetWatch - with launch of new website |
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| 05.6.15 |
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ABP Club meeting at Thatcham on Thursday 18 June - BOOK NOW - great speakers including Duncan Price from the DfT on the new salvage code |
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| 05.6.15 |
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Selsia - has - enhanced salvage management services with the addition of extra agents, including CV and plant specialists |
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| 05.6.15 |
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Bates & Partners - workplace pensions: doing nothing is not an option |
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| 05.6.15 |
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Thatcham - extend LCV (Light Commercial Vehicle) insurance group ratings from 20 to 30 groups |
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| 04.6.15 |
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Solera - complete acquisition of DMEa for $142.5m; provider of data-driven customer retention solution for retail automotive industry |
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| 04.6.15 |
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Axalta - ATA Cosmetic Repair Technician assessment now offered at UK Axalta Training Academy |
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| 04.6.15 |
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The Co-operative Insurance - 68% of drivers never used a P Plate; three quarters of motorists surveyed don't know what they are for |
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| 04.6.15 |
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The Co-operative Insurance - 68% of drivers never used a P Plate when they passed their test |
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| 04.6.15 |
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The Co-operative Insurance - 68% of drivers never used a P Plate when they passed their test |
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| 04.6.15 |
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SMMT – year-to-date van sales at all time high |
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| 04.6.15 |
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The Co-operative Insurance - 68% of drivers never used a P Plate when they passed their test |
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| 04.6.15 |
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The Co-operative Insurance - 68% of drivers never used a P Plate when they passed their test |
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| 04.6.15 |
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The Co-operative Insurance - 68% of drivers never used a P Plate when they passed their test |
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| 04.6.15 |
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Google - report one of their self-driving cars was rear-ended last week; 12 accidents in 1.7 million miles of driving in last 6 years |
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| 04.6.15 |
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ACIS: Movac - From Ipswich to Baku, ACIS member Movac Group supporting British hopeful for Rio 2016 |
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| 04.6.15 |
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IAM - urges government to make road traffic policing a higher priority |
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| 04.6.15 |
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Just Car Clinics - "over the moon" that Ryan Jones has been selected to compete for Team UK in World Skills in Brazil |
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| 04.6.15 |
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SMMT - new car sales in May up 2.4%; demand for ultra-low emission vehicles up 4-fold; 39 consecutive months of growth |
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| 03.6.15 |
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Nationwide - High Court of Justice sanctions Carlyle's acquisition of Nationwide |
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| 03.6.15 |
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Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department (IFED) - LV= insurance fraud investigator on a six-month secondment to IFED |
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| 03.6.15 |
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TVR - British sports car brand to return to production with new car designed in collaboration with Gordon Murray Design |
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| 03.6.15 |
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FIAT Chrysler Automobiles UK - major restructuring of senior management team. |
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| 03.6.15 |
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Covéa Insurance - new executive team transfer the insurance business of Sterling Insurance Company Ltd into Covea Insurance Plc |
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| 03.6.15 |
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Lex Autolease - signs new contract with Stagecoach for vehicles and accident management |
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| 03.6.15 |
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Go Skippy Insurance (Eldon Insurance) – 150 Bristol jobs at risk as insurer trials an outsource of services to South Africa |
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| 03.6.15 |
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Go Skippy Insurance (Eldon Insurance) – 150 Bristol jobs at risk as insurer trials an outsource of services to South Africa |
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| 03.6.15 |
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Nationwide - shares suspended and ceases to be a quoted company with effect from today, pending acquisition by Carlyle |
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| 03.6.15 |
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Caffyns plc - reults for y/e Mch 2015; turnover up 9% to £210m; underlying pre-tax profit up 14% to £2.5m |
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| 02.6.15 |
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Euro Car Parts - new Kent and South East London Collision Centre now open |
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| 02.6.15 |
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Thatcham - "turning the screws on freeloaders, cheapskates and low payers feeding off its £8.4m insurer-funded research" says Post mag |
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| 02.6.15 |
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ABP 10th Anniversary Golf Day - Thursday 1 October 2015, Macdonald Hill Valley Hotel, Golf & Spa, Shropshire |
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| 02.6.15 |
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MoneySuperMarket - reveals top 20 male and female names with the most car insurance claims: Duncan, Timothy, Nicholas & Julian top the list |
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| 02.6.15 |
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Toyota: Mobilitas safety education centre - accident avoidance technology on test at Toyota's Japanese facility |
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| 02.6.15 |
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SMMT - Nick Robinson announced as guest speaker for 2015 Annual Dinner |
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| 02.6.15 |
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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) - insurers not treating delegated authority arrangements as outsourcing |
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| 02.6.15 |
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Ageas - Rob Clark, ex ERS, joins the specialist motor team at Ageas as Niche Schemes Underwriting Manager for Personal Motor |
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| 02.6.15 |
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Nissan - Scottish drivers fare worst at parking - one in 17 admits to parking incident |
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| 02.6.15 |
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Bloodhound SSC - 1,000mph land speed car gets a paint job from Paint-by-Simon at 3M's training centre with Akzo Nobel aircraft paint |
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| 02.6.15 |
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Takata - Japanese airbag manufacturer will stop producing one of the types of airbag inflator subject to a US 34million-vehicle recall |
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| 02.6.15 |
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Trend Tracker - aftersales revenue under pressure at franchised dealers as drivers "defect" to independents |
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| 02.6.15 |
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Albany Assistance - refreshed corporate image with new logo and website |
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| 02.6.15 |
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Milton Keynes Audi (Jardine Motor Group) - showroom roof collapses damaging 10 cars |
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| 02.6.15 |
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Accident Credit Group (ACG) / Intelligent Funding Business - founder John Byrne has passed away |
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| 02.6.15 |
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DAC Beachcroft - appoint Craig Dickson as CEO of its Claims Solutions Group (CSG); replaces Bill Paton who has joined RSA |
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| 02.6.15 |
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Messe Frankfurt - to hold Automechanika Birmingham in June 2016 at the NEC in partnership with SMMT |
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| 01.6.15 |
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Microsoft - Windows 10 to launch on 29 July; free upgrade for users of Windows 7 and 8.1; new Spartan replaces Internet Explorer |
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| 01.6.15 |
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USA: Mitchell - how deformation-based estimating, using 3D scanning, could transform the industry |
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| 01.6.15 |
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Vauxhall - first details and picture of all new Astra due end 2015; wight saving of 200kg using ultra-high strength low-weight steels |
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| 01.6.15 |
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Patrick McLoughlin, Transport Secretary - HS2 will go ahead |
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| 01.6.15 |
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ABP Club National Meeting - book your place now, Thursday 18 June 2015, Thatcham |
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| 01.6.15 |
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FMG - supporting road safety as a corporate sponsor to Brake |
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| 01.6.15 |
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Canada: InEdge - insurance analytics data to show repairers & insurers how total claim payments compare to original estimates |
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| 01.6.15 |
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Audi - new A8 model, due in 2017 will feature revolutionary piloted driving technology |
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| 01.6.15 |
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Glasurit - David Philp Commercials switches paint supplier after 32 years |
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| 01.6.15 |
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Aviva - warns delegates at the Brake Fleet Safety Conference that fleet operators are “particularly vulnerable” to crash for cash fraud |
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| 01.6.15 |
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Minden Dust Extraction Systems - exhibiting at Automechanika Middle East for 8th consecutive year, Tues 2nd- Thurs 4th June, Dubai |
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| 01.6.15 |
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Imran Shah - fraudster jailed for six month after netting £1,700 PI claim payout for false car crash |
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| 01.6.15 |
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Gocompare.com - more than half a million modified cars on UK roads; motorists warned about implications for car insurance |
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| 01.6.15 |
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IMI - new eLearning resources for body repair, paint and MET students launched to over 100 training providers |
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| 01.6.15 |
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AutoRaise - new partnership with REAL Experience to engage with young people and the repair industry |
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| 01.6.15 |
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Mirka - Aquastar, a new flexible film abrasive from Mirka |
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| 01.6.15 |
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Association of British Insurers (ABI) - better training and a curfew for young drivers to "reduce collisions and bring down motor premiums" |
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| 01.6.15 |
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Sandicliffe Motor Contracts - expansion plans for HQ |
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| 01.6.15 |
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Multimatic - milti-million pound deal for production of London's only zero-emissions capable black cab, Metrocac, in Coventry |
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| 01.6.15 |
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ABP website – 110,875 visits in May 2015 with 1.30 million hits; 13th month in a row with over 100,000 visits |
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| 31.5.15 |
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Car-sharing - Ford becomes latest vehicle manufacturer to offer service in London |
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| 30.5.15 |
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Autopromotec - held last week in Bologna attracted 104,000 visitors to see 1,587 exhibition stands |
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| 29.5.15 |
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Brightside - specialist insurance broker appoints Neil Macmillan, ex-RSA Group, as non-executive director |
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| 29.5.15 |
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Endsleigh - year end 31 December 2014 results: turnover up 13% to £66.4m; profit up 65% - from £3.5m to £5.8m |
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| 29.5.15 |
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Quindell - complete sale of Professional Services Division; outcome of PwC review; return of capital; changes to board |
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| 29.5.15 |
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Daily Mail - elderly motorists penalised: insurance renewal premium trebles for 89-year-old Stan Green, who has been driving for 72 years |
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| 29.5.15 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - to build new factory in Eastern Europe to build new Defender model (L663) say reports |
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| 29.5.15 |
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Ocean Automotive - owners of Poole Accident Repair and Yeovil Accident Repair invest £14.5m in new Audi dealership |
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| 29.5.15 |
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Direct Line - complete sale of international division to Mapfre for £431m; proceeds to be returned to shareholders in special dividend |
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| 29.5.15 |
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Farécla - congratulates DWS and Bridgend ARC for their success at the British Bodyshop Awards |
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| 29.5.15 |
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UK referendum - German vehicle manufacturers have the most to lose is UK exits EU; fifth of all German cars go to UK drivers |
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| 29.5.15 |
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Arnold Clark – sad news that Hugh Wallace, managing director of Arnold Clark Finance, has passed away |
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| 28.5.15 |
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new London Motor Show - to be held in Battersea Park from 5 to 8 May 2016 |
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| 28.5.15 |
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Direct Line - a few key points from David Mills presentation on "The view of the customer" at IBIS |
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| 28.5.15 |
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Fix Auto - new You Tube video of Fix and Go Swansea shows an 8-hour day condensed to just 3 minues thanks to time-lapse camera |
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| 28.5.15 |
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IBIS - day 1 round-up from Athens |
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| 28.5.15 |
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HMG Powder Coatings - Conor McHugh joins growing team in Republic of Ireland as sales representative |
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| 28.5.15 |
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Inter-est - new photo solutions app to speed up vehicle damage assessment process: Driver-cam and Repair-cam - £1.50 per job |
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| 28.5.15 |
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Toyota - retains title of the Most Valuable Automotive Global Brand, China Life named top Insurance Global Brand for 2015 |
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| 28.5.15 |
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Generali - reports suggest Italian insurance group will invest in London-based telematics company, MyDrive Solutions |
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| 28.5.15 |
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Petrol & diesel prices - official data shows prices have increased for 16 weeks in a row |
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| 28.5.15 |
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Brake - urges employers with vehicle fleets to take advantage of new technology to reduce accidents and lower premiums |
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| 28.5.15 |
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Petrol and diesel - sales in first 4 months were highest for 3 years |
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| 28.5.15 |
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Revive! - Jim Kimber, owner of Revive! Oxford paints the town red |
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| 28.5.15 |
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Apple - drops strong hint they have plans to transform the automotive industry, saying the car is "the ultimate mobile device” |
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| 27.5.15 |
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ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) - can you always rely on them 100%? |
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| 27.5.15 |
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Ansible Motion - new multi-million pound automotive R&D simulator centre opens in Hethel, Norfolk |
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| 27.5.15 |
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ABI - Huw Evans, the ABI's director general comments on the Queen's Speech 2015 |
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| 27.5.15 |
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Valspar - acquire the performance coatings businesses from Quest Specialty Chemicals, owners of Prospray |
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| 27.5.15 |
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uSwitch - "greater transparency and control over premiums is welcome"; calls for more insurers to follow AXA's example |
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| 27.5.15 |
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AXA - first insurer to display last year’s premium on all motor, home and SME business insurance renewals |
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| 27.5.15 |
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Axalta - fundraising in the UK for leukaemia charity |
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| 27.5.15 |
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National Windscreens - appointed sole supplier for Ageas Glass Line customers |
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| 27.5.15 |
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Queen's Speech - key points plus official background notes |
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| 27.5.15 |
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IMI - Steve Nash welcomes new Government's goal of 3 million additional apprenticeships in 5 years questions whether it’s achievable |
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| 27.5.15 |
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Australia: analysis of the "4 great panel beating families" behind Gemini, Capital SMART, SmashCare, AMA, the 4 Australian consolidators |
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| 27.5.15 |
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Valspar to Acquire the Performance Coatings Businesses from Quest Specialty Chemicals, owners of Prospray |
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| 27.5.15 |
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I Love Claims - more than 100 delegates from 29 insurers already booked for sixth ILC Motor Conferene, Tuesday 7 July, Coventry |
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| 27.5.15 |
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In-Car Cleverness - new telematics partnership with Novatel Wireless for vehicle tracking, accident detection and driver behaviour |
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| 27.5.15 |
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Fiat - Mopar, the aftersales brand of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles UK, announces changes to its parts & service structure |
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| 27.5.15 |
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Confused.com - new deal with Motors.co.uk to promote Confused.com as exclusive car insurance partner |
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| 27.5.15 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - results for y/e Mch 2015: sales up 5%; investment of £3.1 billion; EBITDA profit margin of 18.9% ahead of Porsche |
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| 26.5.15 |
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ABP Employer Protect - Glaisyers provides ABP members with advice on Shared Parental Leave (SPL) |
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| 26.5.15 |
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CAP - part-ex and short cycle disposal valuations ‘blind spot’ removed with new 0 - 12 month forecasts |
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| 26.5.15 |
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Ireland - Eric Keogh - man with 192 previous convictions - jailed for racking up 36th no-insurance offence |
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| 26.5.15 |
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IBIS - begins tomorrow (Wednesday) night in Athens until Friday lunchtime |
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| 26.5.15 |
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Deloitte - UK motor insurance premiums in 2014 fell by £400 million to £13 billion; combined ratio slightly improved to 101% |
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| 26.5.15 |
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Direct Line and Brake - risky overtaking forces one in seven drivers to take evasive action |
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| 26.5.15 |
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Ireland: Setanta - claims still outstanding one year after motor insurer collapsed |
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| 26.5.15 |
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Saga - top 3 bosses given £12million in bonuses in May 2014 floatation; chief exec had received £144million when merged with AA in 2007 |
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| 25.5.15 |
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Telegraph - "Why bad driving will be eliminated by 2020 – and car insurance costs will plummet" |
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| 24.5.15 |
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Telegraph - "Driverless cars will shave '£265' off insurance premiums in five years" |
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| 22.5.15 |
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Nationwide (NARS) - General Meeting and Court Meeting confirm acquisition by Carlyle; will cease to be a plc on 3 June |
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| 22.5.15 |
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Dashcams - sales up 918% in last 12 months; 29 of UK's leading motor insurers would now consider footage in a claims process |
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| 22.5.15 |
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ABI - responds to FCA reviw of SME claims handling; we "will carefully consider these findings" |
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| 22.5.15 |
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USA - new portable, non-destructive weld inspection technology could allow bodyshops to measure structural repair quality |
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| 22.5.15 |
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Allianz Global Assistance UK - increases number of partnerships with national networks of independent recovery operators |
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| 22.5.15 |
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Just Car Clinics - apprentice Ryan Jones finishes final selection competition for Team UK going to WorldSkills in Brazil |
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| 22.5.15 |
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Quindell - FCA give approval for Slater and Gordon's £673million acquisition to go ahead "shortly" |
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| 22.5.15 |
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FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) - review highlights gap between insurance claims service and SMEs' expectations |
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| 22.5.15 |
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Confused.com - we are 3 times more likely to get caught by mobile speed cameras than fixed; 23% of fixed cameras are not in use |
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| 21.5.15 |
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BMW UK - Sytner Oldbury win Bodyshop of the Year 2015; Lee Bartrop of Halliwell Jones Wilmslow wins Bodyshop Manager of the Year |
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| 21.5.15 |
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Fix Auto - Morley Accident Repair Ltd join network as Fix Auto Derby |
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| 21.5.15 |
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Ford - beat 10 rival manufacturers to retain a 250-car annual supply deal with Allianz |
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| 21.5.15 |
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MedCo - criticism of rules to join panel of MedCo whiplash experts |
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| 21.5.15 |
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National Windscreens - promotes Nicky Coetsee to Regional Director position |
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| 21.5.15 |
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Amlin - 2015 Q1 results: UK fleet motor rates up 6.3%; GWP down 1.4%; average renewal rates down 3.5% |
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| 21.5.15 |
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RSA - completes sale of Sun Alliance Insurance (China) Limited (RSA’s business in China) to Swiss Re Corporate Solutions |
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| 21.5.15 |
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British insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) - 9% increase in telematics based motor insurance policies |
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| 21.5.15 |
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Hastings - 2015 Q1 results: customer numbers up 19%; GWP up 23%; group net revenue up 16% |
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| 21.5.15 |
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Frost & Sullivan - advanced telematics will revolutionise global connected car market and provide new revenue streams |
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| 21.5.15 |
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The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) - Simon Oliphant, ex Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions, new BVRLA chairman |
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| 21.5.15 |
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The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) - warns drivers not aware of impending changes to scrapping of driving licence counterpart |
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| 21.5.15 |
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Accident Advice Helpline - infographic shows number of RTA PI claims has fallen from 828,489 (2011-2012) to 749,555 (2012-2013) |
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| 21.5.15 |
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Inchcape - trading update; "good start to 2015" |
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| 20.5.15 |
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USA: Tesla – solves problem of liability in the event of an autonomous vehicle overtaking manoeuvre crash |
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| 20.5.15 |
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HPI - if you buy a Lamborghini, make sure you can afford the insurance! |
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| 20.5.15 |
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CAA - deploys Inter-cept from Inter-est to triage damaged vehicles |
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| 20.5.15 |
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Symach - Canadian repair group with 330 bodyshop buys first Symach bodyshop system for Toronto site |
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| 20.5.15 |
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Volkswagen - delighted with praise from Thatcham for 45% drop in third party personal injury insurance claims due to fitment of ACC and AEB |
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| 20.5.15 |
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Thatcham - Third party injury claims on the Golf VII are 45% lower than equivalent cars due to Autonomous Emergency Braking |
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| 20.5.15 |
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Markerstudy Group: 9th largest motor insurer (ABP Yearbook figures) – HR director tells HR magazine the group is keen to "fast track" |
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| 20.5.15 |
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Standox - recent audit confirms ISO 9001:2008 quality management standard at Standox |
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| 20.5.15 |
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Dunmuir Coachworks - North Ayrshire bodyshop employs first ever apprentice thanks to Barnado's scheme |
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| 20.5.15 |
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Manchester Fort Shopping Park - vehicles in Manchester car park had their locks jammed in botched car radio hack |
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| 20.5.15 |
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Direct Line - man stages sit-in at their offices until he gets £7,000 accident payment owed to him |
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| 20.5.15 |
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Quindell - Slater & Gordon say Professional Services division will be run as a separate entity once acquisition completed |
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| 20.5.15 |
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Inflation – move into negative inflation - prices lower now than a year ago ; CPI is -0.1%; RPI unchanged at 0.9% |
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| 20.5.15 |
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Fix Auto - another night of celebration with 3 wins at British Bodyshop Awards |
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| 20.5.15 |
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Eco Repair Systems - confirm new series of training course dates |
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| 20.5.15 |
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Selsia - wins Innovation in Accident Management Award at Fleet World Honours Award 2015 |
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| 20.5.15 |
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Fleet World magazine - winners of their annual Honours awards unveiled |
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| 20.5.15 |
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WheelRight - only half of tyre pressures are within 10% of their correct levels; 1 in 10 vehicles are more than 20% under-inflated |
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| 20.5.15 |
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ABI - support reduction in the drink drive limit proposed by the Police Federation |
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| 20.5.15 |
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Police Federation - how to stop women drink driving will be a topic of debate at their conference this week |
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| 19.5.15 |
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Thatcham - get the BEN Events Team back on the road |
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| 19.5.15 |
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Daimler Trucks - get first road licence for an autonomous heavy-duty truck.in the USA |
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| 19.5.15 |
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Vouchercloud - young drivers pay twice as much for a year's insurance as the cost of their first car |
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| 19.5.15 |
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IFED - Jaymz William Charlton Clarke-Tomlinson jailed over £60,000 nationwide fake car insurance scam through Personal Touch Insurance |
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| 19.5.15 |
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Just Car Clinics - Lincoln bodyshop the first established JCC site to be recommended for approval for BS 10125 by BSI themselves |
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| 19.5.15 |
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IFED - victory for esure as postman who tried to scam insurer for £292,000 is jailed |
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| 19.5.15 |
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IMI - UK experts visit South Africa during Automechanika, Johannesburg |
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| 19.5.15 |
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Enterprise - Mike Nigro to head up European operations as Jum Burrell retires |
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| 19.5.15 |
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Australia: The Sunday Age - reports of motorists in the state of Victoria having cars "hijacked" by repairers and tow truck operators |
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| 19.5.15 |
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Innovation Group - results for half-year to 31 Mch; turnover up 11%, pre-tax profit down 31%; UK Motor revenue up 59% to £10.1m |
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| 19.5.15 |
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I Love Claims - annual motor conference on 7 July has theme of "Claims In a Consumer-Driven World"; discounted ABP bodyshop member rate |
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| 19.5.15 |
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Google - Price Comparison Site in the US and UK is shaking up the insurance industry; what's next? |
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| 19.5.15 |
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Honda - outsource all UK training delivery operations (inc aftersales) and apprenticeships to Raytheon Professional Services |
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| 18.5.15 |
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BIBA - new insurance ratings facility gives members access to Standard & Poor's insurance credit ratings |
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| 18.5.15 |
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Audi - new A4 due this year is a mixture of aluminium and steel joined by rivets, screws and high-tech adhesives |
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| 16.5.15 |
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FMG - invest £1 million in new technology to launch innovative new digital driver interface |
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| 16.5.15 |
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Vizion Network - Paul Wood and Juliet Scott join from Innovation Group as Business Account Manager and Supply Chain Manager respectively |
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| 15.5.15 |
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AA Ireland - drivers warned drivers to expect 20% premium rises as increasing traffic means more collisions |
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| 15.5.15 |
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Prodrive Composites - secures £5 million of orders for new British carbon composite sports cars |
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| 15.5.15 |
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Barclaycard - bad drivers waste £84 a year, survey finds |
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| 15.5.15 |
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IAM - 11% increase in over-70s drivers, more than 1million over 80s and numbers predicted to double by 2035 |
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| 15.5.15 |
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Symach - new bodyshop for Elite Automotive Alliance (EAA), a VW dealer in Riyadh, Middle East |
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| 15.5.15 |
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Australia: comparethemarket.com.au - one of the biggest killers of young drivers is the car they drive, study reveals |
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| 15.5.15 |
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Direct Line - public backs lower drink drive limits for young drivers |
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| 14.5.15 |
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LV - managing director, John O'Roarke, considering non-exec role at insurer after his contract ends in 2016 |
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| 14.5.15 |
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The Association of British Insurers (ABI) - calls for graduated driving licencing |
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| 14.5.15 |
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Brown Brothers Distribution - extended range of Bodyline Affinity body fillers |
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| 14.5.15 |
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BEN - team places still available for ‘Automotive Challenge Cup’ - sail to success in aid of BEN |
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| 14.5.15 |
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Chartwell – huge investment to install a Vehicle Accident Damage Appraisal (VADA) facility at Derby bodyshop |
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| 14.5.15 |
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British Bodyshop Awards 2015 - charity draw raises £8,830 for The Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity, BEN and The Seward Cancer Foundation |
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| 14.5.15 |
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Thanes Valley Police - PC Tom Mynehan, Cowley Police Station, Oxford, dismissed after falsely claiming his car had been stolen |
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| 14.5.15 |
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RoSPA - alliance calls on new Government to save young drivers’ lives |
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| 14.5.15 |
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Autotech Prestige - new, fully refurbished 8,000 sq ft bodyshop and MOT premises for Milton Keynes repairer |
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| 14.5.15 |
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Lookers (Dutton Forshaw & Dovercourt) - trading update: "a record result for Q1" |
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| 13.5.15 |
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Fiona Bruce - is OK after her fall at the end of last night's British Bodyshop Awards event; "bruised and bloody but unbowed ! " |
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| 13.5.15 |
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Google's self driving car - 11 "minor" collisions since the project launched six years ago but the car was not at fault |
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| 13.5.15 |
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Thatcham - British Bodyshop ‘Apprentice Mentor of the Year’ Award recognises importance of supporting young talent |
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| 13.5.15 |
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Total Accident Management - launches new telematics solution with Omnia |
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| 13.5.15 |
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Visiongain - calculates the global automotive advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) market will reach $21.7bn this year |
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| 13.5.15 |
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RSA - appoints Darren McKenzie as new Chief Operating Officer for UK and Western Europe |
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| 13.5.15 |
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AA insurance - MD tells BIBA conference technology is ‘opportunity for brokers’ |
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| 13.5.15 |
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Frost & Sullivan - intelligent mobility to reduce traffic congestion by up to 30% and cut collisions by up to 33% |
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| 13.5.15 |
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British Bodyshop Awards 2015 - 812 guests, 30 awards and one outstanding night! |
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| 13.5.15 |
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BIBA (British insurance Brokers' Association) - number of telematics motor insurance policies grew 9% in 2014 to 323,000 policies |
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| 13.5.15 |
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Government - unemployment continues to fall; average pay up 2.2% compared to a year ago |
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| 13.5.15 |
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Euro NCAP and ANCAP - study reveals low speed AEB (autonomous emergency braking) leads to 38% reduction in rear end crashes |
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| 13.5.15 |
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Nissan and Toyota - 6.5 millions cars worldwide recalled to replace potentially faulty airbag inflators made by Takata |
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| 13.5.15 |
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British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) - surveys the fleet industry ahead of its Technology Congress |
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| 13.5.15 |
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Vertu (Bristol Street Motors) - results for y/e 28 Feb; turnover up 23% to £2.07 billion; pre-tax profits up 33% to £21 million |
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| 13.5.15 |
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Admiral - Henry Engelhardt to step down as CEO in 1 year's time; replacement will be current COO David Stephens |
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| 12.5.15 |
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British Bodyshop Awards 2015 – the full list of winners are announced |
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| 12.5.15 |
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Prasco - crash replacment parts company (formerly known as Direct Automotive Ltd) turns 10 |
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| 12.5.15 |
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Prasco - crash replacment parts company (formerly known as Direct Automotive Ltd) turns 10 |
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| 12.5.15 |
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Prasco - crash replacment parts company (formerly known as Direct Automotive Ltd) turns 10 |
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| 12.5.15 |
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British Bodyshop Awards 2015 - why it's ok to hit the vodka luge later |
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| 12.5.15 |
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Kevin Cooper, Valspar - to cycle 512km from London to Paris to raise money for BEN |
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| 12.5.15 |
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Spies Hecker - marks two decades of electronic colour measurement |
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| 12.5.15 |
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BIBA and Mactavish - launch introductory guide to the Insurance Act 2015 for UK brokers |
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| 12.5.15 |
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Glass's - number of nearly new cars on the market almost doubles |
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| 12.5.15 |
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British Bodyshop Awards 2015 - tonight’s the night! Dodgems, games and chocolate on tap |
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| 12.5.15 |
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Revive!’s - running a series of competitions to celebrate sponsorship of British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) driver Andrew Jordan |
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| 12.5.15 |
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Cambria Automobiles - half-year results; turnover up 18.6%; profits up 63.8% |
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| 12.5.15 |
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Innovation Group - new contract win with "leading European insurance company" for their Insurer Claims and Insurer Analytics solutions. |
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| 11.5.15 |
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Autonomous cars - "are they as safe as we thought?", asks the Daily Mail; 4 out of 48 have crashed in California since September |
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| 11.5.15 |
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British Bodyshop Awards 2015 - head to Twitter for the news, the views and the photos! |
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| 11.5.15 |
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IAEA National Conference – on the issue of badly repaired vehicles, John Dwyer warns he “will not go quiet” |
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| 11.5.15 |
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British Bodyshop Awards 2015 - behind the scenes as the ABP team prepare for tomorrow evening! |
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| 11.5.15 |
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Revive! - mobile cosmetic repair frachise offers all franchisees a masterclass in customer service |
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| 11.5.15 |
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Ford - new free-to-download app lets Ford drivers create a PDF damage report at the scene of an accident |
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| 11.5.15 |
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Auto Industry Consulting - Ezi-Methods web-based repair methods system launched to Irish repairers |
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| 11.5.15 |
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Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) - whiplash claims have fallen by 23% after Jackson reforms |
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| 11.5.15 |
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Cromax - signs partnership agreement to supply paint to Punch Powertrain Solar Team in Belgium |
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| 11.5.15 |
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Quest Automotive Products – Prospray owners report "significant" growth in the UK and Europe |
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| 11.5.15 |
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British Bodyshop Awards - joining instructions; drinks reception starts 6.15pm; seating for awards at 6.50pm, awards start 7.10pm prompt |
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| 11.5.15 |
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Steve Plunkett (Volvo Car bodyshop programme manager - heads up charity football match on 20 May at Carrow Road (home of Norwich City FC) |
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| 11.5.15 |
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Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) - clear information about payment options when buying car insurance not always given |
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| 10.5.15 |
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ABI - comment on general election result; "for the insurance industry, this is a Government we can work with" |
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| 10.5.15 |
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Thursday 22 October 2015 - a busy day in our industry with events from Fix Auto, Vizion, IMI, RMI |
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| 08.5.15 |
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Fix Auto - brand new Fix Auto Wrexham bodyshop open just seven weeks after owner, Lee Hitch, picks up the keys |
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| 08.5.15 |
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Markerstudy - 9th largest motor insurer (ABP Industry Yearbook figures) forms new "Ultimate" affinity division |
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| 08.5.15 |
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FMG - entended two-year agreement with LeasePlan UK |
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| 08.5.15 |
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British Bodyshop Awards 2015 - post Election fever: Fiona Bruce will present awards to 30 bodyshop winners |
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| 08.5.15 |
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BlackCircles- on-line tyre retailer sold to Michelin for £50million; Mike Welch who founded company 15 years ago aged 21 gets £16m+ |
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| 08.5.15 |
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Vehicle Procurements (VP) - continues Air Ambulance support, total £5,909 raised so far |
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| 08.5.15 |
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IAM - older drivers statistically safer; the IAM wants to encourage them to stay on the road |
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| 08.5.15 |
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British Bodyshop Awards 2015 - back by popular demand, the UK's definitive 100% live Motown experience |
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| 08.5.15 |
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British Bodyshop Awards 2015 - it's back... it's cool, it's the ABP Vodka Luge! |
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| 08.5.15 |
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Pendragon - trading update; pre-tax profit up 10.4%; aftersales gross profit up 3.6% |
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| 08.5.15 |
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Ageas - Q1 trading update; profits in Q1 2015 compared to loss in Q1 2014; Barry Smith to retire |
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| 07.5.15 |
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SMMT - YTD top 10 selling models plus sales by manufacturer approved bodyshop programme |
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| 07.5.15 |
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SMMT - new car sales in April up 5.1%; highest April sales for 10 years; 38 consecutive months of growth |
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| 07.5.15 |
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DVLA - scrapping the paper counterpart of the driving licence will net millions for the DVLA thanks to premium rate number |
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| 07.5.15 |
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Farécla - Jonathan Kent appointed as Marketing Assistant |
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| 07.5.15 |
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Draft of new National Bodyshop Apprentice Standard - YOUR OPINION is wanted |
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| 07.5.15 |
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IAEA - invite all ABP Club members to join them at their annual conference (moderated by David Cresswell) on Sat 9 May for just £20 |
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| 07.5.15 |
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esure - Q1 trading update; in-force motor policies up 1.7% to 1.401 million policies; small personal injury claims up 10.7% |
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| 07.5.15 |
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Aviva - Q1 trading update; "turnaround is on track and ahead of schedule" |
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| 07.5.15 |
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RSA - Q1 results; "positive start "; strong growth in telematics |
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| 07.5.15 |
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UK Claims Excellence Awards from Insurance Times - full list of winners from tonights award ceremony |
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| 07.5.15 |
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Accident Exchange - collisions on motorways involving foreign lorries have increased by 14% since 2012 |
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| 06.5.15 |
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Quindell - former leader of the Conservatives, Michael Howard, in discussions to join board of Quindell |
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| 06.5.15 |
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Axalta - Q1 results; "Worldwide net sales from refinish end-market grew 2.7% on a constant currency basis" |
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| 06.5.15 |
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Solera - results for Q3; worldwide turnover up 7%; "launch of the Digital Garage starting in the UK" |
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| 06.5.15 |
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British Bodyshop Awards 2015 – supporting 3 fantastic charities: The Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity, BEN & the Seward Cancer Foundation |
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| 06.5.15 |
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Auto Trader - majority of motorists don’t think things will improve on the motoring front whichever party takes power after the election |
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| 06.5.15 |
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National Windscreens - software delivers 99.5% right first time accuracy in first 100,000 enquiries |
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| 06.5.15 |
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Ireland: The Garda - €6m Garda motor insurance IT system suspended due to database errors |
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| 06.5.15 |
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Swansea Crown Court - man selling his car banned from driving because buyer took it for a test drive and was killed |
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| 06.5.15 |
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British Bodyshop Awards 2015 - Hey Mr DJ... Martyn Rowley, armed with 200,000 tunes, resident DJ at BBA next week! |
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| 06.5.15 |
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Google - more searches made using mobile devices than PCs |
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| 06.5.15 |
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Ireland: draft road traffic bill - Road Safety Authority calls for legislation to ensure that write-offs stay off the road |
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| 06.5.15 |
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Direct Line - trading update; "well positioned to meet our 2015 financial objectives." |
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| 05.5.15 |
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Modern Claims magazine - full list of the 19 winners from their awards evening last week |
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| 05.5.15 |
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Motor Trader awards - full list of finalists for all 24 awards; bodyshop award finalists are Rye Street, Devonshire and Marshall Blackpool |
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| 05.5.15 |
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National ARG - a year of acquisitions for the network with eight new sites added already |
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| 05.5.15 |
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Solera - aquisition of CAP Automotive is cleared by CMA (Competition and Markets Authority) Holdings of |
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| 05.5.15 |
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Standox - practical tips on staying healthy in the bodyshop |
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| 05.5.15 |
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MoneySuperMarket - turbocharged premiums: drivers warned that vehicle modifications could double their policy cost |
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| 05.5.15 |
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British Bodyshop Awards 2015 - PPG to showcase motorsport partnerships next week's British Bodyshop Awards |
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| 05.5.15 |
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Vodafone Automotive UK - vehicle security and telematics centre opens in Burnley |
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| 05.5.15 |
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The Association of British Insurers (ABI) - cyber insurance to become a business essential within the next decade |
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| 05.5.15 |
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Cambridge Consultants - DropTag, a low-cost, Bluetooth windscreen tag can tell if a hire car has been involved in an accident |
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| 05.5.15 |
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Thatcham - generating repair methods in half the time with new escribe feature, Methods Direct |
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| 05.5.15 |
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IMI - Labour support licensing of technicians; Conservatives will consider licensing only if it supported their principles of de-regulation |
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| 03.5.15 |
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Tax disc - car clamping by DVLA up 62% to 8,700 a month after scrapping of paper road tax disc |
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| 02.5.15 |
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Ford - teams up with Marmalade telematics insurance to help young drivers afford their first new car |
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| 01.5.15 |
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Co-operative Insurance - launches £70m bond to fund investment programme focussing on members |
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| 01.5.15 |
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Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department (IFED) - three arrests into suspected sale of LV= motor customers' confidential information |
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| 01.5.15 |
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International Applications (IAL) - completes acquisition of the Trade Group |
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| 01.5.15 |
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British Bodyshop Awards - over 800 guests now booked; only 9 tables left |
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| 01.5.15 |
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International Transport Forum - 90% of conventional cars in cities will be "superflous" when fleets of self-driving cars hit the road |
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| 01.5.15 |
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ABI - motor premium tracker shows average of £360in Q1 2015 was "up slightly" on Q1 2014, but 2% lower than Q4 2014 |
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| 01.5.15 |
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Caliber Cillision Centers - largest repair chain in the US acquires Washington bodyshop group to take network to 279 shops |
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| 01.5.15 |
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Ageas - commercial team: appoints Andrew Fletcher (ex Endsleigh and Groupama) and Beth Shaw (ex Zurich) and moves Allison Hughes in |
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| 01.5.15 |
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Symach - completes first bodyshop installation in the Caribbean for Ford dealer, Yrausquin |
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| 01.5.15 |
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Lesley Upham (Commercial Director at Thtcham - leaves to join Sarah Sillars at IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) as Commercial Director |
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| 01.5.15 |
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AkzoNobel - launches Automatchic Vision, a new digital colour matching system |
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| 01.5.15 |
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Cambria - acquire second Land Rover franchise from TH White in Royal Wotton Basset, Swindon for £7.6million |
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| 01.5.15 |
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Vertu (Bristol Street Motors) - acquiire Bury Land Rover (from Pendragon) and Bradford Jaguar (from Lancaster) |
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| 01.5.15 |
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ABP website – April 2015: 17% up on last year with 115,562 visits and 1.42 million hits |
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| 30.4.15 |
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Carcraft - "UK's leading car supermarket" (£120m turnover) goes into administration; losing £8m a year; all 10 sites shut; 550 jobs lost |
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| 30.4.15 |
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Audi - pilot project with Amazon and DHL to have parcels delivered directly into the boot of your car using keyless access technology |
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| 30.4.15 |
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Aston Martin - secures £200 million of additional funding for development of new range of cars including DBX luxury crossover |
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| 30.4.15 |
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Green parts - ATF Professional (leading monthly newletter for salvage industry) features ABP Parts survey at Expo as lead story |
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| 30.4.15 |
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Quindell - receive approval from SRA (Solicitors Regulation Authority) for aquisition by Australian law firm Slater Gordon |
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| 30.4.15 |
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Saga - results for y/e 31 Jan 2015: motor revenue down 12%, but motor profits up 9%; policy count up 1.5% to 1.08 million |
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| 30.4.15 |
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BBC North west - traffic warden resigns after footage of her giving a taxi driver who's just crashed a ticket goes viral |
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| 30.4.15 |
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UK Supreme Court - UK government ordered to reduce air pollution in landmark ruling |
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| 30.4.15 |
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FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) - fine Moorhouse Group £159,300 in relation to sale of commercial vehicle add-on insurance products |
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| 30.4.15 |
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LKQ Corporation - Q1 results: turnover up 9.6%, profits up 2.3% |
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| 30.4.15 |
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HPI - wins Car Dealer's Vehicle Provenance Check Provider of the Year award for third year |
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| 30.4.15 |
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Freight Transport Association (FTA) - warns the DVLA's new licence checking system won't deliver the goods |
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| 30.4.15 |
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FMG - Andrew Cope, FMG's Executive Chairman leads management buyout: new management have 58% control |
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| 30.4.15 |
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IAEA - all ABP Club members invited to join the assessors at their annual conference on Sat 9 May for just £20 |
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| 30.4.15 |
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WNS - details of the fees and repair payments between WNS and Acromas Insurance (owned by Saga plc) |
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| 30.4.15 |
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The Association of British Insurers (ABI) - promises to "crack down" on claims management companies and reform car accident payout system |
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| 30.4.15 |
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Moneysupermarket.- trading update: "continue to make good progress" |
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| 30.4.15 |
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Aviva - board changes; chairman John MacFarlane retires as chairman and replaced by Adrian Montague |
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| 30.4.15 |
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LV - Q1 trading update: "lower than usual claims levels as a result of the benign weather"; 200,000 drop in motor policy numbers |
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| 29.4.15 |
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Coverbox - telematics insurer moves to larger offices to make room for its new technology business, Insure Telematics Solutions (ITS) |
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| 29.4.15 |
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Perth Sheriff Court - motorist caught speeding at 73mh in a 30 in bid to beat insurance tracker curfew |
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| 29.4.15 |
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ABRA Collision & Glass - private equity investment groups "big drivers" in the growth of consolidators in US repair market |
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| 29.4.15 |
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Finch Group - broker to provide telematics insurance package for HGV sector |
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| 29.4.15 |
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EY (Ernst & Young) - entrepreneurs call on next Government to prioritise reduction in corporate tax levels and invest in roads |
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| 29.4.15 |
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Venson Automotive Solutions - fleet solutions company expands with new purpose-built workshop for vehicle conversions |
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| 29.4.15 |
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The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) - VMs distracting drivers by overloading car interiors with technology and comfort |
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| 29.4.15 |
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McLaren Automotive - extends relationship with technical partner AkzoNobel for fifth year |
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| 29.4.15 |
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Hull College - dedicated body repair student: Elizabeth Hodgson's 120-mile commute for her "chosen vocation" |
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| 29.4.15 |
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Daily Mail on SMMT report - two-thirds of new cars have no car tax (road fund licence) in first year: potential £1.3billion “black hole" |
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| 29.4.15 |
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Axa - roll out eServe, their new digital claims tracking tool to all brokers;available for customers later in the year |
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| 28.4.15 |
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The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) - auto industry welcomes European Parliament decision on eCall |
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| 28.4.15 |
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SMMT - UK CO2 emissions fall for 17th consecutive year as Britain heads off Europe, selling more plug-in cars than any other country |
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| 28.4.15 |
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Axalta - Cromax agrees two-year sponsorship deal with Honda Racing team Sweden for FIA World Touring Car Championships |
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| 28.4.15 |
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The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) - disappointed at pokitical parties' lack of commitment to cutting deaths on UK roads |
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| 28.4.15 |
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Election 2015 - what UKIP, the Green party, DUP, SNP and Plaid Cymru promise for businesses and motorists |
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| 28.4.15 |
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ABI - claimant solicitors urged to register to use askCUE personal injury service from 5 May to prevent fraudulent claims |
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| 28.4.15 |
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The Parts Alliance - Toolhireclub.com: new national tool hire programme includes four bodyshop products |
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| 28.4.15 |
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British Safety Council - raising awareness of business benefits of good health and safety: 2.3 million workplace injury deaths globally |
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| 28.4.15 |
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Direct Line and Brake - half of drivers admit flouting traffic laws |
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| 28.4.15 |
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Redde (Helphire) - trading update: "continued growth leads to current trading exceeding expectations" |
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| 27.4.15 |
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Election 2015 - what the Conservative, Labour and Liberal Democrat parties promise for businesses and motorists |
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| 27.4.15 |
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Andy Pennell - completes the London Marathon with a "run, jog and fast walk" after a leg fracture at MILE 7! |
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| 27.4.15 |
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PPG - new training partnership with Dublin Institute of Technology |
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| 27.4.15 |
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Swift Accident Solutions - MD of Chester-based personal injury claims company jailed for six and a half years along with 14 others convicted |
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| 27.4.15 |
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DVLA - scrapping the driving licence paper counterpart could cause "chaos" for British holidaymakers hiring cars |
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| 27.4.15 |
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Quest Automotive Products – Prospray owners report “significant” growth in the UK and Europe |
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| 27.4.15 |
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Audi - launches 200 apprenticeship vacancies within its dealership network for 2015 and dedicated Advanced Apprenticeship Programme website |
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| 26.4.15 |
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British Bodyshop Awards - full list of the 122 finalists in alphabetical order with their award category |
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| 26.4.15 |
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RSA - biggest shareholder - Cevian Capital - considering voting against the company's remuneration report |
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| 26.4.15 |
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Ireland - motor premiums up 14% in last year, due to under-pricing in previous years |
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| 26.4.15 |
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Volkswagen Group - chairman Ferdinand Piech quits following power struggle with chief executive Martin Winterkorn |
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| 25.4.15 |
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Just Car Clinics - The anticipation is rising for the British Bodyshop Awards 2015 |
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| 25.4.15 |
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BVSF (British Vehicle Salvage Federation) - annual seminar report |
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| 24.4.15 |
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WNS (Holdings) Ltd [parent of WNS in the UK] - results for y/e 31 March 2015; turnover up 6% to $534m; pre-tax profit up 45% to $81m |
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| 24.4.15 |
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BIBA - unskilled workforce and rising costs from suppliers a barrier to growth, says Manchester bodyshop, Barlow Street Motors |
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| 24.4.15 |
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The Times Top 50 Employers for Women - Enterprise Rent-A-Car makes the list for ninth consecutive year |
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| 24.4.15 |
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Ipswich Accident Repair Centre - Dan Smith, who recently completed his apprenticeship, wins BMW's 2015 Outstanding Achiever Award |
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| 24.4.15 |
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Just Car Clinics - second site in Scotland Awarded British Standard BS 10125 |
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| 24.4.15 |
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IAAF (Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation) - president Graham Knight calls for unity in parts distribution |
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| 24.4.15 |
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DriveFactor - US insurance telematics start up acquired for $22million, customers includes Admiral Group in the UK |
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| 24.4.15 |
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UK Select Accident Repair - recent investment in STL TEMPO spraybooth has already increased throughput by five cars per week |
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| 24.4.15 |
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Glass's = clocking a "genuine" issue for first time in decades but it's drivers NOT dealers fiddling the mileage |
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| 24.4.15 |
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SMMT - stolen vehicles down 70% in a decade, SMMT calls for more detailed theft tracking |
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| 24.4.15 |
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Daily Mail - Why drivers' insurance costs soar after accidents that weren't their fault – even if they don't make a claim |
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| 24.4.15 |
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Admiral - no longer providing "interim management statements" (trading updates) |
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| 23.4.15 |
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Top Gear - producer Andy Wilman quits show |
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| 23.4.15 |
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Top Gear - James May says no to returning as “Me and Hammond with a surrogate Jeremy is a non-starter" |
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| 23.4.15 |
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AXA – new Drive Coach safer driving app available for the Apple Watch: launched tomorrow |
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| 23.4.15 |
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Honda - switching to global platform for 2017 Civic to cut production and parts costs |
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| 23.4.15 |
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Suzuki - continues partnership with ACIS for Akzo Nobel and appoints Morelli Group for Axalta |
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| 23.4.15 |
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Bluegrasscoms - accredited as a Living Wage Employer: currently £7.85ph or £9.15ph in London |
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| 23.4.15 |
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Autonect - UK start-up invites seed-funding for connected vehicle app |
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| 23.4.15 |
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Devon and Cornwall Police - repairers asked to sign up to Garage Watch alert system to target vehicles involved in hit-and-run collisions |
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| 23.4.15 |
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Revive! - cosmetic vehicle repairs could help boost dealer profits, says Revive! |
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| 22.4.15 |
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British Bodyshop Awards - over 750 guests now booked; full list of over 150 businesses represented; less than 20 tables remaining |
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| 22.4.15 |
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Women's Automotive Group - record attendance for seond meeting of 2015 |
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| 22.4.15 |
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Solera - acquire DMEautomotive (DMEa) a leader in data-driven customer retention and marketing solutions for the retail automotive industry |
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| 22.4.15 |
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Claims Innovation awards from Claims magazine - full list of finalists for the 9 awards |
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| 22.4.15 |
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Google - self driving cars "inevitable" says Google's director of engineering |
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| 22.4.15 |
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Tesco Insurance - results for y/e 28 Feb 2015; motor grew by 5%; insurance profits up 7.1% |
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| 22.4.15 |
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Fix Aut UK - Aldon Coachworks joins as Fix Auto Blackpool & Fylde |
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| 22.4.15 |
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ITV - £45k car stolen just six hours after it was bought: insurance policy "invalid" as not in the hands of policyholder |
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| 22.4.15 |
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EuroNCAP - latest test results: five stars for Suzuki Vitara and Renault Espace, Mazda 2 and Fiat 500X receive four stars |
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| 22.4.15 |
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Gocompare.com - 34% of drivers haven’t switched car insurance in three years |
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| 22.4.15 |
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Daily Mail - Our cars were written off while parked on the drive, so why are insurers (admiral and Aviva) still arguing? |
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| 22.4.15 |
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Akzo Nobel - launches new version of Lesonal waterbourne Basecoat WB GT |
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| 22.4.15 |
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RAC - Northern Ireland vehicle management company DFC partners with RAC for telematics technology as standard in all DFC vehicles |
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| 22.4.15 |
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Nationwide - 2014 results: turnover up 19.4% to £187m; pre-tax profit £1.3m; strong underlying cash flow |
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| 21.4.15 |
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Suzuki - prices of selected accident repair parts cut by 15% including headlamps, rear bumpers and airbag modules |
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| 21.4.15 |
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BSM (British School of Motoring) - change vehicle supply deal to Peugeot 208 from Vauxhall Corsa |
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| 21.4.15 |
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Petrol & diesel prices - official data shows prices continue to creep up - eleven weeks in a row of price rises |
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| 21.4.15 |
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AA - sets sights on connected car technologies aimed at younger drivers to "reinvigorate" the business |
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| 21.4.15 |
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Bodyshop magazine - deadline for awards entries extended by nearly 4 weeks |
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| 21.4.15 |
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IMI - partners with A.C.T to offer members health and safety and careers advice |
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| 21.4.15 |
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Direct Line - fees to amend or update insurance policy details almost as annoying as being charged to use publics toilets |
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| 21.4.15 |
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EMM - launches Colad Clean Pads, new ultra thin polishing pads |
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| 21.4.15 |
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ERS (Equity Red Star) - Inter-est awarded contract for triage of damaged vehicles using Inter-cept Solution |
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| 21.4.15 |
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BMW - official: body of new 7-series (September launch) features extensive use of carbon-fibre combined with aluminium and steel |
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| 21.4.15 |
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PPG - Nationwide Crash Repair Centres renew 5 year paint supply agreement with PPG Refinish UK |
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| 21.4.15 |
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IBIS - final speaker line-up confirmed for Athens in May |
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| 21.4.15 |
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Teeside Crown Court - two jailed for staged car accidents: insurers paid out £16,650 for claims plus £18,477 in costs |
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| 21.4.15 |
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Albany Assistance - online customer portal scoops European IT award |
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| 21.4.15 |
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I Love Claims motor conference - 7 July, Ricoh; special offer for ABP members; first speakers confirmed including LV's John O'Roarke |
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| 21.4.15 |
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Grand View Research – worldwide safety standards fuel the market for collision detection and avoidance systems: Bosch is a key supplier |
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| 21.4.15 |
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Spies Hecker - new "all-rounder" high solids primer for fast repairs |
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| 21.4.15 |
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Nissan - 1 in 3 European motorists have had a parking incident in last five years, but Brits fare best |
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| 21.4.15 |
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Ingenie - Richard King stands down from ingenie – Chris McKee becomes CEO |
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| 21.4.15 |
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AA Insurance Premium Index - average comp premium in Q1 2015 was £530, down 5.8% on Q1 2014; “Low premiums can’t last” says AA |
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| 21.4.15 |
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uSwitch - just 3% of British drivers have a telematics car insurance policy and 25% don’t know what telematics is |
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| 20.4.15 |
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British Nodyshop Awards 2015 - exciting line-up of Victorian-style games, sponsored by Vision by Bluegrass |
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| 20.4.15 |
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Just Car Clinics - all sites in JCC's network receive hybrid training |
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| 20.4.15 |
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Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) - incoming APIL president will criticise unfair, "one-sided" and "dishonest" defence |
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| 20.4.15 |
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Hippo Motor Group – Blackburn dealer doubles aftersales capacity: investing in spraybooths and staff |
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| 20.4.15 |
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Motorpoint - partners with Marmalade to help young drivers buy and insure their car online |
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| 20.4.15 |
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Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department (IFED) - Andover man pleads guilty to £60,000 fake car insurance scam |
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| 18.4.15 |
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Ultra-low emission vehicles (ULEV) - registrations reach all-time high; Q1 2015 up 386% on Q1 2014 |
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| 17.4.15 |
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Quindell - receives offer for telematics businesses from City financier Edmund Truell says FT |
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| 17.4.15 |
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Volvo - Rye Street Coachworks benefitting from a close working relationship with their local dealer, Marshall Volvo Bishops Stortford |
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| 17.4.15 |
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Women's Automotive - last chance to register for next Tuesday's meeting with speakers; Garry Thomes of Admiral and Helen Thomas of Mercedes |
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| 17.4.15 |
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BEN - thank everyone who donated at the Networking dinner at EXPO, raising over £1,800 |
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| 17.4.15 |
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Expo - workplace pension advice from Bates and Partners proved popular at Expo |
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| 17.4.15 |
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AkzoNobel - helps students in Amsterdam build world's first modular car, with bio-fiber composite reinforced panels |
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| 17.4.15 |
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FMG - retains Investor in People award |
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| 17.4.15 |
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ONS (Office National Statistics) - employment continues to rise as unemployments falls; average pay up 1.8% compared to a year ago |
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| 17.4.15 |
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Volvo - Accident Assistance programme sees 30% increase in repair volumes in first 3 months with White Room Consortium |
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| 17.4.15 |
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Quindell - shareholders approval given to sale of Profesional Services division to Slater & Gordon |
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| 17.4.15 |
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IMI - "encouraging" that political parties support concept of apprenticeships: automotive industry relies on the system |
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| 17.4.15 |
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Admiral Group - new software for insurer's latest policy administration system |
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| 17.4.15 |
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In-car Cleverness - adds Novatel Wirless’ Mi-Fi portfolio of vehicle telematics solutions |
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| 17.4.15 |
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2015 British Bodyshop Awards - Ageas ‘Customer Engagement Plan' finalists announced! |
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| 17.4.15 |
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Quindell - former chairman Rob Terry gives his verdict on the deal with Slater and Gordon |
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| 17.4.15 |
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Fix Auto - second Fix & Go fast repair bodyshop opens in Pontypridd, South Wales |
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| 16.4.15 |
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DfT and salvage - ABP Club members views on the draft salvage code of practice presented to department officials |
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| 16.4.15 |
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Peugeot - to offer textured paint finish in 2 colours on facelifted 208 this summer;priced the same as pearlescent paint |
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| 16.4.15 |
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PPG Industries - acquires REVOCOAT, a global supplier of sealants and adhesives for the automotive industry, from AXSON Group |
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| 16.4.15 |
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Owlsbury Accident Repair Centre, Crowborough - suffered break-in last week with Transit van stolen |
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| 16.4.15 |
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Renault - present the 'Dealer of the Year' award to their top 5 dealers in the UK |
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| 16.4.15 |
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CAP - 1970s car colours are making a comeback: green, beige, gold, bronze, brown, yellow and organge are on trend |
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| 16.4.15 |
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The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) - 136mph speeder in Wales "one of the worst cases of speeding caught on a safety camera in GB" |
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| 16.4.15 |
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2015 British Bodyshop Awards - back by popular demand... the Nationwide dodgems! |
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| 16.4.15 |
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The Carlyle Group - the new owners of Nationwide quadrupled US repair chain, Service King, in just two years |
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| 16.4.15 |
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In-Car Cleverness (ICC) - Spire Automotive sees decrease in accidents while trialling ICC technology in courtesy, demo and pool cars |
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| 16.4.15 |
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The Motorline Group - Nissan mechanical and servicing work upsell increases by 47% thanks to CitNOW workshop app |
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| 16.4.15 |
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VBRA and RMI NAB - two body repair industry associations to merge |
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| 16.4.15 |
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Peugeot Citroën and General Motors - announce 3rd joint vehicle project; new small van to replace Berlingo/Partner/Vauxhall Combo in 2018 |
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| 16.4.15 |
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Quindell - analysts from Bank of America Merrill Lynch query the purchase by Slater and Gordon |
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| 16.4.15 |
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Claims Awards from Post magazine - full list of finalists for the 11 awards |
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| 15.4.15 |
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UK Claims Excellence Awards from Insurance Times - full list of finalists for the 12 awards |
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| 15.4.15 |
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Ageas & Halo Accident Repair Centre - finalists at British Insurance Awards for "Claims Initiative of the Year - Insurer" award |
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| 15.4.15 |
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British Insurance Awards from Post mag - full list of finalists for all 25 awards |
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| 15.4.15 |
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Cromax - Venezualan artist Jaime Gili's 10-car "works of art" painting project |
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| 15.4.15 |
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Quest Automotive Products - lace up their running shoes on again for another Walk, Jog, Run Charity Event |
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| 15.4.15 |
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My Green Fleet (FAB Recycling) - appointed by British Gas to supply fleet parts |
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| 15.4.15 |
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2015 British Bodyshop Awards - Thatcham "Apprentice Mentor of the Year" finalists announced! |
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| 15.4.15 |
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Expo - ABP Employer Protect Champagne winner: Louise Woolacott, of Fix Auto Mid Devon |
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| 15.4.15 |
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Expo - "outstanding" reviews from Sheffield College and Tameside College lecturers and students |
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| 15.4.15 |
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Solera - CMA revoke initial enforcement order made in relation to acquisition of CAP Automotive |
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| 14.4.15 |
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IAAF - successfully challenge warranty refusal from BMW UK on car serviced with non-OE parts outside BMW network |
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| 14.4.15 |
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Confused.com - car insurance price index Q1 2015 reveals a marginal quarterly price drop of 0.5% |
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| 14.4.15 |
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Ford - real-time commercial vehicle fleet telematics with partner, Telogis, to debut at 2015 CV Show |
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| 14.4.15 |
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Women's Automotive - second meeting of 2015 takes place Tuesday 21 April, Stoke Poges: limited spaces remain - book your place now! |
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| 14.4.15 |
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Quindell - Mark Williams (previous roles inc AXA and Legal & General) appointed Group Finance Director |
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| 14.4.15 |
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Brown Brothers Distribution - win major supply contract from Fleet Solutions (Scotland) |
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| 14.4.15 |
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Standox - happy 60th birthday, Standox |
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| 14.4.15 |
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Fix Auto Dagenham - Net Promotor Score (NPS) prize draw highlights importance of delighting customers |
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| 14.4.15 |
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IMI - eLearning April Roadshow: 20th (Hertford) 28th (Bristol) 29th (Leeds) and 30th (Glasgow) |
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| 14.4.15 |
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Inflation – rate of inflation stays at zero; CPI is 0.0% eg prices unchanged from a year ago; RPI down to 0.9% |
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| 14.4.15 |
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IMI - nominations for the 2015 IMI Outstanding Achievers Awards are now open, categories include Light Vehicle and Body Repair |
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| 14.4.15 |
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Glass's - active safety systems "essential" to consumers and fleets |
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| 14.4.15 |
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Quindell - Laurence Moorse steps down from board; Mark Williams becomes Group Finance Director |
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| 13.4.15 |
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Middle East: Copart - open their second facility in region, this time in Bahrain, to complement Dubai which opened in 2012 |
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| 13.4.15 |
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SMMT – record commercial vehicle sales; new van sales in Q1 up 22.3% |
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| 13.4.15 |
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Markerstudy - agreement reached to buy Chaucer’s UK motor business making them the 9th largest motor insurer (ABP Industry Yearbook figures) |
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| 13.4.15 |
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Daimler Trucks - expanding digital services business in a bid to win big trucks business |
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| 13.4.15 |
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car - £13,500 donated to Motability |
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| 13.4.15 |
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ACIS - "inundated" with enquiries after a successful Expo |
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| 13.4.15 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - officially opens its ‘factory within a factory’ as Solihull plant commences production of the new Jaguar XE |
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| 13.4.15 |
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Isuzu - new network of specialist fleet centres offer capped labour and parts rates and like-for-like courtesy vehcile |
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| 13.4.15 |
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Sad news that Warren Smith, Tecreports has passed away |
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| 13.4.15 |
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US motor insurers - autonomous cars "major threat", could see the end of at fault claims |
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| 12.4.15 |
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CV Show - takes place this week at the NEC on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday |
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| 12.4.15 |
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Expo - Car-O-Liner nurtures young talent in Skills arena |
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| 12.4.15 |
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DVLA - following change in vehicle tax disc rules, number of cars clamped for unpaid tax rises 60% |
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| 12.4.15 |
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Self-driving cars - should make roads safer, save energy and improve mobility, but they also might make some people sick says new research |
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| 12.4.15 |
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Direct Line - cleared by Advertising Standards Authority in complaint about their 'car repaired within 7 days' TV advert |
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| 10.4.15 |
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2015 British Bodyshop Awards - the finalists are announced! |
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| 10.4.15 |
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Audi - automated driving control unit ready for production cars within the next two years |
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| 10.4.15 |
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Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department (IFED) - insurance cheat sentenced following scam to obtain £10k worth of car insurance for £10 |
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| 10.4.15 |
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East Bilney Coachworks - Chris Browne, ex Pertwee and Back, joins East Bilney as bodyshop manager at Great Yarmouth site |
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| 10.4.15 |
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Just Car Clinics - Dundee bodyshop first to be awarded British Standard BS 10125 in Scotland |
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| 10.4.15 |
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Revive! - high demand for minor repairs to bodyworks and alloys to maximise used car values |
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| 10.4.15 |
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Brightside - specialist insurance broker announces partnership with Royal London Group |
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| 09.4.15 |
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Petrol & diesel prices - official data shows prices continue to creep up - nine weeks in a row of price rises |
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| 09.4.15 |
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Ford - renew patent licence agreement with LKQ giving exclusive rights to distribute "aftermarket replicas" of Ford US parts until 2020 |
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| 09.4.15 |
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Fiat Group Automobiles UK - name change to Fiat Chrysler Automobiles UK Ltd |
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| 09.4.15 |
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Glass’s - data deal with Experian |
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| 09.4.15 |
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TyreSafe - £26,000 fine and suspended sentence for dealer selling "dangerous" tyres |
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| 09.4.15 |
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BEN - Scotland ball a glittering success |
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| 09.4.15 |
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Hastings - 2014 results: premiums up 19% to £483m; profit up 39% to £69m; customer numbers up 20% to 1.71million |
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| 09.4.15 |
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Shell - designing an ultra-compact and super-efficient city car |
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| 09.4.15 |
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Henkel - new YouTube video for bodyshops includes practical advice and tutorials |
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| 09.4.15 |
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IAM - motorists more concerned about potholes than reducing the number of road accidents and casualties, according to IAM survey |
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| 09.4.15 |
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Volvo Car UK - Enterprise Rent-A-Car signs up to Volvo's Co-Pilot fleet management package |
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| 09.4.15 |
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United Rental Group - independent rental network introduces "new to rental" bodyshop package: Jo Baillie-Smith as Development Manager |
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| 09.4.15 |
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Nissan - to make automatic braking (AEB) standard on all their volume cars in Japan by autumn 2015 |
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| 09.4.15 |
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Co-operative Insurance - 2014 results: revenue down 22%; operating result was loss of £7m, compared to profit of £36m in previous year |
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| 08.4.15 |
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ATG Risk Solutions - US telematics data specialist secures investment and promises "sweeping changes" in insurance policy rating and pricing |
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| 08.4.15 |
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Injuries Claims Board - outgoing chief exec at Irish goverment body chief defends concept of a lawyer-free approach to compensation |
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| 08.4.15 |
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Gocompare.com - 9 in 10 comprehensive policies offer courtesy car but less than half guarantee that drivers actually receive one |
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| 08.4.15 |
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Tracker - launches new telematics solution for businesses with a fleet of up to 20 vehicles |
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| 08.4.15 |
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Ambra Car Service - Symach customer hits YouTube to promote super fast repairs concept |
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| 08.4.15 |
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XL Motors Accident Repair - invests in new site and creates 11 jobs |
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| 08.4.15 |
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SMMT - new car sales in March up 6.0%; best month since 1999; 37 consecutive months of growth |
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| 08.4.15 |
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Hastings Direct - reports value insurer at £1bn ahead of stock market float |
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| 07.4.15 |
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Axalta Coatings - announce that Warren Buffet's firm, Berkshire Hathaway, has bought an 8.7% stake for $560m from Carlyle Group |
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| 07.4.15 |
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Just Car Clinics – half year results: turnover up 7% to £23.8m; pre-tax profit up 58% to £0.45m |
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| 07.4.15 |
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No Nonsense - Two years of research conducted by the Irish car insurance company reveals that women behave better behind the wheel |
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| 07.4.15 |
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Paragon - defleet deal with GM for 30,000 vehicles per year |
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| 07.4.15 |
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Babcock - painting out the competition: Automotive Apprentice of the Year |
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| 07.4.15 |
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The Department for Transport (DfT) - HGV speed limits increased: industry reaction |
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| 07.4.15 |
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Nationwide & PPG - a win in both races in first outing for their sponsored car, driven by Dan Cammish in Porsche Carrera Cup at Brands Hatch |
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| 07.4.15 |
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Aviva - welcome the establishment of MedCo, to provide an independent medical expert for diagnosis of whiplash claims |
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| 02.4.15 |
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comparethemarket.com - A lack of competition between insurers means car insurance premiums are likely to keep rising this year |
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| 02.4.15 |
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Swinton - ready for the flood of post-Easter Monday motor insurance claims? 30% surge, says insurer |
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| 02.4.15 |
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Marshall Motor Holdings – Stock Exchange float raises £40million to “accelerate” the company’s growth |
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| 02.4.15 |
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Setanta - compensation over defunct motor insurer 'a complete fiasco' |
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| 02.4.15 |
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Volvo Car UK - Life Paint product to improve cyclist safety |
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| 02.4.15 |
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CitNOW - launches BAFCA: the first ever automotive video awards |
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| 02.4.15 |
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Enterprise - acquires City Car Club, Britain's largest independent car sharing business |
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| 02.4.15 |
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Axalta - Chinese Mercedes-Benz bodyshop and dealer managers visit Axalta in Wuppertal, Germany |
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| 02.4.15 |
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Vodafone Automotive - new name for Cobra Automotive Technology, vehicle secitory and telematics specialist |
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| 02.4.15 |
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Sewards - message from the directors following the sale of the business to Nationwide; Paul & Ian are retiring, Richard staying on. |
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| 02.4.15 |
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IFB - MD of Chester-based Swift Accident Solutions part of crash for cash group facing jail |
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| 02.4.15 |
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HPI - MOT and tax data added to trade HPI checks |
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| 02.4.15 |
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AA - launch mobile tyre service |
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| 02.4.15 |
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Steve Thompson - a message from Nationwide's former Group Sales Director |
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| 02.4.15 |
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The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) - 86% of vehicle fleets have experienced an accident in past year |
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| 01.4.15 |
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ACIS - win 3-year agreement as preferred paint & consumables supplier to Europcar's approved bodyshop network |
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| 01.4.15 |
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IFB (Insurance Fraud Bureau) - welcomes guilty verdict on £1million "crash for cash" fraudsters |
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| 01.4.15 |
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Ageas - to provide fully branded motor insurance product for all Volkswagen Group brands - Audi, VW, SKODA, SEAT or VW Commercial |
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| 01.4.15 |
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Quindell - issue correction to shareholder circular and share suspension lifted |
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| 01.4.15 |
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Women’s Automotive - 20 days to go until the next meeting: Tuesday 21 April at Duffield House, Stoke Poges, courtesy of Akzo Nobel |
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| 01.4.15 |
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MyLicence - DVLA and Motor Insurance Bureau (MIB) held weekly meetings ahead of MyLicence launch, reports Insurance Age |
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| 01.4.15 |
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ERS - motor insurer creates 170 jobs in Swansea |
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| 01.4.15 |
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Axalta Coating Systems - announces $1 billion secondary stock offering |
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| 01.4.15 |
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AW Repair Group – national and local press interest as group boosts local employment and raises awareness of crash repair industry |
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| 01.4.15 |
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LV= - Wunelli supports LV='s drive into telematics market |
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| 01.4.15 |
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Telegraph - reports “error” found in Quindell deal: shares suspended |
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| 01.4.15 |
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Catlin - completes £85million sale of Insurethebox stake |
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| 01.4.15 |
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Rye Street Group - 25 years young today! |
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| 01.4.15 |
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Minden - flying the flag again in China |
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| 01.4.15 |
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Glass's - autonomous vehicle technology could lead to leasing revolution |
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| 01.4.15 |
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Bosch – world’s largest automotive supplier agrees to plead guilty to price fixing and pay $57.8 million |
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| 01.4.15 |
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Innovation Group - secure a new insurer software win with a "Tier One European Motor brand" |
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| 01.4.15 |
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Nationwide - board agrees cash offer for the business from the Carlyle Group (asset manager) at 100p per share; values business at £43.2m |
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| 01.4.15 |
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Nationwide - Steve Thompson, group sales director, is leaving the business |
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| 01.4.15 |
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Nationwide - announce acquisition of Seward Accident Repair Centre group of 8 bodyshops for £3.8m net cash |
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| 01.4.15 |
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ABP website – March 2015: 22% up on last year with 125,950 visits and 1.44 million hits; Q1 up 24% to 380,887 visits |
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| 31.3.15 |
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Service Ins Co - (31st lagest motor insurer) closes it books to new and renewal business; "claims will continue to be handled and paid" |
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| 31.3.15 |
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ChipsAway - market for minor repairs "huge potential" |
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| 31.3.15 |
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esure - Gocompare £95million deal completed |
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| 31.3.15 |
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Covéa Insurance - 15% increase in GWP and improved combined operating ratio to 97.8% |
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| 31.3.15 |
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Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety (PACTS) and Direct Line - new "road safety dashboard" goes live |
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| 31.3.15 |
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Brown Brothers Distribution - selected as Official Partner to Laser Tools Racing in British Touring Car Championship 2015 |
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| 31.3.15 |
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MG - opens multi-million dealership in the heart of London, just 400yds from Piccadilly Circus |
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| 31.3.15 |
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Morning After campaign - new app can help drivers avoid ‘morning after’ drink driving |
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| 31.3.15 |
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Marmalade - telematics is all about safety not spying, says CEO of young driver insurance specialist |
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| 31.3.15 |
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SMMT - boom time for British car industry as £1 billion in new investments committed in just one week |
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| 31.3.15 |
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RAC Telematics - independent crash-detection accuracy test puts RAC above 90% |
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| 31.3.15 |
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AA - technology and training needed to keep older drivers safer for longer |
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| 30.3.15 |
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Junction (BGL Group) - deal with Bank of Scotland for motor insurance in 2016 |
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| 30.3.15 |
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DCML - Expo winners announced, congratulations Jason Bond, Drive Vauxhall (iPad Mini) and Mark Williamson, Circle Leasing (Apple Watch) |
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| 30.3.15 |
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Axalta - new Ultra Performance, low-energy clear from Cromax dries in just five minutes |
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| 30.3.15 |
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Sunday Express - insurance "backlash" on fake claims |
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| 30.3.15 |
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FPS (owned by Lookers) - first ever commercial UK parts delivery by drone |
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| 30.3.15 |
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Glass's - Audi TT the current fastest used car off the forecourt, Nissan Leaf sales slow thanks to oversupply |
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| 30.3.15 |
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Audatex - 10.32am; system problem resolved |
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| 30.3.15 |
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Nissan - artist Ian Cook breaks record with glow-in-the-dark Nissan Leaf painting |
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| 30.3.15 |
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British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) - research reveals British SMEs work a 15-month year |
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| 30.3.15 |
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Audatex - 9.58am; system problem with AudaEnterpriseGold; update soon |
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| 30.3.15 |
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CAP Automotive - dealers "caught between a rock and a hard place" with high volume of vehicles in marketplace |
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| 30.3.15 |
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IMI - series of eLearning roadshows throughout April for accident repair students and apprentices |
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| 30.3.15 |
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PPG and Nationwide - jointly sponsor Dan Cammish in the Porsche Carrera Cup GB |
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| 30.3.15 |
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One Call Leasing - appoint David Lees as National Business Development Manager |
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| 30.3.15 |
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Marshall Motor Holdings - announce intention to float company on AIM; 10th largest UK dealer group with 61 sites inc 2 bodyshops |
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| 30.3.15 |
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Quindell - result of independent PwC report and accounting policies |
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| 30.3.15 |
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Quindell - confirm sale of Professional Services Division to Slater and Gordon; Quindell to continue as insurance technology company |
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| 30.3.15 |
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Quindell - Australian Slater & Gordon confirm acquisition of division (including former Ai Claims business) for £637m cash |
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| 29.3.15 |
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Quindell - FT reports that deal with Australian firm Slater & Gordon is imminently due to be announced |
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| 28.3.15 |
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Pertwee and Back - bodyshop manager Chris Browne leaves after 13 years as bodyshop manager |
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| 27.3.15 |
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IAEA (Institute Automotive Engineer Assessors) - invite all ABP Club members to their annual conference on Sat 9 May in Birmingham |
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| 27.3.15 |
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Innovation Group - delighted with their confrence held at Expo; Motorcare Network get “all excited” |
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| 27.3.15 |
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National-ARG - first annual conference held at Expo was "a resounding success" |
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| 27.3.15 |
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Expo - Steve Plunkett of Volvo - praises Expo for opening up to young people including his own 14 year old son |
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| 27.3.15 |
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Swinton Insurance - announces 30-day consultation period for around 100 support staff, no customer facing roles at risk |
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| 27.3.15 |
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Expo - "such a fantastic event!" |
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| 27.3.15 |
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Bluegrasscoms - rennovations underway at modern new head office. |
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| 27.3.15 |
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GfK - 'Ultra safe' vehicle and 'data tracker' car that runs diagnostics, checks repair costs and records accident data prove popular |
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| 27.3.15 |
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Copart - open online auction in Middle East |
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| 27.3.15 |
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TRACKER - signs exclusive five year deal with ALL UK police forces |
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| 27.3.15 |
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Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) - £80 million boost for greener buses, cars, vans and engines |
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| 27.3.15 |
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Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department (IFED) - money laundering "ghost broker" jailed for £65k car insurance scam |
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| 27.3.15 |
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Salvage - Dept for Transport want YOUR views on proposed major changes to Code of Practice; 3 categories instead of 4 |
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| 27.3.15 |
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US: CCC Information Services – labour and repair costs and total loss values “back to normal” according to annual data report |
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| 27.3.15 |
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Mercedes - developing autonomous driving for the last 30 years |
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| 27.3.15 |
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Insurance Times - finalists anounced for Claims Excellence awards on 6 May |
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| 27.3.15 |
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Inflation – rate of inflation now officially zero; lowest level on record; prices unchanged from a year ago; CPI is 0.0%; RPI down to 1.0% |
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| 26.3.15 |
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ITAS - Oxford Automotive Group partners up with ITAS to develop and deliver body and paint programme |
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| 26.3.15 |
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HPI - 200 million milestone reached |
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| 26.3.15 |
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Axalta Coating Systems - partners with Raytheon for UK bodyshop apprenticeship programme |
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| 26.3.15 |
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Hastings Direct - sign three-year telematics deal with Octo Telematics |
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| 26.3.15 |
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Jaguar Land Rover – announces £320 million spend to build 74,500 sq m aluminium bodyshop |
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| 26.3.15 |
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Auto Body Professional magazine - new issue on its way in the post; available on-line NOW |
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| 26.3.15 |
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uSwitch.com - price of car insurance keeping young jobseekers out of work |
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| 26.3.15 |
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Campaign for Better Transport - funding backlog further fuels pothole crisis |
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| 26.3.15 |
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Revive! - celebrates network top achievers |
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| 26.3.15 |
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Revive! - over 100 delegates take part in "Conference Hakka" |
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| 26.3.15 |
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Motorhog - salvage specialist helps Southend Fire Brigade with real-life training scenarios |
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| 26.3.15 |
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Expo - £1,879 raised for BEN at networking dinner supported by 3M |
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| 26.3.15 |
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SMMT- by 2030 every new car will have connectivity, more than a quarter will be fully autonomous, preventing 20,000 serious crashes a year |
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| 26.3.15 |
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bodyshop magazine - entries now open for their 2015 awards event at Celtic Manor on Fri 25 Sept |
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| 26.3.15 |
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Fleet News - full list of all 30 winners from tonights awards evening |
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| 26.3.15 |
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Petrol & diesel prices - official data shows prices creep up again - seven weeks in a row of price rises |
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| 26.3.15 |
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John Matthews (ex AutoRestore and Fix Auto UK) - joins Retail Automotive Alliance (RAA) as Business Development Director |
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| 26.3.15 |
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Direct Line - chief executive, Paul Geddes, received £2.1m pay increase last year, taking his total pay to £4.6m |
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| 25.3.15 |
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Expo news - results of ABP's Green Parts survey unveiled today at Expo: 82% of bodyshops want national grading system for green parts |
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| 25.3.15 |
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Expo - personal event highlights |
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| 25.3.15 |
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Expo - "an outstanding success" |
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| 25.3.15 |
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BBC - sack Jeremy Clarkson |
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| 25.3.15 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - multi-million pound investment in Coventry engineering and design centre |
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| 25.3.15 |
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Motor Insurance Comparison Survey reveals potential savings of up to €1,249 |
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| 25.3.15 |
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FCA - an end to opt-out selling of insurance add-ons proposed |
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| 25.3.15 |
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ERS (Equity Red Star) - Brentwood headquarters to close, 380 roles at risk, not "about cutting costs" |
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| 25.3.15 |
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Audatex - confirm paint index to increase by 0.9% on 26 March to account for Glasurit and RM price increases |
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| 25.3.15 |
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Pendragon - acquisition of Lexus of Glendale, Californian dealership |
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| 25.3.15 |
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Brake - 9,000 preventable injuries in last two years as government stalls on tackling young driver crashes |
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| 25.3.15 |
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car – partners with Redspot in Australia & New Zealand |
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| 25.3.15 |
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Carlac - welcomes Graham Davies (ex Euro Paints and Fleet Factors) to the Carlac team |
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| 25.3.15 |
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Solera / Audatex - Jason Moseley (ex Thatcham) leaves to pursue further strategic business and career opportunities |
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| 25.3.15 |
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Jaguar - unveil all-new aluminium-intensive XF model on sale from autumn |
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| 25.3.15 |
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Covéa Insurance - Barry Street and team welcomes Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety (PACTS) to discuss vehicle safety |
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| 25.3.15 |
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AA - results for y/e 31 Jan 2015: refinancing will permit period of investment to position business for growth; setting up own motor ins co |
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| 25.3.15 |
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Malvern Body Repairs - Bournemouth bodyshop has major building overhaul |
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| 25.3.15 |
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Mike Brewer - presenter of Wheeler Dealers opens his own Mike Brewer Bodyshop in Chesterfield |
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| 25.3.15 |
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Ford - new hi-tech S-Max offers more than 20 accident - prevention technologies plus Intelligent Speed Limiter |
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| 24.3.15 |
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RSA - succeed in having fraudulent RTA claimant, Maharouf Fahad, jailed for 12 months; he claimed for £50,000 |
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| 24.3.15 |
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Line News from Expo - Morelli's morning at Expo: visitors from as far south as Bournemouth and Hertfordshire! |
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| 24.3.15 |
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Live News from Expo - busy morning at Expo, stop by stand A10 and check out Minden's show display! |
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| 24.3.15 |
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Live News from Expo - competition hotting up in the Expo Skills Arena |
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| 24.3.15 |
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Admiral - nervous parents are keeping financial control of their teenage drivers |
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| 24.3.15 |
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AA - calls for action on injury claim faud |
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| 24.3.15 |
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Malvern Body Repairs – Bournemouth bodyshop undergoes major revamp |
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| 24.3.15 |
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Enterprise - present Volvo's Steve Plunkett with cheque for cancer charity following last years Plunky's All Stars football match |
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| 24.3.15 |
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Telematics - almost a quarter of Britain's motorists don't trust insurance providers with data from black box devices |
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| 23.3.15 |
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Expo - join us tomorrow for a Good Old Fashioned Trade Show - its going to be FANTASTIC |
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| 23.3.15 |
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The Co-operative Insurance - young drivers save £7.2m in their first year with insurer but survey reveals friends are a driving distraction |
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| 23.3.15 |
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Karl Vella Group - bodyshop number six announced in Chester, site "on track" to open end of April |
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| 23.3.15 |
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Audatex - delivers bespoke training for Apollo Motor Group |
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| 23.3.15 |
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Live News from Expo - Morelli looking forward to a "Good Old Fashioned Trade Show" success; Ruth and Andrew Moring helping set up stand |
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| 23.3.15 |
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The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) - Saga signs up as insurer member and joins BIBA's Motor Panel |
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| 23.3.15 |
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Audatex - deliver re-certification training programme for the 26 VDAs at Apollo Motor Group's 22 bodyshops |
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| 23.3.15 |
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Live News from Expo - Enterprise stand features £180,000 Lamborghini Huracán |
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| 23.3.15 |
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Live News from Expo - set up well underway for our "Good Old Fashioned Trade Show" ; Pro-Align first to have their stand fully completed |
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| 23.3.15 |
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Expo news: Fix Auto - visit stand G24 for a chance to win a meal for two at Gordon Ramsay’s maze restaurant in Mayfair |
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| 23.3.15 |
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Expo news: Thatcham - new fast track to escribe repair methods |
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| 23.3.15 |
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Aviva - officially announced as sole supplier of Honda Car Insurance |
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| 23.3.15 |
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Pronto Industrial Paints – Richard Dickens, ex Morelli, appointed as national sales manager |
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| 23.3.15 |
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Easi-Drive - steers apprentices to success. |
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| 23.3.15 |
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Expo news: Innovation Group - keen to talk to the best repairers at Expo to expand network |
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| 23.3.15 |
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Expo news: Farécla - world premiere launch of Farécla Optimised Paint System at Expo |
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| 23.3.15 |
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Expo news: Bates and Partners - workplace pensions are here – are you ready? |
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| 23.3.15 |
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Expo news: Henkel – sign up to new vehicle repair and maintenance website at Expo for a chance to win a remote control helicopter |
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| 23.3.15 |
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Halfords - appoint Jill McDonald, head of McDonald's UK, as their new CEO |
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| 20.3.15 |
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Karl Vella Group - acquires its 5th bodyshop, the former Millican Motors in Workington |
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| 20.3.15 |
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Solvency II – "revolutionary" rules to protect policyholders financially should the insurance market “turn sour” |
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| 20.3.15 |
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Direct Line – body black boxes… the future of telematics? |
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| 20.3.15 |
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Jack Straw - repairers and insurers "trading data" , further reforms needed |
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| 20.3.15 |
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EXPO – simply the biggest dedicated bodyshop and motor claims exhibition EVER is on Tuesday and Wednesday. Please join us! |
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| 20.3.15 |
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Ageas and Business Success Global (BSG) - business coaching network partners with insurer |
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| 20.3.15 |
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Expo news: National ARG – network meeting at Expo attracts over 100 bodyshop managers |
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| 20.3.15 |
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Farécla - part company with Lord Fusor but continue to supply and support Fusor customers in 2015, Farécla to launch new products at Expo |
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| 20.3.15 |
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Auto Windscreens - two new appointments: Mark Lafferty (ex Belron) and Phil Kemp (ex Autoglass) |
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| 20.3.15 |
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Comparethemarket.com (BGL Group) - buy a car insurance policy and get 2 for 1 cinema vouchers for a year that could save up to £349 |
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| 20.3.15 |
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Thames Valley Police - motorist wrongly fined for driving without insurance wants reimbursement from Police or his insurer, Eldon |
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| 20.3.15 |
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Petrol and diesel sales - first 2 months sales were highest for 6 years, 4.8% up on 2013 |
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| 20.3.15 |
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Expo news: Business Success Global (BSG) - book a free 1:1 business masterclass with a BSG coach exclusively at Expo |
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| 20.3.15 |
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Expo news: Vehicle Procurements - fleet management company invites visitors to get best deal at Expo |
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| 20.3.15 |
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Expo news: Roberts Automotive - impressive range of body repair equipment on show at Expo, UK first show of two Blackhawk products |
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| 20.3.15 |
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Confused.com - road rage on the rise with a 59% leap in incidents over the past year |
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| 19.3.15 |
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Vauxhall - engineers developing headlights with eye-tracking technology |
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| 19.3.15 |
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EXPO News - over 1,000 delegates have now registered for next weeks Auto Body and Motor Claims Expo; it's not too late to join them |
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| 19.3.15 |
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IAM - nine caught topping 120mph on Scottish roads |
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| 19.3.15 |
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BIBA welcomes CMA extension to no claims bonus deadline but disappointed on reporting and narrow MFN clauses |
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| 19.3.15 |
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Trakm8 - 100,000 telematics units in use |
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| 19.3.15 |
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Salvage Wire - electric and hybrid training course recieves Waste Management Industry Training and Advisory Board accreditation |
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| 19.3.15 |
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Aviva - plan growth in 2015 for their general insurance business; deal signed to be Honda's insurer |
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| 19.3.15 |
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Insurance Fraud Taskforce – interim report calls on the ABI and BIBA to update industry guidance on the prevention of application fraud |
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| 19.3.15 |
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Accident Credit Group – new funding line makes another £20m available, visit stand E29 at Expo |
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| 19.3.15 |
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Expo news - 3M, Expo exhibitors and sponsors of networking dinner, ready for a busy show! |
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| 19.3.15 |
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In-Car Cleverness - Vehicle tracking to combat 10% revenue loss at rental firms and CHOs |
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| 19.3.15 |
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Budget - FAB Recycling welcomes the Chancellor's corporation tax cuts and move to scrap NI for employees under 21 |
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| 19.3.15 |
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Aviva - embeds CitNOW video technology in claims process, visit Aviva and CitNOW at Expo, Tues 24 - Weds 25 March |
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| 19.3.15 |
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Expo news - DCML launch innovative DCM Connected solution, visit Stand C35/C37 for a chance to win an Apple Watch |
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| 19.3.15 |
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Expo exclusive! Glass’s choose the Expo to demonstrate the new and improved version of Market Value Assessor - Stand A13 |
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| 19.3.15 |
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Henkel - Thatcham certification for bodyshop metal pre-treatment - visit Henkel at Expo |
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| 19.3.15 |
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CMA - publish final order setting out changes from its 2-year investigation into the private car insurance market |
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| 19.3.15 |
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Auto bTrader - sets floatation share price at 235p, valuing company at £2.35 billion; 59% of company to be floated on 24 Mch |
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| 18.3.15 |
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Budget - SMMT response |
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| 18.3.15 |
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Chris Herman - funeral arrangements; Fri 27 March in Henley-on-Thames |
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| 18.3.15 |
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BBC's Watchdog Test House - features AW Repair site having BSi inspection in piece on dangers of repaired write-offs |
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| 18.3.15 |
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Expo - make sure you join us at the biggest ever bodyshop industry exhibition opening next Tuesday |
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| 18.3.15 |
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Expo News - 3 local colleges sending over 100 automotive industry students & apprentices to vist Expo and see the best in our industry |
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| 18.3.15 |
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Skill Auto competition - only 48 hours until registration closes for your young body and paint technicians |
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| 18.3.15 |
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Budget - key points; £100m for investment in driverless technology |
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| 18.3.15 |
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ABI - report sheds insight into the thinking of insurance cheats |
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| 18.3.15 |
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Ageas – new policy targets SMEs with fleets of up to 25 vehicles with new policy and offers “industry leading key to key times” |
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| 18.3.15 |
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Benfield – work begins to build new £5.7m Audi dealership in Sunderland |
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| 18.3.15 |
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Jaguar - reveal first glimpse of all new aluminium XF, on sale Autumn 2015 |
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| 18.3.15 |
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Rainbow Trust - industry asked to give it both barrels for charity's first ever Clay Pigeon Shoot, Tues 9 June |
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| 18.3.15 |
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Expo news - GYS choose Expo to launch their new riveting system, Stand A6, Tues 24 - Weds 25 March |
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| 18.3.15 |
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Expo news – Brinklake lift special deal at Expo for speedy repairs on Sprinter-style vans, Tues 24 –Weds 25 March, EventCity, Manchester |
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| 18.3.15 |
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Bristol Street Motors (Vertu Motors) - new Nottingham Renault dealership, £500,000 refurbishment of fomer Co-op Motor Group site |
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| 18.3.15 |
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Alliance of British Drivers (ABD) - halt to more 20mph speed limits that "discourage" car use |
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| 18.3.15 |
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Halo - expands to six outlets with new sites in Poole and Bognor Regis |
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| 18.3.15 |
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Expo news - come and see ABP Employer Protect at stand F30 Expo, Tuesday 24- Wednesday 25 March |
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| 18.3.15 |
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Expo news – visitors “get under the skin” of Aviva at Expo, EventCity, Manchester, Tues 24 - Weds 25 March 2015 |
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| 18.3.15 |
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Petrol & diesel prices - official data shows price rises for sixth week in a row |
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| 17.3.15 |
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IMI - welcomes Chancellor's 20% pay increase for apprentices but urges employers to go further |
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| 17.3.15 |
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How much does it cost to repair an F1 car? |
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| 17.3.15 |
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Expo - opens 1 week today, Tues 24 March, in Manchester; please make sure you join us for the biggest ever bodyshop industry exhibition |
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| 17.3.15 |
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Expo news - new express route to methods from Thatcham, find out more at Expo, EventCity, Manchester, Tues 24- Weds 25 March 2015 |
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| 17.3.15 |
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CAA - support for the IAEA by encouraging its engineering team to sign up for membership |
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| 17.3.15 |
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US: Delphi – car parts supplier will pilot self-driving car to NY Auto Show |
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| 17.3.15 |
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The Economist – insurers under threat from “tsunami” of information |
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| 17.3.15 |
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Bolton College - paint and body apprentices show skills in competition |
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| 17.3.15 |
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Expo news - visit Auto3P at Expo - stand C17 - and you could win a tablet, Manchester Tues 24- Weds 25 March 2015 |
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| 17.3.15 |
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Expo news - Inter-est to launch new solutions on stand D18 at the Autobody & Motor Claims Expo, Manchester 24-25 March 2015 |
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| 17.3.15 |
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Chrysler - to stop selling cars in UK from early 2017 |
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| 17.3.15 |
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Government - undertaking "radical review" of business rates; to report back at 2016 Budget |
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| 17.3.15 |
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Government - national minimum wage to rise by 20p an hour to £6.70 in October; apprentices up 20% to £3.30 |
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| 17.3.15 |
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PassTime and The Car Finance Company – deal will bring 70,000 telematics devices to the UK |
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| 17.3.15 |
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Freight Transport Association (FTA) - congestion on UK roads worst for over 10 years |
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| 17.3.15 |
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IMI - industry gathers to celebrate outstanding contributors |
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| 17.3.15 |
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Marmalade – the introduction of telematics should be the next change to driving tests, says insurer |
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| 17.3.15 |
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British Medical Journal – case of teenager left unable to read or write after suffering from whiplash in car crash |
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| 17.3.15 |
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Expo news – Bates & Partners new pension enrolment service live at Expo, preferential rate for ABP members |
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| 17.3.15 |
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You only have until 5pm this Friday, 20 March, to enter your young body and paint technicians for the Skill Auto competition |
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| 17.3.15 |
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Quindell - Slater and Gordon issue statement: "no offer has yet been put to Quindell " |
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| 16.3.15 |
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Expo news – World leading welding, riveting, lifting, infrared equipment and expert advice from Bodyshop Solutions on Stand B24 at Expo |
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| 16.3.15 |
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car – Scottish expansion with new purpose-built Edinburgh branch |
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| 16.3.15 |
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Expo News - seminar schedule now available |
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| 16.3.15 |
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MotorClaimGuru - Telegraph article highlights "bullying" tactics of insurers and claims management companies |
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| 16.3.15 |
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Expo news – Moretools from Morelli at Expo, EventCity Manchester, Tues 24 & Wed 25 March |
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| 16.3.15 |
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Expo - 80 exhibitors now booked for next weeks event in Manchester; 250 booked for dinner; will you be there? |
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| 16.3.15 |
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BCA (British Car Auctions) owners of webuyanycar - lined up for £1.2 billion takeover to lead to stock market floatation |
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| 16.3.15 |
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Expo news - 4 new exhibitors added to Expo line-up: Glassmatix, Saint Gobain, I Love Claims & ReccoAuto, EventCity, Tues 25 - Weds 26 March |
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| 16.3.15 |
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Glass's - electric vehicle residual value forecasts edge closer to diesel |
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| 16.3.15 |
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Chaucer - motor book up for sale; Markerstudy now favourite to win deal says Post mag; would make them the 8th largest UK motor insurer |
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| 16.3.15 |
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Direct Line – Friday the 13th... superstitious nonsense? Double the number of car accidents on Thurs 12th Feb compared to Fri 13th Feb |
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| 16.3.15 |
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Australia (world’s most profitable car insurance market) – rumours discount supermarket Aldi may partner with Allianz to offer car insurance |
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| 16.3.15 |
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Qindell - confirm 'Sunday Times deal' has been discussed with Slater & Gordon but "no certainty" of an offer |
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| 16.3.15 |
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Police Mutual Insurance (RSA) – record growth in home and motor insurance new business income of 26% |
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| 16.3.15 |
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Autoglass - Taxiarchis Konstantopoulos, former GM of Autoglass Greece, appointed as Managing Director |
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| 16.3.15 |
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Direct Line - two million drivers have got behind the wheel because they thought they were “less drunk” than their passengers |
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| 16.3.15 |
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HR Owen - prestige car dealer opens group's second Aston Martin dealership, Reading |
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| 16.3.15 |
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Saga - over 50s account for nearly half of all spending on motor transport; boom in car ownership for over 75s |
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| 16.3.15 |
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Quindell - Independent says Vince Cable and other MPs have questioned the FCA over Quindell's share price dive |
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| 16.3.15 |
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Renault - Cherie Blair (wife of former Prime Minister Tony Blair) to join their board of directors |
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| 15.3.15 |
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Quindell - board on verge of accepting offer from Australian legal firm Slater & Gordon, says Sunday Times |
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| 13.3.15 |
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Ageas Retail - "small number" of Bournemouth office support staff at risk of redundancy |
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| 13.3.15 |
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Spied Hecker - Mercedes AMG PETRONAS Formula One team renews agreement till 2017 |
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| 13.3.15 |
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IMI – Andrew Moring of Morelli and Steph Savill of Foxy Lady Drivers Club pick up IMI awards |
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| 13.3.15 |
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RSA – third insurer to secure an alternative business structure (ABS) licence in a joint venture with Parabis Law |
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| 13.3.15 |
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Protectmycarpaint - independent specialist in paintwork protection service announces launch and 150 UK jobs |
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| 13.3.15 |
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Fix Auto Stevenage - prime location: new bodyshop site for the Fix Auto Stevenage team |
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| 13.3.15 |
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East Bilney Coachworks - ready to recruit at King’s Lynn vehicle repair centre, the group's fifth bodyshop |
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| 13.3.15 |
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Quindell - issue 830,000 new shares to acquire the final 8.33% of Navseeker (subsidiary of Himex) |
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| 13.3.15 |
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Made in Britain: Surge in British-built vehicles with British-made components |
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| 13.3.15 |
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AA - UK road fuel tax highest in EU despite 4-year duty freeze |
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| 13.3.15 |
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Accident Credit Group – Financial Controller to ride from London to Paris |
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| 13.3.15 |
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The Automotive Industrial Partnership - UK automotive industrial £30m partnership |
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| 13.3.15 |
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AkzoNobel - official supplier partnership with McLaren Racing for eighth year |
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| 13.3.15 |
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Expo news - 30 years of UK manufacturing: Minden supports the Expo Skills Arena at EventCity Manchester, Tues 24 & Wed 25 March |
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| 13.3.15 |
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London - 8 new pilots of 20mph speed limit on main roads in the capital |
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| 13.3.15 |
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NFU Mutual - 2014 results: "another strong performance"; underwiting profit up 25% to £150m on premiums up 3% to £1,330 million |
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| 12.3.15 |
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Garage owner jailed – gang member smuggled a quarter of a ton of heroin into Britain in secret panels in specially-adapted X-type Jaguar |
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| 12.3.15 |
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BIBA, the ABI and the CII – green light for insurance industry apprenticeship framework |
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| 12.3.15 |
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Fleet Assist - expands service outlet network to deliver on maintenance and repair contracts |
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| 12.3.15 |
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BEN - final places on offer for BEN’s London to Paris 24 Cycle Challenge |
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| 12.3.15 |
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Standox - a clearcoat revolution with Standocryl VOC Xtreme |
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| 12.3.15 |
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Expo news – Car-O-Liner team ready to shine the light on UK body repair talent |
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| 12.3.15 |
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RAC - appoints David Wallace (ex Acoat and Evans Halshaw) to lead drive for growth in B2B |
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| 12.3.15 |
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Motorhog – salvage and recycling business inspires |
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| 12.3.15 |
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ACIS – latest version of ASCRIBE provides real-time bodyshop performance data |
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| 12.3.15 |
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Wunelli and LexisNexis –1 billion miles of driving behaviour data revels key accident triggers |
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| 12.3.15 |
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The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) - driver with 40 penalty points has never had a licence |
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| 12.3.15 |
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Connolly Crash Repair Centre – Ireland motor group celebrates repair centre VW and Audi approval |
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| 12.3.15 |
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Aviva - whiplash costs £2.5billion per year, adding £93 to motor premiums; new report - "Road to reform: Driving out compensation culture" |
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| 11.3.15 |
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Petrol prices - official data shows price rise for fifth week in a row |
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| 11.3.15 |
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Global NCAP - millions of new cars worldwide fail UN safety standards, 2020 target set |
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| 11.3.15 |
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BEN - charity reports increased demand for support from industry and adopts new strategic plan |
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| 11.3.15 |
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12 cities shortlsted for £65 million funding for ultra-low emission scheme |
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| 11.3.15 |
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Expo news - ACIS Repair Programme a Priority at Expo: find out more at EventCity Manchester, Tues 24 & Wed 25 March |
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| 11.3.15 |
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LV - 2014 results: "our general insurance business had an excellent year with good profit growth despite" |
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| 11.3.15 |
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RSA - slashes web IT costs by 70% with upgrade to Amazon cloud computing |
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| 11.3.15 |
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Cox Motor Group (owns The Paint and Body Clinic) – new site as group adds Blackpool SEAT franchise |
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| 11.3.15 |
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Expo news - win a six-month rent-free spaygun cleaner from Oakwood at Expo, EventCity Manchester, Tues 24 & Wed 25 March |
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| 11.3.15 |
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Expo news - Junair wants to talk SMART at Expo, EventCity Manchester, Tues 24 & Wed 25 March |
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| 11.3.15 |
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US: Axalta Coating Systems - takes General Motors' “Supplier of the Year” award |
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| 11.3.15 |
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RAC Insurance (Budget - BGL Group) - launches multicar insurance |
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| 11.3.15 |
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Insure The Box – 18-year-old saved thanks to telematics box, GPS alerts and leads emergency services to accident scene |
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| 10.3.15 |
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Copart - half-year worldwide results: turnover unchanged; pre-tax profits up 21% |
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| 10.3.15 |
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LKQ Corporation - 2014 results; UK sales up 20.6%; acquired European salvage co; plans for remanufactured parts in UK within next year |
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| 10.3.15 |
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Does your bodyshop have any apprentices or young people? |
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| 10.3.15 |
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Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC |
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| 10.3.15 |
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Sad news of the passing away of Chris Herman |
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| 10.3.15 |
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Tracker - BMW X5 most frequently stolen and recovered car for sixth year running - average value of stolen and recovered vehicles: £25,600 |
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| 10.3.15 |
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SPR Coachworks - Government grant helps fund new staff and equipment at East Sussex bodyshop that boasts a unique upstairs spraybooth |
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| 10.3.15 |
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Hastings - planning stock market floatation by end of the year says Sky News |
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| 10.3.15 |
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Clementine Motor Insurance - Chartwell launches online quote system for its insurance product, current rate of 100+ quotes per month |
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| 10.3.15 |
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Bollington Insurance – motor trade insurance broker appoints Commercial Development Manager and rehires two former account managers |
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| 10.3.15 |
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SWR - recognised again in second edition of London Stock Exchange’s 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain |
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| 10.3.15 |
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Venson - 62% of people say yes to a driverless company car |
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| 10.3.15 |
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Government ordered to pay compensation to drug dealer injured in road crash after his insurer, Tradewise, bloked injury payout |
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| 10.3.15 |
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Expo news – calling all F1 fans, prove your race skills at Expo with Easi-Drive’s F1 simulator, EventCity Manchester, Tues 24 & Wed 25 March |
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| 10.3.15 |
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Inchcape Group - 2014 results: UK sales up 11% but margins fall slightly |
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| 10.3.15 |
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esure group - 2014 results: "Solid results achieved through a disciplined approach in a challenging environment" |
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| 09.3.15 |
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AVG - members report issue with latest virus software update |
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| 09.3.15 |
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Just Car Clinics – Peterborough bodyshop first in group to receive the new British Standard BS 10125 |
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| 09.3.15 |
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Una and Amlin – new motor trade policy for Una (national broker alliance) members |
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| 09.3.15 |
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National Windscreens – impressive revenue growth to make London Stock Exchange’s (LSE’s) inspirational companies list |
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| 09.3.15 |
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Low carbon cars – new report reveals low carbon cars could cut fuel bills by £600 |
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| 09.3.15 |
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National Apprenticeship Week: consumers prefer to do business with companies that employ apprentices |
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| 09.3.15 |
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Expo news: Bodyshop Solutions – new free membership scheme gives exclusive offers every month |
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| 09.3.15 |
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US: LKQ and several US motor insurers claim autonomous vehicles a “risk factor” to their business |
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| 09.3.15 |
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Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) – “share the road” message as 3,251 serious injuries and deaths of cyclists in 2013 |
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| 09.3.15 |
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IMI - Steve Nash calls for a 70% pay rise for apprentices |
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| 09.3.15 |
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This week is National Apprenticeship Week |
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| 07.3.15 |
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CMA - invite comments on acquisition of CAP Automotive by Solera |
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| 06.3.15 |
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IBIS - new feature for 2015: commercial breaks |
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| 06.3.15 |
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RAC - motorists lack trust in service and MOT garages as two thirds claim bad experience, concerns over “hidden costs” |
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| 06.3.15 |
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Expo news – high performance refinishing from U-POL at stand C4, Expo, Tues 24 and Wed 25 March |
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| 06.3.15 |
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Whiplash MedCo – shortage of experts to diagnose whiplash cases |
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| 06.3.15 |
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Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) - motor finance up 11% in twelve months to January |
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| 06.3.15 |
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Expo news – exclusive first look at several new Basic Welding Services products at Expo, Tues 24 and Wed 25 March |
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| 06.3.15 |
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European Transport Safety Council – better safety rules to prevent collisions: 1,900 EU motorway deaths (2013), GB one of the safest |
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| 06.3.15 |
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Vertu Motors – appoints legal expert as general counsel to help achieve its strategic ambitions |
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| 06.3.15 |
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US: Google – search engine giant now selling car insurance to US with same tool as launched in UK market in 2012 |
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| 06.3.15 |
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Cambria Automobiles - trading update; "strong trading performance..... substantially ahead of last year" |
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| 06.3.15 |
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IAM - comment on Transport Committe report "Motoring of the Future" |
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| 06.3.15 |
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AA - comment on Transport Committe report "Motoring of the Future" |
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| 06.3.15 |
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BVRLA - comment on Transport Committe report "Motoring of the Future" |
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| 06.3.15 |
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House of Commons Transport Committee - new report, Motoring of the Future, calls for a strategy on benefits of motoring technology |
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| 05.3.15 |
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Nationwide - new major shareholders |
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| 05.3.15 |
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AA - Government’s Road Condition survey: "dire state" of roads needing work |
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| 05.3.15 |
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AkzoNobel Car Refinishes Ireland and Autobody Repairs - duo head for highest peak to Climb4Cancer |
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| 05.3.15 |
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Thorite - Fluid and Air Solutions catalogue features the latest products and handy reference guide |
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| 05.3.15 |
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Expo news – expert advice and the latest welding technology from the Stanners team at Expo, Tues 24 and Wed 25 March |
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| 05.3.15 |
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Ford - reduces rental registrations (including courtesy cars) from 40% of its fleet sales in 2006 to 20% last year |
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| 05.3.15 |
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Expo news – four new products from BodyNet at Expo and 25% show discount on web design service, Tues 24 and Wed 25 March |
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| 05.3.15 |
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SMMT - new van sales up 17.9% in February and up 20.2% YTD; new truck sales up 31.7% in February |
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| 05.3.15 |
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Spies Hecker - Balgores Motor Group gives seal of approval for Permahyd Hi-TEC |
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| 05.3.15 |
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Axalta Coatings – targets China’s growing auto market with new coatings plant in Shanghai |
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| 05.3.15 |
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Ageas Retail: talks begin as company announces closure of Belfast call centre - RIAS and Castle Cover (over 50s insurance specialists) |
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| 05.3.15 |
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Just Car Clinics; Barry responds to question about move into Scotland through acquisition of RDW (Fix Auto Dunde and Forfar) |
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| 05.3.15 |
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HPI and CAP Automotive – reveal the real cost of clocking: values hiked by more than 30% |
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| 05.3.15 |
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SMMT - new car sales up 12% in February; 36th consecutive month of increases, longest ever period of growth |
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| 05.3.15 |
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Aviva - 2014 results: profit up 6%; "tangible progress but it would be wrong to assume that our turnaround is nearing completion" |
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| 05.3.15 |
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Admiral - 2014 results: "year of the Baked Alaska"; group profits down 4% on turnover down 3%; 3.15 million UK motor policies |
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| 05.3.15 |
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Vertu Motors (Bristol Street) - trading update; record revenues and record profits |
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| 05.3.15 |
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Quindell - sell their 25.3% stake in Nationwide |
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| 04.3.15 |
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Applied TAM UK – global broker software giant connects to Motor Insurers' Bureau Hub |
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| 04.3.15 |
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Expo news – save time and register now for Audatex Fast Track entry at Expo, Tues 24 and Wed 25 March |
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| 04.3.15 |
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Fix Auto - new 5,000 sq ft bodyshop in Wrexham to be opened in the spring by Hitch family of Fix Auto Oswestry |
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| 04.3.15 |
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Joy’s Accident Repair Centre – Essex grandmother reopens former bodyshop: Argent’s Crash Repair Centre |
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| 04.3.15 |
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Expo news – big data from CAP at Expo, Tues 24 and Wed 25 March |
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| 04.3.15 |
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Expo news: S&B Automotive Academy keeps visitors sweet at Expo, Tues 24 and Wed 25 March |
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| 04.3.15 |
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Bodyshop Solutions – two new appointments: ex dealership body technician and experienced equipment maintenance and mechanical engineer |
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| 04.3.15 |
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Motoring.co.uk – aftersales experience the key to customer loyalty |
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| 04.3.15 |
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CAP – prepare for Easter holiday used car market slowdown |
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| 04.3.15 |
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Staffordshire Police – 3,532 uninsured vehicles seized in Cars Behind Cars crackdown |
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| 04.3.15 |
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ABI - sets out challenges and opportunities for insurers from the data revolution |
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| 04.3.15 |
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Australia: Four months after major hailstorm Brisbane motorists still awaiting insurance repairs |
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| 04.3.15 |
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Ireland: motor insurance fraud operation brings 16 to Cork court today |
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| 04.3.15 |
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Just Car Clinics – JCC moves into Scotland with two acquisitions: RDW Dundee and RDW Forfar, formerly Fix Auto Dundee and Fix Auto Forfar |
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| 04.3.15 |
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Lookers - 2014 results: 6th year of growth with profits up 35% on turnover up 23%; aftersales videos and tyre sales feature |
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| 03.3.15 |
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Warwick fire station – call to ABP members to donate old cars for lifesaving training |
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| 03.3.15 |
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Markerstudy - financial watchdog approves purchase of Ultimate £30m GWP deal |
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| 03.3.15 |
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Petrol prices - official data shows price rise for fourth week in a row; price still at lowest level since November 2009 |
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| 03.3.15 |
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Insurers set to “benefit” from “ridiculous” EU law – all vehicles to be insured, even lawnmowers and golf buggies |
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| 03.3.15 |
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Nexus – appointed by BVRLA to rebuild risk management tool |
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| 03.3.15 |
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Audatex - system issues resolved |
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| 03.3.15 |
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Which? – delaying car insurance policy start date can halve premiums |
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| 03.3.15 |
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Fast track treatment campaign to reduce accidents caused by drivers with obstructive sleep apnoea – 5% of UK adults affected |
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| 03.3.15 |
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Expo news – spot profitable upsell opportunities in under a minute, Pro-Align shows you how at Expo, Tues 24 and Wed 25 March |
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| 03.3.15 |
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Teletrac and Navman Wireless – GPS companies merge into global telematics group: together tracking more than 500,000 vehicles |
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| 03.3.15 |
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Expo news – champions of new talent: live repairs at Expo to showcase latest Car-O-Liner technology, Tues 24 and Wed 25 March |
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| 03.3.15 |
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Audatex - "intermittent issues with AudaEnterpriseGold" |
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| 03.3.15 |
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Expo news – Mirka to showcase profit-boosting dust-free sanding solutions: visit stands C16/C18/D15/D17, Tues 24 and Wed 25 March |
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| 03.3.15 |
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Expo News - Kinch Robinson challenges visitors to test RTA knowledge: visit stand D30, EventCity Manchester on Tues 24 and Wed 25 March |
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| 03.3.15 |
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Driver First Assist - accident delays affecting productivity on UK roads, accidents hold up 47% of CV drivers at least once a month |
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| 03.3.15 |
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Whatcar.com – 2015 predicted record year for car sales, topping 10-year high in 2014 |
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| 03.3.15 |
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IMI – motor industry sends careers SOS: poor or no advice given to 45% of apprentices |
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| 03.3.15 |
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Audatex - deliver bespoke ‘Estimator of the Year’ certification to Peugeot - Citroen bodyshop staff |
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| 03.3.15 |
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MoneySupermarket - 2014 results: pre-tax profit up 53% to £43m, on turnover up 10% to £248m |
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| 03.3.15 |
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Quartix (telematics company - their MD presented at last week's ABP Club meeting) - 2014 results: profits up10% on turnover up 16% |
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| 03.3.15 |
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Direct Line - 2014 results: profits up 12% to £456m on turnover down 5% to £3,144m; motor GWP down 5.6% to £1,342m, policies down 2.4% |
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| 02.3.15 |
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Experian – one in two people frustrated by lengthy application process for financial services |
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| 02.3.15 |
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Solus - announces organisational changes effective from early April |
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| 02.3.15 |
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Markerstudy – insurer's 'Best Company' hat trick |
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| 02.3.15 |
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AW Repair Group – Derbyshire group opens fourth site to cover Chesterfield region |
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| 02.3.15 |
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Axalta Coating Systems - Cromax digital spectrophotometer: blue and black, or white and gold? |
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| 02.3.15 |
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SEAT and SAMSUNG – car software “reads” Tweets, Facebook posts and emails out loud from your smartphone while you’re driving |
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| 02.3.15 |
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USA: software firm Qualcomm – in-car technology to rival smartphones, advanced telematics link-up for cars on the road in 2-3 years |
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| 02.3.15 |
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Monday madness: car insurance claims – Vodoo, animate telephone poles and three-eyed motorists |
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| 02.3.15 |
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Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) - new drug driving law - in force today - step forward for road safety |
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| 02.3.15 |
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Transport Select Committee – UK government missing out on telematics opportunity |
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| 02.3.15 |
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Amlin (Summit at Lloyds) - 2014 results; overall profits down 21% on GWP up 4%; UK motor GWP unchanged at £154m |
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| 01.3.15 |
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ABP website – February 2015 was over 24% up on last year with 122,600 visits and 1.33 million hits |
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| 28.2.15 |
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Audatex - system back up and running; connectivity issues now resolved |
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| 28.2.15 |
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Audatex - message regarding connectivity problems |
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| 27.2.15 |
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Lux Research - carbon fibre (CFRP) to become mainstream in vehicles by 2025 |
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| 27.2.15 |
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CMA - modified draft order includes delaying implementation of no-claims bonus changes from Sept 2015 to Aug 2016 |
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| 27.2.15 |
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APU - anti-fraud team prove that "stolen" hire car had actually been crashed at 100mph by the driver; he gets 14 months in jail |
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| 27.2.15 |
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Auto Body Expo - EventCity Manchester, Mch 24 & 25 - full list of 70 stands; register now for FREE FastTrack admission |
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| 27.2.15 |
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NFU Mutual - appoint Vizion as its approved repairer network manager for 3 years, starting in May |
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| 27.2.15 |
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Gocompare.com - drivers urged to get up to speed with new drug driving rules in force Monday |
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| 27.2.15 |
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National Windscreens - extends contract with Thrifty Car and Van Rental to cover fleet of 20,000 |
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| 27.2.15 |
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Auto3P – launch new UK estimating system at Auto Body & Motor Claims Expo 2015, 24-25 March |
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| 27.2.15 |
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Spies Hecker – bodyshop products and advice to make plastic refinishing easy |
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| 27.2.15 |
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Insurance Fraud Department (IFED) – Bradford Crown Court accused stand trial in £170,000 'crash for cash' personal injury scam |
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| 27.2.15 |
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Scotland: Dundee pair accused of cheque fraud to buy cars, insurance and dogs |
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| 27.2.15 |
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Allianz UK - 2014 results; turnover up 12%; profits down 16%; big growth in retail side of business |
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| 27.2.15 |
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Audatex - connectivity problems resolved |
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| 27.2.15 |
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Audatex - message regarding connectivity problems |
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| 27.2.15 |
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R-M Automotive Refinish - gains global technical approval from Porsche After Sales Engineering |
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| 27.2.15 |
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Quindell - news update; PwC review ongoing; confirm desire to dispose of Professional Services division |
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| 26.2.15 |
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Petrol prices - official data shows price rise for third week in a row; price still at lowest level since December 2009 |
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| 26.2.15 |
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LAST CHANCE - Early Bird ABP member discount for British Bodyshop Awards ends at 11.59pm on Saturday; over 500 already booked |
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| 26.2.15 |
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Audatex - have received data from BASF regarding 9 March increase on Glasurit and RM; data forwarded to AZT for processing |
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| 26.2.15 |
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Full transcript of Court of Appeal in Stevens v Equity on credit hire rates |
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| 26.2.15 |
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Vehicle Identity Check Scheme Working Group (includes salvage review) - update from Dept for Transport |
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| 26.2.15 |
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RSA - the UK CEO denies there are any plans to exit the UK personal lines motor, despite the 46% fall in motor premiums in 2014 |
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| 26.2.15 |
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UK Government - £43 million support for electric vehicle infrastructure |
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| 26.2.15 |
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CD Auction Group – targets fleet market |
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| 26.2.15 |
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HPI – March plate change warning to “trusting” motorists: lookout for tell-tale signs of lying |
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| 26.2.15 |
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LKQ - full year results; worldwide turnover up 33% and pre-tax profit up 23%; acquire salvage business in Europe |
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| 26.2.15 |
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LKQ - announces Executive Management changes; John S. Quinn to head LKQ European Operations |
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| 26.2.15 |
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True Solicitors - effect of Stevens case on credit hire charges |
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| 26.2.15 |
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ERS (Equity Red Star) - landmark judgment for ERS kerbs “extortionate” cost of Credit Hire |
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| 26.2.15 |
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Auto Trader – UK’s biggest second had car website gears up for £2bn stock market flotation |
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| 26.2.15 |
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Gocompare.com – private plates need proper insurance, 250,000 private plates sold 2013-2014 |
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| 26.2.15 |
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Confused.com – 1 in 20 drivers in “penalty point swap shop” and UK motorist on road with 45 points |
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| 26.2.15 |
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NAB and VBRA - press release: two associations "stand united" |
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| 26.2.15 |
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Alton Cars – eight-strong team tackle Ben Nevis to raise money for The Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity |
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| 26.2.15 |
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Allianz - 2014 results; worlwide group continues to grow ; revenue up 10%; profits up 3%; UK P & C up 18% |
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| 26.2.15 |
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RSA - 2014 results; returns to profit; UK motor premiums down 46% |
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| 26.2.15 |
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RSA - Group Chief Financial Officer, Richard Houghton, to step down in May |
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| 26.2.15 |
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Redde (Helphire) - half-year results; turnover up 32% to £122m; pre-tax profit up 131% to £11m; credit repair volume up 8% |
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| 25.2.15 |
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Fix Auto and Saab - over 177,000 Saabs are still registered on the UK's roads plus a brief recent history |
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| 25.2.15 |
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Covéa – regulator approves Sterling purchase |
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| 25.2.15 |
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Department for Transport - £3 million next generation road mapping project for England and Wales |
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| 25.2.15 |
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Euro NCAP - new Audi TT lacks autonomous emergency braking, receives four-star safety rating |
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| 25.2.15 |
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Department for Transport – stats reveal number of drivers using mobile phones remains same as in 2009, van drivers worst culprit |
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| 25.2.15 |
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Confederation of British Industry (CBI) – 71% of UK adults think businesses put profit before consumers |
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| 25.2.15 |
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Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) - Kent police and crime commissioner cleared “may have been driving without insurance” |
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| 25.2.15 |
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Glass’s – personal preference for an iPhone or Android smartphone could soon dictate the car choice of younger buyers |
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| 25.2.15 |
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Axalta Coatings – new Cromax online training for bodyshops |
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| 25.2.15 |
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Volvo's charity match - Plunkys All Stars CF and @FNF FLK Mercenaries FC: the rematch |
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| 25.2.15 |
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Glaisyers Solicitors – warn against “number spoofing” as bank scam fraudsters target businesses |
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| 25.2.15 |
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Denmark: Enterprise Rent-A-Car – joint venture for Danish car market, worldwide: Enterprise operations in more than 70 countries |
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| 25.2.15 |
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Access Hire and Finance – credit hire firm secures £750k Secure Trust Bank Commercial Finance funding to meet growing demand |
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| 25.2.15 |
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Axa - 2014 results for UK: underlying profit up 40%; "!increased frequency of accidents from increased car usage" |
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| 25.2.15 |
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Axa - worldwide results: profit up 8% on turnover up 3% |
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| 25.2.15 |
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Movac Group - proud to celebrate Andy Mansfield’s 40th year with the company |
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| 25.2.15 |
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ABP Club - overview of February Club meeting in Crewe; "one of the best" |
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| 25.2.15 |
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Audatex - latest release of AudaMobile includes estimating on light commercial vehicles |
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| 24.2.15 |
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Renault UK – 31 dealerships nominated for J.D. Power 2015 Dealer of Excellence |
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| 24.2.15 |
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USA: America’s $2.6 billion uninsured drivers bill - 12% of all US drivers can’t afford car insurance |
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| 24.2.15 |
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RSA – comments on the latest Financial Ombudsman Service figures for the general insurance industry |
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| 24.2.15 |
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Allianz – 47% of drivers who smoke at the wheel admit it’s distracting |
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| 24.2.15 |
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Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) – latest insurer complaints data published, Direct Line top with 1,367 |
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| 24.2.15 |
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esure - Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) approves £95m Gocompare takeover |
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| 24.2.15 |
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Vines Group – signs two-year contract with Accident Exchange to continue 12-year partnership |
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| 24.2.15 |
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PPG – 2015 Official Paint Supplier deal with Williams Martini Racing |
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| 24.2.15 |
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MoneySuperMarket – policyholders overcharged by £1.3 billion per year: nearly 6m drivers missed out on at least £113 per year savings 2014 |
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| 24.2.15 |
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Quindell - statement issued by Slater & Gordon on exclusivity arrangement |
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| 23.2.15 |
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ACIS – Graham O’Neill: “adapt, survive and thrive” message to repair industry |
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| 23.2.15 |
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Gocompare.com – quarter of drivers with same insurer for 3 years or more, auto-renewal could cost 5.7m motorists up to £1.27bn |
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| 23.2.15 |
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Auto Body and Motor Claims Expo - 10 reasons to attend! |
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| 23.2.15 |
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TU-Automotive: telematics high on the agenda for insurers |
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| 23.2.15 |
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LV= - insurer takes “hard line” on fraud and wins whiplash case |
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| 23.2.15 |
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Dow Automotive – increased interest from crash repair sector in automotive structural foams |
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| 23.2.15 |
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PPG – Deltron Vivid Red for ‘Ruby Red’ Ford repairs |
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| 23.2.15 |
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RSA – insurer to face even tougher cuts: chief exec Stephen Hester, former boss of RBS, to hike £180m cost cuts further |
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| 23.2.15 |
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ABP EXCLUSIVE - improved (but still low) profitability for UK’s top 17 Bodyshop Groups |
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| 23.2.15 |
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Quindell - issue upate regarding discussions with Slater & Gordon; exclusivity period extended to 31 March |
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| 22.2.15 |
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Quindell - "price blow as Australian law firm Slater & Gordon reduces takeover offer by a third" says Daily Mail |
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| 22.2.15 |
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Ireland: SIMI awards - Pratt's Auto Bodyshop Ltd, Bennekerry, Co. Carlow win Bodyshop of the Year |
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| 20.2.15 |
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Volvo – plans to trial 100 self-driving XC90s on public roads in 2017 |
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| 20.2.15 |
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ABP Club attends opening of Fix Auto’s new fast repair solution, Fix & Go in Swansea |
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| 20.2.15 |
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ABP Club meeting - next Tuesday, 24 Feb; final agenda; last chance to book |
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| 20.2.15 |
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Apple – reports hint tech giant will put cars on the road as soon as 2020 |
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| 20.2.15 |
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ERS – (Equity Red Star) reports profit for first time in five years |
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| 20.2.15 |
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Co-operative Insurane - end of the road for the garage |
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| 20.2.15 |
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DVLA - email scam tricks drivers |
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| 20.2.15 |
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Standox – international management training under new leadership |
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| 20.2.15 |
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Just Car Clinics – £425K Nottingham branch relocation start of 2015 “aggressive” growth strategy |
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| 20.2.15 |
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RAC Foundation – private land parking fines “unenforceable”: drivers illegally overcharged by estimated £100m in 2013 |
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| 20.2.15 |
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SMMT - UK car production - steady start to 2015 as manufacturing gears up for new models |
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| 20.2.15 |
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AM magazine – the 24 winners from tonight’s awards event |
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| 19.2.15 |
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Allfleet Bodyshop Services (formerly I & J Bodyshop) in Loughborough - closes with loss of 41 jobs |
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| 19.2.15 |
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Just Giving page set up to collect donations for Steve Johnson, Sovereign (Cab Aid). |
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| 19.2.15 |
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IFB – appoints RSA’s Head of Claims Control and Zurich GI’s Chief Underwriting Officer to Supervisory Board |
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| 19.2.15 |
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HMG Paints – 85th year celebrations and ambitious growth plans of 50% by 2020 |
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| 19.2.15 |
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Cobra Vehicle Security – usage-based insurance telematics and staged licencing for young drivers |
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| 19.2.15 |
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AA – drivers on the phone four times more likely to crash, some insurers refuse to cover motorists who’ve been caught. |
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| 19.2.15 |
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Quindell – wins claims administration top honour for technology |
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| 19.2.15 |
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FIA new Formula E - race confirmed for 27 June in Battersea Park; pit area will be on site of British Bodyshop Awards on 12 May |
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| 19.2.15 |
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In-Car Cleverness - female drivers more likely to speed but less likely to cause damage |
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| 19.2.15 |
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Direct Line - £40m ad campaign to change perception of “commoditised” motor insurance marketplace |
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| 19.2.15 |
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US : Google – search engine now selling car insurance in US and UK |
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| 19.2.15 |
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ABP Club meeting Tues 24 Feb - new speaker - Andy Walters MD of telematics firm Quartix - book now; over 180 members already booked |
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| 19.2.15 |
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Rolls Royce - confirm they will be launching a 4x4; launch in 2018 from around £260,000 |
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| 18.2.15 |
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IFED - 3 men from Wirral given suspened jail sentences for making up car crash to con esure out of £51,000 |
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| 18.2.15 |
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JATO – 2015 European new car sales: 1m units - 6.4% increase on 2014, VW Golf sales lead and Ireland tops at 30.8% growth |
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| 18.2.15 |
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HPI – welcomes 2018 legal crackdown on mileage clocking firms, 1 in 20 vehicles checked affected |
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| 18.2.15 |
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USA – elderly driver caught on camera smashing into 10 parked cars in 30 seconds |
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| 18.2.15 |
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Flexed.co.uk - UK motorists paid to catch road criminals |
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| 18.2.15 |
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UK economy – grew 2.6% in 2014, strongest growth since 2007, and a record 30.9m in work |
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| 18.2.15 |
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FMG – bespoke 24/7 FNOL for Alstom, global energy and rail transport business |
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| 18.2.15 |
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USA – autonomous vehicles: America’s Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) warns of cyber security risk |
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| 18.2.15 |
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RSA – announces sale of its minority holding in India |
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| 17.2.15 |
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IMI - Skill Auto competition; entries now open until 20 March; launch presentation at ABP Club meeting on 24 Feb |
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| 17.2.15 |
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Arnold Clark – major rebrand for the 200-site dealer group |
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| 17.2.15 |
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VBRA - issued scam warning to bodyshops last Thursday; ALL bodyshops please be warned !! |
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| 17.2.15 |
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Circle Leasing – Fix Auto Dagenham first in network to offer Vehicle Hire |
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| 17.2.15 |
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British Bodyshop Awards, 12 May – over 420 places already booked; members early bird discount ends Sat 28 Feb |
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| 17.2.15 |
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Standox – latest global ad campaign |
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| 17.2.15 |
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S&G Response – new brand image and web platform |
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| 17.2.15 |
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Trend Tracker – insurers face critical shortfall in crash repair capacity as bodyshops numbers fall 32% |
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| 17.2.15 |
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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles – appoints Trevor Hodgson-Phillips as Head of Service and Parts to drive brand’s UK aftersales |
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| 17.2.15 |
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What Car? – new and used car buyers want a quality finish |
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| 17.2.15 |
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AA - EU cracks down on vehicle mileage-adjuster loophole – new law in force May 2018 |
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| 17.2.15 |
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SWR – strikes waste management deal with Fusion Management for FGA’s (Fiat Group Automobiles) repairer network |
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| 17.2.15 |
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Petrol prices - official data shows small price rise for second week in a row; price still at lowest level since October 2009 |
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| 17.2.15 |
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Inflation – falls again; lowest inflation rate since records began; CPI down to 0.3%; RPI down to 1.1% |
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| 17.2.15 |
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Gocompare.com - cost of getting on the road a staggering £6,786 for young drivers |
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| 17.2.15 |
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RMI NAB - warn of a scam affecting bodyshops; the scam involves a bill for rectifying "faulty repairs" |
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| 17.2.15 |
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RMI NAB - warn of a scam affecting bodyshops by sending them a bill for "rectification of faulty repairs" |
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| 16.2.15 |
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BASF - paint price rise for Glasurit and R-M with effect from 9 March - Audatex has requested the data |
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| 16.2.15 |
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Apple – technology giant teams up with auto industry to secretly develop iCar? |
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| 16.2.15 |
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Stormcatcher Business Services – businesses have till end of March to receive £2,000 government subsidy |
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| 16.2.15 |
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BBC Technology report - cars that own themselves and are “programmed to seek self-improvement in order to avoid becoming obsolete” |
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| 16.2.15 |
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Fix Auto – appointed as Saab Approved bodyshops, Fix Auto now 74 of 85 national Saab approved repairers |
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| 16.2.15 |
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National Windscreens – 108 UK centres throughout the UK, 800 mobile technicians – wins Lex Autolease business again |
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| 16.2.15 |
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James Alpe Vehicle Conversions – (tenth in the ABP top 50 Independent Single Site bodyshops) achieves ISO9001 quality accreditation |
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| 16.2.15 |
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Insurers too “traditional” and must embrace and invest in technology – Allianz, RSA, Direct Line, Ageas and Aviva make positive start |
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| 16.2.15 |
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Econsultancy – “dated” looking web homepages: motor insurers must innovate online |
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| 16.2.15 |
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Hidsons – family-run group with body repair centre in Kent opens new Mitsubishi dealership in Rainham |
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| 16.2.15 |
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ABI - insurers passing on savings from motor reforms to customers, but action on young drivers safety needed |
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| 13.2.15 |
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Audatex - paint index increases by 3.9% with effect from Saturday 14 February |
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| 13.2.15 |
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FT - "garage shortage hits car insurers and motorists"; includes quote from ABP |
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| 13.2.15 |
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REMINDER- book your place at the ABP Club National Meeting on Tuesday 24 February at Crewe Hall |
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| 13.2.15 |
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Funeral arrangements for Steve Johnson - founder of CabAid in 2004 and Sovereign Automotive in 2010 |
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| 13.2.15 |
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Greenhous - purchase two dealer sites from W R Davies for the Newtown and Welshpool areas; clarification of news item |
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| 13.2.15 |
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HMG Paints - not just 50 shades of grey |
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| 13.2.15 |
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Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI) – US equivalent of the UK’s ABI – US drivers happy with claims and repairs |
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| 13.2.15 |
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Just Car Clinics – John Pattinson promoted to Group Ops Manager for North and Scotland as JCC Group redefines regions |
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| 13.2.15 |
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1ST Central – driverless cars: elderly motorists more optimistic, premiums to insure could be £250 |
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| 13.2.15 |
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Hill Dickinson and Europcar - £150,000 seven-passenger PI claim quashed |
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| 13.2.15 |
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US – 500 bodyshops from 36 states in joint lawsuit against insurance companies pushing “dangerous repairs” |
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| 13.2.15 |
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coverinaclick.ie – motorists in Ireland warned against "inflated" insurance premiums |
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| 13.2.15 |
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AA – back-seat passengers more like to be killed in motorway collisions |
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| 13.2.15 |
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LV - whiplash fraudsters waste one million NHS hours; GPs see 116,000 people every month with exagerated injuries to claim compensation |
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| 13.2.15 |
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Traffic levels - rose by 2.1% in 2014 compared to 2013, but van traffic rose 5.2%; overall traffic highest level for 6 years |
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| 12.2.15 |
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Government - modernises 100 year-old insurance rules as Insurance Bill receives Royal Assent |
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| 12.2.15 |
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New redesigned ABP Daily Newsletter launched today |
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| 12.2.15 |
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Greenhous - Shropshire-based dealer acquires Ford franchise W R Davies and 2 bodyshops |
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| 12.2.15 |
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Audatex - insurers and bodyshops should reassess the role of technology |
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| 12.2.15 |
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IFB – renew intelligence sharing agreement with police to target organised insurance fraud |
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| 12.2.15 |
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Repair Choice – bodyshop revenue business development programme |
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| 12.2.15 |
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Ford – researching viable high-volume carbon fibre manufacturing process |
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| 12.2.15 |
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Nissan – VM pioneers paint that glows in the dark for 8-10 hours and lasts 25 years |
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| 12.2.15 |
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Salop Leisure - largest touring caravan and motorhome accident repair centre in the West Midlands, Cheshire and Wales expands accident repai |
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| 12.2.15 |
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AA – plans to cut 300 ‘administrative back office’ posts could include 50 insurance roles |
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| 12.2.15 |
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IAM - worst speeders in England and Wales include 146mph on motorway, 128mph in a 30 |
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| 12.2.15 |
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DWS Automotive Repair Solutions - renew PPG Refinish and Movac Group as approved paint and distribution partners |
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| 12.2.15 |
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Zurich Insurance Group - 2014 results: worldwide business operating profit down 1% to $ 4.6 billion; UK GI profits up |
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| 12.2.15 |
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Ageas UK - 2014 results: net profit up 11% to £95m; motor income stable at £817m; 3.6 million motor policies; motor ratio 99.7% |
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| 11.2.15 |
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Allianz – Andrew Torrance, former CEO, returns from USA to non-exec role |
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| 11.2.15 |
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ABP Club – Women’s Automotive on TV |
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| 11.2.15 |
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Standox – new Nonstop Primer Surfacer U7580 |
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| 11.2.15 |
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Gocompare.com – GPs named Britain’s worst drivers but insurers and estimators make more claims that body repairers |
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| 11.2.15 |
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Flexed.co.uk – up to 1 in 10 taxis are write-offs |
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| 11.2.15 |
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Asset Protection Unit (APU) – telematics data reveals abuse of corporate insurance policies on the rise |
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| 11.2.15 |
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I Love Claims - over £30,000 raised for Rainbow charity at annual Networking Lunch |
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| 11.2.15 |
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Morelli – Coventry training centre now IMI accredited for ATA paint and cosmetic repair |
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| 11.2.15 |
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RSA - driverless cars “will fundamentally change our service model” |
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| 11.2.15 |
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uSwitch.com – third of drivers expect driverless cars to push up premiums and quarter will blame VM for a crash |
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| 11.2.15 |
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Direct Line – 10 million motorists underestimate their speed on 30mph roads |
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| 11.2.15 |
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Laird Assessors – visited by Secretary of State for Transport, Rt Hon Patrick Mcloughlin |
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| 11.2.15 |
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Driverless cars - first trials get underway in Royal Borough of Greenwich with RSA as insurer partner |
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| 11.2.15 |
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IMI - urges automotive businesses to focus training efforts on technologies related to autonomous driving |
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| 11.2.15 |
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Driverless cars - the government publish their review and give green light for testing on public roads |
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| 10.2.15 |
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Hella – smart body panels that detect damage, technology on production cars by 2018 |
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| 10.2.15 |
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Cost of car insurance no laughing matter for comedian’s brother - £7,521 to insure a 12-year-old Corsa |
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| 10.2.15 |
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Pentagon – turnover up 20% to £433m, profits soar by 187% and aftersales inc bodyshop up 7% |
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| 10.2.15 |
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Verum – positive signs of recovery: increased spending on fuel, drivers doing more miles… could this spell a busier time for bodyshops? |
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| 10.2.15 |
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Petrol prices - official government figures show small price rise, the first for 20 weeks- price is still at lowest level since October 2009 |
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| 10.2.15 |
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ABP Club - Kelly Dalwood appointed to bring industry news |
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| 10.2.15 |
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Glasurit - Mon Motors Bristol (dealer group with bodyshops) – paint technician Julian Thomas wins SEAT Top Service Award |
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| 10.2.15 |
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Nexa Autocolour – new 2K aerosols |
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| 10.2.15 |
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RoSPA – young drivers 20% of all road deaths, coalition calls for manifesto pledge to save young lives |
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| 10.2.15 |
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Sad death of Steve Johnson announced – founder of CabAid in 2004 and Sovereign Automotive in 2010 |
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| 10.2.15 |
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Suzuzi – Celerio brake failure update: 37 cars sold and recalled, rectified brake component to be fitted |
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| 10.2.15 |
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National Windscreens – Pete Marsden promoted to Managing Director, heads up 108 centres and 800 mobile technicians |
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| 10.2.15 |
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Quindell - Slater and Gordon say discussions "remain preliminary and incomplete"; if we make an offer it "may or may not be accepted" |
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| 09.2.15 |
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Andrew Page – Mark Saunders appointed chief executive ahead of major expansion plans |
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| 09.2.15 |
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RAC – traffic police cuts of over 70% in some forces |
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| 09.2.15 |
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No licence or third-party insurance needed for driverless cars |
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| 09.2.15 |
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AkzoNobel – last few places remain for sixth RAB Lee Golf Day, 7 May 2015 |
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| 09.2.15 |
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Hastings appoints former Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department head DCI Dave Wood to head up counter fraud team |
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| 09.2.15 |
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Bradford: six charged in crash for cash conspiracy |
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| 09.2.15 |
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Body repair tutor’s campaign to open Canada’s first all-female shop |
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| 09.2.15 |
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Motorists more concerned about cost of insurance than fuel as pump prices drop 16% |
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| 09.2.15 |
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Axalta – appoint Dries Van den Burgh as Cromax brand manager for EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) |
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| 07.2.15 |
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East Bilney Coachworks Group - announce thier 5th bodyshop, the former Bennett's of Kings Lynn |
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| 07.2.15 |
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Government - to announce on Wednesday that driverless cars will not need anyone with a driving licence to be on-board |
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| 06.2.15 |
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Innovation Group - CEO Andy Roberts sells 3.2 million shares; still owns 6.0 million shares |
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| 06.2.15 |
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Intelligent Funding Business (Accident Credit Group) - record demand from new and existing clients in the final quarter of 2014 |
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| 06.2.15 |
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SMMT - strong commercial vehicle market in January; new van sales up 21.7%; new truck sales up 38.6% |
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| 06.2.15 |
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Toyota - offer hybrid battery collection programme to independent end-of-life vehicle treatment operators |
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| 06.2.15 |
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Stolen UK cars shipped off to Kenya and Cyprus |
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| 06.2.15 |
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SMMT – highest January new car sales for 8 years; up 6.7% on last year |
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| 06.2.15 |
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Lookers – dealer group with 11 bodyshop sites (ABP Yearbook) pays out £3.8m to staff |
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| 06.2.15 |
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Solera (Audatex) - founder and CEO, Tony Aquila, talks about their recent acquisition of CAP |
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| 06.2.15 |
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Solera (Audatex) - founder and CEO, Tony Aquila, talks about bringing glass claims to Europe and major growth in usage of Solera products |
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| 06.2.15 |
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Solera (Audatex) - founder and CEO, Tony Aquila, talks about the UK market |
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| 06.2.15 |
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Solera (owners of Audatex) - worldwide results for the Second Quarter Ended December 31, 2014 |
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| 06.2.15 |
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Crossley’s Garage – invests £150,000 in second bodyshop to increase capacity from 15-50 cars. |
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| 06.2.15 |
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CARSTAR - North America’s largest bodyshop group with 430 sites celebrates record $712m turnover |
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| 06.2.15 |
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Glaisyers (providers of ABP Employer Protect scheme) - offer Club members 15% discount on conveyancing |
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| 06.2.15 |
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BIBA – businesses and consumers benefit from 4.4% fall in motor premiums |
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| 06.2.15 |
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Warranty Direct - longer warranties from vehicle manufacturers "aren’t what they seem" |
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| 05.2.15 |
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Louise Ellman MP (chair of the Commons Transport Select Committee) - shares her thoughts on the future of motoring |
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| 05.2.15 |
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LV - claims supplier awards; Copart win Best Overall Supplier Partner - Motor |
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| 05.2.15 |
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Aviva – victory over phantom passenger fraudsters |
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| 05.2.15 |
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European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) - Auto industry cautiously optimistic for 2015, 2% year-on-year growth |
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| 05.2.15 |
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ACIS - new interactive website to boost repairer profitability |
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| 05.2.15 |
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FMG to provide vehicle recovery for Police Scotland |
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| 05.2.15 |
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RAC - appoints Nick Walker (ex Masternaut) to head up telematics team |
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| 05.2.15 |
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Junair - new CV spraybooths for Plaxton (Alexander Dennis Group) - UK's largest bus and coach builder |
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| 05.2.15 |
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LV - volume of personal injury claims is rising again; up 15% last year |
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| 05.2.15 |
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Petrol prices - official government figures show 19 consecutive weeks of falling prices, to lowest level since October 2009 |
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| 04.2.15 |
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Audatex - confirm revised paint price tables should be made available to Audatex w/c Mon 9 Feb; implementation date tbc |
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| 04.2.15 |
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Audatex - responses to ABP questions on paint price changes |
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| 04.2.15 |
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Alliance of British Drivers (ABD) - questions official casualty statistics |
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| 04.2.15 |
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Renault-Nissan Alliance worldwide sales hit all-time high in 2014 - 8.5 million vehicles, 9.3% UK market share |
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| 04.2.15 |
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Hyundai - rebrands UK dealer network |
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| 04.2.15 |
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Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate (HMCPSI) and Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC) - road death victims being failed |
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| 04.2.15 |
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BIBA (British Insurance Brokers’ Association - announces keynote speakers: William Hague and Professor Brian Cox for conference |
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| 04.2.15 |
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Co-operative Insurance - claims head suggests voluntary code to cover "automatism" cases such as the one they have been involved with |
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| 04.2.15 |
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RSA - holds telematics roundtable,"Motoring into the Future", at the House of Commons |
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| 04.2.15 |
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London - 42% of all stolen cars (17 a day) are being taken by keyless theft (hacking into car electronics) |
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| 04.2.15 |
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Quindell - more than 500 investors target Quindell over past behaviour in class lawsuit with Your Legal Friend |
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| 04.2.15 |
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BROWN BROTHERS® - confirm Event Partner sponsorship of Auto Body & Motor Claims Expo 2015 |
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| 03.2.15 |
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Circle Leasing - Fix Auto Dagenham protects NPS and profits with Vehicle Hire Solution |
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| 03.2.15 |
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Gemini - puchase Fix Auto Bodmin (formerly VRS) out of receivership; becomes Gemini's 9th site |
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| 03.2.15 |
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Defaqto - launch independent 2015 Star Ratings for motor insurance |
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| 03.2.15 |
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Thatcham - provides hands-on experience of AEB & advanced driver systems for fleet managers |
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| 03.2.15 |
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A W Repair Group - announce their 4th site, in Markham Vale near Chesterfield, will open in March |
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| 03.2.15 |
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Arnold Clark sets sights on independent Inverness dealer, Ness Motors |
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| 03.2.15 |
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HBC Vehicle Services - invests in motorcycle and car transporters for its 10 UK sites |
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| 03.2.15 |
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ERS (Equity Red Star) - sign 3-year deal with Innovation Group to take over repair contract from WNS |
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| 03.2.15 |
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IMI - Skill Auto competition; entries open Mon 9 Feb; launch presentation at ABP Club meeting on 24 Feb |
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| 03.2.15 |
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John Dwyer "programme" on repairing salvage available on iPlayer |
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| 03.2.15 |
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Allianz - announces exclusive partnership with Verex Group |
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| 03.2.15 |
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BMW - fixes security flaw in ConnectedDrive software that could allow 2.2million cars to be hacked and doors opened |
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| 02.2.15 |
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Germany: to create draft new laws by September covering use of driverless cars |
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| 02.2.15 |
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TTIP (Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership) – trade bodies demand better deal for EU-US auto industry |
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| 02.2.15 |
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AkzoNobel - Automatchic Smart Search makes accurate colour matching easy |
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| 02.2.15 |
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LV - 2014 results; "profitability, not growth"; gross written motor premiums fell 10%; motor policy numbers down 3% to 3.0 m |
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| 02.2.15 |
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Ernst & Young – four-year forecast for profit growth across the insurance industry averages an impressive 13% |
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| 02.2.15 |
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Suzuki GB - suspends Celerio sales after brake failure during Autocar test; car only went on sale on Sun 1 Feb |
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| 02.2.15 |
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ABI - average motor insurance policy fell by 4% in 2014 to £372 |
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| 02.2.15 |
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REMINDER - John Dwyer talks about problem of repaired write-offs TONIGHT at 7.30pm on BBC Inside Out: North West |
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| 02.2.15 |
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Age UK (Ageas) - warn Reverend that her policy may be invalid due to the large Christian messages stuck on her car's bodywork |
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| 02.2.15 |
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Quindell - announce exclusivity arrangements with Slater & Gordon continue and discussions are on-going |
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| 02.2.15 |
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Innovation Group - link up with law firm Keoghs to launch ‘Captivate’, the market’s first true end to end Third Party Claims solution |
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| 01.2.15 |
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Stoke-on-Trent College - £600,000 investment for engineering skills includes a new car painting bay and body jig |
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| 01.2.15 |
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Mail on Sunday: "We made your car safer - now let's crash test your bank account" Standards boss plans to Kitemark banks and supermarkets |
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| 01.2.15 |
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Sunday Telegraph - seven problems that need to be sorted before driverless cars become a mass-market reality |
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| 01.2.15 |
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ABP website – string start to the year: January second busiest month - 1.6 million hits and 132,000 visits, up 26% on Jan last year |
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| 31.1.15 |
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SMMT - in 2014, for the second year in a row, white was most popular colour on new cars sold in the UK; 22% were white, 19% were black |
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| 30.1.15 |
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Trend Tracker - new report on bodyshop sector; in last ten years market value has fallen 34% with repair numbers down 24% |
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| 30.1.15 |
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Motor Trader - entries open until 27 March for their Bodyshop of the Year award |
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| 30.1.15 |
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CMA - publish notes of a joint hearing with ABI and BIBA ; CMA "hoping to have the remedies implement by 1 March 2015 " |
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| 30.1.15 |
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Swinton - recent snow has led to 10% increase in motor insurance claim calls |
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| 30.1.15 |
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Inchcape - appoint Stefan Bomhard as the Group's new Chief Executive |
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| 29.1.15 |
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Tetrosyl - wins inaugural Best Retail Products Award from the Andrew Page Group |
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| 29.1.15 |
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LKQ Coatings statement; ABP apologise for asking in our headline if LKQ were moving into work provision; LKQ are definitely NOT doing so |
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| 29.1.15 |
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RMI NAB - announce Northern Regional Meeting to be held on 4 March in Cleckheaton |
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| 29.1.15 |
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Womens Automotive Group - first meeting of 2015 a resounding success; inspiring presentation from Karen Foreman of Ageas |
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| 29.1.15 |
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LKQ Coatings - creating 23 specialist Collision Centres - single point of purchase for bodyshops; LKQ also moving into work provision arena? |
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| 29.1.15 |
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Ford - worlwide profits fell 56% in 2014; in Europe losses reduced to $1.1billion , an improvement on $1.4 billion loss in 2013 |
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| 29.1.15 |
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Axalta Coating Systems - receives multi-site ISO 14001 Certification for all 34 global manufacturing facilities |
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| 29.1.15 |
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Saga - report they see less motor claims during snowy weather as the over 50s heed the warnings and don't make unnecessary journeys |
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| 29.1.15 |
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Motoriety.com - appoint Kevin Gaskell (ex Glass's , BMW and Porsche) as chairman |
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| 29.1.15 |
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Quindell - inside information(?) from the Betaville blog; expect offer from Slater and Gordon on Mon 2 Feb |
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| 29.1.15 |
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Auto Cosmetics in Gosport - new one-man bodyshop set up last year by John Skaskiewicz, gets 60% of its business from firm's Facebook page |
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| 29.1.15 |
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RAC - tell MPs to " get up to speed on driverless cars and help the motor industry prepare for them" |
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| 29.1.15 |
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BVRLA (British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association) - partner with Hill Dickinson to prevent fraudulent self-drive hire insurance claims |
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| 29.1.15 |
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Brake charity and Direct Line - present awards for outstanding contributions to road safety |
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| 29.1.15 |
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Innovation Group - $9.5m Business Process Services contract wins in North America across Property and Motor divisions |
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| 28.1.15 |
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Saint-Gobain (owners of Norton abrasives) - celebrate their 350th birthday this year |
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| 28.1.15 |
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Lexham Insurance brokers - chose Tracker telematics (inc Crash Detection) to launch into the young drivers car market |
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| 28.1.15 |
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Fix Auto UK - appoint Gary Snook as their 5th Regional Operations Manage; he will cover South West and South |
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| 28.1.15 |
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GoCompare - 1 in 4 parents of young drivers are ‘fronting’ their car insurance policies |
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| 28.1.15 |
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Independent Insurance (which collapsed in 2001) - thousands of policyholders may get payment of up to 15p in the £ |
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| 28.1.15 |
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Hoegh Osaka - car transporter ship now in Southampton port; vehicles (all left-hand drive) being driven off; limited damage |
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| 28.1.15 |
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Co-operative Insurance - refuse to pay-out as loophole (automatism) means no one is to blame for head-on smash |
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| 28.1.15 |
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Saga - pay £26m to acquire motorbike insurance company Bennetts from BGL Group (Budget) |
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| 27.1.15 |
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Audatex - confirm paint price changes received from PPG. Akzo and Axalta and passed to AZT for processing |
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| 27.1.15 |
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ABP Employer Protect - guidance on shared parental leave and pay |
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| 27.1.15 |
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IM Group (International Motors) importers of Subaru and Isuzu - announce ProParts range of lower priced "OEM quality" parts |
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| 27.1.15 |
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Repaired write-offs- John Dwyer talks about problem on BBC Inside Out: North West on BBC 1 at 7.30pm on Monday 2 Feb |
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| 27.1.15 |
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AA - win accident management category in the BusinessCar Awards 2015 for 3rd consecutive year |
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| 27.1.15 |
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Road fuel sales (petrol and diesel) in 2014 at highest level for 4 years |
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| 27.1.15 |
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Euro Car Parts - M & G Real Estate commit £81m to fund construction of new warehouse announced in November |
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| 27.1.15 |
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Petrol prices official government figures show 18 consecutive weeks of falling prices, to lowest level since October 2009 |
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| 27.1.15 |
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R134a refrigerant - new rules came into force on 1 January 2015 |
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| 27.1.15 |
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Chaucer - motor book put up for sale by owners Hanover Insurance Group; Apollo private equity is favourite to acquire - ahead of Markerstudy |
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| 27.1.15 |
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IBIS Middle East - takes place in Dubai tomorrow; speakers include Garry Thomas, Admiral and Lesley Upham, Thatcham |
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| 27.1.15 |
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Smaller motor insurance companies are facing market exit amid intense competition says Post mag |
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| 27.1.15 |
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Bank of England - appoint Sam Woods as Executive Director for Insurance Supervision at the PRA (Prudential Regulation Authority) |
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| 27.1.15 |
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Government - GDP was 2.7% higher in Q4 2014 compared with Q4 2013 |
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| 27.1.15 |
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ABI - James Dalton promoted to Director, General Insurance Policy (was previously Head of Motor and Liability) |
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| 27.1.15 |
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Morelli - take delivery of 15 new Citroen Dispatch vans and 5 Citroen DS hybrid cars |
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| 27.1.15 |
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Axalta - Chairman and CEO, Charlie Shaver, examines the role of private equity in the coatings industry value chain |
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| 27.1.15 |
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Sika - board step up fight against takeover by Saint Gobain |
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| 27.1.15 |
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National Windscreens - win 2 year contract extension from Venson Automotive Solutions |
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| 27.1.15 |
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GM - new Cadillac CT6 will use unique combination of 5 different joining techniques |
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| 27.1.15 |
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Kia - enter into strategic partnership across Europe with Valspar Automotive |
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| 27.1.15 |
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Junair - Top Tips for Optimising Paint Finishing Process |
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| 26.1.15 |
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Renault - launch Renault Store, the new generation of UK dealerships |
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| 26.1.15 |
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David Done of Audatex has lost his battle with cancer; funeral this Friday, 30 Jan |
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| 26.1.15 |
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Every 11 minutes another motorist makes a claim aginst a council for pothole damage to their car |
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| 26.1.15 |
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Ireland - former ceo of RSA Ireland alleges constructive dismissl; RSA said case had “no merit” and would be “robustly defended” |
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| 24.1.15 |
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Telematics - vehicle manufacturers have woken up to the commercial potential of data produced by drivers |
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| 23.1.15 |
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Quindell - Slater and Gordon confirm "preliminary discussions" but say no offer or proposal submitted |
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| 23.1.15 |
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Trading Standards in Wales - find over 20% of the software used in garages was illegal |
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| 23.1.15 |
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LKQ Coatings - Owen Stafford departs |
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| 23.1.15 |
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SMMT - car production in UK at highest levels for 7 years |
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| 23.1.15 |
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Agea Retail (partners include John Lewis, Tesco Bank and Age UK) - make 5 high level appointments |
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| 23.1.15 |
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Motorpoint - 59% of motorists would buy a self-driving car |
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| 22.1.15 |
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Quindell - in exclusive discussions with Slater and Gordon (Claims Direct) regarding "possible disposal of an operating division" |
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| 22.1.15 |
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NCR Bodyshops - chose Brown Brothers as their Paint, Dry Goods and Distribution Partner for both sites (Newbury and Basingstoke) |
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| 22.1.15 |
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CitNOW - turnover trebled in 2014 |
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| 22.1.15 |
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Direct Linr and Brake charity - survey reveals rising ignorance on vehicle maintenance |
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| 22.1.15 |
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IMI - Q: Why do almost half of motorists drive with vehicle faults? A: lack of confidence in garage professionals |
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| 22.1.15 |
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Boyer’s Body Centre in Cromer - paints a Bloodhound surface-to-air missile over Christmas period |
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| 22.1.15 |
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Avant Automotive - appoint Craig Sumner to Executive Management Team as Director of Information Technology |
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| 21.1.15 |
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FIAT - adds telematics to its 500 model as part of financing package (i-Deal) for young people with Carrot Insurance and Zurich |
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| 21.1.15 |
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Axa - completing merger of their claims functions into a single unit, headed by Chris Voller, has meant up to 13 management redundancies |
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| 21.1.15 |
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Average wages rise by 1.8% as record employment figures announced and unemployment falls again |
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| 21.1.15 |
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•APIL (Association of Personal Injury Lawyers) - condemns "outrageous" court fee hike |
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| 21.1.15 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - welcomes today's government funding for UK auto sector skills |
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| 21.1.15 |
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SMMT - link with SEMTA and Government to launch new skills initiative - The Automotive Industrial Partnership |
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| 21.1.15 |
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Halfords - trading update' strong parts sales helped by "wefit" offering; 12.9% of their retail sales are made on-line |
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| 20.1.15 |
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Motor insurer share price falls on news of low premium increases plus claims frequency up 8% since March 2014 |
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| 20.1.15 |
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Selsia - selected by FleetEurope as Accident Management Repair Partner |
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| 20.1.15 |
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Spies Hecker - three new mixing tints for the latest special OEM reds |
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| 20.1.15 |
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Andrew Page - £40m refinancing deal with PNC to allow continued growth |
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| 20.1.15 |
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Andrew Page - rebrands group, inc Camberley Auto Factors and Unipart centres - now called " Andrew Page, the Autoparts People" |
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| 20.1.15 |
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Ford - new Mustang now available for order in the UK in right-hand drive; prices from £28,995 to £38,495; autumn delivery |
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| 20.1.15 |
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Petrol prices official government figures show 17 succesive weeks of falling prices, to lowest level since October 2009 |
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| 20.1.15 |
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FSB (Federation of Small Businesses) - brings business champions in Parliament together to tackle supply chain bullying |
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| 20.1.15 |
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Mark Bull; a sincere thanks |
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| 20.1.15 |
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ABP Club - no increase in membership fees for 2015; the sixth-year in a row |
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| 20.1.15 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - develop 'Bike Sense', technology to help prevent accidents involving bicycles and motorbikes |
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| 20.1.15 |
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NAHL (National Accident Helpline) - trading update; "strong underlying operating profits"; turnover up 10% to £44m |
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| 20.1.15 |
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Ageas Insurance - reveals top 10 classic cars covered through Optima Classic Car (specialist policy for owners of cherished vehicles) |
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| 20.1.15 |
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AA Premium Index - motor policies rose by just £1 in Q4 2014 to £540; premiums 10% lower than Q4 2013 |
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| 20.1.15 |
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Fix Auto - Turners Garage in North Yorkshire joins as Fix Auto Selby |
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| 20.1.15 |
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Aviva - to cut 1,500 jobs in UK as result of acquisition of Friends Life |
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| 19.1.15 |
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IMI - MPs are yet to grasp the impact of modern vehicle technology (such as driverless cars) on the motor industry |
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| 19.1.15 |
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AM magazine - finalists announced for their 2015 awards event |
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| 19.1.15 |
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RMI NAB - survey highlights skills shortsge and capacity issue |
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| 19.1.15 |
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Institute and Faculty of Actuaries - legal fees reduce by 65% for whiplash-type third party injury claims |
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| 19.1.15 |
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Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) - appoint Sarah Sillars as new chief executive |
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| 18.1.15 |
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British Bodyshop Awards - Presenting Companies and Diamond Partners announced |
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| 18.1.15 |
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Quindell - deputy chairman says been asked "be here heavily for the next three months, then ostensibly for three more months " |
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| 17.1.15 |
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Mark Bull |
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| 16.1.15 |
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IBIS - speakers announced for 2015 conference in Athens from 27 - 29 May |
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| 16.1.15 |
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Quindell - Jim Sutcliffe (appointed deputy chairman on Monday) stands down from board of Financial Reporting Council |
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| 16.1.15 |
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RMI NAB - pose a number of questions about payment terms and methods used by CMCs to handle clients’ funds |
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| 16.1.15 |
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Moneysupermarket - trading update; revenues up 10%, profits up 13%; "motor insurance rates are flattening" |
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| 15.1.15 |
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ATA (and AMA) to be renamed "IMI Accreditation" |
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| 15.1.15 |
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New stealth cameras on M25 in Kent have caught 700 speeding drivers in two months; will soon arrive on M1, M3, M6 and M60 |
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| 15.1.15 |
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Nationwide - market rumours of a discounted share placing to "bolster its war chest to undertake more earnings enhancing acquisitions" |
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| 15.1.15 |
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Saga - trading update: in line with expectations; new motor panel to be launched to extend customer base |
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| 15.1.15 |
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Cambria Automobile Group - trading update; substantially ahead of the same period last year |
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| 14.1.15 |
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Daily Mail - market rumours of a discounted share placing to "bolster its war chest to undertake more earnings enhancing acquisitions" |
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| 14.1.15 |
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Euro Car Parts to create over 1,000 new jobs in Super Hub roll out |
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| 14.1.15 |
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NFU warning as rural roads crumble; 63% increase in pothole damage recorded |
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| 14.1.15 |
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Company Car in Action (CCIA) from Fleet News - returns to Milbrook on June 16 & 17 |
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| 14.1.15 |
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CV Show 2015 - NEC 14 - 16 April; registration now open |
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| 14.1.15 |
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FOXY Lady Insurance - opened for business this week to cut the cost of car insurance for safe female motorists |
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| 14.1.15 |
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BMW - say Time is the most sought after luxury and BMW is using technology to give their customers more time for themselves |
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| 14.1.15 |
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Ford UK - demonstrating its latest technologies at "Ford Tech Live" event being held at dealers from 16 - 18 Jan |
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| 14.1.15 |
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AW Repair Group to feature in PPG's latest promotional film |
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| 14.1.15 |
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Plunkys All Stars announce date for the 2015 re-match in aid of local charities |
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| 14.1.15 |
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Tomorrow, Thursday 15 January, is National Pothole Day, supported by the RAC |
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| 14.1.15 |
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USA: Jon Paker (Bytebck and Bodyshop Revolution) to speak at FenderBender education conference in Philadelphia on 19 May |
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| 13.1.15 |
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Standothek technical information booklets available online |
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| 13.1.15 |
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UK Government does not support the EU proposed mandatory installation of eCall in new passenger cars and vans |
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| 13.1.15 |
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Telegraph - how falling petrol prices pushed up car insurance costs; strange, but experts reckon car cover premiums rise as oil price falls |
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| 13.1.15 |
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CAP - talk about their acquisition by Solera (Audatex) |
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| 13.1.15 |
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2015 British Bodyshop Awards - early bird bookings now open! |
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| 13.1.15 |
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Fuel prices - official government figures confirm 16 consecutive weeks of falling prices |
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| 13.1.15 |
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Glass's - New car ownership is sooo 2014.......leasing is the way forward for the "direct debit generation," |
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| 13.1.15 |
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Young drivers - debated in House of Lords yesterday; govt efforts focused on telematics to reduce accident rate |
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| 13.1.15 |
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Inflation - at lowest rate since records began in 1986; CPI down to 0.5%; RPI down to 1.6% |
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| 13.1.15 |
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Ford - 2015 will be one its busiest years ever in terms of new product launches in the UK |
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| 13.1.15 |
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Bentley - announce that their new 4x4 SUV, due in 2016, will be called the Bentley Bentayga |
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| 12.1.15 |
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National Windscreens - appointed approved vehicle glass repair and replacement supplier for ERS (Equity Red Star) |
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| 12.1.15 |
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Quindell - Gotham City say "we have lowered our intrinsic value estimates for Quindell" |
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| 12.1.15 |
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ACIS - Paul Buckingham appointed as business development director |
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| 12.1.15 |
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Audatex - paint price update for 2015 |
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| 12.1.15 |
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IMI - Accident Repair Body National Occupational Standards - feedback request |
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| 12.1.15 |
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Calls to extend London's ultra-low emission zone |
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| 12.1.15 |
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Drivers face motor premium increases in 2015 |
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| 12.1.15 |
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Nationwide - trading update: "a good finish to the year"; underlying profit for the year will be ahead of expectations |
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| 12.1.15 |
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Quindell - confirm Richard Rose as new chairman; trading update - "Board remains comfortable with the Group's overall cash position" |
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| 12.1.15 |
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Busiest week ever for ABP website with over 36,000 visits |
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| 11.1.15 |
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USA: Hartford Insurance appeals $34.7m fine for allegedly scheming to fix rates it paid for body repairs |
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| 11.1.15 |
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Fuel pricing - three Harvest Energy garages in West Midlands are now selling petrol BELOW £1 litre - lowest price since May 2009 |
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| 11.1.15 |
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PWC look at why the credit hire industry needs to come up with an innovative alternative to the GTA |
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| 11.1.15 |
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Jaguar - confirm F-Pace as name for their aluminium sports crossover, to go on sale in 2016 (shown as C-X17 concept in 2013) |
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| 11.1.15 |
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"City Heavyweights To Join Quindell Revamp" says Sky News |
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| 10.1.15 |
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Garage in the spotlight for the new Go Compare advert |
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| 09.1.15 |
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Quindell Plc announce Simon Pook's sudden passing |
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| 09.1.15 |
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Sukhpal Singh appointed as non-exec director of Continental Engines in India |
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| 09.1.15 |
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Fix Auto UK - launch Fix & Go, new network of fast repair centres |
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| 09.1.15 |
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Nissan - begin 5-year project with NASA space agency to develop autonomous vehicle systems |
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| 09.1.15 |
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ABP Employer Protect - Does obesity amount to a disability? |
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| 09.1.15 |
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DVLA - begin on consultation to only allow one EC driving licence to be held by an individual; "One person - one licence" |
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| 09.1.15 |
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Honda - introduce the world’s first predictive cruise control system, Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control (i-ACC) |
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| 09.1.15 |
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Quindell - comment on press speculation of Jim Sutcliffe as new chairman |
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| 09.1.15 |
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Half of Brits unwilling to be a passenger in a driverless car |
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| 08.1.15 |
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Australia - Symach expands delivery of FixLine repair processes with Gemini |
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| 08.1.15 |
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Quindell, Phil Hodgkinson, ceo of Quindell Legal Services Division left company on 31 Dec to set up consultancy business |
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| 08.1.15 |
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Nationwide Windscreens - win 3-year contract from Lex Autolease |
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| 08.1.15 |
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Independent Garage Cooperative (IGC) - national network of independent garages launched; Geoffrey Bray (ex FSG) is president |
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| 08.1.15 |
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Cromax - announces comprehensive training offer for 2015 |
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| 08.1.15 |
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Testrosyl - launch new brand, STAG Tools |
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| 08.1.15 |
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Thatcham - official press release about their sponsored Safety Award presented at last night's What Car? awards |
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| 08.1.15 |
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Crash for cash - £1m in false insurance claims alleged at Manchester Crown Court |
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| 08.1.15 |
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Quindell - shares continue their meteoric rise in 2015; up 14% today; more than doubled in last 4 days |
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| 08.1.15 |
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Auto Body and Motor Claims Expo - new website launched and bookings are now open |
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| 08.1.15 |
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Halfords - Matt Davies, ceo, to leave in May to become UK CEO at Tesco |
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| 08.1.15 |
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Tesco - trading update says increase in sales at Tesco Bank "was partly offset by a more competitive insurance market" |
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| 08.1.15 |
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Pendragon - trading update; "full year performance will be ahead of expectations" |
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| 07.1.15 |
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What Car? - Skoda Fabia wins Car of the Year; full list of all 17 winners |
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| 07.1.15 |
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In memory of Christine Lane |
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| 07.1.15 |
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What Car? - winner of Safety Award, sponsored by Thatcham is..........Land Rover Discovery Sport |
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| 07.1.15 |
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Chameleon Coachworks - owner Neil; Trooter, who won £108m on the Euromillions lottery last year, moves to medieval manor house with lake |
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| 07.1.15 |
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Crash, Bang, Walloped |
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| 07.1.15 |
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CMA - Draft Order and Explanatory Note |
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| 07.1.15 |
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CMA - consults on draft motor insurance order (press release) |
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| 07.1.15 |
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CMA - begin public consultation on their package of remedies |
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| 07.1.15 |
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Labour MP to initiate Parliamentary debate on compulsory state registration of hairdressers; previous attemp in Nov 2011 defeated |
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| 07.1.15 |
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ABP analyse 2014 new car sales by vehicle manufacturer bodyshop programme |
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| 07.1.15 |
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BMW Group - seek 200 new apprentices in 2015 for UK manufacturing and dealer operations (inc bodyshop) |
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| 07.1.15 |
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EuroNCAP - identifies best performing cars crash tested in 2014 |
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| 07.1.15 |
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SMMT - van sales rose 18.7% in 2014 but truck sales fell 26% |
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| 07.1.15 |
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Revive! sponsored Andrew Jordan joins MG for 2015 BTCC |
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| 07.1.15 |
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SMMT - UK car sales rose 9.3% in 2014 to hit a 10 year high with 2.48 million registrations (4th highest of all-time) |
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| 07.1.15 |
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Busiest day ever for ABP website yesterday with 6,991 visits to the site from 4,119 unique visitors |
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| 07.1.15 |
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Accident Exchange - use of ‘Hot-Key’ FNOL scheme increases Bowkers BMW parts sales by 36% |
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| 07.1.15 |
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Land Rover - confirm Defender production ends in December 2015; three final limited editions announced |
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| 07.1.15 |
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ABP Club National Meeting - Tuesday 24th February 2015 - an invitation to attend |
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| 07.1.15 |
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Quindell - announce that Toscafund now own over 5% of their shares |
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| 07.1.15 |
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Brake and Direct Line - more than one in seven (15%) drivers making risky manoeuvres to correct mistakes when following sat-nav directions |
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| 06.1.15 |
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Mottram parts company with Stanners after 20 years service |
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| 06.1.15 |
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BSI clarifies the 15% promotional discount applies only to the PDF version of BS 10125:2014 |
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| 06.1.15 |
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PAS 125:2011 to BS 10125:2014 - key changes |
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| 06.1.15 |
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Thatcham's investment enables leading response to technical repair enquiries |
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| 06.1.15 |
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VW chief - "The car and the computer are gradually converging" |
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| 06.1.15 |
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Co-operative Insurance - updates young driver insurance policies to include safer driving modules linked to telematics feedback |
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| 06.1.15 |
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IHS Automotive - new report;" Autonomous Driving: Question is When, Not If" |
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| 06.1.15 |
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National Windscreens - appoint Nick Broughall as National Fleet Sales Executive |
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| 06.1.15 |
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AW Repair Group launch 'while you wait repairs' video on YouTube |
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| 06.1.15 |
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Quindell - speculation on reason for recent rise in share price |
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| 06.1.15 |
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Morelli Group launches Smartpod portal and AutoPad estimating system through BodyNet |
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| 06.1.15 |
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ABP Employer Protect: Glaisyers offer another Free Breakfast Seminar for Employment law |
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| 06.1.15 |
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Audatex - system issues now resolved |
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| 06.1.15 |
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Audi - A7 Sportback "piloted driving concept" arrives in Las Vegas following 560 mile drive; long-distance test drive successfully completed |
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| 06.1.15 |
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BMW - confirm " more extensive use of carbon fibre" in next generation of mainstream models plus more plug-in hybrids |
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| 06.1.15 |
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Harman - develop new Individual Sound Zones that allow 4 people in a car to each listen to their own music - without needing headphones |
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| 06.1.15 |
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Met Office - 2014 confirmed as UK's warmest and 4th wettest year since records began in 1910. |
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| 06.1.15 |
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Fuel prices - official government figures confirm 15 consecutive weeks of falling prices |
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| 06.1.15 |
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Audatex - 20 minute delay with send service for AudaEnterpriseGold |
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| 06.1.15 |
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Mercedes - unveil F105 ; concept of the self-driving hydrogen / electric powered car of the future |
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| 06.1.15 |
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Toyota - provide more than 5,600 hydrogen fuel cell and related patents available for royalty free use |
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| 05.1.15 |
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Thatcham - first three Vehicle Damage Assessor apprentices complete their 2-year programme |
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| 05.1.15 |
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Supermarkets cut petrol to under 106p litre; lowest price for over 5 years; RAC forecast £1 by end of January |
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| 05.1.15 |
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DAC Group acquires stake in ITAS |
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| 05.1.15 |
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Kia - way ahead of new 2015 vehicle recycling regulations |
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| 05.1.15 |
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Mitsubishi - introduce 5-year warranty across all models |
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| 05.1.15 |
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IFB (Insurance Fraud Bureau) - make 2 key appointments in fight against organised fraud |
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| 05.1.15 |
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Volvo Cars adds additional product / technology courses to meet demand |
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| 05.1.15 |
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PPG appoint a new UK & Ireland Technical Manager |
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| 05.1.15 |
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Ageas - complete sale of Ageas Protect (UK Life insurance business) to AIG for £197m |
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| 03.1.15 |
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Ireland - car sales up 30% in 2014 to over 96,000; van sales up 51%; hgv sales up 16% |
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| 02.1.15 |
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AA - Half of motorists’ cars damaged in car parks over past year |
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| 02.1.15 |
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Industry Yearbook - annualised turnover correction for East Bilney Coachworks |
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| 02.1.15 |
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PPG - appoint Simon Goodyer (ex Sia Abrasives) as PPG Refinish UK Regional Business Manager North |
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| 02.1.15 |
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Quindell - discussions underway regarding disposal of an "operating division"; Board remains "comfortable" with cash position |
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| 01.1.15 |
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ABP website – 2014 in numbers: 16.3 million hits; 1.3 million visits; 4.2 million pages viewed; ½ million hours spent on-line |
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| 01.1.15 |
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ABP website – 2014 in numbers: 16.3 million hits; 1.3 million visits; 4.2 million pages viewed; ½ million hours spent on-line |
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| 31.12.14 |
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Cheshire police widen seized uninsured cars initiative |
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| 31.12.14 |
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USA: Google and Apple - the potential insurance industry disrupters |
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| 31.12.14 |
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West Australian crash insurance 'grossly unfair', says senior physiotherapist |
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| 31.12.14 |
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Drivers continue to pay extra for loyalty when automatically renewing their motor policy with their insurer |
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| 31.12.14 |
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New Years Honours List |
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| 31.12.14 |
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How the salvage and dismantling industry in the UK needs to change to work with Audatex and Pinnacle for supply of green parts |
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| 31.12.14 |
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Repair Link bodyshop network - seeking salvage buyers |
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| 30.12.14 |
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Australia - NSW government responds to reforms aimed at preventing shoddy car repairs |
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| 30.12.14 |
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British driving licences to display Union Jack alongside European Union flag |
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| 29.12.14 |
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Jaguar Land Rover prosecuted over worker’s ‘horrific’ injuries |
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| 29.12.14 |
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MoJ - "huge penalties for rogue claims management firms" - up to 20% of annual turnover |
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| 29.12.14 |
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Comparethemarket - gap between the cheapest and average motor insurance premium up significantly; premiums are at bottom; rises in 2015 |
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| 29.12.14 |
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IMI - asks all major political parties to include "a mandatory License to Practice for the motor trade" in their election manifestoes |
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| 29.12.14 |
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Federation of Small Businesses - 60% of small firms do not have plans in place for extreme weather |
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| 29.12.14 |
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Direct Line - launches Seven Day Fix: "If we can't fix your damaged car in 7 days we'll pay you £10 a day up to £70 until the job is done" |
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| 28.12.14 |
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CAA - win tender for "global company" that goes live in January |
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| 28.12.14 |
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Sainsbury's tell their builder suppliers we will now pay you in 82 days, not 30 days; growing anger at treatment of smaller "partners" |
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| 27.12.14 |
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Speeding fines hit four-year high due to new digital cameras |
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| 27.12.14 |
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AA - warn that cyber-criminals and hackers could access new dashboard technology and use it to seize vehicles |
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| 23.12.14 |
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ACIS - Ascribe breaks through the £1 million barrier |
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| 23.12.14 |
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Fix Auto appoints new franchisee in Gloucester |
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| 23.12.14 |
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Alton Cars launches new company website |
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| 23.12.14 |
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Saab - long-term availability of parts supplies guarenteed by Orio's (formerly Saab Automobile Parts ) purchase of original tooling |
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| 23.12.14 |
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Government - £6 billion 5-year programme to fix Britains potholes |
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| 23.12.14 |
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Motorists would support immobilising sensors to prevent drink drivers |
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| 23.12.14 |
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Petrol and diesel prices fell last week (13 succesive weeks of falling prices) to lowest level since March 2010 |
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| 23.12.14 |
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BIBA - average motor premium down 3.5% in Q3 compared to same period last year |
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| 23.12.14 |
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Insure The Box - Catlin sells its 75% stake to Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance (MS & AD Insurance) for £85m' European growth planned |
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| 23.12.14 |
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Drive Assist - the 5 members of the liquidation committee announced |
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| 22.12.14 |
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Just Car Clinics expands into Peterborough by acquiring Avid Autos; the first of several acquisitions |
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| 22.12.14 |
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Drive Assist - the Insolvency Service are carrying out investigation into "the conduct of the directors and transactions entered into" |
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| 22.12.14 |
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ABP Employer Protect - 2 year cap on back dated holiday pay claims |
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| 22.12.14 |
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Nantwich police display seized uninsured car as part of campaign |
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| 20.12.14 |
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IFED - 1000 suspected insurance fraudsters dealt with |
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| 20.12.14 |
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Symach installs FixLine and more at the North Pole |
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| 20.12.14 |
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Audatex system - back up and working 10.00am |
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| 20.12.14 |
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Audatex system - availability update: 9.40am |
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| 19.12.14 |
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Motor claims and insurance cover |
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| 19.12.14 |
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Russia - fall in value of ruble having a major financial impact for some vehicle manufacturers, forcing them to halt sales in Russia |
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| 19.12.14 |
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Highest monthly sales volumes for 4 years of road fuel (diesel and petrol) - helped by lowest prices for 4 years |
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| 19.12.14 |
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TrustFrod (Ford Retail Group) - appoint Steve Hood as Chairman and CEO |
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| 19.12.14 |
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Emtec launches Classic Car Restoration apprenticeship programme with special guest, TV’s Fuzz Townshend |
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| 19.12.14 |
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etouch Solutions appoint Eustace as Chairman |
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| 19.12.14 |
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"Your Legal Friend" (Camps Solicitors) say over 250 Quindell shareholders have registered interest in a potential group action |
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| 19.12.14 |
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Volvo - demonstrate world-first technology using 2-way communication between Volvo car and cyclists to give proximity warning |
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| 19.12.14 |
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RSA - sells insurance interests in Thailand for £36m cash |
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| 19.12.14 |
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Admiral - 1 in 6 have had an accident and damaged their car while parking |
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| 19.12.14 |
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India - BASF sign agreement for Würth to take over the "import, distribution and technical service" of Glasurit refinish paint in India |
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| 18.12.14 |
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ABP Employer Protect - shared parental leave and pay |
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| 18.12.14 |
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2014 reflections and what's in store for 2015, part 3 |
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| 18.12.14 |
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BMW - confirms tentative move into hydrogen powered vehicles using Toyota technology |
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| 18.12.14 |
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Bentley - £40 million development in Crewe site to house 300 new engineers for new 4 x 4 Bentley SUV to be released in 2016 |
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| 18.12.14 |
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Write-off - update from DfT and Thatcham on progress with review of Salvage Code of Practice due for release in Feb 2015 |
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| 18.12.14 |
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Suncorp awarded for motor supply chain transformation |
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| 18.12.14 |
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Confused.com/Towers Watson - average premium up 2.1% in last 3 months to £590 |
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| 17.12.14 |
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Merry Christmas from ABP Club |
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| 17.12.14 |
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EVs could be powered by car body panels combining supercapacitors |
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| 17.12.14 |
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2015 Community Partnership winners announced by MG Cannon |
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| 17.12.14 |
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Ageas - to provide administration, claims management support and underwriting management for Virgin Money motor insurance |
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| 17.12.14 |
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2014 reflections and what's in store for 2015, part 2 |
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| 17.12.14 |
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2014 reflections and what's in store for 2015, part 1 |
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| 17.12.14 |
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AA - Almost a fifth of drivers have driven the morning after a night of festivities |
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| 17.12.14 |
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Law firm gathers small investors who have lost money in Quindell to sue the company and the board |
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| 17.12.14 |
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Worldskills Autobody and Refinishing squad train for Brazil |
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| 17.12.14 |
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Apollo Motor Group expands by acquiring two sites; R P Greaves in Dover and UK Select in Cheltenham |
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| 16.12.14 |
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Axalta's first sustainability report now available in multiple languages |
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| 16.12.14 |
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Solera acquires IBS Automotive ( a vehicle valuation provider for the Czech Republic and Slovakia) |
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| 16.12.14 |
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IMI's Professional Register gets a refresh |
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| 16.12.14 |
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Driverless cars and the potential effect for the motor insurance industry |
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| 16.12.14 |
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Redde (formerly Helphire) issues a strong trading statement |
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| 16.12.14 |
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Raheem Sterling fined for motor insurance offence |
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| 15.12.14 |
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Auto Body Professional magazine - Winter 2014 issue now available online |
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| 15.12.14 |
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BEN Ball raises over £200,000 |
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| 15.12.14 |
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Australia - Brisbane hailstorm creates over 60,000 motor claims |
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| 15.12.14 |
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MoneySupermaket - average car insurance premium is now at a 2-year high; up 10% in last year to £456 |
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| 15.12.14 |
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Standox provides practical tips for winter refinish work |
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| 15.12.14 |
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Sikkens awards winning painter of online competition |
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| 15.12.14 |
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In-car cameras help to reduce insurance fraud |
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| 15.12.14 |
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Jaguar Land Rover – researching into transparent A, B and C-posts to give driver a 360 degree view outside the car, eliminating blind spots |
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| 14.12.14 |
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Sunday Times - Quindell seeking to find new stock-market sponsor to take over crucial role of nominated adviser (nomad) from Cenkos |
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| 13.12.14 |
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BSI responds to ABP confirming a 15% discount on the £104 for the BS 10125 standard |
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| 13.12.14 |
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Solera and CAP proactibvely approached the CMA as part of the acquisition to seek formal approval |
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| 13.12.14 |
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CMA - "investigating the acquisition" of CAP Automotive by Solera (Audatex) |
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| 13.12.14 |
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Intelligent Telematics - 3G in-vehicle cameras shown to reduce accident frequency by 45% and accident costs by 27% |
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| 12.12.14 |
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Saab - Indian car firm Mahindra (who own SsangYong of Korea) close to deal to acquire Saab from Chinese NEVS Group |
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| 12.12.14 |
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Lex Autolease - accident management division handled 44,448 accidents last year; company driver at fault in 49% of them |
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| 12.12.14 |
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Citroen - 25% of UK drivers admit to bumping another car when parking, half then drive off without admitting liability |
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| 12.12.14 |
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FCA - set out proposed changes to the guaranteed asset protection (GAP) insurance market - includes banning GAP sale at time of car sale |
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| 12.12.14 |
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AIRC (European organisation of vehicle body repair Trade Associations) - elect new President; Malcolm Tagg (VBRA) is board member |
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| 12.12.14 |
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FCA - consults on complaints handling improvements for financial services firms |
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| 12.12.14 |
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Axalta Coatings - open new product development center in USA |
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| 11.12.14 |
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Quindell - written question asked in House of Lords |
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| 11.12.14 |
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British Standard - formal launch of BS10125 (replacement for PAS125); 20 page standard costs £104 |
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| 11.12.14 |
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DVLA - aobolition of paper counterpart of driving licence will now NOT go ahead on 1 January 2015 as originally planned |
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| 11.12.14 |
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Easi-Drive donate £1,000 to Stockport foodbank |
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| 11.12.14 |
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Parkers Leicester and AkzoNobel help make Christmas wishes come true |
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| 11.12.14 |
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A merry Christmas from Vizion as the network enters the 100,000 club |
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| 11.12.14 |
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Farecla Focus on Profit from plastic repair |
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| 11.12.14 |
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L:ate payments - Government consults on requiring large companies to publish detailed information on payment practices and performance |
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| 11.12.14 |
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Repair & Restore - new bodyshop in in Goole (Andy Etherington and Carl Smith) signs single-source contract with LKQ Coatings |
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| 11.12.14 |
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Quindell - new ceo says "business remains robust"; Rob Terry's share sale has "no impact on the day to day operations " |
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| 11.12.14 |
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Halo ARC - post 6 minute video interview with Rob Smale on "Systems Thinking" within the claims function |
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| 11.12.14 |
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EuroNCAP - latest crash test results; BMW earn Advanced Reward for Pedestrian Warning system |
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| 11.12.14 |
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HPI - warn of dangers of "Frankenstein cars" (cut and shut jobs) |
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| 10.12.14 |
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Quindell - former MD, Rob Terry, sells 24 million of his 37 million shares |
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| 10.12.14 |
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Quindell - announce contract renewals with Swinton plus Insurethebox plus leading motorcycle insurer |
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| 10.12.14 |
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Ireland - Standox wins Paint Brand of the Year at Auto Trade Awards |
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| 10.12.14 |
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Two years ago today, Drive Assist went into administration (so did Elite on the same day - but all their repairers got paid in full) |
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| 09.12.14 |
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Innovation Group consolidates brands in UK Motor restructure |
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| 09.12.14 |
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Revive! - Luton records record monthly turnover |
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| 09.12.14 |
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Vauxhall celebrates five-millionth car to leave Ellesmere Port |
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| 09.12.14 |
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Star Accident Claims Management in Wimbledon - 4 men sentenced to total of 9 years in jail for fake claims of £290,000 |
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| 09.12.14 |
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Symach helps bodyshop to achieve 1.5 day cycle time for 80% of repairs |
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| 09.12.14 |
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Government FREE on-line vehicle enquiry service now available |
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| 09.12.14 |
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Battersea Park (venue for British Bodyshop Awards on 12 May 2015) to host Formula E (electric F1-type cars) race on 27 June 2015 |
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| 09.12.14 |
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Fix Auto UK appoints new Regional Operations Manager for the South East |
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| 09.12.14 |
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PwC - continuing soft market conditions appear to be having an impact on insurer confidence and outlook in the London Market |
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| 09.12.14 |
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Vince Cable announces that the government has fulfilled its commitment to starting 2 million apprenticeships in this Parliament |
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| 09.12.14 |
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International Applications announce acquisition of the Trade Group |
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| 09.12.14 |
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DVLA and the Motor Insurers Bureau (MIB) - announce the live launch of the MyLicence service; ABI say it should give £15 saving per policy |
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| 09.12.14 |
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Saint Gobain announce plan to acquire Sika AG |
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| 09.12.14 |
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FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) - announce new strategic approach to ensure “sharper focus” to regulatory challenges ahead |
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| 09.12.14 |
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FRC (Financial Reporting Council) - urges clarity in the reporting of complex supplier arrangements |
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| 08.12.14 |
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RMI NAB apologise to Quindell for their press release which called into question Quindell's financial strength |
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| 08.12.14 |
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Autoglass (sister company to AutoRestore) - is to close all 100 branches with loss of 180 jobs as it goes mobile only from March |
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| 08.12.14 |
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Malta - local Insurance Association invites Expressions of Interest from firms or individuals to undertake bodyshop inspections |
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| 08.12.14 |
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| 08.12.14 |
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Henkel offers bespoke training |
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| 08.12.14 |
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LV - extends motor insurance provider partnership with Nationwide Building Society |
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| 08.12.14 |
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Nebula - launch MECH5, a vehicle diagnostic and data retrieval system that can access any car anywhere in the world via the Cloud |
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| 08.12.14 |
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Ageas and Tesco - extend Motor and Household insurance partnership. |
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| 08.12.14 |
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Ageas - extend Motor and Household insurance partnership |
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| 08.12.14 |
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esure - acquire Gocompare price comparison website; valued at £190 million; Peter Wood delighted; founder Hayley Parsons to leave |
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| 08.12.14 |
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Quindell - trading update; PwC to review accounting policies and cash generation expectations |
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| 05.12.14 |
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Avant Automotive appoints Siemonek as Business Improvement Manager |
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| 05.12.14 |
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EC - finally agree that eCall system will be mandatory on all new cars and vans from March 2018; data will ONLY go to emergency services |
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| 05.12.14 |
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20% of women drivers remain ‘uncomfortable’ when car repairs are needed |
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| 05.12.14 |
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BMW Group and Sixt car rental - announce DriveNow, set to be London's largest car sharing scheme |
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| 05.12.14 |
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RSA - selected as insurance partner for UK Government driverless cars project |
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| 05.12.14 |
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RSA - appoints Bill Paton (ex Zurich) as Claims Director for the UK and Western Europe - effective May 2015 |
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| 04.12.14 |
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Professional footballer gets an 'absolute discharge' after pleading guilty to driving without insurance |
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| 04.12.14 |
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Nexa's new look refreshes the brand |
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| 04.12.14 |
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Ireland - Setanta to report in January 2015 |
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| 04.12.14 |
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Ten out of Ten for Foxy Lady |
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| 04.12.14 |
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TrustFord welcomes SMMT's news on new car registrations |
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| 04.12.14 |
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SMMT - car registrations grow to 2.3m year-to-date |
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| 04.12.14 |
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Innovation Group bolsters UK Motor as Chris Weeks joins as Director of Damage |
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| 04.12.14 |
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UK Autodrive - consortium including Axa, wins government to create a 3-year project to test autonomous vehicles in UK |
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| 04.12.14 |
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Elms BMW / MINI sites in East Anglia sold to Group 1 Automotive from the uSA |
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| 03.12.14 |
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ABI Motor Conference - text of Justice Minister Chris Grayling's speech |
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| 03.12.14 |
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Government - confirm plans to force motorway service stations to display petrol prices |
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| 03.12.14 |
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EuroNCAP - release crash-test results for 12 new vehicles (including first test for Porsche), 7 of which get top 5-star rating |
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| 03.12.14 |
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Government autumn statement - main points |
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| 03.12.14 |
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USA: Fix Auto launches Fix Mobile app for its members giving them information on performance and profitability |
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| 03.12.14 |
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Innovation - results for year to September: turnover up 3% to £210m; adjusted pre-tax profit up 26% to £27.5m |
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| 03.12.14 |
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esure - Peter Wood, has expressed a desire and intention to remain in his role as the esure Group Chairman for the medium term |
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| 03.12.14 |
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Innovation Group - win "significant new motor claims contract with leading tier 1 insurance company in Australia" |
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| 03.12.14 |
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Innovation - acquire EMaC, service plan specialists for £36million (NOT EMACS bodyshop management system) |
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| 03.12.14 |
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Insurance Times award winners |
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| 02.12.14 |
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AkzoNobel signs worldwide refinish agreement with Daimler AG |
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| 02.12.14 |
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Justice Minister Chris Grayling - calls on industry to sort out "unreasonable" replacement vehicle issue |
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| 02.12.14 |
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Justice Minister Chris Grayling annouces whiplash reforms phase 2; task force to look at insurance fraud; warns credit hire industry |
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| 02.12.14 |
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'Crash-for-cash' - 25 sentenced in ‘daft’ scam |
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| 02.12.14 |
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Akzo Nobel - sign worldwide agreement with Daimler AG covering Sikkens brand approval for Mercedes-Benz and Smart |
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| 02.12.14 |
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ABI Motor Conference 2014 - Huw Evans looks at the challenges and opportunities facing the motor market |
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| 02.12.14 |
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MIB issues two-millionth uninsured warning letter |
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| 02.12.14 |
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In-Car Cleverness reveals biggest impact collisions are caused during the early hours |
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| 02.12.14 |
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Aviva - announce go-ahead with all-share acquisition of Friends Life |
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| 02.12.14 |
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Public consultation on proposed revision to corporate manslaughter sentences opened - despite only 4 prosecutions in last 6 years |
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| 02.12.14 |
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Major fire at Bennett Accident Repair Centre in Kings Lynn damages 20 cars |
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| 01.12.14 |
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Axa call for urgent changes to cut out fraudulent whiplash claims as insurers smash another 'crash-for-cash' ring |
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| 01.12.14 |
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Euro Car Parts appoints Sukhbir Kapoor as Vice President and onto the board |
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| 01.12.14 |
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Peugeot Citroën opens write-off to all bodyshops |
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| 01.12.14 |
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Crash-for-cash; Three jailed after insurer brings contempt proceedings |
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| 01.12.14 |
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HMG Paints expands sales & marketing team |
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| 01.12.14 |
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Auto AID's expansion aided by LKQ Coatings' support |
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| 01.12.14 |
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AudaMobile enhancements enrich mobility and flexibility for bodyshops |
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| 01.12.14 |
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ABP website – November was second busiest ever month with 130,000 visits up 30% on last year; 5 new records set |
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| 30.11.14 |
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Daily Mail - shareholders urge FCA "to investigate controversial share selling by Rob Terry" former chairman of Quindell |
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| 30.11.14 |
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M&M Vehicle Repairs enters Sentinel Business Awards for Training Excellence |
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| 30.11.14 |
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Winn Assist - celebrate winning the Repairer's Chice award for Accident Management Company of the Year |
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| 28.11.14 |
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Australia: Senate inquiry in the future of the automotive industry - AMIF to facilitate as the VACC gives full support |
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| 28.11.14 |
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CitNOW - help Kia dealers to speed up approval for service work with 20% improvement in work conversion |
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| 28.11.14 |
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Consumer Intelligence - drivers don't want to shop around for best value car insurance; 50% want to stay loyal, but 75% shoparound |
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| 28.11.14 |
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Thatcham - working with UK Border Force to reduce smuggling |
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| 28.11.14 |
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Australia: Repairers hit out as dodgy repair jobs are done to save costs |
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| 28.11.14 |
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CAP: Car trade values run out of steam |
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| 28.11.14 |
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Airbagsforsale.com - information plus article from ATF Professional |
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| 28.11.14 |
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Are 90% of the problems faced by bodyshops within their own four walls? |
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| 28.11.14 |
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USA: Aluminum-bodied vehicles can be worse for the environment, new research shows |
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| 28.11.14 |
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Caffyns - half-year results; turnover up 11% o £104m, pre-tax profits up 67% to £1.2m |
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| 28.11.14 |
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Quindell - issue statement to City denying loss of major contract and denying cash flow problems |
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| 27.11.14 |
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CHO (Credit Hire industry trade body) - lobbies MPs to support a “Statement of Consumer Rights.” |
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| 27.11.14 |
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Avant Consult: Company announcement – Kieron Bamforth funeral arrangements |
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| 27.11.14 |
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AXA Assistance - launch "Total Loss Protection" cover to to address delays and financial losses from motor write-off claims |
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| 27.11.14 |
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Hastings - Q3 results: customer numbers up 22%; GWP up 20%; profits up 18% |
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| 27.11.14 |
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EMACS triumphs again at the ABP Repairers’ Choice Awards for sixth year running |
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| 27.11.14 |
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Discussions begin on industry standard (LV148) for new 48 volt electrical systems for hybrid vehicles |
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| 27.11.14 |
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Axa - launch "Making Claims Clear", initiative to bring transparency to claims process |
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| 27.11.14 |
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BMW - to use Toyota hydrogen fuel cell technology for new i5 model; joining Mercedes and Audi in hydrogen "race" to market |
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| 27.11.14 |
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Toyota - announce Mirai as name for hydrogen fuel cell car to go on sale in UK in summer 2015; tank pressure of 700bar/70MPa |
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| 27.11.14 |
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MoneySupermarket - identify areas with highest drink-drive convictions, topped by Llandrindod Wells, Blackpool and Crewe; London is lowest |
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| 27.11.14 |
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Toyota - reveals new and future safety technologies |
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| 26.11.14 |
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Quindell - Daily Mail says "Ex-Quindell chief in £6 million windfall" |
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| 26.11.14 |
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Sutton Car Repairs issues a trading statement |
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| 26.11.14 |
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Quindell - announce that Rob Terry did not meet margin call under his EFH agreement |
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| 26.11.14 |
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RSA - appoint Enrico Cucchiani, former Allianz director, as a Non-Executive Director |
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| 26.11.14 |
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Spies Hecker - launch Delta-Scan, the next generation ColorDialog Spectrophotometer |
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| 26.11.14 |
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SMMT - Automotive Innovation Award 2014 won by Torotrak's energy recovery KERS system for buses |
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| 26.11.14 |
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Spies Hecker - as official supplier to the Mercedes F1 team, congratulate Lewis Hamilton on his world championship |
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| 26.11.14 |
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ARI (formerly FSG - Fleet Support Group) - appoint Ashley Jones (ex Total Acc Mgmt) to head up accident and risk team |
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| 26.11.14 |
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ABP Employer Protect - Dilapidations, lease renewals and your bodyshop |
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| 26.11.14 |
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Roberlo launches new premium fine filler stopper and plastic repair filler |
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| 26.11.14 |
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Quindell - announce that Laurence Moorse did not meet margin call under his EFH aagreement |
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| 25.11.14 |
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Thatcham and What Car to unveil safest car launched this year at awards ceremony on 7 January 2015 |
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| 25.11.14 |
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Valexa offers support for both bilaterals and the GTA |
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| 25.11.14 |
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BVRLA - warns of problems for car rental firms when driving licence paper counterpart is axed on 1 January 2015 |
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| 25.11.14 |
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UK Body Repair Industry Yearbook and AudaStats are now available online |
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| 25.11.14 |
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ABP Club Convention - presentation slides are now available |
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| 25.11.14 |
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Copart - worldwide Q1 results; turnover up 4% to $290m; pre-tax profit up 28% to $82m |
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| 25.11.14 |
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Cambria Automobiles - full year results: turnover up 14%, profits up 33% |
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| 24.11.14 |
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Freeclaim Solicitors - road accident victims should have the right to claim compensation |
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| 24.11.14 |
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Just Car Clinics signs with ACIS Web Services |
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| 24.11.14 |
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Axa - UK consumers support stronger measures to combat whiplash fraud |
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| 24.11.14 |
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JCC's Academy proves to be a resounding success |
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| 24.11.14 |
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Kieron Bamforth of Avant Consult unexpectedly passed away over the weekend |
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| 24.11.14 |
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ABP Night of Knights 2014 - PPG Industries celebrates double award win |
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| 24.11.14 |
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Crash 'splits family's car in two' |
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| 24.11.14 |
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Ireland - illegal petrol-stretching costs more than €3m this year |
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| 24.11.14 |
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Innovation Group thanks ABP's progressive repair community for over 90 network enquiries |
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| 24.11.14 |
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Quindell - "An accident waiting to happen" says this article in the Sunday Times |
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| 24.11.14 |
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AXA - completes merger of claims teams; Christine Matthews heads up motor claims; Sarah Kenworthy - supply chain; new role for Ian Newell |
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| 23.11.14 |
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BMW UK - moves to new office campus in Farnborough on Monday |
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| 23.11.14 |
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Auto Windscreens scoop two Derbyshire Times business awards |
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| 23.11.14 |
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BBC's ‘Claimed and Shamed’ shines the light on insurance fraud |
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| 21.11.14 |
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Trak Global appoints an Insurance Relations Director |
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| 21.11.14 |
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Hyundai 'Empty Car Convoy' video |
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| 21.11.14 |
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Crash for Cash - collision investigator sees 'no reason' why airbags deployed |
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| 21.11.14 |
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AA's November Fuel Price Report shows fuel prices continuing to fall, but retailers remain under the spotlight |
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| 21.11.14 |
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Ian Pugh thanks ABP and its members' for the "genuine kindness and support" |
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| 21.11.14 |
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Quindell - FT investgates the company (Tiger Global) that was short-selling Quindell shares using anonymous offshore companies |
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| 21.11.14 |
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Ageas - Mark Cliff, head of retail, leaves to join Brightside, but emphasises that the two companies will be working closely together |
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| 20.11.14 |
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Huw Evans to succeed Otto Thoresen as Director General of ABI in a move welcomed by its members |
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| 20.11.14 |
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Bates and Partners launch a bespoke workplace pension service for body repair businesses |
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| 20.11.14 |
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Toyota - introduces improved parking technology to reduce accidents |
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| 20.11.14 |
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Ageas - add 3 specialist motor underwriters to their niche motor team to grow this area of the business in 2015 |
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| 20.11.14 |
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BSi - publish new PAS 3100 for remanufactured automotive parts |
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| 20.11.14 |
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Solera (Audatex) - buy CAP Automotive valuation company, (major rival to Glass's), for $463m |
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| 20.11.14 |
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Glasurit congratulates Chartwell's Robey on SkillAuto success |
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| 20.11.14 |
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EY - consumers to face price hike for motor insurance in 2015, as UK motor market will end 2014 with a loss-making result |
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| 20.11.14 |
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Fleet damage hotspots reveal South East are most liable for accident damage |
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| 20.11.14 |
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ABP Night of Knights raises £3,000 for The Rainbow Trust and Seward Cancer Foundation charities |
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| 20.11.14 |
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Bosch - lane-changing assistance enhances road safety |
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| 20.11.14 |
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Bennett’s - appointed as the first Saab Approved Bodyshop in Scotland |
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| 20.11.14 |
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Quindell - issue statement denying they are trying to sell their stake in Nationwide |
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| 19.11.14 |
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Winn Solicitors - now part owned by the Souter Charitable Trust |
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| 19.11.14 |
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USA: Solera - ceoTony Aquila given $2.6 million bonus for his contribution to the diversification of the business from purely motor claims |
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| 19.11.14 |
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ABP - a massive thank you to all! |
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| 19.11.14 |
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Car-O-Liner's Stuart Alexander receives a 'Special Recognition' award |
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| 19.11.14 |
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Ian Pugh - ABP Club Industry Knight 2014 |
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| 19.11.14 |
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Audalite aids upselling opportunities for bodyshops |
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| 19.11.14 |
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Prasco - Jade's joy on winning a trip to Turin |
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| 19.11.14 |
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Quindell - the City questions judgment of fund managers who backed Rob Terry |
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| 19.11.14 |
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Quindell: "Dear Solicitors Regulation Authority, will you be ready if a large law firm fails?" asks the FT |
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| 19.11.14 |
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"What has really been going on at Quindell?" asks the Independent as it urges the FCA to investigate |
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| 19.11.14 |
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London Stock Exchange begins investigation into Quindell's share price fall |
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| 19.11.14 |
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ABP Club celebrates the Night of Knights award winners |
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| 18.11.14 |
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Accident Exchange - Car parking blunders cost motorists £716 million |
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| 18.11.14 |
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Quindell - confirm news that Rob Terry has resigned from board with immediate effect |
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| 17.11.14 |
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Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) - warns insurers about releasing money from their reserves |
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| 17.11.14 |
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Canada: Fix Auto launch national advertising campaign |
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| 17.11.14 |
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Quindell - FT confirms "Rob Terry to quit" story |
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| 17.11.14 |
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Quindell - a brief history of Rob Terry from the FT |
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| 17.11.14 |
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Quindell - Sky News reports that chairman Rob Terry has quit as shares fell a further 19% on Monday |
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| 17.11.14 |
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CitNow to launch bodyshop and motor claims App at the ABP Convention |
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| 17.11.14 |
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TVR - new official "Genuine Parts" business starts today |
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| 17.11.14 |
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FCA - reach agreement with industry to improve the way consumer complaints are dealt with |
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| 17.11.14 |
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Car-O-Liner - Youngsters inspired as a record number of visitors attended The Skills Show |
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| 17.11.14 |
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FT - fresh controversy sends Quindell shares sliding |
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| 17.11.14 |
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Quindell - their financial adviser & joint broker, Canaccord, resigns; shares fall 15% this morning to 58p |
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| 16.11.14 |
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IMI Skill Auto competition - AutoRefinish winner from Chartwells in Derby and AutoBody winner from Thompsons ARC in Cumbria |
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| 16.11.14 |
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Circle Leasing supports ABP's 10th Annual ABP Convention & Night of Knights Awards |
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| 16.11.14 |
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Met Office - warns that Britain could be facing one of the wettest winters ever |
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| 16.11.14 |
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S&B Automotive Academy - Bespoke Bodyshop qualification exceeding expectations |
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| 16.11.14 |
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Stanners lift-off as they take to air |
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| 16.11.14 |
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Ireland - FDB sees €125m wiped from value |
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| 16.11.14 |
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Ireland: Setanta Insurance; Time for action as customers have been cast adrift |
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| 16.11.14 |
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Quindell - Sunday Times says firm is seeking a cash injection from hedge funds |
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| 14.11.14 |
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IFED - £48k confiscated from jailed ‘ghost broker’ who sold invalid car insurance to Yorkshire’s Asian community |
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| 14.11.14 |
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Allianz UK - appoint Glen Clarke as Head of Telematics |
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| 14.11.14 |
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Traffic levels - official govt figures show Q3 was busiest quarter on Britain's roads since 2007 and 7th busiest quarter of all-time |
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| 14.11.14 |
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Insurance Times - Octagon Insurance "seeks capital as solvency margin drops below 100%........firm is seeking buyer" |
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| 14.11.14 |
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Daily Mail: "How our whiplash claims culture meant a gentle shunt at the traffic lights led to a £9,000 insurance bill " |
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| 14.11.14 |
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LKQ - full details of agreement for Sukhpal Singh's return; £4m for APX Autopart Express assets & re-employment of 41 APX staff |
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| 14.11.14 |
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Daily Mail: "The Quindell quagmire: Saga of firm at centre of share sell-off still goes on"; Fidelity halve their shareholding |
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| 14.11.14 |
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Axalta - successful stock maket debut with shares up 4.6%; Carlyle Group sell £1 billion of shares, leaving them with 77% shareholding |
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| 13.11.14 |
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Morelli Group - proud sponsor of the Skills Show |
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| 13.11.14 |
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Telematics - etouch solutions undergoes rebrand |
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| 13.11.14 |
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Innovation Group urges progressive repairers to present themselves for approval at the ABP Club Convention |
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| 12.11.14 |
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Moneysupermarket.com sees 15% growthe for insurance products; £38m in the last quarter |
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| 12.11.14 |
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USA: Audatex in late stages of negotiating a possible $450 million acquisition |
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| 12.11.14 |
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Enterprise Rent-a-Car - expand into Scandinavia |
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| 12.11.14 |
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Official - LKQ Corporation Appoints Sukhpal Singh Ahluwalia to Its Board of Directors and chair of LKQ's operations in the UK |
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| 12.11.14 |
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TEXA awarded for innovation |
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| 12.11.14 |
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ABP Club Convention and Night of Knights - join the 200 leading companies |
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| 12.11.14 |
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Car-O-Liner - Proud sponsor of the Autobody Repair Competition at The Skills Show |
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| 12.11.14 |
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Government - record number of people in work; private sector pay rose 1.6% in last year, compared to CPI inflation of 1.2% |
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| 12.11.14 |
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Spies Hecker - practical solutions for winter refinishing |
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| 12.11.14 |
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USA - Axalta Coating Systems Prices IPO |
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| 12.11.14 |
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'Crash for cash' - Cardiff trial continues as former DL engineer tells court of 'suspicions' |
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| 12.11.14 |
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Quindell - share price fell 20% on Tuesday to 75p, a 3-year low |
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| 11.11.14 |
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Crash for Cash - £400K bus scam foiled as two men admit conspiracy to commit fraud |
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| 11.11.14 |
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Fix Auto adds Deepcut to its network |
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| 11.11.14 |
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Ireland - full list of all the 2015 Irish AutoTrade award winners |
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| 11.11.14 |
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Irish Auto Trade Awards 2015 - Car-O-Liner scoop Bodyshop Tools and Equipment Supplier award |
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| 11.11.14 |
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Deloitte - the uncomfortable truth is that "insurance is an unpopular career among business students" |
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| 11.11.14 |
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Mercedes - new nomencalture; "simple, clear and transparent" |
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| 11.11.14 |
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esure - over half of UK motorists would allow a driverless car to park for them; but only 35% would trust it for hazard perception |
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| 11.11.14 |
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Aviva’s Chairman to head ABI's General Insurance Council |
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| 10.11.14 |
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USA: General Motors announce collision part pricing will only be available on-line via an electronic estimate; but introduction postponed |
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| 10.11.14 |
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Remove My Car - stands up for the ELV (End of Life Vehicle) industry |
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| 10.11.14 |
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EXCLUSIVE - Sukhpal Singh, founder of Euro Car Parts, to return as chairman and LKQ main board director |
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| 10.11.14 |
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Henkel bonds with UH Racing to reduce weight and add strength |
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| 10.11.14 |
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Road Safety Week - caution urged for young drivers after surge in NI road deaths |
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| 10.11.14 |
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Employer Protect - Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment on Calculating Holiday Pay |
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| 10.11.14 |
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ABP Convention and Night of Knights awards - final reminder to book |
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| 10.11.14 |
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Spies Hecker - MyTraining allows flexible training anytime, anywhere... |
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| 10.11.14 |
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Telegraph - next month's Autumn Statement will contain plans for a £15 billion overhaul of 100 of Britain's busiest roads and motorways |
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| 10.11.14 |
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Daily Mail - ban on smoking in cars carrying children will be passed into law within weeks and come into force in October 2015 |
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| 10.11.14 |
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Allianz UK - Q3 results; "on track to have a strong financial year in 2014......profitably growing the business" |
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| 10.11.14 |
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DVLA - warns of an email scam that asks drivers to verify their driving licence details via an online link. |
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| 10.11.14 |
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Quindell - issue clarification on the directors recent share sale and repurchase agreements |
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| 10.11.14 |
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Vertu - acquire two Ford dealerships from Gordons - Bolton and Wigan; now 3rd largest Ford dealer group |
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| 10.11.14 |
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Quindell - Daily Mail says "Quindell faces questions over loans backed by company shares made to senior director" |
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| 09.11.14 |
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SkillAuto - top automotive apprentices get ready to compete |
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| 09.11.14 |
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Telegraph - insurers admit 'black box' telematics data may be handed to police |
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| 07.11.14 |
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Post mag - confirm Wed 18 March as date for their 2015 Motor Claims Conference |
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| 07.11.14 |
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Glass’s appoint Pontin as Head of Valuations |
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| 07.11.14 |
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ABI - Overhaul in assessing whiplash claims should reduce fraudulent whiplash |
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| 07.11.14 |
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Fiat Group apoints Fusion to continue managing its approved bodyshop network |
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| 07.11.14 |
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Spies Hecker - Customised product systems |
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| 07.11.14 |
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LV - pothole situation worsens; 1 in 6 cars damaged; 26,000 compensation claims in last year, up 13%, more than £5m paid-out |
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| 07.11.14 |
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Porsche GB Classic Restoration Competition 2014 - list of the 6 winners |
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| 07.11.14 |
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Byteback Systems Ltd - Notice of cessation of trade and business simplification - other Byteback group businesses are unaffected |
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| 07.11.14 |
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ACIS- Sherwin-Williams Colorcube enables SMART repairs to get smarter |
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| 07.11.14 |
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Quindell - directors buy shares; FT comments |
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| 07.11.14 |
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Admiral - Q3 trading update; UK Car Insurance customers increased 5% to 3.18 million; credit hire referral fees total £15.9 million a year |
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| 06.11.14 |
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Personal Touch Insurance claimed to be a nationwide ghost broking scam! |
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| 06.11.14 |
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Retailers and government feel the pressure to cut the price of fuel |
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| 06.11.14 |
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RSA - written motor premiums have fallen 56% in last 4 years as they "continue a drive to shrink their UK motor business" |
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| 06.11.14 |
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Transport & Environment (T&E) new Mind the Gap report says "Mercedes ranks No 1 in Europe’s list of fuel economy cheaters" |
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| 06.11.14 |
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Solus directors join their 'multi-disciplined apprentices' at Thatcham |
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| 06.11.14 |
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Consumer Intelligence- just 29% of policyholders are happy with insurers using social media to check claims |
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| 06.11.14 |
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Solera - worldwide Q1 results: turnover up 28%; adjusted profits up 20% |
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| 06.11.14 |
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UKAARC (Direct Line bodyshops) - Chris Weeks steps down as director; 3 new directors appointed |
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| 06.11.14 |
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Highways Agency - announce details of new Dart Charge, the toll for using the Dartford River crossing on the M25; no more cash payments |
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| 06.11.14 |
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First Central Insurance - join BIBA Brokers Association |
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| 06.11.14 |
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SMMT - new van sales up 18.2% in October and up 18.1% YTD; new truck sales up 65% in October but down 9% YTD |
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| 06.11.14 |
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SMMT - new car sales pass 2 million for the year; October up 14.2%; YTD up 14.2%; 32nd consecutive month of growth |
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| 06.11.14 |
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HMG Paints commemorate Remembrance Day with heartfelt poppy tribute |
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| 06.11.14 |
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ABI - call for fixed legal costs for "the new cash cow" of industrial deafness claims |
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| 06.11.14 |
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MoneySupermarket - motor premiums up 2% in last month; average premium now £431, up 9% on a year ago |
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| 06.11.14 |
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Aviva - Crash for cash is now at the highest level ever; record number of fraudulent motor claims up 21% |
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| 06.11.14 |
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IMI rebrands to offer a contemporary classic feel |
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| 05.11.14 |
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USA: PartsTrader handled 240,000 parts order, worth $100 million in October - over 10% of all collision parts sales in the USA that month |
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| 05.11.14 |
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Bodyshop Solutions appointed as exclusive UK & Ireland Distributor for the revolutionary ASTRA vehicle lifts |
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| 05.11.14 |
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AkzoNobel’s Alex Green cycles coast to coast for the British Heart Foundation |
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| 05.11.14 |
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AkzoNobel launches new Sikkens websites |
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| 05.11.14 |
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Symach and Gemini team-up to create a world leading solution |
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| 05.11.14 |
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Audatex share new product information with Midlands repairers |
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| 05.11.14 |
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Ireland - eight arrested in alleged 'crash for cash' fraud |
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| 05.11.14 |
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EuroNCAP - release crash-test results for 6 new vehicles, 4 of which get top 5-star rating |
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| 05.11.14 |
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Ford - give worldwide approval for DeBeer Refinish WaterBase 900+ Series |
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| 05.11.14 |
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esure - Q3 results: YTD motor GWP down 4.5% to £343.9m; Q3 motor GWP down 8.8%; small reduction in motor policy count to 1.39m |
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| 05.11.14 |
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Veru Motors (Bristol Street) - acquire The Taxi Centre and Easy Vehicle Finance, specialist brokers of vehicles to the private taxi sector |
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| 05.11.14 |
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Ageas - strang Q3 results with profits up to £38.5m (Q3 2013: £ 24.6m); motor policy count up 3.9% to 3.6 million policies |
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| 05.11.14 |
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Audi - new A4, due in 2015, will be first model on new MLB-Evo architecture and will use mixture of aluminium and steel |
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| 05.11.14 |
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EXCLUSIVE: LKQ confirm entry to salvage market in 2015 "somewhere in Europe"; UK collision parts sales up 20% |
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| 05.11.14 |
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Skills Show - dates confirmed for 2015 and 2016 at NEC |
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| 05.11.14 |
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Autonomous vehicles shouldn't mean we give up all our autonomy |
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| 04.11.14 |
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Solera (Audatex) - announce expanded International Co-operation Agreement with Allianz |
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| 04.11.14 |
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Euro Car Parts in 'biggest distribution facility build' |
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| 04.11.14 |
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Esure Group - Citigroup give 'buy' rating |
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| 04.11.14 |
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Employment Appeal Tribunal - Overtime should count in holiday pay |
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| 04.11.14 |
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Australia - lower rates equals repair safety risks, says Parliamentary committee |
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| 04.11.14 |
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Autonomous vehicles - positive feelings shine through technology concerns |
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| 04.11.14 |
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Employer Protect - Lien - Exercising your rights over a vehicle for non-payment |
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| 04.11.14 |
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GoCompare - only 25% of policies guarentee use of OE parts; 75% of policies allow use of non-OE parts and 25% allow use of recycled parts |
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| 03.11.14 |
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S&P reaffirms Ageas rating |
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| 03.11.14 |
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Ageas - ‘Making Road Safety Pay’ report from the Road Safety Foundation; government agrees to taskforce looking at issue of older drivers |
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| 03.11.14 |
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Babcock Training Academy selects Stanners for new welders |
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| 03.11.14 |
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MORE TH>N SM>RT WHEELS rewards good driving |
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| 03.11.14 |
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IMI - three competitions launched aimed at promoting careers in the motor industry |
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| 03.11.14 |
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UK's latest rapid charging network for electric vehicles opened by Transport Minister |
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| 03.11.14 |
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Repairers' Choice Awards Survey extended deadline until Wednesday 5 November - last chance to make you opinion known! |
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| 03.11.14 |
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Mobile phone road saftey advert shocks viewers |
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| 03.11.14 |
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Easi-Drive supports local wheelchair racing club with £650 donation |
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| 03.11.14 |
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FAB Recycling drives benefits of reusing car parts to heart of Parliament |
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| 03.11.14 |
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Road Safety Foundation - launch new report, commissioned by Ageas, at House of Lords today; "Making Road Safety Pay" |
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| 03.11.14 |
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Mercedes - buys 25% stake in Italian motorcycle manufacturer MV Augusta |
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| 02.11.14 |
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Gemini expands into Somerset |
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| 02.11.14 |
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USA: Toyota launch "Toyota Recommended Repair Procedures" and will licence technology to other vehicle manufacturers |
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| 02.11.14 |
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Carbon Fibre - What the future holds for vehicle recyclers! |
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| 02.11.14 |
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‘Crash for cash’ - 3 Liverpool men jailed in £150,000 insurance scam |
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| 01.11.14 |
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ABP website smasheds all records in October with 136,000 visits and 410,000 pages viewed from over 32,000 unique visitors |
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| 31.10.14 |
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'Crash for cash' trial - Collision expert tells jury that damage to cars 'doesn't add up' |
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| 31.10.14 |
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ABP Club Annual Convention and Night of Knights Awards Ceremony - reminder to book hotel rooms |
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| 31.10.14 |
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IMI - 90% of the industry is behind licensing for vehicle technicians |
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| 31.10.14 |
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Swiftcover - increase discount to 12.5% for drivers who fit an in-car dash-mounted camera |
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| 31.10.14 |
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Pendragon - trading update: "continued strong performance.......we will be ahead of expectations for the full year" |
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| 31.10.14 |
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Direct Line - Q3 trading update; motor GWP down 7.8%; motor policy count down 3.2%; "on track to hit 2014 financial targets" |
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| 30.10.14 |
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Powerful activist activist investor Trian believes DuPont deal was a gift |
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| 30.10.14 |
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USA - Axalta Coating Systems launches IPO |
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| 30.10.14 |
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SkillAuto - 2014 finals take place at the SkillsShow at NEC from Thurs 13 to Sat 15 November |
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| 30.10.14 |
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Easi-Drive - special school receives a £1,000 donation |
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| 30.10.14 |
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DriveStyle Insurance - telematics insurer recruit Nick Spence-Thomas (Axa motor claims head) as Operations Director |
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| 30.10.14 |
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LKQ - Q3 results: worldwide turnover up 33% in Q3 to $1.72 billion; pre-tax profits up 28% to $140 million |
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| 30.10.14 |
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Glass's - Hybrid popularity grows in used car market |
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| 30.10.14 |
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British Safety Council expresses concern the increase in work-related ill health |
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| 30.10.14 |
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Aviva - Q3 trading update; "turnaround is delivering"; strong general insurance result in UK despite 6% fall in premiums |
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| 30.10.14 |
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Redde (Helphire) - trading update; "trading profits are ahead of our expectations....cash generation has continued to be positive" |
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| 29.10.14 |
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ABI - motor premiums fall but insurers still crave further reforms |
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| 29.10.14 |
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Quartix to float on London's AIM from next week |
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| 29.10.14 |
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Ford Impact Conference and Excellence Awards - an outstanding success! |
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| 29.10.14 |
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ABP Club Employer Protect - The European Directive on Alternative Dispute Resolution |
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| 29.10.14 |
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Quindell - announce death of Tony Bowers, non-exec Vice Chairman |
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| 29.10.14 |
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Hastings - appoint Keoghs to its defendant motor panel |
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| 28.10.14 |
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IFED (Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department) - arrest no win no fee company employees suspected to be fraudulently obtaining information |
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| 28.10.14 |
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Crash for cash - "unluckiest family in south Wales" stand accused |
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| 28.10.14 |
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IMI - Hemel technician Vicky gets starring role alonside Suzi Perry |
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| 28.10.14 |
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Bluegrasscoms to takeover the running of Vauxhall Trade Club |
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| 28.10.14 |
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Matthews to leave AutoRestore |
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| 28.10.14 |
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Employer Protect - Free Employment Law seminar |
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| 28.10.14 |
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PSA Peugeot Citroen announce improved sales and revenues |
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| 28.10.14 |
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Lookers - trading update; "excellent performance in all areas of the business - record results" |
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| 27.10.14 |
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Australia - “Ambiguous wording” causes insurers to refund customers |
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| 27.10.14 |
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Spies Hecker salutes Mercedes AMG Petronas on winning F1 Constructors Championship |
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| 27.10.14 |
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Germany: Innovation Group win 2 year motor claims contract from Zurich Germany |
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| 27.10.14 |
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LV= 9 month trading results - motor GWP slightly down as pressure on premiums means "current prices are sustainable" |
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| 26.10.14 |
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House of Commons Transport Committee - AA welcome the report |
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| 26.10.14 |
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Thatcham - chief technical officer Andrew Miiler elected as new President and Chairman of the EuroNCAP Board of Directors |
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| 26.10.14 |
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DVLA - drivers will save £150 million over next 10 years as cost of driving licence falls by up to 32% |
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| 26.10.14 |
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House of Commons Transport Committee - Government response on small claims, medical panels, exagerated claims, pre-medical offers |
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| 25.10.14 |
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ABI - what next for credit hire and what does the future look like for the market for temporary replacement vehicles? |
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| 25.10.14 |
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PACTS / Thatcham Driverless Cars Conference - ABI view on insurance for driverless cars |
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| 25.10.14 |
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R1234yf air conditioning refrigerant - Honeywell response; " allegations outlined in the Statement of Objections are baseless" |
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| 25.10.14 |
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R1234yf air conditioning refrigerant - DuPont response; "we plan to defend vigorously against the Commission's allegations" |
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| 25.10.14 |
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R1234yf air conditioning refrigerant - EC sends statement of objections to Honeywell & DuPont saying their collaboration may be illegal |
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| 24.10.14 |
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ABP Club Annual Convention and Night of Knights Awards Ceremony - reminder to book hotel rooms |
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| 24.10.14 |
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IMI Outstanding Achievers Awards Winners and Finalists 2014 |
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| 24.10.14 |
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BBC issues apology as motor trade is warned about HPI check imposters |
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| 24.10.14 |
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BASF Coatings Refinish bolsters team with Area Sales Manager appointment |
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| 24.10.14 |
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JCC's Chris McGowan Wins Outstanding Accredited Professional at the IMI Outstanding Achievers Awards |
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| 24.10.14 |
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British Safety Council offers businessesfree stress advice |
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| 24.10.14 |
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New app from Facebook (called Rooms) allows users to chat without using their real names |
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| 23.10.14 |
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Power-tec introduce new dent removal solution |
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| 23.10.14 |
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Eco Repair Systems delivers the first T-Hotbox paintless dent removal unit |
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| 23.10.14 |
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Fix Auto appoints Midlands-based Autobase to become Fix Auto Wednesbury |
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| 23.10.14 |
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MG Cannon in the Community invite applications for 2015 partnerships! |
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| 23.10.14 |
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Direct Line and Admiral move ahead in the market after recent rises in motor insurance rates |
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| 23.10.14 |
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Ireland - SIMI report shows a positive outlook |
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| 23.10.14 |
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Tata - new XPF family of lighweight, high-strength steels offering 10% weight saving |
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| 22.10.14 |
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PACTS / Thatcham Driverless Cars Conference - government minister eveals droverless buses are on their way in Britain |
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| 22.10.14 |
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PPG signs five-year contract with KIA Motors Europe |
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| 22.10.14 |
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Audatex - just 9 days left of the FREE trial of AudaLite, their NEW retail estimating tool |
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| 22.10.14 |
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Repairers' Choice Awards - a reminder to complete the short online survey |
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| 22.10.14 |
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PACTS / Thatcham Driverless Cars Conference - Volvo to deliver 100 self-driving cars to customers in 2017 |
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| 22.10.14 |
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PACTS / Thatcham Driverless Cars Conference - morning highlights |
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| 22.10.14 |
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Suncorp Group smash demerger on table |
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| 22.10.14 |
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PACTS (Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety) - government to oversee trials of driverless cars in UK in 2015 |
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| 22.10.14 |
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Zenith Insurance (Markerstudy Group) launches Brightbox - a broker-based telematics insurance policy |
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| 22.10.14 |
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AA Insurance Premium Index - reveals small £6 rise in last quarter; 14.4% down in last year |
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| 22.10.14 |
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ABP Employer Protect - Time off to Care for Dependants |
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| 21.10.14 |
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DAS - suspend ceo Paul Asplin "following an initial internal investigation" |
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| 21.10.14 |
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Petrol and diesel sales volumes in Q3 highest for 5 years |
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| 21.10.14 |
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Martin Williams (Hull) celebrates CV award and type approval wins |
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| 21.10.14 |
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Petrol and diesel - now at lowest price since end of 2010 |
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| 21.10.14 |
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Road & Race Restorations win Glasurit's football promotion |
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| 21.10.14 |
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Hyundai - have delivered first 6 hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles to UK customers; UK consumers can order now for early 2015 delivery |
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| 21.10.14 |
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Ombudsman - sharing information with insurers |
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| 21.10.14 |
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Audatex to make way for a new API solution - AudaConnect |
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| 21.10.14 |
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ACIS looks beyond CMA Report to best practice driving down courtesy car costs |
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| 21.10.14 |
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Canada: Quindell announce 5-year telematics contract win from top 3 Canadian insurer |
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| 21.10.14 |
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Euro Car Parts - re-open the first 14 of the 27 former Unipart Automotive branches they bought from the administrators |
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| 20.10.14 |
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Thatcham's new escribe the most comprehensive repair data set, including instant access to mechanical data |
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| 20.10.14 |
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Aviva - approach £50m of savings since 2005 from fighting spurious whiplash claims |
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| 20.10.14 |
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Road Safety Foundation - calls for Government to remove insurance premium tax (IPT) from telematics insurance for uner-25s |
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| 20.10.14 |
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Ageas and ingenie - support Road Safety Foundation call for immediate government action to improve young driver safety |
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| 20.10.14 |
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Government - over 17,000 grant-funded plug-in electric vehicles on UK's roads, 5,000 of them in last 3 months |
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| 20.10.14 |
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UK Police - have spent £22.2m on accident damage repairs since 2011/12 |
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| 20.10.14 |
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Auto Express - "Shock as 21,000 new drivers are banned for not having insurance" |
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| 20.10.14 |
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Daily Mail - "Whiplash gravy train is grinding to a halt: Crackdown on bogus claims sees payouts fall by a third" |
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| 20.10.14 |
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Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) - legal changes result in10% cut in third party motor insurance damage and injury claims frequency |
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| 20.10.14 |
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IMI calls for licencing of the retail motor sector |
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| 17.10.14 |
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AA - Dramatic change in supermarket pricing leaves rural areas isolated |
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| 17.10.14 |
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Axalta - Pioneering technologies to analyse waterborne paint sprayability |
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| 17.10.14 |
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ABP Club Convention and Night of Knights Awards - Reminder to book your place and hotel rooms please |
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| 17.10.14 |
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Australia - Gemini ARC in Brisbane gutted by fire which began in spray booth |
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| 17.10.14 |
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CAP - Motorists will pay for 'vicious circle' of new car registrations growth |
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| 17.10.14 |
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IMI - introduce 3 new awards to be presented at IMI dinner in March |
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| 17.10.14 |
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Rye Street Group elevated to full member status of National-ARG |
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| 17.10.14 |
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Just Car Clinics celebrates ongoing success |
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| 17.10.14 |
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Enterprise Rent-a-Car - celebrate 20 yrs in the UK with an ecological initiative transforming roundabouts into wildflower gardens |
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| 17.10.14 |
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Insurance industry needs to educate fleets on changing driver behaviour and reducing accidents |
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| 17.10.14 |
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Ageas - celebrate winning Insurance Company of the Year award for third year running |
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| 17.10.14 |
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RSA - announce sale of their Italian business |
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| 17.10.14 |
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Thatcham’s Andrew Hooker runs for BEN |
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| 17.10.14 |
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IFB (Insurance Fraud Bureau) - to expand fight against organised fraud beyond motor |
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| 17.10.14 |
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ARI (formerly FSG - Fleet Support Group) - Masterserve Awards 2014 |
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| 17.10.14 |
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FAB Recycling - Electric vehicle parts; how are dismantlers coping? |
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| 17.10.14 |
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Cromax - Cromastore offers bigger range |
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| 17.10.14 |
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RAC research suggests motorists would welcome in-cab cameras to banish crash-for-cash claims |
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| 16.10.14 |
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BSi - launch BS7006, a new "management system standard for for valuing employees within organizations" |
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| 16.10.14 |
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Fire in spray booth at Star Bodies in Fleetwood |
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| 16.10.14 |
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Toyota - Apprentice of the Year Champions includes Body and Paint – Nic Barbary, The Repair Centre, Salfords, Surrey |
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| 16.10.14 |
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Frosts Accident Repairs, Milton Keynes - win ARI's Bodyshop of the Year at annual Masterserve Network Awards |
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| 16.10.14 |
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Mercedes - recalls 28,000 new C-Class cars (inc 8,145 in the UK) over steering fault that 'could affect control of vehicle' |
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| 16.10.14 |
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Toyota - recalls 1.75 million cars over various issues including 9,637 Lexus cars in UK with fuel pipe problem |
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| 16.10.14 |
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Ageas - gains Investors in Customers top ‘Exceptional’ rating for customer satisfaction |
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| 16.10.14 |
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IMI - research reveals the consumer decisions behind vehicle servicing |
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| 16.10.14 |
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LV - new senior claims team inc Caroline Johnson heading up third party motor claims |
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| 16.10.14 |
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CMA - ABI boss blames lack of insurer unity for CMA credit hire costs findings |
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| 16.10.14 |
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CMA - chairman expresses "regret at not allocating enough time to identify a remedy to the cost of credit hire" |
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| 15.10.14 |
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ABP Club - UK Body Repair Economic Climate Survey indicates stability and optimism has returned to the market |
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| 15.10.14 |
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AkzoNobel - Collins moves into key Vehicle Refinishing role as Taylor steps up to Global Key Accounts team |
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| 15.10.14 |
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Car-O-Liner opens its doors to this year’s Auto Body Repair Finalists |
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| 15.10.14 |
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New Admiral HQ sold in a £20m deal |
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| 15.10.14 |
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Circle Leasing introduces MyFleet Vehicle Hire to install best practice and improve end-user behaviour |
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| 15.10.14 |
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S.M.S. Garages Ltd, Cardiff - director issues statement to ABP |
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| 15.10.14 |
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Auto Body Professional magazine - Autumn issue now available online |
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| 15.10.14 |
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Innovation Group - planned UK Motor acquisition "will not proceed further" |
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| 15.10.14 |
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Vertu - half-year results: "Record results: recently acquired businesses improving - acquisition pipeline strong" |
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| 14.10.14 |
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Crash for Cash - two more to stand trial at Liverpool Crown Court |
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| 14.10.14 |
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Euro Car Parts appoint Supply Chain Director |
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| 14.10.14 |
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Annual inflation rate – further slowdowns in inflation rate; CPI fell to 1.2% for year to Sept 2014; RPI down to 2.3% |
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| 14.10.14 |
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Quindell - Terry considers break-up to unlock value as share price falls |
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| 14.10.14 |
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Accenture - "delivering average claims satisfaction levels is not enough" |
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| 14.10.14 |
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Selsia launches Re-Home for fleet clients |
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| 14.10.14 |
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Fix Auto UK awards the Network's highest performers |
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| 14.10.14 |
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Australia - Innovation win contract from major insurer to provide claims management services |
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| 13.10.14 |
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Admiral Law - ABS owned by Admiral and Lyons Davidson made £2.8 m profit on £6.1m turnover in 7 months last year |
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| 13.10.14 |
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Euro Car Parts - 2013 results: turnover up 34%; profits up 52%; crash repair sales up 68% |
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| 13.10.14 |
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Renault - Nissan Alliance - increases percenta`ge of women at senior executive level |
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| 13.10.14 |
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CHO (Credit Hire trade body) - isue statement clarifying that the GTA technical committee have not chosen a supplier for electronic portal |
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| 13.10.14 |
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Auto Body and Motor Claims Expo - ABP announces a NEW Trade Show |
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| 13.10.14 |
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Fix Auto - results for the two UK companies show improved balance sheets |
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| 13.10.14 |
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Quindell - trading update: "on track to meet 2014 targets" |
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| 11.10.14 |
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Just Car Clinics - Chris McGowan shortlisted for IMI's Outstanding Achievers Award |
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| 11.10.14 |
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QBE to close Norwich motor claims office |
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| 11.10.14 |
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Terry Jackson appointed to Head of Business for UK & Ireland as BASF Coatings Refinish bolsters senior management team |
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| 11.10.14 |
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CitNOW supports Bangers for BEN |
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| 11.10.14 |
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Ingenie (telematics insurer ownwed by Quindell) - orders young speeders to have counselling or have policy cancelled |
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| 10.10.14 |
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Confused.com/Towers Watson - car insurance premium index shows £3 rise in Q3; stll down 10.7% on last year |
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| 10.10.14 |
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British Bodyshop Awards - 2015 date announced as Fiona Bruce is confirmed as host |
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| 10.10.14 |
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Prasco UK - identical OES lighting could save £000's |
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| 10.10.14 |
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ABP Member Services - Petroleum storage |
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| 10.10.14 |
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ABP Employer Protect - Potential implications of the Immigration Act 2014 |
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| 09.10.14 |
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ECP appoints Regional Sales Manager for Scotland |
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| 09.10.14 |
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British Safety Council launch new safety qualification designed for people driving at work |
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| 09.10.14 |
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CitNOW service snapped up by Volkswagen retail network |
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| 09.10.14 |
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AkzoNobel - Alex Green rises to teamwork challenge |
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| 09.10.14 |
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TCW (Tonbridge Coachworks) - 2013 resullts; loss of £2m; business (not the company) by DWS in Aug 2014 for £1.65m; interesting VAT note |
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| 09.10.14 |
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ProWorx - launch new dispencer unit for their Pearl bodyfiller |
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| 09.10.14 |
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Crash for Cash - 14 deny charges |
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| 09.10.14 |
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Bank of England interest rate remains at 0.5 per cent |
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| 09.10.14 |
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Junair design and manufacture spraybooth silencers to reduce noise pollution |
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| 09.10.14 |
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Farecla bolsters their marketing team |
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| 09.10.14 |
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Solera companies protect their systems from BASH "shellshock" vulnerability |
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| 09.10.14 |
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Drive Assist - creditors meeting being convened to consider pursuing further action re the conduct of directors prior to insolvency |
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| 09.10.14 |
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ABP Employer Protect - Shareholder agreements |
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| 09.10.14 |
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ABP Club Annual Convention and Night of Knights Awards - BOOKINGS NOW OPEN |
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| 09.10.14 |
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Ireland - SIMI warns of “Fragile Recovery” ahead of the Budget |
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| 09.10.14 |
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South Africa: Innovation Group win 5-year Fleet Contract to manage maintenance on 100,000 government vehicles |
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| 08.10.14 |
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Auto Windscreens launches state-of-the-art mobile devices across technician workforce |
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| 08.10.14 |
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RMIF – 2013 results show group incurred a £697k pre-tax loss in 2013, compared to a £645k profit in 2012 |
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| 07.10.14 |
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Volvo Cars’ goal of no fatal accidents by 2020 aided by 360°-view technology |
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| 07.10.14 |
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Vauxhall - expand Corsa and Adam safety checks; vehicles registered since Feb 2014 should not be driven until steering checked |
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| 07.10.14 |
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Standox clearcoat additive now in available in 100ml |
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| 07.10.14 |
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PPG - Envirobase High Performance Waterborne line gets a new look |
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| 07.10.14 |
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ABP Employer Protect - vehicle tax - Who is liable? |
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| 07.10.14 |
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Eldridge completes 20km cycle ride as Belron raise over £6K for Team ElDorado charity |
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| 07.10.14 |
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ABP Club launches the 2014 Repairers' Choice Awards survey |
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| 07.10.14 |
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South Down MP welcomes the CMA report, but warns action must follow |
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| 07.10.14 |
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Transport Committee - DVLA and DVSA must work harder to deliver a more unified service |
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| 06.10.14 |
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Brown Brothers celebrates winning Distributor Branch of the Year 2014 |
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| 06.10.14 |
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Graham Barley (ex Helphire) joins Fleet Factors as Business Manager |
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| 06.10.14 |
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Ireland - the 5 regional winners of Bodyshop of the Year announced |
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| 06.10.14 |
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SMMT - new van sales up 10.8% in September and up 18.1% YTD; new truck sales down 20% YTD |
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| 06.10.14 |
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ABI's Dalton responds to the CHO's call for insurers to endorse further work on the GTA portal |
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| 06.10.14 |
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SMMT - new car sales in September up 5.6%; 31st consecutive month of growth |
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| 06.10.14 |
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ABP - new all-time weekly record for website with 31,782 visits last week |
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| 05.10.14 |
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Covea - claims director Adrian Furness says CMA report was a "really disappointing outcome and a missed opportunity" |
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| 04.10.14 |
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Autorestore - 2013 results show losses doubled to £2.7m as turnover drops 15% to under below £12m - lowest level since 2008 |
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| 04.10.14 |
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ADR - 2013 results show turnover down 13% to £18m as pre-tax losses reduced to £1.7m |
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| 03.10.14 |
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bodyshop magazine - BE2014 award finalists announced |
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| 03.10.14 |
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Mercedes, Renault and Nissan agree to continue partnership launched in 2010 |
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| 03.10.14 |
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eCar insurance in security breach via Brightside Group |
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| 03.10.14 |
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Insurers look to get a ‘golden view' of customers by harnessing big data and analytics |
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| 03.10.14 |
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Audatex - launch AudaLite, an iPad app that automates quoting to enhance upselling for bodyshops |
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| 03.10.14 |
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Audatex - launches AudaGarage, which provides technical data for mechanical repairs including fault diagnostics and repair times |
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| 03.10.14 |
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CHO urges motor insurers to endorse further work on the GTA portal |
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| 03.10.14 |
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ABP Employer Protect - Glaisyers to hold a FREE seminar on employment law changes |
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| 03.10.14 |
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Hyundai - launch total loss avoidance programme open to ALL bodyshops |
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| 03.10.14 |
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RAC - new tax disc rules will benefit DVLA to tune of £38m per year |
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| 02.10.14 |
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UK's most lucrative speed camera - a 30mph camera in Cardiff rakes in £800,000 in just six months = 71 drivers caught each day |
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| 02.10.14 |
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Enterprise-Rent-a-Car - ARMS Automotive now installed in 400 UK bodyshops; ARMS also wins technology award for innovation |
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| 02.10.14 |
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RML - CMA report ‘confirms worst fears’ about UK car insurance market: safety concerns & premiums too high |
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| 02.10.14 |
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BeatThatQuote.com records a £12 million loss |
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| 02.10.14 |
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Allianz and BMW Group expand global co-operation for another 5 years |
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| 02.10.14 |
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BSi - Kitemark House, testing facilities HQ in Hemel, gets £3 million facelift |
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| 02.10.14 |
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QBE - recruit Paul Scott from Aviva as Head of Motor & Liability Claims; will report to Dominic Claydon also ex-Aviva |
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| 02.10.14 |
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Vizion launches commercial vehicle repair network |
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| 02.10.14 |
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Nissan - new Pulsar (Golf / Focus competitor) launched with amazing range of crash avoidance technologies |
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| 02.10.14 |
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Admiral - claim victory in whiplash case and win costs due to claimants “fundamentally dishonest” evidence |
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| 02.10.14 |
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IGA - highlight potential impact of eCall on independent garages |
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| 02.10.14 |
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Ageas - launch new Pricing Initiative for commercial vehicle scheme using Transactor software platform |
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| 02.10.14 |
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Eco Repair Systems - BMW approves and recommends Flatliner Repair System |
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| 02.10.14 |
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SMMT - reveal shortlist for UK Automotive Innovation award 2014 |
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| 01.10.14 |
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DVLA website crashes as motorists try to renew their road tax on the day tax discs are abolished |
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| 01.10.14 |
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Government - to announce at end of year that telematics, rather than intervention through legislation, is key to young driver safety |
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| 01.10.14 |
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UKAARC (Direct Line owned bodyshops) - 2013 results reveal a 23.8% pre-tax profit margin and £7m turnover per site |
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| 01.10.14 |
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RMIF - appoint Kevin Briggs as director on main board |
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| 01.10.14 |
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National Minimum Wage - new rates apply from today |
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| 01.10.14 |
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CMA - publish timetable for implementing remedies |
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| 01.10.14 |
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EuroNCAP - release crash-test results for 3 new vehicles |
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| 01.10.14 |
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Aviva - renew contract with WNS for BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) services until 2022 |
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| 01.10.14 |
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Innovation Group - trading update; negotiations continue for a UK Motor BPS acquisition |
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| 01.10.14 |
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Employer Protect - changes to employment law from today |
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| 01.10.14 |
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ABP – new monthly record for ABP website in Sept with 116,000 visits (up 20% on last year) from over 29,000 unique visitors |
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| 30.9.14 |
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IMI - “The Issue of Apprenticeships Is Too Important Just to Be an Election Promise” |
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| 30.9.14 |
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Lamborghini - obtain TÜV certification for its carbon fiber car repair service |
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| 30.9.14 |
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Circle Leasing's new website has fresh look and improved navigation |
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| 30.9.14 |
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ACIS - Sherwin-Williams' HP technology to make baking painted vehicle panels a thing of the past |
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| 30.9.14 |
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ABP Member Services - MT Insurance advice - portable hand tools warranty - it could cost you £000's |
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| 30.9.14 |
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LKQ Coatings - OPTIMA Ultraclear gives repairers a clear advantage |
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| 30.9.14 |
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Northern Accident Repair and OMC Ford in association with Standox announce skills assessment winner |
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| 30.9.14 |
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Carlac appoints Robert Tracey as Equipment Specialist |
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| 30.9.14 |
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Symach launches new website and product catalogue |
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| 30.9.14 |
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Saga - half-year results; "strong set of results, on track to meet market expectations for the full year" |
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| 30.9.14 |
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Inchcape - Andre Lacroix to step down as chief exec in March 2015 |
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| 29.9.14 |
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S&B Automotive Academy launches virtual reality paint spraying for apprentices |
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| 29.9.14 |
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Minden offers bodyshops free advice on aluminium (ATEX) dust solutions |
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| 29.9.14 |
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BEN - Thatcham's Lesley Upham and IMI's Steve Nash appointed to board as trustees |
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| 29.9.14 |
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Markerstuidy - Jim Terry starts today as Group TP Claims Operations Manager |
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| 29.9.14 |
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Quindell - issue statement about recent fall in share price |
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| 28.9.14 |
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Aviva - chief exec Mark Wilson comments on CMA report: "failed to grasp the key issues affecting UK motorists" |
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| 28.9.14 |
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BEN Ball gets West End Commitment |
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| 27.9.14 |
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FTA warns professional drivers to be aware of 'crash for cash' scammers |
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| 27.9.14 |
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Vauxhall warns customers over Corsa and Adam steering problem |
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| 26.9.14 |
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Farécla invests in new plant to meet growing demand |
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| 26.9.14 |
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IFB (Insurance Fraud Bureau) - 4 people arrested in Cumbria on suspicion of fraud scams |
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| 26.9.14 |
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ABP Charity Golf & Spa Day raises £2,800 for Rainbow Tust and Text Ellis |
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| 26.9.14 |
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Halo Accident Repair Centres - how will the market develop post the CMA report? |
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| 26.9.14 |
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USA - seven executives indicted for conspiracy to fix parts prices |
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| 26.9.14 |
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AA Fuel Report - pump prices edge upward despite oil price falling |
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| 26.9.14 |
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ABI - UK motor insurance market made a £53m underwriting loss in 2013; last made an underwriting profit on motor in 1993 |
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| 26.9.14 |
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CMA report - Lloyd's Market Association may appeal the outcome |
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| 26.9.14 |
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DF Crash Repairs in Milton Keynes appointed as UK's second Saab Approved Bodyshop |
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| 25.9.14 |
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Sewells - expects fleet demand for telematics to surge in 2015 |
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| 25.9.14 |
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RAC - Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund, GIC, join Carlyle Group as joint investors; IPO cancelled |
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| 25.9.14 |
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ABP Club - busiest day of the year of the year for website; over 5,000 visits to site on Wednesday |
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| 25.9.14 |
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CMA report - Valexa Technologies use of technology to reduce claims costs in credit hire |
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| 25.9.14 |
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Farécla - Parvin gains promotion to UK & Ireland Sales Director |
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| 25.9.14 |
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Fix Auto Rochdale diversify by giving a Eurofighter Typhoon a makeover |
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| 25.9.14 |
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Northgate: Avoiding 'crash for cash' scams |
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| 25.9.14 |
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AA - appoint Andrew Blowers (ex Swiftcover and Churchill) as non-executive director |
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| 25.9.14 |
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Direct Line - sell international division to Mapfre for £430m; proceeds to be returned to shareholders |
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| 25.9.14 |
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Porsche - recommended body repair specialists using AudaMobile linked to Apple TV in "consulting room" |
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| 25.9.14 |
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CMA report - CHO comment: "a victory for consumers" |
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| 24.9.14 |
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CMA report - Consumer Intelligence comment: "will result in consumers using multiple Price Comparison Websites when shopping for insurance" |
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| 24.9.14 |
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CMA final report - summary by ABP Club for its members; 2 years and 1,351 pages of output wll have no effect on body repair industry |
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| 24.9.14 |
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CMA report - further comment from NAB; the findings have done little to allay NAB's concerns that consumers are being short-changed |
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| 24.9.14 |
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CMA report - Independent news story: "Competition watchdog ‘wasted millions’ in motor insurance market probe" |
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| 24.9.14 |
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CMA Report - Parabis Group comment; a different view relating to 'add ons' |
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| 24.9.14 |
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IFED - eleven people arrested nationwide by police targeting personal injury claims |
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| 24.9.14 |
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CMA report - Aviva comment: "lacks any meaningful step change to reform poor market claims practices " |
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| 24.9.14 |
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CMA report - Ageas comment: "massively disappointing..the report has failed to deliver..CMA has missed a big opportunity" |
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| 24.9.14 |
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CMA report - BIBA comment: pleased the CMA listened, but it is not enough |
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| 24.9.14 |
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RMI NAB publishes analysis on their courtesy cars following a member opinon survey |
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| 24.9.14 |
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Easi-Drive donate £3,500 to special school aids a wheelie good start |
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| 24.9.14 |
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Lane change crashes increase as drivers are distracted |
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| 24.9.14 |
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CMA report - Accident Exchange comment: agree with CMA that GTA is "most efficient and practical way" of contolling costs |
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| 24.9.14 |
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CMA report - BBC news stroy |
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| 24.9.14 |
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CMA report - Press Association's story inc views from AA and MoneySupermarket |
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| 24.9.14 |
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CMA report - uSwitch comment: proposals go a long way towards stamping out unfair practices |
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| 24.9.14 |
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CMA report - ABI comment: U-turn on cost of replacement vehicles bad news for consumers |
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| 24.9.14 |
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ABP Club celebrates 10th Anniversary |
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| 24.9.14 |
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NAB welcomes CMA report, but much work is to be done to address unethical behaviour of some motor insurance and claims companies |
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| 24.9.14 |
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RAC - owners Carlyle in talks to sell to Singapore fund for £2 billion, rather than risk a floation |
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| 24.9.14 |
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CMA - final report now available: 288 pages plus 496 pages of appendices = 784 pages in total |
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| 24.9.14 |
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CMA - final report released; repair industry not mentioned in press release; "no effective and proportionate remedy" to credit hire |
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| 24.9.14 |
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Honda - facelift UK-built Civic model for 2015; Honda's City- Brake Active system (AEB) now standard fit |
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| 23.9.14 |
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New Ford Mondeo offers a first in pedestrian detection technology and a suite of smart innovations |
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| 23.9.14 |
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Avant Automotive celebrates Volkswagen Group Paint & Body contract win |
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| 23.9.14 |
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In-Car Cleverness upgrades puts business needs in the driving seat |
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| 23.9.14 |
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ECJ - new VAT ruling could add hundreds of millions of pounds to cost of global financial institutions doing business in the UK and EU |
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| 23.9.14 |
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ABP Member Services: Sigerson advise on HSE Guideline updates |
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| 23.9.14 |
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Solus - 2013 results; 16 sites; turnover £69.5m; average job: £1,715; gross margin 45.3%; pre-tax profit margin: 15.7% |
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| 23.9.14 |
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Honda Motor Europe renews partnership with AkzoNobel |
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| 23.9.14 |
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AA - half-year results; pre-tax profits fall to £10m from £121m; turnover up 1.6%; motor insurance customer numbers fall |
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| 23.9.14 |
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CMA - confirm that final report will be published at 7am tomorrow (Wednesday) |
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| 23.9.14 |
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USA: Innovation Group - acquire Driven Solutions (towing and roadside assistance provider) for £4.3m |
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| 23.9.14 |
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Nationwide – half-year results; turnover up 13%; pre-tax profit down but underlying profit up 86%; “significant year-on-year progress” |
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| 22.9.14 |
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ABP Employer Protect - Apprentice contracts, are your terms of employment correct? |
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| 22.9.14 |
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It's official - ABP Classifieds is launched |
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| 22.9.14 |
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Scratch and Dent - celebrate 10 years as UK’s leading re-marketers of nearly new damaged vehicles; 27,000 vehicles sold in that time |
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| 22.9.14 |
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DVLA - official updates and advice on abolition of the vehicle tax disc in 10 days time |
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| 19.9.14 |
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CitNOW gains Breakthrough funding that will create 50 new positions |
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| 19.9.14 |
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EXCLUSIVE: Just Car Clinics - results: impressive improvement in profitability; debt eliminated; acquisition back on the agenda |
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| 19.9.14 |
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Glasurit supports F1 in schools |
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| 19.9.14 |
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Axalta - report from their second global Innovation Symposium |
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| 19.9.14 |
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ABP Classifieds ready to launch |
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| 19.9.14 |
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Motor Codes - over 250,000 garage reviews have now been left on their website |
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| 19.9.14 |
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CMA - publication of final report "will probably be around the middle of next week" |
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| 19.9.14 |
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Lotus - to shed up to a quarter of its workforce |
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| 19.9.14 |
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Employer Protect; Recovery and storage charges - Glaisyers provide legal advice |
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| 19.9.14 |
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RAC - vehicle road duty evasion could become as high as the number who drive without motor insurance |
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| 18.9.14 |
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Fix Auto appoint Russell Parry ARC to Network to become Fix Auto Chessington |
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| 18.9.14 |
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East Bilney appointed as full member of National-ARG following Gladwins being acquired by Nationwide |
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| 18.9.14 |
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Sopp + Sopp renews long term approval with PPG and NEXA AUTOCOLOR for CV repairer network |
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| 18.9.14 |
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Northgate - trading update; "continue to see increasing returns and profitable growth" |
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| 18.9.14 |
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Nationwide - anounce acquisition of Gladwins Group of 8 bodyshops for £9.5m; inc £4m of freehold properties |
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| 18.9.14 |
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RMI NAB - tell members to exercise caution when answering questions from insurers on winter capacity |
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| 17.9.14 |
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Cromax launch non-sanding primer-surfacers to accelerate bodyshop process times |
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| 17.9.14 |
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ABI - Insurers detected 500 attempted fraudulent applications for motor insurance every DAY last year |
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| 17.9.14 |
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Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) - to take “strong enforcement action” if rules are breached on law firms paying inducements to claim |
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| 17.9.14 |
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Minster Law (owned by BGL) - removes 17 managerial roles dealing with personal injury claims |
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| 17.9.14 |
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MAHLE Aftermarket - Nicolas de Gaudemont to become the new head of their European aftermarket business |
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| 17.9.14 |
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Inter-est appoint Manricks as UK Head of Sales & Business Development |
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| 17.9.14 |
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GYS announces Volkswagen Group approval at Automechanika |
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| 16.9.14 |
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Automechanica - opened today in Frankfurt, until Sat; record 4,631 exhibitors from 71 countries in 3.3 million sq ft exhibition space |
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| 16.9.14 |
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Ford - all new S-MAX includes 16 crash avoidance/ crash mitigation systems; increased use of UHSS |
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| 16.9.14 |
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Annual inflation rate – small further slowdowns in inflation rate; CPI fell to 1.5% for year to Aug 2014; RPI down to 2.4% |
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| 16.9.14 |
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In-Car Cleverness (part of AIS Group inc Acc Exch) - signs up its 100th rental operator |
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| 16.9.14 |
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Audatex UK - ave parts prices up 25% in last 5 years; so no of parts replaced per job falls by 24% in same period |
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| 16.9.14 |
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HR Owen - Joe Doyle (ex Audatex) resigns as chief exec - with immediate effect - after just under 3 years in job |
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| 16.9.14 |
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German car parts maker ZF buys TRW for $13.5 billion |
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| 16.9.14 |
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BIBA (British Insurance Brokers’ Association) - re-establishes working group to develop voluntary code of conduct |
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| 16.9.14 |
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BIBA (British Insurance Brokers’ Association) - re-establishes working grouo to develop voluntart code of conduct |
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| 16.9.14 |
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Volvo adds further product / technology course to meet demand |
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| 16.9.14 |
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Government - takes action to modernise 100 year-old insurance industry rules; Insurance Bill introduced to Parliament |
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| 15.9.14 |
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Halo Accident Repair Centres - open their 4th branch – Crewe - in late November |
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| 15.9.14 |
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Audatex update - back up and running |
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| 15.9.14 |
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IFED (Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department) - 8 Merseyside men found guilty of submitting false car crash claim to LV |
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| 15.9.14 |
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Driverless cars - Markerstudy's Group Underwriting Director shares his views |
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| 15.9.14 |
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ACIS - knocking a massive dent out of bodyshop profits |
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| 15.9.14 |
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Car-O-Liner’s new Vision2 software wins Automechanika's Innovation Award |
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| 15.9.14 |
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Women's Automotive Group - LV='s Victoria Turner to speak at next week's meeting |
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| 15.9.14 |
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Company director jailed for 12 months for selling badly repaired category C write-offs |
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| 15.9.14 |
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Audatex - experiencing system problems; should be back up by around 12.45pm |
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| 15.9.14 |
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USA: ABI Research firm says global driverless vehicle shipments will increase from 1.1 million in 2024 to more than 42 million in 2035 |
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| 15.9.14 |
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Insurance Times Awards - full list of finalists for the 21 awards to be presented on 2 Dec |
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| 14.9.14 |
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Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome - Manufacturing company fined for safety breaches - Have you checked that you comply? |
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| 14.9.14 |
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Crash for Cash - 5 to stand trial at Liverpool Crown Court |
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| 12.9.14 |
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Mercedes - launch Rescue Assist; QR code inside fuel filler flap holding vital information needed by the emergency services |
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| 12.9.14 |
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USA: NACE - returns to Detroit from 23 - 25 July 2015 |
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| 12.9.14 |
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IAAF (Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation) - Euro Car Parts CEO Martin Gray joins council |
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| 12.9.14 |
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PPG - signs new five year supply contract with Honda UK for both PPG and NEXA AUTOCOLOR brands |
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| 12.9.14 |
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Fiat Group Automobiles - approves three Axalta Coating Systems refinish brands (Cromax, Spies Hecker, Standox) for use in Europe |
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| 12.9.14 |
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ABP Club Ireland National Meetings and Expos; "a resounding success" says Irish Bodyshop Journal |
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| 12.9.14 |
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Toyota - sign 5-year deal with Ageas and Aioi to provide Toyota branded car and van insurance |
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| 12.9.14 |
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Aviva- John McFarlane to step down as chairman in April; succeeded by Sir Adrian Montague |
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| 11.9.14 |
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NAB - don't get caught in the courtesy car VAT trap |
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| 11.9.14 |
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CMA - how we intend to use our market investigations to "extend the frontiers of competition" |
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| 10.9.14 |
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My Licence scheme on target, says MIB |
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| 10.9.14 |
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Direct Line research reveals that one in six women admit to drink driving |
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| 10.9.14 |
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Total Accident Management appointed by National Grid for complete incident and claims management service |
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| 10.9.14 |
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EurotaxGlass’s Group appoints new CEO |
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| 09.9.14 |
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Capita - aquire Eclipse Legal Systems provider of Proclaim case management services and software for legal profession |
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| 09.9.14 |
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Thompsons Solicitors - challenge crash-for-cash statistics published by IFB (Insurance Fraud Bureau) |
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| 09.9.14 |
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ABI - industrial deafness is the new cash cow for claimant lawyers and claims management companies |
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| 09.9.14 |
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Audi - confirm move to 48 volt for part of its vehicle electrical systems |
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| 09.9.14 |
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AutoMechanika - Car-o-Liner, Texa and MAHA among category winners for Innovation Award |
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| 09.9.14 |
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Sarah Sillars to stand down as ceo of SEMTA (Sector Skills Council for Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies) |
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| 09.9.14 |
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Just Car Clinics launches Academy |
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| 09.9.14 |
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Mirka appoints Kevin Gardiner as Key Accounts manager |
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| 09.9.14 |
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Jaguar - new XE revealed last night; competitor to 3-series / C-class; aluminium shell; pop-up bonnet; on sale 2015 |
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| 09.9.14 |
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Mercedes - S-class 500 plug-in hybrid on sale in UK; V6 petrol turbo, 101mpg, 65g/km CO2, 155mph, 0-60mph in 5.2 secs; £88,000 |
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| 09.9.14 |
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Quindell - receive judgement in their favour from the High Court against "Gotham City" |
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| 08.9.14 |
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Glass’s - the car industry counts the cost of Scottish referendum uncertainty |
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| 08.9.14 |
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Driverlesss cars - the challenge for insurers |
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| 08.9.14 |
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ERS expands in Swansea, creating a further 30 positions |
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| 08.9.14 |
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Toyota - latest advanced systems revealed at the Toyota Advanced Safety Seminar |
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| 08.9.14 |
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Wunelli - telematics provider launch proactive claims notification and handling service; recovery truck and hire car sent within 30 mins |
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| 08.9.14 |
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Telegraph - Honest John explains why insurer wrote-off a vehicle |
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| 08.9.14 |
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Audatex issue prize details fro ABP's Ireland meetings |
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| 08.9.14 |
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LV - half-year results; group pre-tax profit down 47%; general insurance operating profit up 7% |
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| 08.9.14 |
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Cambria - trading update: continiung to perform well; new car sales up 15%; margins remain strong |
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| 08.9.14 |
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GSF team-up with Autologic for better diagnostics |
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| 07.9.14 |
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Farécla to give away a complete flat and polish system worth £500 at ABP's Ireland meetings |
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| 07.9.14 |
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Shop Bodsyhop Direct offer a range of prizes at ABP's Dublin meeting |
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| 06.9.14 |
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Ireland: Policyholders left out of pocket following Setanta Insurance |
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| 05.9.14 |
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Audatex commits to ABP to demonstrate developments that provide industry support |
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| 05.9.14 |
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Bluegrasscoms appoints Director of Operations to their Board |
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| 05.9.14 |
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ABP Club Charity Golf Day SOLD OUT; places remain available for the Spa-day |
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| 04.9.14 |
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Morelli Group launch Slim's Detailing - a new car detailing website |
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| 04.9.14 |
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Mirka appoints three technicians to national accounts team |
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| 04.9.14 |
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FTSE - confirm that Direct Line will enter the FTSE100 from 22 Sept; Saga will enter the FTSE 250 on same date |
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| 04.9.14 |
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3M offers Accuspray Gun Model HG14 with 1 pack of Nozzles at ABP's Ireland meetings |
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| 04.9.14 |
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Commercial vehicles, an easy target for fraud? |
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| 04.9.14 |
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SMMT - new van sales up 22.3% in August and up 18.1% YTD; but new truck sales are down 22% YTD |
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| 04.9.14 |
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AXA UK - to merge commercial and personal lines claims from January 2015 into single claims unit with Chris Voller as head |
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| 04.9.14 |
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ChipsAway report over £10m of repair leads from Summer TV campaign |
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| 04.9.14 |
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Co-operative insurance - half-year results; sales down 23%; loss of £7m compared to £29m profit previous year; turnaround stragey in H2 |
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| 04.9.14 |
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UK Bodyshop Manager appointed as National Bodyshop Manager of Samaco Automotive, Saudi Arabia - "we should give ourselves more credit" |
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| 04.9.14 |
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SMMT - new car sales in August up 9.4%; 30th consecutive month of growth |
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| 04.9.14 |
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Mazda - reveal all-new MX-5 on sale July 2015; aluminium bonnet, boot and front wings saves 100kg |
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| 04.9.14 |
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Bodyshop Solutions: FlexiTherm Fast Multi-Heat Pad System now recommended as a BMW repair method for curing glue and filler |
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| 04.9.14 |
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Redde (Helphire) – results for y/e 30 June 2014: turnover down 4%; pre-tax profit down 68%; "current trading prospects look promising" |
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| 03.9.14 |
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Norton to exhibit at Automechanika |
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| 03.9.14 |
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Validus CIU urges more cooperation as £6m motor insurance fraud is uncovered |
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| 03.9.14 |
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Matrix to Debut Its New Hydrology Premium Waterborne System at Automechanika Frankfurt |
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| 03.9.14 |
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Telegraph - "Autonomous braking 'biggest safety improvement since seat belt' " |
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| 03.9.14 |
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Fix Auto UK confirms Allianz announcement of new £10m contract |
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| 03.9.14 |
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Euro Car Parts bolsters National Sales team by appointing three former Unipart staff |
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| 03.9.14 |
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Karl Vella group - appoint Ian Ramsden (ex Howard Basford) as general manager for Skelmersdale site |
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| 03.9.14 |
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Mirka UK appoint Siemonek as national sales manager |
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| 03.9.14 |
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Allianz Insurance confirm network arrangements |
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| 03.9.14 |
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MORE TH>N - offer premium discounts - averaging 16% - for cars fitted with AEB (Autonomous Emergency Braking) |
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| 03.9.14 |
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Allianz - Post mag names Fix Auto as their other repair provider - with Vizion for prestige vehicles |
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| 03.9.14 |
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InsureTheBox - extend black box supply agreement with Octo Telematics for two years |
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| 03.9.14 |
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Guardian - online shopping from mobile devices overtakes desktop for first time; 2000% growth in just 4 years |
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| 03.9.14 |
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Daily Mail - offices, businesses and factories in UK to undergo 1970s-style electricity rationing this winter |
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| 03.9.14 |
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EuroNCAP - latest crash tests; 5-star for Mercedes GLA; 4-star for Aygo/ P 108 / Citroen C1 / Twingo; 3-star for Berlingo and Partner |
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| 03.9.14 |
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Theresa May - One in three stolen vehicles are being taken by criminal hackers who don't need owner's keys |
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| 03.9.14 |
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China: Chinese antitrust authority fines 23 local motor insurance companies $18m for price fixing in Zhejiang province |
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| 03.9.14 |
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Nationwide - win major new contract, with Allianz , worth £10m per annum, as one of 2 preferred suppliers |
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| 03.9.14 |
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Google - admit major limitations in quest for automated self-driving car; launch is still a very long way off |
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| 03.9.14 |
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Moneysupermaket - Healthcare professionals dominate the list of Brits making the most ‘at fault’ car insurance claims |
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| 03.9.14 |
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Land Rover - reveal new 7-seater Discovery Sport (Freelander replacement); pedestrian airbag; ultra-high-strength steel and aluminium shell |
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| 02.9.14 |
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Quant e-Sportlimousine - runs on saltwater; approved for use on roads in EC; top speed 217mph, 0-60 in 2.8secs; price £1m |
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| 02.9.14 |
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Fuel prices - fall to lowest level for over 3 1/2 years; prices haven't been this low since January 2011 |
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| 02.9.14 |
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Daily Mail - Industrial deafness turns into 'the new whiplash' as claims rocket after crackdown on original whiplash |
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| 02.9.14 |
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What Car? - identifies autonomous emergency braking (AEB) as a lifesaver |
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| 02.9.14 |
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Selsia - signs exclusive UK supply agreement with LKQ Coatings |
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| 02.9.14 |
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NCI Vehicle Rescue - results for y/e Mch 2014; sales up 31%, profits up 28% |
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| 02.9.14 |
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Aston Martin - appoint Andy Palmer (ex Nissan) as new CEO |
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| 02.9.14 |
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Ombudsman - publishes complaints data for first half of 2014 |
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| 02.9.14 |
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LV - one in eight motorists can’t even open their own car bonnet; one in six can’t identify a single underbonnet component |
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| 02.9.14 |
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Ford - "new" Focus offers even more safety technology inc cross-traffic alert, park-out assist, perpendicular parking |
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| 02.9.14 |
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Akzo Nobel - "sounded out" for $7billion purchase of Axalta Coatings (just 19 months after Carlyle purchased it for $4.9 billion) |
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| 02.9.14 |
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RMI - Kevin Waterman finance director and co sec resigns after 10 years in role; Paul Hill of NAMA appointed as a director |
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| 02.9.14 |
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Quindell restructures JV with RAC, buying out Connected Car Solutions |
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| 01.9.14 |
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Ageas joins Carrot Insurance underwriting panel |
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| 01.9.14 |
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PPG Refinish UK announces National Sales Manager |
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| 01.9.14 |
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Innovation Group's Property Division to create 650 jobs at new HQ |
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| 01.9.14 |
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Vertu (Bristol; Street) - trading update; "confident further progress will be made" |
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| 01.9.14 |
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ABP – busiest ever August for the Club website with over 104,000 visits; up 24% on last year |
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| 01.9.14 |
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Elite Motor hold Brands Hatch Festival of Porsche competition |
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| 01.9.14 |
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EXCLUSIVE; DWS aquireTCW Group from Markerstudy; DWS now second largest bodyshop group in UK |
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| 01.9.14 |
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Toyota gets closer to launching fuel cell vehicle in 2015; government approves tanks up to 10,153 psi |
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| 01.9.14 |
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Direct Line Group launch "We’re on it" brand overhaul featuring Winston Wolf character from Pulp Fiction |
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| 01.9.14 |
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IMI seeks assistance for accident repair NOS reviews |
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| 01.9.14 |
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AW Repair Group supply chain review seeks Added Value: Oakwood win waste disposal contract |
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| 01.9.14 |
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CVS signs commercial supply arrangement with LKQ Coatings |
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| 01.9.14 |
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Crash-for-Cash data challenged as insurers are accused of peddling bogus statistics |
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| 01.9.14 |
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Glass’s Guide goes digital |
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| 01.9.14 |
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Drivers continue to benefit from telematics insurance |
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| 01.9.14 |
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Carlysle appoints CBI President as chair of RAC to assist potential flotation |
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| 29.8.14 |
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Hogan Lovells provide an update on insurance fraud – dishonest claims, inducements and medical fees |
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| 29.8.14 |
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FAB Recycling Group invests £350K to enhance national distribution and online presence |
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| 29.8.14 |
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New Lexus NX 300h takes safety to a higher level |
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| 29.8.14 |
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Accident Exchange - Zero My Excess from AIS division to be sold by What Car? |
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| 29.8.14 |
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AkzoNobel announce a new organisation for its Performance Coatings Business Area in order to drive leading performance |
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| 29.8.14 |
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Ageas Law - first insurer ABS to gain Lexcel accreditation |
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| 29.8.14 |
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BGL Group - Junction reveals 50% growth in customers managing policies online; total now over 1.5 million |
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| 29.8.14 |
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90,000 cars seized from uninsured drivers in 2013 |
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| 29.8.14 |
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Euro Car Parts announce BEN partnership |
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| 29.8.14 |
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Spies Hecker launch newly designed website |
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| 29.8.14 |
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Crash-for-cash - third conspirator spared jail sentence |
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| 28.8.14 |
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PPG strengthens marketing and technical teams with 4 key appointments |
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| 28.8.14 |
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Hastings issues positive Q2 2014 results - 90% increase in pre-tax profit |
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| 28.8.14 |
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Mirka launch Microstar |
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| 28.8.14 |
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Ageas answer NAB's questions at recent Solution Centres network meeting |
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| 28.8.14 |
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ABI - Safe driving and car crash injury is the main parental concern |
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| 28.8.14 |
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Gocompare warns motorists of potentially lost savings if they automatically renew their motor policy |
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| 28.8.14 |
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car announce enhancements to ARMS Automotive |
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| 28.8.14 |
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CitNOW appoints Lacey as Non-Executive Director |
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| 28.8.14 |
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Ireland - FDB indicates motor premiums will rise by 10% |
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| 28.8.14 |
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Traffic volumes in UK - rose 1.4% in Q2 2014 compared to Q2 2013; van traffic up 3.5% to new record levels |
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| 27.8.14 |
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Admiral to sponsor City of Newport Half Marathon for second year running (forgive the pun!) |
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| 27.8.14 |
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Pennell accepted for the 2015 London Marathon |
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| 27.8.14 |
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Northern Ireland - Consumer Council launch car insurance price survey |
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| 27.8.14 |
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Volvo unveils its all-new XC90 |
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| 27.8.14 |
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Solera – results for y/e June 2014 show a “positive underlying trend in UK…up 9%” |
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| 27.8.14 |
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Solera (owners of Audatex) - worldwide results for y/e June 2014: turnover up 18% but pre-tax profits down 74% |
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| 26.8.14 |
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Half of UK's drivers break the speed limits, says DoT research |
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| 26.8.14 |
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All Party Parliamentary Group sets the agenda |
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| 26.8.14 |
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Enterprise data compares length of rentals by collision repair center customers |
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| 26.8.14 |
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HSE appoints new workplace health and safety regulator |
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| 26.8.14 |
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ABP Club Ireland Meetings - reminder to book as we're only two weeks away |
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| 26.8.14 |
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Northern Ireland - High Court judge says car hire costs are too expensive |
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| 26.8.14 |
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Abolition of tax discs - nearly half of UK drivers are oblivious |
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| 22.8.14 |
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Claims moving into the cloud - white paper produced |
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| 22.8.14 |
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AA - petrol and diesel fall to new three year low |
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| 22.8.14 |
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Quindell - Questor advise investors "too much risk... Sell." |
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| 22.8.14 |
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RSA announces £130m sale of operations in Singapore and Hong Kong - more disposals to follow |
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| 21.8.14 |
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Bentley Motors - launches new Upskilling programme for employees and takes on record 51 apprentices |
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| 21.8.14 |
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Blackstone Private Equity (new owners of 177 bodyshops in the US Service King network) - acquire Alliance Automotive Group (GroupAuto) |
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| 21.8.14 |
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Perfect Finish Bolton - secures bank funding to allow expansion |
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| 21.8.14 |
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T L Darby - VW dealer in Burton-on-Trent to set up new bodyshop |
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| 21.8.14 |
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Glass’s predictions for continued growth in the new car market are realised |
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| 21.8.14 |
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LAPSO - Price, is it the only game in town? |
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| 21.8.14 |
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ABP Member Services - Employer Protect |
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| 21.8.14 |
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AA - awarded Which? Recommended Provider status for breakdown service for 9th year in a row |
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| 21.8.14 |
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LV - putting 5 staff through Thatcham's VDA Apprenticeship Scheme |
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| 21.8.14 |
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Volvo - use new AstaZero proving ground, with 4 different test environments, to help development of active safety systems |
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| 21.8.14 |
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VBRA - membership numbers fell 10% last year to 547; membership income down 9% to £405k; staff costs down 10% to £373k |
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| 21.8.14 |
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Quindell- half-year results; turnover up 118%; pre-tax profit up 292%; cash-flow ahead of expectations; on track to meet 2014 targets |
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| 21.8.14 |
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IMI launches #MotorCareers online drive for high calibre apprentices |
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| 20.8.14 |
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Fix Auto Rochdale - provide insight into the motor industry for year 10 students at local High School |
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| 20.8.14 |
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Mobile networks - ranked for speed and reliability; EE are first, followed by Three, O2 with Vodafone last |
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| 20.8.14 |
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USA: State Farm accused of 'creating a culture of unsafe business practices' by Louisiana’s Attorney General |
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| 20.8.14 |
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CMA publish further reponses to their consultation on Remedy 1C (replacement vehicle provision) |
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| 20.8.14 |
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Crash for Cash victim speaks out on potential lack of compensation for others |
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| 20.8.14 |
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Government - deny Sunday Times report that public trials of automated lorry road trains are planned in UK for 2015 |
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| 20.8.14 |
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Latest circulation figures from ABC show further small falls for bodyshop magazine and Repair Refinish Review |
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| 20.8.14 |
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Jaguar - bodyshell of new XE, launched on 8 September, is made of new high-strength aluminium alloy called RC574 |
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| 20.8.14 |
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Land Rover - all new 7-seater Discovery Sport (to replace Freelander) to be unveiled on 3 September. |
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| 20.8.14 |
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Allianz UK - creates new claims management role to improve links between claims and retail division |
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| 20.8.14 |
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Cromax introduces 100ml clearcoat tints to assist a bodyshop's stock holding |
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| 20.8.14 |
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Stanners introduce the Expert range |
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| 20.8.14 |
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ABP Club Member Services - Debt Recovery Service |
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| 20.8.14 |
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Allianz - Simon Law heads to Allianz Australia on a 7-month secondment as their National Technical Advisor |
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| 19.8.14 |
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Jim Terry leaves Chaucer after 15 years to take up a new position with Markerstudy Group |
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| 19.8.14 |
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Jim Terry - left Chaucer today to join Markerstudy as Group TP Claims Operations Manager on 29 Sept |
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| 19.8.14 |
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Quindell - issue strong 6-page rebuttal to Tom Winnifrith and ShareProphets website; legal action underway |
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| 19.8.14 |
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Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome - Company fined for safety breaches |
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| 19.8.14 |
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Prasco UK to fly the flag at Automechanika |
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| 19.8.14 |
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M&M Group celebrates 30 years of continued success |
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| 19.8.14 |
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Redline Creative enhances Northern Accident Repair Group website |
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| 19.8.14 |
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CMA (Comp Comm) - publish 3 more reponses (Aviva, BGL LMA) to their consultation on Remedy 1C (replacement vehicle provision) |
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| 19.8.14 |
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MoJ - 600 "rogue claims firms" have left in the industry in last year; now just 2,097 authorised CMCs |
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| 19.8.14 |
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IMI - contract with Cyber-Duck to "execute a brand overhaul to simplify and amplify the IMI brand" |
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| 19.8.14 |
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Annual inflation rate – slowdown in inflation rate; CPI fell to 1.6% for year to July 2014; RPI down to 2.5% |
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| 19.8.14 |
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Ford - all-new Mustang available in right-hand drive next year for first-time; testing of RHD prototype underway now |
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| 19.8.14 |
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Croydon Council prosecutes garage owner for dumping trade waste |
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| 19.8.14 |
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Tailgating law has limited impact on driver behaviour |
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| 19.8.14 |
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Auto Windscreens opens in Peterborough |
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| 19.8.14 |
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China; authorities find Mercedes guilty of parts price-fixing |
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| 18.8.14 |
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Glass’s teams up with ContractHireAndLeasing.com to enhance its customer services |
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| 18.8.14 |
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BasicHireRate.com exceeds 2 million quotes for geo-comparative vehicle hire rates |
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| 18.8.14 |
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RAC - bosses in line for up to £300 million windfall as Carlyle Group plan to float business at double price they paid Aviva for it in 2011 |
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| 18.8.14 |
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Fixed site speed cameras now being used on normal 70mph stretches of motorways |
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| 18.8.14 |
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Innovation - trading update; "UK motor business now engaged in a number of substantial tenders with Tier 1 and 2 insurers" |
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| 18.8.14 |
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Sunday Times - automated "road trains" of lorries to begin tests on UK roads next year |
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| 18.8.14 |
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AA Insurance - reveals cheapest (Isle of Man and Orkney) and most expensive places (London and Essex) to insure a car |
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| 18.8.14 |
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BIBA - average motor premium in Q2 2014 was 5.6% lower than a year ago |
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| 18.8.14 |
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RAC - Report on Motoring 2014 finds that company car drivers more likely to speed |
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| 18.8.14 |
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Quindell - Sunday Times view |
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| 17.8.14 |
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Mail on Sunday - "Troubled Quindell begins fight back against Gotham City Research" |
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| 16.8.14 |
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Crash-for-cash - Nasir Mahmood gets 4-years jail for leading conspiracy involving 80 claims worth around £2.4 million |
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| 15.8.14 |
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CMA (Comp Comm) - publish 18 reponses to their further consultation on Remedy 1C (replacement vehicle provision) |
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| 15.8.14 |
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USA: courts allow consolidation of 5 separate lawsuits filed by repairers against insurers alleging labour rate suppression |
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| 15.8.14 |
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AutoRestore - md Chris Eldridge secures household name as his personal sponsor for charity Triathlon |
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| 15.8.14 |
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Zurich - One-in-five Brits admit to lying to their insurance company |
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| 15.8.14 |
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Halo Accident Repair Centres - opening their third branch - Cardiff - in October |
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| 15.8.14 |
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ARI Fleet (formerly Fleet Support Group) - 2013 results; turnover down 25%; loss of £0.99m, compared to profit of £0.65m previous year |
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| 15.8.14 |
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Axalta Coating Systems - owners Carlyle Group has hired banks for an IPO (Initial Public Offering) in the US |
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| 15.8.14 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - announces Prologis Park, Ryton as location of its new Special Vehicle Operations Technical Centre |
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| 15.8.14 |
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"The UK motor market set to enter a very unattractive part of the underwriting cycle, with falling profitability over the next few years" |
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| 15.8.14 |
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Intelligent Telematics - in-van camera solution chosen by National Windscreens |
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| 15.8.14 |
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Sheila's Wheels (esure) unveil proposal for PinkZones, women-only lanes on Britain’s most dangerous roads |
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| 15.8.14 |
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AXA - reveal that the average delay between an 'incident' occurring and a claim being submitted to the insurer is 11 days |
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| 14.8.14 |
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Saab - new owners facing bankruptcy? NO, just a lack of "liquid cash"; unable to pay bill of £13,000 |
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| 14.8.14 |
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Axalta Coating Systems - launch new apprenticeship programme for the UK refinish market |
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| 14.8.14 |
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Cosan Lubricants - brakes on more than a quarter of all UK cars could fail without warning |
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| 14.8.14 |
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Dents and Scuffs, Ipswich - inquest hears that owner Alan Hobbs was overwhelmed by financial difficulty when he committed suicide |
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| 14.8.14 |
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Crash-for-cash - 3-year jail sentence for Alan Wright after pleading guilty to 4 charges of fraud as part of biggest ever scam |
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| 14.8.14 |
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HGV Road User Levy - has resulted in foreign truck drivers handing over more than £17m to the taxpayer in the past four months |
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| 14.8.14 |
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Thatcham - to sponsor "Safety" category at What Car? Car of the Year Awards 2015 |
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| 14.8.14 |
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Be Wiser - for youngsters a 20-year-old Fiesta could cost £1,000 more a year to insure than a brand new supermini |
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| 13.8.14 |
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Government - access to information held at Companies House on UK businesses to be free from Q2 2015 |
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| 13.8.14 |
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Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) - on course to beat last years total of 6,000 calls from public to their "Cheatline" |
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| 13.8.14 |
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Just Car Clinics - consolidates its supply arrangements into LKQ Coatings |
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| 13.8.14 |
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Gladwins - success with Hunter Quick Check system; find 66% of cars entering their bodyshops fail alignment check |
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| 13.8.14 |
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USA: PartsTrader processes its 1 millionth parts job since its launch in Feb 2012 |
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| 13.8.14 |
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Dust explosion at Chinese car parts plant that supplies GM kills at least 69, injures more than 180 |
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| 13.8.14 |
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Average pay in UK (excluding bonuses) up only 0.6% in year to June; unemployment down 437,000 in last year |
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| 13.8.14 |
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Legal & General (L&G) - "will send shockwaves through the UK’s insurance sector by terminating its ABI membership" |
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| 13.8.14 |
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Auto Express - Driver Power survey reveals best car insurers are Saga and RAC; worst are RAC and |
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| 13.8.14 |
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Lookers - half-year results: profits up 38% on turnover up 29%; "an excellent record performance" |
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| 13.8.14 |
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Admiral - half-year results; UK motor premium down 9%; profit up 8%; policy count up 4% to 3.15 m; £7.9m of credit hire referral fees |
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| 12.8.14 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - results for Q1 of their 2014/15 fiscal year; vehicle sales up 22%; profits more than double |
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| 12.8.14 |
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Trade Group appointed by EMM as wholesale distributor for the UK for Colad and Tander consumables and Hamach Tools and Equipment |
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| 12.8.14 |
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DVLA - Updates and advice on abolition of the vehicle tax disc from 1 Oct 2014; details of on-line checking service |
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| 12.8.14 |
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Ageas - celebrates as Which? awards a Recommended Provider for car insurance to John Lewis Insurance |
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| 12.8.14 |
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Admiral - reports say they are evaluating a bid for InsureTheBox; valued around £150 million |
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| 12.8.14 |
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Statement from Enterprise Rent-a-Car; "we voluntarily referred the acquisition of Burnt Tree to the CMA in the interests of transparency" |
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| 12.8.14 |
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Autodata - rapid growth in TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems), mandatory from November, will mean increased demand for repairs |
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| 12.8.14 |
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Volvo - new 7-seater XC90 (unveiled in 2 weeks) will be built on their Scalable Product Architecture (SPA) modular chassis technology |
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| 12.8.14 |
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EC - European Commission presses car rental companies to stop discriminatory practices against consumers |
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| 11.8.14 |
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Land Rover - Defenders now being targetted by organised gangs for their parts prior to vehicle going out of production in Dec 2015 |
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| 11.8.14 |
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CMA investigating Enterprise Rent-a-Car's completed acquisition of Burnt Tree; initial enforcement order issued |
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| 11.8.14 |
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1easycall - open new out-of-hours call centre in Phillipines for UK and American insurance markets |
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| 11.8.14 |
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Easi-Drive -donate £1000 from their Wheelsforgood fund to Stevenage Motability |
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| 11.8.14 |
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AutoRestore – training regime intensifies as Triathlon draws closer! |
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| 11.8.14 |
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Proworx - win VIP tickets to BTCC and meet Andrew Jordan, last years champion, currently lying 4th |
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| 11.8.14 |
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Revive! - win chance to take part in go-kart race against BTCC champion Andrew Jordan |
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| 11.8.14 |
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Hella Gutmann Solutions - launches CSC Tool (Camera & Sensor Calibration Tool) designed for bodyshops |
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| 11.8.14 |
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Revive - increasing popularity of SMART repairs means effective regulation will be key |
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| 11.8.14 |
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IMI - call for licencing of "automotive retail sector" as "modern vehicle technology has reached a level where regulation is necessary" |
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| 11.8.14 |
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AA plc - new four-year contract to provide roadside assistance for the Volkswagen Group UK |
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| 09.8.14 |
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Enterprise-Rent-a-Car - acquire Burnt Tree, one of UK's largest commercial vehicle renters with 17,000 vans, HGV and minibusess |
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| 08.8.14 |
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Daily Mail - lists which cars are most at risk of having their systems hijacked |
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| 08.8.14 |
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Cougar Accident Repair Centre - releases comedy video 'Cougar Vehicle Hospital' to engage with customers and prospective customers |
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| 08.8.14 |
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Insurance Fraud - 1,000th arrest due to IFB and 500th arrest for IFED |
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| 08.8.14 |
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HPI (owned by Solera) - appoints Neil Hodson (ex Manheim and Experian) as Managing Director |
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| 08.8.14 |
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USA: AudaExplore (Audatex) - consumer survey finds bodyshops and insurers must improve communications, trust and price |
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| 08.8.14 |
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Allianz - half-year results; GWP up 9.7%; profits down 25.3%; direct motor "performed particularly well " |
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| 08.8.14 |
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Sun newspaper - launches campaign to persuade government to launch scrappage scheme for non-Euro 6 diesel cars |
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| 08.8.14 |
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Audi - new TT on sale now; improved aluminium and steel hybrid construction saves 50kg |
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| 08.8.14 |
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Euro Car Parts (LKQ) - acquire 27 Unipart Automotive sites from administrator; ECP now have 194 sites |
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| 07.8.14 |
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Ridgeway - uses CitNOW to improve transparency in servicing through 'Workshop Window' |
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| 07.8.14 |
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FMG - win 3-year contract from QBE Insurance to provide end-to-end delegated claims management service |
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| 07.8.14 |
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MINI - becomes first car brand to use the JustPark app to allow drivers to reserve a parking space |
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| 07.8.14 |
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CMA - ABI says their private motor insurance investigation is "on the brink of failure" |
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| 07.8.14 |
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FCA - fines Stonebridge International Insurance Ltd £8.4m in relation to sales of insurance policies |
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| 07.8.14 |
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ABI - reducing unnecessary costs is key to sustained lower motor insurance premiums |
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| 07.8.14 |
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ABI - quarterly motor insurance premium tracker; average premium in Q2 down 4.5% in last year to £361 |
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| 07.8.14 |
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LAST CALL - ABP Economic Suvey - PLEASE complete - only 12 questions - closes 11.59pm tomorrow, Friday 8 August - open to ALL bodyshops |
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| 07.8.14 |
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RSA - half-year results; UK personal motor written premiums down 39%; UK commercial motor down 66% |
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| 07.8.14 |
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Aviva - half-year results; company "remains a work in progress"; profits up 4% |
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| 06.8.14 |
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Metro Salvage, Bolton - star in BBC1 reality TV show Meet the Scrappers; starts Thursday at 8.30pm |
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| 06.8.14 |
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Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) - explains how it is putting the consumer at the heart of everything it does |
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| 06.8.14 |
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Karl Vella Group - make third senior appointment as Marc Holding (ex Howard Basford) joins as Finance Director |
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| 06.8.14 |
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Winn Solicitors - strengthens commitment to supporting people with hearing loss on the roads |
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| 06.8.14 |
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EMACS - 6 staff (including Alan Hargeaves) attempting UK's highest skydive (15,000 ft) for charity on 26 August |
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| 06.8.14 |
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HSE - rules changing on storage of petrol from 1 October 2014; unlikely to affect most bodyshops |
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| 06.8.14 |
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IBIS 2015 - moves to Athens |
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| 06.8.14 |
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Quindell - trading update; all KPIs for July met; positive cash flow in July; re-affirm market expectations for 2014 and beyond |
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| 06.8.14 |
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SMMT - new van sales up 34.5% in July; YTD van sales up 18.9%; but new truck sales are down |
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| 06.8.14 |
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Ageas UK - half-year results: income up 0.4%; profits down 46%; motor income down 1.5%; now UK's 2nd largest motor insurer - 3.6m policies |
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| 06.8.14 |
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SMMT - new car sales in July up 6.6%; 29th consecutive month of growth; full year forecast raised to 2.45m |
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| 05.8.14 |
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USA; Ford says they will sell body parts for its new aluminium F-150 to all bodyshops complete with instruction sheet |
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| 05.8.14 |
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ProWorx - new catalogue now available |
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| 05.8.14 |
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RMI NAB - call for "root and branch" legal reforms of dysfunctional market; continue call for independent lead body |
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| 05.8.14 |
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Pendragon (Evans Halshaw, Stratsones and Quickco) - half-year results; underlying pre-tax profit up 39% on turnover up 3% |
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| 05.8.14 |
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Aviva - Drive app drives down the cost of car insurance by £101 for safer drivers |
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| 04.8.14 |
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Morelli - appoint Mike Rowley as Corporate Accounts Manager to liaise with vehicle manufacturers and dealer groups |
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| 04.8.14 |
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RSA - Daily Express says "hundreds" of jobs are at risk with "relatively severe" cuts in UK motor operations |
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| 04.8.14 |
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bodyshop magazine - award finalists announced |
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| 04.8.14 |
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Farecla - appoint Mark Taylor (ex LKQ Coatings, AkzoNobel and Grove) as Applications Technician |
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| 04.8.14 |
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Auto Windscreens - animals responsible for nearly 18,000 damaged windscreens every year |
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| 04.8.14 |
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EMM - ownership transfers to management team |
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| 04.8.14 |
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Carlac - launch new website |
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| 04.8.14 |
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Selsia - launches updated version of SelsiaCentral, on-line management platform for fleet repairs |
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| 04.8.14 |
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Plenham (bodyshop magazine / IBIS) - accounts filed for y/e Oct 2013 |
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| 04.8.14 |
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Hyundai - stunning video showing new safety features in action |
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| 04.8.14 |
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Quindell - FT says "deal with RAC runs off track" |
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| 04.8.14 |
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esure - half-year results; premiums down 1.9%; profits up 0.4%; motor policies up 2.6% to 1.42m; launcing ABS with Irwin Mitchell |
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| 03.8.14 |
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MoJ - whiplash medical report fees to be cut to max of £180 from October; law firms banned from offering incentives to potential clients |
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| 02.8.14 |
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'Crash for cash' - fraudster jailed following LV's investigation into a staged accident |
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| 01.8.14 |
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Spies Hecker - increases range of special mixing tints in 250 ml tins |
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| 01.8.14 |
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Enterprise respond to accusations made to CMA by Accident Exchange |
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| 01.8.14 |
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2014 UK Body Repair industry Guides now available online |
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| 01.8.14 |
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2014 British Bodyshop Awards Review now available online |
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| 01.8.14 |
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Wrights ARC, Northern Ireland - turnover up 4%; pre-tax profits up 20%; pre-tax profit margin 13.3% |
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| 01.8.14 |
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Auto Body Professional magazine - Summer 2014 issue available online |
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| 01.8.14 |
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Cobra - calls for DVLA to register Stolen Vehicle Tracking Products on V5C |
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| 01.8.14 |
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C Jackson Body Repairs, Sleaford - congratulate employee for 40 years of service |
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| 01.8.14 |
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Police Forces extend contract with My Green Fleet as savings of over £2 million are achieved |
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| 01.8.14 |
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Direct Line - half year results: premiums down 5% but profits up 8%; UK motor policy count down 3.6% on last year |
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| 01.8.14 |
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Accident Exchange - accuse Enterprise "of causing innocent drivers to pay millions of unfair charges" and report them to the CMA |
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| 01.8.14 |
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AXA UK - half-year results: turnover up 2%; profit up 33%; direct business up 8% and profitable |
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| 01.8.14 |
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ABP Club website – new all-time monthly record set in July, with over 110,000 visits to the site in a single month |
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| 31.7.14 |
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Mercedes - autonomous emergency braking to be standard fit on 2015 model-year E-class |
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| 31.7.14 |
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bodyshop magazine awards jury (9 men and 1 woman) meeting today |
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| 31.7.14 |
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LKQ - announce record second quarter results worldwide; turnover up 36.5% profits up 38.5% |
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| 31.7.14 |
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LAST CHANCE to comment on BS10125 - review closes TONIGHT at 11.59pm |
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| 31.7.14 |
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Australia - new General Insurance Code of Practice sets benchmark in industry self-regulation |
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| 31.7.14 |
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ERS (Equity Red Star) - releases results for H1 2014: gross written premiums down 6% but £25m profit made compared to £1m loss |
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| 31.7.14 |
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Ageas’s partner John Lewis Insurance wins at Your Money 2014 Awards |
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| 31.7.14 |
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IMI - MOs are out of touch with the job opportunities in todays motor industry |
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| 31.7.14 |
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When is a motor vehicle considered to be waste? |
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| 31.7.14 |
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Accident victims should always instruct a lawyer |
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| 30.7.14 |
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USA: Experts from IEEE discuss the future of driverless cars |
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| 30.7.14 |
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LG Chem to extend range with a 200-mile battery for electric cars in 2016 |
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| 30.7.14 |
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Smart's ForTwo demonstrates its safety in video crash test with Mercedes S-Class |
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| 30.7.14 |
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Lloyd’s labels the CMA's proposals as 'disappointing' |
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| 30.7.14 |
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Portsmouth News - A & J Lawrence celebrate winning Motor Trader Bodyshop Award |
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| 30.7.14 |
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USA:Solera (Audatex) - completes acquisition of the Insurance and Services Division of Pittsburgh Glass Works |
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| 30.7.14 |
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Driverless Cars: More Testing is Vital, says Thatcham |
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| 30.7.14 |
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Martin Williams re-confirms long term Paint Supply Agreement with PPG Industries |
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| 30.7.14 |
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PPG - Martin Williams Ltd, leading commercial vehicle repairer, renews 5-year product supply agreement |
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| 30.7.14 |
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ABP Club Ireland meetings - two iconic venues in Dublin and Belfast |
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| 30.7.14 |
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Ofgem - new rules to make it easier for small companies to compare energy suppliers |
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| 30.7.14 |
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BS 10125 - your last chance to comment on the replacement for PAS125, comments close at 11.59pm tomorrow, Thursday 31 July. |
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| 30.7.14 |
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Government - announces 2 new measures that give the green light for driverless cars to take to UK roads from January 2015 |
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| 30.7.14 |
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Daily Mail - Blow to drivers as AA warns whiplash law will push up the price of insurance premiums |
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| 30.7.14 |
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USA: Institute for Highway Safety - only MINI Countryman fares well in crash test; Nissan Leaf & Juke and Fiat 500L rated poor |
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| 29.7.14 |
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Alton's Warriors are ready for the 10k challenge |
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| 29.7.14 |
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AutoRestore's Eldridge dons lycra for Triathlon! |
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| 29.7.14 |
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Five arrested in Merseyside “crash for cash” case |
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| 29.7.14 |
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London - Mayor Boris Johnson plans to charge additional £10 for diesel cars to dive in central London from 2020 |
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| 29.7.14 |
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ABP Economic Climate Survey - a reminder for bodyshops to complete please |
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| 29.7.14 |
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OFFICIAL - new Jaguar XE model (3-series size), on sale early 2015; 75% of body will be new grade of high strength aluminium RC 5754 |
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| 28.7.14 |
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CMA (Comp Comm) - further consultation on rate cap for temporary replacement vehicles (remedy 1C) |
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| 28.7.14 |
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Collingwood Insurance Services considers sale |
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| 28.7.14 |
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Eyebox excels in business diversity! |
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| 28.7.14 |
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Axalta chooses Junair for its new Training Academy |
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| 28.7.14 |
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BEN - the automotive industry charity steps forward to offer help to the 1,244 Unipart Automotive staff who have lost their jobs |
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| 28.7.14 |
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Driving Licence - government cut fees by up to 32% |
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| 28.7.14 |
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LV= reports half year results; motor GWP down by 13%; in-force private motor policies also decline |
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| 28.7.14 |
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Personal Injury inducement legislation introduced by Government |
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| 28.7.14 |
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USA - FBI warns autonomous cars could be used as lethal weapons |
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| 27.7.14 |
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AA's British Insurance Premium Index celebrates being 20 years old |
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| 27.7.14 |
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Crash for Cash - drama as convicted man fails to turn-up for sentencing |
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| 27.7.14 |
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Autonomous Car Technology - issues arising for insurers |
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| 27.7.14 |
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Pimlico Plumbers - average job is £250 with £20 profit; their plumbers earn an average of £80,000 |
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| 27.7.14 |
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Mail on Sunday - simply calling your insurer to check your excess can increase your premiums - even if you con't make a claim |
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| 27.7.14 |
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CMA (Comp Comm) - publish 29 responses to their Provisional Decision on Remedies" |
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| 26.7.14 |
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Zenith Insurance and easyCar Club launch ground-breaking insurance incentive |
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| 25.7.14 |
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Andrew Page spearheads move to save Unipart Automotive branches and jobs - the official release |
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| 25.7.14 |
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Nissan - Safety Shield technology wins ‘Safety Award' category at the annual Auto Express awards |
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| 25.7.14 |
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Telegraph - "Will in-car cameras become standard equipment?" |
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| 25.7.14 |
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USA - ABC television's I-Team investigate poor quality repairs at insurer approved bodyshops (DRPs) |
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| 24.7.14 |
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Government - ups speed limit for HGVs from 40 to 50mph on single carriageways; consults on raising limit from 50 to 60 on dual carriageways |
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| 24.7.14 |
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Vertu (Bristol Street) - trading update; ahead of expectations (like-for-like turnover up 34.8%, profits up 9.9%) |
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| 24.7.14 |
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ECP responds to the collapse of Unipart Automotive |
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| 24.7.14 |
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ABI responds to the Which? ‘Stop Sneaky Fees and Charges’ campaign |
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| 24.7.14 |
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Unipart Automotive - Parts Alliance acquire 33 branches from administrators safeguarding 300 jobs |
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| 24.7.14 |
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Unipart Automotive- statement from Unipart Group |
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| 24.7.14 |
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Unipart Automotive- collapses into administration |
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| 24.7.14 |
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Which? - start new campaign to "Stop Sneaky Fees and Charges" on financial products |
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| 24.7.14 |
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MASS responds to Aviva's call to tackle UK’s compensation culture |
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| 24.7.14 |
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Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) - appoints Caroline Wayman as its chief ombudsman and CEO |
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| 24.7.14 |
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AA Motor Premium Index - 19.3% fall in 12 months – biggest annual drop ever; average comp premium now £504 |
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| 24.7.14 |
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Aviva - tackle UK’s compensation culture to cut £50 off motor premiums; call for ALL referral fees to be banned |
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| 23.7.14 |
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Fix Auto adds Crawley Down Group bodyshop onto its network |
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| 23.7.14 |
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Exane BNP Paribas - UK motor insurers fail to see a sustained recovery in prices |
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| 23.7.14 |
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Hyundai launches ‘Made for Trade’ parts programme |
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| 23.7.14 |
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ABP Economic Climate Survey - a reminder for bodyshops to complete please |
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| 23.7.14 |
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Norton launches new UK distribution warehouse |
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| 23.7.14 |
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AutoRestore - launches consumer campaign as it "continues to expand" |
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| 23.7.14 |
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AA - July Fuel Price Report: UK pump prices fall but EU considers fuel price regulation to stimulate price competition |
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| 23.7.14 |
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BMW - Graeme Grieve becomes MD of BMW UK replacing Tim Abbott who moves to head-up BMW in South Africa |
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| 22.7.14 |
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Chris Vickers RIP |
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| 22.7.14 |
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GSF enhances air con range |
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| 22.7.14 |
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Volvo new XC90 - new version includes two world-firsts to produce one of the safest cars in the world |
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| 21.7.14 |
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FT - "insurers dispute almost half of claims made by businesses and typically take three years to reach settlements" |
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| 21.7.14 |
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Allianz UK provides tailored insurance solution to BMW i3 and i8 drivers |
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| 21.7.14 |
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AutoRaise programme prepares a new apprentice for Classic Car Restoration |
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| 21.7.14 |
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MoneySupermarket - men make fewer claims than women - but men's claims are 15% higher |
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| 21.7.14 |
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Thatcham - new Mercedes C-Class now has "the best performing standard-fit automatic braking system"; moves down 5 insurance groups |
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| 21.7.14 |
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IMI issues statement re ATA Accreditation for accident repair |
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| 21.7.14 |
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DVLA - Updates and advice on abolition of the driving licence paper counterpart from Jan 2015 |
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| 20.7.14 |
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Unipart Automotive - last ditch talks with R Capital (owners of Gowring Ford) taking place this weekend; Euro Car Parts lose interest |
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| 18.7.14 |
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IMI launches ROI calculator to aid apprenticeship growth in the automotive sector |
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| 18.7.14 |
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Fix Auto Pontypridd gains second seal of approval from VWG |
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| 18.7.14 |
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Time for Change meeting hailed a success |
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| 18.7.14 |
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RSA in £150m savings drive |
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| 18.7.14 |
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ABP Club announce Ireland meetings with Headline Partner PPG Industries and Nexa Autocolor |
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| 18.7.14 |
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Morelli Group celebrates 30th anniversary golf day at the same venue |
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| 17.7.14 |
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Unipart Automotive - reports that the bids are in and a deal may be done by the weekend |
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| 17.7.14 |
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Unipart Automotive - the impact of the current situation on staff |
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| 17.7.14 |
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Allianz Global Assistance (formerly Mondial) - launch policy with Jackson Lee to cover the excess on motor, home and travel claims |
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| 17.7.14 |
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Insurance Bill - Government takes action to modernise 100 year-old insurance industry rules |
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| 17.7.14 |
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UK Customer Satisfaction Index - LV= ranks as best insurer; Skoda as best car manufacturer |
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| 17.7.14 |
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900 up for Glass's |
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| 17.7.14 |
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WNS - worldwide Q1 results: turnover up 7.3% to $131m; profits up 81% to $12.1m |
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| 17.7.14 |
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Platinum ARC appoints first female apprentice via the AutoRaise programme |
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| 17.7.14 |
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ACEA - car sales in Europe up 6.2% in first-half of year to 6.85 million units |
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| 17.7.14 |
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BMW - recalling 1.6 million E46 3-series (2000 to 2006) - 189,000 in UK - to replace possible faulty passenger air-bag |
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| 17.7.14 |
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Co-operative Insurance - calls for new team at the Department for Transport to urgently address young driver safety reforms |
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| 17.7.14 |
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BIBA - urges FCA to ensure price comparison websites stick to the rules |
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| 16.7.14 |
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Solera (Audatex) - announce Valexa Technologies as the new name for Sherwoods's UK claims related business which they now own |
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| 16.7.14 |
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Police in Scotland spent £1.17 million on repairing accident damaged vehicles last year - 60% over budget |
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| 16.7.14 |
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Motor Codes - reveals Garage of the Year winners; independent: Crescent Motoring Burton; dealer: Pebley Beach Hyundai Swindon |
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| 16.7.14 |
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Marshall Motpr Group choose LKQ Coatings for supply strategy |
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| 16.7.14 |
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USA - Automotive Recyclers Association applauds ruling that owner does not have to be told of recycled parts usage, but does for non-OE |
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| 16.7.14 |
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Morelli continues to expand - investing in infrastructure and staff |
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| 15.7.14 |
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Unipart Automotive - LKQ/Euro Car Parts emerge as strong front runner |
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| 15.7.14 |
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UK inflation - sharp rise to 1.9% in June |
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| 15.7.14 |
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SMMT and Dept for Transport - launch simplified type-approval process to save £millions for bodybuilders |
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| 15.7.14 |
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Balgores signs long term deal with Mirka UK |
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| 15.7.14 |
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Quest employees support local Heart Beat charity |
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| 15.7.14 |
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Stanners introduce the Air-Lift |
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| 14.7.14 |
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Crash for Cash - Staffordshire's Crime Commissioner declares war |
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| 14.7.14 |
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West Midlands - emergency services spent over £1.5million repairing crash damaged vehicles |
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| 14.7.14 |
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Wonga - appoint ex RSA group ceo, Andy Haste, as their new chairman |
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| 14.7.14 |
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Time for Change - your invitation to tomorrow's meeting between repairers and manufacturers in Manchester |
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| 14.7.14 |
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esure - appoint David Pitt (currently RSA Claims Director) as Chief Operating Officer to replace Gordon Hannah who is retiring |
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| 14.7.14 |
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GSF staff Race for Life for Cancer Research |
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| 14.7.14 |
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CarShop choose LKQ Coatings and ECP for total supply agreement |
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| 14.7.14 |
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Supreme Court refuses the Allianz appeal in the dispute with RSA over subrogated repair costs |
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| 14.7.14 |
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ABP Economic Climate Survey - reminder to bodyshops to complete the survey |
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| 14.7.14 |
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Quindell - trading update: turnover up 117%; profit up 187%; now has 100% of Ingenie |
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| 14.7.14 |
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Motofix announces support of BEN |
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| 12.7.14 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - strongest ever first-half year; worldwide sales up 14% on last year to over 240,000 unis |
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| 12.7.14 |
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'Crash for cash' - Private Detective Sheffield raises fraud awareness |
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| 11.7.14 |
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Direct Line Group in private talks to sell operations in Germany and Italy |
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| 11.7.14 |
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USA: LKQ to offer recycled parts through the CC TRUE Parts network |
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| 11.7.14 |
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Audatex - system back up and working 3.15pm |
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| 11.7.14 |
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Audatex - system problem being investigated; more news at 3.40pm |
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| 11.7.14 |
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Ireland: Setanta Insurance - Liquidation could 'take some time' |
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| 11.7.14 |
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Former Enterprise Rent-a-Car branch manager fined for stealing customer data and selling it to a claims management company |
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| 11.7.14 |
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Just Car Clinics - ensure CPC compiance training for own staff and offer this service to others |
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| 11.7.14 |
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Rob Smale posting |
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| 11.7.14 |
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Invitation: Bodyshop & Manufacturer Network Meeting - "Time for Change"; Tuesday 15 July |
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| 11.7.14 |
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Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) - successfully prosecute former rogue Enterprise manager for selling customer data to a CMC |
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| 11.7.14 |
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Sherwin-Williams appointed as refinishing supplier by Mazda UK |
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| 11.7.14 |
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MoneySupermarket - trading update; turnover and profit 9% ahead of last year |
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| 11.7.14 |
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USA: Honda- release new video highlighting "deficiencies" of non-oe parts; bumper where 42 of 45 points tested did not meet standard |
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| 10.7.14 |
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Which? - “These simple changes could save people money” – our response to ABI proposals on insurance renewal notices​​ |
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| 10.7.14 |
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ingenie - telematics firm celebrate winning the Insurance Start-Up Award at last night's British Insurance Awards |
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| 10.7.14 |
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Auto Windscreens - celebrate their award win at last nights British Insurance Awards |
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| 10.7.14 |
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Consumer Intelligence - ABI's renewal proposals will be welcomed by consumers who want clarity in policies, customer service and pricing |
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| 10.7.14 |
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MoneySuperMarket - welcome the ABI's proposal to make premium renewal time more transparent |
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| 10.7.14 |
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CAA - results for y/e Mch 2014 show 25% growth in value of claims handled; turnover and profit up |
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| 10.7.14 |
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ABP Member Services - Employment Law - Zero-hours contracts |
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| 10.7.14 |
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Farécla - free trolley when you buy G3 Complete Premium System Kit |
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| 10.7.14 |
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IMI welcomes Labour's plans for ‘Technical Degrees’ |
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| 10.7.14 |
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Ageas - "what would Rob Smale's mum want and expect in this situation?" |
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| 10.7.14 |
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CödeClean launch Ultra Fine Polish |
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| 10.7.14 |
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Imperial Automotive partners with AP Auto Panels to further improve distribution into Wrexham region |
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| 10.7.14 |
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ABI - propose improved clarity for customers by giving cost of last years premium alongside renewal premium |
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| 10.7.14 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - details of new Ingenium engine family to power new Jaguar XE and others from 2015 |
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| 09.7.14 |
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British Insurance Awards (from Post mag) - all the winners from tonights event; Ageas and Auto Windscreens big winners |
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| 09.7.14 |
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Brown Brothers golf day swings into action |
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| 09.7.14 |
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Sales manager jailed for fraudulent financial irregularities |
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| 09.7.14 |
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Motor Trader Awards - all the winners from tonights event; A & J Lawrence win Bodyshop award |
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| 09.7.14 |
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UK company profitability - a response for yesterday's "average man" |
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| 09.7.14 |
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IMI - ‘Technical Degrees' announcement from Labour party creates food for thought for future Governments |
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| 09.7.14 |
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Motor Trader Awards - awards presented tonight in London |
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| 09.7.14 |
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British Insurance Awards (BIA) from Post mag - awards presented tonight in London |
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| 09.7.14 |
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Unipart Group - issue statement to emphasise that Unipart Automotive is a completely separate company |
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| 09.7.14 |
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Confused.com - car premium index shows prices continue to fall, down 15% in last year to £579 - down 32% in last 3 years |
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| 09.7.14 |
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Symach - CARe choose FixLine for efficient repair processing |
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| 09.7.14 |
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Admiral Group announce first bond issue |
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| 09.7.14 |
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Innovation - win contract renewal in South Africa from leading motor manufacturer to manage warranties and service plans |
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| 09.7.14 |
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Aviva - presentation to anlalysts of the three central elements of Aviva's business strategy |
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| 09.7.14 |
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Admiral - trading update: UK car vehicle count increases 3% to 3.1 million but UK car turnover falls 7.6% to £0.85 billion |
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| 08.7.14 |
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Deafness claims set to be "the new whiplash"? |
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| 08.7.14 |
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'Ghost insurance broker' jailed for selling invalid motor policies to over 100 Asian drivers |
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| 08.7.14 |
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Unipart Automotive - close to administration; in talks with 3 possible buyers including LKQ / Euro Car Parts |
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| 08.7.14 |
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Prasco UK - fast-tracking Thatcham accreditation for front wings for 2011 on BMW 3-series; to go with existing front bumper accreditation |
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| 08.7.14 |
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Fuel prices - petrol hits highest price of 2014; still below the same time last year |
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| 08.7.14 |
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Andrew Page Group - rejoins The Parts Alliance which now approaches £1 billion turnover |
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| 08.7.14 |
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Direct Line - buy 15% stake in The Floow, UK telematics service provider |
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| 08.7.14 |
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Government - drops plans for 60 mph limit on stretches of M1 and M3; instead announces plans for them to become 'Smart' motorways |
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| 08.7.14 |
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Vauxhall - announce 550 new factory jobs; 300 at Ellesmere Port, 250 at Luton |
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| 08.7.14 |
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SkillAuto - IMI announce competition finalists - 6 Autobody and 6 Autorefinish; final at Skills Show in November |
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| 08.7.14 |
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Fix Auto Reading - close to hitting target of 40 vehicles a week, two months after new site opened |
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| 08.7.14 |
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World Skills – The 6 body repair industry apprentices selected for Squad UK and potentially compete for Team UK at World Skills 2015 |
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| 08.7.14 |
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Insurers and VMs appeal to government for autonomous emergency braking grants |
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| 08.7.14 |
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Cambria - acquire Hadley Green Garages (JLR dealer in North London) from Lookers for £10.5m; Cambria performing well |
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| 07.7.14 |
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ABP Club launches the 2014 UK Body Repair Industry Economic Climate Survey |
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| 07.7.14 |
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One Call Business Services announce 'Time for change' seminar |
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| 07.7.14 |
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Ageas - win £12.6m from warrant breach relating to purchase of Kwik-Fit Insurance Services |
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| 07.7.14 |
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Vauxhall - team up with ingenie to offer insurance for 18 - 21 year olds for just £99 on new Corsa |
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| 07.7.14 |
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Repair Link joins forces with LKQ Coatings |
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| 07.7.14 |
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RMI NAB - accuse CMA of failing to protect consumers interests; seek engagement with ABI; repeat call for independent lead body |
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| 07.7.14 |
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Imperial Automotive partners with Antons UK to further improve distribution into Liverpool region |
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| 07.7.14 |
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Automechanika - holding FREE hands-on 3-hour training sessions in English covering 11 key body repair subjects |
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| 07.7.14 |
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Axalta announce renewal of Mazda Europe approval |
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| 07.7.14 |
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IFED (Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department) - value in tackiling fraud recognised by Transport Committee's report |
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| 07.7.14 |
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Revive! - smart repair franchisor supports new NFDA used car standards |
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| 07.7.14 |
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NFDA (National Franchised Dealers Association) - launches new set of used car standards |
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| 07.7.14 |
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GoCompare - 1.7 million UK drivers would consider making a fraudulent claim for a personal injury |
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| 06.7.14 |
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Competition & Markets Authority - Unlawful Cartel Activity and Competition Compliance |
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| 06.7.14 |
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MyLicence database to reduce motor premiums by £15, says ABI |
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| 06.7.14 |
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Ireland - motor insurance set to increase as 
as economy recovers |
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| 05.7.14 |
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Hills expands operation enhancing their investment in supplying quality green parts to the industry |
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| 04.7.14 |
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KC Autos - purchase 10 new Isuzu twin-deck transporters |
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| 04.7.14 |
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MoneySuperMarket - averagecar insurance premium fell to £406 in June, a fall of 3.1% from June 2013 and 24% less than June 2011 |
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| 04.7.14 |
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Unipart - Advertising Standards Authority rule that braking performance comparison ad was misleading |
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| 04.7.14 |
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BIBA - response to House of Commons Transport Committee - 4th report on whiplash |
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| 04.7.14 |
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MASS - response to House of Commons Transport Committee - 4th report on whiplash |
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| 04.7.14 |
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SMMT - new van sales up 33% in March; YTD van sales up 17%; but new truck sales are down |
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| 04.7.14 |
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LV - Britains busiest speed camera? M60 Manchester which issued 9,326 fines in 2013; 1 in 7 motorists caught speeding in last 5 years |
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| 04.7.14 |
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Co-operative Insurance - response to House of Commons Transport Committee - 4th report on whiplash |
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| 04.7.14 |
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ABI - response to House of Commons Transport Committee - 4th report on whiplash |
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| 04.7.14 |
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SMMT – best half- year total for new car sales since 2005 at 1.287 million units |
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| 04.7.14 |
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EU - set tough recycling targets; 80% of packaging recycled by 2030; ban on burying recyclable waste in landfill by 2025 |
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| 04.7.14 |
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IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) - serious accidents in 20mph zones increased by 26% last year |
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| 04.7.14 |
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Mazda Europe - renews approval for another 2 years of Axalta’s three refinish brands – Cromax, Spies Hecker and Standox |
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| 04.7.14 |
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Ageas - response to House of Commons Transport Committee - 4th report on whiplash |
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| 04.7.14 |
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House of Commons Transport Committee - 4th report on "driving premiums down: fraud and the cost of motor insurance": action on whiplash |
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| 03.7.14 |
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LKQ Coatings announce the appointment of Andy Smith as Sales Director |
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| 03.7.14 |
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TRACKER - Wakefield and District Housing reduces insurance claims 26% with telematics |
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| 03.7.14 |
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Australia - NSW Parliament recommend licencing of assessors as part of overhaul of crash repair industry |
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| 03.7.14 |
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RMI NAB - continue to call for PAS125-into-BS10125 process to be put on hold |
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| 03.7.14 |
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Halo - confirm national expansion plan; 2nd site is on Centurion Way in Leeds; sites 3 and 4 are under offer |
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| 03.7.14 |
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BVRLA - technology will have huge impact on the way fleet industry chooses, operates and manages its vehicles |
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| 03.7.14 |
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RSA - sells its business in China for £71m; follows disposal of RSA businesses in the Baltics, Poland and Canada |
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| 03.7.14 |
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Redde plc (Helphire) - trading update: positive trend continues - results likely to exceed expectations |
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| 02.7.14 |
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Just Car Clinic launches Academy aimed at training and development of future generations of technicians |
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| 02.7.14 |
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ACIS - new on-line system help bodyshops ensures operatives and technicians are up to speed on their qualifications and renewals |
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| 02.7.14 |
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REMINDER - just 2 days left to comment on the CMA "Provisional Decision on Remedies"; deadline is 5pm this FRIDAY |
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| 01.7.14 |
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ABI - Paul Evans of AXA to be next chairman for two-year term from October |
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| 01.7.14 |
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Audatex - staff rise to challenge of "Pimp the Offices" |
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| 01.7.14 |
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AGM Services (part of the Junair Group) - congratulate technical director Andy Tomlinson on his 25 years of service |
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| 01.7.14 |
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Imperial Automotive - appoint Auto Supplies Chesterfield as a Distribution Partner |
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| 01.7.14 |
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Gladwins - gains Kia approval for Norwich branch |
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| 01.7.14 |
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Cobra - calls for DVLA to record fitment of Thatcham approved tracking systems on vehicle's V5C |
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| 01.7.14 |
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RMI NAB - survey says "insurers place cost savings above relationships, not just with their suppliers, but also with their policyholders" |
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| 01.7.14 |
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Volkswagen Group UK - sets up two new departments to improve its sales and aftersales service; Alison Jones oversees TPS plus Paint & Body |
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| 01.7.14 |
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SMMT - puiblish their 15th annual Automotive Sustainability Report |
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| 01.7.14 |
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AkzoNobel - sets new standard with advanced binder technology in Sikkens Autoclear 2.0 |
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| 01.7.14 |
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ABP – over 612,000 visits to Club website in first-half of year makes it the busiest ever; up 17% on last years record |
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| 30.6.14 |
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REMINDER - less than 4 days left to comment on the CMA "Provisional Decision on Remedies"; deadline is 5pm this FRIDAY |
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| 30.6.14 |
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LKQ - sign Patent Licence Agreement with Chrysler |
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| 30.6.14 |
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3M conducts survey into Social Media use - chance to win £250 Amazon vouchers |
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| 30.6.14 |
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Glasurit launches new high performance activator to optimise primer perfomance |
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| 30.6.14 |
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ABP Member Services - Employer Protect - Can shareholders of a company be classed as employees? |
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| 30.6.14 |
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LV - most recommended insurer by consumers according to YouGov survey |
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| 30.6.14 |
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ABP Member Services - Employer Protect - New Flexible Working Regulations take effect as of today |
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| 30.6.14 |
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Audi - confirms it is going down the plug-in hybrid route, rather than electric vehicle route of rival BMW |
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| 30.6.14 |
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AXA - study of British van drivers warns of dangerous driving from tailgating, reversing and tiredness |
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| 27.6.14 |
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MoJ - no of claims management companies registered to handle personal injury claims has fallen from 2,300 in Jan 2013 to 1,200 now |
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| 27.6.14 |
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Motor Codes - reveal UK's 20 most trusted garages; regional winners of 10 main dealers and 10 independent garages |
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| 27.6.14 |
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Green parts for carsh repair - standards and confidence are key! |
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| 27.6.14 |
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National-ARG appoints Gemini Accident Repair to network |
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| 27.6.14 |
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£100, 000 3M suspected counterfeit Paint Preparation System products picture released by City of London Police |
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| 27.6.14 |
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Honda (UK) reissues Total Loss Avoidance Programme for ALL bodyshops (Approved and Non-approved) |
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| 27.6.14 |
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The Trade Group issues a statement to assure customers regarding the 3M PPS investigation |
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| 27.6.14 |
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Bodyshop Solutions launch FlexiTherm - a new piece of equipment that is a BMW recommended repair method |
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| 27.6.14 |
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GYS launch Easyliner dent pulling system |
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| 27.6.14 |
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Nationwide - trading so far this year is "encouraging and in line with management expectations" |
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| 26.6.14 |
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Balgores signs long term agreement with Morelli Group |
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| 26.6.14 |
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Ireland - Glass's eSalvage service to help clean up vehicle disposal |
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| 26.6.14 |
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Innovation Group and Wunelli agree new partnership to assist insurers to reduce claims costs and improve customer propositions |
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| 26.6.14 |
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RSA - confirm appointment of Steve Lewis as new CEO for the UK and Western Europe from 1 Jan 2015 |
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| 26.6.14 |
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RSA - appoint Steve Lewis (head of general insurance at Zurich UK) as head of RSA's UK business reports Insurance Times |
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| 26.6.14 |
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IMI - vehicle paint and body apprentice starts increased in 2012/13 by 9.8% to 1,140 |
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| 26.6.14 |
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2013 road casualty statistics; down by 2% to lowest figure since national records began in 1926; deaths halved since 2000 to lowest ever |
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| 26.6.14 |
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Nationwide - announce contract extension with AXA personal lines worth £10 million per annum |
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| 26.6.14 |
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Car-O-Liner - The heats are on |
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| 26.6.14 |
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Movac backs Olympic Gold dream at Rio |
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| 26.6.14 |
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Stanners put candidates through their paces for WorldSkills squad selection |
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| 25.6.14 |
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Counterfeit 3M PPS (Paint Preparation System) case - police appealing for information; more than 2,500 boxes now seized |
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| 25.6.14 |
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Euro Car Parts - award contract to Sign Language to wrap all their new vans |
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| 25.6.14 |
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CMA ( formerly Comp Comm) - publish 59-pages of Qualitative Research Findings from their "Survey of Private Motor Insurance Policyholders" |
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| 25.6.14 |
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SMMT - Clare Balding to be celebrity guest speaker at this years annual dinner |
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| 25.6.14 |
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EuroNCAP - latest crash test results for 6 vehicles; only one is rated 5-star; four only get 3-star rating |
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| 25.6.14 |
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Motor Codes - appoints AA to inspect its 8,000 strong garage network; results will be published on website |
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| 25.6.14 |
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Auto Windscreens fit SmartWitness cameras to fleet |
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| 25.6.14 |
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Counterfeit 3M PPS™ Paint Preparation System case - 3 men arrested from Gwent and Banbury aged 60, 44 and 43 |
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| 25.6.14 |
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Enterprise keeps on moving |
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| 24.6.14 |
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Birmingham’s motor insurance premiums are now seven times higher than Aberdeen a new survey reveals |
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| 24.6.14 |
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Crash for cash - three convicted in scam estimated to cost the insurance industry £2.4m |
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| 24.6.14 |
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I Love Claims motor claims conference - the agenda is set |
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| 24.6.14 |
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Police arrest three on suspicion of supplying counterfeit 3M Paint Preparation System products |
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| 24.6.14 |
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Alllianz France selects TomTom telematics to underpin its new motor insurance solution |
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| 24.6.14 |
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Rainbow Trust to take part in Gumball Rally |
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| 24.6.14 |
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Quest Automotive Products to exhibit at Automechanika Frankfurt |
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| 24.6.14 |
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Australia - Air bag module data aids fight against fraud |
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| 24.6.14 |
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Volvo re-launches 'Borderline' Total Loss Avoidance Programme |
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| 24.6.14 |
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AA - Diesel drivers pay the price for cheaper petrol |
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| 24.6.14 |
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A B Crush Panelcraft awarded VW Bodyshop of the Year |
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| 23.6.14 |
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Garage owner who used street to repair cars ordered to pay £15k |
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| 23.6.14 |
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AA makes weak stock market debut |
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| 23.6.14 |
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Honda and Toyota add 2.8 million vehicles to airbag recall |
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| 23.6.14 |
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Forest Gate Corby - local paper covers their win at the British Bodyshop Awards |
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| 23.6.14 |
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JBS's valiant attempt to walk from London to Brighton ends disappointingly after 41 miles |
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| 23.6.14 |
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LKQ Coatings' inaugural golf day raises over £6,000 for The Rainbow Trust |
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| 23.6.14 |
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Australia - NSW enquiry news video - Are some smash repairers putting unsafe cars on the road? |
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| 23.6.14 |
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AA - Continuous Insurance Enforcement reduces uninsured vehicles on UK's roads |
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| 23.6.14 |
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Gladwins secures specilist sole supplier contracts |
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| 23.6.14 |
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Cooper sets site on the Eiffel Tower after completing the London to Brighton cycle ride |
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| 23.6.14 |
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Frost & Sullivan - Women in Cars - a mega trend for the automotive industry |
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| 23.6.14 |
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Government - ban use of CCTV to impose parking fines; tickets must be fixed to windscreen by wardens |
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| 23.6.14 |
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Middle East - 2 new magazines launch for the region; one from Australian Bodyshop News and one from Plenham (bodyshop mag) |
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| 23.6.14 |
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Admiral - stage Summerfest (starring Olly Murs) at Millennium Stadium in Cardiff - a party for their 5,000 staff and guests |
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| 23.6.14 |
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Symach introduces Drytron e-learning course for customers |
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| 23.6.14 |
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AA - confirm details of floatation; shares to start full trading on Thursday at 250p |
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| 22.6.14 |
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Sunday Times - car insurance premiums set to rise by as much as 15% over the next 12 months |
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| 20.6.14 |
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RMI NAB - publish analysis of first 9 questions from recent survey on repairers views of insurers |
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| 20.6.14 |
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NFU Mutual - wins coveted ‘Best Insurance Provider’ at Which? Awards 2014 |
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| 20.6.14 |
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Government - gives details of extra £168m for councils to fix 3 million potholes |
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| 20.6.14 |
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WBC Automotive - more details on their new high-tech energy-saving bodyshop in Bristol |
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| 20.6.14 |
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IMI - seeking your help in their search for Outstanding Achievers 2014 |
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| 20.6.14 |
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Cardiff University - fears over flattened batteries and running costs show public are still ambivalent about electric vehicles... |
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| 20.6.14 |
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Brian Leighton (Garages) Ltd - Land Rover bodyshop (and Nissan main dealer) in Howden "closed until further notice" |
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| 20.6.14 |
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Bennetts - UK's biggest motorbike insurance broker shows how use of social media has reduced complaints by 45% |
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| 20.6.14 |
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Peugeot - to halve model range over next few years from todays 26 models to 13 models as part of "Move Upmarket" strategy |
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| 20.6.14 |
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Ireland: Quinn Insurance - Quinn family sues Irish State for €4.5bn for loss of businesses |
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| 19.6.14 |
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Audatex - paint index increases by 1.3% on 23 June following recent BASF (Glasurit and RM) paint rise |
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| 19.6.14 |
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Audatex UK - link up with fellow Solera subsidiary HPI to provide joint claims solutions for insurers |
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| 19.6.14 |
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BVSF (British Vehicle Salvage Federation) - elect Percy Snow as their honorary chairman |
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| 19.6.14 |
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Allianz - announce major improvements to their handling of total losses with cats A & B being destructed within 7 days to safeguard public |
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| 19.6.14 |
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Ernst & Young - Motor insurance underwriting will return to loss-making in 2014, resulting in an inevitable rise in premiums |
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| 19.6.14 |
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Crash-for-cash - gangs now targetting white-van-mans |
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| 19.6.14 |
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Footman James - broker extends partnership with Ageas as it launches new classic vehicle insurance |
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| 19.6.14 |
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Land Rover - confirm new Land Rover Discovery Sport (on sale in 2015) will be built at Halewood creating 250 new jobs |
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| 19.6.14 |
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NFU Mutual - named "Most Trusted Motor Insurer" in survey of 35,000 people |
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| 19.6.14 |
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DVLA - encourages motorists to swap old blue vehicle registration certificate (log book/ V5C) for a new red one |
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| 19.6.14 |
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BIBA - warn classic car owners of the threat of being underinsured |
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| 19.6.14 |
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Thatcham - to provide 'Thatcham Integrated Methods' to the Dutch repair market via Audatex (ABZ) |
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| 19.6.14 |
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Quindell - Rob Terry stays as chairman while Robert Fielding becomes ceo; confident of meeting full year market expectations |
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| 18.6.14 |
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Grove Group - compete in Brathay RowRunner event in aid of underprivileged children |
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| 18.6.14 |
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CMA - insurers say remedies do not go far enough on credit hire charges and subrogated repair costs |
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| 18.6.14 |
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AGS - aims to raise £80,000 for charity from their 2014 Gumball Rally starting Fri 27 June |
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| 18.6.14 |
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House of Commons Transport Select Committee - announce new inquiry on "motoring of the future"; they want YOUR submissions |
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| 18.6.14 |
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NCI Vehicle Rescue plc - acquires AXA's book of pet insurance |
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| 17.6.14 |
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Audatex - Elder & Paton reap benefits of AudaMobile |
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| 16.6.14 |
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Granlyn's MD raises a small fortune for Birmingham Children's Hospital |
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| 16.6.14 |
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Spies Hecker celebrates a 20 year milestone |
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| 16.6.14 |
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New AutoRaise workshops focus on improving Key-to-Key times and Business Performance |
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| 16.6.14 |
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Which? - respond to CMA provisional remedies and launch campaign for fair renewals |
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| 16.6.14 |
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Toyota - collaborating with Panasonic to allow car owners to control their home appliances from their car |
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| 16.6.14 |
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3M - exhibiting at Goodwood Festival of Speed; competition to win one of 3 pairs of tickets |
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| 16.6.14 |
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Halo Accident Repair Centres - appoint Eddie Logworth as executiove chairman; new branch opens in Leeds later this month |
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| 16.6.14 |
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ACEA (European Automobile Manufacturers' Association) - innovation and trade key to growth |
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| 16.6.14 |
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Saga - MyLicence car insurance initiative could mean lower premiums for over-50s drivers |
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| 16.6.14 |
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Vauxhall - sign new long-term contract with Autogreen for recycling end-of-life vehicles |
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| 14.6.14 |
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IMI Core Automotive NOS Review - employer input required for Expert Working Group |
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| 14.6.14 |
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EY outlines why motor insurers face a difficult future |
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| 14.6.14 |
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Sikkens launches Rapid Air AS for fast and flexible drying performance |
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| 14.6.14 |
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ECP launch Platinum Plus lighting range at ABP's National Meeting |
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| 14.6.14 |
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KC Autos invests exclusively with Isuzu for 10 new twin deck transporters |
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| 14.6.14 |
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Wunelli stikes deal with Chinese insurer and targets the American market |
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| 14.6.14 |
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Electric carmaker Tesla to open up its patents to remove technological barriers |
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| 14.6.14 |
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AA welcomes teh CMAs Provisional Remedies but points out that other government review have already led to dramatic premium falls |
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| 13.6.14 |
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I Love Claims Motor Claims Conference - now less than 2 weeks away - book your place today! |
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| 13.6.14 |
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Sikkens adds Autoclear 2.0 for the perfect finish |
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| 13.6.14 |
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Jo Baillie-Smith's 106km Brighton Trek in aid of the British Heart Foundation |
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| 13.6.14 |
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Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions enhances daily rental proposition |
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| 13.6.14 |
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Cardamon acquires ULR Additions, the legal expenses provider |
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| 13.6.14 |
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TTS360 wins Europcar account |
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| 13.6.14 |
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ABP Club National Meeting at Thatcham - an overview and thank you |
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| 12.6.14 |
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USA - CARSTAR's 440 franchised repair shops generated a record $641m of turnover in 2013 |
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| 12.6.14 |
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Co-operative Insurance - welcome the CMA's Provisional Decision on Remedies |
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| 12.6.14 |
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Ageas Insurance - response to the CMA's Provisional Decision on Remedies |
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| 12.6.14 |
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Aviva - welcomes the CMA's Provisional Decision on Remedies, but more can be done |
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| 12.6.14 |
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Salvage - when does a vehicle become waste? |
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| 12.6.14 |
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Fix Auto adds five new site in Scotland |
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| 12.6.14 |
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Accident Exchange welcomes the CMA's support of the GTA but says they have 'a lot more work to do in a very short timeframe' |
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| 12.6.14 |
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Forum of Insurers Lawyers welcomes the CMA report pushing for a level playing field between insurers |
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| 12.6.14 |
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Dealer profitability forges ahead |
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| 12.6.14 |
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BIBA 'broadly supports' the CMA's Provisional Decision on Remedies |
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| 12.6.14 |
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ABI welcomes the CMA's Provisional Decision on Remedies |
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| 12.6.14 |
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CHO responds to the CMA's Provisional Decision on Remedies |
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| 12.6.14 |
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Thatcham - Get Repair Aware with escribe |
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| 12.6.14 |
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CMA - provisional remedies; full details |
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| 12.6.14 |
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CMA publishes its "Provisional Decision on Remedies" |
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| 11.6.14 |
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ABP Employer Protect: Employment and the 2014 FIFA World Cup |
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| 11.6.14 |
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ABP analysis highlights shocking lack of profitability in UK’s top 15 Independent Bodyshop Groups |
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| 11.6.14 |
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Quindell - denied full listing on London Stock Market; at 1pm, shares down 19% to 14p |
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| 11.6.14 |
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Warranty Direct reports £215 garage labour rates |
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| 11.6.14 |
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SARIS Coatings appoints Chemist / Colourist |
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| 10.6.14 |
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Jobs under threat as Lifestyle Ford Horsham moves to new premises and closes accident repair centre |
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| 10.6.14 |
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Henkel - Proven hand cleaner conforms to new EU cosmetic regulations |
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| 10.6.14 |
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EXCLUSIVE - DWS accounts show turnaround to £1.41 m pre-tax profit; now second highest profit margin of the top 10 groups |
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| 10.6.14 |
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Credit Hire Organisation urges the CMA to retain the GTA framework, "which represents the best outcome for consumers" |
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| 10.6.14 |
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ABP Club delighted with write-off campaign progress |
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| 10.6.14 |
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ABP Member Services; MT Insurance - advice on Material Facts |
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| 10.6.14 |
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Over £12,000 raised for BEN via this year’s London Marathon |
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| 10.6.14 |
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Birketts announces Head of Automotive Industry Group |
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| 10.6.14 |
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Quest staff support ‘sponsor a phonebox' charity scheme |
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| 10.6.14 |
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Motorists face a £10,000 maximum fine for speeding on the motorway |
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| 09.6.14 |
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Write-offs - government Q & A on abolition of VIC check |
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| 09.6.14 |
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Rye Street Group - open new branch in Braintree, making it their 6th site |
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| 09.6.14 |
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Write-offs - government to abolish VIC check from October 2015 |
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| 09.6.14 |
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GYS bolsters Technical Sales Engineering team |
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| 09.6.14 |
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APU welcomes government crackdown on motor fraud |
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| 09.6.14 |
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ABP Club to update the UK Body Repair Industry Guide to Retail Charges 2014/2015 |
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| 09.6.14 |
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AA - confirm intention to float in the second half of June 2014 |
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| 09.6.14 |
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Quindell - update on move to a full stock market listing |
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| 09.6.14 |
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JCT600 - bodyclinic in Bradford enters Porsche restoration competition with customers classic 911 |
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| 09.6.14 |
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UK Government - to draw up new laws to allow driverless cars on Britain's roads |
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| 08.6.14 |
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Plunkys All Stars triumph in charity football match |
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| 08.6.14 |
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JCC's 10K run raises over £3,300 for Macmillan Cancer Support |
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| 08.6.14 |
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ABP Club national meeting and Repair Focus details - final call to book your place |
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| 08.6.14 |
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MIB welcomes Northern Ireland's plans to fall into line with England, Scotland and Wales for continuous motor cover |
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| 08.6.14 |
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Ireland - Setanta has formally cancelled its insurance policies |
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| 07.6.14 |
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Ministry of Justice - honest motorists to benefit from major new government crackdown on insurance fraud; further rules on whiplash claims |
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| 06.6.14 |
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Brake - Fleet Safety award winners |
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| 06.6.14 |
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AA - Acromas lining business up for imminent £4 billion floatation |
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| 06.6.14 |
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Post mag Claims Awards - full list of winner; Ageas take 3 awards |
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| 05.6.14 |
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LKQ Corporation named in the Fortune 500 - a list of the largest companies in America by revenue |
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| 05.6.14 |
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Northgate appoints new site manager into refurbished Banbury site |
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| 05.6.14 |
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SMMT celebrates longest-ever period of growth for the UK new car market |
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| 05.6.14 |
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Daimler AG approves Axalta Coating Systems brands (Standox and Spies Hecker) in Russia, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland and Luxembourg |
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| 05.6.14 |
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Euro Car Parts opens seven new branches - now 162 branches in total |
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| 05.6.14 |
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Fix Auto Pontypridd Gains Mercedes Approval |
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| 04.6.14 |
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RAC - question why retail price of diesel is 6p litre higher than petrol, when their wholesale price is the same |
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| 04.6.14 |
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Queen's Speech - a boost for business |
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| 04.6.14 |
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Dawn raids - 4 arrested in suspected ‘crash for cash’ gang |
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| 04.6.14 |
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Bob Price - bodyshop owner from Stroud, killed during Isle of Man TT Race |
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| 04.6.14 |
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Silverstone Classic Motor Racing Festival (July 25 - 27) to celebrate John Surtees with dinner compered by Radio 2's Johnnie Walker |
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| 04.6.14 |
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Alton Cars Group continues expansion programme |
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| 04.6.14 |
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ERS (Equity Red Star) - appoint Jon Byford (head of motor personal lines intermediary at AXA) to head uo retail underwriting |
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| 04.6.14 |
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Consumer Intelligence - "consumers want clear, simple insurance written in plain English" |
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| 04.6.14 |
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Women’s Automotive Group - next meeting scheduled for 25 June |
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| 04.6.14 |
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EuroNCAP - tests 4 Heavy Quadricycles; "all performed very poorly"; "some show serious risks of life threatening injuries" |
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| 04.6.14 |
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Ford - shows lighweight concept version of new Mondeo |
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| 04.6.14 |
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Motor Vehicle Repair Health and Safety Forum overview and minutes |
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| 03.6.14 |
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M & S Accident Repairs - first approved bodyshop to be appointed by Saab |
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| 03.6.14 |
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Junair Spraybooths launch redesigned website |
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| 03.6.14 |
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Urban traffic congestion has become significantly worse |
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| 03.6.14 |
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ABP Club National Club Meeting - Thatcham - 12 June |
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| 03.6.14 |
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Minden Dust Extraction secures its first orders for the Chinese market |
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| 03.6.14 |
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HBC Vehicle Services win 3 year deal to handle ERS salvage |
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| 03.6.14 |
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Volvo - new XC90 (due later this year) will do away with buttons; they will be replaced by large tablet-like touch screen |
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| 03.6.14 |
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Zenith Insurance (Markerstudy Group) - becomes insurance provider to easyCar Club, the UK’s first peer-to-peer vehicle hire service |
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| 02.6.14 |
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UK National Crime Agency - two-week opportunity for UK to reduce threat from powerful computer virus |
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| 02.6.14 |
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Motor Codes - launches Vehicle Warranty Products code of practice, approved by the Trading Standards Institute. |
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| 02.6.14 |
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LKQ - finalise acquisition of 5 distributors in Netherlands, which were customers of Sator (the LKQ subsidiary in Nehtherlands) |
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| 02.6.14 |
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British Bodyshop Awards - in pictures |
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| 02.6.14 |
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M& S Car Insurance - guarantee to beat cardholders renewal quote by at least £50 |
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| 02.6.14 |
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Ford - to offer Adaptive Steering in Europe from early next year |
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| 02.6.14 |
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Renault - forced to re-think its ambitious electric vehicle plans with only 19,000 sold wordwide last year |
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| 02.6.14 |
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Bank of England governor, Mark Carney - "we're watching you" he warns the insurance companies |
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| 02.6.14 |
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Driverless (autonomous driving) cars - could result in "the motor insurance industry as we know it ceasing to exist in 25 years' time" |
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| 02.6.14 |
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James Alpe launches re-designed website |
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| 02.6.14 |
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ABP Member Services; the new Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 |
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| 02.6.14 |
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ABP Member Services; Motor Trade Insurance - how do you choose an insurance company? |
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| 02.6.14 |
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Accident Exchange - new research reveals 7% increase in rear-end collisions |
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| 02.6.14 |
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RAC - to float at £2billion valuation; nice profit for Caryle Group who bought it for £1 billion from Aviva in Sept 2011 |
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| 02.6.14 |
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Lloyds of London - to move out of its iconic building in 2020 says Sunday Times report |
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| 01.6.14 |
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Canada: Fix Auto Canada annual conference featured “A Clear Vision for the Future” |
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| 01.6.14 |
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ABP – busiest month ever for ABP website in May with over 106,000 visits (up 15% on 2013) from over 28,000 unique visitors |
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| 31.5.14 |
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BS 10125 - replacement for PAS125 - draft version NOW available on-line for YOU to view and comment upon |
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| 30.5.14 |
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Australia - "New safety fears over counterfeit car parts" |
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| 30.5.14 |
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TTS360 - agreement with Istrak Telematics to provide incident management service for HGV fleets as soon as collision occurs |
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| 30.5.14 |
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CAA - selects TomTom fleet management technology to reduce road risk and fleet claim costs for customers |
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| 30.5.14 |
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Easi-Drive - 24 hour First Response Unit is growing in popularity |
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| 30.5.14 |
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Deloitte - UK motor insurance market lost money last year; personal lines motor made a profit, commercial lines motor made a loss |
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| 30.5.14 |
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AA Insurance - appoint new MD, Janet Connor, currently MD of RSA's More Than brand |
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| 30.5.14 |
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ALS (Auto Logistic Solutions) - raise over £1,600 in support of Child Poverty Action Group |
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| 30.5.14 |
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AA Insurance - welcomes ABI fraud detection figures |
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| 30.5.14 |
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ABI - value of fraudulent insurance claims uncovered by insurers rose by 18% to a record £1,300 million in 2013 |
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| 30.5.14 |
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Caffyns - results for y/e Mch 2014; turnover up 17%; profits up 40% |
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| 29.5.14 |
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Employers to fork out for a third of apprenticeship training as government tells bosses to pay providers for first time |
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| 29.5.14 |
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ERS (formerly Equity Insurance Group) - responsible for the 350,000th transaction through Sherwoods credit hire system CHOX |
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| 29.5.14 |
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KPMG - UK insurers should adopt a retailing mentality and embrace digital channels; UK customers give insurers low ratings |
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| 29.5.14 |
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BS 10125 (PAS 125) - draft out for public consultation on 1 June; open for comments until 31 July |
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| 29.5.14 |
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M D Groom Car Body Repairs - owner has company logo tattooed on his arm |
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| 29.5.14 |
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Axalta Coatings - opens its new Training Academy in Welwyn Garden City |
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| 29.5.14 |
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Selsia - repair costs in network are 24% below industry average at £1,018 |
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| 28.5.14 |
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London - congestion charge rises 15% to £11.50 from 16 June. |
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| 28.5.14 |
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DVSA - how the EU Roadworthiness Package will affect the MOT test over the next 8 years |
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| 28.5.14 |
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Cougar ARC in Luton - celebrate success at British Bodyshop Awards |
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| 28.5.14 |
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Laird Assessors - announce strategic partnership with Accident Rehab |
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| 28.5.14 |
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Google - to build 100 self-driving cars for testing this summer in California |
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| 28.5.14 |
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Aston Martin - invests £20 million in new manufacturing facilities at Gaydon for their next generation of sport cars |
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| 28.5.14 |
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AutoRaise - Rye Street Group joins AutoRaise apprenticeship programme |
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| 28.5.14 |
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Institute of Advanced Motorists - publish list of top speeding offences headed by 149mph on M25 |
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| 27.5.14 |
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RSA - Stephen Hester rules out further cut-backs in UK motor market in the short term, but warns it is not a "sacred cow" |
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| 27.5.14 |
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Solera - acquire sachcontrol AG; will extend reach into property insurance claims in Germany and Austria |
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| 27.5.14 |
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FCA - calls on brokers to better manage conflicts of interest when dealing with small business clients |
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| 27.5.14 |
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car2go - car-sharing joint venture between Mercedes and Europcar, closes its UK operations after 18 months |
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| 27.5.14 |
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Citroen UK - Arnaud Leclerc appointed Managing Director, replacing Linda Jackson who is promoted to CEO of Citroen brand |
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| 27.5.14 |
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FISITA (International Federation of Automotive Engineering Societies) - Chris Mason leaves Motor Codes to join FISITA as CEO |
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| 27.5.14 |
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Mirka bolsters technical sales team with North West appointment |
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| 27.5.14 |
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Axalta celebrates 30,000 spectrophotometer sales in the past decade |
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| 27.5.14 |
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ABP Club - Thatcham meeting reminder |
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| 27.5.14 |
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Ireland: Setanta - Irish Brokers Association (IBA) calls for access to Insurance Compensation Fund to cover unpaid claims |
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| 27.5.14 |
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ComparetheMarket - to create equivalent of TripAdvisor for reviews by buyers & claimants of financial services including insurance |
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| 27.5.14 |
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Motor Codes - competition opens for Garage of the Year |
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| 26.5.14 |
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British Insurance Awards (BIA) from Post mag - final list of the finalists; ceremony on 9 July at Albert Hall |
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| 26.5.14 |
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Quindell - executive chairman Rob Terry received total remuneration of £1.3m last year |
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| 26.5.14 |
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LKQ - share tipster Motley Fool says this could be a great time to buy |
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| 26.5.14 |
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TTi Global - ceo, Lori Baker, spoke at the 2014 IBIS in Barcelona on Employer Brand and Marketing Strategies for Recruitment |
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| 26.5.14 |
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Reids Accident Repair Centre, Stranraer - police investigating theft of £15,000 of equipment |
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| 26.5.14 |
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VW - all-new Passat, due in Oct 2014, will use range of advanced materials – inc high-strength, hot-formed steel and aluminium |
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| 26.5.14 |
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'Cash for Crash' - Birminham bus route cancelled to avoid any more claims |
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| 23.5.14 |
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Fix Auto - add two in the Midlands; Fix Auto Coalville ( A to Z Body Repair Centre) and Fix Auton Lichfield) (Lichfield ARC) |
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| 23.5.14 |
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Helphire Group plc- EGM votes in favour of name change to Redde plc and the 1 for 10 share consolidation |
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| 23.5.14 |
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Winn Solicitors gain silver standard award for Investors in People |
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| 23.5.14 |
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Auto Windscreens expands locations |
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| 23.5.14 |
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Standox - Efficient refinishing with One Visit Application |
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| 23.5.14 |
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Schroders - new free report on future of self-driving cars |
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| 23.5.14 |
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Quindell - 1 for 15 share consolidation to take place on 19 June |
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| 23.5.14 |
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Saga - floatation share price set at 185p; gives market capitalisation of £2.1 billion; 50% of shares to retail investors |
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| 22.5.14 |
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RAB Lee Memorial Golf Day raises over £19K for chosen charities |
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| 22.5.14 |
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2014 AGS Gumball Rally gets ready to roll |
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| 22.5.14 |
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Markerstudy bolsters business development team |
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| 22.5.14 |
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EMM recognised for financially solid status as it receives Graydon Award! |
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| 22.5.14 |
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USA: first ever Automechanika USA to take place in April 2015 in Chicago in association with ABRN |
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| 22.5.14 |
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AA -Fuel Price Report for May 2014; prices unchanged |
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| 22.5.14 |
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Autodata - under new ownership; Bowmark Capital investment company plus Five Arrows (investing arm of Rothschild Group) |
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| 22.5.14 |
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Claims Magazine (Barker Brooks) - Claims Innovation awards took place last night in Manchester; full list of winners |
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| 22.5.14 |
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Allianz - review of its SME business will affect 98 jobs |
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| 22.5.14 |
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Allianz - review of its SME business will affect 98 jobs |
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| 22.5.14 |
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Saga - despite exceptional demand from private investors, float price cut as institutional investors are less enthusiastic |
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| 21.5.14 |
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Polywaste increases fleet to meet bodyshop demand |
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| 21.5.14 |
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Veracity launches unique motor claims consultancy service |
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| 21.5.14 |
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Cooke & Mason advise on MT insurance warranty |
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| 21.5.14 |
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I Love Claims release a fantastic line-up for the 5th Motor Claims Conference |
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| 21.5.14 |
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Intelligent Funding Business bolsters senior team with Sales Director appointment |
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| 21.5.14 |
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Kelly Dalwood - Congratulations on becoming a mother |
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| 21.5.14 |
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Just Car Clinics - first national accident repair group to join FOXY Lady Approved network |
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| 21.5.14 |
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Teenagers car stolen - but it was fitted with Carrot Insurance telematics box; thief scored perfect 10 for his driving |
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| 21.5.14 |
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ABP Club National Meeting - Thatcham - Thursday 12 June |
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| 21.5.14 |
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Glass's - UK car market continues to grow as new car registrations increase |
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| 21.5.14 |
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RSA reafirms commitment to UK motor despite axing 35 per cent of its broker relationships |
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| 21.5.14 |
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Merc LWB Sprinter mobile smart repair van for sale |
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| 21.5.14 |
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Thatcham - ask fleet market for help with campaign to promote fitment of AEB (autonomous emergency braking ) |
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| 21.5.14 |
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Claims Magazine (Barker Brooks) - Claims Innovation awards take place tonight in Manchester; full list of finalists |
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| 21.5.14 |
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Australia: Gemini Accident Repairs Centre win Business Excellence Award |
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| 20.5.14 |
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Wunelli - insurance telematics provider bought by LexisNexis Risk Solutions (part of Reed Elsevier) |
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| 20.5.14 |
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Porsche - bonnet on new Macan is world's largest aluminium vehicle panel; car has 5,200 spot welds |
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| 20.5.14 |
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IBIS - highlights from todays proceedings in Barcelona |
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| 20.5.14 |
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Collision Solutions Accident Management - riase £4,000 for Help for Heroes in 'Benidorm or Bust Rally' |
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| 20.5.14 |
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British Bodyshop Awards raises £10,000 for charities |
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| 20.5.14 |
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Financial Ombudsman- complaints regarding motor insurance fall by 8% |
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| 20.5.14 |
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Ageas - win five year deal to continue providing John Lewis car insurance |
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| 20.5.14 |
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Two million drivers at risk of invalidating their car insurance by 'fronting' |
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| 20.5.14 |
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Cunningham celebrates Glaisyers Champagne success |
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| 20.5.14 |
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GYS launch multi-torch MIG welder |
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| 20.5.14 |
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Annual inflation rate – first rise since last summer; CPI rises to 1.8% for year to April 2014; RPI unchanged at 2.5% |
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| 20.5.14 |
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Courtesy Car written off after colliding with a 22-stone pig |
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| 20.5.14 |
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RSA - sells Noraxis, its insurance brokerage business in Canada, for $500m |
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| 19.5.14 |
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ACIS ASCRIBE gets 'Royal' seal of approval |
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| 19.5.14 |
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Euro Car Parts - Branch Manager of the Year drives off in brand new Porsche |
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| 19.5.14 |
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Innovation - half-year results; continuing to explore further acquisition opportunities in the motor sector |
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| 18.5.14 |
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USA - Repair facility seeks class action against 7 insurers, alleging conspiracy to control repairs cost |
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| 18.5.14 |
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Telematics - drivers without 'black box' technology could be forced off of the roads within 10 years |
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| 17.5.14 |
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BMW - confirm they will "use carbon fibre in the next 7-series" (G11) on sale in 2015 |
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| 17.5.14 |
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BMW - invest $200 million to triple production capacity at SGL carbon-fibre factory |
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| 16.5.14 |
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Peter Wood - founder of Direct Line and esure, moves into the property business as chairman of Royalton |
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| 16.5.14 |
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Competition Commission (CMA) - publish summary of response hearings from Mch 2014 hearings with Quindell and Helphire |
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| 16.5.14 |
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eCall - passed as law by the European Council; will be a legal requirement on all new cars after Oct 2017 |
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| 16.5.14 |
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Motor Trader - full list of finalist for awards on 9 July; bodyshop award has 5 finalists |
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| 16.5.14 |
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Government urged to support safer lorries against industry wrecking tactics |
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| 16.5.14 |
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Henkel - launch FIFA World Cup website with chance to win great prizes |
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| 16.5.14 |
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Allianz - review approved repairer network and reduce nuumber of approved site |
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| 16.5.14 |
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ACEA - passenger car registrations in Europe up 4.6% in April; up 7.4% year-to-date |
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| 16.5.14 |
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'Crash for cash' duo spared prison sentence |
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| 16.5.14 |
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Accident Exchange renews contract with Spire Automotive Group |
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| 16.5.14 |
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Markerstudy's creation stands out at BIBA 2014 |
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| 15.5.14 |
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AkzoNobel strengthens its bodyshop offering |
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| 15.5.14 |
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AutoRaise - inaugral Apprentice of the Year award won by Michael Chambers from Fix Auto Croydon at British Bodyshop Awards |
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| 15.5.14 |
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Former shadow home secretary David Davis MP says insurance industry would benefit from significant deregulation |
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| 15.5.14 |
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Bodyshop magazine - holding charity event on 5 June to honour John Surtees |
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| 15.5.14 |
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BIBA - calls for insurance consumers to never be turned away |
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| 15.5.14 |
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IMI - reveals its 3-year growth strategy; includes big push overseas |
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| 15.5.14 |
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USA - Subaru WRX STo named safest car on sale in America by the IIHS |
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| 15.5.14 |
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Aviva - Q1 trading update; UK general insurance premiums down 8% |
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| 15.5.14 |
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Allianz - Q1 trading statement; turnover up 4.3% but profits fall 47%; profitability hit by weather claims |
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| 14.5.14 |
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RAC - win 5-year accident management contract for Hitachi Capital's fleet of 20,000 vehicles |
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| 14.5.14 |
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BBC - Audi 'lied' about safety testing of vehicles |
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| 14.5.14 |
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Intelligent Funding Business launches with £240m funding line focused on bodyshops |
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| 14.5.14 |
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Fix Auto UK celebrates British Bodyshop Awards success in a FOURmidable night! |
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| 14.5.14 |
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Norton bolsters refinish sales team |
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| 14.5.14 |
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RMI NAB - want BSi to suspend progress on BS10125 (the update of PAS125) pending outcome of Comp Comm (CMA) report in Sept |
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| 14.5.14 |
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Euro NCAP - two new crash test results; new Mercedes C-class gets 5-stars; Hyundai i10 gets 4-stars |
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| 14.5.14 |
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Lookers - Q1 trading update; "excellent trading performance....record result" |
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| 14.5.14 |
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Admiral - Q1 trading update; UK car policy numbers up 2% to 3.08 million cars, but UK car premiums down 11% to £384m |
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| 14.5.14 |
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Markerstudy introduces ‘FRED’ at BIBA |
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| 14.5.14 |
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Ageas - £4.6m loss in challenging Q1 as a result of weather claims |
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| 14.5.14 |
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Excellence is rewarded! The 2014 British Bodyshop Awards winners |
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| 13.5.14 |
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PG Automotive appoint Karl Horsley as Divisional Manager |
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| 13.5.14 |
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Quest - Carl Haythornthwaite is named as European Brand Manager for Matrix System |
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| 13.5.14 |
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Repair Focus all set for 12 June |
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| 12.5.14 |
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Solera (Audatex) - acquire UK claims business from Sherwood covering the car-rental billing and pet insurance markets |
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| 12.5.14 |
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Imperial Automotive - open new distribution centre in Warrington, trading as North West Car Panels |
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| 12.5.14 |
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Just Car Clinics staff close in on charity target |
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| 12.5.14 |
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Amaric introduces Hamach Central Dust Extraction – a first for the UK |
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| 12.5.14 |
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M&M Fix Auto Stoke's Mick Whitehead recognised at local Business Awards |
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| 12.5.14 |
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Traffic levels on Britain’s roads in Q1 2014 were greater than for any quarter since 2008. |
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| 12.5.14 |
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Ford - building £multi-million new training centre in Daventry to open in early 2015 |
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| 11.5.14 |
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Plunkett 's charity football match update - everybody welcome on 22 May |
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| 11.5.14 |
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eCall - Mail on Sunday covers story with headline of "EU to bug every new car in UK with tracker chips from October 2015" |
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| 11.5.14 |
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Ireland - Setanta to cancel motor insurance cover despite premiums being paid |
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| 11.5.14 |
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'Crash for Cash' - a further 15 defendants deny allegations |
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| 11.5.14 |
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Octoral website goes live |
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| 09.5.14 |
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Competition Commission (now CMA) - publish summary transcripts of hearings with Acc Exch, Kindertons, Enterprise, MVDA and BVSF |
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| 09.5.14 |
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Global Automotive Refinish Coatings Market 2014-2018 - new report available; 56 pages for £1,600 |
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| 09.5.14 |
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Atlas Copco Compressors UK - achieve Triple Certification - and set sights on ISO 50001 |
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| 09.5.14 |
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Insurane Times Claims Awards - full list of winners; Ageas win 3 awards; Winn Assist among other winners |
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| 09.5.14 |
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Kia - to recall 7,200 Sportage and Soul models in UK for seat-belt pre-tensioner check |
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| 09.5.14 |
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Whiplash reforms - MoJ calls for feedback |
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| 08.5.14 |
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Bodyshop Solutions announces iPad winner |
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| 08.5.14 |
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Car hacking - thousands of vehicles are being stolen using cheap gadgets bought online |
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| 08.5.14 |
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Synchronicity - a ‘sure thing’ for Sure Thing Insurance |
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| 08.5.14 |
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Farecla's Lord Fusor Q2 offer |
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| 08.5.14 |
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British Bodyshop Awards - joining instructions |
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| 08.5.14 |
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AXA and BIBA (British Insurance Brokers Association) - launch new claims transparency initiative making claims process clearer for customers |
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| 08.5.14 |
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Motor Codes - advertises on TalkSport radio to boost awareness of standard |
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| 08.5.14 |
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Mazda - insurance scheme enjoys rapid take-up from customers ; accident management scheme "Call Mazda First" also enjoying success |
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| 08.5.14 |
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Gateshead College - 7 body repair students get places as apprentices, including 3 with Trewicks ARC |
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| 08.5.14 |
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IMI - unifies managerial training under common standard - ‘Automotive Management and Leadership Competency Framework’ |
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| 08.5.14 |
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Audatex - paint index to increase following BASF (Glasurit and R-M) paint price rise |
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| 08.5.14 |
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Tecreports appoints Mike Taylor as General Manager |
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| 08.5.14 |
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Carlac appoints Graham Leslie as Business Development Director |
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| 08.5.14 |
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'Crash for Cash' - Defendants deny allegations |
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| 08.5.14 |
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Fix Auto Reading - local paper, Reading Post, covers opening of new site |
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| 08.5.14 |
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Solera - Q3 results; worldwide turnover up 22% in Q3 |
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| 08.5.14 |
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RSA - trading update; UK personal motor down 40% as they exit unprofitable business; UK commercial motor down 14% |
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| 07.5.14 |
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IMI - presents findings of ROI study to All Party Parliamentary Apprenticeships Group |
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| 07.5.14 |
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Bodyshop Fellowship appointed by BCR Associates |
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| 07.5.14 |
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Perth College - award first City & Guilds VDA in Scotland to Elder & Paton employee; on-site and on-line testing |
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| 07.5.14 |
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SMMT - new car sales in April up 8.2%; 26th consecutive month of growth; full year forecast raised to 2.4 million |
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| 07.5.14 |
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British Bodyshop Awards - over 300 companies and 915 guests booked on so far! |
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| 07.5.14 |
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Australia - Mercedes-Benz accuses insurers of playing with people's lives when fitting non-OE parts; "they have blood on their hands" |
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| 07.5.14 |
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Vertu (Bristol St Motors) - results for y/e 28 Feb 2014; turnover up 33%, profits up 259%; bodyshops - up 5.6% with 2 new sites added |
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| 07.5.14 |
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esure - trading update; in-force policies up 9.5% on premium down 0.5% |
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| 07.5.14 |
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Quindell - detailed update on Canadian telematics roll-out; 17 insurers now signed up |
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| 06.5.14 |
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Direct Line Group has agility to benefit from telematics |
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| 06.5.14 |
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Marc Fossaluzza wins Ford Retail Chairman’s Award |
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| 06.5.14 |
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Fix Auto - New Platt Motors joins network as Fix Auto Northwich |
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| 06.5.14 |
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IAEA (Institute Automotive Engineer Assessors) - invite ABP members to their National Conference this Saturday; Rob Smale keynote speaker |
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| 06.5.14 |
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USA - Audatex in the U.S. launches 'MSO Pro' - a cloud-based bodyshop management system for single and multi-site operators |
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| 06.5.14 |
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Gopvernment - drivers who cause death or serious injuries on the roads when they've been banned from driving will face long jail sentences |
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| 06.5.14 |
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European Commission - new cars meet CO2 target two years ahead of the deadline; long way to go to meet 2021 target |
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| 06.5.14 |
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France: Air-conditioning gas - highest French court overturns ban on sale of certain Mercedes vehicles |
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| 06.5.14 |
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Global NCAP - urge fleet managers to opt for 5-star safety |
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| 06.5.14 |
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Vertu Motors - acquire Hiilendale Group (Jaguar Land Rover dealerships in Nelson and Bolton) |
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| 05.5.14 |
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Lotus Cars - new ceo appointed, Jean-Marc Gales, ex CLEPA, ex Peugeot-Citroen |
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| 04.5.14 |
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Unipart Automotive - reaches deal in bid to return to profitability and compete with Euro Car Parts with help from KPMG |
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| 02.5.14 |
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Winn Solicitors - annual turnover hits £45 million; now on acquisition trail with offer made to a "sizeable law firm" |
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| 02.5.14 |
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APIL appoints new president who vows 'fairer treatment for victims' |
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| 02.5.14 |
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Roberlo enhances their abrasives range |
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| 02.5.14 |
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Competition Commission (now CMA) - to carry out consumer research for 3 of the possible remedies |
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| 02.5.14 |
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Auto Windscreens’ technician rewarded for customer praise |
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| 02.5.14 |
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Spies Hecker launch Webshop |
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| 02.5.14 |
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Brown Brothers expands Bodyline range |
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| 02.5.14 |
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British Bodyshop Awards - Prasco UK align as Diamond Partner |
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| 02.5.14 |
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Ford - cuts selected parts prices for Transit / Transit Connect over 4 years old |
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| 02.5.14 |
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Direct Line - partner with Trakm8 for new DrivePlus Plug-in telematics insurance |
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| 02.5.14 |
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Quindell - announce "two year extension of an existing contract with one of the UK's leading insurance brokers" to include vehicle repair |
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| 02.5.14 |
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Early Day Motion congratulates Thatcham Research and Esure Group |
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| 02.5.14 |
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Ireland: all Setanta third-party claims will be paid, says Minister for Finance |
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| 02.5.14 |
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USA - Brothers charged in multimillion-dollar auto insurance scam |
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| 02.5.14 |
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Direct Line - Q1 trading update; motor policy count down 4% on premiums down 10% |
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| 01.5.14 |
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UK motor insurance poised to benefit from data collected from telematics-based systems |
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| 01.5.14 |
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Aire Body Care acquired by JC Payne |
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| 01.5.14 |
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Text Ellis - ABP's members thanked as dad completes his final charity ride of the season - over £80,000 raised so far! |
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| 01.5.14 |
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ABP Employer Protect officially launched today! |
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| 01.5.14 |
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ABP Employer Protect - Employment Law changes |
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| 01.5.14 |
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SMMT welcome £20m employer ownership skills fund for the automotive supply chain |
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| 01.5.14 |
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IMI highlights value of training automotive-based managers |
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| 01.5.14 |
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PPG - proud to provide performance enhancing iconic Williams Martini Racing livery |
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| 01.5.14 |
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Courtesy car insurance, customers unwittingly exposed to high excess payments, says DCML |
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| 01.5.14 |
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Analysts urge Quindell “to allay investors fears” ahead of main listing |
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| 01.5.14 |
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Helphire - trading update; "current trading exceeding expectations "; "strong cash collections" |
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| 01.5.14 |
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Helphire Group plc - to change name to Redde plc; operating businesses retain existing names; share capital reorganisation - 1 for 10 |
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| 01.5.14 |
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ABP - record April for website; just under 100,000 visits (up 12% on 2013) with 350,000 pages viewed and 1.4 million hits |
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| 30.4.14 |
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Glass's make rapid progress by signing major insurers to use Market Value Assessor |
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| 30.4.14 |
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Halfords partners with Nextbase to provide in-car 'dash-cam' solution |
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| 30.4.14 |
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ABI confirms UK motorists continue to pay less for comprehensive motor insurance |
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| 30.4.14 |
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Pendragon (Stratstone / Evans Halshaw) - trading update; "we expect underlying profit to be comfortably ahead of expectations for 2014" |
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| 30.4.14 |
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Saga - issue formal announcement of plans for floatation; "strong current trading"; turnover £1,210m - profits £222m |
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| 29.4.14 |
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Service and innovation underpins the growing relationship between Circle Leasing and Fix Auto Park Royal |
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| 29.4.14 |
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AW Repair Group future-proofs IT infrastructure |
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| 29.4.14 |
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LKQ - Q1 results: turnover up 36% to $1.63 billion; profits up 24% to £105 million |
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| 29.4.14 |
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Motor fraud specialists prevent £54K personal injury claim |
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| 29.4.14 |
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MoneySupermarket - unemployed? Your car insurance will now cost you £227 more (58% increase) |
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| 29.4.14 |
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JCC adopt Audamobile across all sites |
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| 28.4.14 |
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ProWorx - appoint Kevin Lloyd (ex DuPont) as southern Regional Technical Sales Executive |
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| 28.4.14 |
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British Bodyshop Awards - UK Assistance ARCs finalists announced |
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| 28.4.14 |
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Crimewatch - BBC1 9pm TONIGHT features crash-for-cash scams |
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| 28.4.14 |
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Quindell - Rob Terry buys 500,000 shares; director Anthony Bowers buys 131,000 shares |
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| 28.4.14 |
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LV - private motor GWP down 11% but policy count remains at 3.1 million; "competitive and challenging motor market" |
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| 28.4.14 |
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Movac supports Celebrity Football competition in aid of kicking balls for Prostate Cancer! |
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| 27.4.14 |
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Bristish Bodyshop Awards - a final reminder to book your place/s or to provide your guest names |
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| 27.4.14 |
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A third of motorists consider dashboard-mounted accident cameras to help reduce the cost of insurance and prevent being the victim of fraud |
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| 27.4.14 |
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Quindell - full page article in todays Sunday Times Business Section: "Quindell’s house of cards? " |
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| 26.4.14 |
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General Motors - Profits fall by 85% due to cost of recalls |
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| 26.4.14 |
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AA - motor premiums fall by more than £100 in first quarter |
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| 25.4.14 |
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Law Society -launch survey on legal expenses insurance to see if insurers restrict people's right to choose their own solicitor |
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| 25.4.14 |
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‘Crash for cash’ gangs captured on film in huge 'slam-on' car insurance scam |
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| 25.4.14 |
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BIBA reports motor and home insurance premiums fall in Q1 2013 |
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| 25.4.14 |
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BSI - Proposed audit reward initiative - review results in delayed implementation |
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| 25.4.14 |
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BSI announce recent Kitemark accreditated bodyshops |
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| 25.4.14 |
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Young drivers are overconfident and inexperienced, say IAM |
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| 25.4.14 |
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Quindell - issue 27 page detailed response to "Gotham City Research" |
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| 25.4.14 |
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Ireland - EU Commission probes collapse of Setanta Insurance |
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| 25.4.14 |
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LV Broker completes deal with Brightside to offer online motor products |
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| 25.4.14 |
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Fix Auto Reading officiall open for business |
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| 25.4.14 |
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RS Motors to take part in Scrumrun 2014 in aid of Tommy's charity |
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| 25.4.14 |
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NAB and Ageas meet to address NAB member concerns |
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| 25.4.14 |
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USA: General Motors cleared in “Bump the Competition” aftermarket price matching program |
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| 25.4.14 |
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Nissan - trialling self-cleaning paint (using ‘nano-paint technology’) which would be a £450 option on Nissan Note; |
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| 25.4.14 |
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Quindell - taking legal action against "Gotham City" ("research" company that caused share price to collapse); full response later today |
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| 24.4.14 |
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Aviva - appoint Dave Lovely as General Insurance Claims Director; |
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| 24.4.14 |
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Selsia launches new website |
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| 24.4.14 |
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Mazda UK appoints ITAS Evolve to manage Body and Paint programme |
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| 24.4.14 |
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LV's John O’Roarke discusses 'The future of motor claims' |
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| 24.4.14 |
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The NAB to host three roadshows |
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| 24.4.14 |
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Quindell - short-sellers increase collective stake |
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| 24.4.14 |
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Morelli Group opens new training centre at Eyebox Coventry |
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| 24.4.14 |
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IMI acquires Automotive Technician Training e-learning platform |
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| 24.4.14 |
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Thatcham file accounts - revenues and profits fall |
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| 24.4.14 |
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Jon Cawley, ex head of personal lines claims at Zurich UK, joins Towergate as head of claims within their underwriting division |
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| 24.4.14 |
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Saga - City Am reports that it is "gearing up to publish plans to list the firm in London as early as next week" |
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| 23.4.14 |
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Fix Auto Reading's £500k investment in site relocation |
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| 23.4.14 |
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Glass's predicts positive outlook for UK car registrations |
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| 23.4.14 |
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Blue Bell bodyshop in Wilmslow - bought by Haliwell Jones and renamed Halliwell Jones (Wilmslow) Bodyshop |
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| 23.4.14 |
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Aviva reports a 19% increase in insurance fraud |
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| 23.4.14 |
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Keoghs - Birmingham retains status as UK’s biggest motor fraud hotspot for the 5th year in a row |
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| 23.4.14 |
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Covea Insurance - 2013 results: gross written premium down 17%; profits down 15%; COR 98.8% |
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| 23.4.14 |
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APIL warns genuinely injured people may be priced out of justice |
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| 23.4.14 |
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Covéa Insurance - reduces motor claims settlement time to less than 4 days; customers upload images of vehicle damage |
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| 23.4.14 |
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Cromax - distinguished by label |
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| 23.4.14 |
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Fuel sales - Q1 levels returned to "normal": petrol sales at all time low; diesel sales at all-time high |
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| 23.4.14 |
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Government’s Surveillance Commissioner warns roadside cameras pose 'very real risk' to motorist's privacy |
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| 23.4.14 |
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April 2014 fuel prices - Stronger pound shields drivers from wholesale price rise |
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| 23.4.14 |
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Losing weight: how lightweighting is revolutionising the automotive industry |
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| 23.4.14 |
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MoneySupermarket - Q1 trading update; "in line with expectations" |
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| 22.4.14 |
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Quindell - issue strong rebuttal to Gotham City Research "speculation"; legal action under consideration |
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| 22.4.14 |
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Competition Commission (CMA) - publish transcript of Feb 2014 hearing with Copart, National Salvage, RMI NAB and VBRA |
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| 22.4.14 |
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Competition Commission (CMA) - second set of insurers give them their views on PAS 125 |
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| 22.4.14 |
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Competition Commission (CMA) - first set of insurers give them their views on PAS 125 |
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| 22.4.14 |
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Competition Commission (CMA) - claims management companies give them their views on PAS 125 |
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| 22.4.14 |
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WNS - tell the Competition Commisssion they "manage over 180,000 repairs a year" |
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| 22.4.14 |
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Competition Commission (CMA) - publish transcripts of Feb 2014 hearings with insurers and claims management companies |
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| 22.4.14 |
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Employment - Changes to Unfair Dismissal Law |
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| 22.4.14 |
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Quindell - share price slumps by 41% following "research paper" from Gotham City, who admit they will profit if share price falls |
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| 22.4.14 |
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BSi - 2013 results: worldwide turnover up 7% but profits down 18% |
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| 22.4.14 |
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Endsleigh and Esure condemned over policy small print |
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| 22.4.14 |
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British Bodyshop Awards - UK Assistance ARCs announce the final 16 candidates |
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| 22.4.14 |
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EY study reveals referral fees prop-up 2013 UK motor insurance results |
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| 22.4.14 |
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Auto Trader - all listings will now clearly show if car has been a category C or D write-off using MIAFTR data |
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| 22.4.14 |
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National Accident Helpline plan £100m IPO |
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| 22.4.14 |
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Equity Red Star / Equity Insurance Group - rebrands as ERS |
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| 22.4.14 |
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Zero deaths from road traffic accidents: how BMW and Euro NCAP are working towards Vision Zero |
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| 21.4.14 |
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LKQ - founder of Euro Car Parts, Sukhpal Singh, to leave business at end of June |
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| 21.4.14 |
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Audatex - all systems back to normal; technology update finished early |
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| 21.4.14 |
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France - dates announced for Equip Auto 2015; Oct 13th to 17th |
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| 21.4.14 |
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RSA - "Hester set to swing axe at RSA costs in next restructuring step" reports Telegraph |
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| 19.4.14 |
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Is this the future for car painting? |
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| 17.4.14 |
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DVLA data reveals that over 10,000 new drivers had licences revoked in 2012 |
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| 17.4.14 |
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EasiDrive team donate a mountain of Easter eggs |
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| 17.4.14 |
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Porsche Cars GB restructures to 15 Recommended Independent Repairers due to the "increasingly specialist nature of repair" |
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| 17.4.14 |
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London - dates set for two more tube strikes - one of 2 days and one of 3 days; will cause traffic chaos on London's roads |
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| 17.4.14 |
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Audatex - final reminder that their system closes at 10pm tonight and will be unavailable for the 4 days of Easter; reopening at 7am on Tues |
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| 17.4.14 |
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CARS (Complete Automotive Recycling Show) - takes place on June 5 & 6; registration now open; ABP supporting and exhibiting |
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| 17.4.14 |
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Ireland - Setanta Insurance to close - claims may not be paid-out |
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| 17.4.14 |
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An interview with Ian Smith and Karen Young of Fix Auto Durham |
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| 17.4.14 |
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FMG - win Overall Supplier of the Year award from LeasePlan |
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| 17.4.14 |
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Co-operative Insurance - 2013 results: operating profit up to £36m from £8m in 2012; "markedly improved profitability in motor " |
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| 17.4.14 |
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ACEA - European car sales up 10.6% in March - but it was still the second lowest March since ACEA began in 2003 |
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| 17.4.14 |
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AA welcomes 'all-lanes running' motorway but says need ‘smart’ thinking on M25 with no hard shoulder |
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| 17.4.14 |
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Allianz SE - targeting big growth worldwide from its relationships with vehicle manufacturers |
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| 17.4.14 |
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High Court Judge refuses whiplash damages, describing Britain’s compensation culture as a “national phenomenon” |
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| 17.4.14 |
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Ireland - Bill Brenan Crash Repairs in Cork suffers "significant damage" from fire |
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| 17.4.14 |
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RSA - announces £300m sale of operations in the Baltics and Poland |
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| 17.4.14 |
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British Insurance Awards (BIA) from Post mag - full list of all the finalists; ceremony on 9 July at Albert Hall |
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| 16.4.14 |
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IT connectivity meeting - ActiveWeb and CAPS have agreed to commence talks |
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| 16.4.14 |
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IMI - Study finds 118% and 212% return on investment from automotive management training |
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| 16.4.14 |
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Toyota - set the scene for delivering fuel cell technology |
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| 16.4.14 |
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Imperial opens Norfolk distribution centre |
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| 16.4.14 |
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ProWorx strengthens team with new Business Development Executive |
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| 16.4.14 |
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ABP Spring B2B Forums - Farécla announce prize winner |
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| 16.4.14 |
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Cromax launches new look icons for customer marketing programmes |
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| 16.4.14 |
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Australia - Alarm bells over Suncorp's venture with LKQ |
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| 16.4.14 |
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Quindell appoints Holleron as Repair Network Manager, Southern Region |
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| 16.4.14 |
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Australia - IAG pursues 'writing for profit' policy and has no plans for telematics products |
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| 16.4.14 |
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RSA - announce resignation of Adrian Brown, CEO of their business in UK and Western Europe |
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| 16.4.14 |
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Quindell - Q1 trading update; "confident that the upper end of market expectations should be achieved for the full year for 2014 " |
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| 15.4.14 |
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Netherlands - LKQ agree in principle to acquire 5 Netherlands-based distributors, all are customers of Sator (LKQ's Netherlands subsidiary) |
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| 15.4.14 |
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PPG - launch new primer surfacer that is cured using UV light |
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| 15.4.14 |
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RSA - Phil Whittaker appointed as Group Chief Operating Officer; responsibilities include claims |
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| 15.4.14 |
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EC - MEPs to vote on safer EU lorry design and shape |
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| 15.4.14 |
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Annual inflation rate – CPI falls to 1.6% for year to Mch 2014; RPI down to 2.5% |
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| 15.4.14 |
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HPI - joins Dom Littlewood to put the spotlight on insurance repairs to accident damaged cars and write-offs |
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| 15.4.14 |
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PSA Peugeot Citroen - outlines recovery plan called "Back in the Race" |
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| 15.4.14 |
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Nationwide - 2013 results; pre-tax profit slump to £148,000 (2012: £5.13m) on turnover up 0.5%; 95p profit on £1,000 job |
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| 14.4.14 |
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Study raises consumer concerns over the security of connected vehicles |
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| 14.4.14 |
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British Bodyshop Awards - Covéa and JLR declare their finalists for the biggest and best industry awards evening of the year |
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| 14.4.14 |
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RMI NAB - call on the CMA to get insurers to stop requiring duplication of data entry into different systems |
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| 14.4.14 |
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Mirka appoints marketing graduate |
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| 14.4.14 |
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Crash for Cash - 9 year jail sentence issued for causing death by dangerous driving and conspiracy to commit fraud |
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| 14.4.14 |
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Deafness claims soar to record level |
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| 14.4.14 |
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Volvo unveils the revolutionary Inflatable Child Seat Concept and explores the future of child protection |
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| 14.4.14 |
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Auto Body Professional magazine - Spring 2014 issue available online |
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| 14.4.14 |
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British Bodyshop Awards - Preview available online |
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| 14.4.14 |
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2014 Fleet Show at Silverstone (from Fleet World mag) - big success with attendance up 40% on 2013 |
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| 14.4.14 |
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Hastings Insurance - "expect ALL referral fee income to be phased out in the medium term" |
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| 14.4.14 |
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Imperial launches full range printed catalogue |
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| 14.4.14 |
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Moneysupermarket - average car insurance premium in Q1 2014 was £390 - lowest for four years |
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| 12.4.14 |
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Dartford Crosssing (M25 to East of London) - no toll booths from October 2014; pay in advance or after use |
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| 12.4.14 |
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Fire at Belle Coachworks, commercial repairer in Lowestoft |
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| 11.4.14 |
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Volvo issues safety brochure |
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| 11.4.14 |
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Saab - offer "click to chat" facility on UK website |
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| 11.4.14 |
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esure - offers reduced insurance premiums for drivers of cars fitted with AEB (Autonomous Emergency Braking) |
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| 11.4.14 |
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Broach Hill Accident Repair Centre passes statutory compliance visit |
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| 11.4.14 |
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RMI NAB - launch new campaign "Treating Bodyshops Fairly" |
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| 11.4.14 |
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AGM's Wesley Young looks forward to the 96 mile Hillsborough charity run |
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| 11.4.14 |
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PPG continues to support Team WD-40 for Superbikes as official paint partner |
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| 11.4.14 |
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LKQ Coatings bolsters team with two new appointments |
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| 11.4.14 |
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Glaisyers - free employment law seminar scheduled for 30 April |
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| 11.4.14 |
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Used car market remains strong; up 11% in Q1 2014, says Glass's |
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| 11.4.14 |
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Saga refinances £1.4 billion debt, paving that way for IPO |
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| 11.4.14 |
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A message from Heather Grant |
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| 10.4.14 |
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Bradford 'ghost broker' jailed for fraud by false representation and forgery |
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| 10.4.14 |
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Audatex - reminder that their system will be unavailable for the 4 days of Easter |
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| 10.4.14 |
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ACIS and Trade Group sign deal on joint venture to create a one-stop-shop |
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| 10.4.14 |
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LV - 26% of second hand tyres sold do not meet legal safety requirements |
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| 10.4.14 |
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CV & Workshop show ( NEC - Tues 29 Apr, Wed 30 Apr, Th 1 May) - all exhibition space now sold |
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| 10.4.14 |
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PPG launch Spot Blender |
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| 10.4.14 |
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HPI - record number of clocked used cars in 2013; 486,000 vehicles with a false mileage on the road in the UK |
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| 10.4.14 |
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Government - announces the 50 winners of Round 5 of the Regional Growth Fund |
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| 10.4.14 |
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CEPE (European Paint Federation) - appoint Tom Bowtell (ceo of the British Coatings Federation) to their Operational Board |
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| 10.4.14 |
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Standox launches worldwide advertising campaign |
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| 10.4.14 |
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HBC Vehicle Services continues to expand - 10th site opens in Truro |
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| 10.4.14 |
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NAB issues survey on insurance company relationships |
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| 10.4.14 |
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Leading insurers see share price dip after premiums fall |
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| 10.4.14 |
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Motor Codes - launches advertising campaign with Amscreen to drive motorists to approved garages |
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| 10.4.14 |
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EC - proposal for a standard number plate design for all EU member countries |
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| 10.4.14 |
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RSA - "very pleased with successful outcome of Rights Issue " |
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| 10.4.14 |
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Cougar ARC raises money for Rainbow Trust |
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| 09.4.14 |
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Baldwins expands into Leicester |
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| 09.4.14 |
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House of Commons Transport Select Committee - chair Louise Ellman raises concerns that ABSs are being used to get around referral fee ban |
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| 09.4.14 |
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FCA - engages with firms on thematic review of household and travel insurance claims handling; no evidence of insurers denying valid claims |
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| 09.4.14 |
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Toyota - safety recall for 35,124 UK registered cars (RAV4, Hilux, Yaris and Urban Cruiser models) out of 6 million recalled worldwide |
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| 09.4.14 |
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Land Rover - reveals "Transparent Bonnet" technology; gives see-through view of ground underneath the bonnet |
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| 09.4.14 |
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Bentley - to introduce plug-in hybrid technology to the luxury market; first model will be the new Bentley SUV in 2017 |
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| 09.4.14 |
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U-Pull-It (part of Copart UK) - celebrates 5 years of self-service recycled parts |
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| 09.4.14 |
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RMI NAB - warn of increase in "vehicle insurance costs for businesses" as result of Comp Comm investigation into private car insurance |
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| 09.4.14 |
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In-Car Cleverness gets rolled out across Practical's network |
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| 09.4.14 |
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Confused.com/Towers Watson Car Insurance Price Index - average premium continues to fall; down 7.5% in Q1 and 19% down in last 12 months |
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| 08.4.14 |
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Auto Logistic Solutions shows off Surefleet product |
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| 08.4.14 |
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Thatcham Research and MIRA form collaborative partnership |
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| 08.4.14 |
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AW Repair Group - gain benefits from using AudaMobile including improved key-to-key times and reduced supplementaries |
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| 08.4.14 |
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ABP Club B2Bs raise £2,500 for our chosen charities |
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| 08.4.14 |
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GM's Tony Neff takes to the skies in charity skydive |
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| 08.4.14 |
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Quindell - Zurich Canada chooses Quindell Solutions technology, rugul8 |
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| 07.4.14 |
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Quindell - in "talks with five car manufacturers and three telecoms providers to provide them with black box telematics technology" |
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| 07.4.14 |
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Partsave Ltd – Direct parts procurement |
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| 07.4.14 |
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AA - Annual Car Purchase Index shows 71% intend to buy a car in next 3 years; small but growing number who will consider hybrid or electric |
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| 07.4.14 |
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RAC - creates telematics joint venture with Quindell |
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| 07.4.14 |
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VBRA - back RMI NAB's "proposal for an independent lead body (MICA) to define and enforce market rules in the car insurance sector" |
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| 07.4.14 |
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RMI NAB and Ageas - "NAB sets the record straight" |
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| 07.4.14 |
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USA: Solera - purchase 100% of AutoPoint companies from Service Repair Solutions |
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| 07.4.14 |
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British Bodyshop Awards - over 850 guests join the Party in the Park! |
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| 07.4.14 |
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Low petrol prices fail to stimulate pump sales |
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| 07.4.14 |
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Australia: Consumers warned over motor accident compensation claims calls |
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| 07.4.14 |
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Fix Auto Dagenham - £5,000 reward for information following £20,000 spate of oil thefts and damage over past 2 years |
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| 07.4.14 |
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Motiva Group - launch new accident management offering - MotivAssist - run by Complete Vehicle Solutions |
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| 07.4.14 |
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Quindell - sign world's largest telematics contract with RAC to form Connected Car Solutions Ltd (CCS) |
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| 05.4.14 |
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"Crash for Cash" - 44 sentenced at Leeds Crown Court - ringleaders are jailed for conspiracy to defraud |
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| 04.4.14 |
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USA: Indiana Autobody Association and 14 repair centres file against insurers for 'unjust enrichment and tortious interference' |
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| 04.4.14 |
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Euro Car Parts launch aircon gas promotion |
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| 04.4.14 |
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RSA's CEO Stephen Hester appointed to the ABI board |
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| 04.4.14 |
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Quindell secures contract with Hawkwell |
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| 04.4.14 |
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Roberlo - 'Leave the risks for the weekend' campaign launched |
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| 04.4.14 |
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Spies Hecker - all shades of white |
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| 04.4.14 |
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ACIS and Sherwinn Williams join forces to provide greater efficiencies and more competitive margins for bodyshop |
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| 04.4.14 |
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Bad driving habits revealed |
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| 04.4.14 |
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ABP Club B2Bs and Expos - we thank all who supported and made them a resounding success |
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| 04.4.14 |
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SMMT - new van sales up 15% in March; YTD van sales up 16%; new truck sales down 17% in March |
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| 04.4.14 |
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Alton's Warriors take on charity challenge |
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| 04.4.14 |
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SMMT - new car sales in March up 17.7%; highest monthly sales for 10 years |
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| 04.4.14 |
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LKQ Coatings launch Optima Smart Plus+ range |
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| 04.4.14 |
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Sure Thing Insurance Services launched by former Kwik Fit chief |
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| 04.4.14 |
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Crash for cash gang due to be sentenced today |
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| 04.4.14 |
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473,564 UK motorists given penalty points for driving without insurance between 2010 and 2013; average fine was just £322 |
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| 04.4.14 |
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BMW, Daimler, Honda, Hyundai, Toyota all sign to £31m plan to demonstrate the commercial case for hydrogen vehicles |
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| 04.4.14 |
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Whiplash - new |Australian study shows a brief rehab programme can help patients just as much as 20 sessions of physio over three months |
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| 03.4.14 |
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PPG - Paintmanager reaches 10,000 users worldwide and adds internet connectivity |
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| 03.4.14 |
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Ellman voices concerns over alternative business structures |
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| 03.4.14 |
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Axalta appoints Director Global Technology for OEM business |
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| 03.4.14 |
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UK roads - pothole 'catch-up' crisis will cost £12bn |
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| 03.4.14 |
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Crash for Cash - Reading gang arrested in raids |
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| 03.4.14 |
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Movac continues to expands sales and field team |
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| 03.4.14 |
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APU says anti-fraud battle can only be won with better co-operation |
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| 03.4.14 |
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Quindell - announce extension of contract with Swinton to "service all aspects of the claims process" |
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| 02.4.14 |
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Ageas - refute claims made in RMI NAB press release |
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| 02.4.14 |
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Inter-est - launches ACT (Aggregated Client Times) which include MET times for more accurrate assessments with less opinion times |
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| 02.4.14 |
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Volvo's Plunkett arranges charity football match |
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| 02.4.14 |
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Volkswagen to show the new Golf GTE at next week's Gadget Show Live |
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| 02.4.14 |
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Ageas - UK's second largest motorbike insurer, puts motorcycle claims team through series of training sessions with MCIA |
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| 02.4.14 |
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Standox launches new website and webshop |
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| 02.4.14 |
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Major insurer to leave motor market, analysts predict |
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| 01.4.14 |
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ABL Accident Repair Group - announce opening of their second 'One Touch Centre' in Ashford, Kent; two more to open this year |
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| 01.4.14 |
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RAC Business Services - appoint Andy Caine (ex FMG) as part of growing ‘product specialist’ team |
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| 01.4.14 |
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RMI NAB - concerned about "well-respected insurer" asking repairers to provide insurance cover for third parties using courtesy car |
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| 01.4.14 |
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Quindell - Questor shares concern over rapid expansion risks |
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| 01.4.14 |
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ABP - record March for website; over 103,000 visits (up 20% on 2013) with 277,000 pages viewed and 1.38 million hits |
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| 31.3.14 |
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Euro Car Parts - Q1 expansion plans completed with 11 new branches being opened |
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| 31.3.14 |
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ABI's director of regulation comments on the FCA budget plans |
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| 31.3.14 |
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FCA (Finacial Conduct Authority) - to turn its attention to commercial claims; annual budget increases by 1% to £452 million. |
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| 31.3.14 |
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ABP's Tracy Jesson raises money for The Rainbow Trust Childrens Charity |
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| 31.3.14 |
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IMI clarifies welding competence & compliance |
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| 31.3.14 |
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AutoRaise - Fix Auto bodyshops seize the initiative |
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| 31.3.14 |
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LV - 2013 results: general insurance operating profit falls 31%; group pre-tax profit up 51% |
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| 31.3.14 |
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ABP Club B2B forums - the final week joining instructions |
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| 31.3.14 |
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Quindell - 2013 results: turnover up 133% to £380m; pre-tax profit up 202% to £107m; full stock market listing targetted for early June |
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| 30.3.14 |
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Ireland - Tesco to withdraw from Irish insurance market, including motor |
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| 28.3.14 |
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Prasco UK - a new era dawns as Direct Automotive rebrands |
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| 28.3.14 |
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Nexa Autocolor - Speed up and save time with UV Speedprime |
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| 28.3.14 |
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Axalta presents insights on plastic component coatings at German conference |
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| 28.3.14 |
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Grove Group launch new interactive website |
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| 28.3.14 |
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Jackson Barley launch dual controlled repair & replacement service |
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| 28.3.14 |
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Symach launch FIXstation - an innovative solution for one or two panel repairs |
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| 28.3.14 |
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Seward Accident Repair Group - one in a 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain |
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| 28.3.14 |
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USA - who controls telematics vehicle data access |
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| 28.3.14 |
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SMART partnership formed by NIBS Group and HBC system |
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| 28.3.14 |
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ACIS - almost 50 new alloy wheel colours on offer for SMART technology |
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| 27.3.14 |
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LV - chief exec, John O'Roarke says "motor insurance is a 'broken' industry" at ABP / I Love Claims conference in Portugal |
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| 27.3.14 |
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Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department (IFED) - 17 arrested in nationwide raids by police tackling 'credit hire fraud' |
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| 26.3.14 |
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Standox embraces changes in the automotive market |
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| 26.3.14 |
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Nexa Autocolour launches Spot Blender - the fast solution to a seamless repair |
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| 26.3.14 |
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Whiplash “the fraud of choice”? |
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| 26.3.14 |
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Bodyshop technician handed community service and £2,000 fine for swapping car parts |
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| 26.3.14 |
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PAS125, AOM009 and BS1140 / BS4872 weld tests |
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| 26.3.14 |
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ABP B2B's - last chance to book for the remaining 4 events |
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| 26.3.14 |
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European Commission - raid exhaust manufacturers as part of investigation into possible pricing cartel |
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| 26.3.14 |
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Intelligent Car Leasing - new research reveals which counties have Britan’s least safe vehicles |
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| 26.3.14 |
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Lloyds of London - 2013 results; UK motor gross written premiums totalled £940 million |
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| 26.3.14 |
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SMMT appoints Peter Lawton (former editor of CAT magazine) as Aftermarket Development Manager |
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| 26.3.14 |
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IFB welcomes jail term for fraudsters |
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| 26.3.14 |
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AA's King backs Thatcham's call for an AEB incentive |
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| 26.3.14 |
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Winn Assist - Mike Brown joins as National Insurance Sales Manager |
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| 26.3.14 |
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Zurich - win appeal over £105,000 credit hire bill from Elite Rentals (Bolton) Ltd for a 2006 Mercedes belonging to Mr Umerji |
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| 26.3.14 |
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Lloyds of London - 2013 results; pre-tax profit up 14% to £3.2 billion on premiums up 1.6% |
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| 26.3.14 |
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Annual inflation rate – CPI falls to 1.7% for year to Feb 2014, lowest rate since Oct 2009; RPI down slightly to 2.7% |
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| 25.3.14 |
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Honda - to cut car production in Swindon with loss of 340 permanent and 160 temporary jobs |
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| 25.3.14 |
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Post mag Claims Awards - finalists announced for the awards taking place in London on 5 June |
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| 25.3.14 |
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Brown Brothers Distribution announce inaugural golf day |
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| 25.3.14 |
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Ambrosetti signs new 'right first time' supply agreement with LKQ Coatings |
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| 25.3.14 |
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Thatcham - urge government to support fitment of AEB (autonomous emergency braking) with an incentive of £500 per car |
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| 25.3.14 |
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Accident Exchange - many bodyshop are under utilised |
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| 25.3.14 |
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Aviva - sells its Turkish general insurance business to private equity consortium |
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| 25.3.14 |
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RSA - announce 3 for 8 rights issue to raise net £748 million to restore its capital position |
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| 25.3.14 |
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Nationwide - Lady Judge stands down from board |
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| 24.3.14 |
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British Bodyshop Awards - the fabulous Rob Brydon to host the Awards as Joanna Lumley is called away from the UK to work on new documentary |
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| 24.3.14 |
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Motor Codes - receives approval from Trading Standards Institute for its new Vehicle Warranty Products Code |
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| 24.3.14 |
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CAA - restructure and enhance their heavy commercial repair network |
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| 24.3.14 |
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LKQ Coatings acquires P&E Ltd in Northern Ireland |
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| 24.3.14 |
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Kwik Fit - 1 in 8 cars has steering that pulls to one side |
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| 24.3.14 |
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Bennett's (part of BGL Group) - extends its motorcycle insurance into new market segments |
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| 24.3.14 |
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MoneySupermarket - uninsured drivers are rife on UK roads with 1 in 7 drivers admitting to driving a car they were not insured for |
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| 24.3.14 |
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Drivers are 17% more likely to have an accident on Monday than any other day and 36% more likely to damage windscreen |
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| 24.3.14 |
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Fix Auto UK - appoint Julia Buxton as Business Development Manager to support Dominic Dapier and accelerate network growth |
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| 23.3.14 |
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EMM - new Tander4Plastic repair kit launched for easy damage repair on plastic parts of every vehicle or object |
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| 23.3.14 |
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Lloyd's expected to see jump in profits |
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| 22.3.14 |
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Fix Auto - appointed as approved repairer for Co-operative Insurance; initially delivering repair work in the South West area |
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| 21.3.14 |
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IMI - urges clarificaton over apprenticeship grant for employers announced in Budget |
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| 21.3.14 |
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BIBA (British Insurance Brokers Association) - appoint George Nicol chairman of their Motor Panel |
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| 21.3.14 |
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Audatex - reminder that system will be unavailable over the whole Easter weekend; answers to your FAQs |
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| 21.3.14 |
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HMG Paints - manging director John Falder, appointed president of British Coatings Federation (BCF) |
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| 21.3.14 |
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Insurance Times Claims Excellence Awards - finalist announced for the awards taking place in London on 8 May |
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| 21.3.14 |
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BMW - to increase output of its electric range of battery cars (i3 and i8) to 100,000 vehicles a year |
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| 21.3.14 |
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Porsche - to replace engine on all 785 Porsche 911GT3s as result of loose fastener |
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| 21.3.14 |
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Fleet News Awrads full list of all 32 winners |
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| 21.3.14 |
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Quartix (vehicle tracking systems) - sales up 60% last year to £13 million; Avril Palmer-Baunack appointed chairman |
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| 21.3.14 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - invest £45 million in new press line at Halewood |
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| 21.3.14 |
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European Commission - fines 6 producers of car and truck bearings a total of £794 million for secret parts pricing cartel |
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| 20.3.14 |
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Junction (part of BGL) - win 5 year extension from Post Office for car insurance and add commercial vehicle insurance |
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| 20.3.14 |
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Audi RS4 front seats are being stolen to order - with the cars being written off by insurers due to the £19,000 cost of replacing them |
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| 19.3.14 |
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Budget - key points; pensions revolution - freedom to draw down pension pot; no-one has to buy an annuity |
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| 19.3.14 |
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Aviva - delivering an on-line Amazon voucher within 90 seconds to help settle a household contents claim |
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| 19.3.14 |
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WBC - new premises featured in article in Bristol Post |
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| 19.3.14 |
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Co-operative Group - Mark Summerfield to "run the General Insurance business"; Rod Bulmer to "have responsibility for General Insurance" |
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| 19.3.14 |
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Eyebox Announced as Venue for IMI SkillAuto Competition |
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| 19.3.14 |
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Audatex Assists Apollo Group to Enhance Customer Service |
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| 18.3.14 |
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Licence Bureau - more than 1 in 200 company car drivers to not hold a valid licence |
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| 18.3.14 |
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CitNOW - eVision technology to be made mandatory across Nissan dealers aftersales departments |
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| 18.3.14 |
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Neil Trotter - owner of Chameleon Coachworks in Mitcham, Surrey wins £107.9m on EuroMillions Lottery |
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| 18.3.14 |
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Thatcham - add headlamps to parts certification programme, in conjunction with TÜV |
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| 18.3.14 |
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World Skills - body repair and paint entries close FRIDAY; open to those currently studying or have recently completed at NVQ level 3 |
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| 18.3.14 |
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Just Car - 2013 accounts: pre-tax profit up (Drive Assist bad debt hit 2012); operating profit down: £12.08 profit on a £1,000 repair job |
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| 18.3.14 |
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Auto Windscreens (part of the Markerstudy Group) - wins 3-year sole supplier contract from Hertz UK |
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| 18.3.14 |
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Petrol and diesel fall to lowest price for over 3 years |
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| 18.3.14 |
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Experian - fraudulent insurance applications up by 77% in last quarter of 2013 compared to same period in 2012 |
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| 18.3.14 |
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Moneysupermarket - Simon Nixon, founder of company gets £130m from selling some of his shares -goes with £300m he made from floatation |
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| 17.3.14 |
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Reminder - you MUST remove the "old" 1999 Health & Safety poster and replace it with the "new" 2009 Health & Safety poster by 4 April |
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| 17.3.14 |
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Drivology - launched today; new telematics insurer for the OVER 25s, developed by Wunelli, underwritten by Axa, administered by BDML Connect |
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| 17.3.14 |
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DuPont - statement regarding the EC's Joint Research Centre report that their new refrigerant, HFO-1234yf, is safe to use |
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| 17.3.14 |
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Quindell - recruiting more staff for its Merseyside legal services buiness |
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| 17.3.14 |
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Aviva - becomes first UK insurer to publish on-line customer reviews of their claims service |
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| 17.3.14 |
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Cunningham Lindsey - launch Assist; a new fleet accident management service with national network of 80 approved repair centres |
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| 17.3.14 |
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Rainbow Bodyshops - open Rainbow Xpress in partnership with AkzoNobel Sikkens; dedicated to a 12-24 hour repair cycle time |
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| 17.3.14 |
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Volvo - conduct research into driver sensors in order to create cars that get to know their drivers |
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| 17.3.14 |
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Innovation Group - appoint Paul Nichols to new position of "President Worldwide Insurer Business" |
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| 16.3.14 |
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Australia: NSW Government launches parliamentary inquiry into relationship between insurers and repairers and use of non-oe parts |
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| 16.3.14 |
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France: Air pollution in Paris is so bad they have banned car driving on alternate days (ban only applies to French registered cars) |
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| 16.3.14 |
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"Disgraced insurance tycoon", Neil Utley of Hastings - buys Beckingham Palace for £11.5m (Beckhams old place) |
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| 14.3.14 |
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Acromas - receive proposal from City institutions to float the AA |
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| 14.3.14 |
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Co-operative Group - review warns it risks running out of money unless its board undertakes a major change in attitude |
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| 14.3.14 |
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Mercedes - full technical details of new C-class on sale in UK in June; 48% of surface area is now aluminium compared to 9% in old model |
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| 14.3.14 |
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ABI - pledge £11.7 million for 3-years funding for police IFED (Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department) |
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| 14.3.14 |
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NFU Mutual Insurance - 2013 results: profits up 92% on premiums up 2% (but motor premium fell 3%) |
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| 14.3.14 |
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British Bodyshop Awards - the 2014 finalists are announced |
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| 14.3.14 |
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Stanners to demonstrate i-Range at CV show |
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| 14.3.14 |
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DVLA - tax discs do not need to be displayed after 1 October; no new tax discs will be issued after 30 September |
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| 14.3.14 |
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Spies Hecker annonces UK annual training programme |
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| 14.3.14 |
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Glass's - Key product for 2014 |
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| 14.3.14 |
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Motor insurance premiums will continue to fall, SNL predicts |
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| 14.3.14 |
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Motorsport Fantasy Challenge - join in the challenge before the 1st race of the season in Australia |
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| 13.3.14 |
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NFU Insurance - become second insurer to join TyreSafe campaign group |
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| 13.3.14 |
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DVLA - to take over vehicle registration in Northern Ireland from July 2014 |
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| 13.3.14 |
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ABI - £6.7 million a day in insurance claims from customers hit by the recent flooding |
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| 13.3.14 |
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Volkswagen - appoint Duncan Movassaghi as Head of Service and Parts for Volkswagen Passenger Cars |
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| 13.3.14 |
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British Bodyshop Awards - AutoRaise delighted to award their Apprentice of the Year |
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| 13.3.14 |
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ABP ask Competition Commisssion what happens after a market investigation report is published; their response |
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| 13.3.14 |
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Nationwide - finalise £20m bank facility to "support strategic growth opportunities". |
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| 13.3.14 |
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SMMT - average new car in UK in 2013 produces 128.3 g/km of CO2, down 30% since 2000, but a long way to go to the 95g/km target for 2020 |
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| 13.3.14 |
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Audatex provides world exclusive sneak preview of AudaLite at ABP's B2B Forums and Expos |
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| 13.3.14 |
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Sytner Group celebrates 4th position in the Sunday Times “25 Best Big Companies to Work For” |
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| 13.3.14 |
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Government - approves 3% rise in the National Minimum Wage to £6.50 per hour from 1 October |
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| 13.3.14 |
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Quindell - announce a further £130m of new contracts, taking total to £480m of new business since start of year |
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| 12.3.14 |
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Glass’s predicts solid growth for new car registrations in March |
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| 12.3.14 |
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Volkswagen Group UK – invite interested parties to tender to run their Total Loss Avoidance programme |
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| 12.3.14 |
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ABP B2B Forums get off to a fantastic start at Murrayfield |
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| 12.3.14 |
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Vauxhall selects VISION from Bluegrasscoms for Total Loss Avoidance |
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| 12.3.14 |
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Silverbeck Rymer, a Quindell owned company, takes legal action on PI cold calling claims |
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| 12.3.14 |
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32 million cars on the road following decade's fastest growth |
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| 12.3.14 |
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WBC opens its doors on energy efficient body repair facility |
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| 12.3.14 |
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AW invests in youth training 'growing their own' for future stability |
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| 12.3.14 |
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APU (Asset Protection Unit) - thwarts £20,000 motor insurance fraud against Aviva |
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| 12.3.14 |
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Australia: Gemini add 3 new sites taking total to 32 bodyshops |
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| 12.3.14 |
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USA: LKQ - directors discuss 2013 Results; Q4 collision sales rose 80% at ECP; 13 UK insurers now in pilot |
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| 12.3.14 |
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USA: NACE 2014 - expected to double in size compared to 2013; to be held in Detroit from July 31 – Aug 2 |
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| 11.3.14 |
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K & G Bodyshop in Burtonwood - bought out of administration |
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| 11.3.14 |
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FCA - insurers must change the way they sell "add-on" products; "must start putting consumers first and stop seeing them as pound signs" |
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| 11.3.14 |
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Zurich Insurance - to cut 800 jobs worldwide to save $250 million by end of 2015 |
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| 11.3.14 |
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esure Group plc – 2013 results: profits up 2% on premiums up 4%; “Strong, resilient financial performance” |
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| 11.3.14 |
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ABP Club enhances member benefits |
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| 10.3.14 |
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Just Car Clinics - Developing the Management of Tomorrow |
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| 10.3.14 |
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Porsche - tells drivers of new 911 GT3 to "stop using their vehicles" due to possibility of fire |
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| 10.3.14 |
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VW - Martin Winterkorn warns that the car of the future “must not become a data monster”. |
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| 10.3.14 |
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EU - our scientists say that new R1234yf refigerant IS safe to use, thus rejecting views of Mercedes |
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| 10.3.14 |
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Lookers - acquire Colborne Garages for £33.6 million |
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| 10.3.14 |
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Bodyshop Solutions - win an iPad at the ABP B2B Forums |
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| 10.3.14 |
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IMI rewards automotive industry leaders at their annual dinner |
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| 10.3.14 |
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3M prize draw for a PPS Midi Kit, PLUS an Accuspray Spray Gun at ABP B2B Forum, Murrayfield |
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| 10.3.14 |
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Floods have caused £2.5 million of damage to fleet vehicles, with flood related claims up 250% |
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| 10.3.14 |
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IMI - automotive industry leaders rewarded at annual dinner |
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| 10.3.14 |
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Win British Bodyshop Awards tickets at the ABP Club B2B Forums |
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| 10.3.14 |
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Auto Windscreens encourages more female technicians |
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| 10.3.14 |
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Quindell - Equity Insurance go live with Challenger, Quindell's web-enabled policy and claims solution |
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| 09.3.14 |
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Sigerson Associates to launch new xCenta Health and Safety system at ABP's B2B Forums |
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| 09.3.14 |
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Government announces an additional £140million to repair potholes following the 'trail of destruction' |
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| 09.3.14 |
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DEKRA - acquires TTL Automotive, British specialist service provider for OEM dealerships |
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| 08.3.14 |
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Insurers called to cut unnecessary profiteering by the Competition Commission during high level talks |
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| 08.3.14 |
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Ireland: RSA Insurance Ireland appoint new ceo - Ken Norgrove - currently ceo of Zurich General Insurance Ireland |
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| 07.3.14 |
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Fleet Show (Silverstone Wed 9 April) - Blacktrack to reveal Cara 110, new leading-edge fleet crash data recorder |
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| 07.3.14 |
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Ireland - a further 38 bodyshops are presented with CSS - their industry standard (Certified Steel Standard) |
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| 07.3.14 |
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BASF - secure technical and commercial approval for General Motors in the UK and Ireland for another three years |
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| 07.3.14 |
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ABP wants your questions / issues for Audatex |
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| 07.3.14 |
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National Apprenticeship Week - day 4 (Thurs) review |
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| 07.3.14 |
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Win Grand Prix tickets through Brown Brothers at ABP's B2B Regional Forums |
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| 07.3.14 |
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LKQ Coatings anounces inaugural golf day |
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| 07.3.14 |
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Brightside - win 3-year extension of contract to provide branded car and van insurance for Asda |
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| 06.3.14 |
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Canada: Fix Auto - Leal, Duplantie and Bessette acquire international Fix Auto brand |
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| 06.3.14 |
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Pro-Align - launch new on-line shop for Hunter consumables and parts |
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| 06.3.14 |
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USA: LKQ - link with Premiere Services to provide replacements for electronic components |
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| 06.3.14 |
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Insurance Company interviews add to the flavour at ABP's Regional Spring B2B Forums! |
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| 06.3.14 |
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Milestone insurance brokers - offer free SmartWitness journey recording cameras to fleet drivers |
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| 06.3.14 |
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Audatex Service Team visits XL Motors to better understand the daily challenges a bodyshop faces |
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| 06.3.14 |
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Sherwin-Williams appoints Osborne as Northern Sales Manager |
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| 06.3.14 |
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Parabis Law appoints three new insurance and commercial law partners |
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| 06.3.14 |
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National Apprenticeship Week- Kelly Woods and Louisa Walker represent Nationwide at Deputy Prime Minister’s event in Whitehall, London |
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| 06.3.14 |
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Fleet News Awards - FAB Recycling short-listed for "Best New Product or Service" Award |
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| 06.3.14 |
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Ageas - confirms 3-year deal to sponsor the BIBA annual conference |
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| 06.3.14 |
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Direct Line - 1 in 6 motorists admit to driving at speeds of 100 mph and above on the motorway |
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| 06.3.14 |
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RSA - appoint Sean Lowther as Chief Financial Officer for UK & Western Europe |
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| 06.3.14 |
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SMMT - new van sales up 28% in February; YTD van sales up 18%; new truck sales down 27% in February |
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| 06.3.14 |
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BEN - new ‘Give a Scrap' scheme gets immediate approval of Sturgess Group |
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| 06.3.14 |
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ABP Club Business to Business Forum – Murrayfield Stadium – Tuesday 11 March – Joining Instructions |
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| 06.3.14 |
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SMMT - new car sales in February up 3.0%; YTD sales up 6.1% |
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| 06.3.14 |
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ABP Club B2Bs - win Premier League or International Rugby tickets with Cooke and Mason |
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| 06.3.14 |
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ABP Club meeting - Nissan's Bodyshop Programme goes from strength to strength |
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| 06.3.14 |
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ABP B2B Forums and Expos - The Grand Charity Prize Draw |
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| 06.3.14 |
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Zurich - personal lines business sees further integration with Endsleigh resulting in Zurich brands disappearing from aggregator sites |
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| 06.3.14 |
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Government is offering money to pay for 60% of the cost of holding your "Apprenticeship Graduation Ceremony" - apply now |
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| 06.3.14 |
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Zurich Insurance - top 25 'big company to work for' position secured for fifth consecutive year |
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| 06.3.14 |
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National Apprenticeship Week - day 3 (Wed) review |
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| 06.3.14 |
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USA - Maryland Parts Bill - Insurers and non OE parts suppliers oppose proposed legislation |
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| 06.3.14 |
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Aviva - 2013 results: operating profit up 6% to £2.1 billion; "we still have issues to address..turnaround is intensifying" |
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| 05.3.14 |
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USA: Large Ford bodyshops say cost of setting up aluminium bay for new F-150 will exceed $70,000 |
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| 05.3.14 |
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Manden Accident Repair Centre, near Flint - how we recovered from losing 50% of our business overnight |
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| 05.3.14 |
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Allianz UK - granted licence to establish ABS called ALP LAW with Serious Law LLP |
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| 05.3.14 |
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Geneva Motor Show: Driverless cars on show |
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| 05.3.14 |
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GoCompare - a third of young adults now say it is too expensive to learn to drive or own a car |
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| 05.3.14 |
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LKQ Coatings to support ABP Club B2B Forums promoting a 'game changing proposition' |
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| 05.3.14 |
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Glass’s - lifting the lid on extended warranties and the impact on residual values |
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| 05.3.14 |
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ABP Club meeting - Chris Ashworth goes Back to the Future |
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| 05.3.14 |
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Sikkens provides McLaren’s F1 team with striking high gloss chrome finish |
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| 05.3.14 |
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SMMT - £13m boost of government funding for the Advanced Manufacturing Supply Chain Initiative |
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| 05.3.14 |
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Gemini Repairs - double success for the Newport site |
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| 05.3.14 |
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Fleet Show (Silverstone Wed 9 April) - Selsia to demonstrate to fleet operators how to "slash accident repair costs" |
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| 05.3.14 |
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Moneysupermarket plans to sell consumer data to enhance revenue streams |
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| 05.3.14 |
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Karl Vella Group joins National Accident Repair Group |
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| 05.3.14 |
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National Apprenticeship Week - day 2 |
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| 05.3.14 |
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Motorsport Fantasy Challenge - an ABP mini league is created offering a fun competition and a chance to win F1 tickets |
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| 05.3.14 |
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Admiral 2013 results: UK motor profits up 6% to £394m on premiums down 11% to £1,553m; "the year of the baked potato" |
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| 05.3.14 |
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Lookers - 2013 results: profits up 28% on turnover up 19% |
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| 05.3.14 |
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Cambria - trading update: results expected to be "significantly ahead" of last year |
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| 05.3.14 |
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Helphire - acquisition of NewLaw secures firm's future in a slimmed-down personal-injury market |
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| 04.3.14 |
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Fleet Show (Silverstone Wed 9 April) - Thatcham invite fleets to try live demonstration of Autonomous Emergency Braking |
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| 04.3.14 |
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Ireland: Frank Byrnes Autobody Repairs win SIMI Bodyshop of the Year award |
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| 04.3.14 |
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Auto Windscreens Motorsport is launched to support BRDC Rising Stars |
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| 04.3.14 |
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National Apprenticeship Week - Semta and SMMT driving reform together |
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| 04.3.14 |
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National Apprenticeship Week - insurance industry unites for "An Industry Approach to Apprenticeships – A blueprint for action" |
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| 04.3.14 |
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National Apprenticeship Week - day 1 |
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| 04.3.14 |
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Gemini Repairs strengthens its management team |
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| 04.3.14 |
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Honda announces Total Loss Avoidance programme via MSX International |
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| 04.3.14 |
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Jaguar - confirm XE as name for new 3-series competitor due for roll-out in mid 2015 with aluminium monocoque |
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| 04.3.14 |
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BSI issues training catalogue |
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| 04.3.14 |
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Volkswagen Group - launches future-oriented "Future Tracks" program |
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| 04.3.14 |
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Brake - concerned about suggestion of raising licence renewal age from 70 years old to 80 years old |
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| 04.3.14 |
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IAM - One in ten crashes caused by distractions |
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| 04.3.14 |
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Standox UK announces 2014 training dates |
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| 04.3.14 |
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CAP says retail demand remains high |
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| 04.3.14 |
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Calling all repairers in Scotland - please join us at Murrayfield |
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| 04.3.14 |
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CAA sign long term agreement with Travis Perkins |
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| 04.3.14 |
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tDirect Line - appoint Mike Holliday-Williams (ex RSA) as MD, UK Personal Lines, replacing Tom Woolgrove |
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| 03.3.14 |
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Green Flag sign Aviva Premiership Rugby sponsorship deal |
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| 03.3.14 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - the increasing importance of aluminium to their future product strategy |
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| 03.3.14 |
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RAC - warns of fuel price hike following Russian military move into Ukraine |
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| 03.3.14 |
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Apple - launches CarPlay; a smarter, safer & more fun way to use an iPhone in the car |
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| 03.3.14 |
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Mirka appoints new National Accounts business development manager |
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| 03.3.14 |
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Allianz UK - 2013 results: "a tremendous year"; profits up 5.6% on premiums up 2.7% |
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| 03.3.14 |
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BEN - launch its latest campaign for the ‘Give a Scrap' scheme. |
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| 03.3.14 |
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British Bodyshop Awards - early bird offer closes with a record 750 guests booking on to the 'must attend' bodyshop event of the year |
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| 03.3.14 |
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Peter Holce moves from Aviva UK to head of Asia-Pacific motor claims for Zurich Insurance |
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| 03.3.14 |
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Royal Mail - first-class stamp up goes up to 62p and second-class up to 53p from 31 March |
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| 03.3.14 |
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Amlin (Summit motor policies Syndicate 2011) - 2013 results: UK motor premiums grew 17% |
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| 03.3.14 |
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BMW - pay-per-mile insurance offer on i3 battery car (Flexi-mile) is so popular it may be extended to other models |
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| 28.2.14 |
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National Apprenticeship Week (Mch 3 - 7) - Vauxhall announce their support |
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| 28.2.14 |
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AA - to inspect over 250,000 vehicles for the BCA Assured brand in 2014 |
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| 28.2.14 |
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Aviva - appoint Tom Stoddard (ex Blackstone) as Chief Financial Officer, replacing Pat Regan |
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| 27.2.14 |
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Germany - Axalta makes a US$60 million waterborne investment at the Wuppertal Centre |
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| 27.2.14 |
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Stanners launch a new all rounder - the 3T Expert welder |
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| 27.2.14 |
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Eldon Insurance Services (claims brand of Southern Rock Insurance) - to recruit 30 new claims handling staff |
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| 27.2.14 |
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Just Car Clinics offers a centre of excellence in the North at their IMI Awards and JAUPT Approved Training Centre |
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| 27.2.14 |
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Allianz AG - 2013 results: worldwide profit up 10% to 8.7 billion euros on premiums up 4% to 110 billion euros |
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| 27.2.14 |
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Motor Insurers' Bureau renews Experian partnership for a further five years |
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| 27.2.14 |
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LKQ - 2013 results: turnover up 23% to $5.06 billion of which Europe (inc UK) was 25%; profits $616 million of which Europe (inc UK) was 21% |
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| 27.2.14 |
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Allianz - "Accident Anxiety" means that 29 million UK drivers predict they'll have a car crash - and it will be someone else's fault |
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| 27.2.14 |
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Chartwells - use app to connect AudaMobile with the Apple TV in their customer coffee bar |
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| 27.2.14 |
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Competition Commission - Quindell says "biased and unfair" investigation overstates cost of credit hire by £96 million |
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| 27.2.14 |
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Platinum Accident Repair Centre, Frome - panel technician receives long service award for 35 years with the company |
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| 27.2.14 |
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Helphire - acquire New Law Legal Group for £24.5 million cash and £10.5 million of Helphire shares |
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| 27.2.14 |
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Helphire - results for half-year to Dec 2013: profits up 800% to £4.2m; average hire length up to 16.9 days |
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| 27.2.14 |
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RSA - 2013 results; details of UK motor performance; motor book continues to shrink; 2014 plan further reduction in UK personal motor |
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| 27.2.14 |
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RSA - 2013 results: chief executive statement; Stephen Hester's 3-point action plan outlined |
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| 27.2.14 |
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RSA - 2013 results: executive summary; new strategic action plan and proposed rights issue; no final dividend |
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| 27.2.14 |
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AXA UK - 2013 results: underlying earnings up 32%; COR improves to 98.1% |
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| 27.2.14 |
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Volkswagen Group UK - win Customer Focus Award from Institute of Customer Service |
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| 27.2.14 |
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IMI - supporting National Apprenticeship week - 3rd – 7th March 2014 |
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| 27.2.14 |
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ACEA (European car manufacturers trade body) - Implementation of eCall by Oct 2015 requires all parties to be ready together |
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| 26.2.14 |
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33 accused of 'crash for cash' fraud in Liverpool magistrates Court |
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| 26.2.14 |
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RBS - announce intention to sell remaining 28.2% shareholding in Direct Line |
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| 26.2.14 |
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WAG announce their next meeting date |
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| 26.2.14 |
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Standox - 5 practical energy savings tips |
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| 26.2.14 |
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AutoRaise continues industry roll out at ABP's National Meeting |
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| 26.2.14 |
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Volvo sets new dates for technology update courses |
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| 26.2.14 |
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Vauxhall's Ellesmere Port car plant came close to closure, says Aldred |
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| 26.2.14 |
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Nissan - new Qasqai gets 5-star EuroNCAP rating |
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| 26.2.14 |
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Go-compare - 31% of drivers miss out on up to £2 billion savings a year by auto-renewing their car insurance |
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| 26.2.14 |
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Insurers reject Which? "don't pay a premium campaign" that calls for transparent pricing at time of policy renewal |
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| 26.2.14 |
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Direct Line - 2013 results: profit up 70% to £424m on premiums down 4% to £3,896m; solicitors referral fee income down 67% |
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| 26.2.14 |
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Sickness abscence from work fell to average of 4.4 days in 2013; men had lower sickness rate than women |
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| 26.2.14 |
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European Parliament - backs law to cut CO2 emissions to 95g/km for new cars by 2020 PLUS new more realistic test cycles |
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| 25.2.14 |
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ABI publishes motor insurance statistics - claims frequency up slightly year-on-year |
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| 25.2.14 |
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ABP Club - a thank you to all who attended our meeting and pre-meeting dinner |
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| 25.2.14 |
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USA: Michigan House Bill seeks to address insurance company steering, non-OEM parts usage and parts procurement |
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| 25.2.14 |
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HPI highlights the threat of buying an insurance write-off |
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| 25.2.14 |
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AW Repair Group - streamlining vehicle assessments with the aid of AudaMobile |
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| 25.2.14 |
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ABI calls for autonomous emergency braking to be standard to reduce personal injury claims by nearly a fifth |
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| 25.2.14 |
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Mercedes-Benz UK - announces changes across its board |
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| 24.2.14 |
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Aviva - customer car insurance accident details stolen and sold to claim firms; from BBC Radio 4 Moneybox |
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| 24.2.14 |
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VW - make 6.7 billion euro bid to gain full control of Scania Trucks, will allow better integration with MAN Trucks |
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| 24.2.14 |
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Ford - new Focus includes raft of new & improved safety systems |
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| 24.2.14 |
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Imperial launches printed consumables catalogue |
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| 24.2.14 |
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RSA - Telegraph reports dividends to be cancelled after fraud and floods |
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| 24.2.14 |
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RSA - issue statement in response to Sunday Times article speculating on an £800m rights issue |
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| 23.2.14 |
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5 live Investigates - a summary of tonight's discussion |
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| 23.2.14 |
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Radio 5 Live - John Dwyer talks ahead of tonights programme on repaired write-offs |
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| 23.2.14 |
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British Bodyshop Awards breaks all previous booking records! Last week for ABP members to take advantage of the early bird offer |
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| 23.2.14 |
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Radio 5 live investigates written off vehicles - programme to be transmitted tonight at 9.00pm |
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| 21.2.14 |
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MoJ clamps down on 200 ‘rogue’ claims management companies |
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| 21.2.14 |
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Citroën UK reveals Bodyshop of the Year for 2013 in Franchised and Independent sectors |
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| 21.2.14 |
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Peugeot reveals Bodyshop of the Year for 2013 in Franchised and Independent sectors |
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| 21.2.14 |
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Audatex technology to get an Easter refresh |
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| 21.2.14 |
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Fix Auto continues to break previous records |
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| 21.2.14 |
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IFB - Haven becomes latest insurer to join the fight against fraud |
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| 21.2.14 |
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Winn Assist introduces new service aimed to keep fleet owners at full capacity |
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| 21.2.14 |
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ABP B2B Forum delegates - win tickets for Premiership Football or International Rugby, courtesy of Sigerson Associates |
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| 21.2.14 |
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AXA UK - 2013 results: underlying earnings increased by 32% to £178 million |
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| 21.2.14 |
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Australia - Suncorp increases dividend despite profit fall |
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| 21.2.14 |
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Renault Trucks - reduce time needed for body mounting operations by 20% |
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| 21.2.14 |
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AM magazine - full list of all 24 winners from last nights event in Birmingham |
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| 20.2.14 |
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BMW - planning to introduce carbon-fibre road wheels and steering wheels; have also developed a carbon-plastic hybrid material |
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| 20.2.14 |
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Competition Commission - GOVERNMENT response to "provisional findings"; don't seem to like standardised repair costs or repair audits |
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| 20.2.14 |
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Competition Commission - publish a further 13 responses to "provisional findings"; total of 25 now published |
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| 20.2.14 |
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Autobutler - new on-line bidding system in UK for servicing, bodyshops, fast-fits and MOT stations |
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| 20.2.14 |
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ABP Club Meeting, Staverton Park Hotel – February 24/25 2014 – Joining Instructions |
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| 20.2.14 |
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The Future Now - Innovation Group report reveals the telematics evolution is fast becoming acceptable to UK's motoring public |
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| 20.2.14 |
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Grove Group strengthens team to aid delivery of innovative solutions and customer support |
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| 20.2.14 |
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Competition Commission - Lloyd’s Market Association (LMA) responds; "should non-fault claims be used to generate profits"? |
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| 20.2.14 |
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Legal & General - moves into direct motor insurance market with Junction (part of BGL/Budget Group) |
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| 20.2.14 |
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EC (European Commission) - launches legal proceedings against UK for persistent air pollution problems from diesels |
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| 20.2.14 |
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Constellium - launch aluminium Crash Management Systems (CMS) for vehicles; predict aluminium CMS will have 30% of market by 2018 |
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| 20.2.14 |
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BMW - new i8 sports car to feature laser headlights, twice as much light compared to LED and three times Xenon |
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| 20.2.14 |
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ABP March B2Bs - over 350 booked so far - insurer participation announced |
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| 20.2.14 |
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Audi - new TT, to be unveiled at next month's Geneva motor show uses combination of steel and aluminium |
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| 20.2.14 |
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AM magazine -awards evening takes place tonight in Birmingham |
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| 20.2.14 |
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SkillAuto - the hunt is on for UK’s best young automotive apprentices |
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| 20.2.14 |
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Which? - consumers want to be reminded of last years premium when sent renewal quote; ABI respond "its not about price" |
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| 20.2.14 |
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Keoghs - doubled staff to aid combating “cash for crash” investigations |
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| 20.2.14 |
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Dash cam sales soar as drivers seek fraud protection |
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| 19.2.14 |
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Glass's comment - What is the future for PSA Peugeot Citroën, Dongfeng and the French government? |
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| 19.2.14 |
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Competition Commission - RMI NAB criticises behaviour of many insurers for breaching FCA governance standards |
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| 19.2.14 |
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Motor Codes Report - Survey says, use an approved garage |
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| 19.2.14 |
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Competition Commission - Steve Evans, chair of CHO, ammendments to the cost to credit hire in findings report do not go far enough |
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| 19.2.14 |
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Vauxhall - Tim Tozer appointed as Chairman and Managing Director |
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| 19.2.14 |
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‘I Love Claims Day’ - Markerstudy Group raises more than £900 for Rainbow Trust |
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| 19.2.14 |
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PSA Peugeot Citroen - confirms rescue deal with Chinese Dongfeng as it reveals losses halved last year to 2.32 billion euros |
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| 19.2.14 |
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Competition Commisssion - issue correction to their provisional findings as VAT error meant detriment of credit hire overstated by £26m |
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| 19.2.14 |
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Government stats - average pay rose 1.1% in 2013; unemployment falls again |
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| 19.2.14 |
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Innovation Group - new motor head, Chris Ashworth, says they now handle 65,000 repairs a year; plan to win more insurer contracts |
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| 19.2.14 |
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Thatcham - driverless vehicles are unlikely to be on UK roads in the next three years |
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| 19.2.14 |
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Justice Department - urged to close referral fee ban loophole; Epoq’s Legal Go model mentioned |
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| 19.2.14 |
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Jack Straw - proposes "a dedicated bespoke regulator for motor insurance"; strong opposition to idea from insurers |
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| 19.2.14 |
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Driving for Better Business - Skanska UK's fleet of 2,500 vehicles reduces accident rate by 59% in two years,saving £250,000 in repair bills |
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| 19.2.14 |
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Ageas - 2013 results: "another good year"; non-life profits up 8.8% on premiums up 6.3%; second largest motor insurer in UK - 3.6 mpolicies |
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| 19.2.14 |
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Direct Line Insurance Group - 3 spectacular reasons to buy shares |
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| 19.2.14 |
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Dramatic growth leads to new production facility for the Norton Paint System |
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| 19.2.14 |
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Winn Solicitors - an accolade for accident support service for the hard of hearing |
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| 18.2.14 |
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National-ARG purchase of Howard Basford’s shareholding - directors resign |
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| 18.2.14 |
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No 10 press release: outcome of Ministers meeting with insurance industry leaders today to discuss flood claims |
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| 18.2.14 |
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Insurers meeting with government at no 10 today about flooding situation |
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| 18.2.14 |
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Peugeot UK - appoint new md, Stéphane Le Guevel |
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| 18.2.14 |
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Annual inflation rate – CPI falls to 1.9% for year to Jan 2014, lowest rate since Nov 2009; RPI up slightly to 2.8 |
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| 18.2.14 |
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Competition Commission - publish first 12 responses to provisional findings |
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| 18.2.14 |
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ACEA - European new car sales up 5.5% in January but still second lowest January since 2003 |
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| 18.2.14 |
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GM and Axalta renew agreement |
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| 18.2.14 |
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Pendragon (Evans Halshaw, Stratsones and Quickco) - 2013 results; profits up 14% on turnover up 6% |
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| 18.2.14 |
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Quindell - trading update; £50m extra new business won since 4 Feb; telematics agreements in Asia and Middle East; Ingenie update |
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| 17.2.14 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - begin recruitment at Solihull of 1,700 new workers needed to build new "mid-sized" Jaguar saloon due 2015 |
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| 17.2.14 |
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Crash-for-cash - Mohammed Ferdhaus, founder of Bangladeshi TV channel, jailed for 3 years for his part in £1.9m scam |
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| 17.2.14 |
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DAS - promote Richard Harris (ex Ageas) to Chief Claims Officer |
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| 17.2.14 |
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British Bodyshop Awards - 2 weeks remaining for the early bird offer - a record number of guests have already booked their place! |
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| 17.2.14 |
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Floods - Prime Minister urges insurers to deal with claims as quickly as possible; announces £5,000 repair and renew grant for businesses |
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| 17.2.14 |
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Floods - has your business been affected? Claim your share NOW from new £10 million Government Business Support Scheme |
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| 17.2.14 |
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Standox launches new CV product catalogue |
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| 17.2.14 |
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ACIS - Dalgarno returns as national account director |
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| 17.2.14 |
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Alan Greenouff - former head of motor at the ABI and founder of the BVSF has passed away. |
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| 17.2.14 |
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Traffic Volumes - overall volumes grew 1.2% last year, with vans up 3.6%; in last ten years car traffic is unchanged but van is up 20.5%, |
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| 17.2.14 |
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RMI NAB - say that MSXi accident repair report for Competition Commisssion contains “crucial documentation deficiencies” |
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| 17.2.14 |
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RSA - Sky News says they are considering sale of part of their Canadian business to raise £200 million |
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| 17.2.14 |
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RSA - FT says they are planning a £350 million share placing to to avoid rights issue |
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| 17.2.14 |
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GoCompare - medical professionals were the most accident prone drivers of 2013 |
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| 17.2.14 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - Prime Minister visits their new Engine Manufacturing Centre in Wolverhampton |
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| 17.2.14 |
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I Love Claims - Chris Ashworth continues as Chairman; Martin Egan becomes md |
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| 17.2.14 |
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Gibraltar sets its sights on Insurance Linked Securities following success in the motor insurance market |
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| 17.2.14 |
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Innovation - acquire LAS property flood claims management business for £35m; fundraising exercise to raise £60m |
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| 17.2.14 |
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Co-op Group - ask nation to shape its future; we've "lost touch with our customers..we haven't been listening" |
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| 17.2.14 |
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Nationwide - acquire Howard Basford for up to £5.76million ; Tracy, Neil and Nick to remain in business |
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| 17.2.14 |
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Innovation Group - acquire Crashworth for £11.75 million to become "second largest manager of vehicle repair claims in the UK" |
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| 15.2.14 |
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Auotmechanika - Cromax (formerly DuPont) becomes first paint refinish company in 12 years to exhibit at the show (takes place Sept 16 - 20) |
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| 15.2.14 |
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Acromas - union protesters gather outside HQ in protest against £4billion of debts being loaded onto AA to enable Saga floatation |
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| 15.2.14 |
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Saga - floatation could give £210 million to ceo Andrew Goodsell + average £66,000 for each staff member + free shares for customers |
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| 14.2.14 |
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Mercedes-Benz UK - 2013 dealer award winners announced |
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| 14.2.14 |
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Audatex - paint index increased by 4.4% today |
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| 14.2.14 |
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Ford Retail Group - to rebrand as TrustFord |
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| 14.2.14 |
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ECP's Hamilton in marathon run for BEN |
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| 14.2.14 |
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ABI - list of insurers who have signed up to the new code of "Support for Customers with Road Traffic Injuries" |
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| 14.2.14 |
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BEN boosted by recycling donation |
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| 14.2.14 |
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Scuffs bodyshop is quick to grasp AutoRaise multi-skill apprenticeship programme at S&B's Automotive briefing |
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| 14.2.14 |
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Peugeot Citroën team-up with Audatex for bespoke one-day annual certification course |
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| 14.2.14 |
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Land-Rover - Freelander replacement (due Mch 2015) will use mixture of high-strength steel and aluminium plus composite wings and tailgates |
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| 14.2.14 |
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Peugeot/Citroen (PSA) - agreement reached with Chinese Dongfeng Motor Co and French government for a 4 billion euro cash injection |
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| 14.2.14 |
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Honda - to stop sales in Europe of Insight hybrid and CR-Z hybrid |
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| 14.2.14 |
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LV - 300,000 car accidents deliberately staged since 2009 |
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| 14.2.14 |
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Highways Agency - announce plans for stretch of M3 in Surrey to have 60mph limit to meet EC emmissions targets |
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| 14.2.14 |
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Caffyns - trading update; "improvement in trading has continued " |
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| 13.2.14 |
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Post mag: "A speed meeting" with Rob Smale of Ageas |
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| 13.2.14 |
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Zurich UK - selective underwriting was key to 53% increase in profits; motor rates need to go back up in 2014 |
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| 13.2.14 |
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ABI - 2014 will be a "tipping point" for UK motor insurers as their "performance is going to be under scrutiny" |
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| 13.2.14 |
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Brazil - Axalta Coatings begin third year of a US$32 million investment program |
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| 13.2.14 |
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London 'Ghost Broker' who advertised fake car insurance receives suspended jail sentence |
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| 13.2.14 |
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ABI's deputy director general warns 2014 is likely to be critical for motor insurers |
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| 13.2.14 |
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BMW - partners with BASF to provides basecoats in four colours for new i3 production line |
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| 13.2.14 |
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Telegraph helps to secure BMW courtesy car for reader |
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| 13.2.14 |
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Audatex - every air frost day in the UK means 1,000 extra private motor claims costing UK motor insurers £1.3m |
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| 13.2.14 |
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Motor Trader - 2014 award entries now open; RMI NAB sponsor re-introduced Bodyshop of the Year award |
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| 13.2.14 |
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FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) - fine Homeserve £31 million (reduced from £43m) for "serious, systemic and long running failings" |
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| 13.2.14 |
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Admiral - The rise and rise of four wheel drivers led by the ‘Chelsea Tractor’ |
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| 13.2.14 |
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Employment Allowance: up to £2,000 off your Class 1 NICs |
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| 13.2.14 |
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LKQ Coatings appoints new marketing manager |
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| 13.2.14 |
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ABI launches new Code to Support for Customers with Road Traffic Injuries |
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| 13.2.14 |
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Sigerson to launch new online Health & Safety Compliance Solution - xCenta - at ABP Club B2B Forums |
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| 13.2.14 |
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Canada: speaker from Akzo at Collision Industry Forum urges insurers not to acquire their own bodyshops and to simplify motor claims process |
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| 13.2.14 |
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Zurich UK - 2013 results: genral insurance profits up more than 50% |
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| 13.2.14 |
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Glass's predicts new car registrations within 0.3% |
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| 13.2.14 |
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Direct Line Insurance Group - How will they fare on the stock market in 2014? |
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| 13.2.14 |
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Competition Commission - to offer access to credit hire calculation data , but only to external legal or economic advisers |
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| 12.2.14 |
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RMI NAB - press release on their response to the Competition Commission's "Possible Remedies" |
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| 12.2.14 |
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Competition Commission - 63 organisations & individuals submitted response to possible remedies |
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| 12.2.14 |
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Glass’s - Toyota recall won’t impact residual values |
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| 12.2.14 |
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Toyota - recalls 30,979 Prius models from Mch 2009 to Feb 2014 with hybrid software issue |
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| 12.2.14 |
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Allianz Insurance - buys 8% stake in Bayern Munich football club |
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| 12.2.14 |
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Trade Group reports 25% sales growth for the last quarter |
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| 12.2.14 |
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BMW Group UK - announce 2013 Dealer Award winners |
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| 12.2.14 |
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Australia: LKQ - new joint venture with insurer Suncorp to be called ACM Parts (Australian Collision & Mechanical Parts ) |
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| 12.2.14 |
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Admiral - extend UK car Insurance re-insurance partnerships until at least end of 2016 |
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| 11.2.14 |
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Equity Insurance signs agrrement with Inter-est to boost FNOL motor claims performance |
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| 11.2.14 |
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Direct Line's MD Steve Maddock confirmed as new Chairman of the Motor Insurers’ Bureau |
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| 11.2.14 |
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This weeks tube strike in London has been cancelled |
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| 11.2.14 |
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AA reports over 3,200 flood stricken vehicles recovered during floods - many due to drivers ignoring or misunderstanding signs |
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| 11.2.14 |
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LKQ Coatings appoint Jim Forde as procurement general manager |
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| 11.2.14 |
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LKQ Coatings appoint Jim Forde as procurement general manager |
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| 11.2.14 |
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Aston Martin recalls over 1,500 cars in the UK; 17,000 globally |
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| 10.2.14 |
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Quindell - Sunday Times on 26 Jan reported Rob Terry as saying it was "completely wrong" to say Nationwide was next aquisition target |
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| 10.2.14 |
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Jaguar Land Rover see quarterly profits double to £842m |
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| 10.2.14 |
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Quindell - Sunday Times; "Deluxe ambulance-chaser takes white-knuckle ride to grow " |
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| 10.2.14 |
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Glass's - Nissan's earnings disguise a strong platform for growth |
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| 10.2.14 |
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UK floods will cost the insurance industry an estimated £500 million, says PCW |
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| 10.2.14 |
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FREE TO ATTEND Business-to-Business Forums gather pace |
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| 10.2.14 |
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Celsus set to deliver IMI DAB radio training |
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| 10.2.14 |
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CII ( Chartered Insurance Institute) - winners revealed of first Public Interest Awards |
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| 10.2.14 |
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Fleet World Fleet Show - book now for free show at Silverstone on Wed 9 April, supported by ACFO, BVRLA and ICFM |
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| 10.2.14 |
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Telegraph - latest figures show that the average price of car insurance is decreasing - but for how long? |
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| 10.2.14 |
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TCW Group raises over £6,700 for Southampton children’s cancer unit |
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| 10.2.14 |
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National Apprenticeship Week 2014 - takes place from 3 - 7 March; get involved |
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| 10.2.14 |
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Isolda runs for charity |
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| 10.2.14 |
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Catlin (authorised insurer of InsureTheBox) - 2013 results; "UK motor rates continue to improve" |
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| 10.2.14 |
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Dubai: authorities consider restricting car ownership to those earning above a certain salary to reduce traffic volumes |
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| 10.2.14 |
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Aviva - four million people on alert for compensation after £323million merger blunder |
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| 10.2.14 |
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Moneysupermarket - black box technology continues to bring down cost of car cover |
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| 10.2.14 |
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Farécla promotes McRae to UK Customer Services Supervisor |
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| 10.2.14 |
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Quindell - shares tipped again by Midas in the Mail on Sunday |
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| 10.2.14 |
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British Bodyshop Awards well ahead of target as record numbers secure their place |
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| 10.2.14 |
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Karl Vella - further strengthen management team with appointment of Andy Kavanagh as Group Technical Manager |
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| 09.2.14 |
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Apple and Google battle for the connected vehicle space |
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| 09.2.14 |
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Quest Automotive Products strengthens team by appointing a new USC European Brand Manager |
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| 06.2.14 |
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Beginning of the end of the PC? - Sony is to stop making laptops and focus on making phones and tablets |
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| 06.2.14 |
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Fix Auto - Parwinder Dhutty at Fix Auto Birmingham North completes first phase of 3-phase investment project |
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| 06.2.14 |
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NAB - welcomes yesterday's call from IMI for businesses to invest in apprentices |
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| 06.2.14 |
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IBIS 2014 - sessions revealed, includes Lesley Upham on "The Bodyshop of the Future" |
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| 06.2.14 |
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Intelligent Telematics - expands into Ireland with acquisition of Smart Telematics |
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| 06.2.14 |
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Insurance Times - Claims Excellence awards; 3 categories open to "service providers" such as bodyshops and accident management companies |
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| 06.2.14 |
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Road accidents - 7% fall in road casualties and 6% fall in accidents in year to 30 Sept 2013 with traffic levels up 1.1% |
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| 06.2.14 |
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Accenture - insurance customers would consider buying insurance from Google and Amazon; customers have low loyalty |
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| 06.2.14 |
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BGL (Budget) - affinity insurance business, Junction, hits 2 million customers |
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| 06.2.14 |
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Wunelli - telematics insurance to move from niche to mass market In 2014 as it can give greater underwriting accuracy |
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| 06.2.14 |
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SMMT - new van sales up 12.9% in January; new truck sales down 37.0% |
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| 06.2.14 |
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SMMT - new car sales up 7.6% in January |
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| 06.2.14 |
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Aston Martin - recall 75% of all Astons made since 2007 due to potentially defective Chinese-made accelerator pedal |
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| 06.2.14 |
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What Car? - New ‘green’ fuel E10 could cost motorists £billions as tests show increased fuel consumption |
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| 06.2.14 |
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Australia: Code of Conduct for Motor Vehicle Insurance and Repair Industry needs stronger enforcement |
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| 06.2.14 |
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Solera - results for Q2 ending 31 Dec 2013; turnover up 14% to $239m, pre-tax loss of $35m (pre-tax profit of $31m in Q2 previous year) |
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| 06.2.14 |
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Citroen - new C4 Cactus; side, front and rear panels feature Airbump®, air filled thermoplastic polyurethane pockets |
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| 05.2.14 |
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Frost and Sullivan - new report says use of automotive plastic components in European cars will grow by 72% in value over next 6 years |
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| 05.2.14 |
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Serious buyer wishes to purchase a GROUP of bodyshops |
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| 05.2.14 |
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AXA - says motor profit allegations from Thompsons Solicitors are "absolutely ludicrous" |
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| 05.2.14 |
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Thompsons Solicitors - AVIVA and AXA should ‘come clean’ on their UK car insurance profits |
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| 05.2.14 |
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DFirect Line - "a number of customers" who cancelled their car insurance policy mid-term between 2005 and 2011 are due a refund |
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| 05.2.14 |
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UK motor insurance - "2014 will be a year of increased profitability" but reinsurers wary due to PPOs |
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| 05.2.14 |
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Vauxhall - managing director, Duncan Aldred, moves to senior postion with parent company in USA |
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| 05.2.14 |
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Fiat Group - launch total avoidance programme covering Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Jeep and open to all PAS125 Kitemark bodyshops |
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| 05.2.14 |
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RMI's Trust my Garage - motorists increasingly turning away from dealers to independents |
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| 05.2.14 |
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IMI - call on businesses to invest in apprentices as research shows up to 300% return on investment |
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| 05.2.14 |
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ABP - venue change for Spring B2B and Expo in Milton Keynes on Tues 1 April |
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| 05.2.14 |
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Gemini Accident Repair Centres - acquire their 7th UK site, the Research Garage bodyshop in Nuneaton |
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| 05.2.14 |
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USA: NHTSA plan to allow vehicles to "talk" to each other to avoid crashes using vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication technology |
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| 05.2.14 |
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Direct Line - sell TRACKER to Lysanda; new business to be called Tantalum Corporation |
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| 05.2.14 |
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Hastings Direct - 80 new jobs created in Bexhill |
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| 05.2.14 |
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Lookers - appoint new non-executive director with significant expertise in retail and digital media channels |
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| 04.2.14 |
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RSA - appoint Stephen Hester, former head of RBS, as new Group chief executive with immediate effect |
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| 04.2.14 |
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AA - used car market could become swamped with flood damaged cars |
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| 04.2.14 |
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Renault and Vauxhall - announce launch of new Trafic and Vivaro models will take place this summer |
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| 04.2.14 |
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IMI - launch level 2 and level 3 Multi-skilled Vehicle Collision Repair Qualifications covering paint, panel and MET |
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| 04.2.14 |
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LV - trading update; in-force motor policies in 2013 rose by 270,000 to 3.1 million despite 8% fall in motor premiums to £1,054m |
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| 04.2.14 |
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Audatex - paint index increases by 4.4% on Fri 14 Feb to account for paint company price rises |
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| 04.2.14 |
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Farecla - Dave Bingham promoted to National Field Sales Manager; Keith Parvin promoted to Head of Business, UK & Ireland |
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| 04.2.14 |
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Buyer has serious interest in buying a group of bodyshops; contact details |
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| 04.2.14 |
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Eddie Burke Motor Bodies in South Shields - fear for future due to £100 million redevelopment of town centre |
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| 04.2.14 |
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NACE - plans taking shape for event being held in Detroit from Thurs 31 July to Fri 1 August |
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| 04.2.14 |
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USA: bodyshops say aluminium vehicles cost more to repair than the more usual steel vehicles |
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| 04.2.14 |
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Gocompare - nearly 1 in 5 of the UK’s young drivers are uninsured or ‘fronting’ |
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| 04.2.14 |
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uindell - trading update; additional £200 million of outsourcing business contracted since mid January 2014 |
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| 04.2.14 |
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Quindell - telematics update; confirm increased investment in Ingenie and Himex |
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| 03.2.14 |
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IMI - nominated for the award of "WorldSkills UK Partner of the Year" for the delivery of its SkillAuto competitions |
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| 03.2.14 |
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BCF - Paint sales outperform the economy in impressive final quarter of 2013 |
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| 03.2.14 |
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Quindell - founder of business, Rob Terry, to take over telematics insurer Ingenie (he already owns 43% of the business) |
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| 03.2.14 |
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VBRA - celebrates its 100th birthday this year |
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| 03.2.14 |
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New Hadsec3 'Stealth' cameras to enforce normal 70mph limit on motorways, targetting speeding motorists on M1, M6 and M25 |
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| 03.2.14 |
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Vertu (Bristol Street) - acquire Nissand and Volvo outlets in Sheffield from Harratts of Wakefield |
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| 01.2.14 |
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Women's Automotive Group continues momentum with a successful second event |
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| 01.2.14 |
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Spraytech expands its business to offer a SMARTer customer solution |
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| 01.2.14 |
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Lake Market Research - 84% of private motorists want motor insurance companies to be more tightly regulated through legislation |
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| 01.2.14 |
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FAB Bundle - demand for recycled vehicle parts is rising in UK and Europe |
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| 01.2.14 |
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ABP website – another new record; January busiest month ever with 1.4million hits and 105,000 visits |
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| 31.1.14 |
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Allianz Commercial launches driver safety white paper for fleet and company drivers |
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| 31.1.14 |
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CBI - "companies should publish their payment policies online...we need a universal culture of prompt payment" |
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| 31.1.14 |
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Ageas - new advertising campaign aimed at brokers called "Hello to more products doesn’t mean goodbye to great service’" |
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| 31.1.14 |
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India: Global-NCAP tests show that all of India's small cars scored zero in crash tests; safety-levels 20 years behind Europe |
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| 31.1.14 |
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Direct Line Group - granted licence from SRA to operate DLG Legal Services (in conjunction with Parabis Law) as an ABS |
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| 31.1.14 |
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Bluegrasscoms - VISION roll-out gathers pace |
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| 31.1.14 |
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Ford issues Insight - a new quarterly e-magazine |
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| 31.1.14 |
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BGL Group agree five-year deal with Towergate to manage motor claims |
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| 30.1.14 |
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Renault & Nissan - confirm details of intergating Purchasing, R & D, Manufacturing & Logistics and HR to save £3.5 billion a year |
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| 30.1.14 |
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GoUltraLow - new campaign launched by Nick Clegg to promote Ultra Low Emission Vehicles (ULEV) |
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| 30.1.14 |
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VBRA - publish their response to the Competition Commission's "Possible Remedies" |
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| 30.1.14 |
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WBC Automotive - invests £1.7m in new high-tech HQ in Bristol; 10 new staff taken on to meet demand |
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| 30.1.14 |
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Ireland - Minister to introduce “Death Certificates” for written off vehicles and to deal with "clocking" |
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| 30.1.14 |
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EU has secret plan for police to be able to 'remote stop' cars made after 2020 |
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| 30.1.14 |
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USA - Insurer parts procurement prohibition legislation reintroduced by Maryland |
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| 30.1.14 |
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Claims - numbers fall since April's referral fee ban, but average damages paid out has increased; overall drop in net claims costs |
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| 30.1.14 |
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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) - new holding co; listed in New York and Milan; resident in UK for tax purposes; "organised" in Netherlands |
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| 30.1.14 |
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Vauxhall - celecbrate 100th ATA bodyshop technician via the GM Academy and MISC |
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| 30.1.14 |
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Lake Market Research - 2.5 million cars are still uninsured in UK; very few customers change insurer due to poor claims experience |
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| 30.1.14 |
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Australia: Gemini acquire 2 more sites in Pert area and announce plans for 10 acquisitions |
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| 29.1.14 |
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Road fuel prices - petrol and diesel at lowest price for 3 years |
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| 29.1.14 |
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Nissan - new taxi-for-London will have final assembly in Coventry |
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| 29.1.14 |
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MORE TH>N - launch telematics app for experienced drivers in conjunction with ingenie |
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| 29.1.14 |
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AA - join British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) |
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| 29.1.14 |
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Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) - publish stats for last quarter on volume of complaints they have received relating to insurance |
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| 29.1.14 |
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ABI - bill for insurers for storm and flood damage over Christmas 2013 and the New Year period set to cost £426 million |
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| 28.1.14 |
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Drive Bristol Central first to sign-up for AutoRaise with S&B Automotive Academy |
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| 28.1.14 |
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Farécla - sample G Sand fine abrasives, now all in one wallet |
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| 28.1.14 |
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UK insurers continue to press for whiplash reforms despite the falling cost of motor premiums |
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| 28.1.14 |
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Fix Auto UK - appoint Rashpal Bains as financial contoller |
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| 28.1.14 |
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Government - official stats show UK economy is growing at fastest rate since 2007 |
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| 28.1.14 |
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ABP Club Spring B2Bs - Win tickets to the British Grand Prix 2014 with Brown Brothers Distribution |
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| 27.1.14 |
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2014 British Bodyshop Awards - over 500 places booked in first two weeks |
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| 27.1.14 |
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London parking wardens - Inside Out reveals the 'dirty tactics' |
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| 27.1.14 |
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Good Garage Scheme - Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) clear Forté Lubricants over TV ad |
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| 27.1.14 |
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ABP Club takes to the road for Spring Business-to-Business Forums and Expos |
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| 27.1.14 |
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Thatcham's Peter Shaw to highlight technology in vehicles in keynote address at Motor Claims 2014 |
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| 27.1.14 |
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ABI - ABP attend launch of their new motor premium index showing that average premium paid fell 8.9% in last year to £370 |
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| 27.1.14 |
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ABI - comprehensive motor insurance cost fell by 9% in 2013 |
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| 27.1.14 |
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Renault & Nissan - to save $4 billion a year by combining the two companies manufacturing and R & D functions |
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| 27.1.14 |
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Credit Hire GTA - two companies withdraw this month from agreement; The Motor Claim Line and Motor Support |
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| 26.1.14 |
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ScheduleBoss - a new innovative business planning system is launched |
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| 26.1.14 |
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USA: Ford - offers US dealer bodyshops 20% discount on special equipment to repair new aluminium F-150 |
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| 25.1.14 |
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Crash for cash - Fraudsters jailed for half a million pound scam |
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| 24.1.14 |
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BMW - new 5-series, G30, (due summer 2016) will be a mix of high-strength steel, aluminium and carbon fibre |
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| 24.1.14 |
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Growing pothole problems are costing motorists a staggering £1.2 billion per annum, says Halfords |
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| 24.1.14 |
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HgCapital acquire majority stake in Zenith Vehicle Contracts to go with Leasedrive which they bought in December |
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| 24.1.14 |
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Competition Commission - appeals against any decisions would be heard by the Competition Appeal Tribunal |
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| 24.1.14 |
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North East Accident Repair Centres repositions its brand and launches new interactive website |
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| 24.1.14 |
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AM magazine - finalists for their awards; to be held on Thurs 20 Feb |
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| 23.1.14 |
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Mercedes - EU begins legal action over their continued use of the banned R134a refrigerant |
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| 23.1.14 |
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Zurich - appoint Saad Mered as Chief Claims Officer for its global general insurance business |
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| 23.1.14 |
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Smart bodyshop has a successful start |
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| 23.1.14 |
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AA's latest Insurance premium index shows car premiums plunge by a record 14.1% over the last year |
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| 23.1.14 |
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Women's Automotive Group looks to build on early success |
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| 23.1.14 |
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ABP’s Tracy Jesson in wild mud run for the Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity |
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| 23.1.14 |
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Aviva - finance director, Pat Regan, leaves after 4 years to join QBE Australia |
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| 23.1.14 |
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Nationwide - trading update; improved performance in second half of year; increased fleet penetration |
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| 23.1.14 |
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SMMT - UK car manufacturing hit 6-year high in 2013 with over 1.5 million made and 80% of them exported |
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| 22.1.14 |
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Admiral teams-up with Wunelli in a bid to reward safer driving |
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| 22.1.14 |
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Roberlo introces Flash to aid drying times |
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| 22.1.14 |
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Markerstudy - it's a toy story as brokers receive customised mini motors |
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| 22.1.14 |
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AW Repair Group bolsters customer marketing team |
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| 22.1.14 |
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Government - unemployment falls again; average earnings up just 0.9% in last year |
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| 22.1.14 |
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Glasgow - Commonwealth Game s this summer threaten major disruption; FTA running conference to help planning for affected firms |
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| 22.1.14 |
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Competition Commission - BIBA publish their response submision; "no concerns with repair quality"... "claims management costs are too high" |
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| 22.1.14 |
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Fitch Ratings - "stabilising UK motor premiums won't halt underwriting losses in 2014....expect increased focus on cutting expenses" |
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| 22.1.14 |
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USA; minicars fare badly in latest IIHS "small-overlap" crash tests; Chevrolet Spark only one to get top rating |
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| 22.1.14 |
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S & B Bristol - become second training provider to deliver the AutoRaise apprentice programme; briefing on Thurs 6 Feb |
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| 22.1.14 |
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Does the Co-op's decision to retain its general insurance arm signal a revival? |
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| 22.1.14 |
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Fix Auto Trowbridge - open for business |
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| 22.1.14 |
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PSA Peugeot Citroen - board confirms deal to sell stake in business to Chinese Dongfeng Motor |
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| 21.1.14 |
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USA: Ford - facing challenges with its new aluminium F-150 (the best selling vehicle in America) |
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| 21.1.14 |
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USA: Ford - reveal tools and training plans for the 2015 F-150 vehicle |
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| 21.1.14 |
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Chrysler - is now an Italian company as it is now wholly owned by the Fiat Group |
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| 21.1.14 |
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Post mag - intelligent vehicle repair allocation; includes quote from ABP |
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| 21.1.14 |
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Telematics - 296,000 live policies in UK in 2013 , up from 180,000 in 2012 say BIBA |
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| 21.1.14 |
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Air Conditioning - BSI issues qualifications update |
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| 21.1.14 |
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IFB - record numbers of insurance fraud reported by the public |
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| 21.1.14 |
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'Mega trucks' up to 82 foot in length and 60 tonnes could enter Britain under EU proposals |
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| 21.1.14 |
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Crash for cash caught on camera |
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| 21.1.14 |
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British Bodyshop Awards - over 350 places booked in the first week - all but one premium tables have been booked! |
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| 21.1.14 |
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Road fuel sales - hit all-time low in 2013; however petrol sales were all-time low while diesel sales were all-time high |
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| 20.1.14 |
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Acromas - begins process of floating Saga by inviting its customers to become shareholders |
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| 20.1.14 |
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Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) - Wendy Williamson (ex SMMT) to replace Brian Spratt as chief executive |
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| 20.1.14 |
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USA: LKQ - have lawsuit filed against them by Chrysler for producing parts that infringe on patented designs |
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| 20.1.14 |
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BSI announce process of PAS 125 becoming a British Standard - committee members published |
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| 20.1.14 |
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Imperial Crash Parts acquires KGC Auto Panels & Paint Specialists |
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| 20.1.14 |
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I Love Claims launches 'wear something day' for Rainbow Trust charity |
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| 20.1.14 |
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Audatex - paint index changes due to imminent price increases from PPG, AkzoNobel and Axalta |
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| 20.1.14 |
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Co-operative - have a change of plan and decide NOT to sell their general insurance business |
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| 20.1.14 |
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Australia: Fraud - Vehicles suspected of being used in a "claim farming" scams. |
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| 20.1.14 |
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Competition Commission - private motor insurance investigationh has so far cost over £1.3 million to conduct |
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| 20.1.14 |
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H R Owen - trading update; 2013 results expected to be ahead of management's expectations |
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| 19.1.14 |
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Cash for Crash - in-cab camera prevents fraud |
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| 19.1.14 |
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Vehicles that contain the new R1234YF refrigerant |
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| 17.1.14 |
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Trak Global Solutions - appoints Jason McSorley (ex Audatex) as insurance solutions director |
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| 17.1.14 |
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Confused.com/Towers Watson - average comprehensive motor insurance premium in 2013 fell by 12.5% to £644 |
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| 17.1.14 |
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London - Mayor Boris Johnson announces that all new London taxis will need to be zero emission capable from 2018 |
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| 16.1.14 |
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Mirka's new high gloss solutions kit puts the shine into surfaces |
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| 16.1.14 |
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Axalta Coating Systems releases 2013 Color Popularity Report |
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| 16.1.14 |
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Ireland - Cartell welcomes swift action by Irish Government on vehicle write-offs |
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| 16.1.14 |
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Consumer Intelligence reveals the fastest growing motor and home insurers |
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| 16.1.14 |
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Two new insurance premium price tracking indexes launched - from ABI and from BIBA |
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| 16.1.14 |
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ACIS signs an exclusive deal agreement with Sherwin-Williams for air dry technology |
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| 16.1.14 |
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Ireland - new legislation to tackle written-off cars including a "death certificate" for vehicles or assessment of repairs |
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| 16.1.14 |
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Industry Apprentice Council (IAC) - careers advice for school leavers is in a state of crisis |
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| 16.1.14 |
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LKQ Corporation - comment on unusual trading volumes in their shares; expect 2013 results to be within latest guidance |
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| 16.1.14 |
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Admiral - sign 3-year agreement with Auto Windscreens (part of the Markerstudy Group) |
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| 16.1.14 |
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EurotaxGlass’s - appoints Dirk-Marco Adams to newly created leadership role of Group Sales Director |
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| 16.1.14 |
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House of Commons Transport Committee - invite YOU to suggest subjects they should investigate; deadline 31 March |
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| 16.1.14 |
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Clarification - HBC Vehicle Services now operates a total of 9 sites |
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| 16.1.14 |
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It’s Moore for the Trade Group! |
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| 16.1.14 |
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Farécla launches new improved G3 Ultra Premium Compounding System |
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| 16.1.14 |
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Morelli Group Supporting Apprenticeship Programme |
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| 16.1.14 |
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ACEA - 2013 was the worst year since 1995 for new car sales in Europe; down 1.7% to 12.31 million |
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| 16.1.14 |
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CTS Vehicle Services achieves PAS125 success |
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| 16.1.14 |
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UK now has over 7 million drivers over the age of 65, representing 19% of all drivers |
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| 16.1.14 |
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British Bodyshop Awards - over 250 places booked within the first 48 hours |
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| 16.1.14 |
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Cambria - trading update; performance "substantially ahead" of last year |
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| 15.1.14 |
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AutoRestore - announce performance figures for last 6 months of mobile and fixed sites combined |
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| 15.1.14 |
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Toyota - worldwide hybrid sales exceed 6 million vehicles; UK sales are over 130,000 |
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| 15.1.14 |
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Tyres - Michelin launch new EverGrip tyre that improves as it wears and comes with 60,000 mile warranty |
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| 15.1.14 |
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IAEA - speakers confirmed for 2014 conference on Sat 10 May, includes Rob Smale; delegate fee £10 |
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| 15.1.14 |
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Canada: RSA Canada - adopts Audatex Integrated Claims Management solution |
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| 15.1.14 |
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Ireland - Cromax flies the Topaz colours at Dublin airport |
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| 15.1.14 |
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'Why did I bother with car insurance when my prang with an uninsured car left me with a £600 repair bill and a hole in my no-claims' |
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| 15.1.14 |
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Plimsoll - new report analysing 824 UK bodyshop businesses says 233 are struggling to survive; overall average profit margin is 1.1% |
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| 14.1.14 |
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DWS Automotive Repair Solutions invests in its people via the AutoRaise multi-skill apprenticeship programme |
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| 14.1.14 |
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AkzoNobel and Fiat Group Automobiles S.p.A. team up in Europe |
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| 14.1.14 |
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Markerstudy ‘wages war’ against fraud onboard HMS Belfast |
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| 14.1.14 |
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Gladwins Cambridge achieves Honda approval |
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| 14.1.14 |
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Morelli Group extends contract with Nissan |
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| 14.1.14 |
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Ford - on the road to the driverless car which is "still some way off" |
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| 14.1.14 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - join consortium to develop solutions to reduce driver workload |
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| 14.1.14 |
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Annual inflation rate – CPI falls to 2.0% for year to Dec 2013; RPIJ unchanged at 2.0%; RPI up slightly to 2.7% |
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| 14.1.14 |
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Glass’s predicts 2014 new car registrations |
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| 14.1.14 |
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China - Axalta Expands Waterborne Coatings Capacity |
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| 14.1.14 |
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Moneysupermarket - trading statement:; profits expected to be up 26% on turnover up 10% |
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| 14.1.14 |
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Quindell - trading update: expect to meet upper end of market expectations on profitability; year end cash balance of circa £200 million |
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| 14.1.14 |
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Merceds - at least 2020 before Mercedes launches a “fully autonomous” car |
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| 14.1.14 |
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Ford - launch 2014 Write-off Avoidance programme; open to ALL bodyshops with PAS125 |
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| 13.1.14 |
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BCA (British Car Auctions) - hit new record in 2013 with over 600,000 vehicles sold |
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| 13.1.14 |
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USA: Ford - their top-selling vehicle, the F-150 pick-up, moves to an aluminium body, reducing weight by 320kg thus saving fuel |
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| 13.1.14 |
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British Bodyshop Awards - Tuesday 13th May 2014 - Early bird bookings now open |
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| 13.1.14 |
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Worst pothole season ever; claims for pothole damaged cars increase 22% in 2013 at a total cost of £729m |
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| 13.1.14 |
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RSA - company could get €35m fine from Irish Central Bank plus their employees in Ireland could face fines up to €1m |
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| 13.1.14 |
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DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), the new combined VOSA and DSA - puts its inspectors through new IMI programme |
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| 13.1.14 |
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HBC Vehicle Services opens third site in further expansion |
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| 13.1.14 |
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R-M - X-Ray certification for R-M's National Head Trainers |
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| 13.1.14 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - delivers best ever full year global sales performance with sales up 19% to 425,006 |
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| 13.1.14 |
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FCA - impose £34.5m fine on Homeserve |
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| 13.1.14 |
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Lotus - "material uncertainty" over future as accounts reveal car sales fell 40% with a loss of £159m in the y/e Mch 2013 |
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| 12.1.14 |
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Motor Codes - reviews progress in 2013 |
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| 12.1.14 |
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Lexus - new RC coupe on sale at end of year will have paint finish that uses 4 base coats |
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| 12.1.14 |
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New hair thickening shampoo from L'Oreal uses Filloxane, also used for fixing cracks in car windscreens |
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| 12.1.14 |
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Speed cameras on M25 have not worked for 5 years |
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| 11.1.14 |
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Bradford taxi driver challenges Council on policy on repaired taxis |
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| 10.1.14 |
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Euro Car Parts opens third national distribution centre ahead of schedule |
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| 10.1.14 |
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APU and Merseyside Police confirm intelligence sharing on motor-related fraud |
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| 10.1.14 |
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Karl Vella Group appoints Owl to drive PR programme |
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| 10.1.14 |
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ACIS introduces online Health and Safety system to assist in driving best practice |
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| 10.1.14 |
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Competition Commission to open a data room for MSXI vehicle inspection report data |
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| 10.1.14 |
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Volkswagen's Porsche, Audi and Bentley brands post record sales |
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| 10.1.14 |
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Motorcycles - UK sales of new powered 2-wheelers fell 2% last year to 91,900 |
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| 09.1.14 |
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GB Refinish Supplies appoints Mooney as Sales Director |
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| 09.1.14 |
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Penning Group consolidates total supply agreement into LKQ Coatings and ECP |
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| 09.1.14 |
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BMW Group - seeking a further 160 apprentices including body panel / paint apprentices at dealers |
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| 09.1.14 |
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Admiral Group Sells Further Minority Stake In Comparenow.com |
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| 09.1.14 |
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Just Car Clinics consolidates to form a ‘Super Bodyshop’ offering in the North East |
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| 09.1.14 |
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Thatcham - appoint Hadstrong to handle its PR strategy |
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| 09.1.14 |
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Arriva Buses -start bus route from next week in Milton Keynes using electric buses that are recharged without cablles |
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| 09.1.14 |
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Marshall Leasing chooses In-Car Cleverness as telematics partner |
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| 09.1.14 |
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Quest Automotive Products UK appoints Paul Tredgold as Managing Director |
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| 09.1.14 |
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Financial Ombudsman - plans no increase in levy paid by financial services industry; expects to handle 32,000 insurance cases next year |
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| 09.1.14 |
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ABP Club National Meeting - Tuesday 25th February 2014 - an invitation to attend |
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| 09.1.14 |
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What Car? - annual awards names new Nissan Qashqai as their Car of the Year 2014 |
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| 09.1.14 |
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Volvo - global rating results and awards confirm their leading safety position |
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| 09.1.14 |
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U.S Government Accountability Office (GAO) - vehicle manufacturers and sat-nav firms could be storing and sharing your location data |
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| 09.1.14 |
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The ultimate E –Types choose Glasurit for the ultimate finish |
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| 09.1.14 |
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EuroNCAP - identifies top performers in their 2013 crash tests; overall safest car is the Chinese Qoros 3 |
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| 09.1.14 |
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RSA - findings from PwC review of their Irish issues; "irregularities isolated to Ireland"; "Group Control Framework was appropriate" |
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| 09.1.14 |
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RSA - trading update: "performing in line with expectations"; "will re-emerge as a stronger group during 2014" |
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| 08.1.14 |
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Bentley - sales to grow by 50% between now and 2018; SUV to launch in 2016; hybrid launch in 2018 |
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| 08.1.14 |
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SMMT – 2013 new van sales up 13.1%; new truck sales up 23.0%; highest commercial vehicle sales for 5 years |
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| 08.1.14 |
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Fuel prices - petrol and diesel ended 2013 at a lower price than at the end of 2012; in fact lower than end of 2011 |
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| 08.1.14 |
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Remove My Car - calls for DVLA to present clearer guidelines when disposing of a vehicle. |
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| 08.1.14 |
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BVRLA (British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association) - give their views on the 2014 market |
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| 08.1.14 |
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Honda (UK) - launches new 5-year aftercare package |
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| 08.1.14 |
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Total Accident Management - relaunches bespoke dedicated accident management service for SMEs |
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| 08.1.14 |
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RSA - analyst from Berenberg Bank suggets that Aviva could get a 'quick fix’ by buying RSA |
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| 08.1.14 |
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Police officer, Sugra Hanif, stole Police computer records of 2,500 road accident victims and sold them to injury lawyers for £800 each |
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| 08.1.14 |
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Competition Commission - to consider the implications of the Appeal Court ruling on RSA's subrogation model; insurers baffled by decision |
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| 08.1.14 |
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RSA - UBS bank suggests Finish insurer Sampo could make a consortium bid, disposing of UK business to Aviva or Zurich |
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| 08.1.14 |
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RSA - confirms impact of Irish problem was £200 million; RSA board to receive PwC report on Wed morning |
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| 07.1.14 |
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Selling private cars 'including tax' to become illegal |
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| 07.1.14 |
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Post mag - communication within the motor claims process; includes quotes from ABP |
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| 07.1.14 |
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Key appointment for Bluegrasscoms total loss avoidance programme |
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| 07.1.14 |
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Toyota - "fuel cell electric vehicles will be in our future sooner than many people believe, in much greater numbers than anyone expected" |
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| 07.1.14 |
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SMMT - new car market in 2013 recorded best performance in five years; up 10.8% to 2.26 million |
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| 07.1.14 |
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RMI IGA - UK Motorists Forking Out Hundreds On Unexpected Car Repair Costs |
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| 06.1.14 |
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Co-operative Banking Group - to be subject of an enforcement investigation by the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) |
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| 06.1.14 |
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Honda (UK) - link up with Motor Codes to publish customer satisfaction ratings with dealership "service and repairs" |
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| 06.1.14 |
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London - TFL propose 15% increase in Congestion Charge to £11.50 a day |
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| 06.1.14 |
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Crash for cash - fraudster jailed for 10 months |
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| 06.1.14 |
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Colad introduces pump spray coding rings |
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| 06.1.14 |
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USA: LKQ - finalise acquisition of Keystone, a US specialty aftermarket equipment and accessories provider |
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| 06.1.14 |
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LKQ's £2.5 million investment in UK’s first paint NDC scheduled to open in February |
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| 06.1.14 |
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Italy: Solera - acquires 100% of Autosoft S.r.l., Italian connectivity platform for claims processing |
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| 06.1.14 |
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Chevin - add vehicle damage report to their FleetWave software to record minor accidents |
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| 06.1.14 |
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Salvage / dismantling / recycled market - a summary of 2013 |
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| 06.1.14 |
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IMI - selected by Malaysian government to deliver automotive training on hybrids and electric vehicles to colleges |
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| 06.1.14 |
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Ageas - extend partnership with Vauxhall to include vans; "vehicle can be covered with Vauxhall approved repairs" |
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| 06.1.14 |
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ABP Club - no increase in membership fees for 2014; the fifth-year in a row |
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| 06.1.14 |
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Five Star from Cromax gets a bold new look |
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| 06.1.14 |
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Highways Agency - propose permanent mandatory 60mph limit on 34 miles of M1 between junc 28 and junc 35a as part of "improvements" |
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| 06.1.14 |
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USA - Texas collision repair centre hit by upside down car |
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| 06.1.14 |
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Karl Vella Group - appoint Mike Sarsfield to new post of Group Operations Director |
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| 05.1.14 |
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USA: Quaet Automotive Products announce Mark Flint (md of Po-Spray) as new VP of sales and marketing for Pro-Spray and Matrix System |
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| 05.1.14 |
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RSA - PwC's investigation into Irish problem to say it was an isolated incident and no further write-downs needed |
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| 04.1.14 |
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Keoghs recovered an estimated £37 million from crash-for-cash fraudsters over the past 12 months |
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| 03.1.14 |
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IBSC (Insurance Brokers Standards Council) - new professional body launched for individuals within the broking community |
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| 03.1.14 |
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USA - Ford unveil concept of a solar-powered C-MAX; to be shown at Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas prior to feasibility study |
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| 03.1.14 |
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RSA - to release PwC's key findings from investigation into Irish business next Thursday |
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| 03.1.14 |
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AA AutoWindshields - explain their assessment process that lead them to change to Teroson windscreen bonding kit |
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| 03.1.14 |
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Henkel - gain Thatcham certification for their Teroson windscreen bonding kit; now used as standard by AA AutoWindshields |
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| 03.1.14 |
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IAEA - confirm details of 2014 conference; to be moderated by ABP's David Cresswell |
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| 03.1.14 |
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USA - North Carolina bodyshop files 6 lawsuits against insurers for "refusal to pay for repairs to the vehicle manufacturer specifications" |
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| 02.1.14 |
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BIBA - set up working group to examine new code of conduct for members |
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| 02.1.14 |
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LKQ Coatings on brand for New Year |
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| 02.1.14 |
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Glass's - The fastest and the slowest sellers of 2013 |
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| 02.1.14 |
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Helphire - now 29.23% owned by Invesco Group following share placing |
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| 02.1.14 |
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Fiat - agrees deal to wholly acquire Chrysler, thus allowing the two companies to fully merge |
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| 02.1.14 |
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USA - study says that we are distracted for 10% of the time we are driving; novice drivers are the worst |
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| 02.1.14 |
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Lookers - Peter Jones retires as chief exec today; role taken by Andy Bruce, chief operating officer |
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| 01.1.14 |
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Hexagon of Highgate- well known north London bodyshop is acquired by Spire Automotive Ltd |
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| 01.1.14 |
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AA - Xmas & New Year wet weather sees big rise in flood-damaged vehicles; AA rescue over 1,100 vehicles stuck in flood water |
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| 01.1.14 |
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Euro Car Parts - open second branch in Northern Ireland, taking company to 143 branches in UK |
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| 01.1.14 |
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ABP - another record year for the website with over 1.1 million visits viewing over 4 million pages and 15 million hits |
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| 31.12.13 |
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AA - one year on, the effects of gender directive changes have been masked by falling premiums; down 12% in last year |
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| 30.12.13 |
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Cooke & Mason announce iPad prize draw winner |
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| 30.12.13 |
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BMW &Toyota - agree on joint platform for new sportscar models |
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| 30.12.13 |
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Severn River Crossings - tolls rise on 1 January 2014 |
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| 30.12.13 |
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Mazda - working to increase customer aftersales retention (including second owners) within franchised network |
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| 28.12.13 |
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eCall (automated emergency call for road accidents) - moves closer to being mandatory in all new cars from June 2016 |
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| 27.12.13 |
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Euro Car Parts (ECP) - appoint PDM to deliver warehousing academy to recruit, train and retain staff |
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| 27.12.13 |
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Drive Assist - redundant employees win payment for their 90-day consultation period |
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| 24.12.13 |
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Marmalade - young driver insurer links up with Stoneacre Motor Group |
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| 24.12.13 |
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Government - backs smartphone app to pinpoint potholes as they reveal £24m of compensation paid in last year for pothole damaged cars |
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| 23.12.13 |
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Ford - celebrate as 1,000 Ford cars in the UK in 2013 are saved through their Write Off Avoidance Programme. |
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| 23.12.13 |
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BSi - full details of the process for transition of PAS 125 to British Standard BS 10125 to be given in early January |
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| 23.12.13 |
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AA reports fuel prices have edged-up in December |
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| 23.12.13 |
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New service - Motion Care - is launched |
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| 23.12.13 |
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AA - over 166,000 people used the AA website to get a car insurance quote on Xmas Day last year |
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| 23.12.13 |
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ABP Club - last week was the busiest ever week for website with 28,000 visits and 377,000 hits |
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| 22.12.13 |
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RSA subrogation model - the full Court of Appeal ruling |
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| 20.12.13 |
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Allianz Insurance 'more than likely' to appeal to the Supreme Court over the RSA subrogation case |
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| 20.12.13 |
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Fix Auto delivers a huge retail markering benefit to its franchisees |
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| 20.12.13 |
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Volkswagen - Paul Willis becomes MD of Volkswagen Group United Kingdom, replacing Paul Willcox who returns to Nissan after just 3 months |
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| 20.12.13 |
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RSA - subrogation model ruled legal as Court dimisses appeal by Covea and Allianz over inflated repair bills |
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| 20.12.13 |
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AkzoNobel’s RAB Lee Memorial Golf day - officially sold out! |
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| 20.12.13 |
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UK economy growing faster than forecast |
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| 20.12.13 |
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Government - confirms the 4 consumer representative bodies to get ‘super-complainant’ status for financial services |
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| 20.12.13 |
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AkzoNobel and Mazda boost European partnership boost |
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| 19.12.13 |
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IMI - tackling literacy & numeracy problems in young people entering the automotive industry |
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| 19.12.13 |
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Government - Transport Minister announces delay on young driver plans |
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| 19.12.13 |
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Glass’s Predicts New Car Registrations |
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| 19.12.13 |
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Telematics device helps convict knife attacker |
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| 19.12.13 |
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Northern Ireland - Consumer Council urges consumers to shop around for car insurance and fuel to save on cost of motoring |
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| 19.12.13 |
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Competition Commisssion - full 224 page provisional report now available together with 486 pages of appendices |
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| 19.12.13 |
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Aston Martin - Mercedes take 5% stake in exchange for "technical partnership agreement" for supply of V8 engines from AMG |
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| 19.12.13 |
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IAEA - responds to Competition Commission’s report into the Private Motor Insurance market |
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| 19.12.13 |
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EU Gender Directive - 60% of women drivers have seen a cost increase in motor insurance premium but fewer switch than before! |
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| 19.12.13 |
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Audatex - technical issue now fixed; normal service is resumed |
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| 19.12.13 |
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Honda - introduces new suite of 7 advanced active safety features to Civic, including advanced laser-radar cameras and sensors |
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| 19.12.13 |
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Kindertons announce the acquisition of Plantec |
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| 19.12.13 |
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Nissan - new Note model wins "SAFETYBEST 2013" award for its revolutionary Safety Shield technology |
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| 19.12.13 |
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Audatex - statement regarding technical problem this morning |
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| 19.12.13 |
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Aviva commits £500 million to invest in UK infrastructure |
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| 19.12.13 |
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USA: Insurance Institute for Highway Safety - Honda tops 39 vehicles that meet tougher criteria |
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| 19.12.13 |
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RSA - top investors grilling RSA's auditors, Deloitte, over the irregularities in Ireland |
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| 18.12.13 |
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Sophisticated accelerometer’ used in Italy to record and report car crashes could be adapted for UK to prevent whiplash fraud |
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| 18.12.13 |
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A merry Christmas from ABP Club |
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| 18.12.13 |
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VBRA - responds to Competition Commission’s report into the Private Motor Insurance market |
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| 18.12.13 |
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BMW UK announces their 2013 Bodyshop of the Year |
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| 18.12.13 |
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IAEA (Institute of Automotive Engineer Assessors) - annual awards presentation |
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| 18.12.13 |
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Ageas - extends ground naming deal with Hampshire Cricket; will be called The Ageas Bowl until 2022 |
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| 18.12.13 |
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Hiscox Insurance - announces key promotions within new combined UK and Europe business unit |
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| 18.12.13 |
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Auto Body Professional - Winter 2013 issue now available online |
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| 18.12.13 |
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MASS - responds to Competition Commission’s report into the Private Motor Insurance market |
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| 18.12.13 |
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GoCompare - the gender directive one year on – who are the winners and losers ? Average premium down 15% to £820 in last 12 months |
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| 18.12.13 |
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Consumer Intelligence - responds to Competition Commission’s report into the Private Motor Insurance market |
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| 18.12.13 |
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Independent - "The real reason we pay so much for car insurance... " |
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| 18.12.13 |
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"Future is dire for RSA after Standard & Poor cuts its credit rating" says Daily Mail |
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| 18.12.13 |
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Daily Mail - "Ministers' emergency stop on driving test reforms: Cabinet feared curbs on new motorists could stop young people working" |
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| 18.12.13 |
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RMI NAB - raise concerns over Competition Commission findings |
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| 18.12.13 |
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Innovation Group - new partnership with Wunelli to offer insurers a telematics data analysis service |
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| 18.12.13 |
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Quidell - trading update; good progress, extremely positive trading; £100m of new business confirmed in last month |
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| 18.12.13 |
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ABP website - busiest day of the year yesterday with traffic up 40% as industry sought news on Competition Commission report |
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| 17.12.13 |
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FT comment - "Cheaper car insurance is a long way down the road........Competition Commission hits brick wall with replacement cars" |
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| 17.12.13 |
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KPMG - responds to Competition Commission’s report into the Private Motor Insurance market |
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| 17.12.13 |
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Daily Mail - "call to cap cost of car crash repairs: car insurance costs £200m a year too much because accident bills are out of control" |
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| 17.12.13 |
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ACEA - European car sales up 0.9% in November; YTD down 2.8% |
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| 17.12.13 |
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Daily Mail - "Drivers pay too much for their insurance - middle-men take hefty cut on repairs and hire cars warns Competition Commission" |
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| 17.12.13 |
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Daily Telegraph - "Drivers paying '£200m' too much for car insurance"...."insurers are inflating the cost of repairs and replacement cars" |
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| 17.12.13 |
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USA: Ford Reveals Automated Fusion Hybrid Research Car as Blueprint for Mobility Gathers Pace |
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| 17.12.13 |
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Aviva - responds to Competition Commission’s report into the Private Motor Insurance market |
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| 17.12.13 |
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AA - responds to Competition Commission’s report into the Private Motor Insurance market |
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| 17.12.13 |
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AutoRaise to host a New Year's briefing for accident repair employers |
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| 17.12.13 |
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Toyota - reward winners of UK body and paint competition with trip to Toyota Japan |
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| 17.12.13 |
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BIVRLA - responds to Competition Commission’s report into the Private Motor Insurance market |
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| 17.12.13 |
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BIBA - responds to Competition Commission’s report into the Private Motor Insurance market |
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| 17.12.13 |
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Competition Commission's - ABI's Dalton highlights 'fundamental flaws' in repair complaints data |
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| 17.12.13 |
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Competition Commission - Moneysupermarket welcomes provisional findings |
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| 17.12.13 |
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LKQ Coatings names 2013 Technical Trainer of the Year winner |
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| 17.12.13 |
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RSA shares recover but Admiral, Esure and Direct Line shares head the other way following the Competition Commission's initial findings |
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| 17.12.13 |
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Competition Commission papers available in full from the Club website library |
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| 17.12.13 |
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Competition Commission - latest timetable; final report September 2014 |
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| 17.12.13 |
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Competition Commission report – a simple summary from ABP |
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| 17.12.13 |
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Markerstudy place 120 jobs 'at risk' of redundancy |
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| 17.12.13 |
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CHO (Credit Hire Organisation) - responds to the Competition Commission's report into the private motor insurance market |
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| 17.12.13 |
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Competition Commission - "repairers are insufficiently rewarded for offering a high quality of repair" |
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| 17.12.13 |
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ABI reponds to the Competition Commission's report into the private motor insurance market |
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| 17.12.13 |
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RSA - Rating agencies deal a further blow and consider downgrading RSA's credit rating |
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| 17.12.13 |
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Annual inflation rate – CPI falls to 2.1% for year to Nov 2013; RPIJ up slightly to 2.0%; RPI unchanged at 2.6% |
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| 17.12.13 |
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FT - "UK insurance reforms eyed to cut ‘unnecessary’ bills for motorists"; inc reference to "shoddy repair work" |
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| 17.12.13 |
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Sky News - "Motor Insurance Premiums Could Be Cut" |
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| 17.12.13 |
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BBC - "Car insurance premiums too high, Competition Commission says" |
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| 17.12.13 |
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Competition Commission - Remedy 2A: Compulsory audits of the quality of vehicle repairs; should PAS125 be mandatory? |
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| 17.12.13 |
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Competition Commission - the official press release; the private motor insurance market "is not working well for motorists " |
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| 17.12.13 |
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Competition Commission - Remedy 1G: Prohibition of all referral fees relating to credit hire / repair / paint / salvage |
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| 17.12.13 |
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Competition Commission - Remedy 1F: Improved mitigation in the provision of replacement cars to non-fault claimants; identify requirements |
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| 17.12.13 |
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Competition Commission - Remedy 1E: Measures to control non-fault write-off costs; impact on salvage cos |
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| 17.12.13 |
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Competition Commission - Remedy 1D: Measures to control non-fault repair costs; rules for non-oe parts use / standardized pricing |
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| 17.12.13 |
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Competition Commission - Remedy 1C: Measures to control the cost of providing a replacement car to non-fault claimants; replacement of GTA |
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| 17.12.13 |
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Competition Commission - Remedy 1B: At-fault insurers to be given the first option to handle non-fault claims |
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| 17.12.13 |
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Competition Commission - Remedy 1A: First party insurance for replacement cars; insurers to provide replacement car for all claims |
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| 17.12.13 |
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Competition Commission - 7 remedies to separate cost control and cost liability inc banning all referral fees |
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| 17.12.13 |
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Competition Commission - Remedy A: Measures to improve claimants’ understanding of their legal entitlements |
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| 17.12.13 |
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Bodyline launches Cyclex abrasive discs |
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| 17.12.13 |
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Competition Commission - provisional findings include insurers and acc man cos "do not monitor effectively the quality of repairs" |
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| 16.12.13 |
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Fix Auto celebrates 100,000th repair of 2013 |
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| 16.12.13 |
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Digital Radio (DAB) - government delays naming date for switchover when FM transmitters will be turned off |
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| 16.12.13 |
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Churchill - one in six drivers ‘bump parks’ their car |
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| 16.12.13 |
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NFU - drivers tricked with phantom insurance by spoof online fraudsters |
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| 16.12.13 |
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McClaren - working on an ultrasound device to replace windscreen wipers |
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| 16.12.13 |
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Mercedes - all new C-class has standard-fit autonomous braking ; all outer panels are aluminium; on-sale in UK in June 2014 |
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| 16.12.13 |
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BT Fleet - wins 5-year contract to manage the 470-strong Post Office ‘cash-in-transit’ fleet |
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| 16.12.13 |
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MG Cannon delighted to reveal their 2014 Community Winners! |
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| 16.12.13 |
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Competition Commission - press release on provisional findings due out at 7am tomorrow, Tues 17 Dec |
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| 16.12.13 |
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Axalta Coating Systems announces new UK offices and Academy for customers |
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| 16.12.13 |
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Car Repair Europe hosts first international conference |
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| 16.12.13 |
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Ageas Retail business (Kwik Fit / RIAS / Castle Cover) - joins the IFB, the industry’s fight against organised fraud |
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| 16.12.13 |
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Number of active small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the UK reaches a six-year high |
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| 16.12.13 |
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Brightside - profits hit by lack of capacity from Southern Rock; more capacity found for 2014 from other insurers |
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| 16.12.13 |
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Co-operative Insurance - 3 active bidders; Legal & General to bid just £60m; LV said to be preparing its bid |
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| 16.12.13 |
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Enterprise - continues its European expansion with franchise appointments in Belgium, Luxembourg and Switzerland |
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| 16.12.13 |
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Canopius (owners of KGM) - to be bought by Japanese Sompo Insurance (NKSJ Holdings) for £596m |
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| 15.12.13 |
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RSA - looking to sell off subsidiaries in Poland, Singapore, Mexico and Colombia to raise £500m of capital |
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| 15.12.13 |
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RSA - large investors tell company to put itself up for sale; Allianz, Aviva, Axa and Zurich said to be interested |
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| 13.12.13 |
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RSA's struggles may lead to an opportunistic bid |
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| 13.12.13 |
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EasiDrive makes Christmas come early at Age Concern |
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| 13.12.13 |
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ALS launch new 'Cash Generator' for bodyshops |
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| 13.12.13 |
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AA warns drivers over drink driving issues, in particular the morning after |
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| 13.12.13 |
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BMW - ne M3 saloon and M4 coupe have a Carbon Fibre Reinforced Plastic roof with aluminium front wings and bonnet |
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| 13.12.13 |
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BEN Ball 2013 - raises over £220,000 for automotive charity |
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| 13.12.13 |
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Hope and Fears - a reflection on the concerns of the bodyshop industry and the challenges ahead |
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| 13.12.13 |
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RSA - additional £130m of reserve strengthening needed for Ireland; group chief exec, Simon Lee, resigns |
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| 12.12.13 |
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GM - appoint Mary Barra as new CEO; she becomes first female CEO in the global automotive industry |
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| 12.12.13 |
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USA: Solera - aquire Distribution Services Technologies Inc. (DST), solutions provider for automotive mechanical part distributors |
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| 12.12.13 |
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Audatex - Bodyshops reap the benefits of successful AudaVIN+ Launch |
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| 12.12.13 |
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SWR - launches Energy Services |
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| 12.12.13 |
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New insurer - Woop cover - selects TomTom telematics for innovative young driver’s car insurance scheme |
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| 12.12.13 |
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Whiplash - government response provides detailed numbers for motor injury compensation claims over last 5 years |
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| 12.12.13 |
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Whiplash - House of Commons Transport Select Committee publish government response to their latest whiplash report |
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| 12.12.13 |
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BSI Client Survey reveals positive results regarding true value and benefits |
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| 12.12.13 |
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Remove My Car - North-West is the area that offers the best money for a scrapped car |
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| 12.12.13 |
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Volvo - new Scaleable Product Architecture (SPA) enables a faster move towards a crash-free future |
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| 12.12.13 |
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Fears that new bio-diesel fuel could be causing more breakdowns in cold weather |
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| 12.12.13 |
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Renault - "Tomorrow’s cars will be hyper-connected"; working with Orange on 4G broadband for cars |
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| 11.12.13 |
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D Gawthrope ACR in West Yorks - first UK bodyshop to buy new Haweka CMC4000 commercial vehicle frame measurement system |
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| 11.12.13 |
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Flooding - Motor Depot, a car supermarket in Hessle, forced to write-off 700 water damaged cars |
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| 11.12.13 |
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Competition Commission - AXA response to MSXi post-repair report; "it should be disregarded given the manner of its conduct" |
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| 11.12.13 |
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Competition Commission - esure response to MSXi post-repair report; "extreme methodological flaw and limitations" in "erroneous report " |
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| 11.12.13 |
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Competition Commission - "Repairer A" response to MSXi post-repair report; "many corners are cut in order to try and make some profit " |
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| 11.12.13 |
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Competition Commission - Helphire response to MSXi post-repair report; "there is clearly a major problem" |
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| 11.12.13 |
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Competition Commission - Direct Line response to MSXi post-repair report; "surprised by the findings" |
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| 11.12.13 |
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Competition Commission - Aviva response to MSXi post-repair report; "sample size too small to make any truly informed conclusion" |
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| 11.12.13 |
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Competition Commission - ABI response to MSXi post-repair report; "biased, unreliable and unrepresentative" |
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| 11.12.13 |
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Competition Commission - to open a "data room" for 1 week in Jan to allow examination of MSXi report in detail - MUST register by Friday |
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| 11.12.13 |
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Infiniti Q50 - one of the ‘safest cars on the road’ |
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| 11.12.13 |
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Ezi Methods Hits a Double Century! |
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| 11.12.13 |
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Quindell - their Crusader claims management company is being sued for £5 million for failing to refer sufficient cases |
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| 11.12.13 |
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HBC-System - First headlamp aerosol is in the can |
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| 11.12.13 |
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Northern Accident Repair and OMC Ford team up with Standox to assess refinishing skills |
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| 11.12.13 |
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ABI GTA technical committee press on with credit-hire portal |
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| 11.12.13 |
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'Crash for cash' - 17 charged in connection with alleged bus smashes |
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| 11.12.13 |
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Goodwood - dates confirmed for 2014 Festival of Speed and Revival meetings |
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| 10.12.13 |
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LKQ Coatings appoints new sales director |
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| 10.12.13 |
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Thatcham escribe offers 1.5 Million Fully Researched Repair Operations |
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| 10.12.13 |
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Write-off working group date set for January 2014 |
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| 10.12.13 |
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Solus to close their Hayes operation |
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| 10.12.13 |
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MoJ - legal changesmean consumers will get compensation if mistreated by claims management companies |
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| 10.12.13 |
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Hill Dickinson - Claims and Fraud Index says Birmingham is the place where motor fraud is most prevalent in the UK |
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| 10.12.13 |
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House of Commons Transport Committee - to publish government response to latest whiplash report on Thursday |
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| 10.12.13 |
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Insurance Times - new report says average credit hire claim is 57% higher than open market cost and average credit repair is 29% higher |
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| 10.12.13 |
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Jaguar - new 3-series competitor, all-aluminium X760, to be revealed as concept in Oct 2014, with sales beginning in Mch 2015 |
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| 10.12.13 |
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Gladwins appointed to Volkswagen Group's authorised Paint and Body Network |
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| 10.12.13 |
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AutoRaise - Fix Auto Stevenage join programme and their bodyshop manager joins board of AutoRaise |
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| 10.12.13 |
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esure - appoint former head of Direct Line Spain to their board as a non-executive director |
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| 09.12.13 |
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Ozbay & Ozbay v Jack Richards & Sons - claim struck out for £220,000 of credit hire charges to replace £5,000 write-off |
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| 09.12.13 |
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Competition Commission - publication of provisional findings seems to be on for around this time next week |
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| 09.12.13 |
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Henkel - new polyurethane provides ultra fast plastic bonding |
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| 09.12.13 |
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TCW (part of the Markerstudy Group) - the changing face of the bodyshop |
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| 09.12.13 |
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MOT - tighter test from Feb for diesels; diesel particulate filter (DPF) must be present |
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| 09.12.13 |
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Ford - expands new product offensive in Europe; 25 additions or replacements in the next five years |
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| 09.12.13 |
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DVLA - no need for insurance policies to be checked when getting tax disc as check is done electronically |
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| 09.12.13 |
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Tiger Watch - Insurance Price Monitor shows car insurance prices in UK are now 0.9% higher than same time last year but 1.8% below 201 |
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| 09.12.13 |
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Glass's - A review of 2013 |
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| 09.12.13 |
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Leasedrive - confirm that HgCapital have bought an 80% stake in business |
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| 09.12.13 |
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NCI Vehicle Rescue plc - half-year results; turnover up 20.7%; pre-tax profit up 21.3% |
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| 09.12.13 |
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Admiral - extend underwriting arrangement with Munich Re until at least the end of 2018 |
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| 08.12.13 |
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Cumbrian Marketing appoints Mick Dominy as National Sales Manager |
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| 08.12.13 |
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Ageas - make proactive calls to Boston policyholders to identify any need for support as a result of flooding in area |
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| 08.12.13 |
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Acromas - new head of Saga business is outgoing boss of Domino's Pizza |
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| 06.12.13 |
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TomTom Business Solutions - insurance premiums on the rise for commercial vehicle fleets with 48% of fleets seeing rise in last 12 months |
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| 06.12.13 |
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Motor Codes - pass Trading Standards audit |
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| 06.12.13 |
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EurotaxGlass’s appoints new Managing Director for its Swedish business |
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| 06.12.13 |
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An interview with Phil Whitaker, Managing Director, Fix Auto Spalding, Peterborough and Huntingdon |
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| 06.12.13 |
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Autumn Statement - independent medical panels to be set up in 2014 to scrutinise all whiplash claims |
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| 06.12.13 |
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Autum Statement - MOT test fee frozen until 2015 |
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| 06.12.13 |
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Autumn Statement - fuel price comparison signs to be introduced on motorways |
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| 05.12.13 |
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LKQ Corporation- to acquire US based Keystone Automotive Operations, a specialty aftermarket equipment and accessories provider |
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| 05.12.13 |
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BT Fleet - win 4-year agreement to manage 1,200 vehicles belonging to Wales & West Utilities |
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| 05.12.13 |
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Thatcham - Smarter working for ‘escribers’ through Integrated Methods |
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| 05.12.13 |
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Commercial vehicle registration to hit biggest annual total since 2008; up 22.7% in November; up 10.9% YTD |
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| 05.12.13 |
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GM - to axe Chevrolet brand in Europe by 2015; allows concentration on Opel and Vauxhall brands |
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| 05.12.13 |
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IFB (Insurance Fraud Bureau) appoint Stuart Gee (ex Brit Insurance) as Head of Operations |
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| 05.12.13 |
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IFED (Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department) - make their 400th arrest since formation 2 years ago |
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| 05.12.13 |
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SMMT - new car registrations in November overtake 2012 full-year total; uop 7% in Nov; up 9.9% YTD |
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| 05.12.13 |
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Autumn Statement - car tax disc to be axed after 93 years; monthly payments to be introduced |
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| 05.12.13 |
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Autumn Statement - key points from Chancellors speech; business rates capped; car tax disc to be replaced; 20,000 more apprenticeships |
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| 05.12.13 |
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RMISC - receives IMI Approved Assessment Centre status |
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| 05.12.13 |
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RMI IGA - launches "Car Repair Plan"; allows consumers to pay into a fund which can be used for car repairs, services or MOTs |
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| 05.12.13 |
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Helphire - raise £60m through share-placing to fund strategic growth including acquisitions |
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| 04.12.13 |
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Saab to resume making cars in Sweden |
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| 04.12.13 |
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APIL - Solution to whiplash injuries lies in motorists’ behaviour, say lawyers |
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| 04.12.13 |
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Telematics - Insurance Industry divided over telematics data sharing |
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| 04.12.13 |
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USA: Automotive Body Parts Association Files Lawsuit Seeking to Overturn Ford Design Patents |
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| 04.12.13 |
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Insurance Times - full list of the 29 awards winners from tonight |
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| 03.12.13 |
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FMG - reduce incidents by 20% in first few months of 3-year contract with Ingersoll Rand's fleet of 336 vehicles |
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| 03.12.13 |
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BMW - new 5 series (due 2016) to include carbon-fibre panels and possibly have 48-volt electrics |
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| 03.12.13 |
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Kia Motors UK - move to new head office |
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| 02.12.13 |
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USA: Mandated Electronic Parts Procurement Processes |
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| 02.12.13 |
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Volvo - may be planning to phase out the external pedestrian airbag fitted to new V40 model? |
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| 02.12.13 |
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Tonbridge Porsche Dealership wins National 911 Restoration Competition |
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| 02.12.13 |
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Crash for Cash - Crimestoppers and Insurance Fraud Bureau appeal to the public to share information on criminals |
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| 02.12.13 |
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IMI - ask for YOUR feedback on the revised NOS (National Occupational Standard) for accident repair painting |
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| 02.12.13 |
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Fraud - £51,000 confiscated from Kevin Heartbreak who conned Aviva in a series of 12 crash-for-cash scams |
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| 02.12.13 |
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Saab - production of 9-3 model has restarted in Sweden |
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| 02.12.13 |
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Audatex - free trial of AudaVIN+ ends; over 100,000 estimates calculated in 5 week pilot |
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| 02.12.13 |
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Co-operative Insurance - bidders may join forces to acquire and split the business |
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| 02.12.13 |
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Simply Business - small business customers say insurers and brokers are stuck in the last century |
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| 02.12.13 |
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S&B Automotive Academy launch new AutoRaise Multi-Skilled Vehicle Collision Repair Apprenticeships in Bristol |
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| 02.12.13 |
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ABI - claims frequency for private cars increased very slightly in Q3 2013 to 12.7% (was 20.4% in 1996) |
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| 02.12.13 |
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Volvo - Autonomous driven cars expected on public roads by 2017 |
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| 02.12.13 |
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Innovation Group - results for y/e Sept 2013; strong progress with 18% rise in pre-tax profits ; UK motor business grew 16% |
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| 02.12.13 |
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Vertu Motors - acquire Brookside dealer group with 3 Volkswagen dealerships in Notts |
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| 01.12.13 |
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ABP - second busiest ever month in November with just under 100,000 visits and 356,000 pages viewed |
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| 30.11.13 |
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Celebrations as the ABP website received its 1 millionth visit of 2013 on Friday evening. |
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| 29.11.13 |
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A & J Lawrence in Cosham - a 'thank you' message from Sally Lawrence |
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| 29.11.13 |
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Leasedrive - to be acquired next week by Hg Capital who will then move for Zenith as they establish leasing giant |
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| 29.11.13 |
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Fleet Show - returns to Silverstone on Wed 9 April 2014 |
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| 29.11.13 |
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Verve - dealer group in Scotland with bodyshop in Wishaw, goes into administration |
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| 29.11.13 |
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Auto and General - a new motor insurer from BGL (Budget) , with Coral Underwriting and Enterprise Insurance |
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| 28.11.13 |
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AutoRaise Lean Academy - additional places available in January 2014 |
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| 28.11.13 |
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Thatcham: Improved Apprenticeships |
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| 28.11.13 |
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TCH Leasing prefers Auto Windscreens! |
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| 28.11.13 |
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Direct Line Insurance Group plc - complete sale of life business to Chesnara |
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| 28.11.13 |
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Thatcham - publish report on advanced lighting systems |
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| 28.11.13 |
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PPG & Nexa - launch COLORMOBILE, a colour retrieval tool for smartphones and tablets |
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| 28.11.13 |
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British Insurance Brokers' Association (BIBA) - calls for government to set up a Consumer Insurance Working Party |
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| 28.11.13 |
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Tesco Insurance - managing director says telematics data will never belong to insurers |
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| 28.11.13 |
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FOXY Lady Drivers Club - wins Online Business of the Year at the Sussex Woman of the Year Awards |
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| 28.11.13 |
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Ageas achieves Gold Standard award for sixth consecutive year |
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| 28.11.13 |
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Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) - to replace Driving Standards Agency (DSA) and the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) |
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| 28.11.13 |
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RSA - receives resignation of suspended Irish CEO Philip Smith |
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| 28.11.13 |
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Toyota and Lexus - open their own official eBay store to sell parts and consumables |
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| 28.11.13 |
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EU - outline agreement on CO2 targets sees Germany win a delay to 2021 and better "supercredits" for electric cars |
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| 28.11.13 |
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Canopius (owners of KGM) - restructure claims team; Joff Percy becomes Head of Motor Claims |
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| 27.11.13 |
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Chris Brownson, founder of Blue Bell Group, sadly dies only months after his wife passed away |
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| 27.11.13 |
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Why the new BMW i3 only got a 4-star safety rating from EuroNCAP |
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| 27.11.13 |
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EuroNCAP - crash test results for 11 new vehicles - 5 of them fail to get 5-star ratings including new electric BMW i3 |
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| 27.11.13 |
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Audatex Helps Vizion Network Boost Efficiency To Increase Customer Care |
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| 27.11.13 |
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Innovation Group - United States Business Progress |
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| 27.11.13 |
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Northern Ireland - BBC News covers a story on Axa 'using replica car parts' |
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| 27.11.13 |
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Helphire - trading update; profits ahead of last year |
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| 26.11.13 |
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SRA (Solicitors Regulation Authority) - launches investigation into possible breaches of personal injury referral fee ban |
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| 26.11.13 |
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UK weather - 'horror winter' predicted |
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| 26.11.13 |
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IMI - calls on vehicle drivers to ensure mechanics are qualified using the IMI Professional Register |
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| 26.11.13 |
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DVLA confident it can deliver licence checking alternative |
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| 26.11.13 |
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EMACS wins again! |
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| 26.11.13 |
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Autodata adds stop-start technology to their system |
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| 26.11.13 |
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SSP's smartphone telematics panel boosted by Covea and Sabre |
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| 26.11.13 |
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Glass’s - Peugeot 307 quickest selling car in October |
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| 26.11.13 |
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Cambria Automobiles - results for y/e August 2013; turnover up 12%, pre-tax profits up 48% |
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| 25.11.13 |
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Referral fees - solicitors have found a catalogue of ways to get round the ban on personal injury referral fees |
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| 25.11.13 |
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Zurich - 'Gadget Overload' leads to riskiest driving In ten years |
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| 25.11.13 |
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Lotus - secure £10m government grant which will see the firm create more than 300 new production jobs. |
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| 25.11.13 |
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AutoRaise - Balgores recruit 6 apprentices from new multi-skill collision repair apprenticeship programme |
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| 25.11.13 |
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National Accident Repair Group appoints Julie Eley as Operations Manager |
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| 24.11.13 |
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RBS - Vince Cable refers Tomlinson report into their treatment of small businesses to the FCA and PRA |
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| 24.11.13 |
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CAA - local Ipswich paper reports on "awards double for local claims management company " |
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| 24.11.13 |
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Bury Body Repair - pair take charge of their own destiny with launch of new vehicle bodyshop in Bury St Edmunds |
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| 24.11.13 |
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Competition Commission warned ruling against "best offer" clauses would "rewind" motor insurance by 10 years |
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| 24.11.13 |
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FCA to investigate price comparison sites over consumer deals |
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| 22.11.13 |
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It's official - Alton Cars Group expands into Hull |
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| 22.11.13 |
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Allianz Insurance - appoints Neil Brettell as head of retail to replace Jon Dye who has moved to CEO |
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| 22.11.13 |
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Competition Commission - publication of provisional findings AGAIN delayed; now due "mid December 2013" |
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| 22.11.13 |
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AA - fuel price report says petrol at lowest price for 2 1/2 years |
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| 22.11.13 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - announces plans to work with Intel to deliver next generation in-vehicle technologies |
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| 22.11.13 |
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UK Body Repair Industry Diary 2014 - planning an event for 2014? You may wish to check this to avoid a date clash |
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| 22.11.13 |
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BGL - Budget Insurance and Dial Direct to double commercial vehicle customer base by 2015 |
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| 22.11.13 |
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Traffic volumes - up 2.3% in Q3 2013 to highest quarterly level for four years; huge growth in recent years in van traffic |
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| 22.11.13 |
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Direct Automotive steps in to support The Skills Show |
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| 22.11.13 |
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Skills Show - attendance at last weeks show rose 16% to 82,147 |
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| 22.11.13 |
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PPG - their Board of Directors in the USA ranks first in study of governance capacity |
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| 22.11.13 |
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Ministry of Justice - targets rogue PPI claim companies with fines and toughened regulations |
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| 22.11.13 |
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Pro-Spray appoints Steve Fairbrass as Regional Sales Manager |
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| 22.11.13 |
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Vertu - acquire 2 Hyundai dealerships in Edinburgh area; Vertu now largest Hyudai dealer partner in UK |
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| 21.11.13 |
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Aviva (HQ in Norfolk) - worst areas for save driving are Norfolk and Buckinghamshire; London is safest |
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| 21.11.13 |
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Steel manufacturers - continue to produce lighter and stronger steel to fight off competition from aluminium and plastic in car production |
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| 21.11.13 |
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Aviva - overwhelming response from bodyshops; ABP secure extension to deadline |
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| 21.11.13 |
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Towers Watson - Continued pricing pressure add to motor insurers facing profitability issues |
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| 21.11.13 |
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ABI and Ageas back 'Ghost Broker' campaign |
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| 21.11.13 |
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Toyota reveals mass production plans for fuel cell car by 2015 |
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| 20.11.13 |
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Carrot Car Insurance - Car insurance premiums may reduce as black box technology improves safe driving |
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| 20.11.13 |
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Woop Woop - Collingwood Insurance Services doubles staff to meet customer demand |
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| 20.11.13 |
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SkillAuto - IMI press release on last weeks competition |
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| 20.11.13 |
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IMI - Graham Smith of Toyota appointed as President |
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| 20.11.13 |
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Imperial Automotive - appoint Darren Beaumont (ex Autoclimate) as National Accounts Director |
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| 20.11.13 |
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Salvage Wire - announce Andy Latham as Managing Director |
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| 20.11.13 |
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Equity Red Star - Macquaire (Australian bank) acquires 19.9% share from Aquiline Partners |
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| 20.11.13 |
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IFED - launch video to warn public about danger of "ghost brokers" (fraudsters selling cheap car insurance) |
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| 20.11.13 |
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Australia - New South Wales announces a Parliamentary Inquiry into repairer and insurer relationships |
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| 20.11.13 |
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Solera - founder Tony Aquila wins National EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2013 Technology Award |
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| 19.11.13 |
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BASF celebrates a clean sweep at The Skills Show |
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| 19.11.13 |
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Glass's - whats hot and what's not |
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| 19.11.13 |
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I Love Claims newtorking lunch - SOLD OUT |
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| 19.11.13 |
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AW Repair Group makes rally car ready for action |
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| 19.11.13 |
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Volkswagen recalls 2.6 million vehicle worldwide |
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| 19.11.13 |
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Calling All Women in the Automotive Industry |
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| 19.11.13 |
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BSI freeze annual licence fee but increase site visits by 3% from Januar 2014 |
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| 19.11.13 |
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BSI - A third of motorists worry about the safety of their vehicle post-repair |
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| 19.11.13 |
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AA celebrates 40 years in Basingstoke - opened by the Queen on 19 November 1973 |
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| 19.11.13 |
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AutoRaise - Helping bodyshops recruit and develop a new generation of bodyshop technician apprentices |
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| 19.11.13 |
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In-Car Cleverness - 76,000 company car crash disputes that could be avoided |
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| 19.11.13 |
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PPG's new matt clearcoats given worldwide approval by Daimler AG |
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| 19.11.13 |
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ACEA - European car sales up 4.6% in Oct; YTD down 3.1% |
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| 18.11.13 |
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Car-O-Liner - Closing the Doors on The Skills Show for Another Year. |
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| 18.11.13 |
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Fix Auto Mid-Devon - "Our future has never looked so bright.” |
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| 18.11.13 |
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Peugeot UK - make senior management changes including Mark Pickles as new parts and service director |
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| 18.11.13 |
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Aviva - contact details if you didn't receive their email regarding working with non-approved repairers |
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| 18.11.13 |
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ABI - encourages all motor insurers to sign up to MyLicence to reduce fraud |
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| 18.11.13 |
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CrashMap - wins a Prince Michael International Road Safety Award |
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| 18.11.13 |
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HPI - launch "Peace of Mind" inspection service; conducted by a "qualified engineer"..who can "determine if car has been in an accident" |
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| 18.11.13 |
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ABP Club - members' share their views on video regarding the value of the Club |
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| 18.11.13 |
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Capita - sell their insurance distribution assets to Markerstudy |
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| 17.11.13 |
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Bluegrasscoms - Bodyshops Blind Without Vision |
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| 17.11.13 |
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NIBA calls for an urgent probe into the private car insurance sector |
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| 17.11.13 |
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SkillAuto - the winners of the 2013 competition held at the Skills Show |
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| 17.11.13 |
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Hastings - sale to Goldman Sachs will give Neil Utley £135m with the other directors sharing £300m |
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| 17.11.13 |
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Co-operative insurance - LV has joined the race to acquire company says Sunday Times |
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| 17.11.13 |
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Saga - interviewing investment banks to handle £3 billion stock market floatation says Sunday Times |
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| 15.11.13 |
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Aviva - the invitation email sent to non-approved repairers that have Audatex |
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| 15.11.13 |
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Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) - announce that chief ombudsman, Natalie Ceeney, is stepping down after 4 years in job |
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| 15.11.13 |
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IBIS Middle East - agenda for the one day conference on 11 Dec |
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| 15.11.13 |
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Aviva - open up new way of working with non-approved bodyshops |
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| 15.11.13 |
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Ageas telematics partner ingenie picks up Road Safety Award |
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| 15.11.13 |
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Seventh Heaven - ABP Club Convention Overview - video now available online |
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| 15.11.13 |
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Consumer Intelligence survey shows 18% drivers would consider telematics at time of policy renewal |
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| 15.11.13 |
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Euro Car Parts - teams up with UPS to offer improved delivery service for customers |
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| 15.11.13 |
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Euro Car Parts - acquire additional 258,000 sq ft warehouse in Tamworth to accommodate continuing expansion |
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| 15.11.13 |
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DAC Beachcroft - acquire Morgan Cole's personal injury business |
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| 15.11.13 |
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Quindell - raises £200m (through placing of 1.3 billion shares) to fund growth opportunities |
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| 15.11.13 |
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Gemini acquires sixth site - the former Jones and Bramley site in Newport |
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| 14.11.13 |
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DAC Beachcroft - Insurers making positive strides against credit hire fraud |
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| 14.11.13 |
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Helphire - celebrate 21st birthday with refreshed corporate identity |
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| 14.11.13 |
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Woop - New motor insurer launched for young drivers |
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| 14.11.13 |
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Saab Automobile Parts - changing its name to Orio |
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| 13.11.13 |
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Family-run garage Fix Auto Mid Devon celebrates major revamp |
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| 13.11.13 |
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Bank of England - the UK recovery has taken hold; unemployment falls to 3-year low; forecast raised for UK economic growth |
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| 13.11.13 |
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RSA - Aviva, Allianz, Generali and Zurich mentioned as possible bidders |
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| 13.11.13 |
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CAP - 1 in 3 motorists believe their car is worth more than it really is |
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| 13.11.13 |
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Vamco and Kingsley Law - launch CDW Excess Insurance cover for bodyshops |
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| 13.11.13 |
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In-Car Cleverness - businesses “wilfully blind” to legal threat from inaction on telematics intelligence |
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| 13.11.13 |
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Stanners Equipment becomes UK Importer of Elektron Resistance Spot Welding Equipment |
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| 13.11.13 |
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Glasurit - supporting the next generation at the Skills Show |
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| 13.11.13 |
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Motion Automotive enters into partnership with Regus |
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| 13.11.13 |
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Jones & Bramley (Coachworks) Ltd - official notice of creditors meeting |
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| 13.11.13 |
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esure - Q3 results; motor GWP up 4.8%; claims income down 42% |
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| 12.11.13 |
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Government - announces changes in law to halt unsolicited calls and texts from rogue claims management companies |
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| 12.11.13 |
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Glass’s predicts new car registrations |
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| 12.11.13 |
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Fix Auto Mid Devon - new site opens for business |
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| 12.11.13 |
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UK inflation rate falls to lowest level for more than a year |
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| 12.11.13 |
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HPI celebrates third consecutive Highly Approved Trader award |
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| 12.11.13 |
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Volvo adds an eighth technology update course scheduled for March 2014 |
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| 12.11.13 |
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LKQ Europe appoints Sukhpal Singh Ahluwalia as their new Chairman; Martin Gray promoted to Chief Executive Officer of Euro Car Parts |
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| 12.11.13 |
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John Dwyer's Preventing deaths through proper controls for written-off vehicles' video address, now available online |
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| 12.11.13 |
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Direct Line expanding overseas investment could drive their share price higher |
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| 12.11.13 |
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Auto Windscreens wins FN50-listed Ogilvie Fleet comtract |
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| 12.11.13 |
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RTA Solutions announce changes to thier business profile. |
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| 11.11.13 |
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Transport Committee - report on whiplash is debated in Parliament; full transcript |
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| 11.11.13 |
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RSA - more details on their problems in Ireland |
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| 11.11.13 |
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Octo Telematics - telematics the key to combatting motor insurance fraud |
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| 11.11.13 |
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Car-O-Liner - Proud to be the Official Sponsors of The Skills Show 2013 |
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| 11.11.13 |
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Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) - consider three new areas for thematic review in the general insurance industry |
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| 11.11.13 |
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Allianz UK - Q3 results "rank amongst the best in the industry"; strong growth commercial motor |
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| 11.11.13 |
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Smart Witness - in-car camera device saves chauffeur company £60,000 a year |
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| 11.11.13 |
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NAB urges drivers to choose safe repair over cost savings and to seek assurance that only genuine parts are used |
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| 11.11.13 |
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Renault-Nissan - chief exec Carlos Ghosn concedes that electric vehicle market is failing to live up to expectations |
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| 11.11.13 |
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Admiral - Q3 results; in UK motor "strategy is to focus on profitability.........encouraging trends in claims experience" |
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| 11.11.13 |
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RSA - announces independent investigation into Irish claims and finance issues |
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| 10.11.13 |
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Lloyd’s celebrates 325 years of extraordinary history |
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| 10.11.13 |
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Volvo strengthens Body and Paint Development programme team |
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| 10.11.13 |
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Euro Car Parts opened four new stores during October |
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| 10.11.13 |
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Kindertons extends opening hours to meet growing customer demand |
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| 09.11.13 |
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RSA Insurance Ireland - suspend CEO Philip Smith, CFO Rory O’Connor, Claims Director Peter Burke; £70m hit to 2013 results |
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| 08.11.13 |
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NIBS Group appoints Gary Chew as Spectrum Programme Manager |
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| 08.11.13 |
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David Rathmell celebrates monumental £500,000 charity achievement |
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| 08.11.13 |
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Aviva - lose two more senior managers |
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| 08.11.13 |
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Zurich - John Dyke, personal lines managing director, to leave at end of year |
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| 08.11.13 |
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Nissan - high level of technology in all-new Qashqai; on-sale in Feb 2014 |
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| 08.11.13 |
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Helphire - announce two new senior appointments |
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| 08.11.13 |
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bodyshop magazine's new business - B Compliance Ltd - joint venture with ACT (National) |
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| 08.11.13 |
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Competition Commission - Insurance Times puts forward 5 possible outcomes |
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| 08.11.13 |
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Quindell - win 5-year telematics and outsourcing contract from CAA South Central Ontario in Canada |
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| 08.11.13 |
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Zurich - 121 claims jobs go including Jon Cawley, UK Claims Director; personal line motor claims to be handled by Endsleigh |
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| 07.11.13 |
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Shorade to hold McLaren Open Day |
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| 07.11.13 |
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Will employers really invest in their own apprenticeship schemes? |
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| 07.11.13 |
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Air-conditioning refigererant - the battle between R134a and 1234yf moves to the final stage |
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| 07.11.13 |
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Lex Autolease - careless company drivers responsible for 40% of all accidents involving a company vehicle |
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| 07.11.13 |
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Tesla shares fall on the back of battery shortages hampering production |
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| 07.11.13 |
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Ford - to boost aftersales performance by attracting older vehicles into dealer network |
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| 07.11.13 |
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IMI Awards - seeks support for introduction of qualifications and apprenticeships for the classic vehicle restoration industry |
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| 07.11.13 |
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Road accident statistics - overall 7% drop in road casualties in last 12 months |
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| 07.11.13 |
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USA - SEMA show announces 3M Body Protection System as winner of the Collision Repair New Product Award |
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| 07.11.13 |
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A Small Business Guide To Keeping The Personal Touch In A Growing Business by Paul Cooper |
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| 07.11.13 |
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USA - Caliber Collision Centres, consolidator with 150 bodyshops, to be sold for $500m, 5 years after being bought for $170m |
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| 07.11.13 |
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Elite Motors Bodyshop to hold a local 'ARRIVE ALIVE' workshop & charity event to aid educating young drivers |
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| 07.11.13 |
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S&B Automotive Academy - achieve record completion rates for Apprenticeships with 100% success rate for body and paint learners |
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| 07.11.13 |
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Aviva - Q3 results; overall performance "satisfactory"; turnaround "still in its infancy" |
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| 06.11.13 |
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Solera - Q1 results; "We are off to a good start to fiscal 2014"; turnover up 11%; "early stages of recovery" in Europe |
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| 06.11.13 |
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IFB (Insurance Fraud Bureau) - proposes 3 point plan for tackling rogue claims management companies |
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| 06.11.13 |
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SMMT - new van sales up 26.3% in October; YTD van sales up 11.0%; new truck sales up 32% in October |
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| 06.11.13 |
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Vmoves - end of lease inspection company support move "to achieve a BSi vehicle inspection standard within the next 12 months" |
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| 06.11.13 |
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SMMT - new car sales in October up 4.0% to 157,315 units; YTD sales up 10.2% |
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| 06.11.13 |
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Australia - LKQ reveals further information on Suncorp partnership plans |
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| 06.11.13 |
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Whiplash - House of Commons Transport Committee to review Government action |
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| 06.11.13 |
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Ageas UK - results for first 9 months; profits up 5.6%; motor GWP up 1.1%; Tesco GWP down 28% |
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| 05.11.13 |
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Planning an event in 2014 ? - check first with our industry events diary !! |
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| 05.11.13 |
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BIBA's chairman stands down with immediate effect |
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| 05.11.13 |
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Petrol at lowest price since Feb 2011; diesel at lowest since June 2012 |
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| 05.11.13 |
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AA - to launch their own ABS in Dec 2013, AA Law, in joint venture with Lyons Davidson |
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| 05.11.13 |
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MVDA - report on ABP Club presentation at AGM, looking at opportunities for recycled parts |
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| 05.11.13 |
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Paint Research Association (PRA) - IMO Mitter car washes cause no measurable abrasion to a vehicle’s paint work |
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| 05.11.13 |
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Renault-Nissan Alliance & Mitsubishi Motors - explore wide ranging global product and technology cooperation |
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| 05.11.13 |
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FISITA - shows support for "Tomorrow's Engineers Week" initiative to inspire future engineers, especially automotive engineers |
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| 05.11.13 |
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'Crash for cash' prosecution of 86 defendents may be split into separate trials |
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| 05.11.13 |
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RSA - results for first 9 months; "continuing focus on underwriting profit over volume"; adverse bodily injury claims in Ireland |
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| 05.11.13 |
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National Institute of Economic and Social Research - UK economy will grow by 1.4% this year, and by 2.0 % in 2014 |
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| 05.11.13 |
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IFoA - research shows legal costs for whiplash claims are increasing; average whiplash claim costs over £10,000 |
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| 04.11.13 |
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Renault - worlwide total sales of Zoe (their electric vehicle) this year are said to be 10,000 instead of targeted 50,000 units |
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| 04.11.13 |
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Glass's - analysis of the current Retail Car Market |
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| 04.11.13 |
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Basic Welding supports local football team in charity auction |
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| 04.11.13 |
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Farécla's upgrade provides enhanced SMART polish solution |
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| 04.11.13 |
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Co-operative Insurance - Group "currently in discussions with various interested parties" regarding sale |
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| 02.11.13 |
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BBC - high level of used car complaints prompts government action |
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| 01.11.13 |
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Huge fire at scrapyard in Dagenham, East London; 1,500 tons of scrap metal on fire |
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| 01.11.13 |
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Glassmatix - upgrade released today includes integration of Euro Car Parts pricing data |
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| 01.11.13 |
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Aylesbury Panelcraft - donate outdoor play equipment to local school |
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| 01.11.13 |
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IMI - meesage for ABP Club members regarding ATA |
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| 01.11.13 |
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Volkswagen Group - already seeing financial benefits of new MQB platform |
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| 01.11.13 |
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Fix Auto Mid Devon - new £450k redevelopment on schedule for official opening on 12 November |
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| 01.11.13 |
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Copart - sponsor British driver and new young co-driver in the Wales Rally GB |
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| 01.11.13 |
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Bogus whiplash claims, there's a long way to go to reduce premiums for honest drivers! |
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| 01.11.13 |
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ABP Forum popularity grows with 14.4% increase in messages posted |
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| 01.11.13 |
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FMG - partners with Pendragon to reduce fleet accident rates by up to 30% |
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| 01.11.13 |
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NIBS Group appoints Martin Rowe as Business Development Manager |
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| 01.11.13 |
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Direct Line Group in advanced talks to dispose of a telematics business |
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| 01.11.13 |
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Direct Line - Q3 results; motor GWP down 12%; motor policy count down 5% to 3.79 million; operating profit up 20% |
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| 01.11.13 |
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LKQ - Robert Wagman, CEO following Q3 results says ECP grew 33%; collision parts up 80%; Direct Line becomes 2nd insurer in pilot program |
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| 01.11.13 |
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ABP – new record with over 100,000 visits to Club website in a single month |
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| 31.10.13 |
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Australia - Thatcham announce local escribe data development programme |
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| 31.10.13 |
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Australia - Thatcham appoint Charlie Ramsey as local escribe Business Development Advisor |
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| 31.10.13 |
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British Coatings Federation CEO welcomes Jack Straw’s reminder to PM on REACH |
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| 31.10.13 |
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LKQ - worldwide results for Q3; turnover up 28% to $1.3 billion; pre-tax profits up 31% to $109 million |
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| 31.10.13 |
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Parkford Coachworks commits to the AutoRaise apprenticeship programme |
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| 31.10.13 |
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Small claims track threshold frustates insurers |
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| 31.10.13 |
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NAB's head 'extremely concerned' over MSXI post repair vehicle inspection findings |
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| 31.10.13 |
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Competition Commission publishes the results of the MSXI post repair inspection programme |
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| 31.10.13 |
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Car-O-Liner strengthens Just Car Clinics relationship |
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| 31.10.13 |
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Carlac invests in Hi-Tec Training |
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| 31.10.13 |
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IMI - update ATA Fast Fit and Fast Fit Service Technician |
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| 30.10.13 |
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Competition Commission - NAB submission asks for guidance on how the ABP Guide to Retail Charges could be used by the industry |
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| 30.10.13 |
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Competition Commission - NAB submission calls for investigation into relationship between RSA and Acorn Vehicle Solutions |
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| 30.10.13 |
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Competition Commission - NAB submission says price values in Audatex can be subject of collective manipulation by mandators of Audatex |
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| 30.10.13 |
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Competition Commission - NAB submission says Thatcham repair methods may differ substantially from VM methods |
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| 30.10.13 |
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LKQ coatings Technical Trainer of the Year 2013 finalists announced |
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| 30.10.13 |
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India: Axalta Receives Best Performance Vendor Award from Tata Marcopolo |
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| 30.10.13 |
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Lookers - trading update; record result in Q3; full year will be ahead of expectations |
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| 29.10.13 |
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AA - St Jude storm sees 20% increase in motor claims |
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| 29.10.13 |
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Euro NCAP - On the Road with Autonomous Emergency Braking Systems |
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| 29.10.13 |
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Morelli Group welcomed back as sponsor for The Skills Show |
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| 29.10.13 |
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Thatcham Research - Crash prevention will be the ultimate key to 5-star cars |
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| 29.10.13 |
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Saga appoints STJ Advisors ahead of expected 2014 flotation |
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| 29.10.13 |
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AW Repair Group’s First Response Team Pools Expertise |
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| 29.10.13 |
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Seventh Heaven – ABP's Annual Convention - session 3 overview |
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| 28.10.13 |
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Ghost brokers jailed at the Old Bailey |
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| 28.10.13 |
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Browns Coachworks, Lisburn - staff made jobless without redundancy pay as firm collapses |
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| 28.10.13 |
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IMI - Outstanding Achievers Awards 2013; winners to be revealed on Thursday 31 October |
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| 28.10.13 |
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BIBA - members vote overwhelming in favour of changes to the Association |
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| 28.10.13 |
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Apprentices - David Cameron reveals changes in the way apprenticeships are structured, assessed and delivered |
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| 28.10.13 |
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Seventh Heaven – ABP's Annual Convention - session 2 overview |
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| 28.10.13 |
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Team Autocraft delighted with BMW Kumho Championship top spot |
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| 28.10.13 |
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Seventh Heaven – ABP's Annual Convention - session 1 overview |
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| 28.10.13 |
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LV - trading update for Q3 |
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| 28.10.13 |
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Pendragon - trading update; profitability "materially ahead of expectations"; cautious optimism for 2014 |
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| 27.10.13 |
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Jack Straw - to stand down as MP at next election; had large part in bringing whiplash referral fees to public attention |
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| 26.10.13 |
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Volvo adds a further one-day technology update course |
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| 26.10.13 |
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Used car dealer found guilty of misleading customers when selling write-offs |
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| 25.10.13 |
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Drive Assist - administration has cost over £3 million so far; collected £15m of £63m from debtors |
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| 25.10.13 |
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ABP Convention - Paul Cooper, customer service presenter, "overwhelmed by the response"; over 50 delegates have contacted him |
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| 25.10.13 |
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UK economy in last Quarter (July - Sept) grew at fastest rate for 3 years;UK has now had 3 successive quarters of growth |
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| 25.10.13 |
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Nexa Autocolor celebrates being recognised as Paint Brand of the Year 2013 |
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| 25.10.13 |
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Auto Windscreens adopts revolutionary glass identification system newly launched by HPI |
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| 25.10.13 |
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ABP Club members from Sally Lawrence of A & J Lawrence Bodyshop, Portsmouth |
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| 25.10.13 |
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ABP Club Convention - the presentations are now within the Club website library section |
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| 25.10.13 |
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Morelli - thank their customers for the ABP Club Repairers Choice Award of Best Paint Distributor |
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| 25.10.13 |
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Ageas - sponsor Road Safety Foundation's report "Measuring to Manage" |
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| 24.10.13 |
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ABP Club is delighted to announce the 2014 programme of meetings and events |
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| 24.10.13 |
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CAA. delighted to scoop the Repairers' Choice Award at ABP's Night of Knights |
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| 24.10.13 |
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AXA Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary launches AXA Car Plus |
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| 24.10.13 |
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ABP Convention - contact details for Paul Cooper, the customer service presenter |
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| 24.10.13 |
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ABI - new stucture merges life and general insurance as part of changes to deliver 7% saving for members |
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| 24.10.13 |
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Helphire - launch Principia Law to support road traffic personal injury victims |
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| 24.10.13 |
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Volvo Cars - complete successful study of cordless charging for electric cars |
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| 24.10.13 |
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Just Car Clinics - "Our Hinckley site scoops the coveted award for Independent Bodyshop Single Site 2013. " |
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| 24.10.13 |
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Just Car Clinics - "A 'Knight' to remember as our very own Chief Executive wins the ABP Industry Knight 2013 Award" |
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| 24.10.13 |
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Audatex - BMW Sytner embrace AudaMobile for paperless estimating and upselling |
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| 24.10.13 |
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Thames Valley Police car crashes cost force £350,000 a year |
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| 24.10.13 |
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Aviva - welcome the Ministry of Justice announcement on reducing the number and costs of whiplash claims |
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| 24.10.13 |
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EuroNCAP - 4 new vehicles tested; all achieved overall 5-star rating |
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| 24.10.13 |
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2013 AudatStats now available online |
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| 24.10.13 |
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ABP Club Industry Yearbook now available online |
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| 24.10.13 |
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The UK Body Repair Economic Climate Survey shows signs of cautious optimism |
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| 23.10.13 |
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ABP Club Night of Knights - charity donations raise £2,800 |
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| 23.10.13 |
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BIBA welcomes MoJ's announcement on further measures to clamp down on ‘whiplash fraudsters’ |
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| 23.10.13 |
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ABI - Starling, Craig and Gay to leave following restructure |
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| 23.10.13 |
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FOS research suggests three quarters of car insurance settlements are undervalued |
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| 23.10.13 |
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UKGI made preferred supplier for wholesale broker and platform provider Aim CoreProtect |
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| 23.10.13 |
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Legal and Technical Assessors move to new offices |
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| 23.10.13 |
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Car-O-Liner prepares Auto Body Repair finalists for the Skills Show at the Birmingham NEC |
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| 23.10.13 |
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Active Fleet Solutions and Irwin Mitchell - launch TTS360, incident management solution for fleets and insurers |
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| 23.10.13 |
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Ageas - court approves transfer of business from Groupama; change takes effect 31 October |
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| 23.10.13 |
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Ministry of Justice (MoJ) - announces further measures to clamp down on ‘whiplash fraudsters’ |
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| 23.10.13 |
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AA - average car insurance premium fell 12.4% in last 12 months to £568; biggest ever annual drop |
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| 23.10.13 |
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ABP Club Industry Knight 2013 - Barry Whittles |
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| 23.10.13 |
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ABP thank you |
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| 23.10.13 |
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ABP Club Night of Knights award winners |
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| 22.10.13 |
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Innovation Group - win 5-year contract from LLoyds Bank to use Symbility for their building claims |
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| 22.10.13 |
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I Love Claims officially launches the 2014 celebrity lunch at today's ABP's Convention |
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| 22.10.13 |
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Fix Auto appoint a new new francisee to double-up in Swindon |
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| 22.10.13 |
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fix Auto - add to network with Blade Motor Group's bodyshop in Swindon becoming Fix Auto Swindon North |
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| 22.10.13 |
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Audatex Launches AudaVIN+ at the ABP Club Convention |
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| 22.10.13 |
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Dynamic new distribution business to repair industry reveals its new name at today's ABP Club Convention |
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| 21.10.13 |
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Wunelli (telematics provider) - appoints David Neave (ex RSA and CIS) as a non-exec director |
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| 21.10.13 |
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Glass’s - What's hot and what's not in the prestige car market |
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| 21.10.13 |
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Allianz and Marmalade - join forces to deliver bespoke telematics-based insurance cover for young drivers. |
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| 21.10.13 |
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AutoRestore - recruiting a further 50 technicians; 5 new clients over the summer; mobile NPS over 70% |
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| 21.10.13 |
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Competition Commission - MSXI report on repair quality to be published before provisional findings issued at end of November |
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| 21.10.13 |
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Standox - System Tools Plus - the complete colour update and support system |
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| 21.10.13 |
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AXA - SIMS to cease trading this year and be struck-off; pre-tax profits in 2012 were up 149% to £6.4m |
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| 21.10.13 |
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Mercedes - new C-class, due to be revealed in January 2014, will have up to 48% aluminium in its structure |
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| 21.10.13 |
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ABP's Annual Convention to support Rainbow Trust and Ethan Rees Linwood Memorial Fund charities |
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| 21.10.13 |
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SRA - issues warning over compliance with personal injury referral fee ban |
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| 21.10.13 |
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Quindell - Q3 trading update; "significantly exceeding 2014 market expectations"; full listing planned for March 2014 |
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| 21.10.13 |
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USA - NACE show will have new organisers next year as it moves to Detroit from 29 July 29 - 2 Aug 2014 |
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| 21.10.13 |
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Browns Coachworks - Northern Ireland coach builder specialising in fire engines and horse boxes goes into administration |
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| 20.10.13 |
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Automotive-toolzone offers exclusive Sykes Pickervant Aluminium and Steel Repair Kits |
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| 20.10.13 |
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Competition Commission - speech from chair of private motor insurance investigation |
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| 20.10.13 |
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RMI NAB's iPad mini prize draw at the ABP Convention on Tuesday |
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| 20.10.13 |
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Finixa - win a remote controlled racing car at the ABP Convention |
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| 20.10.13 |
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S&B Automotive to promote their ATA Sale at the ABP Convention |
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| 18.10.13 |
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ABP Club Convention - complete joinng instructions |
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| 18.10.13 |
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Insurers look to cut credit repair rates |
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| 18.10.13 |
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RSA - to close its Indian Call centres and move 350 customer-facing roles back to the UK |
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| 18.10.13 |
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Audatex - backs the ABP Annual Convention and prepares to showcase its enhanced portfolio of estimating solutions |
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| 18.10.13 |
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Drive Assist - adminsitrator confirms that just £600,000 will be available to unsecured creditors who are owed £38 million |
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| 18.10.13 |
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AA - biggest monthly fall in price of petrol since Nov 2008; price now at lowest level since July 2012 |
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| 18.10.13 |
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BMW - likely to increase production volumes of BMW i3 electric car following strong early demand |
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| 18.10.13 |
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MINI - now available with special velvet effect Frozen Black matt metallic paint; labour intensive application process |
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| 18.10.13 |
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Uninsured driving - police make £218,000 profit from selling-off uninsured Lamborghini Aventador |
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| 18.10.13 |
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Visit a full house of exhibitors at ABP's Annual Convention |
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| 18.10.13 |
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Drive Assist - moves from administration to creditors voluntary liquidation |
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| 17.10.13 |
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ABP Club delighted launch partnership with Cooke & Mason to enhance member benefits package with Motor Trade Insurance |
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| 17.10.13 |
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Cooke and Mason's ipad offer at the ABP Club Convention |
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| 17.10.13 |
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Audatex - see the AudaMobile App and win a relaxing spa break at next week's ABP Club Convention |
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| 17.10.13 |
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Visit Farécla's grand prix at next week's ABP Club Convention |
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| 17.10.13 |
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Win a Lamborghini track day experience by visiting Circle Leasing at the ABP Club Convention |
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| 17.10.13 |
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Everyone’s a winner as Bevan and A&R join forces |
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| 17.10.13 |
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Up to 300, 000 previously accident-damaged cars return to UK forecourts for sale |
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| 17.10.13 |
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Volvo's revolutionary concept for future electrified vehicles - conventional batteries a thing of the past! |
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| 17.10.13 |
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BSI Kitemark continues to grow - 25 new bodyshop sites accredited since June |
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| 17.10.13 |
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Farécla expands warehouse to accommodate continuing growth |
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| 16.10.13 |
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Moneysupermarket - car premiums have fallen to a 3-year low, down 16% in last year to average of £394 |
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| 16.10.13 |
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USA - Advance Auto Parts buy General Parts International (Carquest & Worldpac) to create the largest automotive aftermarket parts provider |
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| 16.10.13 |
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Clementine - bodyshop launches their own car insurance policy; Clementine Motor Insurance |
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| 16.10.13 |
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FCA ( Financial Conduct Authority - replacement for FSA) - general insurance complaints rose 11% in first half of 2013 |
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| 16.10.13 |
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Infiniti (Nissan's upmarket brand) - begin construction of new production facility in Sunderland |
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| 16.10.13 |
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R-M Best Painter Contest; UK's Ethan Buck wins the Best Painter VIP Color Task award |
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| 16.10.13 |
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R-M - International Best Painter Contest 2013 won by Norway with Slovenia second and Belgium third |
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| 16.10.13 |
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Ayce Systems launch online web shop |
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| 16.10.13 |
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ACEA - European car sales up 5.5% in Sept; YTD down 4.0%, but still lowest figure for over 10 years |
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| 16.10.13 |
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ABP Club Convention Agenda |
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| 16.10.13 |
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Farécla appoints Area Technical Manager for the south-east |
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| 16.10.13 |
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Coachwork Renovations celebrate Dartford & Gravesham Business awards success |
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| 16.10.13 |
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EU - Germany wins agreement for the 2020 reduction in CO2 target for new cars to be cancelled |
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| 16.10.13 |
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Annual inflation rate – CPI unchanged at 2.7% for year to Sept 2013; RPIJ falls slightly to 2.5%; RPI falls slightly to 3.2%; |
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| 16.10.13 |
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Vertu - half-year results, "ahead of expectations"; turnover up 33%, profits up 69%; bodyshop turnover up 5.6% |
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| 16.10.13 |
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Confused.com/Towers Watson Car Insurance Price Index reveals 14% fall in motor insurance premiums and a narrowing gender gap |
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| 15.10.13 |
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Peugeot Citroen shares plunged 10% yesterday on report of fund raising |
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| 15.10.13 |
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IMI moves to support Automotive Trainers and Assessors |
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| 15.10.13 |
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PAS 125 and the future move to a British Standard - dispelling the myths |
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| 15.10.13 |
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In-Car Cleverness launches smartphone App |
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| 14.10.13 |
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Mallory Park - administration update; BARC withdraw |
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| 14.10.13 |
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CHO (Credit Hire Organisation) - change date of annual conference to accomodate Comp Comm findings |
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| 14.10.13 |
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ABP Club Annual Convention and Night of Knights - have you booked? A plea to members' ... |
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| 14.10.13 |
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ABP Club Annual Convention and Night of Knights - have you booked? A plea to members' ... |
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| 14.10.13 |
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LV= Broker launches online cover notes |
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| 14.10.13 |
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230,000 SMEs operate without insurance |
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| 14.10.13 |
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Heat sensitive reactive paint gives colour a new dimension |
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| 14.10.13 |
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M&M Technologies - A giant leap-forward for the MIC management document system |
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| 12.10.13 |
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Spies Hecker appoints EMEA brand manager |
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| 12.10.13 |
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AkzoNobel Specialty Finishes opens a new Design Centre |
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| 12.10.13 |
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Fix Auto awards - the official release of their network celebrating success |
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| 11.10.13 |
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Co-operative Insurance - night-time curfews are not the answer for young drivers |
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| 11.10.13 |
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Glassmatix - launch system upgrade including Thatcham Integrated Methods & Thatcham LCV Paint Data Logic |
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| 11.10.13 |
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Legal and General shows interest in Co-op's Insurance business - but not the motor insurance book |
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| 11.10.13 |
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The Consumer Panel - warns of the perils of relying on headline price to get the right insurance product |
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| 11.10.13 |
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Toyota - reveals new integrated safety technology for pedestrian collision avoidance and automated driving |
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| 11.10.13 |
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Spies Hecker - Permahyd Hi-TEC additive for all climatic conditions |
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| 11.10.13 |
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Mirka opens new technology centre heralding 70 years of global sanding and finishing know-how |
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| 11.10.13 |
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Honest John - Car Insurers Gain Access to Driver Penalty Points Records |
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| 11.10.13 |
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Visit Minden at Equipauto next week |
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| 11.10.13 |
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Insurance Industry Access to Driver Data (IIADD) - expected to launch summer 2014; insurers will require driving licence number |
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| 11.10.13 |
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Defaqto - 600% growth in telematics based car insurance products available in market |
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| 10.10.13 |
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Crash-for-cash - 84 people appear in court in South Wales, aged from 23 to 71, on various charges |
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| 10.10.13 |
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ABI - young driver proposals could save 24 families the trauma of dealing with death and injury |
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| 10.10.13 |
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'Pothole epidemic' plagues the UK roads |
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| 10.10.13 |
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Economic Survey - Business optimism grows as further improvement is reported |
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| 10.10.13 |
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Saga flotation for Q1 2014? |
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| 10.10.13 |
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Halfords to sell 'in car cams' from today to help combat 'crash for cash' |
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| 10.10.13 |
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PSA Peugeot-Citroen - confirms it is in talks on new overseas partnerships; Chinese report Dongfeng Motor poised to take 30% stake |
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| 09.10.13 |
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Motor codes - 45% increase to over 2,000 independent garages |
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| 09.10.13 |
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ARC Newton Aycliffe - fire in paint booth |
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| 09.10.13 |
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Aston Martin - results for 2012 show a £24.9 million loss |
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| 09.10.13 |
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Roberlo Launch Xtremefill and Light 10+ |
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| 09.10.13 |
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CRASH signs new agreement with Renault UK |
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| 09.10.13 |
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Ireland - Bank of Ireland enters the motor insurance market |
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| 09.10.13 |
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27 arrested in 'ghost broking' fake car insurance scams |
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| 09.10.13 |
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Quindell - reach agreement in last few weeks with 10 key brands for over £150 million of revenue per annum |
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| 09.10.13 |
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Quindell - win £150m, 3-year contract from Direct Line for "motor (mobility) claims technology and outsourcing services" |
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| 08.10.13 |
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Fuel prices - petrol at lowest price since July last year; diesel just above its lowest price for over a yea4 |
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| 08.10.13 |
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Hastings - Goldman Sachs deal confirmed; they take 50% stake, business valued at £700m |
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| 08.10.13 |
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Ford - tests cars that park at the touch of a button and automatically swerve around obstacles |
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| 08.10.13 |
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Land Rover - announce production of the iconic Defender model will end in December 2015 |
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| 08.10.13 |
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ABL Accident Repair Group partner with PPG for Superbike Sidecar Project |
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| 08.10.13 |
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Kindertons announces strategic investment partnership |
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| 08.10.13 |
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2013 Fix Auto awards celebrates 'Success through Innovation' |
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| 08.10.13 |
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Direct Line - sell life business to Chesnara for £62 million; proceeds returned to shareholders with special dividend |
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| 07.10.13 |
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Fix Auto Dagenham - offer late night opening every Wednesday until 9pm |
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| 07.10.13 |
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Driverless cars - what the future holds, besides the Google project |
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| 07.10.13 |
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The Injury Centre - "Free Whiplash Claim Calculator. How much could you claim for whiplash?" |
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| 07.10.13 |
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FAB Recycling - urge government to use recycled parts on emergency vehicle to save tens of millions of pounds a year |
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| 07.10.13 |
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Vamco - launch "Partsave", a new parts procurement initiative for bodyshops |
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| 07.10.13 |
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Hastings - Goldman Sachs to takejust under 50% stake valuing business at £720 million |
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| 07.10.13 |
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Bruntingthorpe Integrated Automotive Solutions - invest £300,000 in state-of-the-art body repair technology |
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| 07.10.13 |
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Bruntingthorpe Integrated Automotive Solutions - wins 5 year contract to provide de-fleet services to BMW |
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| 07.10.13 |
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Smart Witness - sales of accident cameras up 40% in year; video shows example of false whiplash claim |
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| 07.10.13 |
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BodyKraft's golf day helps to celebrate 15 years in business |
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| 07.10.13 |
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Rapid growth fires Winn Solicitors into NE top 50 list |
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| 07.10.13 |
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ABP Club announces a no holds barred Q&A with the LKQ Euro new LKQ distribution business at the Annual Convention |
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| 05.10.13 |
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Shorade celebrates becoming accredited by McLaren |
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| 05.10.13 |
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Shorade celebrates becoming accredited by McLaren |
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| 05.10.13 |
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Cunningham Lindsey delighted with 'crash for cash' convictions |
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| 05.10.13 |
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EU - Germany wins delay in vote to impose lower CO2 limits for new cars from 2020; target agreed for CO2 for vans |
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| 05.10.13 |
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180 vehicles seized as the Metropolitan Police continue to crackdown on uninsured driving |
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| 04.10.13 |
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IMI - Formula 1's Suzi Perry to front Professional Register Campaign |
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| 04.10.13 |
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Gladwins open day raised large sum for local air ambulance |
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| 04.10.13 |
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Fix Auto Dagenham Invests for the Future with AutoRaise |
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| 04.10.13 |
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SMMT - new car sales in September up 12.1% to 403,136 units; YTD sales up 10.8% |
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| 04.10.13 |
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Ageas announced as Insurance Partner for the I Love Claims Home Conference |
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| 04.10.13 |
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Saab- roll out national parts locator system across the UK with improved inventory and delivery |
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| 04.10.13 |
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Solera - invests $289m in joint venture with Service Repair Solutions to increase presence in service & mechanical repair markets |
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| 03.10.13 |
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Clare Balding presented her with her OBE at Windsor Castle |
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| 03.10.13 |
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Ireland - Injuries Board warns insurers not to use payouts as an excuse to raise premiums |
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| 03.10.13 |
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Colad Film4Booth makes UK debut |
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| 03.10.13 |
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USA - State Farm’s Mandatory Parts Procurement Program challenged by the ASA |
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| 03.10.13 |
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Fix Auto strengthens network by appointing their fourth dealer-owned bodyshop - Motorbodies Luton |
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| 03.10.13 |
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Bodyshop Fellowship - appointed preferred repair network for CAMTRAK and THE HIRE GROUP |
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| 03.10.13 |
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Dacia - economy brand from Renault, sells its 10,000th car in UK after just 10 months |
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| 03.10.13 |
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Uninsured cars - police tow away £242,000 Lamborghini with no insurance |
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| 03.10.13 |
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Crash-for-cash - 86 people charged by Gwent Police in alleged scam involving garage known as St David's Crash Repair and as Easifix |
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| 03.10.13 |
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H R Owen - trading update; confirmation that acquistion by Berjaya Philippines has board's support |
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| 03.10.13 |
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PSA Peugeot Citroën and General Motors - agree on building B-segment MPV’s in the GM factory in Zaragoza, Spain from 2016 |
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| 03.10.13 |
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Aviva - completes sale of US life business for £1.7 billion |
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| 03.10.13 |
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Quindell - appoint KPMG as auditors as they proceed with a full Stock Exchange listing for March 2014 |
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| 03.10.13 |
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Lookers - acquire Chipperfield Holdings, Land Rover dealer in Hertfordshire, for £10.4m |
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| 02.10.13 |
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Accident Express Rugby gains Nissan approval |
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| 02.10.13 |
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USA - Bodyshop members of SCRS visit UK to see PAS125 for themselves and ask "where is the return on investment?" |
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| 02.10.13 |
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Steph Savill, founder of FOXY Lady Drivers Club, forms marketing consultancy to help motor industry attract more female staff |
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| 02.10.13 |
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SkillAuto - full list of all 19 competitors for finals at Skills Show in November |
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| 02.10.13 |
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IFED - Ravinder Malhi, motor insurance claims handler from Birmingham, jailed over £40,000 scam |
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| 02.10.13 |
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Direct Automotive joins international delegation for their parent company's 25th anniversary celebrations |
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| 02.10.13 |
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Akzo - appoint LKQ Euro as distributor for Sikkens; Direct Line Tier-A shops can now buy from LKQ Euro or ACIS |
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| 02.10.13 |
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Win an iPad with Cooke & Mason at ABP Club Annual Convention |
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| 02.10.13 |
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Fix Auto celebrates a hat-trick of awards |
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| 01.10.13 |
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MG Cannon launch unique new community plan! |
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| 01.10.13 |
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'Cash for crash' - Man jailed for six and a half years in landmark case |
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| 01.10.13 |
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2013 British Bodyshop Awards - gift aid provides an additional £1,100 for the Rainbow Trust Children's Charity |
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| 01.10.13 |
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Fuel prices - fall close to lowest level this year; fuel is cheaper now than this week in 2012 or 2011 |
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| 01.10.13 |
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NIBA (Northern Ireland Bodyshop Alliance) - issue press release which "warns over motorist safety" |
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| 01.10.13 |
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Consumer Intelligence - female policyholders trust their motor insurer more than males; M & S is top rated "motor insurance brand" |
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| 01.10.13 |
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Renault - appoint Michal Kalina as Managing Director of Renault Retail Group |
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| 01.10.13 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - links with Constellium and Brunel University for research into Automotive Light Metals |
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| 01.10.13 |
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Glass’s predicts new car registrations |
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| 01.10.13 |
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Renault and Peugeot-Citroen now support German attempts to delay lower 95 g/km CO2 limit due in 2020 |
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| 01.10.13 |
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The digital spectro ChromaVision - from Cromax - is even better |
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| 01.10.13 |
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Online insurance generator expands into the North East |
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| 01.10.13 |
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Innovation - win 7 year contract to handle all residential subsidence claims for "one of UK's largest insurers" |
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| 01.10.13 |
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ABP website – September hits new record with 96,800 visits and 1.28 million hits |
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| 01.10.13 |
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Aston Martin - drop Cygnet from range; the £31,000 city car launched in 2011, based on a £10,000 Toyota IQ |
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| 01.10.13 |
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Government - still have plans to raise motorway speed limit to 80mph says Daily Mail |
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| 01.10.13 |
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National minimum wage goes up today to £6.31 hr (£252 week or £13,175 year) |
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| 30.9.13 |
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Mallory Park racing circuit - put into administration |
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| 30.9.13 |
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Nationwide - issue response to Friday afternoon's statement from Quindell |
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| 30.9.13 |
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RSA - an investor's structured analysis |
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| 30.9.13 |
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Euro Car Parts - results for 2012; turover up 29% to £438m, pre-tax profit up 32% to £41m; 9.5% profit margin |
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| 30.9.13 |
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Imperial Automotive - results for y/e Nov 2012; turnover up 24% but write-offs lead to pre-tax loss |
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| 30.9.13 |
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GSF (German, Swedish and French Car Parts Ltd) - results for 2012; turnover up 9% to £86m, pre-tax profit down 61% to £1.7m |
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| 30.9.13 |
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Direct Automotive Ltd - results for 2012 |
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| 30.9.13 |
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Howard Basford - Manchester Minotaurs delivers success |
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| 30.9.13 |
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USA - Nine car parts suppliers and two executives plead guilty to price fixing |
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| 30.9.13 |
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Immaculate Triumph Herald with 20 miles on the clock fetches £13,500 at auction |
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| 30.9.13 |
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Google - announce Hummingbird, a major new upgrade to it search engine algorithm |
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| 30.9.13 |
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Competition Commission - publish summary of hearing with WNS; we do "not dictate the particular paint company that repairers must use" |
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| 30.9.13 |
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Volvo - S60 and XC60 models get ‘superior’ rating in new test of front crash prevention systems |
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| 30.9.13 |
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Quindell - make board changes in preparation for full Stock Exchange listing |
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| 28.9.13 |
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ABP Club's biggest ever Charity Golf & Spa Day raises a total of £3,600 |
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| 28.9.13 |
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AI Claims Solutions plc - renamed Quindell Business Process Services Ltd |
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| 27.9.13 |
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Competition Commission - publication of provisional findings slips again; now due "late November 2013" |
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| 27.9.13 |
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Quindell - increase shareholding in Nationwide from 22.5% to 25.3%; met with Michael Wilmshurst yesterday to discuss collaboration |
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| 27.9.13 |
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Quindell - increase shareholding in Nationwide from 22.5% to 25.3%; met with Michael Wilmshurst yesterday to discuss collaboration |
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| 27.9.13 |
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Helphire - results for year to June 2013: return to profit and net cash; record low debtor days |
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| 26.9.13 |
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Quindell - Robert Mares, Head of Legal Practice, wins Compliance Officer for Legal Practice at Modern Law Awards |
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| 26.9.13 |
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Bodykraft - celebrates 15 years of success in the West Midlands |
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| 26.9.13 |
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ABI calls on government to help young drivers |
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| 26.9.13 |
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Lloyds of London - first-half results show profits down 11% on premiums up 5% |
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| 26.9.13 |
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Quindell - acquires PT Health, Canadian health care and rehabilitation service provider |
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| 26.9.13 |
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crash-for-cash - Mohammed Omar Gulzar and Shoaib Nawaz of City Claims 4 U, found guilty of conspiracy to defraud |
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| 26.9.13 |
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Northern Ireland - NIBA say "car repairers are being forced to cut corners because of insurer pressures to save money" |
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| 25.9.13 |
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Accident Exchange - finally reach agreement with AXA over Autofocus disputed credit hire claims |
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| 25.9.13 |
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Sherwin-Williams - New additions to AWX Performance Plus |
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| 25.9.13 |
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iris warns - HAVS can seriously damage your business health |
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| 25.9.13 |
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Winn Solicitors Shortlisted for Law Society Award and Enter Fastest 50 |
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| 25.9.13 |
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Innovation Group supports I Love Claims expansion into home insurance sector |
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| 25.9.13 |
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Sikkens Play&Spray winners announced |
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| 25.9.13 |
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Aviva - Insurance Times asks "Is Aviva losing its way?" |
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| 25.9.13 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - to invest £100m in new National Automotive Innovation Campus opening in 2016 in Warwick |
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| 25.9.13 |
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WNS - Glenn Dyke returns to take their total to 8 full-time network managers |
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| 25.9.13 |
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Nationwide - issue comment on Quindell's aquisition of 22.5% of the company; no discussions yet entered |
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| 25.9.13 |
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Glass's reveal fastest selling cars - family cars top the charts |
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| 25.9.13 |
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EuroNCAP - release two more crash test results; Chinese Qoros 3 sedan gains 5-star rating as does Kia Carens |
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| 25.9.13 |
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Quindell - acquire 22.5% share in Nationwide from two key shareholders in exchange for new Quindell shares |
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| 25.9.13 |
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Just Car Clinics - half-year results; pre-tax profit up 34% on turnover up 21%; £11 profit on a £1,000 job |
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| 25.9.13 |
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Nationwide - half-year results; pre-tax profit down 43% on turnover down 2%; £17 profit on a £1,000 job |
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| 24.9.13 |
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CLM - win fleet management contract including accident management for Ridgeons fleet of over 250 vehicles |
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| 24.9.13 |
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Aviva - head of UK general insurance, Robin Spencer, departs; replaced by Maurice Tulloch, currently ceo of Aviva Canada |
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| 24.9.13 |
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Premex Group unveils new management structure |
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| 24.9.13 |
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ABP Club Convention - hotel rooms require booking please to avoid disappointment |
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| 24.9.13 |
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Glass's - what's hot and what's not in the prestige car sector |
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| 24.9.13 |
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AA's September fuel report says Syrian crisis threat to fuel prices fades – but not for UK motorists! |
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| 24.9.13 |
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Northern Ireland's young drivers targeted in new road safety challenge |
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| 24.9.13 |
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Cromax - the new brand name for DuPont Refinish |
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| 23.9.13 |
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Morelli Group recognised by International Track 200 Honours top UK exporters for 60% growth on the previous year |
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| 23.9.13 |
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Competition Commission release full transcript of the joint hearing with CMCs and CHCs from 17 July |
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| 23.9.13 |
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APIL - Motorists urged to “back off” in new campaign to prevent whiplash injuries |
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| 23.9.13 |
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Ireland - SIMI receives 'very positive feedback' on the CSS standard following the ABP Club meeting held in Dublin |
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| 23.9.13 |
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ABP Club Annual Convention - now 70% full - book now to avoid disappointment |
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| 23.9.13 |
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USA - New York bills seek to make procurement mandates illegal |
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| 23.9.13 |
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Competition Commission release responses to annotated issues statement and working papers |
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| 23.9.13 |
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Australia - Telematics: “big brother” insurance schemes are on their way |
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| 23.9.13 |
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Competition Commission release full transcript of the joint hearing with RMIF (NAB) and VBRA from 17 July |
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| 23.9.13 |
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Uninsured drivers could be banned from buying fuel at forecourts |
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| 23.9.13 |
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EMACS team to Skydive in aid of cancer charity |
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| 22.9.13 |
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Germany - the results of Ko-FAS, the biggest funded research project on cooperative vehicle safety, are unveiled |
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| 22.9.13 |
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Ireland - major fire at Ashmore Ryder Body Repair Centre in Dublin - "trading continues as normal" |
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| 20.9.13 |
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Bodyshop magazine BE2013 - award winners ; full details |
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| 20.9.13 |
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Repairers' Choice Awards Survey - extended closing date to allow for all repairers to make their views known |
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| 20.9.13 |
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Motor Codes teams up with motoring.co.uk for consumer reviews |
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| 20.9.13 |
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Thatcham - Monthly payments on Thatcham Repair Data enables access for all |
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| 20.9.13 |
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RBS - confirm they have completed the sale of £630m of Direct Line shares reducing holding to 28.5% |
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| 19.9.13 |
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Direct Line - RBS announce decision to sell off further 18.2% share of Direct Line, leaving them with a 30.3% holding |
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| 19.9.13 |
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Bodyshop magazine - Brent Guiblin departs after less than 6 months in the role of Events and Marketing Manager |
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| 19.9.13 |
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Cheshire Police seize 102 vehicles so far this month in new blitz against uninsured drivers |
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| 19.9.13 |
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Tiger Watch - Insurance Price Monitor shows car insurance prices in UK are now 5% lower than same time last year |
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| 19.9.13 |
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ABP Club Ireland National Meetings prove to be a fantastic success |
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| 19.9.13 |
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Just Car Clinics golf day raises £4,400 for charity |
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| 19.9.13 |
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Cougar Accident Repair Centre and Standox – an ever-expanding partnership |
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| 19.9.13 |
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Open GI - appoint Christine Black (ex Kindertons and Bristol & London) as Account Manager for the South-West |
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| 19.9.13 |
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iris - technical trainers called for the fifth annual awards |
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| 19.9.13 |
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‘Be first’ to benefit from the digital radio revolution |
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| 19.9.13 |
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Insurance Times - Tech Awards winners and finalists |
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| 19.9.13 |
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Northgate - trading update; "in line with expectations" |
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| 19.9.13 |
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Canada: Quindell - win telematics and outsourcing contract with the Insurance Broker Association of Ontario |
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| 19.9.13 |
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Quindell - increases its investment in telematics insurer Ingenie from 19% to 43% |
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| 18.9.13 |
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Rapid Vehicle Repairs chooses Roberlo as strategic partner |
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| 18.9.13 |
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Glass’s introduces Market Value Assessor - the fastest vehicle valuation tool for the insurance industry |
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| 18.9.13 |
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HPI - warn that they check 625 cars a day which are revealed to be an insurance write-off |
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| 18.9.13 |
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Accident Exchange - finally reach settlement agreement with AXA on Autofocus cases; Zurich, LV and others yet to agree |
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| 18.9.13 |
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BMW sets its sights on innovative carbon-fiber future with i3 electric car- |
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| 18.9.13 |
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iris scs goes online giving repairers a 25% saving |
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| 18.9.13 |
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AudaMobile - Audatex on an iPad is praised by Howard Basford |
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| 18.9.13 |
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Consumer Intelligence - Women more likely to recommend their motor insurer than men |
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| 18.9.13 |
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British Bodyshop Awards - 2014 date announced as Joanna Lumley is confirmed as host |
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| 18.9.13 |
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APIL - New report puts access to justice and victims' rights first 'at last' say lawyers |
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| 18.9.13 |
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Vehicle manufacturers face a problem as young people across the world fall out of love with the car |
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| 17.9.13 |
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Revive - win “Brand Builder of the Year” award at British Franchise Association National event |
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| 17.9.13 |
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Revive - appoint new IT System Developer |
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| 17.9.13 |
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Annual inflation rate – CPI falls slightly to 2.7% for year to Aug 2013; RPI rises to 3.3% |
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| 17.9.13 |
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Allianz UK - launch "school run" TV campaign to help make the brand a household name |
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| 17.9.13 |
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AW Repair Groups celebrates achieving BSI Scope 3 Structural Aluminium |
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| 17.9.13 |
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Chile - Solera acquires Serinfo, Chile's leading provider of dealership and bodyshop management systems |
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| 17.9.13 |
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Enterprise Rent-a-Car - Golf Day raises £8,940 for BEN |
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| 16.9.13 |
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Ford CEO: driverless cars nowhere near ready yet; "we still can't detect snow"; huge safety and cost concerns |
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| 16.9.13 |
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Volvo - Chinese owners, Geely Group, announce new joint R & D centre in Sweden to develop modular architecture |
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| 16.9.13 |
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BCA - appoint Daniel Burgess as Commercial Director, from Solera owned HPI where he was managing director |
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| 16.9.13 |
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ABI - insurers pay out £187 million a day to customers including £25.3m a day in motor insurance claims |
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| 16.9.13 |
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Competition Commission release full transcript of joint insurer meeting from 16 July |
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| 16.9.13 |
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F&G Commecial partner with PPG to re-livery the team WD40 transporter |
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| 16.9.13 |
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Insurance fraud highlighted by BBC1's Claimed and Shamed |
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| 16.9.13 |
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Australia - VACC commences campaign to inform motorists of 'their right to choose' |
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| 16.9.13 |
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Car park scratches cost UK drivers £500 million |
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| 15.9.13 |
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I Love Claims - Keynote Speaker & Date Change Announcement for Home Claims Conference |
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| 15.9.13 |
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Two men jailed as Birkenhead families are sentenced for a £77k crash-for-cash scam |
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| 13.9.13 |
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Accident Exchange - reject settlement offer from Zurich for all outstanding Autofocus cases |
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| 13.9.13 |
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Accident Exchange - Zurich settle another Autofocus case the day they were due back to court |
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| 13.9.13 |
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HMG Paints - open new training centre in Manchester, sponsored by DeVilbiss and Mirka |
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| 13.9.13 |
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Auto Windscreens - 11.6 million bottles made in first 6 months from their broken windscreen waste |
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| 13.9.13 |
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ABP Club 2013 Repairers' Choice Awards survey - make your vote count! |
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| 13.9.13 |
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Australia - Insurance companies targeted by a Sydney crash repair business in an alleged $36 million scam |
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| 12.9.13 |
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Farécla offers a great deal |
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| 12.9.13 |
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Balgores signs-up to AudaMobile to boost productivity and professionalism |
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| 12.9.13 |
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Just Car Clinics - Buyback of shares via Tender Offer |
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| 12.9.13 |
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London Taxi Co - production has restarted in Coventry with 66 new jobs |
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| 12.9.13 |
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ABP Club Annual Convention - 50% full in two weeks - book now to avoid disappointment |
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| 12.9.13 |
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Zurich confirms appointment of Tom de Swaan as chairman |
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| 12.9.13 |
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Direct Line Insurance Group plc; share price ready to take off? |
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| 12.9.13 |
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Renault-Nissan - partnership with Daimler (Mercedes) advancing quickly |
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| 12.9.13 |
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PSA Peugeot-Citroen - alliance with General Motors moving ahead rapidly |
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| 12.9.13 |
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BGL Group - signs major new agreement with National Accident Helpline for personal injury claims through Minster Law |
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| 12.9.13 |
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BMW - parts supply problems will be fixed by the end of September |
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| 12.9.13 |
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Swinton - cut 120 jobs and 75 branches as sales fall 8% and profits fall 43% |
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| 11.9.13 |
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Accident Exchange - AXA receive no sympathy from the judge in yet another Autofocus defeat |
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| 11.9.13 |
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USA - Greater use of carbon fiber, aluminum and high-strength steel complicates fixes |
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| 11.9.13 |
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Ford - One Ford strategy set to make a change of course |
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| 11.9.13 |
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Vauxhall - electric vehicle market in Europe is only 30% of size predicted by experts; so price of Ampera cut by £3,000 |
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| 11.9.13 |
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Bradford East MP David Ward met the ABI to discuss ways to tackle the high cost of car premiums in the city |
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| 11.9.13 |
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Trial underway of team of fraudsters who sold bogus car insurance from a fake call centre |
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| 10.9.13 |
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AkzoNobel - 2014 RAB Lee Golf Day date announced |
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| 10.9.13 |
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TootCompare - price comparison website for servicing and MOT |
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| 10.9.13 |
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Deloitte - fined £14m over advice relating to MG Rover sale |
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| 10.9.13 |
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Cartwright - trailer manufacturer in Altrincham takes on 40 new apprentices |
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| 10.9.13 |
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Volkswagen Group - sets its sights on global market leadership in electric mobility |
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| 10.9.13 |
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Jaguar - more details on their new aluminium monocoque architecture codenamed iQ[Al] plus the C-X17 concept |
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| 10.9.13 |
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Jaguar - confirm they will launch new 3-series competitor in 2015 and it will be aluminium |
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| 10.9.13 |
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Brightside rejects revised Markerstudy bid |
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| 09.9.13 |
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Euro Car Parts opens two new branches - Newbury and Cardiff |
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| 09.9.13 |
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USA - Ford US publishes new workshop manuals with more collision repair procedures and 3D graphics; improvements to be used worldwide |
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| 09.9.13 |
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Capita - puts its insurance businesses - BDML and Lancaster - up for sale |
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| 09.9.13 |
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Sabre Insurance - private equity firm, B C Partners, takes controlling stake |
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| 09.9.13 |
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Gocompare - cost (followed by quality of cover) are biggest reasons for drivers choosing a car insurer |
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| 09.9.13 |
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CAP - electric car grants reduce used values and threaten economic viability for future owners |
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| 09.9.13 |
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Brown Brothers Distribution - whatever, whenever and wherever |
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| 09.9.13 |
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Aviva - plays tough with its legal panel review demanding fees cut by at least 15% |
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| 09.9.13 |
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Insurers set to pay more than £600,000 following last week's 130 car crash |
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| 09.9.13 |
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Quindell charity dinner set to raise £000's for charity |
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| 09.9.13 |
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Innovation Group - win "significant contract extension with Direct Line" to handle their subsidence claims |
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| 09.9.13 |
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USA - Mitchell International acqired by KKR |
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| 09.9.13 |
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Government - to phase out £5,000 electric vehicle subsidy after experts find little environmental benefit |
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| 08.9.13 |
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MIB (Motor Insurers' Bureau) - 615 unisnured cars seized in 2-day police Operation Cubo in London |
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| 08.9.13 |
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ABP Club 2013 Repairers' Choice Awards survey - make your vote count! |
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| 08.9.13 |
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Volvo - confirmed as safest cars after extensive research from Swedish insurer Folksam |
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| 08.9.13 |
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Thatcham - multi-car crashes could be history by the end of the next decade as AEB becomes widespread |
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| 07.9.13 |
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Waltham Forest College - cancels vehicle body repair courses, citing low numbers and cost effective operation |
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| 06.9.13 |
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Gallagher - acquire Giles for £223m to make 3rd largest retail broker in UK |
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| 06.9.13 |
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Acromas - in talks for a £3 billion stock market floatation of Saga next year |
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| 06.9.13 |
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Pro-Align - open new training facility at HQ |
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| 06.9.13 |
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CarBodyBids - launch public website and app, "supported by Euro Car Parts" |
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| 06.9.13 |
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Ai Claims Solutions (Quindell Business Process Services) - takes on 100 extra staff after contract wins |
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| 06.9.13 |
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Mazda - demonstrate world's first car-to-tram communication system to improve safety |
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| 06.9.13 |
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SMMT - new van sales in August up 11.1%; YTD van sales up 9.4% |
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| 05.9.13 |
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Let the talent shine through - International final for R-M Best Painter 2013 |
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| 05.9.13 |
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Gladwins to hold a family fun day this Sunday - go along if you can! |
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| 05.9.13 |
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Sheppey crossing crash: Dozens hurt as 130 vehicles crash |
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| 05.9.13 |
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Allianz - make changes to claims management team |
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| 05.9.13 |
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SMMT - new car sales in August up 10.9%; year-to-date up 10.4% |
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| 05.9.13 |
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European insurers spend 9 billion euros on regulatory compliance |
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| 05.9.13 |
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Apollo Motor Group sponsors pro-am golf and raises £6,000 for The Rainbow Trust Children's Charity |
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| 05.9.13 |
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The risk of Hand Arm Vibration to employees and employers |
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| 04.9.13 |
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Glasurit launches Primer Filler with full greyshade capability |
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| 04.9.13 |
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Accident Exchange - reject £1.5m settlement offer from AXA over Autofocus cases |
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| 04.9.13 |
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Government - drives forward plug-in car revolution |
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| 04.9.13 |
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Ford - new electric Focus on sale at £33,500; only expect to sell 30 a year in UK |
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| 04.9.13 |
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MIB (Motor Insurers' Bureau) - support Met Police with live Tweets to @DriveInsured as uninsured vehicles are removed from road |
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| 04.9.13 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - announce "advanced powertrain research project" to push boundaries of hybrid and electric vehicles |
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| 04.9.13 |
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UK H2Mobility - launch new website to promote benefits of hydrogen fuelled transport |
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| 04.9.13 |
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IMI - to launch major consumer marketing campaign in November to promote awareness of its Professional Register |
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| 04.9.13 |
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EuroNCAP - latest crash test safety ratings |
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| 04.9.13 |
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IMI's CEO discusses the Professional Register |
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| 04.9.13 |
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Aviva - "Insiders fear Aviva is falling apart" says Post magazine article |
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| 04.9.13 |
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Honda and GM - "going it alone - together" on fuel-cell technology for 2020 |
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| 03.9.13 |
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I Love Claims - Stuart Ballantyne (Ex DLG head of supply chain) joins to launch expansion into Home and Commercial claims |
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| 03.9.13 |
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Kwik Fit - launch Kwik Fit Plus, in Slough, offering much more than just traditional "fast-fit" services |
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| 03.9.13 |
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Winn Solicitors - significant expansion planned as two private equity firms take 60% shareholding |
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| 03.9.13 |
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Direct Line - 90 jobs to go from customer relations team in Glasgow |
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| 03.9.13 |
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RMI NAB - warn repairers of nine possible dangers with allowing work providers to access their management systems |
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| 03.9.13 |
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John Clark Motor Group - invest further £4 million in new Aberdeen development includes SMART repair bay and PDI centre |
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| 03.9.13 |
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Total Accident Management - win fleet contract from Evander Glazing and Locks on recommendation from ALD |
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| 03.9.13 |
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Ayce introduces Spray Max to revolutionise SMART repair |
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| 03.9.13 |
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SMMT - new chief executive, Mike Hawes, starts work |
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| 03.9.13 |
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'Walkie-Talkie' skyscraper in London melts Jaguar car parts |
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| 02.9.13 |
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IFED (Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department ) - gets £200k of additional funding from Lloyd's of London |
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| 02.9.13 |
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Pinsent Masons - insurance industry in spotlight on unfair contracts |
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| 02.9.13 |
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FT - the effect on insurers financial results following legal changes affecting whiplash claims |
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| 02.9.13 |
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ABP Club Annaul Convention and Night of Knights Awards Ceremony - booking system now open |
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| 02.9.13 |
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IMI needs your help regarding NOS standards for paint - meeting at Motherwell College 5th September |
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| 02.9.13 |
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Thatcham - deliver bespoke training programme for AutoRestore |
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| 02.9.13 |
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DWS Group - management team interview and accounts for first year of trading for new company |
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| 02.9.13 |
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Vertu Motors - trading update; profit growth continues |
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| 02.9.13 |
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Cambria Automobiles - trading update: sales up 16% with strong profit growth |
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| 02.9.13 |
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Quindell - issue more shares as part of the deal for Quindell Property Services |
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| 02.9.13 |
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Jaguar - teaser shoot of new SUV concept to emphasise their move to aluminium construction for all their cars within 4 years |
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| 01.9.13 |
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Zurich - CFO's suicide note said he was “badly treated and his work not valued” by chairman says Independent |
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| 01.9.13 |
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Police seize 140,000 uninsured cars each year |
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| 01.9.13 |
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Fix Auto UK - secret new innovation under test could "transform the existing negotiating and approval process" |
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| 01.9.13 |
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Fix Auto UK - provide update on business with insurer clients |
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| 01.9.13 |
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Older generation can also benefit from telematics black box insurance says Daily Mail |
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| 01.9.13 |
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"I slashed car insurance to £500 with a telematics 'black box' after being quoted as much as £11,000" says Daily Mail article |
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| 01.9.13 |
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New August record for ABP website – 88,000 visits and 1.2 million hits |
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| 01.9.13 |
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Britain fights to block EU's speed limiter proposals |
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| 30.8.13 |
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VBRA – membership falls to 610 members; loss of £50,000 in 2012 |
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| 30.8.13 |
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RMI – Profit of £645k in 2012; membership numbers grew 4.6% last year; subscription income rose 1.4%; |
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| 30.8.13 |
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Latest circulation figures for Bodyshop magazine and Repair Refinish Review; both show small falls |
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| 30.8.13 |
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Acident Exchange - AXA makes offer to end dispute over Autofocus cases |
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| 30.8.13 |
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British Chambers of Commerce: economic recovery is gaining momentum as it ups growth forecast |
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| 30.8.13 |
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Quartix - telematics is the way forward to counter insurance scams |
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| 30.8.13 |
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Zurich - finance director's suicide note talked about pressure from company chairman |
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| 30.8.13 |
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Toyota - to launch production fuel cell hybrid in 2015 with zero CO2 and a cost of less than £70,000 |
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| 30.8.13 |
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Toyota GB - promote Matt Harrison to President and Managing Director |
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| 30.8.13 |
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Be Wiser Insurance Applauds the Falling Price of Car Insurance |
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| 30.8.13 |
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USA - Honda Odyssey receives top crash-test mark from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety |
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| 30.8.13 |
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ABP Club launches the 2013 Repairers' Choice Awards survey |
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| 29.8.13 |
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M&M Technologies continues to grow with their bespoke MIC bodyshop management system |
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| 29.8.13 |
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Hastings - Goldman Sachs to take major stake, valuing business at £600 million |
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| 29.8.13 |
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Aviva - lose Dominic Claydon, general insurance claims director, to QBE Insurance |
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| 29.8.13 |
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ABP Club National Meetings and Expos - Ireland - Reminder to book your place! |
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| 29.8.13 |
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Steve Cook - Fix Auto Sutton in Ashfield - Up Close & Personal Interview |
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| 29.8.13 |
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Euro Car Parts - save money on fleet fuel costs by using Keyfuels |
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| 29.8.13 |
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Cenex LCV2013 (Low Carbon Vehicle show) - Transport Minister Norman Baker to give keynote speech on Wed 4 Sept |
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| 29.8.13 |
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Zurich Insurance - chairman Ackermann resigns over suicide of CFO |
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| 29.8.13 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - announce senior management changes |
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| 29.8.13 |
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Co-operative Group - half-year results; insurance "recorded a solid result" |
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| 29.8.13 |
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Admiral Group - half-year results; group profits up 6% to £181m on turnover down 7% to £1,089m |
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| 29.8.13 |
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Audatex - AudaMobile App launched for paperless estimating |
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| 28.8.13 |
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AA - "invent" universal spare wheel for the 17% of cars with no spare |
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| 28.8.13 |
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Fears of situation with Syria lead to increases in oil price, with petrol price rise likely to follow |
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| 28.8.13 |
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How to save money on hefty London motor insurance premiums |
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| 28.8.13 |
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BMW - Bloomberg reports that owners round the world are venting their anger at parts supply problems |
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| 28.8.13 |
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Bodyshop Alliance to run Social Media course |
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| 28.8.13 |
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Principia Law - Legal Futures confirms that it is Helphire's ABS |
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| 28.8.13 |
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Vamco / Kingsley Law - relocate to larger offices to accommodate growth |
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| 28.8.13 |
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ABP Club Annual Convention and Night of Knights Awards Ceremony - booking system is now live! |
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| 28.8.13 |
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Bodyshop mag - announce the 5 seminars for their be2013 event |
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| 28.8.13 |
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Nissan - committs to begin selling affordable fully self-driving cars by 2020 |
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| 28.8.13 |
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Air conditioning refrigerant - court in France overturns the ban on registering new Mercedes with old R134a refrigerant |
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| 28.8.13 |
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Volkswagen Group - on course towards accident-free driving with new assistance systems |
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| 28.8.13 |
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AkzoNobel - VeloX3 bicycle with ultralight coating en route to world speed record |
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| 28.8.13 |
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LexisNexis - No Claims Discount database goes live with major UK insurers |
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| 27.8.13 |
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Howard Basford supports staff and the local community through apprenticeship training |
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| 27.8.13 |
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Brian Harris of Elite Motors Bodyshop has sadly passed away |
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| 27.8.13 |
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Motor Codes - delivers £2 million annual boost for Unipart Car Care Centres |
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| 27.8.13 |
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VBRA - Code of Practice passes Trading Standards audit |
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| 27.8.13 |
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Total Accident Management - new ‘Claims Portal’ (developed with Bodynet) goes live |
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| 27.8.13 |
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HMRC - new data shows slow-down in reduction of number of company cars; still 940,000 in use |
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| 27.8.13 |
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Air conditioning refrigerant - Toyota swap back to old R134a for three models for the German market |
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| 27.8.13 |
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USA - PAYD (pay-as-you-drive) insurance using telematics is catching on in America |
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| 27.8.13 |
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IFED - man who fraudulently claimed £20,000 for his stolen Land Rover is given suspended jail sentence |
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| 27.8.13 |
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Co-operative Insurance - Andy Hste (ex ceo of RSA) leading bid by private equity firm, Advent International |
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| 27.8.13 |
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Lex Autolease - UK’s largest fleet management provider returns to growth in first-half |
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| 27.8.13 |
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Zurich - Group CFO, Pierre Wauthier, found dead at his home in Switzerland |
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| 25.8.13 |
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UK motorists fitting dashboard cameras to help prevent 'crash for cash' insurance scams |
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| 25.8.13 |
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Admiral expected to report eighth profit record figures |
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| 25.8.13 |
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Sale of The Co-operative Insurance arm hindered by the Competition Commission inquiry |
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| 23.8.13 |
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Principia Law - new personal injury service is launched; believed to be Helphire's ABS |
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| 23.8.13 |
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Fraud - Car insurers must “put their house in order” |
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| 23.8.13 |
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Loctite 5075 - the new insulating and sealing wrap |
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| 23.8.13 |
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Coverbox DriveStyle (telematics insurer) - appoint Andrew Bennett (ex Allianz) as chief executive |
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| 23.8.13 |
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Shorade chooses Glasurit for perfect classic Porsche restoration |
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| 23.8.13 |
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DuPont Refinish announces the appointment of a new EMEA brand manager |
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| 23.8.13 |
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Auto Windscreens gains top health and safety accreditation |
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| 23.8.13 |
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USA - Illinois Supreme Court could be questioned over conflict of interest in Avery v. State Farm $1 billion aftermarket parts case |
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| 23.8.13 |
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Jaguar - tops annual JD Power Dealer Satisfaction Survey in UK |
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| 23.8.13 |
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Sabre to channel Drive Smart telematics product through Tiger.co.uk |
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| 22.8.13 |
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Solera - results for y/e June 2013; turnover up 6% to $832m, pre-tax profits down 17% to $136m |
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| 22.8.13 |
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AutoRaise - new training and apprenticeship scheme specifically for bodyshops |
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| 22.8.13 |
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MG - new MG3 supermini awarded ultra-low insurance group rating |
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| 22.8.13 |
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Nissan - demonstrates two new safety breakthroughs |
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| 22.8.13 |
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Imperial - launch customer program that gives extra discount in return for feedback on every part |
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| 22.8.13 |
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AXA - to make third attempt to settle credit hire disputes with Accident Exchange |
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| 22.8.13 |
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Volvo - showcases their safety-technology at SMMT's new Westminster HQ |
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| 22.8.13 |
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Telematics insurer, ingenie - announces deal with RED Driving School |
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| 22.8.13 |
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New report released on UK Commercial Motor Insurance: Competitor Dynamics |
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| 21.8.13 |
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BMW - struggling to deliver spare parts on time, with 10% not being immediately available, due to new supply-management system |
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| 21.8.13 |
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Demand for workshop staff rises by 10% , prompting increase in wage levels |
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| 21.8.13 |
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Grosvenor Contracts Fleets - increasung importance of accident management to fleets |
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| 21.8.13 |
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SMART repair - Repairers reporting up to 30% growth |
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| 21.8.13 |
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Growth of telematics-based insurance raises concerns that vehicle manufacturers will try to hijack the car insurance business. |
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| 21.8.13 |
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Fix Auto appoints Six Mile Garage - Canterbury - to increase repair capacity in the South East |
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| 21.8.13 |
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Glass's - new car registration predictions |
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| 21.8.13 |
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‘crash for cash’ - fraudsters admit £150,000 personal injury insurance con from coach crash |
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| 21.8.13 |
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Australia - LKQ enters into joint venture with insurer giant Suncorp |
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| 19.8.13 |
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Mirka - YouTube entry for DEROS |
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| 19.8.13 |
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ACIS joins forces with Waregrain Group |
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| 19.8.13 |
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FMG reappointed by Highways Agency |
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| 19.8.13 |
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'Flash for cash' - ABI advises motorists |
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| 19.8.13 |
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3M launches user-friendly abrasive sheets |
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| 19.8.13 |
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Motor insurers hit five-year high but profits will plummet in 2013, says Ernst and Young |
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| 19.8.13 |
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Nissan offers incentive for total loss avoidance programme |
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| 19.8.13 |
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Volvo announces two additional dates for one-day product / technology update courses due to overwhelming demand |
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| 19.8.13 |
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Basic Welding continues to expand services |
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| 19.8.13 |
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Fix Auto Peterborough invests £200,000 to complete a 'seamless relocation' |
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| 19.8.13 |
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Auto Industry Consulting - five new research technicians employed to enable further Ezi-Methods growth |
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| 19.8.13 |
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LKQ / ECP to open three paint distribution centres, creating 1,500 jobs |
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| 19.8.13 |
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Which? - The surprising factors that are driving up car insurance premiums |
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| 19.8.13 |
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VIC Vehicle Identity Check (VIC) - government consultation and response |
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| 19.8.13 |
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Quindell - half-year results; confirm move to main Stock Exchange in early 2014; Board confident growth will continue |
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| 16.8.13 |
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Fraudsters are accused of a ‘staged spectacular crash for cash’ scam |
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| 16.8.13 |
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Coroner who questioned total loss vehicles being returned to the road, writes to the ABI, DVLA and VOSA for their response |
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| 16.8.13 |
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ABP Club Economic Climate Survey - final call to make your views count |
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| 16.8.13 |
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Motor Codes releases advice line figures and reports high level of customer satisfaction |
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| 16.8.13 |
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Castle Coachworks invests in new aluminium bay to serve prestigious brands |
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| 16.8.13 |
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New driving penalties come into force today |
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| 16.8.13 |
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'Flash-for-cash' labelled as the new motor insurance scam |
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| 15.8.13 |
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Audi - new A3 Sportback becomes first car to offer 4G internet connectivity |
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| 15.8.13 |
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AA's August fuel price update predicts pump prices set to fall slightly |
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| 15.8.13 |
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Gladwins upgrades air-conditioning equipment, trains staff and offers complete mobile service to the trade |
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| 15.8.13 |
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Thomson Directories - goes into administration; staff called to head-office to be sacked and hand-over company cars |
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| 15.8.13 |
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Zurich - Half-year results; UK general insurance profits up 42% on last year |
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| 15.8.13 |
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Volvo partners with British Gas as deliveries of the UK's first plug-in diesel hybrid commence |
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| 15.8.13 |
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Markerstudy Group - Drive-to-Ensure road safety initiative officially launched by ‘Green Cross Code Man’ |
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| 15.8.13 |
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Mirka UK - graduate bolsters marketing team |
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| 15.8.13 |
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AkzoNobel reports success with new generation Autowave |
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| 15.8.13 |
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Mercedes-Benz UK - announce new Network Operations Director |
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| 15.8.13 |
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Innovation Group - trading update; on track to meet expectations |
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| 14.8.13 |
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Australia - AMBRA launch National Bodyshop Standards grading program |
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| 14.8.13 |
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Workshop visits have fallen by 20% in last decade; now less than two visits a year to the garage |
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| 14.8.13 |
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Admiral - call-handlers and claims advisers receive hands-on training from National Windscreens |
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| 14.8.13 |
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Admiral - men are more likely to 'drink and drive' than women |
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| 14.8.13 |
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Thatcham provides UK Repair Expertise to the Australian Automotive Industry |
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| 14.8.13 |
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BMW and Mercedes - both companies predict big growth for their car-sharing programmes |
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| 14.8.13 |
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Ireland - Written-off or damaged UK cars flood the roads |
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| 14.8.13 |
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Coroner questions write-offs as girl dies in a vehicle that had been returned to the road with 'substandard' repairs |
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| 14.8.13 |
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Lookers - trading update; CEO Peter Jones to retire, COO Andy Bruce to replace him |
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| 14.8.13 |
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Quindell - trading update; Ai Claims Solutions is now trading as Quindell Business Process Services |
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| 13.8.13 |
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Fix Auto Pontypridd opens for business and celebrates its first prestigious vehicle manufacturer approval |
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| 13.8.13 |
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MIB - "Vigorously denies allegation of using private detectives in case of 4 young people injured in motor acident" |
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| 13.8.13 |
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Aviva - data highlights car ownership differences across the UK |
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| 13.8.13 |
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AA sounds warning to 'middle lane hogs' for new careless driving penalties |
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| 13.8.13 |
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Annual inflation rate –CPI falls slightly to 2.8% for year to July 2013; RPI falls to 3.1% |
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| 13.8.13 |
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Accident Exchange - AXA concede another Autofocus case |
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| 13.8.13 |
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USA: IIHS reveals latest crash test ratings |
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| 13.8.13 |
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Smart 'state of the art' bodyshop opens for business |
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| 13.8.13 |
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Police Scotland campaign to crack down on uninsured drivers |
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| 12.8.13 |
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USA - Improper Welding Blamed for Mysterious Electronic Faults |
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| 12.8.13 |
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Helphire - 47% of drivers use an accident as an excuse to replace their car |
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| 12.8.13 |
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Imperial Crash Parts - acquires AM Panels and Paint, East London; includes Lechler paint distribution |
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| 12.8.13 |
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insurethebox to sell policies through brokers |
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| 12.8.13 |
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NIBS parts company with JCA Coatings following the LKQ Euro Car Parts acquisition |
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| 12.8.13 |
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Fix Auto's Phil Whitaker leads charity bike challenge |
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| 12.8.13 |
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SMMT - a third of motorists admit to driving without a valid MOT |
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| 12.8.13 |
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Ayce Systems launches mobile spray booth |
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| 12.8.13 |
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ASA (Advertising Standards Agency) - adjudication on Jewelultra Ltd (Diamondbrite) following complaint by Autoglym |
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| 12.8.13 |
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ASA (Advertising Standards Agency) - adjudication on GardX Protection Ltd following complaint by Autoglym |
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| 12.8.13 |
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Consumer Intelligence - 2.4 million drivers at risk of not getting a claim paid |
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| 12.8.13 |
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Insurance investigators illegally accessed teen crash victim’s phone records |
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| 12.8.13 |
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NCI Vehicle Rescue plc - full-year results; |
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| 11.8.13 |
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Audatex - Hybrid Vehicle High Voltage Battery Allowance |
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| 11.8.13 |
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esure - "wheels come off growth as it warns of intense competition" says Mail on Sunday |
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| 09.8.13 |
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Competition Commission - "current thinking" on write-offs; more detail from working papers |
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| 09.8.13 |
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Sabre - latest insure to launch telematics product, Drive Smart, in association with Wunelli |
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| 09.8.13 |
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Mercedes - introduce phone app to allow owners to book service on-line complete with pricing |
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| 08.8.13 |
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Competition Commission - have decided "not to consider further" subject of badly repairerd write-offs |
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| 08.8.13 |
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Government - to exempt 76,000 mechanics and repairers from requirement for professional driver training |
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| 08.8.13 |
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Traffic levels- Q2 2013 was 2.9% up on Q2 2012 and highest since Q2 2007; van traffic levels at all time high |
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| 08.8.13 |
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Government - official statistics show internet usage in UK has doubled since 2006; 73% of adults now use internet every day |
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| 08.8.13 |
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Government - official population statistics; UK population now 63.7 million; 17% are over 65 years old |
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| 08.8.13 |
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ACIS - business as usual; MKPE and JCA have ACIS membership terminated |
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| 08.8.13 |
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Crash-for-cash - police make arrests in South Wales |
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| 08.8.13 |
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Accident Exchange - AXA defeated in first Autofocus retrial as replacement rate evidence is ignored by court |
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| 08.8.13 |
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H R Owen- issue formal rejection of offer from Berjaya Philippines |
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| 08.8.13 |
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H R Owen - half-year results; profits up 23.2% |
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| 08.8.13 |
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Aviva - half-year results; UK operating profit up 10% |
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| 08.8.13 |
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Daily Mail - says claims for post-accident "stress" could replace claims for whiplash |
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| 07.8.13 |
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Direct Line - has received £125m in referral fees from solicitors since 2009 |
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| 07.8.13 |
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Sytner - building new Lamborghini showroom and bodyshop in Leicester |
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| 07.8.13 |
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Glass's - provide complete valuation and assessment service for Bodykraft |
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| 07.8.13 |
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Air-conditioning refrigerant - EC to mediate row with Mercedes by refereeing safety tests |
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| 07.8.13 |
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TCW Group (Tonbridge Coachworks - owned by Markerstudy) - invest £230k in 5 new recovery trucks |
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| 06.8.13 |
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LKQ (Euro Car Parts) - detailed official press release on paint acquisitions |
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| 06.8.13 |
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LKQ (Euro Car Parts) - the official UK press release |
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| 06.8.13 |
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LKQ (Euro Car Parts) - confirm aquisition of IRIS plus 5 distributors ( JCA, MKPE, Sinemaster, Premier & Bee Bee) |
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| 06.8.13 |
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Verex Group - comments from Andrew Long, managing director; business trading as usual |
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| 06.8.13 |
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Halo - the UK’s first “drive in” repair centre launched in Wiltshire by PMC |
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| 06.8.13 |
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SMMT - new van sales down 2.6% in July; YTD van sales up 9.3% |
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| 06.8.13 |
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BMW UK - add 'Value Service' to their offering on ebay |
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| 06.8.13 |
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Circle Leasing - new HQ at 'The Barracks' opened by Colonel TD LLoyd Jones OBE, former commander of the Barracks |
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| 06.8.13 |
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ABP - to hold two events in Ireland; Dublin 11 Sept and Lisburn 12 Sept |
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| 06.8.13 |
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Electric vehicles - now 4,100 on UK's roads as Lex Autolease deliver their 100th plug-in |
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| 06.8.13 |
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SMMT - new car sales in July up 12.7%; YTD sales up 10.0%; SMMT 2013 forecast raised to 2.216m units |
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| 06.8.13 |
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esure - half-year results; pre-tax profit up 15% to £57m on premiums of £265m |
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| 06.8.13 |
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Pendragon - half-year results |
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| 05.8.13 |
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subsidiary of Verex Group Ltd liquidated, owing £6.7 million |
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| 05.8.13 |
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Euro Car Parts - UK turnover up 36% in first 6 months to £290m; recycling in the US; amendment of Euro Car Parts purchase agreement |
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| 05.8.13 |
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MWR InfoSecurity - Cars now a genuine target for cyber criminals who could remotely control a vehicle |
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| 05.8.13 |
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BMW - new MINI to be previewed at LA Motor Show in November; mainly steel but with aluminium used in inner-body |
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| 05.8.13 |
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Lotus - taking on over 100 new workers as demand increases |
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| 05.8.13 |
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Whiplash report - RML response |
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| 05.8.13 |
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Jail for insurance claims handler who stole £39k from employer to settle pay-day loans and drugs debts |
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| 05.8.13 |
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Dr Muhammad Raheel Shaikh - who provided false whiplash medical reports; suspended for 12 months |
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| 05.8.13 |
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Nationwide - "trading conditions remain tough.....profits below expectations" |
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| 02.8.13 |
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Competition Commission - publish working paper on accident repair provision |
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| 02.8.13 |
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Solera (owners of Audatex) - increase dividend by 36% |
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| 02.8.13 |
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Daily Mail - motorist, 27, quoted £1.2 MILLION by Zenith to insure a ten-year-old Vauxhall Corsa |
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| 02.8.13 |
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Allianz UK - half-year results; profits up 14% |
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| 02.8.13 |
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AXA UK - half-year results; underwriting moves into profit; motor grows 4% |
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| 02.8.13 |
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Whiplash report; AXA response |
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| 02.8.13 |
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EXCLUSIVE: Matthew Carrington, former head of RMI - gets Life Peerage from Conservative party |
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| 02.8.13 |
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Direct Line - half-year results: pre-tax profit up 96%; UK motor GWP down 13% |
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| 02.8.13 |
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bodyshop magazine - announces finalists for 2013 awards |
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| 02.8.13 |
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Ageas UK - half-year results; overall net profit up 17% but motor combined ratio slips; Tesco GWP down 30% |
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| 01.8.13 |
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Volkswagen Group (UK) Ltd - appoint Paul Willcox (from Nisan) as MD, replacing Simon Thomas |
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| 01.8.13 |
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Have you all received your Summer 2013 issue of the ABP magazine and the British Bodyshop Awards Review? |
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| 01.8.13 |
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Volkswagen - offer free insurance (Allianz) on most Polo, up!, Beetle and Beetle Cabriolet models |
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| 01.8.13 |
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LKQ (owners of Euro Car Parts) - record results for Q2; no mention of UK paint distribution |
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| 01.8.13 |
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Mercedes - building world's most advanced crash-test and safety technology centre; due to open in mid-2016 |
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| 01.8.13 |
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Finalists announced for the bodyshop/Thatcham Craft Awards |
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| 01.8.13 |
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English councils make half a billion pound ‘profit’ from parking – and the amount is growing |
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| 01.8.13 |
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USA: Innovation Group - secure new contract with UPC Insurance for its Insurer Claims and Insurer Analytics software |
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| 01.8.13 |
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RSA - half-year results; profits up 14%; UK motor losses reduced |
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| 01.8.13 |
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Nearly 97,000 visits to the ABP website in July - a new record month |
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| 31.7.13 |
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Auto Express - staggering variation in car insurance quotes |
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| 31.7.13 |
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Basic Welding Services (BWS) - latest customer is Jamaica's top bodyshop |
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| 31.7.13 |
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Whiplash report - Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) says a physios’ expertise is needed in whiplash cases |
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| 31.7.13 |
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Be Wiser Insurance - price still the number one factor for 67% of motor insurance buyers |
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| 31.7.13 |
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Government - action taken on compensation culture |
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| 31.7.13 |
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Whiplaash report - ABI's James Dalton blog; "it’s time for meaningful reform" |
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| 31.7.13 |
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10 insurance companies identified as using the 4 private investigators convicted of illegally obtaining information |
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| 31.7.13 |
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Whiplash report - Direct Line response |
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| 31.7.13 |
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Reminder for all bodyshop members of ABP Club - PLEASE complete the economic survey; closes Fri 9 Aug |
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| 31.7.13 |
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Auto Express - 46,000 readers vote NFU & LV/Frizzel as best insurers with Diamond & Swiftcover as the worst |
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| 31.7.13 |
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Government - invite bids for the £37m of funding available for hundreds of new electric car chargepoints |
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| 31.7.13 |
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Whiplash report; Ageas response |
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| 31.7.13 |
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Whiplash report; MASS response - MoJ must listen to the Transport Select Committee on the small claims limit |
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| 31.7.13 |
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Whiplash report; AA response |
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| 31.7.13 |
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Whiplash report; ABI response - "More needs to be done to tackle the whiplash epidemic" |
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| 31.7.13 |
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Whiplash report - selection of newspaper headlines |
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| 31.7.13 |
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Moneysupermarket - half-year results; profits up 71% |
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| 31.7.13 |
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Akzo Nobel - half-year results; refinish sales "volumes in Europe remained weak" |
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| 31.7.13 |
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PPG - half-year results; "refinish volumes grew ...except Europe" |
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| 31.7.13 |
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House of Commons Transport Committee - whiplash report published: number of whiplash claims now at lowest level since 2007 |
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| 30.7.13 |
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BASF - half-year results; refinish sales increased "mostly on account of the strong demand outside of Europe" |
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| 30.7.13 |
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London Taxi Co - production of TX4 taxis on schedule to begin next month in Coventry; workers being offered re-employment |
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| 30.7.13 |
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Competition Commission - issue further revisions to timetable; MSXi report on inspection of repaired cars not due until September |
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| 30.7.13 |
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Insurance Times - Tech Awards 2013 - finalists announced |
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| 30.7.13 |
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Daily Mail - 19-year old is bus driver in Manchester, yet his car insurance quote is £3,000 to drive his car |
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| 30.7.13 |
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Security experts in USA demonstrate how to hack into a car and drive it remotely from a laptop |
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| 30.7.13 |
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HR Owen - confirms rejection of offer from Berjaya Philippines Inc. |
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| 30.7.13 |
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UK court blocks university researchers from publishing details of how to crack a car immobilisation system used by VW Group |
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| 30.7.13 |
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Quinn Insurance: administrators sue PriceWaterhouseCoopers (Quinn's auditors) for 1 BILLION euros |
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| 30.7.13 |
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TRACKER - reveal top 10 stolen and recovered car models of 2012; BMW X5 remains most popular with thieves |
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| 30.7.13 |
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Kwik Fit Financial Services (owned by Ageas) - appoint Jason Banwell as new interim managing director |
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| 30.7.13 |
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Moneysupermarket - car body repairers are the 8th least likely occupation to claim on their car insurance |
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| 29.7.13 |
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LV - appoints David Neave (ex Co-operative Insurance and RSA) as non-exec director |
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| 29.7.13 |
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Competition Commission - working paper on overcosting and overprovision of repairs |
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| 29.7.13 |
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DVLA - reveal the top 10 excuses for not buying a tax disc |
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| 29.7.13 |
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Competition Commission - working paper on estimating system; "Audatex pays rebates to work providers" |
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| 29.7.13 |
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LV - half-year results; now 3rd largest car insurer with 3.1m policies; profits down due to "difficult motor market" and falling rates |
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| 29.7.13 |
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Consumer Intelligence - asking people at the start to state their answers will be hoest cuts fraud by 10% |
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| 29.7.13 |
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Gocompare - don’t miss out on falling car insurance premiums when renewing |
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| 29.7.13 |
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IAM - 226,000 drivers (1 in 200) in UK have points for driving without insurance |
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| 29.7.13 |
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IMI - secure £100,000 of funding for its management training programme for the motor industry |
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| 29.7.13 |
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ACIS andTrade Group - form an "alliance" to provide an "innovative one-stop shop" |
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| 28.7.13 |
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Average speed cameras to be installed on 136 miles of A9 in Scotland to enforce 60mph limit between Dunblane and Inverness |
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| 28.7.13 |
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Mohammed Ferdhaus (head of largest Bengali TV channel) - faces jail for accepting £1/2 million of "cash-for-crash" money |
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| 28.7.13 |
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Raja and Bilal Waqas - crooks who say their crash-for-cash scams are more profitable than drug-dealing |
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| 28.7.13 |
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Dr Muhammed Rahel Shaikh who charged £250 to fix whiplash insurance report with fake diagnosis is to face disciplinary hearing |
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| 27.7.13 |
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AA British Insurance Premium Index - biggest ever annual fall in car insurance premiums; down 9.8% to £595 |
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| 26.7.13 |
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QuestGates - increased motor claims volumes leads to two new appointments in motor division |
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| 26.7.13 |
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June’s petrol price stability pumped up Chancellor’s takings by £25 million |
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| 26.7.13 |
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ABP Club Economic Climate Survey - reminder to participate |
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| 26.7.13 |
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Innovation Group - open new office in Warsaw as they win contract with key Polish motor insurer |
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| 26.7.13 |
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Euro Car Parts launches new steering and suspension range from supercar OE supplier Ocap |
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| 26.7.13 |
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Insurance industry vows clampdown on fraud worth £21 million every week |
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| 26.7.13 |
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Governments gains £5million in the first two years of Continuous Insurance Enforcement law |
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| 25.7.13 |
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Jack Straw MP hails insurance claims demise |
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| 25.7.13 |
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BMW - form BMW i Ventures to invest in and promote mobility services for electric vehicles; invests in Chargemaster UK |
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| 25.7.13 |
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Direct Line - Half of drivers ignore basic advice to prevent deadly tiredness at the wheel |
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| 25.7.13 |
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Elite Insurance aims for £20m motor book |
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| 25.7.13 |
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Caffyns - trading update; new car sales up 22%, used car sales up 18% |
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| 25.7.13 |
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A thank you message from Steve Hawes - watch coverage on tomorrow's Harbour Lives programme |
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| 25.7.13 |
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ABI - false insurance claims to top £1billion |
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| 25.7.13 |
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Aston Martin - agree technical partnership with Mercedes AMG for powertrain and electrics; Mercedes to take 5% stake in Aston |
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| 25.7.13 |
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UK economy shows growth for second quarter in a row; first real sign of 'green shoots' |
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| 25.7.13 |
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ABI publishes blueprint on corporate governance and shareholder engagement |
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| 25.7.13 |
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2013 British Bodyshop Awards - the official Review is now available online |
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| 25.7.13 |
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Vertu - trading update; ahead of management expectations; further acquisitions likely |
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| 24.7.13 |
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USA - NACE joins forces with I-CAR, CIC and ASA for an Industry Week 2014 event |
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| 24.7.13 |
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Admiral partners with DriveFactor to expand insurance offering |
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| 24.7.13 |
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Glasurit Matt Clear System - Creating and refinishing reduced gloss finishes |
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| 24.7.13 |
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Government Sets Out Radical Plans To Shake Up Apprenticeship Funding |
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| 24.7.13 |
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Volvo - insurance premiums set to fall by up to £160 on models fitted with City Safety Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) |
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| 24.7.13 |
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Auto Body Professional - Summer 2013 issue now available online |
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| 24.7.13 |
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Ford supports new engineering, design and technology facility at CEME, Dagenham |
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| 24.7.13 |
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AutoRaise to provide 30 free crash repair apprenticeship places in East London |
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| 23.7.13 |
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Enterprise - helps Halfords Autocentres halve replacement car costs |
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| 23.7.13 |
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Bentley - confirms it is to go ahead with a new SUV model to go on sale in 2016 |
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| 23.7.13 |
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Nationwide - buy all 7 Exway sites |
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| 23.7.13 |
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Glass's - Convertible sales still down … despite scorching weather |
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| 23.7.13 |
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Claims management companies fall by a third |
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| 23.7.13 |
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Autodata - to launch new enhanced data with online interface |
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| 23.7.13 |
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Road fuel sales at the lowest for 18 years in first half of 2013; record low for petrol and record high for diesel |
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| 23.7.13 |
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Turkey: Solera (owners of Audatex) acquire Pusula, the only online automotive salvage auction company in the country |
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| 22.7.13 |
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KMG ProWorx introduces ultra-lightweight Pearl |
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| 22.7.13 |
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Sky Insurance goes live on Transactor |
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| 22.7.13 |
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Just Car Clinics launches local business mobility pilot |
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| 22.7.13 |
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I Love Claims Motor Claims Conference - Everyone needs a good lawyer |
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| 22.7.13 |
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Accident Exchange - AXA settle first Autofocus ‘dishonest evidence’ retrial out of Court |
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| 22.7.13 |
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Fix Auto UK - exciting times as new Pontypridd is added to service the Welsh valleys |
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| 22.7.13 |
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BMW - confirm pricing of new i3 electric vehicle to be unveiled on 29 July and available from November |
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| 22.7.13 |
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Competition Commission - VBRA updates its members on last week's Trade Association Q & A meeting |
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| 22.7.13 |
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Quinn Insurance - Irish Central Bank waives 5 million euro fine for inadequate controls |
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| 22.7.13 |
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Volvo Car Insurance delighted by Which? recommendation for third successive time |
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| 22.7.13 |
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Allianz - win Ford insurance contract from RSA effective November says Post mag |
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| 22.7.13 |
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Sukhpal Singh (Euro Car Parts) - planning a 340-bed four star hotel in Manchester |
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| 22.7.13 |
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Parkford Coachworks - working with Police to offer to mark your catalytic converter to reduce thefts |
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| 20.7.13 |
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AA July's fuel price update - Scorching pump prices hit summer drivers |
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| 19.7.13 |
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Direct Line - partner with group of dealers to provide replacement cars for write-offs |
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| 19.7.13 |
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Financial Services Consumer Panel - call on general insurance industry to meet 6 challenges |
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| 19.7.13 |
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RMI NAB - Competition Commission Hearing Wednesday 17th July 2013 |
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| 19.7.13 |
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Henkel's new POD - more than just an online ordering system |
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| 19.7.13 |
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Glass’s - prestige cars, what's hot and what's not |
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| 19.7.13 |
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R-M opens new International Refinish Competence Center |
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| 19.7.13 |
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ABP Club Economic Climate Survey - please take 5 minutes to complete this important piece of research |
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| 19.7.13 |
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AA's Edmund King calls for further reductions for motor insurance premiums |
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| 18.7.13 |
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Sherwin-Williams expands technical training expertise |
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| 18.7.13 |
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Compact infrared lamp fast tracks SMART repairs |
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| 18.7.13 |
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ABL team raises £1700 for The Rainbow Trust |
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| 18.7.13 |
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HR Owen - directors reject "unsolicited and unacceptable offer" from Berjaya Phillipines. |
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| 17.7.13 |
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RSA - agrees payments into its employees final salary pension scheme payments |
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| 17.7.13 |
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Competition Commission - list of working papers to be published "over the next few weeks" |
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| 17.7.13 |
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Circle Leasing relocates to accommodate growth plans |
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| 17.7.13 |
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Moneysupermarket - Subaru drivers make least claims; Seat, Kia and Mini drivers make most claims; Watford is crash hot-spot |
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| 17.7.13 |
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SkillAuto - 13 body repair finalists named; compete at Skills Show to represent the UK at World Skills 2015 in Sao Paulo |
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| 17.7.13 |
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Shorade ARC - join Lamborghini's 50th anniversary celebrations as sponsor at Silverstone Classic |
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| 17.7.13 |
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Crash-for-cash - Worcester taxi driver, Mahmood Hussain, told by Appeal Court his claim is not genuine |
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| 17.7.13 |
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Rolls-Royce Motor Cars - record sales lead to 100 new jobs based at factory in Goodwood |
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| 17.7.13 |
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Markerstudy - considering possible offer to buy Brightside insurance broking group |
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| 17.7.13 |
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Confused.com/Towers Watson Car Insurance Price Index reveals dramatic year-on-year price drops across the market |
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| 17.7.13 |
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Hyundai - UK is one of the champions for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles |
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| 17.7.13 |
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RAC Foundation - new report "Young driver safety: solutions to an age-old problem" favours graduated licences |
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| 17.7.13 |
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HR Owen - trading update; strong half year performance; likely to exceed management expectations |
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| 17.7.13 |
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Quindell - detailed trading statement; Group's KPIs are in line or ahead of expectations; new investment in Himex |
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| 16.7.13 |
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Top Gear - Jeremy Clarkson netted more than £14m from show last year |
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| 16.7.13 |
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BBC's Fake Britain reports on 'safety critical items' including counterfeit air bags and alloy wheels |
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| 16.7.13 |
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MASS (Motor Accident Solicitors Society) - response to the AXA Whiplash Report |
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| 16.7.13 |
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AXA - launch their own Whiplash Report; "European neighbours can provide UK with whiplash reform blueprint " |
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| 16.7.13 |
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Government - confirms £28 billion spend on UK's road network; Highways Agency to become public company |
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| 16.7.13 |
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House of Commons Transport Committee - whiplash report to be published on 31 July |
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| 16.7.13 |
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Annual inflation rate – further increase as CPI up to 2.9% for year to June 2013; RPI up to 3.3% |
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| 16.7.13 |
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FCA - fines Swinton Group Limited £7.38 million for mis-selling monthly add-on insurance policies; "prioritised profit" |
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| 16.7.13 |
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AA - warn of smaller accident management companies exiting the market |
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| 16.7.13 |
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AA - warn of smaller accident management companies exiting the market |
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| 16.7.13 |
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ACEA report European Car Sales down - however UK sales are up 10% for the first six months of the year |
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| 16.7.13 |
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Poerter's Bodyshop - acquire Davey's Accident Repair Centre in Belfast |
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| 16.7.13 |
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NIBA (Northern Ireland Bodyshop Alliance) - campaigns for consumers to be able to choose their repairer |
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| 16.7.13 |
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Competition Commission - government provides more detail on its 2014 replacement, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) |
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| 15.7.13 |
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Bodyshops invited to take the Easi-Drive challenge |
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| 15.7.13 |
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Volvo's technology training days prove to be popular |
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| 15.7.13 |
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Aim CoreProtect appoints business to business sales and development executive |
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| 15.7.13 |
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Morelli Group - make big savings by using ALD's telematics solution to manage fleet |
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| 15.7.13 |
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Direct Line Group form partnership with Parabis Law to offer legal services |
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| 15.7.13 |
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SkillAuto - the competition enters final phase |
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| 15.7.13 |
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Equity Red Star - reorganises its motor division |
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| 15.7.13 |
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Accident Exchange - latest on AXA and Autofocus case |
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| 15.7.13 |
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Accident Exchange - latest on AXA and Autofocus case |
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| 15.7.13 |
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Quindell - sign 'multi-year' contract with Renault to provide full accident management service for fault & non-fault |
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| 15.7.13 |
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Tiger.co.uk suggests £50 million car insurance savings could be made on insurance renewals |
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| 15.7.13 |
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Henkel introduces new Teroson training website |
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| 14.7.13 |
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Which? - Why are insurance claims being rejected? |
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| 12.7.13 |
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Daily Mail - article relating to Drive Assist and Laura Binch |
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| 12.7.13 |
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Vauxhall - gains ISO22301 [Business Continuity Management Standard certification] from BSI |
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| 12.7.13 |
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Vmoves - launch new end of hire damage capture and inspection system |
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| 12.7.13 |
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Unite trade union - welcomes long-term plan for motor industry |
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| 12.7.13 |
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SMMT - UK motor industry and government commit to investment and long-term growth in a competitive sector |
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| 12.7.13 |
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Aviva - announce closure of their salvage business, BlueCycle.com, as they "focus on core business" |
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| 12.7.13 |
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Fix Auto's Joel Cameron celebrates becoming one of the youngest qualified ATA Vehicle Damage Assessor’s |
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| 12.7.13 |
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Hertz - expands UK network following purchase of CCL |
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| 11.7.13 |
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Drive Assist - investigation into conduct of directors and "a number of specific transactions" |
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| 11.7.13 |
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Drive Assist - repairers will get 1p in the £ - thus repairer owed £100,000 will get just £1,000 |
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| 11.7.13 |
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Drive Assist - £21 million of credit hire invoices written-off during administration |
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| 11.7.13 |
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Drive Assist - administrators, Zolfo Cooper, have charged over £2 million so far - at cost of £320 an hour |
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| 11.7.13 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - recruit 275 engineering, product design and marketing graduates as part of commitment to develop skills of the future |
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| 11.7.13 |
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Aviva - move salvage contract from Bluecycle.com (which is owned by Aviva) to Copart |
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| 11.7.13 |
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ABI - publishes report on 'The Significant Seven' challenges facing the Insurance Industry |
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| 11.7.13 |
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Crash-for- cash - police from IFED arrest man in Keighley as part of on-going investigation |
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| 11.7.13 |
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Kwik-Fit - try to charge undercover team from "Your Money, Their Tricks" (BBC 1) for over £700 worth of unnecessary work |
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| 11.7.13 |
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Renault - ready to play the long game over Electric Vehicle sales |
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| 11.7.13 |
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Motor Trader awards - full list of all 21 award winners |
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| 11.7.13 |
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Daily Mail journalist wants to speak TODAY to repairers affected by Drive Assist failure |
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| 11.7.13 |
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Moneysupermarket - trading update; turnover up 10%, profits up 29% |
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| 11.7.13 |
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Innovation Group - announces 3-year contract renewal with mutual insurer |
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| 11.7.13 |
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Revive - win Brand Builder of the Year award at the BFA's annual awards evening |
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| 10.7.13 |
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Global NCAP - chairman Max Mosley calls for worldwide minimum safety standards in cars |
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| 10.7.13 |
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Firefighters rescued 6 times more people from road crashes than house fires in the last 3 years in England |
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| 10.7.13 |
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FSA - reveal former ceo received a £300,000 pay-off and chairman a £252,000 pay-off before it was abolished |
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| 10.7.13 |
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EU - now formally warns Mercedes over its continued use of the banned R134a refrigerant |
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| 10.7.13 |
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new Infiniti Q50, due later this year, will have "steer-by-wire" technology with no mechanical link between steering wheel and rack |
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| 10.7.13 |
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Ageas - Andy Watson relects on his first 6 months; not looking at Co-op; difficult to tell if telematics will go via box or on mobile |
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| 10.7.13 |
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Swinton apologises and offers customer refunds for selling unrequired add-on products |
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| 10.7.13 |
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Teenage driver and his passenger died after he broke the limit to beat 11pm curfew on his Towergate Smart insurance policy |
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| 10.7.13 |
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DuPont Refinish make plastic repairs easy |
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| 10.7.13 |
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Honda - strengthens UK management team |
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| 10.7.13 |
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SMMT - automotive industry rallies to drive up fuel efficiency, and drive down motoring costs |
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| 10.7.13 |
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Fiat and Peugeot/Citroen - announce 700 million euro investment plan to produce new range of large vans |
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| 10.7.13 |
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Vertu - acquires two Volkswagen dealerships from Lookers and opens new SEAT dealership in Birmingham |
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| 09.7.13 |
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Volvo - sales of Volvos with automatic braking systems pass the 1 million mark; 20% reduction in rear-end accidents |
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| 09.7.13 |
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Steve Binch - the founder and former CEO of Drive Assist sees his daughter jailed for dangerous driving |
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| 09.7.13 |
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ABP website - 4,442 visits yesterday meant it was the busiest day of the year so far |
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| 09.7.13 |
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FCA - the first 100 days and how it is "a very different animal to the FSA" |
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| 09.7.13 |
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Brake - Traffic police numbers cut by 12% in last five years |
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| 08.7.13 |
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Competition Commission - issue revised timetable; provisional findings now due "Oct / Nov 2013" instead of Sept 2013 |
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| 08.7.13 |
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Safer cars also adding to driver distraction |
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| 08.7.13 |
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GM - to move Opel & Vauxhall upmarket and position Chevrolet as their 'Value' brand in Europe |
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| 08.7.13 |
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France - blocking registrations of new Mercedes A-Class, B-Class and SL cars due to banned R134a air-conditioning coolant |
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| 08.7.13 |
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David Bibb and the Chemical Brothers ride for charity! |
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| 08.7.13 |
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Moneysupermarket - warns that a drink driving conviction can more than double the cost of your car insurance |
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| 08.7.13 |
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Paint Trotter - mobile spray booth reduces energy costs by up to 96% |
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| 08.7.13 |
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EPSRC - Brain And Eye Combined Monitoring Breakthrough Could Lead To Fewer Road Accidents |
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| 08.7.13 |
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Motor Trader Awards - shortlist revealed, but again no category of award for bodyshops; ceremony on Wednesday |
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| 08.7.13 |
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Carlac - Gary Healer appointed as Sales Director |
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| 08.7.13 |
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Morelli Group appear in International Track 200 with a 59% increase in export sales |
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| 08.7.13 |
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Lloyds of London building sold to Chinese for £260m |
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| 08.7.13 |
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Repairs and repairers - Competition Commission do not yet have results from MSXI inspections of repaired vehicles |
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| 08.7.13 |
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Write-offs - Competition Commission views on valuation of non-fault write-offs |
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| 08.7.13 |
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Competition Commission - insurers and claims management companies are not passing on benefit of referral fees |
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| 08.7.13 |
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Repairs and repairers - Competition Commission finds credit repairs are £300 more expensive |
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| 08.7.13 |
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Credit hire - Competition Commission says costs twice as much as direct hire and hire is 3.7 days longer |
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| 08.7.13 |
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ABP Club launch the third UK Body Repair Industry Economic Climate Survey |
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| 08.7.13 |
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Paint companies and distributors - Competition Commission to investigate further |
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| 08.7.13 |
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Audatex - cleared by Competition Commission |
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| 07.7.13 |
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World Skills 2013 - detailed results: Matthew Quinn gets Bronze in Autobody Repair; Gary Greer gets Medallion of Excellence in Car Painting |
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| 07.7.13 |
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World Skills 2013 - UK wins Bronze in Autobody Repair category in Leipzig ; congratulations to Matthew Quinn |
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| 07.7.13 |
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North West specialist personal injury law firms feel the pressure following Government reforms |
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| 07.7.13 |
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FCA launches an investigation into insurance companies over overcharging customers on motor and home policy renewal |
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| 05.7.13 |
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USA: The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety calls for motor vehicle safety improvements to be global |
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| 05.7.13 |
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'Aviva insisted that I paid £360 before returning my car' says policyholder |
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| 05.7.13 |
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Porsche - second-generation of Panamera hybrid shows how fast the powertain technology is improving |
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| 05.7.13 |
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Nissan - introduce "Safety Shield" on new Note model; 3 safety systems working together to avoid accidents |
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| 05.7.13 |
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Markerstudy - quote accuracy and fraud prevention aided by RDT’s Rating Hub |
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| 05.7.13 |
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Volvo - reveal the world-class safety and accident-avoidance systems to feature on the all-new XC90 due end of 2014 |
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| 05.7.13 |
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Selsia and AkzoNobel launch new CV network |
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| 05.7.13 |
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Mazda - fit Smart City Brake Support (AEB) as standard to new Mazda 6 and CX-5 models |
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| 05.7.13 |
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Gemini raise over £3,000 in Gumball Rally |
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| 05.7.13 |
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Volkswagen Group announce Nick O’Neill as Paint and Body Business Manager |
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| 05.7.13 |
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FOIL (Forum Of Insurance Lawyers) - "When is a referral fee in breach of the rules?" |
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| 04.7.13 |
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Ferrari - less email and more dialogue between co-workers; limit imposed of 3 in-house recipients to an email |
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| 04.7.13 |
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ALD Automotive - 2012 results show profits up 36% on turnover up 25% |
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| 04.7.13 |
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SMMT - top selling car models and vehicle manufacturer groups in first-half of 2013 |
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| 04.7.13 |
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ACIS - New ‘Ascribe bodyshop technology prevents major dents in stock control profitability |
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| 04.7.13 |
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Skoda - discontinue pop-up bonnet on Octavia |
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| 04.7.13 |
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European Parliament - automotive and transport officials discuss the implications of autonomous driving |
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| 04.7.13 |
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World Skills 2013 - day 2 of the competition in Leipzig; Gary Greer in action in Car Painting category |
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| 04.7.13 |
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World Skills 2013 - day 2 of the competition in Leipzig; Matthew Quinn in action in Autobody Repair category |
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| 04.7.13 |
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Mira - celebrates its 4th consecutive year of growth with turnover up to £43m |
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| 04.7.13 |
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Infiniti Europe - chooses TRIBOS as its recommended surface protection product |
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| 04.7.13 |
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Thatcham - Automotive Academy retains its "Training Excellence" standard |
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| 04.7.13 |
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SMMT - new van sales up 3.4% in June; YTD van sales up 11.2% |
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| 04.7.13 |
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Toyota - worldwide Prius sales exceed 3 million; over 60,000 sold in UK since launch in 2000 |
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| 04.7.13 |
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Temperatures set to hit 30C next week; July forecast to be hottest for seven years |
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| 04.7.13 |
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Accident Exchange say dealers are losing out due to lack of accident aftercare training |
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| 04.7.13 |
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SMMT - new car sales in June up 13.4%; YTD sales up 10.0% |
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| 04.7.13 |
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"The Connected Car is no longer an option for vehicle manufacturers, it is a necessity" |
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| 04.7.13 |
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Selsia introduce a bespoke online estimating service for company vans |
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| 04.7.13 |
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EU Commission threatens Germany over potentially illegal Mercedes cars |
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| 04.7.13 |
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House of Commons Transport Committee - whiplash: latest update on timings for publication of the report |
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| 04.7.13 |
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British Insurance Awards - full list of the 23 winners |
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| 03.7.13 |
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Nissan- sign 3-year pan-European contract with HBC-System for the Nissan SMART Repair programme |
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| 03.7.13 |
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BMW - to reveal production version of BMW i3 electric car on 29 July; aluminium and carbon-fibre reinforced plastic construction |
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| 03.7.13 |
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British Insurance Awards (from Post mag) - ceremony is tonight at Albert Hall; full list of finalists |
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| 03.7.13 |
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Toyota - recall 185,000 Yaris and Verso models worldwide (including 5,400 in the UK) for power steering issue |
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| 03.7.13 |
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TRL - announce Rob Wallis has left BSi to join TRL as new ceo, replacing Sue Sharland |
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| 03.7.13 |
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Alfa Romeo - link with Marmalade Insurance to offer special edition MiTO model equipped with telematics system |
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| 03.7.13 |
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Quindell - anounce Ageas has gone live with their Napier underwriting system |
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| 02.7.13 |
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Lotus - lend their name to Lotus Motorcycles |
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| 02.7.13 |
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World Skills - 2013 competition begins in Leipzig tomorrow |
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| 02.7.13 |
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Cougar ARC relocates, saving jobs and making the most of a difficult situation |
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| 02.7.13 |
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GlassNet Radar goes mobile |
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| 02.7.13 |
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UKAARC - accounts for Direct Line bodyshops show 6% growth in turnover and 12% growth in pre-tax profit in 2012 |
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| 02.7.13 |
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Mirka UK expands internal Sales Development Team |
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| 02.7.13 |
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GM and Honda - to co-develop next-generation fuel cell system ready for 2020 |
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| 02.7.13 |
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IMI - partner with Auto Industry Consulting to publish quarterly technical updates |
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| 02.7.13 |
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SMMT - 14th Automotive Sustainability Report says "2012 was an exceptional year for UK automotive" |
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| 02.7.13 |
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MASS (Motor Accident Solicitors Society) - calls for SRA (Solicitors Regulation Authority) to rethink on allowing claims inducements |
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| 02.7.13 |
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Glass’s launch new business website |
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| 02.7.13 |
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Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) - allows solicitors to continue offering inducements directly to clients |
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| 02.7.13 |
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Glass's - A Breath of Life for the New Car Market |
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| 02.7.13 |
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Innovation Group - renew contract with Enterprise-Rent-a-Car for a further 5 years; includes arranging for repair of vehicles |
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| 01.7.13 |
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Aviva welcomes fraud sentencing consultation |
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| 01.7.13 |
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Many businesses with company vans are 'unaware of Corporate Manslaughter' risk |
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| 01.7.13 |
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IFoA research shows a reduction in ‘white van man’ third party personal injury claims in 2012 -but they still have more than private car dri |
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| 01.7.13 |
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IFoA research shows whiplash claims continued to increase in 2012 |
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| 01.7.13 |
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Martin Williams (Hull) Ltd - commercial vehicle bodyshop submits expansion plans |
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| 01.7.13 |
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BSI Kitemark - "Britain’s famous consumer quality trust mark, is 110 years old today" |
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| 01.7.13 |
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Co-operative insurance - launches major advertising drive to promote ‘simple, clear, fair’ insurance |
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| 01.7.13 |
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Volvo - reveals new Scaleable Product Architecture (SPA) for next generation of cars with more safety features |
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| 01.7.13 |
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RAC - win 5-year contract to provide repair management service for British Gas fleet of 15,000 vehicles |
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| 01.7.13 |
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Volvo aims to educate through technology update courses |
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| 01.7.13 |
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Daily Mail asks: "Car crashes fall - so why are whiplash claims up?" |
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| 01.7.13 |
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Roberlo introduces QR codes across the complete range of products |
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| 01.7.13 |
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ABP Club – over ½ million visits to ABP website in first half of the year with over 2 million pages viewed and 130,000 hours spent on site |
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| 01.7.13 |
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Qindell - update on their acquisition strategy; announce acquisition of React and Recover Medical Group; |
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| 29.6.13 |
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Energy Trends - Petrol sales down |
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| 29.6.13 |
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Admiral's new HQ reaches for the sky |
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| 29.6.13 |
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Octo Telematics moves to London to be better placed for the UK insurance market |
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| 29.6.13 |
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Junair launch Alfa-Lift pneumatic platforms |
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| 28.6.13 |
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Competition Commission - Private Motor Insurance Market Inquiry report released |
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| 28.6.13 |
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RAB Lee Memorial Golf Day raises over £16,000 for charities |
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| 28.6.13 |
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Ingenie - calls on government to do more to improve young driver road safety |
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| 28.6.13 |
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Pro-Spray - acquired by American QSC ; to become part of Quest Automotive Products |
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| 28.6.13 |
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IFB (Insurance Fraud Bureau) - welcomes consultation on fraud sentencing |
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| 28.6.13 |
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Northern Ireland - NIBA launches 'Your Car, Your Choice' campaign at Stormont |
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| 28.6.13 |
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R-M - open new International Refinish Competence Center in Clermont |
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| 28.6.13 |
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OFT - refer to their market project on Private Motor Insurance in their annual report |
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| 28.6.13 |
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Electric vehicles - 8 vehicle manufacturers agree on standard fast charge connector allowing an 80% charge in 20 mins |
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| 28.6.13 |
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Solera - founder & CEO, Tony Aquila, named as one of the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2013 Award winner s |
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| 28.6.13 |
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HMG Paints - Managing Director , John Falder, has been elected Vice-President of the British Coatings Federation |
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| 28.6.13 |
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Quindell - trading update; "Board are pleased with the performance of the Group in the second quarter" |
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| 27.6.13 |
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Renault - Nissan - alliance posts record cost savings of 2.69 billion euros in 2012 |
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| 27.6.13 |
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PSA (Peugeot Citroen) - Reuters reports they are rapidly running out of cash; Peugeot family could hand control to GM |
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| 27.6.13 |
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Government - road accident stats for 2012 show lowest deaths since records began in 1926 and lowest personal injuries since 1927 |
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| 27.6.13 |
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Government - £28 billion to be spent on Britain's roads, including £10 billion on repairs between 2015 and 2021 |
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| 27.6.13 |
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Solera - announces launch of $700 million of loan notes to repay debt and fund more acquisitions |
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| 27.6.13 |
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Autocar - launches new fixed price motoring scheme for leaner drivers including new car, insurance and tuition for £299 month |
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| 27.6.13 |
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ACAL Energy - develop Hydrogen fuel cell that’s as durable as a conventional engine |
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| 27.6.13 |
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Fiat - City Brake Control system wins Euro NCAP Advanced 2013 award |
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| 26.6.13 |
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Direct Line - Liverpool Echo reports on job cuts in their city |
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| 26.6.13 |
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Direct Line - details of where the 2,000 UK job cuts will comeout of their 14,400 UK workers |
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| 26.6.13 |
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Steve Hawes, Sales Manager turns Swimmer for the British Heart Foundation! |
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| 26.6.13 |
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Drayson sets new world record in an electric car |
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| 26.6.13 |
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Direct Line - announce a further 2,000 job cuts as part of group's business transformation |
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| 25.6.13 |
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Euro Car Parts - about to commence a major expansion in Ireland |
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| 25.6.13 |
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Basford's Les Bickerstaffe raises over £1,300 in charity bike ride |
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| 25.6.13 |
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Gemini opens in Tewkesbury |
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| 25.6.13 |
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Tesco- launches telematics car insurance policy aimed at 17 - 25 year olds; administered by Insurethebox |
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| 25.6.13 |
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Motor Insurers strive for long awaited profitability |
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| 25.6.13 |
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Ford - announces new nationwide training for young drivers as data reveals a fifth of all serious crashes involves novices |
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| 25.6.13 |
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Thatcham hits the road to improve customer knowledge through escribe workshops |
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| 25.6.13 |
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Saab-owner planning new action to see GM back in court over $3bn claim |
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| 25.6.13 |
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Law Society - launch new campaign called "Don't get mugged by an insurer - use a solicitor" |
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| 25.6.13 |
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EC - reaches agreement on CO2 targets for cars for 2020 |
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| 25.6.13 |
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‘Crash-for-cash’ - guilty driver who admitted fraud walks free from court |
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| 25.6.13 |
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Daily Mail - "Nearly HALF of women apply make-up behind the wheel, causing as many as 450,000 car accidents A YEAR" |
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| 25.6.13 |
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Direct Line - launch their first telematics product - DrivePlus; uses black box or smartphone app |
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| 24.6.13 |
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Golf - ABP's day is sold out, but places still available on the JCC Charity Golf Tournament |
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| 24.6.13 |
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Just Car Clinics - announce results of first years partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support; £15,557 |
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| 24.6.13 |
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Aston Martin - to continue engine deal with Ford for next 5 years |
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| 24.6.13 |
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iris golf day raises over £11,000 |
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| 24.6.13 |
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Swiftrak heads to Cannes in aid of Rainbow Trust |
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| 24.6.13 |
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48 volt battery technology to pave the way for cost-effective micro-mild hybrid cars |
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| 24.6.13 |
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Spies Hecker - Reap the benefits of two new surfacers |
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| 24.6.13 |
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Co-operative Insurance - average new driver takes three years and 20,000 miles to feel confident behind the wheel |
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| 24.6.13 |
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John Clark Motor Group - buys four dealerships in Scotland from Pendragon |
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| 24.6.13 |
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Auto Windscreens continues to bond with Sika |
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| 24.6.13 |
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AA's June fuel report shows the devil in the diesel |
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| 24.6.13 |
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I Love Claims Motor Claims Conference - joining instructions |
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| 24.6.13 |
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LV - Court summons for speeding on the rise |
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| 24.6.13 |
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The smartphone is the key to tomorrow's mobility; car companies to become providers of mobility services |
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| 24.6.13 |
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Ford - tests high-tech “Brake Light” that communicates with car behind |
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| 24.6.13 |
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Government - drop all plans for 80mph motorway speed limit; even the trials have been cancelled |
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| 22.6.13 |
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LV= = ghost brokers leave thousands uninsured |
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| 21.6.13 |
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"Car Industry Must Remodel Itself to Exploit the Connected Future" - says new report |
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| 21.6.13 |
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As the Law Society calls for CMCs to be closed, the ARC resonds by saying the vast majority are legitimate |
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| 21.6.13 |
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Cracking down on fraudsters - sledgehammers and nuts |
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| 21.6.13 |
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Trewicks ARC honoured to be named VQ SME Employer of the Year |
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| 21.6.13 |
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Euro Car Parts announce ambitious expansion plans |
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| 21.6.13 |
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ACFO - Damian James elected as new chairman as Jenner steps down |
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| 21.6.13 |
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Petrol and diesel sales rose by 6.3% in May 2013 compared to May 2012 |
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| 21.6.13 |
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Kevin Nineham quits as Business Manager Automotive Refinish at Euro Car Parts; joins Tetrosyl as International Refinishing Sales Director |
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| 21.6.13 |
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Grove Group staff in team challenge for charity |
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| 21.6.13 |
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Fix Auto increases South West coverage by adding Plymouth-based Rodgman and Williams to their network |
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| 21.6.13 |
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Quinn Insurance - returned to profit in 2012 whilst under administration |
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| 21.6.13 |
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Aviva - to axe 200 jobs at motor injuries office in Manchester; work to be sent to India |
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| 20.6.13 |
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Euro Car Parts launches new collision repair guide |
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| 20.6.13 |
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KC Autos give Junair the high five |
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| 20.6.13 |
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Ireland - Three arrested on suspicion of motor insurance fraud |
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| 20.6.13 |
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Sue Brownson - memorial service details; 3 Sept 2013 |
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| 20.6.13 |
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Volvo - demonstrate their "ingenious concept" for autonomous parking using mobile phone app |
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| 20.6.13 |
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GM - no plans to invest further in PSA (Peugeot Citroen) |
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| 20.6.13 |
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Government - to merge VOSA and DSA (Vehicle Operator Services Agency Standards Agency) |
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| 20.6.13 |
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Chrysler to recall 2.7 million Jeeps |
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| 20.6.13 |
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Helphire - "considerable improvement" in trading; special dividend to be paid; debtor days down to 127 days |
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| 20.6.13 |
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I Love Claims Motor Claims Conference - only one week to go - registration reminder |
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| 19.6.13 |
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Mirka launch the next generation of Abranet |
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| 19.6.13 |
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Validus-IVC - new Validate system could save £750m per year |
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| 19.6.13 |
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Vauxhall - New ADAM is first car in class that you can ask: ‘Are we nearly there yet?’ |
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| 19.6.13 |
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Renault-Nissan Alliance - Common Module Family (CMF) brings a new approach to engineering |
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| 19.6.13 |
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Accident Exchange - a third of 62-plate buyers, who had an accident, did so within first two months of ownership, at cost of £239m |
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| 19.6.13 |
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Moneysupermarket - reduce insurance costs by opting for fully comp cover; third party isn't always cheaper |
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| 19.6.13 |
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LGA - Swathes of Britain's local road network could become unusable should there be more flooding or another severe winter this year |
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| 19.6.13 |
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OFT - to investigate JCT 600's takeover of Gilder Group |
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| 19.6.13 |
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ABP Club charity golf day sold out - spa bookings still being taken |
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| 19.6.13 |
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James Alpe delivers the first Red Bull 'Wings' Minis |
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| 19.6.13 |
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Why would your insurance company want to be a ‘friend’ on social media? |
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| 19.6.13 |
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Australia - VACC says crash repairers squeezed by insurers |
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| 19.6.13 |
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House of Commons Transport Committee - whiplash: second oral evidence session: list of witnesses; video now available |
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| 19.6.13 |
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Ireland - Allglass leads the way in Ireland with GQA automotive glazing NVQs |
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| 19.6.13 |
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AA - new uninsured driver fines not enough; fines often less than cost of insurance; need tough, no-compromise approach |
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| 19.6.13 |
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Ethan Rees Linwood Memorial Fund Trek to Machu Picchu! |
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| 19.6.13 |
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BMW - new 7-series to use mixture of steel, aluminium and carbon fibre for its structure; on-sale late 2015 |
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| 19.6.13 |
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Self-parking acrs - Audi and Bosch videos show the technology in use; could appear in production in 2015 |
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| 18.6.13 |
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Aston Martin - key shareholder is asking lenders for a 50% cut in debt |
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| 18.6.13 |
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European car sales - hit their lowest May figure for 20 years; year-to-date down 6.8% on last year |
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| 18.6.13 |
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PwC - Voice of the Consumer survey shows commuters curb their lifestyle to offset rising transport costs |
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| 18.6.13 |
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Trading Standards Institute - launches new Consumer Codes Approval Scheme (replacing OFT scheme); includes VBRA and Motor Codes |
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| 18.6.13 |
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RMI's IGA (Independent Garage Association) - Trust My Garage code reaches stage 1 approval with Trading Standards |
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| 18.6.13 |
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Competition Commission - "working papers" to be published before the end of the month |
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| 18.6.13 |
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IAEA (Institute Automotive Engineer Assessors) - brief report on their first National Conference |
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| 18.6.13 |
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Wunelli - warn vehicle manufacturers to prepare for the big issues of data arising from eCall and future developments |
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| 18.6.13 |
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Fix Auto and AOL Cars - pothole plague leads to 'death trap' wheel warning |
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| 18.6.13 |
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Direct Line - 330,000 too many whiplash claims a year they tell Transport Select Committee |
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| 18.6.13 |
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Annual inflation rate – surprise increase as CPI up to 2.7%; RPI up to 3.1% |
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| 18.6.13 |
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Annual inflation rate – surprise increase as CPI up to 2.7%; RPI down to 2.9% |
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| 18.6.13 |
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Tiger Watch motor insurance price monitor shows a 3% annual drop in average premiums in June |
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| 18.6.13 |
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RSA - completes negotiations with Motability on contract structure; renewed for 5 years from October 2013 |
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| 18.6.13 |
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Britain dubbed "the whiplash capital of the world" at a cost of £90 per policy |
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| 18.6.13 |
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Ford Europe - to continue reducing their sales to car rental companies |
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| 18.6.13 |
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IAM (Institute Advanced Motorists) - Improved pedestrian safety design needed to help reduce injury amongst children on the road |
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| 18.6.13 |
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AXA - share of serious road accidents involving young children at ten year high, new RoadSafe report reveals |
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| 18.6.13 |
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Trading Standards Institute (TSI) - car manufacture's latest fuel-economising idea falls flat |
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| 17.6.13 |
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HBC Vehicle Services Group undergoes MBO |
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| 17.6.13 |
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Allianz - Andrew Torrance moves to the USA; Jon Dye takes over as CEO of UK business |
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| 17.6.13 |
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RSA- sign bi-lateral agreement with Ageas |
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| 17.6.13 |
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3M - relaunches E-A-R brand Classic earplugs |
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| 17.6.13 |
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Thatcham signs new five-year deal with Inter-est UK |
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| 17.6.13 |
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Daily Telegraph - Ministers urged to speed up a crackdown on young drivers |
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| 17.6.13 |
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Glass's - What's hot and what's not in the prestige market |
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| 17.6.13 |
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LV - their top 10 "whiplash whoppers" in full |
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| 17.6.13 |
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I Love Claims Motor Claims Conference - ABP's David Cresswell to lead the Competition Commission panel debate |
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| 17.6.13 |
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Merecedes - new C-class, due in March 2014, will have aluminium roof, pillars, doors and front wings |
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| 17.6.13 |
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Simon Bailes Ltd - "directors very pleased with the overall results for 2012" |
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| 17.6.13 |
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Standox - The art of carbon fibre refinishing |
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| 17.6.13 |
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ABP's Tracy Jesson completes charity swim |
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| 17.6.13 |
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Northern Ireland - Court changes will drive up cost of motor insurance, warns expert |
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| 17.6.13 |
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Co-operative Group - confirm need for £1.5 billion to met capital requirements and that sale of insurance business will go towards this |
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| 17.6.13 |
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Quindell - confirm RAC have been granted warrants to give them a 5.8% shareholding in firm |
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| 17.6.13 |
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LV - woman who made whiplash claim from being startled during 3D film; another claimed whiplash from giving birth |
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| 15.6.13 |
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British Bodyshop Awards host Clare Balding honoured with an OBE |
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| 14.6.13 |
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Renault - offer free insurance on selected Twingo and Clio models |
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| 14.6.13 |
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WBC Automotive - sign pre-sale agreement for new 20,000 sq ft premises in Warmley area of Bristol |
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| 14.6.13 |
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Post mag - all the winners from their Claims Awards held last night |
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| 14.6.13 |
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Thatcham escribe to be available by monthly payment from January 2014 |
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| 14.6.13 |
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IFED - fraudsters sentenced after manipulating Insurethebox website to secure £187,000 of policies for £30 |
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| 14.6.13 |
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Institute of Economic Affairs - urges government to introduce voluntary pay-as-you-go road pricing |
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| 14.6.13 |
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Exclusive - PAS125 to move to British Standard this year; good bodyshops to be rewarded with reduced audit frequency (and cost) |
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| 14.6.13 |
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Covéa Insurance - awarded ServiceMark Accreditation from Institute of Customer Service for its claims and engineering teams |
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| 14.6.13 |
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Thatcham - Automotive Academy celebrates apprentice graduates at 2013 Repair Focus event |
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| 14.6.13 |
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ABP Club Meeting and Thatcham Repair Focus - Thank you |
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| 14.6.13 |
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Aviva - up to 180 Norwich staff hit by latest job cut plan; further cuts to come within chief operating officer group |
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| 14.6.13 |
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Accident Exchange - Axa apply for General Litigation Order in regard to Autofocus cases; could open it up to other credit hire cos |
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| 14.6.13 |
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Glass’s recognised as Best Used Car Valuations Provider for the second year running |
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| 14.6.13 |
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Accident Exchange: Mishandling customer management can cost dealers dear |
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| 14.6.13 |
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BMW - have 100,000 reservations world-wide for a test-drive in new electric i3 |
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| 14.6.13 |
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Mercedes - new production technologies for S-class include aluminium roof and steel body only joined after they have been painted |
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| 14.6.13 |
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The convicted killers from Cregan trial to make whiplash claims after their prison van was involved in accident on way to court |
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| 14.6.13 |
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BSi - the Kitemark, Britain’s famous consumer quality trust mark, is 110 years old today |
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| 14.6.13 |
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BSi - the Kitemar, Britain’s famous consumer quality trust mark, is 110 years old today |
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| 14.6.13 |
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Quindell - confirm plans to move to full stock market listing; David Sandhu becomes Group Chief Operating Officer |
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| 13.6.13 |
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RMI - launch their new logo for PAS125 accreditation, its called RI-MARK |
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| 13.6.13 |
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Electric vehicles - first Ford Focus Electric rolled off production lines today in Germany for European market (inc UK) |
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| 13.6.13 |
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ACEA (European Manufacturers' Association) - welcomes EC proposals for mandatory eCall from Oct 2015, but says timetable is ambitious |
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| 13.6.13 |
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EC - makes eCall (automated emergency call for road accidents) mandatory in all new cars from October 2015 |
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| 13.6.13 |
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R-M’s Graham Bramwell - Licenced to skill |
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| 13.6.13 |
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3M make spraybooth maintenance easy |
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| 13.6.13 |
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Innovation Group - win new contract from UK mutual insurer for policy management software |
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| 13.6.13 |
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Erdington Accident Repair Centre - invests £260,000 in aluminium repair equipment |
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| 12.6.13 |
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Ecclesiastical Insurance - appoint Jacinta Whyte as interim md of UK business, replacing Steve Wood |
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| 12.6.13 |
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PPG and Nationwide Lead Painter 2013 ‘a real success’ |
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| 12.6.13 |
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Average national pay: £484 week (inc bonus) in April 2013; up 1.3% on last year, but inflation 2.4% in same period |
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| 12.6.13 |
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Kennedys Law - Wave goodbye to immediate Jackson savings? |
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| 12.6.13 |
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BSi - results for 2012; 30% increase in worldwide pre-tax profits ; UK accounts for 19% of worldwide turnover but 47% of profit |
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| 12.6.13 |
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ACIS - article in Coventry Telegraph says they "aim to re-shape the motor repair industry " with PRP |
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| 12.6.13 |
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ABP Club Charity Golf and Spa-Day |
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| 12.6.13 |
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IAAF (Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation) - chief exec Brian Spratt to retire in June 2014 |
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| 12.6.13 |
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Supply chain control comes under the spotlight at Airmic 2013 conference |
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| 11.6.13 |
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Experian - launches on-line no-claims discount database for insurers & brokers to check individual's eligibility |
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| 11.6.13 |
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Connecticut Bodyshops Awarded $20 Million in Labor Rate Suit Against The Hartford |
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| 11.6.13 |
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CCL - bought by car hire giant Hertz UK; the official press release |
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| 11.6.13 |
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Howard Basford demonstrates best practice with 3M's Superfast Plastic Adhesive |
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| 11.6.13 |
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Sherwin-Williams upgrades Color Access |
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| 11.6.13 |
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EMM appoints Richard Jackson as exclusive agent in the UK |
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| 11.6.13 |
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Quindell - annual report for 2012 reveals increases in executive directors salaries; paid £1million cash for Simon Hall Associates |
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| 11.6.13 |
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Copart - expand into Spain with purchase of Autoresiduos |
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| 11.6.13 |
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Competition Commission - appoint MSX International to carry out post-repair inspections |
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| 11.6.13 |
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Advance 7 - The Future for Bodyshops |
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| 11.6.13 |
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Junair to sponsor Team Total Bodyshop Solutions UK for RideLondon Cycling |
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| 11.6.13 |
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National Accident Repair Group (NARG) - to provide national installation network for CatClamp product (catalytic converter lock) |
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| 10.6.13 |
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Motorexpo - UK's largest FREE motor show, opened today in London's docklands; runs until Sun 16 June |
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| 10.6.13 |
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Company Car in Action - this weeks event will feature exhibition stands from BSi (with PAS125) and National Accident Repair Group |
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| 10.6.13 |
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SRA (Solicitors Regulation Authority) - speech by their chief exec on how they are interpreting the referral fee ban with examples |
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| 10.6.13 |
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Accident Exchange - accuses Axa of complicity in Autofocus-based cases |
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| 10.6.13 |
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International Engine of the Year - full list of the 12 award winners |
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| 10.6.13 |
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FCA - praised by Insurance Times for their review of motor legal expenses |
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| 10.6.13 |
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Admiral - location matters when it comes to accident types |
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| 10.6.13 |
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Audi - wireless parking pilot project could make hunting for loose change and lost tickets a thing of the past |
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| 10.6.13 |
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Ford Motor Co - complain about Newford Parts, seller of obsolete parts for Ford cars |
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| 10.6.13 |
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EC - proposing CO2 target of 95 g/km for 2020; Germany opposes plan and wants to use "supercredits" from electric vehicles as offset |
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| 10.6.13 |
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ILC Motor Claims Conference - Agenda confirmed |
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| 10.6.13 |
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The growth of high-tech adhesives in cars is set to continue |
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| 10.6.13 |
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LCV2013 - sixth annual Low Carbon Vehicle event to take place on 4-5 September at Milbrook sponsored by Cenex |
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| 10.6.13 |
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Direct Line - 2.6 million drivers have old address on their driving licence, risking £1,000 fine; 7.5 million still have paper licences |
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| 10.6.13 |
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Acromas - preparing to split AA and Saga says Sunday Times |
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| 07.6.13 |
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FCA issues the Motor Legal Expenses Insurance (MLEI) thematic project |
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| 07.6.13 |
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Regulators to name claims management companies that break the rules online |
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| 07.6.13 |
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S & D Pollitt select Junair for their site relocation |
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| 07.6.13 |
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RAC study concludes that speed cameras reduce serious injuries in road accidents |
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| 07.6.13 |
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Standards debate to be centre stage at next week's ABP Club meeting |
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| 06.6.13 |
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Solera (owners of Audatex - appoint Dr Kurt Lauk to main board; currently director of Magna; former director of Daimler Chrysler and Audi |
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| 06.6.13 |
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PPG - Andy Taylor of NCRC Edinburgh won today's "Lead Painter" competition |
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| 06.6.13 |
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Valspar announces the acquisition of the Inver Group |
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| 06.6.13 |
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Gladwins delighted by DLG customer service award |
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| 06.6.13 |
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Toyota - recalls 242,000 Prius cars worldwide - 5,000 in the UK - over possible brake fault |
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| 06.6.13 |
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PPG - competition for Nationwide's "Lead Painter"; final today at Thatcham |
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| 06.6.13 |
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BMW - by 2015 all their new cars will have permanent connection to their ConnectDrive internet service as standard |
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| 06.6.13 |
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Fiat - cancels its hydrogen-powered technology; says compressed natural gas (CNG) is the future |
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| 06.6.13 |
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USA - Polk report says new vehicle brand loyalty rates are improving; Ford continues to enjoy highest overall brand loyalty |
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| 06.6.13 |
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Hyundai Motor - delivers first 15 hydrogen-powered iX35 Fuel Cell in Europe to Copenhagen |
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| 06.6.13 |
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SMMT - new van sales up 3.8% in May; YTD van sales up 13.0% |
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| 06.6.13 |
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SMMT - new car sales in May up 11.0%; YTD sales up 9.3% |
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| 05.6.13 |
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ABP's Tracy Jesson in Charity Swim for Rainbow Trust Children's Charity |
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| 05.6.13 |
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Thatcham website opens vehicle safety up for scrutiny |
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| 05.6.13 |
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ABP Club 8th Annual Charity Golf (and Spa) Day - Bicester Hotel Golf and Spa - 26 September 2013 |
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| 05.6.13 |
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Moneysupermarket - announce special dividend; non-exec deputy chair to sell £160m of his shares |
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| 05.6.13 |
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Co-operative Group - announce new Group Finance Director and new banking group Chairman |
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| 05.6.13 |
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Quindell - win "significant outsourcing contract win with another major UK broker" giving "a 20% reduction in the total cost of claims" |
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| 05.6.13 |
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Allianz Global Assistance UK (formerly Mondial) - appoint Pam Cameron, ex Accident Exchange, as Business Development Manager |
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| 05.6.13 |
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Government - increase fixed-penalty roadside fines to £100 and extend coverage to middle-lane hoggers; uninsured driving fine now £300 |
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| 04.6.13 |
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Zurich's motor insurance website trails behind the others on testing |
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| 04.6.13 |
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Moneysupermarket - Essex and London dominate UK's car crime claims hotspots |
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| 04.6.13 |
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Complete Automotive Solutions (CAS) - delighting customers is all about the little things, says dealer survey |
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| 04.6.13 |
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Axalta Coating Systems Launches New Identity |
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| 04.6.13 |
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Morelli Group: Colin Laybourn - An Obituary |
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| 04.6.13 |
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Ford to recall 465,000 vehicles to fix a possible fuel leak |
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| 04.6.13 |
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C & D Services gain Hyundai approval |
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| 04.6.13 |
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Repairer gets a fright as he comes face-to-face with a snake |
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| 04.6.13 |
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Symach opens new state of the art training facility |
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| 04.6.13 |
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Mercedes - reveal more of the high-tech in this September's new S-class |
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| 04.6.13 |
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Fiat - ready to buy the remaining 41.5% of Chrysler it doesn't yet own |
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| 03.6.13 |
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SMMT appoint new Chief Executive |
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| 03.6.13 |
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Richard Edwards celebrates 35 years of loyal and dedicated service |
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| 03.6.13 |
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A message from Ruth Moring-Beale re Colin and Saul's Run Fund |
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| 03.6.13 |
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British Bodyshop Awards - Motor award for top trainer Tom |
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| 03.6.13 |
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MaxMeyer launch new online business support solution |
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| 03.6.13 |
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Mercedes Benz UK - management changes include new Head of Training and new Group Aftersales Director Mercedes-Benz Retail |
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| 03.6.13 |
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Kia - recalling 25,000 cars in the UK for faulty brake light switch |
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| 01.6.13 |
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Glass’s - Here Come the MPVs |
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| 01.6.13 |
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ABP – new monthly record for website traffic; May had over 92,000 visits from 27,300 unique visitors |
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| 31.5.13 |
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Global NCAP - annual meeting held yesterday |
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| 31.5.13 |
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Euro NCAP - receives Consumer Champion Award from Global NCAP |
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| 31.5.13 |
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Thatcham hotel accommodation - only a few rooms remain |
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| 31.5.13 |
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National Apprenticeship Service a record 370,000 online apprenticeship applications were submitted in the last quarter |
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| 31.5.13 |
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USA - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) publish policy on autonomous or self-driving vehicles |
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| 31.5.13 |
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The danger to the independent sector from VM embedded connectivity systems |
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| 31.5.13 |
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Mazda Save It - now available to all UK repairers |
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| 31.5.13 |
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BGL Group (Budget) - to acquire Minster Law who handle 40,000 personal injury claims a year |
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| 31.5.13 |
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Dubai - 3M launch their first "3M Authorized Bodyshop " in collaboration with local repairer |
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| 31.5.13 |
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Poole Accident Repair - add Honda to their growing list of manufacturer approvals |
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| 31.5.13 |
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Motor Claims - A new era of self-service? |
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| 31.5.13 |
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Ireland - Insurance firm PMPA to exit administration after 30 years |
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| 31.5.13 |
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Caffyns - results for y/e March 2013 |
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| 30.5.13 |
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Traffic volumes in the UK in Q1 2013 were at their lowest level since 2001 |
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| 30.5.13 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - to expand production capacity by acquiring neighbouring 11-acre Fort Dunlop site |
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| 30.5.13 |
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DuPont Refinish - Guidance on avoiding common paint defects |
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| 30.5.13 |
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Volvo Cars - win Global NCAP Innovation Award for their pioneering work on pedestrian protection |
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| 30.5.13 |
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Fix Auto strengthens its London solution |
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| 30.5.13 |
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Mazda select NIBS Group as a preferred distribution partner supplying PPG to their new ‘Post Accident Market Sector Programme’ (PAMS) |
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| 30.5.13 |
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Crash for cash - unemployed Mohammed Saeed made 17 whiplash claims in just eight years before his latest claim was challenged |
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| 29.5.13 |
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KMG ProWorx expands range |
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| 29.5.13 |
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Jaguar Land Rover - results for y/e Mch 2013: worldwide vehicle sales up 17%; profit up 11% to £1.67 billion = £4,460 profit per car |
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| 29.5.13 |
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Confused.com in multimillion pound rebrand as it repositions itself within the insurance market |
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| 29.5.13 |
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Mazda selects iris to support PAMS and to deliver profitable solutions for repairers |
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| 29.5.13 |
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Omudsman - insurance complaints at a record high (ex PPI); motor insurance complaints up 7% in last year |
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| 29.5.13 |
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Subrogation - is the system working properly? |
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| 29.5.13 |
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APIL ( Association of Personal Injury Lawyers) - Sheriff court in Scotland needs overhaul to prepare for Government reforms |
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| 29.5.13 |
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WNS Assistance - move to new purpose-built offices in Ipswich |
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| 29.5.13 |
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SCRS asks UK Trade Associations for a view on industry standards |
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| 29.5.13 |
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Audi confirm cancellation of electric R8 project, the R8 e-tron |
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| 29.5.13 |
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EuroNCAP - results of 4 new crash tests; Vauxhall Mokka/ Renault Captur get 5 star; Dacia Sandero gets 4 star; Nissan Evalia gets 3 star |
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| 29.5.13 |
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Thatcham meeting - 13 June - invitation reminder |
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| 29.5.13 |
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Confused.com - launch MotorMate, their revamped telematics app |
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| 29.5.13 |
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Confused.com - how your job affects your car insurance premium; car salesman average £9,640; school bursar average £372 |
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| 29.5.13 |
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Hyundai and Kia - both South Korean manufacturers are targeting a top 5 spot in the UK sales charts by the end of the decade |
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| 29.5.13 |
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Quindell - AI Claims division wins 3-year accident management contract with Honda UK |
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| 28.5.13 |
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Tim Ablett - much respected insurance industry veteran passed away at the weekend. |
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| 28.5.13 |
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Fix Auto strengthens in South Wales - Pontypridd added to meet insurance customer needs |
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| 28.5.13 |
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International Council on Clean Transportation - reveal that real world fuel consumption is 25% worse than the official figures |
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| 28.5.13 |
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Post mag - list of the finalists in the 9 categories for their Claims Awards being held on the evening of 13 June |
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| 28.5.13 |
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Confused.com/Towers Watson Car Insurance Price Index - Q1 shows average premium down 9.8% in last year to £736 |
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| 28.5.13 |
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Post mag - list of the finalists in the 11 categories for their Claims Awards being held on the evening of 13 June |
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| 28.5.13 |
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Glass’s - Here Come the MPVs |
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| 28.5.13 |
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Covea - accounts for 2012 for MMA and Provident; |
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| 28.5.13 |
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AkzoNobel and Mazda sign a new three year deal |
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| 28.5.13 |
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China - Axalta Coating Systems to invest over US$50 million in new facility |
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| 28.5.13 |
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Ai Claims - sign major 3-year accident management agreement with Honda UK |
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| 28.5.13 |
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Volvo ‘Borderline’ Total Loss Avoidance Programme Update |
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| 28.5.13 |
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Co-operative Group - appoints Niall Booker (ex HSBC) as new Chief Executive of Co-operative Bank |
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| 28.5.13 |
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Daily Mail - "Half of whiplash claims are bogus: Faked injuries driving a £1billion-a-year racket" |
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| 27.5.13 |
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Mercedes-Benz - to stick two QR codes on every new car from this year to provide data to rescue workers |
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| 27.5.13 |
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The Guardian - how a little bump could write-off your old car partly due to "the increase in repair costs in recent years" |
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| 27.5.13 |
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College of West Anglia in Wisbech - opens new £7.2m training centre which includes paint and bodyshop facilities |
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| 24.5.13 |
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IFED - 18 month jail for Kevin Heartbreak (t/a Thunder Storm Cars); insured scrap cars with Aviva, then reported they had an accident |
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| 24.5.13 |
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Novelis and ThyssenKrupp - sign agreement for development of tailored aluminum blanks for the automotive industry |
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| 24.5.13 |
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Fentons Solicitors - "How Legal Reforms Will Affect Motorcyclists Injured on the Road" |
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| 24.5.13 |
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Howard Basford - become the main sponsor of Manchester-based ice hockey team, The Trafford Metros |
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| 24.5.13 |
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Annual J D Power survey of over 16,000 drivers in UK says Jaguar is top brand to own; Land Rover named "Star Brand" for biggest improvement |
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| 24.5.13 |
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New complete range of Aircolor aerosols from Roberlo |
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| 24.5.13 |
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Northgate - repositions itself as a complete fleet management provider adding accident management to its portfolio |
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| 24.5.13 |
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Fix Auto Rochdale (Commercial Contract Engineers) - offer apprenticeship to enthusiastic youngster attending local Skills Event |
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| 24.5.13 |
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IBIS - report on 2013 event which took place earlier this week in Montreux |
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| 23.5.13 |
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Copart - appoints Head of UK Marketing, Kevin Allton (formerly Interim Head of Marketing at Euro Car Parts) |
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| 23.5.13 |
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AA - fuel price report for May; petrol and diesel down 3.5p litre in the last month |
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| 23.5.13 |
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Fuel costs - Santander say petrol down 4.5% in last 2 months; tankful now £4 cheaper; Carlisle cheapest, Taunton most expensive |
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| 23.5.13 |
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Ford - launch new aftersales service called “Ford BlueService”, includes Ford Accident Management |
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| 23.5.13 |
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LV - launches new caravan insurance policy for growing UK caravan market; average claims is £1,500 |
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| 23.5.13 |
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Advantage DS (sister company to Fix Auto) - appoint Gervaise McMahon to new role of director of vehicle manufacturer programmes |
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| 23.5.13 |
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FMG - make 2 new appointments; Business Development Director and Sales Director |
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| 23.5.13 |
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BMW - facelifted 5-series to offer unlimited in-car music streaming across Europe; beginning of the end for in-car CD & radio? |
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| 23.5.13 |
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Inchcape Retail - sign up to Innovation Group's Rapid Assess system |
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| 23.5.13 |
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Australia - Ford to cease all manufacturing in Australia in October 2016 |
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| 23.5.13 |
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RMI NAB - wants to meet ABI to establish protocol about the way courtesy car damage is handled by insurers. |
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| 23.5.13 |
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Nissan - recall 814,000 vehicles worldwide due to faulty steering wheel; 134,000 of them in the UK, all Micras from 2002 - 2006 |
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| 23.5.13 |
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Mazda - approve Nexa and PPG as part of their new Mazda ‘Post Accident Market Sector Programme’ (PAMS); will also use ActiveWeb |
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| 22.5.13 |
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RAC - new owners Carlyle Group aim to get return on their £1 billion purchase by re-establishing it in the fleet market, especially with acc |
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| 22.5.13 |
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Revenues from ‘Smart Vehicle’ apps to Rise Ten-fold to $1.2 billion by 2017 as Car Manufacturers Embrace new Infotainment Ecosystems |
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| 22.5.13 |
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IBIS 2013 - ended today in Montreux; moves to Barcelona for 2014 |
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| 22.5.13 |
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Insurance4MotorTrade - 4 out of 10 applications for motor trade insurance may be fraudulent revealing a landslide of illegal activity |
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| 22.5.13 |
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AlloyGator proves it really is the Best of British at the Auto Express Awards |
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| 22.5.13 |
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MASS (Motor Accident Solicitors Society) - "we must keep fighting"; 3 priorities identified for coming months |
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| 22.5.13 |
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Government - announce new UK insurance sector strategy to enhance position as a leader in global business |
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| 22.5.13 |
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Thatcham - chief exec Peter Shaw gives brokers at BIBA an insight on their work on standards in telematics |
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| 22.5.13 |
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Helphire - trading peformance shows continued improvement; strong cash collection; slow progress with Autofocus-related cases |
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| 22.5.13 |
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General insurance claims process to be reviewed by the FCA |
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| 22.5.13 |
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84% of the driving public back plans for a minimum learner period to tackle crashes |
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| 22.5.13 |
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Innovation Group - results for half-year to March 2013: pre-tax profit up 70% to £6.8m on turnover up 5% to £99.8m |
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| 22.5.13 |
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Quindell - win contract with "top 10 UK motor insurer" for their ICE Challenger software suite |
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| 21.5.13 |
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AutoPromotec - trade show begins in Bologna on Wednesday, closes on Sunday |
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| 21.5.13 |
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Newly qualified driver, 18, could only get 2 quotes to insure her £400 Daewoo Matiz - one at £20,000 and one at £33,000 |
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| 21.5.13 |
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Saab - BBC reports arrest in Sweden of 3 senior Saab executives on suspicion of accounting fraud relating to "tax controls" |
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| 21.5.13 |
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Whiplash - House of Commons Transport Committee held first oral evidence session yesterday |
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| 21.5.13 |
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Deloitte - annual motor insurance seminar says UK motor insurance premiums likely to continue falling over the next 12 months |
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| 21.5.13 |
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Hastings set to sell minority stake to stimulate rapid market growth |
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| 21.5.13 |
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IMI - appoint Tim Kiek (from Professional Motor Factor magazine) as new editor of "Motor Industry Magazine" (MIM) Magazine |
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| 21.5.13 |
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APIL - Seriously injured people risk being short-changed in Government plans |
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| 21.5.13 |
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Fuel prices: continued fall since mid March; prices this week now lower than same week in 2012 or 2011 |
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| 21.5.13 |
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Petrol and diesel sales rise by 9% in April 2013 compared to March 2013, but down 6% on April 2012 |
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| 21.5.13 |
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British Bodyshop Awards - photo gallery now available for viewing |
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| 21.5.13 |
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Imperial launches new innovative website |
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| 21.5.13 |
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A & J Lawrence - over £1,700 raised so far as Sally and Shane run to "match the miles" |
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| 21.5.13 |
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Annual inflation rate - CPI down to 2.4%; RPI down to 2.9% |
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